Robertsbridge Village Voice

A nicer man you will never meet. He was the epitome of a true gent. I think, I, as many others are still so shocked by the news that came out at the beginning of the week it is difficult to comprehend. Julian was the sort of bloke that would do anything for any one and always with a smile. He liked to enjoy life and was very popular and well loved in the village. Such a sad loss, and so very pointless. Rest in Peace Julian. This evening Friday 15th October is Quiz Night for the Twinning Association. It is at Robertsbridge Hall and opens at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. There is a licensed bar and music by a guest accordionist. Entry costs £7 per head and includes food, and teams are up to 6 people. To check for ticket availability please phone David on 882228. Tomorrow Saturday 16th October is when Oscar Pet Foods is at Robertsbridge Hall for the day from 10am – 4pm. They will have displays, animal care advisors, special offers and much more going on. There will be dog behavioural demonstrations between 11am and 2pm. There will be refreshments available in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Oscars has been operating since 1996 and is run by David and Dawn Jarvis. This is a delivery to your door service and deliveries are regularly made in Robertsbridge and surrounding area. If you want to find out more pop along to the hall and see what its all about, or if you cant make it ring David or Dawn on 01424 753367 for further information. Tomorrow is Hastings Bonfire Night and the Robertsbridge Bonfire Society coach is leaving Robertsbridge at 5.30pm. It costs £5 per person and can be booked with Sandie at the Floral Boutique. Don’t forget you have to be a paid up member to march in the procession. The Auction that was due to take place tomorrow Saturday 16th October has been postponed. Instead it is now being organised as a silent auction over the next few weeks. Details of auction lots will be available from the vicar and from local shops. Bids will be accepted up to 21st November and the winning bidders will be advised at the Christmas Market on November 27th. For further details please ring the vicar on 880408 or Roger Cowap on 880427 or Roger Hill on 881619. Thursday 21st is the next Whist Drive evening at Robertsbridge Hall starting at 7pm. All are welcome and for any further enquiries please contact 882204 or 880457. Robertsbridge Bonfire Society is holding its next meeting on Thursday 21st at Robertsbridge Club starting at 8.30pm. The next dates for the meetings are November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, with Bonfire day being 20th. Don’t forget the Guy competition girls and boys, a cash prize for the winner. Two reminders for next weekend, firstly there is an Art and Craft sale and Exhibition being held at Robertsbridge Hall on Saturday 23rd October between 12 noon and 4.30pm. There will be original pictures from local artists, photographs, cards, jewellery and knitwear on sale. There will be lovely fresh coffee and tea and home made cakes available for afternoon tea and the profits from this will go to the OCD-UK Charity. Entrance is free to this event. The Friends of the Robertsbridge Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers are holding their Jumble Sale next Saturday 23rd October between 10am – 12 noon at the Church Room. If you have any donations for pick up please contact Jo on 880872 or Jane on 880619. We would like to convey our condolences on the death of Paul Bashford last weekend. Ladies Darts: Monday(18th) we are at home to The White Hart I (Wadhurst). Sandie Durrant & Sue Paine The Floral Boutique, 20 High Street