Hungerford Arcade is very proud to welcome our friends from Hungerford’s twin town of Ligueil in France.
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Hungerford Arcade Welcomes Ligueil, France
Hungerford Arcade Pye of Clitheroe
We had a very interesting lady, Catherine, who regularly visits Hungerford Arcade when she and husband, Barrie come down for a holiday. She told me about her late Grandfather, Edward Pye of Clitheroe and the fantastic history of this wonderful place. I do not have the photographs to which she refers so the best thing I can do is let Catherine brief you, but you must go to the website www.oldclitheroe.co.uk where you will be taken back in time with old photographs and more. This is one of the best local history sites I have even seen so please, take a look.
Rita
My husband Barrie and myself, visit the Hungerford Arcade 3 or 4 times
a year, when on holiday nearby. We love to see all the different stalls, set out with very interesting,
unusual and very often splendid antiques.
In October last year we were rummaging amongst the old postcards and came across 2 of great interest to us. One was of Brungerley Bridge, Clitheroe, probably taken about 1920.
We live in Clitheroe and cross this bridge several times a week. The second postcard
was of Waddow Hall Girl Guide Camp site……then in the North Riding (Yorkshire), but now in
Lancashire. The most amazing thing about this picture, was that it was taken by my late
Grandfather, Edward Pye of Clitheroe……the name being marked on the front of the card.
When I was a young girl, I used to go to Brownie camp at Waddow Hall…….it was just down
the road from where I lived. Guides and Brownies from all over the World still come to Waddow Hall.
When I mentioned my postcard find, to the gentleman on the counter at the Arcade, he suggested
I write an article for the Newsletter about Pye’s of Clitheroe.
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| Look at those prices!
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The easiest way for me to do this is ………………..my nephew, Michael Pye (Great Grandson of
Edward Pye who took the pictures) , has put together an amazing web-site, complete with some
moving pictures, of Pye’s of Clitheroe and how our family business started and of “Old Clitheroe”.
I am sure yourselves and your readers of the Hungerford Arcade Newsletter will find this web-site
truly adictive as it is very extensive and extremely interesting.
If you put Old Clitheroe or Pyes of Clitheroe into Google…..the web-site will come up right away.
Hope this will be of interest to you all.
Looking forward to our next visit which will be in June and following that…..in August this year.
Yours sincerely,
Catherine Lancaster…….(Pye)
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| Parade in the old Market Square
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Hungerford Arcade – A New Life For Max
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| Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour giving Victoria a well deserved hug |
A lovely lady came to shop at Hungerford Arcade a few days ago and bought a lovely Labrador puppy plate. Victoria Graham was such a happy person but sad when she told us about Max. Victoria is with the charity, GSD Helpline. K9-RR (Rescue Raising) ‘A New Life For Max’ in conjunction with GSD Helpline, are raising funds for Max, a young German Shepherd who will be having a prosthetic limb fitted by world renowned Noel Fitzpatrick.
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| Max with vet, Noel Fitzpatrick of the world renowned Fitzpatrick Referrals, Eashing, SurreySee more at: http://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/ |
When Victoria told us about German Shepherd Max, it was heart breaking. So that you can get to know Max, here is a brief history of his very sad life: “Max is not a Romanian street dog. He was bought as a puppy by his owners but throughout his life, he was kept outside, chained up and his only shelter was a car in total disrepair. Sadly, this car was in such a precarious state that it ended up falling and crushing part of one of his hind legs. To make matters worse, the chain to which he was tied was so short that Max did not have the space to move or even lift himself off the ground. The consequences of this cruelty are sadly all too clear. Max’s back is lowered towards the ground, his good hind leg has not developed and as such, has remained small. Owing to such awful living conditions and the resulting
medical problems, Max has been living in mud and his own faeces. Even though Max has been through hell, nothing has changed his personality – he is very loving, playful and loyal. We want to help Max a much as possible, but the town where he lives does not have the facilities to provide the type of treatment that Max needs. We know the UK can provide this because of its great international respect for treating disabled dogs.”
Max’s cause is a partnership with K9-RR and GSD Helpline doing wonderful work raising money for Max’s new limb.
There is also, Animal Lifeline Fundraising – an auction site raising money each month for UK dog charities. Next month is R.A.G.S. (Rescue Aid German Shepherd) and Sadie’s Auction Funds for dogs in the Bacau
shelter in Romania, as well
as bringing vulnerable dogs
to the UK.
We all wish very Good Luck to Victoria and her colleagues and thank you all very much for caring for these wonderful, tragic dogs.
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Rita
Hungerford Arcade Leeds Castle Open Air Concert
I thought you might like to see what one of our stallholder’s got up to at the weekend.
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| June practising |
Stallholder, Gary Cook (Unit 28) and his wife June, are part of the Garrison Artillery re-enactment group. This particular weekend, they were called upon to fire the 25 pound guns for the 1812 Overture which was being played by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Gary said, “We had three girls firing the guns and the lads loading the guns for them. They all did a splendid job”. As you will see from the pictures below, they certainly did.
Rita
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| June & Gary What a handsome couple! |
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| The Garrison Re-enactment Group with the 25 pound gun |
Hungerford Arcade WWI Centenary
HUNGERFORD ARCADE
1914 – 2014
The owners, mangers, staff and stallholders at Hungerford Arcade commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of WW1 on the 4th August. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the brave men and women who fought for our country in this catastrophic war and all the wars and conflicts which followed and sadly, still go on today.
Hungerford Arcade Mosaicraft
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| Valerie, daughter Mandy, Rita and Steve |
We had a lovely family visit Hungerford Arcade. Steve and Valerie Lewis with daughter, Mandy. On a previous visit, they spotted a very expensive, high end teapot and said they knew it had their name on it and just had to have it. – which is why they came back so quickly to buy it.
Whilst having a chat with them, Steve and Valerie disclosed that they run a family business called, ‘Mosaicraft’. They are world leaders in their craft and the only people in Britain to have a shop. Every picture (except the photograph) you see here is in fact a mosaic. Steve said the mosaic cubes they use are 10 pixels to the inch. You can find out more about them by visiting their new shop at the Clevedon Craft Centre, Studio 2, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 6TD. Or, visit their website at www.mosaicraft.co.uk
Rita
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Pirates!
Why are pirates called pirates? Because they “Arr!!” I discovered this today when these two very
authentic looking buccaneers plundered the Arcade for pewter tankards and
pirate treasure!
authentic looking buccaneers plundered the Arcade for pewter tankards and
pirate treasure!
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| Sam, Gale and Sammi |
No, that’s not Jonny Depp! It’s Sam Morton and Sammi
Wynn-Jones with Arcade assistant Gale Harman.
Sam and Sammi are pirate and medieval re-enactors, taking part in shows
and fairs around the country. Also an
avid pewter tankard collector, Sam often comes into the Arcade looking to
expand his collection.
Wynn-Jones with Arcade assistant Gale Harman.
Sam and Sammi are pirate and medieval re-enactors, taking part in shows
and fairs around the country. Also an
avid pewter tankard collector, Sam often comes into the Arcade looking to
expand his collection.
They are members of a re-enactment group based in Basingstoke
called The Greyhounds of St Edmund and will be appearing at Loxwood Joust in Sussex
on Saturday 1st August.
called The Greyhounds of St Edmund and will be appearing at Loxwood Joust in Sussex
on Saturday 1st August.
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| Stallholder Christine Pym with Sam |
Search for The Greyhounds of St Edmund on Facebook to learn more about what they do and when they are coming to pillage a town near you!
Alex
Hungerford Arcade: Hungerford Carnival Part 2
I hope you all enjoyed Part 1 of the Hungerford Carnival. Here we have Part 2 to further your enjoyment.
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| Doreen, Arcade co-owner Adrian Gilmour and proud Dennis with his Boater hat. |
Dennis and Doreen Deane are a great couple. Dennis has aways wanted a Boater hat but has never been able to find one that fitted him – until now. Dennis purchased his Boater hat at Hungerford Arcade and is thrilled to bits. It fits him a treat and he looks so dandy. Doreen is a pretty picture too. Don’t know about you, Adrian.
Dennis and Doreen always visit the Arcade when they are in the area. Doreen said, “It is so interesting and there is such a good choice of items”.
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| Dennis and Doreen with one of the beautiful street organs Dennis made himself |
Taking part in the Hungerford Carnival, Doreen said, “We collect for the Macmillan Cancer Charity and Dennis made the Street Organs that we play.” They are beautiful.
Judy Neale and Ginny Dreyer from Lambourn Riding For The Disabled took part in the Carnival. They told us, “Riding for the Disabled is a national organisation made up of member groups dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through riding and/or carriage driving. Its all about giving children and adults confidence and independence to benefit their health and wellbeing and to achieve their goals while having fun. Horseriding offers and opportunity for enjoyment, challenges, friendship, laughter, achievement, independence and confidence. Medical professionals also recognise there are significant therapeutic benefits for the rider”.
Reg Charity No. 1145104 http://www.lambournrda.co.uk
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| Wonderful! |
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| “Beat the crunch with Punch” |
Pauline and Tony from Pauline’s Puppets put on a great Punch and Judy Show which everyone enjoyed.
You can find Pauline’s Puppets at www.paulinespuppets.co.uk
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| Stunning Tuk Tuk
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This beautiful Tuk Tuk was bought and rebuilt by its present owner. He also did the stunning paint job himself.
Rita
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Oliver! at Hungerford Primary School
When teachers from Hungerford Primary School came into the
Arcade looking for props for their summer production of “Oliver!” we were more
than happy to oblige.
Arcade looking for props for their summer production of “Oliver!” we were more
than happy to oblige.
The children of
Year 6, who will be heading off to secondary school in September, had studied
the Victorian era earlier in the year so they were very keen to use authentic
objects wherever possible.
Year 6, who will be heading off to secondary school in September, had studied
the Victorian era earlier in the year so they were very keen to use authentic
objects wherever possible.
After returning from a summer trip to an activity centre,
they only had 3 weeks to learn all their lines and nearly every song from the
film/ musical on which their stage production was based. By all accounts it was a roaring success and
the audience was left, like Oliver, asking for more!
they only had 3 weeks to learn all their lines and nearly every song from the
film/ musical on which their stage production was based. By all accounts it was a roaring success and
the audience was left, like Oliver, asking for more!
The picture below shows 3 stars of a cast of 56! Because
there were so many children involved, the main parts were played by more than
one person, with two Olivers played by Raiko and Scott, two Fagins played by
Jasmin and Alfie, two Dodgers played by Ben and Beth and two Nancys played by
Isabel and Holly!
there were so many children involved, the main parts were played by more than
one person, with two Olivers played by Raiko and Scott, two Fagins played by
Jasmin and Alfie, two Dodgers played by Ben and Beth and two Nancys played by
Isabel and Holly!
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| Dodger (Beth), Fagin (Alfie) and Mr. Brownlow (Alfred) posing with objects from The Arcade. |
To all the Year 6s – Thank you for asking us to be involved
in your production and good luck next year in your new school!
in your production and good luck next year in your new school!
Alex Rogers
Hungerford Arcade Vinyl Record Valuation Day
SATURDAY, 26th JULY
9.30 – 4.00
Hungerford Arcade stallholder, Adam Thompson (Unit 50), is holding his very popular Vinyl Record Valuation Day on Saturday, 26th July at the Arcade. Do come along with your vinyl records and have a chat to Adam. He also buys vinyl, if you wish to sell. 
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