HUNGERFORD ARCADE – REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE

It has been a very busy day here in Hungerford. The high street was filled with people taking part in today’s Remembrance parade. The town’s support as always, was out in force!

 

 

 

The parade was led today by Hungerford Town Band  together with Ex-Service personnel, HTC councillors and representatives from local organisations.

 

 

We also had 1st Hungerford Scout Group, Beavers and Brownies all lined up in front of the Arcade prior to the parade. Great to see our young stars taking part in such an important day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The parade was followed up with an impressive march by the Soldiers of 6th Armoured Close Support Battalion REME straight past our front door. 

 

 

Our window beautifully dressed by our very own Adrian Gilmour in memory of our fallen heroes!

 

 

 

 

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Hungerford Arcade – Remembrance Display

We’ve had a recent visit from Ken Milton here at the

Hungerford Arcade. Ken is in the process of hand building a memorial to display at his home this remembrance day. Ken came to us so he could purchase some vintage army figures that he could add to his beautifully handmade exhibit.

 

 

Ken purchased a WW1 Black Watch piper and a dismounted

lifeguard from our dealers Gary and June Crook in unit 121. who collect and sell vintage Action Man figures from 1964 – 1986 and also specialise in toy soldiers, military die cast vehicles and other interesting vintage toys.

 

Thank you Ken for visiting us and finding some special additions to your wonderful display. We wish you all the best for the 11th of November and hope you raise plenty for your charity!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget our vintage military vehicle display outside the Arcade this coming Sunday, 7th November.  Gary, June and all their military vehicle friends hold this event every year raising money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.  There will also be a Dad’s Army Platoon and more.  Do come along and support these wonderful men and women who bring these fabulous vehicles along, at their own expense, to raise money for this fantastic cause. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE – ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP

A fantastic day was had by all at the Hungerford Arcade yesterday as STV came in to film the Antiques Road Trip. The presenter was the lovely Natasha Raskin Sharp who was chatty and full of smiles. Natasha arrived in true style sporting a stunning 1970’s Porsche 911 for the show!

 

 

 

Natasha’s last visit to the Hungerford Arcade was back in 2017. She had forgotten how large the Arcade is and was very impressed at the vast variety of items our stallholders have on offer.

 

 

 

 

Natasha spent several hours walking around the Arcade looking to find those special gems that will do well at auction.  She enjoyed speaking with some of our dealers; Scott Parker Unit 25A, Adrian Jefferies Unit 46W and Ian Spuffard Unit 125.  It made their day!

 

 

 

 

The film crew Scott, Henry and Catherine were great fun and very professional in their roles. In all it was an amazing day, we can’t wait to see the episode broadcast live which will be some time in Spring 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

We would very much like to thank Natasha and all the team on the Antiques Road Trip for an enjoyable day and look forward to having them again at the Hungerford Arcade in the future!

 

 

 

 

 

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “HUNGERFORD IN BLOOM”

Hungerford Arcade would like to say a big, big thank you to Susan Mayes, Nicola Wood and their team for all the hard work they put in making the containers at the front of the Arcade so beautiful.  We very proudly presented them with the Hungerford in Bloom 2021 Certificate for coming 2nd in this annual celebration.

 

Hungerford Arcade Blog Nicola & Susan accepting Hungerford in Bloom Cert Sep 2021

L-R Nicola Wood & Susan Mayes

Accepting the Hungerford in Bloom Certificate

 

Nicola & Susan Planting outside the Arcade Spring 2021

 

Hungerford Arcade Blog Susan Mayes Planting up planters at the Arcade Spring 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Nicola & Susan taking a short break                            Susan doing a fabulous job!

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE – OUR WELCOME SIGN!

 

This month a young man, Patrick Shipman, came in to buy a surprise birthday present for his mother Debbie. Debbie is a long term customer of ours from Winterbourne who has been visiting the Arcade since she was only 16 years old.

 

Debbie is now a seasoned collector having spent over half her life purchasing antiques and collectibles. Whenever Debbie visited us along with Patrick, she would remark on how much she loved our “Welcome” tapestry which has been hanging in our entrance for many years.

 

So as a surprise for Debbie’s 60th birthday, Patrick paid us a visit to explain how his mum loved the sign and asked if he could purchase it for her special day.

 

We were of course touched by this story and felt the sign should rightly belong with Debbie. So well done to Patrick and a very happy 60th birthday to you Debbie, you are both most “Welcome” of course!

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE – MINI WEDDING

Hungerford Arcade Blog Wedding MinisHungerford Arcade is always looking for unusual events going on in the town and today a wonderful event happened at the Town Hall (just a few yards down the road from the Arcade).

 

The beautiful bride and handsome groom decided their wedding cars would be different to the norm.  Instead of limousines, this couple decided to have Minis and contacted a group of enthusiasts.  Steve, Gareth, Ed, Dave and Dan who agreed to bring their beautiful minis and use them as wedding cars.

 

Hungerford Arcade Blog Wedding Minis Sept 2021The bride and groom were beaming when they left the Town Hall.  You can see these fabulous minis in all their glory below.

 

 

 

 

 

Hungerford Arcade Blog Wedding Minis Sept 2021Hungerford Arcade Blog Wedding Minis Sept 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hungerford Arcade Blog Wedding Minis Sept 2021

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE – MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

The force is strong in Hungerford Arcade!

 

We have a new stallholder, Dale in JC2, with an amazing collection of miniature Star Wars figures.

 

 

There are now twelve films in the Star Wars series and Dale has figurines and memorabilia from all eras with some dating back to the first film in 1977.  The collection is extensive with pieces sourced internationally as well as from Britain.

 

 

I well remember 1977 when I queued around the block to see the first movie, Star Wars.  The sci-fi special effects were stunning and ahead of their time.  George Lucas, the producer, is a genius who was the forerunner of so many of the special effects blockbusters that we see today.

 

I would thoroughly recommend that fans pay us a visit to see the collection.  Dale has many more at home and we would be pleased to pass on details if you are looking for a particular figure to add to your collection.

 

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE

Rupert Darch a customer of the Hungerford Arcade is running the London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October to raise money for the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. This will be his first ever Marathon, he started training in January of this year. This charity was chosen by Rupert because they have done some fantastic work with his daughter who is affected by dyslexia.

 

Dyslexia affects one in 10 people and is the most common learning disability in the UK.

 

 

Our stallholder Ian Spuffard is also running this, it will be his 10th Marathon. He is  raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. This charity means a lot to Ian as his father is having treatment for prostate cancer and the support they are giving them both is amazing.

 

Ian will also be holding a Macmillan Cancer Support charity auction at the Hungerford Town Hall in the autumn, more details to be announced once the date has been confirmed. 

 

All of the staff and stallholders here at the Hungerford Arcade wish them both good luck.

 

If you would like to make a donation to either of these awesome charities you can go to their websites at: 

 

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/19665_9018230_57106/2

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Ian

 

 

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HUNGERFORD ARCADE – “JEWELLERY & WATCH VALUATION DAY”

HUNGERFORD ARCADE

Jewellery & Watch Valuation Day

Sunday, 12th September 2021

11.00 am – 3.30 pm

 

Arcade, is very pleased to welcome back by popular demand, Frances Jones and Ian Spuffard who will be holding their first joint jewellery and watch valuation day for over two years.

 

Hungerford Arcade Jewellery & Watch Valuation Day

 

Do come along and bring your treasured items with you and get them valued by our very popular Ian and Frances who also buy, if you wish to sell.

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