“Diving Around The World”
Andy Williams has very kindly agreed to give us a lighthearted jaunt around his 57 years of diving – ending with a short quiz – which could just save your life.
Sunday – 21 May 2023
Catherington Church Hall
7.00 pm
Entry Fee – £1 per person on the door.
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Coronation Picnic
· The Picnic Lunch is being held in the garden of Mrs Holly Burton – to whom we are incredibly grateful and appreciative of – and as such this is her private residence.
· There is no parking at St Catherine’s- Holly’s house. Parking is available at the Church Car Park, or in the small Catherington Down car park opposite the village school
· Strictly no dogs.
· Please could there be no disposable BBQ’s or such items brought to the event.
· There will not be refreshment van – so please do bring all your own refreshments – either tea/coffee or alcohol. Please do bring chairs and Gazebo’s – tables will be provided.
· Entrance is only by previous reservation. The Gates for entry will close at 12.45 pm.
· Donation buckets will be available at the entrance gate and the chosen Charity is the “The Disasters Emergency Committee in support of Ukraine”. Please give generously as this replaces an entrance fee. All profits will be donated to this charity.
· Please be aware that certain areas of the garden will be blocked off so please respect this.
· Departure time is 3.30 – 4.00 pm – weather dependent
Monday 8th May 2023 – The Big Help Out
· The “Big Help Out” – will commence at 10.00 om Monday morning and the meeting place is Catherington Down’s Car Park – opposite the local school.
· We plan to do litter picking / hedge pruning and foliage clearance – please bring suitable protective clothing and implements (secateurs, gloves, etc)
· Everyone is welcome to come to the Tea and Cakes which will be provided in the Church Hall from 3.00 pm that afternoon onwards. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Click here for Coronation 2023 Flyer
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Coronation Picnic
Where: St Catherine’s – No. 285 Catherington Lane
[ By Kind Permission of Holly Burton ]
What: Bring Your Own Picnic – Magician and Games – “Royal Themed” Fancy Dress Competition for 12 yrs and under
When: 12:00 – 16:00, Sunday 7th May 2023
Tickets: must be reserved in advance by emailing CVRATickets@EliteMail.org
Donation at the Gate for the DEC Ukrainian Fund
CVRA Members and Families Only
Notes for those attending:
· The Picnic Lunch is being held in the garden of Mrs Holly Burton – to whom we are incredibly grateful and appreciative of – and as such this is her private residence.
· There is no parking at St Catherine’s- Holly’s house. Parking is available at the Church Car Park, or in the small Catherington Down car park opposite the village school
· Strictly no dogs.
· Please could there be no disposable BBQ’s or such items brought to the event.
· There will not be refreshment van – so please do bring all your own refreshments – either tea/coffee or alcohol. Please do bring chairs and Gazebo’s – tables will be provided.
· Entrance is only by previous reservation. The Gates for entry will close at 12.45 pm.
· Donation buckets will be available at the entrance gate and the chosen Charity is the “The Disasters Emergency Committee in support of Ukraine”. Please give generously as this replaces an entrance fee. All profits will be donated to this charity.
· Please be aware that certain areas of the garden will be blocked off so please respect this.
· Departure time is 3.30 – 4.00 pm – weather dependent
Monday 8th May 2023 – The Big Help Out
Where: All Saints Church Hall, Catherington
What: Litter Picking/Clearance followed
by Tea and Cakes
When: 10:00 Litter Picking, Hedge Pruning etc.
15:00 Tea and Cakes
RSVP – Open to everyone
Notes for those attending:
· The “Big Help Out” – will commence at 10.00 om Monday morning and the meeting place is Catherington Down’s Car Park – opposite the local school.
· We plan to do litter picking / hedge pruning and foliage clearance – please bring suitable protective clothing and implements (secateurs, gloves, etc)
· Everyone is welcome to come to the Tea and Cakes which will be provided in the Church Hall from 3.00 pm that afternoon onwards. Look forward to seeing you all there.
As part of Catherington Village ‘100 Lives’ presentations, the first will be held on Thursday 9th March 2023 at Catherington Church Hall. Doors open at 19:15 for a 19:30 start.
If you are interested in Genealogy, Military History or have a member of your family who died during WWI or WWII, as serving personnel, you may be interested in attending this presentation about the work of ‘The War Graves Photographic Project’.
A volunteer project that has photographed over 1.9 million war graves and memorials around the world that commemorate Commonwealth and other nations war dead. These are now available to family historians and researchers via the website WWW.TWGPP.ORG.
The project is now based in White Dirt Lane and the Co-ordinator, Steve Rogers, will discuss the work carried out since 2005 and answer questions, as required, in a presentation lasting about 1 hour 30 minutes.
There will be a small admission fee of £1 to cover the hiring of the hall.
Any questions, please contact steve@twgpp.org
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING EVENING
Sunday 11th December 2022
From 17:00 to 19:00 Prompt Start
Village Hall, Catherington
12” Door Wreath making session that provides/includes everything you need – kindly led by Julie Crang.
Places must be booked in advance. Please reserve your place using CVRATickets@elitemail.org since numbers are restricted and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission: £10 per wreath, payable on the door.
Please feel free to bring Christmas baubles, lights, cinnamon sticks, dried orange segments, or whatever you would like to have on your own wreath.
Please bring holly if you have some in your garden.
CVRA – Wreath Making Event Report
On the evening of Sunday, 11 December several village members and friends gathered in the Village Hall for a Christmas Wreath Making event very kindly led and tutored by Julie Crang.
Upon arrival – there was a real buzz of excitement in the air. Residents who had holly covered with either red or yellow berries and variegated varieties generously had brought this along to be used by everyone.
Julie provided us all with the basic wreath rings and wire and then started by showing us how to start making the wreath with pieces of Christmas tree branches. The concentration on everyone’s faces – some finding this task easier than others – was clear. We were then shown how to add holly – and then how to personalise the wreath with pine cones, berries, bows and ribbons.
Julie kindly came around us all – giving much need support and help and demonstrated where necessary.
Everyone left with their own personal wreath – some to be displayed on gates and doors, others for table decorations and also for a family member’s grave.
For all those present – we are extremely grateful to both Nick and Julie as Nick kept everyone in good spirits with mulled wine and Julie with her expert tuition and patience.
On Sunday 04 December 2022 at 5.00 pm Catherington residents and families began gathering around the Village Christmas Tree for the annual Carol Singing.
Upon arrival – warm mulled wine, deliciously warm freshly made sausage rolls and cheese puffs were handed out to welcome everyone and to start the evening off.
The Salvation Army led us all with their music and carol selection and also narrated some wonderful Christmas stories which brought much cheer to us all.
As a “Thank You” to the Salvation Army those present generously donated and we raised over £180.
Catherington Village Residents’ Association 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 18th November at The Village Hall located behind the infant School at 7:30 p.m.
CVRA have assembled a “Time Capsule” which will be buried in Old School Field, Catherington Lane at 10:00 on Tuesday 11th October:-
The ceremony will be attended by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mr Nigel Atkinson, The King’s representative in the county.
The Catherington Village Residents’ Association are going to bury a “Time Capsule” containing 70 items that have been in use during the late HM Queen Elizabeth II’s incredible reign.
CVRA are excited to host two events, on 2nd & 3rd June, to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. More details can be found in the Platinum Jubilee Flyer
The CVRA would like to express their sincere thanks to Keydell Nurseries and other local businesses for their support with the above two events; and “Achoired Taste” – who are a Community Choir led by Lou Bundy for their entertainment and leading us in the “Song For The Commonwealth”.
The CVRA would also like to thank Catherington Infant School and Horndean Junior School for their excellent artwork so that we could produce the banners in the Village.
The Charity chosen for these two events is the “The Disasters Emergency Committee in support of Ukraine”. Donations are instead of an entrance ticket so please give generously!
2nd June 2022 – Jubilee Beacon And Entertainment
On 2nd June there will be entertainment followed by the lighting of a beacon at All Saint’s Church. The event begins at 8pm. Admission is by prior reservation and donations will be collected at the door.
PLEASE NOTE: All seats within the church are now taken but if you haven’t already booked please do so. You will be welcome to stand in the Churchyard, where hopefully you will be able to hear the music. Those seated in the Church will be coming outside at 21:20 before an address by Deputy Lieutenant Mark Thistlethwayte Esq. DL and the lighting of the Beacon at 21:45.
To reserve your place, please email CVRATickets@EliteMail.org
THURSDAY – 02 June 2022 Church Hall Car Park for the Concert and Beacon Lighting
Please be on time and timings are approximate.
7.50 pm Arrival of Deputy Lieutenant – Mr Thistlethwayte DL
7.55 pm Greeting by the CVRA Chair – Mr Thistlethwayte
8.00 pm “Achoired Taste” concert led by Lou Bundy
9.10 pm “Song for the Commonwealth” practice in the Church
9.20 pm Everyone to leave the Church and go outside
9.30 pm Address by Deputy Lieutenant Mark Thistlethwayte DL
9.40 pm “Song for Commonwealth” – led by Achoired Taste
9.45 pm Lighting of Beacon
9.55 pm Everyone departs
3rd June 2022 – Jubilee Picnic In The Garden
On 3rd June we invite you to join together for a village picnic with games and music to be held at St Catherine’s ( 285 Catherington Lane) from midday until 4pm. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the beautiful surrounds of St Catherine’s garden. The theme with be 1950’s onwards so feel free to dress up and get in to the spirit of this unique celebration.
Admission is by prior reservation only and donations will be collected at the gate. Please note that there will be no admission without prior reservation.
To reserve your place, please email CVRATickets@EliteMail.org
Early Bird Bookings for these events will be entered into Prize Draw to win a Bottle of Fizz !
Please note that disposable BBQ’s or similar items should not be brought to the Picnic on 03 June 2022. Strictly no dogs at the Picnic. This is purely a picnic lunch, refreshments may be purchased at the “Bean Off Road” tea van.
FRIDAY – 03 June 2022 St Catherine’s Garden, Catherington Lane
12 noon Gates open
12.30 pm Picnic lunches begin
1.00 pm Sarah Moore – Singer – to sing songs from the 40’s and 50’s
2.00 pm Games commence
3.00 pm Sarah Moore – Singer – to sing songs from 60’s and up to present time
3.45 pm Celebratory Cake to be cut – bottle of Bubbly given out
3.50 pm Loyal Toast and National Anthem
4.00 pm Guests’ departure
*Please note that the gates to St Catherine’s will close at 12:45, so if you haven’t arrived by then you will not be able to join the celebrations.
We are restarting the monthly informal get togethers at The Farmer Inn on the first Wednesday of the month – so Wednesday next 6th October 2021 at 20:00. Come along and catch up with friends and neighbours or meet new ones.
