Sisters lose their locks for children’s charity
when they hope to have enough help to be able to paint some exterior woodwork at the school. If you can spare an hour of your time between 10am and 1pm it will be greatly appreciated and it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a child at the school. Many hands make light work. Bob and Fern Ogley: Popular speaker Bob Ogley is coming back to the local History Society meeting in the village hall on Wednesday September 16. This time he will be joined by his wife Fern and together they will be reading “Poetry of the Great War”. The evening starts at 7.40pm with free tea and coffee and the talks starts at 8pm. Visitors welcome at the modest cost of £3.50. Visit Kent’s Churches: The Friends of Kent Churches annual fund raising event takes place on Saturday September 12 when cyclists and walkers will be attempting to visit as many of our Kentish churches as possible. The event means that all of Kent’s churches will be open so it is an ideal day for the less energetic of us to travel by car and explore these amazingly interesting buildings. Quiz Night: Book your table now for a fun Harvest Quiz Night in the village hall on Saturday October 3. Tables of 6 to 8 £8 per person. Bring your own refreshments Tickets include a slice of apple pie and tea or coffee in the interval. Please book your table or individual places by emailing byron3bc@btinternet.com. Correspondent: Jake Harfleet Tel: 01732 847858 joharfleet@ blueyonder. co.uk All Saints drama: Poppyseed Theatre Arts is a new stage school and education company offering drama classes for young people of all abilities, aged between 6 and 18. Classes begin on Saturdays at All Saints Church, West Farleigh starting on September 12. They are run by husband and wife team, James and Rita, whose training includes The Old Vic, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and Bird College. They are both also experienced and fully qualified primary/secondary school teachers. Initially there will be two classes: 6 to 9 year olds between 10-11am followed by 10 to 18 year olds from 11 to noon. Poppyseed Theatre offers inclusive skills-based training with regular showcase performances and the chance to take LAMDA Drama Examinations. Come along on Saturday 12 for the special introductory session at £1 only. (Thereafter it will be £5 per lesson on the day or £4 per lesson if booked in a block of six). Visit www.poppyseed theatrearts.co.uk for details. James and Rita are fully DBS checked and first aid trained. Harvest supper : Don’t miss the Harvest Supper on September 26 , 7-7.30pm start at All Saints Church, only £9.50 per head. With first class entertainment by The Great Thrombosie The Master of Mischief and Confusion performing one of his nail-biting illusions, Music from Pete & Co (the “Kings of Swing”) and of course a table quiz by the Quizmaster General, Tim Hill. A mouth-watering buffet is also included in the price, consisting of: meat platters, fresh salmon coronation chicken, assorted quiche, cheese board, assorted salads, potatoes and French bread and/or biscuits followed by homemade apple pie and cream. Wine and non-alcoholic drink will be available for a small donation. Don’t miss this popular event: book your ticket now from Jacky Taylor 01622 236421 or 07788 433835 – better still book a table and bring your friends. Evergreens: In August the Evergreens enjoyed a talk from Ian Porter, a local speaker on a number of subjects. This one was headed ‘The Real Downton Abbey’. Ian told us what it was really like to be a servant in a big house. His talk was both educational and amusing, with suitable cross referencing the characters in the TV series. In October our usual Two sisters had their hair cut in aid of a children’s charity.
Gemma Sunnucks, 24, and her sister, St Augustine’s Academy pupil Mollie, 11, had their locks lopped off at the Bull Inn pub, East Farleigh, on bank holiday Monday.
The Barming pair donated their hair to The Little Princess Trust, which helps children affected by cancer by making wigs for children using real hair.
Their grandfather, David, passed away from the disease aged 42, meaning they never had the chance to meet him.
Their mum, Trudy, has also been fundraising, putting on a charity day at the pub and raising £220 for her friend, Donna Reynolds who also shaved her hair off for the charity.
In total, around £1,070 was raised for the charity.
Mrs Sunnucks, of Upper Fant Road, said: “It was Mollie who suggested they did this for charity. She wanted her hair cut before she started at her new school. Even though they never met my dad we still talk about him all the time.” meeting is on the second Tuesday (13). We are proposing to go to an old time musical in Blue Town, Sheerness and we will be finalizing numbers at out next meeting on September 8. Correspondent: Jenny Scott Mob: 07785974951 jscott@ cfsbroadband.co.uk Baptist activities: There will be a warm welcome, including tea coffee and refreshments, for those visiting the Baptist Church in Vicarage Road on Saturday September 12 from 10am until 6pm during the Ride and Stride event. The Baptist service on Sunday September 13 at 10.30am includes Holy Communion and Sunday School. On Sunday September 19th at 10.30am, Harvest Festival will be celebrated and the service followed by a bring and share lunch. Don’t forget ted!: We all know that the church fete takes place on Saturday September 12 from 1-4pm in the churchyard. At the same time the Teddy Bears’ parachute jump from the top of the church tower takes place in aid of Yalding Church Preservation Society. Just turn up with a very brave ted and a carrier bag parachute along with your sponsor form and sponsorship money and hand ted over to the teddy medic. You will be able to watch him jump from the ground. Sponsorship forms are available in the Post Office, the Village Tearooms and the church. There are prizes for the best fancy dressed ted and for the one who raises most money. Jeff Duo Band: On Friday September 11 from 8.30pm there will be live music from the Jeff Duo band at the George. Do go along and have some fun, a drink or two and a lovely meal, as you help Tony to celebrate his birthday. Shh! It’s a secret! Village Pensioners’ Club: The village pensioners are invited to bingo, tea and chat at the Social Club on Tuesday September 15 from 2-4pm. Just go along and meet friends, old and new. Chat-a-While: The Chat-a-While coffee morning takes place on Thursday September 17 from 10.30am at the Baptist hall. Friendly company, delicious refreshments and a homemade stall of goodies make this a delightful break for all. Little Fishes: The Little Fishes group of pre-school aged children with a parent or carer returns from its summer break on Monday September 14 from 2-3pm in the church. A Bible story, some music an activity and refreshments for the youngsters, while the adults relax over a cuppa. Call Rachel on 01622 817337 or Daphne on 01622 817388 for further information. Craft afternoon: Pauline Harper will be holding her craft afternoon in the Chequers marquee on Monday September 14 from 2-4pm. This is an opportunity for like minded folk to get together and relax with their latest project over tea and refreshments. Each monthly session costs £2.50 to cover refreshments. For more information, please call Pauline on 01622 871480. Surgery closure: The surgery will be closed for protected staff training on Tuesday September 15 from 1-5pm. Patient opinions of the surgery are invited on a new one page independent and confidential survey which is available at reception or on line at https://www.surveymonkey. com or email patients@yalding. com to get the link. Yalding Hill closure: Weather permitting, Yalding Hill and the High Street will be closed on Friday September 18 from 9.30am3.30pm for carriageway repairs. If you usually park on the road in that area, please avoid doing so whilst the works are in progress. Road markings will be reinstated a week later. Art group update: The Yalding Art Group new term starts on Thursday September 17 from 10.15am -12.15pm at the Baptist Hall. Feel free to join this friendly weekly group. The first session is free. The group would like to borrow a projector as their old one has given up. If anyone has one they are willing to lend, please contact Anne Telfer on 01622 813995 or June Chapman on 01622 817324.