Otford, the village in Kent, South East England

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27 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scouts Bonfire Night - just a reminder about the fireworks/bonfire night. It is happening this Saturday night, 1st November, at the Chalkpit. It commences at 6.30 and will conclude @ 9.00. Entrance is £3.50 (incl hamburger/hotdog) with children Under 5 admiited for free. To assist with catering, tickets are available from either Andrew Hicks (01959 525120) or Patsy Groom (01959 524156). Alternatively there will be some tickerts available on the night.
27 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 James Niblett is running the New York Marathon on 2nd November in aid of The Hospice of Hope based in Otford and would really appreciate sponsorship. Sponsorship Forms can be collected from Ellenor's, next to the Bakers in the High Street, or you can simply make a donation straight into the collection box in the shop. James spends his days fund raising for The Hospice of Hope and is undertaking this challenge in an attempt to raise as much as he can for this worthy cause.
27 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club have organised their special evening for this month on Thursday 30th at 8.00 in the Parish Church Hall in the High Street. David Jex will be calling and admission and membership if £1.50, with your first visit being free. Admission includes tea/coffee and biscuits and most Thursday evenings are called by Eddie and Morris but on the last Thursday in the month they are supported by visiting callers or musicians. Full details of the club can be found on their website http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/otfordfdc2. and they welcome new members at any time. The club has a friendly atmosphere and you will be made very welcome. You don't have to make a regular commitment just go along as often as you can. The club is very keen to stress that enjoyment takes first place over skill and all dances are walked through first and called. Further details from 01959 522355.
27 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Happy Families by John Godber is Otford Players' November production with performances taking place at 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall on the 13 th , 14 th and 15 th November. Eileen Smith is directing this play where the central character is recalling his teenage years spent with his family struggling with change, bereavement and the generation gap. This comedy, with a deeper side, is full of warmth, understanding and humour. Tickets £4 Thursday, and £5 Friday and Saturday include a programme and refreshments and can be obtained by calling 01959 522786.
27 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Please take time to fill in the Village Design Statement (VDS) form that has been distributed door-to-door throughout the village. The views of all members of your household are sought and everyone will be given the opportunity to comment on the draft VDS. Replies can be posted into the blue boxes at Otford Parish Office, The Post Office or Telston Stores or they can be sent by mail to Otford Parish Office, The School House, High Street , Otford TN14 5PQ
22 OCT	PARISH COUNCIL - NEWSLETTER The October edition of the newsletter is now on-line, with news on the Village Design Statement, Kerbside Recycling Scheme, results of the Front Garden Competition, current Planning Applications, items from local clubs and societies and lots more ... if you can help distribute the newsletter around the village, please contact the Parish Council office.
20 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 A coffee morning will be held at 10.00a.m. Wednesday 29th October in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall by the Sevenoaks and District Glaucoma Support Group who meet twice a year. Glaucoma is the name of the group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged and unfortunately sight can be lost without the patient being aware of any symptoms so it is important to have regular eye checks. On Wednesday 29th the talk will be by Mrs Hazel Willby, a Dispensing Optician, who will give advice about types of frames, face shapes and colouring. It is always a problem to those who wear glasses to see whether the frames suit as they cannot see without their spectacles. All are welcome, particularly on this occasion, as the talk may appeal to anyone who wears glasses. For further information contact Hilary Johnson 01959 522917.
20 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rescued Animals in Need (RAIN) raised an amazing £340 at their fund raising Jumble Sale last Saturday and are delighted with the support they received. They would like to thank everyone who contributed and please look out for future events.
20 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club still has some tickets for their event at 8.00p.m. on Saturday (25th ) in the Memorial Hall. Admission £5.50 in advance or £6.00 on the door. Please take along enough finger food for yourself to add to the buffet. This promises to be a very lively event and tickets can be obtained by ringing 01959 522355.
20 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Village Design Statement (VDS) is your chance to contribute your views to the document that is being prepared and you have until the 1st December to complete the form which is being distributed to all premises in the village. To quote from the paperwork ' A Village Design Statement is not about cute little houses in the village centre. It is about ensuring that any new building is appropriate and looks as if it belongs in Otford'. Every resident of Otford is an 'expert' about the village, your choices will influence the VDS and your views will guide future decision making. If you would prefer to reply on-line visit www.otford.org/vds where you will also find links to background information. Please take the time to fill in the form as views of all members of your household are sought and everyone will be given the opportunity to comment on the draft VDS. Replies can be posted in to the blue boxes at Otford Parish Office, The Post Office or Telston Stores or they can be sent by mail to Otford Parish Office, The School House, High Street , Otford TN14 5PQ
9 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Firework and Bonfire Night organised by Otford Scouts will take place at 6.30pm on Saturday, November 1 at the Chalk Pit, adjacent to the scout hut, alongside the station. Tickets cost £3.50 and include a hamburger or a hot dog. Children under five are admitted free of charge. To book, ring Andrew Hicks, 01959 525120, or Patsy Groom, 01959 525413.
9 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI Craft Group is holding a coffee morning between 10.30am and noon on Friday, October 31 in the club room of the memorial hall, admission costs £1 which will include a cup of coffee or tea and a scone. There will be a display of past and present projects, and member’s own work. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
9 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Congratulations to Barbara Darby (video) and Jim Morton-Robertson (Otford & District Wine Club) for their success at the recent Kent Amateur Film Festival. Barbara won the award for the best movie shown in the festival entitled Squatters in my Garage and Jim the best documentary with The Humble Hop. Both winners are members of Kemsing Video Club, which meets on the first Thursday of every month. If you are interested in joining, or would like further information, ring 01732 761359.
9 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Village Community Players are now rehearsing for their production of Joe Carpenter and Son, an English nativity play to be performed in St Bartholomew’s Church on November 28-29. The play, by Graham Clarke the artist and humorist, is directed by Tibbs Finch. Among the cast are the WI choir and children from the local school. Profits from the performances will be shared between the Church and Hospice in the Weald.
9 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and District Wine Club is holding its AGM at 8pm, on Wednesday, October 29, in the memorial hall. There will be a review of the events of the past year and the committee will hear suggestions from members about the running of the club. A new committee will be elected and subscriptions of £6 per member collected for the coming year. A light buffet supper, with wine provided by the club, will follow the business. The home-made wine competition will not be held this year, due to recent dwindling entries. Instead there will be a ‘Pudding Competition’. Members are invited to submit hot or cold home-made puddings (puddings can be heated in the hall kitchen if required). This will run on the same lines as the wine competition, with all members sampling the puddings and awarding them points. The Kirsch Cup will be awarded to the winning pudding maker. Any pudding is acceptable and they are hoping for some old-fashioned entries such as jam roly poly or spotted dick. The evening is free to members, with visitors being charged a small fee. Tickets for the Christmas Social will also be on sale during the evening. Details available on 01732 761359.
5 OCT	OTFORD & DISTRICT WINE CLUB The Otford & District Wine Club are holding their Annual Xmas Dinner Dance on Saturday 13 December, 7.15 for 7.45. The evening starts with a welcome sherry, then hot Xmas dinner and dancing. Tickets £17 obtainable from the Secretary Jennifer Morton-Robertson 01732 761359
4 OCT	OTFORD & DISTRICT WINE CLUB The Otford & District Wine Club is holding its AGM on Wednesday 29 October 2003 at 8pm in the Otford Memorial Hall. After the business, a buffet and Pudding Competition for the Kirsch Cup will take place. Potential new members are welcome to any meeting. The Otford & District Wine Club have Hugh Darrington to give a talk on "Eating and Drinking for a Long Life" on Wednesday 26 November 2003 at 8pm in the Otford Memorial Hall. Visitors are welcome for a small fee. Cheese and biscuits are provided, bring your own drinks. Contact Jennifer Morton-Robertson 01732 761359
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Congratulations to Tony Grogan, who completed the 2003 BUPA Great North Run on Sunday, September 21, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. Tony’s time was 2 hours, 25 minutes and he raised more than £600. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please phone 01959 523649.
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotment Association is approaching its 50th year of gardening in the village. To mark the event, something rather special is planned during 2004. The AGM will be held on Saturday, October 25. To join in with this, and its celebrations next year, ring Barbara Hine on 01959 525468 or call into the parish office to book yourself a plot.
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Primary School PTA is holding its autumn jumble sale on Saturday, October 11, from 10am until 11.30am. Entrance is free to children and costs 30p per adult. Refreshments will be available. Ring 01959 522009 for further details.
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Primary School PTA is holding its autumn jumble sale on Saturday, October 11, from 10am until 11.30am. Entrance is free to children and costs 30p per adult. Refreshments will be available. Ring 01959 522009 for further details.
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society has a practical demonstration and talk in the memorial hall at 8pm on Tuesday, October 7, when George Puddefoot will talk about Winter Patio Tubs and Containers. Admission costs 50p and includes refreshments. The parish council front garden competition, organised by the society, was won by Jean Wylie of 17 Rye Lane. Second was Alison Baldwin, of 67 Willow Park, and third was Christine Jarman of 17 Station Road. Highly commended certificates were awarded to 21 Coombe Road, 4 The Old Walk and 40 Willow Park. Commended certificates went to 24 Willow Park, 59 Sidney Gardens, 57 Sidney Gardens, 2 Pickmoss, 27 Twitton Meadow, 21 Dane Road and 19 Hale Lane.
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tickets for the Otford Players’ November production, Happy Families, to be staged in the memorial hall, cost £4 for the Thursday, November 13 performance and £5 for the Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15. They can be obtained from 01959 522856 until October 13 and thereafter, from 01959 522786.
2 OCT	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Chris Brauns would like to thank all the people who came to her coffee morning last Friday, September 26, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. She raised a total of £386 during the two hours as part of annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
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