Otford, the village in Kent, South East England

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25 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Kent Dahlia Society’s annual show is being held in the Memorial Hall from 2.00p.m. until 4.30p.m. on Sunday 4th September and admission is free. Exhibitors to this show come from all over Kent, and other southern counties, and display blooms will be sold at the end of the show. There will be a tombola and refreshments, with homemade cake, available and you are invited to go along and enjoy the show.
25 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 New community warden Nick Roots is now based at the Parish Council office in the High Street and his job is fairly similar to a PCSO’s. His main role is to patrol our area on foot, provide a high visible presence, and be available for a reassuring chat about any issues that are of concern to villagers such as fly tipping, graffiti and anti social behaviour. If you see him around the village he will be happy to talk to you or you can contact him on 07813 713366 or via the parish office 01959 524808.
25 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society, on behalf of the Parish Council, are again organising the village front garden competition. Members of the society will have been touring the village during July and will continue throughout August looking at gardens that would take the eye of a stranger, without having to peer over a hedge, fence or wall. Good luck everyone and look out for details of the winners in a future issue.
25 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Organisers of the victory tea party, held on the 13th August in the Memorial Hall, would like to thank all those who attended making it such a special occasion. They would also like to thank the ladies who made and donated the delicious cakes and Babs Watson for her spirited piano playing of the good old tunes of the day. This enjoyable occasion raised over £220 for the Royal British Legion.
25 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Bank Holiday Monday (29th) is the date for St. Bart’s Building-On fund raising super summer sale in the Church Hall between 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. There will be stalls selling books, cakes, plants, produce, bric-a-brac, stationery and presents, and coffee and lunch will be available. Please go along and support this major fund raising event.
25 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Ellenor's in the High Street needs you as a volunteer. If you think you could help please call into the shop for details or ring Gill 01959 524322.
18 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 'Shanties and sea songs by male voices of all ranges and abilities will be recorded by Barbara Darby in the Methodist Hall between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon on the 20th August to provide some of the background music to the presentation remembering the bicentenary of the historic battle of Trafalgar. ‘Trafalgar Remembered’ will be held at 7.30p.m. on 22nd October and all types of voices are required. You won’t have to face the audience on the night so if you would like to participate in this pre-recording you are invited to ring Tony Wiltshire 01959 524887.
18 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Pipsqueaks pre-school music group starts back in the small parish Church Hall in the High Street on Tuesdays from 9.30a.m. on 6th September. The weekly classes are for 6 month to 4 year olds and are fun and friendly. A free trial is available for newcomers and for more information on other classes in the area, children’s parties, and prices, please call Jane 01732 741335 or log-on to www.pipsqueaksmusic.co.uk.
18 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 First steps pre-school playgroup has moved from the Methodist church hall, High Street, to the Evangelical Free church, 81 Pilgrims Way West, Otford. They meet on alternate Wednesdays starting on the 7th September from 9.30a.m. to 11.30a.m. and offer a warm, friendly, welcome to Mums, Dads, and carers, with babies and pre-school children. For further details please contact Hazel Terry 01959 523047.
18 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 You are invited to join the Pray Without Ceasing time in the Methodist hall from midnight tomorrow (Friday 19th) for 6 hours until 6.00a.m. on Saturday morning, followed by a simple breakfast. There will be a range of interactive prayer activities for personal reflection. Prayer requests can be brought on the night or given to Kath on 01959 522196.
18 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Barts building-on project will benefit by profits made from their super summer sale in the church hall from 11.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. on bank holiday Monday 29th August. There will be stalls selling books, cakes, plants, produce, bric-a-brac, stationery and presents, and coffee and lunch will be available. If you can help in any way please ring Sally 01959 523392 or simply go along and support this major fund raising event.
18 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Ellenor's fund raising coffee shop in the High Street are trying to recruit more volunteers so if you could spare a couple of hours once a week, or would be prepared to be added to their ‘stand-by’ list, please call into the shop for details or ring Gill 01959 524322.
12 AUG	PARISH COUNCIL - AUGUST NEWSLETTER The August edition of the newsletter is now on-line. Contribute your ideas on how the 2006 Otford Fete can build on the success of previous years events at the Open Meeting on 17th October, come along to 'Trafalgar Remembered' on 22nd October, news of closure plans at Otford Station Booking Office, Friends of Kent Churches Sponsored Bike ride taking place on 10th September and more. 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.
11 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Coffee is served every Saturday morning in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall between 10.30 and 12.15. If you are new to the village this is an ideal place to call in for a chat with some of the regulars to find out just what goes on in Otford. There is a list of at least 45 societies that meet regularly in the hall and you might like to join one. The coffee mornings are run by volunteers, headed by Maureen Bolton 01959 522789 and Joyce Shaw 01959 522736, and they would love to hear from anyone interested in helping. The atmosphere is friendly, dates are flexible, and work out that you would be called on about once every couple of months. Please ring Maureen or Joyce if you could help.
11 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 National Allotment Week is 9th-15th August. You don’t need to be an expert to be an allotment gardener, everyone can have fun, fresh air, exercise and even some lovely fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers.
11 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 It's Summer again so can I remind you that you need to lock up your mower, do not leave the garage door open showing items that may be stolen, and do not leave anything visible in a vehicle. Be aware, even when unloading your weekly shop, not to leave keys in the ignition of your vehicle, or easily to hand. Please stay vigilant and advise your Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator if you see, or hear, anything suspicious. Otford and Shoreham will now benefit from a Warden, in addition to our shared PCSO, and regular policeman. As well as his other duties he will provide another pair of eyes which will help keep this one of the lowest crime areas in Kent.
11 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Come and take a look at Otford library is the invitation from Clare Trumper. Enjoy the new shelving and furniture and, of course, lots of new books for adults and children. If you are not already a member just take along one piece of ID and you can register straight away, or if you would like more information please contact Clare on 01732 453118.
11 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Final reminder that tickets for the Victory Tea party this Saturday (13th) in the Memorial Hall from 3.00p.m. are available from the parish office in the High Street, £2.50 each or £6 per family.
11 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoals Rotary clubs annual sponsored cycle run, in aid of Hospice in the Weald and McMillan Cancer Care is on 18th September and extra riders are always welcome. They hope to raise about £20,000 this year and application forms are available from President Derek Williams at cornstalks@ukgateway.net or 01959 522148. To become a Rotary club member contact John Carrie at john.carrie1@tiscali.co.uk 01959 524155 or ring Ken Arthur 01732 454224.
4 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tomorrow, Friday 5th August, the SDC youth van will be at Hale Lane recreation ground from 11.00a.m. until 3.30p.m. to provide a wide variety of sports, arts and circus skills. There is no need to book in advance as all activities are run on a turn-up and join-in basis. All children are registered when they arrive, and those over 8 can be left with youth zone staff for the day. They should just take a packed lunch and a sun hat and join in the fun. The van is fully equipped and includes seating for up to 10 people, has disabled access, music, video, DVD and PC facilities as well as loads of equipment to cater for a wide range of sports and activities.
4 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Village groups are invited to send in prayer requests to Kath on 01959 522196 by Sunday 14th August as part of the national ‘Pray Without Ceasing’ year, that has now begun. There will be a 24/7 style Prayer Room in the Methodist Hall on Saturday August 20th beginning at midnight of the Friday night for six hours until 6.00a.m., followed by a simple breakfast.
4 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Village groups are invited to send in prayer requests to Kath on 01959 522196 by Sunday 14th August as part of the national ‘Pray Without Ceasing’ year, that has now begun. There will be a 24/7 style Prayer Room in the Methodist Hall on Saturday August 20th beginning at midnight of the Friday night for six hours until 6.00a.m., followed by a simple breakfast.
4 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Have you got any wartime memorabilia for the display table at the Victory Tea party to celebrate VJ day in the Memorial Hall from 3.00-5.30p.m. Saturday 13th August? If so please telephone Marian Wills on 01959 522856 . Tickets for this event cost £2.50 each or £6 per family, with proceeds to the Royal British Legion, and are available from the parish council office. There is also a VE Day display in the Heritage Centre, put together to celebrate the end of the war in Europe, with numerous interesting items to see and read.
4 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Super Summer sale from 11.00 to 3.00p.m. Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August, in the Church Hall will be raising funds for ‘St. Bart’s Building-on’ project and they are looking for your support and any offers of help on the day. There will be stalls selling books, cakes, plants, produce, bric-a-brac, stationery and presents and coffees and lunch will be available. This is a major fund village raising event and well worth supporting so make a diary note now and please ring Sally Wostmann, 01959 523392, if you can help in any way.
4 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Are you interested in joining one of the two Rotary clubs in Sevenoaks serving the greater Sevenoaks area which includes Otford? Their members are drawn from as many professions and local businesses as possible and they meet socially over a meal at weekly meetings where they listen to speakers on a wide range of topics and organise support for individuals, groups and causes, locally and internationally. Rotary membership, which links up to 1.2 million others in more than 31,000 clubs and 167 countries around the world, has no age, gender, religious, colour or ethnic restrictions. If this sounds of interest please ring Ken Arthur 01732 454224, or John Carrie 01959 524155, or visit their website www.rotary1120.org/amherst for more information.
1 AUG	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The August edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, including latest news on the church extension project 'Building On' and a concert with 'Cantate' planned for 22nd October to help raise funds. A big 'thank you' to all the supporters of St Barts Fair, news on the next Diocesan Conference, a 'Super Summer Sale' on August Bank Holiday Monday, a marriage thanksgiving service at Rochester cathedral, details of all the church services and meetings this month and more. 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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