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News from Hungerford’s Independent Shops & Businesses – July 2024

Hungerford is famous for its independent shops and businesses which make the High Street worth a visit. There is also a Heritage Trail you can enjoy while you are browsing the shops.

Town & Manor and Hungerford Town Hall

What a wonderful weekend spent commemorating D-Day in Hungerford; an event organised by Hungerford Town Council overseen by Councillor Jerry Keates. The Town and Manor was very proud to have gifted the Town Hall Complex to the event for the weekend. The Corn Exchange made a wonderful venue for the 1940’s Swing Dance on Friday evening with a twelve-piece band and everyone dressed up for the event. Saturday saw it filled with informative displays about rationing, make-do-and-mend as well as World War Two memorabilia and a display of photographs of sites in Hungerford ‘then and now’. 
 
There was a host of activities for children, including a ration book trail around the town, which once completed was rewarded with a 2oz ration of Dolly Mixtures or Jelly Babies! Whilst the Town Hall itself hosted a series of talks on Hungerford and the surrounding area in World War II.
 
The Trustees were also delighted to give permission for the commemorative stone to be placed on Hungerford Common as a permanent reminder to the sacrifices made during this pivotal point in World War II. 
 
We congratulate all involved in the organisation and delivery of an inspirational weekend commemorating D-Day. Well done Hungerford!

Looking ahead, do pop into our monthly Antique & Collector’s Fair 9am to 3.30pm on Sunday 14 July.

And remember Hungerford residents get a 25% discount on hire rates of the Town Hall complex.
 
Please contact 
events@townandmanor.co.uk
07880 311731

Hungerford Bookshop

We are very excited about our summer Crime & Thriller author talk series in Hungerford & Wantage. See the full schedule here, with next talk on Wed 10 July with Adele Parks and Lucy Foley.

Join us for our Summer Reading Celebration on Friday 19 July.  Four authors have ten minutes each to tell you about their books, and some of our booksellers also share thair favourire reads of the year so far. Plus lashings of Pimms, nibbles, free proofs (pre-publication copies of books) and bookish chat. More treats as we think of them.

See our facebook page for all news. For more events and to sign up to our newsletter, please visit our website hungerfordbookshop.co.uk

We love to see our customers but you can also shop on our website for next day delivery, send in book orders on 01488 683480, sales@hungerfordbookshop.co.uk or message us on Facebook. 

Hungerford Legal & Financial Centre

In our latest Legal & Financial show: tips for young entrepreneurs, and routes into a legal career.

Our office in central Hungerford is shared by Marlborough Law and RiverView Portfolio accountants. We also collaborate with Harridge Financial, HR experts Professionals in Partnership and asset finance experts Industry Finance UK.

If you need any financial or legal support, please contact us for a no-obligation chat on:
hungerfordlegalandfinancialcentre.com
01488 508008 info@hungerfordlegalandfinancialcentre.com

Hungerford Coin & Stamp Centre

The last time the Labour Government were in power taxes were as high as 98p in the pound and we had rampant inflation.

Those in the know bought heavily into coins and stamps and prices went crazy.

This week the Country will learn its fate and already we are seeing increased interest in Gold and Silver as well as coins and stamps.

It is a good idea to diversify one’s assets.

Good luck whoever you vote for and do pop in to have a look at our fantastic stock or browse our website and of course we are always very keen to buy any old collections.

34a High Street, Hungerford RG17 0NF
01488 684008
philatelicheritage@gmx.com
philatelicheritage.co.uk
facebook/Hungerford Coin & Stamp Centre

Fare Wise Travel

We offer travel advice based on many years’ experience, not only when planning the trip but also during or after it, if problems emerge.

This month, Veronica’s travel blog highlights the issue of planning a holiday around the hurricane season.

See our facebook page for lots of inspiration including Cyrpus and the Seychelles. A lot closer to home don’t forget relaxing canal trips on The Rose of Hungerford! We can sell you tickets.

Please contact Veronica and the team on 01488 686858, hung@farewise.com, facebook or pop in to our office at 19 Hungerford High St (under the railway bridge). 

Fare Wise Travel Hungerford

Inklings

July brings another academic year to a close so we have lots of cards and gifts to say thank you to the teachers.  We also have Exam Congratulations, Good Luck at your New School and Good Luck at University cards.
 
Our Summer Sale continues to run so there are bargains a plenty with cards from 50p as well as our ever popular £1 cards.  There will also be lots of gifts which will have up to 50% off, so do pop into grab a bargain.

Inklings
122 High St, Hungerford RG17 0DL
info@inklingsofhungerford.com
www.inklingsofhungerford.com
facebook.com/inklingsofhungerford

Berkshire Trout

 
We are looking forward to the Hungerford Food & Artisan Market next Sunday 14 June. Do pop by to say hello and taste our samples.  
 
Visit our facebook page for recipe inspiration and let us know how you enjoy our trout.
 
Shop online and we deliver within 40 miles of Hungerford every Friday. We also go to lots of local markets – follow our facebook page for details.

Berkshire Trout
07881 823083
lucy@berkstrout.co.uk

berkstrout.co.uk
facebook.com/berkstrout
instagram.com/berkstrout

West Berkshire Injury Clinic

Have a chat with Andrew in Wellbeing Corner at the Hungerford Food & Artisan Market this Sunday 14 July .
 
We look forward to talking to you about general wellness, answering questions about nutrition, health and giving advice on physical pain or niggles along with the mental health blocks that are holding you back from really enjoying life.
 
Happy to have a chat about most things even if you just want to come and say hello!
 

Cobbs Farmshop

To celebrate summer we’re offering some irresistable special offers at our lovel cafe – buy one get one free breakfast or 2 lunches for £20.
 
Wimbledon has officially begun, and so have our delightful café specials! Indulge in a traditional Eton Mess with sweet British strawberries, crushed meringue, and generous swirls of double cream with berry coulis or enjoy a classic Cream Tea with fresh British strawberries, and don’t forget to savour a refreshing glass or jug of Pimms.
 
Visit our cafés over the next two weeks for these delicious treats

Cobbs at Hungerford
Bath Road (A4) just west of Hungerford
01488 686770
hungerford@cobbsfarmshops.co.uk
facebook.com/cobbsathungerford
instagram.com/cobbsfarmshops

Hungerford Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Healthcare

To celebrate Rebecca and Andy’s 4th anniversary of running the clinic, they are offer 20% off all massages – for new and existing clients. Book on 01488 683666.

Whatever aches and pains you have, why not take advantage of our new client offer – £49 for initial assessment and first treatment. 

Hungerford Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Healthcare
The Croft Hall, Hungerford

M & P Hardware

At this time of year we have lots of your gardening supplies as well as key cutting services available from mortice to cylinder.

And don’t forget our refillable range from washing up liquid to floor cleaner. If you are not already using refillable household cleaners – make 2024 the year.

And all your DIY supplies of course. Whatever you need we either stock it or can get it in quickly for you!
 
Open: 9am to 5pm, Mon to Sat.
01488 681048 
facebook/mandphardware
M & P Hardware

Amore Italian Restaurant

Why not come and enjoy our warm Italian hospitality and delicious food – we are open for lunch and supper every day of the week!
 
Vinnie and the team
Amore Hungerford
16 Charnham St
Hungerford RG17 0ES

 info@amore-hungerford.co.uk 

Howards Pet Care

 
We have everything you need for your two and four legged friends from premium dog food, chews, feeding bowls, beds, leads, bird seed to hedgehog houses and bags of dishwater salt.
 
We have in stock Chewllagen dog chews, 100% natural chewable collagen treats. Also, as ever, a full range of pet food, accessories, treats and toys.
 
Suzi and the team
01488 685314
facebook.com/Howards-Pet-Care
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