There are many event happening throughout May. The first event of the month being the VE celebrations run by the HRA and the church on Thursday 8th May.
There’s also information about the Save Honey Hill Crowdfunder for raising funds for a Judicial Review since the disappointing decision to go ahead and grant the Development Consent Order despite the Planning Inspectors’ clear recommendation to refuse the application.
Church times are in the Herald and also on the village website:
4th May – (3rd Sunday of Easter) 10.30 Holy Communion
11th May – (4th Sunday of Easter )16.00 Village Service (Commemorating VE Day) & Annual Meeting
18th May (5th Sunday of Easter) Faith & Science weekend 10.30 Holy Communion
Ringing for 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Thursday 8 May at 19.00
The church bells will ring out at 19.00 on 8th May to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day when church bells all over the country were rung for the first time in 6 years. You can come and watch, or listen from wherever you are in the Village.
The Trails of Kerala
Saturday 10 May at 19.30 at St Peter’s Church
Lindsay will show pictures and talk about Kerala and the Western Ghat mountains of southern India including the wildlife, the bio diversity hotspots, the people and the culture. The talk has been organised by The Friends of Horningsea Church, entrance is free but you are asked to give a donation.
Church Service to commemorate VE Day 80 years ago.
Sunday 11 May at 16.00 at St Peter’s Church:
No one now living in the village fought in the War but many of our older residents were children and remember life in the village in wartime. Older people had recorded their memories in the booklets produced for the 50th and 60th Anniversaries. These booklets and photographs will be on display. Do come along to commemorate the anniversary – you probably have stories told to you by your parents or grandparents. Come and share them!
Annual Meeting of the Parish
Sunday 11 May at 17.00
Stay on after the service for the annual meeting of the church. At this meeting the church wardens and Parochial Church Council will be elected, a report is given about the events and services in the last year, the plans for the fabric of the church, repairs that will take place, the church finances and other matters of importance to the church. If you are on the church electoral roll you can vote, if you are not yet on the church electoral roll, but you come to church and care about it, then ask a Liz Harrison for a form so you sign up.
An afternoon of science, climate change and faith
Saturday 17 May – 13.30 – 16.30 all afternoon at St Mary’s Fen Ditton
An afternoon run by the Faraday Institute for families with half a dozen activities about science, climate change and faith. It should be a fascinating afternoon, so do go along
Film Show: Pure Clean Water.
Sunday 18 May at 19.00 at St Peter’s Church:
This award winning film has been made by people in Cambridge concerned about the damage done to our chalk streams and the impact on the Cam. A member of the Friends of the Cam will take part in a Q & A session after the film. If you live on a boat, have a boat – kayak, paddle board- that you use for leisure, if you are one the brave people who swim in the Cam, if you fish or if you just enjoy walking on the towpath, you need to be concerned about the health of the river. Come along and watch the film. This event has been organised by The Friends of Horningsea Church. Entrance is free but you are asked to give a donation. You can reserve a ticket through Eventbrite as set out on the attached flier. Please pass this message on to anyone who might be interested.
Rogation Sunday ” beating the bounds”
Sunday 25th May
This year the traditional Rogation Day walk when we ” beat the bounds” of the Parish (or at least walk along some of the footpaths!) will start at Fen Ditton Church after the service at 10.30 and take in Biggin Abbey and Honey Hill finishing at the Jubilee Square in Marleigh at 14.00. Take a packed lunch or have something to eat at Salento’s.
Horningsea seniors enjoyed their annual lunch on Wednesday 23rd April. The HRA hosts this wonderful yearly event and this year 24 over 65’s enjoyed a sit down home cooked lunch in the village hall. The wine and conversation flowed and a speech of thanks was given by Richard Pleasants finishing with a toast to the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Thursday 8th May 19:00 Village Green. Are you ready for the Horningsea VE DAY Celebrations? This year marks 80 years since the end of the second World War and on Thursday 8th May VE (Victory in Europe) Day the beacon will be lit at 19:00 on the Village Green.
All are welcome to join the HRA, have a glass of prosecco, see the beacon being lit and listen to the church bells ringing.
The village website remains the same. This will have community information, village events, Horticultural Show, HRA and the Herald as before. Basically everything except Parish Council business.
The Save Honey Hill Community Choir have done a third and final song in preparation for the Secretary of State’s decision later this month!
..and do not forget that it’s the Disco Party in The Plough and Fleece on Saturday (5th) night to celebrate the first year since it reopened. Dress up appropriately! Flyer attached.
The Horningsea Parish Charities, founded in the 18th century, are dedicated to supporting those in need within our village. Over the centuries, the charity’s mission has evolved, but its core purpose remains the same: to provide assistance to anyone in Horningsea facing challenging circumstances. Today, the charity supports a variety of needs, from offering grants to young people to participate in sporting activities to helping the elderly with small grants during the Christmas season and much more between.
Fundraising
To further our mission, we are launching a fundraising initiative and warmly invite local businesses and individuals to get involved. Your generosity can help us provide vital support to those in need.
We welcome contributions in the form of:
• Monetary donations • Goods or services
In recognition of your support, we will feature your business or contribution in our village publication to express our gratitude and highlight your commitment to our community
How to Donate
To make a donation, please contact us for bank account details or other arrangements Your support, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. Together, we can uphold Horningsea’s tradition of kindness and solidarity.
