Robertsbridge

Services this Sunday 11th June start at 9am with Communion at the Mission Room and then at 11am is Holy Communion at St Mary’s.

A date for your diary is Sunday June 25th when Bishop Richard Jackson will lead Holy Communion at 11am. This is a joint service with Holy Trinity Hurst Green and is to celebrate the new benefice as both parishes are now joined together. After the service there is to be a bring-and –share picnic lunch at Parsonage Farm.

Robertsbridge Jazz Club: welcomes jazz guitarist Andy Williams on Thursday 15th June at Robertsbridge Hall between 8pm – 10.30pm. He will be playing with the Ted Beament Trio. Tickets are £8 in advance from Judges Bakery and on the door at £10.

Take note that this is a week later than usual this month due to the Election and the hall being unavailable.

St Michaels Hospice Retail on the Road: comes to Robertsbridge Hall on Saturday 17th June between 12pm – 4pm. This is a pop up sale and auction. There will be books, clothes, CD`s, DVD`s, shoes handbags, toys and so much more. The auction viewing and registration is from 12pm, with the auction starting at 2pm. Lots of lots, with card payments taken on the day too. So why not go along and see if you can pick up a bargain.

Robertsbridge Summer Event: is taking place at Robertsbridge Recreation Ground next week on Sunday 18th June between 12.30pm – 5pm. The theme this year is Carnival so if you would like to dress up ready for Rio, or Samba or such like please do. Take along a picnic, gazebo, chairs, drinks what ever you fancy and have a lovely afternoon. This is a free event for Robertsbridge Village so please enjoy and have fun.

Robertsbridge Bonfire Society: second Boot Sale of the summer is on Sunday 25th June at Robertsbridge Recreation Ground. Opens at 12noon and cost £10 for a pitch in advance by ringing 880468 or £15 on the day.

Ladies between 40 years and 60 years: this may be of interest to you. Nicola Livingstone-Smith of the Bowen Clinic will be giving a talk on `Challenges of the Menopause Years` This is taking place at Robertsbridge Hall on Thursday 29th June at 7.30pm. Tickets for this evening cost £10 and include a drink and a donation to Breast Cancer Charity. To book please contact Martine on 07967224328 or email [email protected]

Old Wood Surgery: This next piece is just for information to the people that use Old Wood Surgery. A lot of people complain about not being able to get an appointment to see a Dr or a Nurse when they need one. Apart from the fact that budget cuts and system changes are constant there are many appointments wasted. Each month there are between 80 and 90 missed appointments with no cancellations. If those wasting this resource just rang and cancelled then the appointment could be given to some one else that really needs it. So please if you cannot make an appointment that you have booked just ring 01580 880790 and tell them, the time is not wasted and the appointment can be re-allocated. Common courtesy is all it takes.

FISHING: Not long to go now before the season starts on the Rother in 5 days time. You should have renewed your Environment Agency Rod Licence by now but if you have not do it now and it is time to purchase your Rother Fisheries Licence if you are fishing the River Rother. These can be purchased from Ala