Town Talk


A LARGE crowd took advantage of the hot weather to support the annual Real Ale Fes- tival and Twenty20 cricket match at Snod- land cricket meadow. In an exciting end to the match, Holmes-


dale Technology College Invitation XI beat the Snodland All Stars by one run. The school scored 111-4, with opener


Chris Prudence getting the top score of 51 not out, supported by Lee Downey, head of PE, on 44 not out. The All Stars managed 110-6, with Nathan Sims scoring 44 runs. Lee said: “It was another hot day with a fantastic turnout. Batting first, we gave the All Stars a total to chase and the youngsters shone with the ball, putting the older play- ers under pressure. “A game that went to the final ball pro-


vided excitement as Holmesdale won for a second successive year.” Graham Ives, who organised the All Stars


team, thanked Lee for his support and also Snodland Community CC for preparing the


Winners Holmesdale Technology College and right, Snodland All Stars


pitch and loan of equipment. He said: “We raised £263 for the Kent Air Ambulance, which is the best raised in the eight years I have had the pleasure of or- ganising this wonderful event. For all those who contributed I would like to say thank you very, very much.” After the cricket, music was provided by Vigo 4. Real ale festival organiser, Paul


Hickmott, said more people attended than in previous years and enjoyed a good range of beers and ciders. A total of £600 was raised, half for Snod-


land Twinning Association and half towards the 1st Snodland Scout Group’s building fund. Paul said: “I would like to thank everybody who helped on the day.”


Football club signs lease on ground


MEMBERS of Snodland Town Football Club are pictured with town councillors signing the new 30-year lease giving the club its own ground at Potyns Sports- ground. “Four years’ hard work has fi-


nally paid off,” said club chair- man, Mel Rayfield. “This is an absolutely huge


New site for bargain store


step forward in the history of football in Snodland and creates a unique opportunity for us to work together to bring about the facilities that we have talked and dreamed about for many years.” “One of the first projects will be


THE A’n’D Bargain Food Store in Holborough Road, Snodland has outgrown its premises andmoved into the old Estelle’s Florist shop in the High Street. Estelle’s, run by Frank and


Stella Wallis and their son, Kevin, for many years, has been closed since the begin- ning of 2012. David and Adam Carter opened A’n’Ds, selling groceries, houseware products, refreshments and confectionery, seven and a half years ago. They were born in Snod-


land and their parents, Shane and Stella Carter, owned the Papermakers Arms off li- cence in Constitution Hill. David (31), Adam (24) and Adam’s partner, Hayley Waghorn (22) have been frus- trated by the lack of room in the Holborough Road prem- ises for quite a while. David said: “We offer such competitive prices and are getting so many customers now that we need far more room. Estelle’s is an excellent size and just the right site.”


to permanently fence off the ground. A concrete hard stand- ing for spectators and a handrail will follow.” Plans for the future include a spectator stand, floodlights,


Local news for Snodland and Halling Crowds enjoy sunshine, cricket and a beer


clubhouse and changing rooms. The men’s teams in the town


and all the Snodland Nomads teams joined forces last year to form Snodland Town FC. Mel continued: “Our plans and visions for the future develop- ment of our club are achievable


if we stay focused and work to- gether. “It is important that our younger players see the benefits of progressing to adult football and that they gain all-round ex- perience of playing in an ambi- tious club – their club.”


Meet the new manager


and Kent schoolboys, played for Ditton Minors and Larkfield as a youngster and played under-18 football for Maidstone United. He played in the Lon- don Premier League for five seasons before joining Trosley in Sunday League football. After a break he managed


Trosley, took them to promotion and also reached the Kent Cup final.


MP Tracey Crouch with event organisers Jason Cook (left) and David Jeal


Contest draws 120 teams


THE Snodland five-a-side football tournament at Potyns Sportsfield proved a huge success, with 120 teams taking part and hundreds of specta- tors giving their support. Snodland won the under 10s and under 18s fi-


nals, and Chatham and Aylesford MP, Tracey Crouch, refereed under 7s and 8s matches.


Terry’s long service award TERRY Reeves, secretary of themen’s team, which plays in the Kent County League Premier Division, is pictured (left) being presented with a long service award for 20 years service by Barry Bright at the league’s annual presentation evening. Terry played for the


club in 1973 and be- came secretary in 1978.


ROSS Mitchell, the new men’s first team manager, has lived in Snodland and Halling all his life. He represented Maidstone


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