HCA News August 2024
Welcome back everyone, I hope you have all had an enjoyable summer break and are pleased to back. I am looking forward to seeing everyone.
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LATEST NEWS.- Every Saturday - Bingo
- Every 4th Friday - Art & Craft Sale - Coffee Lounge
- Saturday 12th October - Quiz & Chips
- Friday 1st. November - Movie Night - Swede Caroline
- Thursday 14th November - Council Meeting
- Satuday 21st. December - CHRISTMAS CLOSURE
- Every Saturday - Bingo
- Every 4th Friday - Art & Craft Sale - Coffee Lounge
- Saturday 12th October - Quiz & Chips
- Friday 1st. November - Movie Night - Swede Caroline
- Thursday 14th November - Council Meeting
- Satuday 21st. December - CHRISTMAS CLOSURE
Recent news & events
Jigsaw festival
What a fantastic week this turned out to be both financially, with a total of £5563 being raised, and with visitors coming from near and far and hopefully bringing in new members.
Quiz & Chips results 20/07/2024
An evening was enjoyed by a full house, and the winners of the coveted “Wooden Spoons” were Sort of Soul, with Simple Minds taking overall 2nd. place to the winners Bowled Over.
Our first jigsaw festival
In less than two months we will be opening our FIRST jigsaw festival. Make a note in your diary for Tuesday 6th. August to Saturday 10th August.
Message from Trustees
Earlier in the year the Church Section approached the Trustees with a request to apply for Charitable status in their own right; after long and detailed discussions, and seeking legal advice, the Trustees concluded that this would not be in the best interest of HCA.
Chairman Report March 2024.
Spring is ‘sprung,’ well sort of. The weather is slightly improved, and it is a bit warmer but I’m sure we are all looking forward to Summer. There remains a lot of activity at Greystones, some good some not so good but all of it will come good soon. Car Parking during Sewage work disruption
Bringing people together
We have 45 clubs under our umbrella and meet in a grade 2* listed building with views to the Isle of Wight.
We sing, dance, play cards, petanque, table tennis, we have art and crafts and much more.
We are run by volunteers and we would welcome you to our community.
What we offer
Facilities at Greystones House include wifi, free car parking, coffee shop, disabled access, kitchen and more
The Association has a well-stocked library of donated Books, Jigsaws, Music, CDs, DVDs and Audio books.
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With nearly-new clothes to suit all tastes.
Weekly Thursdays @ 14:00 hrs & Fridays @ 10:00 hrs
Opportunities to go to one of are many excursions and outings
across the South Coast and beyond!
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Learning
Learn something new!
D.I.Y or Dancing, Languages or Literature.
Plenty of learning opportunities!
Community
Feeling a sense of community will improve well being and happiness!
Events
Plenty of fun and exciting events all year round!
Forums
It’s good to talk!
We run forums for people to discuss topics of interest.
Social events
Social events including BBQs and Bingo!
Quiz evenings and Movie nights!
So much to offer our community
Located close to the seafront at Highcliffe in a Grade 2* listed building there lies a hidden jewel! If you are young or old, alone or part of a family, fighting fit or have a disability, there is something for you! Arts and Crafts, physical exercise, mind-bending card and board games, a well-stocked library (containing not only books but CDs and jigsaws etc. all for hire at virtually give-away prices!); brush up on your languages or learn a new skill! We have it all (and if not we would welcome suggestions as to new activities.) If you are new to the area, or have lived here for many years, come and see what we have to offer!