Hurst, Berkshire
Wooded Hill
A website for Hurst
Berkshire
Hurst n. wooded hill, hillock, wood.
[Old English hyrst, related to Old Saxon,
Old High German hurst, horst]
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Highlights
 
Events in June
 
Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June
St Nicholas School half-term break
 
Jubilee Events
 
In order to have an event that runs smoothly and safely, the organising team need some help from local folk. The tasks are not onerous nor lengthy so please choose where and when you would like to help.
 
Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June 2022
Hurst Celebrates the Platinum Jubilee
Several events and activities over the four days, see below and the website for details.
Take part in the village treasure hunt at any point over the long weekend.
Floral displays and book stall in St.Nicholas Church each day from 10am to 4pm.
 
Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June 2022
Village Treasure Hunt
You are invited to join a free treasure hunt around the village over the Jubilee weekend.
Split into four sections each just over a mile, the hunt follows roads and footpaths around the village.
There is a set of picture clues for things to spot in each section, along with some crossword-style cryptic clues. A full set of directions is provided for each section.
Visit https://woodedhill.uk/treasure for details.
 
Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June 2022
Jubilee Floral Displays
10am to 4pm
St.Nicholas Church The Church will be open from 10am to 4pm over the Jubilee weekend.
Come and see the marvellous Jubilee themed flower arrangements that will be on display in Church all weekend.
Have a browse at the bookstall and on Friday from 2pm to 4pm enjoy a cream tea or take part in our craft activities.
If you are interested in sponsorship of one of the fantastic displays please email Julia.
 
Thursday 2nd June
Jubilee Flypast Dispersal
12:40pm to 1:30pm (approximate)
After flying over Buckingham Palace, the Jubilee Flypast will be dispersing to the west of London.
There is the possibility that some of the aircraft will be flying over or near Hurst.
 
Thursday 2nd June
Refreshments & Kids Crafts
6:30pm to 8pm
St.Nicholas Church
 
Thursday 2nd June
Jubilee Beacon Lighting
8pm to 10pm
Community Orchard
8:00 Church bells
8:30 Rock Choir
9:00 Piper
9:30 Hand bells
9:45 Beacon lighting, accompanied by "Song for the Commonwealth"
 
Friday 3rd June
Jubilee Sports Day
Numerous sports events in and around the village, including football, bowling, cricket and tennis.
 
Friday 3rd June
Cream Teas & Kids Crafts
2pm to 4pm
St.Nicholas Church
 
Saturday 4th June
Jubilee Family Festival
Martineau Green
Games, picnic, Hurst's Got Talent, cream tea & scones, bar, BBQ.
Live music, open mic.
 
Sunday 5th June
Jubilee Street Party
Join Hurst's biggest street party to celebrate the Jubilee!
 
Other Events
 
Wednesday 1st June
Ladies Light Lunch
11:00
Hurst Gospel Hall
Preceded by an activity and Bible time.
 
Wednesday 1st June and every Wednesday
Pilates Classes - Mixed Ability
6:30pm, Hurst Cricket Club
Isobel will be doing live classes for mixed ability. There are six spaces in the club house with Covid restrictions, but I will also do Zoom class at the same time.
Please email me, as I will have to book you in. Please don’t just turn up.
£7 per session, pay as you go.
Contact Isobel by email or 07958 446165 for more details.
 
Wednesday 1st June and every Wednesday
Pilates Classes - Men
7:30pm, Hurst Cricket Club
Isobel will be doing live classes for men only. There are six spaces in the club house with Covid restrictions, but I will also do Zoom class at the same time.
Please email me, as I will have to book you in. Please don’t just turn up.
£7 per session, pay as you go.
Contact Isobel by email or 07958 446165 for more details.
 
Thursday 2nd June
Wheelies Fest
3:00pm - 11:00pm
The Wheelwrights Arms/
In the garden.
Live music.
Beer festival.
Tickets will be available from Friday 4th March and are done on a first come first serve basis.
You can also reserve tickets:
Call - 0118 934 4100
Email - wheelwrightsarms@wadworth.co.uk
 
Thursday 2nd June, and every Thursday
Quiz Night
8.00pm
Elephant & Castle
Teams of up to six players. £ per person to play.
All monies raised go to charity.
Sandwiches and chips provided during the half time break.
 
Friday 3rd June, and every Friday
Hodge’s HIIT Session
9:00am - 9:30am
In the park, opposite the pond, School Road
It involves a bit of fun, the sessions are designed to help develop your fitness, and the activity is run by ex pupil Joshua Hodgkins – Qualified level 3 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. All ages and abilities are welcome, especially beginners!!!!
All that you need to bring is a mat, a water and gymwear
For information / bookings: email or call 07934 282953
 
Friday 3rd June, and every Friday
Yoga Classes
10:00am - 11:30am
Hurst Village Hall
If you fancy coming along or you would like some more info please email Cheryl on cheryl.youngman@harleyd.co.uk
Cost is £10 a session.
 
Friday 3rd June, and every Friday
Friday Night Social
Hurst Cricket Club
A relaxed evening for all parents and friends.
 
Saturday 4th June, and every Saturday
Fun Football Training
9:00am - 10:00am
Stow Bridge Field
Hurst FC is a small friendly club running FREE football training sessions on Saturday mornings.
Sessions are casual and fun, and open to boys and girls in Year 1 and 2.
Older age groups are looking for new players too.
Please email for further details, or just turn up!
 
Sunday 5th June
Holy Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Pentecost
Holy Communion conducted by Reverend Helen
 
Sunday 5th June, and every Sunday
Breaking of Bread
10:00am
Hurst Gospel Hall
A time for Christians to remember the Lord Jesus.
 
Sunday 5th June, and every Sunday, (except 3rd Sunday)
Family Gospel
11:30
Hurst Gospel Hall
Refreshments at 11:30 followed by Family Gospel Service at 11:45am.
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
 
Monday 6th June, and every Monday
Pop-up Play Village
10:15am - 11:30am
Hurst Village Hall
The sessions give children the freedom to play and explore and choose what they want to do in a safe and happy environment.
Book online via the website
 
Monday 6th June, and every Monday
Tennis Class
6:30pm
Dolphin School
Residents of Hurst are invited to use the tennis courts on Monday evenings throughout the summer.
There are no club or court fees, simply come along at 6:30pm on Monday evenings and join in.
Players of all standards are welcome.
Please message John Vimpany for more information - 07796 170486
 
Monday 6th June, and every Monday
Yoga Class
7:00pm - 8:00pm
St Nicholas School
Ladies & Gents.
£10 per class.
Please message Katy for more information - 07761 591605
 
Tuesday 7th June, and every Tuesday
Hurst & Twyford Pub Runners
6:30pm
We meet every Tuesday at 6.30pm at a local pub and then run 5k back to the pub and have a social.
We cater for all abilities so don’t be shy.
We have a Facebook page with all the information so do join it otherwise please email email
It's very much a social and it's free to come, but you do need some pennies for the drink !!
 
Tuesday 7th June 2022
Hurst Parish Council
7:30pm
St Nicholas School
Parish Council Meeting
 
Thursday 9th June
Local Authors' Book Launch
7:00pm
Hurst Cricket Club
Hurst residents John Vimpany and David Boyd are hosting a launch evening for their recently published book "To Force the Enemy off the Sea" – the story of the RAF's North Coates Strike Wing.
Their book is about the first anti-shipping Beaufighter Strike Wing that waged a two-year campaign against German shipping convoys carrying their war material to the Ruhr factories. John's father flew as a Navigator on one of the Wing's Squadrons, and the book draws on his personal papers and photographs, as well as the mass of records in the National Archives and other historical research.
The Cricket Club bar will be open.
A fuller description can be found on the publisher's website.
 
Sunday 12th June
All Age Service
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Trinity Sunday.
A non-Communion Service led by Ele, Rosemary and the Team.
June's theme is the second of three on the Miracles of Jesus
Refreshments from 10.30am.
 
Saturday 18th June
The Walnuts
7pm - 10pm
The Castle Inn
St.Nicholas Church
The Walnuts are a bunch of middle-aged guys (and that’s being kind to at least one or two of them) who love playing all sorts of music including Celtic, folk and Americana. They raise money for charities by playing concerts in people’s front rooms, back gardens, kitchens, village halls, churches, islands, boats, shop fronts, service stations, lighthouses and vineyards (anywhere really). Over the years they have toured both Europe and Scotland.
They will be raising funds for Launchpad, Ukraine and St Nicholas Church.
Tickets available online
 
Sunday 19th June
Parish Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Parish Communion taken by Reverend Graham
 
Sunday 19th June
CAMEO
5:00pm
Hurst Gospel Hall
Come and meet each other (CAMEO).
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
 
Friday 24th June
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a sessioni to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please email for a registration form.
 
Saturday 25th June and Sunday 26th June 2022
Hurst Show & Country Fayre
Includes a World Record attempt on the Sunday.
Lots of your favourites are back this year including: dog show, art show, classic vehicles, falcons, ferrets, hobby horses plus much, much more!
See the website and follow the show on Facebook for the latest details.
Buy your entry tickets in advance and save!
 
Events in July
 
Saturday 2nd July
Party in the Park
6pm - midnight
Stow Bridge Field, Hinton Road
Over 18s Only
Strictly no admission without a ticket.
Tickets £18. Hog roast £10.
 
Sunday 3rd July
Parish Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Parish Communion taken by Reverend Graham.
 
Tuesday 5th July 2022
Hurst Parish Council
7:30pm
St Nicholas School
Parish Council Meeting
 
Sunday 10th July
All Age Service
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
A non-Communion Service.
 
Sunday 17th July
Holy Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
 
Sunday 17th July
CAMEO
5:00pm
Hurst Gospel Hall
Come and meet each other (CAMEO).
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
 
Friday 22nd July
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a sessioni to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please email for a registration form.
 
Sunday 24th July
Messy Church
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Led by the Messy Team.
 
Further Ahead
 
Saturday 20th August
Hurst Horticultural & Cottage Garden Society
Hurst Village Hall
Since 1902 the Hurst Horticultural Society has organised a village show and this year is no different.
 
Saturday 28th August
PTA and HVS BBQ
11am - 6pm
Hurst Cricket Club
St Nicholas School PTA and Hurst Village Society are organising another Village BBQ with a friendly but competitive cricket match, as well as other fun and games for all the family.
 
Sunday 4th December
St Nicholas Night
From 5:00pm
School Road Recreation Ground
Switching on the Christmas lights. Christmas Carols. Perhaps more.
 
Saturday 10th December
Christmas Dinner Dance
6:00pm - 11:59pm
Hurst Village Hall
Organsised by St.Nicholas School PTA and Hurst Village Society
 
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COVID-19 Support
Working together to support Hurst

In Hurst we are very lucky to have an amazing network of over 60 volunteers available to offer help should you need it for shopping, collecting medications or just someone to have a chat with during these difficult times.

If you would like to speak to us, or want to ask for help for yourself or a neighbour, please view the list of helpers and we’ll see how we can help.

You can easily find volunteers in your area - just select your road or click on a map.

Some volunteers have offered to have a chat on the phone, some have offered to collect any medication and some to shop. If the volunteer cannot help directly, they can contact another volunteer for you.

 
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