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

135 Club

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

Members attending the Club’s luncheon meeting on the 11^th April were delighted to receive confirmation of the ongoing arrangement with the Hayling Lions Community Shop which will substantially increase Club funds. Proceeds from the shop amounting to £3500 will again be donated to Businessmen’s Club towards the running and upkeep of the Hayling Island Community Minibus. The cheque was presented to Club Vice Chairman Dave Stanway by Lions President Gill Sutherland at the recent Hayling for St George event on Eastoke Plaza where the newly refurbished Mini Bus was on display .In return for this generous gesture, several wives and partners of the Businessmen’s Club will continue to help in running the shop which will give a much needed boost to staffing levels.

Also during the month the Club arranged and paid for nearly 100 senior citizens from local organizations to attend the latest HIADS production Dracula at the Station Theatre which is due to take place from Saturday 18^th May This is an ongoing arrangement and availability details for future productions can be obtained from Community Services Chairman John Finch

Arrangements for the Annual Barbeque are now well under way and the Club is anticipating a large demand for tickets, the cost of which has been maintained at £16 a head. The HIBC Barbeque has been a firm favourite on the Island for many years and will once again take place at Northney Farm courtesy of Stan and Mary Pike and their son Tim, with entertainment provided by the fabulous Take That  tribute band…….TAKE ALL THAT  The date for your diary is Saturday 13^th July from 8.00pm to midnight and tickets will shortly be available from Club members, Haydens Garage, The Lions Community Shop and Hayling Community Centre. Other outlets will be advised nearer the time.

Although membership of the Businessmen’s Club is currently at a reasonably high level, new members will always be made welcome. In addition to assisting with numerous fund raising activities to run the Community Bus and help with other worthwhile local causes members enjoy several social events throughout the year as well as twice monthly luncheon meetings at Seacourt. Anyone considering membership please contact Club Secretary Andy Lenaghan  or visit the Club website www. hibc.org.uk for more details.

A reminder to all members that the next Club social will be a skittles night to be held at the British Legion Club on Wednesday 15^th May. The cost is £10 per person which includes a choice of supper. Members guests are welcome to join in the fun

Nearly 200 members, friends and guests enjoyed a tremendous evening of entertainment on Sunday 24^th March, dining and dancing at Mill Rythe Holiday Village. Following a very enjoyable 3 course dinner, the audience was entertained by the legendary Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra whose Big Band swing music kept dancers on their feet until late into the night. The raffle was very well supported and thanks go to the following for their generous support with prizes:

Chatter Box                                                  Morris Dibben (Estate Agents)

Angels & Fifth Avenue                              Chives

Heidi’s                                                           US Salon

Northney Farm                                           Alan Rae Butchers

Meadow Farm                                             Tibbles Florist

Cleancare Dry Cleaners                           Hugh Hickman                                 

Mengham Newsagents (News Boutique)      Hayling Fruiterers

Despite being a little under subscribed this year, the Committee hope that The Wine, Dine and Dance Cabaret Evening will return as being a regular event in the Club’s fund raising calendar. Thanks must go to Club member Andy Lenaghan and the management and staff of Mill Rythe for very well arranged evening.

Earlier in the month, newly elected Club Chairman, Pat Keane welcomed nearly 50 current and former Club members and their wives and partners to the customary Chairman’s Cocktail Party held at the Langstone Hotel. In his welcoming speech, Pat reiterated the need for the Club to continue moving forward despite the current economic difficulties. The cost of running the Community Bus increases almost on a monthly basis and the aim of buying a replacement in the not too distant future makes it essential that fund raising is kept at its highest level. Pat took the opportunity of thanking member’s wives and partners for their continued and much valued support to the Club.

At the luncheon meeting on Thursday 14^th March, Club members welcomed the president of Hayling Lions President, Jill Sutherland, whose first task was to take a group photograph. Under the supervision of professional photographer Frank Pearce, Jill quickly rose to the challenge although trying to get 25 men to sit still for more than two minutes was an incredible feat. However the results have yet to be viewed! Following lunch, Jill held a question and answer session during which members were given an overview of the Lion’s current activities on Hayling and their aims and ambitions for the future. On behalf of the Club, Chairman Pat Keane thanked Jill for her attendance and for the continued support of the Community Shop in running the Mini Bus.

Please remember that the Club is supporting this year’s Hayling for St George event to be held on Eastoke Plaza on Sunday 21^st April when the newly refurbished and re-liveried Community Bus will be on display with representatives from the Businessmen’s Club on hand to explain the Club’s aims and activities.

The Club’s next important fund raising event is the ever popular Annual Barbeque to be held at Northney Farm on Saturday 13^th July 2013. Full details including ticket outlets will be appearing in forthcoming editions of the Islander.