Issue 122 - the Pembury Village Website

“WHEELIE” FOR TSUNAMILIKE MANY people, the Rangers in Pembury wereshocked by the Asian Tsunami and wanted to dosomething to help.In true Guiding spirit they organised somethingdifferent – a sponsored “Wheelie” Appeal, five laps ofa circuit on any form of wheels. The event was held atLongmead, the Tunbridge Angels football ground onSaturday 5 February. There were over 30 girls, and avery strange selection of wheels: bikes, scooters, rollerblades, prams, a Tesco trolley, a wheelbarrow, awheelchair . . . You get the idea.We had great fun and raised over £700 for theTsunami Appeal. Thank you to the parents who stoodand laughed with us and to the Guiders who gave theirtime once again.Moira Allan, District CommissionerAngela Baker and Vicky Penfoldstarting one of their five lapsPEMBURY ATHLETIC YOUTH FOOTBALLCLUB UNDER 9’sTHE UNDER 9s team is part of the incredibly successful PAYFC, which involves nearly300 youngsters. This young team has had a remarkable season with its many victoriesbeing gained by an inclusive and non-selective approach. This was ably demonstrated whenI accompanied them to a series of matches in Holland where they triumphed against somevery high-class opposition from Rotterdam and Amsterdam (4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses).The officials and parents involved with this team have worked tirelessly; the coaches areexcellent (contact Steve Dunkerley for more info 07834 841192).I have worked with Mark Brunton from VitalNuts of the Little Hawkwell Business Centre,Pembury (third from the left, back row, in light blue shirt) to assist securing a three yearsponsorship for the team and was very pleased to attend the official launch with Mark.James Cunningham, landlord of theCamden Arms in Pembury kindlysupported the launch by providing freefood and refreshments.With our community efforts nowhopefully coming to fruition to improveour village recreational facilities, we arenow beginning to offer our youngsters thefacilities they deserve and all of us inPembury can share in the support andsuccess of our youth.Paul Barrington-King17