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  • POSTPONED – AGM – Friday 25th September 2020 at 7pm

    POSTPONED – Due of the new Rule of Six we would be limited to a maximum of six people attending a meeting at Church Hall! In these circumstances there is no alternative but to postpone the AGM to a date to be fixed.
     
    The CVRA AGM will be held at The Church Hall on Friday 25th September at 19:00.
     
    More details will follow in due course, but because of Covid-19 we will, as you will appreciate, have to take precautions.  These have yet to be spelled out in full detail, but numbers will certainly be limited.
     
    Accordingly places at the AGM will be allocated on a “First come, first served” basis – to get a place please email: CVRA2020@EliteMail.Org
     
    In the first instance places will be allocated on a 1 per household basis.  If you want to bring your spouse, partner etc.. please indicate in your response, and we will let you know in due course who has been allocated spaces.  We are reasonably optimistic that two members will be able to attend from each household.
     
    If you have any items you wish to be considered for inclusion on the agenda please email them to the same email address above.
     
     
     

  • Catherington Now and Then – 30th/31st August

    Catherington Now and Then
     
    Sara Schillemore is holding her bi-annual “Catherington Now and Then” display of photos, newspaper articles and information about Catherington, Clanfield and other local villages at Catherington Church Hall again this year.
     
    It’s all a bit different this year though it will, of course, be “Covid19 friendly” so visitors are asked to wear masks and observe the 2 metre distancing rule.
     
    Sara will have a selection have priceless records and registers from local churches on view going back hundreds of years.
     
    The display will be over August Bank Holiday, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st from 10:00 to 16:00. Admission will be £3 with proceeds to the fabric of All Saints’ Church. This year Sara hopes to include Hambledon (if she has enough display boards).
     
    This year as VE Day was remembered in a very subdued way Sara will have a special display of interesting WW2 memorabilia, including specialist equipment used by the Special Operations Executive.
     

    Please do come along, it is fun and you might meet old friends or even discover some relatives that of whom you were unaware!

  • Catherington Village Christmas Tree

    Catherington Village Christmas Tree
     
    CVRA committee decided it would be a good idea to have a village Christmas tree.
    It was decided to plant a tree that would last for several years as opposed to buying a sawn off tree each year.
    This was not a cheap option… therefore the tree purchased was only five feet tall with a foot of that being under ground!
     
    The actual tree is a Fraser Fir -voted best Christmas tree by Gardeners’ World!
    It arrived early one November day – supplied by a Cambridgeshire company who have a good reputation – they supply trees to Prince Charles!
    A hole was dug by one handy villager watched by the committee whilst they toasted champagne!
     
    The CVRA Carols were held at the Farmers Inn on Saturday 7th December 2019, with the Salvation Army leading the carols.
    Following this the residents walked outside the pub turning left to the strip of grass owned by Mrs Holly Burton where the tree has been planted.
    There was a short speech by the Chairman Mr Bruce Graham then the countdown from ten commenced and the lights were turned on.
    The tree should grow about a foot a year and will be there for several years.
     
    Our sincere thanks to Mrs Burton for allowing us to plant the tree on her land and to EHDC who via Sara Schillemore  kindly provided a grant for £200.
     
    CVRA committee

  • Christmas Carols at The Farmer – 7th December 2019

    Get in to the Christmas spirit and sing along to your favourite carols on Saturday 7th December at The Farmer. The band will strike up from 5 pm and there will be mulled wine and mince pies available.

    Join friends and neighbours in raising the roof while raising a glass!

  • AGM Saturday 16th November 2019

    Catherington Village Residents’ Association 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 16th November at The Village Hall located behind the infant School at 7:00 p.m.

    Catherington Village Hall
    All existing and potential new members of CVRA are welcome and light refreshments will be available.

  • It’s Back! Catherington Big Lunch 2019

    This year’s  Catherington Big Lunch, will be held in the Farmer Inn meadow starting at noon on Saturday 22nd June. The main summer event of the CVRA calander, a good turnout is guaranteed and is a great opportunity to catch up with existing friends and neighbours as well as meet new ones!

    Activities include Go-karts, Bouncy castle, Garden games, Speed goal shots and a Treasure hunt.

    A Barbeque & Salads are included in the ticket price. Please bring a pudding to share. Ice creams can be purchased on the day. Drinks to be purchased from the Farmer Inn.

    A new fun feature this year will be a “Bake-off” style Cake competition so bring along your creation, to be based on a theme of “Summer”, for judging by the “inexpert” panel at 2pm. 

    Tickets must be purchased in advance as the event usually sells out. Tickets go on sale in May from CVRA committee members or email CVRATickets@EliteMail.Org

    Ticket Prices:

    CVRA members: Adults £5, Children £3 (under 5s £1)

    Non Members: Adults £7, Children £4 (under 5s £2)

    We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Upcoming events at All Saints Church – 24th November and 7th December 2018

    Let’s Get Together– For afternoon tea at All Saints, Catherington. An informal opportunity to chat and ask questions, share views and discuss a variety of ongoing matters from who will be our new Vicar to Christmas events.

    2pm to 5pm on Saturday 24th November

     

     

     

     

     

    Christmas Sing-a-long

    Sing many of your favourite Christmas songs to get your festive season underway. Join in the fun with family and friends and why not wear your sparkly Christmas outfit, jumper or hat?

    6.30pm on Friday 7th December

     

  • Christmas Carols at The Farmer – 15th December 2018

    Get in to the Christmas spirit and sing along to your favourite carols on Saturday 15th December at The Farmer. The band will strike up from 6.30 pm and there will be mulled wine and mince pies available.

    Join friends and neighbours in raising the roof while raising a glass!

  • AGM Friday 9th November 2018

    Catherington Village Residents’ Association 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 9th 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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  • Catherington Big Lunch 2018

    The Catherington Village Residents’ Association (CVRA) summertime Big Lunch, will be held in the Farmer Inn meadow starting at noon on Saturday 23rd June. Tickets to be purchased in advance – on sale in May from CVRA committee members or email CVRATickets@EliteMail.Org

    Drinks to be purchased from the Farmer Inn.

    Tickets include Hog Roast (or hotdog for children), music from The Wacky Wednesdays, games and more.

    Members £5 an adult, £7 non members, children over 3 years £3.

    Please bring a pudding/cake to share.

    Also bring a chair

    We look forward to getting to know you -see you there!