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Hawkesbury Parish News November 2016 Issue 40p Hawkesbury’s Sporting Honours Continue Last month, the Gloucestershire Cricket nominated from Gloucestershire, Sam Huge congratulations to all the ground Board announced its very first “team of will be invited to enjoy a hospitality staff, players and volunteers who have the season”. A panel of judges reviewed package watching a Gloucestershire put in so many hours to realise this the performances of players from match, along with a guest, at the fantastic achievement. The amazing senior member clubs across the entire Brightside Ground next season. efforts put in really have been worth it. county to come up with a formidable Furthermore, we reported previously In the words of Steve Silk, Chairman of squad of 11 who made a great impact that Hawkesbury Cricket Club received the GCB, “Players put in a great shift, during the 2016 season. a letter from the Gloucestershire both on and off the pitch as volunteers, Our very own Sam Beeley was Cricket Board chairman, and this is a way of saying nominated, as the leading wicket taker congratulating the club for their great ‘congratulations’ to those who have in the Gloucestershire County League work and spirit of play. We are excelled this summer.” (with 37 victims for Hawkesbury Upton) delighted to announce that, following I think the club can be truly proud of at an average of only 11.89. Our on from that, the John Hawkins their efforts and here’s looking forward congratulations go to Sam for such a Cricket Ground has been voted to the 2017 season. great performance over the season. “Best Pitch & Outfield” in the Along with the 10 other players Gloucestershire County League. Sincere Condolences At time of going to press we were deeply saddened to hear the news of Di Musty’s unexpected passing. Di was such a vibrant and lively character, involved in so many village activities, from the Gardening Club to St Mary’s, the WI to the HU5K and much more besides. On behalf of the Parish News team and our readers, we extend our condolences to Christopher and all of the family at this sad time. Inside this issue: Editorial Page 2 Diary Dates Page 3 Preschool & Toddlers Page 4 1st Hawkesbury Upton Guides Page 5 Neighbourhood Watch news Page 9 Remembrance Events Page 12/13 Hall News Page 20 History Society Pages 22-23 Tennis Update Page 26 Councillor update Page 27 Church services Page 28-30 Parish Council News Page 31-32 PLEASE NOTE!! Copy deadline for the December issue is Tue 15th November. Page 2 Hawkesbury Parish News Editorial Fiona Writes… setting it up, with the ultimate aim of an upgrade and shut itself down as part Welcome to the November issue of being able to operate this new kettle via of that process, so their first cup of tea Hawkesbury Parish News. his smart phone. After eleven hours (I was sipped in the dark. Is it me, or is I can't quite work out whether or not kid you not) of endless downloads/ that really progress…? Back in my this year is in fast forward mode, as upgrades, configuration issues, reboots childhood a wireless kettle meant one suddenly November is upon us and the of various equipment within his house, that sat on top of a Rayburn! year seems to be vanishing into thin air. he was finally able to switch it on to boil The build up to Christmas has begun, The changing of the clocks is the final some water. This immediately made me with many events detailed in this issue. sign that, in no time, the Christmas fairs wonder how you get the water in the In fact, there is so much crammed into and parties will be upon us. Before that kettle in the first place (you go to the our November edition, that I’m off for a happens, let's enjoy November and the tap and fill it up...?) and ultimately how lie down after finishing it! log fires, homemade soups and slow- the water gets into the cup (you go to Look out for the Village Walk on Sat cooked casseroles that are a delight at the kettle and pour it out...?) It is really 12th , as well as a Festival of the end of a busy day. that hard to flip the switch to 'on' while Remembrance on Fri 11th at St Mary’s I was fascinated to hear last month you are there? As he and his wife and the Service of Remembrance on about a man who purchased a wifi eventually settled down to their first The Plain on Sun 13th , followed by the kettle. He was technically savvy and, at cup of tea, his wirelessly-enabled Guides’ WWI Exhibition in the village 9a.m., he set about unpacking it and lighting system decided that it needed hall. Enjoy! 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November 2016 Issue Page 3 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Next Parish Council Meeting Library Mobile Library The next Parish Council meeting Times & Dates will be on Mon 7th November 2016, 7.30pm 14th & 28th November 2016 at the Village Hall (upstairs room). Hawkesbury Village Hall 2.35 - 3.00 Hawkesbury War memorial 3.05 – 3.20 SMALL, FRIENDLY YOGA CLASSES Hawkesbury Highfields 3.25 – 3.40 with Joan Boulton at the Methodist School Room, Back Street NOTICE OF HAWKESBURY CRICKET CLUB Thursdays 10-11.30am ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All ages and abilities. Just £6 a session THURSDAY 10 th NOVEMBER 2016 More details call 01454 238044 7:30 pm BEAUFORT SKITTLE ALLEY Any profit is used to support followed by the work of World vision charity. OPEN EVENING 8:30 pm EVERYONE WELCOME H[wk_s\ury’s Ultim[t_ Evergreens Christm[s P[rty Tues 8th November Sat December 3rd Virginia & Gill are back for the last time... Hawkesbury Cricket Club and Hawkesbury Preschool are “Looking at the 40’s” putting on a joint fundraiser in the evening at the Village Hall. at Hawkesbury Village Hall, 2:30pm There will be a theme, details will be advertised on Facebook and posters around the village. If you would like to come along and need a lift Everyone welcome! Save the date! please give me a ring. Mandy 01454 261436 Hawkesbury After School Club Didmarton Bonfire and AGM Hallowe’en Extravaganza Saturday 29 th October 2016 is being held at The Fox Gates open at 6.30pm on Tuesday the 22nd November Fire lit at 7.00pm Fireworks at 7.300pm from 7.45pm all welcome £5 on gate for adults & £1 for children to include pack of sparklers Coffee Mornings BBQ, Beer, Mulled Wine Coffee Mornings take place on Mondays and other refreshments from 10am - 11.30am. Trick or Treat treasure trail and Apple Bobbing At Peggy Woffenden’s house Prize for best Pumpkin and Tea, Coffee and a biscuit or two for 50p. All welcome. best fancy Dress BUILDER’S RUBBLE, DEBRIS, Hardwood Logs GARDEN WASTE… Dry, seasoned hardwood, barn stored. Sold in dumpy bags Any old junk cleared and hauled away I can do the job at less than it would cost to hire a skip… £60 per bag - 2 bags £110 AND you don’t have to load it! Local free delivery Call Tom Cole Call TOM COLE on 01454 238896 Mobile: 07970911412 MOBILE: 07970 911412 Home: 01454 238 896 Page 4 Hawkesbury Parish News trip to see Father Christmas and our Baxter and Ben Gardener for all their Nativity.