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Cycle Event – 3rd November

https://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/wiggle-devils-punch-sportive/

There is a cycle event scheduled for 3rd November – we are told by organisers that roads around Hambledon will remain open.  The map below shows the intended route.

Info from organisers:   There will not be any closed roads on this event.
We will have cyclists reaching Hydestile from around 08:00 until 10:00 and
Hambledon from around 11:15 until 15:15. They will be spread out between
these times with around 400 booked on the three different routes at present.

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Bully Beef & Whizzbangs – Hambledon Village Hall, Saturday, 20th October

BULLY BEEF & WHIZZBANGS

by Chris Hawley

Hambledon Village Hall, Saturday 20th October 7:30pm

Following the success of Bouncers last year, Black Box Theatre Company are touring this autumn with a specially commissioned play to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World War and will be returning to perform at Hambledon Village Hall on October 20th.

Set on the battlefields of France during 1916, the multi-award winning BULLY BEEF & WHIZZBANGS takes a wry and often humorous look at life in a front line trench through the eyes of its two reluctant heroes.  Smudger, a new arrival at The Front, is keen to shoot his first Jerry whilst Harry is more interested in keeping his head down, thinking of home and enjoying a nice mug of tea.  Stuck in a hole surrounded by mud and death, how will our boys cope with the ever-present danger of being shot or blown to smithereens?

Tickets are £12, £10 (concessions) and £35 (family). They are on sale at the Village Shop and are also available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whizzbangs and by telephone on 03333 666 3366

There will be a licensed bar and refreshments, proceeds of which will go to the Village Hall fund. Doors open 7pm.

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Village Hall News – A big thank you to the Hambledon Community Fund Donors

At the end of September we received the fantastic news that our application for funding had been approved and that the Hambledon Community Fund is very generously paying for new stage curtains for the village hall. This will make a big difference to the hall and we are extremely grateful. Most of our new chairs have now arrived, just a few more and the nameplates to come. The hall has been decorated and we’ve got a new rainwater soak-away under the car park. Once the new curtains have arrived we will be hosting an open afternoon with tea and cake so that everyone in the village can come along and see how the hall is looking, spot their chair (!) and find out what’s going on at the hall. This will also be our opportunity to thank everyone who has so generously given their support and contributed to the improvements we have been able to make. Watch this space for the date!

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Burglary Prevention Kits – for free

Recent burglaries in Hambledon and Witley have brought attention to the need to protect your property and deter would be burglars.  Surrey Police are promoting a scheme to give property marking kits to residents.  Selecta DNA is a marking kit that comes with deterrent stickers. These kits, where properly introduced to an area, has reduced burglary and theft by almost 30% within the area.  The deterrent factor of using, and publicising these kits is not to be underestimated.


Surrey Police have a significant quantity of Selects DNA kits (normally costing £60 each) to donate to appropriate recipients within Waverley  – an outstanding offer.   The target recipients are recent victims of crime in particular burglary and theft, plus other vulnerable residents within the Waverley Borough which could benefit from extra security in their home.

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Cricket Club Beat The Village Shop in Tense Rematch

In a hastily arranged rematch on Sunday, Hambledon Cricket Cub did what they are meant to do and won a tightly fought game against the Hambledon Village Shop team.

The Cricket Club (friendly 2nd XI, not the mighty 1st team) scored 168 in their 30 overs with a belligerent innings of 84 from Woody, aided by 11 year old Oscar holding down the other end. The Village Shop bowlers did their best to restrict them and some tight bowling from Callan McIntyre and Deeg Garrod kept the cricket club score relatively modest. One of the highlights of the day was Andy Falk for the Shop team bowling to young Oscar for the Cricket Club, rumour has it there was an age difference of 102.

The Shop team responded strongly with an opening stand of 60 from Oscar Parker and Remi Trovo. Their demise saw a sprightly innings from Sean Sinnott (unfortunately curtailed by a pulled hamstring), then Andy Falk held down an end, while Callan McIntyre scored a sumptuous 56 not out before retiring. With 20 runs needed from 4 overs the Village Shop were in the box seat, but some excellent death bowling from the Cricket Club proved their undoing and the Shop fell 9 runs short at the end of their 30 overs.

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STOP PRESS – Rematch Hambledon Cricket Club v Hambledon Village Shop – Today 1:30pm

Due to the late withdrawal of an opposition team, today’s match at the Cricket Green will be a hastily arranged rematch of Hambledon Cricket Club versus Hambledon Village Shop.

The Cricket Club will be out for revenge and The Village Shop are without their star opening bowler (currently undergoing altitude training during a break in the Shop’s fixtures), so this should be a much more evenly contested match than the one between these teams a few weeks ago.

The match starts at 1:30pm.

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Village Show and Village Shop BBQ

Saturday looks like it’s going to be a busy day in the village. Weather is set to be fair. Vegetables will be shown, cakes will be judged and the Village Shop BBQ will be smokin’.

The Village Show will be in full swing at The Village Hall. The Hall will be open for setting up exhibits from 9.30am to 11.30am. After judging the show will be open to the public at 2pm to 4.30pm, entry is free. Best in Show will be awarded at 4.00pm. A full list of available categories can be found on the show web site at: http://hambledonvillageshow.co.uk.

The Village Shop BBQ starts at 12:30 and now includes live music from The Katie Crooks trio (featuring David Kirby on keyboards), unfortunately the Hambledon Village Shop Choir were unavailable as a result of a breakdown in negotiations with their agent. Tickets are still available, please do buy tickets at the shop in advance, so the caterers can be prepared.

£10 for adults
(Burger & hot dog plus salad and a glass of wine or soft drink)

£5 for children (under 18)
(Burger or hot dog plus salad and a soft drink)

Vegan food options will be available

 

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Standing as a Borough Councillor

Are you passionate about your local area and improving services for local communities?

The role of a councillor is varied and rewarding. It incorporates making decisions, developing policy, dealing with casework, and working in partnership with others.

You may have already decided to stand or you still may be thinking about standing to Waverley Borough Council in May 2019. To help you make your decision and to provide more information about life as a councillor, we are hosting an open evening on Monday 10 September.

The event will be open from 5pm to 8pm; existing councillors will be on hand to share their experiences and provide more information about what is involved in standing for election and becoming a councillor. Service managers will also be on hand to give more information about what services the council provides.

If you are interested in attending please contact ElectoralServices@waverley.gov.uk or phone 01483 523116.

More information is available on www.beacouncillor.co.uk

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Bully Beef & Whizzbangs – Hambledon Village Hall Saturday 20th October

BlackBox Theatre Company presents

BULLY BEEF & WHIZZBANGS 

by Chris Hawley

Hambledon Village Hall Saturday 20th October 7:30pm

Following the enormous success of BOUNCERS last year, BlackBox will be on tour again this autumn with a specially commissioned play to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World War and they will be performing the play in Hambledon Village Hall on Saturday 20th October.

Ticket sales will be via the Shop and are available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whizzbangs, there will be a licensed bar/refreshments. Hopefully you will be able to try out your (or somebody else’s) sponsored chair whilst admiring the newly decorated interior of the Village Hall. Proceeds in aid of the Village Hall

Set on the battlefields of France during 1916, the multi-award winning BULLY BEEF & WHIZZBANGS takes a wry and often humorous look at life in a front line trench through the eyes of its two reluctant heroes.  SMUDGER, a new arrival at The Front, is keen to shoot his first Jerry whilst HARRY is more interested in keeping his head down, thinking of home and enjoying a nice mug of tea.  Stuck in a hole surrounded by mud and death, how will our boys cope with the ever-present danger of being shot or blown to smithereens?

“Cheer up chum.  The first seven years are the worst!”

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You’re invited to a BBQ!

End of Summer BBQ

On Saturday 1st September at Hambledon Village Shop

What an amazing summer in Hambledon!

With Jazz on The Green, the Fête, the Ball and the Vintage Car Rally not to mention the Shop beating the Cricket Club at … erm … cricket!

Our volunteers and staff have worked their socks off at the Shop in one of the hottest summers on record so we couldn’t let the season slide into autumn without marking it in some way.

You’re invited to a BBQ

At Hambledon Village Shop
On Saturday 1st September
Starting at 12:30

Everyone is invited so bring your friends and family, deck chairs and a picnic blanket!

Tickets available at the Shop

£10 for adults
(Burger & hot dog plus salad and a glass of wine or soft drink)

£5 for children (under 18)
(Burger or hot dog plus salad and a soft drink)

Vegan food options will be available

We’ll also be selling ice-creams in cones or tubs and milkshakes!

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Honour Hambledon’s Heroes

Now’s your chance:  this year’s BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey Community Heroes Awards have just been announced and Hambledon, via the Parish Magazine, has been asked whom it would like to nominate.

The Awards seek to reward local people in Sussex and Surrey who go the extra mile and are worth recognising. So do have a think and, if you have any ideas for nominees, let either or both of the Magazine’s editors know (but please, no names at this stage – we have to be careful not to break privacy laws) so that one of them can then contact you direct for further details.   We’re sure you all know the editors are – but just in case: John Hindley, jjhindley@gmail.com, telephone 01428 681423 and Jane Woolley, j.woolley881@btinternet, telephone 01428 684213.  To enable them to submit nominations by the cut-off date, they need to hear from you by 13 September. 

These are the categories:

YOUNG ACHIEVER – Awarded to anyone aged 18 or under, who has demonstrated maturity beyond his or her years

999 – Presented to a member of the emergency services or the armed forces for commitment to his or her profession

SPORT – Awarded to an individual or group who has contributed to local sporting life, either playing a sport or encouraging others to do such as through acting as a referee, official or coach

GOOD NEIGHBOUR – Awarded to an individual or organisation that helps make the neighbourhood a better place to live or work, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness or courage

FUNDRAISER – An individual or group who has gone the extra mile to raise funds for a charity or good cause

VOLUNTEER – Awarded to a person or group who gives up time voluntarily to help out a charity or good cause

ANIMAL WELFARE – An individual or group who goes out of the way to care for animals

CARER – Someone who cares for an individual or group of people on a regular basis 

MUSIC AND ARTS – Awarded to an individual or group showcasing local creative talent and encompassing everything from community choirs to talented actors.

Nominees will get a certificate from the BBC and in November there will also be a lovely evening awards bash for all those who get shortlisted and for the winners. 

The Sussex and Surrey Awards have been such a success that many other radio stations have started doing the same type of event.

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Waverley Borough Council extends consultation on new dog orders

Waverley Borough Council has decided to update and extend its consultation on two proposed new orders that aim to deal with dog fouling and dog control issues in the borough.
People now have until Friday 14 September to give their views on the two draft Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), which have been developed to ensure dogs are responsibly managed by their owners at all times in public spaces.

If adopted, the first order will result in a ban on dog fouling across the entire borough, meaning dog owners and dog walkers will need to clean up and dispose of dog mess properly. The second order will target issues of dog control, including: requiring owners to keep dogs on leads in certain areas and during specified dates, excluding dogs from designated spaces – such as children’s play areas – and a condition to only allow dog walkers to walk up to four dogs at once. Continue reading →

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Farewell to Nicola Collett As She Departs As Nursery School Head Teacher

Staff, trustees, parents and children have bid a fond farewell to Nicola Collett, who has stood down as head teacher at Hambledon Nursery School after ten highly-successful years.

Nicola’s final day was the last day of the summer term (July 20th). At the end of the leavers service for children moving on to primary school, tributes were paid and gifts were presented.

Nicola was unsure if she could deliver a departing speech without becoming tearful so her two children, Lydia and Lawrence, stepped up to speak on her behalf. Kate Walford, the new head, teachers and parents all warmly thanked Nicola and spoke of their high regard for her. Our pictures shows Kate Walford (left)  and Tracey Jimmison, deputy head (centre), at the presentation to Nicola,

Nicola joined the teaching staff in 2001 and was appointed head teacher and manager in 2008.

The school was once the village state primary. It was reopened as a nursery school in 1984 after a village-led initiative secured the lovely Victorian schoolhouse and playground in its beautiful rural setting as a place of learning.

It has thrived and since Nicola took over it has twice been judged “outstanding” in Ofsted inspections.

David Evans, chair of trustees, said: “Nicola has made a quite exceptional contribution, and the school today bears her stamp in so many ways.

“We are fortunate to have such an attractive Victorian building, but Victorian buildings need love and care, and with Nicola over the years it has been very well maintained.  The extensive outdoor areas and outbuildings and play areas have also been carefully looked after and developed, with children’s gardens, and outdoor toys, and climbing frames and pathways and camps.

“Important as the physical environment is, much more important is our teaching staff.  Nicola has taken tremendous care over the staff team and has supported and imbued it with her passion and values.  It is a great team, who look after their small charges with endless care and dedication and give them the best start to their schooldays that they and their parents could hope for.

“Nicola has been the embodiment of “hands-on”.  She has maintained a teaching role throughout her time at the school, and has always been on-hand to advise and support those around her.  And as well as supporting her colleagues, and caring for the children, before a new term started she would invariably be found organising a tidy-up of the classrooms, or checking the grounds, or planning a new innovation in the children’s education.

“She can and should look back on her time at Hambledon Nursery School with great pride.  The gifts from staff and parents and trustees will be a small reminder of the very high regard in which she is held by all.  She is passing on the Headship to Kate Walford, presently a teacher at the school, and as ever has done an excellent job of supporting and handing over the reins to Kate.

“Nicola has a creativity that has been a hugely important part of what she has brought to the school, and now she plans to develop these talents further and in different directions.  We all wish her, with her husband Iain and her children Lydia and Lawrence, the very best.

“Nicola’s leaving gift to the school was the trunk of an oak tree.  This is now in the school grounds inscribed with a message from Nicola to the school.  In its first day it was a boat, a bus, a crocodile and a horse …”

Our pictures below show Nicola in the playground after she was presented with a flowers by children; with her daughter Lydia (centre) and teacher/afternoon supervisor Kelly Shaw; and the inscribed oak log which was her departing gift to the school.

 

 

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Hambledon Village Shop beat Hambledon Cricket Club, at Cricket…

It was a lovely day: sun shining but not so much as to fry the fielders or blind the batsmen. The two teams turned up and immediately it was clear who were the more professional: not only did the Hambledon Village Shop XI knock the sartorial spots off with the most elegantly tailored team shirts, but also they gathered, just like the Fijian rugby team, in a tight morale-boosting and shoulder-hugging huddle to listen to a passionate Captain’s passionate words of encouragement, inspiration and oppo-bashing. Fired up and feeling fearsome, the HVS XI won the toss and opted to bat. Bottles of beer were opened in celebration: perhaps a little early, but the Dutch courage argument seemed to hold sway.

At this point the Hambledon Friendly XI, who, above all, were friendly, gently pointed out that there appeared to be 13 players in the HVS XI. Expressing surprise, the HVS XI entered negotiations. After some diplomatic to-ing and fro-ing, agreement was reached: all 13 should be allowed to bat, if needed, in the allotted 30 overs, but only 11 would be allowed to field when the time came (if only Brexit negotiations could be handled with such courtesy and confidence).

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