Comments for Bovingdon Bulletin Board http://www.bovingdon.org/village Have your say on Bovingdon Village Wed, 09 May 2012 20:49:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The Royal Oak – Bovingdon Green by mb http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1519 mb Wed, 09 May 2012 20:49:57 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1519 From Brakedwell http://www.pprune.org/archive: When I was stationed at Bovindon in the early sixties we used to wander down and stagger back from the Royal Oak! A very young Shirley Bassey and her husband Kenneth Hulme who lived nearby were regular visitors the pub. From Brakedwell http://www.pprune.org/archive:

When I was stationed at Bovindon in the early sixties we used to wander down and stagger back from the Royal Oak! A very young Shirley Bassey and her husband Kenneth Hulme who lived nearby were regular visitors the pub.

]]> Comment on The Royal Oak – Bovingdon Green by Amanda Parker http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1515 Amanda Parker Wed, 09 May 2012 15:28:30 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1515 I am so sad to hear that these lovely people have left the pub. They really tried hard at it and did wonders to it's appearance. There was good quality food and always a very warm welcome and a smile. I wish Rob and Sel all the best for their future. I am so sad to hear that these lovely people have left the pub. They really tried hard at it and did wonders to it’s appearance. There was good quality food and always a very warm welcome and a smile. I wish Rob and Sel all the best for their future.

]]> Comment on The Royal Oak – Bovingdon Green by alisonD http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1501 alisonD Mon, 07 May 2012 18:09:42 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1501 I just remember using the off licence at the back when out riding the ponies aged about 13. One would hold whilst the others went in to buy Gummie Bears, flying saucers and Liquorice. Lately loved the place as a dog friendly pub with great quality food and service. Such a shame :( I just remember using the off licence at the back when out riding the ponies aged about 13. One would hold whilst the others went in to buy Gummie Bears, flying saucers and Liquorice. Lately loved the place as a dog friendly pub with great quality food and service. Such a shame :(

]]> Comment on The Royal Oak – Bovingdon Green by Mike Illing http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1488 Mike Illing Sat, 05 May 2012 23:55:29 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1488 The only landlords I can recall in my time drinking at the Royal Oak were; Ian and Jan, Lewis and Brenda and the last time I drank there it was owned by a Mr Rammage. I'm afraid that's all I can recall. Hope it helps a little. The only landlords I can recall in my time drinking at the Royal Oak were; Ian and Jan, Lewis and Brenda and the last time I drank there it was owned by a Mr Rammage. I’m afraid that’s all I can recall. Hope it helps a little.

]]> Comment on Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Party by Mike Illing http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=619#comment-1487 Mike Illing Sat, 05 May 2012 23:51:27 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=619#comment-1487 I remember the Bovingdon Revels in the 80's. It was a time when 'neighbours' were great friends also. The village used to be closed off to traffic and the high street was a party for all. It was a brilliant occasion and loved by all the residents of Bovingdon. What happened to our yearly fun? Now we have to wait for a special event before we can unfurl the bunting and banners and have a good weekend of fun. I think this occasion will be as good as the heady days of the late 70's and 80's. Admittedly I don't have the levels of energy I had in the 80's. But I'm still up for this fabulous weekend of revelry. Here's to many more!! Let's bring back the 'yearly' event called the Bovingdon Revels. I remember the Bovingdon Revels in the 80′s. It was a time when ‘neighbours’ were great friends also. The village used to be closed off to traffic and the high street was a party for all. It was a brilliant occasion and loved by all the residents of Bovingdon. What happened to our yearly fun? Now we have to wait for a special event before we can unfurl the bunting and banners and have a good weekend of fun. I think this occasion will be as good as the heady days of the late 70′s and 80′s. Admittedly I don’t have the levels of energy I had in the 80′s. But I’m still up for this fabulous weekend of revelry. Here’s to many more!! Let’s bring back the ‘yearly’ event called the Bovingdon Revels.

]]> Comment on The Royal Oak – Bovingdon Green by JohnF http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1360 JohnF Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:56:18 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1360 Such a shame, what's next run down and turn into an overpriced house? Such a shame, what’s next run down and turn into an overpriced house?

]]> Comment on The Royal Oak – Bovingdon Green by Derek Thompson http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1347 Derek Thompson Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:05:26 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=613#comment-1347 Sorry To See Sel & Rob Leave The Royal Oak. A Friendlier Couple You Couldn't Wish To Meet. When We Moved To Bovingdon Nearly 2 Years Ago They Made Us Feel Welcome & Became Good Friends. We Wish Them Well In Their Endevours And Hope That The New Owner Will Keep The Pub As It Is. Sorry To See Sel & Rob Leave The Royal Oak.
A Friendlier Couple You Couldn’t Wish To Meet.
When We Moved To Bovingdon Nearly 2 Years Ago They Made Us Feel Welcome & Became Good Friends.
We Wish Them Well In Their Endevours And Hope That The New Owner Will Keep The Pub As It Is.

]]> Comment on BHG by Jim Burgin http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?page_id=10#comment-1079 Jim Burgin Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:50:06 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.net/village/?page_id=10#comment-1079 The parents of Moses Burgin (1831-1915) were James Burgin and Maria Puddephatt The parents of Moses Burgin (1831-1915) were James Burgin and Maria Puddephatt

]]> Comment on Royal Oak January Sale by Ginny http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=561#comment-1032 Ginny Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:39:59 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?p=561#comment-1032 <strong>STOP PRESS!</STRONG> If you haven't already booked a table for our Quiz this coming Monday, you better move fast................once again the action will begin at 7.30pm, with a supper being served around 9pm, at the halfway point. Entry is £5 per person, which includes the food! Cash prizes for the first and second place teams, naturally and a bag of lemons for those who find the questions the most challenging (the last placed team!) Our champions, , return to defend their crown - is there any team out there who think they can compete?? To reserve your space, call the pub ........it's first come, first served so don't delay. STOP PRESS!
If you haven’t already booked a table for our Quiz this coming Monday, you better move fast…………….once again the action will begin at 7.30pm, with a supper being served around 9pm, at the halfway point.

Entry is £5 per person, which includes the food!

Cash prizes for the first and second place teams, naturally and a bag of lemons for those who find the questions the most challenging (the last placed team!)

Our champions, , return to defend their crown – is there any team out there who think they can compete??

To reserve your space, call the pub ……..it’s first come, first served so don’t delay.

]]> Comment on BHG by Anna Knight http://www.bovingdon.org/village/?page_id=10#comment-854 Anna Knight Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:06:37 +0000 http://www.bovingdon.net/village/?page_id=10#comment-854 I was up at the airfield getting David McCallum's autograph! I lived in Bovingdon from 1962-1972. I remember Mr Hamer very well and Mrs Leaper the music teacher. I remember the planes flying very low over my house opposite where Dudley House now is. And had a Saturday job at Williams the iron mongers (was DIxons) and seems to be Jarmans in the photos. Have you seen the Remember Bovingdon website? I was up at the airfield getting David McCallum’s autograph! I lived in Bovingdon from 1962-1972. I remember Mr Hamer very well and Mrs Leaper the music teacher. I remember the planes flying very low over my house opposite where Dudley House now is. And had a Saturday job at Williams the iron mongers (was DIxons) and seems to be Jarmans in the photos. Have you seen the Remember Bovingdon website?

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