Hurst, Berkshire
Wooded Hill
A website for Hurst
Berkshire
Hurst n. wooded hill, hillock, wood.
[Old English hyrst, related to Old Saxon,
Old High German hurst, horst]
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Hurst Weather
In plain English, fresh from the Met Office database
 
Events
 
Highlights
 
Monday 3rd October to Monday 20th February 2023, and beyond
Gas main replacement works
Essential gas main replacement work taking place in Hurst – traffic management and closures required.
From the Monday 3rd October, SGN contractors Direct Mole will commence an extensive programme of gas main replacement work in the local area. This essential work will involve the replacement of old metal gas mains with new plastic pipes that will ensure we can continue to provide residents a safe and efficient gas supply.
 
Sunday 26th February
Wokingham Half Marathon
8:00am - 2:00pm
Road closures in effect from 8:00am - 2:00pm
They will facilitate vehicle movement where possible prior to 9.45am in the town centre and 9.00am in other areas, following this all closures will be fully implemented.
Roads affected:
Bell Foundry Lane, Milton Road, Glebelands Road, Broad Street, Rose Street, Wiltshire Road, Dalley Road, Wokingham.
Warren House Road.
Forest Road roundabout.
Maidenhead Road.
The Straight Mile.
Darvills Lane.
Hungerford Lane.
Hinton Road.
A321 between Hinton Road and Broadcommon Road.
Broadcommon Road.
Broadcommon Lane.
Please also take care on the A321 between Hinton Road and Broadcommon Road, and near Cantley Park, Wokingham.
The race itself starts at 10am in Cantley Park. After a tour of Wokingham town centre, the runners will head along Warren House Road into Hurst, going out to Darvills Lane, then Hinton Road and Broadcommon Road & Lane; before heading back down The Straight Mile and Maidenhead Road back to Wokingham.
 
Sunday 26th February
Messy Church
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Led by the Messy Team.
 
Events in March
 
Saturday 4th March
Dinton Pastures Bird Walk
9:00am - 12:30
Dinton Pastures
RSPB is organising bird walk around Dinton Pastures the first Saturday of every month, from 09:00 to 12:30.
For more information please contact:
Patrick Crowley
(mobile 07963 076940) or email patrick.crowley@btinternet.com
 
Sunday 5th March
Holy Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Parish Communion, conducted by Reverend David West
 
Tuesday 7th March
Hurst Pantomime Group AGM
7:30pm
The Castle Inn
Includes a discussion about the 2024 pantomime and the election of a new committee to make it happen.
 
Tuesday 7th March
Hurst Parish Council
7:30pm
St Nicholas School
Parish Council Meeting
 
Thursday 9th March
Land adjacent to School Road and Orchard Road
Deadline for comments on the proposed development of 24 dwellings and car park between School Road and Orchard Road.
Planning application number 230074
 
Friday 17th March
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a session to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please email for a registration form.
 
Friday 17th March
PTA Quiz Night
7:30pm
St Nicholas School
St Nicholas PTA is holding a quiz night. Round up your friends and book a table. Teams of up to 8 people.
Hope to see you there.
Tickets £45 per table, includes starter nibbles. (Approx £6 per head)
Wine, beer, prosecco and nibbles available from hte bar.
If you'd like to join a Social Table rather than organise a team, let us know an we'll join you up with others.
 
Sunday 19th March
Holy Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Parish Communion, conducted by Reverend Graham
 
Sunday 26th March
Messy Church
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Led by the Messy Team.
 
Events in April
 
Sunday 2nd April
Palm Sunday Service
10:45am
St.Nicholas Church
Palm Sunday Procession from the churchyard into church for Communion Service.
 
Monday 3rd to Friday 14th April
St Nicholas School Easter break
 
Monday 3rd April
Decision on the Appeal for 200 Dwellings on the Lodge Road/Tape Lane Fields
The Planning Inspectorate have stated that it expects the Decision to be issued on or before Monday 3rd April 2023.
 
Tuesday 4th April 2023
Hurst Parish Council
7:30pm
St Nicholas School
Parish Council Meeting
 
Thursday 6th April
Maundy Thursday Service
8:00pm
St.Nicholas Church
Maundy Thursday Communion Service
 
Friday 7th April
Good Friday
 
Sunday 9th April
Easter Sunday
 
Sunday 9th April
Easter Day Service
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Easter Sunday Communion Service with Easter Egg Hunt
 
Monday 10th April
Easter Monday
 
Sunday 16th April
Holy Communion
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Parish Communion, conducted by Reverend Graham
 
Friday 21st April
Youth Club
7:00pm
Hurst Scout Hut
Any children in school years 7-9 are welcome to come along.
£2 a session to cover the cost of hiring the scout hut.
If you are interested in coming along, then please email for a registration form.
 
Sunday 23rd April
Messy Church
11:00am
St.Nicholas Church
Led by the Messy Team.
 
Regular Events
 
Monday (term time)
Coffee and Toddlers
10:00am - 11:30am
Hurst Gospel Hall
Free.
 
Monday (term time)
JAM (Jesus and Me)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hurst Gospel Hall
For children from 5 years old.
Games, quizzes, singing, Bible Stories.
Free activity
 
Monday
Yoga Class
7:00pm - 8:00pm
St Nicholas School
Ladies & Gents.
£10 per class.
Please message Katy for more information - 07761 591605
 
Tuesday
Hurst & Twyford Pub Runners
6:30pm
We meet every Tuesday at 6.30pm at a local pub and then run 5k back to the pub and have a social.
We cater for all abilities so don’t be shy.
We have a Facebook page with all the information so do join it otherwise please email email
It's very much a social and it's free to come, but you do need some pennies for the drink !!
 
Tuesday
Bible Study and Prayer
7:45pm
Hurst Gospel Hall
 
First Wednesday of the month
Ladies Light Lunch
11:00
Hurst Gospel Hall
Preceded by an activity and Bible time.
 
Thursday
Hurst Hookers
7:45pm
Hurst Cricket Club
Hurst "Hookers" knit and natter meeting.
Alternate Thursdays at the cricket club, 7:45pm.
Crochet, knitting and friendly conversation.
Dates for 2023: Beginners and experienced knitters and "hookers" all welcome. Please contact Pip Etheridge for more info: philippaetheridge@btinternet.com, 07825 224614
 
Thursday
Quiz Night
8.00pm
Elephant & Castle
Teams of up to six players. £ per person to play.
All monies raised go to charity.
Sandwiches and chips provided during the half time break.
 
Friday
Hodge’s HIIT Session
9:00am - 9:30am
In the park, opposite the pond, School Road
It involves a bit of fun, the sessions are designed to help develop your fitness, and the activity is run by ex pupil Joshua Hodgkins – Qualified level 3 Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. All ages and abilities are welcome, especially beginners!!!!
All that you need to bring is a mat, a water and gymwear
For information / bookings: email or call 07934 282953
 
Friday
Yoga Classes
10:00am - 11:30am
Hurst Village Hall
If you fancy coming along or you would like some more info please email Cheryl on cheryl.youngman@harleyd.co.uk
Cost is £10 a session.
 
Friday
Friday Night Social
Hurst Cricket Club
A relaxed evening for all parents and friends.
 
Every other Friday
Karaoke Evening
The Jolly Farmer
Prizes for the best singer, and the not so best singer!
 
Saturday
Fun Football Training
9:00am - 10:00am
Stow Bridge Field
Hurst FC is a small friendly club running FREE football training sessions on Saturday mornings.
Sessions are casual and fun, and open to boys and girls in Year 1 and 2.
Older age groups are looking for new players too.
Please email for further details, or just turn up!
 
Sunday
Breaking of Bread
10:00am
Hurst Gospel Hall
A time for Christians to remember the Lord Jesus.
 
Sunday (except third Sunday of the month)
Family Gospel
11:30
Hurst Gospel Hall
Refreshments at 11:30 followed by Family Gospel Service at 11:45am.
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
 
Third Sunday of the month
CAMEO
5:00pm
Hurst Gospel Hall
Come and meet each other (CAMEO).
Suitable for everyone, young and old.
 
Further Ahead
 
Saturday 17th June
The Walnuts
7pm - 10pm
The Castle Inn
St.Nicholas Church
The Walnuts are a bunch of middle-aged guys (and that’s being kind to at least one or two of them) who love playing all sorts of music including Celtic, folk and Americana. They raise money for charities by playing concerts in people’s front rooms, back gardens, kitchens, village halls, churches, islands, boats, shop fronts, service stations, lighthouses and vineyards (anywhere really). Over the years they have toured both Europe and Scotland.
Tickets £15 - available soon.
 
Saturday 24th June and Sunday 25th June 2023
Hurst Show & Country Fayre
 
Saturday 19th August
Hurst Horticultural & Cottage Garden Society
Hurst Village Hall
Since 1902 the Hurst Horticultural Society has organised a village show and this year is no different.
 
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COVID-19 Support
Working together to support Hurst

In Hurst we are very lucky to have an amazing network of over 60 volunteers available to offer help should you need it for shopping, collecting medications or just someone to have a chat with during these difficult times.

If you would like to speak to us, or want to ask for help for yourself or a neighbour, please view the list of helpers and we’ll see how we can help.

You can easily find volunteers in your area - just select your road or click on a map.

Some volunteers have offered to have a chat on the phone, some have offered to collect any medication and some to shop. If the volunteer cannot help directly, they can contact another volunteer for you.

 
Even if you’re self-isolating, you’re not alone.
 
 
 
 
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