Parish Cake Autumn 2020

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Sissinghurst Virtual Flower Show Successes
LOCKDOWN FAILED to
dampen the spirits of
Sissinghurst Flower Show
Society members who
enthusiastically supported
the second virtual event in
June.
Following on from the
success of the online spring
show, the summer event
was just as packed with
colour and entries – 130
from 60 different entrants,
up by 40 on the previous
show.
All the entries
were judged by Royal
Horticultural Society
judges, just like a real
show, and entries
can be seen at www.
sissinghurstflowershow.org
The autumn show will
also be virtual and details
will be included on the
website nearer the time.
The society always
welcomes new members
living in or connected with
the parish of Sissinghurst.
Anyone interested can
email SFSS@Mail.com for
information on becoming a
member. TF
Centenary
Celebrations Ahead
NEXT YEAR, Cranbrook Bowls Club members will be
celebrating its centenary.
Spokesman Tony Platts said: “We are at present
holding open mornings for coaching every Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday mornings 10am until 12
noon until the first week in October for anyone who
wants to learn or to play bowls.
“The club is currently looking for new members.
Anyone interested in finding a new sport/hobby why
not give bowls a try? It is a game the whole family
can play.
“The club offers free coaching and tuition is
available by a qualified coach and experienced
bowlers. Social distancing is kept as per Covid-19
regulations and all equipment is sanitised after each
time it is used.
“We look forward to meeting you at the green
which is situated at the top of Jockey Lane Car Park,
to the left behind the large hedge.”
Further information can be found on
Facebook, under Cranbrook Bowls Club or www.
cranbrookbowls.co.uk TF
Sports Writer
Joins Team
PARISH CAKE is delighted
to report that we welcome
keen sports follower and
experienced cricketer
Grahame Grant to our team.
His regular column will
start in the December edition
and everything to do with
sport in both Cranbrook and
Sissinghurst – from rugby
to pickleball and football to
cricket – will be featured.
Match reports can be sent
directly to his email below.
Clubs and groups who
would like to see their efforts
in print and photos in the
magazine are urged to ring
Grahame on 07770 857254 or
email him on grahame041@
aol.com TF
Beyond the
Here and Now
FOR MANY people, coming out of
lockdown may have been a little like
Noah coming out of his ark. Having
been shut in for about a year, Noah
and his family stepped out into a
world that was similar to the one
they'd know. However, it was also
quite different.
During lockdown we've made
many changes to our lives. Perhaps
you've got to grips with new
technologies, benefited from online
fitness sessions, spent time growing
your own veg or said "Goodbye" to
the daily commute.
Like many churches, we started
meeting again after months of
hosting online services. Being able
to actually see friends and worship
together was a breath of fresh air -
particularly as we met outside.
One of our livestream
contributors took up running during
the lockdown. She spoke about life
being like a race. Whether running
uphill or down, focus is important.
It's easy to be overwhelmed by the
here and now, rather than keeping
the whole race in mind.
As we continue to move into a
new pattern of normal life, reflect
on your own lockdown experience.
What's really important? Which
changes have you made that should
stay and which should be consigned
to history? Chris Goodchild,
Vine Church
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