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April Report by Andy Lenaghan
It’s a sad day, starting on what will be our final report for the Hayling Islander. The Islander has always been a great supporter of local charities and organisations that support the Community. None more so than Hayling Island Businessmens’ Club, who have benefitted over the years from publicity for our fund raising events, without which possibly it would have been much harder raising the funds to keep our Community Mini Bus on the road. Our Bus is on the road seven days per week and is supplied free of charge to users, subject to being a Community group. We will all miss the Islander, not just for the support but the monthly read about everything that is happening on our Island.
By the time you read this it will be border line if it is before or after our annual BBQ, our main fundraising event. This year already it is a total sell out with people scrambling for tickets which are just not available, so just remember, buy early next year and believe us when we say they are selling fast, it’s not a marketing gimmick!! As we will be unable to report after the BBQ, we would like to thank Northney Farm for the continued support from them in allowing us to hold this event there every year. It is not without some inconvenience they allow it, as a great deal of equipment has to be moved and the barn cleared, so all round it is a fantastic and willing gesture from them. We would also like to thank all the local businesses that support us with the donation of raffle prizes, discounts on supplies and additional manpower we need for the event.
One of our other popular events is the Pig Racing, which this year is being held at the Community centre again and it is on the 9th November. All our events will be on our website or our Facebook page, so please follow us there. We will hopefully be given some editorial by the Portsmouth News to publicise our events, as well as advertising with them from time to time.
Our thanks go to Hayling Hardware for allowing us to hold a collection toward our running expenses. On a not so warm Saturday with the odd shower thrown in we managed to raise £169. Thanks also to our residents, who were so generous and supportive of our aims. It amazed us how many people expressed their thanks for the Bus during the course of our collection. Most of these were the elderly being regular users who would not be able to get to the various luncheon clubs, but for the Bus and the volunteer drivers.
Lastly, thanks to Simon Carter the editor of the Islander for his support during his time at the helm. Simon took time to visit the club, researched our history and gave us a recent wonderful editorial to help increase our profile within the Community. https://www.facebook.com/hibc.org.uk/ http://www.hibc.org.uk/
Contact us if you wish to know more about HIBC or wish to join as a local Businessman, Manager or maybe an enthusiast who has something to offer the club. E-Mail : secretary@hibc.org.uk
This years BBQ event is a complete sell out again this year all 500 tickets have now gone
Lyn Green of HVS with the new Podiatrists Couch.
April Report by Andy Lenaghan
Hayling Island Businessmen’s club earlier this year purchased a new Podiatrists couch for the Health Centre. They have now taken delivery of the couch and Lyn Green of the Hayling Volunteer Services was eager to show how it will be put into use on a regular basis, although in reality she may have to remove her boots. Lin who helped with the fund raising thanked the club for their generosity in giving so generously.The club has attracted two new members in the past month and is proud it is keeping up its tradition of appealing to local men who are eager to help the community. Our main aim is to raise sufficient funds to keep the mini bus running but we also donate to other causes any surplus funds. If this appeals to you please contact us through our Facebook page or HIBC.org.uk
Booking a Queen tribute for our annual BBQ has proven to be a master stroke by our fundraising Chairman and tickets are selling exceptionally fast, so please, if you wish to secure a ticket, contact a member of the club or one of the outlets listed on our website or FB page. Remember the date is the 6th July at Northney Farm and the ticket price of £18 includes food. A great night is guaranteed, rather than hoped for, so don’t miss out.
For the past few years we have had a sponsor for our mini bus which covered the insurance costs, this has now ceased so we are seeking a new sponsor. This is a good way to advertise, as the bus is on the road on a frequent basis. If this method of advertising appeals to your company or organisation please contact us.
If you have any comments or wish to know more about the club please email the secretary@hibc.org.uk
Regards and thanks for your continued support and for reading this report
Saturday 6th July 2019 sees the return of our annual summer BBQ at Northney Farm. This year we have live music in the form of a Queen tribute band headlining the evening with all the usual fun games and DJ inbetween. Of cours there is also BBQ food included in the ticket price and a fully licenced bar to help the evening go with the usual smiles and enjoyment. Tickets will available shortly from the listed outlets.