Many in Hambledon were greatly saddened to hear of the death of one of the village’s most popular and respected residents, Norman Gravestock.

Norman, who was still very much involved in community activities until well into his nineties, died a few weeks ago and his family have asked for his funeral details to be made public.

The service will take place at St Peter’s Church at 11am on Monday 9th of December.

Norman will be remembered fondly, especially for his involvement with Oakhurst National Trust cottage and for his knowledge of all things Hambledon, brought to life with his presentations at the village hall. He remained active until the last, taking part in the weekly Bridge nights at the Merry Harriers until the week of his death.

Hambledon Cricket Club are hosting their annual dinner on Saturday 26th October at Hambledon Village Hall.

ALL are welcome – there will be live music, plenty of food and drink, as well as a raffle/auction to raise funds for the club. 

It would be fantastic to see as many villagers there as possible to support the club and the village, even for one drink and a dance!  

Tickets are £30 for adults, £15 for juniors (U14). Check out the link below for more details and to book your tickets now!

https://www.hambledonsurreycc.co.uk/end-of-season-spectacular-saturday-26th-october-2025-hambledon-village-hall

Don’t forget it’s the annual Hambledon Village Show this Saturday 31st August.

On the day of the Show, please drop off entries from 9.30am-11.30am at the Village Hall. It is FREE to enter your items! At 11.30am the Hall Closes for judging. After judging, the Show will be open to all from 2.00pm-4.30pm. Best in Show and the Underwood Cup is announced at 4.00pm. Then it’s on to the Village Shop BBQ….

The full category list is as follows:

Section 1: Flowers

1.   1 Flowered rose, with own foliage

2.   3 flowered roses, of different varieties

3. 3 dahlias, medium or small, any type

4.   1 Sunflower

5. 3 stems Marigolds, any type

6.   6 stems Sweet Pea

7.   3 stems of any type of flower not mentioned in this section.

8.   3 stems of any type of berrying or flowering shrub, any variety

9.   6 Fuchsia Floret, of the same variety (a mirror tile will be provided to display your florets)

10.   6 Flower Heads of the same variety floating on water (provide your own bowl/dish)

11.   5 stems of Grasses or Sedges, of different varieties

The Shop will be hosting its annual End of Summer BBQ on Saturday 31st August from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. 

Tickets are available online (click here) and at at the shop: £12:50 for adults and £5 for under 16s.

The ticket price includes BBQ food (with vegan option), salads and an ice-cream plus live music from the J’s (Hambledon’s own Jo Kirkland and John Canham). There will be licensed bars for you to purchase your favourite tipple and soft drinks.

Bring picnic tables and chairs or blankets (let’s hope we won’t need rain brollies)!

Please purchase your ticket by FRIDAY 23rd AUGUST so we know how many we’re catering for.

On the same day 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.

A familiar and much-loved landmark has disappeared from Hambledon. The magnificent, spreading oak on the edge of Cricket Green by the entrance to The Hurst has been felled.

This became necessary after a large and low branch fell onto the track below, exposing the serious decay which made the tree dangerous. The oak was so tall and with such a wide spread that it posed a danger to nearby properties, including Oakhurst National Trust cottage, as well as a risk to pedestrians and vehicles.

It has taken tree surgeons several days to fell the tree, such was the scale of the task.

Although not a native species – it was a Turkey Oak, native to south east Europe and Asia minor, and introduced into Britain in the 18^th Century – it will be missed.

We’re nearly there. If you are attending Jazz On The Green this evening, here are a few things you need to know.

• the event opens at 6:00pm and food and drink stalls will be open from this time (please do not bring your own refreshments), live music will start shortly after 6:00pm, the event will close at 10:00pm
• the event is for ticket holders only, when you arrive you will need to swap your email confirmation or paper ticket, or e-ticket for a wrist band (if you have not already done so)
• please come by foot or bicycle if at all possible
• free parking will be available in a field close to the Cricket Green and will be clearly signposted with parking stewards in attendance, there will be no parking alongside the Cricket Green
• there will be some seating available, but please bring picnic blankets and or deck chairs if you can
• please do not bring dogs
• food will be on sale from the Cara Gorda Cantina, they provide Turkish inspired food suitable for adults, kids and vegetarians and from a locally based Pizza van
• several bars will be selling drinks, including a kids bar, Pimms, Gin and Tonics, Ale/Lager/Cider and a wine bar, you will need to be wearing a wrist band in order to be served
• the bars are being operated by a combination of The Merry Harriers and volunteers from the village, card payments can be used
• all proceeds for the evening will be going to local charities and village community organisations

Look forward to seeing you this evening.

The Hambledon Festival Committee

Over the years I have noticed that there a little signs for things like the shop or Oakhurst Cottage dotted around the village. Hambledon is quite spread out for a village, and people who don’t know the village wouldn’t know where the shop or church or cricket green are.

So I’ve wondered if it would be more useful, and in keeping with the village to have fingerposts instead. Following the 1964 standardisation, most old-style signs of all shapes and sizes were ripped up and replaced. But a lot of rural areas still have fingerposts, especially Hampshire. (though a personal favourite is Buttermere in the Lake District) As you can see below, Hampshire’s are often only shoulder height, but I’ve made the images below a more standard road sign height.

Many Hambledon residents are registered at either Chiddingfold Surgery or Witley and Milford Medical Partnership, even more now that the Guildford Rivers Practice in Milford is closing.

Those using Chiddingfold Surgery, or who are interested in community health and welfare services, may be interested in attending a Living Well event on August 7th. Please see the flyer below.

In the meantime, if you are still registered at the Guildford Rivers Practice at Hurst Farm Surgery, Chapel Lane, Milford, you should seek an alternative medical practitioner. Advice on what to do can be found at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-surgery.