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St Nicholas Christmas Fayre

This year's Christmas Fayre will be taking place on Saturday 25th November at the Hurst Village Hall, starting at midday. There will be crafts for sale, a Santa's Grotto and the bran tub, among many other attractions. Please come along and show your support.

Party in the Park

Hurst Romans Football Club would like to thank everyone who attended the Party in the Park live music evening on 1st July and for making it another huge success. The date for next year is Saturday June 30th ... details to follow. The football season has now commenced and all the boys have had a good summer training ready to get going. The Club is looking to recruit more players in all age groups from U6 to U14 (boys). Please call Deborah Wyatt on 0118 958 1154 or email for more information to deborah.wyatt@btinternet.com. Alternatively visit www.hurstfc.org.uk

Morris Dancing

Fancy having a go at Morris Dancing? Now's your chance to take part in some free workshops with your local Morris side - the Hurst Morris People. No experience needed. Men. Women, dancers and musicians all welcome. Come along and have some fun with us. See www.hump.org.uk for more information.

Hurst Horticultural and Cottage Garden Show

The 2006 show was a great success. The standard of exhibits was very high and, considering the dry growing conditions, entries in the flower and vegetables classes did not suffer. Sadly visitor numbers were less than last year, an overcast day and discouraging weather forecast no doubt played a major part. However those who attended enjoyed the customary traditional village event with musical entertainment from the Trinity Concert Band, craft stalls, cream teas and for the first time a kite flying demonstration.

To commemorate one hundred years of village horticultural shows, a colour booklet has been published and was launched at the 2006 show. The booklet, which would make an unique Christmas gift, contains a wealth of village history and is for sale through the Horticultural Society costing £10.00. Please contact Rita Bunyard telephone 0118 934 xxxx.

The 2007 Show will be held on Saturday 18th August, the first show planning meeting is on Thursday 1st February, 8pm at the Cricket Club. Subsequent meetings are the AGM in April and the mini show in July. All are welcome to attend the meetings and encouraged to get involved.