Westerham – the destination community for all
With easy access from the M25, Gatwick and London, it abounds with cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent shops. It has its own brewery, drawing water from our Greensand aquifer and its own winery using grapes grown on our North Downs. Its most famous residents are, amongst others, Sir Winston Churchill and General James Wolfe and their homes are open to the public. Welcome to all who wish to share our ‘Westerham experience’!
FREE PARKING in Westerham! First 3 hours free in the Darent Carpark, and all day town-wide on Sundays. Charges frozen from 2017 and the extra spaces are now available. More Westerham parking information (varying charges and times)
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Clubs & Societies
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- Westerham Ramblers
Sunday 4th October 10.30am Booking Essential Per the government’s latest “rule of six” we will be restricting the numbers on our walks for the time being, so if you’d like to join us, please email westerhamramblers@yahoo.com or telephone 07792919727 (and please update if your plans subsequently change) to book. We also ask you, at the start of the walk, to share your contact details with the walk leader for test and trace purposes.Read More - Westerham Society Meetings Suspended
In the light of the latest Government restrictions on social gatherings and meetings we have had no option but to cancel the Society’s events for the balance of this year. Unfortunately, this will include our popular annual social gatherings of the Churchill Dinner and the Christmas Social. Read More - The W.I.
Wednesday 18th November 7.30pm in Westerham Hall: Cancelled until further notice We are welcoming new members for 2021! Read More - Lunch Club – Age UK
Friday 31st October 11.30am – 1.30pm in Westerham Hall. Cancelled until further notice A delicious two course lunch on the last Friday (except August and December) of every month with tea or coffee. Raffle and quiz is included in the Read More - Westerham Fine Arts Society Talk
Wednesday 4th November 7.30 for 8pm POSTPONED Talk in Westerham Hall “The Moon – in Mythology, Science and Art” given by Dr David Whitehouse – author of “Apollo 11 -the Inside Story” – he was the “Face of Space” on British television as the BBC’s Science Correspondent from 1988 – 2006, and as a science communicator he is in a class of his own! This lecture is not just for astronomers or those keen on science – there is also much to interest Art Historians. - The Friday Lunch Club
Friday 13th November 11.30am – 1.30pm Cancelled until further notice in Westerham Hall, for seniors and those less able. For £5 there will be a cuppa, a two course lunch, a quiz, a raffle and another cuppa! The Friday Lunch Club is currently full, please contact Westerham Town Council office to be put on the waiting list T: 01959 562147Read More - Westerham Theatre Goers Club
- U3A Coffee Mornings & Open Meetings
- Fleapit Cinema
We look forward to seeing everyone again in September 2020!Read More
- Westerham Art Group
Although we are not meeting just now, we usually hold our meetings Monday afternoon from 2 till 4pm in the Council Offices, Russell House (above the surgery). Non members are welcome – we run demos and workshops at some of the meetings as well as ideas of subjects to paint or draw – or you can follow your own ideas…. The 2020 Spring term will run from 27th January to 30th March.
- Westerham Local Vocals
Sadly not meeting at the moment, this community-based, adult choir for people who love to sing, offers friendship, lively, non-auditioned fun, and we also aim to sing to a high standard! First session free… Read more here
- Westerham Heritage Website
The Westerham Society Committee is delighted to announce a dedicated computer at Westerham Library, for those without access, so everyone can check out the Heritage website, an on-line virtual museum of Westerham’s history which you can find at http://www.westerhamheritage.org.ukRead More - Scouts seek mini bus funds
Westerham Scouts has launched a £12,000 appeal to buy a badly needed new 17 seater minibus for outings and camps. Read More - Knit ‘N Natter Ladies
Meet every Thursday morning 10am – 12pm in Westerham Library. Their recent project has been ‘Bobby Buddies’ Inspector Nick Finnis saw the post about knitted Fireman Sams being given to Westerham Fire BrigadeRead More - Tuesday Club
Tuesday 27th October 2.30pm in Westerham Hall. Cancelled until further notice Bingo and Social Club for senior citizens. Run by local people for the benefit of local people. All are welcome to attend whether you just want to turn up, meet others and play or get involved and help keep this great club going. For more information come along to the hall any Tuesday afternoon. Read More - Junior Football training
Open Football training with Westerham FC Juniors, every Saturday 10 – 11am on King George’s Field, Westerham, for girls and boys. School years R, 1 and 2. All abilities welcome, if you’re interested please E westerhamjuniorfc@btinternet.com
Community
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- Westerham is Open for Business!
- Ask for help, or Volunteer in Westerham
Ask for help, or volunteer in Westerham? There are various ways forward – Locally, or at Town, District or County level - Hearing Aid Clinic
Wednesday 19th August 10 – 11.30am Normally 3rd Wednesday of the month (excluding August) at Council Chamber (above the Doc’s) Russell House, Market Square, WESTERHAM, Kent, TN16 1RB.Read More - Covers Farm Restoration Planning Application
Planning Application KCC/SE/0495/2018 proposes ‘the stabilisation and restoration of Covers Farm Quarry using imported engineering materials to restore the site to grassland, including landscape planting and an ecological receptor area together with a temporary road and ancillary buildings.’ Read More - Westerham Almshouses
From time to time vacancies occur in the charity’s properties for those of restricted financial means, are of a certain age and who have lived in Westerham or Crockham Hill for at least two years. Read More - Community First Responder volunteers wanted!
Westerham needs more volunteers based here – training takes about a year E: info@sevenoakscfrs.org if you are interested. Read More - Churchill School Governor Recruitment
The Churchill School Governors are seeking someone somebody with Finance experience willing to serve on the Governing Body. Read More - Westerham’s Foodbank
Westerham Food Bank Appeal: From the Food Bank: thank you to those who continue to donate, and to ‘The Courtyard @ Westerham Hall’ which is supplying free meals to our referrals. Many thanks for more donations, anything non-perishable, toiletries and cleaning products.Read More
- Westerham Library
Browse books, join a group, view the displays, use the computers, wifi and printersRead More - Café Church Costa
Café Church is a monthly service held at Costa Coffee, The Green. An informal time of worship suitable for all ages lead by the Congregational Church, see their website for dates and times
Mr Owl – Guardian of the Gateway: The Westerham Town Partnership, which funded carved wooden work from ‘Proud to Do Business in Westerham’, thanks all involved, and would welcome any volunteer to help care for these beautiful creations and their surrounding habitat – with strimming, weeding and tidying. You can read more about our projects on our page or write in to info@visitwesterham.org.uk
Call for Housebuilding sites: SDC asked local landowners to volunteer land and a total of 252 sites were put forward. The majority of these sites are in the Green Belt as most of the 7% of the District not in the Green Belt has already been built on. See Sevenoaks Chronicle article detailing responses from Westerham landowners. In the coming months the SD Council’s planners will carry out a detailed investigation of each site and will recommend a shorter list of sites that have the potential to be developed.
Consultation funding for Hosey and Farley Commons. Over the 18 months to Autumn 2017, extensive consultations by SDC, with Heritage Lottery Funding, will be carried out with local people, in particular schools, to produce plans to increase public access and improve areas for wildlife.
Free Parking in Westerham!
* Overflow 100 space car-park open permanently! See Press Release * 3 hours free in the Darenth Carpark * Up to 3 hours paid on Croydon Road & Fullers Hill * 15 minutes ‘Pop & Shop’ for just 10p in the centre * Darenth Carpark season tickets very good value
Read our Town Partnership & Town Council page. Read Council Newsletters. Bypass (and new houses to fund it?) for Westerham – Town Meeting – Full report. Darent Valley conservation – Kent Downs AONB has a grant of £2.1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Fundraising & Social Events
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- Westerham is Open for Business!
- Ask for help, or Volunteer in WesterhamAsk for help, or volunteer in Westerham? There are various ways forward – Locally, or at Town, District or County level
- Remembrance Service
Sunday 8th November 10.30am We will be marking Remembrance Sunday but you will appreciate that, like many other events, it will obviously be different this year. The Royal British Legion will be represented but the Sea Cadets and band will not be parading this year. The whole service will take place in the church from 10.30 for about 35 minutes, which will include reading the names of those from Westerham who died in the two World Wars and the two-minute silence at 11am. There are limits to the number who can attend so that we can allow separation of households and so this service will have to be by ‘ticket only’. We plan to livestream the service to allow as many as possible to follow and pay their respects. Read More - Coffee Time
Tuesday 27th October 10am in the John Fryth Room. Cancelled until further notice. Read More - Tuesday ClubTuesday 27th October 2.30pm in Westerham Hall. Cancelled until further notice Bingo and Social Club for senior citizens. Run by local people for the benefit of local people. All are welcome to attend whether you just want to turn up, meet others and play or get involved and help keep this great club going. For more information come along to the hall any Tuesday afternoon. Read More
- Forget-Me-Not Café – suspended
Friday 20th November 11.30am – 1pm in the Congregational Church Hall Cancelled until further noticeRead More
National Trust
- Chartwell
(opening times vary) was the much-loved Churchill family home from 1922 and the place from which Sir Winston drew inspiration until the end of his life.Read More - Quebec House
Explore this fascinating house, the childhood home of General James Wolfe. Discover the dramatic battle that won Canada for the British and learn of Wolfe’s tragic death, in our exhibition. Read More - Emmetts Garden
(open daily from 10am – 5pm) is an Edwardian estate that was owned by Frederic Lubbock, becoming both a plantsman’s passion and a much-loved family home.
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Sport
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- Westerham Cricket Club
Welcome to our family-orientated club which is aiming to grow into a thriving sporting hub for the local community to enjoy during the summer months.
We have recently reformed the Club after an absence of 15 years and 2020 will be our first season back. - Yoga Classes
Mondays – new term starts 7th January in the John Fryth Hall (St Mary’s Church) Read More - Westerham to Chartwell Way-marked Walking Trail
The Westerham Town Partnership, the Squerryes Estate and the National Trust collaborated to sign a way-marked trail between Westerham and Chartwell. The trail covers about two miles, and takes about an hour. Read More - Cricket at Limpsfield Chart
We are a small village club that fields two Saturday teams in the Kent County Village League, a Sunday friendly team and we also have u15s u11s and u8s teams. We take pride in always giving the opposition a good game but more importantly we value friendship, bringing members of the community together and offering a legitimate excuse for not mowing the lawn and putting off the DIY!
Players of all ages and abilities welcome, the first practice session is free and if you decide to attend two or more we just ask for a one-off £10 donation towards the cost.To find out more please contact limpsfieldchartcricketclub@gmail.com - Weekly Free 5K Timed Park Run
Every Saturday 9am at Squerryes Winery. Currently suspended. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! But please register before your first run, to get a time. Read more and Register with Parkrun once only, in order to get a time, and bring a printed copy of your barcode – if you forget it, you won’t get a time.Read More
- Junior Football trainingOpen Football training with Westerham FC Juniors, every Saturday 10 – 11am on King George’s Field, Westerham, for girls and boys. School years R, 1 and 2. All abilities welcome, if you’re interested please E westerhamjuniorfc@btinternet.com
Young People
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- Churchill School Governor RecruitmentThe Churchill School Governors are seeking someone somebody with Finance experience willing to serve on the Governing Body. Read More
- RAF Air Cadets
Are you aged between 12 (school year 8) and 17? Are you interested in making new friends? Are you interested in Aviation? Then the Royal Air Force Air Cadets at Biggin Hill could be for you.Read More - Parent & Toddler Group
A voluntary run playgroup for families with babies and preschool aged children. Every Monday 10.00-12.00 drop in during term time, to the Congregational Church Hall, on Fullers Hill. Read More - Scouts seek mini bus fundsWesterham Scouts has launched a £12,000 appeal to buy a badly needed new 17 seater minibus for outings and camps. Read More
- Weekly Free 5K Timed Park Run
Every Saturday 9am at Squerryes Winery. Currently suspended. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! But please register before your first run, to get a time. Read more and Register with Parkrun once only, in order to get a time, and bring a printed copy of your barcode – if you forget it, you won’t get a time.Read More
- Junior Football trainingOpen Football training with Westerham FC Juniors, every Saturday 10 – 11am on King George’s Field, Westerham, for girls and boys. School years R, 1 and 2. All abilities welcome, if you’re interested please E westerhamjuniorfc@btinternet.com
Baby Bounce & Rhyme 9.30 – 10am every Thursday in The Library We need a volunteer to host this. Please contact the library for more information on Westerhamlibrary@kent.gov.uk .
Westerham Youth Club – St George Playing Fields More info…
Monday Morning Play Group term times 10-12pm Congregational Church hall. Just turn up or call 07919488408 for more info.
Forest Kindergarten Sevenoaks Enrolling up to September 2020
We are an outstanding forest kindergarten, tots and holiday club based within acres of woodland in Ide Hill near Sevenoaks and Westerham. We cater for 0-10 year olds.. come and visit us to find out more about our adventures! Read more here
Churches
- Westerham AlmshousesFrom time to time vacancies occur in the charity’s properties for those of restricted financial means, are of a certain age and who have lived in Westerham or Crockham Hill for at least two years. Read More
- St Mary’s Church
Michael Barlow, 1940 – 2020 We were saddened to announce the death of our director of music, Michael Barlow, in our service last Sunday. Michael led our choir, played our organ and was well-known and well-loved by so many people in Westerham and beyond.
Read More - Congregational Church
Westerham Evangelical Congregational Church is an established non-conformist Baptist Church in the centre of Westerham. The Pastor, Phil Sutton, has been the minister since 2008, following his retirement after 34 years with Kent Police.Read More
- St John The Baptist Catholic Church
See more at Westerham Catholic website - Remembrance ServiceSunday 8th November 10.30am We will be marking Remembrance Sunday but you will appreciate that, like many other events, it will obviously be different this year. The Royal British Legion will be represented but the Sea Cadets and band will not be parading this year. The whole service will take place in the church from 10.30 for about 35 minutes, which will include reading the names of those from Westerham who died in the two World Wars and the two-minute silence at 11am. There are limits to the number who can attend so that we can allow separation of households and so this service will have to be by ‘ticket only’. We plan to livestream the service to allow as many as possible to follow and pay their respects. Read More
Café Church at Costa Coffee fourth Sunday of the month 5.15pm Informal afternoon service led by Westerham Congregational Church.
