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31 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 National Garden Scheme is a charitable trust raising money for its designated charities and Otfords Little Oast, High Street, will be open on Sunday 3rd September between 2.00-5.00p.m. as part of the scheme. Little Oasts peaceful garden is accessed by foot at the west end of the village, just past the Horns PH turn right into the private drive with parking available in the village car park or in the Catholic church car park 80 yards past Little Oast. Private visits for groups of 10 or more are welcome by appointment 01959 523637. Homemade teas will be available throughout the afternoon.
31 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 First Steps recommences on 6th September at Otford Evangelical Free Church between 9.30-11.30a.m. on alternate Wednesdays during school term. A warm friendly welcome to Mums, Dads or other Carers with babies and pre-school children. Activities and stories for the children are Bible-based run jointly by St. Bart’s and Otford Methodist Church. For further information please ring Hazel Terry 01959 523047.
31 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RADIO still has some tickets available for their fund raising concert by Letz Zep, Europe’s premiere Led Zeppelin tribute band, on Saturday 30th September in the Memorial Hall. Tickets are priced at £12.50 from Zep Tickets, 58 Well Road, Otford TN14 5PT, cheques payable to K. Stockman with an sae or ring 07798 767770/email stockers@dsl.pipex.com.
31 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rockdale are continuing with their ‘Caring for the Future’ Appeal and holding a splendid evening of entertainment, and dining, in the historic setting of Combe Bank in Sundridge on Saturday 25th November starting at 6.45p.m. The programme will feature performances from the popular Cameo Opera Company, presented as musical interludes between the drinks and supper courses, with Clive Emson, TV personality and Chairman of a leading UK auctioneers, will entertain guests with a lively and amusing auction of over a dozen valuable lots. Tickets cost £50 and are available from the Appeal Office 01732 4458762 or email appeal@rockdale.org.uk.
31 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Kent Dahlia Society’s 40th Annual Show will be in Memorial Hall on Sunday 3rd September between 2.00 and 4.30p.m. Exhibitors to this show come from all over Kent and other southern counties. Blooms will be sold at the end of the show and there will be a Tombola and refreshments with homemade cake. All welcome, admission free.
24 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotment Association had a very successful Open Morning last Saturday with lots of people looking round the allotments and sampling their products and would like to thank everyone concerned for making it so enjoyable.
24 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Little Oast, High Street, Otford will be open on Sunday 3rd September between 2.00-5.00p.m. as part of the National Garden Scheme. The NGS is a charitable trust raising money for its designated charities via Open Gardens and Pam Hadrill’s tranquil and peaceful garden is open as part of this scheme. Little Oast is accessed by foot at the west end of the village, just past the Horns PH turn right into the private drive with parking available in the village car park or in the Catholic church car park 80 yards past Little Oast. Homemade teas will be available throughout the afternoon and can be enjoyed in various secluded corners of the garden, in the summerhouses or by the pond. Private visits welcome by appointment for groups of 10+ 01959 523637.
24 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Kent Dahlia Society’s 40th Annual Show is also taking place on Sunday 3rd September in the Memorial Hall between 2.00 and 4.30p.m. Exhibitors to this show come from all over Kent and other southern counties. Blooms will be sold at the end of the show and there will be a Tombola and refreshments with homemade cake. All welcome, admission free.
24 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club meet tonight, and every Thursday night, in the Church Hall, High Street starting at 8.00p.m. Dances include folk, square and barn dances of English, American, Scottish and Irish origin and you are welcome to go along for a first, free, visit and thereafter pay just £1.50 per night which includes a cup of tea or coffee.
24 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Support St. Bartholomew’s Super Summer Sale this Bank Holiday Monday between 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. in the Church Hall, High Street. There will be the usual Homemade Cakes, Jams and preserves, as well as stalls selling Books, Plants and Produce and Bric-a-Brac. If you would like to donate any items, apart from clothing, or could help for an hour or two on the day then please telephone Sally Woestmann 01959 523392.
17 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford pond refurbishment has started with the inevitable road works. Everything is being done to keep traffic disruption to the minimum but please be patient if this affects you. Carrying this work out in the school summer holidays means that delays are kept to a minimum.
17 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hale Lane Recreation ground will host the SDC’s Youth Van between 11.00a.m. and 3.30p.m. tomorrow (18th) providing team games, circus skills, parachute games, arts and crafts and loads more. There is no need to book in advance as children are registered when they arrive. Children over 8 years of age can be left with Youth Zone staff for the day but should take along a packed lunch, drink and a sun hat. The van is fully equipped, has disabled access, music, video, DVD and pc facilities, as well as equipment for many sports and activities.
17 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Enjoy a free tour of Otford Allotments during their Open Morning 9.30-11.30a.m. this Saturday. The Allotment Association welcomes everyone to go along and enjoy a tour of their beautiful site with prize winning plots and conservation areas. There will also be an opportunity to purchase refreshments and allotment produce in the Memorial Hall between 10.30 and 12.15.
17 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks Playhouse needs your support as it has closed because of the insolvency of the company employed to run it and SDC are now canvassing local opinion to help them decide how, and whether, to re-open it. If you want your local theatre and cinema to survive then please participate in this exercise by completing their questionnaire. You can go into the foyer of the Playhouse between 10.00a.m. and 4.00p.m. weekdays and complete a questionnaire, visit their website www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/playhouse and fill one in online or ring SDC 01732 227000 and ask for a form to be sent by post.
17 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RADIO the villages voluntary organisation formed to give residents a voice against unwanted/unwarranted housing development in our lovely village, is holding a fund raising concert in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 30th September when Letz Zep, Europe’s premiere Led Zeppelin tribute band will perform together with a support act. A cash bar will be available and tickets are priced at £12.50 from Zep Tickets, 58 Well Road, TN14 5PT, cheque payable to K. Stockman with an sae, or ring 07798 767770/email stockers@dsl.pipex.com.
17 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 A Super Summer Sale in support of St. Bartholomew’s Building-on Fund is being held in the Church Hall, High Street, between 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August. There will be the usual Cakes, Jams/preserves, Books, Plants and Produce stalls as well as the very popular Bric-a-Brac. If you would like to donate any items, apart from clothing, or could help for an hour or two on the day then please telephone Sally Woestmann 01959 523392.
10 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 SDC’s Youth Van will be at Hale Lane Recreation ground between 11.00a.m. and 3.30p.m. on Friday 18th August providing team games, circus skills, parachute games, arts and crafts and loads more. There is no need to book in advance as children are registered when they arrive. Children over 8 years of age can be left with Youth Zone staff for the day but should take along a packed lunch, drink and a sun hat. The van is fully equipped, has disabled access, music, video, DVD and pc facilities, as well as equipment for many sports and activities.
10 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotments Association welcome everyone to their Open Morning between 9.30 and 11.30a.m. on Saturday 19th August. Enjoy a free tour of their beautiful site, with prize winning plots and conservation areas. There will also be an opportunity to purchase refreshments and allotment produce in the Memorial Hall between 10.30 and 12.15.
10 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks Playhouse has closed because of the insolvency of the company employed to run it and SDC have taken possession of the building and are now canvassing local opinion to help them decide how, and whether, to re-open it. If you want your local theatre and cinema to survive then please participate in this exercise by completing their questionnaire. You can go into the foyer of the Playhouse between 10.00a.m. and 4.00p.m. weekdays and complete a questionnaire, visit their website www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/playhouse and fill one in online or ring SDC 01732 227000 and ask for a form to be sent by post. The more people who demand the theatre and cinema be saved the more chance there is of this happening so please act now.
10 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bartholomew’s Building-on Fund will benefit from the Super Summer Sale being held in the Church Hall, High Street, between 11.00a.m. and 3.00p.m. on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th, August. There will be the usual Cakes, Jams/preserves, Books, Plants and Produce stalls as well as the very popular Bric-a-Brac. If you would like to donate any items, apart from clothing, or could help for an hour or two on the day, then please telephone Sally Woestmann 01959 523392.
10 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI meet tonight (10th) at 7.30p.m. in the Memorial Hall to hear a talk entitled ‘Crime prevention - How not to become a victim’. Visitors are always welcome to go along for an introductory session or ring 01959 522981 for more details.
10 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Support Dave Birchall, our Police Community Support Officer, who is raising funds for the Otford Playground Project and Shoreham Youth Club by undertaking a Sponsored Bike Ride on Sunday 3rd September. Sponsorship forms are available from The School House, Stan’s, Telston Stores and Sevenoaks Police Station as well as other village shops.
3 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Library offers a wide range of services apart from those of lending books. It is possible to use their computers, free of charge, for up to one hour per day just by taking along your library card, if you have one, or joining the library. During term time they offer Storytime for pre-school children each Tuesday between 2.30 and 3.00p.m. as well as a Homework club at 4.00p.m. on Wednesdays. If you enjoy reading then you may be interested to join Bookchat at 10.30p.m. on the second Thursday of each month and it is planned to start a Baby Bounce and Rhyme session for Mums and babies shortly. If you are not already a member then simply take along one piece of Identity or phone 01959 522488 for further information.
3 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Volunteering is a good introduction to the community if you are new to our village and several local organisations are presently seeking help. Girlguiding in Otford urgently require volunteers to keep the very popular Rainbow unit, for girls aged 5-7, running. If you are interested in helping the Rainbows or any other section of the movement please telephone Jane 01959 523342 or Jeanette 01959 523617. If you would like to help people at the other end of the age spectrum then Otford Over-sixties Social Club would like to hear from you. Please ring Jill or Ed on 01959 525775. Ellenors, in the High Street, are seeking a few hours help each week in their Teashop. This is a charitable organisation which works tirelessly to raise funds for the terminally ill so if you have a few hours to spare each week please give Gill Saunderson a ring (01959 524322) or call into the shop for an application form.
3 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Dave Birchall, our Police Community Support Officer, is now well known for his help with the youth of our village, and those of Dunton Green and Shoreham, and to raise funds for the Otford Playground Project and Shoreham Youth Club he is undertaking a Sponsored Bike Ride starting on Sunday 3rd September. He is already training hard for this feat and is looking for sponsorship from local businesses as well as individuals. Sponsorship forms are available from The School House, Stan’s, Telston Stores and Sevenoaks Police Station as well as other village shops. This is our opportunity to support him in his valuable efforts for our community so please put your name down to sponsor him.
3 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 School holidays have begun and those of us who have to use the roads once again breathe a sigh of relief as we drive along with relatively little traffic and few delays. It really does show how much we use our cars to ferry children hither and thither with the resultant traffic jams and pollution. There is no easy solution to this problem but certainly with more dry conditions forecast perhaps it would be possible to get up a little earlier and walk to school if this is practical.
3 AUG	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Craft sessions for children are being held in Otford Church Hall between 10.30a.m. and 12.30 mid-day on Wednesdays 9th, 16th and 23rd and 30th August. Suitable for ages 5 years upwards. For details and to book please contact Claire 01959 524895 or 07900 667671.
1 AUG	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The August edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line, with details of what's going on during August including our Patronal Service, Summer holiday service times, Summer Missions and Houseparties, saying 'Goodbye' to our Pastoral Assistant, Jenny Bromley and 'Welcome' to Margaret Lidbetter. News too of our Autumn Sermon series and the un-missable Super Summer Sale on August Bank Holiday Monday. A 'look back' at the 2006 Fair and an update from 'Building On' as works progress on the Green. News too 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.
1 AUG	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION Otford Allotments Association will be holding a GRAND OPEN MORNING on Saturday 19th August, 9.30 -11.30. Please join us for a FREE & friendly conducted tour, see our prize winning plots & conservation areas. Refreshments & Allotment produce will be available in Otford village Memorial Hall from 10.30 -12.15. Do Join Us !
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