In plain English, fresh from the Met Office database
Events
Highlights
Sunday 7th April 2024
Parish Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Parish Communion
led by Rev Mike Smith,
Rector of Caversham and Area Dean of Reading,
with Discovery Zone for children aged 7 and over.
Friday 19th April
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a session to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please
email
for a registration form.
Saturday 20th April
Try your hand at bowling
Noon - 6:00pm
Hurst Bowling Club
We invite you to try this enjoyable sport which is challenging without needing physical prowess.
This outdoor sport is enjoyed in dry or wet weather, as long as the green is safe and playable.
April to September.
Call
07804 297594 to book a time.
Tuesday 23rd April
Citizens Advice Bureau - Mobile Unit
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hurst Village Hall
The mobile unit aims to reach the heart of communities
where residents can access their services directly.
If the uptake is good then this could become a monthly service,
where they come to Hurst to provide their free advice.
Thursday 2nd May
Borough and Parish Elections
7:00am - 10:00pm
Hurst Village Hall
The Wokingham Borough Council
ward boundaries have changed
which means that there will no longer an indivdual councillor for Hurst.
Instead there will be three councillors representing the combined
Twyford, Ruscombe and Hurst ward.
There is also an election for the Police and Crime Commissioner
for the Thames Valley police area.
Electors must now show an approved form of photo ID to vote in a polling station.
Photo ID that can be used to vote include passport, driving licence, biometric immigration document,
blue badge, concessionary travel pass (excluding railcards) and national ID card.
Electors without an official form of photo identification can apply for a free
Voter Authority Certificate.
Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May
Henley Arts Trail
Henley Arts Trail is taking place over the first bank holiday weekend in May and once again Hurst is hosting one of the 34 venues.
For three days 150 artists will be showing paintings, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics.
Entry to all venues is free and they are open 10am-5pm.
Joe De Mounteney, Christina Taylor Smith, Manuela Kagerbauer and Liz Chaderton
will be displaying painting, printmaking and sculpture at
1 Whistley Court Farm, Lodge Road, Hurst, RG10 0EJ.
Please come along to browse, chat or to find a perfect piece for your home. If you need any more information take a look at
the website
Thursday 9th May
Hurst Pantomime Group
7:30pm
The Castle Inn
Panto AGM and Update Meeting
Critically, at this meeting Claire and Sue (joint Chairs)
will be standing down from their committee roles and we currently have no secretary.
As such, we will be looking for a new group of people to take on Panto.
We will also be looking for a Director, Producer and people to take on many of the other roles
critical to getting a Panto on stage.
Without a new committee stepping forward the 2024/25 Panto will not be able to go ahead.
We will of course, support anyone taking on the new roles.
We hope that you will be able to join us.
Saturday 11th May
Cake Sale
9:30am - 11:30am
Hurst Cricket Club
St Nicholas Church
and
Hurst Cricket Club
are jointly holding a Cake Sale in the car park at
Hurst Cricket Club.
Proceeds will be split 50:50 between the Church and the Cricket Club.
Please come along and support us by buying a cake or two
and if you would like to donate a cake to sell, please bring it along that morning (full list of ingredients please).
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May
Acorn Open Studios
10:00am - 5:00pm
2 Laburnum Cottages, Lodge Road, Whistley Green RG10 0ER
If you missed the Henley Arts Trail, or just want to see more art,
Liz Chaderton is opening her home studio as part of Acorn Open Studios,
which in turn is part of the huge West Berks North Hampshire Open Studios.
During the month of May eight East Berkshire artists and makers are inviting you into their studios.
This is the first year these experienced artists have thrown open their studio doors together
and they are calling their seedling group
Acorn Open Studios.
The group hopes to encourage accessibility to art and artists
by sharing the secrets of the creative process and what goes on behind the scenes.
Friday 17th May
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a session to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please
email
for a registration form.
Saturday 15th June
The Walnuts with Bells On
6pm - 10pm
The Castle Inn
St.Nicholas Church
We will be raising funds for Alzheimer’s research and also funds to support St Nicholas Church.
A summer's evening of Celtic Funk, Folk and Americana, topped up with fun and games, with bells on!
We start in the Castle Inn at 6pm, to the sound of the fiddle and with Matt's very special pizzas for sale.
Then pick up your drinks, and wander over to the church, accompanied by the bells of St. Nicholas!
Take your seats for 7.30pm until you feel like dancing, and continue until the music stops, when it's back to the pub.
As well as at the Castle Inn, drinks will be available in church and you will be able to buy raffle tickets.
Tickets available soon.
Come along and have some fun.
Friday 21st June
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a session to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please
email
for a registration form.
If you have anything that should be published here,
then please
let us know
and we’ll get another edition of our What’s On email
sent out soon with all the latest information.
Tuesday
Try your hand at bowling
6pm
Hurst Bowling Club
We invite you to try this enjoyable sport which is challenging without needing physical prowess.
This outdoor sport is enjoyed in dry or wet weather, as long as the green is safe and playable.
April to September.
Tuesday
Hurst & Twyford Pub Runners
6:30pm
We meet every Tuesday at 6.30pm at a local pub and then run 5k back to the pub and have a social.
We cater for all abilities so don’t be shy.
We have a
Facebook group
with all the information so do join it.
It's very much a social and it's free to come,
but you do need some pennies for the drink!
Wednesdays
Community Connect
2pm - 4:30pm
Green Man
For £5 you will get tea or coffee and a snack and the company of others whose company you may well enjoy.
For those who wish, there will be cards, dominoes, crib, draughts, and other games.
Or you could just natter.
Bring your knitting or a crossword, if you like.
Bring your friends or make new friends.
Friday
Hodge’s HIIT Session
9:00am - 9:30am
In the park, opposite the pond, School Road
It involves a bit of fun, the sessions are designed to help develop your fitness,
and the activity is run by ex pupil Joshua Hodgkins –
Qualified level 3 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor.
All ages and abilities are welcome, especially beginners!!!!
All that you need to bring is a mat, a water and gymwear
For information / bookings:
email
or call
07934 282953
Saturday
Fun Football Training
9:00am - 10:00am
Stow Bridge Field
Hurst FC is a small friendly club running FREE football training sessions
on Saturday mornings.
Sessions are casual and fun, and open to boys and girls in Year 1 and 2.
Older age groups are looking for new players too.
Please
email
for further details, or just turn up!
Sunday (except third Sunday of the month)
Family Gospel
11:30
Hurst Gospel Hall
Refreshments at 11:30 followed by Family Gospel Service at 11:45am.
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
Third Sunday of the month
CAMEO
5:00pm
Hurst Gospel Hall
Come and meet each other (CAMEO).
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July
Marvellous Festival
Dinton Pastures Country Park
A weekend of tribute solo artists and bands,
silent disco, second stage with local acts, and much more.
The main stage features 14 world-class tributes, including
Blues Brothers, Queen, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner, The Police, U2, Adele, The Killers and more.
If you have anything that should be published here,
then please
let us know
and we’ll get another edition of our What’s On email
sent out soon with all the latest information.
Did we miss anything?
If you have an event in the Village that you would like included
in a future mailing then please
contact us.
Did you find this mailing useful?
If so then please tell your friends and neighbours about it and ask them to
sign up too.
If you have any comments about the mailing then please
let us know.
As details of all events can change at short notice,
it is advisable to check with the organisers
that the event is going ahead before attending.
If you notice any errors or omissions, then please
let us know.
Disclaimer:
While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the above information,
we cannot accept any responsibilities for
any errors, omissions or subsequent alterations or cancellations
and accept no responsibility for any loss caused therefrom.
Local Support
Working together to support Hurst
In Hurst we are very lucky to have an amazing network of over
60 volunteers
available to offer help should you need it for shopping, collecting
medications or just someone to have a chat with during these difficult times.
If you would like to speak to us, or want to ask for help for yourself or a neighbour,
please view the
list of helpers
and we’ll see how we can help.
You can easily find volunteers in your area -
just select your road
or
click on a map.
Some volunteers have offered to have a chat on the phone,
some have offered to collect any medication and some to shop.
If the volunteer cannot help directly,
they can contact another volunteer for you.
Even if you’re self-isolating, you’re not alone.
