HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB Report – David Pawley
Arrangements for the Pig Race Night to be held at the Community Hall on Saturday 15th November are now well under way. This will be the fourth 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 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.
Tickets for the Pig Night are now available from
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
With all income from the Barbeque now in and all bills paid, Club Treasurer, Glenroy Van Baskerville reported net proceeds amounting to over £7800 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 19th 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.