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Local Government Re-organisation - Rushmoor workshops

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Local Government Re-organisation - Rushmoor workshops

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Does your community organisation deliver services in Rushmoor borough or engage with Rushmoor residents? Rushmoor Borough Council and Rushmoor Voluntary Services are providing 2 workshops offering a chance for you to engage with the potential impacts of Local Government Reorganisation on 13 October at the Council offices in Farnborough.

Rushmoor and partner councils have put forward a proposal to government (26 September), and this change will affect how services are run, funded, and supported. For community groups, this could mean changes to:

Your name and/or constitution if Rushmoor is currently identified geographically

The services you provide

How you’re funded, including grants and contracts

Working relationships with statutory organisation partnerships

How you feel about your ‘place’

Workshop details: Monday 13th October in the Concorde Room, Rushmoor Borough Council Offices, Farnborough, GU14 7JU

Morning session: 10.00 – 12.00

Evening session: 6.00 – 8.00pm

👉Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/fxnW2UWtWh

📩Queries or further information please email: tony.mcgovern@rushmoor.gov.uk

Further information about the Local Government Reorganisation proposal that Hart District Council and the other 11 local authorities will be submitting to central government at this link.

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Early Bird Price options available until 30 September 

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Festival of Trusteeship 2025: 3-7 November 

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Festival of Trusteeship 2025: 3-7 November 

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Eastside People is the new home for the Festival of Trusteeship and the revived event will form a central part of this year’s Trustees’ Week (3 - 7 November 2025).  The Festival of Trusteeship is a week-long online series of events, full of exciting options for anyone who wants to become a trustee, for committed trustees who want to keep learning and developing, and for charity leaders who want to understand best practice in trustee recruitment and inclusive governance.

Some of the session topics are:

Crisis? Sorted! A trustee’s toolkit for tough times

New to the board? How to make an impact from day one

Young trustees wanted: unlocking the next generation

How to not be a prat on a board

Early bird prices finish on 30 September, with the option to buy a pass for the week for £20 and individual workshops costing £12. For the full line-up of events, please go to this link.

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Job Opportunity with the Community Grub Hub in Aldershot

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Job Opportunity with the Community Grub Hub in Aldershot

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The Community Grub Hub is recruiting a new Manager. Annual Salary £12,538.24 per annum for 16 hours per week (£15.07 per hour, FTE £29,000). The Community Grub Hub is here for people who are sometimes at their lowest point, with nowhere else to turn.  Working to give people back their dignity, and build self-esteem, we are much more than just a food bank, offering our 250+ visitors per day a warm welcome, food choices, a safe space to chat, and practical support to help them move forward.  The last 2 years has seen unprecedented growth, and we need someone with the skills and drive to continue that journey.  As the public face of the Community Grub Hub, the successful candidate will be finding new ways to meet people’s needs, building partnerships and driving development through an anticipated period of change. The person they are looking for will be able to demonstrate commitment to Community Grub Hub values of Generosity, Respect, Compassion, Welcome and Community, and have the skills to lead, engage and support the organisation effectively. For a full job description and application details, contact communitygrubhub@outlook.com or for an informal chat about the role, contact the Chair, Jo Emett, on 07939 212401.  The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2025 with interviews on 11th November 2025.

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Welcome to Hart Valley Community First Responders

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Welcome to Hart Valley Community First Responders

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Welcome to our new member organisation, Hart Valley Community First Responders. Community First Responders are volunteer members of the community in the Hart area. They are trained to respond to emergency calls in conjunction with the South East Coast Ambulance (SeCAmb) service. The Hart Valley team cover an area including Yateley, Eversley, Fleet, Church Crookham, and Farnham. Find out more at this link.

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Welcome to Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions

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Welcome to Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions

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Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Llions are one of the local branches of Lions International which is the largest humanitarian group in the world. They currently serve our main villages of Hook, Odiham (including North Warnborough) and Hartley Wintney but also the smaller surrounding parishes of Greywell, Long Sutton, Mattingley, Rotherwick, South Warnborough and Winchfield. The Lions Club raises funds to enable them to serve our communities through special programmes and contributions covering both individuals and families in need and also other groups and clubs. Lions Club members volunteer to help our communities be a better place for all.

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Congratulations to our member organisation, Inclusion Education, for organising the Basingstoke section of the Baton of Hope 2025 Tour to support suicide awareness and prevention in this country. We are proud to have supported this great initiative in a very small way. This includes the release of our Time to Hope poster and postcard, highlighting some of our frontline services. If you happen to be at Winchfield Station, where the Baton was transported to Basingstoke on 25 September, you might see copies. If you would like a poster or postcards to display/share, do get in touch with us.

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HVA Poster - Baton of Hope Legacy v1 (002)

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NHS Frimley Innovation Fund - North East Hampshire

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NHS Frimley Innovation Fund - North East Hampshire

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The NHS Frimley Innovation Fund North East Hampshire is now open for applications.

Do you have an idea that could improve the health and wellbeing of your community? Apply for funding and you could be eligible for a small community fund from £500 up to £2,500.

Closing date to apply - 2 November 2025.

Full details at this link along with information about similar funding pots across the rest of the NHS Frimley Health and Care area.

Projects must focus on support for residents who are served by Fleet, Yateley, Aldershot and Farnborough GP practices.

Please note that details about a separate fund for Children, Young People and Families health projects will be announced shortly by Rushmoor Voluntary Services, so please keep checking their online media.

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High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards 2026

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High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards 2026

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Do you know someone making Hampshire a safer, stronger, and more connected place to live? The High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards are your chance to recognise their incredible contribution.

Nominations are now open for public servants, volunteers, charities, individuals and community organisations whose work is making a real difference.

In 2026, the Awards will shine a particular spotlight on individual volunteers and community groups who are supporting the criminal justice system through creative, inspiring, and impactful work – including initiatives that focus on prevention, rehabilitation, and positive social change.

Previous winners have included: Voluntary Police Community Support Officers, Community First Responders, Scout leaders, Foster parents, Local charities working to strengthen community safety and cohesion.

Nominations close: 5pm, 19 December 2025

Awards ceremony: early Spring 2026, presented by the High Sheriff of Hampshire

Activities for those nominated must be in Hampshire (including Portsmouth and Southampton).

Details of how to nominate at this link.

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Job Opportunity with Home-Start Hampshire

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Job Opportunity with Home-Start Hampshire

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Home-Start Hampshire are recruiting for an Area Manager (Family & Volunteer Support), Rushmoor & Hart

Salary: £32-34.5k FTE (pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: 28 per week

Closing date: Midday, 14 October

Interview date: 20 or 22 October

Duties include:

Delivery of Home-Start Hampshire services in Rushmoor & Hart.

Nominated designated safeguarding person within area.

Identify the demand for services and oversee service delivery, risks, referrals numbers and waitlists across the area.

Manage a team of Project Coordinators, ensuring any local projects are on target.

Recruit, coach, develop and supervise a team of volunteers to undertake their volunteer role across all areas of service delivery, including home-visiting, group support, and community team ambassadors.

Full details at this link.

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Job Opportunity - Hart's Community Garden

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Job Opportunity - Hart's Community Garden

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SERVICE SUPPORT

Part-time: 8 hours per week (Monday mornings 4 hours + 4 hours on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons)

Salary: £12.65 per hour. Annual salary – £5,253. Monthly salary £438.

Main work location: Hart Voluntary Action Offices, Fleet, GU51 4AE

Contract: Fixed term initially for 12 months.

Application closing date: 12 October 2025.

Interviews: 20 October 2025

Hart Voluntary Action is recruiting someone to provide administrative support to its Hart’s Community Garden Service. We are looking for someone with good IT and communication skills to join and support the Hart’s Community Garden Team.

This role is not suitable for remote or hybrid working.

Job description and application form at this link.

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Summary: Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) is providing annual grants to support the local community around its Farnham Battery Storage project. HEIT, owned by the Foresight Group, is committing £5,000 per year to support the local community around its Farnham Battery Storage project in Farnham, Surrey. They are inviting local groups to apply for a grant by submitting their project ideas. These can be any projects that support or benefit the local area within a 10-kilometre radius of the project.  For Hart, this includes Ewshot, Crondall, Church Crookham and parts of Fleet (please check the map on the link), and for Rushmoor, parts of Aldershot.

Full details at this link. To put forward a project proposal, you will need to register with the BizGive online platform. Application deadline 2 November.

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Safe & Warm Communities - Funding Opportunity and Free Training

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Safe & Warm Communities - Funding Opportunity and Free Training

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Hart Voluntary Action would like to share an opportunity for your organisation to be involved in a grant project that can make a positive impact to your beneficiaries/service users/community members. We are currently working with Action Hampshire as part of their ‘Safe and Warm Communities’ project funded by SGN. Earlier this year we joined one of their ‘Energy Awareness Workshops’ after which we were eligible to apply for £500 unrestricted funding to share what we had learned with our community members and Hart Eco Hub visitors.

The training session covered topics including saving money on energy bills, preventing damp and condensation, support for households experiencing fuel poverty, carbon monoxide safety,etc. By attending the training, we were automatically able to access Action Hampshire’s online Resources Toolkit with guides, leaflets, quizzes, presentations and handouts to share with our community members to help with energy awareness and gas safety in their homes. With the £500 grant we were also able to receive free resources to help deliver the project, including carbon monoxide detectors and leaflets covering key aspects of energy awareness. These are available to pick up from the Hart Eco Hub.

If you think your organisation could benefit from getting involved then book onto one of the upcoming online workshops here:

If you do decide to apply for the funded aspect of the project after the ‘Energy Awareness Workshop’, please select Hart Voluntary Action from the referral drop down list. In doing so Hart Voluntary Action receive an additional £50 of funding for helping spread the word about this fantastic project. So not only will you be getting £500 unrestricted funding for taking part in the project, you will be helping support our organisation and you will also have the opportunity to top-up your grant by making referrals like this. Do contact us if you would like to know more.

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Hampshire & Berkshire Crafts Guild Selling Event @ the Cross Barn - 31 October - 2 November

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Hampshire & Berkshire Crafts Guild Selling Event @ the Cross Barn - 31 October - 2 November

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Crafts to admire and buy will be on show at the Cross Barn Odiham between 31 October and 2 November. From fine furniture to exquisite jewellery, handmade glass, ceramics and textiles, the Cross Barn will be the home to the best of contemporary craft. Free entry and light refreshments. More detail here.

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Fleet Lions' Fireworks Fiesta - 1 November

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Fleet Lions' Fireworks Fiesta - 1 November

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The Fleet Lions Fireworks Fiesta is taking place on 1 November in Calthorpe Park, Fleet (gates open at 17.00 for 18.30 start). To provide a safe and comfortable evening for all, attendance will be limited to 7,000. Tickets are £8 per adult, £3 per child (5-15 inclusive), £19 per family (2 adults and 2 children 5-15 inclusive). Children under 5 are free and do not need a ticket. Variable card charges and a £1.20 booking fee may be applied to your order and will be clearly displayed prior to paying. Booking link here.

Or you can buy tickets on:

Saturday 11 October in Gurkha Square

Saturday 18 October in the Hart Shopping Centre

10.00 - 15.00. Payment in cash or card and E-tickets will be sent to you.

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Charities across the UK face unprecedented strain: demand is rising, funding is shrinking, and even successful bids come with heavy restrictions.

So Plinth is launching a mini-foundation to do things differently. Their mission is to unlock the potential of charities through technology - funding not just projects, but capacity across entire operations. Plinth will do this by:

Providing free access to their premium AI tools

Offering pro bono consulting to build tech capability

Giving £100–£1,000 in completely unrestricted funding

You can join Plinth for their online webinar on 7 October 11.00-12.00 - Booking link here. (Please note there is a direct clash with the Online AI Bid Writing Workshop with Plinth - see under Hart Voluntary Action News).

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ActionFunder currently have the following funding programmes open that might suit local community organisations in the Hampshire/Surrey area.

Revive Community Fund - Up to £4,000 per project. Surrey. The Fund aims to improve community life and support the people and environment of Surrey, with a focus on community, health and wellbeing, and environmental improvement.

Deadline: 20/10/2025

Thames Water Community Fund - Up to £5000 per project - Thames Water supply area (Water and/or Waste). This fund focuses on water-related projects - eg provide access to water sports, improve the environment around water bodies, provide accessible toilet facilities in community spaces, or support nature with water-related projects. Deadline: 28/02/2026. (Applications reviewed & awarded in Nov '25 & Mar '26)

Thriving Communities Fund - Strengthening Place Up to £7,500 per project Custom location (South & South East England) projects that directly benefit SNG customers, especially those in underserved or vulnerable groups. It supports initiatives that improve community safety, promote environmental sustainability, and boost health, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Deadline: 30/01/2026

Thriving Communities Fund - Skills & Learning - Up to £5000 per project Custom location (South & South East England) This fund focuses on projects that enhance digital access, family learning, financial skills and resilience, and food education to improve overall community wellbeing. Deadline: 30/01/2026

To get started on ActionFunder, you will need to register your community organisation/charity - https://actionfunder.org/

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New! Rushmoor Voluntary Services is working with our local NHS to provide the Work Well programme. Are you worried about how your health is impacting your ability to start, return to, or stay in work? WorkWell is a joint initiative from the Department of Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care. Frimley Health and Care has been chosen to deliver the WorkWell scheme, currently available in Slough, North East Hampshire, Farnham, and Surrey Heath. Rushmoor Voluntary Services is the local delivery partner for WorkWell in Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet and Farnham. They welcome self-referrals and via your GP, employer, and Job centre plus. This is a free service offering up to eight 1-2-1 sessions with the WorkWell Social Prescriber. They will help you to develop a personalised action plan. See this weblink for more detail. Please share this information with anyone you know who might benefit.

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AI Bid Writing Workshop with Plinth - 7 October (Online)

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AI Bid Writing Workshop with Plinth - 7 October (Online)

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We are pleased to invite Hampshire voluntary and community organisations to this online AI Bid Writing Workshop with Plinth. on Tuesday 7 October 11.00-12.30. After building AI  tools for the third sector for the last two years Plinth has become AI experts and are excited to share that knowledge with you. They've created a grant tool that makes applying for funding simple and stress-free. Save your progress and return to your application anytime, track your impact with built-in tools, and securely store key information to avoid repetitive data entry. Focus less on admin and more on creating positive change in your community. This workshop is being organised by Rushmoor Voluntary Services on behalf of the Community Infrastructure Partnership. Booking link here.

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Fleet Flower Club Annual Christmas Demonstration - 18 November

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Fleet Flower Club Annual Christmas Demonstration - 18 November

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Fleet Flower Club are holding their main fundraiser of the year on Tuesday 18 November. Join them at the Harlington for "Jingle a Partridge with Tinsel" - Tickets £16 per person. Do book early! Contact Fleet Flower Club on 01252 852297 or email fleetflowerclub@gmail.com to book tickets. You can find out more about all of Fleet Flower Club's events on the Facebook page.

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Adventures from Home Fund @ Avon Tyrell, New Forest

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Adventures from Home Fund @ Avon Tyrell, New Forest

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Adventures Away from Home aims to build young people’s socio-emotional skills, resilience, confidence, and positive relationships through nature and shared experiences and experience safe opportunities for growth, wellbeing, and physical activity. This unique fully funded opportunity offers underrepresented young people aged 11–18 (or up to 25 for SEND) the chance to take part in an unforgettable outdoor learning experience, through a day visit or a one or two-night residential adventure. The funding covers all participation costs at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre.

One-Day: at least 4 hours of outdoor learning activity and a hot meal.
One-night residential: at least 8 hours of outdoor learning activities and full board accommodation.
Two-night residential: at least 12 hours of outdoor learning activities and full board accommodation.

Please note only groups can apply, not individuals.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until all available funding has been allocated. Successful applications will be confirmed within 2 weeks of an application being received. Full details at this link.

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Grants of up to £10,000-£50,000 for projects over about 12 months to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people tackle digital exclusion. If your organisation (charity or CIC limited by guarantee) is delivering measurable outcomes — e.g. training people to use IT, supporting access to equipment, helping people into employment or further learning via digital skills — this could be a great match. Applications must be project-based, with clear, measurable outcomes. CICs are eligible, provided they are limited by guarantee (asset-locked), not limited by shares. No application deadlines; decisions within ~12 weeks. Full details and application form link here.

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Santa Fun Run - 14 December, Elvetham Heath, Registrations Open

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Santa Fun Run - 14 December, Elvetham Heath, Registrations Open

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The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice festive, 5k family fun run returns for 2025 to a new location!

Date: Sunday, 14 December

Time: 11.00 start

Location: The Key, Elvetham Heath

Sponsorship: All participants are encouraged to get sponsored to complete this fun run, helping Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice to raise the £25,000 they need every day to provide their vital services.

Early Bird Registration: Adult - £12 (£15 as of 1 Nov), Child £5 (£7 as of 1 Nov).

As part of your registration, you will also be given a festive Santa Fun Run t-shirt to wear on the day. The event is being run in partnership with the Rotary Club of Hart and supported by Elvetham Heath Parish Council. Registration link here.

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The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants Programme

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The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants Programme

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Green Community Grants Programme

The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. Grants of up to £25,000 are available.

To be eligible for funding, you must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months, and your organisation's main aims and objectives must fit with one of the two funding themes:

1. Contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency

2. Improving nature-rich spaces and access to them

Whilst your organisation's aims and objectives should fit one of these two themes, funding can also be used for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans or sustainable transport.

Priority will be given to organisations:

that have an income of £250,000 or below

that work in communities located in the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation

whose main activities are focused on supporting marginalised groups. This could include, but is not limited to, disabled people, communities experiencing racial inequity, and LGBT+ people.

The deadline for applications is 8 October 2025. More detail here.

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Halloween Fun @ Hart's Community Garden 29 October

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Halloween Fun @ Hart's Community Garden 29 October

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This half-term activity kicks off the remainder of our 2025 events at Hart's Community Garden in Edenbrook Country Park, and, in the run-up to Christmas, other venues across the district. Full details and booking link for all of our community garden creative sessions here.

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17) HVA HCG Event 2025 Pumpkin Picking v3 approved NEW SIZE