Events in November 2008
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Saturday 1st November 2008
Aren't Birds Brilliant - RSPB walk
Dinton Pastures Country Park, 9:00am - 12:30am
Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on a monthly stroll around Dinton Pastures Country Park. Meet in main car park (parking £1). Adults £1 (proceeds to RSPB), accompanied children free.

Sunday 2nd November 2008
Holy Communion
St.Nicholas Church, 8:00am
All Saints Sunday
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 2nd November 2008
Family Eucharist & Sunday Club
St.Nicholas Church, 11:00am
All Saints Sunday
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 2nd November 2008, and every Sunday
Hurst Yoga
Large Village Hall, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Small friendly class. Beginners welcome.

Monday 3rd November 2008, and every Monday in term time
J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)
Hurst Gospel Hall, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Quizzes, games, Bible stories, lots of fun. For children 5 - 14 years.
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Tuesday 4th November 2008, and every Tuesday
Bible Teaching
Hurst Gospel Hall, 7:45pm
Come along to see what the Bible has to teach us.
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Tuesday 4th November 2008, and every Tuesday
Men's Keep Fit
Large Village Hall, 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Men's Volleyball - beginners always welcome.

Wednesday 5th November 2008, and every Wednesday
Hurst Baby and Toddler Group
Large Village Hall, 10:00am - 12:00am
£2.50 for adult and first child, 50p each subsequent child.

Wednesday 5th November 2008
Ladies Evening
Hurst Gospel Hall, 8:00pm
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Thursday 6th November 2008, and every Thursday in term time until Thursday 11th December 2008
Blue Flame Dance - Juniors
Large Village Hall, 6:00pm - 6:50pm
Juniors
http://www.blueflamedance.com/

Thursday 6th November 2008, and every Thursday in term time until Thursday 11th December 2008
Blue Flame Dance - Adults
Large Village Hall, 7:00pm - 7:50pm
Adults
http://www.blueflamedance.com/

Thursday 6th November 2008, and every Thursday
Hurst Morris People
Large Village Hall, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
HuMP welcomes anyone who’d like to have a go at dancing or music. Men and women welcome. It’s free of charge and you’ll enjoy it.
http://www.hump.org.uk/

Friday 7th November 2008, and every Friday in term time
Mother and Toddler Group
Hurst Gospel Hall, 10:00am - 11:30am
No admission fee, free coffee.
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Friday 7th November 2008, and every Friday in term time
Tiny Talk Baby Signing classes
Large Village Hall, 10:00am - 11:00am
£4.75 drop-in, £4 pre-book. For more information call Eleanor on 0118 946 2681.
http://www.tinytalk.co.uk/

Friday 7th November 2008
Tickets on sale for HVS Dinner Dance
10:00am
Contact Jennie Roxburgh-Smith on 0118 934 0840. Tickets £30.00 for members of the Hurst Village Society and £35.00 for non-members. Payments required by Sunday, 9th November 2008.
http://www.hvs.org.uk/

Sunday 9th November 2008
Friends of Lavell's Lake Bird Walk
Sandford Lane Car Park, 9:00am - 12:00am
Morning stroll around Lavell's Reserve. Meet Sandford Lane car park. Members free, non-members £1.

Sunday 9th November 2008
Family Eucharist with Act of Remembrance
St.Nicholas Church, 10:45am
The Third Sunday before Advent - Remembrance Sunday
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Monday 10th November 2008
Hurst Parish Council Meeting
Small Village Hall, 7:30pm
http://www.hurst-pc.org.uk/

Friday 14th November 2008
Box Office opens for Jack and the Beanstalk
Tickets for the January 2009 production of Jack and the Beanstalk will be available from today. Adults £10, Children/Seniors £7. Call Rita Bunyard on 0118 934 5253 for all ticket sales. 2 Old Police Cottages, Broadcommon Road, Hurst
http://www.HurstPanto.org.uk/

Saturday 15th November 2008
St.Nicholas Advent Fair
Large Village Hall, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Christmas gifts, cards, crafts, hand knits, tombola, bran tub, home made cakes and much more besides. Hot dogs, mulled wine, mince pies, tea and coffee will be available and entertainment will be provided by local organisations. Encourage the children to come along to write their Christmas list, post to 'you know who' and receive an early Christmas gift. The Grand Draw will be drawn at 3pm. Tickets available on the day or from members of the congregation or outside the Post Office on 8th November.
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Saturday 15th November 2008
The Choppers
Elephant & Castle, 8:00pm
Free entry

Sunday 16th November 2008
Holy Communion
St.Nicholas Church, 8:00am
The Second Sunday before Advent
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 16th November 2008
Family Praise
St.Nicholas Church, 11:00am
The Second Sunday before Advent
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 16th November 2008
C.A.M.E.O. (Come and meet each other)
Hurst Gospel Hall, 5:00pm
Time to chat, have tea, do some hymn singing and hear a Bible talk. Everyone very welcome.
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Saturday 22nd November 2008
Star Gazing Talk
Dinton Pastures Country Park, 7:00pm
Are you fascinated with the night sky? Reading Astronomical Society holds a regular series of free informal beginners' talks in the Loddon Room. For more information contact Gerry Bond on 0118 986 4032.
http://www.ryhill.net/beginners.html

Saturday 22nd November 2008
Kinkade
Jolly Farmer, 8:30pm
Free entry

Sunday 23rd November 2008
Friends of Lavell's Work Party
Sandford Lane Car Park, 10:00am - 12:00am
Meet in Sandford Lane car park opposite Black Swan Sailing Club. Work parties help carry out management tasks identified on the management plan. All volunteers are welcome to attend. Tools and instructions provided, no experience necessary.

Sunday 23rd November 2008
Family Eucharist & Sunday Club
St.Nicholas Church, 11:00am
Christ the King
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 30th November 2008
Family Eucharist & Sunday Club
St.Nicholas Church, 11:00am
The First Sunday of Advent
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339


Events in December 2008
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Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Ladies Evening
Hurst Gospel Hall, 8:00pm
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Saturday 6th December 2008
Aren't Birds Brilliant - RSPB walk
Dinton Pastures Country Park, 9:00am - 12:30am
Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds on a monthly stroll around Dinton Pastures Country Park. Meet in main car park (parking £1). Adults £1 (proceeds to RSPB), accompanied children free.

Saturday 6th December 2008
HVS Dinner Dance
Large Village Hall, 7:30pm - 12:00pm
Music will be provided by the Mark Tait Band. Dress will be Black Tie or Lounge Suit. Tickets will be £30.00 for members of the Hurst Village Society and £35.00 for non-members.
http://www.hvs.org.uk/

Saturday 6th December 2008
Kinkade
Jolly Farmer, 8:30pm
Free entry

Sunday 7th December 2008
St.Nicholas Night
School Road Recreation Ground, 5:00pm
Christmas lights, carols and Christmas cheer.
http://www.hurst-pc.org.uk/

Monday 8th December 2008
Hurst Parish Council Meeting
Small Village Hall, 7:30pm
http://www.hurst-pc.org.uk/

Sunday 14th December 2008
Friends of Lavell's Lake Bird Walk
Sandford Lane Car Park, 9:00am - 12:00am
Morning stroll around Lavell's Reserve. Meet Sandford Lane car park. Members free, non-members £1.

Friday 19th December 2008
St.Nicholas School end of autumn term
http://www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk/

Sunday 21st December 2008
Christmas Carols
Hurst Gospel Hall
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Sunday 21st December 2008
Holy Communion
St.Nicholas Church, 8:00am
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 21st December 2008
Friends of Lavell's Work Party
Sandford Lane Car Park, 10:00am - 12:00am
Meet in Sandford Lane car park opposite Black Swan Sailing Club. Work parties help carry out management tasks identified on the management plan. All volunteers are welcome to attend. Tools and instructions provided, no experience necessary.

Sunday 21st December 2008
Family Praise
St.Nicholas Church, 11:00am
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Sunday 21st December 2008
C.A.M.E.O. (Come and meet each other)
Hurst Gospel Hall, 5:00pm
Time to chat, have tea, do some hymn singing and hear a Bible talk. Everyone very welcome.
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Sunday 21st December 2008
Carol Service
St.Nicholas Church, 6:30pm
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Wednesday 24th December 2008
Crib Service
St.Nicholas Church, 4:00pm
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Wednesday 24th December 2008
Midnight Eucharist
St.Nicholas Church, 11:30pm
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Thursday 25th December 2008
Christmas Service
Hurst Gospel Hall, 10:30am
http://www.hurstgospelhall.org/

Thursday 25th December 2008
Family Eucharist
St.Nicholas Church, 11:00am
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/5339

Friday 26th December 2008
Boxing Day Walk
Hurst Golf Club, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join the annual countryside ranger-led stroll around Dinton Pastures Country Park followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Mobility scooters available (phone beforehand to check availability). Meet at Hurst Golf Course club house, Sandford Lane. Free walk, car park £1 and £3 for mince pies and mulled wine. No need to book, just turn up. countryside@wokingham.gov.uk or 0118 934 2016.
http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/environment/countryside

Saturday 27th December 2008
Star Gazing Talk
Dinton Pastures Country Park, 7:00pm
Are you fascinated with the night sky? Reading Astronomical Society holds a regular series of free informal beginners' talks in the Loddon Room. For more information contact Gerry Bond on 0118 986 4032.
http://www.ryhill.net/beginners.html

Further information about local groups, organisations and activities can be found in the information section on http://www.hvs.org.uk/info/info.html which also includes numerous links to other local websites. If you have an event in the Village that you would like included in a future mailing then please contact us.

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