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May 19, 2013

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Skittles Evening 2013

January 17, 2013

The annual Hurst Bowling Club Skittles Evening will be held at the Jack O'Newbury on Saturday 2nd March at 7pm for 7.30pm.

The cost is £10.50 per person

Please let Jackie Alexander (0118 962 9667) (ronald.alexander1@ntlworld.com) know whether you will attend, if you will be bringing a guest and your choice(s) from the following 3 menu items:

1.    Roast chicken, coleslaw, salad and french bread

2.    Cheddar cheese, pork sausage, coleslaw, pickles and french bread

3.    Jacket potato fill...


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HURST KEEP THE TASKER CUP

August 21, 2012


Sunday 19th Aug 2012 was a successful day for us. The match against our neighbours, Twyford bowling Club, is both competitive and friendly. The day was very hot and sunny and we had great fun with our long standing friends.

We retained the cup as well as renewing our friendships.  Thanks to Sandra and Roland who did us proud by providing a most delicious tea.


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THE BISHOP OF READING’S VISIT TO HURST BOWLING CLUB

August 21, 2012

On Wednesday August 15th 2012, we were pleased to entertain the Bishop of Reading, The Rt Revd Andrew J Proud. The Bishop had heard of Hurst Bowling Club's Thursday Community Project and wanted to leatn more abouit it.




The Berkshire Community’s Chief executive Officer, Andrew Middleton kindly agreed to facilitate the Bishop’s visit to our club.

Our community project runs throughout the bowling season. We accommodate two agencies; one cares for adults with additional needs and the other ...


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The Community Inclusion Project

July 9, 2012

The Community Inclusion Project

The project has been running now for nine weeks. The core club members are Suzanne, Mary and Ronnie. We have had help though, from John E., Sandra, Roger, David A, Martin, Paula, Reg, Ros and Terry.

So far it has proved successful.  We have had a variety of Link visitors and similarly with those from Support Horizons. They all enjoy coming, enjoy the conversations and meeting new people.  The refreshment is always welcomed by all.

On rainy days we complete ...


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Diamond Jubilee Garden Party

July 9, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Garden Party

The Berkshire Community Foundation were instrumental in securing two members of Hurst Bowling Club to be present at the Diamond Jubilee Garden Party at Henley.

The club captain and fundraiser were chosen as ambassadors for our club. The occasion showed beyond doubt the hard work and passion that the Berkshire Community Foundation invests in obtaining funds in support of projects such as ours. It was also very good to meet some of the Trustees. Their donation o...


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Jubilee Celebrations at Hurst Bowling Club

July 9, 2012


Jubilee Celebrations at Hurst Bowling Club

 

As part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on the Tuesday Bank Holiday, the club opened its green to the people of Hurst. At 2 o’clock when the celebrations started, so did the rain. Our stalwart members were undeterred; we donned our wet gear and prepared to meet our guests. The residents of Hurst were also not to be beaten by the weather, they tried their hand at bowls.

We were able to introduce 25 people to the game, our most suc...


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Hurst Horse Show Country Fayre Weekend 23/24th June

July 9, 2012


Hurst Horse Show Country Fayre Weekend

The bowling club was represented at the fayre over the weekend of 23rd and 24th June. the first day of the fatre was a lovely family occasion, a little overcast with some sunshine. On the the Sunday however, we found ourselves diving for cover when the heavy showers descended. Avoiding muddy puddles was not easy. Once more we were forced to put on our wet weather clothes.
 
Our presence at the fayre was to publicise the club and to raise funds for our...


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Hurst BC gets another County Player

May 9, 2012
Slightly late news, just to congratulate Kulwant on getting his County Badge on 28th April. So now we have 3 County Players in Hurst, which is good news for a small club.
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