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The 1940’s Society welcome Don Dray on Friday at 8pm for an audio-visual presentation entitled ‘The History of British Broadcasting’. This promises to be a fascinating evening that covers the first 30 years of radio broadcasting in Britain, from the 'cats whisker' receiver in 1922 to the early 1950s. With a wide ranging content there will be a nostalgic reminder of the voices, sounds, comedy, popular music, serious events and wartime memories that filled the lives of listeners during those years. Those who managed to see Don's last presentation will know what an excellent evening this will be with commentary, recorded sounds and music supported by a great collection of slides. Meeting starts at 8pm in the Memorial Hall, admission £2, further details from Ian on 01732 452505 or at www.1940.co.uk.

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Tonight (27) Otford Folk Dance Club will dance to Carol Hewson calling to recorded music. All are welcome to a friendly evening of all types of folk dancing in the Otford Church Hall, High Street, opposite 'The Bull', from 8 to 10pm. The caller runs through each dance beforehand and calls the dance as it progresses. The emphasis is on enjoying the dance rather than technical perfection! The cost for the evening is £1.50 which includes coffee or tea and biscuits. For more information please contact Peter George 01959 522105.

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Rockdale appeal is holding a fund raising Fashion Show on Thursday October 25 at Dorton House, Seal, doors open 6.30pm with a champagne and canapés reception. The show starts at 8pm and exclusive fashion accessories will be on sale. Restaurant meals (which must be pre-booked) will be available on the evening and tickets £16 are available from Rockdale Appeal office 01732 458762.

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This Sunday you can try indoor bowls at the Indoor Bowls Club Open Day between 10am and 3pm. No previous experience is necessary as free instruction is available and there are special offers to new members joining on the day. The club is at Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks TN13 3UX. For further information telephone 01732 451889.

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Sevenoaks Embroiderers Guild meet on Saturday in the Memorial Hall at 10.00am for their own work and at 2.00pm for the AGM followed by Frances Pickering’s ‘Binding Passions’. For further details contact Jan Barratt 01732 833588.

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The Village Pond is now home to its original female white Aylesbury duck and a male black Muscovy duck brought in to replace her original partner. The pair are getting on well and the new arrival seems to have settled well.

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Organisers of last Saturday’s Macmillan world’s biggest coffee morning in the Church Hall would like to thank everyone who supported this event as they raised £463 for the fund.

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Otford Gardeners’ Society meet in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday October 2nd when Bob Ogley will give a talk entitled ‘The Winds of Change – twenty years on’. Admission 50p members £1 non-members including refreshments. For further details please contact Janet Finney 01959 523760 or email gardeners@otford.net.

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You are invited to go along and hear more about Precigne, Otford's twin village near Le Mans in France and discuss future plans in the Club Room of the Memorial Hall Wednesday September 26th from 8pm to 10pm. Tickets costing £3, including refreshments, available from Jane Lawrey 01959 522360.

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Otford school/VE day reunion. "Sir" Reg Byron, headmaster of Otford School from 1947 until 1973 attended a reunion of 1940's pupils held at the Rising Sun, Twitton, on August 25th last accompanied by his wife Joyce and daughter Margaret. There were 65 or so pupils from the 1940's present at this second meeting and it is hoped many more from later years will wish to be included next year as this will be an annual event. Anyone wishing to obtain further information may do so by contacting Shirley Reekie (nee Spong) on 01752 691026.

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Fashion Show on Thursday 25 October at Dorton House, Seal is the next fund raising event for the Rockdale Appeal. Doors open 6:30pm with champagne and canapés reception with the show starting at 8pm. Exclusive fashion accessories will be on sale and restaurant meals (which must be pre-booked) will be available on the evening. This event is sponsored by Ibbett Mosely, with clothes supplied by “Full Monty”, “Phase 8” and “Country Casuals”. Tickets £16 inclusive of reception are available from Rockdale 01732 458762. Latest appeal news from http://www.rockdale.org.uk/appeal.html!

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If you would like to try your hand at indoor bowls then Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday September 30th between 10am and 3pm and you are invited to go along and give it a try with special offers to new members joining on the day. No previous experience is necessary as free instruction is available. The club is situated at Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks TN13 3UX or telephone 01732 451889 for further information.

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Macmillan's world’s biggest coffee morning continues on Saturday from 10.00am in the Church Hall. Homemade cakes, bric-a-brac, plants and a raffle are part of this fund raising event. Entry reduced to £1.00 to include coffee and biscuits. You can help make a difference to people living with cancer by supporting this event. Ring 01959 523404 if you would like to donate or need further details.

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Otford Evening WI’s Boot Fair is on Saturday in the Memorial Hall starting at 9.30am, entry 50p, children free.

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Otford and District Wine Club is holding a Quirky Quiz in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday September 26th at 8pm. Take along a photograph of yourself under the age of five together with a recent photograph (names on the back) and hand them to Denise Barrett for a competition to guess the identity of the babies. Fun quizzes, a prize for the overall winner, a raffle plus cheese and nibbles will be provided but take along your own liquid refreshment. For tickets ring the Secretary 01732 761359, members free, visitors £3.

SEVENOAKS CHRONICLE
Planners dismiss 500-home scheme
Proposals to create a development in Dunton Green of up to 500 homes have been dismissed by planners for being over the top. Berkeley Homes' plans for the West Kent Cold Store site would have increased the number of homes in the village by 50 per cent. Objectors warned the proposals would have been "disastrous" for Dunton Green, and would have a knock-on effect on surrounding villages. [more]

SEVENOAKS CHRONICLE
Nature park on fire
Sevenoaks firefighters were called to a small fire on a nature park between Otford and Kemsing on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at 6.42pm in Oxenhill Shaw and Meadow and fire crew had to use flexi packs and beaters to tackle the fire. [more]

VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727
Otford Evening WI’s Boot Fair starts at 9.30am on Saturday September 22nd in the Memorial Hall. Entry costs only 50p. and children can go in free. Home-made cakes and hot/cold drinks will be on sale and there should be plenty of bargains!

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Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday September 30th between 10am and 3pm and you are invited to go along and give Indoor Bowls a try. There are special offers to new members joining on the day and no previous experience is necessary as free instruction is available. The club is situated at Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks TN13 3UX or telephone 01732 451889 for further information.

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Be part of Macmillan cancer supports world’s biggest coffee morning on Saturday September 22nd from 10.00am in the Church Hall, entry £1.50 to include coffee and biscuits. Homemade cakes, bric-a-brac, plants and a raffle are part of this fund raising event and donations are welcome. Help make a difference to people living with cancer by supporting this event and ring 01959 523404 if you need further details.

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Otford Society and Otford Players are holding a community event entitled ‘Otford Remembered 1907 – The Harvest’ a commemoration in words, vision and song in the Memorial Hall at 6.30pm on Saturday admission £8 adults £4 children, tickets which include supper can be obtained from Ken Gunderson 01959 522709 or Marian Wills 01959 522856. The evening will tell the story of by-gone days, and Victorian/Edwardian dress is optional.

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Sevenoaks branch of Cancer Research is holding a Table Top Sale in the Memorial Hall between 10.00 and 2.00pm on October 6th . If you would like to book a table, £6 each, then please ring Julie Ford 01959 533126.

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Otford Parish Council is offering a Young Achiever Award so if you would like to nominate a youngster who is making a difference in the village, showing respect for those around them and cares about the village they live in then please send your nominations to the council by letter at 21 High Street, email (otfordpc@btinternet.com) or phone 01959 524808.

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After suffering one of the most wet and miserable summers in living memory at last there is some autumn fun on the horizon. The next meeting of the Otford and District Wine Club is in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday September 26th at 8pm. There will be a Quirky Quiz, take along a photograph of yourself under the age of five together with a recent photograph (names on the back) and hand them to Denise Barrett for a competition to guess the identity of the babies. There will be other fun quizzes and a prize for the overall winner plus a raffle. Cheese and nibbles will be provided but take along your own liquid refreshment. They promise a light hearted and enjoyable night out with members admitted free and visitors charged £3. If you need more information please ring the Secretary 01732 761359.

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Staff Wanted at The Horns
Due to a couple of our excellent team having to return to Uni, we are looking to find part-time week-end staff to replace them.

Please contact Sarah on 01959 522604 for further details.
www.thehornsotford.co.uk

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Otford Society and Otford Players are presenting ‘Otford Remembered 1907’ a commemoration in words, vision and song in the Memorial Hall at 6.30pm on Saturday September 15th admission £8 adults £4 children. Supper of vegetable soup, crusty bread and cheese followed by apple and blackberry pie is included in the programme price but take along your own drinks and glasses. Victorian/Edwardian dress is optional. Doors will open at 6pm and the audience must be seated by 6.30pm. The evening will tell the story of by-gone days, some of it through the eyes of people of the time, and Otford will be seen as it was and well as it still is. Tickets from Ken Gunderson 01959 522709 or Marian Wills 01959 522856. A4 poster

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St. Bartholomew's new centre is open tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow between 6.30 and 8.30p.m. if you would like to see inside. There will also be the opportunity to watch part of a new DVD about the history of the church and 'Building On' Project.

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National Gardens Scheme gardens open for charity continues with Little Oast, High Street open to the public on Sunday between 2-5pm. Little Oast is just past The Horns PH in a private drive but please park in the village or Catholic church, car parks. This tranquil and peaceful garden is full of mature trees, plants, ferns, grasses and scrubs with 3 summerhouses and a pond. Tea and cakes will be available, admission £2.50, children free, visitors in groups of 10+ also welcome by appointment with Pam Hadrill 01959 523637.

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Otford Gardeners’ Society’s Autumn Flower and Craft Show is on Saturday in the Memorial Hall from 2.15pm admission 50p. Exhibits will include seasonal vegetables and fruit, flowers, potted plants, cookery, flower arrangements, photographs, art and handicrafts. The Junior Challenge Cup will be awarded for the best crop of tomatoes grown by a junior entrant and these should be taken to the Memorial Hall between 9.30 and 11.30am on the day.

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Otford Afternoon WI meet next Tuesday (11th) in the Memorial Hall when Mrs S Holings will talk about her life as a couture dressmaker. Visitors and new members welcome. Go along at 2pm or ring Joyce Shaw 01959 522736 for more details.

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Otford Parish Council request that you do not put your rubbish out the night before it is due to be collected as foxes have been spreading the bin bags contents and making a horrible mess in the village.

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Standby Saturday
Saturday 20th October 2007 is Standby Saturday, a nationwide overnight switch-off of non-essential electrical appliances with the aim of significantly reducing the UK's carbon emissions. Don't miss out on the big day! Visit www.StandbySaturday.com for further details.

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Otford - Precigne
A glass of wine and some French cheese - un verre de vin et du fromage francais - no, you don't have to speak French, but do come and hear more about Otford's twin village near Le Mans in France and future plans in the Club Room of the Village Hall on Wednesday 26 September 8pm - 10 pm.
Tickets at £3 from Jane Lawrey (01959 522360)