St.Aidan’s XI Cricket Team played Westcliff XI Cricket Team at Chalkwell Park, winning with a score of 153 for 0.Westcliff batted first and lost 3 quick wickets, before a big stand between Off(43) and Mortimer(46). After a good knock of 27 by Mackay wickets fell steadily and Westcliff were finally dismissed for 153 off 32.3 overs. St.Aidan’s used 7 bowlers and the wickets were shared around with the pick being McArthur with 5 overs 3 for 12. After tea St.Aidan’s opened with Cannell and Powell. Powell retired after scoring 52, St.Aidan’s continued scoring freely and Cannell retired after scoring 50, Lucas and Britton completed the task in 20.3 overs.
A service was held tonight at St.George's Church, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley for retiring Church warden Karen and the admission of our Church Wardens Freda and Jackie. The Archdeacon of Southend, Ven. Mike Power, thanked Karen for her service particularly through the interregnum and then prayed for the admitted Church Wardens, Freda and Jackie. <br>
Freda, Robert and Sandra would like to thank everyone who attended their Afternoon Tea. People were served with tea, Proseco, cakes and scones with strawberry jam and cream. There was also a raffle with many prizes. An amazing total of £220 was raised for church funds. <br>
