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Hayling Island businessmen’s club report for May 2018 Bruce Mowatt HIBC publicity
We thank the Proprietors of the Hayling Hardware Store, for allowing us to collect on their site, and the customers, for generously contributing to the club funds on a cold Saturday. The funds from this collection help us to contribute towards the HIBC community Mini-bus free of charge, for the benefit of the clubs on the island. The total collected was £142.
The Mini-bus is normally fully booked during the week but has availability over the weekends. If you wish to enquire about using the bus for the benefit of your club members, or other worthy causes over the weekend then please contact Trevor Slydell on 02392468883 or 0786241920
The club was disappointed when our recent luncheon meeting held at’ Seacourt’ was cancelled, this was due to an important event held at Seacourt attended by a royal visitor, we understand that the event was very successful and therefore our loss was a Seacourt gain.
An event to be held at the HIDS theatre on 2nd June is the Skiffle and Song, presented by the CCADS musical society based in Portsmouth, and The Southsea Skiffle orchestra. This is forecast to be a very entertaining evening and recommend that you purchase your tickets at the theatre box office while tickets are still available. Tickets cost £10. Proceeds from this show will go to help the club with its fund raising.
Another important club fund raising event is the annual BBQ held at Northney farm by the kind generosity of the farm owners Stan and Mary Pike. It will be on the 14th July featuring one of the UK premiere acts with a GREASE themed night. I am assured that this band are very versatile, and we will all have a very enjoyable evening. Combine this with the all you can eat freshly prepared BBQ food, and competitively priced beer, soft drinks, and wine, with tickets priced at £17 then this is an evening not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now, and can be obtained from members, or from our normal outlets on the Island. Please ensure that you are not disappointed because last year tickets sold very quickly. In the unlucky event we have inclement weather then the main barn is available.
Tickets for the HIBC summer raffle are now available to purchase at £5 per book of 5 tickets, or single tickets at £1 each. There are 10 grand prizes to be won. Tickets are available from club members or on the night at the BBQ. The draw will take place during the evening of the annual BBQ, prizes can be claimed on the night with the production of the winning ticket, all other prize winners not attending the BBQ will be notified by phone after the event. A list of prize winners will be published
Did you know that you can also support the club by buying tickets for the Havant Community Lottery, 60 % of the ticket cost is used for good causes? There is an opportunity to win a total prize of £25k if you match all 6 numbers in the correct order. Every ticket has a 1 in 50 chances of winning a prize every week. Ticket cost is £1 per line. When joining and purchasing tickets for the Havant Borough lottery please indicate that you are supporting the Hayling island Businessmen’s club this will ensure that the club benefits from your ticket purchase. For more information please contact: - www.havantlottery.co.uk./support/hayling-island-businessmans-club. Or phone 02393190011
Do not forget the HIBC Christmas party being held at Sinah Warren on the 21st December 2018 tickets are now being sold, and we would hate you to miss out on this event. Read our advert in this edition of the Islander for more information
New members are the life line of any club and our club is always investigating ways of attracting new members. We also understand that it may not be possible for working gentlemen to become club members due to their working commitments. This normally means that they would find it very difficult to attend our luncheon meetings on a fortnightly basis. Therefore, we have a new membership called ‘Associate member’ this will enable you to support the club with our charitable events during the year, when you have the time available. Unlike full membership there will be no yearly subscription payment and will be able to attend our friendly events and get togethers during the year. It is not a commitment of the associate membership, but when you have more time available, you may consider becoming a full member with its benefits and be able to attend out Luncheon meetings on a regular basis. For more information please contact he Secretary at: - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club (March report) for publication in April 2018 By Bruce Mowatt Publicity officer
Arrangements for the HIBC Annual Barbeque are underway, and the club is anticipating a large demand for tickets. The ticket cost has been maintained at £17 a person (no concessions). The cost includes all you can eat from the BBQ prepared food. The entertainment has been confirmed as the Diamond Band, who will theme popular tunes from the musical ‘Grease’. The band are very versatile and will keep your feet tapping, to dance the night away. The BBQ once again will be held at Northney Farm courtesy of Stan and Mary Pike. Ticket outlet sites will be featured in future HIBC reports published in the Islander.
Again, the BBQ raffle tickets will be available to purchase prior to the day of the BBQ and will give you the opportunity to win worthwhile prizes.
To support the running of the Mini-bus the club holds street collections during the year at various locations on the Island, which allows passing shoppers to ask questions directly to club members regarding the club, or featured future events, and if possible kindly donate to the club funds.
I can reveal more information regarding the club fund raising event to be held at the HIADS theatre on the 2nd June. The evening will consist 2 great musical sets, the first half we will be entertained by the Portsmouth based Corpus Christie Amateur dramatics society (CCADS) with their amazing interpretations of well-known show songs. These amazing performers always bring the songs to life and take the audience on a musical journey. After the interval a 25 strong Southsea Skiffle Orchestra, will be on stage with their great musical talent, and amazing range of instruments, so that you can enjoy, and sing along to the songs we all know. Just in case you have forgotten the words song sheets are provided. This I believe is an evening not to be missed and recommend that you note the date in your diary.
Do not forget that if you are looking to book your Company or family 2018 Christmas Party, then look no further than the HIBC Christmas party being held at Sinah Warren Hotel on the 21st December 2018. (Tickets priced at £39) The evening starts with a Sparkling festive cocktail on arrival, a 4-course festive Dinner is served in the Restaurant, then into the theatre, for live music from the ‘Sailaways’ with an Abba tribute show, followed by a Disco and DJ until midnight. You also can stay the night at Sinah Warren for £65 per room. A deposit of £10 per head will secure your table. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
It is worth remembering, that in 1963 a group of Businessmen from a wide range of professions living on the island recognised that there was a need to help residents of less fortunate circumstances than themselves. So, they got together to form the HIBC. The primary aim was to raise funds that could be used to assist those needing help on the Island. For 55 years the club has kept is original intentions to assist needy residents of the island. A club card from 1967 shows that membership, has not changed drastically during the 55 years.
The name of the Club can be a little misleading as it is not necessary to be a Businessman to join! New potential members are gentlemen who have time, and interest to be part of a club with the ethos of helping the less fortunate. In addition, aiding this worthwhile cause through the planning and arranging of events, there are several social gatherings throughout the year. Wives and partners are included in social evenings and help with the fund raising. The combination of these activities enables members and partners to build close relationships and find friends for life.
If you feel that you wish to join the club, or come along as a guest to our luncheon to meet us, before applying for membership, please contact the recruitment officer: - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or speak to a member at any of our social events
