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2024 AGM

A.G.M. – 2024

The committee of The Hungerford Club announces that the Annual General Meeting of the committee and members will take place on Thursday, 7th November 2024 starting at 7pm.

All members are invited to attend the A.G.M. which will be held in The Snooker Room, The Hungerford Club, 3 The Croft, Hungerford, RG17 0HY.

Agenda

  1. Welcome by Chairman
  2. Remembrance of Members deceased
  3. Apologies for absence
  4. Minutes of previous A.G.M. as circulated
  5. Matters Arising – (from the minutes, not otherwise covered by the agenda)
  6. Approve changes to the club’s rules.
  7. Treasurer’s Financial Report as circulated
  8. Subscriptions 2025
  9. Section Reports: Bowls, Tennis and Indoor Sports all as circulated
  10. Election of Officers and Committee to the 2024/2025 Committee
  11. AOB

Election of Officers to the Committee 2024/2025

Minutes of the previous A.G.M. held on 2nd November 2023

Minutes of last year’s A.G.M. can be downloaded by clicking on the following link.

Update to the Rules of the Hungerford Club

Treasurer’s Financial Report

The Treasurer’s Financial Report comprises the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 and Notes on the Accounts to year ended 31st March 2024.

Reports from the sports sections

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2024 AGM

Nominations are closed for the Election of Officers -AGM 2024

The committee of The Hungerford Club announces that the Annual General Meeting of the committee and members will take place on Thursday, 7th November 2024 starting at 7pm.

All members are invited to attend the A.G.M. which will be held in The Snooker Room, The Hungerford Club, 3 The Croft, Hungerford, RG17 0HY.

Election of Trustees 2024/2025

As of 12 midday on Thursday 24th October 2024 nominations are now closed for the role of trustee.

There are 2 vacancies for which nominations were requested.

No nominations were made for the role of Trustee.

Election of Officers to the Committee 2024/2025

As of 12 midday on Thursday 24th October 2024 nominations are now closed for Officers to the Committee.

The following have been nominated.

  • President – Roger Sandford
  • Chairman – Cliff Winkless
  • Treasurer (qualified) – Caroline Walker
  • Secretary – Paul Ivinson

Committee Members

As of 12 midday on Thursday 24th October 2024 nominations are now closed for the committee.

The representatives of the Bowls Section, Tennis Section and Indoor Sports Section serve on the committee by reason of the office they hold and are elected by their section.

In accordance with the rules of the Club, up to 8 members may serve a period of two years. There are 3 vacancies for which nominations were requested.

No nominations have been made for the vacant places on the committee.

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Autumn opening times – 2024

The autumn opening times will take effect from Saturday, 19th October 2024.

DayOpening hours
Monday12 noon – 11pm
Tuesday1pm – 11pm
Wednesday12 noon – 11pm
Thursday1pm – 11pm
Friday12 noon – 11pm
Saturday12 noon – 5pm
Sunday12 noon – 5pm
Opening hours from Saturday 19th October 2024 until May 2024

Address: The Croft, Hungerford, RG17 0HY, England

Phone: 01488 682357

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2024 AGM

Election of Officers -AGM 2024

The committee of The Hungerford Club announces that the Annual General Meeting of the committee and members will take place on Thursday, 7th November 2024 starting at 7pm.

All members are invited to attend the A.G.M. which will be held in The Snooker Room, The Hungerford Club, 3 The Croft, Hungerford, RG17 0HY.

Election of Trustees 2024/2025

Nominations are open for the role of trustee. There are 2 vacancies for which nominations are requested.

Those appointed as a Trustee must reside within 10 miles of the Club premises, anyone who moves away will be regarded as resigned from their appointment.

Please write names clearly in block capitals on the nomination form displayed on the noticeboard in the Club bar area.

Closing date and time for nominations is Thursday 24th October 2024 at 12 midday.

Election of Officers to the Committee 2024/2025

Nominations are open for officers and members of the committee.

Nominations are open for the following:

  • President
  • Chairman
  • Treasurer (qualified)
  • Secretary

The representatives of the Bowls Section, Tennis Section and Indoor Sports Section serve on the committee by reason of the office they hold and are elected by their section.

In accordance with the rules of the Club, up to 8 members may serve a period of two years. There are 3 vacancies for which nominations are requested:

Only paid-up members may stand for election to the committee and only paid-up members may propose / second on the nomination list.

Please write names clearly in block capitals on the nomination form displayed on the noticeboard in the Club bar area.

Closing date and time for nominations is Thursday 24th October 2024 at 12 midday.

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Hungerford Club hosts launch of the Good Beer Guide 2025

On Monday, 30th September the club hosted the launch of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

It was fitting that the club host the launch since we are the recipient of the Central Southern Region Club of the Year for two years in a row – 2023 and 2024.

Photos and the full story are on the Penny Post website.

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2024 AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting – 2024

The Annual General Meeting of The Hungerford Club is to be held on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 7pm in The Snooker Room, The Hungerford Club, 3 The Croft, Hungerford, RG17 0HY

Members are given notice of the following dates.

26th September 2024Notice of the A.G.M. posted on the noticeboard in the bar. Members may propose to move a resolution at the A.G.M.
10th October 2024Last day that members may give notice they wish to move a resolution at the A.G.M.
Officers and committee members nomination opens. Form posted on the notice board in the bar.
17th October 2024Agreed wording of members’ resolutions on the notice board in the bar.
24th October 2024A.G.M. agenda to be posted on the notice board in the bar. Last day for nominations to officer posts.
31st October 2024Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts on Notice Board
Members proposed amendment to members’ resolutions posted on the notice board in the bar.
7th November 2024A.G.M. at 7pm in the Snooker Room, The Hungerford Club

Any member who wishes to move a resolution at the Annual General Meeting should give notice to the Hon. Secretary in writing by the 10th October 2024. Such notice should be in a sealed envelope addressed to The Secretary, The Hungerford Club and passed to a member of staff.

By order of the committee of The Hungerford Club – 9th September 2024

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Hungerford Club wins CAMRA award

Big news! The Hungerford Club has received first place in the Central Southern Campaign for Real Ale Competition 2024. It’s an amazing achievement, and a tribute to Debbie and Gary who do so much for the Club. We are very lucky.

The Hungerford Club received the CAMRA “Club of the Year 2024” award from the West Berkshire branch of CAMRA in May. The Club is a regular winner of the West Berkshire CAMRA awards going back to 2019.

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Hungerford Club Beer Festival 2024

The Hungerford Beer Festival 2024 will be held over the August Bank Holiday 2024 from 12 until 6pm each day.

There are a selection of 10 beers, some local and some from further afield. Also there will be three ciders.

The BBQ will be serving food for those who may wish to have something to eat.

Music every day at the Hungerford Beer Festival 2024

Each day there will be live music to enjoy.

  • Rachel Redman (Pop & Country) – Saturday 24th – 1pm start
  • Rooftopper Duo (Jazz & Blues) – Saturday 24th – 4pm start
  • Tony William (Country) – Sunday25th – 1pm start
  • The Station (Indie & Rock) – Sunday 25th – 4pm start
  • Luca (80/90’s & modern covers) – Monday 26th – 1pm start
  • Strips (Soft Rock & Modern covers) – Monday 26th – 3:30/4pm start

All start times are approximate.

Entry is free.

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Hungerford Bowls Club Roll ups!

The Bowls section hold regular roll up sessions. You don’t need any experience. We’ll explain the rules, which are very straight forward, and supply a set of bowls. If you want a quick introduction to the game then read about it here and when you are ready just put on a pair of flat shoes or trainers please and come along.

The sessions are

  • Monday evening 6 – 8pm
  • Tuesday afternoon 2 – 4pm
  • Friday afternoon 2 – 4pm

For more information about the roll up sessions either email hungerfordbowls@gmail.com or add a comment via the front page and we’ll reply to you.

See the Hungerford Bowls Club website here

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Temporary Membership

A person over 18 may apply for temporary membership. They must provide an address*, telephone number and email address which will be recorded on their application form.

As with any other application for membership their name, address and contact details should be added to the new members list and their application will be reviewed at the next committee meeting.

Temporary Members are entitled to all the benefits and privileges of Full Membership except that they shall not be qualified to be officers or members of the Committee nor to vote as Members. Their membership is for the Indoor Sports section. They are entitled to use all of the rooms of the Club with the exception of the billiards room (when they must be accompanied by a Full Member). Temporary members may not use the bowling green or tennis courts.

The duration of their membership is four calendar months from the day they pay their subscription. Once their temporary membership has expired a person may not apply for temporary membership until eight calendar months have elapsed.

By payment of the subscription, the applicant agrees to abide by the rules and code of conduct of the Club at all times.

Data Protection Act: By submitting an application for temporary membership the applicant agrees that the details on the application form may be stored on one or more computers. The data will be used solely for the purpose of the Club’s administration.

* If the applicant permanently lives on board a canal boat then a C.A.R.T. boat index number and boat name may be used in place of an address. Record both the name and number of the boat.