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28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Harvest Thanksgiving will take place at Otford Methodist Church this Sunday, October 1st. The 10.30am service will give an opportunity to remember our blessings and also learn about water projects in Tanzania. The service will begin with all age worship and then young people, children and crèche go to their own groups. At 6.30pm you are invited to the Cafe evening. Coffee and apple pie will be served as the theme "What water shortage”? is explored in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Just go along or ring Kath (522196) for more details.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Primary School PTA are holding their Autumn Jumble Sale on Saturday 14th October between 10.00 and 11.30. Entrance will be 50p for adults and children are free. Refreshments will be available. You are invited to go along and grab yourself a bargain whilst supporting your local school. For further information call 01959 522441, 524600 or 01732 457727.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual world’s biggest coffee morning takes place in Otford Church Hall this Saturday (30th) between 10a.m. and 12.30. Entry costs just £1 to include coffee and biscuits and there will be cakes, bric-a-brac and a raffle. All donations are welcome. Jean Leverett 01959 523404.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scout Group would like to remind you that they are holding their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Evening on Saturday 4 November in the Chalk Pit. They would like to thank you for your support last year and look forward to seeing you this year. Full details will follow in October but please make a diary note now.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The garden party held in aid of leukemia research on 29th July at The Hop Barn raised in excess of £1500. Thank you to all who supported the event and made it an enjoyable day.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Want to stay fit then join Tanya McCann’s exercise classes every Tuesday at the Sevenoaks Community Centre for £5 per session. Classes are open to all, regardless of your fitness abilitiy, and are fun. Please ring 07956 168898 for further information.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Congratulations and thanks to Dave Birchall our Police Community Support Officer for raising £1300, for our Playground project and Kemsing youth club, by cycling from Sevenoaks to Brighton on the 3rd September in just under 5 hours. If you sponsored Dave, or would like to make a donation, then please take or send your money to the Parish Council office, High Street, which is open between 8.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday.
28 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks Embroiderers’ Guild meet in the Memorial Hall this Saturday in the morning for Dorothy’s dollies workshop and in the afternoon for their AGM and a talk entitled ‘History of Corn Dollies’. Jane Barratt 01732 833588.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Support Sevenoaks Playhouse. The coffee morning and bring-and-buy sale in Otford recently to raise funds and support for a revived Sevenoaks Playhouse (otherwise the Stag) raised more than £200 and is to be followed by other fund-raising, including a curry night at the Banana Leaf at 47 Bethel Road, Sevenoaks, on October 10 and a dinner, with jazz, at the Brasserie St. Nicholas on November 30. Sevenoaks District Council has said it wants to reopen the theatre as soon as possible and enthusiasts are hoping that it might be possible to stage a Christmas production. Pam Everard 01732 761748.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and District Wine Club are holding a Beer Tasting Evening on Wednesday 27th September in the Memorial Hall run by a true connoisseur of the golden liquid, Peter Boyd-Barrett. The evening begins at 8.00p.m. with plenty to drink and nibble and lots of fun and games (with prizes) plus a raffle. Everyone is welcome and there will be a small charge for non-members. 01732 761359.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening Women’s Institute heard Tom Hart-Dyke from Lullingstone talk about his background and the preparations he made before his world travels to collect rare and beautiful orchids, prior to his 9 months captivity by terrorists in the forests of Panama and Columbia. During this time he planned the World Garden which he has now opened in the grounds of his home Lullingstone Castle. The AGM will be held at the October meeting with the election of committee and president.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 World's biggest coffee morning event for Macmillan Cancer Support this year will be held between 10am and 12.30 in Otford Church Hall, entry £1 to include coffee and biscuits. There will be cakes, bric-a-brac and a raffle and all donations are welcome. Jean Leverett 01959 523404.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Building work has started on St. Bartholomew’s Church and every care is being taken to ensure the least possible disruption to traffic on the roundabout, the safety of pedestrians and to ensure the site is secure and tidy. It is expected that work will be completed in April next year and the Bishop of Rochester will open it in May. Fund raising continues for this project and the Summer sale raised £1,300 with thanks to all those who helped and contributed in any way.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tanya McCann’s exercise classes begin again at 8pm on the 26th September at the Sevenoaks Community Centre £5 per session. If you want to keep fit then you are welcome to go along as all fitness abilities will be catered for 07956 168898.
21 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 OPC’s playground project has nearly achieved its community target and they would like to thank all who responded to the appeal, particularly the Otford Society. It is hoped to start work in the very near future but if you would like to help with their efforts to raise the balance of the money necessary to complete the project please contact the Parish Office 01959 524808.
20 SEP	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - 1940'S SOCIETY The 1940s Society 29th September 2006, 8.00pm Otford Memorial Hall, Admission £2 Contact: Ian Bayley, 01732 452505 The Maunsell Sea Forts - An Illustrated History (Event Flyer) Built during the Second World War the Maunsell Sea Forts in the Thames Estuary have had a fascinating history. Built at great expense to defend Britain against German attack they have since been abandoned, used by radio pirates, television producers and even declared as independent nations. Frank Turner, author of over 60 books, will be giving an illustrated talk on the origins of the Maunsell Sea Forts in the Thames Estuary, their wartime activities, postwar use by the radio pirates and the work to restore the red sands army sea fort which was started in 2004 and is progressing well. Come along to what will be a fascinating evening. Friendly meetings learning more about life in the 1940’s. Meetings start at 8pm at Otford Memorial Hall, Nr. Sevenoaks. Admission £2. Further details from Ian on 01732 452505 or visit the Web Site at: www.1940.co.uk
7 SEP	PARISH COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER The September edition of the newsletter is now on-line. Read all about .. Alice in Wonderland review, the Playground Project news, another 'Football Match' coming up, Dave Birchall's recent great achievement, works on Otford Pond, twinning proposals with Precigne in France and lots more news from 'your' village. 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.
7 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford residents are being asked to back the revival of the Playhouse in Sevenoaks. Against a background of considerable public support for the restoration of the theatre, supporters are to hold a coffee morning on Tuesday 12th September in the Memorial Hall Club Room between 10.00a.m. and 12.00 noon to tell people about the campaign to save the theatre and cinema. You are invited to go along, enjoy a cup of coffee with friends, and talk about your opinions and ideas for the new project. There will be a bring-and buy sale, a cake stall, and a raffle. Donations for stalls will be welcome. Contact Jen Lewis 01959 522887.
7 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society have their Autumn Flower and Craft Show in the Memorial Hall between 2.15p.m. and 4.15p.m. on Saturday 9th September, with vegetables, late flowers, photography, flower arrangements, handicrafts, art, cookery and junior classes. Admission is 50p, under 16’s free, and refreshments will be available until 4.00p.m.
7 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Everyone in the Otford and District Wine Club will agree that we have had a good summer with a very successful BBQ in June and a very enjoyable outing to see ‘Oliver’ in August. However, although the BBQ season is drawing to a close we can still get out and enjoy ourselves! Why not make a diary note of a Beer Testing Evening on Wednesday 27th September in the Memorial Hall run by a true connoisseur of the golden liquid, Peter Boyd-Barrett? As usual the evening will begin at 8.00p.m. with plenty to drink and nibble and lots of fun and games (with prizes) plus a raffle. Everyone is welcome but there will be a small charge for non-members. Do go along for a great night out. If you have any queries please ring the Secretary 01732 761359.
7 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening Women’s Institute are a very friendly group who welcome visitors and new members to their monthly meetings on the second Thursday of the month in the Memorial Hall. On the 14th September Tom Hart-Dyke will talk about orchid growing, being kidnapped in Columbia and his World Garden at Lullingstone Castle and you are welcome to go along at 7.30p.m. or ring Diana 01959 522981 if you need to know more.
7 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 First Steps meet in the Otford Evangelical Free Church every alternate Wednesday between 9.30-11.30a.m. during school terms (starting 6.9). A warm, friendly, welcome to Mums, Dads and 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. Hazel Terry 01959 523047.
7 SEP	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Exercise to music at 9.00a.m. on a Thursday morning, re-starting on the 7th. This class is particularly suited to the mature woman who likes to stay fit. Go along have fun, get fit and meet the other friendly participants who like you want to stay fit, strong, supple and healthy. Call 01732 458249 for more information.
1 SEP	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The September edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line. ‘Building On’ progresses, with the preparatory work in the churchyard now complete, the builders, W.H. Simmonds of Wrotham, have begun work on the new extension. The Autumn Sermon Series begins on Sunday 3rd September on the theme of ‘Growth’. News too, from 'First Steps', a welcome to our new Pastoral Assistant, Margaret Lidbetter and details of 'Back to Church Sunday' on the 24th September. The Kent Churches’ Sponsored Cycle Ride takes place on Saturday 9th September. News also 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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