newsstring=new Array(" <GCC Quiz Night> ||We are holding another quiz night to raise much needed funds!     Please place your ticket order for the <GCC QUIZ NIGHT.> It is taking place on <Saturday 17th March> from 7.30 at St Thomas's School.      No need to be a genius just come and have a fun evening.    Tickets will be <£10.00> per head with a <MAXIMUM> of 8 people in a team.  A Team can added to on the night, so don't worry if your have not got a full complement.    A light supper will be provided and we will also have a licensed bar on the night.    Please do your utmost and support this event.     For tickets and enquires please contact <Terry Woolgar 01892 864821 or Geoff Smith 01892 864588>"," <WINTER NETS 2012> ||   I can now confirm that winter nets will start at <Holmewood House School on Tuesday 17th January> and will continue for 12 weeks.     We will have the whole hall for an hour and as usual the <session will start at 8pm>. The sessions will cost £3 a week or a one off payment of £25 (cheques made payable to Groombridge Cricket Club).    Please courage any potential new members to come along.     If you have any questions let me know    Jamie")
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