Hornton’s Peachtree Pre-school has received a glowing
OFSTED report, which cited all aspects of the way it’s run as ‘outstanding’.
“At the start of the day the children burst in with energy and immediately jump into their learning,” says the report from
OFSTED.
“Parents receive very good information through regular high quality newsletters, daily contact with staff, an informative
notice-board and twice yearly parents’ meetings.”
The report also said that learning is often led by the children themselves, which results in them making rapid progress in
learning across all areas of learning.
The pre-school, which is part of a Partnership Foundation Stage Unit with Hornton Primary School,
is open five days a week and can take up to 13 children in any session. For information about admissions please contact
Peachtree manager Karen Locke on 01295 678550.
26th March '09 - Bettergotobingo
It’s eyes down tomorrow, Friday, when the church’s Ladies’ Working Party hold their Easter Bingo.
And on Monday, April 6, at 7.30pm in the Church Room there will be more bingo - this time in aid of Hornton Children’s
Clubs and organised by the Small Playing Field Committee.
26th March '09 - Recipe for Success
The organiser of the recent Hornton progressive dinner party has said a big thanks to everyone who took part.
“A huge and heartfelt thank you to all of the wonderful hosts who helped make it such a great success,” said Anne Joyner.
“Thanks as well to the guests, who, judging by the merriment as they all swapped places, enjoyed a splendid evening with
great food, entertaining company and quite a lot of wine!
“We raised £700 towards the Pavilion Refurbishment Fund, so well done everyone and thank you again.”
The next progressive dinner is due in the Autumn.
26th March '09 - Dun Deal
The Dun Cow crib team won again last week - a 5-2 home victory over Kineton Sports and Social Club. There’s just one round
of matches to go in the Harbury and District Crib League but it’s academic because the Hornton cribbers cannot be caught and
will be crowned this year’s champions. Well done to captain Paul Burden and everyone in the team!
26th March '09 - Slam in the Lanb
The Dun Cow will be serving an extra special roast lamb lunch for East Sunday. Please book by a week on Wednesday if at all
possible.
26th March '09 - Book 'em
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, April 1, from 10.40 to
11.20am.
26th March '09 - Church Services
It’s Passion Sunday this weekend and there will be an 11am service in Hornton Methodist Church led by Mrs M. Clarke.
There’s no service in the parish church because there’s a Benefice Service at 10.30 am in Alkerton.
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.
19th March '09 - Be Cheeky at the Checkout
Hornton School is only small and needs all the Tesco and Sainsbury’s vouchers it
can get. So whilst the stores are holding their present promotions, go on - be cheeky and ask the person in front of you for
their vouchers if they don’t want them. And if you ask nicely, the checkout staff will often give you a few more!
19th March '09 - The Eyes of March
It’s eyes down next Friday, March 27, when the church’s Ladies’ Working Party hold their Easter Bingo.
Look in at 7.30pm in the Church Room and all proceeds will go to the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.
And on Monday, April 6, at 7.30pm in the Church Room there will be more bingo - this time in aid of Hornton Children’s Clubs
and organised by the Small Playing Field Committee.
19th March '09 - Moveable Feast
It was the most successful Progressive Dinner Party Hornton’s ever had and if you missed it, you missed a treat!
More than £600 was raised for the Pavilion Refurbishment Fund as a dozen people acted as hosts and two dozens more
progressed round the village as guests.
Organiser Anne Joyner said she was delighted with the response and said that there will be another progressive dinner in
the autumn.
19th March '09 - Mum's the Word
The Dun Cow is having a special Mother’s Day lunch this Sunday and there might still be a couple of spare places if you’re
very quick! So, go on, spoil Mum by taking her out for a roast with all the trimmings on her special day! To book, please
ring Gwyneth on 01295 670524 as soon as possible.
19th March '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!
19th March '09 - Church Services
There’s a special service for Mothering Sunday at the Parish Church of St John the Baptist this Sunday, March 22, at 11am.
As this is a village service, there will be no service in the Methodist church.
But 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.
12th March '09 - We've Dun It!
The Dun Cow have pulled off a spectacular victory to win this year’s Harbury and District Crib League. There are still two
rounds of matches to go but the Hornton cribbers, who have swept all before them throughout the season, cannot be caught
after a crucial home win against North End’s Red Lion Inn.
The team, captained by Paul Burden, have been so dominant that they went through almost half the season by winning every
match. Then the nail biting began, when Hornton lost first one, then two and finally three crucial matches. But they have
held their nerve and are champions for the second time in four years. Well done, cribbers!
12th March '09 - Souper Time
This Saturday’s Hornton Progressive Dinner Party is already set to be a great success because so many people are taking
part.
Organiser Anne Joyner says that she has six separate hosts cooking, which means that 36 people will be tucking into
delicious dinners and the Pavilion Refurbishment Fund will be at least £600 better off.
But that could be just the start. Anne suggests that diners also bring round a bit of loose change as hosts may have
other money-making schemes such as raffles.
12th March '09 - Look In
The church’s Ladies Working Party are holding Easter Bingo at 7.30pm in the Church Room on Friday March 27.
12th March '09 - Stone Me
When the Hornton History Group planned a special talk and slide show about the history of Hornton Stone, they hoped a few
people might come along. But they never thought that more than a hundred people would turn up!
That’s what happened in their most successful venture to date.
“We never expected this response,” said the group’s Jane Wain. “We had standing room only in the Chapel!
“As well as Hornton villagers, there were a lot of visitors from surrounding villages who had previously worked at the
Quarries or had had family who had done so.
“We began with a talk by David Robbins who showed slides depicting all the different uses Hornton stone has been put to
around the world, and an insight into the craftsmanship of the stone masons. We then showed a recording of an old cine
film, curtsey of Colin Neville, who has worked at the quarry since 1958.The film was originally silent but has had a
narrative sound track added by Colin, who remembered many of the workers’ names.
“The film showed all the various process' involved in the quarrying of the stone and the machines used, including footage
of the Ironstones railway. Refreshments were then served, along with the obligatory Hornton raffle, and everyone enjoyed
meeting old friends for a chat and looking at the displays and old photos on show.”
“The History Group would like to thank everyone for coming - and especially David and Colin. The next meeting is Tuesday
April 7 at 7.00pm at The Swallows, Eastgate. Any new members would be very welcome!”
12th March '09 - Chat Away till May Day
That’s the deadline to write up your contributions for The Gossip, Hornton’s very own village newspaper. Julie Stanley on
01295 670507 or at julieharrystan@aol.com and Ann Hemmings on 01295 670511 or at ann dot hemmings (at) orh dot nhs dot uk
need those recollections, recipes and reminiscences by this weekend.
12th March '09 - Mum's The Word
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday week, so why not give Mum the day off and buy her lunch for a change. The Dun Cow will be
serving a Special Mothering Sunday lunch with all the trimmings on March 22, so for Mother’s sake book up now by ringing
Gwyneth on 01295 670524.
12th March '09 - Don't Be Overdue
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will visit Hornton next Wednesday, March 18. It will be parked on the
village green from 10.40am to 11.20am
12th March '09 - Church Services
Mattins will be celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist this Sunday, March 15, at 10.30am. Half an hour
later there will be a service in the Methodist Church, led by the Rev. Barbara Halstead.
On the following Sunday, Lindy Bridgeman is planning a very special Mothering Sunday service.
She would like children and adults to send her a prayer, poem or picture on the subject of Mothering Sunday for a special
display in the church. It will also be collated into a special booklet for each church in the benefice.
“This is not a competition,” says Lindy. “In the past, children have written some wonderful things but inevitable these get
lost, stolen or they stray!”
This year, she hopes to keep them for posterity and she would prefer if you could email contributions to lindybridgeman
(at) hotmail dot com Or you can post them through her door at Eastgate House.
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. Pamela (at) banx dot fsnet dot co dot
uk
5th March '09 - Just a Day to Progress
You’ve only got a day to sign up for the social event of the year. It’s the Hornton Progressive Dinner Party and, if you’ve
never tried it, you won’t want to miss out!
You need to put your name down by 6pm tomorrow, Friday, and it takes place on Saturday week, March 14.
“You either opt to be a host or a guest,” says organiser Anne Joyner. “If you’re a guest you go to three different houses
during the evening, one for each course.
“If you opt to be a guest, it will cost you just £25 a head - plus a bottle of wine - for three courses. If you’re a host,
you'll provide the meal for six people. The whole point of the evening is for it to be full of variety and fun! You can take
part alone or with a partner and all of the proceeds will go towards Hornton's Pavilion Renovation project. It's the perfect,
friendly way to meet some of your neighbours, particularly if you're both at work most of the time or if you're new to
Hornton.”
If you’d like to take part, please fill in the form in the latest edition of The Gossip - stating whether you would like to
be a host, a guest or either - and post it in the village post box on the wall next to the notice by tomorrow. If you
haven’t got a form, just use a piece of paper. If you have any questions, please ring Anne on 01295 670337.
5th March '09 - Music to your Ears
Graham Soden will talk to the 3Hs Gardening Club next Tuesday, March 10, about The Four Seasons. As usual, the meeting
begins in the pavilion at 7.30pm.
5th March '09 - One More Heave
The Dun Cow crib team are almost there! With their latest nail-biting away win, - 4-3 over the Green Man from Long
Itchington - they only have to win their next match to secure the Harbury and District Crib League Trophy.
In fact, their games difference is so much better that their closest rivals - the greaves Club from Bishops Itchington -
that it was involve a cribbage earthquake to wrest the title from the Hornton cribbers but let’s not count our chickens just
yet.
5th March '09 - Where's the Beef?
As the Dun Cow this Sunday! Gwyneth might still be able to squeeze you in for her latest Sunday roast with all the
trimmings, so give her a ring on 01295 670524 as soon as possible. And she’s got a special Mother’s Day Sunday lunch on
March 22, and now’s the time to book up and give Mum the day off.
Don’t forget that it’s British Pie week all this week at the Dun Cow. There’s a wide selection of home-made pies available
until the weekend.
5th March '09 - Godhead to Godhead
There will be a service at 11am in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, March 8, led by the Rev. David Clarkson. At the
same time, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist
And Women’s World Day of Prayer will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church.
Don’t forget that the Thursday Club meets every week after school until 4.30pm in the Methodist Church School Room. All
children are welcome - as they are this year on Mothering Sunday, March 21. This year Lindy Bridgeman is planning a very
special service and she’d like children and adults to send her a prayer, poem or picture on the subject of Mothering Sunday
for a special display in the church. It will also be collated into a special booklet for each church in the
benefice.
“This is not a competition,” says Lindy. “In the past, children have written some wonderful things but inevitable these
get lost, stolen or they stray!”
This year, she hopes to keep them for posterity and she would prefer if you could email contributions to lindybridgeman
(at) hotmail dot com Or you can post them through her door at Eastgate House.
