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You are here: Home / Community / The Hiltingbury Extrav 2015

The Hiltingbury Extrav 2015

September 21, 2015 By Janet Williams 3 Comments

I went to Hiltingbury Recreation Ground at 3pm yesterday with my son, and local writer Allison Symes.

The Hiltingbury Extrav 2015 was in full swing. The event took place from 12.00 noon till 5.00pm.

We were first attracted by some classic cars. We spotted Chandler’s Ford Today writer Mike Sedgwick there admiring the vehicles (and checking the engine stuff).

Now 5 writers on Chandler’s Ford Today met before the classic cars under the clear sky (at that point, the sky was clear): Mike and Brenda Sedgwick, Allison Symes, my son epicduda, and me.

Mike Sedgwick and Allison Symes
Chandler’s Ford writers Mike Sedgwick and Allison Symes

I asked one of the classic car owners: “Do you drive this car?” He said, “Not really.” He told me (while gently polishing the bonnet) he looks after his car and shows it to the public regularly. (I thought the purpose of having a car is to drive it. Apparently I’m wrong.)

Vintage car

Highbridge Community Farm Project

The most interesting discovery at the Hiltingbury Extrav 2015 was the Highbridge Community Farm. Highbridge Community Farm is a group within Eastleigh Transition Network. Each stakeholder pays £10 per year and commits to 10 hours’ work per month.

(Left to right)- Danie, Tony, and Anne from Highbridge Farm Community Project

Highbridge Farm Community Project participants: (left to right) – Danie, Tony, and Anne

The outcome of working on Highbridge Community Farm is that you get to enjoy fresh, healthy organic food, which you have helped grown within a like-minded community.

Want to grow your own vegetable? Vegetables from Highbridge Farm Community Project

Thornden Hall in Chandler’s Ford

We met a cheerful team of Thornden Hall members, including Thornden Hall’s new hall manager Neil Daykin.

Thornden Hall is a 400 seat theatre located in the heart of Chandler’s Ford, on Winchester Road.

The Thornden Hall team: new hall manager Neil Daykin
The Thornden Hall team: new hall manager Neil Daykin (second from right).

Thornden Hall is a multipurpose venue with high quality acoustics for music performances. The venue is readily adapted for music, dance and drama events, conferences, seminars, and lectures and presentations.

I’m sure many readers have visited Thornden Hall before. Last year my family watched the remarkable Frankenstein – National Theatre Live at Thornden Hall.

On Chandler’s Ford Today, we have recently published three reviews about excellent performances from Thornden Hall.

Thornden Hall, Chandler's Ford.
Thornden Hall, Chandler’s Ford.

These performances included:

  • Chippy Minton: Thornden Hall: Alive with the Sound of Music
  • Chippy Minton: Theatre Review: Thornden School: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
  • Mike Sedgwick: That’s Entertainment – Parkewood School of Dance

Thornden Hall now has a brand new website and booking system. Simply visit the Thornden Hall website to find out its exciting autumn and winter programme.

Upcoming events include National Theatre Live Presents ‘Coriolanus’ in September, and Hamlet in October.

The Importance of being Earnest (featuring David Suchet as the formidable Lady Bracknell) on Thursday 8th October is also not to be missed.

Ramalley Hall fundraising

Ramalley Hall fundraisers at Hiltingbury Extrav 2015

Supporters of Ramalley Hall – home of 2nd Chandler’s Ford Scout Group – were busy fundraising.

Comedy night tickets, elves, and sweets. Thanks volunteers for fundraising for http://t.co/LcLlApcKpX #superscouts pic.twitter.com/NrXoyAVhuz

— Ramalley Hall (@RamalleyHall) September 20, 2015

Anna Stopher was trying to explain to the Reverend Peter Cornick (of Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church) what she was promoting – the mischievous Christmas Elf.

Rev Peter Cornick Hiltingbury Extrav 2015
Anna Stopher to Reverend Peter Cornick: “This is a Christmas Elf.”

The fundraisers were also selling the Comedy Night tickets for Sunday 27th September 2015.

This year, on top of selling the ever-so-popular New Ramalley Hall Lego Brick Cufflinks, they are taking orders for your Christmas Elf, who can cause mayhem in your home during Advent. (Doesn’t it sound terrific!?)

“Every morning as the children get up, they search for the Elf, who has been sent by Santa to keep an eye on them. But overnight he or she has been rather cheeky!”

One very familiar face there was Lyn Darbyshire MBE. Lyn totally dedicated herself to the fundraising work for the new Ramalley Hall.

Lyn Darbyshire MBE supporting Ramalley Hall Hintingbury Extrav 2015
Lyn Darbyshire MBE: fundraising for Ramalley Hall at Hiltingbury Extrav

You can find out more from the Ramalley Hall website.

@cfordtoday In case you’re missing our elves they’re on Ebay! http://t.co/U0Q0Jp4CKF Help rebuild Ramalley Hall pic.twitter.com/gSeHBEO8ib

— Ramalley Hall (@RamalleyHall) October 13, 2015

Here are some of the highlights of Hiltingbury Extrav 2015.

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Did you go to the Hiltingbury Extrav? I hope you had a great day. What did you like best? Share your experience with us.

The Hilt Extrav Sunday 20th September 2015
The Hiltingbury Extrav Sunday 20th September 2015

Sponsors of the Hiltingbury Extrav 2015: main Sponsor Jonathan Rees, Arena Sponsor Peter Green, and Music Zone Sponsor, First Call Heating.

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  1. Mike Sedgwick says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    I watched a small boy on the climbing wall. He was determined to get to the top. He tried out several hand-holds each time, looked up for the next and placed his feet carefully. A study in concentration and determination. It made a great challenge for children. Also the circus area where children could try spinning plates, walking on stilts and even riding a unicycle.
    Bought raffle tickets but did not win. Last month I won a prize in a raffle – a small bottle of nail varnish. Luckily my grand daughter was on hand and appreciated it.

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  2. Janet Williams says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    What a shame. My ticket didn’t win either. I seemed to remember one prize was £200 cash.

    This reminds me of Chippy Minton’s post: Running A Raffle? Read This.

    Comparing to Hiltingbury Extravaganza 2014, this year there weren’t as many market stalls, so it was easier to go round.

    We were very lucky with the weather.

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  3. Chusty Beaton says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I also attended the Extrav, ready and raring to go. The classic cars were a high point for me, but I was most upset when the owner wouldn’t grant me a quick test drive in Old Aggie (the forest green beauty that can be seen in the photographs above). I must admit that I was clutching a bumper box of nearly-empty Country Manor white wine when I made my request, which may not have inspired confidence in my driving abilities. One improvement I would suggest is to actually supply the free vodka’n’cokes that were so generously offered on all the publicity for the event. Many teenagers and young’uns were devastated by this oversight. I was also led to believe that the Extrav would end at 5 am- with there being some kind of rave, with DJs and such, taking place- so I was bewildered and disappointed to see everyone packing up and toddling off at 5 pm. To sum up, however, I had a corking day. Three cheers for the Extrav and here’s to the one next year!

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