There’s a delicious soup and crusty bread lunch being
served at Hornton Methodsit Church this Saturday, March 31, from 12 noon
to 2. All proceeds will be used in aid of the May Day
Flower Festival.
29th March '07 - Eyes Down on Tuesday
The Hornton Ladies Working Party are holding a bingo
this Tuesday, April 3, in the Church Room at 7.30 pm. Look In!
29th March '07 - Red Alert
Local Red Cross organisers are appealing for someone in Hornton
to do a house-to-house collection during the charity’s annual fundraising
week at the beginning of May.
Area organiser Maggie Palin, from Wroxton, says that collections in the
Banburyshire villages raise more than any other part of Oxfordshire.
“That’s vital to the success of The Banbury Centre, which provides for the
local community,” said Maggie. Mrs Patrick used to organise it for us, and
then Mrs Offord took on collecting in Bell Lane for the last five years,
but it would be marvellous to have the whole village covered or a very
least a little more cover.
“If anyone has a couple of hours to give one evening or at a weekend, it
would make all the difference to Red Cross. My phone No is 01295 730592.
I look forward to hearing from you when you have a moment. Many thanks!”
29th March '07 - Bats in the Belfry
Hornton Pavilion definitely has bats - and one of the
species there may prove a problem as the plans are laid for refurbishing
the building.
You can just evict bats - they’re a protected species and Pavilion
chairman Ian Harris says more investigations will have to be made after an
initial survey of the roof.
“It is almost certain following a survey that we have two species of bat
using the Pavilion as a summer roost,” said Ian. “This means that we will
have to get a licence from the Department of Rural Affairs before any work
can commence and also that the plans that we had agreed will have to be
modified to accommodate the bats.
“There are probably Pipistrelles and Brown Long Eared using the roof space
- the pipistrelles are easily accommodated and should readily move to nest
boxes but the Long Eared are more of a problem in that they need roof
space to fly and feed in - aminimum of two metres high and five metres
long).
“There will be another survey, probably in May to confirm the situation
and we will discuss new proposals at the AGM on June 7.”
29th March '07 - It's a Nailbiter!
With just two matches to go in this season’s Harbury and
District Crib League, the title is still up for grabs - with the Dun Cow
very much in the race!
The Hornton cribbers started their latest match, against the Shoulder of
Mutton from Granborough in second place. But even a sneaky 4-3 away win
worthy of Chelsea wasn’t enough to close the gap on Kineton league leaders
The Carpenters Arms because they won a home match by the same margin
against the Green Man from Long Itchington. They are just two points in
front.
And hard on Hornton’s heels are the Harbury Club from surprisingly,
Harbury who also won 4-3 and have the same points total at the Dun Cow but
with a slightly inferior points difference.
So it’sthe Carpernters’ to lose but it’s still all to play for. Come on
Hornton!
29th March '07 - Just Two Days to Vote for Ella
Hornton’s Ella Bridgland has won out over
4,500 other girls to reach the last round of a nationwide beauty contest
and she’ll make it all the way to the final in Barbados - if you vote for
her by this Saturday, March 31!
The search is on for two gorgeous girls to represent our female teenagers
today and you can see 15-year-old Ella, who lives in Bell Street, if you
log onto www.teenqueenuk.com. She’s number 12 and she’s the girl to vote
for. If she gets the most votes, she’ll go to July’s Miss Teen Universal
Beauty Pageant in sunny Barbados.
To vote, all you have to do is to Text Ella Bridgland to 84205 or dial
0901 656 1503 and just key in the number 12. Calls cost just 60p, so come
on, support Ella with your call!
29th March '07 - It Ain't 'arf Hot, Mum
The Dun Cow is holding a Curry Night this
Saturday, March 31, with a selection of home-made curries will be
available with either rice or
chips! There’sno need to book - just turn up and enjoy a plate of
home-made curry.
If you can't decide which one to try why not have two half portions of
different ones!
There’s also a Fish and Chip Night on April 20 - with an early sitting for
people with children - and a St George’s Day Lunch on Sunday, April 22.
And even if you don’t like curry - but you can’t resist chocolate! The Dun
Cow is raffling an Easter Bunny for Katherine House Hospice.
Last year the pub sold all their allocated tickets, so please help repeat
the effort this year. They’re just £1 each and the draw will be made on
Easter Sunday.
And don’t forget, the takeway fish and chip service is still running on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
29th March '07 - Beyong our Hen
Chick it out! There’s fun for all ages and tasty prizes to
be won on the eggciting Charlie Chick’s Easter Egg Trail through the
grounds of Upton House over Easter weekend, April 7-9.
You can enjoy special Easter menus in the Pavilion Restaurant and glorious
spring colour in the gardens every day from midday till 4pm. (12-4)
29th March '07 - Don't be Scared
Never made a scarecrow before? Well, there always a
first time and this year’s Hornton May Day celebrations will feature a
scarecrow competition.
All the scarecrows will be auctioned off at the end of the day, so now’s
the time to put your thinking caps on and come up with a novel idea.
You can get more details from Anne Joyner on 01295 670337.
29th March '07 - Church Services
As this Sunday is Palm Sunday, there will be no 8.30am
service in the Parish Church. Instead, there’s a service in the Methodist
Church at 11am.
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 are
Phoenix greetings cards for sale plus a book 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.
29th March '07 - Book Up
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the
village green next Wednesday, April 4, from 10.40 to 11.20am.
22nd March '07 - Fun of the Irish
Peachtree Pre-school are delighted to have raised more than £550 from their St Patrick’s Day Irish Night last Saturday.
“Everybody who came seemed to enjoy themselves and we had a fab disco done by John Keeling from Horley,” said joint organiser Claire Bottoms.
“We'd like to thank everybody who came and thank Elspeth, William, Carlie and Anne for their help on the night and also Sarah for help setting up.”
22nd March '07 - Ella can still go to the Ball
Hornton’s Ella Bridgland has won out over 4,500 other girls to reach the last round of a nationwide beauty contest and she’ll make it all the way to the final in Barbados -
if you vote for her by the end of the month!
The search is on for two gorgeous girls to represent our female teenagers today and you can see 15-year-old Ella, who lives in Bell Street, if you log onto
www.teenqueenuk.com. She’s number 12 and she’s the girl to vote for. If she gets the most votes, she’ll go to July’s Miss Teen Universal
Beauty Pageant in sunny Barbados.
To vote, all you have to do is to Text Ella Bridgland to 84205 or dial 0901 656 1503 and just key in the number 12. Calls cost just 60p, so come on, support Ella with
your call!
22nd March '07 - Beef Curry
The Dun Cow is holding a Curry Night on Saturday week, March 31, a Fish and Chip Night on April 20 - with an early sitting for people with children - and a St George’s
Day Lunch on Sunday, April 22. Please book with Gwyneth on 01295 670524.
And don’t forget that the takeaway fish and chip service is still running on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
22nd March '07 - 24 on 21
This year’s Hornton Film Festival is only five weeks away, so now’s the time to make a short film for the chance of winning Tinsel Town’s biggest “gong” - a Horny!
And this year there’s a new category to encourage as many people as possible to try their hand at film making - the 24-hour movie making challenge!
The idea is simple - you borrow the village’s video equipment for just a day and make a short film - maximum two minutes’ long but it could be less. Everything you need is
available, including all the latest camera and computer gear to produce a high-quality video - now a village resource for everyone to share. The equipment comes with an
idiot’s guide on how to use it and there’s plenty of help and advice on hand, so there’s no excuse for not giving it a go! But don’t leave it too late as there is certain
to be high demand for the equipment in these last few weeks before the Festival itself, which is taking place on Saturday, April 21, in a glittering premiere-style event
at the Pavilion.
The 24-hour films can be about anything, says festival organiser Pete Whitehead.
“It could be about a topical issue, a fly-on-the-wall documentary, even a simple voiceover to some photos or video images,” he said.
“I am hoping for at least 10 of these short films to be able to show on the night, although I may have to “coerce” a few of you to take part if there are not enough
volunteers. You have been warned.”
If you need any information, or would like to book the camera and/or computer for anytime between now and April, please call Pete on 01295 670320. And if you’re not still
sure about what it all entails, DVDs of the 2005 and 2006 events are available at just £10 each.
22nd March '07 - Spots Off
The Dun Cow crib team knocked the spots off the opposition in their latest match when they beat the Greaves Club, Bishops Itchington, 6-1 in their latest Harbury and
District Crib League match.
The trouncing home win puts the Hornton cribbers second in the table with just three matches to go and it revenge for them against Greaves, who put them out of the
league’s cup competition in January 5-2.
22nd March '07 - Chick it Out
It’s Charlie Chick’s Easter Egg Trail! It’s fun for all ages and tasty prizes can be won on the eggciting trail through the grounds of Upton House the week after next on
April 7, 8 and 9.
You can enjoy special Easter menus in the Pavilion Restaurant, and glorious spring colour in the gardens between midday and 4pm.
22nd March '07 - Bumper Cropley
Expert Janet Cropley wowed the 3Hs Gardening Club at their latest meeting when she talked about Summer flowering bulbs.
“She was super,” said club secretary Sally Tweedsmuir. “She trained at Cambridge Botanical Gardens and she’s very knowledgeable.”
The next meeting, on April 10, is the annual meeting and there will also be a talk by Kineton florist Gillian Hawtin.
The club’s annual outing will be on June 23 to Tatton Park in Cheshire. Its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of beautiful
parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer.
22nd March '07 - Church Services
This Sunday, March 25, is Passion Sunday and there will be two 11am services in Hornton, at both the Methodist Church and the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.
The Ironstone Benefice Lent Course for 2007 meets for the final time next Tuesday, March 27, at 7.30pm in Wroxton Village Hall. The theme is Practical Churchmanship
and it’s a very informal and friendly occasion, so please come along. The theme is Practical Churchmanship and it’s a very informal and friendly occasion, so please come
along. Seasons, furniture, vestments, ritual and the layout of the Church are some of the items to be discussed and thought through: we shall also think about the Bible
and the lectionary, saints, ministry and the books we use. The meetings start at 7-30 pm prompt and finish at 9-0 pm prompt. This year’s groups are in response to many
requests from parishioners.
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 are Phoenix greetings cards for
sale plus a book 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.
15th March '07 - We Never Close
Hornton’s Youth Club has been going for 20 years but it will have to close unless organisers Ian Harris and Les England can get some help – and fast.
Ian and Les can’t manage every weekly session now and they desperately need a bit of help on Thursday evenings.
“Our affiliation and insurance expires at the end of the month and I think we will have to decide not to renew unless we can be sure of regular and reliable help, which
of course means that the club will have to close,” explained Ian.
So can you spare a weeks or two every week or so to help out at Hornton’s Youth Club?
The kids – and the adults – have great fun and if you’d like to find out more, please contact Ian as soon as possible on 01295 670541.
15th March '07 - Handy Andy
Hornton’s Andy Perry has been busy with the paperwork for the refurbished pavilion and there should be exciting developments very soon.
“I am in the process of applying for grants from the local waste management company, Sita, and the big Lottery Fund among others,” said Andy. “The Big Lottery Fund
requires applications to be submitted by the end of April. All I need is three to enable me to complete the forms.
“I have contacted the council and they have sent me the forms to apply for
planning permission. From this point it will take around eight to ten weeks to gain
permission to start the work.”
Meanwhile, the bats in the roof are also being given the once-over to see what needs to be done, if anything, to move them safely.
15th March '07 - Cinderella
Who’s going to the ball? Hornton’s Ella Bridgland is – if you vote for her! She’s won out over 4,500 other girls just to reach the last round of a
nationwide beauty contest and she’ll make it all the way to the final in Barbados – but she needs your support.
The search is on for two gorgeous girls to represent our female teenagers today and you can see 15-year-old Ella, who lives in Bell Street, if you log onto
www.teenqueenuk.com. She’s number 12 and she’s the girl to vote for. If she gets the most votes, she’ll go to July’s Miss Teen
Universal Beauty Pageant in sunny Barbados.
To vote, all you have to do is to Text Ella Bridgland to 84205 or dial 0901 656 1503 and just key in the number 12. Calls cost just 60p, so come on, support Ella with
your call!
15th March '07 - It Ain't 'arf Hot, Mum
The Dun Cow is holding a Curry Night on March 31, a Fish and Chip Night on April 20 – with an early sitting for people with children – and a St
George’s Day Lunch on Sunday, April 22. Please book with Gwyneth on 01295 670524.
And don’t forget that the takeaway fish and chip service is still running on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
15th March '07 - Hop Along, Leprachauns
If you hop down to the Pavilion this Saturday, you’ll have a right old time amidst all the Blarney.
For that’s when Peachtree Pre-School do hold a special Irish night to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
Everything will have an Irish theme from the music, to the food, drink and the activities. All you have to do to join in the fun is book your tickets at just £7.50
each with Laura Short on 01295 670232 or Claire Bottoms on 01295 670776.
Better still – why not round up a group of friends and book a table!
15th March '07 - Mum's the Word
If you pop up to Upton with Mum this Sunday, March 18, she’ll get in for free! That because it’s Mothering Sunday and there will be special menus in the
Pavilion Restaurant, spring colour in the gardens and children’s activities.
And on April 7 to 9, Chick it out - it’s Charlie Chick’s Easter Egg Trail! It’s fun for all ages and tasty prizes can be won on Upton’s eggciting trail through the
grounds. Enjoy special Easter menus in the Pavilion Restaurant, and glorious spring colour in the gardens between midday and 4pm.
15th March '07 - Opening Chapter
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will visit Hornton next Wednesday, March 21. It will be parked on the village green from 10.40am to
11.20am.
15th March '07 - Church Services
Tomorrow, Friday, the Monthly Requiem takes place at 6pm in Horley Parish Church.
On Sunday at 11am there’s a Mothering Sunday Service for both Churches in Hornton at the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.
The Ironstone Benefice Lent Course for 2007 meets for the fourth time next Wednesday March 21, at 7.30pm in Wroxton Village Hall. The theme is Practical Churchmanship
and it’s a very informal and friendly occasion, so please come along. The theme is Practical Churchmanship and it’s a very informal and friendly occasion, so please come
along. Seasons, furniture, vestments, ritual and the layout of the Church are some of the items to be discussed and thought through: we shall also think about the Bible
and the lectionary, saints, ministry and the books we use. The meetings start at 7-30 pm prompt and finish at 9-0 pm prompt. This year’s groups are in response to many
requests from parishioners.
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 are Phoenix greetings cards for
sale plus a book 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.
8th March '07 - Vote for Ella
Hornton’s Ella Bridgland has won out over more than 4,000 other girls to reach the last round of a nationwide beauty contest and she’ll make it all the way to
the final in the Caribbean – if you vote for her!
The search is on for two gorgeous girls to represent our female teenagers today and you can see a picture of 15-year-old Ella, who lives in Bell Street, if you log onto
www.teenqueenuk.com. She’s number 12 and she’s the girl to vote for. If she gets the most votes, she’ll go to July’s Miss Teen
Universal Beauty Pageant in sunny Barbados.
To vote, all you have to do is to Text Ella Bridgland to 84205 or dial 0901 656 1503 and just key in the number 12. Calls cost just 60p, so come on, support Ella with
your call!
You can vote from now until March 31.
8th March '07 - Youthful Enthusiasm
Can you spare a weeks or two every week or so to help out at Hornton’s Youth Club? Les England and Ian Harris have been running it for about 20 years
but now urgently need a bit of help on Thursday evenings during term time.
The kids – and the adults – have great fun and if you’d like to find out more, please contact Ian on 01295 670541.
8th March '07 - Progressing Nicely
Hornton’s latest Progressive Dinner Party raised more than £300 for the Pavilion Fund and everyone had a great time.
The organisers are already looking forward to the next moveable feast, which will be a Progressive BBQ in the Summer but, in the meantime, special thanks must go to hosts
Julie and Harry Stanley, Jane and Simon Perkin and Lesley and David Kings.
8th March '07 - Put Your Feet Up, Mum
What better way to thank Mum for all her hard work than to take her out on Mother’s Day. And you can do just that at the Dun Cow, which is holding a
special Mother’s Day lunch with roast spring lamb on Sunday, March 18. There are starters, desserts and a vegetarian option – all individually priced.
Please book with Gwyneth on 01295 670524 by this Monday, March 12.
Coming soon is a Curry Night scheduled for March 31, a Fish and Chip Night on April 20 – with an early sitting for people with children – and a St George’s Day Lunch on Sunday,
April 22.
And the takeaway fish and chip service is still running on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
8th March '07 - Stone the Crows
Yup, tiem flies so fast that it’ll soon be time for Hornton’s biggest day of the year – the May Day celebrations on May 7.
This year, there are going to be new and exciting attractions and they all need people to run them, if you can help out in any way, get stuck in!
For a start, you can make a scarecrow for the new Scarecrow Competition! Any style, any colour, any size – the scarier the better!
And if you’ve got an idea for a new stall, please get in touch with organiser Lorraine Joyner on 01295 678708 as soon as possible. She’ll be working out where all the stalls
will be going, so if you’re a club or society that wants to run a stall, please make sure she knows about it Right now, she’s desperate to find someone to run the toy stall.
If you’ve got any white elephants, Laura Short is the person to talk to on 01295 670232 and teas will be in David and Lesley Kings’ garden. If you can make a cake or help out
on the day, please call Lesley on 01295 670356.
Finally, the classic cars will be returning this year to the school playground, so if you have an interesting vehicle tucked away, please let Anne Joyner know on 01295 670337.
8th March '07 - Touch of the Blarney
Talk your way out of this one. Peachtree Pre-School had booked the Pavilion for two weeks on Saturday – March 17 – for a Mexican evening only to discover
that it’s St Patrick’s Day!
What else could they do but hold an Irish Night instead! Everything will have an Irish theme from the music, to the food, the drink and the activities. All you have to do to
join in the fun is book your tickets at just £7.50 each with Laura Short on 01295 670232 or Claire Bottoms on 01295 670776.
Better still – why not round up a group of friends and book a table!
8th March '07 - Bargain Basement
There’s a rare chance to see the basements of Upton House this weekend – and it’s free.
On Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, you can peer into the 'downstairs' life of the house and find clues to the house's early history. More details from Upton on 01295
671122 or by emailing uptonhouse (at) nationaltrust.org.uk
And on Mothering Sunday, March 18, you can treat mum to a day at Upton House and Gardens – absolutely free! There will be special menus in the Pavilion Restaurant, spring
colour in the gardens and children’s activities, as well as free entry for mums.
8th March '07 - Bumper Crop
The next meeting of the 3Hs Gardening Club is this Tuesday, March 13, when Janet Cropley will be talking about Summer flowering
bulbs at 7.30pm in the Pavilion.
8th March '07 - Church Services
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated this Sunday, March 11, at 11am in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist. As this is a United Service, there will be no
service in the Methodist Church.
The Ironstone Benefice Lent Course for 2007 meets for the third time next Tuesday, March 13, at 7.30pm in Wroxton Village Hall. The theme is Practical Churchmanship and it’s a
very informal and friendly occasion, so please come along. The theme is Practical Churchmanship and it’s a very informal and friendly occasion, so please come along. Seasons,
furniture, vestments, ritual and the layout of the Church are some of the items to be discussed and thought through: we shall also think about the Bible and the lectionary,
saints, ministry and the books we use. The meetings start at 7-30 pm prompt and finish at 9-0 pm prompt. This year’s groups are in response to many requests from
parishioners.
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 are Phoenix greetings cards for
sale plus a book 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.
1st March '07 - Dinner Progressing Nicely
This Saturday’s Hornton Progressive Dinner Party is on course to be a great success, with new people who have never taken part before taking the plunge.
Organiser Anne Joyner said she was delighted that new progressive diners had decided to come on board and planning for the next event is already under way!
“Last autumn we tried to stage a progressive BBQ but we left it too late and the weather was terrible, so it couldn’t go ahead,” explained Anne. “However, lots of people
thought it was a really good idea. It would be cheaper to cater for a progressive BBQ than a progressive dinner party and people who don’t think they’ve got the room for
dinner can take part by using their gardens.
“Everyone in Hornton has got a garden, so look out for the progressive BBQ forms in the next edition of The Gossip.”
In the meantime, Saturday’s diners look set to have a great time and make a wodge of cash for a good cause – the fund to refurbish Hornton pavilion.
1st March '07 - Going Green
Well, what else could Peachtree Pre-School do? They’d booked the Pavilion for two weeks on Saturday – March 17 – for a Mexican evening only to discover that it’s St Patrick’s
Day!
So now they’re holding and Irish Night instead. Everything will have an Irish theme from the music, to the food, drink and the activities. All you have to do to join in the
fun is book your tickets at just £7.50 each with Laura Short on 01295 670232 or Claire Bottoms on 01295 670776.
Better still – why not round up a group of friends and book a table!
1st March '07 - Put your feet up, Mum
What better way to thank Mum for all her hard work throughout the year than to take her out on Mother’s Day? And you can do just that at the Dun Cow, which is holding a special
Mother’s Day lunch with roast spring lamb on Sunday, March 18. There are starters, desserts and a vegetarian option – all individually priced.
Please book with Gwyneth on 01295 670524 by Monday week, March 12.
Coming soon is a Curry Night scheduled for March 31, a Fish and Chip Night on April 20 – with an early sitting for people with children – and a St George’s Day Lunch on Sunday,
April 22.
And the takeway fish and chip service is still running on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
1st March '07 - Good Work, Ladies
The Ladies’ Working Party of the Parish Church of St John the Baptist raised a fantastic £1534.22 during last year.
£150 was donated to the Air Ambulance, £600 to the Church, £200 to the Church Room, £50 to The Gossip, £50 each to the Brownies and Hornton Youth Club and £100 to Katherine
House Hospice.
1st March '07 - Out of the way, Oscar
Forget the Oscars. The only “gongs” really worth going for in the world of the silver screen are the Hornies – and you can win one by entering a short film in this year’s
Hornton Film Festival!
And this year there’s a new category to encourage as many people as possible to try their hand at film making – the 24 hour movie making challenge!
The idea is simple – you borrow the village’s video equipment for just a day and make a short film – maximum two minutes’ long but it could be less. Everything you need is
available, including all the latest camera and computer gear to produce a high-quality video - now a village resource for everyone to share. The equipment comes with an
idiot’s guide on how to use it and there’s plenty of help and advice on hand, so there’s no excuse for not giving it a go! But don’t leave it too late as there is certain to be
high demand for the equipment in the last few weeks before the Festival itself, which is due to take place in April 21 2007.
The 24-hour films can be about anything, says festival organiser Pete Whitehead.
“It could be about a topical issue, a fly-on-the-wall documentary, even a simple voiceover to some photos or video images,” he said.
“I am hoping for at least 10 of these short films to be able to show on the night, although I may have to “coerce” a few of you to take part if there are not enough volunteers.
You have been warned.”
If you need any information, or would like to book the camera and/or computer for anytime between now and April, please call Pete on 01295 670320. And if you’re not still sure
about what it all entails, DVDs of the 2005 and 2006 events are available at just £10 each.
1st March '07 - Going for Gold
JUMPA is hoping for the biggest-turnout ever for the Annual Golden Mile and the best way to do that is to get everyone to
put the date in the diaries now – Sunday, June 17, which is Father’s Day.
The organisers want as many families, pets and aspiring Paula Radcliffes as possible, with all abilities, numbers of legs - some entrants in the past have had three - and
prams as possible.
1st March '07 - Cribbers' mid table move
The Dun Cow are exactly mid table in the Harbury and District Crib League after their latest match – a 5-2 away victory over Bishops Itchington British Legion. But they’re
only four points behind the top-of-the-table Carpenters Arms from Kineton and with the lead changing weekly it’s all to play for as the season moves towards an exciting climax.
1st March '07 - Bargain Basement
There’s a rare chance to see the basements of Upton House this weekend – and it’s free.
On Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, and the weekend after next you can peer into the 'downstairs' life of the house and find clues to the house's early history. More
details from Upton on 01295 671122 or by emailing uptonhouse (at) nationaltrust dot org dot uk
And on Mothering Sunday, March 18, you can treat mum to a day at Upton House and Gardens – absolutely free! There will be special menus in the Pavilion Restaurant, spring
colour in the gardens and children’s activities, as well as free entry for mums.
1st March '07 - Church Services
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 8.30am this Sunday, March 4, in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist. There will be a United Service of Holy communion in the
Methodist Church at 11am.
The Ironstone Benefice Lent Course for 2007 meets for the second time next Wednesday March 7, at 7.30pm in Wroxton Village Hall. The theme is Practical Churchmanship and
it’s a very informal and friendly occasion, so please come along. Seasons, furniture, vestments, ritual and the layout of the Church are some of the items to be discussed
and thought through: we shall also think about the Bible and the lectionary, saints, ministry and the books we use. The meetings start at 7-30 pm prompt and finish at 9-0 pm.
This year’s groups are in response to many requests from parishioners.
Don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm. There are Phoenix greetings cards for sale
plus a book 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.
1st March '07 - Worms Wiggling
Bookworms will be making their way down to the village green next Wednesday, March 7, when the mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be there from 10.40 to
11.20am
