Throughout the year we run many fundraising events to help pay for the big night as well as raising money for local good causes. Come along and enjoy yourself, happy in the knowledge that you are contributing to something spectacular that everyone can enjoy....
FUTURE EVENTS
This years fund raisers have all been run.
PAST EVENTS
For an update on how this years events have gone so far, click on any of the events below
Community College
The Flying Teapots Saturday 19th April The Village Hall
This band consistently performs and the evening promises Pub Rock at its best, along with friends and new acquaintances, plus a few drinks to make the evening run smooth. Tickets are on sale for £6.00 each at The Floral Boutique and Mark Chacksfield Butchers shop. Doors will open at 7:45 pm and close at 11:45. Come along it is always a good night out.
In May RBS held the Older Persons Luncheon. This is an Annual event and caters for 50 of the older residents of the village to spend a Sunday together having lunch and entertainment during the afternoon. There is usually a Sunday Roast, plus dessert with wine. Then bingo, quiz, a musical hour or so with compliments of Lumpy and the Lumpettes. Followed by tea and biscuits, a raffle and then its home time. This is paid for from the collection on Bonfire Night and is a very important date on the yearly calendar.
Sunday 18th May
Car Boot Sales Sunday 22nd June Recreation Ground
Sunday 27th July
This is your chance to sell off the unwanted Christmas present and those nearly new items you don’t use any more. Cars £6.00, Vans £10.00, Setting up from 07:00 am. Public arrive 08:00 till Lunch.
Auction of Promises Friday 23rd May
The Auction of Promises is the big fundraiser for the year and is always on the Friday of the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May. This year it was held at The George and there were many generous donations from local people and businesses to enable us to raise over £4500 in one evening. Many thanks to the 3 Auctioneers we had this year, Neil, Ross and Pippa. They could sell ice to Eskimo’s!!
Sponsored Cycle Ride 1st June London to Eastbourne
Pete Claridge is looking for sponsorship in support of the Robertsbridge Bonfire Society. He will be riding a 1936 sports cycle over a five day period starting at London Bridge and calling at Rochester, Herne Bay, Deal, Rye then finishing in Eastbourne on Thursday 5th June at Eastbourne. That’s approximately 200 miles along the Kent coast. To sponsor Pete please contact him on 01580 880468 or complete the sponsorship form at The Floral Boutique
Clay Shoot Aug. / Sep. Bush Barn Farm
Due to popular demand there will be a summer clay shoot at the very picturesque Bush Barn Farm. The exact date is still to be published. Details can be obtained from Knobby Craddock on 07775861731. We will be putting up signs around the village, and abroad, nearer the time to publicise the event so keep your eyes open.
Robertsbridge Flower, Produce and Dog Show 6th Sep. Village Hall
A full day of events and activities as well as small stalls selling every thing from Antiques to Z Beds. Be judged on your ability to produce Flowers, Vegetables, Cakes, Displays and something for the children. Dogs will parade their owners around the ring and be judged on their ability to do as they are told. I am reliably informed the Coconut Shy and Rat Trap will be returning through popular demand. In the evening we will have a traditional Ceildh in the hall to round off the day.
Ceilidh Barn Dance 6th Sep. Village Hall
Ceilidh Barn Dance
Robertsbridge Village Hall
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Sat 6th September 2008
7.30 Until late
The perfect end to a fun family day at the flower show!
£10
Including a fabulous
Buster’s Hog Roast, Live Music and Bar.
50’s Rock and Roll Evening 27th September Robertsbridge Community College
The fabulous Meanstreak will be playing, supported by Running Wilde Record Hop. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the last dance at 11:30. Tickets are available in advance for £10:00 from Pete or Nancy on 01580 880468, or you can pay at the door on the night £11:00. There will be a licensed bar and hot food available.
For the beginner there will be tuition at the hall from 7:00 to 7:45. A great way to bask in nostalgia and have fun at the same time.
