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like to schedule a refreshment stop into their plans. Canon Brian Stevenson: The visiting celebrant for the 10am Communion Service in church on Sunday, September 11, is Canon Brian Stevenson. School celebrations: The school’s 40th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, September 24, are at the forefront of everyone’s minds as the countdown to the big day begins. The Bishop of Rochester will be rededicating the building in a brief opening ceremony and we will also be pleased to welcome the Mayor of Tonbridge & Malling. The school will be full of past and present pupils and parents, former headteachers, governors and vicars and is grateful for the community support and interest that has already been generated. Join in the celebration of the life of our village school on Saturday, September 24 from 2pm, with a look back on the last 40 years in the “new” school and a look forward to the next 40. Correspondent: Maureen Jopson, 68 Stockett Lane, Coxheath, ME17 4PY Tel: 01622 746086 joplot8@ hotmail.co.uk Evergreens.: Are you retired and living in East or West Farleigh? Evergreens is a club for retired people, which meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 2.30-4.30pm in the WI Hall, Forge Lane. At the next meeting on September 13, there will be a speaker from CROP (Citizens Rights for Older People) who will stay to answer any questions you may have. Meetings always finish with a home made afternoon tea. If you would like information, phone Helen on 01622 814445 or, if you would like a lift, phone Terry on 01622 814561. WI: The Farleighs WI meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the WI hall, Forge Lane. I don’t have any information about the meeting due on Wednesday September 14 but if you would like information phone Diane Scott on 01622 814476 who will be pleased to help. Little Angels: Little Angels start meetings on Friday, September 9 from 1-2.30pm at All Saints. This group for toddlers and their parents/guardians/carers meet every Friday during term time. If you would like information contact Becky on 07949 646865. Ride and Stride: Peter Baggott and Stephen Norman are taking part in the annual Ride and Stride for Churches on Saturday, September 10. Half the money they raise will go to All Saints and the rest to a central fund to help maintain the beautiful churches of Kent. Why not give them some company, either by riding or striding or, if you wish to support them from the couch visit www.farleighevents.com/fundraising Volunteers are needed to record visitors to the church on Saturday. If you can spare an hour, call Sue O’Donnell on 01622 727852 to sign up. Harvest Supper: The village Harvest Supper will be on Saturday September 24 at 7pm at All Saints. There is no quiz this year but Pete and Co will be back with popular music to suit all tastes. The group will play two sets with The Great Thrombosie in between. There will be an extensive buffet with fresh salmon, ham, smoked turkey, quiches, cheese board and various salads followed by Terry Ayears’ famous apple pies with cream. A bar will be provided for your wine and soft drinks for which donations are welcomed. Tickets cost £10 each and can be reserved from Jacky on 07788433835 or Terry and Ann on 01622 814561. The event sold out last year so don’t delay booking your ticket. IT scam warning: Following a recent change to a broadband supplier and a visit from an Open Reach engineer to install a new line, a resident received calls from people claiming to work for BT Open Reach and saying that the new broadband needed to be “tested”. The “test” began by asking for ‘tracert 8.8.8’ to be run on the computer. This is the first step in hacking into your computer. Warning. Never let a stranger tell you what to type into your computer unless you are absolutely certain who they are. PARISH COUNCIL: Parish picnic. The parish council is holding its annual picnic and apple picking day on Sunday, September 11 from 3-7pm at The Fen. Take a picnic and there will be drinks and a barbecue provided. Medway Valley Countryside Partnership will be crushing apples on site and visitors should take a plastic milk bottle if they would like some to take home. Visitors will be able to go pond dipping or walking and to visit the resident cattle and sheep. Take proof of residency. Details from the clerk to the parish council on 01622 814134. Baptist dates: The church will be open for the sponsored Ride ‘n’ Stride event in aid of Kent Churches from 10am-6pm on Saturday, September 10. St Peter & St Paul’s Church and St Mary’s at Laddingford, as well as many more throughout the county will be open. Go to friendsofkentch- urches.co.uk/ride-and-stride for full details. On Sunday, September 11 at 10.30am, Baptist morning service will feature visiting speaker Terry Le Quesne. Holy Communion will be taken and Sunday School will be open for the youngsters. On Thursday, September 15 at 10.30am, the Chat-a-While coffee and craft morning will be held. All are welcome. Village Voices: After a successful performance at the GamBLE picnic in late August, Village Voices meet again on Thursday, September 15 at 7.30-9pm in the school hall. Now they are working towards the GamBLE Singfest which will take place in the church on Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20. Village Voices is always ready to welcome new members of any or no musical experience. Call Karen for details on 01622 814267. Little Fishes: A new term of Little Fishes starts on Monday, September 12 from 2-3pm in church. If you have babies or toddlers whom you would like to learn to play and share with other young children, bring them along. The children enjoy a story, an activity, some music and a healthy snack, while the parents and carers enjoy tea and a chat. Call Rachel on 01622 817337 for details or email jnfloresster@google.com Surgery closure: The surgery will be closed for protected staff training on Tuesday, September 13 from 1-5pm. Village Pensioners’ Club: Join thec Club when it next meets on Tuesday, September 13 from 2-4pm at the Social Club off the High Street. All senior citizens are welcome to join in bingo, chat and refreshments. WI produce show: On Tuesday, September 13 at 7pm at the village hall, the WI will be holding its annual produce show. There are cups and prizes for vegetables, flowers, cookery, craft, and flower arranging. The annual craft fair is on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-3pm at the village hall. If you wish to have a stall there, contact Mary Jakes on 01892 730344. Church fete: Just a quick reminder that the fete starts at 1pm on Saturday, September 10 in the church grounds. Stalls, tombola, games, a raffle, and refreshments plus of course the teddy bear parachute jump from the church tower. Sponsor forms at the post office. Body conditioning: On Tuesday, September 13 at 8pm, a free trial class for total body conditioning takes place at Wateringbury Village Hall. No need to book, just turn up on the night.