Parking is arround the village, or we can use the village hall car park
BAR FOOD
- Crispy Squid & Aioli – 11.50
- Potted Pork & Pickled Red Cabbage – 10.50
- Cheeseburger & Chips – 16.00
- Double +4.00
- Egg mayo sandwich (hearty) 9.20
- Chips – 5.00
- Salad – 4.50
- Scratchings – 2.00
- Crisps & Nuts – 2.50
- Chocolate – 2.00
The Words according to NICE BUNS
🌟 Scroll down to the end of this email for details of upcoming SH4 events, incl. the fantastic Pre-Christmas Lube Weekend AND 1500th Hash Celebration and Post-Christmas Hash Bash 🌟
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🌟 Don’t forget to order your amazing 1500 hashes t-shirt – exclusively created for us by SH4’s resident graphic-designer, the talented Overshot – see below for further details! 🌟
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!!! NEW !!!
SH4 has stumbled into the digital era!
Brand new digital checking-out/checking-in system (just like the old names board: red when out on trail; green on return) now in operation!
Be sure to see Rusty Bottom or Ching Chong at the start of the evening to make sure you’re recorded as heading out on the trail – and, very importantly, once you’re safely back.
This record also doubles as registering your run for the evening, adding to your run total*.
Please also make a note of the new
🌟 SH4 hash phone number: 07922 103701 🌟
The check-out/in system is operated from this phone, but it is also the line you can call on if you come ‘unstuck’ out on the trail.
*More on reconciliation of hash run totals coming soon – watch this space for updates!
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HASH 1489 – HARBERTON
What a fantastic night for a hash… Were we heading for Harberton, Harbertonford (sadly not, Sex Wax) or was it ‘Barberton’ (as per The Words from last week) [Ed. It’s OK; I’ll pack my bags…]? This one-letter error made Overshot’s and WGAS’s day, as our hash WhatsApp message chat was filled with puns – it went a bit like this:
Overshot: I am a bit annoyed that we are going to Barberton tonight, I only got my hair cut on Friday.
WGAS: Hope you’re not too cut up about it.
Overshot: Hope there is a short back and sides route tonight.
Rizzo: Can we leave early tonight – don’t want to cut it too fine.
Overshot: Hope tonight’s hash is good, and it’s not a bad hair/hare day
WGAS: Suggest we ask the hares to comb the trail just in case.
Overshot: You can! I am going to stay on the fringe of things.
WGAS: Are you saying you just can’t cut it.
Overshot: I think I make the grading – thank you.
Overshot: How are you going to do your hair tonight Katie? In a bun!
It went on for 236 messages and then ….
Rizzo: Do you guys have any work to do today?
Nice Buns: You guys ‘perm’anently crack me up
(Ed. Stellar punning, all 👌 👏 😆 SO gratifying to see that you all fell for my definitely deliberately-placed bait […👀], and confirmed that (at least some) hashers DO read The Words…🎉😆 )
On to tonight’s hash!
At Circle Up we were treated to another corker from Rizzo… What is the difference between Wetspot and an envelope? You don’t get strange looks if you lick an envelope! [Ed. but, suffused as he is with wholesome vitamins and other healthy supplements, you might reap some health benefit from Wetspot…(?)]
Fob Jockey declared that there was meant to be a Beer Stop this evening. However, when it came to setting it up, all that appeared was two cans of Stella and three cups…so they didn’t bother. And Whisperer necked the two cans! [Ed. That’s it: destroy the evidence! Excellent solution.]
Gaffer’s headtorch ran out of battery before we even started the hash. I feel this may have been the fault of Yeuck for unplugging the headtorch on the bedside table. She would not divulge as to what was plugged in instead! [👀]. Re-entry kindly offered for Gaffer to run with him and share the light from his torch. Gaffer made it to the bottom of the first hill and declared that he wouldn’t be able to keep up…but it was ok, because they had, by this point, reached other hashers, and Gaffer was left in the capable hands of Olive, Barbarella and Low-t-arse. [Ed. Phew…😘]
The maize field was found to be quite scary for some hashers this evening, especially as a ‘combine’ could be heard in the distance. On leaving the field, Fob Jockey took great pleasure in tooting the ‘horn’ and scaring everyone again (Ed. clearly has ambitions to supplant Wetspot as Chief Mischief-Maker…). Doggy Style was waiting for a surprise in the maize, but sadly was left disappointed.
Re-Entry gave the FRBs a head start this week, and when he did finally catch up with them he ran at their pace for a while and was apparently very sociable [Ed. Watch out! It’s a trap!]. Perhaps he was bored of his own company, as he ran the whole of the Salcombe Marathon on his own. He still went on to come first [Ed. by, really, quite an unnecessarily hefty margin]. (He did not win, as it is not a race!)
Bit of Ruff forgot his watch this week but still managed to arrive on time – unlike Bo-Peep, who was late, and then couldn’t park, and spent the first half of the hash trying to catch up with someone to run with.
Whisperer was a very caring hare and swept very well. As did Fob Jockey; he swept some harriets, and they were delighted that he gave them an alternative to the ‘river’ crossing [Ed. sounds suspiciously like a euphemism…]. Fob Jockey had had a lovely evening, being able to ‘take his foot of the gas’ – running at a pace slower than usual – and he learnt a lot more than he had anticipated about female anatomy! [Ed. Aha! I was right!]
Second Coming once again entered the pub with no footwear. It has been decided that the hash are going to have a whip-round to, either, buy a notepad to remind him to bring his spare shoes, or to buy him a pair of shoes, if that is the issue. [Ed. never let it be said that SH4 hashers are not a charitable bunch. Or that Second Coming routinely suffers chilly feet (and probably worse) in pursuit of a free half-pint…]
The Shorts were seen to be jogging at points tonight and were extremely pleased with themselves that they completed the 4 miles in less than 1 hour – congratulations!
Without his head torch tonight, Gaffer was led astray, but he couldn’t see who by. We established it was Badcock and some ‘nice guy, young and runs fast’. I guessed at Re-entry, but Gaffer said, “I said a NICE guy!”. We eventually worked out that he meant Second Coming. They all completed the maize field twice – I think they liked Fob Jockey’s horn. [Ed. Oh, behaaaaave! *a là John Inman*]
On asking Nice Tackle how his evening was; he replied, “Boring”. I then remembered he had been running with me! Thanks Nice Tackle!
Jyde was ordered by Hekkel to do the Walk this week, as he has been sneezing a lot. Of course, Jyde did as he was told. On talking to Hekkel, her words were that she had advised him to do the Walk and was very surprised when he listened to her. Jyde’s comment: “I always do as I am told!”. [Ed. an approach not without merit…for, y’know, any husbands whom might be reading 😉]
Can’t Come was overheard saying that, out of all the hashers, he would be happy to lick Wetspot! [🍭]
Ching Chong was dressing herself by the car. Can’t Come got very defensive when a man appeared out of his house to have a good look at what was going on. He shielded Ching Chong so well that he got punched in the face, and the man got a good eyeful. [Ed. not clear if the eyeful was of Ching Chong, or the (I’m sure inadvertent) assault on Can’t Come…🤔]
It was a lovely evening, and the pub was extremely welcoming. Pretty fairy-lights twinkled around the bar, and all was tranquil – until 50 hashers bombarded the pub and the peace was shattered!
We celebrated with Tyred Bunny as he received his 600 T-shirt. [Woohoo! 🎉]
Congratulations, also, to Hob Nob and Spunky on the safe arrival of baby Alba. Spunky says that she has the personality of an Italian – not sure if that is good or bad… [Mille congratulazioni! 🎉]
Down Downs were awarded to:
Fob Jockey and Whisperer – fantastic hares
TB – 600 T-shirt
Nice Tackle – to liven up his boring evening
Sex Wax – for going to Harbertonford
Jyde – for doing as he is told
On On to The Cricket Inn, BEESANDS.
NICE BUNS
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🏃 📸 🍻 You can enjoy a choice selection of photos from the heart-stopping (thanks, Fob Jockey) Harberton hash on 2 October 2024 by checking out Hash Flash’s purpose-built photo album on the SH4 Facebook page 📸 🏃🍻
Photo Credit: Rubbery
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Next SH4 Hash 🐷👣:
HASH 1490 – (Beehive…only kidding!) BEESANDS, 9 October 2024
CIRCLE UP:
The Cricket Inn
Beesands
TQ7 2EN
Tel: 01548 580215
What3Words:sandwich.adventure.arena
ON DOWN:
As above
Hares: Gary Glitter & Sex Wax
RA: TBC
For further info, please see the Hash 1490 event page on theSH4 Facebook Group.
📝 If you’re the lucky Scribe at BEESANDS on 9 October, please submit your edition of The Words to thewords@sh4.org.uk by Sunday evening (13 October), ideally – TVM! 📝
Add your photos of how the evening went down (Weds 9th Oct, 2024) to the Hash 1490 photo album on SH4’s Facebook page , courtesy: Rubbery.
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👣 – PARISH NOTICES – 👣
SH4 1500 T-shirts
To celebrate our upcoming 1500th milestone Hash T-shirts and Vests will be available to order from Overshot, so find him at the hash, or comment on the post on SH4’s Facebook group to place an order:
Premium Contrast Just Cool T shirts- Men sizes only!- £19
https://justcoolbyawdis.com/products/JC003
Standard Just Cool T-Shirts- Mens + Ladies sizes- £17.50
https://justcoolbyawdis.com/products/JC001
https://justcoolbyawdis.com/products/JC005
Just Cool Vests- Mens + Ladies sizes- £16.50
https://justcoolbyawdis.com/products/JC007
https://justcoolbyawdis.com/products/JC015
Cotton T shirts Mens + Ladies sizes – £17.50
🌟 – LAST ORDERS BY 1ST NOVEMBER, PLEASE – 🌟
Payment to SH4 Bank Account:
Acc. no.: 00263482 Sort code: 30-94-72
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🌟Our very own Rusty Bottom is running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in Central London on Sunday 13 October, and is raising money in support of the miscarriage, stillbirth and premature baby charity, Tommy’s. 🌟
Please, if you can, show your support for this amazing charity and the important work that it does (as well as willing Rusty’s legs on to the finish line!) by donating whatever you feel able via the following link:
🌟🌟 Jackie’s fundraiser for Tommy’s, the baby charity 🌟🌟
Or, if you’re smart-phone-enabled, simply scan the QR code below using your
phone’s camera app:
With a big THANK YOU from Rusty!
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HASH DIARY – Upcoming Events
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DATES FOR YOUR HASH DIARY:
PRE-CHRISTMAS Hash Social Weekend AND 1500th Hash – 30th Nov – 1st Dec 2024
🌟 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW FOR THE BEST-VALUE WEEKEND
OF HASHING AND FESTIVE FUN IN THE SOUTH HAMS! 🌟
Watch this space for details of an Olympics-inspired Games Agenda – coming soon!
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POST-CHRISTMAS Hash Bash Weekend – 14th-16th February 2025
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SH4 MercHASHdise
Show your love for SH4 and wear your membership proudly with a bespoke SH4 car sticker!
Available exclusively to SH4 members (and, to be fair, anyone else who wants one…) for the bargain sum of £0.50 ea., you can afford one for every vehicle in your fleet! 😊
See Rizzo at the next meet for yours 👣
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