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• Westerham Society Talks

  Fri 15th Oct    The Gunpowder Plot – the speaker, David Gilmour, knows the subject rather well and he has family connections. The Westerham Society is arranging speakers for the forthcoming autumn evenings  Talks start at 7.30 pm at Westerham Hall.
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• Westerham Ramblers

  Every other Sunday, from 20th June, and we are delighted to be back. We will no longer be operating a booking system – but Richard Gadd would still appreciate it if you do plan to attend, that you email westerhamramblers@yahoo.com or telephone/text 07792919727 so he can keep an eye on approximate numbersRead More

• The Friday Lunch Club

  Second Friday of the month, 11.30am – 1.30pm in Westerham Hall, for seniors and those less able. Suspended for the duration. 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

• The W.I.

  Third Wednesday of the month 7.30pm in Westerham Hall: Cancelled until further notice  We are welcoming new members for 2021! Read More

• Lunch Club – Age UK

  Friday 29th January 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 6th October at 7.30pm for 8pm at Westerham Hall

  The well known jazz Saxophonist Chris “Snake” Davis is a UK Solo Artist and Session Musician. His lecture will include live demonstrations of a large selection of saxophones, flutes and ethnic woodwinds.

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• Westerham Theatre Goers Club

  No outing planned at the moment. However you can enjoy some productions, including from The National Theatre, The Globe, and other outstanding venues from around the country, on your Smart TV, or streaming device.  Browse the selection here
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• U3A Coffee Mornings & Open Meetings 

  Normally first Monday of the month 10.30am Coffee Morning at The Grasshopper on The Green OR normally second Thursday of the month 2pm Open Meeting Talk. Meetings currently not regular but virtual arrangements announced by email to members.   

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• Fleapit Cinema

  

  We look forward to seeing everyone again in September 2021!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 27^th January to 30^th March.

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• 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

  Normally every Tuesday 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

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• Citizens Advice Bureau

  Your Local Adviceline is now free to call on 0808 278 7962

  Citizens Advice Edenbridge & Westerham is encouraging you to get in touch on the phone or by email.  Our team of staff and volunteers are ready to answer questions on a wide range of subjects including housing, debt, employment, relationship breakdowns and benefits issues.
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• Country Fayre Sat 18th Sept 2021

  

  The sun shone, the sky was blue and after a fairly moody summer, Westerham was blessed with one day of fabulous weather for its long awaited ‘Country Fayre’ on The Green.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. Referrals can be made via any of the social services, GP. Many thanks for more donations, anything non-perishable, toiletries and cleaning products.Read More

• 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

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• 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

• 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 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.