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East Hagbourne Post Office Updated Operating Hours for 21st Sept – 3rd Oct only

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Monday    21st Sep      1:00 – 4:00pm
Thursday 24th Sep      1:00 – 4:00pm
Saturday  26th Sep      9:00am – 12:30pm
Monday   28th Sep       1:00 – 4:00pm
Thursday  1st Oct         1:00 – 4:00pm
Saturday  3rd Oct         9:00am – 12:30pm

CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Haunted Hagbourne’s – The East & West Hagbourne Halloween Trail

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24th October to 1st November 2020

Decorate your house, carve your pumpkins and join the half-term fun! Who will have the creepiest creations??

To have your house included on the trail map (it’s free!) please email your name and address to:

Laura Lloyd at lauralloyd07@gmail.com or Michelle Bowden at michellem1303@gmail.com

Closing Date for Trail Entries: Friday 16th October.

Maps will be made available on the village websites and Facebook groups from Friday 23rd October.

Please enjoy the trail and remember that social distancing rules must be followed at all times!

The Poet’s Trail

18th October 2020 at St Andrews 2:30 to 4:30pm.

We are launching our latest Poet’s Trail on the Four Seasons with poems from many local people.
It will be an afternoon of music and words and hopefully refreshments. More information to follow.

Hagbourne Garden Club – next meetings

HGC Speakers List September 2023 to April 2024 

HAGBOURNE GARDEN CLUB SPEAKERS LIST SEPTEMBER 2023- APRIL 2024

 

DateSpeakerTopicDescription
Thu-Sep-28, 2023Ray BroughtonTrees and Shrubs for the Small Garden 
Thu-Oct-26, 2023Gerry TissierGardening for Pollinators 
Thu-Nov-23, 2023Robert HarveyTravels in search of remarkable plants

 

 

 

 

Mountains, deserts, wetlands and forests are diverse and challenging environments for wild plants. Recounting plant hunting in six continents this talk presents extraordinary flora in their natural habitats.
Thu-Jan-25, 2024Cathy CornishDesigning and planting a small gardenCreating a sanctuary in your garden with thoughtful design and planting
Thu-Feb-22, 2024Ben PopeCreating Movement Whilst Frozen StillA seasonal talk looking at the winter garden and how to achieve movement and interest during the cold winter months
Thu-Mar-28, 2024Harriet RycroftGardening in a Beautiful Zoo – The Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens 
Thu-Apr-25, 2024Timothy WalkerTwo for the price of one- plants with at least two attractive featuresParticularly useful for small gardens for maximum impact and value from the plants we can grow
    

For further information please contact Sally on 01235 352275.

 

Village Hall Reopening

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Following the lockdown due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the Village Hall is now able to reopen.

Because the virus is still amongst us, there are several changes which have had to be made, to try to keep us all safe.

We have installed a sanitiser gel dispenser at the entrance to the hall, as well as providing soap, paper towels and bins for each of the sinks in the hall designated for hand washing. There are also signs reminding everyone how to properly wash their hands.

As of 8th August, it is a requirement for everyone entering the hall to wear a face covering. The advice is specifically: –

On entering a village hall, you will be required to wear a face covering, unless you are covered under a “reasonable excuse”. This could be for a gym class, if you need to eat or drink something, or if you have a health or disability reason to not wear one.

When a booking is made, the person must also provide a risk assessment, to show that their groups specific risks have been considered, and steps taken to minimise the risks as far as is reasonably practical.

The hirer must also provide, if asked to do so, contact details for everyone who has entered the hall in the event a case of the virus is identified.

The kitchen facilities will not be available for use at the present time, although there is soap and paper towels provided by the handwashing sink.

Contact: BookingsVHhagbourne@gmail.com

East Hagbourne Pavilion & Recreation Ground – re-opening updates

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Following a thorough risk assessment and installation of sanitiser and other cleanliness features the Pavilion will reopen from 1st September for regular users only, where those activities are permitted and can be adapted to operate safely.

We regret that at this time we are not able to take any casual bookings.

We are still in uncertain times and have put special booking conditions in place. In particular, all users will need to take some responsibility for cleaning before, during and after use to minimise the risk of infection.

Please see the main webpage for booking details.

We will post new information on the web site as it becomes available.

 

Harvest Service at Hagbourne church

Join others for a short service of thanksgiving

Sunday 27th September, 3-4 pm

in the churchyard if fine

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Everyone invited to celebrate God’s goodness during difficult times.

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You may be required to wear a mask.

Seating will be set up to allow social distancing.

People will be asked to follow national guidelines – which can change.

Restoration of Metal Benches in East Hagbourne Spring 2020

Image of a bench painted by Linda Benton
Artwork © Linda Benton

You may have noticed that our village benches have all been given a new sparkle! thanks to a grant gained by the Parish Council and Carolyn Shaikh’s commitment.  Thanks too, to Jason of J Capone Property Maintenance for his hard work in restoring and painting them.

The wooden benches will hopefully get a face-lift in due course too.

Metal Benches restoration.pdf

Playground is now Open

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Welcome back – this play area is now open again!

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Before you enter – please read the following changes:

Access is for supervised children up to 12 years old only.

Maximum 3 families / 12 people at any one time, maximum one adult per child.

Do not enter if children are clinically vulnerable or if you or any household member has coronavirus symptoms, or are self-isolating.

Please bring wipes and sanitiser from home for personal hygiene and to wipe down frequent contact areas.

Encourage children to avoid touching their faces particularly after touching shared surfaces.

No food or drink anywhere in the playground area. Maintain social distancing of 2 metres from other families.

See full safety instructions for more information

We hope you enjoy your time here, but if you do notice any issues please let us know via easthagbourneparishcouncil@gmail.com

To report anti-social behaviour – call 101.

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St Andrew’s church re-opening

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Hagbourne Church – we’re unlocked!

St Andrew’s Church will be open for private prayer from 1st July on:

Wednesdays from 10am-12 noon & Saturdays from 2-4pm

Please observe social distancing.

Everyone welcome.

Hagbourne Garden Club – Plant Sale update

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As we are unable to hold our annual Plant Sale, Hagbourne Garden Club will be offering plants for sale on various tables around the village from Monday 18th May – 1st June.  Tables will be located at The Gables, 20 Main Rd, 5 Higgs Close and outside the village shop.  If anyone has plants they would like to donate, please leave at The Gables, 20 Main Rd from 16th May.  If you have problems delivering your plants, call Sally on 01235 352275 There will be honesty boxes located on the tables.  Please make sure you obey the social distancing required.