Hornton Archive June 2009

Yi-ha, it’s time for a barn dance! It’s all happening next Friday, July 3, at the Pavilion in aid of Hornton School. It runs from 7.30pm till late, with a live band, a BBQ and a cash bar and tickets are just £5 for adults and £2 for children.

25th June '09 - Patel Shades

Janet Wilkinson will give a talk and demonstration of Pastel Drawing to Hornton WI in the pavilion next Thursday, July 2, at 7.30pm. The competition will be to make a home-made greeting card.

25th June '09 - Top of the World

Hornton’s Tom Wain and Alex Cox are joining six other Warriner School pupils to have a crack at the bouncy castle world record!

They’re hoping to bounce for 24 hours - all in aid of the Help for Heroes charity - and they’d love you to sponsor them. There’s a sponsorship form on the village notice board, so please sign up.

25th June '09 - Cycle and Sizzle

An action-packed day is in store for Hornton on Sunday, July 12, so make sure you’re in the village.

First up is the Hornton Leisure Cycle Ride, which will depart from the village green at 11.30am and organiser Lynn Corke says that the focus once again this year will be very much on leisure!

“We’ll be going on an easy circular route and stopping off at a pub for lunch where people can come to join us on foot or by car,” she explained. “Then it will be back to Hornton in time for the Neighbourhood Watch BBQ!”

And in the evening the sausages will be sizzling at the Neighbourhood Watch annual BBQ and get-together on the village green. The wine will be flowing too and it will a time to meet newcomers to the village and catch up with all the gossip.

25th June '09 - Beanz Meanz Showz

A much-loved Hornton tradition is being revived - the annual pantomime - and now is the time for all children and adults in the village to think about taking part!

“We’re going to do Jack and The Beanstalk again, only updated, as Mrs Thatcher was Prime Minister last time we did it!” says organiser and pavilion committee member Anne Joyner. “It’s written and ready to go, but loads of people are needed to make it happen.”

There’s a get-together in the pavilion at 7.30pm on Monday week, July 6, for budding actors, producers, musical directors, make-up artists, stage managers - you name it, the panto will need it.

“Hopefully past and existing Allsort members will come along, as well as folk who live in or around Hornton,” says Anne. “The only criterion is that they must be able to get here if it snows - the show must go on!

“We’ll aim to do four shows during the February Half Term next year and rehearsals would start seriously in September. The money raised, minus expenses, will go towards the Pavilion restoration.”

If you’re interested but can’t come to the meeting, please give Anne a ring on 01295 670337 or any other member of the pavilion committee.

25th June '09 - Catch the Coach

There’s still just time for Hornton’s gardeners to join the 3Hs Gardening Club’s coach for their annual outing. But be quick, for it’s all happening this Saturday, June 27, when the club goes to Churchill’s home in Kent, Chartwell.

Tickets are just £20 but, if you’re a member of the National Trust, they are even cheaper because you’ll only have to pay for the coach fare. If you’d like to go, please ring Malcolm Cross on 01295 670562.

25th June '09 - Up for a Party

There’s a day of celebrations in store at Upton House’s Summer Garden Party on Saturday week, July 4. You can be one of the first to see inside the newly restored 1930s squash court and experience the final transformation of Upton House to reflect its 1930s heyday.

From 11 am there will be a punch and judy show, a string quartet, mime and magic and refreshments. Usual ticket prices apply but if you’re a National Trust member, it’s free.

And the celebrations go on to the evening, When you can dance to the Max Collie Band. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music as the sun sets on a summer’s evening. Tickets are just £13.50 in advance or £15 on the gate, children £7. Gates open at 5.30pm and the concert starts two hours later.

25th June '09 - Church Services

Sister Margaret Hale will lead the 11am service at Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, June 28. There will be no service the parish church as there is a benefice service at 10.30am in St Peter’s, Hanwell.

Don 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! And Thursday Club meets every week after school until 4.30pm in the Methodist Church School Room. All children are welcome.

18th June '09 - Hitting a High Note

It was standing room only in the pavilion last Friday for the first of this year’s special pavilion events yhe return by popular demand of Radio 2 star Reg Meuross.

Around 80 people tucked into a chilli and jacket potato supper before Reg and his three fellow musicians got everyone up to dance. The event was so popular that there was an emergency run to Banbury for extra beer supplies and £230 clear profit was made towards the pavilion refurbishment fund.

The next event is a Spanish Evening on July 25 – featuring the welcome return of the Hornton Allsorts.

18th June '09 - Just a Minute

Ever fancied making a short film for Hornton Film Festival but worried that it would take too much time? Now there’s no excuse.

This year’s festival take place on Saturday October 3 with the usual Gala Screening at the Hornton Pavilion and organiser Pete Whitehead has come up with a special new film category - the One Minute Wonder.

“This is a film exactly sixty seconds long,” says Pete. “It can be in any theme or style of your choosing: a documentary, an animation, fact, fiction, comedy, tragedy, a video or just a series of still images with a sound track or voice-over. If you have the idea, there is certainly a medium in which it can be expressed.”

Pete is also keen for longer films – anything up to five minutes – on any subject under the sun.

“We have had four Film Festivals so far with over 50 movies, almost all of which were conceived, directed and produced by residents of Hornton,” he said. “The standard of films has been amazing and the Gala Screenings are a must do Hornton event.”

The village has its own video camera and editing equipment – plus lots of technical expertise for anyone who would like to make a film but is not sure where to start. Just give Pete a ring on 01295 670320 or email him at tourneyhouse (at) btopenworld dot com

18th June '09 - Snap up a Snip

There’s still time for Hornton’s gardeners to book up for the 3Hs Gardening Club annual outing. But be quick, for it’s all happening a week tomorrow - June 27 – when they to Chartwell, Churchill’s home in Kent.

Tickets are just £20 but, if you’re a member of the National Trust, they are even cheaper because you’ll only have to pay for the bus fare. Please book up by ringing Malcolm Cross on 01295 670562 as soon as possible.

18th June '09 - On the Move

The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, June 24, from 10.40 to 11.20am.

18th June '09 - Church Services

There will be an 11am service at Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, June 21, led by Les Mitchell. As this is a United Service, there will be no service in the parish church.

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! And Thursday Club meets every week after school until 4.30pm in the Methodist Church School Room. All children are welcome.

11th June '09 - Roll up for Reg

There’s still time to buy tickets for the special concert tomorrow night, Friday, at the pavilion and it’s not to be missed!

Reg Meuross - the other half of the Hank Wangford duo - is returning by popular demand. Tickets are just £10 - and for paltry sum you’ll also get supper! There will be a licensed bar and a memorable evening is assured, so give Julie Stanley on 01295 670507 or Sarah Walther on 01295 670627 a ring right now. They would appreciate knowing in advance if you can come so they can work out numbers for catering.

11th June '09 - Bread and Wine

This Sunday’s 11am village service in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist will be followed by a picnic in John and Lindy Bridgeman’s garden. Do come along to the picnic, even if you’re not a church goer, as everyone is welcome!

11th June '09 - Kings of the Castle

11th June '09 - Go Green

Hornton’s green fingered villagers are in for a treat a fortnight on Saturday - June 27 - when the 3Hs Gardening Club go to Chartwell, Churchill’s home in Kent, for their annual outing.

Tickets £20 but if you’re a member of the National Trust, you’ll only have to pay for the bus fare. Please book up by ringing Malcolm Cross on 01295 670562 as soon as possible.

11th June '09 - The Glorious Twelfth

Keep July 12th free because Hornton will be buzzing that day.

First up is the Hornton Leisure Cycle Ride, which will depart from the village green at 11.30am and organiser Lynn Corke says that the focus once again this year will be very much on leisure!

“We’ll be going on an easy circular route and stopping off at a pub for lunch where people can come to join us on foot or by car,” she explained. “Then it will be back to Hornton in time for the Neighbourhood Watch BBQ!”

And that’s the second July 12 event in Hornton. That evening the Neighbourhood Watch are holding their annual BBQ and get-together on the village green. The sausages will be sizzling and the wine will be flowing and it will a time to meet newcomers to the village and catch up with all the gossip.

11th June '09 - Just a Minute

Ever fancied making a short film for Hornton Film Festival but worried that it would take too much time? Now there’s no excuse!

This year’s festival take place on Saturday October 3 with the usual Gala Screening at the Hornton Pavilion and organiser Pete Whitehead has come up with a special new film category - the One Minute Wonder.

“This is a film exactly sixty seconds long,” says Pete. “It can be in any theme or style of your choosing: a documentary, an animation, fact, fiction, comedy, tragedy, a video or just a series of still images with a sound track or voice-over. If you have the idea, there is certainly a medium in which it can be expressed.”

Pete is also keen for longer films - anything up to five minutes - on any subject under the sun.

“We have had four Film Festivals so far with over 50 movies, almost all of which were conceived, directed and produced by residents of Hornton,” he said. “The standard of films has been amazing and the Gala Screenings are a must do Hornton event.”

The village has its own video camera and editing equipment - plus lots of technical expertise for anyone who would like to make a film but is not sure where to start. Just give Pete a ring on 01295 670320 or email him at: tourneyhouse (at) btopenworld dot com

4th June '09 - Monet, Monet, Monet

Hornton and District WI will hear a talk about Monet’s house and garden by May Parker tonight, June 4, in the pavilion at 7.30pm. The competition is for a home-made paper or fabric flower.

4th June '09 - Roll up for the Mystery Tour

The next meeting of the 3Hs Gardening Club is the annual Mystery Tour this Tuesday, June 9. Members are asked to meet Hornton village green at 6.15pm. The club’s outing is on June 27 to Churchill’s home in Kent, Chartwell. Tickets £20 but if you’re a member of the National Trust, you’ll only have to pay for the bus fare. Please book up by ringing Malcolm Cross on 01295 670562 as soon as possible.

4th June '09 - Penny Falls

Keep the money rolling in! That’s the plea this week from pavilion committee secretary Claire Bottoms. She says that the more money the village raises for the refurbished pavilion, the smarter finished the building will look.

“We’re working hard applying for grants but when they are in place the work will have to be done in a very tight time frame,” says Claire. “We still need village support at our fundraising as the more we can collect the better the finish!”

And the next money-raiser is tomorrow week, 12 June, when Reg Meuross, the other half of the Hank Wangford duo – will be back by popular demand. Tickets are just £10 each – including supper! You can get them from Julie Stanley on 01295 670507 or Sarah Walther 01295 670627.

4th June '09 - Reading Time

The Minutes from the last Parish Council Meeting can now be viewed on the website.

4th June '09 - The Glorious Twelfth

4th June '09 - Just a Minute

Ever fancied making a short film for Hornton Film Festival but worried that it would take too much time? Now there’s no excuse!

This year’s festival take place on Saturday October 3 with the usual Gala Screening at the Hornton Pavilion and organiser Pete Whitehead has come up with a special new film category - the One Minute Wonder.

“This is a film exactly sixty seconds long,” says Pete. “It can be in any theme or style of your choosing: a documentary, an animation, fact, fiction, comedy, tragedy, a video or just a series of still images with a sound track or voice-over. If you have the idea, there is certainly a medium in which it can be expressed.”

Pete is also keen for longer films – anything up to five minutes – on any subject under the sun.

“We have had four Film Festivals so far with over 50 movies, almost all of which were conceived, directed and produced by residents of Hornton,” he said. “The standard of films has been amazing and the Gala Screenings are a must do Hornton event.”

The village has its own video camera and editing equipment – plus lots of technical expertise for anyone who would like to make a film but is not sure where to start. Just give Pete a ring on 01295 670320 or email him at tourneyhouse (at) btopenworld dot com

4th June '09 - Cheddar Gorgeous

Katie Walther and Ellie Fox raised a massive £910 from the cheese and wine evening they held on May 22. And every penny is going to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and The Helen and Douglas House Hospice. They want to say thank you to everyone who came but the thanks really need to go to them for all their hard work!

4th June '09 - Meet for Moussaka

It’s Greek night down at the Dun Cow this Saturday, June 6. Come on down for authentic Greek food – and don’t forget to bring a few cups and plates to smash too! You can book your table by ringing Gwyneth on 01295 670524.

4th June '09 - Worms on the Green

Bookworms should wriggle along to the mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council next Wednesday, June 10, from 10.40 to 11.20am, when it will be on the village green.

4th June '09 - Church Services

There will be an evening service in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, June 7, at 6 pm led by the Rev. Dorothy Hewitson. There’s no service at the parish church but get your party frocks out for Sunday week, June 14, when there will be an 11am Village Service followed by a Picnic in John and Lindy Bridgeman’s garden. Everyone is invited, not just those people who go to the service.