The Edenbridge Directory - Issue 78 - September/October 2015 by Laura

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Contents

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Sudoku ........................................................................................................................................................10 Editor’s Note .................................................................................................................................14 & 16 Local Events in September & October ........................................................................................18 Business Feature: Handelsbanken ...................................................................................................21 Business Feature: appearances ..................................................................................................28-29 Community Pages ......................................................................................................................... 34 & 36 Community Feature: Edenbridge Partnership ..........................................................................40 Business Feature: The Barrister Broker ........................................................................................42 Sudoku Solution ......................................................................................................................................43 Local Clubs and Organisations ....................................................................................................44-46 Prize Crossword: sponsored by Options Hair Salon ..........................................................49-50 Useful Numbers .......................................................................................................................................52 Index of Advertisers ..............................................................................................................................54

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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 £30! Go to www.edenbridgedirectory.co.uk for further information or for rate information, please email info@edenbridgedirectory.co.uk for a rate card.

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HEALTH INSURANCE Paying too much for your cover? Looking for a new Policy? We work with the major health insurance companies and have some excellent affordable options for clients in this area As independent Health Insurance Specialists we give impartial advice We may be able to change your insurer and still cover you for conditions for which you have had treatment We may be able to negotiate for you with your current insurer, which could result in a lower premium with them We charge no fees as we receive a standard fee from the insurer We provide a free annual review of your policy to ensure that you continue to have the most competitive cover Call Julie Defago on Freephone

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www.flexiblehealth.net jdefago@flexiblehealth.net Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6HF Flexible Health Insurance Brokers Ltd is Directly Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 463421) Flexible Health Insurance Brokers Ltd (Registered No 06032602)

A member of The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries

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Sudoku Professional Tree Care • • • •

Tree pruning Tree surgery and felling Stump removal Logs and woodchip mulch available • Suppliers of trees, hedges and shrubs • Fully qualified and insured Contact: Jonathan Holbrook Bsc Hons, RFS Cert. Arb t: 01342 833811 m: 07889 093460

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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 there’s no maths involved and no adding up. GOOD LUCK! Turn to page 43 for solution www.edenbridgedirectory.co.uk

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Odd job / handyman Indoors: Decorating Tiling Laminate flooring Flat pack assembly Carpentry

Outside: Fencing Pruning Decking Hedging Planting

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

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Cockroaches, Mice, Rats, Wasps, Bed Bugs, Fleas, Moths and more... Call: 07762 936721

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Carpet Fitting Service FREE quote and measuring service. Over 25 years’ experience fitting all types of flooring and carpet. Our service is high quality, professional and friendly.

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Editor’s Note

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Dear Neighbours, Wow, where did summer go? It’s been a whirlwind of activity as usual and my highlight was definitely

judging the Edenbridge Primary School’s fancy dress competition at their Summer Fayre in July. Well done to 4-year-old Jacob Waite who won first prize for his Mike the Knight costume.

Presenting The Community Show on Channel Radio with my husband Russell has also been fascinating.

Recently

our studio guest was local Puppy Walker, Don Baker from Ide Hill, who volunteers for the Guide Dogs charity.

you want to find out more about the start of a puppy’s

training to becoming a guide dog then visit our website

www.thecommunityshow.net and go to Past Shows/Show#13.

As well as the end of the summer holidays and the youngsters going back to school, September sees the return of the Edenbridge Motor Show at Gabriels Farm on 20th September. The helicopter rides will be back and there will also

be new activities for both the young and old to have a go on. Full details on page 31 of this issue.

I always try and bring the best in prizes for the crossword competition and

this time you can win a cut and blow dry at Options Hair Salon. If you’re a local business and you’d like to sponsor a future crossword then it’s easy, you simply donate a prize and your business logo will appear on the front cover

(otherwise you’ll have to wait until the end of 2017 as this is how much in advance the front covers have been booked)!

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. December issue is 2

October!

The deadline for the November/

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Get your business noticed! Advertising in The Edenbridge Directory really does work and it will

certainly help you increase your local customer base. This magazine is now in it’s 10th year with some advertisers having been in since it’s launch in October 2005! With Royal Mail delivering to the entire TN8 area each issue, no other publication reaches as far and wide locally. Call Laura on 01732 864 878 or email info@edenbridgedirectory.co.uk

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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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Local Events September & October

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Saturday 5th September

 Hever Harvest Barn Dance 7-10.30pm, Hever Village Hall. Tickets £15 (16+) & £7.50 (15-16yrs) in advance. Call 01732 868 085 or www. bookitbee.com/hever. Raising money for Hever Village Hall.

Thursday 10th September

 Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society: Brazilian Gardening by Anthony Rosso Rossi - 8pm, Rickards Hall.

Saturday 12th September

 Edenbridge Galleries Valuation Day - 10-4pm, The Edenbridge Galleries, 1 The Square, TN8 5BD. All proceeds to Edenbridge Hospital League of Friends.  FREE Guided Walk around Edenbridge - 6.30pm, leaving from Eden Valley Museum, High St. Explore historic Edenbridge High Street.

Tuesday 15th September

 Edenbridge Evening WI: Line Dancing by Felicity Dare - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall.

Wednesday 16th September

 Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus: Bluebell Railway by Mike Jackson 10.30am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.

Thursday 17th September

 Edenbridge & District Probus Club: What a Modern Police Service Does by Chief Inspector Tim Cook - 10.45am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.

Sunday 19th September

Sunday 20th September

 Edenbridge Motor Show - 10am-4pm, Gabriels Farm. See page 31 for full details.

Thursday 24th September

 Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society: The History of Lullingstone World Garden by Jim Buttress - 8pm, Rickards Hall.

Thursday 8th October

 Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society: Herbaceous Plants for Impact by Hilary Newman - 8pm, Rickards Hall.

Saturday 10th October

 Commonwork Autumn Day - 10.30am-2pm, Bore Place, Chiddingstone TN8 7AR. Activities for all ages. £18 adults | £9 children (up to 18yrs). Contact 01732 463 255 or email info@ commonwork.org - www.commonwork.org

Thursday 15th October

 Edenbridge & District Probus Club: Preventing Blindness in the Amazon by Dave Goldsmith 10.45am, Kent & Surrey Golf Club.

Tuesday 20th October

 Edenbridge Evening WI: Auction - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall.

Saturday 17th October

 Eden Valley Country Music Club present ‘Redwood Country Band’ 8-11pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. Tickets £10 non-members, £9 members (under 15s £5) and includes supper. Call 01892 870 653.

Thursday 22nd October

 Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society: AGM with wine & cheese - 8pm, Rickards Hall.

 The Great Chiddingstone Cupcake Competition and Croquet Challenge - 2-5pm, Chiddingstone Cricket Ground. Proceeds to Chiddingstone Churches.  Eden Valley Country Music Club present ‘Logic’ 8-11pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. Tickets £10 nonmembers, £9 members (under 15s £5) and includes supper. Call 01892 870 653.

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Live Sky Sports and BT Sports Pool  Darts  Bar Billiards Why not base your Darts or Pool Team here?

Saturday 17th New members always welcome. Why not drop in and pick up an October LIVE MUSIC application form from a member of Bar staﬀ or Committee Member. “Far Cry” Annual membership £15.00 Senior Citizens £8.00

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Nick Brooker, Branch Manager of Handelsbanken Sevenoaks, explains how, by being prepared, the mortgage process can be a more relaxed affair. “They say that moving house is one of life’s great stresses. So the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) regulation introduced last year may be viewed as adding more stress to most home-buyer’s woes. It is true that MMR has made it incumbent on all mortgage lenders to critically assess the affordability of a mortgage application both now and in the future, to anticipate potential increases in interest rates. Lenders also need to be able to establish in the case of an interest only mortgage that, subject to status, the borrower has or will have the means to repay the capital from a clearly identified source of funding. However such regulation is also put in place to protect borrowers, to ensure that the amount they apply for is appropriate based on their circumstances and is unlikely to put them under pressure in the future if rates do rise. This may all seem arduous, on top of the form filling and mortgage interviews, but being prepared for the process can save time and enable buyers to concentrate on assessing properties which fall within their price range. Given that MMR impacts on all lenders regulated to sell Regulated Mortgage Contracts

(RMC) then the process for mortgage customers will be very similar whether the mortgage interview is conducted by telephone or face-toface. Ahead of any first meeting or application I suggest you ensure you have considered the following:• That you have financial records a minimum of six bank statements statements.

available your extending back months, such as and mortgage

• Have copies of earnings such as salary slips available and, if selfemployed or a business owner, copies of tax returns and financial accounts for the business.

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Handelsbanken - taking the stress out of mortgaging

• Have critically assessed your level of regular expenditure over an average month. This applies not just to usual outgoings, such as mortgage payments, council tax and utilities, but also discretionary expenditure such as holidays, clothing and leisure. Take an average based on costs over 12 months. Ultimately the lender will be looking to demonstrate a monthly surplus, based on current and possible future rate rises, having deducted the total of these costs against proven net monthly income. For more information about Handelsbanken Sevenoaks and the full range of business and individual services we offer, please visit our website. Alternatively, you can contact me on 01732 452 920 to arrange a chat about your banking needs.”

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appearances - Transforming the way we look Pt 7 Aesthetic Therapist Gillian Huntley of award winning appearances is celebrating 30 years in the industry next year and her treatments can really transform the lives of her clients by boosting their confidence through the non-surgical 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 delivers semipermanent cosmetic treatments such as eyebrow and eyeliner tattooing, areola reconstruction, receding hairlines and medical tattooing. Gilian has her own clinic in Chislehurst, but sees many of her local clients at Options Beauty Salon in Edenbridge High Street. All her treatments are carried out to the highest possible standards and as well as the relevant certifications to carry out her business, she has also been recognised for her work at the recent “Kent Health & Beauty Awards” winning the Gold Award for Kent Aesthetic Practitioner. Well done Gillian! “I’m so pleased and proud to have won the Gold Award, being recognised for the work I do is wonderful and it also shows my clients how seriously I take my business” said Gillian. Originally training in aesthetic therapy many years ago, Gillian ensures that she keeps her skills, knowledge and awareness of all the latest developments in the

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industry up to date by regularly attending conferences and continuing with her training to have the latest certifications in her specialist areas. If you read the last issue of this magazine you may remember that I had my eyebrows turned into “WoW brows” by Gillian, just one of the semi-permanent cosmetic treatments she does. I think it’s the most dramatic treatment I have undergone yet since starting these features over a year ago. I even had quite a few readers asking if they could take a closer look at my WoW brows when they say me in the High Street. I was more than happy to oblige as seeing really is believing how good they look. As well as giving my eyes a lift, it’s made it much easier to pluck my eyebrows as I have a template to follow. BEFORE - EYE BROWS

AFTER - WoW BROWS

Of course while talking about my WoW brows with readers it led to talk about the other treatments I have had done so far so here’s a recap: My adventures with Gillian began when I had semi-permanent eyeliner tattooed on my top and bottom eyelids. This has been such a time saving treatment as it’s one less thing for me to do in the mornings. It’s also particularly great when my hayfever is bad as my eyes can water as much as they like and I don’t need to worry about smudging! Semi-permanent tattoos are similiar to www.edenbridgedirectory.co.uk

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I’ve also undergone mole removal treatments, one from above my eyebrow and one from my eyelid. These were very quick procedures indeed, again, applying the numbing cream before Gillian used her probe to zap the areas clear.

You’ll be relieved to know that Gillian doesn’t just zap at anything and everything you want removed. If she feels there could be cause for concern or is not happy with what she is seeing she will advise you to see a specialist before commencing any treatment. While many of Gillian’s clients are ladies,

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she does also have a fair share of men coming into her clinic. One of the most common treatments she does for her male clients is skin tag removal. When my husband, Russell, heard of this he was keen to have a go himself as he had a skin tag which was bothering him and wanted it gone. He was impressed with how quick and easy the whole process was and Gillian certainly knows how to put her patients at ease.

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permanent tattoos but only last a couple of years. The process is the same but the needles used for Gillian’s tattoo treatments do not reach as deeply under the skin. You can imagine that having your eyelids tattooed it would be very sensitive and you wouldn’t want the colour to go too deep. A very effective numbing cream is always applied to the areas of skin to be treated at the start of the process.

If you would like to arrange a consultation with Gillian or book an appointment for WoW Brows 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: www.appearances4u.co.uk /appearances4U @appearances4u appearances4u

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The Rotary Club of Edenbridge and Westerham Formed by the merger of the Rotary Clubs of Edenbridge and Westerham the new Club now meets every Tuesday at 7pm at The Pavilion courtesy of Edenbridge Rugby Club. At the inaugural meeting President Ray Taylor thanked Rotarian Gavin Raeburn-Ward who is also Treasurer of Edenbridge Rugby Club, for working so hard to arrange matters such that Rotary can meet there every week, and for providing a storage facility there for Rotary equipment making the venue feel like home. Freshly prepared hot meals are being provided by local caterer Emma Kelly, and going by the first evening’s menu the standard and level of service is excellent. The new club will continue with the majority of events held by the two former clubs, including the Churchill commemorative Dinner held each year in Westerham and the Senior Citizens Strawberry Tea held every June in Edenbridge. Other events will include the Westerham Fair on the Green, the Edenbridge Town Quiz and a variety of fundraising events for the benefit of local, national and international charities.

President Ray is very positive about the merger of the two established clubs. “We are going forward with 35 enthusiastic members, all keen to make the amalgamation a success and to raise even more money for charity. With our later meeting time of 7pm and larger venue we are hoping to attract new members, who will be assured of a warm welcome. Most of all, we want to enjoy good fellowship with our Rotary colleagues and help the communities of Edenbridge, Westerham and all the surrounding towns and villages.” Anyone wishing to find out more about membership should contact Club Secretary Jim Burbridge on 01732 866 787 or email jimburbridge@hotmail.co.uk

Edenbridge WI Hall under new management The Edenbridge village hall (aka the W.I. Hall) was built in 1934. Ken Day (local pianist/teacher) who has been the chairman of the Edenbridge Town Village Hall Charity Management Committee for the last 7 years has stepped down but will remain on the committee as vice-chairman to help with continuity of running the hall.

Ken Day (left) and Jim Burbridge (right)

The Edenbridge Town Village Hall Charity Management Committee run the hall on behalf of Edenbridge Town Council.

The charity committee are very grateful to Jim Burbridge to take on this responsible position in becoming the new Committee Chairman. Said Jim “I am looking forward to the challenge and hoping to raise funds to update in particular the lighting for the stage that is used by a number of our local community groups. My main aim in this position is to keep facilities as up to date as possible.” Bookings for the hall will continue as normal through the Town Council on 01732 865 368. Any queries about the hall can be made to Jim on 07795 447 758 or Ken on 01732 860 203.

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Edenbridge & Westerham Citizens Advice Bureau and the En£Rgy Best Deal Gas and electricity prices continue to rise, but there are ways to cut the cost of your energy bills. En£rgy Best Deal is a campaign run by Citizens Advice, supported by Ofgem, to help people look at how they could reduce their energy costs. The CAB can help you to: • Check you are paying the cheapest price for electricity and/or gas • Check you are with the best supplier for you • Get help from suppliers or welfare benefits if you are struggling to pay your bills • Make sure your home is more energy efficient. Pop into the bureau to see how you can get the best deal on your energy!

Phone the bureau on 03000 422 888 or call in to make an appointment. Open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm for appointments and drop-in sessions at The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road.

Regular Events Every Tuesday Baby, Bounce and Rhyme Time - 10.30-11am, Edenbridge Library

Every Wednesday

Health Walk, 9.30am from the Leisure Centre, lasting approx 45 minutes and led by trained walk leaders. Everyone welcome. Contact Dave Arrowsmith on 01732 782 700 for more information.

Every Thursday

Weekly Market, 9-1pm, Market Yard Car Park Sequence Dancing, 7.45-9.45pm, Four Elms Village Hall (and Saturdays 7-10.15pm)

1st & 3rd Saturday

Craft Drop In Sessions for children at the Edenbridge Library

Every Tuesday & Thursday Age UK, 9am-3pm, The Eden Centre

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■ Services provided include the construction of Patios, Paths, Decking, Walling, Fencing and Raised beds. ■ Full Garden Maintenance Services for small gardens to large estates through annual contracts, short-term or one-off arrangements. ■ NOW let us clean your Patio, Deck or Driveway : We use a powerful rotary cleaning system which removes moss, algae, weeds and other debris. Block driveways are re-sanded after cleaning and a sealing service is offered which maintains the appearance of your driveway. ■ Full insurance cover carried. ■ A Buy With Confidence Scheme Approved Trader

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Celebrating 10 Years of the Edenbridge Partnership recently new community events such as the Eco Fair and Apple Festival.

Forward together is the slogan on the Edenbridge Partnership logo, and this has underlined its activity for 10 years now, with the anniversary celebration coming up.

Set up in early 2006, the Partnership brings together organisations of all kinds – agencies and voluntary groups – that work with, in, and for, the community of Edenbridge, and provides co-ordination, mutual support, and the chance to combine resources for projects. Partners work together to improve the wellbeing of the town, from the environment and social cohesion, to improving transport links, developing tourism and employment opportunities. During its first 10 years, the Partnership has seen the High street refurbished, the Eden Valley Festival Fortnight established, continuation of the Community Warden role, Edenbridge Town train station project linked with the Primary School, a Business StartUp support scheme launched in 2012, and

Partners in the Edenbridge Partnership successfully submitted a bid to run the KCC commissioned Youth Services now based at the Eden Centre and overseen by West Kent Extra; this includes the HOUSE Project – providing activities and opportunities for young people – including programmes promoting social inclusion and employment prospects. Moving Forward The strength of the Edenbridge community is that it is large enough to make a difference but small enough to care. The Partnership is looking to build on the legacy of its first 10 years and engage with all local agencies and residents to help create and develop further initiatives. It has 20 organisations already linked up, with representatives meeting four times a year to share ideas, information, and expertise, and to update on projects’ progress. The Partnership welcomes the involvement of all interests within Edenbridge and will be looking at ways of improving communication between local organisations, and encouraging more local people to get involved in 2016. Contact Kathy Staff on 01732 865 368 or kathy@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk - Submitted by Kathy Staff

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Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance A Cappella Ladies’ Choir Jacky Hintze - 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

Marlings Morris Gill Bilsland - 01883 712224 A ladies North West Clog dancing side. Monday evenings, autumn, winter & spring at the Eden Centre. www.marlingsmorris.co.uk Sequence Dancing Club Judy Cutler - 01732 700 533 Thursdays 7.45-9.45pm & Saturdays 7-10.15pm, Four Elms Village Hall

Hurst Green Tennis Club Tel: 01883 714 324 hurstgreentc@ gmail.com

Arts & Crafts

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

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) A group of contemporary artists who organise gatherings, events and exhibitions. Mary - 01732 864 203 info@ edenvalleyartists.com or www. edenvalleyartists.com

Edenbridge Players Get involved on-stage | back-stage. Kirsty Hintz - 07749 932 269 www.edenbridgeplayers.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.

Edenbridge Town Band Lucy Gibb - 07766 391 766 Meet: Wed 7.30pm-9.45pm at Bandroom, Market Yard Car Park

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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

Edenbridge Chess Club Ian Falkner - 01732 864 762 Meet: Every Friday from 8pm at The Royal British Legion, High Street, Edenbridge

Songsters ‘Singing for fun’ drop-in for adults. Jacky - 01732 503 606 or jacky. hintze@outlook.com Meet: Weds 2-3.30pm, Eden Centre

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

Folk Song & Music Singers, musicians & listeners Terry & Stephanie - 01732 864 487 Meet: Every 2nd Tues, 8.30pm at Queens Arms, Cowden Pound

Cowden Indoor Bowls Club The team play in a league John Crittenden - 01342 850 894 Meet: Every Tuesday at 8pm, Cowden Memorial Hall

Cowden Memorial Hall Bookings - 01342 850 532 or cowdenhall@moonboom.com Crockham Hill Village Hall Bookings - 01732 866 408 clive.folkard1@btinternet.com

Hobbies & Interests

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

WI Hall (Edenbridge) Bookings - 01732 865 368

Edenbridge & District Twinning Association Exchanges with Mont St Aignan Jean Cust - 01342 850 249 www.edta.org.uk

Royal British Legion Bookings - 01732 863 628

Edenbridge Allotment Gardens Michael Wort - 01732 865 007

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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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 Meet: Every Fri, 7.30-9.30pm, former Eden Church (term time) Cost: £1 per week 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. Al-Anon Family Groups Lynda - 01342 870 664 Meet: Tuesdays, 8-9.30pm in The Allison Room of the Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre. For close friends and relatives of alcoholics. Alcoholics Anonymous Meet: Every Thurs, 7.45-9.15pm at BRIDGES Centre, Edenbridge High St. First meeting each month ‘open’, other meetings ‘closed’. 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 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 Bonfire Society Charles Laver - 01732 863 120 info@edenbridgebonfire. co.uk Meet: 07/11/2015, Lingfield Rd Rec Edenbridge Branch RNLI Andrew Varney - 01732 863 826 Edenbridge Community First Responders David Turner - 07551 954 571 edenbridgecfr@outlook.com Edenbridge Freemasons Stephen Marshall 01892 822 910 (evenings) Meet: Four Elms Village Hall Edenbridge Hospital League of Friends Jo Naismith - 01732 860 148 www.ehlof.org.uk

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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 U3A C Byrne - 01732 862 999 Last Tues each month, 2-4pm at Crockham Hill Village Hall. Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club Jim Burbridge - 01732 866 787 Meet: Tuesdays 7pm, Sports Pavillion, Lingfield Road

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 Voluntary Transport Service Edenbridge Hospital, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, TN8 5DA Contact - 01732 865 353 Open 10am-12.30pm Mon-Fri

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

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

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September/October 2015  The Edenbridge Directory Edenbridge (Evening) Women’s Institute M Kuell - 01732 863 022 Meet: 3rd Tues each month, 8pm, WI Hall Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce Peter - 01732 866 444 Meet: 1st Tues each month at 6.30pm Eden Valley Museum Trust Support your museum Alex Paton - 01732 868 102 | www.evmt.org.uk Family Action Building Bridges Support for those caring for children. Contact: 01732 860 560 Weds 9-10.30am (term time only), Childrens’ Centre, High Street Hever Bullen WI Mrs J Smithson - 01342 850 472 2nd Weds each month, 8pm, Hever Village Hall.

MIND Day Services Advice and support Contact: 01732 743 902 Last 2 Tues each month, 1011.30am, Edenbridge Hospital. Royal British Legion Club Contact: 01732 863 628 Women’s Section: 01732 868 164 RNLI Edenbridge John Proctor - 01732 700 310 Sustainable Edenbridge sustainable.edenbridge@gmail.com Meet 2nd Thurs each month, 7.30pm, The Old Eden Volunteer Centre Contact: 01732 454 785 e: volunteering@vawk.org.uk Open: 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

Parents & Toddlers National Childbirth Trust Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Edenbridge and Westerham Rep: Louise Jones 01732 300 507 Meet: regularly for chat & support Toddler Clubs at The Eden Church - Sparkling Fishes Contact: 07799 130 557, or www. edenchurch.edenkent.org Meet: Mon 9.30-11.30am (term time). Free play for 0-4 yrs, storytime, songtime and crafts. Cost: £1 per family - refreshments & childrens snack

Social Groups Astor Senior Citizens Club Joan Clements - 01732 865 011 Meet: Every Tues. 1.30-3.30pm at the Fircroft Association, Spitals Cross - just come along! Edenbridge Active Retirement Association (EdenARA) Mrs S King - 01732 864 487 Meet: 2nd Fri each month, 2.154.15pm at the W.I. Hall, Edenbridge Edenbridge Friendz Pauline Collins 01732 864 291 or John Froud 01732 862 917 Meet: Weds social club for adults with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, hft, Phillippines Close | Fridays for swimming 6-7pm, Leisure Centre. Edenbridge Club (The) Contact: 01732 863 495 Older Persons Lifestyle Group Carole & Chris Ore - 01732 862 020 Meet: Every Wednesday, 11:30 1pm at The Eden Centre. Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum (SDSAF) Roger Bryan - 01322 664 754 sdsaf@7oaks.net | www.sdsaf.org

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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 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 Blair: 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 Meet: Fridays from 8pm. Marlpit Hill Snooker Club John Hale - 07977 565 208 Nomads Football Club Nigel Ship: 07979 508 745 Meet: 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 www.edenbridgedirectory.co.uk

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