Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club supports youngsters World War 1 visit to Belgium.

At the luncheon meeting on the 14^th May Club members were pleased to welcome back Neil Ogley, Head of Music at Hayling College, to receive a donation of £500 to help fund over 50 youngsters from Hayling College to visit the Menin Gate and  World War 1 museum during their forthcoming visit to Belgium. As reported last month, the group of students (11-16 years of age) will be visiting Ypres as part of the 100^th commemoration of the Great War. During the two day trip commencing 2^nd July, the Group will visit the Menin Gate where the College’s Glee Club singers will perform the song “Poppies” written by Neil during the sounding of The Last Post ceremony. Neil received the cheque from Club treasurer John Greenland.

Club members were also pleased to agree a donation towards the running of the Hayling for St George event at Eastoke Plaza on 30^th August.

With the summer now well on its way 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, Northney on Saturday 11^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 members will again be spending many hours both before and 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 one of the UKs premier Spice Girls tribute band, SPICE GIRLZ 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 £17 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 AVAILABLE from all Club members and the following outlets:

Cards for Occasions               02392 461103

Community Centre                 02392 467562

Foots Estate Agency               02392 461666

Morris Dibben                                    02392 465941

Stoke Fruit Farm

Northney Tea Rooms

Lions Community Shop

Chairman John Cushion and Vice Chairman Marcus Foot were pleased to represent the Club at the Mayor Making ceremony at the Civic Centre on the 13^th May. The new Mayor of Havant, Leah Turner lives on Hayling and has been the leading light on many projects on the Island for many years. Later in the day several Club members together with their wives and partners helped Leah and her consort Andy Cousins celebrate their appointments at the Mayor’s Banquet.

HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB – Report By John Cushion

Members attending the Club’s luncheon meeting on the 16^th April were delighted to receive confirmation of the ongoing financial arrangement with the Hayling Lions Community Shop which will greatly enhance Club funds. Proceeds from the shop enable the Lions to make a substantial contribution towards the running and upkeep of the Community Bus which is greatly appreciated.

At the same meeting, Club members welcomed back former member Martin Plummer. Martin is a familiar face on the Island having spent many years as Managing Director of Sinah Warren Leisure Hotel.  Whilst membership is now at its highest level for several years the Club will still welcome enquiries from prospective new members. Anyone interested in joining or wishing to attend a meeting should telephone recruitment office Brian Smith via e-mail at recruitment@hibc.org.uk.

The Club’s guest speaker was Neil Ogley head of the music department at Hayling College. Neil is in the process of arranging to send a group of students (11-16 years of age) to Ypres in Belgium as part of the 100^th commemoration of the Great War. The two day trip commencing 2^nd July is planned for upwards of 50 students, 15 of whom are Glee Club Singers. The Group will visit the Menin Gate for the sounding of The Last Post which has been performed every year since 1928 (apart from 1939 – 45) Whilst at the Menin Gate, The Glee Club singers will perform the song “Poppies” written by Neil. After the main event it is planned that the students will visit the War Museum on the second day before returning to UK. On behalf of the Club, The Chairman thanked Neil for his very interesting overview of the event and promised that a suitable donation towards the trip would be considered at the next Council meeting.

Club members were also pleased to agree the following donations:

St Mary’s Church towards the cost of the new Community Room.

Hayling Island Community Centre towards funding for the new extension under the “buy a brick” scheme

The Mayor of Havant’s Community Chest at the forthcoming Charity Golf Match

During March the Club arranged and paid for nearly 100 senior citizens from local organizations to attend the latest HIADS hilarious production Wife after Death at the Station Theatre. This is an ongoing arrangement and availability details for future productions can be obtained from Community Services Chairman John Finch at communityservices@hibc.org.uk

Several members held a Club Open Day on Saturday 18^th April outside the Co-op store on Hayling. The Community Bus was on display and information regarding the Club, its activities and future events was available. During the day customers generously donated over £150 which will greatly help fund the running of the Bus. The Club would like to thank the Co-op for the facility and hospitality on the day.

Look out for the Club’s stall at this month’s Donkey Derby Day at the Legion field on 30^th May. Delicious cakes will be on sale at competitive prices together with a bumper Hamper raffle.

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 £17 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 with entertainment provided by the fabulous Spice Girls tribute band……SPICE GIRLZ The date for your diary is Saturday 11^th July and tickets will shortly be available from Club members, Cards for Occasions in Mengham, The Lions Community Shop and Hayling Community Centre. Other outlets will be advised nearer the time.

Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club report for April Edition of Hayling Islander Report by John Cushion

Over 50 members, wives partners and guests enjoyed a fun night of Skittles at the Legion Club on 13^th March. There was some keen rivalry with the lead changing hands frequently throughout the evening but the eventual winners were Barbara for the ladies and Peter for the men. Both received vouchers for an afternoon Tea for Two kindly donated by the Langstone Hotel. Wooden spoonist was the ever popular Ray Lee whose booby prize was a packet of skittles sweeties and the offer of a new pair of specs! Thanks to social secretary Tony Rees for arranging a super night out. A big thank you also to all the skittlers with whose generosity over £200 was raised for Club funds.

At the luncheon meeting on Thursday 19^th March, Club members welcomed Nigel Jardine as their guest speaker. Nigel has been harbourmaster at Langstone Harbour for the last 16 years and following lunch he entertained members with an interesting overview of life in the harbour and how it is all financed.

Following the success at last year’s event, arrangements are in hand for the Club to have a cake and raffle stall at the Lions Donkey Derby day on Saturday 30^th May. Contributions from member’s wives, partners, relatives and friends will be much appreciated. Contact details nearer the time.

The Club’s most important fund raising event of the year is the ever popular Annual Barbeque to be held at Northney Farm on Saturday 11^th July 2015 with entertainment this year being provided by the exciting Spice Girlz. Full details including ticket outlets will be appearing in forthcoming editions of the Islander.

Plans are now well under way for this year’s Hayling for St George celebration. Following last year’s brilliant day in the sun, the event will again be held later in the summer when the weather is much kinder. There will be a brand of entertainment to suit most tastes and the event, which is completely free will be held on Eastoke Plaza on Sunday 30^th August^. The Club has undertaken to head up this year’ celebration and more details will be available shortly.

Use of the Community Bus continues to be in high demand particularly on week days but there is normally some availability at weekends and local organizations are welcome to contact Trevor Slydell at minibus@hibc.org.uk for more details. Please remember that use of the bus is offered completely free of any charges and even includes fuel. However, donations are always appreciated.

The name of the Club can be a little misleading as it is not necessary to be a businessman to join! Anyone who has time and the interest to be part of a club with the ethos of helping the less fortunate can apply for membership. In addition to aiding this worthwhile cause through the planning and arranging of events, there are several social gatherings throughout the year. The combination of these activities enables members to build close relationships and find friends for life.

The Club meets every second Thursday at Seacourt for lunch, section reports and occasional outside speakers. Potential members are invited to attend two or three meetings to find out more about the Club and see for themselves whether they feel able to join and offer their services. Anyone interested in joining or wishing to attend a meeting should telephone recruitment office Brian Smith via e-mail at recruitment@hibc.org.uk.

125 Club Winning Numbers

December    £50 – 8    £50 – 73

January    £50 – 84    £50 – 18

February    £50 – 41    £50 – 106    £200 – 92

Hayling Island Businessmens Club Report by the Publicity Team

Early in January the Club arranged and paid for nearly 100 senior citizens from local organizations to attend the HIADS hilarious production of the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at the Station Theatre. This is an ongoing arrangement with HIADS and availability details for future productions can be obtained from Community Services Chairman John Finch at communityservices@hibc.org.uk. During the month, the Club was also pleased to agree a donation of £200 to the youngsters of theHayling Musical Society in support of their future productions at the Station Theatre and Community Centre.

A big thank you goes again to Ian Smith and Caroline MacDowell who raised funds with a collection from Islanders viewing their magnificent light display in South Road over the Christmas period. This is the fourth year that Ian and Caroline have chosen to donate the money to HIBC in the knowledge that the funds would be used for the benefit of local residents.

The good news continued upon receipt of magnificent donation of £500 from Sinah Warren Leisure being the proceeds of fund raising events at the Hotel.  Sinah’s managing director Martin Plummer was accordingly welcomed to the Luncheon Meeting on Thursday 19^th February to meet the members and present the cheque.

February 18th saw nearly 100 current and former Club members together with their wives, partners and guests attended the customary Chairman’s Welcome Party held at the Langstone Hotel. The event was opened to guests for the first time and newly elected Chairman, John Cushion was pleased to welcome mayor elect of Havant,  Leah Turner and her consort Andy Cousins together with several members of Hayling Lions with whom the Club works closely on a number of events on the Island. John took the opportunity of thanking member’s wives and partners and their guests for their continued and much valued support to the Club. Following the formalities members and guests enjoyed a buffet supper followed by entertainment from local musical artist Wendy Adams.

The Club’s next event is the ever popular Skittles Evening to be held at The British Legion on Friday 13^th March. Open to non members, tickets which are competitively priced at £10 are available from any Club member. There are prizes for the best “skittlers” and the evening includes supper.

Although membership of the Club remains strong we are always on the look out for new members.Anyone interested in finding out more about the Club or with an interest in joining is welcome to contact recruitment officer, Brian Smith on recruitment@hibc.org.uk or speak to any member at any of our forthcoming events.

A NEW CHAIRMAN for HAYING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB Report by the Publicity Team

At the Annual General Meeting of Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club on Tuesday 13^th January, John Cushion was elected as Chairman for 2015. John moved to Hayling from his home county of Bedfordshire in 2011 and joined the Club the same year. He became publicity officer in 2012 a post he held for two years before becoming vice chairman in 2014. Although a relative new comer to the Club, John has a fine team of committee members to assist him and is greatly looking forward to his year in office.

In his review of 12 months in office, outgoing Chairman, Dave Stanway reported another successful year for the Club. Fund raising met with some fine efforts including the Annual Barbeque, Pig Race Night and several other events. Although a great deal had been achieved, Dave reminded members that there is still much more to be done and asked everyone to work hard towards keeping the great Club going and able to support the community with the minibus and donations to worthy applicants. Although a few members had been lost during the year mainly due to ill health and other commitments, membership levels remain good with several prospective new members in the pipeline. Dave also expressed his thanks for the excellent support he had received from the Officers and Members of the Club which had helped to make his year in office most enjoyable.

Although the main aim of the Club is to purchase, maintain and run the Hayling Island Community Bus, many other worthwhile causes were supported during 2014 with a number of monetary awards being made to numerous local organizations.  In addition, the Club made its normal donations to the Hayling Island Dramatic Society and continued to support students at Hayling College with the Wally Egan Award and Sportsperson of the Year Shield. The Christmas party at Sinah Warren was again a great success and was enjoyed by over 300 local senior citizens. Club members were in attendance to meet and greet the guests and generally ensure the success of the afternoon. However, many thanks must go to the management, staff and entertainment team at Sinah Warren for their wonderful generosity without which the event would be difficult to stage.

Before closing the meeting, members elected Marcus Foot as their Highest Achiever of the Year for 2014 and he was presented with the Doug Broughton Cup for his outstanding services to the Club. The “fun” award of the Wooden Spoon for the Club’s Biggest Stirrer for 2014 was awarded to Pat Keane for the tenth time!

The Club Committee and Members would like to thank all Islanders who contributed to the Club’s street collection in Mengham before Christmas which raised a fantastic £524. The generosity of local people never ceases to amaze us and everyone can rest assured that every last penny is spent on running the Community Bus and supporting other worthwhile causes.

The Community Bus was put to excellent use on Christmas Day when Club secretary Richard Chapman collected senior citizens who would otherwise have been alone at Christmas from all over the Island before helping to cook their festive lunch at St Andrews Church. All the food and “goodies” were donated by local organizations with the Club and the Lions providing financial support. Plans are already underway for a similar event this year.

Club members now look forward to the challenges which 2015 will bring. Several fund raising events are already planned including the ever popular Annual Barbeque on 11^th July. The Club will also be heading up the this year’s Hayling for St George event on Eastoke Plaza on 30^th August. A great deal of hard work is envisaged but with the help and generosity of the Island community and businesses a very successful year is in prospect. This will be the fourth year the event has taken place and although initially planned for St George’s Day was moved to August last year in the hope of more clement weather. Several local bands have already been booked so look out for more details in the coming months.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Club or with an interest in joining is welcome to contact recruitment officer, Brian Smith at recruitment@hibc.org.uk or speak to any member at any of our forthcoming events.

A busy time for HIBC –  Report by David Pawley

The Piggies came back to Hayling on Saturday 15^th November when over 100 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 delicious curry generously supplied by Richard Chapman, the Secretary and his wife, Jilly. 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 their generous support.

Several Club members attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Hayling war memorial on Sunday 9^th November where Club Chairman Dave Stanway 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.

HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB Report – David Pawley

Arrangements for the Pig Race Night to be held at the Community Hall on Saturday 15^th 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.

HAYLING ISLAND BUSINESSMEN’S CLUB Report – David Pawley

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

The Wally Egan award this year was given to James Adams for demonstrating a wide range of Enterprise skills during the year 9 “Design an App” Enterprise Challenge. 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 James for the award because of the qualities displayed by him and for the considerable amount of resilience he showed throughout the challenge. Many congratulations to James.

At the same time The Geoff Foot Sportsperson of the Year award was made to Molly Money. 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 and was given to Molly for her outstanding contribution to sport.

Did you go to this year’s barbeque?  Did you buy raffle tickets?  Did you check them?  If not then please go to the Club’s website as a number of prizes went unclaimed including the first prize.  It could be you.  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 should contact our secretary at secretary@hibc.org.uk .

Oh! Oh! What a Barbeque! Report from Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club – David Pawley

With all tickets sold well in advance of the event the annual HIBC Barbeque on the 12^th July was a complete success. The weather was magnificent, the food excellent, the Take all That and Robbie Williams tribute bands were outstanding and by the look on the faces of 500 party goers everyone had wonderful evening. Club members, friends and relatives toiled untiringly for most of the previous week and from very early morning on the day of the event to turn Northney Farm into the Island’s top party venue. Work finished just in time for the arrival of the first guests, and soon the beef was being carved, the burgers and sausages sizzling and the beer and wine flowing. The raffle was very well supported as were the various side stalls which were kept busy all evening. A smashing time was had at the crockery stall, card sharps were eagerly trying to beat Play your Cards Right and the Juicy Lucy stall revealed her underwear.  The dancing to Take all That and Robbie Williams carried on far into the night … and the reward for all the hard work and support? Proceeds of several thousand pounds towards the running of the HIBC Community Bus and other worthwhile causes on the Island in the coming year. A truly remarkable effort! The Club committee would like to thank the following for their support, ticket sales, raffle prizes, supply of equipment and an enormous amount of help before and on the night:

Stan and Mary Pike and Family of Northney Farm

Friends and relatives of Club Members (too numerous to mention individually)

The Lions Community Shop

Haydens Garage

Hayling Community Centre

Morris Dibben

Geoff Foot Estate Agents

Sinah Warren Hotel

Langstone Hotel

Jewsons Builders

The Directory Group

Gibbs and Dandy Builders

Mark Tee Golfing

The Olive Leaf

Stoke Fruit Farm

Northney Farm

Lift & Shift Limited

Hayling Hardware

Hayling Scouts

Above all, our sincere thanks to the residents of Hayling and the surrounding area for their attendance and support.

Whatever the weather come rain or shine the Barbeque will be fine!!  Report from HIBC – David Pawley

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 12^th July starting at 7:30. 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  and theRobbie Williams tribute supported by a lively disco, stalls and games. The ticket price of £17 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 AVAILABLE from all Club members and the following outlets BUT HURRY!

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