We had a very interesting lady, Catherine, who regularly visits Hungerford Arcade when she and husband, Barrie come down for a holiday.  She told me about her late Grandfather, Edward Pye of Clitheroe and the fantastic history of this wonderful place.  I do not have the photographs to which she refers so the best thing I can do is let Catherine brief you, but you must go to the website www.oldclitheroe.co.uk where you will be taken back in time with old photographs and more.  This is one of the best local history sites I have even seen so please, take a look.
Rita

a year, when on holiday nearby.  We love to see all the different stalls, set out with very interesting, 

We live in Clitheroe and cross this bridge several times a week. The second postcard

Look at those prices!

The easiest way for me to do this is ………………..my nephew,  Michael Pye  (Great Grandson of

Yours sincerely,

Catherine Lancaster…….(Pye)

Parade in the old Market Square

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Arcade co-owner, Adrian Gilmour giving Victoria a well deserved hug

A lovely lady came to shop at Hungerford Arcade a few days ago and bought a lovely Labrador puppy plate.  Victoria Graham was such a happy person but sad when she told us about Max.  Victoria is with the charity, GSD Helpline. K9-RR (Rescue Raising) ‘A New Life For Max’ in conjunction with GSD Helpline, are raising funds for Max, a young German Shepherd who will be having a prosthetic limb fitted by world renowned Noel Fitzpatrick.

Max with vet, Noel Fitzpatrick of the world renowned Fitzpatrick Referrals, Eashing, SurreySee more at:  http://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/

When Victoria told us about German Shepherd Max, it was heart breaking.  So that you can get to know Max, here is a brief history of his very sad life: “Max is not a Romanian street dog. He was bought as a puppy by his owners but throughout his life, he was kept outside, chained up and his only shelter was a car in total disrepair.  Sadly, this car was in such a precarious state that it ended up falling and crushing part of one of his hind legs. To make matters worse, the chain to which he was tied was so short that Max did not have the space to move or even lift himself off  the ground. The consequences of this cruelty are sadly all too clear. Max’s back is lowered towards the ground, his good hind leg has not developed and as such, has remained small. Owing to such awful living conditions and the resulting
 medical problems, Max has been living in mud and his own faeces. Even though Max has been through hell, nothing has changed his personality – he is very loving, playful and loyal. We want to help Max a much as possible, but the town where he lives does not have the facilities to provide the type of treatment that Max needs.  We know the UK can provide this because of its great international respect for treating disabled dogs.”

Max’s cause is a partnership with K9-RR and GSD Helpline doing wonderful work raising money for Max’s new limb.
There is also, Animal Lifeline Fundraising – an auction site raising money each month for UK dog charities. Next month is R.A.G.S. (Rescue Aid German Shepherd) and Sadie’s Auction Funds for dogs in the Bacau 
shelter in Romania, as well
as bringing vulnerable dogs
to the UK.


We all wish very Good Luck to Victoria and her colleagues and thank you all very much for caring for these wonderful, tragic dogs.

I thought you might like to see what one of our stallholder’s got up to at the weekend.

June practising

Stallholder, Gary Cook (Unit 28) and his wife June, are part of the Garrison Artillery re-enactment group.  This particular weekend, they were called upon to fire the 25 pound guns for the 1812 Overture which was being played by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Gary said, “We had three girls firing the guns and the lads loading the guns for them. They all did a splendid job”.  As you will see from the pictures below, they certainly did.
Rita

June & Gary What a handsome couple!

The Garrison Re-enactment Group with the 25 pound gun

Valerie, daughter Mandy, Rita and Steve

We had a lovely family visit Hungerford Arcade.  Steve and Valerie Lewis with daughter, Mandy.   On a previous visit, they spotted a very expensive, high end teapot and said they knew it had their name on it and just had to have it.  – which is why they came back so quickly to buy it.

Whilst having a chat with them, Steve and Valerie disclosed that they run a family business called, ‘Mosaicraft’.  They are world leaders in their craft and the only people in Britain to have a shop.  Every picture (except the photograph) you see here is in fact a mosaic. Steve said the mosaic cubes they use are 10 pixels to the inch. You can find out more about them by visiting their new shop at the Clevedon Craft Centre, Studio 2, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 6TD. Or, visit their website at www.mosaicraft.co.uk

Rita

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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

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

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.

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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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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