Robertsbridge

Sunday 15th June is not only Fathers Day but is also the Bonfire Society Boot Sale at Robertsbridge Recreation Ground. This is open to sellers at 1pm and buyers at 2pm. Pitches cost £10 in advance and £15 on the day, if you would like to book please ring 880468.

Take your dad and buy him a present and a cuppa tea, what a better way to spend an afternoon.

Robertsbridge Bonfire Society will be holding their next meeting at Robertsbridge Club on Thursday 19th June at 8pm. Membership is only available until the end of August, which is fast approaching. If you would like to join or pay subs please go along or pop in and see Sandie at the Floral Boutique.

Also on 19th is the next Progressive Whist evening at Robertsbridge Hall starting at 7pm. This is a fun evening and all are welcome.

This years Robertsbridge Summer Event is on Sunday June 22nd between 1.30pm and 5pm on the recreation ground. This is a FREE event for the whole village to get together for an afternoon of fun and games. This year’s theme is the Robertsbridge Generation Game. Roll back the years to a world of 1970`s glitz, pizzazz and razzamatazz. Bring along a picnic and join in the fun or just come and relax. This afternoon is By the Village – for the Village. If you would like more information go to [email protected]

We would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Edna Warth (Isted) who died suddenly last week.

Fishing : From midnight tonight the fresh water season begins so make sure you have got your Rod Licence, obtainable at the Post Office or online, and your Rother Fisheries Licence, available from Alan Apps, 2 Fair Lane, Robertsbridge, East Sussex. TN32 5AS Tele 01580-880877 at £3.50 per season. Failure to have either of these licences may result in you being fined.

Stoolball : The Ladies played at home to Icklesham last Tuesday[3rd] and batting first an opening partnership of 48 between Sarah Clark[68 not out] and Sarah Farthers[21] gave us a foundation to score well but when Sophie Turner was run out for 1 Abigail Fifield[20 not out] joined Sarah Clark to put on 71 and take us to 125-2 from our alloted 10 overs. Icklesham lost their first wicket on 21 when Sarah Clark held onto a catch from Abigail’s bowling and just 3 runs later Abigail took her second wicket with the visitors on 25-2 but and partnership of 82 between Raisa [43] and Heidi[44 not out] saw the visitors win by 3 runs in an exciting and humurous match. On Thursday[5th] the Mixed played at Pett with the hosts batting first an opening partnership of 45 between Nathan[24] and Tina[26] was broken when JJ Boast [1-5] had Nathan caught by Shawn Green. Tina went next caught by Graham Clark from Keith Apps’[2-12] bowling and then Keith caught Janet[11] from Graham’[1-8] over to leave the hosts on 88-3. Di Kitson [1-9] took a catch off her own bowling and then Keith took a catch from his bowling to claim his second wicket as Pett finished their 12 overs on 126-5. Our reply was suicidal as JJ was out first ball and Keith[14] went in the first over. The second over saw Graham[2] lose his wicket and after the third over we lost Sophie[4] and Mel [0] as we struggled at 33-5. Shawn[2] went in the next over and then Kayley Sherwood [19] was joined by Abigail[28 not out] to put on 38 before Kayley was run out. Sarah Clark [9] and Di [7 not out] finished our innings on 109-9 to lose by 17 runs. Last Sunday the Ladies played at Hooe Tournament and with a very inexperienced side we failed to win a game although we did get close twice however Melinda Mackay scored 85 runs in the four games played. On Sunday[15th] the Mixed are at Brightling Tournament which is at Netherfield 10.30a.m. and then on Thursday[19th] the Mixed are at home to Icklesham 7p.m.

Sandie Madge and Sue Paine

The Floral Boutique

20 High Street