Otford, the village in Kent, South East England

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28 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Annual Assembly, more commonly called the Annual Parish Meeting, will be held at 7.30p.m. on Monday 16th May in the Memorial Hall. Please take the opportunity to attend as this is your chance to ask questions about what is happening in the village.
28 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Boot Fair. The Otford Evening WI is now taking bookings for their Bumper Boot Fair which will commence at 9.30a.m. on Saturday 14th May in the Memorial Hall. The table price has been held at £8 so please ring Barbara 01959 522995 or Diana 01959 522981 if you wish to sell. There is always a great variety of goods to purchase so do make a note in your diary to go along to browse and buy.
28 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Cricket Club are actively seeking new Colt members, aged between 7 and 15, to join over 60 boys and girls who are currently members of their junior section. There will be weekly coaching on Sunday mornings from 8th to 24th May on the Recreation Ground from 10.30a.m. and friendly matches and tournaments to compete in. For further details please contact Angie Stevens 01959 523881. If you would like to join their first X1 or new Second X1 then please contact Jonathan Pyman 01732 465629 or second team captain Dave Cahalin 01732 844770.
28 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 It is nice to see that the duck house on the pond is now home to its original occupant, who is recovering well from his leg injury, and at least one lady friend.
28 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Fete, Bank Holiday Monday 30th May on the Recreation Ground, has a Nautical Theme and all interpretations of the theme would be welcome in the procession. For further details on the procession please call Linda Linton on 01959 522710 or for any other queries please speak to Debbie on 01959 522354 or John 01959 522521.
28 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society next meeting on May 3rd at 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall will hear Robert Wiseman give a talk entitled ‘Miniature Roses’, about growing and showing for fun or exhibition. Visitors and new members are always welcome. They are also taking a coach trip to Hampton Court Flower Show on 9th July and there are some spaces available. The cost of the trip is £32, with discounts for OGS and RHS members. Please contact the Secretary 01959 523760, gardeners@otford.net, or pick up the details [] from the Parish Office or Library.
21 APR	OVMH - OTFORD VILLAGE MEMORIAL HALL Otford Village Memorial Hall will be holding their AGM on Thursday 28th April at 8.00 in the Club Room. Everyone with an interest in the Village Hall is welcome.
21 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society recent Spring Show was badly hit by the cold weather with many of the daffodils and other spring flowers not being ready to show. However the show was still a great success with a significant increase in the entries for the flower arrangement classes. There was also a good response to the offer of free Marigold seeds for this year’s Junior challenge. On 9th July the society are taking a coach trip to Hampton Court Flower Show and there are some spaces available. The cost of the trip is £32, with discounts for OGS and RHS members. Please contact the Secretary 01959 523760, gardeners@otford.net, or pick up the details from the Parish Office or Library.
21 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Ellenor's in the High Street, the charity raising funds for hospice care in Romania, would like to hear from you if you can spare a few hours of your time each week to help in their charity shop/tea rooms. They are always looking for people to help as waitresses, manning the till and to assist generally with the many jobs required to keep their customers happy. If you would like to help, and sign up as a Volunteer, please telephone 01959 524322 and ask to speak to Gill or Joy or call into the shop for an application form.
21 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and District Wine Club held a very enjoyable Spring Buffet at the end of March when the members and guests were treated to a delicious supper, prepared by Brenda Montague of Kemsing, and were entertained by a Cabaret which featured some of their more talented members. On Wednesday 27th April they are having another exciting evening in the Memorial Hall, starting at 8.00p.m. in the form of a Tasting of the wine of the Upper Loire, accompanied by a talk by John Goddard entitled ‘The River Loire – An Unconventional View’ describing the wine, food and geography of the region. John has been interested in wine and its history for a number of years and, although he modestly declares that he cannot be called an expert, he certainly has a unique knowledge of wine and can certainly be described as a connoisseur. Cheese and biscuits will be served during the evening and this event is free to members with guest being charged £3.50 each. You are invited to take the opportunity of sampling some intriguing wine with friends and the guarantee it will be good fun. Further enquiries to 01732 761359.
21 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Oast WI will hear George Puddefoot talk about ‘Spring Baskets and Containers’ in the Memorial Hall this morning (21st) at 9.30a.m. George was so popular last year that he has been invited back to sort out their Spring baskets. There will be a raffle with items from the demonstration and plants will also be on sale.
21 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Join the Otford Society at 8.00p.m. tonight in the Memorial Hall for their AGM and, if you are a member, take the opportunity to voice your opinion on village matters and to influence the policies of the Society. An Open Forum will follow refreshments where local issues can be discussed and the Committee questioned.
19 APR	OTFORD' SOCIETY The April Newsletter is now online. Tomorrow (Wed) at 7pm in the Primary School Hall members of the SDC Planning Authority will meet local residents to respond to criticisms of planning decisions in the village, and the SDC interpretation of the Local Plan. It is unfortunate that this meeting falls on the evening before our own AGM, but it is to be hoped that members will turn up in numbers to hear what the Planning Officers have to say. The meeting is scheduled to finish at 9pm. The following day (Thu) at 8pm in the Memorial Hall all members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting. This is your opportunity to voice your opinion on village matters and to influence the policies of the Otford Society. If you are not a member yet (over 1,100 in Otford), please consider joining the Otford Society, contact otfordsociety@otford.net .
15 APR	PARISH COUNCIL - APRIL NEWSLETTER The April edition of the newsletter is now on-line, with news of the duck(s) back on the pond, the Planning public meeting on Wednesday, 20th April, the AGM of the Otford Society on the next day, the Annual Assembly on Monday, 16th May, the new pavilion being built and lots more! Also, news from the many village clubs and societies, together with recent Planning Applications. You can contact the Parish Council at The School House, 21 High Street Tel: 01959 524808, e-mail parishcouncil@otford.net with office hours 08:30 - 12:30 Mon to Fri.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The 1940’s is the title of Vincent Senatore’s talk tomorrow (15th) at 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall. Vincent was just 16 when war broke out in 1939 and by the end of the war his life had changed forever. He was an under-age ARP warden in South London, called up into the 8th Army, torpedoed on a troop ship, invaded Italy, injured in Monte Cassino, and sent to Greece at the end of the war. Just some of the highlights of what is sure to be a fascinating evening and a rare opportunity to hear the experiences of a world war two veteran. Not to be missed. Everyone welcome, admission £2 or further details from Ian 01732 452505.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks Evening Town’s Women’s Guild is holding a fund raising Jumble Sale at 10.00a.m. Saturday (16th) in St. John’s Church Parish Rooms on the corner of Quaker Hall Lane. If you have any jumble to donate please call 01732 453136 so that arrangements can be made for its collection.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Boot Fair this Saturday (16th) 9.30a.m. Memorial Hall fund raising for Otford Allotment Association. Loads of bargains guaranteed and refreshments available. 01959 524887.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Cancer Research’s fund raising Barn Dance is at 7.30p.m. Saturday (16th) in the Memorial Hall, music by The Pilgrims Way Band with Chris Woodward calling. Tickets £7.50, including bar snacks, obtainable from 01732 761606, take your own drinks and glasses.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Short Mat Bowls Club is holding an Open Day from 2.00p.m. Sunday (17th) in the Memorial Hall and invite anyone interested in trying the game to go along and join them. If you don’t have a pair of bowls shoes please take along some thick socks to avoid damage to the mats. Bowls will be provided and coaching given. Whether you are in your 20’s or 60+ you’ll be given a warm welcome and it’s a great opportunity for some gentle exercise. The club play regularly on Sunday and Thursday afternoons and Wednesday and Friday evenings. For more details contact Doug Dickerson 01959 524183.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Next Wednesday (20th) officers and members of Sevenoaks District Council Planning Department will be in the Primary School hall from 7.00p.m. to meet local residents and respond to criticisms of planning decisions in the village, and the SDC interpretation of the Local Plan. If you have been dissatisfied about decisions on building developments in Otford this meeting will inform you of procedures and may assist you when responding to future proposals. All residents are welcome to attend.
14 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Welcome back to our village duck who has taken up residence in his smart new duck house on the pond. He has recovered from his injuries and is looking forward to meeting his new mate.
7 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Memorial Hall is the venue for a Barn Dance at 7.30p.m. on Saturday 16th April in aid of Cancer Research UK. The Pilgrims Way folk dance band will be playing, and Chris Woodward will be calling. Tickets, to include bar snacks, cost just £7.50, take your own drinks and glasses, and are obtainable from 01732 761606.
7 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 What on earth are we here for? This is a question that you may have asked or which others have asked you and ’40 days of purpose’ seeks to answer that question and point you towards the purpose of our lives. Otford Methodist Church is starting ’40 days of purpose’ on Sunday April 24th and you are invited to share in any of the activities of those 40 days on Sundays and midweek small groups in homes until the beginning of June. Please ring Kath Pawlett for details 01959 522196.
7 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Village pond duck house is back with its smart new ramp to assist the remaining lame duck to gain access. It is hoped that this duck will return to his house next weekend and that it might be accompanied by a new mate.
7 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Contractors working on the new sports pavilion have reached eye level and are well on target for the recreation ground to be restored in time for the start of the cricket season and the village fete on May Bank Holiday Monday.
7 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Meet the officers and members of Sevenoaks District Council Planning Department at 7.00p.m. Wednesday 20th April in the Primary School hall to learn more about the existing procedures/policies and changes that may occur under the new planning framework. All residents are welcome to attend as it is the government’s intention that in future the authority making the decision will consult people affected by any development so if you have been dissatisfied about decisions on building developments in Otford this meeting will inform you of procedures and may assist you when responding to future proposals.
7 APR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bart’s building-on fund raising committee would like to thank all those who donated items, attended, or took part in any way in their Auction of Promises on Saturday 5th March. A total of £6,000 was raised at this enjoyable evening. Their next major fund raising event takes place over the weekend of 4th & 5th June when ‘Secret Gardens’ will give you a chance to look around village gardens not normally open to the public. You will also be able to take tea, buy bedding plants and there will be a treasure hunt for the children.
1 APR	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The April edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, with the Annual Parochial Church Meeting to be held on a Tuesday this year: 26th April at 8pm in the Church Hall. We would love to see you there. News too of the forthcoming Confirmation and Community Celebration Services. An update on the 'Parcels of Love' scheme, together with other village groups news items. St. Barts Church Office and the Vicar, Rev. Pat Hopkins, can be contacted at st.bartholomews@otford.net or 01959 523185.
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