The website of the Westerham Town Partnership
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)
More useful information (getting here, buses, taxis, train links)
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What’s On
Latest News
- Westerham Activ8 2019
Tuesday 20th August 4 – 6.30pm on King George’s Field. Free activities for 11 – 16 year olds. Free sports, games and hot dogs at each session. Contact info@playplace.org Read More - Family Fun Session
Thursday 22nd August 10.30am – 1pm on King George’s Field. There will be inflatable fun and a National Trust raft table, as well as Face Painting (8th) African Drumming (15th) and Additional Play Activities (22nd) If the weather is wet, sessions will be held in the Sports Association. No need to book, just turn up. These session are suitable for children ages 2 – 12 who must be supervised by an adult at all times. Event sponsored by the Town Council
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Clubs & Societies
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- The W.I.
Wednesday 21st August 7.30pm Talk by Sue Hollings ‘It’s all greek to me’ We are welcoming new members 🙂 Read More - Westerham Ramblers – 70s saunter
Sunday 25th August 10.30am. We meet Toys Hill Car Park (click here for directions) A 2½ mile walk to Emmetts (where we will take refreshment in the tea room). Some inclines but nothing severe – and no stiles.70s’ Saunters are designed to be shorter and flatter than our standard walks. Despite the name, anyone can take part – just be aware they are designed to be taken at an easy pace.Read More
- Lunch Club – Age UK
Friday 30th August 11.30am – 1.30pm in Westerham Hall. 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 - U3A Coffee Mornings & Open Meetings
Monday 2nd September 10.30am Coffee Morning in the Grasshopper on The Green OR Thursday 12th September 2pm in Westerham Hall. Talk by Ian Bevan – ‘From Nell Gwynne to Willy Wonka’ are assured of a warm reception at our OMs – non-members are welcome on up to three occasions. There is no charge, but a voluntary donation of £1 is requested for tea/coffee and cake
Read More - Westerham Fine Arts Society Talk
Wednesday 4th September 7.30pm in Westerham Hall. “The Elgin Marbles: A History of Meaning” In the two centuries since they were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin the meaning significance of the “Elgin Marbles” has changed dramatically. This lecture by Alan Read, looks at the response to them over their time in Britain, from the original controversy over their purchase to the current debate surrounding the restitution to the Acropolis Museum in Athens. - Westerham Local Vocals
Wednesday 4th September 8pm in The John Fryth Room. Join us for the new Autumn term, all welcome! 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
- The Friday Lunch Club
Friday 13th September 11.30am – 1.30pm 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 Society Talk
Friday 13th September 7.30pm in Westerham Hall A presentation by Ann Lovelace on the inspiring work of the Orpheus Centre, an independent specialist college in Godstone. The Centre focuses on developing independent skills and confidence of young people between 18 and 25 with learning and/or physical disabilities.Read More
- Horticultural Society Autumn Show
- Westerham Theatre Goers Club
Wednesday 2nd October 2.30pm ‘Queen of The Mist’ at The Charing Cross Theatre. In 1901, when Anna Edson Taylor, a widowed 60-something teacher on the brink of destitution, became the first person to go over the Niagara Falls in a barrel and emerge unscathed, everyone naturally wanted to know how it felt. Read More - Westerham Art Group
Put your name down for the autumn term 🙂 - 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 20th August 2.30pm in Westerham Hall. 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
Community
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- Policing Consultation
A chance to have your say about Policing in our area. Click here to take part in the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner Annual Survey - Hearing Aid Clinic
Wednesday 17th July 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 - Moorhouse Tileworks 2018 Application
Tandridge District Council heard Planning Application No. 2018/1792 for a DPD Parcel Depot on 7th March 7.30pm which was refused and DPD has now withdrawn. More details and comments here - 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: Update May 2019: You may have seen in the press recently that pressure on Food Banks is growing and in Westerham we have seen a significant increase in clients referred to us over the past few months.
- 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
News from PSCO Darling: monthly Police Engagement Meeting at Wolfe Garage. Read more here
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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- Poppy Appeal
If you would like to order a wreath as an individual or on behalf of a business or organisation please contact Read More - Coffee Time
Tuesday 20th August 10am in the John Fryth Room. Read More - Tuesday ClubTuesday 20th August 2.30pm in Westerham Hall. 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
- Westerham Activ8 2019Tuesday 20th August 4 – 6.30pm on King George’s Field. Free activities for 11 – 16 year olds. Free sports, games and hot dogs at each session. Contact info@playplace.org Read More
- Westerham Wednesdays
Business Networking Meeting Wednesday 21st August 10.30am – 12pm supported by Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce, at The Kings Arms HotelRead More - Family Fun SessionThursday 22nd August 10.30am – 1pm on King George’s Field. There will be inflatable fun and a National Trust raft table, as well as Face Painting (8th) African Drumming (15th) and Additional Play Activities (22nd) If the weather is wet, sessions will be held in the Sports Association. No need to book, just turn up. These session are suitable for children ages 2 – 12 who must be supervised by an adult at all times. Event sponsored by the Town Council
- Eureka Open Garden for NGS
Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th August 11 – 4pm Suzanne & Gordon Wright are again opening their garden for charity as part of the National Gardens’ Scheme.
Adults £5 children FREE - Westerham Brocante by Vanity Fairs
Friday 6th September 10am – 5pm in the Kings Arms Hotel. A true French-style Flea market! Supporting MacMillan Cancer Support, monthly on the first Friday of the each month. For more information contact Allen Hartley at Vanity Fairs 01959 563041 07787 656037 www.vanityfairs.co.uk/be-a-stall-holder FB @westerhambrocante - Country Fayre & Horticultural Autumn Show
Saturday 14th September 11am – 5pm on The Green and St Mary’s Church. Westerham Town Partnership is at its best bringing together the community, with its latest event, celebrating all that is country crafts, activities and produce alongside local vintage, retro and fashion stalls. Westerham Horticultural Society will also be holding its Autumn Show in St Mary’s Church.Read More - Forget-Me-Not Café
Friday 20th September 11.30am – 1pm in the Congregational Church HallRead More - The London Welsh Male Voice Choir
Saturday 26th October 7.00pm in St Mary’s Church The London Welsh Male Voice Choir last visited Westerham in 2014. Read More - Christmas Fair at the Grasshopper Inn Moorhouse
Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November Preview drinks reception and opportunity to shop on Tuesday 5th November before the main day of the Fair on Wednesday 6th. Invitations will be mailed out in the Autumn - Pop Up Christmas Fayre
Saturday 9th November 11am – 3pm in Westerham Hall. LK Pop Up Fayres are excited to be hosting the first Christmas Fayre at Westerham Hall. Supporting local small business owners showing off their beautiful stalls
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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- 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! Winter practice nets 18:30 to 19:30 every Tuesday from the 5 March until the 7 May. They take place at Hazelwood School, Wolfs Hill, Limpsfield, Surrey RH8 0QU.
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
Young People
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- Brownies
Westerham Brownies – for girls aged 7-10 years. Meet on Monday evenings in Westerham 5.15 – 6.30pm. The Brownie adventure – a journey that Brownies take with their friends as they discover the world together.To register your interest please visit girlguiding.org.uk and register your daughter.Contact – E: westerhambrownies@outlook.com - 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
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.
Westerham Brownies – Gillian Simpkins 07712730389. 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
- Poppy AppealIf you would like to order a wreath as an individual or on behalf of a business or organisation please contact Read More
- 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
In this week’s newsletter, details of all services throughout August, including Morning Prayer during the week, the ‘Psalms in the Summer’ services at 10.30am on Sundays, plus some logistical changes for the 8am service over August. 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
Café Church at Costa Coffee fourth Sunday of the month 5.15pm Informal afternoon service led by Westerham Congregational Church.
