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Otford is taking part in the BT Race to Infinity and more votes are needed. Vote now at http://www.racetoinfinity.bt.com one vote per address, voting closes on 31.12.10 and Otford needs at least 1000 votes to get on the scoreboard and be in with a chance of an early upgrade for the Otford exchanges.

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The Otford and District Wine Club will be presenting a Cockney Evening at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 24th November, commencing at 8.00pm. Entertainment will include a cabaret and a quiz; cheese and biscuits will be provided, but please bring your own drink. Admission will be free for Wine Club Members but a small charge will be made for guests. If you require further information, please contact Olive Cherry on 01732 458240.

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Otford Christmas Shopping Festival is next Sunday November 28 between 11am and 4pm when the lovely village shops will be open for business. There will be street entertainment to watch including Bobbo the Clown, Victorian Characters, Morris Dancers and the Primary School choir. Farther Christmas has promised to visit and there will be free mince pies distributed by Otford Methodist Church. Support your local shops which help to keep our village thriving.

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Hospices of Hope Cheese, Wine & Jewellery Evening at the Tea shop on Tuesday November 23. Tickets £10 from Wendy Gilbert 01959 525110 wendy@hospicesofhope.co.uk

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The Plaxtol Scholars, well-known for acting as a locum choir in many cathedrals, are giving a concert in St Barts Church at 7.30pm on Saturday in aid of the Church Tower Restoration Fund. Entitled 'A celebration of all things English' the programme will include sacred and secular pieces. Tickets will be available at the door priced £6, including an interval drink.

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St Bartholomew's Church is holding a Christmas Market in the church centre on Saturday November 20 between 10am and 12 noon. Stalls will include gift wrapping, cards, Christmas tree and table decorations, candles, cakes, winter woollies, sweets and chocolates and there will be a super Christmas. Coffee, tea and soft drinks together with Christmas biscuits, stolen and mince pies will be on sale. Goods to stock the stalls are urgently needed and all contributions will be gratefully received and may be left at the church office, at any church service or at Burway, Sevenoaks, Road and 34 Dartford Road, Sevenoaks. For further information contact Sylvia Grafton 01732 452117.

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Steven White has designed and produced an Otford Calendar for 2011 and Christmas cards showing scenes of Otford which are available from Otford Post Office.

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Otford Society are offering Christmas cards for sale with views of Otford in the snow. These are available from Mad Hatters Emporium in the High Street or contact Carol Griffiths 01959 523140 for more information.

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Otford pond makeover DVD, a short DVD covering the three years of construction, delay and finishing, makes an ideal Christmas present and is on sale from the Parish Office Heritage Centre or from Barbara Darby 01959 523339 with a percentage of the profit going towards the Heritage Centre.

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Otford Players are holding a Christmas Quiz on Saturday November 27 in the Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm for 8 o'clock to raise funds to help with future productions and the renovation of their costume and scenery storage. The quiz, organized by quiz master Phil Clucas, will have a Christmas theme. Team tables are available for a maximum of 8 persons, and tickets cost £5 each. If you cannot fill a table, don't worry, they will pair you up with others in the same situation. Take along your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets are available from Carole 01959 525404.

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Rescued Animals In Need (RAIN) raised over £1000 at their successful sate on Friday October 15 and thank all who supported them and who help them to keep caring for, and homing, unwanted and stray animals.

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Go Green at the family learning day at Otford Library between 10.30 and 2pm on Saturday November 13. There will be activities for parents, carers and children. Collect your free child's ticket from the library. Children aged 7 or under must be accompanied by an adult whose responsibility they remain.
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Starlight Dance School is holding a fund raising indoor boot fair in the Memorial Hall between 9am and 1pm on Saturday November 20 to raise funds for their formation teams costumes when they perform in the Annual Dance Championship in Blackpool. To book a table ring 01959 522912.

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Hospices of Hope in the High Street are holding a Cheese, Wine & Jewellery Evening at the Tea shop on Tuesday November 23 where you will have the opportunity to learn, to make and to buy! Tickets £10 from Wendy Gilbert 01959 525110 wendy@hospicesofhope.co.uk

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Sevenoaks Hospice Links Christmas Bazaar will be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday between 10am and 2pm. Refreshment and light lunches will be available.

PARISH COUNCIL - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
The November edition of the newsletter is now on-line. Read all about: Otford Christmas Shopping Festival, Otford Methodist Church, Remembrance Day 2010, Parish Council Chairman News, Bonfire Night, Otford Players present 'BLITZ' – A Musical, Community Warden Surgery, Police Contact Numbers, Otford Village Fete - AGM, Otford Players, Otford & District Historical Society, Indoor Boot Fair, Guide Christmas Post, Tree of Light, Otford Allotment Association, The Darent Valley Choir, St Bartholomew's Christmas Market, Otford Primary School Christmas Bazaar, Computer Buddie, Friends of Otford Library (FOOLS), Dog Fouling, Otford Methodist Wednesday Afternoons Women's Fellowship, Gardeners' Society, Otford Primary Top Draw, Otford-Neufchatel-Hardelot Twinning, Otford Oast WI, Otford Afternoon WI, Otford Evening WI, Sevenoaks Embroiderers' Guild, Picture of the Month, Hospice in The Weald Christmas Market, Hospices of Hope, An evening with Steve Cram and friends, A Victorian Christmas at the The New School at West Heath, Knole DFAS, Citizens Advice Bureau Surgery 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.