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BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB 2019 CHAIRMANS REVIEW

CHAMPION CLUB 2018 2018 was always going to be an important year for BCC. Our 125th Anniversary, a new pavilion and the first club in KVCL history to have 4 senior sides playing league cricket. Admittedly, when the decision was taken to enter a 4th team into the league we were a little nervous…could the club cope? Do we have enough players? Is the infrastructure in place to sustain 4 teams? Will there be the required commitment from all involved? Well, there was absolutely no need to worry as the 2018 season can only be described as an incredible success. The 1st XI retained their league title with the highest points total ever seen in Division 1. The 2nd XI playing exclusively against first teams from other clubs finished third in Division 3. The 3rd XI played a mix of 1st and 2nd teams from other clubs and won Division 6 with the 4th XI playing exclusively against 2nd teams from other clubs and coming 6th out of the 14 teams. Local Independent Residential Contractor In addition we entered the National Village Knockout, the Greensand and the Six-A-Side. We won the Greensand in a thrilling final against Cranbrook and also picked up the silverware All aspects of Installations of with quite a brilliant win against League Division one side, The long term solution for flat roofing. Holmesdale at the Groombridge Six-A-Side tournament building to a 20 year warranty with a 50 years Two league titles and three additional pieces of silverware life expectancy. high standard. represents an incredible year that we should all be incredibly proud of. Call for a FREE quote and survey on 01892 520670 [email protected] | www.arbuilders.net 3 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 4 To celebrate the 125th Anniversary the Cricket Club organised a gala dinner at the High Rocks which was attended by over 150 guests. The evening was a huge success finishing late the following morning. So successful, plans are now in motion for a repeat for the 2019 Year end Dinner Awards. In addition to mark the Anniversary, with the support of Gray Nicolls, we planted 4 willow saplings around the pond which will, after 10 -15 years, produce sufficient willow for 160 bats for the club. It is BCC’s legacy for the next generation of Bidborough Cricketers.

THE COMING SEASON Over the last decade our success has been built on the strength of our junior organisation. We are determined to continue that develop- ment throughout age groups starting at 5 years and up. This will ensure that the supply chain will continue to provide players for the senior sides. Finally we are hopeful that shortly we will obtain the required permissions to build the new Community Pavilion. The struggle and wait will be worth it for all in the Bidborough Community. WE ARE VERY MUCH PART OF THE COMMUNITY AND THANKS MUST GO TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED IN NUMEROUS WAYS. WE ARE A LITTLE VILLAGE CLUB LOOKING TO CONTINUE OUR BCC 2018 Team at Groombridge Six-A-Side SUCCESS SO WILL NEED ALL THE SUPPORT.

FEATURE DATES TO ADD TO THE DIARY

FOR A LITTLE VILLAGE CLUB League fixtures commence 11th May WE ACHIEVE ALOT. LONG MAY Presidents Match 14th September IT CONTINUE Tour to Valencia 17th - 21st October

5 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2017 | 6 CLUB KIT Club members can now purchase all new BCC kit from the official Gray-Nicolls on-line Cricket Shop.

www.gncricketshop.co.uk/BidboroughCC

125th Annual Awards Dinner. 2018 Awards Gallery available to view on the website with BCC Greensand team in the final vs Cranbrook School details to order prints BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 8 GREENSAND SHIELD WINNER 2018 RESULTS AND KCVL 1ST DIVISION CHAMPIONS 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS ADRIAN CHRISTIE MEMORIAL TROPHY NATIONAL VILLAGE CUP - KENT COUNTY WINNER 2018 2018 KCVL 4TH DIVISION WINNER 2017 1st XI KCVL 7TH DIVISION RUNNER UP DIVISION 2017 Player of the Year - Dan Page Batsman of the Year - James Baldock Bowler of the Year - Dan page

2nd XI Player of the Year - Peter Davis Batsman of the Year - Peter Davis Bowler of the Year - Matt Maritz

3rd XI Player of the Year - Miga Steyn Batsman of the Year - Mark Mitchell Bowler of the Year - Miga Steyn

4th XI Player of the Year - Paul Eames Batsman of the Year - Owen Blackhurst Bowler of the Year - Paul Eames

Sunday - Player of the Year - James Poulsom Fielder of the Year - Jonny Shepherdson Most Improved Player - Toby Ponsford

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LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS OFFICERS OF THE CLUB

President Brian Wood PRESIDENT Brian Wood Robin Foster David Tolhurst Chairman Doug Moore: 07774 120155 Anthony Ham Rodger Poulsom Vice Chairman (Joint) Rodger Poulsom Doug Moore David Shepherdson David Shepherdson Hon Secretary Robin Peterson: VICE PRESIDENTS 26 Grosvenor TN1 28D Hon Treasurer Matthew White: 01732 365119 Joe Arnold Richard Johnson John Richman 21 Glebelands Bidborough TN3 OUQ Colin Barber Mrs Jenny Keates Peter Roberts Hon Auditor Colin Barber Paul Barber Brian Kelly Mrs E Shepherdson Robin Brown Mrs Christine Kelly Kevin Stanton Fixture Secretary Mark Mitchell: 077366 30443 Don Buckland Martin King Andrew Steptowe [email protected] Mrs Jill Buckland Jon Langley Mrs Sue Steptowe Social Secretary Chris Wallington: 07701 387138 Simon Bussell Ken Marsh Mrs Ann Stevens 1st XI Captain James Baldock: 07469 891974 Nick Calver Mrs Susan Marsh Colin Stevens Justin Clarkson Alan Marshall Roy Stevens 2nd XI Captain Eli Clarkson: 07534 007373 Charles Cullimore CMG Kiran Masrani Chris Terry 3rd XI Captain Clint Hillhouse: 07818 551003 Peter Eames Sir Keith Mills Mrs Joyce Thorne Peter French Lady Maureen Mills Mrs Kerry Thorne 4th XI Captain Owen Blackhurst: 07557 994202 John Garvie Geoffrey Mitchell OBE Richard Tippey [email protected] Ray Grayland Shenley Moore Michael Towner Midweek Captain Eli Clarkson Brian Hall Freddie Morris Mrs Joyce Waller Sunday Captain Dale Hillhouse: 07780 469643 Mrs Dawn Hall Dr. Gordon Mungeam Mrs Karen Waller Chris Harding Robin Peterson Mrs Sue Wallington Council Rep. Tony Ham: 01892 528348 Mrs Olive Harrison David Pinchin MBE Ken Welfare League Rep. Clint Hillhouse: 07818 551003 Roger Harrison Mrs Tracy Poulsom Pat Wigger BSA Representatives Doug Moore: 01892 542247 & Robin Foster Bill Hickmott Andy Redden Mark Jeffrey Charles Richards Club Welfare Officer Kerry Thorne: 07857 175394

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BIDBOROUGH JUNIORS Junior Co-ordinator: Sue Steptowe E. [email protected] M. 07979 798414 ‘All Stars’ age 5 to 7 Eli Clarkson | M. 07534 007373 U9 U13 Jon Langley Gary Thorne M. 07717 541816 M. 07774 600818 U11 U15 Howard Nankivell TBA M. 07786 935071 Child Welfare Officer Colts Membership and Fixtures Kerry Thorne Sue Steptowe: 07979 798414 07857 175394 e. bidboroughccjuniors@gmail. com SUBSCRIPTIONS Senior Membership £60 Invicta Junior League 2019 matches begin w/c 5th May. Student Membership (16 – 21) £40 Midweek U11’s and Sunday mornings U13 & U15. Summer training on Thursday and Friday evenings start Juniors Membership: Under 9’s £25 | Under 11’s to 15’s £40 from 25th April.

Please contact Sue Steptowe for further information. Please MATCH FEES refer to the notice board or website for the Senior Members Over 21 years £10 Junior Fixtures across all age groups. Student Members Ages 16 - 21 years £5 for senior games bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk Border League included in Colts subscription

13 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 14 GROUND The Arthur Nicholson Memorial Recreation Ground, 1ST XI FIXTURES 2019 Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells TN3 0UE Date Opponent Venue Time WEBSITE www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk April 14 20 Linden Park Home 13.00 KENT COUNTY VILLAGE LEAGUE WEBSITE 27 Inter Club Match Home 13.30 http://kentcountyvillage.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp May 4 Linton Park Home 13.00 Affiliated to the Club Cricket Conference, Kent Cricket Board, Founder Member 11 Away 13.30 Kent County Village League, Border League and Greensand League. 18 Home 13.30

25 Away 13.30

June 1 Bearsted Home 13.30 8 Shipbourne Away 13.30 SELLING YOUR TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOME? 15 Meopham Home 13.30 22 Linton Park Home 13.30 FIND OUT WHY WE HAVE 29 Outwood Away 13.30 MORE 5-STAR GOOGLE July 6 Four Elms Home 13.30 7 Groombridge Six-a-Side Away 10.00 REVIEWS THAN ANY OTHER 13 Speldhurst Home 13.30 TUNBRIDGE WELLS AGENT 20 Penshurst Away 13.30 27 Sissinghurst Home 13.30 CALL 24/7 ON 01892 514 189 Aug 3 Bearsted Away 13.30 10 Shipbourne Home 13.30

17 Meopham Away 13.30 24 Linton Park Away 13.00 31 Outwood Home Sept 7 Four Elms Away 13.00 14 Presidents Day Home 13.30

[Fixture in Bold denotes league matches - 1st XI were the 1993, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017 & 2018 Division 1 winners of the Kent County Village League]

15 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 16 2ND XI FIXTURES 2019 Date Opponent Venue Time Your wellbeing April 14 healthworks 20 is our priority. 27 Treating all ages and a wide range of injuries May 4 13.00 including neck & back pain, joint & postural 11 Hadlow Home 13.30 problems, sciatica & sports injuries. 18 Flimwell Away 13.30 25 Marden Home 13.30 Discount for BCC members. June 1 Groombridge Away 13.30 Central Tunbridge Wells location, free parking. 6 days a week, late night appointments available. 8 Chiddingstone Home 13.30 15 Shoreham Away 13.30 Matt Stanford • Osteopathy & Sports Injuries 22 Stonewall Park Away 13.30 m: 07990 854429 www.osteopathtunbridgewells.co.uk 29 Kemsing Home 13.30 July 6 Ightham Away 13.30 7 Groombridge Six-a-Side Away 10.00 This page was kindly sponsored by 13 Hadlow Away 13.30 20 Flimwell Home 13.30 27 Marden Away 13.30 Aug 3 Groombridge Home 13.30 10 Chiddingstone Away 13.30 17 Shoreham Home 13.30 Steel Fabricators 24 Stonewall Park Home 13.00 Unit 3 31 Kemsing Away 13.00 Monza Building Sept 7 Ightham Home 13.00 Justin Clarkson Fircroft Way Edenbridge 21 Sandhurst Away 13.00 Kent TN8 6EJ [Fixture in Bold denotes league matches - 2nd XI were the 2007 and 2010 Division 3 winners and 2009 Division 4 2017 winners of the Kent County Tel: 01732 862283 Village League] Fax: 01732 862325

17 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 18 3RD XI FIXTURES 2019 Date Opponent Venue Time April 14 20 Bromley Common CC Away 13.00 27 13.30 May 4 13.00 11 Knockholt Away 13.30 18 Shipbourne Home 13.30 25 Sennocke Away 13.30 June 1 Cudham Wyse Home 13.30 8 Limpsfield Chart Away 13.30 15 Fordcombe Home 13.30 22 Chevening Amblers Away 13.30 29 Southborough Home 13.30 July 6 Sissinghurst Home 13.30 7 Groombridge Six-a-Side Away 10.00 13 Knockholt Home 13.30 20 Shipbourne Away 13.30 27 Sennocke Home 13.30 Aug 3 Cudham Wyse Away 13.30 10 Limpsfield Chart Home 13.30 17 Fordcombe Away 13.30 24 Chevening Amblers Home 13.00 31 Southborough Away Sept 7 Sissinghurst Away 13.00 14 20

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May 4 Offering individual and corporate advice for over 15 years 11 Cudham Wyse Away 13.30 Offering individual and corporate advice for over 15 years 18 Eynsford Home 13.30 25 West Farleigh Away 13.30 Analysis, understanding, implementation and management of:- June 1 Hadlow Home 13.30 Analysis, understanding, implementation 8 Away 13.30 Analysis, understanding,and implementation management of:and management of:- 15 Speldhurst Home 13.30 • Pensions and Investments 22 & L Home 13.30 • Mortgages 29 Withyham Away 13.30 • Protection July 6 Stonehouse Home 13.30 • Pensions and Investments 7 Groombridge Six-a-Side Away 10.00 • Estate Planning 13 Cudham Wyse Home 13.30 • Mortgages 20 Leigh Away 13.30 27 Stonehouse Home 13.30 • Protection Aug 3 Marden Away 13.30 Matthew White 10 Kilndown & L Home 13.30 M: 07803 932005• Estate Planning 17 Shoreham Away 13.30 E: [email protected] 24 Luddesdowne Away 13.00 31 Luddesdowne Home 13.00 Sept 7 Stonehouse Away 13.00 21 Matthew White 20 Matthew White M. 07803.932005 | E. [email protected] Homeground - Plaxtol M: 07803 932005

21 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk E: [email protected] SUNDAY XI FIXTURES 2019 NPOWER VILLAGE CUP FIXTURES 2019 Date Opponent Venue Time Date Opponent Venue Time April 15 April 28 Round 1 - Bye 13.00 21 Harbledown CC Away 13.30 May 12 High Halstow 13.00 26 Round 3 13.00 28 June 9 Round 4 13.00 May 5 23 Round 5 13.00 12 19 Cowdrey Away 13.00 July 7 Round 6 13.00 26 21 Quarter Finals 13.00 June 2 Holmesdale Away 13.30 August 4 Semi-Finals 13.00 9 Sept 15 Final at Lords 13.00 16 Borstall 23 Southborough Home 14.00 30 July 7 Groombridge Six-a-side Away 10.00 14 Sevenoaks Vine T20 Tri S Away LARKINS GREENSAND LEAGUE 2019 21 Falconhurst Away 13.30 Date Opponent Venue 28 May 21 Speldhurst Home Aug 4 Sevenoaks Vine (DL) Away 13.00 28 Leigh Away 11 Cowdrey Home 14.00 18 Buxted Park (2 games) H & A 14.00 June 6 Bells Yew Green Away 25 Bidborough Big Bash Home 10.00 11 Pembury Home Sept 22 Groombridge Away 13.00 18 Skinners School Away July 2 DL - Development League FINAL @ The Nevill, Tunbridge Wells Tuesday Evening Games all start at 18:30 hours latest

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U 11s U15 Managers Player - Rupert Pittman Managers Player - Ollie Creasey 2018 Players Player - Ben Cook Players Player - Drew Beazleigh Most improved - Archie Heald Most Improved - Fred Jobber IN SUMMARY Batting award - Rupert Pittman Batting award - Drew Beazleigh Bowling award - James Petrie Bowling award - Jared Wiercx

U13s Colts Achievement Award Managers Player - Eddie Fraser Drew Beazleigh Players Player - Gregor Wheatley The U15’s under Pat Rossiter finished 2nd in their Most Improved - Archie Maude Premier Division losing only to Tunbridge Wells. An Batting award - Ollie Rajah excellent achievement for a very small young squad with a Bowling award - Charlie Thorne lot of talent for the future.

The U13’s also finished 2nd in their Championship League and have also won the U13 Winter indoor league this season.

The U11’s played in a very strong league last year and had IMAGE DECORATORS improved tremendously by the end of the season boding well for the future. For ALL The ‘All stars’ and U9 age groups were well supported Interior and and was thoroughly enjoyed by all the young participants - an important start in cricket to help build for the clubs Exterior future. decorations FREE estimates

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BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 30 BIDBOROUGH STOOLBALL CLUB FIXTURES 2019 BIDBOROUGH STOOLBALL CLUB OFFICERS 2018 Date Opponent Venue Time May 8 Ashurst H 18.30 President Mrs O Harrison 13 Fordcombe A 18.30 Chairman Mrs K Bishop 15 Hildenborough A 18.30 Vice Chairman Mrs J Buckland 20 Langton H 18.30 Hon. Secretary Mrs K Keates 22 Causeway A 18.30 Hon. Treasurer Mr B Luxford 29 Speldhurst H 18.30 Hon. Auditor Mr A Dowson June 3 Stonewall A 18.30 Captain Mrs E Stanton 5 Leigh H 18.30 10 Penshurst A 18.30 Vice Captain Mrs K Thorne 12 Weald A 18.30 17 Bye 19 Ashurst A 18.30 24 Fordcombe H 18.30 26 Hildenborough H 18.30 July 1 Langton A 18.30 3 Causeway H 18.30 8 Speldhurst A 18.30 10 Stonewall H 18.30 15 Leigh A 18.30 17 Penshurst H 18.30 HANDMADE•BYME 22 Weald H 18.30 24 Bye Wood Crafted & Painted Signage Match Results: [email protected] | website: www.wklsl.co.uk made to order

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2018 was a bit of a curate’s egg! The bad news was that we lost our President Alan Corke and our Chairman Ron Adams. Both were stalwarts of the Club and they are greatly missed. On a brighter note we won about as many games as we lost, we also had an influx of new players which helped to ease the pressure on our established members. Why not come and join us on a Monday evening when we have a casual practice session starting at 5.30pm? 2019 is looking good and we welcome the support from our sponsors, Specsavers of Tunbridge Wells and The Kentish Hare.

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BIDBOROUGH BOWLS CLUB OFFICERS 2019

Chairman John Richman: 01892 528010 Maryland, The High Street, Bidborough TN3 0UP Hon. Treasurer: Colin Barber: 01892 528156 Bidborough Close, Franks Hollow Road, Bidborough TN3 0UD e. [email protected] Shared Captaincy: Bill Liddall, Colin Barber, Alan Robinson and Julie Watkins Fixture Secretary: Judy Liddall: 01892 525862 8 Dower House Crescent, Southborough TN4 0TT e. [email protected]

COMMITTEE Club Officers and Chris Mortimore, Bill Liddall, Julie Watkins and Elizabeth Shepherdson.

GREEN Arthur Nicholson Recreation Ground Spring Lane (off High Street), Bidborough TN3 0UE

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Umbrella League and Roll Up - Monday evenings Men’s League - Thursday evenings 07757 734392 [email protected] 35 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 36

PB A6 Card.indd 1 6/20/17 08:02 BIDBOROUGH BOWLS CLUB

PRESIDENT - MR. D. BUCKLAND

PAST PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS

1971 to 1979 Mr. C T Stevens Mrs. B E Barrass 1979 to 1980 Mr. R F Coombs Mr. J P Tilt 1980 to 1985 Mrs. R Stevens Mrs. D E Skinner 1985 to 1988 Mr. R C Loveday Mr. M Towner 1988 to 1990 Mr. D W Davis Mrs. J M Waller 1990 to 1998 Mr. H G Eaton Mrs. E M Trotter 1998 to 2002 Mr. J E Skinner 2002 to 2004 Mr. A J Everest 2004 to 2008 Mrs. V Grevatt 2008 to 2014 Mr. C. Rea 2014 to 2018 Mr A. Corke

EVENTS 2019 May 11 Plant Sale May 27 Open Day August 11 President’s Match Homecooked Curries to order and from the Freezer August 26 Friendly Competition and BBQ Annual Lunch Date & place to be arranged 2.00pm EVENTS 2020 Feb 5 Annual General Meeting 7.30 pm - Village Hall March 7 Quiz Night 7.00 for 7.30pm - Village Hall April 17 Cheese & Wine Evening 7.00 pm - Village Hall

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Date Opponent Venue Time Date Opponent Venue Time April 27 Colemans Hatch H 2.30 July 3 Bayham / H 6.15 May 4 A 2.30 6 Pembury A 2.30 6 Casual Roll up 2.30 10 Bayham / Lamberhurst A 6.15 12 Wadhurst A 2.30 13 Calverley Grounds (The Grove) H 2.30 15 Cranbrook A 2.30 17 Paddock Wood H 2.30 19 West Hoathly H 2.30 20 Pembury H 2.30 22 Groombridge A 6.00 27 Hadlow A 2.30 25 Calverley Grounds (The Grove) A 2.30 28 Ladies v Men H 2.30 27 Open Day / Fun Day 10.00 31 Groombridge H 6.00 29 Cranbrook H 2.30 June 2 Grosvenor H 2.30 5 Riverside A 6.15 9 Wadhurst H 2.30 The Association of 12 Hunton H 2.30 Men of Kent and Kentish Men 16 Men’s & Ladies Comp 2.30 (The Kent County Society) 19 Rotary Club H 2.30 We are a non-secretarian, non-political association 22 Wesleyans H 2.30 of people, men and women, (despite the title!), 26 Sundridge H 2.30 with the best interests of Kent at Heart. 28 Bidborough Cricketers H 6.00 30 Hunton A 2.30 The local branch, one of 10 county-wide, meets regularly in Bidborough Village Hall for talks, parties and other entertainments. We are not a charity but any money raised is donated to local good causes. If you would care to come along and see how we operate, please ring our Chairman, Bernard Thompson, on 01732 832396. You will be welcomed.

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Date Opponent Venue Time August 3 Frant A 2.30 4 Rotherfield H 2.30 7 Speldhurst H 2.30 11 President’s Match H 2.30 14 Rotherfield A 5.30 17 Hadlow H 2.30 21 Sundridge A 2.30 24 Finals Day H 10.00 25 Reserve Finals Day 26 Friendly Comp. & BBQ 10.00 28 Riverside H 2.30 Sept 1 Colemans Hatch A 2.30 4 & A 2.30 8 Speldhurst A 2.30 11 Brenchley & Matfield H 2.30 14 Frant H 2.30 Your local garage providing for Feb 19 Angel Indoor Bowls Centre A 2.00 TRADITIONAL SERVICE with FORECOURT PETROL ATTENDANT SERVICINGall your - MOT’s motoring - AIR CONDITIONING needs LOCAL FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY Monday evenings are given over to an internal triples competition and roll-ups when beginners would be especially welcome with experienced TRADITIONAL SERVICE with FORECOURT PETROL ATTENDANT members on hand to give helpful advice. Woods can be provided so all SERVICING - MOT’s - AIR CONDITIONING that is required are flat shoes or feet! LOCAL FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY NEW FOR 2009 The Open Day on 27th May is another opportunity for prospective members to have a go, so come along and try your hand. HILDEN COACHWORKS LTD

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The Bidborough Dramatic Society entertainment to the local community. Modern and traditional has been staging plays and musicals We are always seeking new members in the Village Hall for almost 50 years who may be interested in acting, collection ranging from at the rate of two full productions singing and dancing or helping out in cast iron shelf brackets, each year, normally in April/May the many tasks involved in back stage, coat hooks, clothes airer and November. Rehearsals normally front of house, lighting and sound. No to traditional victorian. take place on Tuesday and Thursday previous experience needed! evenings in the small village hall. In April 2018 the Society staged two The society currently has a one act dramatic comedies called membership of over 100 including a The Wasps Nest and Interior Designs committee of at least 12 members who and in November 2018 a musical take on the responsibility of organising compilation show, remembering the forthcoming productions and events. end of World War 1 and other songs Membership entitles you to participate from the world of musical theatre. in all the society’s activities, including drama and musicals, play readings, We have two productions planned social gatherings or just being in the for 2019, one in May which will be audience! Membership costs as little a crime comedy titled “Busybody” as £7.50 per year (£3.50 for those in written by Jack Popplewell and full time education) and entitles you to Shop now at osheaandson.co.uk directed by Anna Novella. It involves priority booking of our productions at a cast of 4 males and 4 females, a reduced rates. corpse that vanishes and suspects galore with very little evidence. Motives for murder abound where CONTACT: everyone is a suspect, even the Police! Frank Jackson, Chairman The November production is not yet 01892-545492 confirmed although a pantomime or [email protected] a musical show has been suggested by Michael Lee, Secretary - 01892-528710 our audiences. [email protected] All this happens because we have Jo Pierce, Membership Secretary members who want to provide 01892-528166 | [email protected] T. 01322 660 391 www.rjholland.co.uk

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BIDBOROUGH ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION: The allotments are BIDBOROUGH DRAMATIC SOCIETY: The Bidborough Dramatic Society located at the bottom of Spring Lane. Some of the full size plots are has been staging plays and musical productions in the Village Hall shared. Different plots have different challenges i.e. more shade, since 1972 and has staged over 90 shows with two main productions more mare’s tail, more clay etc. It’s very friendly and very relaxed and each year, normally in April/May and November. See page 43 for more. as a community we learn from each other’s successes and failures! Membership costs as little as £7.50 per year (£3.50 for those in We have a BBQ at the allotment at the end of the season to rejoice or full time education) which entitles you to priority booking of our drown our sorrows! productions at reduced rates. There are currently over 100 members. Contact: Kerry Thorne – T: 07857 175394 Contact: BIDBOROUGH BADMINTON CLUB: Bidborough Badminton Club is a Frank Jackson, Chairman 01892-545492 | [email protected] small, sociable club that plays at Bidborough Village Hall. Adults play Michael Lee, Secretary 01892-528710 | [email protected] on a Wednesday or Thursday evening. New members are welcome and Jo Pierce, Membership Secretary 01892-528166 | [email protected] if you have played badminton in the past, why not give it a go? BIDBOROUGH GARDENING ASSOCIATION: We have over 300 The junior club is on a Wednesday and is split into 2 age groups and members. As well as our monthly meetings with interesting talks, we is run by a qualified badminton coach. Children age 11 and above are hold three flower shows a year, an evening outing to a local garden, welcome. a day’s outing further afield in the Summer, an ‘Open Gardens’ Regular playing times: Weekly September through to July; Wednesday afternoon and a Christmas party. 6.00 to 8.00 pm – Junior Club (term time) Regular meetings: Monthly meetings in Bidborough Village Hall Wednesday and Thursday 8.00 to 10.00 pm – Adult Groups Contact: Colin Barber – T: 01892 528156 Contact: Mike Harrison – T: 01892 528797, E: [email protected]

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BIDBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council members work BIDBOROUGH WI: At each of our meetings there is a business section to maintain an attractive and safe environment for everyone to enjoy. at which we discuss matters of national and local interest. We also Areas of responsibility include the Recreation Ground, Birch Wood, have an invited speaker. There are many opportunities for enjoyment Brook Hurst field, street lighting, Bidborough in Bloom, cemetery and and learning in classes and on visits, covering such activities as art closed churchyard. and craft, home economics, performing arts, public affairs, sports Regular meetings: The Parish Council generally meets at 7.00 pm in and leisure. Bidborough WI is part of a national organisation that the Village Hall on the last Monday of the month but adjustments are campaigns on a wide range of issues that matter to women and their made to allow for bank holidays. Meeting Dates for 2019 are: communities. 20 May, 24 June, 29 July, 30 September, 28 October, 25 November. Regular meetings: Third Monday of every month at 7.45 pm in Contact: Mrs Evelyn Divall – Windmill Farm, Chevening Road, Bidborough Village Hall Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2SA, [email protected], Contact: President: Mrs Jill Buckland – 3 Mill Court, T: 01732 457541 Bidborough TN3 0XN, [email protected], T: 01892 529944; Secretary: Mrs Marilyn Hayward – 57 Bidborough Ridge, BIDBOROUGH SPORTS ASSOCIATION: This is a registered charity Bidborough TN4 0UU, [email protected], T: 01892 536217 formed with the aim of improving facilities for sport in Bidborough. It has a lease from the Parish Council on those parts of the Recreation BIDBOROUGH WIVES GROUP: The Wives Group is an informal group Ground occupied by the cricket pavilion, the bowls green and the and not affiliated to any other. We have speakers on a variety of topics tennis court. The Association coordinates the activities of the member followed by tea or coffee. Once a year we have a coach outing and in village sports clubs and acts on their behalf in negotiations with the December, a lunch at a local hostelry. Annual subscription is £5 and Parish Council, and local and national sports councils. Local residents £2 payable on the night of the meeting which includes refreshments. and associated club members are welcome to attend the AGM. For Regular meetings: Second Monday of the month, except in August, at more information contact Robin Brown. 8.00 pm in the Village Hall Contact: Robin Brown – T: 01892 528655 Contact: Anne Holford, Secretary – T: 01892 520970

BIDBOROUGH WIN a prize in our The 100 Club supports and maintains these facilities. SPORTS 100 Quarterly draw in aid of For £36 a year you could be a winner. Would you like to ASSOCIATION sport in Bidborough. join the 100 Club? CLUB Call Jill Buckland on 01892 529944 for a form to enter. The BSA look after the pavilion and facilities in the recreation ground. Prizes £100 | £50 | £25 | £10 47 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 48 BIDBOROUGH CLUBS AND SOCIETIES DIRECTORY 2019

BIRCHWOOD ASSOCIATION: The Birchwood Association is a purely FIRST BIDBOROUGH BROWNIES: Bidborough Brownies welcomes voluntary body which acts as an agent of the owners of the woodland, girls between 7 and 10 years of age. We meet weekly during term time Bidborough Parish Council. It aims to preserve, in its natural state, and offer an exciting and diverse programme of events. and for public enjoyment, the area known as Birch Wood. Regular meetings: Monday at Bidborough Village Hall from No regular meetings: Occasional work parties and AGM. An annual 6.00 to 7.15 pm newsletter is distributed to members Registration: online at www.girlguiding.org.uk Contact: Peter Riley, Hon. Secretary – 14 Hardinge Avenue, Contact: Anne Musker – T: 01892 539150 | M 07717 693739 Southborough TN4 0TU, T: 01892 529569 FIRST BIDBOROUGH RAINBOWS: Bidborough Rainbows welcomes BLINK (BIDBOROUGH LINK WITH KIBAIGWA, TANZANIA): girls between 5 and 7 years of age. We meet weekly during term BlinK aims to develop close relationships from across our village with time and offer an exciting and diverse programme of events. New the wider community in Kibaigwa, Tanzania. Our school is linked with volunteers also welcome (subject to usual checks). Kibaigwa Primary School and St Lawrence Church with St Matthew’s, Regular meetings: Kibaigwa. As our friendship has grown, we have visited Mondays in Bidborough Village Hall from and been visited, and have begun to work with our friends on small, 5.00 to 6.00 pm during term time. joint projects. Registration: online at www.girlguiding.org.uk Regular meetings: A small group of interested villagers meets Contact: Anne Musker – T: 01892 539150 | M 07717 693739 monthly at Deacon House, High Street MEN OF BIDBOROUGH (MOB): This is a new social group for the men Contact: Mike Fawcett – T: 01892 536704, M: 07879 231830 of Bidborough (and those beyond our borders who have a connection CAMEO TEAS: (Come and Meet Each Other): Please come and join a with our village). We meet every couple of months, and have so far friendly group for tea, cake and chat. All welcome. enjoyed a meal and talk, a round of golf and an evening’s wine tasting. Regular meetings: Regular meetings: Every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 4.45pm in the A small group of interested villagers meets every small Village Hall. two months. Contact: Graham Wilkinson – T: 07738 942460 Contact: Jill Buckland – [email protected], T: 01892 529944

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its members. TAKE-OUT MENU Regular meetings: once a month BROWSE OUR MENU Contact: NM Stratton – [email protected], T: 01892 822936 We cater to your specific needs from ST LAWRENCE TOTS & CO PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: A friendly toddler group welcoming babies, toddlers and pre-school children and CURRIESwww.kiranscurries.co.uk to FINGER BUFFET their parents and carers. Toys, tea, coffee and together time, singing and stories with opportunities for friendship and fun. Run by a team of volunteers from St Lawrence Church serving our local community. PARTIES • FUNCTIONS • EVENTS Regular meetings: Fridays in term time 9.30am - 11.30am in Bidborough Village Hall. Contact: Amanda Harris – [email protected], SPECIALISING IN VEGETARIAN AND T: 01892 528797 NON-VEGETARIAN CURRY DISHES CURRIES - Chicken, Lamb, Vegetable Curry. FINGER FOODS | PASTA DISHES IMPORTANT CAKES/DESSERTS All information in this publication was supplied by various contributors and deemed correct as supplied and at time of going to print. FRESH CURRIES TO TAKE AWAY IN-STORE DAILY FROM BIDBOROUGH STORES. To contribute or advertise on the BCC Website and in the 2020 Edition please visit the sponsorship page on the website to find out more. For further information email: [email protected] contact Kiran on 01892 531016 at BIDBOROUGH STORES Visit www.bidboroughcricket.org.uk visit us at www.kiranscurries.co.uk for more community related information. 51 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 52 sunday Xi Larkins greensand League date Opponents Venue time date Opponents Venue

Apr 27 Cowden Home 1.30 May 14 Langton Home 20 Eridge Away May 4 Cowdrey Home 1.30 27 Fordcombe Home 11 Halstead Home 2.00 18 Speldhurst Away 2.00 June 3 Leigh Away 25 Knockers Home 2.00 10 Speldhurst Home 17 Stonewall Park Home June 1 Home 2.00 24 Four Elms Away 8 TBA 15 TBA July 1 Rotherfield Home 22 High Halstow Home 2.00 8 No game 29 Southborough Home 2.30 15 Bells Yew Green Away 22 FINAL July 6 Chiddingstone Home 2.30 13 Linton Park Home 2.30 20 Weald Away 2.00 27 Falconhurst Away 2.00 Aug BIDBOROUGH3 Chelsfield Park TENNISHome CLUB2.30 7 Bexley (Tour Match) Home 2.00 10 Underriver Away 2.30 M&C Electrical Contractors Ltd 17 Eridge Home 2.00 Electrical Solutions Bidborough24 Quaggies Tennis Club has one well maintainedHome court2.00 and a large membership of about 250 players, including juniors. 31 T/Wells Development XI Away 2.00 We offer family, adult, student or junior categories of membership and our subscriptions are very reasonable. Sept 7 Penshurst Park Home 1.30 contact Mark Jeffrey 14 TBA The court may be booked for social tennis and more Tel. 01732 356644 21 competitiveLangton matches.Green Our membersAway can access free1.30 British Tennis membership providing information on all M. 07917 170463 aspects of tennis and the chance to purchase tickets for top class tournaments. Each year we receive an allocation of [email protected] Wimbledon tickets that are available to purchase. 1 | bidborough cricket club and village sporting fixtures bidborough cricket club and village sporting fixtures | 2 We run a junior coaching week during the summer holidays and some social events for adult members. We also run a ‘matchmaking service’ to enable members to contact others of a similar standard in order to play tennis. PANEL BEATING Contact Gareth Bishop Contact Mark Alborough for more information about this T. 07795217621 [email protected] Unit 1, Fish Pond Farm Upper Haysden Lane CLUB OFFICERS Chairman: Rosalind Packer 01892 530653 TN11 8AA Treasurer: Stephen Hebditch 01892 530401 Secretary: Cate Deller 01892 618570

If you are interested in joining the Club FREE ESTIMATES please contact Cate on [email protected] for membership details.

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Welcome to our Other Information Sunday Services Please contact Rev Stephen Hills for details 8.00 am - Holy Communion of other events and services at St Lawrence, 11.00am - Morning Worship or for enquiries regarding Baptism, 6.30pm - Evening Worship Confirmation, Weddings and Funerals. St Lawrence ‘Tots&Co’ is a parent/ Children’s groups meet each toddler group that meets on Fridays during Sunday during Morning Prayer term-time, between 9.30 - 11.30am at and Holy Communion services. Bidborough Village Hall. There are a number of home-groups, For more details of our services, meeting during the day or in the evening, please contact Rev Stephen Hills where members can study the Bible on 01892 528081 together and support one another in prayer.

New members are welcome. www.bidboroughchurch.org Periodically there are courses run for those *see Viewpoint magazine or website for who wish to explore the Christian faith – service details. please contact Stephen Hills for details. 55 | www.bidboroughcricketclub.org.uk BIDBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB AND VILLAGE SPORTING FIXTURES 2019 | 56