MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER #2102

Run #2102 Monday 10th November REMEMBRANCE DAY THEME. Circle up 7:15 pm from Cricketfield Road Car Park, Newton bbot TQ12 2AS with Beeflicker and Pocket Rocket. On Down The Royal British Legion club, 2 Marsh Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 2AP

 

TVH WORDS Run #2101

 

Tinkley Bottom with Hares Forrest, Woodlend and Tongue ‘n’ Groove

 

We formed a lopsided oval; half inside and half outside a hastily erected gazebo. SMellie announced next week’s hash in Newton Abbot, and long-absent Jon was welcomed back after having being coaxed out to join us by the promise of fireworks and stew. No more announcements so over to the hares. There was something about river crossings, and a toll to the ferryman…or something, and off we set. I wasn’t worrying about river crossings after the first 50m as my shoes were already soaked from the long grass.

 

We ran down alongside the Teign and somehow ended up on the main road. Then up a very long hill with the bright lights of Hennock twinkling above us. I followed the first long and the calls of the FRBs; Beefy, Beeflicker and Woodlend who was re-marking the trail as he went. We were guided through a farmyard, a barn, and rejoined the shorts on the final pull up towards Hennock. The shorts were flummoxed after all ways appeared to be dead ends, but then there was an “on on” from Soapy further up the hill. Pork Torpedo had missed that the marks had changed from flour to sawdust. Another long-short split but this time I opted short as Jon was flagging and the bonfire was calling. It was all downhill and back through Trucker’s field. I’d expected the promised river crossing but it turns out that Forrest hadn’t been convinced of our swimming abilities and so we were directed over the bridge and back to his abode mostly dry from the knees up.

 

Once everyone was safely back (including Psycho and Pisswell who had almost ended up in Bovey) the bonfire was ‘seeded’ and lit. Whumpf! Sparklers were distributed and the stew dished up. Somehow it was even tastier than last year’s.

 

Awards were given to Hornie for an inelegant gate crossing and potential volvo damage and Pork Torpedo for being up Cold Tits’ and Smellie’s rear. Then it was finally time for Sam to be named; down on your knees! There were a few suggestions which were met with tumbleweed but the suggestion of Tongue ‘n’ Groove was met with a cheer of approval. So the last down-downs went to the triple act of Tongue ‘n’ Groove, Forrest and Woodlend.

 

The evening was topped off with a fantastic birthday cake made by Able for Forrest’s birthday, and a firework display. What a night!!

 

On on to next week at The British Legion, Newton Abbot

 

Warmfront x 

FORREST'S FIREWORK FRENZY AND FEASTING

 

Run #2101 Monday 3rd November Circle up 7:15 pm from Forrest's hideout at Tinkley Bottom, Trusham, Newton Abbot TQ13 0NT deep in the home of hashing, the Teign Valley.

what3words: princely.screeches.dissolve

 

Yes, Oh Dearly Deafened, it is that time of year again for Forrest's Firework Frenzy and associated feasting.

 

The mad maestro adds: Bonfire, road kill stew and beer. BYO drink, plate, cutlery and, don't forget to bring a firework or two and some cash - as cash is king at Tinkley!

TVH WORDS for #2100

Monday 28th October

Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot

Hare: Archangel

 

A grand dimpsy evening to circle up outside the Tap House where a large enthusiastic bunch of hashers gathered. Lots of people were there including a lady hasher from 'the original TVH3 (Tamar valley).

A hash-off commenced between WetFart and said lady, concluding they had both been round a lot of trails. 

 

Some hashers came along as fat pumpkins, and others were somehow rocking the Ghouly look.

Archangel wobbled his skeleton face eyes at us, and I got the gist - longs head ye off that way. 

 

Whereupon, shorts and walkers went left and trundled about getting lost. Longs went right and swept up the stragglers on both sides of a chalk roundabout, all of us crossing the little bridge to run along the Teign towards Kingsteignton. 

 

A nice soft trail but at least we were not ankle deep in water, like around two years back. 

 

We all followed the trail past B&Q into the canal area, passing witches concocting new potions, then the longs were sent on a good time-wasty HAHA which left us way behind the shorts. This was further compounded by an accidental detour to check if the hospital was still there. 

 

We sped on over 'virgin territory' as flooding from past years had smashed some of the paths about and we slipped through the clay en route to Teigngrace, shorts going left of the water with the longs to the right. 

 

I found myself alone on trail for a while, tootling through the woods and I thought about Halloween and all those witches around and about. I recalled some of the serial killer films I'd been watching at home, and I quickened my pace. 

 

Eventually, I rejoined some other hashers who I thought were being very casual about the marks, I called them on until I realised I was off-trail and, apologising to them, we all got back on-trail again.

It was ankle twisting territory over the fields, then a lovely lollop back through trees and along the new canal pathways, finally legging it back to the Taphouse for a great beer or a delicious fruit sour. 

 

Downdowns went to the best Witches, Soapy and Horny, and, of course, the Hare. 

 

Great to see everybody, and a fab trail, thank you, Archangel, really appreciated.

 

ON-ON to next Monday with Forrest at Tinkley Bottom

 

Psycho

TAPHOUSE FOR THE #2100

Run #2100 Monday 28th October Circle up 7:15 pm from Maltings Taphouse, Teign Road Newton Abbot TQ12 4AA with Archangel.

Parking in Osborne Street car park about 200 yards away and also nearby on the road. No food is served but we have been welcome to bring our own on previous visits.. 

 

 

Words for Warm Fronts hash Bridford Inn 20th October 2025

 

Having travelled the length of the Teign Valley ( Home of TVH3 ) we came to the diversion for Bridford. This turned out to be the longest, narrowest ,uphill diversion we had ever driven. When we finally arrived at The Bridford Inn, the car park looks almost empty, and due mainly to the weather, we thought it could be a low turn out.

 

Then out of the pub door in true hashing fashion came the pack of hashers, having had a pint or two before the run. At this point the hare Warm Front also appeared having rode her bike from home.

 

The circle was quickly assembled to listen to the usual dribble from Pocket Rocket and Man Pig. Warm Front then explained her trail and we were off. I walked with Pocket Rocket, Archangel and Forest, with Piltdown and Georgie doing a running walking kind of thing.

 

The long and shorts which included Beefy, Soapy, Pisswell, Well Hopped, Bigend , Man Pig, Swinger, Erection, Wet Jonny, Woodlend, Ernie, SMellie, Sam and PDM shot on by. The walk was well marked and had a serious amount of off road and so too was the long and short. 

 

On trail Forrest was heard to say he was not feeling great, so would take his sausage and chips home to eat. About an hour later after a couple of pints he was leading the down downs and generally conducting proceedings. Beer is definitely medicinal. 

 

Down downs awarded

Wet Jonny for omitting to a naughty weekend

SMEllie for falling over

Archangel for causing a hashers traffic que about 4weeks ago

Warm Front for a really great well marked trail

 

On On to The Tap House Newton Abbot next week. 

 

Melon Picker

BRIDFORD INN

 Run #2099 Monday 20th October Circle up 7:15 pm from the Bridford Inn, Bridford, Exeter EX6 7HT with Warmfront.

 

No joy at the Abbot this Monday?

Run #2098 Monday 13th October Circle up 7:15 pm from Newfoundland Way car park, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JZ with our hare Beeflicker. On Down The Abbot Inn*, 16 East St, Newton Abbot TQ12 1AG

*Up to 2023 when it changed hands, it was the Jolly Abbot.

 

 

 

Words for Soapy and Melon Pickers trail 6th October 2025

The True Meaning of Hashing

When I was laying the trail today, a lady said to me

“What is that white powder stuff you’ve laid beneath the tree?”

“Well”…… I said “It’s only flour, for a hashing trail tonight.”

She looked at me most quizzically, then, before she could take flight,

I explained to her about hashing, and what the signs all mean,

she asked a lot of questions, and sounded really keen.

“The whole concept of hashing is camaraderie and fun,

It’s NOT a race of who comes first, or run the longest run!

It’s NOT about how many miles they’ve done - one, three, five or eight

But, how many times they got a kiss through the kissing gate!

There’s more to hashing than the run, or counting up the miles

It’s all about the social side, and counting up the smiles.”

I said to her “There is a skill - in how to lay a trail,

everyone should start together, and finish without fail…….

within a few minutes of each other, no matter of their age,

ability, speed or fitness - a good trail should engage.

Lots of checks keeps folks together, this I must implore

on every possible junction draw a circle on the floor!

Arrows are a No No!! when they could easy put a check.”

(One blob and on is all you need, no need to break your neck!)

“It stops the Longs from running on and getting out of sight

It pulls them back to check on friends, to see if they’re alright!

Then, whilst the longs are checking out - the correct trail or a faux

someone stays upon the check, to kick out which way to go.

Shorts then have chance to catch up, keeping the pack as one

time to have a chat and laugh, making hashing so much fun!!

Lots of Long/short splits give them chance to change their mind,

so, if they take a route too far - they don’t get left behind.

Fish hooks, back checks and Ha ha’s, keep them running back to you

and gives the Longs the extra miles that they all want to do!

Calling “Onon” is essential, as loudly as they dare -

the ones behind then know the way, in the absence of the hare!

A re-group or a sweet stop gets the pack back as one again,

sometimes it’s a nice long break (or a short one in the rain.)”

“Drinking and eating afterwards is just as an important part

And getting everyone back on time is quite a skilful art.

The shorts don’t want to sit there, for ages on their own

with no one else to talk to, and start playing on their phone!

Or even worse they go on home and get ready for their bed,

when they could be sharing troubles or memories instead.

By laying lots of extra checks, and cutting down the longs

means everyone stays for down downs and enjoys the fun and songs.

And, if you’ve run with friends all eve, and not run all alone

You can award a proper down down, a good story you can hone!”

I tried my best to emphasise, the importance of keeping everyone together

And how the fun and camaraderie will keep us friends forever.

“ Your running club sounds such fun.” she said - But I shouted from the pub

“We’re a drinking club with a running problem, NOT a running club!!!!”

Onon Soapy xx

BACK TO BOVEY

Run #2097 Monday 6th October Circle up 7:15 pm from Station Road car park, 1 Station Road, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot TQ13 9AL with Soapy and Melonpicker. On Down The Bell Inn, Town Hall Place TQ13 9AA

Hash fare: sausage & chips or veggie spring rolls and chips at £6. Orders taken at the circle.