Hornton Online September 2010

There will be a special coffee morning to raise money for MacMillan Nurses tomorrow, Friday, from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Chapel. There will be stalls including Cakes, Brac a Brac and a traditional Hornton raffle. Come along and help the village raise money for this very worthwhile cause.

30th September 2010 - Come On, Claire!

This Sunday, Hornton’s Claire Bottoms is running, swimming and cycling to raise money for a very worthwhile charity, so now’s the time to support her. She’s taking part in the Warwickshire Triathlon in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre and if you’d like to sponsor her, it’s easy. All you have to do is log on to http://www.justgiving.com/Claire-Bottoms0

30th September 2010 - Any Old Iron?

Hornton WI is holding its own version of the Antiques Roadshow next Thursday, October 7, when Patrick Bowen comes to talk to them about fine art and antiques. You can bring along unusual items for valuation to the meeting, which takes place in the Methodist Chapel at 7.30pm. The competition will be for an unusual button.

30th September 2010 - Top Table

There will be a Table Top sale at Hornton Methodist Church on Saturday week, October 9, from 2pm - 5pm Book your table for £5 from Julie Stanley on 01295 670507 or Jean Burden on 01295 670664. Teas will be served throughout the afternoon and there will, of course, be a raffle. Proceeds for Chapel funds.

30th September 2010 - Into Battle

It’s time to put your name down for Hornton History Group’s special walk round the Battlefield Trail at Edgehill.

The walk kicks off at 10am on Sunday, October 17. But organiser Rosemarie Cater would like to know numbers as soon as possible.

“The Battlefield Trail, which was instituted in 2006, runs for three and half miles,” said Rosemarie. “Simon Marsh will be our guide and members of the Battlefield Trust will assist him. The walk will finish back at the Castle Inn at around 1pm for lunch.”

A nominal charge of £3 per head will be made to the trust and anyone wishing to join should contact Rosemarie on 01295 670530 or at r dot cater (at) btinternet dot com as soon as possible.

30th September 2010 - Wing of Bat

Hornton’s next progressive dinner party is going to be held on Halloween weekend, so expect some weird and wonderful dishes!

That’s because Weird and wonderful is the theme for the food which hosts are being asked to provide, with guests being asked to dress ghoulish.

Just in case you’ve never been to a progressive dinner before, here’s what happens: you opt to be either a host or a guest. Hosts stay in one place and provide three courses with with for three separate sets of guests who move round from house to house between courses.

Organiser Anne Joyner says it’s a great way to meet new people and everyone who tries it for the first time has come back for more. “You can do it as a couple or on your own.”

It costs £25 plus a bottle of wine if you’re a guest, with the hosts providing the food and most of the wine as their contribution and all proceeds go to the pavilion rebuilding fund.

All you need to do is put your name and address on a piece of paper in the village postbox next to the Royal Mail box by 6pm on Friday, October 15.

30th September 2010 - Glum Cow

The Dun Cow may be Harbury and District Crib League Champions but that didn’t stop them starting off the season with a shock 5-2 home defeat against the Butchers Arms. Better luck next week!

30th September 2010 - Church Services

The Rev Dorothy Hewitson will lead the Harvest Festival Service at Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, October 3, at 11am. Afterwards, there’s a bring’n’share lunch to which everyone is invited.

23rd September 2010 - Gold Blend

There will be a special coffee morning for MacMillan Nurses on Friday week, October 1, from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Chapel. There will be stalls including Cakes, Brac a Brac and a traditional Hornton raffle. Come along and enjoy the usual coffee, cake and chat and help the village raise money for this very worthwhile cause.

Hornton Methodist Church are also holding a Table Top sale on Saturday, October 9, from 2-5pm. Please book your table for £5 from Julie Stanley on 01295 670507 or Jean Burden on 01295 670664 as soon as possible. Teas will be served throughout the afternoon and there will be a raffle. Proceeds will go to Chapel funds.

23rd September 2010 - Grand Occasion

The Parish Church’s Gift Day raised more than £1000 – a brilliant result and the biggest sum ever. Hornton Riders and Striders also did both Hornton’s churches proud when they raised even more cash!

Jean Burden, Julie Stenley and Shiela Hillman walked between churches in the area, with Glen Walther as a guide, and raised at least £250 between them. Lynn Corke rode her bicycle and had raised £150 at the last count.

Half the cash of the Ride and Stride goes to your local church and the rest to the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust. Well done everyone!

23rd September 2010 - Lots of Notes

Hornton held its very own Last Night of the Proms on September 11 and raised more than £500 for village causes. It was a fantastic effort by Jamie and Zelinda Adam, who set up a big screen with surround sound and a fantastic spread of delicious food.

More than 50 people turned up and everyone went away insisting that Jamie and Zelinda to do it again next year, so put September 10, 2011 in your diaries now!

23rd September 2010 - Show Goes On

After last February’s pantomime triumph, you might not be too surprised that there such a big response from people wanting to take part in the next one that producer Anne Joyner is writing more parts into the production.

The first meeting where people could express interest has just taken place bbut if you’d like to take part in Snow White and the Seven Non-Specific Gendered Persons of Limited Stature, there’s still lots of time. Just ring Ann on 01295 670337.

23rd September 2010 - All In

Everyone is invited to the next meeting of Hornton Parish Council, which takes place this Monday, September 27, at 7.30pm in the pavilion.

23rd September 2010 - Any Offers

The 4.98 acres of land in Hornton next to the allotments which belongs to the John Fox charity is being sold to the highest bidder next Wednesday, September 29.

The cash generated will go to Hornton School and the auction will take place at 6pm at Banbury Cricket Club in Bodicote.

23rd September 2010 - Godhead to Godhead

There will be an 11am service this Sunday, September 26, in Hornton Methodist Church, led by Andrea Harding Smith. At the same time, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.

23rd September 2010 - Autumn Leaves

The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, September 29, from 10.40am-11.20am.

16th September 2010 - Gold Blend

There will be a special coffee morning for MacMillan Nurses on Friday week, October 1, from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Chapel. There will be stalls including Cakes, Brac a Brac and a traditional Hornton raffle. Come along and enjoy the usual coffee, cake and chat and help the village raise money for this very worthwhile cause.

And Hornton Methodist Church are also holding a Table Top sale on Saturday, October 9, from 2-5pm. Please book your table for £5 from Julie Stanley on 01295 670507 or Jean Burden on 01295 670664 as soon as possible. Teas will be served throughout the afternoon and there will be a raffle. Proceeds will go to Chapel funds.

16th September 2010 - Grand Occasion

The Parish Church’s Gift Day raised more than £1000 - a brilliant result and the biggest sum ever. Hornton Riders and Striders also did both Hornton’s churches proud when they raised even more cash!

Jean Burden, Julie Stenley and Shiela Hillman walked between churches in the area, with Glen Walther as a guide, and raised at least £250 between them. Lynn Corke rode her bicycle and had raised £150 at the last count.

Half the cash of the Ride and Stride goes to your local church and the rest to the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust. Well done everyone!

16th September 2010 - Lots of Notes

16th September 2010 - Show Goes On

16th September 2010 - All In

Everyone is invited to the next meeting of Hornton Parish Council, which takes place this Monday, September 27, at 7.30pm in the pavilion.

16th September 2010 - Any Offers?

16th September 2010 - Godhead to Godhead

16th September 2010 - Autumn Leaves

The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, September 29, from 10.40am-11.20am.

16th September 2010 - Special Blend

There’s coffee and cakes every Friday at the Methodist Chapel but put Friday, October 1, in your diary because that’s the day when Hornton’s taking part in the biggest coffee morning in the world!

All the money raised will go to MacMillan Cancer Nurses and there will be a cake stall, Brac a Brac and a traditional Hornton Raffle. Come along from 10.30 to 12 noon for coffee’n’cake’n’chat and help raise money for this very worthwhile cause.

16th September 2010 - Into Battle

It’s time to put your name down for Hornton History Group’s special walk round the Battlefield Trail at Edgehill.

The walk kicks off at 10am on Sunday, October 17. But organiser Rosemarie Cater would like to know numbers as soon as possible.

“The Battlefield Trail, which was instituted in 2006, runs for three and half miles,” said Rosemarie. “Simon Marsh will be our guide and members of the Battlefield Trust will assist him. The walk will finish back at the Castle Inn at around 1pm for lunch.”

A nominal charge of £3 per head will be made to the trust and anyone wishing to join should contact Rosemarie on 01295 670530 or r dot cater (at) btinternet dot com as soon as possible.

16th September 2010 - Eye of Newt

Hornton’s next progressive dinner party is going to be held on Halloween weekend, so expect some weird and wonderful dishes!

Weird and wonderful is the theme for the food which hosts are being asked to provide, with guests being asked to dress ghoulish.

Just in case you’ve never been to a progressive dinner before, here’s what happens: you opt to be either a host or a guest. Hosts stay in one place and provide three courses - for three separate sets of guests who move round from house to house between courses.

It’s a great way to meet new people and everyone who’s tried it for the first time has come back for more. It costs just £25 plus a bottle of wine if you’re a guest, with the hosts providing the food and most of the wine as their contribution and all proceeds go to the pavilion rebuilding fund. All you need to do is put your name and address on a piece of paper in the village postbox next to the Royal Mail box by 6pm on Friday, October 15.

16th September 2010 - Church Services

Mattins will be celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist this Sunday, September 19, at 10.30am. Half an hour later, Ian Hearle will lead a service at the Methodist Church.

Don’t forget that Thursday Club meets every week after school until 4.30pm in the Methodist Church School Room. All children are welcome.

9th September 2010 - Hurst on Herbs

Mrs Kim Hurst will give a talk on Herbs to the 3Hs Gardening Club this Tuesday, September 14, at 7.30pm in Hornton pavilion.

9th September 2010 - Stride on Saturday

It’s not too late to raise money for Hornton’s two churches by taking part in the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust Ride and Stride this Saturday, September 11. 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.

And pop into the Parish Church for coffee on Saturday, when it will be holding its annual Gift Day. If you can offer a donation, so much the better, as it costs around £200 a week just to keep the building going.

There’s a special 7.30pm service tonight, Thursday, at Horley Parish Church to licence Brian Hyder-Smith into the Benefice . This Sunday, September 12, there will be an 11am United Service at the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.

9th September 2010 - Snowed Under

This year’s pantomime was such a success producer Anne Joyner was snowed under with demands for another one – and she’s agreed!

This time it’s going to be Snow White and the Seven Non-Specific Gendered Persons of Limited Stature and there will be an open evening at 7pm in the pavilion this Monday, September 13, for anyone interested in joining in.

“If you are interested but can’t make it, please ring me on 01295 670337 so I can add you to the list,” said Anne. “This time we will need quite a few adults as well as children, musicians and technicians.

“Everyone’s welcome, provided they can get to Hornton whatever the weather for the performance on February 24, 25 and 26, 2011.”

9th September 2010 - Gold Blend

The coffee morning at Hornton children’s playground last Saturday made a tidy sum for the Helen and Douglas House Hospice in Oxford.

When the proceeds were totted up from coffees, bring and buy and white elephant stalls, lucky squares and the raffle - plus a donation from the Chapel coffee morning - the hospice, which cares for desperately sick children, benefitted to the tune of £301.

9th September 2010 - Take Five

Hornton’s film festival, which was due to take place on October 9, has been postponed. Organiser Pete Whitehead said there were exciting films in the pipeline but not everyone was able to finish them in time, so to avoid disappointment it was better to delay the festival - hopefully until later in the year.

9th September 2010 - Just the Ticket

The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, September 15, from 10.40am-11.20am.

9th September 2010 - Supersweet 60

It was supersweet 60 when a record number of bands and a large crowd of fans came together at Hornton’s annual music festival to celebrate the 60th birthday of rocker Ivor Sawyer.

Ivor – a founder member of The Firebirds - tragically died several years but the band decided to put on a special effort at this year’s bank holiday bash to remember what would have been a special weekend for Ivor.

Even the weather – a downpour interrupted proceedings in the middle of the afternoon – couldn’t stop the fun and village causes benefited to the tune of around £800. Firebird front man Mark Bowes paid tribute to everyone who helped make it a birthday to remember.

“A massive thanks however must go to all of the bands who gave up their time and not inconsiderable talent for free,” said Mark. “We really do have some great local musicians who were showcased here so do try and support them at gigs around the area - they really are worth it.

“Lastly a massive thanks to everyone who came along to support the gig and who dodged the showers to see the bands, it really is much appreciated.”

2nd September 2010 - Best Foot Forward

Jane Sheehan will talk to Hornton and District WI about Foot Reading tonight, Thursday, at 7.30pm in the Methodist Chapel. Jane has appeared on ITV’s This Morning and is an author of three books on the subject. The WI is opening the meeting to visitors for this talk and for just £3 you can come and be amazed by her skills. The competition will be for a fruit and vegetable monster.

2nd September 2010 - Child's Play

Hornton Children’s Playground holds its annual coffee morning this Saturday, September 7, with all money raised to Helen and Douglas House, the Oxford hospice which provides care for children and young adults. Pop in between 10am and 12 noon for coffee, cake and raising money in a good cause. It will be in the Methodist Chapel if it’s wet.

2nd September 2010 - High Note

It’s the most patriotic night of the year and Hornton’s about to hold its very own version for the first time!

Jamie and Zelinda Adam have already got lots of takers when they project The Last Night of the Proms on a big screen in their Millers Lane garden on Saturday week, September 11. But they can still do with a few more folks so please sign up soon – and also contribute with a raffle prize if you can.

For just £15 for a single ticket and £27 for a double, you’ll great food, a free drink and a fantastic red, white and blue evening. There will be songsheets and flags to make it a real Last Night occasion and a canopy to make sure that any bad weather doesn’t spoil things. Please call Jamie and Zelinda on 01295 670868 to say you’re coming.

2nd September 2010 - Small Production

Or should it be a production of limited stature, because the next Hornton panto is going to be a politically-correct twist on an old story! So come along to at 7pm in the pavilion on Monday week, September 13 if you’re interested in joining in to put on Snow White and the Seven Non-Specific Gendered Persons of Limited Stature.

“If you’re interested but can’t make it, please ring me on 01295 670337 so I can add you to the list,” says producer Anne Joyner. “This time we will need quite a few adults as well as children, musicians and technicians.

“Everyone’s welcome, provided they can get to Hornton whatever the weather for the performance on February 24, 25 and 26 2011.”

2nd September 2010 - It's A Gift

The Parish Church’s Gift Day takes place on Saturday week - September 11 so, if you can, please pop in for coffee and offer a donation to help run the Church. It costs around £200 a week just to keep the building going, so every little helps.

The Gift Day will coincide with the annualOxfordshire Historic Churches Trust Ride and Stride. You can raise money for Hornton’s two churches by getting sponsorship 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.

This Sunday, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in the Parish Church. There will be no service in the Methodist Chruch because there will be a 10.30am service at Malborough Road Methodist Church in Banbury.

On Thursday week, September 9, at 7.30pm there will be a special service in Horley Parish Church for the whole Benefice to licence Brian Hyder-Smith, who is taking over from Pam Smith.

2nd September 2010 - Opening Bell

Hornton School is back today, Thursday. Term 1 goes on until Thursday, October 21.