A lot to comment on as we say goodbye to July later in the week! So here goes:
Video of Pizza in the Park
If you missed this great event, or just wish to re-live some of it you can do so by viewing the video which is now on the home page of the web site – hlra.info
Hosepipe ban in operation
As from yesterday (Saturday 25th July) a hosepipe ban has been in operation. You may have heard that this does not apply to people with ‘Blue Badges’ who have registered. Apparently this registration needs to be done for the village as a whole and Nasar is pursuing this, so please await further news.
Window Cleaning change to dates
In case you have not seen the notices in reception please note that this month the window cleaners will be here on Wednesday (29th) and Thursday (30th) not Thursday & Friday.
Wellness Changing Rooms (31st July & 3rd August)
The doors to the Wellness Changing rooms are planned to be replaced by ones operated by push buttons. This will happen on Friday 31st July and Monday 3rd August. So on those days just one changing room will be open for mixed changing. So please be particularly considerate to others during these 2 days.
Are you interested in Arts and Crafts?
Wokingham Art Society are holding their annual summer exhibition from 18th July through 1st August at St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham (RG41 1EH). 10.00-17.30 except for 1st August which is 10.00-16.00. See paintings, crafts, jewellery, cards, glass etc. Items for sale plus refreshments available. More info: wokinghamartsociety.org.uk
August Movie (Tuesday 4th }
The August movie will be ‘Yesterday’. Jack Malik was a struggling songwriter but after a mysterious blackout he discovers that he is the only one to remember the Beatles. He rockets to fame passing off their songs as his own, but in so doing risks losing his long-time friend and supporter Ellie. Directed by Danny Boyle and writer/producer Richard Curtis.
Lunch at Chichester (August 18th)
If you have not selected the table you wish to lunch on I have allocated you to one. So please check the signup sheets on the board in the activities room. You should make a note of the name of the person who booked the table together with the time the table is booked for. The sheet will be removed at the end of the coming week.
Thank you
HLE treats here at the village in August
Two more occasions for you to meet with friends and enjoy some music here at Hampshire Lakes:
· On Monday 10th – Tea, Cakes & Music (the golden age of rock and roll). At 3pm in the Bistro. Book at reception with a £5 entertainment fee. Tea & Cakes cost £5 and will be taken from your Anchor Card. Flyers have been delivered and are on the web site
· On Wednesday 26th – Debi will be returning for a County & Western evening with barbeque on the Village Green. Bar open from 5.30, music from 6.00 and food from 6.45. Flyers will be distributed later this week
Another warning from the police
Police elsewhere in the country have reported that their residents have received fake communications purporting to be from their local water supplier. The messages use authentic logos and professional language to appear genuine.
Messages could be in any form eg: text, email, social media etc:
• “There is now a hosepipe bank. Click here to see if your area is affected.”
• “You are eligible for a free water-saving kit. Click here to claim it.”
• Or similar.
Clicking on the links will take you to genuine-looking fake websites designed to steal your personal and financial information including bank details, payment card details, passwords/PINs.
Please Protect Yourself:
• DO NOT click links in unexpected messages.
• Never provide banking details, card information, passwords/PINs after following a link
Specials this coming week:
Monday: 11.00 Minibus trip to Bracknell book at reception
Tuesday : Italian Buffet evening 6.30pm – book at reception
Wednesday & Thursday: Window cleaners here
Saturday: NO open HLRA Committee meeting
Specials the following week:
Monday 3rd August:
· 11.00 Minibus trip to Camberley – book at reception
· 10.00-11.30 Coffee morning, Bistro
Tuesday 4th August: August movie.Showing of ‘Yesterday’ from 6.20pm. If you want to eat from the bar menu before the movie, please order in advance and collect from the kitchen at 5.45pm. Bring your own drinks. More details above
Wednesday 5th August: Book Club. 11.00, library
Saturday 8th August: Bistro & Bar evening. Bar open 6-9pm; Dining from 6.30pm – book at reception
That’s all for now – have a good week.
Jo