Robertsbridge

St Mary’s Salehurst: this week is Whit Sunday 24th May, the Holy Communion is at 9am at the Mission Room in Fair Lane and then there will be Sung Communion at Salehurst at 11am.

Here are a couple of June dates for your diary. On Saturday 6th June there will be breakfast at the Salehurst Halt with Rev. Christopher Channer speaking. It starts at 8.30am and should be over by 10am, why not go along and join in.

Open Gardens: On Saturday 13th June there will be Open Gardens in Northbridge Street and Salehurst. Six or seven gardens will be open for the day with teas and coffees at the Halt to round off your afternoon. Both of these June events are in aid of St Mary’s. More details will be available nearer the time so watch this space.

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Robertsbridge Bonfire Society: are still wanting lots for the Auction of Promises on Friday 19th June. This is being held at Robertsbridge Club and is always a great evening out. This is also one of the bigger fundraisers towards Bonfire Night celebrations in the village so please help out if you can. If you have anything to donate whether it be an item for pick up or the offer of a skill then please contact either Pete Claridge on 880468 or Eric Vidler on 880135.

Boot Sale: There will be a Boot Sale at the Recreation Ground on Sunday 29th June also to raise funds for the Bonfire Society. Start looking through your cupboards to have a pitch. Booking in advance by ringing Pete on 880468 you will get your pitch fee for £10, if you just turn up on the day it will be £15, this is for a van/car.

Robertsbridge Community College: is holding their school Fete on Saturday 27th June between 1pm – 4pm. There is to be much fun for all the family with lots of stalls and a BBQ, Beat the Goalie, Face painting, hook a duck, the School Band, an Inflatable Assault Course and much more. Everyone is welcome.

DARTS: Michael Stone and Dave Fortsch reached the final of the Pairs Pushpenny Knock-out last Friday. A reminder that this Sunday is the very popular Open Pairs Darts Knock-out at Robertsbridge Club @ 7.30p.m. This will be the last one until August so if you’ve not been before come and enjoy an evening of fun and of course cheap beer in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You don’t have to play darts to join in the fun and of course there will be a raffle as well.

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STOOLBALL: The weather caused our Ladies home match against Hooe last Thursday to be postponed but the weather was kind to us on Sunday when 10 teams competed in our Mixed Tournament and in a thrilling final between last years winners Catsfield and Civil Service it was Catsfield who retained the shield with just one ball to spare. A big thank you to everybody who helped on the day and also to all the teams who made the day run smoothly. The Ladies are away to Icklesham on Tuesday[26th] 6.45p.m.

FOOTBALL: Just a reminder that the Presentation Evening has been arranged for Saturday 30th May 2015 @ 8p.m. at Robertsbridge Club with the annual awards, games and a raffle. Our Chairman, Alan Apps, was presented with The Fred Crouch Trophy on Monday evening at the East Sussex Football League awards night at Little Common. This is for outstanding services to football.

Break: Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend and don’t forget, have fun.