Otford, the village in Kent, South East England

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25 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and Kemsing guides took part in a Swimathon last Friday evening in Sevenoaks and swam over 8 miles in aid of Children in Need while 7 other guides spent an hour in the pool swimming for fun to raise money for the same cause. All the money raised is being donated to this worthy cause in an attempt to make the total for 2004 the biggest ever.
25 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Macmillan Cancer Relief will benefit from the coffee morning being held between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon on Saturday 4th December at The Dairy, Sundridge Place, Church Road, Sundridge, by kind permission of Mrs. J Jack, and Pam and Tony Grogan invite you to go along to support them in this fund raising activity. From Sundridge cross roads go up towards Ide Hill, take lane 2nd left after road restriction and St. Mary’s Church Road. There will be a garden gift shop, carol concert and cake stall in addition to coffee and refreshment with all proceeds going to Macmillan.
25 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tickets for the Hospice Care for Children fish and chip supper and social at 7.30p.m. on Friday December 3rd in the Memorial Hall are selling fast so ring 01959 524887 to reserve yours before it’s too late.
25 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Library is due for refurbishment before the end of the next financial year, at the end of March 2005, as part of KCC’s modernisation programme and there will be a public consultation period starting with a meeting at 7.00p.m. on Tuesday 30th November when the local community are invited to go along to the Library, in the High Street, to look at plans and give their opinion. In addition there will be a flipchart available offering the opportunity for everyone to write their comments on a Post-it Note and attach it. If you have any comments to make but are unable to get to the library or the consultation evening then please telephone Clare Trumper 01732 741143 or 01959 522488.
25 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The Allotment Association has one plot available for tenancy so if you are interested in growing your own and joining this very successful group please do not hesitate to contact Barbara Hine 01959 525468. Members should also note that there is still time to place their seed order with Ken Fassenfelt, 59 Pilgrims Way West, or see him next Sunday morning at Plot 44. The order is despatched during the last week of November/1st week December so don’t delay.
25 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild gather for their final meeting this year at 2.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall to hear Pauline Verrinder’s talk entitled ‘Fibre Fusions’. Members and visitors are welcome to attend or phone Pat Curtis 01959 532391.
18 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Road closure around the pond during the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st will mean that the High Street will be closed at the pond end with only occasional limited access, and there will be traffic light control on the A225. The shops and facilities can be accessed via Pilgrims Way West.
18 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice in the Weald are holding a fund raising Christmas bazaar in the Memorial Hall between 10.00a.m. and 3.00.m. this Saturday (20th) and you will be able to purchase Christmas gifts, decorations and jewellery as well as children’s toys, books, stationery, cakes, and Jays smoked fish. Amongst the 20 stalls there will also be a raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac and refreshments and light lunches will be available. As the road around the pond is being resurfaced on Saturday the High Street will be closed at the pond end so please enter the village via Pilgrims Way West i.e. the Dunton Green end.
18 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scouts would like to thank all those who attended their very successful Fireworks and Bonfire night on the 6th which was a big success. Thanks also go to The Crown, Otford Builders, Gullivers Timber, Kent Cold Storage and Copus the butchers who supported this event, as well as to a merry band of helpers who deserve acknowledgement. The money raised will go towards the renovation of the scout hut and if you have any scouting queries please contact Ray Groom 01959 524156.
18 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The village fete committee recently held their open meeting and financial details of the last event are available at the Heritage Centre. Local groups and individuals should consider applying for assistance as the aim of this event is to redistribute funds raised on fete day to worthy causes and requests are still being considered. The committee is always on the look out for new members so if you are interested in joining, or have any other queries, contact Deb Morris on 01959 522354. The new chairman is John Roberts, as Mark Stevens has decided to step down after a number of years dedicated service, and Sharon Hunt remains on the committee although she has handed over the secretarial rains to Deb.
18 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The Otford and District Wine Club have started selling tickets for their Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, 11th December 2004. As usual it will be held in the Otford Memorial Hall beginning with a welcome glass of sherry at 7.15p.m. followed by a three course dinner at 7.45, concluding with coffee and mince pies. Please bring your own glasses and liquid refreshments. During the evening there will be a Joke Competition, a raffle and dancing to live music and tickets cost £14.50 for paid-up members of the Club and £18 for non-members. Please contact the Secretary on 01732 761359 as soon as possible if you would like tickets and menus as this is a very popular event and seating is limited. The Club is also holding a Wine Tasting at 8.00p.m. on Wednesday 24th November in the memorial hall which is free to members but visitors will be charged a small fee. As usual cheese and biscuits will be provided and you are invited to go along and enjoy a pleasant evening out amongst friends.
18 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice Care for children is holding a Fish and Chip supper at 7.30p.m. on Friday December 3rd in the Memorial Hall. Please phone 01959 524887 for tickets to this fund raising event.
14 NOV	YCLUB - TALENT SHOW Do you want to come to an evening full of fun and amazing youth talent? The Otford YClub are putting on an event this coming Saturday, 20th November and would welcome your support. More details and tickets from 01732 450070 ot yclub@otford.net .
11 NOV	PARISH COUNCIL - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER The November edition of the newsletter is now on-line, including news on the ducks, results of the front garden competition, upcoming Xmas events, road closures latest and more news from the many village clubs and societies, together with recent Planning Applications.
11 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Players have had to cancel the three performances of the W Somerset Maugham’s production of ‘The Noble Spaniard’ scheduled for tonight (11th) tomorrow and Saturday in the Memorial Hall due to the serious, unexpected, illness of one of the key members of the cast. The Players very much regret this situation, and the disappointment caused, and refunds are obtainable from the box office 01959 522786. It is hoped to restage this play in March and full details will be provided nearer the time
11 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The Otford and District Wine Club have started selling tickets for their Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, 11th December 2004. As usual it will be held in the Otford Memorial Hall beginning with a welcome glass of sherry at 7.15p.m. followed by a three course dinner at 7.45, concluding with coffee and mince pies. Please bring your own glasses and liquid refreshments. During the evening there will be a Joke Competition, a raffle and dancing to live music and tickets cost £14.50 for paid-up members of the Club and £18 for non-members. Please contact the Secretary on 01732 761359 as soon as possible if you would like tickets and menus as this is a very popular event and seating is limited. The Club is also holding a Wine Tasting at 8.00p.m. on Wednesday 24th November in the Memorial Hall which is free to members but visitors will be charged a small fee. As usual cheese and biscuits will be provided and you are invited to go along and enjoy a pleasant evening out amongst friends.
11 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice Care for children is holding a Fish and Chip supper at 7.30p.m. on Friday December 3rd in the Memorial Hall. Please phone 01959 524887 for tickets to this fund raising event.
11 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Calendars containing views of Sevenoaks and district, including Otford, feature on the new 2005 calendar on sale in the Parish Office and Heritage Centre for £5 each. These have been produced by the Sevenoaks Round Table, in conjunction with the Sevenoaks Chronicle, and all money raised will go to local good causes. The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday between 8.30a.m. and 12.30p.m. or you can telephone 01959 524808.
11 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rememberrance Sunday falls this Sunday, 14th, and the traditional service will be held at 10.00a.m. in the Parish Church followed by the act of remembrance at 11.00a.m. at the war memorial on the green. Please be aware that this will affect the traffic flow around the pond area so please either avoid the village centre at this time or allow extra time for any journeys.
11 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and district historical society meet at 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday November 17th to hear a talk by Pat Mortlock entitled ‘Old Tonbridge’. Visitors are very welcome to go along and will be charged £1 admission.
6 NOV	OTFORD PLAYERS The Otford Players have unfortunately had to cancel the forthcoming production of ‘The Noble Spaniard’ on the 11th, 12th and 13th November in the Memorial Hall. To contact the Box Office, please telephone 01959 522786.
6 NOV	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The November edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, including church news for the Pledge Sunday for the Church Extension on 7th November and Remembrance Day services on 14th November, together with other church and village news items. Please do come and support the Christmas Market in the Church Hall on Saturday, 6th November. St. Barts Church Office and the Vicar, Rev. Pat Hopkins, can be contacted at st.bartholomews@otford.net or 01959 523185.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Book now for Otford Players’ production of W Somerset Maugham’s ‘The Noble Spaniard’ on the 11th, 12th and 13th November in the Memorial Hall, starting at 8.00p.m. The play is a romantic comedy and has many colourful and eccentric ‘Maugham’ characters. Tickets from the box office (01959 522786) cost £5 for the Thursday performance and £6 for Friday or Saturday.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Don't miss the Scouts Firework Extravaganza starting at 6.30p.m. this Saturday (6th) on the Chalk Pit field, organised by the Otford Scout Supporters in conjunction with The Crown PH. Tickets in advance (from Andrew Hicks 07836 325084) cost £4 and include a hot dog or hamburger, and children under 5 years of age will be admitted free. Please support this traditional, popular, event and help raise fund to support your local scout group.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bartholomew's Christmas Market is in the Church Hall between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon this Saturday (6th). Gifts, decorations, stocking-fillers, cakes, preservers, craft items, cards and plants will all be on sale plus items for children and competitions for young and old. Refreshments will be available and entry is free.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RAIN (Rescued Animals in Need) would like to thank everyone who supported their end of year Jumble Sale on Saturday 23rd. This was the final event in their 2004 fund raising calendar and they were thrilled to raise over three hundred much needed pounds to enable them to continue with their valuable work.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Oast WI are raising funds for their Institute by holding an Indoor Boot Fair in the Memorial Hall between 9.00a.m. and 12.00 noon on Saturday (6th) November. Hot bacon rolls, sausage rolls, home-made WI cakes and teas and coffees will be served and the entrance fee is 50p. If you would like to book a table then please call 01959 522521 immediately.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tony and Pam Grogan invite you to go and support Macmillan Cancer Relief at the coffee morning being held between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon on Saturday 4th December at The Dairy, Sundridge Place, Church Road, Sundridge, by kind permission of Mrs J Jack. From Sundridge cross roads go up towards Ide Hill, take lane 2nd left after road restriction and St. Mary’s Church Road. There will be a garden gift shop, carol concert and cake stall in addition to coffee and refreshments and all proceeds will go to Macmillan.
4 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Society Newsletter, which is distributed to all members three times a year, endeavours to record nostalgic memories of our village, or accounts of interesting events that have involved residents. The Editor, Ken Gunderson (01959 522709), would like to hear from you if you have a story to tell. Earlier ‘scoops’ include an eyewitness account of the 1944 doddlebug by the Darent, and Arthur Turner’s story of being shot down by a U-boat over the Bay of Biscay. At the present time he is looking for items connected with Christmas for the December edition, and for any memories of VE Day 1945. May 2005 will see the 60th anniversary of that event so set your story down before it’s too late.
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