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30 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club meet in the Church Hall tonight (30th) to dance to Footloose who will be both playing and calling. Dancing starts at 8.00p.m. with a range of dances covering folk, square and barn dances of English, American, Scottish and Irish origin. Your first visit is free and tea/coffee and biscuits are provided. This friendly club welcomes visitors and new members.
30 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Easter holiday craft sessions for children are being held by Otford’s new UCanCraft Club. 2 hours sessions between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon are available on Friday 7th and Tuesday 11th April and if you are interested please contact Claire on 01959 524895 as there are limited spaces available. If you are interested in the adult club please phone Jackie on 01959 522912.
30 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 1940's Society welcome author Jon Mills to their meeting at 8.00p.m. tomorrow (31st) in the Memorial Hall to give an illustrated talk entitled ‘Civilian Gallantry Awards of WW2.’ He will cover the fascinating area of World War Two Home-front history detailing how the Honours and Awards system was adapted to reflect the changing nature of war and the fact that civilians were now "fighting" in the Front Line. The talk includes many examples of the sort of things civilians did to win the newly introduced George Cross and George Medal and looks at other awards issued by organisations such as the Scouts, London Transport and the RSPCA to reflect gallantry in specific areas of life. Admission £2, further details from Ian on 01732 452505.
30 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Volunteers wanted by Ellenors tea shop in the high street. Can you spare a few hours each week to help this local charity if so please contact Gill Saunderson 01959 524322 for an application form.
30 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Eynsford Photographic Image Club, in conjunction with ‘Kent Life’ magazine, are running a competition to find the ‘Best Amateur Photographer in Kent 2006.’ The competition is open to ALL, regardless of age and ability, as they want to encourage everyone with access to a camera to take a snap of ‘Kent Today’ and send it to 15 Old Mill Close, Eynsford, DA4 0BN. Photographs must be accompanied by an entry form available from www.photographyfestival.org or from The Hop Shop, Castle Farm, Eynsford.
30 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RAIN would like to thank everyone who supported their first 2006 coffee shop and sale last week for helping to raise £700 for their worthy cause.
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Last Friday Sevenoaks MP Michael Fallon visited both the offices of Hospice of Hope and the Ellenor tea shop in the high street to find out about the work of the charity in Romania and to have coffee with the staff and volunteers. He was particularly interested because he had visited Romania several times during the early 1990’s to help with civil security projects and hoped to pay a return visit at some time in the not too distant future. He was interested to hear about the general hospice movement in Romania and pleased that quite a number of his local constituents were involved in the project. If you can spare a few hours each week and would like to help this local charity please contact Gill Saunderson 01959 524322 for an application form.
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society holds their Spring show this Saturday (25th) between 2.15 and 4.15p.m. in the Memorial Hall. There will be spring flowers, photography, flower arrangements, cookery and junior classes on display and admission is 50p. for adults, under 16’s free, with refreshments being available until 4.00p.m.
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Denise Thompson Designer Florist in the High Street are taking orders for Mothering Sunday (26th) and the shop will be open on the big day with a lovely selection to cater for all your requirements with free delivery within the Otford area. To place an order please ring 01959 525009.
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 EPIC – Eynsford Photographic Image Club are looking to find ‘Best Amateur Photographer in Kent 2006’ in a competition they are running in conjunction with ‘Kent Life’ magazine. The competition is open to ALL, regardless of age and ability. EPIC want to encourage everyone with access to a camera to take a snap of ‘Kent Today’ (theme for 2006) and send it to 15 Old Mill Close, Eynsford, DA4 0BN, along with an entry form from www.photographyfestival.org or from The Hop Shop, Castle Farm. The prizes up for grabs are amazing ; EPIC have a luxury overnight SPA break for the winner at Hand Picked Hotels Brandshatch Place, digital cameras for the runners up and under 16s, along with photography websites and photography software and courses. Have you got any old snaps of Kent, or do you fancy taking some if so get your entry form and start snapping.
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 If you are interested in the proposed housing development on the West Kent Cold Store site in Dunton Green the developers, Berkeley Homes, are holding an exhibition of their final proposals in Dunton Green Primary School between 4.30 and 8.00p.m. this Friday and 11.00a.m. and 4.00p.m. on Saturday (24/25th).
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI’s Boot Fair on Saturday 22nd April in the Memorial Hall have a few single pitches at £8 available please contact Diana 01959 522981.
23 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Crime writers Judith Cutler and Edward Marston are at Otford Library 7.00p.m. next Wednesday (29th). Tickets are £3.00 each to include a glass of wine from Otford, Kemsing and Seal library.
21 MAR	VILLAGE NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED The 1940's Society Civilian Gallantry Awards of WW2 - An illustrated Talk Author Jon Mills will be giving a talk on this fascinating area of World War Two Homefront history. The Honours and Awards system was adapted to reflect the changing nature of war and the fact that civilians were now "fighting" in the Front Line. The talk includes many examples of the sort of things civilians did to win the newly-introduced George Cross and George Medal and looks at other awards issued by organisations such as the Scouts, London Transport and the RSPCA to reflect gallantry in specific areas of life. Friday, 31st March 8pm at Otford Memorial Hall. Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 Admission £2.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rescued Animals in Need look forward to welcoming you to their Spring sale and coffee shop in the Memorial Hall between from 11.00a.m. tomorrow Friday 17th March. On sale will be nearly new clothes, accessories, books, branded goods, bric-a-brac, gifts and toys and you can enjoy a coffee while you browse for bargains. Please support this event or ring 01959 533364 for more information.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Age Concern is holding a Jazz concert by the Two Divas at 7.30p.m. this Saturday, 18th, in the Memorial Hall. Tickets cost £8.00 each and include a glass of wine or beer, and snack. Contact Age Concern, Cobden Road, 01732 454108 for tickets.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI still have a few pitches available at their annual Boot Fair on Saturday 22nd April in the Memorial Hall. This event runs from 9.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. and a single pitch costs just £8. To book please contact Diana 01959 522981.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rockdale, Sevenoaks, are organising their first fund raising event this year which is a 3 mile sponsored Spring walk for fit, active, retired people on Tuesday 11th April from 10.00a.m. starting and finishing at Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Godden Green. Help raise funds for the Rockdale Appeal while commemorating the Queen’s 80th birthday. Entry forms from 01732 458762.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Jumble Sale at Otford Primary School 10.00-11.30a.m. this Saturday, 18th , March. Entrance 50p for adults, children free and refreshments will be available. Grab yourself a bargain whilst supporting your local school, or phone 01959 522441/524600 for more details. Don’t forget to collect Sainsbury’s Active Kids 06 vouchers for the school and drop them into the school office.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford library welcome crime writers Judith Cutler and Edward Marston at 7.00p.m. on Wednesday 29th March. Tickets are £3.00 each to include a glass of wine from Otford, Kemsing and Seal library or contact Otford library, 01959 522488, for more details.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Spring Buffet, 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 29th March with a 1920’s theme evening so get dressed up and enjoy a short cabaret and dancing afterwards. Brenda Montague is organising the buffet (salmon, prawns and eggs, cold meats, salads and potatoes and a wide variety of sweets) for Otford and district wine club and tickets cost £9.50 to members £11.50 for guests, and must be purchased by 22nd March, take your own glasses and liquid refreshment. To book ring 01732 761359.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bartholomew’s invite you to see a new church hall, enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner and be entertained by three different groups of music makers this Saturday evening, 18th March 7.00 for 7.30p.m. Tickets for this fundraising Springtime Dinner are £10 single or £30 per family from the church office or the Parish Council office, mornings only.
16 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Last chance to see ‘A perfect wedding’ preformed by the Otford Players in the Memorial Hall 8.00p.m. tonight, Friday 17th, and Saturday 18th March. Tickets from 01959 525404.
13 MAR	PARISH COUNCIL - MARCH NEWSLETTER The March edition of the newsletter is now on-line, with news of the 'Best of the Best - Village of the Year Competition', an ‘EGGSTRAVAGANZA’ event in April, a drought update from SE Water, Otford Society AGM, news from local clubs, societies, events at our library and much more. 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 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotments Association will be featured on Radio Kent between 10.00 and 10.30a.m. on Sunday March 12th. Several of their gardeners, who have young families, will be talking on Sue Dougans gardening show and you are invited to tune in and hear what they have to say.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rockdale in Sevenoaks is currently home to 1% of Sevenoaks aging population but with new legislation it is necessary to upgrade its facilities with the result that it needs to raise £1.75m from voluntary sources. Its first fund raising event this year is a 3 mile sponsored Spring walk for fit, active, retired people on Tuesday 11th April from 10.00a.m. starting and finishing at the Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Godden Green. The walk is timed to commemorate the Queen’s 80th birthday as well as raise funds for the Rockdale Appeal. To obtain an entry form, and learn of other sponsorship opportunities for individual donors and corporate institutions, please contact 01732 458762.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RAIN (Rescued Animals in Need) are holding a Spring sale and coffee shop in the Memorial Hall between 11.00a.m. and 1.00p.m. on Friday 17th March. Enjoy a coffee and refreshments while shopping for nearly new clothes, accessories, books, branded goods, bric-a-brac, gifts and toys. For more information please ring 01959 533364.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Primary School PTA is holding their Spring jumble sale from 10.00-11.30a.m. in the school hall on Saturday 18th March. Entrance will be 50p for adults, children free and refreshments will be available. Grab yourself a bargain whilst supporting your local school, or phone 01959 522441/524600 for more details. The school is also collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids 06 vouchers so please accept these when you check out of the store and when you have accumulated a pile drop them into the school office.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Wednesday evening 29th March offers you two opportunities of entertainment with a visit from crime writers Judith Cutler and Edward Marston to Otford library at 7.00p.m. Tickets are £3.00 each to include a glass of wine and are available from Otford, Kemsing and Seal library or contact Otford library, 01959 522488, for more details.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and district wine club are also holding a Spring buffet at 8.00p.m. on the 29th March. It will be a 1920’s theme evening so get dressed up and enjoy a short cabaret and dancing afterwards. Brenda Montague is organising the buffet consisting of salmon, prawns and eggs, cold meats, salads and potatoes followed by a wide variety of sweets but take your own glasses and liquid refreshment. Tickets cost £9.50 to members and £11.50 for guests and must be purchased by 22nd March by cheque made payable to Otford and District Wine Club. To book and for more information ring 01732 761359.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Book now if you would like to see a new church hall, enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner and be entertained by three different groups of music makers. On Saturday evening, 18th March, St. Bartholomew’s church is holding a fundraising Springtime Dinner at the Kippington Centre, Kippington Road, Sevenoaks 7.00 for 7.30p.m. Tickets £10 single or £30 per family are available from the church office or the parish council office, mornings only.
9 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Last chance to attend ‘A perfect wedding’ in the Memorial Hall 8.00p.m. on Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th March. Tickets from 01959 525404, Thursday £5, Friday and Saturday £6 including a programme and refreshments.
7 MAR	VILLAGE NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED Denise Thompson Designer Florist of 9 High St Otford would like to announce that orders are currently being taken for Mothering Sunday 26th March 06 & the shop will be open on the big day with a lovely selection to cater for all your requirements with free delivery within the Otford area. Call 01959 525009.
2 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI look forward to welcoming Mrs. C. Alexander from the Hop Shop in Eynsford, on Thursday 9th March, for a talk entitled ‘Growing Lavender and Drying Flowers’. Meetings start at 7.30p.m. in the Memorial Hall and visitors are always welcome to attend prior to joining. Further details from Brenda Young 01732 885356.
2 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 If you would like to see a new church hall, enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner and be entertained by three different groups of music makers then on Saturday evening, 18th March, St. Bartholomew’s church are holding a fundraising Springtime Dinner at the Kippington Centre, Kippington Road, Sevenoaks 7.00 for 7.30p.m. Tickets £10 single or £30 per family are available from the church office or the parish council office, mornings only. It is hoped you will support this part of the St. Bart’s building-on fundraising activities. Transport can be arranged on request, entertainment for children is planned and you are ensured of an enjoyable evening.
2 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Pharmacy would like to thank all their customers for their good wishes and look forward to their continued support in the future. This is a local service which is appreciated by the village in general and the older residents in particular and, as is the case with all local shops, we must use them or lose them so please continue to support our own, local, pharmacy.
2 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Players remind you to attend ‘A perfect wedding’ in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th March. The play, written by Robin Hawdon and directed by Christina Edwards, starts at 8.00p.m. and promises a tale of farce and wedding day fiasco with mistaken identities which build to a hilarious crescendo. Tickets from 01959 525404, Thursday £5, Friday and Saturday £6 including a programme and refreshments.
2 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scouts invite you to their second fund raising Quiz night at 8.00p.m. this Saturday (4th) at their newly improved scout hut. All proceeds will go towards the continual upgrading of the huts facilities and if you are interested in booking please contact Ray Groom 01959 525413.
2 MAR	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society meet on Tuesday, 7th March, to hear Brian Nobbs give an illustrated talk entitled ‘Gardening for Wildlife’. Hints on how gardeners can encourage wildlife into their gardens will be given and the meeting starts at 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall, admission 50p per members, £1 non-members, including refreshments. You are invited to go along or ring Janet Finney 01959 523760 for more details.
1 MAR	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The March edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, with details of forthcoming events and services. Lent begins on Wednesday 1st March, and there will be a service of Holy Communion in church at 10am and 8pm: we welcome our Methodist friends to the latter service. Other events in March include: Mothering Sunday, Talents Sunday, Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Springtime Dinner. More details in the Parish Magazine with other village events and news too in the sections from the many village groups and organisations. 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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