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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 Here
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Edenbridge Celebration Day a Success |
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The hot summer weather at the weekend brought out the crowds to the Edenbridge Celebration Day event, local residents and many from outlying towns and villages came to have a pleasurable day out in the park with their families and friends.
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Many residents from the two estates got together with friends and family at the Royal British Legion Saturday night, there to celebrate not only Remembrance Day but to have a disco party. Those present watched the DVD that was taken when the two estates got together for that wonderful sing along reunion that was held at Doggetts Barn some weeks ago....Click Here for Story
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The inaugural 2009 Hever Castle Triathlon was and without doubt declared an outstanding success, as over 1200 participants of all different abilities took part in this most spectacular event in and around the stunning grounds of the 13th century castle, which was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, ...Click Here |
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Dozens of local residents from the two estates in Edenbridge – Spitals Cross and Stangrove Park, held a celebratory reunion party in Doggetts barn on Saturday evening. The party was organised by a committee from the two estates who wanted to get as many old friends back together for this special evening.
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Edenbridge House Partnership Open Day |
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The open day provided by the Edenbridge House Partnership, hosted by Peter Nightingale on September 15th, proved a success to those wishing to further their business interests not only locally but further afield.The open day was also supported by Business Link who volunteered their professional services....Click Here
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| With England winning the “Ashes” after a great battle against the Australians, the joy for British cricket fans across the world erupted in jubilation after the final score was announced, none more-so than in it's homeland where this gentleman's sport was originally invented and first played........Click Here |
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This event celebrates the anniversaries of the Stangrove and Spitals Cross estates in the town, completed 50 and 40 years ago respectively........Click Here |
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The county of Kent is aptly named “The Garden of England”, with its beautiful scenery, delightful walks, green meadows, rolling hills, country lanes, forests and woods, but the lovely countryside is under serious threat....Click HERE
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With the ever continuing problems that are by caused by underage and binge drinking all across the U.K...especially on Friday nights and over the weekend, a new clampdown on this serious problem has been introduced in Edenbridge, by police, and council officials who now patrol the town in greater numbers......CLICK HERE |
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The well known friendly community warden Alex Stephen, who's regularly seen all over the town in the wardens van and walking the high street, is ready to take his retirement next year, after six years of patrolling the town...... Click HERE
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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 Here
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The Shelter Box |
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When life threatening natural disasters occur around the world, thousands of volunteers are there to assist those who have lost all their possessions and homes in the tragedy..
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The building company undertaking the upgrading of Edenbridge Hospital is well under way with the scaffolding in place, and the workers there making excellent progress......... Click HERE for more details
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Judo Club faces closure |
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Dave Mansi, the first man to begin Judo lessons and to introduce this exceptionally effective form of self-defence in Edenbridge over 40 years ago, will celebrate its founding presence in the town by holding a special reunion and social event on April 1st .
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Risk of Flooding Brings New Fears to Residents |
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As time has passed and new flood plans have been secured in place along the River Eden in an attempt to put an end to the flooding problem, the news now indicates that there could well be more serious flooding in Edenbridge, despite the vast cost over the many years to install flood protection barriers......Click Here
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The local Town Museum had two very special visitors today, Saturday April 4th to mark the official opening of two new exhibitions.Justin Martin-Lawrence dressed up in the robes of the era as the Lord Mayor London...Click Here
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Citizens Advice Bureau Under Pressure |
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Local Citizens Advice Bureaus in Edenbridge & Westerham are pleading for volunteers to assist them as the recession deepens creating a mass influx of people trying to cope with the increasing problems that are facing them.
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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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A new rare portrait of King Henry vIII's Mother |
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Popular TV presenter and historian David Starkey visited Hever Castle, near Edenbridge, Kent to unveil a rare portrait of King Henry VIII’s mother last week.
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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
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Would you like to improve your health?
Do you enjoy walking?
Why not combine the two on one of the regular Edenbridge health walks that leave from the leisure centre on Wednesday mornings. Click HERE for more... |
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The Credit Crunch |
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With the never ending financial crisis hitting us all, we need to be aware of just how we can try and cope with spiralling costs, and the sudden financial effects that cause us so much worry and anxiety.There are ways to cope with the situation that confront us every day as difficult as it may be, but don't despair ......Click Here
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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 Events
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Fairtrade is about helping people, giving a fair deal to marginalised third world producers. The best way to support them is to buy Fairtrade products...Fairtrade practices, those living in poorer countries will not be able to work their way out of poverty. Click here
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Edenbridge Cookery Group & lunch club |
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This is a friendly, social group that meets each week to get inspired about food, learning new recipes that are good for the body and easy on the wallet! All ingredients and equipment are provided and all abilities welcome.
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