Parish Cake - Spring 2020

clubnews
A
round-up of news from
Cranbrook and Sissinghurst clubs,
groups and associations
And the Band Played on…
CRANBROOK TOWN Band had an excellent 2019. We won all the
prizes at the local contest, played in 19 concerts and with Tesco’s
help were able to refresh the instruments for our youth band. We
raised significant donations for Demelza and Macmillan Cancer
Support and were honoured once again to be part of Remembrance
Day in Cranbrook.
2020 promises to be equally exciting. The band is flourishing,
new members are welcome and our youth band is developing young
musicians. We are self-supporting and rely on patronage from the
local community. We need support in terms of attending our concerts
and booking us. If you need music at your event then get in touch at
www.cranbrooktownband.org.uk
Finally, put 26 September in your diary as a date where you can
hear the world-renowned trombonist Chris Thomas from The Cory
Band playing with us in Cranbrook.
David Newsom
Hop Pickers Line AGM
AT ITS Annual General Meeting in Cranbrook on the
10 December 2019, chair Yolanda Laybourne reported
on a busy year for the group. Talks were given to the
Frittenden History Society as well as the Horsmonden
History Society and the group participated in the High
Weald Walking Festival in September when it led a
guided walk around Goudhurst featuring some of the
remaining structures of the line.
During the same month the group attended the
Horsmonden Nostalgia Day, providing a small
exhibition and film show.
Yolanda went on to mention that a second
information panel had been installed in Goudhurst
near to the entrance of Finchcocks. The possibility of a
further panel in Horsmonden is being researched. Her
report was concluded by announcing that the group
would again be undertaking profile raising activities
during 2020. She also took the opportunity to express
her thanks to both the members of the Hop Pickers Line
Heritage Group for their commitment and to David
Scully of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for his
continued support and valued guidance.
Active members are drawn from the parishes of
Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, Goudhurst, Horsmonden
and Paddock Wood. Graham Holmes
Cranbrook in Bloom
WE ARE a friendly group of volunteers working to keep the town looking
welcoming and florally attractive all year round. Fund raising events are held
throughout the year, such as plant sales, garden safari and a craft fair. These
events help fund the work we do and volunteers are encouraged to help when
they can. Whatever time you can spare will be appreciated.
To maintain and improve certain areas, we have work parties that member
volunteers can come along to. This may involve emptying or re planting
planters, work at the Copse, the wildflower area, Forge Orchard or the Library
Pond. However you do not need green fingers, just a bit of enthusiasm.
Details and photographs can be seen on our website
www.cranbrookinbloom.co.uk. Come and join us, new ideas are new faces
are always welcome! Chairman, Linda Page – 07432 640571.
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