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The Town and Manor of Hungerford
February 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Town and Manor of Hungerford and Liberty of Sanden Fee is a charity (formed in 1908) that protects the local countryside and a wonderful ancient set of rights, for the Commoners and people of Hungerford. The modern estate managed by the Trustees comprises 423 acres (171 hectares) of land including Hungerford Common, Freeman’s Marsh Hungerford Marsh Nature Reserve, The Croft, the Recreation Ground and War Memorial, Hungerford Town Hall and the John O’Gaunt Inn. In addition, it owns 5 miles of rivers and chalk streams which are operated as a fishery.
Julie Lloyd is a solicitor who had a private practice locally and is now the in-house Counsel for a local farming and property company. Julie is the present Constable and chairs the Board of Trustees. The Constable also represents the Town and Manor on civic occasions and at public events.
Greg Furr is currently the Steward of the Town and Manor, responsible for advising the Board of Trustees and the Committees on all procedural matters relating to the governance of the charity, and for safeguarding its ancient traditions. The Steward is also responsible for the administration of Hocktide, the annual celebration of the ancient rights of the Town and Manor, and for the elections of Trustees.