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Newsletter - June 2010 produced by its new editors, Jane & Tim Towers. Jane & Tim are retired teachers who moved to Chidham in September 2008 .They have wasted no time in getting involved i n the community and HDRA is delighted to have such a capable editorial team. |
19th June 2010 7pm
HDRA Annual BBQ |
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H. D. R. A. presents JAZZ on the HAM MIDSUMMER MADNESS DOWN BY THE H AMBROOK LIVE MUSIC FROM ‘DORY'S RIVERSIDE JAZZ BAND HOG ROAST - DANCING IF YOU FEEL IN THE MOOD - FIRESIDE QUIZ TICKETS ONLY £10 EACH (£25 FAMILY OF 2 ADULTS and up to 4 children under 16) BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE. Tickets from Andy Collins 572976 or David Rodgers 574074 |
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17th July 2010, HDRA Children's Fun Day, to be held at the Play Area in Broad Road, Entry Free. Magician, Punch & Judy, Refreshments. 2 pm to 4.30 pm. |
Hambrook District Residents Assoc. Meeting to discuss The New Diving Centre Glass of wine |
St Wilfrid's Broad Road |
posted 8 March |
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HDRA Cheese and Wine evening Tickets £5 from David Rodgers and Andy Collins 574074, 572976. We have an excellent talk by Bernard Clarke about his sailing voyage around the world. |
posted 17/2/10 |
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Chidham & Hambrook Cricket Club would like to say thank you to the Hambrook District Residents Association for their kind sponsorship of our home match cricket balls for the 2010 season. |
Friday 13th Nov 2009 The Richmond Arms |
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Wed 23rd September 2009 7 for 7.30pm St Wilfrid's Church, Broad Road. |
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Hambrook and District Residents Association |
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WINE & CHEESE EVENING plus TALK : BARKING MAD! (It's a dog's life) A humorous talk about dogs by the City's Dog Warden. |
Skittles at the Richmond Arms - Nov 14th, 2008- Photos |
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Wed 24th Sept 2008 Report on Hambrook & District Residents Association AGM |
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The AGM of the Hambrook & District Residents Association took place last Wednesday 24 th September at St Wilfrids Church Hall. Approximately 50 residents including our District Councillor Myles Cullen, County Councillor Mark Dunn, Southbourne District Councillor Mary Marrs and our Parish Council Chairman Mike Penny attended the meeting. This was one of the best turnouts for an AGM that we have had for a few years after the decision last year to move it to the autumn. Apart from the usual election of Officers, Trustees and Committee Members there was a motion put to the meeting that the name of the association should change from the Hambrook & District Residents Association to the Chidham & Hambrook Residents Association in line with the Parish Council and others. After a debate where both sides of the motion were argued, a vote was taken and a clear majority were in favour of retaining the current name. During both the report stage of the meeting and questions raised at the end the subject of the recent planning permission for the Bio-diesel plant at the Grain Silo site in Priors Leaze Lane was discussed. The main worries for the local residents in the area is the expected the amount of heavy traffic to and from the site on top of the current tractors and HGV vehicles already travelling there. A group of those who are local to the site will attempt to monitor the situation and report what they find and if they are going beyond the restrictions that form a part of their planning permission. Philip Macdougall of the Southbourne Parish Council has volunteered to act as a liaison between the owners of the site and the local people and will keep the association informed. |
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Mark Dunn addressed the floor on the subject of planning applications stating that if the council refused to grant permission for a planning application it could go to appeal, which can cost the council a considerable amount of money, which ultimately would affect our council tax bills. |
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Alan Morse reported on the current situation with regard to the minerals extraction an on the restrictions listed in the planning permission document on the Bio-diesel Plant. Our Secretary Nigel Else reported on the completion by Southern Water of the sewage and drainage improvements in Broad Road and on the current situation with the Play Area. The chairman reported on the social activities that have taken place this year so far and what is planned for the next twelve months. John Wingrove our News Letter Editor reported on the circulation and content of this and appealed for contributions. He also brought us up to speed regarding the Millennium Meadow and also appealed for volunteers to form a working party later on in October. The meeting concluded with our usual question and answers session and the meeting closed at about 9.30 and my thanks to all who attended. Andy Collins |
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Music from the Hambrook Hillbillies The weather held and we all had a great time. See HADRA Social page for photos. |
SATURDAY 24th MAY |
ST. WILFRED’S CHURCH HALL BROAD ROAD, NUTBOURNE Thanks to all who helped with this event |
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Cheese and Wine - and talk on Lordington Lavender - Village Hall, |
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| Cheese and Wine went down very well, and we were entertained by Andrew Elms, who farms at Lordington, growing amongst other things, Lavender. Farming these days is all about diversification and new opportunities, but life is never predictable. Andrew is now selling a variety of Lavender based products - not just the essential oil. For more on Lordington Lavender follow the link |
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Wed March 5th 2008 |
General Meeting, St Wilfrids Hall. County, District and Parish Councillors were in attendance to answer questions and listen to your concerns for the village. |
| Skittles evening: Fri 16 Nov 2007 - Photos |
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Play Area Opening Balloon Race -winning balloon went that extra mile or two - read the story |
Autumn General Meeting report |
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| Children's Play Area - Grand Opening - Saturday Nov 18th | ||
The Hambrook & District Residents Association came in to being some 13 years ago. It was started by a few like minded villagers who objected to some of the things that were happening within this area and decided to try and do something about it. And so the association began. Since then it has grown and currently has in the region of 110 households as members.
The object of the Association, laid down in its constitution, is to further the interest of its members in those matters affecting the ‘district’. We are a non party political and nondenominational organisation. In recent years we have lobbied the District and County Councils on matters affecting planning, the environment and the social side of the district.
Each year we have an Annual General Meeting in March and a General Meeting in September. We invite our County and District Councillors and the Chairman of the Parish Council to address the meeting and have an open session for members to ask questions. We also have various social events during the year and the occasional fund raising event (see our social page).
If you or your family would like to join the Association please contact the Membership Secretary or any Committee Member, we would be pleased to talk to you.