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31 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club meet at 8pm tonight (31st) in the Otford Church Hall, High Street, to dance to Daphne Baker and 'Masquerade B' with Eddie calling. Entrance just £1.50 to include tea or coffee and all are welcome. For more information please contact Peter George 01959 522105.
31 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Methodist Church are holding a fortnight of events to mark the completion of their new hall complex with the celebrations starting on Sunday June 10 with tea being served at 4pm followed by a celebration service at 5pm. Everyone is invited to join in and have a look around the new facilities. From June 11-15 the hall will be open each day from 10.00 to noon for coffee and cakes and also from June 18-22 between 7.30 to 9.30pm. They are also holding a Fashion Show in the new hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday June 12 when a range of leading ex-chain store clothes for women and children will be shown. Please contact Helen Harris for tickets (£4 for adults including a free drink, children admitted free) 01959 525159.
31 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Oxenhill Meadow and Shaw guided walks with Jonathan Webb, SDC's Woodland consultant start at 2.30pm on Saturday, please meet by the main entrance at the bottom of Tudor Drive. The 61 acres with a network of footpaths enable a wide diversity of grasses, wild flowers, birds, and insects to learn about, as well trees. More details from Elizabeth Ward 01959 522384.
31 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Kent Dahlia Society is holding a plant sale in the Church Hall, High Street, between 9.30a.m. and noon on Saturday. Amongst the plants for sale will be Dahlias, some bedding, vegetables, herbs and perennials. Refreshments will be available including homemade cake. Admission to the sale is free and you are invited to go along and support this event. Further details from Shirley Winters 01732 847560.
31 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford’s Village Design Statement material will be on display in the parish Church Hall also on Saturday and at 8pm there will be an Open Meeting to invite as much comment as possible to ensure the VDS represents the voice of the whole village. Further information from Rod Shelton, email: rod.shelton@tiscali.co.uk, mobile: 0778 090 3571.
31 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society welcome Harris Howland to talk on ‘Lillies’ at 8pm Tuesday June 5 in the Memorial Hall. Admission is 50p for members and £1 for non members including refreshments. Make a diary note now that their Rose and Summer Show will be on Saturday June 30th.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Methodist Church is holding a Fashion Show in their new hall on Tuesday June 12 at 7.30pm. JAS Fashions will be hosting the show which offers a range of leading ex-chain store clothes for women and children. Tickets are £4 for adults (to include a free drink) and children are admitted free. Please contact Helen Harris for tickets 01959 525159.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Oxenhill Meadow and Shaw is a site for you and your family to explore and you are invited to go along and enjoy one of the guided walks there on Saturday June 2. The first one starts at 2.30p.m. and they finish at 4.30p.m. Meet by the main entrance at the bottom of Tudor Drive. Jonathan Webb, SDC's Woodland consultant will be your guide. The 61 acres with a network of footpaths enable us to enjoy a diversity of grasses, wild flowers, birds, and insects to learn about, as well as the trees. More details from Elizabeth Ward 01959 522384.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Kent Dahlia Society is holding a plant sale in the Church Hall, High Street, between 9.30 and noon on Saturday June 2. Amongst the plants for sale will be Dahlias, some bedding, vegetables, herbs and perennials. Refreshments will be available including homemade cake. Admission to the sale is free and you are invited to go along and support this event. Further details from Shirley Winters 01732 847560.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Village Fete is being held this Bank Holiday Monday from 1 p.m. on the Recreation Ground. With over 60 stalls and attractions it will be a great day for all the family. There will be bouncy castles, carousels, laser quest, Punch and Judy and magic shows, loads of retail and village based stalls as well as food outlets. Further information from Tracey Rowe 01959 523642.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Allotments Association members are busy enjoying their spring gardening, & preparing lovely plants which will be for sale on their stall at the Village Fete – they look forward to seeing you there! There are a couple of plots available at the moment rent free until October and to take advantage of this special offer contact Barbara Hine on 01959 525468.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford’s Village Design Statement display boards and other VDS material will be in the parish Church Hall on Saturday June 2 between 2pm and 5.30pm to give everyone the opportunity to see what Otford achieved at their recent workshops. At 8pm there will be an Open Meeting to invite as much comment as possible so that the VDS represents the voice of the whole village. Further information from Rod Shelton, email: rod.shelton@tiscali.co.uk, mobile: 0778 090 3571.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Noises Off a Stag Theatre production is at the Ship Theatre, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks until June 2, tickets £10 from 07990 592 737.
24 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sevenoaks Embroiderers’ Guild meet in the Memorial Hall on Saturday at 10am for an all day workshop entitled ‘Crewel and Unusual’ by Fax Maxwell. Further information from Jane Barratt 01732 833588.
21 MAY	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED A Plant Sale is being held by Kent Dahlia Society in the Otford Church Hall on Saturday 2nd June from 9.30a.m. until 12noon. Plants available will be dahlias, vegetables, some bedding, shrubs and perennials. Refreshments available, including home made cake. Admission FREE!
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford's Village Design Statement workshop day was a big success with a wide range of residents taking part which resulted in 14 big display boards full of photos and comments which will all contribute toward the final VDS document. On Saturday June 2 these display boards and other VDS material will be in the parish Church Hall between 2pm and 5.30pm. giving everyone the opportunity to see what Otford achieved. At 8pm there will be an Open Meeting for all residents in order to invite as much comment as possible as the VDS should represent the voice of the whole village on what they want included in the final document. Further information from Rod Shelton, email: rod.shelton@tiscali.co.uk, mobile: 0778 090 3571.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Noises Off is the next Stag Theatre production from Wednesday May 30 to Saturday June 2 at the Ship Theatre, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks. For those who don’t know the play, it is a farce about a touring company who are rehearsing a sex play “Nothing On” and then, in act two, continue to actually perform the play whilst on tour. In the second act the whole set is turned around and you see the cast perform the play from back stage. Tickets £10 from 07990 592 737 or send cheques/ticket requests to: 6 Oaklodge, 38 Granville Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1EZ.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Methodist Church is holding a Coffee Morning and Sale for Christian Aid between 10am and 12 noon on Saturday (May 19) where they will be selling plants and cakes with a variety of stalls including Traidcraft. This will take place in the new church hall and all the village will receive invitations for the official opening week of activities from June 10. They are also holding a frugal lunch on Tuesday 22 again to raise funds for Christian Aid.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Evening WI members May meeting was a very businesslike affair as they were given detailed information on the Otford Village Design Statement by Rod Shelton. They then discussed and voted on the Resolution to be proposed at the AGM in June at the Albert Hall. Next month, on June 14 their meeting will be more light-hearted when the speaker will talk on being “A Petticoat Pilot”. Visitors welcome go along to the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Fete is nearly upon us and the Wine Club requests all members to go along and help for half an hour on their Ice-cream Stall which will open from 12 noon. To volunteer your time or get more information please telephone the Secretary 01732 761359.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Support Rockdale in the Heart of the Community competition by filling in the coupon and sending it off to the Chronicle.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Enjoy a tour of the unique solar system model leaving the village car park at 2pm next Tuesday as part of Adult Learners’ Week at Otford Library. A 50p donation will go towards maintaining the project. In the evening popular author Sophie Hannah will be at the library at 7.00pm, tickets £1.50 to include a glass of wine. Contact the library for details/tickets 01959 522488.
17 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 1940's Society welcome Dr John Ray at 8pm tomorrow (May 18) in the Memorial Hall for a talk entitled “The Day War Broke Out”. Anyone who has heard Dr Ray speak before will know what a spell binding evening is in store. Dr Ray will be looking at the background to the coming of war, Appeasement, the Rhineland and Munich will be examined as will civilian preparations for war, from gas masks to air raid shelters, followed by a look at Sunday 3 September, evacuation and everyday life in West Kent. Admission £2, more information from Ian Bayley on 01732 452505 or visit www.1940.co.uk.
15 MAY	PARISH COUNCIL - MAY NEWSLETTER The May edition of the newsletter is now on-line. You can see the host of news items about your village from the newsletter headings, including: Otford Young Achievers Award, Youth Community Football Tournament, Village Design Statement, Nature Walk, Police Surgery, Village Fete, Otford Methodist Church New Hall Celebration 9th to 24th June, Otford Cricket Club, Otford Gardeners’ Society, Community Plan Fun Day, Solar Walk, Meet the Author, Hedges, Otford Oast WI, Otford Afternoon WI, Otford Evening WI, Darent Valley Book Fair, Otford Allotment Association, Sevenoaks Embroiderers’ Guild, Darent Valley Choir, Burglar Alarms, Otford Methodist Wednesday Afternoons Women’s Fellowship, Knole DFAS, Picture of the Month, Sevenoaks DFAS, Otford & District Wine Club, Rockdale Appeal, Stag Theatre Company and Planning matters. 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.
14 MAY	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED Hazel Clucas' Debut Collection TEMPUS LIBERO - Hazel Clucas' Debut Collection will be exhibiting at the Jewellery Show ‘CSMXL’ Lethaby One, Central Saint Martins, Southampton Row, London between 16th and 21st June. Hazel will also be exhibiting at New Designers between the 5th July - 8th July at Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Wine Club requests all members to go along and help for half an hour on the Ice-cream Stall at the village fete on Bank Holiday Monday May 28th. The stall will be open from 12 noon and they will need all the help they can get. If you don’t feel able to help please go along anyway and buy an ice-cream. To volunteer your time or get more information please telephone the Secretary 01732 761359.
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Rockdale have been short listed in the Heart of the Community competition and hope to win £1,000 to buy a much needed special lightweight mobile elevating lift which assists an elderly person who has fallen over to stand again. This equipment would enable a resident to keep their personal dignity by being helped by a support worker they know rather than having to call for an ambulance if they have fallen over. Please support Rockdale by filling in the coupon and sending it off to the Chronicle.
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 RAIN are holding a Sale and Coffee Shop tomorrow (Friday) from 11.00am in the Memorial Hall. Stalls will include Bric-a-Brac, Gifts, Toiletries, Toys and Nearly New Clothes. More information from June McCullen 01959 533364.
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Celebrate Adult Learners' Week at Otford Library. Enjoy a tour of the unique solar system model on Tuesday May 22nd. Meet at the village car park at 2.00pm followed by free refreshments in the library. Please bring binoculars. A 50p donation will go towards maintaining the project. Also meet popular author Sophie Hannah at the library at 7.00pm. Tickets £1.50 to include a glass of wine. Please contact the library for details/tickets 01959 522488.
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Cricket Club colts had some success last season and they are now open for new members for the 2007 season and want to be Kent champions again. Membership of the Colts is open to all children 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 10.30am to 12.30pm on the recreation ground until July 22. The juniors also play friendly matches, tournaments and compete in the Bat & Ball Sports Mid Kent Youth League at under 11, under 13 and under 15 age groups. The club holds Sport England ClubMark, to prove that it is a safe, effective and child-friendly club. For further details of club activities and how to join please contact Colts Manager Mark Stevens 01959 523881. The local junior cricket league has set up an under 17’s division for the first time this year. Are you interested in playing because Otford cricket club also welcomes new junior members. If you are in school years 11 or 12 you are eligible to play. Contact Steve Ballard, the team manager, for details 01732 762463.
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford 2nd Brownies are celebrating 50 years since they were formed and if there are any past members living in the village, who would like to get in touch, please telephone either Jane Woodrow-Clark 01959 523342 or Jeanette Woodrow-Clark 01959 523617.
10 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 This month WI’s hold their annual Resolutions meetings when members discuss and vote on the resolutions put forward by members countrywide. Otford Evening WI meet tonight at 7.30pm (01959 522981) and Otford Oast WI meet on Thursday May 17th at 9.30am (01732 454693) in the Memorial Hall. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
5 MAY	NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED The next Darent Valley Book Fair is on Saturday 9th June in the Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford, Nr. Sevenoaks. From 9am to 2-30pm. Hundreds of secondhand books for sale. Admission Free. For more information, please contact: Steve Marshall, organiser.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Celebrate Adult Learners' Week at Otford Library. Enjoy a tour of the unique solar system model on Tuesday 22nd May. Meet at the village car park at 2.00pm followed by free refreshments in the library. Please bring binoculars. A 50p donation will go towards maintaining the project. Also on Tuesday 22nd go along and meet popular author Sophie Hannah at the library at 7.00pm. Tickets £1.50 to include a glass of wine. Please contact the library for details and tickets 01959 522488.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Cricket Club colts had some success last season and they are now open for new members for the 2007 season and want to be Kent champions again. Membership of the Colts is open to all children 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 10.30am to 12.30pm on the recreation ground until July 22. The juniors also play friendly matches, tournaments and compete in the Bat & Ball Sports Mid Kent Youth League at under 11, under 13 and under 15 age groups. The club holds Sport England ClubMark, to prove that it is a safe, effective and child-friendly club. For further details of club activities and how to join please contact Colts nanager Mark Stevens on 01959 523881. The local junior cricket league has set up an under 17’s division for the first time this year. Are you interested in playing because Otford Cricket Club also welcomes new junior members. If you are in school years 11 or 12 you are eligible to play. Contact Steve Ballard, the team manager, for details on 01732 762463.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Scout Group’s Annual General Meeting is on Saturday at 6.30pm at the Scout Hut, off Station Road. For further details contact Ray Groom 01959 525413.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Have you purchased an aerial photograph of your house taken in the last 20 years? A local resident is trying to date a similar photograph in their possession and would like to hear from you. Please ring Jo Taylor 01959 524425 if you can help.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 2nd Otford Brownies are celebrating 50 years since they were formed and if there are any past members living in the village, who would like to get in touch, please telephone either Jane Woodrow-Clark 01959 523342 or Jeanette Woodrow-Clark 01959 523617.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford - Precigne. The first delegation from Otford will travel to Precigne, near Le Mans, this Saturday May 5 following the first full and very successful visit by Monsieur Francois Cerbelaud-Salagnc and his wife to Otford at the end of November. If you are interested in participating in the future Jane Lawrey would like to hear from you especially if you belong to a local organisation, particularly youth, or have any suggestion for future contacts. Jane can be contacted via the Parish office 01959 524808.
3 MAY	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 May is the month when WI’s hold their annual Resolutions meetings when members discuss and vote on the resolutions put forward by members countrywide. Otford Afternoon WI meet on Tuesday May 8 at 2pm (01959 522915), Otford Evening WI meet on Thursday 10th May at 7.30pm (01959 522981) and Otford Oast WI meet on Thursday May 17 at 9.30am (01732 454693) in the Memorial Hall. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
1 MAY	ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S The May edition of the Parish Magazine is now on-line. Revd. Pat has announced her retirement following the completion of the Church Extension, with her last Sunday on 9th September. CU@5 continues through May and June, with a service every Sunday at 5pm in the Church Hall - do join us when you can. Otford Community Celebration Service is on Sunday 13th May at 9.30am. Magazine articles also include: Christian Aid Week, Archdeacon’s Visitation, Christian Resources Exhibition, Confirmation, Mission Partners, Pentecost, Deanery Evensong, Chevening 2007 - the BIG one, Spring Harvest, Stop The Traffic, Building On progress and more. 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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