The Blues Cruise will once again be entertaining music fans this Bank Holiday Saturday – and raising money for a good cause - with four bands taking part.
As usual, The Mighty Firebirds, led by Hornton’s Mark Bowes will be headlining, along with The Silverfish, Hot City Symphony and The Drunken Poets.
It runs from midday until 6pm, costing you just £5 to enter- children free – and because all bands are appearing free of charge, all the money raised will go to village
funds. The Dun Cow will be serving its famous real ale and there’s a BBQ. And don’t worry if it rains – the bands will be under cover so the show will go on. All the
fans need is a mac!
27th August '09 - Soft Touch
Karin Castle will give a hands-on workshop and talk about Soft Sculpture to Hornton WI next Thursday, September 3, in the Methodist Chapel at 7.30pm. The competition
will be for a bunch of herbs.
27th August '09 - Come for Coffee
Hornton Children’s Playground holds its annual coffee morning on Saturday week, September 5. Pop in for coffee, cake and raiaing money in a good cause.
27th August '09 - In Your Stride
You can raise money for Hornton’s two churches by taking part in the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust Ride and Stride a fortnight on Saturday - September 12. You get
sponsored for cycling or walking to as many churches as possible. Half the money goes to the trust and the rest to your nominated church or churches.
Now’s the time to get a sponsorship form from Julie Stanley you can call her on 01295 670507.
27th August '09 - Bumper Harvest
The 3Hs Gardening Club held an excellent flower and produce show in the pavilion last Saturday, with Joy Hillman and Eileen Lewis emerging as joint winners of the big
prize – the shield for the most points.
Malcolm Cross won the vegetable cup, with Joy as reserve; Eileen won the flower cup, with Linda Cross as reserve; Eileen also won the flower arranging cup, with Sarah
Walther and Joy as joint reserves.
Frank Jarrett won the men-only flower arranging prize for an arrangement in a bottle and Joy won the cookery section, with Audrey Turner as reserve. The President’s Cup,
given in memory of Bill Tweedsmuir for the best single exhibit, was won by Eileen Lewis.
27th August '09 - Plenty for Pimm's
Hornton’s Claire Bottoms bid to raise money for the head injury charity, Headway, has got off to a flying start with a Pimm's night which netted more than £440.
Her next stop on the way to raising £1000 in memory of the village’s Roger Burden, is this Sunday in Horley, when the proceeds of the quiz in The Red Lion will donated.
Claire is also hoping to hold a children’s treasure hunt on Saturday week, September 5.
27th August '09 - Church Services
There will be an 11am service in Hornton Methodist Chruch this Sunday, August 30, led by D. Jackson. There is no service in the parish church because there is a Benefice
Service in Alkerton at 10.30am
27th August '09 - Book 'Em
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, September 2, from 10.40am-11.20am.
27th August '09 - School's In
Hornton School is back next Thursday, September 2, for new school year. Term 1 ends on Thursday, October 22.
20th August '09 - You'd be Potty to Miss It!
This Saturday, August 22, is the big day for the green-fingered folk of Hornton when the 3Hs Gardening Club holds its annual Flower and Vegetable Show. Everything from prized pot plants to mammoth marrows will be on show and members can book their exhibits in at the pavilion from 9.15 to 11.15 am.
The judging takes place straight afterwards and the show is open for viewing from 2.30pm.
The show highlights will be in next week’s Guardian column, so don’t miss it!
20th August '09 - Sizzling Sunday
It’s all happening down at Hornton Pavilion this Sunday, August 23, when a BBQ and Family Fun Day is planned, starting at 12.30pm.
20th August '09 - Crusie into Hornton
Rock ’n’ roll on down to the Dun Cow a week on Saturday, August 29, where our very own Mighty Firebirds will once again be headlining in the annual Bank Holiday Blues Cruise.
And now that Hornton has its own all weather stage, even the dismal summer won’t be stopping the fun, said organiser Mark Bowes.
“It all kicks off at 12 noon and we’ll be playing till 7pm whatever the weather,” he explained.
“As well as unlimited supply of Hooky on sale, there’ll be a BBQ and tickets are just £5, with kids getting in free.”
All proceeds to village funds.
20th August '09 - Time for Coffee
Don't forget the annual playground coffee morning on Saturday, September 5. Fingers crossed on the weather - in the time-honoured Hornton tradition it will be in pavilion if wet - and yes of course there will be a raffle!
20th August '09 - Last Chance for Fun
If you're one of the Hornton Kids who's missed all the fun at Upton House’s Summer Fun days for children during August, you’re not too late. The last one is next Wednesday, August 26, from 1pm-4pm. The drop-in activities include games, trails and crafts, so it will be an action-packed day! Normal admission prices apply and there are small prices for the activities. For more details, please ring the Upton House box office on 01295671122 or email uptonhouse (at) nationaltrust dot org dot uk
20th August '09 - Church Services
There will be an 11am service in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, August 23, led by the Rev Dorothy Hewitson. There will be no service at the parish church as there is a 10.30am Benefice Service at Wroxton.
And don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a book, DVD and video swap - and, of course, lots of good gossip!
13th August '09 - Plenty for Pimm's
The Pimm's night to raise funds for Claire Bottoms' marathon for Headway was a big success thanks to those who helped as well as those who went along. Over £440 was raised and with sponsorship Claire is halfway towards her target of £1000. The proceeds of the Sunday night quiz at the Red Lion in Horley on 30 August will also go to this really good cause and Claire would be happy to hear from anyone who would like to sponsor her. Come on Hornton!
13th August '09 - Sizzling Sunday
It’s all happening down at Hornton Pavilion on Sunday week August 23, when a BBQ and Family Fun Day is planned starting at 12.30pm.
13th August '09 - Time for Coffee
Don't forget the annual playground coffee morning on Saturday 5 September. Fingers crossed on the weather and yes of course there will be a raffle, in fact there will probably be two.
13th August '09 - Turn over a New Leaf
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, August 20, from 10.40am-11.20am
13th August '09 - Church Services
There will be a Village Service in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, August 16, led by Les Mitchell.
And don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a book, DVD and video swap - and, of course, lots of good gossip!
6th August '09 - Ole, Ole
The Allsorts Spanish Evening began with the Hall's donkeys being photographed with guests as they arrived at Hotel Los
Pavilionas to receive a welcoming sangria. After a Spanish meal Sarah Walther, the leader of the hotel reps, acted as
compere of the entertainment including singing, flamenco dancing, bingo, synchronized swimming and a stand up comedian
(David Jarrett). The Spanish waiter, Jose (Steve Woodcock), entertained each table by pouring wine into the mouths of
guests, using an original sangria pourer. The music and sound system was provided by Mark Bowes. A profit of over £400 was
raised for the Pavilion and everyone is looking forward to the next production of the Allsorts.
6th August '09 - Travel Guide
Vivienne Smith will talk to Hornton WI about Travel with the Girl Guides tonight (Thursday) in the pavilion at 7.30pm.
The competition will be to decorate a biscuit.
6th August '09 - Pop up for Pimm's
Claire Bottoms is running the Nottingham Marathon to raise money for Headway, the charity which helps people with brain
injuries, in memory of Roger Burden.
But you can put your best foot tomorrow night (Friday) by going up to Peartree
Cottage in Eastgate, where Claire’s holding a Pimm’s evening to set the fundraising off. There won’t only be plenty of
Pimm’s, there’ll also be a bring’n’buy stall and, of course, a traditional Hornton raffle.
It all kicks off at 7.30pm and any donations of raffles prizes for the evening and cash for the charity will be greatly
appreciated. You can get more information from Claire on 01295 670216.
6th August '09 - Flying the Flag
Have you got a birthday in the family? Then make sure you celebrate it in style by flying the Hornton birthday flag!
For just £5 for village funds, you can have the name of the birthday boy or girl run up the Hornton flagpole - advertising
your age is optional but all ages from 1 to 150 can be accommodated!
All you have to do is to ring Ian Harris on 01295 670541 and the celebrations can begin!
6th August '09 - Church Services
A special Songs of Praise service will be held in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist this Sunday, August 6, at
6pm with a specially formed choir led by Jean Puddle.
Don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 10.30am to
12.30pm. There is a book, DVD and video swap - and, of course, lots of good gossip!
