VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
The Fox & Hounds at Romney Street is holding a Beer & Music Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend August 28-30 featuring over 20 real ales and ciders, 9 live bands of all descriptions including modern popular music, jazz, blues and rock, karaoke, a magician, BBQ every day and a hog roast on the Sunday.

Hopefully the weather will be kind but if it does rain there will be a large marquee to keep everyone dry.

The Fox & Hounds is open from 12 noon - 12 midnight every day.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Paul Day, from Somerset, and his brother Alan, are seeking information about their grandfather George Samuel Frederick Day who died in Otford in 1955. Paul’s grandfather was known locally as Jack Day or Watercress Jack and lived, and possibly worked, in The Hut, Telston Lane as a market gardener and salad grower. His request follows a recent visit when he met up with several local residents who remembered his grandfather but his research has failed to turn up any photographs of his grandfather or his dwelling. Paul would like to know whether any older residents of Otford and Twitton can throw any light on his quest. Do you remember Watercress Jack and The Hut, if so please contact Paul 01460 68359 paul.day12@virgin.net.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea while supporting local charity Hospices of Hope on Saturday September 4 between 3-5pm at Sunrise Senior Living, Chipstead. What better way to spend a summers afternoon, enjoy superb music with your family and friends whilst enjoying a scrumptious afternoon tea. Tickets cost £7.50 and are obtainable from Wendy Gilbert 01959 525110 wendy@hospicesofhope.co.uk

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Celebrate Otford’s community woodland, Palace Park Wood, on Saturday August 28 from 2 until 4pm. Enjoying Nature Walks, Tree Recognition, a Treasure Hunt, Orienteering, Face Paint and Leaf Rubbing. Starting at the car park on Sevenoaks Road, just south of Beadles Garage. This event is supported by the Woodland Trust and Otford Parish Council.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Paul Robertson, our community warden, holds a weekly surgery every Tuesday between 11am and 12 noon at School House, High Street, and PCSO Jane Wright will also be available between 10am and 11am at Otford Post Office on Tuesday August 24 if you wish to discuss any problems and community issues.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
SDC’s In the Zone 2010 will be at Sevenoaks Hollybush Recreation Ground on Friday August 20, at Seal Recreation Ground on Wednesday 25 and at Shoreham Recreation Ground on Friday 27 between 11am and 3.30pm. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or carer at all times. Wear old clothes in case you get messy and take a picnic. For details of Sencio Community Leisure’s fun filled programme of activities for children up to age 13 visit www.sencio.org.uk.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Barbara Darby, our Parish Clerk for many years, is retiring and the Parish Council are seeking a replacement. Applicants must be qualified to a minimum CiLCA and preferably have local government experience. The hours will be 20 to 25 per week and the salary and pension are according to NALC and SLCC rates. Further information is available from the Parish Clerk 01959 524808.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
IF you have half a day to spare on a regular basis then Gill Saunderson of local charity Hospices of Hope would like to hear from you. The charity has two shops in the High Street one selling antiques and collectibles and the other a coffee shop with a large gift, card, craft and book section. New volunteers would be welcomed by the friendly teams who give up their time to help make every day count for terminally ill children and adults in Romania and surrounding countries. Gill can be contacted on 01959 524322.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Otford Evening WI is holding a Boot Sale on Saturday October 2 in the Memorial Hall between 9.30am - 12.30 pm. Bookings are now being taken, pre-paid £8 or £9 on the day. Contact 01959 525468. All are welcome. Their next meeting is on August 12 when Helen Allinson will talk about Life in the Workhouse.

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Otford Methodist Church is running a Children’s Summer Holiday Club, for primary school children at the church halls 9.30am to 12.30pm daily between August 16 and 20 at a cost of £15 per child per week. Star Ship Discovery is their theme for the week and each morning will include games, craft, storytelling, puppet shows, Bible stories, acting and singing plus lots more fun. To register or for more information please phone Armanda on 07904 018987 or email on armanda.nick@dsl.pipex.com.

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Otford Library now has a Home Library Service available to anyone who is no longer able to get to the Library. This service covers the area of Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham, Otford and Knatts Valley. Just ring 01959 522488 for more information.