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29 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks and district committee of Cancer Research UK enjoyed wonderful weather at their Summer Fair in the delightful gardens of Chevening House last Sunday and would like to thank everyone concerned for making this such an enjoyable, and successful, fund raising occasion.
29 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club meet in the Church Hall at 8.00p.m. tonight and dance to ‘The Odd Bods’ with Ivan on the accordion and Bill on the fiddle. Eddie and Morris will be calling and new members are welcome to go along and join this friendly group. Your first visit is free and thereafter admission is £1.50 including tea, coffee, and squash. If you would like further details please telephone 01959 522355.
29 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks branch of the Embroiders’ Guild meet this Saturday, 31st July, at 2.00p.m. in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall to hear a talk by Annette Colinge. Please contact Barbara Savager 01959 523484 if you are interested in attending or would like further details.
29 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sunday 1st August is the next date to see private gardens that are being opened to raise funds for the local charity the Ellenor Foundation. Two gardens in Wilmington will be open from 2.00p.m. to 5.00p.m., 188 and 190 Birchwood Avenue, Wilmington. Please do go along and enjoy these two very diverse gardens. Unfortunately no dogs are permitted in either garden and number 190 is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
29 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford mini tennis club are holding Summer courses during the weeks 26th to 29th July and 2nd to 5th and 9th to 12th August and full details can be obtained from their website www.otfordminitennis.co.uk or from Mary Evans 01959 523701. The website also gives details of the Tournaments which will be held either at Otford Lawn Tennis Club, High Street, Otford or at Russell House School, Station Approach.
22 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Embroiderers' Guild (Sevenoaks Branch) meet at 2.00p.m. in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall on Saturday 31st July to hear Annette Colinge, the South East Region chairman, bring them up to the date with the development of the new National Embroidery Centre. For more information contact Barbara Savager 01959 523484.
22 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Ellenors Open Gardens programme continues on Sunday 1st August with 188 and 190 Birchwood Avenue, Wilmington open from 2.00 to 5.00p.m. to raise funds for this local registered charity. At number 188 the wind howls through the trees, old scents fill the air and a swimming pool masquerades as a jungle. There is a large replanted wild garden to the rear and there are strange things attached to the bountiful chestnut tree. If all this sounds intriguing do go along and have a look. At number 190 the front garden has lawns and beds on both sides of the curving driveway. The entrance to the large garden to the rear is by a pathway on the side of the house leading to a stepped patio with more curved beds. There is a large well stocked pond, with bridge and fountain, and around the large lawn a wide range of flowers, shrubs, pampas grass and roses. Unfortunately no dogs are permitted in either garden and number 190 is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
22 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Over-Sixites social club meet on Wednesday 28th July for their outing to Eastbourne and then start their summer break resuming in September. New members are welcome at any time and information is available from Jill or Ed on 01959 525775.
22 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The Wind in the Willows. The joint action of Otford Primary School, the PTA, and the Otford Parish Council produced a spectacular show in the school playground last Friday evening. Despite the variable weather there were only a few drops of rain to worry the crowd of 200 who had gathered to watch the Channel Theatre production. The cast were adamant that this was the best audience so far, of the 12 venues around Kent and Sussex, not only in numbers but also reaction with all the boo’s and claps in the right places. Well done everyone. More Applause shows on 25th September and 3rd March 2005.
22 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 On Sunday 25th July the wonderful gardens of Chevening House will host a Summer Fair organised by the Sevenoaks and District Committee of Cancer Research UK. Michael Fallon will open the event at 2.00p.m. and visitors will be able to enjoy the music of the Wadhurst Brass Band, stroll around the beautiful gardens and attempt the famous Chevening Maze. There will be many side-shows, plants and home made produce to buy and a good variety of craft and book stalls as well as a Garden and Wildlife Question and Answer session by Brian Doe and fellow experts. There will be many delights for the children to enjoy including Punch and Judy, donkey rides and a mammoth inflatable slide. Admission by programme on the day and there is ample free parking
15 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Friday 16th July, Chalkfoot will be performing The Wind in the Willows in the grounds of Otford Primary School at 7.p.m. Otford PTA will be providing an extensive range of refreshments throughout the evening including a bar, tea, coffee, cakes, crisps etc. Tickets can be obtained between 8.30a.m. and 12.30p.m. Monday to Friday from the box office 01959 524808 or by calling into the School House, 21 High Street. Tickets cost £5 (£4 conc), £3 (three to15 yrs) and under threes are admitted free.
15 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotment Association is planning a Souvenir Edition of their Newsletter to celebrate their golden jubilee year. Their Open Day is on Saturday August 14th when the Methodist Hall will be available all day for refreshments and it is hoped to have displays of vegetables etc. photographs and memorabilia on display. If you would like more details of their open day, or the Association, please contact Barbara Hine 01959 525468.
15 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club's next Thursday night special dance is on July 29th at 8p.m. in the Parish Church Hall. ‘The Odd Bods’ will be playing with Ivan on the accordion, Bill on the fiddle, and Eddie and Morris calling. Admission is £1.50, tea, coffee, squash included. Telephone 01959 522355 for further details.
15 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Cancer Research UK invites you to the gardens of Chevening House 2.00p.m. Sunday July 25th for their spectacular Summer Fair organised by the Sevenoaks and District Committee. Michael Fallon will open the event and visitors will be able to enjoy the music of the Wadhurst Brass Band, stroll around the beautiful gardens and attempt the famous Chevening Maze. There will be many side-shows, plants and home made produce to buy and a good variety of craft and book stalls as well as a Garden and Wildlife Question and Answer session by Brian Doe and fellow experts. Children can enjoy the delights of Punch and Judy, a donkey ride or a ride in a giant tea cup roundabout or on a mammoth inflatable slide. There will be face painting and Mr. Topple will entertain with his clowning skills. Admission is £2.50 adults, £1 children 5-12 and under 5’s will be admitted free. Ample free car parking. Entrance is by programme available on the day.
15 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Pat McCann is giving a cookery demonstration this morning, Thursday 15th, to Otford Oast WI starting at 9.30a.m. in the Methodist Hall. All visitors are welcome and a free creche is provided for the younger children.
15 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Parish Council have organised for the Sevenoaks District Council Youth Activity Van, plus mobile skateboard ramps, to visit Hale Lane Recreation Ground on the 26th August so please make a note in your diary. Full details will appear in this column and the Parish Council Newsletter.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Wind in the Willows will be performed by Chalkfoot, the touring and outreach arm of Channel Theatre Company, in the grounds of Otford Primary School, High Street, at 7.00p.m. on Friday 16th July. Tickets can be obtained between 8.30a.m. and 12.30p.m. Monday to Friday from the box office 01959 524808 or by calling into the School House, 21 High Street. Tickets cost £5 (£4 conc), £3 (3-15 yrs) and under 3’s admitted free.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotment Association will be celebrating their golden jubilee with an Open Day on Saturday August 14th. The programme for the day is not yet finalised but the Methodist Hall will be available all day for refreshments and it is hoped to have displays of vegetables etc. photographs and memorabilia on display. The youngest plot holder ever has just joined at 16 years of age, and the age span of members now covers the teens to the eighties. If you are interested in joining, or would like details of their open day please contact Barbara Hine 01959 525468.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Cancer Research UK invite you to the gardens of Chevening House 2.00p.m. Sunday July 25th for their spectacular Summer Fair organised by the Sevenoaks and District Committee. Michael Fallon will open the event and visitors will be able to enjoy the music of the Wadhurst Brass Band, stroll around the beautiful gardens and attempt the famous Chevening Maze. There will be many side-shows, plants and home made produce to buy and a good variety of craft and book stalls as well as a Garden and Wildlife Question and Answer session by Brian Doe and fellow experts. Children can enjoy the delights of Punch and Judy, a donkey ride or a ride in a giant tea cup roundabout or on a mammoth inflatable slide. There will be face painting and Mr. Topple will entertain with his clowning skills. Admission is £2.50 adults, £1 children 5-12 and under 5’s will be admitted free. Ample free car parking. Entrance is by programme available on the day.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Oast WI will be enjoying a cookery demonstration and tastings with Pat McCann entitled ‘Panhaggerty Pat’ from 9.30a.m. on Thursday 15th July in the Memorial Hall. Members will be forgetting about dieting and tasting some delicious recipes that Pat has devised. All visitors are welcome and a free creche is provided for the younger children. You are invited to go along, your first visit is free.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Brownies are urgently seeking new leaders. Full support will be given. If you can help contact Caroline Scales 01959 523200.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 SDC Youth Activity Van plus mobile skateboard ramps will be visiting Hale Lane Recreation Ground on the 26th August watch out for further information.
8 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society’s Rose & Summer Show Saturday 10th July 2.15 p.m. Memorial Hall, will feature early fruit and vegetables, summer flowers, flower arrangements, photographic, cookery and junior classes.
5 JUL	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The July edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, including church news, celebration events for the 1400th Anniversary of Rochester Diocese, plans for the Church Extension at St. Bartholomew's and a new Christian Drama Group. St. Barts Church Office and the Vicar, Rev. Pat Hopkins, can be contacted at st.bartholomews@otford.net or 01959 523185.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Brownies are urgently seeking new leaders. Are there any people who would like to have fun and lead, or help, for a few hours a week with girls aged 7-10? This could be two or more friends, or possibly someone with previous connections with Girlguiding. Full support and friendship from local Guiders will be given. If you can help please contact Caroline Scales 01959 523200.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 SDC Youth Activity Van plus mobile skateboard ramps will be visiting Hale Lane Recreation Ground on the 26th August watch out for further information in the Parish Newsletter.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Fete Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the recent village fete and made it such a successful day. There was a real carnival atmosphere with all attractions proving popular. It is estimated that over 7,000 visitors attended and in excess of £8,000 was raised. This money will be distributed back into the village via worthy causes and all requests from village societies and individuals will be considered. The fete committee is a voluntary group, always on the look-out for new members with new ideas so if you would like to know more contact Mark 01959 523881.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club, which meets every Thursday at 8.00-10.00p.m. in the Church Hall recently received the following testimonial. ‘Although I have been folk dancing for over 40 years, both here and in America, I still wake every Thursday morning very happy knowing I will be doing my favourite dances in the evening at Otford Church Hall with callers Morris Larkin and Eddie Crook. It is not only the dancing I enjoy, but meeting the friendly people in a most relaxed atmosphere (I overheard one lady say – I laugh so much it lasts me until the following Thursday).’ Admission is free for your first visit then £1.50 to include tea, coffee, or squash. Morris Larkin 01959 522355.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Saturday at 12.00 noon is the start of Otford Primary School Fete, entrance 60p for adults, children free. Something for everyone from stalls of plants, toys, books, to a mega slide, bouncy castle, beat the goalie and children’s crafts to BBQ, beer tent and strawberries and cream plus a tea room. Displays of ballet, jazz and disco dancing will keep you entertained, or join in the Tug-of-War.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society’s Rose & Summer Show Saturday 10th July 2.15 – 4.30p.m, Memorial Hall, will feature early fruit and vegetables, summer flowers, flower arrangements, photographic, cookery and junior classes. Admission is 50p. under 16’s free. Sheila Dickerson 01959 523183.
1 JUL	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Next Police Surgery between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon Wednesday 7th when PC Jackie Allen will again be joined by Lorraine Chapman from West Kent Housing. If you have any concerns please go along and raise them.
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