Parish Cake - Winter 2019

clubnews
A round-up of news from
Cranbrook and Sissinghurst clubs,
groups and associations
More than Meets the Eye
BIG BOYS don’t cry, at least
that’s what many of us were
told growing up. Times have
changed. The Rugby World
Cup broadcast pictures of
some of the world’s “big
boys” crying. There were
both tears of happiness and
of sadness.
Many ancient cultures
are built around spirituality.
In our relatively modern
western mindset it has
frequently been disregarded.
Thankfully emotional,
mental and spiritual health
are beginning to get more of
the attention they deserve.
Great Year for
Junior Cricketers
SISSINGHURST CRICKET Club Junior Section
has enjoyed another excellent summer with
more than 100 youngsters, boys and girls,
from five to 15 years of age having signed
on.
Our junior teams have had an outstanding
season with the Under 9s reaching the Kent
CC Mini Super 8s finals day that was played
at The County Ground, Beckenham, on the
15 September.
The Under 11s hardball team finished
third in the Weald of Kent league. They also
made the cup final on 25 August at Sutton
Valence School losing out to a strong Mote
CC side. The Under 11 Development team
finished top of their league.
The Under 13 team has had an excellent
season winning the Weald of Kent league
and also the cup final against Linton Park
at Sutton Valence. The U13s (pictured)
finished the season unbeaten and Arthur
In September a few
members of The Vine
Church took to the streets
to find out what people in
our community think about
spirituality. Of those polled,
over 60 per cent agreed they
would consider themselves
as “a spiritual person”.
What’s more, 55 per cent
acknowledged having had “a
paranormal or supernatural
experience” at some time.
Although not statistically
significant, the responses do
suggest that many people
believe there is more to us
than meets the eye, and that
churches are
well placed
to give
spiritual guidance.
Our wellbeing is
comprised of physical,
spiritual, mental and
emotional factors. What can
you do this week to look
after each of those?
To take part in our
brief spiritual experience
questionnaire, scan
the QR code or visit
wwwvinechurch.org.uk/
survey
Chris Goodchild,
Vine Church
Under 13 team: Back row L-R, Henry Elliott, Tom
Dyas, Seb Littlestone, Daniel Hammond, Archie
Rees, Hector Powell, Simon Latham (coach).
Front row L-R, James Steele, Charlie Streeten, Will
Durtnell (captain), Arthur Elliott, Tom Hall.
Elliott (front row, second from right) was
named Junior Player of the Year for 2019 at
the recent club awards’ dinner.
For both Senior and Junior information
on playing and coaching (including winter
nets) at Sissinghurst CC please keep an eye
on dates and updates via the club website at
www.sissinghurstcricketclub.org.uk
Bun Penny Club members in 1972 with
Barbara Conway, the Bull Landlady
Celebrating 60
Years of Giving
OVER A glass of ale in the then Bull pub
in Sissinghurst four men decided to set
up a Bun Penny Club to enable villagers
aged over 65 and either single or
widowed to receive a Christmas present.
Thanks to Jack Cavanagh, Percy
Foreman, Jim Hopperton and George
Catsford, 60 years later the club is
thriving, with over 50 members,
providing a Christmas turkey dinner and
a goodie bag for those unable to attend.
Throughout the year the committee
organise fundraising events, including
a village quiz, to enable them to also
provide an annual cream tea.
Committee members are keeping their
fingers crossed that a new Sissinghurst
fete committee will be formed to enable
more funds to be raised at the annual
August Bank Holiday event.
Pat Edwards, chair of the committee,
said: “We are always looking for new
ways of collecting funds so that we
can continue to enhance the lives of
our members who live alone – we’d
be delighted to hear from you, simply
telephone 01580 712118.
She added: “We are a very proud
committee to have maintained what
Jack, Percy, Jim and George established
60 years ago.” Brian Clifford
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