October 2008 News Archive

We all know that the main hall of the Community Centre is rather cavernous, which makes it difficult to create an intimate or cosy atmosphere. The organisers of the Ale-ing Fest are very much aware of this and have in the past attempted to reduce the...

A KITE surfer was lucky to be alive today after he was found clinging to his broken gear in rough seas, gale force winds and fading light. The 48-year-old man's clothes were found on Hayling beach, triggering a massive search yesterday at 7.15pm...

HERITAGE experts and residents' representatives are calling on Havant Borough Council to rethink its seafront Masterplan because it fails to include the area's one truly historic landmark. Members of the Hayling Island Residents' Association (HIRA) ...

Hayling Golf Club is opening the doors to all interested parties Saturday - 11th October 2008 -Meet club officials -Tour clubhouse -9 hole putting competition to win free round of golf for 2 -For those signing up on the day £200 discount...

Havant Rotary Club are holding a charity auction on the 31st October at Hayling Community Centre. The auction is being run to raise funds for local charities and projects that are supported by the Club. There will be approx 100 items in the auction...

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT As reported by Brenda Greenland, Treasurer and Membership Secretary, our finances have had a satisfactory year, even making a slight surplus. We plan to visit lapsed members and those due for a renewal, if only to ensure that for...

Since the ages of 8 and 9 Anthony and Conway Parke have been determined that they would sail at the Olympics.To further this aim they have worked very hard training and taking part in events round the country in their Optimists. This autumn Anthony ,...

With a highly successful summer of events now drawing to a close, and two nationally recognised awards safely ‘in the bag’ for the second year running, you could be forgiven for thinking that that the volunteers of the Hayling’s BEST M.T.I. would be...

Hayling United FC (HUFC) provides football, and a lot of fun, to nearly 200 young boys and girls on the island. The club has its home at the Hayling College and has been there now for nearly two full seasons. Many of the youngsters on the island have...

Following up from the Fullers brewery(Formerly Gales)Clay pigeon shoot in September at The Maypole Pub,today (sunday 26th October)saw a return shoot for the benefit of both North & South Hayling clay pigeon clubs who gave up the opportunity to shoot ...

The week commencing Monday 13th October 2008 was the national "NOT IN MY NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEK". Hayling Island Safer Neighbourhood Team utilised the Mobile Police Station to patrol the Island and actively promote more Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. I a...

Hayling Island Safer Neighbourhoods Team would like to hear from you. Have your say on what the local priorities should be for your area. What can be done to improve your community? How can we ensure a good quality of life for everyone? Please ...