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AGM Saturday 11th November 2017

CVRA’s 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 11th November at The Church Hall adjacent to All Saints Church at 7:00 p.m.

All existing and potential new members of CVRA are welcome and light refreshments will be available.
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Monthly get together at The Farmer
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The Farmer Inn

The Farmer Inn

On the first Wednesday of the month from 8 pm members of CVRA have an informal get together at The Farmer . It’s a great way to catch up with neighbours and meet other village residents, both new and longstanding.

It is not a “meeting” and there is no agenda. This is simply designed to be an opportunity for us all to meet up with, and enjoy…

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Sunday 25th June – Catherington Big Lunch

Big Lunch 17 flyerTickets are on sale for the Catherington Big Lunch this year which will take place on Sunday 25th June

There will be a Hog Roast included in the ticket price and live music to get everyone into the swing. Other activities will include Steam Train Rides, Pillow Jousting, Treasure Hunt and Games, as well as the annual Catherington Tug of War.

Everything kicks off at midday in the…

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New Trees Planted
New Trees planted in May 2017

New Trees planted in May 2017

Earlier in the year a grant was obtained from EHDC, courtesy of Sara Schillemore for the purchase of mature trees, and with the help of a donation from a CVRA member, the trees have been purchased and planted in the field opposite the Church car park on Catherington Lane.

 

Christmas Carols at The Farmer – 10th December
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Get in to the Christmas spirit with carols on Saturday 10th December at The Farmer. The band will strike up from 6pm and there will be mulled wine and mince pies available. Bring family and friends along and join in with all your favourites.

“Blondie” Haslar Blue Plaque – 17th October 2016

“Blondie” Haslar Blue Plaque

 
Monday 17th October 2016 sees the unveiling of the blue plaque to commemorate Lt. Col. H.G. “Blondie” Haslar DSO OBE CdeG RM, who lived in Catherington. 
 
The plaque has been funded by a grant from EHDC arranged by Sara Schillemore and donations from members of CVRA, which are most gratefully received.
 
 
It will be unveiled at 15 Glamorgan Road at 11:30 on Monday 17th October 2016 by Baron Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, more usually known as Lord Paddy…

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“Blondie” Haslar talk – 9th October 2016
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On the evening of Sunday last 9th October 2016, at the Church Hall, Bill Evershed gave an excellent talk on Lt. Col. H.G. “Blondie” Haslar DSO OBE CdeG RM, who lived in Catherington.

 It was a great compliment to Bill that the event sold out within a day or two of being published in the last Catherington Village Newsletter.  Very many thanks to Bill, his family and the other helpers on the night; particularly East Hampshire District Councillor Sara Schillemore, who was the…

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AGM Saturday 19th November 2016

CVRA’s 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 19th November at The Church Hall adjoining All Saints Church at 7:00 p.m.

All existing and potential new members of CVRA are welcome and light refreshments will be available.
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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Party in Catherington

 

Instead of the usual “Big Lunch” which Catherington Village Residents Association (CVRA) has been holding for some years, this year they held a celebration to honour the Queen’s 90th birthday.  It was a ticket only event that sold out weeks ahead of the big day.

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The party was held at The Farmer Inn, Catherington, in the donkey field alongside the pub.  Drinks were purchased from the pub. …

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“Happy Birthday Ma’am” – 12th June 2016

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To mark the occasion of the Queen’s 90th Birthday the CVRA is organising a right royal knees-up to be held in the “donkey field” next to the Farmer Inn.

Events and festivities include Live Music, Hog Roast, Cream Teas, Bouncy Castle, Treasure Hunt, Face Painting, Games, Races and a Quiz as well as the obligatory Catherington Tug of War.

Dressing up is positively encouraged with a red, white and…

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