![]() ![]() ![]() As you can imagine, this requires great concentration and skill as there are no rests, breaks or swapping over ringers during the peal. On six bells as we have in Horley, 720 different changes are possible, so to achieve the necessary number of changes for a peal, the 720 changes will be rung seven times, each time in a different way. A ‘change’ is when the order of the bells is changed, so for example instead of ringing bells 1-2-3-4-5-6 in turn (called rounds), the order might become 2-1-3 –4-5-6. The band are experts so it should be high quality ringing.Ī peal is when more than 5000 ‘changes’ are rung continuously and usually lasts about two and three quarter hours. On Remembrance Sunday 8th November a full peal will be rung between 14.00 and 17.00. Wonder if we will have Horley’s very own wandering minstrels to accompany us throughout the evening to help prepare for Christmas and get into the festival spirit? See Pictures from last year Horley Bell Ringers Thanks again to the Ladies Guild (and their little helpers) there are some lovely stalls booked, including home made produce, Christmas decorations, mulled wine and mince pies and of course, Father Christmas and his Chief Elf will be in their grotto loaded down with presents. Etheldreda’s Church on Saturday November 28th between 5 and 7pm. Our fabulous candlelit Christmas Market is being held in St. ![]() We hope you will share your pictures of the ceremony and what this award means to you and Sue. There will be a formal award ceremony in Oxford on 29 February which Mike will attend.Ĭongratulations Mike, very well deserved and thank you for all your efforts over the years it is very much appreciated. The current High Sheriff 2015/16 is Tom Birch Reynardson. It is the oldest secular office in the country outside of the monarchy but without the extensive powers it used to have. It is unfunded, voluntary and non political. The office of High Sheriff is a ceremonial role involving a mix of charitable and community functions. ![]() Support for the Church and Ladies Guild in organising the Summer Fetes and Christmas Markets, Chamber Music Festivals and Barn Dances, as well involvement in special projects such as the Bells Restoration and other community efforts to ensure the use of our very special Grade 1 listed church St Etheldredas.Contributions to the team that created the Horley Circular Walk.Providing regular updates in the Horley Views magazine on the Michael Hardinge Trust and a features on nature and the countryside every season.Support for the Cricket Club keeping the pitch in peak condition for summer matches and maintaining their mowing equipment and organising the annual Children’s Games there.Supporting Horley Footlights, where Mike has helped on and off stage in all aspects on putting on a production.Working with local schools to provide educational visits and trips about nature and the countryside for children both in school and around Horley. Also assisting in cycling proficiency testing amongst other things.These included the Summer BBQ with live music, the Children’s Concert, Summer Games, nature competitions and many more child centred events and activities. Chairing the Michael Hardinge Trust, and the overall management of the Old School with all the fund raising and community efforts that this Horley Charity provides under Mike’s stewardship.Some of the many activities and projects includes: The Parish Council put Mike’s name forward for this award for his valuable work over the years. The High Sheriff of Oxfordshire issues awards each year to people who have made a difference to their community over many years, and whose contribution has not been recognised in some other formal way. Mike is to be awarded Oxfordshire’s High Sheriff Award in recognition of his significant and lasting contribution to community life in Horley and with schools in the local area. Mike Patching is recognised for his outstanding contributions to the local community ![]()
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