Town Talk


Striker Dean regails tales from the game


FORMER Liverpool striker Dean Saunders was the guest of honour at Snodland Town Football Club. Saunders spoke to more than 150


people at the club, reflecting on his career in the game, which also saw him represent 11 other clubs, includ- ing Aston Villa, Derby County and Portuguese giants Benfica. He also won for


75 caps


Wales and, since hanging up his boots, has man- aged at Wrex- ham, Doncaster Rovers, Wolver- hampton Wanderers, Crawley Town and Chesterfield. Club chairman David Jeal said:


“The night was a great success. “We had an auction which was well


supported and Dean had some very interesting stories that went down very well.”


Coffee and cake morning


THE annual Macmillan Coffee morn- ing held at Snodland Working Mens Club in Holborough Road on Novem- ber 10 was a huge success. Joan Bavin, who organised the


event with Sharon Vero and Sally Blacker, said the party was particu- larly well attended with “lots of peo- ple”. More than 40 raffle prizes were do-


nated by local businesses and £870 was raised for the charity. “We had tombola, Christmas and


craft stalls,” she said. “Loads and loads of cakes were donated and we had so many left we sent two trayfuls to Rectory Close. The people of Snodland are so generous.


Local news for Snodland and Halling


A Downs Mail supplement produced in conjunction with the Snodland Chamber of Commerce.


Switch-on heralds festive fun


A HUGE crowd gathered in Snodland High Street for the an- nual switch-on of the Christmas lights by Father Christmas and the Mayor of Tonbridge & Malling, Roger Dalton. Organised by the town council


and the 1st Snodland Scout Group, the day was a tremen- dous success with many chil- dren visiting Father Christmas in his grotto in the car park and residents using the various stalls. Beaney’s Medway Bakery pro-


Light for Life for a loved one at the town's Christmas tree in St Anthony's Court, opposite the entrance to the car park. The dedication costs £2 and a


form can be obtained from the town council office at Waghorn Road, before December 22. A list of those remembered is


being produced and displayed on the fencing by the tree.


Izzy steps out to help fund vital research


A YOUNG Snodland girl who walked five miles to raise more than £2,100 for Cure Parkinson's Trust has been named Young Fundraiser of the year. Izzy King (12), of Brook Lane,


received her certificate at Ward & Partners annual Children's Awards held at the Mecure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel. Downs Mail reported in its May


and July issues that Izzy was so upset when her grandad, Robert Barnes, was diagnosed with the disease, saying: “I wanted to raise money to fund research to find a cure or more tablets to help slow down the disease so other people don't have to go through what my grandad is going through.” Izzy had a Just Giving page and


smashed her original £500 target within 24 hours. She was absolutely thrilled


when grandad was able to walk across the line with her at the Spit- fire pub at Kings Hill after she had walked all the way from Snodland.


Izzy King has been namedWard & Partners’ Young Fundraiser of the year Her proud grandad organised a


stretch limousine to take Izzy and her mum Lucy to the awards cer-


3G pitch idea is moving forward


PLANS for a 3G pitch at Potyns Sports Ground in Snodland have moved a step closer after the Town Council’s Amenities and Recreation Committee gave their approval. Snodland Town FC are hoping


the council will agree to lay the pitch on themulti-use games area next to the community cen- tre. Club chairman Dave Jeal and


executive committee member Alan Totham put their case to the committee, explaining that


the current surface means that the area is hardly ever used. A new pitch would be used for


eight months a year by the club, and could also be used during the whole year for children’s parties, schools, clubs, groups and organisations. Alan said: “Although there are


a few 3G facilities locally there will be a great demand for hese pitches for football training. “There is a cost to this, al-


though over a period of time this outlay would be recouped.


“Presently as a football club


we spend in the region of £7,500 a season in training costs. All this money is going to facilities outside Snodland. With a 3G pitch this money would re- main in the town.” Chief executive Karen Sowten


explained that a 3G pitch would cost the council £54,500 and after a number of questions and comments the committee voted in favour of the proposal, which will be put to the full council for a decision.


emony, and also thanked Ward & Partners for a £500 donation to the charity.


vided mulled wine and mince pies and music was provided by Ray's Relics. Residents can dedicate a


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