Otford, the village in Kent, South East England

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23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotments Association were delighted to welcome so many people to their stall at the Fete, the golf game was very popular, plants sold like hot cakes, and the lucky winners were all pleased with their raffle prizes. They would like to thank everyone concerned for their help and support. They wonder whether the recent ‘Secret Gardens’ has unearthed any hidden gardeners who may not have sufficient room at home to grow their own but may like to have an allotment. There are one or two plots available free of charge until October 1st so if you are interested please telephone Barbara Hine 01959 525468.
23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Victory tea party Saturday 13th August in the Memorial Hall between 3.00p.m. and 5.30p.m. Sandwiches, cake and tea accompanied by music of the era for £2.50 each or £6 per family. Tickets are available from the Parish Office 01959 524808 or on the door. You are invited to go dressed in 1940’s fashion and if you have any memorabilia from that period you could loan for the day please contact Marian Wills 01959 522856. All profits to Royal British Legion.
23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Coffee shop and sale tomorrow (Friday) in aid of RAIN 11.00a.m. in the Memorial Hall. Stalls include gifts, books, branded goods, bric-a-brac, nearly new clothes and accessories. Further information: 01959 533364.
23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Circuit training is available every Tuesday between 7.30-8.30 from June 28th at Sevenoaks Community Centre at £4 per session. Tanya will be teaching men and women of all ages and abilities, and she would particularly like to encourage beginners, just go along wearing loose, comfortable clothing or ring 07956 168898 for further information.
23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 South East Open Studios 2005 continues until 26th June and local participating artists include McNair/Chin Partnership, Montrose, 39 Park Hill Road, 01959 522659, Wendy Peck, The Studio, 20 High Street, 01959 524784, Angela Bishop and Stepan Terteryan 5 Broughton Road, 01959 523203. Opening hours vary for each individual artist so ring above numbers for details.
23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sarah Cunningham has an exhibition of paintings and sculptures, with special sale prices, at 65A Pilgrims Way West between 12.00 noon and 6.00p.m. daily until 26th June, 01959 522408.
23 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Plans for St. Bartholomew’s Summer Fair 2.00p.m. Saturday 2nd July, in the beautiful grounds of Castle House, are well advanced and there will be many stalls selling a wide range of goods including CD’s, videos and DVD’s, books, plants, tools and garden equipment, a White Elephant stall, and a Food Hall with home-made cakes, puddings, pies and produce as well as music, games and competitions.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rescued Animals in Need (RAIN) is holding a Sale and Coffee Shop in the Memorial Hall from 11.00a.m. Friday 24th June. Stalls include gifts, books, branded goods, bric-a-brac, nearly new clothes and accessories. Further information: 01959 533364.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tanya is starting a Circuit Training Fitness Class between 7.30-8.30p.m. every Tuesday from 28th June, Sevenoaks Community Centre, £4 per session. This is open to men and women of all abilities and she would particularly like to encourage beginners to join as it is a lot of fun. Wear loose, comfortable, clothing. General nutrition and weight management advice available if required. Simply turn up or ring 07956 168898 for further information.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Good news on the duck front - the lady duck is sitting on her nest of eggs and these should hatch any day now and they have been joined by a family of moor hens.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford wine club would like to thank everyone who helped at their ice cream stall at the fete particularly for staying so cheerful when soaked to the skin. Their next event is a lunchtime BBQ at Sidehill, Pilgrims Way, Kemsing, 12.30p.m. Sunday 26th June. There will be sausages, lamburgers, chicken, salads, baked potatoes, strawberries/ice cream but take your own drink, glasses, cutlery and, if possible, a chair. This is free to members and £4 for guests. Numbers are needed a week in advance so please ring 01732 761359 to book.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 South East Open Studios 2005 (10-26 June) continues and local participating artists include McNair/Chin Partnership, Montrose, 39 Park Hill Road, 01959 522659, Wendy Peck, The Studio, 20 High Street, 01959 524784, Angela Bishop and Stepan Terteryan 5 Broughton Road, 01959 523203. Opening hours vary for each individual artist and details can be obtained by ringing the above numbers.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The Otford Society’s garden party is being held between 6.00-8.00p.m. Saturday 18th June at Broughton Manor by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Dennis Brown (if wet in the Memorial Hall). Tickets, £3 in advance, are available for Otford Society members and friends from Jean Gunderson, 37 Knighton Road, 01959 522709. Proceeds to the Otford Benevolent Society. Fr Richard Harvey has kindly given permission for parking in the grounds of the Catholic Church, opposite Broughton Manor, in the High Street.
16 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bartholomew's Summer Fair 2.00p.m. Saturday 2nd July in the beautiful grounds of Castle House, by kind permission of the owners. The Bartholomew Wind Band will be entertaining guests at the tea marquee and children can enjoy many attractions including the ‘Fishing Game’, a bouncy castle, tombola and football. There will be many stalls selling a wide range of goods including CD’s, videos and DVD’s, books, plants, tools and garden equipment, a White Elephant stall, and a Food Hall with home-made cakes, puddings, pies and produce. The children’s art competition theme is ‘Buildings of the Future’ with age groups under 7 and 7-11years inclusive and there is a single rose competition with attractive prizes to be won for both.
14 JUN	OTFORD' SOCIETY The June Newsletter is now online, with details of the members' Annual Garden Party in the grounds of Broughton Manor this coming Saturday, 18th June. An update on planning matters in the village, with the letter to the Sevenoaks Chronicle after the recent public meeting. The commemoration of St. George's Day last April and plans for April 2006, with the Trafalgar Bi-centennial celebration on 22nd October. Tom Browning recalls what is was like supporting the village team 40 odd years ago. If you are not a member yet (over 1,100 in Otford), please consider joining the Otford Society, contact otfordsociety@otford.net .
13 JUN	PARISH COUNCIL - JUNE NEWSLETTER The June edition of the newsletter is now on-line, with news from the recent village fete and Secret Gardens week-end, with the upcoming St. Bartholomew's Fair, a new VE Day display in the Heritage Centre and a 'farewell' to two of Otford's guiding leaders. News too from the many village clubs and societies and the latest 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.
9 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Four local artists are participating in South East Open Studios 2005 (10-26 June) including McNair/Chin Partnership, Montrose, 39 Park Hill Road, 01959 522659, displaying combination pieces in pastels/poster paint - Wendy Peck, The Studio, 20 High Street, 01959 524784, watercolours and oils - Angela Bishop and Stepan Terteryan 5 Broughton Road, 01959 523203, realistic figurative sculptures and limited edition jewellery in precious metals and gemstones. Opening hours vary for each individual artist and details can be obtained by ringing the above numbers.
9 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Enjoy an afternoon walk in Oxenhill Meadow and Shaw from 2.00p.m. Saturday (11th) starting from the entrance at the bottom of Tudor Drive. Jonathan Webb, Tree Consultant to SDC will be there to help us learn more about the flora and fauna in approximately 61 acres of regenerated woodland, acquired by Otford and Kemsing Parish Councils and SDC who jointly manage the area for us. The area is ideal for family walks, as it is comparatively flat and there are a few seats, and it is also a good place for a summer picnic but please remember to take all your litter home.
9 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scout Group would like to thank all readers for supporting their bid for the Heart of the Community, and everyone who supported them at the village fete. They now have nearly enough to re-roof the scout hut this summer but are holding a fund raising Quiz Night on 8th October to help raise the shortfall. For further details please contact Ray Groom 01959 525413.
9 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The Otford Society’s garden party is being held between 6.00-8.00p.m. Saturday 18th June at Brougton Manor. Tickets are available for Otford Society members and friends from Jean Gunderson, 37 Knighton Road, 01959 522709.
9 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford fete was very well supported by almost 5000 people despite the rain, hail, and thunderstorms as it opened. A big thank you to all those who participated in the procession, which was a huge success, and the nautical theme was very well represented. The aerobatic display took place in brilliant sunshine and there was a full programme of bands, dancers, tug-of-war and fancy dress. In addition to all the fun the fete generated funds that will be shared with village groups and organisations over the coming year so please request financial assistance with any projects that may require funding. New members and helpers are also being sought for next year’s event and heartfelt thanks go to all those who attended thereby keeping Otford’s fete as the largest in Kent.
9 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 1940’s Society’s meeting at 8.00p.m. tomorrow (10th) in the Memorial Hall will be a little different with members of the audience taking along items from the war years which their speaker Jon Mills, author and WW2 homefront expert, will talk about. If you have some WW2 memorabilia that you would like to share with the audience, or are just interested in seeing and hearing about items from this period, then please go along. Admission is £2, including refreshments, and further information is available from Ian Bayley 01732 453468.
6 JUN	KENT COUNTY COUNCIL - DISCUSSION ON MINERALS & WASTE IN KENT Access your Minerals & Waste Discussion Pack here and hold a discussion with family or friends - your views will help Kent County Council to produce a plan for how minerals & waste will be dealt with in Kent - and you could win a fantastic prize! Kent County Council wants to know what people in Kent think about minerals and waste issues. A discussion pack has been designed to get people talking, and to gather feedback about your priorities, hopes and concerns. You don’t need to have a special interest in minerals or waste to take part. For a copy of the discussion pack and information about how to enter for the prize draw please click on the following link: <http://kentoptions.dialoguebydesign.net/rp/Minerals%20and%20Waste%20Discussion%20pack%20A4.pdf> Alternatively, to request a copy of the discussion pack by post please call 020 8683 6602. Reply forms should be returned by 1 July 2005. For more detailed information about the development of the plan for minerals & waste please click on the link below: <http://kent.dialoguebydesign.net/>
2 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Angela Bishop of 5 Broughton Road is again participating in South East Open Studios between 10th and 26th June. She will be exhibiting realistic figurative sculptures cast in copper bronze or marble resins, bronze and ceramics in her studio and garden between 11.00a.m. and 6.00p.m. on 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th June or is available for private viewings by appointment on weekdays by ringing 01959 523203.
2 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Ellenor Open Gardens has 3 gardens in Swanley village open to the public between 2.00- 5.00p.m. Sunday 5th June. The Cottage, open for the first time, is an attractive garden on two levels surrounding a 200 year old house with open views across the adjoining meadow towards the village church. Fern Cottage garden is a delight with its relaxed design and planting fitting perfectly into the rural background and The Old Vicarage has a large garden surrounding it with views across to St. Paul’s Church. Some parking for The Cottage and Fern Cottage is provided at Swanley Village Nursery or use School Lane and The Glebe (adjoins St Paul’s Church and school) which gives access to all 3 gardens.
2 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice of Hope Romania will also benefit from the opening of ‘Haydown, Great Buckland, Luddesdown on Saturday June 4th between 11.00a.m-5.00p.m. This hillside garden includes woodland, unusual tress, meadowland and many varieties of hardy orchids, orchard, ponds, vineyard and other features. Snack lunches, cream teas, bouncy castle, beer and wine tents and garden tours available.
2 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 As part of the celebrations for a wedding being held in the village on Saturday 11th June there will be a professional firework display in the evening between approximately 10.15 and 10.30p.m. Whilst every care will be taken to minimise noise pollution please do keep any sensitive animals indoors during this time.
2 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bartholomew's annual Summer Fair will take place in the grounds of Castle House, Otford, by kind permission of the owners, at 2.00p.m. on Saturday 2nd July and programmes will be on sale from mid-June at 50p. for adults and children over three years of age. The theme for the Children’s Art Competition is ‘Buildings of the future’ with two age groups, under 7 and 7 to 11 years inclusive. There will also be a Single Rose Competition with attractive prizes to be won and the Bartholomew Wind Band will be entertaining guests at the tea marquee with the popular Food Hall selling a variety of homemade cakes, puddings, pies, and home grown produce.
2 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Glaucoma Association support group coffee morning 10.00a.m-12.00 noon in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall Friday 10th June. Enquiries to Hilary 01959 522917.
1 JUN	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The June edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, including a welcome and congratulations to those confirmed on 1st May, news from the Annual Parochial Church Council meeting, events and service details for June and news too from the many other village groups. Look out for the 'Secret Gardens of Otford' on the 4th / 5th June with flying teddy bears from the church bell tower! 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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