Horbury Show Success

Written by Bill Sutton

Created: 29 June 2016

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Press Release - Issued 28th June 2016

Once again the weather gods smiled on Horbury Show where a record crowd were well entertained last Sunday. A lot of people were already visiting the attractions before the 11am start time and things got busier very quickly after that – with many families attending early and staying until late afternoon. The car parking in the park was stretched to the limit from 1pm through to 3.30pm and contingency arrangements with parking at Horbury Academy had to be implemented.
Show organiser, Rotarian John Faulkner, said “We had an excellent attendance last year, but I am certain there were more people than ever here this year. It was great to see many of them enjoying the attractions, visiting the stalls and catering facilities, and picnicking in some of the quieter areas of the park. There can be no doubt that more people visit Carr Lodge Park for this event than at any other time during the year.”
The accounts for the Show are still being prepared but it is anticipated that The Rotary Club profit will be over £13,000 which will go into their Charitable Trust Fund for distribution during the next 12 months. Last year Horbury and Ossett Phoenix Rotary Club distributed over £22,000 to charities and good causes, mainly in the local area.
The Rotary Club wish to re-iterate their sincere thanks to Richard Kendall Estate Agents (main sponsor) and all sponsors and supporters for making the Horbury Show a great success in 2016.
The next Horbury Show will be on Sunday 25 June 2017.

Horbury Town Juniors Receive Grant for New Goal Posts

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Created: 13 June 2016

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Phoenix Present Yorkshire Air Ambulance with £7000 Donation

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Created: 21 May 2016

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Phoenix Charity Dinner

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Created: 14 April 2016

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Rugby Word Cup winning Captain Martin Johnson C.B.E , and England and British Lions wing three-quarter Austin Healey were the guest speakers at the Charity Dinner held on Thursday 25th February 2016 to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and rotary charities. Over 300 people attended, many from local businesses, and the event was supported by many of the local golf clubs and restaurants that provided items for inclusion in an auction and raffle.
Barry York, a Lofthouse based comedian, was the MC and got the evening off to a great start with his cheeky style of humour. The humour continued when Austin Healey and Martin Johnson got up to perform a double act responding to questions from the audience. Healey as usual being the funny guy putting himself in danger of upsetting Johnson the straight man – they worked very well together and provided great entertainment for their audience.
Rotary Club President Mick Miller, who is also father-in-law to Austin Healey, said “We are very grateful to Jonno and Austin for generously supporting our fund raising efforts. With the help of our audience we have raised over £8500, of which £7000 will go directly to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and the balance will go into our Rotary Club Charity account for distribution to good causes”

2015 Christmas Raffle Winning Tickets

Created: 30 December 2015

1st Prize .... No.1425 = £200 Co-op voucher
2nd Prize .... No.0781 = £50 Co-op voucher
3rd Prize .... No.0955 = £25 Co-op voucher
4th Prize .... No.0317
5th Prize .... No.0259
6th Prize .... No.1614
7th Prize .... No.2332
8th Prize .... No.1806
9th Prize .... No.1991
10th Prize .... No.0095
11th Prize .... No.1127
12th Prize .... No.2143

Horbury and Ossett Phoenix Club members wish to thank all those that supported our 2015 Christmas Raffle with their usual generosity in buying tickets. The profits of the Raffle will benefit mainly local charities. Particular thanks go to the Coop's of both Horbury and Ossett for allowing us to sell tickets on their premises ... Happy 2016 everyone.

Charity Rugby Dinner, 25 February 2016

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Created: 08 December 2015

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The Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix is delighted to host a Charity Rugby Dinner on Thursday 25 February 2016 (7 for 7.30pm) at The Unity Hall, Westgate Wakefield, when our main speakers will be Englands only Rugby Union World Cup winning Captain Martin Johnson CBE, with England and British Lions Rugby Union half-back, star of ‘Strictly’ and now BT rugby commentator/pundit, Austin Healey. This event will be suitable for all family members above the age of 15 years.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance will be the main beneficiary of profits (70%) raised by the event with the balance being distributed between a number of Rotary charities including youth sport and development.

Our MC for the evening will be the excellent comedian Barry York who comes highly recommended by the best MC in the North, Malcolm Lord. A 3 course meal will be provided (menu attached) and there will be a raffle and auction to raise more money for the excellent charities. Entry into the raffle will cost £10 per person and there will be lots of prizes.

Tickets are £40 each and round Tables of 10 can be booked. Bookings of fewer than 10 people will be seated with others to make up full tables. A minimum of £10 deposit per person is required when booking and the balance must be paid by 10 February 2016.

To book, or make further enquiries, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone Rotarian Bill Sutton on 01924 279836. Cheques should be made payable to R.C. of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix. Booking forms and a copy of the menu can be downloaded by clicking the mini one below... Also you may download a poster and disp[lay it somewhere for us...THANKYOU