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Lizzy
Yarnold – the District’s Double Olympic Champion -
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Residents
can see double Winter Olympic Champion, Lizzy Yarnold, in person
on Wednesday 18 April 2018 on her victory bus tour of the Sevenoaks
District.
The tour will begin at Sevenoaks District Council offices at
9.30am, where the public can wave Lizzy off, and there will
be a half hour stop off at Swanley High Street at 11am. On route,
the bus will also pass through Otford, Eynsford and Horton Kirby
before finishing in West Kingsdown.
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The
tour will include stops at several local schools as Lizzy is keen
to inspire a new generation of young athletes. Unfortunately,
the public will not be allowed into the grounds of the schools
included on the tour.
The full route and timings are available at www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/lizzyygold
Schools and community groups who want to congratulate Lizzy on
route should let the Council know by calling 01732 227000 or e-mailing
communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk
so the Council can arrange for the bus to slow down as it passes
them.
Live progress of the bus on the day of the tour will be posted
on the Council’s
twitter feed @sdc_newsdesk. The Victory bus tour is being
organised by Sevenoaks District Council in partnership with Go
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Lizzy
made history on Saturday 17 February 2018 when she became the
first British athlete to successfully defend a Winter Olympic
title. The Skeleton sensation retained her Olympic Gold at the
Korean Winter Games in Pyeongchang after she won Gold at the
Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014.
Lizzy, who grew up in West Kingsdown in the Sevenoaks District,
was the only British athlete at this year’s Winter Olympics
to clinch a gold medal.
Lizzy is a talented all-round athlete who took up the Skeleton
after entering a talent search in 2009. It takes nerves of steel
to take part in this sport, as competitors slide down a frozen
track, lying face down on a sled, reaching speeds in excess
of 90 miles an hour, with no brakes!
When Lizzy first took up the Skeleton, the Sevenoaks District
Sport Council, funded by Sevenoaks District Council, awarded
her a grant to help with the transition to the new sport.
District Olympian, Lizzy Yarnold, says: “It still hasn’t
really sunk in that I am now a Double Olympic Champion! The
last four years has been tough and at times I wasn’t sure
if I would be able to defend my title, but it just shows if
you dream big and work hard then who knows what you can achieve.
Thanks to everyone in the Sevenoaks District for all their support.
I can’t wait to come and visit and show as many young
people as possible my two Olympic Gold Medals - dreams can come
true!”
Cllr Peter
Fleming, Leader of the Council, adds: “Lizzy’s hard
work, drive and sacrifice to become an Olympic champion is an
inspiration to us all. I am delighted that we were able to help
her early on in her career through our funding of the Sevenoaks
District Sports Council. I am deeply honoured that she has agreed
to once again tour the Sevenoaks District where she grew up
and spend time inspiring the next generation.”
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route and timings are as follows
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9.30am: Bus leaves Sevenoaks District Council offices heading
towards Trinity School via Pembroke Road, the A225 (past the
Vine), then right at Bat and Ball Junction and onto Seal Road
then right again onto Seal Hollow Road
• 9.45am: Arrive at Trinity School
• 10.15am: Leave Trinity School heading towards Swanley
via the A225
• 10.30am: Drive past Otford Pond
• 10.35am: Drive past Shoreham (Kent) railway station
• 10.45am: Drive through Eynsford and past Anthony Roper
School then on to the A20 towards Swanley
• 11am: Arrive at Swanley High Street (by NatWest bank)
• 11.30am: Leave Swanley High Street heading towards Orchards
Academy via London Road
• 11.35am: Arrive at Orchards Academy
• 12.05pm: Leave Orchards Academy heading towards Horton
Kirby Church of England Primary School via the A20 then left
onto Dartford Road, then right on to Station Road then right
onto Horton Road
• 12.20pm: Arrive at Horton Kirby Church of England Primary
School
• 12.50pm: Leave Horton Kirby Primary School heading towards
West Kingsdown via Horton Road, The Street, Rays Hill, Eglantine
Lane and the A20
• 1.10pm: Drive past Hever Road Shops, West Kingsdown
• 1.15pm: Arrive at West Kingsdown School
• 1.45pm: Leave West Kingsdown School. The tour has finished.
Enjoy
this Momentous occasion and see the Champion!
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In
the last days of the most brutal world conflict that mankind had
ever faced “The Great War” and “The War to End
all Wars” came to its final bestial, bloodthirsty and devastating
conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11 month, in November 1918.
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The
Edenbridge Bonfire Night
Saturday 4th November.
The show has many floats, bands, torchlight
procession, home-made costumes that supporters dress up in.
Please click on the Bonfire link on the - Home Page –
(top left) to see the bonfire images taken over many years.
Click
Here - Edenbridge Bonfire Night
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Who Will Be ...The Edenbridge
Bonfire Night 2017 “Guy?
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Edenbridge Town
Band are Looking for New Members
We are particularly looking
for people who can already read music and preferably play a brass
instrument to join us.
They can be referred to
the website www.edenbridgetownband.co.uk
where they can read more about us and get an idea of what we are
all about. Plus the contact details are all on the website. If
for any reason they may not have access to the internet, they
can contact me on 07766 391766, 01732 354432 or lucy.gibb@sky.com.
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Primary
schools across Kent and Medway have got the chance to prove their
artistic flare in a brand-new competition to spread vital road
safety messages across the county and around the UK. Kent Fire
and Rescue Service (KFRS) is backing a new project by road safety
charity Brake, which involves primary schools, with the aim of
keeping children safer. |
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competition can be run on a day of the school’s choice,
but entries need to be submitted to Brake by Friday 30 June 2017. |
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Edenbridge
& District Twinning Association is welcoming their French
visitors for the weekend of Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May.
The French group is arriving late on the Friday evening, and
the following day there is an outing to Penshurst Place and
Church. That evening everyone is joining together for a meal
in Edenbridge WI Hall, and on the Sunday a farewell light brunch
is being held in Rickards Hall, with entertainment by Marlings
Morris.
A number
of French ‘twinners’ are expected and any help with
hosting would be much appreciated. The Association pays for
the activities for the French, courtesy of fund-raising events
and donations, so those hosting just need to provide bed, breakfast,
picnic and some drinks for their guests, and it doesn’t
matter if you can’t speak French.
Information
is on the website www.edta.org.uk
or please contact 01732 863226 by early April.
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The Edenbridge Museum “ Bring & Buy”
sale coupled with the “Coffee Morning” with delicious
Home Made cakes on sale, was an outstanding success! |
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On interviewing
Mrs Jean Reader one of the staff who assisted with other volunteers
to make this a wonderful day to raise money for the Museum said
“ yes it was a fantastic time, all the staff and helpers,
and those who served the coffee and cakes, to all those selling
on the different stalls…had a great time, we all enjoyed these
few hours to raise a very good amount for the Museum” She
also added…”I wish to thank sincerely all those who
participated and assisted, with the Edenbridge Town Band who played
some super Christmas Carols, which everyone enjoyed immensely during
this Festive Season”
From
us All at the Museum….We Thank You All for Your Sincere
Support! |
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We
have our “All the Worlds a Stage exhibition” along
with Celebration of “150 years of Edenbridge Town Band”
at the Museum, do not miss the opportunity to see these interesting
exhibitions as they will both finish on Thursday December 22nd
2016 when the Museum closes for one month, re-opening with new
exhibitions in February 2017.
Our
2017 calendars will be available to purchase at the Museum, along
with some new stock in the Museum shop from the middle November,
come along and take a look. |
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Edenbridge
Town band has a forthcoming Spring Concert which is to be held
on Wednesday 17th May in St Peter & St Paul Parish Church
in Edenbridge. The concert will feature music from well known
films. |
The
concert starts at 8pm and will run straight through until approximately
9.30pm |
Tickets
can be purchased on the door and will be £7.50. |
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What
are the stories behind the names on your war memorial?
We need your help.
The Eden Valley museum wishes
to mount an exhibition in 2018 based on research into the names
on the First World War memorials from all over the district.
Would you like to take part in this project?
We are seeking volunteers to work together to discover more about
the people behind the names.
Please contact the Eden Valley Museum at
01732 868102 or curator@evmt.org.uk
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World
War one Commemoration 2014_2018 - Events and Stories in and around
Edenbridge....... Click
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Edenbridge
Racing “Hero” Sadly Dies! |
Sir John Surtees a well
known and respected “Hero” of Edenbridge, sadly
died on Friday March 10th at St George’s Hospital, London,
due to a respiratory condition which he had been suffering from,
he was 83 years old.
He was a favourite to all
who knew him in the town, he had a super following when he demonstrated
his car’s and motorcycles in the Town’s 2014 May
Day Parade...screaming engines, along Station Road through the
Town, with himself driving and his crew in and on Surtees own
cars and motorcycles.
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He was, and is still the
only man living to have ever won a The Grand Prix “World
Championship” on two and four wheels…A superb achievement
for this young racer in his early days on the race tracks.
During his reign as a motorcycle
racer he won four 500cc titles in – 1956, 1958, 1959,
and 1960, also winning the Formula 1 Title in 1964 racing for
Ferrari. In his early days, from 1958 to 1960 he was 350cc and
the 500cc World Champion on two wheels.
John was awarded an MBE
in 1959, which was the same year as he won “Sports Personality
of the Year” a Tribute to a Great Racing Hero of the era!
In 2009, John was then awarded
the OBE, followed in 2016 with a CBE award
During his race career Surtees,
had the magic influence and determination, coupled with daring
speed to win his Most Honoured Titles on two and four wheels.
Between 1960 and 1972 he drove for Lotus, Honda, Cooper, Lola
and BRM – winning six F1 races with 111 starts.
In later year’s he
set up his own Formula 1 team when it made it’s first
showing in 1970 at the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch…One
of his favourite circuits.
He also became Chairman
of the British Team in the latter years which was the A1 Grand
Prix Series, which has now been replaced.
His son Henry was competing
in the Formula 2 series when he was tragically killed at Brands
Hatch in 2009, only aged 18. John and his family went on to
remember their son, and to make it a lasting Memorial to his
Name with the - Henry Surtees Foundation - in aid of many who
are recovering from brain and bodily related injuries due to
motorsport accidents.
We Remember Sir John Surtees
as a remarkable man…and more his own life devoted to motor
sports, he was the life of Motor Racing in cars and motorcycles.
He remains the “Hero” of the British people….As
Still the only Man Winning Two World Campionships on Two and
Four Wheels….!!!
Story written by
Ian R. Bridle/ All Images Sole Copyright of www.edenbridgetown.com
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The
Photograph from the opening night of the Edenbridge Town Band
150 year exhibition being held at the Eden Valley Museum. We are
pleased to announce an exhibition of photographs, instruments
and memorabilia is now on show at the Museum until the end of
2016.
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Dave
Pocock (Bandmaster) Jane Higgs, Joan Varley, Jean Reader –
Museum Staff |
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of a Hero exhibition commemorates Winston Churchill in his Kent
family home |
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To
mark the 50th anniversary of the death and state funeral of Sir
Winston Churchill this month, his family home, Chartwell in Kent,
is celebrating the life and legacy of the great wartime leader
with its Death of a Hero exhibition........ Click
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Sevenoaks
District Council is offering free microchipping for dogs to help
owners in advance of new legislation coming into force next month.
The new rules mean that from April 6 every dog over the age of
eight weeks will need to be microchipped....Click
Here |
Tuesday
26 April – Templar Court, Edenbridge TN8 6DN |
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Remembrance
Day service |
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For
ALL of those killed during the Two World Wars – and those
wars thereafter that continue down to our day, will be Remembered
this year, as every year during this Remembrance Day Parade. All
across the United Kingdom in every village, town and city there
are memorials which will have many Poppy wreaths laid on them
…To Remember the Fallen Dead
Click HERE
for the full story |
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The Going Down of the Sun and in the Morning…
We Will Remember Them…!!! |
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Local
resident John Surtees OBE said “With a background in motorsport,
I have spent my life largely chasing time round the race tracks
of the world. I know that every second counts. Its marvellous
that we have these trained rapid response volunteers in the community
who are able to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
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It is
my hope that the two First Responder Kits provided will enable them
to maximise the number of on-call hours and help save more lives”.
David Turner, Team Leader for Edenbridge Community First Responders
said 'We are extremely grateful to receive such a generous donation
from Mr. Surtees. .....Click
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I
was serving in the RAF with “D” Flight 22 Squadron
with Whirlwind helicopters at Manston in 1968.. On 15 September
the Flight took a request for assistance in the Edenbridge area
as the River Medway way in flood after prolonged heavy rain. |
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role was winchman, who was the crew member that was winched down
on the end of a 60 foot steel cable to effect the rescue or give
any assistance. .....Click
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In
the last days of the most brutal world conflict that mankind had
ever faced “The Great War” and “The War to End
all Wars” came to its final bestial, bloodthirsty and devastating
conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11 month, November 1918. |
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Neighbourhood
Plan Project – Edenbridge 2030 |
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Support
for the Neighbourhood Plan vision of the future for Edenbridge
Comments
from people at the recent community engagement events 100% supported
the vision for the future of Edenbridge in the next 15 years.
Those who came to the drop-in sessions at the Eden Centre and
Rickards Hall agreed that they wanted a compact and balanced community,
connected in ways that encourage walking and cycling, and sympathetically
developed to enhance the environment, maintaining and improving
existing facilities.
They also
would like thriving attractive High Street in character with the
existing mix of historic architectural periods, continuing to
attract visitors as a tourism hub with improved facilities, and
to have retained and regenerated industrial areas, adapted for
changing economic trends and providing local employment.
Giant maps of Edenbridge and surrounding area gave people the
chance to pin flags with comments on aspects they liked, or on
matters about which they had concerns..........Click
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What
are the stories behind the names on your war memorial?
We need your help.
The Eden Valley museum wishes to mount an
exhibition in 2018 based on research into the names on the First
World War memorials from all over the district.
Would you like to take part in this project?
We are seeking volunteers to work together to discover more about
the people behind the names.
Please contact the Eden Valley Museum at
01732 868102 or curator@evmt.org.uk |
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Many
hundreds of old comrades who went ashore on the beaches of Normandy
in the early hours and during the day of 6th June 1944, met this
week for a reunion when they fought for their lives on French
soil - 70 years ago. |
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County Council are at long last putting into operation a massive
project to repair some of the worst pothole-plagued roads in Kent,
as the County is handed £8.6million by the Government...Click
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Fairtrade
- Come Dine With Us |
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Edenbridge’s
first Come Dine With Us evening at the Eden Centre in Four Elms
Road was one of a number of events that saw the town come alive
with activity during Fairtrade Fortnight.....Click
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Edenbridge
Job Fair |
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We are delighted to announce the first
Edenbridge Job Fair on the 25th April 2014 to be held at The
Eden Centre on Four Elms Rd Edenbridge. We are calling on all
companies who are interested in meeting potential employees
to take this FREE opportunity to exhibit ......Click
Here
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What's
on for Babies and Toddlers at the Eden Centre
Sparkling Fishes Baby &
Toddler Group
Baby
Bounce and Rhyme Time
- Story Time
Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group
- Musical Bumps
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Visit
Westerham
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in the valley of the ancient River Darent, Westerham's roots
can be traced back to the Vikings and the Romans, and today
has evolved into a charming market town attractive to residents,
business and visitors. It
is perhaps best known for its famous residents: amongst others,
Sir Winston Churchill and General James Wolfe. Both had homes
here, which are now open to the public.....Click
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The Winter Warmth programme uses public
health money to support residents who are at risk of ill-health
or death due to cold weather and do not qualify for any other
grant assistance (Boilers, Insulations and minor repairs) under
the Kent and Medway Green Deal Partnership. To qualify for the
Winter warmth programme residents must be over 65 in a Cold
home and with one of the following underlying medical conditions
Cardiovascular, Circulatory,
Respiratory, Mobility or disabled
Residents who are over 65 with other
health conditions may be considered – please refer all
assessments to the Home Improvement Agency ’In Touch’
0800 169 6565
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There
have been 33 reports of thefts of catalytic converters in the
Sevenoaks – Tunbridge Wells -Tonbridge areas, since 1st
October 2013.These are broken down into areas as follows:Swanley
- 3
Tonbridge and East Peckham - 10
Tunbridge Wells - 3, Sevenoaks including Otford and Kemsing -
14, Westerham - 3....Click
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Gabriels
Farm Award |
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Derek
Martin, who owns Gabriel’s Farm in Edenbridge, Kent, has
been awarded the prestigious; Richard Neame Local Wildlife Sites
Silver award in the farming category presented through the Kent
Wildlife Trust.....Click
Here |
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Edenbridge
Floods
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only has many parts of Britain seen and felt the damage to their
property, with thousands of homes being completely flooded, and
their many possessions ruined, left many of these ones in complete
despair, as many were with-out any home insurance to cover and pay
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Recently Edenbridge,
especially near the river and that immediate area was on the brink
of major flooding disaster, as residents near-by saw the river once
again in full flow and bursting its banks reaching the top of the
archway on the town bridge!......Click
Here for Story and Gallery All
Images Courtesy and sole copyright of Louise Clarke. |
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U3A
in Edenbridge Town
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is the U3A? It
stands for the University of the Third Age (the
time of life when people are no longer in full time paid work.)
Now there is more time to learn, to extend skills with the
camera or the computer and have fun in the process!.....Click
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Edenbridge has a Community Warden
who provides a link between those who live and work here
and the organisations which serve the community, such
as the Town Council, Housing Associations, County and
District councils, and the Police. The role is funded
by a jig-saw of contributions from several authorities,
and two local charities - the John Coldman Trust and the
Great Stone Bridge Trust.
The Warden provides a useful
route for a two-way exchange of information, and is a
valuable extra pair of friendly eyes and ears when out
and about. He patrols round the parish, on foot and
in his distinctive vehicle, checking on issues which can
spoil the daily environment for local people, including
anti-social behaviour such as graffiti, litter, fly-tipping,
dog-fouling and vandalism - and arranging for them to
be dealt with as soon as possible.
To contact the current Community
Warden
Rose Briggs call 07920 099235.
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Reg
and Team Donate Money
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Local Edenbridge man Reg Marchant, who travelled over
5,500 miles around the coast of Britain on his Mobility
Scooter visiting every RNLI lifeboat station possible,
handed a cheque over for more than £5, 000
at the Hastings Lifeboat station on Saturday,.......Click
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Here
is the very last update, Reg arrived at Poole Bridge
LBS to be greeted by the coxswain and crew, and local
newspaper. After a hot cuppa Reg was presented with
a knitted RNLI man and a Poole RNLI clock.
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Opportunities
to Volunteer |
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If
you have time and would like to volunteer to assist in the
local community, then the Volunteer Centre Edenbridge, could
be the right place for you to visit.There is a varied range
of activities that are available to partake in and enjoy,
if you have any of the following key skills in the fields
of; IT, accountancy, PR, and more.......Click
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Spring
& Summer is Here...Time to Exercise
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The
many picturesque surrounding villages, lakes, and
ponds are always found while walking along these
country paths, with the many numerous amounts of
wildlife and birds to be spotted along the way.
For hundreds of years these paths have been trodden
by our ancestors......Click
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A
new group for local artists has been formed - Eden
Valley Artists aims to promote visual arts in the
Eden Valley area
Click HERE
for more details |
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We
are very pleased to announce the launch of our new
website www.kentishtowns.com.
This website gives users information about every
town in Kent. www.kentishtowns.com
features community information and a business directory
for every town. click HERE
to visit the site. |
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The
‘Healthy Edenbridge
Network’ - local agencies working with the
community to improve health and wellbeing.
This information is produced and updated by Hayley Brooks,
Community Development Officer, Sevenoaks District Council
Contact Tel. No: 01732 227272 - Email: hayley.brooks@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Community
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