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day, November 11 from 1pm-4.30pm at the WI Hall. It will be selling Christmas gifts, crafts, M & S new goods, beads, jewellery, etc. WI: The next meeting of The Farleighs WI is on Wednesday November 8 at 7.30pm in the WI Hall, Forge Lane. Janice Ramsay will give a talk about Antiques. Funds added: Thank you to the team who organised the well-attended and popular music from the Sixties featuring the local group Chicory Tip. In all another £700 has been added to the fundraising efforts and will be used to the planned installation of internal toilet facilities at the church. Goodbye: Parishioners joined together to pay their respects and say farewell to a well-known local character. The funeral of Alan Tong was held at St John the Baptist Church on September 21. Alan was a ‘Man of Kent’ having been born in Harrietsham and spending his 84 years living in the village. Alan was often seen walking his beloved dogs and enjoying the countryside Remembrance: The annual Remembrance Service will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Marley Road on Sunday, November 12 at 10.15am. All welcome. Christmas wreaths: If you would like the opportunity to make a Christmas rag rug style wreath or Christmas tree, then go along to the Booth Hall, Church Road on Saturday, November 11 from 1-4pm. A welcome awaits new faces to join the Craft and Chat group. The group meet monthly, details from Hazel Roots on 01622 851885. Lottery draw: The Friends of St John the Baptist Church drew the 10th 100 club lottery on September 9, overseen by Michael Geer. The winners were 1st prize number 72 Mr & Mrs J Bacon, 2nd, number 18 Mr F Long, 3rd number 45 Mr & Mrs S Brown. There were 74 numbers included in the draw. If you would like to become a member of the lottery email Chris Roots at 100club@ friendsofstjohn.org Winners: The October whist drive winners were Linda Ward and Elaine Lowry. Try your skill at the popular card game and join fellow whist players on Friday, November 3 at 7.30pm in the village hall, Church Road. New members welcome. Polyanthus time: The volunteers of the Harrietsham In Bloom (HIB) group will be planting all the display boxes and flower beds with the autumn and winter choice of the colourful polyanthus plants. The group are grateful for the donations towards the cost of the plants and always welcome new members who wish to help with the planting and maintenance of the planters and beds. Details from the chairman on 01622 859352 Secretary required: The Village Hall Trust is seeking a volunteer secretary who could spare a few hours each month to attend the trustees meeting, held at the village hall. If you would like details contact the chairman email chairman@harrietshamvillagehall.org.uk Open days: Visit the Church of England primary school in West Street on Wednesday, November 8 from 9.30am -11.30am, to see what is on offer to your child as they start school in the reception class 2018. The next open day will be held on Friday. November 24. Contact 01622 859261 office@harrietsham.kent. sch.uk for full details. Enforcement notice: The borough council has issued a temporary stop notice to persons unknown who are the owners/occupiers of Stede Row, Stede Hill in conjunction with an injunction order and penal notice which prohibits any other works to be undertaken on the site. Trees have been cut down and land moving works undertaken in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). The council considers that there has been a breach of planning control and has issued the order to protect and preserve the character of the area. Correspondent: Liz Willy , 108 Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, ME17 1UA Mob: 07928668924 Fair: There will be a Christmas fair at the village hall on Saturday, November 11 from 10.30am-4.30pm in aid of the pre-school. More than 20 stalls with locally produced gifts for all the family. RBL: The local branch of the Royal British Legion will be meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at 8pm at the village hall. New members welcome. For information call Derek Davison on 880650. AGM: The annual meeting of the Hollingbourne Meadows Trust will be held at the village hall on Friday, November 3 from 7pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be available. Whizz bang: There will be a bonfire and fireworks display at the school playing field on Friday, November 3 from 5.45pm-8pm. Tickets £4 from Christopher’s Shop, Eyhorne Street or £5 on the gate. Under fives go free. Hot dogs and burgers will be available and a licensed bar serving real ale, lager, wine and soft drinks. Please walk if possible as there is very limited parking available. Pub quiz: On Thursday, November 2 at 8pm at the Sugar Loaves pub. Entry £1. Correspondent: Helen Ward Tel: 01622 820810 Service: A family service will be held at St Mary’s Church on Sunday, November 5 at 11am and will be taken by the Rev Peter Callway. Soup and cakes: The autumn village lunches continue each Thursday throughout November at the Village Club. A choice of home made soups, bread and cheese, cakes and tea or coffee will be available for a suggested donation of £5. The bar opens at noon with food available on a first come, first served basis from 12.30-2pm. Call Lesley on 01622 820210 if you have any special dietary requirements and she will do her best to accommodate. Picnic spot: There is a lovely new picnic table in the community orchard, generously donated by Carole, Dave, Taira and Sean Trow of Hunton Engineering. Boots: Hunton and Linton Pre-school is holding an indoor boot fair in the village hall on Sunday November 19 from 10am (entry for sellers 9.30am). Entrance for buyers £1. Refreshments available. Tables pre-ordered and including payment cost £15 large and £10 small. Contact Sally at huntonpreschool@ hotmail.com or 01622 820309 to book or for details. Stallholders wanted: Hunton School will be holding a Christmas Fair on Friday, December 1 from 2-4.30pm. It is looking for stallholders of a seasonal theme; stalls cost £15 payable in advance. Contact Mrs Tompkins at the school on 01622 820360 or email nikki.tompkins@ hunton.kent.sch.uk Special Christmas visitor: A special person (Ho, Ho, Ho!) will be visiting the Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 9 from 4-5pm. Phone 01622 820403 to book a place to meet Farming and flood prevention: Local farmer Peter Hall will give a talk on his organic farming methods and flood prevention projects at the gardening club meeting at the Village Club on Friday, November 17. Non-members welcome. Doors open at 7pm with a buffet supper available for a donation of £5. Phone Lesley on 01622 820210 or email lesley.a.lee@btinternet.com if you hope to attend. Correspondent: Tim Mumford Mob: 07736592918 Sutton Valence Gardeners AGM: The venue for the AGM of The Sutton Valence Gardeners held on the November 19 has been changed to Langley Village Hall. The meeting starts at 2.30pm, with the end of year raffle, sale of RNLI Christmas cards and refreshments. Connect with books: If you enjoy reading and talking about books then why not join the reading group which meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Library in the Square. Next meeting, Thursday, November 2 from 4.45pm-5.45pm. Details on 01622 859140. Health walks: The East Kent Health Walks group meet every Thursday and Saturday. The walks are 3 to 3.5 miles and led by a trained leader. Full details available from Jan Enever on 01622 851623. IT buddies: Go along to the library in the Square every Thursday from 3pm-4pm or by appointment during opening hours, for help with computer skills. Full details on 03000 413131. Join the fun: Pupils from Platts Heath primary school will raise funds for the Children in Need appeal on Friday, November 17 during school hours. The school supports the event annually with all sorts of fundraising ideas and lots of fun. Card making: Send a unique and individually hand made card which you can make at the Card Craft Club. Pop into the community centre, Groom Way on Friday, November 10 from 10am-12.30pm to find out more or contact Pauline on 01622 859439 for an informal chat. Surgery closure: The Len Valley and Glebe Medical Centre will be closed for staff training on Wednesday, November 8 from 1pm until Thursday, November 9 at 8.30am. For details contact the surgery. Treasures galore: Visit the Tithe

Barn on Saturday and Sunday, Chart Sutton: Valerie Underdown Tel: 01622 843232 valerie95@outlook.com East Sutton: Janet Burnett, The parish Office, Sutton Valence Village Hall, North Street, Sutton Valence, ME17 3HS Mob: 07759159552 Tel: 01622 844135 eastsuttonparishcouncil@gmail. com Headcorn: Daniel Lavender, 1B Forge Lane, Headcorn, TN27 9QG Mob: 07421983115 cllrdaniellavender@hotmail.com Otham Tim Mumford Mob: 07736592918 timothy.mumford1988@gmail. com Park Wood: Linda Weeks Tel: 01622 762422 parkwoodkm@gmail.com Sandling: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 malcolm.dickerson@btinternet. com Senacre: Linda Weeks Tel: 01622 762422. parkwoodkm@gmail. com Sutton Valence: Janet Burnett, The parish Office, Sutton Valence Village Hall, North Street, Sutton Valence, ME17 3HS Mob: 07759159552 Tel: 01622 844135 eastsuttonparishcouncil@ gmail.com Teston: Dawn Page Tel: 01622 812691 Thurnham: Tim Mumford Mob: 07736592918 timothy.mumford1988@gmail. com Tovil: Alison Chew Mob: 07703 349795 ace.chew@blueyonder.co.uk Ulcombe: Leila Ware Tel: 01622 842330. leilaware@outlook.com