Your Village Hordle Feb March 19

HORDLE DRESSES UP FOR CHRISTMAS
Hordle Community Association (HCA),
opened this year’s Christmas festivities by
hosting a Christmas Fair on Saturday 8 th
December 2018 for all the community, and
want to thank all who attended braving the
wind and rain showers. It became a magical
event for family and friends meeting up and
having a great time together.
The Pavilion and marquee were adorned
with stalls selling Christmas gifts of all kinds
and sweets and treats to tempt everyone to
try a sample and get into the Christmas
mood. Lucky ticket holders won over 30
Christmas Prize Draw prizes for entry to local
attractions and festive indulgences. Special
thanks to the Scouts for their tasty barbeque
and our regular Hordle Café volunteers
coordinated by Brenda, for putting on a
splendiferous selection of hot drinks and
cakes throughout the day.
Santa landed at 2pm together with Mother
Claus, creating expectation and excitement
from all who were waiting for his arrival.
Children prepared their own letter to Santa,
posted it in Santa’s Post Box and shared their
Christmas wishes with him, receiving a gift
and a sticker from his Christmas Pixie.
The highlight of the afternoon was ‘The
Village Voice Choir’ harmonising carols
brilliantly for everyone who joined in and
counted down to the joint Christmas Tree
light switch-on, with the Hordle WI that was
spectacular and enjoyed by all with
complimentary Mulled wine and mince pies.
The Christmas tree lights continued to shine
throughout the festivities, which included a
Wine and Cheese Party, fortnightly Film
Night and Bingo.
New Members: We welcome new members
who would like to get involved in supporting
HCA events throughout the year – Please
contact Membership Secretary at:
members@hordleca.co.uk
Look out for more events in your Village
Newsletter and on the HCA Website
www.hordleca.co.uk and Facebook Page
during the coming year.
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