A busy time for Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club Report by John Cushion

It is last chance time for the Club’s Christmas “Bash” tickets. As reported last month a number of local companies and organisations have already chosen the event for their own Christmas Party but a few remaining tickets are still available both on an individual and corporate basis. Any local firms still looking to treat their colleagues or groups of friends wanting a Christmas “get together” should contact Haydens Garage on 02392 462660 or the following outlets who have kindly agreed to assist the Club with ticket sales.

The Lions Community Shop in Mengham

Haydens Garage in West Town on 02392 462660

Hayling Community Centre in West Town on 02392 467 562

Morris Dibben in Mengham on 02392 465942

Geoff Foot Estate Agents in Mengham on 02392 461666

Tickets are £25 which includes a choice of 3 course Christmas Fayre and entertainment to the ever popular 60s Group Out of the Shadows at Mill Rythe Holiday Village. As well as being a great night out, this is a major fund raising event for the Club and all net proceeds are devoted to the running of the Community Bus and other local causes.

The Piggies came back to Hayling on Saturday 9^th when close to 150 Islanders and friends enjoyed a night out at the annual HIBC Pig Race Night. Fortunes were won and lost during some exciting and hard fought races followed by a fish and chip supper and raffle supported by several local organisations and traders. Before the final race, the Pigs were auctioned to ensure that at least one lucky person went home with the bacon! Many thanks to Club member Malcolm Newnes and his wife Sue for arranging such a successful night out. Thanks also to everyone who attended the event and the following for their generous support which helped raise nearly £1700 on the night.

Sinah Warren Leisure Hotel                                                Langstone Hotel                   

ECOProducts                                                                       Heritage Building Services

Cameron Developments                                                       Johnson Wood Estate Agency

Leigh Yorke – Double Glazing & Building Services          MSCC a local donor

Graham Cottle Plumbing & Heating                                  Several anonymous donors

Wednesday 20th November saw over 250 “not so old” senior citizens enjoy a wonderful afternoon at the annual HIBC Christmas Party arranged in conjunction with Sinah Warren Leisure Hotel. The Sinah team provided the entertainment with an immaculate performance of the pantomime Dick Whittington amid much rapport from the guests. Following tea and cake, the audience was invited to join in with their own rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas led by energetic members of the pantomime cast. Judging by the smiling faces the afternoon was a great success. Club committee and members would like to sincerely thank the staff and entertainments team at Sinah Warren for their considerable generosity and kindness shown to the Island’s senior citizens and for laying on this annual event.

Look out for Father Christmas and his helpers in the Sandy Point area on Tuesday 10^th December when Club members will be joining forces with the local Lions to help pull Santas’s sleigh at the annual street collection and again at Mengham shops on Monday 23^rd December when members will be out with their collecting tins come rain, hail or shine. We never cease to be amazed at the generosity of Islanders particularly in these austere times but rest assured that every last penny raised goes to help needy causes on the Island.

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November Draw

            £20      -38      

            £50      -128    

            £50      -128

            £200    -3

Congratulations to all winners particularly the holder of ticket number 128!

Several Club members attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Hayling war memorial on Sunday 9^th November where former Club Chairman laid a wreath on behalf of the Club.

Club Committee and Members wish to take the opportunity of extending our best wishes to all on Hayling and the surrounding area for Christmas and the New Year and our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported us over the last 12 months. We assure everyone that every last penny that you have helped us raise has been used to either run the Community Bus or assist other local worth causes.

Although published this time last year the following Snippet from the past from 49 Years ago is as relevant today. The Club is still doing what it can to help worthy causes on the Island

Report from Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club – October 1964

At a luncheon meeting in October 1964, Committee members agreed that during the winter months, members should all keep an eye open for exceptional hardship among the elderly and infirm of the Island, with particular reference to the provision of sufficient heating in bad weather. It was arranged that Christmas parcels would be sent to two groups, the over 90s and the Needy. The Committee anticipated spending between £40 and £45 for providing coal and paraffin to these two groups.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING……… HIBC Report By John Cushion

It is last chance time for Christmas “Bash” tickets. As reported last month a number of local companies have already chosen the event for their own Christmas Party but a few remaining  tickets are still available both on an individual and corporate basis. Any local firms still looking to treat their colleagues to a great night out should contact Haydens Garage on 02392 462660 or the following outlets who have kindly agreed to assist the Club.

The Lions Community Shop in Mengham

Haydens Garage in West Town on 02392 462660

Hayling Community Centre in West Town on 02392 467 562

Morris Dibben in Mengham on 02392 465942

Geoff Foot Estate Agents in Mengham on 02392 461666

Tickets are £25 which includes a choice of 3 course Christmas Fayre and entertainment to the ever popular 60s Group Out of the Shadows. As well as being a great night out, this is a major fund raising event for the Club and all net proceeds are devoted to the running of the Community Bus and other local causes.

Individual tickets are available from the normal local outlets. Competitively priced at £25, the evening includes a three course Christmas meal and dancing to the ever popular 60s band Out of the Shadows. As always, all net proceeds are used for local charitable causes.

Look out for Father Christmas and his helpers at in the Sandy Point area on 10^th December when Club members will be joining forces with the local Lions to help pull Santas’s sleigh and again at Mengham shops on Thursday 20^th December when members will be out with their collecting tins come rain, hail or shine. We never cease to be amazed at the generosity of Islanders particularly in these austere times but rest assured that every last penny raised goes to help needy causes on the Island.

The Piggies are on their way to Hayling and will be on their starting blocks in the Community Hall on the 9th November. Tickets for the third running of the HIBC Pig Race Night are now selling fast and a capacity race crowd is anticipated. The event is planned as a family night out with children welcome at the reduced price of £5 which includes a fish and chip supper. Adult tickets are priced at £8 which also includes the race card.

Pig Sponsorships are still available by contacting Club Secretary Malcolm Newness at secretary@hibc.org.uk and tickets are available from the following outlets. Please remember that all net proceeds go towards the running of the Community Bus and other worthwhile local causes.

Ticket Outlets

The Lions Community Shop in Mengham

Haydens Garage in West Town on 02392 462660

Hayling Community Centre in West Town on 02392 467 562

Morris Dibben in Mengham on 02392 465942

Geoff Foot Estate Agents in Mengham on 02392 461666

On Saturday 28^th September, the Club held its annual Ladies Night at Hayling Golf Club. Over 80 members, their ladies and guests enjoyed a wonderful meal and then danced the night away courtesy of DJ Malcolm Drew. Many thanks to Club stalwart John Cottle for arranging a superb event.

Earlier in September, members said a sad farewell to long term member Aksel Arneke who is returning to live in his native Norway. Aksel had lived on Hayling for the last 13 years and was a Club member for eight of those. Our very best wishes go with him and wife Ann. However, news on the membership front remains good with another new recruit, Brian Smith, who joined the Club in October.

The first performance of the Station Theatre’s latest production Nathan the Wise was enjoyed by over 100 senior citizens paid for by the Businessmens Club. Sponsorship of HIADS by the Club is a regular event and numerous productions have been enjoyed by large audiences over many years.

Plans are already being made for next year’s Annual Barbeque with the date set for Saturday July 12^th July 2014.

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September Draw      

            £50 – 130        

            £50 – £81

October Draw           

            £50 – 103       

            £50 –  111

HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB

Report John Cushion

Arrangements for the Pig Race Night to be held at the Community Hall on Saturday 9^th November are now well under way. This will be the third year running that the Businessmen’s Club has held the event when more than 150 Islanders enjoy an exciting evening of squeaking pigs outdoing one another to become race champion. It is expected that there will be a huge demand for tickets which are priced at £8 per adult and £5 for children under 12 years of age which includes a race card and fish and chip supper. With capacity at the Community Centre limited to 200, tickets may be in short supply so please buy early. The Club is still looking for local businesses or individuals to Sponsor a Pig, all proceeds going to local good causes. 

Several local businesses have already shown interest in holding their festive party at the Club’s Christmas Cabaret Night to be held at Mill Rythe Holiday Village on Saturday 21^st December. Competitively priced at £25, the ticket includes a three course festive meal and entertainment provided by Hayling’s favourite 60s Band Out of The Shadows. If you are arranging your firm’s Christmas Party please contact Haydens Garage on 02392462660 for more details.

Tickets for both the Pig Night and Cabaret Night are now available from

Haydens Garage in West Town on 02392 462660

Hayling Community Centre in West Town on 02392 467 562

or any Club Member

With all income from the Barbeque now in and all bills paid, Club Treasurer, Glenroy Van Baskerville reported net proceeds amounting to nearly £7000 all of which will be used towards the purchase of the new  Community Bus and other local worthy causes. As reported in last month’s edition of the Islander, members devote a great deal of time and energy to the Barbeque which is the Club’s main fund raising event of the year and it is good that these efforts have been justly rewarded.

The senior citizens Christmas Party is due to be held again courtesy of Sinah Warren Hotel on Wednesday 20th November. The Club arranges the party every year in conjunction with Sinah Warren and up to 300 senior citizens attend. Invitations will shortly be distributed to local organisations.

The committee is pleased to have agreed the following donations.

Local Scouts

£300 for their very valuable help with the Barbeque and other events throughout the year

Hayling Young at Heart

£50 Prize for their forthcoming raffle

Use of the Community Bus

Tickets for forthcoming HIADs productions

MillRythe Junior School

£100 towards new additional school furniture

Use of the Community Bus

Hayling United Football Club

£200 towards the cost of new kit and equipment for junior teams

The Club is pleased to announce and welcome another new member, Richard Chapman who has recently moved to the Island. Richard has already shown that he will be a helpful and willing member of the Club and he will be a great asset. New members are always welcome and for details of membership please contact Andy Lenaghan at recruitment@hibc.org.uk

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August Draw

            £20      73

            £50      68

            £50      78

            £200    86

HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB

Report John Cushion

With the Annual Barbeque over and the Club in recess for August it is time to take stock on the year so far and look forward to future events.

The Wally Egan award was made by Club Vice Chairman Dave Stanway at Hayling College at the end of year assembly on 19^th July to Sam Fletcher. This annual monetary award and suitably engraved Rose Bowl is made in memory of Wally who served HIBC both as Chairman and Secretary for many years until his death in 2007. The college selected Sam for the award because of the qualities displayed by her and for being a good team worker. Many congratulations to Sam.

At the same time Club Committee Member Marcus Foot presented the Geoff Foot Sportsperson of the Year award to Jake Todd. This is a new trophy and monetary award in memory of Geoff who was a Club member for many years. The Club is pleased to sponsor this award to help promote sport at the College following on from the country’s successful Olympics. Jake is 15 years old and is currently the 2013 RS Feva National Sailing Champion. Let us hope Jake is a future Olympic champion also.

Plans for next year’s Barbeque are already underway and the first meeting of the Barbeque Committee is due to take place in September. Arranging the event involves a great deal of hard work and anyone interested in lending a hand next year or indeed in joining the Club please contact Marcus Foot at eventsorganiser@hibc.org.uk

The date for the Pig Race night to be held at the Community Hall has been set for Saturday 9^th November. This has proved to be a very popular evening and an even bigger and better event is planned for this year. Tickets at £8 including race card and supper, children under 12 at £5 will shortly be available from Club members and usual outlets. The Club is looking for local businesses or individuals to Sponsor a Pig, all proceeds going to local good causes.

Arrangements are now well advanced for the Club’s Christmas Cabaret to be held at Mill Rythe Holiday Village on Saturday 21^st December. The event which has been very competitively priced at £25 a head including a 3 course meal should prove to be a tremendous success for the Club and a major boost to its fund raising efforts. Entertainment will be provided by the ever popular band Out Of The Shadows who provide their own exciting brand of 60s music. The event is open to any local businesses or organisations wishing to arrange their Christmas Party with us and join in the fun. Tickets will shortly be available from Club Members and the normal outlets or by phoning 02392462660

A reminder to all Club Members that the Annual Ladies Night will be held at Hayling Golf Club on Saturday 28^th September. Confirmation of numbers and payment will be required by John Cottle at the first Club meeting in September.

Come rain or shine the Barbeque will be fine!!

Report from Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club

John Cushion

With the continued unpredictable weather, contingency plans are well in place for this year’s ANNUAL BARBEQUE and the event will go ahead come rain or shine at Northney Farm, St Peter’s Road, North Hayling on Saturday 13^th July starting at 8.00pm. With the kind permission of farm owners Stan and Mary Pike and son Tim the main barn will be available in the event of inclement weather with entertainment being provided by Take That tribute band, Take all That supported by a lively disco, stalls and games. The ticket price of £16 per person includes all the food you can eat and includes vegetarian options. There will also be competitively priced beer and soft drinks for sale as well as a wine bar. Tickets are selling out fast for this memorable night out and please remember that all PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS THE RUNNING COSTS OF THE HAYLING ISLAND COMMUNITY BUS AND OTHER LOCAL BENEFICIARIES.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLEfrom all Club members and the following outlets BUT HURRY!

Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club invites you to another Great Night Out!!

Report by John Cushion – Publicity Officer

Although no one has told the weather, it will soon be Barbeque time again and Club members are busy preparing for the Club’s main fund raising event of the year, the ANNUAL BARBEQUE At Northney Farm, St Peter’s Road, North Hayling on Saturday 13^th July starting at 8.00pm. Tickets are already flying out the window for this hugely popular event and record numbers are expected again this year. Club Chairman Pat Keane and his helpers will again be spending many hours on the day spit roasting a whole side of succulent beef in addition to which there will be the normal barbeque fare as well as vegetarian options. Entertainment will be provided by the UKs premier Take That tribute band, TAKE all THAT supported by a lively disco, stalls and games. There will also be beer and soft drinks for sale as well as a wine bar. The price of tickets has been held at £16 for another year which includes as much food as you could possibly eat and represents excellent value for a memorable night out. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS THE RUNNING COSTS OF THE HAYLING ISLAND COMMUNITY BUS AND OTHER LOCAL BENEFICIARIES.

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLEfrom all Club members and the following outlets:

SKITTLES NIGHT Over 60 members and guests enjoyed a fun night of Skittles at the Legion Club on 15^th May. There was some keen rivalry with the lead changing hands frequently throughout the evening but the eventual winners were Barbara Sullivan for the ladies and Malcolm Newnes for the men. Wooden spoonist was the ever popular John Barrett whose booby prize was a bottle of wine and the offer of a new pair of specs! Thanks go to vice Chairman Dave Stanway for arranging a super night out.

NEW MEMBERS –. Colin Spicer was welcomed as a new member to the Club at the Thursday meeting on 9^th May. Colin has lived on the Island for several years and is currently a partner in a local accountancy and business administration company. The Club will always welcome enquiries for membership.

135 CLUB Due to increased demand for tickets membership has now increased to 135 with the consequent increase in prizes. Lucky winning numbers in the latest draws:

March            135 – £50, 70 – £50

April               90 – £50, 43 – £50

May                124 – £200, 13 – £50, 78 – £50, 120 – £20