Local historian Brian Little will give a nostalgic talk about Banbury entitled The Market Town Life to Hornton WI at the
pavilion next Thursday, November 5, at 7.30pm. The competition will be for a home-made brooch.
29th October '09 - No Mystery
The Murder Mystery Evening scheduled for the pavilion on November 7 is temporarily postponed as some cast members are unable
to make that date. Hornton Allsorts will confirm another date by early in the New Year.
29th October '09 - Chat Up
The deadline for contributions to the latest edition of The Gossip, Hornton’s very own village newspaper, is October 31, so
scribblers have still got time to hand in their contributions. Editors Julie Stanley on 01295 670507 or at julieharrystan (at)
aol.com and Ann Hemmings on 01295 670511 or at ann dot hemmings (at) orh dot nhs dot uk are waiting for those literary pearls
to drop through their letter box!
29th October '09 - Beanz Meanz Poundz
The Hornton Children's Playground annual coffee morning raised £234 for the Helen
House Children's Hospice. The organisers would like to thank everyone who helped or came along.
29th October '09 - Back to School
Hornton School is back this Monday, November 2, for Term Two. The children break up for Christmas on Friday, December 18.
29th October '09 - Top Drawer
The Dun Cow are still drawing the right cards as they remain at the top of the Harbury and District Crib League, where
they've been all season. But their 5-2 home win over league newcomers Southam Sports and Social Club only puts them ahead of
North End's Red Lion Inn on points difference. Come on cribbers!
29th October '09 - Yule be There
The 3Hs Gardening Club’s next event is a demonstration given by Freefields florists
in Banbury on Tuesday week, November 10. The Freefields girls so wowed the club with their demonstration of Christmas flower arranging last year that they were
immediately booked to come back this year.
They came at very short notice on their first visit a couple of years ago and gave a terrific demonstration of how to make
Yuletide arrangements with fresh flowers. They donated the finished products for a raffle and everyone thoroughly enjoyed
their visit.
29th October '09 - Church Services
Hornton Methodist Church will be celebrating Holy Communion at 11 am this Sunday, November 1, led by the Rev Dorothy
Hewitson. As this is a United Service, there will be no service in the parish church.
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.
29th October '09 - Up for a Fright
Pop up to Hornton’s very own stately home this weekend and be prepared to get very scared! Between 12noon and 4pm on
Saturday, October 31 and the next day, you can have a go at Upton House’s spine-chilling Halloween activities and terrifying
trail!
Normal admission prices apply. For more details, please ring the Upton House box office on 01295671122 or email
uptonhouse (at) nationaltrust dot org dot uk
29th October '09 - Wool you be Generous?
Hornton’s Isabelle Harris is still knitting hats and gloves for the shoe boxes that are sent to deprived children throughout
the world and she would be really grateful for any donations of double knitting wool.
“The colour doesn’t matter, as I can mix and match,” says Isabelle.
You can pop the donations through the letter box of Isabelle’s house in Bell Street or call her on 01295 670541.
22nd October '09 - Night for a Bargain
Tonight's the night for a bargain! Yes, this Thursday, you can bag some tantalising Winter fashion bargains at the Hornton
WI fashion show of factory shop seconds from a well known High Street brand.
You can buy a whole new Winter wardrobe at factory shop prices after you’ve seen the models strutting the catwalk in Hornton
Methodist Church from 7.30pm and each £5 ticket has a lucky number, so you might be a winner in more ways than one. There
will be a traditional Hornton raffle and there will be changing facilities to try on all those garments you’ve got your eye
on.
So pop along tonight and prepare to send your old wardrobe off to the charity shop!
22nd October '09 - School's out for Autumn
Term One at Hornton School ends today, Thursday and the Christmas term begins
on Monday week, November 2.
22nd October '09 - Hornton's in the Lead
The Hornton crib team thrashed the Harbury Club seven nil in their recent match. Better than that,
Hornton is the only team in the Harbury and District Crib League to have won all the three matches played so far this
season and is in the lead at the top of the league!
22nd October '09 - Munching on the Move!
Last Saturday was the night of the latest and largest Hornton progressive dinner. This was a
great success with some people new to the event taking part. There were six hosts and a grand total of 48 people on the
move. A wonderful turnout with the proceeds to the Pavilion Restoration Fund.
22nd October '09 - Date with Death
It’s just two weeks away and someone’s going to die!
Don’t worry, it’s only pretend but you’re sure to have a hilarious time on Saturday, November 7, at Hornton pavilion when
Hornton Allsorts help stage a Murder Mystery Evening, so put that date in your diaries now!
22nd October '09 - Book Up
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, October 28, from
10.40am-11.20am.
22nd October '09 - Godhead to Godhead
Marilyn Nutt will lead the 11am service in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, October 25. At the same time, Holy
Eucharist will be celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.
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.
22nd October '09 - On the Warpath
It’s Civil War at Hornton very own stately home, Upton House, this Sunday, October 25. You’ll come face to face with the
sights and sounds of the English Civil War near the site of the Battle of Edge Hill, where is all began. The Sealed Knot
will be bringing17th century history to life with dramatic displays from 11am till 4pm.
On the following weekend, be prepared to get very scared! Between 12noon and 4pm on Saturday, October 31 and the next day,
you can have a go at Upton’s spine-chilling Halloween activities and terrifying trail!
For more details, please ring the Upton House box office on 01295671122 or email uptonhouse (at) nationaltrust dot org dot uk
15th October '09 - Winter Warmer
Forget Knightsbridge or Bond Street – the place to buy this season’s Winter fashions is…Hornton! Yes – a week today,
Thursday, you can buy a new wardrobe at a fraction of shop prices in the Hornton WI fashion show of factory shop seconds!
The models will be strutting their stuff at Hornton Methodist Church at 7.30pm and seating will be limited, so
book your ticket now! Every £5 ticket has a lucky number, there will be a traditional Hornton raffle and there will be
changing facilities to try on all those garments you’ve got your eye on.
So give Liz Jeffs a ring today on 01295 670529 and prepare to send your old wardrobe off to the charity shop!
15th October '09 - Moveable Feast
This Saturday’s Hornton Progressive Dinner Party looks set to be the best ever! The organisers are hoping to
raise even more than the £700 for the Pavilion that they raised last time. Full details next week of all the fun and
frolics!
15th October '09 - Allsorts of Fun
If you thought the Hornton always murdered a script when they got their hands on it, you wont’ be far
wrong in their next outing. For the village’s intrepid Thespians are helping stage a Murder Mystery Evening in the pavilion
on Saturday, November 7, so put that date in your diaries now!
15th October '09 - On the Edge
Hornton is full of history buffs and they’ll be in the right place this Sunday, October 25, because it’s Civil
War at Upton House. The Battle of Edge Hill is where is all began and at our local stately home you’ll come face to face
with the sights and sounds of the conflict when The Sealed Knot bring 17th century history to life with dramatic displays
from 11am till 4pm.
Normal admission prices apply. For more details, please ring the Upton House box office on 01295671122 or email
uptonhouse (at) nationaltrust dot org dot uk
15th October '09 - Church Services
Mattins will be celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist this Sunday, October 18, at
10.30am. Half an hour later there will be a service in the Methodist Church led by the Rev. John Myer.
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.
15th October '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!
8th October '09 - Last Orders
There’s just one day to join in the next Hornton Progressive Dinner Party, so sign up quickly!
It’s all happening on Saturday week, October 17, and you should have received a form through your letter box to post in the
box next to the notice board by 6pm tomorrow, Friday. But don’t worry if you haven’t or you want more details - just give
organiser Anne Joyner a ring on 01295 670337. All you have to decide is whether to be a guest or a host to be sure of a
great time - and a slap-up meal!
8th October '09 - Cream of the Crop
The 3Hs Gardening Club will hear a talk by Howard Drury on gardens in Cornwall October at 7.30pm in Hornton Pavilion next
Tuesday, October 13. Everyone is welcome - especially anyone interested in joining the club.
8th October '09 - Bag a Bargain
Tired of your Winter wardrobe? Now you can buy a new one at a fraction of shop prices at the Hornton WI fashion show of
factory shop seconds!
The models will be strutting the catwalk at Hornton Methodist Church at 7.30pm two weeks today - October 22 - and seating
will be limited, so book your ticket now! Every £5 ticket has a lucky number, there will be a traditional Hornton raffle
and there will be changing facilities to try on all those garments you’ve got your eye on.
So give Liz Jeffs a ring today on 01295 670529 and prepare to send your old wardrobe off to the charity shop!
8th October '09 - No Contest, Simon
Eat your heart out, Simon Cowell! The first-ever Hornton’s Got Talent gave the TV show a real run for its money. A big
crowd packed into the pavilion on Saturday night to see 19 acts - from Irish dancing to “extreme topiary” - which showed
just how much talent Hornton really does have.
The public voted and chose Harry Mills for his amazing shadow puppets as the winner. Molly Donaldson was second with her
singing of an Abba song and Eve Gadd third with a beautiful rendition of a Take That number. £158 was raised, to be split
between the pavilion and Katherine House Hospice and a massive thanks must go
to Pete Whitehead, assisted by Zoe, for organising the whole event.
8th October '09 - October Storms
The Dun Cow has stormed into the lead after just two matches in this year’s Harbury and District Crib League. The started
with a 5-2 away victory over The Green Man at Long Itchington and followed it up with a 6-1 thrashing of the British Legion
from Bishop’s Itchington.
Hornton are now at the top of the league with four points from four matches. Keep it up, cribbers!
8th October '09 - Dear John
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist will hold its annual Harvest Festival Service this Sunday, October 11, at 11am.
Everyone will be especially welcome because it will be the first time our new rector, John Reader, will be taking a service
in Hornton. At 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.
8th October '09 - Date with Death
It’s Saturday, it’s November 7, it’s Hornton pavilion and someone’s going to die!
Don’t worry, it’s only pretend but you’re sure to have a hilarious time when Hornton Allsorts help stage a Murder Mystery
Evening that night, so put that date in your diaries now!
8th October '09 - Just the Ticket
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be
on the village green next Wednesday, October 14, from 10.40am-11.20am.
Christine Abel will give a talk entitled The Hat Box to Hornton.
1st October '09 - WI Tonight
WI tonight, Thursday, in the Methodist Chapel at 7.30pm. There will also be hats
to try on! The competition will be to make a home-made bookmark.
1st October '09 - Hornton's Got Talent!
On Saturday night, you’ll see why! The village is staging its own version of the top-rated TV talent show, so pop along to
thepavilion for a star-studded evening!
Simon Cowell has been told to stay away - we don’t want any needle in HGT - but you’re sure to see some great performances,
which have been recorded in advance and will be replayed on the big screen. Then it will be your chance to vote for the Big
Winner.
Tickets are just £5 for adults, £1 for children and there’s a licensed bar.
1st October '09 - Howard's Way
The 3Hs Gardening Club Howard Drury will hear a talk on Gardens In Cornwall by Howard Drury in the pavilion on Tuesday
week, October 13 at 7.30pm.
1st October '09 - ME’N’U
There’s just a week to join in the next Hornton Progressive Dinner Party. You should have received a form through your letter
box to post in the box next to the notice board by Friday, October 9. If not, organiser Anne Joyner on 01295 670337 is the
person to contact. All you have to decide is whether to be a guest or a host to be sure of a great time - and a slap-up meal!
1st October '09 - Cheddar Gorgeous
Hornton’s Sarah Walther and Horley’s Jo Gamage did brilliantly when they teamed up last money to raise money for
Macmillan Oxfordshire Nurse Appeal at a cheese and wine party.
“We’ve already raised £668.13 but we always wait a couple of weeks for any donations,” said a delighted Sarah. “A big thank
you to all those who helped,those who donated and to all those that came and supported this worthwhile cause.”
1st October '09 - Church Services
There will be an 11am Harvest Festival service led by the Rev. Dorothy Hewitson in the Methodist Church this Sunday, October
4, followed by a Harvest “bring and share” lunch to which everyone is welcome. As this is a United Service, there is no
service in parish church.
1st October '09 - In the Slow Lane
Fears that traffic is speeding down Miller’s Lane were not born out when Oxfordshire county Council Highways measured traffic
speeds last month.
The news delighted parish councillors when they were given details at their latest meeting a week last Monday. Traffic was
monitored in the week beginning September 7 and only one vehicle going down the hill drove over the speed limit - and then at
only 31mph. Uphill, the average speed was under 20mph.
But the parish council are still taking residents’ fears of speeding cars seriously: portable speeding signs have been
ordered and “drive slowly”notices are going up on lampposts at both entrances to the village.
But there was bad news on the four-wheeled front. Hornton residents using the Dial-a-Ride bus service will now have to pay
for their journeys to Banbury. The Parish Council subsidised the service up to September but cannot afford to do so for the
whole year and now it will cost £3 return. But the council will consider subsidising three months’ usage again next year
and, in the meantime, the council will be lobbying Cherwell and
Oxfordshire to see if improvements in the service
can be made.
The council were also informed that Cherwell plans to recycle food waste before Christmas. Leaflets, stickers and special
kitchen food caddies will be distributed but there will be no need for extra bins and no change in collection
days.
And it looks as though the allotments will be sold. It was reported that the Charity Commission has advised that the Trustees
of the John Fox Charity that they do have the power to sell the land and the trustees have decided to go ahead. The Trustees
will be writing to allotment holders and H A Hart & Sons. The Pavilion extension fund received a boost after a SITA
representative said she would recommend the project for grant consideration and Oxfordshire agreed to give a grant of
£5,000.00 when the project is completed. Cllr David Miles reported that he had received one complaint from a resident,
who wished to remain nameless, about the noise each year from the August Bank Holiday Music Event at the Dun Cow. But as
this is a once a year event only that raises significant income for village causes, councillors were supportive that the
event should continue.
1st October '09 - Police Surgery
Police Community Support Officer for Banbury Rural North, Lana Smith will be holding a Police Surgery on the 17th October in
Cropredy for residents of villages North of Banbury. For full details see the police flyer.
