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30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 If you missed Monty Parkin's talk at Otford Library recently about Life on the North Downs he is repeating it at the Fox and Hounds public house, Romney Street, on Saturday December 2nd at 8.30pm. Admission is free but a donation to Woodlands church would be appreciated.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Mums and toddlers - Otford author Vicki Howie will be reading and signing her Christmas story books in ‘Between-the-lines’ gift shop, Sevenoaks, between 10.30a.m. and 12.30 on Wednesday 6th December. Go along for a story, shopping and a discounted coffee at Nonna Capuccini’s or ring Vickie Howie 01959 522413.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Primary School is holding a Christmas Bazaar between 12.30 ands 3.00 this Saturday (2nd). As well as a Christmas Grotto their will be crafts, tombola, face painting, cakes, games, a raffle and tea room with all profits to benefit the pupils. 01959 523145.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Barts carol concert in the church starts at 7.30p.m. on Sunday 10th December with proceeds being shared between the Choir Fund and The Children’s Society all welcome.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Tony Grogan is again fund railing for Macmillan Cancer Relief between 16th and 25th February 2007 by participating in the Kilimanjaro Hiking Challenge. Please pledge your support for him and this worthy cause by ringing 01959 523649.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks Volunteer Transport Group desperately seek more volunteer drivers. This charity group provides transport for local people to attend clinics and other appointments, mainly in the Sevenoaks area, for those having no other way of reaching their appointments. Could you spare a few hours once a week, or perhaps be on call occasionally. Please contact Amanda between 9.00 and 1.00 on 01732 458931.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford library has the guide Christmas post box open from now until Friday 15th December during opening hours, stamps 15p, and the cards will be delivered by the Brownies and Guides in the village. This year proceeds go to Demelza House Children’s Hospice and Spring House Family Support Centre. Please post early.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Residents Against Development in Otford is holding their AGM at 8.00p.m. 6th December in the Hope Room of the Memorial Hall. If you are interested in protecting your village against unwarranted development please go along and support them.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Support Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas Fayre being held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th December at 9.30a.m. or, if you want to book a table please telephone 01959 522841 or 07952 783927.
30 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Macmillan will also benefit from the tree of light on the village green. Donations in memory of a loved one can be made with labels for your message available from the Parish Council Office. The Tree of Light Service is at 7.30pm Friday 8th at the tree, followed at 8.00pm by traditional united churches carols around the Christmas tree on the green, followed by seasonal refreshment in the vicarage.
27 NOV	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - RADIO The Draft Constitution of RADIO (Residents Against Development in Otford) and our latest November Newsletter can be now viewed on-line. Please try to come along to our inaugural AGM on Wednesday 6th December at 8.00p.m. in the Hope Room of the Memorial Hall.
24 NOV	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - OTFORD ART GROUP Otford Art Group will be joining in the 'Christmas Shopping Extravaganza' Sunday 26th November with a Sale of Art, Cards and Gifts in the Club room, Otford Memorial Hall. Tea, Coffee and Cakes available.11am - 4pm.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Guide Christmas post box will be in the library between Tuesday 28th and Friday 15th December during opening hours, stamps 15p, and the cards will be delivered by the Brownies and Guides in the village. This year proceeds go to Demelza House Children’s Hospice and Spring House Family Support Centre. Please post early.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Art Group are holding an exhibition and sale in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall this Sunday between 11.00 and 4.00 and refreshments will be available.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RADIO’s (Residents Against Development in Otford) inaugural AGM starts at 8.00p.m. 6th December in the Hope Room of the Memorial Hall, please make a diary note now.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotments Association continue to enjoy a healthy tenancy, with high demand for plots. What better way to chase away the winter blues than to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a lovely site. There are a couple of small plots available ring Barbara Hine 01959 525468 for more information.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scout Group would like to hear from you if your son or daughter would like to join one of the two new groups to start in the New Year Beavers (6-8 yrs) and Cubs (8-11 yrs) or if you would like to help the Leaders. Please ring Ray Groom on 01959 525413.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford’s Christmas Shopping Extravaganza is this Sunday between 11.00 and 4.00 when the shops/pubs/restaurants will be open for business and Father Christmas will be making a visit. Tickets for the free prize draw available from participating shops, with a chance to win a hamper full of goodies.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Charity Christmas cards are available from Ellenors, in the High Street, whose cards and calendar raise funds to continue their work, and Rockdale who have a pack of five cards with a Christmas scene and message sold to support the Rockdale Appeal. They also have a set of five notelets, featuring local landscape scenes, available from the Appeal Office 01732 458762.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Monty Parkin has a new book ‘On East Hill’ available which sheds light on this area above Otford and shows how the way of life has changed over the last 120 years or so. This is an expanded version of Monty’s original booklet, which was featured on Radio Four, and is available directly from him 01959 524585 or from his stall at Blighs market on Saturdays.
23 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice in the Weald will benefit from a Christmas Fayre being held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th December (8.30 sellers – 9.30 buyers). To book a table (£6) please telephone 01959 522841 or 07952 783927.
19 NOV	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - DARENT VALLEY CHAMPIONS The Darent Valley Champions will be performing the traditional Darenth valley play in most of the pubs in Otford on the evening of the 23rd of December. They will be collecting for village charities as they have been doing since 1973. For more details and the full programme see their web page on the www.hartleymorris.org site.
16 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scout Group would like to thank everyone for the huge support at this year's bonfire, their best ever, raising £1550 for the continued refurbishment of the scout hut. Many apologies to those who unfortunately did not get food due to an unexpectedly high demand for tickets on the night. They look forward to seeing you all again next year. The scout group in Otford is growing. By popular demand, in the New Year, they intend forming two new groups of Beavers (6-8yrs) and Cubs (8-11yrs). If your son or daughter would like to join with their friends, or parents would like to help the Leaders, please ring Ray Groom on 01959 525413. They need your help to grow so please remember, no leaders – no new groups.
16 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas bazaar is on Saturday between 10.00 and 2.30 in the Memorial Hall. There will be over 20 stalls including gifts, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac, cakes and a raffle/tombola. Refreshments and light lunches will also be available.
16 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI enjoyed a talk at their November meeting by a member of the Council for the National Parks and heard about the campaigning work being done on behalf of the N.P. in the UK - described by the late Brian Redhead as ’Not ours but ours to look after’. Their December meeting will be the usual enjoyable festive occasion ring Diana on 01959 522981 for more details.
16 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Methodist Youth Club would like to thank everyone who donated jumble and supported their recent fund raising sale which raised £390.
16 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Oast WI meet this morning at 9.30a.m. in the Memorial Hall for their Annual General Meeting. There is a free crèche and your first visit is free. This is your opportunity to volunteer to help run this branch, they need input from everyone to keep on track, and you are urged to consider taking a turn. More details from Barbara Craig 01732 454693.
16 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Gordon Darby will be giving a talk to Otford and District Wine Club at their meeting on 29th November at 8.00 in the Memorial Hall entitled ‘A Vegetable Gardener’s Year’. Gordon has an allotment in Otford and everyone who has tasted his delicious organic vegetables is eager to hear how he does it. He has prepared three print-outs on vegetable growing which will be distributed after his talk and the meeting is free to members but guests will be charged a small free. Cheese and biscuits provided but take your own liquid refreshments.
14 NOV	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - R.A.D.I.O. R.A.D.I.O. (Residents Against Development in Otford) are having their inaugural AGM @ 8.00pm on 6th Dec '06 in the Hope Room of the Memorial Hall and all are welcome.
9 NOV	PARISH COUNCIL - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER The November edition of the newsletter is now on-line. Come shopping, support your local traders and enjoy a warm welcome on Sunday 26th November between 11am and 4.00pm at the Otford Christmas Shopping Extravaganza. Also, read all about .. Otford Village Fete AGM, 'Twinning', Tree of Light, Underage Drinking, new Otford Boule Club and lots more news and events 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.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 St. Bart's Christmas Fair is this Saturday (11th) in the Church Hall, High Street, between 10.00 and 12.00 with stalls for cakes, plants, guess the weight of the cake, a raffle and much, much, more. Start your Christmas shopping early while supporting your local church. If you need more details ring 01732 450850.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Quiz Night, organised by Otford Players, starts at 7.45 on Saturday in the Memorial Hall and tickets cost just £6 to include a Ploughman’s meal, tea or coffee, but take your own drinks and glasses. To book contact Sue Simpson 01959 522786.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Bag Beetle, a beetle drive with a difference, is on Saturday between 6.30 and 9.00 in the Church Hall with a bring and share supper. Tickets are free but please ring Robert or Janet Hunt 01959 523820 for full details and to reserve your seat.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford’s Christmas Shopping Extravaganza is on Sunday 26th November between 11.00 and 4.00. Village shops will be open for business and Father Christmas himself will be joining in and will be found strolling through Otford. There will be carol singing by primary school pupils, the church will be candlelit for visitors, and there will be places to eat/drink and mince pies and other goodies for customers. Pick up a ticket now for the free prize draw from any of the participating shops with a chance to win a hamper full of goodies.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford and District Wine Club welcome Gordon Darby to their meeting on 29th November at 8.00 in the Memorial Hall to give a talk entitled ‘A Vegetable Gardener’s Year’. Gordon has an allotment in Otford where he grows organic vegetables and has prepared three print-outs on vegetable growing which will be distributed after his talk. The meeting is free to members but guests will be charged a small free. Cheese and biscuits will be provided but please take your own liquid refreshments. Tickets for the Christmas dinner dance, on Saturday 9th December, are also now on sale at £18 for members £20 for guests. If you would like to book please ring 01732 761359 or 01732 885356 for menu choices of the delicious food provided by Catercraft.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Hospice in the Weald’s Christmas bazaar is on Saturday November 18th between 10.00 and 2.30 in the Memorial Hall. There will be over 20 stalls including gifts, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac, cakes and a raffle/tombola. Refreshments and light lunches will also be available.
9 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society’s seasonal quiz evening in the Memorial Hall, Tuesday 5th December, starts at 7.30pm. There will be a ‘warm-up’ quiz to get the evening going followed by an eight round general knowledge quiz and a picture running round with prizes and a raffle. You can book a table for 6 in advance at £2 per head, or just turn up on the night. Nibbles will be provided but please take your own drinks. Janet Finney tel. 01959 523760 or e-mail gardeners@otford.net.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Players Quiz Night starts at 7.45 on Saturday 11th November in the Memorial Hall and tickets cost just £6 and include a Ploughman’s meal, tea or coffee, but take your own drinks and glasses. To book contact Sue Simpson 01959 522786.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 SDC will have a caravan in the car park today (2nd) between 3.00 and 6.00p.m. housing an exhibition of the Council's Local Development Framework and an Interim Housing Supplementary Planning Document. The exhibition will be staffed by the Planning Department and will provide the opportunity for people to look at what is in the documents and make comments. You are encouraged to go along and air your views.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RAIN (Rescued Animals in Need) will be holding their final Jumble Sale of the year this Saturday (4th) between 11.00 and 12.00 in the Memorial Hall. Please note that refreshments will not be available and that no additional donations of jumble are required. To make a monetary donation please contact June 01959 533364.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society Committee warmly invite you to a seasonal fun and quiz evening at Otford Memorial Hall on Tuesday 5th December 2006, doors open at 7pm and the quiz starts at 7.30pm. There will be a ‘warm-up’ quiz to get the evening going followed by an eight round general knowledge quiz with a picture running round. There will be prizes for the winners and a raffle. Nibbles will be provided but please take your own drinks. The cost is £2 per head with a maximum of six people to a table. You can book a table in advance or just turn up on the night. Please contact Janet Finney tel. 01959 523760 or e-mail gardeners@otford.net.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Grand bonfire, firework and BBQ organised by Otford Scout group will be in the Chalk Pit on Saturday 4th November between 6.30-9.00p.m. Tickets £4, under 5’s free, available from Otford Dry Cleaners or from Gary Cutts 01959 522615 or 07944 383336.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Victoria Hislop, bestselling author of The Island, will be speaking at Otford library 7.30 Tuesday 7th November. If you have bought tickets (£3) from Otford library 01959 522488, Kemsing library 01732 762199 and Seal Library 01732 762510 but are now unable to attend could you please ring your local library to advise them as there is a waiting list for returns.
2 NOV	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rockdale are holding a Bridge Lunch on Monday 6th November from 10.30 to 3.30 at the Beatrice Wilson Common Room, Rockdale House, Rockdale Road, Sevenoaks as part of their ‘Caring for the Future Appeal’. Tickets, £15 per head to include coffee on arrival, lunch and a glass of wine, from Lynn Tier 01732 458762 or email lynn.tier@rockdale.org.uk.
1 NOV	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED - OTFORD CHRISTMAS OPEN DAY Dear All, just to let you know that there will be a - 'Otford Christmas Open Day Sunday 26th Nov 2006'. All Shops / Tea rooms / Pubs will be open with lots of activities going on throughout the day. 11 till 4pm. Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Carol Singers, Morris Dancers & SANTA!!!! & lots more!!! PLUS- a Free draw for a Extra Special Hamper donated from all the Specialised Shops. Hope to see you there. Regards Denise & Keith. Denise Thompson Designer Florist Ltd 9 High Street Otford Kent TN14 5PG
1 NOV	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The November edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line. Sunday 12th November is Remembrance Sunday, with the service on The Green including the sounding of the Last Post, denoting the end of a day’s labour, and of The Reveille, the call to signify the dawn of another day. We hope you will join us for worship on Remembrance Sunday. Thanks to everyone after the 'Harvest' services during October and read an update on 'Building On' as work progresses. Do join us for a Christmas Market in the Church Hall on Saturday 11th November, 10am to 12 noon and later Bag Beetle – a Beetle Drive with a difference. Also, early notice of special dates in December for Advent, Christingle, the Tree of Light Service and the Christmas Choir Concert. 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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