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Hayling Herald Community update
Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club
By Graham Todd
TICKETS are now on sale for our Pig Racing
event on Saturday, November 14th at Hayling
Island Community Centre.
The price includes a pie and mash meal (with
a vegetarian option) and your race card. You can
purchase them in person at the Hayling Barbers,
Furniss Auto’s or the Community Centre. They
are also available online from our website. Do
hurry as this event sells out every year and ticket
numbers are limited.
Tickets are also available online for our 2027
barbecue and music festival at Northney Farm on
Saturday, July 3rd. They are currently on sale at
the early bird rate of £26 until May 2027. Check
out our website.
Another date for your calendars is the Donkey Derby on Saturday, May 29th. Details will
Centre closes
EASTOKE Community Centre has closed
following the decision to surrender the lease
by Eastoke Community Association.
Groups that hired the hall have found new
bases around the Island.
Havant Borough Council said the condition of the building will be reviewed before
it can be reopened. They are working with
Havant MP Alan Mak to carry the surveys –
including health and safety –quickly.
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be published on our Facebook page and website
early 2027. If you are an individual or local group
that could spare a few hours to help us, then
please get in touch nearer the time.
Community minibus
Did you know that our Community Minibus
is available for any local Hayling-based group,
organisation or charity to use free of charge?
The bus has the capacity for 16 passengers plus
a driver. All we ask is for a relevant donation
to cover costs for each journey. The minibus is
managed through a charitable trust and funded
through money raised from the events we organise throughout the year.
Drivers must have a D1 category on their
licence to be eligible. We cover all insurance
and maintenance costs through our fund raising
events. If you’re involved in a local group that
could benefit from use of the minibus then please
get in touch by emailing minibus@hibc.org.uk
New members
We are always on the lookout for new members.
The club was founded by four local Hayling businessmen in 1964, it has evolved and welcomes
potential members from all walks of life.
If you would like to get involved and can spare
a few hours every two weeks for meetings and
time in between planning events, as well as being
prepared to roll your sleeves up and help at our
fund-raisers, please get in contact.
You can visit our website (search Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club) and go to the Contact
Us tab.
You’ll find a drop down menu with an option
to enquire about membership or message us via
our Facebook page.
All welcome at WAVE agm
By Sarah Maddox
WAVE Children’s Charity invites community stakeholders to its AGM on Wednesday, October 14th at
7pm at The Wave Building on Elm Grove.
The evening will be focused on voting in new
trustees to drive Wave forwards but is also an opportunity to find out more about us and our plans.
As a vital resource for the young people on Hayling Island, WAVE provides a safe hub offering hot
meals, mentoring, and free after-school activities
such as music, art, pool and a variety of games.
Incoming trustees will play a crucial role in maintaining these services, ensuring good governance,
and shaping long-term strategy.
Whether you are a stakeholder looking to cast
your vote, interested in becoming a trustee or a
resident eager to volunteer your professional skills
to support the next generation, please come along
and have your say.
Contact hello@wavehayling.co.uk for details.
