Bat and Ball

Christmas and New Year @ The Bat and Ball

2009-01-19T05:58:00.000-08:00

Speed dating has always been popular at the Bat and Ball..........
OK boywonder, you can open the bowling and batting next season.....Chiddingstone is after all only a village cricket club!

At least the neighbours will get some peace and quite whilst these two are out for the night.......those bees don't half make a lot of buzzing noises!

Mirror, mirror on the wall.......

who is the fairest of them all...........

if only mirrors could talk!

The lovely Mrs Grayland,

some old geyser

and their minder Hong Kong Phooey!

Dennis the Menace

or just a Liverpool supporter looking for his moustache?!

Andy Capp (or should that be Handicap Bobbi?)....

he backs horses,

drinks in his local

and has apparently started building a pigeon loft in the back garden!

"Filthy Luka" Grayland looking somewhat shocked when told he'd got the job as the Manager at the Bat and Ball!

Batman and Betty Boo Keymer getting into the spirit (or should that be spirits!) on New Years Eve

The problem with kissing with your eyes shut is you never know who it is! Never mind though, the lads enjoyed it.

Jennifer and Clare, just in case you haven't heard (you must have gone deaf over Christmas!), are doing a Charity ride in China at the end of the year.........cash, cheques, credit card details are very welcome!http://www.chinacyclechallenge.com/

There are times when you should feel very proud of your children! University has already taught Smurf Kyrstie how to party in style.........

Natalie dragging Bish out of the pub once again. It wasn't easy with that double chin weighing him down. He's just such stimulating company after a few beers!

As you can see........parties are not to be missed at the Bat and Ball!

With thanks to David and Lara Edwards for the Photographs.

Kyrstie's 18th Birthday PJ Party!

2007-11-22T10:11:00.000-08:00

hello everyone.......thank you to everyone who made the effort to come to my birthday, i was so impressed that everyone dressed up!it was such a good night, with some really awful music and some even worse dancing!

Special thanks to Geoff who worked the bar all evening with my Dad enabling the night to run really smoothly and a really special thanks to....Oz!He made my evening with his amazing outfit!lol. i had so much fun and spent the night with so many people i actually enjoy spending time with that i don't really think it could have gone better. Those who made poor excuses and didn't show...look what you missed out on!

The Blue House Band Play Live

2007-10-21T11:36:00.000-07:00

The Blue House Band were back at the Bat and Ball this week end and they get better and better each time we hear them. We can't help feeling a little proud of them, as they played their first live gig at the Bat. They have changed their set a little now and it is a little less rocky with an emphasis on Soul, which works really well with Holly's voice. The new keyboard player is a find too! We wish them lot's of success! If you want to hear more go to: www.myspace.com/thedexmusic

Here are a few photos of the night.

The Band are Playing!

The girls were dancing!

Our Vicar (Lionel) is Rocking!

(Must put the Red Eye Flash on for Storm's Eyes next time!!!)

And the village connection.....Matt the drummer!

More live music in November with Brightwhite.....Don't miss them they are excellent!

If we're talking rugby this week......it must be Leigh!

2007-10-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

It is possible due to a game of minor importance in Paris, that you might not have heard that Leigh RFC won again on Saturday, 52 - 5 versus Maidstone Veterans (yes, they did have a player aged 65!). A great victory which should keep them at the top of the Mid Kent & East Sussex League "C".

And as for England, I think they did exceptionally well to reach the final and all I need do now is avoid Walshie for a couple of weeks!

Ian

The Ups and Downs of Last Week End's Rugby!

2007-10-16T07:41:00.000-07:00

The Ups
So, England get to their 2nd consecutive Rugby World Cup Final! Did we have fun celebrating that on Saturday? The Bat was alive with song!............Are there anymore French drinks that Paul Harding can try to consume.........is he still alive?! Will Fishcake make it to the toilet if England win next week?!

And now we play South Africa. Is anyone confident of predicting a final result? Will Walshie be brave enough to watch it in the Pub? Will my lucky England Rugby Shirt be washed in time?

The Downs
Sadly, the Mighty Leigh had their first taste of defeat this season at the hands of New Ash Green. Starting with only ten and a much cobbled together front row, Leigh managed to forge an early lead, but as their numbers dropped with injuries (down to 12 by the end, possibly 11 if the referee hadn't intervened with an early whistle!) New Ash Green got the upper hand. A brave effort though, from all those left standing!

So.......will you be in the Bat on Saturday at 20:00. I hope you will. Extra TVs to be installed (slightly Heath Robinbson) in the Saloon Bar. Come and enjoy the atmosphere and party with us after a tremendous victory (does that count as a prediction)!

Ian

Big, Big, Sporting week end!!

2007-10-09T03:14:00.000-07:00

Beyond expectations.............England move to the Semi Final of the Rugby World Cup........and now of course we expect them to beat France!

It's a big sporting week end at the Bat and Ball:

Friday - Causeway Ladies Stoolball Club Dinner and Karaoke - Promises to be a fun night

SATURDAY

England beat Sri Lanka to win ODI International Series
England beat Estonia to move closer to a Euro 2008 place.
England beat France to take a place in the World Cup Final.

SUNDAY

Argentina beat South Africa (shame Walshie!) to play England in the final!

There's only two places to be this week end:
1. Paris
Or if you can't get tickets..........
2. The Bat and Ball

See you soon!

Ian

Is this the worst version of "Heard It Through The Grapevine" ever?!

2007-10-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

Karaoke at the Bat & Ball!

Does it get any better than this?

Make sure you are here this Friday and become a "star" of The Bat & Ball's website!

PS. Sorry it's side on, but I can't find a way of rotating it!

Leigh RFC start season with a win!

2007-10-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Steve Johnson and his team on their triumphant start to the season with a comfortable win over Cranbrook. This week sees them at home to Gravesend, although the K/O time is yet to be confirmed as the guys all want to watch the England game. I'll try to let you know what time and where their playing as soon as I know.

Big week of sport at the Bat & Ball

2007-10-01T05:07:00.000-07:00

So, England managed to make their way into the quarter finals........just! Did we some signs of improvement in the way they played and will it be enough for them to beat Australia on Saturday?

Anyway, it's a fantastic week of sport at the Bat and Ball. The Cricket One Day series starts today in Sri Lanka with the second match on Tuesday. We've got Champions League Football and the "Mighty" Everton playing in the Uefa Cup on Thursday. Can they make it to the 2nd round this time?! All the Rugby World Cup Matches will be shown on Saturday and Sunday and we will even squeeze in the odd Premiership game, opening on Sunday at 11:00 for the Sky+ game of Arsenal V Sunderland.

The Bat & Ball's the place to be this Sunday!

Ian

Karaoke this Friday - 28/09

2007-09-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

It's Karaoke at the Bat & Ball this Friday, so we hope you are in good voice! It will be starting a little later than usual at 21:30, as England play Tonga in what will be a very important Rugby World Cup qualifying game for England. What a great night of entertainment. Make sure you get down early for the kick off at 20:00, as it is sure to be busy..........and then you can celebrate England's victory with a rousing chorus of "Swing Low" on the Karaoke!

See you Friday

Ian

Fergal - the pub dog

2007-09-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

A week end of great sport

2007-09-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

Get down to the Bat and Ball this week end and watch Premiership football, World Cup Rugby and the Twenty20 World Cup Cricket!

2007-09-13T02:16:00.000-07:00

2007-08-15T01:59:00.000-07:00

sport

Sky TV— We like to show all the best sport, as often as we can! Check out our blackboard and the public bar window to see what games are showing throughout the week. We’ll try to show all the Premiership matches, including the Sky+ matches at 17:15 on a Saturday night and 20:00 on a Monday night,. And don’t forget, the Rugby World Cup kicks off in September! Why not reserve a Big Match Table and make sure you have the best seat in the house?

Golf Society – The Bat and Ball golf society plays every last Friday of the month and new keen golfers are always welcome. There is always a list on our sports blackboard in the pub, so put your name down and join us. Don’t worry about how high or low your handicap might be, the more the merrier!

2007-08-15T01:45:00.000-07:00

food

Monday Madness is still going strong—From 18:30 Monday Night! 2 courses for £5 or 3 courses for £7.50. The Madness menu changes every week, so its not hard to find something you’ll enjoy.

A Pie and a Pint - Wednesday night from 18:30 – Shepherd's pie, Steak and Larkins and the Pie of the week! Only £7.50 ( Don’t worry, you can have a glass of wine or a soft drink instead of a Pint!)

Seniors Lunch, Monday to Friday Lunchtimes – 2 courses for £5, so why don’t you meet with some friends for lunch?

Sandwich and a Pint– For only £5, choose from the wide variety of sandwiches on our menu and then have a pint, a glass of wine or a soft drink!

Sunday BBQ– every Sunday from 16:30 we like to have a BBQ with fresh homemade salad selection and a wide variety of meats and fish. So if you want good BBQ food without the hassle of cooking it yourself, why not join us in our secluded garden.