Pirates!

Why are pirates called pirates? Because they “Arr!!”  I discovered this today when these two very authentic looking buccaneers plundered the Arcade for pewter tankards and pirate treasure! 

Sam, Gale and Sammi

No, that’s not Jonny Depp! It’s Sam Morton and Sammi Wynn-Jones with Arcade assistant Gale Harman.  Sam and Sammi are pirate and medieval re-enactors, taking part in shows and fairs around the country.  Also an avid pewter tankard collector, Sam often comes into the Arcade looking to expand his collection. 

They are members of a re-enactment group based in Basingstoke called The Greyhounds of St Edmund and will be appearing at Loxwood Joust in Sussex on Saturday 1st August. 

Stallholder Christine Pym with Sam

Search for The Greyhounds of St Edmund on Facebook to learn more about what they do and when they are coming to pillage a town near you! 
  
Alex

Hungerford Arcade: Hungerford Carnival Part 2

I hope you all enjoyed Part 1 of the Hungerford Carnival. Here we have Part 2 to further your enjoyment.

Doreen, Arcade co-owner
Adrian Gilmour and proud Dennis
with his Boater hat.

Dennis and Doreen Deane are a great couple.  Dennis has aways wanted a Boater hat but has never been able to find one that fitted him - until now. Dennis purchased his Boater hat at Hungerford Arcade and is thrilled to bits.  It fits him a treat and he looks so dandy.  Doreen is a pretty picture too. Don't know about you, Adrian.

Dennis and Doreen always visit the Arcade when they are in the area. Doreen said, "It is so interesting and there is such a good choice of items".

Dennis and Doreen with one of the
 beautiful street organs Dennis made himself

Taking part in the Hungerford Carnival, Doreen said, "We collect for the Macmillan Cancer Charity and Dennis made the Street Organs that we play."  They are beautiful.

Judy Neale and Ginny Dreyer from Lambourn Riding For The Disabled took part in the Carnival.  They told us, "Riding for the Disabled is a national organisation made up of member groups dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through riding and/or carriage driving.  Its all about giving children and adults confidence and independence to benefit their health and wellbeing and to achieve their goals while having fun.  Horseriding offers and opportunity for enjoyment, challenges, friendship, laughter, achievement, independence and confidence.  Medical professionals also recognise there are significant therapeutic benefits for the rider".

Reg Charity No. 1145104 http://www.lambournrda.co.uk

Wonderful!

"Beat the crunch with Punch"

Pauline and Tony from Pauline's Puppets put on a great Punch and Judy Show which everyone enjoyed. 

You can find Pauline's Puppets at www.paulinespuppets.co.uk

Stunning Tuk Tuk

This beautiful Tuk Tuk was bought and rebuilt by its present owner.  He also did the stunning paint job himself.





Rita
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Oliver! at Hungerford Primary School

When teachers from Hungerford Primary School came into the Arcade looking for props for their summer production of “Oliver!” we were more than happy to oblige.  

The children of Year 6, who will be heading off to secondary school in September, had studied the Victorian era earlier in the year so they were very keen to use authentic objects wherever possible.

After returning from a summer trip to an activity centre, they only had 3 weeks to learn all their lines and nearly every song from the film/ musical on which their stage production was based.  By all accounts it was a roaring success and the audience was left, like Oliver, asking for more!

The picture below shows 3 stars of a cast of 56! Because there were so many children involved, the main parts were played by more than one person, with two Olivers played by Raiko and Scott, two Fagins played by Jasmin and Alfie, two Dodgers played by Ben and Beth and two Nancys played by Isabel and Holly!

Dodger (Beth), Fagin (Alfie) and Mr. Brownlow (Alfred)
posing with objects from The Arcade.

To all the Year 6s – Thank you for asking us to be involved in your production and good luck next year in your new school!

Alex Rogers

Hungerford Arcade Vinyl Record Valuation Day

SATURDAY, 26th JULY

9.30 - 4.00

Hungerford Arcade stallholder, Adam Thompson (Unit 50), is holding his very popular Vinyl Record Valuation Day on Saturday, 26th July at the Arcade.  Do come along with your vinyl  records and have a chat to Adam.  He also buys vinyl, if you wish to sell. 

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Hungerford Arcade Vintage Guitar Valuation Day Postponed

FRIDAY, 25th JULY

10.15am - 4.30

POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST

DATE TO BE ADVISED.  

Our sincere apologies

Fender Stratocaster 19593-Tone
SunburstVOX  AC-30 Amplifier

Join us for a day of vintage, rare guitars, music and valuations. Specialist, David J. Pym will be at Hungerford Arcade on Friday, 25th July with some of his vintage and rare guitars, treating everyone to a day of entertainment, playing great music for his very popular, Annual Guitar Valuation Day. David has the most sought after guitars, Gibson, Fender and some very, very rare guitars and many famous Rock 'n Rollers have purchased from him.  David loves to talk about guitars and would like nothing better than to have a chat with you.  Come along with or without your guitar and see and hear David play.  Also, visit his website below - it is fab!
Rita

David J Pym Vintage Guitars - - Mobile: 07808 321523Hungerford Arcade, 26 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire. RG17 ONF. EnglandTel: 01488 683701 - - Also Newbury Showroom Tel: 01635 47525Email: davidjpym@btinternet.com     Website: www.davidjpym.com

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Hungerford Arcade Roman Artefacts & Ancients Valuation Day

SATURDAY 19th JULY 2014

Specialist and stallholder, Mike Green (Unit 30B) will be at Hungerford Arcade on Saturday 19th July from 10am - 4.00pm holding a Roman artefacts and Ancients valuation day.  Do come along with your treasures and let Mike tell you the history behind them and what their value is.  Valuations are totally free, but if you would like to make a small donation to our sponsored charity, Walking With The Wounded, it would be greatly appreciated.
Rita


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Hungerford Arcade: Beautiful Connie

A very beautiful young lady, Connie, often comes shopping at Hungerford Arcade, wearing the most stunning outfits.  When she walked through the door today, we just had to ask for a photograph for our Blog, to which she happily agreed to.  The clothes Connie is wearing today are a Japanese design, inspired by the Victorian era.  Outfits of this style and era are what Connie loves to wear and are her daily wardrobe.  

Me with Connie

Adrian with Connie

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