This year’s Capel Military Vehicle Show comes to Aldhurst Farm Capel, RH5 5HJ on the 2nd and 3rd July. It will feature an RAF Chinook helicopter, a historic Westlands Wasp, Military Vehicles in action and Tank firing & Car Crushing. There will also be battle re-enactments, a 4×4 Military Auto Jumble and much more. Open Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm. Admission Adults £6. Children and Veterans £3, Fmaily (2×2) £15.…
CAPEL CRICKET CLUB We are underway in the Cricket with matches starting from under 8s right through to the adult sections. There is plenty going on with both Cricket and the Pavilion so here are a few notes to keep you all informed. Colts Tournament: Our Annual Colts Tournament takes place on Sunday 19th June on the rec. There will be over I 00 young cricketers playing 6 a side…
Capel Open Gardens on Sunday 19th June are being held in aid of Alzheimer’s research uK. The gardens will be open from 1pm to 5pm. The programmes, which will have a plan showing the Open gardens, will be available for £% in advance from Horticultural Society members, Patels Newsagents and Carters. The gardens will also have a supply of programmes. Participating gardens will be clearly marked with signs and balloons.…
In aid of our local schools. Saturday 26th June 2016: 12 -3pm @ The Vicarage, 54 The Street It seems that Summer is almost here and where would be without our annual Vicarage Fete – part of the social scene, nestling inconspicuously between Wimbledon and Goodwood – and an opportunity to enjoy ourselves and support our local schools, especially through these difficult times. there will be the well-tried and practiced…
On Saturday 16th April, some 90 Capel folk came to grips with the game of shuffleboard in the Village Hall. You haven’t heard of it? Well, we soon discovered that practically everyone in the Hall was new to the game – but no problem. We soon grasped the rules and then we were off. Shuffleboard kept a group aged 4 to 87 involved and completely entertained for 3 hours. So…
By the time you read this hopefully the rain will have stopped and the ground dried out a bit. The Cricket Club are looking forward to the season so why not come along and have a look. Social Membership is available at just £5.00 per person. The Bar is always open on a Friday evening and on Saturdays. Other nights dependent on games being played. If you fancy a game…
Plans are afoot to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday next month in Capel Village. Plans will be published shortly. All welcome. Mary Huggins
Have you ever thought about playing tennis, but weren’t sure where to start? Capel Tennis Club has 4 hard surface courts on the recreation ground which we use all year round. We are a friendly village club and have a number of social tennis sessions during the week and also have teams in the local league. We offer coaching for juniors and adults wanting to learn or get back into…
The Capel pantomime goes from strength to strength, with some of the very best audience feedback that we have ever had. This year’s tale, ‘Percy and the Holy Grail’ had audiences in stiches from the moment the lights went down until the finale. Not one of the more usual pantomimes but this had a bit of innuendo, a lot of laughs, some amazing sound and lighting effects, dancing, singing and…
Turns out there’s no such thing as “Dry January” in Capel as the village hall filled with party-goers to celebrate Burns Night! Plenty of Haggis and whiskey was consumed which contributed to much highland fling. Huge thanks to the Soul Katz and “The band with no name,aka local residents Phil, Julia, Chris, Noel and Tim with their special guest Clay, who provided wonderful music and entertainment. Very special thanks to…