Post by Les on Dec 7, 2017 16:05:49 GMT
Country: New Zealand Maidstone I remember it well:
Oops,Just had fun re-reading lots of old and new items from old Maidstonians and so kind they are. I was wrong about the pub at the bottom of Tovil Hill. The Rose it is ,not The Ship.
No one castigated me for the error, thank you. This entry is about the intense rivalry of the town and surrounding village football teams in the Maidstone leagues back in the 30's onwards as I remember it as spectator and player. No TV so the pitches were surrounded by keen enthusiasts encouraging and supporting by a couple of coppers put in the tin taken round at half time to help with paying for ground hireage etc.
Behind each team a host of locals did the donkey work, washing the kit, organising etc. A lot of time and work given freely. Sadly often taken for granted. To all you wonderful people a belated THANK YOU.
Hope some of you are still there and remember those days with a great deal of pleasure. I do. The rivalry and the will to win was keen so plenty of claps and jeers but sportsmanlike.
BUT does anyone remember the MUM? at WOULDHAM who used to be on the sideline waving her umbrella at any player who tackled her SON? and if near enough one had to be fleetfooted to avoid the weapon aimed at you for the dastardly crime.
All good fun and MUM was designated a village character. Never ever did see the umbrella hit target. Those contests and visits are fondly remembered.
Sherrie, Goldings up by the West Railway Station was our son's favourite haunt, hunting through the treasures therein was great fun for all. Nice to read you still treasure your Grandfather. Rene