Local Directory Website Decides to Sell

Sevenoaks Internet directory website 247oaks.co.uk is looking for new owners after seven years in operation.

Run by a two man partnership of long time Sevenoaks locals, the duo have been working on the website in their spare time. Unfortunately, this seems to be time they no longer have as they recently announced: http://www.247oaks.co.uk/blog/2014/03/this-website-is-for-sale/.

"It's always been a website with a lot of potential that could be a real asset to the local community" 247oaks partner M. Cameron told us, "We have put a lot of work into the site over the years and we don't want to just let it die. We'd like to see some one help it reach its potential."

It seems the site was conceived to provide a central repository of contact details not just for Sevenoaks businesses but also community groups, sports teams, club and societies, and whatever else was of relevance to the people of the Sevenoaks District.

The team say they also wanted to provide for those that had no existing presence on the web and to provide an alternative to large, expensive, national directory websites that provided little real value either to the person searching or the business or entity they were searching for.

Further details can be found on the 247oaks website: http://www.247oaks.co.uk/blog/2014/03/this-website-is-for-sale/

Peak Skills First Aid Training for Families

The course covers Choking, Burns, Nosebleeds, Head Injuries, Breaks, Unconsciousness, Bleeding, CPR and you will get a chance to practice how to deal with these incidents as well as a question and answer forum. Tea/Coffee will be provided and you will receive a First Aid manual.

The course costs £30 per person.To book your space on this popular course please follow this link:

https://peakskillsfirstaidtraining.wufoo.com/forms/w1lvzei20z0bc4q/

If you have any questions about this or any other type of First Aid training for the family, workplace or sports club, please give us a call on 07547714664 or 01732462781

THE STAGE IS SET IN SEVENOAKS

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy runs a studio at St Thomas' Catholic Primary School in Sevenoaks. Young people between the ages of 5 - 18 can enrol for these affordable drama classes which develop confidence and communication skills.

The Academy's specialist drama teachers, who are all DBS checked, undergo extensive training in the Helen O'Grady teaching methods. They ensure each student is encouraged in a warm, positive learning environment, where mutual respect is a high priority.

The unique programme aims to develop confidence, self-esteem, verbal communication skills and creativity, through a highly developed and extensive drama curriculum. All students attend a one-hour lesson each week during the school year. In the summer term all the students begin rehearsing a scripted play, devised for their particular age-group, which is performed to an invited audience.

The curriculum, which has been developed over 30 years internationally, is constantly revised and updated. Classes include warm up activities, speech work, mimes to music, short scripted pieces and creative improvisations. Each age group has specially-written targeted material, so every child is challenged. The lessons are great fun!

Helen Walls, Principal of the Academy in Sevenoaks, says, "It is wonderful our drama classes are in easy reach of everyone! We have a fantastic curriculum and I know that each and every student will be nurtured in our child-centred, friendly school."

The Academy locally currently operates in the following locations: -

BIGGIN HILL - CHISLEHURST - GRAVESEND - HAYES - PETTS WOOD - ORPINGTON - SEVENOAKS - SHORTLANDS 

To find out more about this unique programme, telephone our office on: 01689 812336
Email:  bromley@helenogrady.co.uk
Website: www.helenogrady.co.uk

Borough Green Christmas Light Switch On 2013

Borough Green will be holding their annual Christmas Lights Festival on 30th November 2013.

The switch on will take place at 2pm and there will be stalls, food and entertainment available and carol singing in the Baptist Church driveway.

The High Street will be closed from 12 noon until 6:30 pm. As a result there will be a slight change to bus schedules for the afternoon. Please see: http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/content.aspx?id=34359740306 for more details.

Sevenoaks Christmas Light Switch On 2013

The Christmas Lights will be switched on in Sevenoaks on Friday 29th November at 7pm.

The High Street will be closed to traffic from 6pm to make space for street entertainment, food and drink, fairground rides and Christmas stalls.

There will also be late night shopping and free parking.

The cast of Robin Hood and Father Christmas will be attendance.

Westerham Christmas Shopping and Lights Switch On

Christmas shopping extravaganza in Westerham

- Lights switch on and late night shopping: Thursday 28th November, 6.30pm

- Ideas for Christmas presents with a difference: now until New Year

A festive fun evening for all is promised when TV broadcaster and journalist Dr Hilary Jones, accompanied by the Westerham Amateur Dramatic Society (WADS) cast of The Wizard of Oz, switch on the Christmas lights in the historic town of Westerham. The festivities will take place on Thursday 28^th November, at 6.30pm on The Green, after Dr Hilary Jones arrives with Father Christmas on a dray pulled by local Shire horses.

Westerham’s charming and quirky shops will welcome shoppers with mince pies and mulled wine, and there will also be stalls around the town, with hot chestnuts, candy-floss, Christmas decorations, unusual presents and other goodies.

The town’s retailers are offering lots of unusual and different present ideas – ranging from a knicker-making kit and handmade chocs to Cire Trudon luxury candles and a signed French Art Deco figurine (see separate release for more details).

Adding to the Christmas feel will be Westerham Local Vocals performing carols in harmony (The Green, 6.30pm) followed by the Oxted Rock Choir (Market Square at 7pm). St Mary’s Church Festival of Christmas Trees will also be open to visitors.

Info: VisitWesterham.org.uk - http://www.visitwesterham.org.uk/whats-on/w-late-night-shopping

Razzamataz Theatre School in Tonbridge for 4 to 18 year olds

Razzamataz Theatre School Tonbridge opened this September at The Hayesbrook School, Brook Street, Tonbridge. We are exceptionally proud to have won backing from Duncan Bannatyne on the BBC’s Dragons' Den.

Razzamataz Theatre School Tonbridge offers exceptional training in dance, drama and singing together with exciting opportunities to perform. We believe that every student should have the opportunity to be energetic, to gain confidence and to make friends whilst having lots of fun.

 If you’re 4 to 18 and want to get involved in performing arts in a funky, fresh and vibrant atmosphere, Then Razzamataz Theatre School Tonbridge is the place for you!

For further details or to book a place at our FREE taster session please call 01732 364859  or Email tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk