Hurst Green Village Voice

The Short Mat Bowling Club has come back into the headlines following the friendliest of AGMs in the history of AGMs.

What jolly nice people they are, so if you want to be cheered up join the bowlers, any age, shape, size or political persuasion .

With Mr. Bogue in the Chair, the meeting purred along cheerfully and plans are laid for a Christmas Social, an Annual Dinner and supporting “Children in Need”.

The Chairman reported new members had joined and that, with Captain Ray Young, 10 matches had been won, being the majority of those played (but please do not mention Rye, a lost match, with the highest scoring to date -101 against 83).

It was pointed out that all matches are friendlies; could they be anything else with that all those smiling faces and plenty of laughs?

There is to be a change of time for one of the Thursday sessions but this will be advertised in the parish magazine which goes to every house in Hurst Green.

The committee was re-elected and officers are Chairman. Mr. Maurice Bogue, Secretary Mrs. Bogue, Treasurer Mrs. Sue Endean and the rota for match food providers was ensured before the meeting closed to be organise by Morag who then presented wine and a mysterious envelope to Mr. Bogue in appreciation of his dedication to the Club.

More than a passing word, must be expressed, in praise of the new Parish Magazine which is of the highest standard in every respect.

It is delivered free but maybe we, grateful villagers could manage a quid or two to help it on its useful way.

Why not advertise if you have commercial contacts, and please support the advertisers saying where you saw their advert.

Does anyone remember the munitions factory behind Covell and Ford which was in use during the war?

Mrs. Betty Waterhouse recalls it very clearly in the context of the article about Sgt. Arthur Lane.

If anyone has a static exercise bike , which should be in good condition, to sell ring 819 344 for address, price etc.

Harvest Festival is on Sunday 17 at 9.30.

One of the loveliest celebrations in the church’s calendar please feel free to donate goods or produce to make the church look even lovelier and come along to sing the song of Harvest Home.

Reminders of what has already been advertised; Friday 22 October the old school welcomes old pupils for a last fond look at that mellow building as it sighs its way out of our physical history with all the memories and enters the dusty archives.

Parish Council Meeting is 26. All welcome to attend, come and listen, come and put your questions/opinions to the Council.

Meet of the Tongue November 5th 01580 860 528 for directions to Mistletoe Barn.

30 October. Comedy Capers holds the Halloween Night, details in Parish Magazine.

Carousel Angels continue to meet on the last Monday of the month for lunch and social afternoon. Ring Marianne 01580 860 771 Chiropody Clinic Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Jeremy Harris 01797 230 251 mobile 079999 17948. He is highly recommended.

Aerobics Class Tuesday 8-9

Martial Arts. Wednesday (Juniors) 6-7 (Seniors) 7-8 Jumping Beans Tuesday 1.30-2.30 Age Concern (Burghwood House) Thursday 11-3 Transport available.

Trefoil guild 01580 819 330

Maestro Babies (early music learning) 01580 880 135 Mobile Library outside village Hall Friday 2.25- 3.15 Peasmarsh Jempson’s bus pick up at the George Tuesday 1.25

There is a scheme to help elderly or disabled residents of council houses with small jobs in house or garden, For details and conditions ring 0845 873 1321.

All items for this column 01580 860 340 [email protected]. Written communication preferred. Thank you.

Flora Jenner

Max Gate, Burgh Hill