Apart from the Cricket Club, the village boasts a number of regular activities, the main ones of
which are shown above.
In addition there is an Annual Fete which always takes place on the first Saturday in July. This
includes the usual stalls, such as the white elephant, cakes, books, produce, tombola, lottery,
etc, but also has a number of attractions for all members of the family. In the past these have
included pony riding, coconut shy, archery, go cart racing, tug of way and bouncy castle. A band
provides background accompaniment and teas are served. The proceeds of the Fete go to a
wide range of village organisations in accordance with the wishes of the villagers. (See also
below)
Women’s Institute
Art Club
Over 60s
Annual Fete
Yoga
Pilates
Tennis
Play Group
History Society
Horticultural Society
ACTIVITIES
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
This has just recently been put into abeyance for three years. The members do however meet in one of the Inns in the village
once a month. For details ring Mary Parkes 01225723482
OVER 60s
THE
HINTON
OVER
60s
CLUB
was
started
in
the
1970's
by
a
Local
Councillor,
Una
Boyden,
then
living
in
Tuggy's
Lane.
Volunteers
bought
and
made
the
food
which
was
served
in
the
Village
Hall,
and
much
enjoyed.
It
prospered
for
a
good
number
of
years in this fashion, providing a welcome hot meal as well as a point of contact and friendship for older people the locality.
When
women
started
to
take
up
paid
jobs
it
became
difficult
to
recruit
enough
volunteers
to
cook
and
serve
the
food,
as
well
as
doing
the
essential
washing
.
Other
solutions
had
to
be
found.
The
Landlord
of
the
Rose
and
Crown
was
approached
to
provide
a
two-course
meal
for
the
same
price.
This
relieved
the
organisers,
helped
the
pub
to
prosper
and
proved
to
be
a
very
popular
monthly venue for a number of years.
In
recent
years
the
meeting
place
has
changed
to
The
Stag
where
the
members
meet
at
1215
on
the
third
Wednesday
every
month
and
enjoy
a
generous
meal
and
cofmeetfee,
helped
by
the
proceeds
of
a
Raffle.
The
club
is
also
grateful
for
donations
from
the Fete.
Joan
Davison
has
been
at
the
helm
almost
since
the
club's
inception
and
at
96
is
still
ac1215
on
the
tively
involved
and
keen
for
it
to
continue
She
has
recently
stepped
down
from
being
Chairman,
which
role
John
Banks
has
taken
on.
In
recognition
of
her
outstanding and enthusiastic leadership for all these years Joan has been appointed Chair Emeritus.
The
Club
meets
on
the
third
Wednesday
of
each
month
at
1215
for
1230
in
the
Stag
Inn.
It
welcomes
new-comers;
residential
and
age qualifications are generously interpreted. Contact Caroline Banks 01225722758 or
Mavis Bennett 01225 722247
Janet Cross.
ANNUAL FETE
The various organisations used to hold separate fund raising events, but in 1970 it was agreed to combine these efforts into one and
hold it on the Cricket Ground. The Club fixture list is arranged to keep the first Saturday in July free to accommodate this. The
proceeds from the Fete are divided betweent various village organisations in accordance with a percentage which is agreed at the
AGM. TThe distribution percentages for 2014 were:
The Church (36)
The Memorial Hall (26)
The Millennium Green (17)
The Play Area (7)
The Over 60s (7)
The PTA (7).
FETE 2018
We were blessed with another sunny weekend for the 2018 Fete. However, England’s unmitigated success in the World
Cup meant that the big quarter-final match clashed with our village event. Hinton’s “Head of TV” rigged up a screen so we
were able to watch the win, but unfortunately many had alternative plans so our footfall was down.
Nevertheless, it was a great afternoon with the usual fun and games, the dog show, raffle, children’s entertainer and a
fabulous spread of tea offerings. In the evening we had a barn dance, which was fantastic, with both young and old joining
in with gusto. It was disappointing that many from the village were unable to attend this traditional evening celebration,
but we hope to do another barn dance next year, probably with BYO picnics, so watch out for adverts.
Whilst takings were lower than last year, we still raised around £2,500 for the village organisations. Thank you to the
Committee, those who ran stalls, those who volunteered on the day and everyone who came along and spent their
money!
Finally, we are always looking for people to help organise the fete (many hands make light work), so please come along to
our AGM on 6th November at the Village Hall.
TENNIS
Freshford has a tennis Club with two tennis courts situated about a mile from the High Street
PLAY GROUP
Hinton Charterhouse Babies and Toddlers Group
We
meet
each
Wednesday
morning
in
term
time
from
10.30
a.m.
to
12
noon
in
Hinton
Charterhouse
Village
Hall
(half
an
hour
later
than
previously)
.
We
have
space
and
would
welcome
any
new
babies
and
toddlers
from
the
village
or
surrounding
area.The
cost
is
£2.00
per
family
and
includes
refreshments
for
adults
and
snacks
for
children.
For further details contact:Elizabeth Wordsworth on 01225 722520 or
hintonwords@btinternet.com
ART CLUB
HISTORY SOCIETY
Meetings
are
held
in
the
Freshford
Memorial
Hall
on
the
fourth
Wednesday
of
each
month.
The
hall
is
open
from
7.00
pm
and
meetings
begin
at
7.30
pm.
Annual
subscriptions
remain
at
£10.
Visitors
are
very
welcome
to attend any of our meetings.
Meetings are held in the Freshford Memorial Hall on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The hall is open
from 7.00 pm and meetings begin at 7.30 pm. The Annual
Subscription is £10. Visitors are very welcome to attend any of our meetings. There
Is easy parking at the hall.
Wed 26 Sept: Bob Parfitt:
The Packhorse Inns of South Stoke
Wed 24 Oct: Dr Don Cameron:
A History of Ballooning in Bristol and up to the Present Day
(Lecture sponsored and part-funded by FLiSCA)
Wed 28 Nov: Prof. Barry Gilbertson:
World Heritage – Its Importance to Bath
If you know of anyone who would like to become a member, or would like to cease membership,
please contact me on peter.pennyjones@gmail.com or phone me on
01225-723447.
If you know of anyone who would like to become a member, or would like to cease membership, please contact
me on peter.pennyjones@gmail.com or phone me on 01225-723447.
FRESHFORD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Anyone interested in going on the summer outings should contact Penny Jones on 01225723447 or
penny@summerdene.fsnet.uk. Annual membership costs £10 per person and the charge to visitors attending meetings is £3.00
Hinton
Art
Group
has
been
in
existence
well
over
ten
years.
We
meet
regularly
on
Thursday
afternoons
from
2
-
4p.m
in
Hinton
Charterhouse
Memorial
Hall
with
a
short
break
over
the
Christmas
period
and
around
six
weeks
break
during
summer.
Whilst
there
is
no
formal
tuition,
a
programme
for
work
is
set
up
at
the
beginning
of
each
academic
year,
mainly
for
inspiration,
and
members
can
choose
if
or
when
to
use
it.
We
learn,
in
the
main,
from
discussion
and
from
each
other
but
advice
is
at
hand
if
requested.
Artists
work
in
a
variety
of
media
in
a
friendly
and
relaxed
atmosphere.
All
abilities
welcome.
There
is
no
annual
subscription
but
we
contribute
a
small
fee
each
week
in
order
to
cover
the
cost
of
the
room
hire.
In
addition
we
have
an
ongoing
exhibition
in
the
Hall
where
members
are
encouraged,
but
not
obliged,
to
display
their
work. We have room for more members so why not come along and have a go!
For more information ring or e-mail Viv (Jackson) 01225 723578 vivj.norrie@gmail.com
ART CLUB EXHIBITION
In October the Art club gave an exhibition of their work in the Memorial Hall
BOULES TOURNAMENT see Millennium Green
PROGRAMME FOR 2018
2 May
PRUNING FRUIT TREES AND USING SURPLUS ORCHARD FOOD
RICHARD PAGET of My Applejuice will give an introduction to pruning fruit trees and
making best use of surpluses in our orchards.
19 May
PLANT SALE
13 June
OUTING: THE OLD FARMHOUSE, Bath BA1 2UT 6.30pm £5.00
(book in advance)
27 June
DOUBLE OUTING: DEWSTOW GARDENS, NP26 5AH
11.00am £7.00/£6.00
(optional, no booking necessary)
THE BARN HOUSE, Brockweir, NP16 7PH 2.30pm
incl refreshments £7.00
(book in advance)
4 July
OUTING: URCHFONT MANOR GARDEN SP10 4RF
2.30pm £5.00 (book in advance)
1 September
ANNUAL SHOW
3 October
BREAKING THE RULES: CONTAINER GARDENING WITH A TWIST
JONATHAN GARRATT, potter and ceramicist, takes a fresh look at container gardening
to stimulate us into trying something completely different.
7 November
Roger Turner
'Amaze the Neighbours! Large and unusual perennials'
Roger was trained as an architect and has written several books on gardening. He lectures widely,
specialising in perennials, garden design and history. He is a knowledgeable plantsman,
active in the Hardy Plant Society, and a founding member of the Gloucestershire
group of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens
5 December
TWELVE MONTHS OF COLOUR
NEIL LOVESEY of Picket Lane Nursery, S Perrott will offer tips on how to get the best
from your plants throughout the year.
2019
THE BISHOP’S PALACE WELLS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
9 January
JAMES CROSS, Head Gardener.
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