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30 MAY	OTFORD GALLERY A photo and video gallery has been added, click the 'GALLERY' link above. So far, there is just a small selection of photos covering a few categories, including some from yesterdays Village Fete. Please have a look and give some feedback. You can build the gallery by uploading your own favourite Otford photos after registering. Rating and Comment features are included with an E-card option to send your favourite by e-mail. It is hoped that the gallery will grow to provide a comprehensive image library. Any comments / suggestions for categories / albums are very welcome, please contact news@otford.info.
25 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotments Association will have lovely plants for sale at the Village Fete on Monday, so do go along to their stall - there will also be a raffle, with splendid prizes. To find out more about the Allotments, why not visit their website www.otford.info/allotments.
25 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 1940’s Society have an illustrated talk tomorrow at 8.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall entitled ‘Deceiving Hitler - Informing Churchill’. Station X at Bletchley Park, provided the Allies during World War Two with the unheard of advantage of being able to regularly decipher secret German military signals. It took time and the ingenuity of many of the best brains in the country, but it is said that, towards the end of the War, we were often reading German messages before the intended recipient. This 'Most Secret Source' Churchill dubbed his "Golden Eggs". The power of Station X is shown when it is revealed that Hitler's Spy Network in the 1940's was run from Whitehall! How this was achieved is the subject of tonight's talk by John Reymond, former communications engineer and author of "Fortitude South - Kent's Wartime Deception", admission £2. Further details from Ian on 01732 452505.
25 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 ‘Tales from Otford’ is the title of Brian Raynor’s latest booklet and the first copies of this should be ready for sale at the village fete on Monday priced £2.99. All proceeds from the sale of this booklet go towards the St. Bartholomew’s Building on Fund and more details are available from 01959 523327.
25 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Support your village fete this Monday at 1.00p.m. on the recreation ground. The procession of decorated floats will leave Hale Lane recreation ground at 12.30p.m. and make its way up the High Street to arrive for the grand opening. There will be lots of entertainment and innumerable village organisations have stalls as well as providing food and beverages. The whole village benefits from the proceeds as funds are made available to local deserving causes, organisations and individuals.
25 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 This year is the centenary of the Embroiderers’ Guild and Sevenoaks branch invite you to join their celebration exhibition from 200p.m. in the memorial hall this Saturday. Apart from members work there will also be a selection of antique embroideries, refreshments and a prize draw. For more information please ring Jane Barratt 01732 833588 or Barbara Savager 01959 523484.
25 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club meet tonight in the Church Hall dancing to music provided by Roger Letley with Eddie calling. Dances will range from folk, square and barn of English, American, Scottish and Irish origin. The evening starts at 8.00p.m. with tea/coffee and biscuits provided. Your first visit is free and thereafter you pay just £1.50 per visit.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 There is still time to collect Active Kids vouchers from Sainsbury’s for the Otford County Primary School in the High Street. Simply drop the vouchers into the school office, or post them, every one will be gratefully received and put to really good use for the benefit of local children.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Cancer Research hospice and Macmillan nurses will benefit from the Barn Dance being held this Saturday (20th) with music by Footloose with Eddie calling. Tickets from Jean Leverett 01959 523404.The evening starts at 8.00p.m. and there will be an American supper – please take along a plate of food to add to the buffet.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Methodist Church is a finalist in the Chronicles’ ‘Heart of the Community Award’ with the new church halls already under construction. The whole village will benefit when the project is completed so please vote for it by posting your coupons or putting them under the Methodist church door and they will be passed on.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Kent Petanque Association has confirmed that our new pavilion on the main recreation ground is an ideal venue for a boule club with very little cost being involved to provide the terrain. When the pavilion was planned over ten years ago it had in mind the forming of a boule club and if you are interested in forming/joining such a club please get in touch with the Parish Clerk 01959 524808 and the Parish Council will then get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and District Wine Club are asking their members to go along and help at their ice-cream stall at the village fete on Monday 29th May. The stall opens at 12.00noon and members are required to go along and start filling cones.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Eynsford's Photography festival, will benefit from Tom Hart Dyke cutting the ribbon at its opening ceremony on Sunday 28th May at 11.00a.m. Two exhibitions are planned for the 28th and 29th over two sites - St Martin’s church and Anthony Roper school, both in the High Street. At St Martin’s there will be an exhibition of all 300 entries sent in from across the county and at Anthony Roper school there will be a stunning display of photography by twenty nine Kent photographers with art work available to buy.
18 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Boot Sale in aid of St Bartholomew’s Building On fund this Saturday (20th) between 9.30 and 12.30 in the Memorial Hall. Tables £10, entrance 50p, with children free. Contact Sue Stephenson 01959 523789.
17 MAY	PARISH COUNCIL - MAY NEWSLETTER The May edition of the newsletter is now on-line. The Annual Assembly of the Electors of the Parish, more commonly called the Annual Parish Meeting, will be held, in the Memorial Hall on Monday 22nd May at 7.30pm. This is your chance to ask questions about what is happening in the village, so please attend if you can. 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.
12 MAY	VILLAGE NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED The Sevenoaks Book Fair is transferring to Otford Village Memorial Hall in February 2007 in the meantime it continues at the Sevenoaks Community Centre at Otford Road Bat & Ball. The next one is on Saturday 10th June 2006 9am to 2pm admission free. Hundreds of books both for the collector and casual reader. Enquiries to Steve Marshall Pantiles Bookshop 01892 618191.
12 MAY	VILLAGE NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED Kent Dahlia Society is holding a Plant Sale at Otford Village Memorial Hall on Saturday 3rd June, from 9.30a.m. to 12 noon. Amongst the plants for sale will be Dahlias, bedding plants, vegetables, herbs and perennials. Refreshments will be available, including homemade cake. Admission to the sale is free, car parking beside the Hall. Please come and support this event. For information contact the Secretary, Shirley Winters, on 01732 847560 or e-mail kentdahlia@hotmail.co.uk
11 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Methodist Church in the High Street is having a Christian Aid coffee morning and sale in the church from 10.00a.m. until noon this Saturday (13th). Building work limits car parking to disabled only but there is ample parking available in the village car park. Home made cakes will be on sale together with plants and Traidcraft item. All welcome.
11 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Cricket Club’s junior section is looking to recruit new members, both boys and girls, between the ages of 7 and 15 (school years 2 to 10). The club has weekly coaching on a Sunday morning for two hours from 7 May to 23 July at 10.30 a.m. on the village recreation ground. The juniors also play friendly matches, tournaments and compete in the Bat & Ball Sports Mid Kent Youth League. For further details of Club activities and how to join, please contact Colts Secretary Angie Stevens on 01959 523881. New senior members of the Club are also welcome. The Club fields two teams on a Saturday in the Kent County Village League on some of the best village grounds across West and Mid Kent. The Sunday side plays friendly matches against excellent local opposition. If you are interested in playing, umpiring or scoring for them contact one of the captains – Saturday 1st XI - Mark Stevens (01959 523881), Saturday 2nd XI - Dave Cahalin (01732 844770), Sunday XI - John Boyden (01959 524097).
11 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Barn dance in aid of Macmillan nurses and Cancer Research hospice on Saturday 20th May with music by Footloose with Eddie calling. The evening starts at 8.00p.m. and there will be an American supper – please take along a plate of food to add to the buffet. Tickets from Jean Leverett 01959 523404.
11 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tricia Stewart, Miss October in the famous WI Nude Calendar, is giving a talk at the Aisher Hall, Sevenoaks School at 7.30p.m. on Saturday to support the Rockdale Appeal. Tricia is said to be an excellent speaker and this promises to be a very enjoyable evening. Tickets from Rotary 01959 522148, or from Rockdale 01732 458762, are £15 to include a cheese and wine reception
11 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Calling all members of the Otford and District Wine Club please go along and help at their ice-cream stall at the village fete on Monday 29th May. The stall opens at 12.00noon and members are required to go along and start filling cones. They are proud of the fact that their cornets will remain at 50p. each a price which has been maintained for the past five years
11 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Once again an Otford project is featuring in the Chronicles’ ‘Heart of the Community Award’ finalists. The new Otford Methodist Church halls are now under construction and will be of benefit to the whole village community when completed. You can vote by post or any coupons put under the Methodist church door will be passed on.
4 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Cricket Club’s junior section is looking to recruit new members, both boys and girls, between the ages of 7 and 15 (school years 2 to 10). The club has weekly coaching on a Sunday morning for two hours from 7 May to 23 July at 10.30 a.m. on the village recreation ground. The juniors also play friendly matches, tournaments and compete in the Bat & Ball Sports Mid Kent Youth League. For further details of Club activities and how to join, please contact Colts Secretary Angie Stevens on 01959 523881. New senior members of the Club are also welcome. The Club fields two teams on a Saturday in the Kent County Village League on some of the best village grounds across West and Mid Kent. The Sunday side plays friendly matches against excellent local opposition. If you are interested in playing, umpiring or scoring for them contact one of the captains – Saturday 1st XI - Mark Stevens (01959 523881), Saturday 2nd XI - Dave Cahalin (01732 844770), Sunday XI - John Boyden (01959 524097).
4 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Holmesdale Bowling Clubs second open day is on Saturday 7th June with sessions aimed at men and women with no outdoor bowling experience, starting at 10.00a.m and 2.00pm. If you are interested just turn up on the day, preferably in trainers or flat shoes, as equipment will be provided. This offer also includes free bowling for one month. More information can be obtained from their website www.holmesdalebowlingclub.org.uk or by ringing Neil Smith, 01732 456240 or Nick Lynch 07765 557 270.
4 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The ‘Da Vinci Code’ novel by Dan Brown is soon to be released as a blockbuster film. Would you like to know more about the ideas in the novel? If so you are invited to go along to the Methodist churches Café evening ‘Cracking the Da Vinci Code’ next Sunday 7th May at 6.30p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome with coffee and cakes provided.
4 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 2006 is the centenary of the Embroiderers’ Guild and Sevenoaks branch invite you to join their celebration exhibition between 2.00 and 5.00p.m. in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 27th May. Apart from members work there will also be a selection of antique embroideries, refreshments and a prize draw. For more information please call Jane Barratt 01732 833588 or Barbara Savager 01959 523484.
1 MAY	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The May edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, with details of events and services this month, including Christian Aid week and the Community Celebration Service on Sunday, 14th May. News from 'Building On' with fundraising events of the Sixteen Concert and a Bonanza Table Top Sale with further reading 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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