Ruckinge, Kent 2012 celebrates Olympic torch relay

Ruckinge 2012

Ruckinge 2012

Ruckinge 2012 netball team

Ruckinge 2012 netball team

Ruckinge, Kent celebrated the iconic flame passing through Hamstreet on 18 July 2012, by taking part in a netball tournament to mark this very special day.

alexandrapatrick supported the netball tournament which was one of a host of sports and entertainment events held at Pound Leas Hamstreet. In preparation, Maria Callow, a Ruckinge, Kent resident approached the local Parish Council to see if it would be interested in playing a role in making it an extra special community event.

Stephen Denis, Chairman of Ruckinge Parish Council said: “The Olympic flame passing through Hamstreet is a moment in history. We were delighted to sponsor the Ruckinge 2012 netball team shirts and contribute to what is a once in a life time opportunity.”

The tournament was watched by scores of local residents and friends plus visitors from surrounding villages.

Maria Callow, director of alexandrapatrick a local business said: “The team shirts really made us feel proud to represent Ruckinge and to be part of a wonderful sense of community.”

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