Forthcoming Events
There is always something going on at Snodland Community Centre. Keep an eye on this page for news of special events that are coming up during the year.
Jubilee Celebration Dance
As part of Snodland’s celebrations over the extended Jubilee weekend, a special
dance has been arranged for Monday, 4th June. Supplying the music will be Shazam, a group which provides a range of music to suit most tastes.
Doors will open at 7.30 with the event beginning at 8.00. Some time during the evening, the proceedings will pause for a moment to give everyone the opportunity to step out of the Centre to enjoy the spectacle of seeing the special Jubilee beacon being lit on Holly Hill.
Tickets cost £5 and are available from Dilys on Snodland 240783 and Alan and Penny at Home & Hobby.
Other events over the Jubilee weekend in Snodland
There are a number of events that have been organised to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. These include:
- a 1950s style Fete: enjoy a variety of activities at the Recreation Ground. Gates open at 2pm and the fun continues until 5pm on Saturday 2nd June.
- Children’s Party: this will begin at 6pm at Snodland Working Men’s Club later on Saturday.
- Civic Service: spend a few moments in contemplation and thought at the special service that will be held at All Saints Church. This begins at 10am on Sunday, 3rd June.
- Big Jubilee Lunch: why not celebrate the Jubilee with a bring and share picnic that is being held in the Rectory Garden in St Katherine’s Lane from 12.30 pm? Just bring some food and drink to share (plates, cutlery and glasses will be provided) and enjoy a picnic in the Rectory’s grounds. Games will also be organised. This event is open to all, but please contact the Rector beforehand on 01634 240232 so he knows how many to expect.
- Street Party: a royal event like this would not be complete without a good old fashioned street party and on Monday, 4th June the Scouts will be organising one on the Cricket meadow from 2 pm.
- Jubilee Celebration Dance: why not let your hair down at the Community Centre on Monday evening when Shazam visit the Centre with their mix of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s? Doors open at 7.30 pm and tickets cost £5.
- Beacon Lighting: stop what you’re doing at 10.15 pm on Saturday night and turn towards Holly Hill to see Snodland’s beacon being lit. Something similar will be happening all over the country and it will be an opportunity to get out the camera!
- Jubilee Lunch: STARA will be laying on a special lunch at 1 pm on Tuesday at the Community Centre. This will be for members open.
- Strawberry Tea: senior citizens will also be able to enjoy a special tea that is being put on by Snodland Town Council at the Devonshire Rooms. Doors open at 2 pm.
As well as these events there will also be a display of photographs of how Snodland celebrated the Coronation, which has been arranged by Dr Andrew Ashbee of Snodland Historical Society and which has been erected in the Library.
Don’t forget if you have a child who is under 15 to encourage them to enter the special Local History quiz that has been devised – there are three prizes of £50, £25 and £10. Question sheets are available from local schools and organisations such as the Scouts.
Finally, the month will end with a special five a side football tournament. This has been organised by the football clubs in Snodland and will take place on 23rd and 24th June at Potyn’s Field.
The Lazy C Country Music Club
This popular club meets every fortnight on a Sunday night. If you like country music this is the place to be to see some of the best names:
May 13th: Steve Scott Changes
May 27th: Souls and Stones
June 10th: Detour
June 24th: Steve Cherelle
July 8th: Richard Palmer
July 22nd: Ronnie Del Rio
August 5th: Alan Gregory
August 19th: Thrillbillies
August 26th: Country Festival Day Featuring Henry Smith, Arizona Flame, Bob Keely, Clearwater, Tennessee Rebel, MC and DJ
September 2nd: American Spirit
September 16th: Clear Cut
September 30th: Tim McKay
October 14th: Arizona Flame
October 28th: Ryder and James
November 11th: Longshot
November 25th: First Chapter
December 9th: Struck It Rich
December 16th: Bob Keely – a Christmas party for all.
December 23rd: Tennessee Rebel - Christmas party for members with full buffet and fancy dress.
December 31st: New Year’s Eve Party featuring the Loco Boys and Plain Loco
All are welcome. Please contact Dilys on (01634) 240783 or Frank on (01634) 844065
Doors open at 7 pm with a 7.30 start.
Ceilidh Night
Make a date in your diary for Saturday, 29th September 2012 when Bowstring make a welcome return to the Centre for a Ceilidh Night. The event is being organised to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Centre’s opening in
1987. The band are noted for their mastery of a range of instruments and their ability to get even the most reluctant up onto the floor to make a fool of themselves. More details to follow shortly.
Other recent events include:
Race Night: Snodland Sports Association & Snodland Football Club organised a successful fundraiser on 6th November 2010, which was very well-attended.
Quiz Nights: another successful evening was held at the Centre on 13th November 2010 when the brains of Snodland locked horns! Congratulations to Alan Totham’s team with their winning score of 100 points.
On 4th February 2012, another quiz night was held. It was very well-attended with twenty five tables competing. On this occasion, Peter Misy’s team emerged the victors by the margin of one single point!
Many thanks to Graham Morecraft and his wife, Linda, for organising this event.
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Paddlesworth Road,
Snodland,
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