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Forest Green Cricket Club wins last match of the season

Forest Green Cricket Club have played and WON their last match this season against Worcester Park. Well done to all those who played and made it a great end to the season.

The club has struggled to get players this year and has had to cancel several matches due to low numbers. If we are not able to find more cricketers willing to play the odd friendly game on a Sunday the club is in danger of closing. It would be a great shame not to have any cricket on the green at all.

If would like to play next year please contact Malcolm on 621225

26th Sep 2011

2011 Village Day

This year’s Village Day was one of the wettest we can remember – the weather was not kind to us. But we were not daunted. We had the old favourites – splat-the-rat, face painting and the tombola among others – and a new attraction – the carriage rides. Mole Valley Silver Band first played for us last year, and we were delighted to welcome them back.

When we counted up the final total we had raised £1100 which was split between the church and the village hall and everyone had enjoyed the afternoon.

The success of the Village Day each year is a result of the combined efforts of many people. It’s a great way to get to know neighbours if you’re new to the village and, if you’ve been here a few years it’s a good opportunity to catch up with those folks who live “at the other end”. It won’t be long before we have a meeting to plan for next year. If you’d like to be involved please contact Christine Tuson ctuson@lineone.net or tel 621397.

26th Sep 2011

Bonfire Charities benefit

Thank to everyone that came along to the Bonfire and Fireworks back in October. The whole event is run on donations made before and in the buckets on the night. Once all costs are covered, any monies left over are donated to charity. We are happy to say we made enough money to donate to this years chosen charities, which were GRACE a charity that undertakes research into the gynaecological cancers and their treatments., The Surrey Air Ambulance who provides a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) to the people who live, work and travel through the county of Surrey and the Alzhiemers Society - the leading UK care and research charity for people with this disease and other dementias, their families and carers.

17th May 2011

Village Day and Dog Show. Sunday 5th June 2pm

Summer is fast approaching and again we are asking all villagers to help with Forest Green Village Day. If you are new to the village and would like to get to know people, what better way than to volunteer your services in some small way, either to help on the day or in advance? We are always looking for people to join in the fun! Contact Christine on 621397, ctuson@lineone.net. We will be meeting again on 27th April at Katherine’s All welcome.

Already the Mole Valley Silver Band has been booked and organisation is well under way. Please start thinking about things you could donate eg: books, plants, preserves and cakes as it all helps to raise much needed funds. We are also inviting table top stalls for a fee of £10.

As many of you will know Holy Trinity Church in Forest Green is faced with a huge fund raising task, so this year it has been decided to split the profits between the church and the hall, two very important institutions to the village. Please do your bit to ensure their continuing existence

14th Apr 2011

Cricket 2011

A lot more matches have been scheduled this summer as Newdigate 3rd s will be playing their home games at Forest Green on Saturdays. Forest Green has a busy fixture list from May to September on Sundays and are always looking for new players who would like a friendly game of non-league cricket

14th Apr 2011

Village Hall News

The AGM took place on 13th January. In his address the chairman, Malcolm, thanked the outgoing Treasurer Cheryl Barclay for her professional approach throughout the year, also Graeme East for setting the Quiz last April and Katherine for her help with the Call My Bluff evening. The committee are grateful to Tim and Jenny May for taking on the running of the Village Hall accounts. They also welcome Jim Barclay on to the committee

14th Apr 2011

Village Hall AGM

The next AGM in on 13th January 2011 at 8pm

19th Oct 2010

Bonfire Building - We Need You!

We need as much help as possible this Sunday 24th from 10am to build the bonfire as its the last weekend left before our Bonfire & Fireworks Night on the 30th.

Come and join us, its good fun.... honest!

19th Oct 2010

Bonfire night 2010

FIREWORKS * BONFIRE * BAR * BBQ * SOUP * CHILLI Saturday 30th October at 6.30 pm. Work will start on building the bonfire on Sunday 3rd October at 10.00 am. Any burnable material can be left next to the bonfire site from the start of October. There will be work parties on the green every Sunday morning in October. If you can help on the night please ring Pete Collis 621298. Invite your family and friends to this fun event.

5th Aug 2010

Forest Green Village Day & Dog Show

This year the Village Day is on 6th June. Its earlier than usual to avoid clashing with the World Cup games. Featuring music and entertainment from The Mole Valley Silver Band and 'Whip the Ploughboy' morris dancers. Plus all the favourites - raffle, teas,Pimms, Pancakes, Fun Dog Show, palmistry, plants and more.

If you would like to have a stall of your own at this event please contact Jim Barclay on 01306 621140

10th May 2010

Annual Quiz & Supper

Saturday 17 April, 7.30 pm, Village Hall. Admission £10 includes home cooked supper. Bring your own drink. Teams of six or come and join others on the night.

This year’s quiz will have a new quizmaster in Graeme East, we thank Pete & Gaye Collis and Tim & Jenny May for all the questions they have set us over the years. We are hoping for a good turn out to start the new era, if you can not get a team up, please come along and join in with another. All funds raised will go toward the new replacement doors and windows the hall needs. Call Malcolm Clayton 621225 if you are coming.

11th Mar 2010