Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall

Coast to Coast on horseback
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris)
A talk by Alison Barlow, in aid of HorseHeard and other charities

Christmas card launch, mulled wine and mince pies
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00

Quiz trilogy - part 1
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00

Quiz trilogy - part 2
2024-02-16 19:00 - 22:00
It’s round 2 of the quiz trilogy, being held at Horton Village Hall on Friday 16th Feb. Doors open at 7pm, with questions starting at 7:30pm.
The cost is £10 per table, with a maximum of 4 per team.
There will be a raffle, the bar will be open, and there will be some light refreshments for sale as well.
And this month’s quizmaster is Holly Standerwick, with money made from the quiz going towards her fund raising for her school trip to Borneo where she will be doing conservation work and spending time in local schools.

Quiz trilogy - part 3
2024-03-15 19:00 - 22:00
It’s round 3 of the quiz trilogy, being held at Horton Village Hall on Friday 16th Feb. Doors open at 7pm, with questions starting at 7:30pm.
The cost is £10 per table, with a maximum of 4 per team.
There will be a raffle, the bar will be open, and there will be some light refreshments for sale as well.

Horton Bull Run
2024-04-21 10:30 - 13:00
Reduced price for pre-entries
HORTON BULL RUN
Scenic 4 miles

Sunday 21st April
10.30am start

Horton Village Hall, BS37 6QN

More details – 07501 808468
www.hortonbullrun.co.uk

e: hortonbullrun@ymail.com

Pre-entry
Adult entry £9.00
Child entry £6.00

See attached poster

Father's Day Breakfast
2024-06-16 10:00 - 12:00
Yes, it’s Father’s Day on Sunday 16th June, so why not treat him to a Father’s Day Fry Up?
Starting around 10am and going on till 12 noon, there will be a “Father’s Day Breakfast” at Horton Village Hall.
There will be fruit juice, fried breakfast and toast, with tea & coffee. What more could you want?
The cost will be £12 per person, and pre-booking is essential !!
For more information, and to book your breakfasts (and state dietary requirements), please contact Barbera on barbera.denton@gmail.com or on her mobile – 07501 808468.
All that said … you don’t need to be a father or even male to qualify in coming along to the village hall and having a fry up – all are welcome !!
So contact Barbera to book your breakfast, and we’ll see you there !!

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Horton Historical Hearsay evening
2024-07-12 19:30 - 23:00
Do you want to know a little bit more about the history of Horton ?
Whether you are new to the village or 12th generation or anywhere inbetween, please come along to a social evening at Horton Village Hall on Friday 12th July, for a photographic recollection of village activities of the last 30 years, and a test of your knowledge of all things “Horton”.
Doors open at 7:30pm … and the bar will be open !!
No need to book – just turn up on the 12th July at 7:30– we really look forward to seeing you on what will be a very special and nostalgic night.

Oktoberfest
2024-10-12 19:30 - 22:00
Horton village hall is holding another Oktoberfest on 12th October.
A lively evening with live music, singing & dancing & supper included. All for only £20!
Great fun – ask anyone who came to the last one in 2022!!
Doors open 7.30pm. Bar available, fancy dress optional.
Essential to book your places now – from
caroline@bannistersfamily.co.uk
barbera.denton@gmail.com

Village Hall AGM
2024-10-21 19:15 - 21:00 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
As Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall is a charity, we have to hold an Annual General Meeting at which we hear a report about the past year and elect a committee for the coming year.
The meeting is also an opportunity for villagers to bring their ideas about Village Hall activities.
This year the AGM is at 7.15pm on Monday 21st October. Please support your Village Hall by coming along.

A Christmas Cabaret
2024-12-06 19:00 - 22:30 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
It’s been a long time since we have seen locals performing at the Hall, so we are going to put on a Christmas Cabaret. There will be people performing on stage; there will be mince pies; the bar will be open. It’s Christmas !! All we need to do now is organise it.
If you fancy being a part of it in any capacity (either on stage or front of house), then please get in contact with either Alison Barlow or Tony Wake through newsletter@halsvh.org.uk, – the more the merrier.
Please come along and take part – it’ll be great fun.

Quiz duo - part 1
2025-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
It’s round 1 of the quiz duo. Doors open at 7pm, with questions starting at 7:30pm.

An evening with the Rockhampton Wind Quintet
2025-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
Please join us for an entertaining evening that will showcase the range and variety of music written for wind quintet, from Mozart to Poulenc and Malcolm Arnold to George Gershwin
The Rockhampton Wind Quintet comprises five talented local musicians: Emma Tenison (clarinet), Little Sodbury End’s very own Mike Lea-Wilson (horn), Hazel Woods (bassoon), Sophie Cottrell (oboe) and Gareth Williams (flute)
‘Wonderful tunes brilliantly played by these talented musicians’ Review in Bristol Post of the Quintet’s recital in Bristol Cathedral, 27 August 2013
Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.
Bar and refreshments available.
Tickets £15 + booking fee

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1029253353487?aff=oddtdtcreator

Quiz duo - part 2
2025-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
It’s round 2 of the quiz duo. Doors open at 7pm, with questions starting at 7:30pm.

Ninebarrow return to Horton!
2025-03-16 13:45 - 18:00 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
Ninebarrow are returning to Horton Village Hall on Sunday 16th March.
Back by popular demand, this multi award winning folk duo (and stars of TV, radio, online concerts and walking holidays) are back in Horton as part of their mini 2025 national tour.
It’s a matinee performance, and so doors open at 1:45pm, with the concert starting at 2:30pm … and yes, even at that time of day, the bar will be open !! And there will be tea and cakes on sale too !!
Tickets are £17 (+57p booking charge), and are available via www.ninebarrow.co.uk/horton
Book your tickets now to secure your seat – it’s likely to be a sell out !!

Horton Spring Bull Run
2025-04-27 10:30 - 12:30
Why not spend a sunny Sunday morning enjoying a scenic 4 mile run through the Horton countryside. Starting at Horton Village Hall at 10.30 on Sunday 27th April, the Bull Run is a road run catering for all abilities. Hope to see you there.
Pre-entry is encouraged – Adult entry £10.00 and Child entry £7.00
More details available by visiting the site https:hortonbullrun.co.uk
or e-mailing hortonbullrun@ymail.com or by calling 07501 808468,

Feria Chamber Ensemble perform Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals
2025-07-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Horton & Little Sodbury Village Hall
At 3.15pm on Sunday 6 July 2025, the acclaimed Feria Chamber Ensemble (including our very own Mike Lea-Wilson on French horn) will be coming to Horton for a family-friendly afternoon of light classical music.
The centrepiece of the concert will be Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, a joyful and playful favourite featuring virtuoso piano soloists You-Chiung Lin and Stephan Dorré. The animals will be brought to life through poems written and performed by Dominic Lopez-Real. The concert will also feature Fauré’s beautiful Pavane, Debussy’s enchanting Syrinx, along with works by Bartok and some jazz pieces!
Set in our stunning village surroundings, this promises to be a magical afternoon of music – one not to be missed! And, as with all our events, the bar will be open, and there will be tea and cake available too.
Doors open: 2:30pmConcert starts: 3:15pmSuitable for all ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets available on https://wegottickets.com/event/660292Adults £16.50 (inc booking fee)Under 16s £11 (inc booking fee)
Queries: contact chairman@halsvh.org.uk, tel 07711 672007

Village Hall AGM
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:30
As Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall is a charity, we have to hold an Annual General Meeting at which we hear a report about the past year and elect a committee for the coming year.
The meeting is also an opportunity for villagers to bring their ideas about Village Hall activities.
This year the AGM is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 23rd June. Please support your Village Hall by coming along.

Concert of light music from the films
2026-07-19 14:30 - 19:00
On Sunday 19th July he acclaimed Feria Chamber Ensemble (including our very own Mike Lea-Wilson on French horn) will return to Horton Village Hall for another concert suitable for the whole family.

After their fantastic Carnival of the Animals last summer, this time they will present a programme of popular classics, and especially music written for, and used on the Silver Screen. Highlight is Gershwin’s spectacular Rhapsody in Blue, framed by music from Schindler’s List, the Lord of the Rings and the beautiful “Gabriel’s Oboe” theme from The Mission.
Set in our beautiful village surroundings, this promises to be a magical afternoon of music – one not to be missed! And, as with all our events, the bar will be open, and there will be tea and cake available too.
Doors open 2:30pm, start time 3pm; tickets are £16.50 adult/£11 under 16s.
To buy your ticket, contact chairman@halsvh.org.uk or call 07711 672007.

Ninebarrow return to Horton again!
2026-09-20 13:30 - 17:00
Back by popular request….
​Doors Open: 13:30
Concert begins: 14:00
Tickets: £18 in advance (+ 59p booking fee) / £22 on the door (if available)
Get your tickets at https://www.ninebarrow.co.uk/horton ​
We will be serving tea and cake, and the bar will be open. ​

Ninebarrow are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding like ‘two halves of one voice’, by Seth Lakeman as ‘a fantastic duo’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees, their six studio albums have been released to wide-spread critical acclaim including coverage on BBC1’s Countryfile and BBC Radio 4’s ‘Front Row’.

‘Stunning’ ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine.
‘Immaculate’ ★★★★★ The EFDSS
‘An absolute joy’ ★★★★★ The Morning Star
‘Simply remarkable’ ★★★★★ Folk & Tumble
‘Beautiful’ ★★★★ The Telegraph.
‘Super tight harmony’ ★★★★ The Guardian
