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Editor’s Note .............................................................................................................................................14 What’s on: January & February ...........................................................................................................26 Business Feature: appearances ......................................................................................................28-29 Eden Valley Loyalty Card ....................................................................................................................30 Latest News: The Business Innovation Zone ....................................................................................32 Community Pages ..........................................................................................................................34 & 36 Sudoku ........................................................................................................................................................35 Community Feature: Over 50 and living in Edenbridge? .......................................................38-39 Business Feature: Flexible Health Insurance Brokers Ltd ...............................................................40 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker .........................................................................................42-43 Local Clubs and Organisations ......................................................................................................44-46 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Options Beauty Salon ........................................................49-50 Useful Numbers .......................................................................................................................................52 Sudoku Solution ......................................................................................................................................53 Index of Advertisers ..............................................................................................................................54

Next issue deadline: Friday 29th January

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This useful magazine of local businesses and community information is delivered through your door every other month. You can find products and services that are provided by businesses in and around the local area. I hope you find this an invaluable reference point when looking for a local business or service. If you do contact one of the businesses that are advertising in here, please let them know you found then in The Edenbridge Directory. If you own or work in a business of which Edenbridge is part of your target market then why not try advertising here? Rates are incredibly good value starting from just £25! Go to www.edenbridgedirectory.co.uk for further information and full advertising prices or email info@edenbridgedirectory.co.uk.

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Editor’s Note

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Dear Neighbours,

Happy New Year! As usual, I am writing my note even before I've had a chance to celebrate Christmas myself (it's actually still 2 weeks away) so I can only imagine that when this issue lands on your doormat, I'll be feeling relaxed (I hope), maybe a little stuffed from all the Christmas excess, and thinking about my plans for 2016. It's been another busy couple of months with so much going on as usual. Have you heard about the new Forget-me-not Café at BRIDGES which launched in Edenbridge a couple of months ago. Another much needed asset for our community and it was great to have our local MP Tom Tugendhat at the launch event in October. Find out more on page 37. If you read my note regularly you're probably aware by now how much I enjoy a good quiz so it was back to the Edenbridge WI Hall with my usual team at the end of October to take part in the annual Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club quiz. A great night was had by all and a total of £1,015.00 was raised for Prostate Cancer and local charities.

I'm extremely fond of dressing up and was able to wear my favourite fancy dress outfit to the Chamber of Commerce Halloween Dinner Dance at the end of October. This was to raise funds for the Christmas Lights that go up in the town centre each year. It's an expensive job maintaining the lights and having them installed and Di Kingham & me taken down each year so fundrasing for them is important. Local band Calico Jack provided the live entertainment for the event and they were absolutely superb! I'm also delighted to announce that The Edenbridge Directory has become one of the main supporters now of the Eden Valley Loyalty Card. This is a scheme launched by the local Chamber of Commerce some time ago to encourage everyone to shop local. For every £10 you spend in one of the participating businesses, you receive a stamp on your card and each full card is entered into a draw where you could win £50 of vouchers to spend locally at participating businesses. Find out more on page 30. A big thank you to this issue's crossword sponsor, Options Beauty Salon in the high street who are donating a half day pamper retreat to one lucky winner. I've been fortunate enough to enjoy one of these myself (worth £90) so turn to page 50 and start working out those crossword clues! I hope you enjoy this issue and please, don’t forget to mention The Edenbridge Directory if you are responding to anything you’ve seen featured in this magazine as it helps secure it’s future. The deadline for the March/April 2016 issue is 29th January! Until next time...

Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor - The Edenbridge Directory e: info@edenbridgedirectory.co.uk | PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ Twitter: @lburtonlawrence | Facebook: www.facebook.com/edenbridgedirectory

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Odd job / handyman Indoors:

Outside:

Decorating Tiling Laminate flooring Flat pack assembly Carpentry

Fencing Pruning Decking Hedging Planting

All general maintenance jobs undertaken Call Peter to arrange for a quotation on

07971 658 994 or 01732 865 418

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Causeway Joinery Ltd Tel: 01342 850170

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Stairs - Cabinetry - Doors - Windows Office - Lounge - Bedroom - Kitchen - Bathroom Fitted or Free Standing Furniture Traditional Casement - High Performance Windows - Sliding Sash New Buildings - Listed Properties - Barn Conversions

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What’s on January & February

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Tuesday 5th January

 Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce: Member’s meeting - 6.30-8pm, BIZ Centre, Fircroft Way, Edenbridge TN8 6EL. New Members welcome.

Friday 8th January

 New Season Supper - Rickards Hall. Edenbridge & District Twinning Association - 01342 850 249.

 EdenARA: AGM with Eden Entertainers - 2.15-4.30pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. New members welcome.

Saturday 16th January

 Sunnyfields Day Nursery Open Day 10am-1pm, Church Street, Edenbridge. No need to book.

Tuesday 19th January

Friday 5th February

Saturday 6th February

 Penshurst Choral Society with the Penshurst Sinfonia - 7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Holmewood House School, Barrow Lane, Langton Green, TN3 0EB. Tickets £12.50 on the door. Conductor: Anthony Zerpa Falcon

Friday 12th February

 Edenbridge Evening WI: Bag Beetle 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall.

 EdenARA: Moles by Chris Stewart - 2.15-4.30pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. New members welcome.

Thursday 21st January

Tuesday 16th February

 Edenbridge Stamp & Postcard Club: Fun with Philately by Nigel Chandler 1.30pm, St Paulinus Hall, Marlpit Hill.

 Edenbridge Evening WI: Talk by Nicholas Owen (Broadcaster) - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall.

Tuesday 26th January

 Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus: Members Only Luncheon - 10.30am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.

 Edenbridge U3A: Chiddingstone Life by Penny Harris - 2-4pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall.

Wednesday 27th January

 Feel Good Food - 10am-4pm, Commonwork, Bore Place, Chiddingstone. Find out about the foods you should be eating more of to feel healthier and energised. Get hands on in the kitchen cooking delicious recipes which not only taste great but will help you feel fantastic. Course costs £65pp and includes all ingredients/materials. Contact Becky Baldock, BeckyB@Commonwork.org or 01732 463 255 to book your place.

Thursday 28th-Saturday 30thJanuary

 The Forge Singers presents Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs - 7.30pm (Matinee 2.30pm), WI Hall, Edenbridge. Tickets £8.50 in advance from Bradfords, 98 High Street or call 07968 021 639. www.forgesingers.org.uk

Tuesday 2nd February

 Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce: Member’s meeting - 6.30-8pm, BIZ Centre, Fircroft Way, Edenbridge TN8 6EL. New Members welcome.

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Wednesday 17th February

Thursday 18th February

 Edenbridge & District Probus Club: Treking in the High Himalayas by Kev Reynolds - 10.45am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.  Edenbridge Stamp & Postcard Club: Postcard Meeting - 1.30pm, St Paulinus Hall, Marlpit Hill.

Tuesday 23rd February

 Edenbridge U3A: Lullingstone World Garden by Tom Hart-Dyke - 2-4pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall.

Saturday 27th February

 Baking Bread (Pt 1) - 10am-4pm, Commonwork, Bore Place, Chiddingstone. Learn to bake your own loaves. During the day you’ll be baking 4 different breads to take home. Course costs £65pp and includes all ingredients/materials. Contact Becky Baldock, BeckyB@Commonwork. org or 01732 463 255 to book your place.  Sunnyfields Day Nursery Open Day - 10am1pm, Church Street, Edenbridge. No need to book.

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appearances aesthtics - Transforming the way we look Pt 9 out to the highest possible standards and she also holds all the relevant certifications required so you can be assured you are in safe hands.

Gillian Huntley, 2015 Kent Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year, of award winning appearances is celebrating 30 years in the industry this year and her treatments have really helped transform the lives of her clients by boosting their confidence through the nonsurgical procedures she offers. As well as specialist treatments such as mole removal, mesotherapy, thread vein/pigmentation removal, skin peels using the Image Skincare range, skin tag removal, Gillian also provides semi-permanent cosmetic treatments such as eyebrow (WoW Brows) and eyeliner tattooing, areola reconstruction, receding hairlines and medical tattooing. Gillian's own clinic is in Chislehurst but she sees many of her local Edenbridge clients at Options Beauty Salon in the High Street. All her treatments are carried

One of the treatments which is starting to become more popular, and one we haven't actually covered yet through these articles, is the beauty spot (sometimes referred to as a beauty mark). Some people have natural spots which are positioned perfectly, adding that something extra to their face (Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford etc.)

There is no rule as to where the perfect 'spot' might be located and after the first three spots Gillian drew on me I didn't think I'd be going through with the treatment.

Over my own clear The Marilyn Monroe mole

It wasn't until Gillian drew the 'Von Teese' on my face that I could feel my mind changing. It can be quite a big decision to make on your own and I was glad that I had brought my friend Julie along to this particular session. Gillian was more than happy for me to bring a friend and Julie was very interested in finding out more about the treatments Gillian offers. I could see from the look on Julie's face (believe me I know her well enough to be able to read her expressions) and without her even saying a word I knew she was in agreement - this was the one - it was fun, looked natural so why not? So with that Gillian began the preparation procedure for my new semipermanent beauty spot. As with all the semipermanent make-up treatments, the process begins by ensuring the skin is clean (so make-up off ) and a numbing cream is applied to make the process more comfortable. As well as having the beauty spot tattooed Gillian would also be applying the second

The Cindy Crawford The Dita Von Teese

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making colour to match her client's features.

BEFORE - EYE BROWS

AFTER - WoW BROWS

Semi-permanent make-up can be used to enhance your features or even to create something that isn't there. Gillian has been able to 'disguise' webbed toes by creating the illusion of a gap between the toes. The pigment (colouring) used for the make-up is mixed individually for each client as different tones suit different complexions. Gillian has an extremely good eye in

This process is similar to having a permanent tattoo as there is a needle used to place the coloured pigment under your skin. The difference with semi-permanent tattooing is that the needle does not penetrate the skin as deeply as it is often carried out in very sensitive areas. So what if I decide I didn't want the beauty spot anymore? Well, it will fade over time, disappearing completely in about 2-3 years. If I want to keep it then an annual touch up would be all that is required.

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Following any procedure, Gillian gave me my aftercare instructions which includes cream to help the areas treated heal properly. You do have to be careful with the areas for a few days until they heal properly - a process I'm getting rather used to!

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application of my 'WoW' Brows, the tattooed eyebrows I originally had done a few months ago. Just look at the picture below to see the difference.

If you would like to arrange a consultation with Gillian or book an appointment for WoW Brows, beauty spots or any other treatments she offers, call her on 07711 067 789 or email her at appearances4u@me.com. You can also find more at:

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Loyalty Card

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Eden Valley Loyalty Card £50 worth of vouchers to be won each month! Recent winners of the Loyalty Card draws have been: S andie Peacock of Marsh Green who received her vouchers at the offices of Nautilus Yachting (pictured right with Chamber Chairman Peter Kingham, Howard Richardson and Jonathan Shears). “I’m fully supportive of the scheme and try to get as much locally as I can” said Sandie. W endy Macklin of Edenbridge who collected her vouchers from Anita Black at Options Beauty Salon (pictured left).

How it works Simply pick up a FREE Loyalty Card from any of the participating businesses and start collecting stamps. For every £10 spent you will receive a stamp, maximum 3 cards for any transaction. Each card takes 6 stamps, once full add your name and address details and deposit in one of the collection boxes (locations below). Your card will then be entered into the prize draw for that month with one lucky winner getting £50 of vouchers to spend in any of the participating businesses. There is no limit to the number of cards you can submit in a month; the more you fill the greater the chance you have of winning! For more information visit www.edenvalleychamber.org.uk or email info@edenvalleychamber.org.uk

Participating Businesses AAL Heating & Plumbing

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Bradford Electrical Champion Photographic The Cobblers Shop Contented Pets Day Lewis Opticians D & M News Debon Hair Easistore Eden Valley Museum

EVE Gallery Edenbridge Farringtons Floor Designs Foxwood Maclean Halo Hair Design n Hever Castle Golf Club air Salon KMF Solutions Magonlias at home

Options Beauty Salon Options Hair Salon Piper’s Florist Plush Addict an Butchers Promotion House Something Special T Allman Butchers WBD Accountants

Collection boxes are located at: Piper’s Florist, 91 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AU or Floor Designs, 1 Station Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5HP

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Business Innovation Zone Norton House Fircroft Way Edenbridge TN8 6EL

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Helping to get our young people into employment There has been so much happening at the BIZ Centre since our last newsletter and we are delighted with how much more use this facility is getting. Located half way along Fircroft Way, the centre is starting to prove popular with local businesses and organisations as a great place to run courses. We have had two 'Introduction to Twitter' workshops run by Laura Burton-Lawrence and the local Town Council have also used the facility for a short course. There is WiFi and ample free parking available outside the building and we have also had handrails fitted to the outside steps so that less mobile members of the community are able to access the venue safely. Thank you so much Terry Blake

for installing these for us as the more accessible the building is, the more members of the local community who can benefit from using it. We have organised a couple of events for the Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce, sorting out the room set up and also the provision of refreshments and food. We are happy to organise as much or as little for events as our clients wish.

EBAY SELLING SERVICE

Our eBay service has really taken off and the back office is brimming with items for Bevan to put up for sale on eBay. Many of the items have been donated to the centre so we can keep the full profits but we also sell items on behalf of clients for a small fee. Bevan will take pictures, list the item on selling sites and organise the posting once the item has been sold.

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

We were recently asked by a local company to help them find staff for their business which we were able to do successfully. We also provide a mentoring programme for business startups and are delighted that Sue Moore from mobile catering van Coffee with Moore now

businessinnovationzone.co.uk visits Fircroft Way on weekdays to provide lunch for the local workers along the industrial estate. We have also recently secured a continual contract with a local firm and have our young people working on parts assembly for the company.

WEBSITES FOR BUSINESSES

One of our newest team members, David, is a website builder. He has almost completed a new website for local business Brollie Buddies, to sell their versatile gadget Clippa. This product is fantastic and we are sure that stock is going to fly off the shelves. As well as being able to purchase via the new website, we're more than happy for potential buyers to come to the centre and purchase these direct through us as we hold plenty of stock on the premises.

CAN WE HELP YOU?

We are very flexible in the help we provide so if you need any assistance then give us a call or pop into the centre and we'll see what we can do for you!

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The Friends of Holcot Registered charity number: 1092332

“As you look back over the summer did you manage to take your children away on holiday, or maybe have a day at the seaside or a theme park? If not this message is for YOU...

We are a small local charity working with families (mainly those who have primary aged children) living in and around the Edenbridge area. We provide Free Family Days Out to places of interest during the school holidays, travelling by coach (pick up point is Edenbridge Leisure Centre) and whilst we do not ask for confidential information – we do need the basics such as names, ages etc. In 2015 we visited Drusillas, Leeds Castle, Port Lympne, Littlehampton and Legoland and are currently seeking funding to visit Eastbourne, Hastings, Drusillas and Windsor next August.

lots of fun then please contact us for further information and a basic registration form. It would help us if you could receive this via e-mail to friendsofholcot@btconnect.com but if not please telephone Mrs Frances Andrews on 01732 864 830 please note she cannot return calls to mobiles due to the costs involved.” - Lesley & Frances Andrews, Friends of Holcot

On looking back over the recent summer, if you feel your children have missed out on

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Open Gardens Scheme In 2015 Hospice in the Weald raised £29,458 through their Open Gardens Scheme. Twenty four garden

enthusiasts opened their gardens to visitors but next year we’d like to do even better. Do you have a passion for gardening? Is your garden your pride and joy? Is it especially beautiful at a particular time of year? Your garden does not need to be huge, as long as you feel you have something that would be of interest to visitors then we would love to hear from you. If you need, we can give plenty of support in how to run an open garden and also

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promotional materials for the day. If you’re interested in opening your garden in 2016, contact the Community Fundraising Coordinator on 01892 820 502 or pam.coleman@ hospiceintheweald.org.uk by Friday 15th January 2016.

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How to Play - Fill the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no maths involved and no adding up. GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 53 for solution Please mention The Edenbridge Directory when responding to adverts

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Following all the consultation and collecting of information, the Edenbridge Neighbourhood Plan project is now working on draft local policies to help shape the way the town develops in the next 15 years. The Neighbourhood Plan group would like to thank all the households who replied to the Housing Needs Survey, to the businesses who responded to the Business Survey and to the Youth Forum for their views on the town. The project has been awarded a grant for experienced technical support in reviewing the evidence, wording the policies, and drawing the sections of the Plan document together. Watch out for the chance to have your say on the proposed Policies at the end of February, including an event in Rickards Hall on Saturday morning 27th February, and a survey to every local household. You can keep up to date on the Neighbourhood Plan activities taking place on Facebook (/EdenbridgeNeighbourhoodPlan) or Twitter (@Edenbridge2030).

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For anyone recognising issues with their memory or cognition - and their carers, family and friends. A place to come for companionship, friendship and support.

Westerham Café

Edenbridge Café

In memory of Margaret Payne

at the BRIDGES Centre

3rd FRIDAY of EVERY MONTH 11.00am - 1.00pm

LAST WEDNESDAY of EVERY MONTH 1.30pm - 3.30pm

The Congregational Church Fullers Hill, Westerham TN16 1AB

The BRIDGES Centre High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AJ

Contact: Angela Howells - Town Clerk 01959 562147 office@westerhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

Contact: Mary Perret - Centre Manager 01732 868186 thebridgescentre@btconnect.com

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Things to do for the over 50s! For a town of this size there is plenty to keep you busy and many ways to have fun, make new friends, learn new things and visit new places...especially if you are over 50. I went along to find out more about two of the groups we have in the local area, Edenbridge Active Retirement Association (EdenARA) and Edenbridge Univsersity of the Third Age (U3A). Both groups meet monthly, have speakers at their meetings and have large memberships but offer quite different activities to their members.

EdenARA Chair: Stephanie King 01732 864 487 Meeting Venue: Edenbridge WI Hall

Time of meetings: Monthly 2nd Friday, 2.15-4.30pm Website: kentara.weebly.com EdenARA was formed in 2007 and has approximtely 140 members coming not just from the Edenbridge area but also Sevenoaks, Westerham, Lingfield and Oxted. The group is part of KentARA, founded in 1997, which now has 52 clubs across Kent. Edenbridge members are able to take part in additional activities organised by KentARA. It is very much a community focused organisation helping people over the age of 50 who are not in full time gainful employment, to remain active. The monthly meetings at the WI Hall consist of a speaker or

entertainer and members can socialise during the tea break. There are numerous activities and events organised throughout the year such as:  Walks with pub lunches  Short mat bowls  Whist  Yoga  Diners Club  Theatre trips  Barn dances

when I moved into the area in 2007 and it has helped me make new friends." Although there is a short waiting list for membership, the group are actively looking for new members, especially people who would be willing to contribute to the club and who are interested in participating in, and furthering the work of EdenARA.

Annual activities include a quiz, beetle drive, golf competition and games evening as well as an Easter tea party and cream teas.

Each year the group choose a local charity to raise funds for and this year it is Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service.

There are also organised trips for members to enjoy which normally take place once a month (for a reasonable charge) and these have included river boat trips, stately home visits, steam train rides, seaside visits.

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Chairman: Mike Collins Meeting Venue: Crockham Hill Village Hall Time of meetings: Monthly Last Tuesday, 2-4pm

By the end of the launch meeting in July 2013, 50 members had already signed up to join this fast growing

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is minimal to cover material costs, travel or venue hire. If a member has a particular interest then they are free to set up a group if there are others interested in joining. organisation. This group is also for anyone over the age of 50 who is retired or semiretired. Originally meeting at Rickards Hall in the High Street the group had to move to a larger venue last year in order to accommodate the large membership, now nearly at 200 members. Outside of the regular monthly meetings there is a wide selection of hobby and interest groups for members to participate in. Each group is led by a member who will organise their own groups. Whether it's bird watching, golf, bridge, gardening, rock'n'roll, art (and more to choose from) it would be difficult not to find something to suit your interests. The only cost involved in participating in these groups

So if you fancy trying something new in 2016 why not pay a visit to one of these groups (or both)? They are open to both men and women and you may even surprise yourself at how much you enjoy it.

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Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance A Cappella Ladies’ Choir jacky.hintze@outlook. com / 01732 503 606 Sundays - 7.45-9pm at Edenbridge Parish Church. Edenbridge Bellringers Richard Dyson - 01732 860 234 or rjdyson@ tiscali.co.uk Tuesdays 8pm, St Peter’s and St Pauls, Edenbridge

Sequence Dancing Club Judy Cutler - 01732 700 533 Thursdays 7.45-9.45pm & Saturdays 7-10.15pm, Four Elms Village Hall Songsters ‘Singing for fun’ drop-in for adults. Jacky - 01732 503 606 or jacky. hintze@outlook.com Meet: Weds 2-3.30pm, Eden Centre

Cowden Indoor Bowls Club The team play in a league John Crittenden - 01342 850 894 Meet: Every Tuesday at 8pm, Cowden Memorial Hall Edenbridge Chess Club Ian Falkner - 01732 864 762 Meet: Every Friday from 8pm at The Royal British Legion, High Street, Edenbridge Hurst Green Tennis Club Tel: 01883 714 324 hurstgreentc@ gmail.com

Arts & Crafts

Hobbies & Interests

Edenbridge Music & Arts Trust Annual programme Contact - 01732 862 418

Eden Quilters Joyce Staplehurst - 01732 700 559 Every fortnight on Mondays, 1.303.30pm at the Eden Centre.

Edenbridge Parish Church Handbell Ringers Contact: 01732 862 844 Meet: Every Thurs, 8pm, the Bell Tower, St.Peter & Paul. (Min age 15)

Eden Valley Artists (EVA) Mary - 01732 864 203 info@ edenvalleyartists.com or www. edenvalleyartists.com

Air Cadets - 340 (Edenbridge) Squadron ATC Meet: Every Monday and Thursday, 7.15 – 9.30pm on the playing fields adjacent to the Eden Centre on Four Elms Road (opp. Fircroft Way) www.edenbridgeaircadets.co.uk

Edenbridge Players Get involved on-stage | back-stage. Kirsty Hintz - 07749 932 269 www.edenbridgeplayers.co.uk/ Edenbridge Town Band Lucy Gibb - 07766 391 766 Meet: Wed 7.30pm-9.45pm at Bandroom, Market Yard Car Park Folk Song & Music Singers, musicians & listeners Terry & Stephanie - 01732 864 487 Meet: Every 2nd Tues, 8.30pm at Queens Arms, Cowden Pound Forge Singers Amateur dramatics | pantos | musicals Denise Goodhew - 01732 868 327 Meet: Every Monday, 8pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge. Informal Folk Music Players, singers & listeners welcome Ron Meads - 01892 740 407 Meet: Every 2nd Sun, 8.30pm, Kentish Horse, Mark Beech Marlings Morris Gill Bilsland - 01883 712224

Ladies North West Clog dancing. Monday evenings, autumn, winter & spring at the Eden Centre. www.marlingsmorris.co.uk

Painting for Pleasure Art Club Tina - 01732 867 280 Monthly every 1st & 3rd Friday, 2-4pm at St Paulinus Church Centre, Hillcrest Rd.

Facilities for Hire Cowden Memorial Hall Bookings - 01342 850 532 or cowdenhall@moonboom.com Crockham Hill Village Hall Bookings - 01732 866 408 clive.folkard1@btinternet.com The Eden Centre Bookings - 03000 414 010 The Pavillion (Lingfield Rd) Bookings - 01732 862 761 Royal British Legion Bookings - 01732 863 628 WI Hall (Edenbridge) Bookings - 01732 865 368

Games Bingo Club (over 18s only) Secretary: 01732 863 628 Meet: Every Weds from 8pm at The Royal British Legion, Edenbridge

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Brownies Terri Scanes - 01732 862 198 Meet: Every Monday 5.30-7pm, Rickards Hall, Edenbridge Cowden & District Horticultural Society Andrew Coulter - 01342 850 174 Shows: 6th Apr, 6th Jul, 7th Sep 2.30pm, Cowden Memorial Hall Edenbridge & District Astronomers Regular mtgs/ viewing evenings edenbridgeastro@gmail.com www.edenbridgeastro.org.uk Edenbridge & District Rifle Club JG Atherton - 01732 863 000 Edenbridge & District Twinning Association Exchanges with Mont St Aignan Jean Cust - 01342 850 249 www.edta.org.uk Edenbridge Allotment Gardens Michael Wort - 01732 865 007 Edenbridge Cacti & Succulent Society Geoff Southon - 01732 866 295 Meet: 4th Tues each mth (3rd Tues Dec), 7.30pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall

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Edenbridge Historical Society Chrissie Stevens - 01732 865 634 Meet: 1st Thurs each month from 8pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge Edenbridge Stamp & Postcard Club Derek Hamilton - 01732 862 561 Meet: 3rd Thurs each month from Sep-Jun (excl. Dec) from 8.15pm at St Paulinus Hall, Hillcrest Road Eden Divers Claire - 07738 006 051 Meet: Every Weds, 8pm at The Old Eden. info@eden-divers.com www.eden-divers.com Scouts In Edenbridge Beaver Colony (6-8 yrs) Chris Barrow - fictionmoon@gmail. com Mondays (term time) 5.30-6.45pm Cub Pack (8-11 yrs) J Madden - juliemmadden@ hotmail.com Thursdays (term time) 6.15-8pm Scouts (10-14 yrs) Andy King - 01732 862 587 / scouts@1stedenbridgescouts.org.uk Fridays (term time) 7.15-9pm Explorers (14+ yrs) Andy King - 01732 862 587 Every Weds (term time) 7.309.30pm Youth Services ECTreme Youth Club Varied activities for 11-18 year olds Anthony - 07738 232 296 ect_youthworker@btinternet.com Every Fri, 7.30-9.30pm, former Eden Church (term time) | £1 pw Edenbridge Youth Forum Keith Rowell - 07786 624 943 Meet: 1st Mon each month, 6:309pm at HOUSE in The Eden Centre.

Organisations & Societies Age UK Helen Vicary - 03000 422 882 Meet: Tues & Thurs, 9am-3pm, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. Chiropody service every two weeks and hairdressing services.

Edenbridge Branch RNLI Andrew Varney - 01732 863 826 Edenbridge Community First Responders David Turner - 07551 954 571 edenbridgecfr@outlook.com

Al-Anon Family Groups Lynda - 01342 870 664 Meet: Tuesdays, 8-9.30pm, Allison Room, Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre. Close friends & relatives of alcoholics.

Edenbridge Freemasons Stephen Marshall 01892 822 910 (evenings) Meet: Four Elms Village Hall

Alcoholics Anonymous Meet: Every Thurs, 7.45-9.15pm at BRIDGES Centre, Edenbridge High St. First meeting each month ‘open’, other meetings ‘closed’.

Edenbridge Hospital League of Friends Jo Naismith - 01732 860 148 www.ehlof.org.uk

Autism All Stars ASD Support Group Alison or Andrew - 01732 867 402 Meet: 1st Thursday each month (including school holidays) from 1-2.30pm in hall 2 at The Eden Centre, Edenbridge. www.thesparkleandshineasdsupportgroup.co.uk Registered Charity No: 1152681

Edenbridge U3A C Byrne - 01732 862 999 Last Tues each month, 2-4pm at Crockham Hill Village Hall.

Crockham Hill WI Mrs Linda Brown - 01732 862 604 Meet: 1st Weds each month, 2.30pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus Club Lesley Dix - 01732 865 287 Meet: 3rd Wed. each month at The Kent & Surrey Golf Club.

Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club Jim Burbridge - 01732 866 787 Tuesdays 7pm, Pavillion, Lingfield Rd

Clubs and Organisations

Edenbridge Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society Lorraine - 01732 700 209 or Chris 01732 865 475 Meet: 2nd and/or 4th Thursday from 8pm, Rickards Hall

Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service Edenbridge Hospital Contact - 01732 865 353 10am-12.30pm Mon-Fri Charity Commission Reg No 283968

Edenbridge & District Probus Club Bob Greenland - 01732 862 448 Meet: Third Thurs each month at the Kent & Surrey Golf Club, Crouch House Road, Edenbridge

Edenbridge (Afternoon) Women’s Institute Mrs Pat Crocker - 01732 863 894 Meet: 2nd Tues each month from 2pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge

Edenbridge & District Rail Travellers Association Working to safeguard, retain and improve local rail services Geoff Brown - 01732 862 604 or Ray Tatnall - 01732 862 849

Edenbridge (Evening) Women’s Institute M Kuell - 01732 863 022 3rd Tues each month, 8pm, WI Hall

Edenbridge Bonfire Society Charles Laver - 01732 863 120 info@edenbridgebonfire.co.uk Meet: 05/11/2016, Lingfield Rd

Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce Peter - 01732 866 444 1st Tues each month at 6.30pm Eden Valley Museum Trust Alex Paton - 01732 868 102 www.evmt.org.uk

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January/February 2016  The Edenbridge Directory Family Action Building Parents & Toddlers Bridges Support for those caring National Childbirth Trust Sevenoaks for children and Tonbridge 01732 860 560 Edenbridge and Westerham Rep: Weds 9-10.30am (term Louise Jones 01732 300 507 time only), Childrens’ For chat & support Centre, High Street Toddler Clubs at The Eden Church Headway Drop in Sparkling Fishes 01892 619 001 07799 130 557, or www. Every Weds - 1.30- edenchurch.edenkent.org 3.30pm, The Eden Mon 9.30-11.30am (term time). Centre. Free play for 0-4 yrs, storytime, songtime and crafts | £1 per family Hever Bullen WI Mrs J Smithson - 01342 - refreshments & childrens snack 850 472 Social Groups 2nd Weds each month, 8pm, Hever Village Hall. Astor Senior Citizens Club MIND Day Services Joan Clements - 01732 865 011 Advice and support Every Tues. 1.30-3.30pm at the 01732 743 902 Fircroft Association, Spitals Cross Last 2 Tues each - just come along! month, 10-11.30am, Edenbridge Active Retirement Edenbridge Hospital. Association (EdenARA) Royal British Legion Club Mrs S King - 01732 864 487 Contact: 01732 863 628 2nd Fri each month, 2.15-4.30pm Women’s Section: at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge 01732 868 164 Edenbridge Friendz RNLI Edenbridge Pauline Collins 01732 864 291 or John Proctor - 01732 700 310 John Froud 01732 862 917 Weds social club for adults with Sustainable Edenbridge sustainable.edenbridge@gmail.com learning disabilities, 7-9pm, hft, Meet 2nd Thurs each mth, 7.30pm, Phillippines Close | Fridays for swimming 6-7pm, Leisure Centre. Old Eden Volunteer Centre 01732 454 785 | volunteering@ vawk.org.uk Tues 9.30am-12.30pm at the BRIDGES Centre Voluntary Care for the Elderly Funding to help the elderly Mary Grieve - 01732 862 526

Outdoors Edenbridge Strollers Ian Falkner - 01732 864 762 Monday mornings for ½ day walks www.edenbridgestrollers.org.uk

Edenbridge Club (The) Contact: 01732 863 495 Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum (SDSAF) Roger Bryan - 01322 664 754 sdsaf@7oaks.net | www.sdsaf.org Talk Time Make friends and share activities Edenbridge Library: 01732 862 600 Meet: Every Weds - 10.30-12.30

Sports Clubs Edenbridge Cricket Club Darryl Easton 07973 728 593 (juniors section) / Jon Woodman 07740 075 540 (seniors section) www.edenbridge.hitscricket.co.uk

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Edenbridge Hockey Club Julie Partridge 01732 505 616 Tuesdays 7-8.30pm, Leisure Centre Edenbridge Judo Club (5yrs+) Sensei Dave Mansi 01342 311 011 Edenbridge Mens RFC Contact: blair.clubley@gmail.com Edenbridge Minis RFC Gareth Roberts: garethdroberts@ btinternet.com Edenbridge Piranhas Swimming Club Bruce Robertson - 01732 864 544 www.edenbridge-piranhas.org.uk Edenbridge Spitfires FC (6-13yrs) Robert Johnson 01732 866 545 www.edenbridgespitfires.co.uk Four Elms Cricket Club Stuart Bradley 01732 867 636 (seniors) / Pauline Crowhurst 01732 357 170 (juniors) Lingfield St Piers Badminton Brenda or Peter: 01732 862 035 Fridays from 8pm. Marlpit Hill Snooker Club John Hale - 07977 565 208 Nomads Football Club Nigel Ship: 07979 508 745 Wednesdays from 7pm Oxted Cycling Club Russell - 07970 507 657 www.oxtedcc.org Westerham Cycling Club Mark Brewer - 07808 141 114 mark@westerhamcyclingclub.co.uk www.westerhamcyclingclub.co.uk

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