Town Talk
Local news for Snodland and Halling
Jack’s a lad with the Olympics in his sights
JACK Green may well have been disappointed with his performance in the AthleticsWorld Championships in Daego, South Korea, but the people of Snodland think differently. Mel Rayfield, chairman of Snodland Sports Association, said: “It is
an incredible achievement. He is only 19 years old and finished fifth in the semi finals of the 400 metres hurdles in the world champi- onships. It is fantastic. We are all very proud of him.” Jack, who won the gold medal in the European Under 23 hurdles
earlier in the season, said he thought he would have done better. “I achieved what was expected of me and, looking back I should
feel happy, butIamnot.”Heexplained:“Youonlypeakonceinasea- son and I peaked too soon. It was kind of expected that I would not do particularly well but I still expected to pull it out of the bag.” He was in the same apartment block in Daego as the world’s fastest runner, Usain Bolt – “quite a nice guy”. Only last year Jack was watching on television 90% of the people
Wicket wonderman SNODLAND Community pace bowler Jason Nye has been presented with the Bowling Award as the best bowler in division 1B of the West Kent Regional cricket league. Jason (23), from
Townsend Road, Snodland, had the best bowling fig- ures in all divisions of the league, taking 44 wickets with an average of 10 and an economy rate of 3.1 – and he missed the last three matches through in- jury!
he was now racing against – and beating. In the world rankings he has risen from 105th to 14th and he is ranked 3rd in this country. Jack will not be taking part in
any indoor events this winter and will be going to South Africa and Italy for warm weather training. He has already beaten the Olympic qualifying time of 49.5 secs many times and, after a month’s break, has started training with Malcom Arnold and top 400metres hurdler Dai Greene. “I see myself as one of the best
in the world now,” he added. “Every race is against world champions and I train with Dai every day so I am running with the best in the world.” “I will have plenty of races be- fore the Olympics.”
What’s on in Snodland?
Tuesday October 25 from 10am Pensioners Coffee Morning at the Devonshire Rooms. An opportunity for retired residents to meet together and to put any concerns to Town Councillors. No Charge, everyone welcome.
Wednesday November 2 Fireworks display at Potyns gates open 7.00pm. Fun fair in the car park and a children’s entertainer in the Community centre from 7.15pm. Please- no dogs at this event.
Sunday November 13 Remembrance Day Parade Starting from Holmesdale College at 2.30pm and arriving at the War memorial in the cemetery at around 3.00pm. Everyone is welcome to join the parade or just come to the service.
Saturday November 26 Christmas in Snodland. Father Christmas will tour Snodland on his sleigh in the morning and be at the Devonshire Rooms from 12 noon to 4pm to talk to children in his grotto. During the day Scouts will provide hot food and drinks and have several stalls in the High Street car park. There will also be a market at the Devonshire Rooms. Carol singing in the High Street from 4.30pm and then Father Christmas will come on his sleigh to turn on the Christmas Lights at 5pm.
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Jack clears a hurdle in the world championships
Fecks invited for return gig in 2012
THE Fecks entertained about 250 people in the annual charity Music on the Patio concert at the Monks Head public house and helped raise £560 for Kent Air Ambulance. Landlord Chris Blakemore said: “Their music was from the
60s to the present day. They were very, very good and we have invited them back next year.” He thanked customers for their support and generosity.
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