Everyone here at the Arcade is very excited today.  Antiques Road Show was here in October filming for their new series with expert, Natasha Raskin Sharp.

This episode is being shown on BBC1 today at 4.30 pm.  Not to be missed.

Units 22 and 46E Beatnix Vintage (Chula Bishop) 

Hi I’m Chula – proprietor of Beatnix Vintage. I was born in the 70s and grew up listening to my parents’ 1950s and 60s record collection. I’ve loved the era ever since – the fashion, the music, the films, the art and design. Beatnix Vintage gives me the opportunity to indulge my passion for the mid-century and share it with you.

I’ve been in Unit 22 since July 2017. There you’ll find unique, hand picked; art glass, ceramics, homewares, collectables, small items of furniture and more from the mid-century and beyond.

As well as my marketing job, I regularly work at the  Arcade. And when I’m not doing all that, you will find me at various vintage fairs, across the South, selling vintage and retro clothing, hats, bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories. At fairs I also sell a range of Dolly Cool rockabilly/tattoo inspired jewellery and accessories and collection of Love Her Madly 1960s style mod dresses. To find out where I’m trading next please visit my Facebook page

This is my pop-up unit 46E which I will have until 31st January 2022 so hurry along and find yourself a vintage bargain.

Here is a small selection of the items I have in my permanent unit 22.  New items are added almost every day and it is opposite my unit 46E so take a look in for those lovely retro pieces.

Here I am with Crispian 

Mills, lead singer and guitarist, from the band Kula Shaker. You never know who you’re going to bump into at the Arcade!

Contact Chula

at Beatnix Vintage

07941 285820

beatnixvintage@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/beatnixvintage

Everyone here at Hungerford Arcade wish all our customers and friends both at home and around the world a very Happy, Healthy New Year!

To all of our wonderful customers and readers, we just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at the Arcade!

It has been fantastic see so many visitors over the year despite the many challenges we have all had to face. We truly thank you for your support and are looking forward to welcoming you all again in 2022, but if you would like to visit us before, we close at 5.30 pm Christmas Eve and reopen on Monday, 27th December 9.15 to 5.30 all the way through, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, normal opening times.

Until then though we hope you have a fabulous time over the festive holidays and wish you all the best for the New Year!

Hungerford Arcade always has a special window for the Victorian Extravanganza, which we are delighted is back this year on 10th December.  Ann Parker (unit 42P) and her daughter Hannah Havers (unit 67), have worked very hard to produce this spectacular Alice in Wonderland themed display.

Under the watchful eye of Spencer, who made sure that everything was just so, they have produced an eye-catching display with all the Alice in Wonderland characters.  There are some wonderful vintage pieces for you to marvel at.

There’s even a Cheshire Cat, disappearing into the foliage until only his smile is left, drawn in Ann’s unmistakable inimitable style!!

….and the Mad Hatter has a certain someone sitting in his top hat!

It looks even better at night, when the lights come into their own.  Do come and join us, we are open until 9.00pm for you to browse and find those unexpected presents that you don’t realise will be perfect for someone until you see them!

Hungerford Arcade is a hive of activity behind the scenes this afternoon as we complete the final preparations for Ian Spuffard’s charity auction this evening in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Town Council have very kindly prepared the hall for us and blowing up of balloons and hanging of banners is in full swing as we decorate!  Doors open at 6.30pm for viewing with the auction scheduled to start at 8.00pm

Ian has been checking that all the lots are numbered and has an army of support to move them all from the Arcade to the Town Hall.  There are 125 lots in all and you can view the catalogue online by clicking here.  He has everything (including a cot!) but the kitchen sink in the antiques and collectables line on offer.

Jane Elliman has kindly made a magnificent Christmas wreath.

They say an army marches on it stomach.  There will be drinks and party food available and the first drink is free to all who have a bidding number.  Cathy, Brenda and Ian (with the help of his neighbour Bertie) have cooked up a storm and Susan has been making retro cheese and pineapple on sticks!

We are particularly grateful to Laura, the Community Champion of Tescos Hungerford who has very generously donated tea, coffee, fruit juice and party food.

Ian and Laura when he collected the party food

Do come along and join in the fun to support this worthy cause – we’d love to see you!

It has been a very busy day here in Hungerford. The high street was filled with people taking part in today’s Remembrance parade. The town’s support as always, was out in force!

The parade was led today by Hungerford Town Band  together with Ex-Service personnel, HTC councillors and representatives from local organisations.

We also had 1st Hungerford Scout Group, Beavers and Brownies all lined up in front of the Arcade prior to the parade. Great to see our young stars taking part in such an important day.

The parade was followed up with an impressive march by the Soldiers of 6th Armoured Close Support Battalion REME straight past our front door. 

Our window beautifully dressed by our very own Adrian Gilmour in memory of our fallen heroes!

Hungerford Arcade would like to say a big, big thank you to Susan Mayes, Nicola Wood and their team for all the hard work they put in making the containers at the front of the Arcade so beautiful.  We very proudly presented them with the Hungerford in Bloom 2021 Certificate for coming 2nd in this annual celebration.

L-R Nicola Wood & Susan Mayes

Accepting the Hungerford in Bloom Certificate

  Nicola & Susan taking a short break                            Susan doing a fabulous job!

Hungerford Arcade is always looking for unusual events going on in the town and today a wonderful event happened at the Town Hall (just a few yards down the road from the Arcade).

The beautiful bride and handsome groom decided their wedding cars would be different to the norm.  Instead of limousines, this couple decided to have Minis and contacted a group of enthusiasts.  Steve, Gareth, Ed, Dave and Dan who agreed to bring their beautiful minis and use them as wedding cars.

The bride and groom were beaming when they left the Town Hall.  You can see these fabulous minis in all their glory below.