Recent CVRA Events

  • Catherington Christmas Carols. Sunday 4th December @ 17:00

     

    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.


  • AGM – Friday 18th November 2022

    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.

    Catherington Village Hall

     

  • Catherington Village Time Capsule – 11th October 2022

    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.

    Horndean Parish Council have kindly given permission for it to be buried in Old School Field on Catherington Lane (opposite the pond). 
     
     
    Children from Catherington Infant School, Kingscourt School and Horndean Middle School will be joining us, and everyone is welcome to come and watch. 
     
    It is anticipated that the capsule will remain buried for 70 years and will be a reminder of how things were. It will also contain accounts of how Catherington celebrated HM Queen Elizabeth ll Platinum Jubilee in 2022 together with pictures of residents.
     
    If you are intending to attend the ceremony please aim to arrive in good time before it starts at 10:00.  Parking may be difficult, and I would suggest that those of us who live within walking distance should come on foot.
     
    It is anticipated that the ceremony will take approximately half an hour and those attending are invited back to Catherington Church of England Infant School for tea or coffee.

  • 2022 Jubilee Events – 2nd & 3rd June

    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.

  • First Wednesday of the month in The Farmer

    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. 

    Farmer Inn, Catherington • whatpub.com

     

  • AGM Friday 26th November 2021

    Catherington Village Residents’ Association 2021 Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 26th November at The Village Hall located behind the infant School at 7:30 p.m.

    Catherington Village Hall

  • 2020 AGM POSTPONED

    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.

  • 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