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Sevenoaks Circuit Missions Committee is celebrating Shrove Tuesday between 7.30 and 9.30pm on February 21 in the Otford Methodist Church Hall as part of Fair Feast 2012.  Pancakes with various fillings will be served together and hot drinks with Mike and Kay Garman organising the Quiz.  Form a team or a place on one will be found for you.
Tickets £6 (students £3) from Douglas Cracknell 01959 522325.  Proceeds to the Methodist Relief and Development Fund.  Fair Trade produce will be on sale and in the pancakes.

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Otford Players invite you to ‘As Time Goes By’ a celebration of music from Victorian times to 2011.   Join them on Friday March 9 or Saturday March 10 for a special dinner show with songs, comedy and surprises in the memorial hall.  Tickets are £14 and include a three course meal.  A bar will be available with waiter service.  To book tickets call Carole on 01959 525404. Places are limited. 

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Book your tickets for the Hospices of Hope Quiz Night at 7.30pm on Friday February 10 in their High Street Tea Rooms.   This is the first challenge of the New Year with supper provided and is proving very popular.  Tickets, available from Wendy 01959 525110 wendy@hospicesofhope.co.uk, cost £12 each with teams of 4 -6 recommended

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Otford Folk Dance Club meet tonight at 8pm in the Otford Church Hall, opposite the Bull public house.  Tonight they dance to recorded music with Frank Beaney calling.  The club meets every Thursday throughout the year and the cost is £1.50. which includes tea or coffee and biscuits.   All kinds of mixed folk dances are on offer with a caller calling the dances to recorded music.   All are welcome.  Whether you have little or no knowledge the caller will give help and your fellow dancers will also assist you.  The emphasis is on friendly enjoyment rather than perfection.  If you would like more information ring Peter George  01959 522105.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
The 1940’s Society meet tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm in the Memorial Hall when Carol Harris will be talking about Britain during the Blitz as well as recounting some of the stories of the Blitz from her latest book.  Carol is an excellent and entertaining speaker which guarantees a good evening.  Admission £3 further details from Ian 01732 452505.

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Otford and District Wine Club is holding a Burns Night celebration at 8pm on January 25 in the Memorial Hall.  There will be a ceremonial stabbing of the haggis then a tasting with oatcakes and a wee dram, along with some mulled wine followed by Scottish shortbread.  This evening is free to Club members but guests will be charged £5.  For further information contact the Secretary 01732 458240.

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Hospices of Hope are holding a Quiz Night at 7.30pm on Friday February 10 in their Tea Rooms in the High Street.   This is the first challenge of the New Year with supper provided.
Tickets, available from Wendy 01959 525110 wendy@hospicesofhope.co.uk, cost £12 each with teams of 4 -6 recommended

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Otford Methodist Church celebrate a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity between January 18 and 25 with a united service at 8pm on Tuesday January 24 at Holy Trinity RC Church.
For more information contact Minister Kath Pawlett 01959 522196
www.otfordmethodistchurch.org.uk

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Otford United Football Club has announced a new sponsorship deal with Talk Talk the broadband and phone company.  Talk Talk have launched a nationwide campaign to support local towns and villages across the country investing in organisations that deliver a difference to their community.  David Hobson, club chairman, said that they were delighted to receive the award from Talk Talk as it is becoming increasingly difficult t to obtain sponsorship and the costs of running sports teams continue to rise.  The local club runs 3 senior Saturday teams, 1 senior Sunday team and junior teams at most age groups.  Anyone interested in playing or helping to run the club should contact their secretary David Dugay 07802 736279.

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Otford Oast WI meet today at 9.30 in the Memorial Hall to hear Jennifer Stinton talk about her life in music.  There is a crèche and the first visit is free.

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Sevenoaks Dementia Café also meet today at the Lodge Café in the Stag theatre from 1pm until 3pm.  This event will continue on alternate Tuesdays thereafter. 

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The Brownies and Guides would like to thank everyone who supported their Christmas Post Service in December.  This was the 29th consecutive year of running the post and the fantastic sum of £439.40 was raised from the sale of stamps. The money this year has been divided between The Bridge Trust, a local charity working with the homeless, and the Hospice in the Weald. Thanks must also go to Angela in the library and Brenda and Sue in the Parish Office who sell the stamps for us and Gerry Froggatt who organises the stamps and posters for us every year as we could not run the post service without them.

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If your New Year's resolution is to take more gentle exercise, then pop along to an Open Morning at Sevenoaks Indoor Bowling Club, Hollybush Close, on Sunday January 15 between 10 am and 2pm.  Equipment and tuition provided, plus a warm welcome.   Pop in and give it a try or contact the centre on 01732 451889.

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The Otford and District Wine Club meet at 8pm on January 25 in the Memorial Hall to celebrate Burns Night.  Go along and see the ceremonial stabbing of the haggis, then enjoy it with oatcakes and a wee dram, along with some mulled wine followed by Scottish shortbread.  This evening is free to Club members but guests will be charged £5. For further information contact the Secretary 01732 458240.

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Brenda Hambrook’s weekly yoga classes between 7.30 and 9pm in Otford Church Hall start on Tuesday January 3. All abilities welcome. Brenda can be contacted on 01959 525969 www.otfordyoga.co.uk.

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Congratulations to Otford’s Jon Drake who recently completed the Las Vegas Marathon for Bliss the UK charity for premature and sick babies.    Jon completed the course in 3 hours 42 minutes raising £2500 the whole of which went directly to the charity as Jon funded his own trip.  He has now been accepted to run in the 2012 London Marathon where he hopes to break the 3.5 hour barrier.

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Otford Folk Dance Club meet tonight dancing to Pilgrims Way. Meetings are held every Thursday throughout the year at 8pm in the Otford Church Hall, Otford High Street, opposite the Bull public house. The cost is one pound fifty which includes tea or coffee and biscuits. All kinds of mixed folk dances are on offer with a caller calling the dances. All are welcome, if you have little or no dance knowledge the caller will give help and your fellow dancers will also assist you. The emphasis is on friendly enjoyment rather than perfection. Ring Peter George for more information 01959 522105.

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Otford Methodist Church are starting a new Alpha Course.   If you ever thought that you would like to know about the Christian faith well here is your opportunity.  Here is the chance to explore Christianity in a relaxed friendly environment over 11 weeks in their church hall.  Each week meetings start at 7.15pm for a meal, followed by a video and discussion.  To reserve your place or ask for more details call Kath or Brian Pawlett 01959 522196. 

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On Monday January 16 Hospices of Hope are holding a “Stand Up For Hope” Comedy Evening There will be an excellent line up of comedians for the evening including Stuart Goldsmith, Gordon Southern, Joe Rowntree, Iszi Lawrence and many more.  This event is being held at The Comedy Store, Oxenden Street, London, doors open 6.30pm with the show running from 8 until 10.45pm.  Tickets £12, student concession £10, available from wendy@hospicesofhope.co.uk 01959 525110.

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Sevenoaks Citizens Advice Bureau hold monthly surgeries at the Parish Offices in the High Street on the first Tuesday of the month between 10am and 12 noon.  These surgeries provide the opportunity for local people to seek advice, in confidence, on financial, legal, benefits and family problems.  If you would like advice then please go along and see them, no appointment is necessary.  If you are unable to attend a surgery then the CAB can be contacted on 01732 457958.