It seems that many people are still wary about home insulation, especially the offers of free or heavily discounted installation. However, it is a genuine opportunity, though people should be wary of 'door knockers' and telephone cold calls as there are some dishonest types operating scams out there.
If you want to be sure of getting insulation installed by a reputable, accredited installer, one able to offer the grant, please visit http://bit.ly/gov-grants - http://www.government-grants.co.uk/
The grants are not repayable, they're a grant, not a loan. At the moment, as the utility companies need to meet a deadline in reducing their carbon emissions, many more homeowners and private tenants than before will be eligible for free or at least heavily discounted insulation, from around £49. But this opportunity will not be around forever, once targets are met, it is likely to disappear.
Friday 29 June 2012
Mini Video Recorder - perfect for busy Sevenoaks mums
Ever wonder how much attention the child minder gives your kids when you leave the house? Worried parents in Sevenoaks can now find out with the CATs-I mini video recorder which can be set up discreetly to provide peace of mind surveillance inside or outside the home. No installation is required and no on-going monitoring charges apply!
The size of a key fob, this miniature device is motion activated and records video and audio (day or night) using built-in infrared lights onto an integral mini SD card for viewing and storing on your PC. It comes fitted with a 4Gb SD card for 2-hours continuous recording and storage capacity. With a 32 GB SD card this can be extended to 40 hours.
A 10-day battery, USB cable and power adapter are included in the kit which retails at £82.50 plus vat available online www.cat-psl.com or Tel: +44 (0) 844 3267326
The CATs-I Mini Video Recorder is also ideal for monitoring staff, empty or vacant property and deliveries. It provides evidence of occurrences which in normal circumstances are hard to prove. Rogue traders, watch out!
Other products in the CATs-i range include a security system with SIM CARD camera & GPRS technology, a GSM wireless power switch which enables you to monitor and control your power socket by switching the socket on/off from anywhere in the world, and a 3G wireless modem / router for instant diverse and resilient network connection.
Advice and guidance on all security issues for home and office are available from:
CPS Ltd on Tel: +44 (0) 844 3267326.
www.cat-psl.com
The size of a key fob, this miniature device is motion activated and records video and audio (day or night) using built-in infrared lights onto an integral mini SD card for viewing and storing on your PC. It comes fitted with a 4Gb SD card for 2-hours continuous recording and storage capacity. With a 32 GB SD card this can be extended to 40 hours.
A 10-day battery, USB cable and power adapter are included in the kit which retails at £82.50 plus vat available online www.cat-psl.com or Tel: +44 (0) 844 3267326
The CATs-I Mini Video Recorder is also ideal for monitoring staff, empty or vacant property and deliveries. It provides evidence of occurrences which in normal circumstances are hard to prove. Rogue traders, watch out!
Other products in the CATs-i range include a security system with SIM CARD camera & GPRS technology, a GSM wireless power switch which enables you to monitor and control your power socket by switching the socket on/off from anywhere in the world, and a 3G wireless modem / router for instant diverse and resilient network connection.
Advice and guidance on all security issues for home and office are available from:
CPS Ltd on Tel: +44 (0) 844 3267326.
www.cat-psl.com
Thursday 28 June 2012
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Issues like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting. Enter a nearby GB postcode, or street name and area.
Force the council to act on problems and keep your community informed on issues.
Wednesday 27 June 2012
web designers and developers wanted
Web Design and Development collective mjcpk is looking for a freelance web design, developer or general web/social/SEO person to collaborate with on a number of projects.
Ideally they would like someone who is local to Sevenoaks who would like to become a long time collaborator/partner.
It would suit someone new to professional web design or a solo freelancer who wants to team up now and then. Motivation and interest in the web is more important than experience but they need to have a willingness to learn new skills and keep up with the changes on the Internet.
Contact mjcpk for more information.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mjcpk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mjcpk.co.uk
Ideally they would like someone who is local to Sevenoaks who would like to become a long time collaborator/partner.
It would suit someone new to professional web design or a solo freelancer who wants to team up now and then. Motivation and interest in the web is more important than experience but they need to have a willingness to learn new skills and keep up with the changes on the Internet.
Contact mjcpk for more information.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mjcpk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mjcpk.co.uk
Tuesday 26 June 2012
News Wire Going From Strength to Strength
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Bar Manager Heads for Sunnier Climes
Sevenoaks Bar Manager and former Town Councillor Rob Dobson is preparing to leave his job at the Vine Club where he provides a bar for both the Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club and the Sevenoaks Hockey Club.
He has been offered 'the job of a lifetime' as the Bar Manager of the Sandals resort in Antigua in the Caribbean. A job with great advancement potential and, not least, the chance to live in many people's dream holiday location.
Previously, former Sevenoaks School boy Rob has managed the Royal Oak Tap, was part of the management team at The Chequers and a relief manager at The Plough in Ivy Hatch. He is also currently the deputy Chairman of the Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats.
While he says he will miss Sevenoaks this is an opportunity he'd 'be a fool to turn down'.
He has been offered 'the job of a lifetime' as the Bar Manager of the Sandals resort in Antigua in the Caribbean. A job with great advancement potential and, not least, the chance to live in many people's dream holiday location.
Previously, former Sevenoaks School boy Rob has managed the Royal Oak Tap, was part of the management team at The Chequers and a relief manager at The Plough in Ivy Hatch. He is also currently the deputy Chairman of the Sevenoaks Liberal Democrats.
While he says he will miss Sevenoaks this is an opportunity he'd 'be a fool to turn down'.
Charity Cycle Event stops at Padwell
The Skyline London to Paris Charity Cycle Event will be stopping at The Padwell pub in Stone Street between 9.30 and 11.30 on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer.
It offers a chance for the cyclists to fill their water bottles and visit the toilet before continuing on their mammoth trek.
It offers a chance for the cyclists to fill their water bottles and visit the toilet before continuing on their mammoth trek.
Monday 25 June 2012
Riverhead Kentish Crafts Fair July 28
A new showcase for the finest Kentish crafts is being launched in Riverhead on Saturday July 28.
The First Riverhead Kentish Crafts Fair will feature quality contemporary crafts like stained glass, handmade greetings cards, fine woodturning, fused glassware, pictures and prints, handmade candles and soaps, handmade oak chairs for children, textiles and fabric homecrafts, fabric toys, pottery and ceramics and more.
To tease the palate there will be delicacies like handmade fudge and cupcakes, and even a stall of vodkas, infused with the flavours of hand-picked Kentish fruit, and homemade Limoncello.
The ambitious event at St Mary's church hall, Riverhead, which runs from 10.30am to 4pm, will also be a family fun day so parents can browse the craft market inside the hall while children are entertained outside. There will be an outdoor crafts fair for children in the church grounds next to the hall, with hands on crafts like clay painting and making greetings cards.
And a free programme of activities for children will run all day, put on by Gymboree, Musical Bumps and 7Oaks Multisports. There will also be face painting. Teas, cakes and refreshments will be available all day, with homemade cakes provided by Chipstead WI.
Stallholders will be coming from all across Kent, as well as nearer to home in Sevenoaks, Otford, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Bromley. There is no entry fee.
More quality craft fairs are being planned for the autumn as well as a shoppers' Christmas crafts fair.
St Mary's church hall, London Road, TN13 3DR is next to the church above the Riverhead roundabout on the A25. For more information look out for the banners, flyers and posters, or call 01732 450152.
Also see Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverhead-Kentish-Crafts-Fair-Sat-July-28th-2012-1030am-to-4pm/296071640487085
The First Riverhead Kentish Crafts Fair will feature quality contemporary crafts like stained glass, handmade greetings cards, fine woodturning, fused glassware, pictures and prints, handmade candles and soaps, handmade oak chairs for children, textiles and fabric homecrafts, fabric toys, pottery and ceramics and more.
To tease the palate there will be delicacies like handmade fudge and cupcakes, and even a stall of vodkas, infused with the flavours of hand-picked Kentish fruit, and homemade Limoncello.
The ambitious event at St Mary's church hall, Riverhead, which runs from 10.30am to 4pm, will also be a family fun day so parents can browse the craft market inside the hall while children are entertained outside. There will be an outdoor crafts fair for children in the church grounds next to the hall, with hands on crafts like clay painting and making greetings cards.
And a free programme of activities for children will run all day, put on by Gymboree, Musical Bumps and 7Oaks Multisports. There will also be face painting. Teas, cakes and refreshments will be available all day, with homemade cakes provided by Chipstead WI.
Stallholders will be coming from all across Kent, as well as nearer to home in Sevenoaks, Otford, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Bromley. There is no entry fee.
More quality craft fairs are being planned for the autumn as well as a shoppers' Christmas crafts fair.
St Mary's church hall, London Road, TN13 3DR is next to the church above the Riverhead roundabout on the A25. For more information look out for the banners, flyers and posters, or call 01732 450152.
Also see Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverhead-Kentish-Crafts-Fair-Sat-July-28th-2012-1030am-to-4pm/296071640487085
Friday 22 June 2012
The Hop Farm Music Festival
Friday 29th June, Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July
With only 8 days to go until the Hop Farm Music Festival we have been checking the weather reports regularly to make sure the sunshine we ordered is on its way and we can confirm beautiful Kent is going to be lovely over the Hop Farm weekend, Whooop!
Tickets are still on sale but are limited so make sure you don't miss out seeing some of the best bands on the planet, new and old, this summer.
Line up includes:
For all ticket information got to our ticket page....
With only 8 days to go until the Hop Farm Music Festival we have been checking the weather reports regularly to make sure the sunshine we ordered is on its way and we can confirm beautiful Kent is going to be lovely over the Hop Farm weekend, Whooop!
Tickets are still on sale but are limited so make sure you don't miss out seeing some of the best bands on the planet, new and old, this summer.
Line up includes:
- BOB DYLAN
- SUEDE
- RICHARD ASHCROFT
- PETER GABRIEL AND THE NEW BLOOD ORCHESTRA
- DAMIEN RICE
- RAY DAVIES
- THE LEVELLERS
For all ticket information got to our ticket page....
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Book Your Stall for This Years Riverhead Carnival
Riverhead Carnival - September 2012
The 3rd Riverhead & Dunton Green Scout Group organises and runs the Riverhead Carnival located on Chipstead Common, Witches Lane.
Admission is free.
With approx 80 stalls on offer, the event encourages local voluntary and community groups and businesses to support their local community by holding a stall on the green. Attendance is around 4,500.
We are looking for local businesses and charities who would like to run a stall at this year's event.
For more info: http://www.3rdsevenoaks.org.uk/event-Riverhead_Carnival2.html
or contact
https://twitter.com/#!/TraceyPound on Twitter.
The 3rd Riverhead & Dunton Green Scout Group organises and runs the Riverhead Carnival located on Chipstead Common, Witches Lane.
Admission is free.
With approx 80 stalls on offer, the event encourages local voluntary and community groups and businesses to support their local community by holding a stall on the green. Attendance is around 4,500.
We are looking for local businesses and charities who would like to run a stall at this year's event.
For more info: http://www.3rdsevenoaks.org.uk/event-Riverhead_Carnival2.html
or contact
https://twitter.com/#!/TraceyPound on Twitter.
The Simple Way to Let Your Home
It suits very hands on landlords who want advertising only and will happily handle all enquiries and viewings themselves and be responsible for deposits, contracts, inventories etc.
We're making it available on all types of residential property and including a listing on our website at www.vinelettings.co.uk and a To Let board which ads local credibility. Not suitable for all and for those who want us to find and vet tenants and go to contract with deposit protection we offer our Find Only service, and also our Find and Collect and Fully Managed service.
Vine lettings office: 01732 746 606
Fax: 01732 746 614
NALS license number A3811
Twitter: @vinelettings
Facebook: facebook.com/vinelettings
Blog: vinelettings.tumblr.com
Ethically led. No re-occurring finder’s fees. No stealth fees. State-of-the-art website. Smart apps. Video tours. Accompanied viewings - late nights & weekends. www.vinelettings.co.uk
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Our Keyword Monitoring Service will provide you with a complete report of where your site is ranking for up to 100 keywords or phrases across 3 major search engines. More search engine available on request. To do this yourself would be a long and tiresome process but we'll do all for only £25.
We would recommend checking your rankings every month or so but if you are running a site promotion campaign you may want to do a few in one month. It is entirely up to you. Rates for regular repeat jobs are negotiable.
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This is known as a 'filter bubble'. It means that your search results are NOT the same as everyone else's. Just because your site appears high in the rankings for you doesn't guarantee that others will see it at the same position.
We provide you with as neutral results as we can and are able to provide you with results from different geographical locations, if required. We can't show you exactly what everyone is seeing but can provide you with a 'good enough' approximation.
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Tuesday 19 June 2012
Sports Clubs send us your weekly round up
If you are a sports team or club in the Sevenoaks area the why not send us a weekly round up of your results and your next week's fixtures.
If you want you can include photos and match reports and you can always provide links back to your own website for more information.
Contact Us for more information or Submit your round up.
Hoad Shoes: Calling all shoppers!
We will now be open every Sunday from 10am until 4pm and for the next two Sundays as an introductory offer you can get a 10% discount in-store off any full priced purchase over £50!!
Like us on Facebook "Hoad Shoes" to be entered into a draw to win a free pair of shoes (T&C's apply) or follow us on twitter @hoadshoes to get up to date tweets about new stock and special offers. We hope to see you soon!
www.hoadshoes.co.uk
01732454004
Like us on Facebook "Hoad Shoes" to be entered into a draw to win a free pair of shoes (T&C's apply) or follow us on twitter @hoadshoes to get up to date tweets about new stock and special offers. We hope to see you soon!
www.hoadshoes.co.uk
01732454004
Mindfulness and Mindfull Meditation Workshop
My next workshop will be an 'Introduction to Mindfulness and Mindful Meditation'
This two hour workshop is being held in a lovely spa setting in Westerham, near Sevenoaks, with plenty of convenient free parking.
On this workshop, you will be introduced to Mindfulness, the benefits of a Mindful approach to living and we will practice Mindful Meditation.
Find out how to use Mindfulness for:
The workshop will take place on Saturday 21st July from 10am until 12pm
Cost: £20
BOOKING A PLACE IN ADVANCE IS ESSENTIAL
Contact Tanya Wright:
07940 571207
counselling@tanyawright.com
www.tanyawright.com
This two hour workshop is being held in a lovely spa setting in Westerham, near Sevenoaks, with plenty of convenient free parking.
On this workshop, you will be introduced to Mindfulness, the benefits of a Mindful approach to living and we will practice Mindful Meditation.
Find out how to use Mindfulness for:
- Stress Management
- Feelings of anger
- Anxiety and panic attacks
The workshop will take place on Saturday 21st July from 10am until 12pm
Cost: £20
BOOKING A PLACE IN ADVANCE IS ESSENTIAL
Contact Tanya Wright:
07940 571207
counselling@tanyawright.com
www.tanyawright.com
Monday 18 June 2012
Calling all media students!
Sevenoaks News Wire is always on the lookout for new stories to publish. One of them could be yours!
We publish news and information that is relevant and of interest to people living and working in the Sevenoaks area. Why don't you submit news that you come across?We can't pay for submissions but we can offer you good experience of working a story and getting it published online. You will get full credit and there is always the possibility that someone may pick up your story for publication elsewhere. We are followed by people from the Sevenoaks Chronicle and other Sevenoaks and Kent based print publications who may find your article interesting.
What to write?
We can't tell you what to write about as learning how to spot a story is all part of the experience but you'll find that there are more things to write about than you first imagined. You don't need to focus on sensationalism and scandal like the main stream national and international media seem to do. Just think about being interesting an informative.
We don't accept editorial content. We are looking for balanced coverage of local issues and not your comments on them. Try to cover all sides of the story and leave the reader to make up his or her mind on the subject.
We do accept: interviews, photos, video reports, analysis articles and more. Contact Us if you are unsure if your article is suitable. Remember, we also accept press releases and community announcements. So, if you think of yourself as being less of a journalist and more into marketing and public relations you can still take part.
The legal bit
Sevenoaks News Wire cannot be responsible for the content of your article but we will refuse to publish work that is clearly false or unsupported by evidence. Please cite your sources where possible.
We cannot publish articles that are in breach of the law. This includes (but isn't limited to) libellous remarks, information protected by the Official Secrets Act, comments inciting racial or religious hatred and the publishing of privileged information or facts currently under a 'gagging order' issued by a judge.
If you ask someone for their comments on a subject please inform them that you intend to publish it. Always give people the right of reply before writing about them.
Should you make false accusations (or those unsupported by evidence) in your writing you may face legal action from those you have mentioned in your article.
That all sounds a bit scary but if you approach your writing in a serious and methodical way you'll be fine and your articles will be better for it.
We look forward to seeing what you come up with. Good luck!
Friday 15 June 2012
Children's Summer Tennis Camps at Hollybush
Why not try one of our tennis camps, all sessions take place at Hollybush Tennis Centre, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks. Places are booking up fast so call us on 01959 523377 or visit our website:
http://www.tennisacademy.org.uk
Sevenoaks News Wire now on Facebook
Come along and Like our page and we just might Like you back!
As always you can submit your news and announcements to our website: http://sevenoaksnewswire.blogspot.co.uk/p/submit-news.html
100 Twitter followers in just over a week!
It all goes to show that there is a demand in the Sevenoaks area for somewhere to publish local news and announcements.
By working together as a community we have created a network to reach out to Sevenoaks. Through co-operation we have all achieved something greater than we would have alone.
Keep the submissions coming and thanks again,
Sevenoaks News Wire team.
Thursday 14 June 2012
Indiana Jones experience at Combe Bank School
The girls of Combe Bank School, Sundridge will be enjoying a 'Time Team/Indiana Jones Experience' on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd June. The whole school will be reverting back to the war years in a groundbreaking, quite literally, two-day project, aptly named "Dig it".
The event is the brainchild of inspirational History teacher Peter Hutchins, who is always looking for new ways to bring his subject to life. He felt that, as the school was situated on such an historic site, the girls should be involved in unearthing some of the history and, quite literally, digging it out.
Peter said: "I am really passionate about making history come alive, to help create a long-lasting interest in the subject. What better way to bring it alive than in the form of an archaeological dig? The whole school has been hugely enthusiastic and active in the planning of the event and there is a real sense of excitement building around the school. We are very fortunate to have the school located on such a historically interesting site, and I believe the knowledge gained across the curriculum will remain with the girls far longer than if they were just reading about it."
Based in and around the historic Combe Bank House and grounds, the two-day extravaganza has taken on a life of its own and is now involving all the pupils and staff from both the Senior and Prep Schools and is now a very cross curriculum event. The field opposite the main house, which was used as a landing strip and, later, a dumping ground for decommissioned World War II aircraft, is the main site for the dig. An area has been identified in which a trench is to be dug, an initial reconnoitre of the area has already unearthed pieces of a Spitfire and very large German aircraft bullets. Metal detectors will be employed and it is hoped for lots of interesting finds, which will be cleaned and carefully catalogued.
The girls are also excavating around the old swimming pool and the changing rooms. The summer growth will mean the pool's structure is less well defined and will add to the 'Indiana Jones' like experience. In addition the girls will be trying to identify and excavate the site of a four roomed thatched cottage which was built in the grounds as a playhouse for the daughters of one of the previous owners of the house and grounds.
Weather permitting; things really start to come alive with three World War 11 Piper Cubs from Biggin Hill due to land on the old airstrip, active for the first time since 1978, on the Thursday and a fly-past from a Heritage Spitfire on the Friday. Other planned activities include Land Girls pulling vegetables and delivering on tractors to help with the ration cooking workshop; building an Anderson shelter and radio transmitter which, it is hoped, will transmit to the incoming planes; producing a newspaper as it would have been produced at the time; and the PE department organising an 'old-style' sports day where some of the activities recorded around 1930 will be restaged.
The girls will also investigate the story of a German airman who parachuted into Combe Bank and hid in the caves in the grounds. A touch of realism will be added to the investigation by a member of the teaching staff, who will recreate the event by hiding out in the caves overnight.
All the activities will recreate a real feeling of the 1920's and 1930's as well as the Blitz years for the 21st-century pupils.
Added to these events, much, much more is going on, with each department adding something to what looks set to be an unforgettable experience for all taking part. Headmistress Jane Abbotts, said: "This is a truly memorable and exciting event for Combe Bank School, and it will extend our understanding of the history of the site. The girls are creating their own record of the experience using film and music. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them choose to develop their interest in archaeology further following these two days."
The event is the brainchild of inspirational History teacher Peter Hutchins, who is always looking for new ways to bring his subject to life. He felt that, as the school was situated on such an historic site, the girls should be involved in unearthing some of the history and, quite literally, digging it out.
Peter said: "I am really passionate about making history come alive, to help create a long-lasting interest in the subject. What better way to bring it alive than in the form of an archaeological dig? The whole school has been hugely enthusiastic and active in the planning of the event and there is a real sense of excitement building around the school. We are very fortunate to have the school located on such a historically interesting site, and I believe the knowledge gained across the curriculum will remain with the girls far longer than if they were just reading about it."
Based in and around the historic Combe Bank House and grounds, the two-day extravaganza has taken on a life of its own and is now involving all the pupils and staff from both the Senior and Prep Schools and is now a very cross curriculum event. The field opposite the main house, which was used as a landing strip and, later, a dumping ground for decommissioned World War II aircraft, is the main site for the dig. An area has been identified in which a trench is to be dug, an initial reconnoitre of the area has already unearthed pieces of a Spitfire and very large German aircraft bullets. Metal detectors will be employed and it is hoped for lots of interesting finds, which will be cleaned and carefully catalogued.
The girls are also excavating around the old swimming pool and the changing rooms. The summer growth will mean the pool's structure is less well defined and will add to the 'Indiana Jones' like experience. In addition the girls will be trying to identify and excavate the site of a four roomed thatched cottage which was built in the grounds as a playhouse for the daughters of one of the previous owners of the house and grounds.
Weather permitting; things really start to come alive with three World War 11 Piper Cubs from Biggin Hill due to land on the old airstrip, active for the first time since 1978, on the Thursday and a fly-past from a Heritage Spitfire on the Friday. Other planned activities include Land Girls pulling vegetables and delivering on tractors to help with the ration cooking workshop; building an Anderson shelter and radio transmitter which, it is hoped, will transmit to the incoming planes; producing a newspaper as it would have been produced at the time; and the PE department organising an 'old-style' sports day where some of the activities recorded around 1930 will be restaged.
The girls will also investigate the story of a German airman who parachuted into Combe Bank and hid in the caves in the grounds. A touch of realism will be added to the investigation by a member of the teaching staff, who will recreate the event by hiding out in the caves overnight.
All the activities will recreate a real feeling of the 1920's and 1930's as well as the Blitz years for the 21st-century pupils.
Added to these events, much, much more is going on, with each department adding something to what looks set to be an unforgettable experience for all taking part. Headmistress Jane Abbotts, said: "This is a truly memorable and exciting event for Combe Bank School, and it will extend our understanding of the history of the site. The girls are creating their own record of the experience using film and music. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them choose to develop their interest in archaeology further following these two days."
Fentons at Chartwell Farmers' Market
Kemsing based Roz Burton of Fentons of Kent is going to be at Chartwell this Saturday (16th June) from 12:00 until 16:00. She will be selling her Handmade Natural Soaps, Bath & Body products as well as her line of Reed Diffusers.
This event is the first Farmers Market at Chartwell where you will not only see Fentons of Kent but also other local crafts people and food producers. So why not come along and support local businesses?
http://www.fentonsofkent.co.uk/
This event is the first Farmers Market at Chartwell where you will not only see Fentons of Kent but also other local crafts people and food producers. So why not come along and support local businesses?
http://www.fentonsofkent.co.uk/
Sevenoaks Wedding Fair
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012
Time: 11am-4pm
Venue: The New School at West Heath, Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
FREE ADMISSION
Calling all brides and grooms from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells,West Malling, Maidstone and surrounds. Announcing the Sevenoaks Wedding Fair and Bridalwear Sale (the Summer Collection) at West Heath!
As we all know, getting married can be a bit of a minefield and the Sevenoaks Wedding Fair is designed to make the task of creating your perfect day just a little easier by introducing you to the best wedding suppliers in the industry all under one sumptuous and historic roof.
We look forward to seeing you at the Sevenoaks Wedding Fair to make the wedding of your dreams a stunning reality. Pre-register now to beat the queues and save valuable time on the day, to receive details of special offers and giveways and for updates on the latest exhibition news.
http://www.thesevenoaksweddingfair.co.uk/
Time: 11am-4pm
Venue: The New School at West Heath, Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR
FREE ADMISSION
Calling all brides and grooms from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells,West Malling, Maidstone and surrounds. Announcing the Sevenoaks Wedding Fair and Bridalwear Sale (the Summer Collection) at West Heath!
As we all know, getting married can be a bit of a minefield and the Sevenoaks Wedding Fair is designed to make the task of creating your perfect day just a little easier by introducing you to the best wedding suppliers in the industry all under one sumptuous and historic roof.
We look forward to seeing you at the Sevenoaks Wedding Fair to make the wedding of your dreams a stunning reality. Pre-register now to beat the queues and save valuable time on the day, to receive details of special offers and giveways and for updates on the latest exhibition news.
http://www.thesevenoaksweddingfair.co.uk/
Tuesday 12 June 2012
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Contact Us with a link to your post/message and the name of your listing and we'll make your listing more visible to the people of Sevenoaks.
Standard listings become Bold listings
Bold Listings become Featured listings
Featured listings become Front page listings
More info: http://www.247oaks.co.uk/blog/2012/05/free-listing-upgrades/
Musician Launches Record Label
Former Sevenoaks music teacher and music director for shows Alastair Cameron has just launched the Genuine Folk label.
'Genuine Folk is a new record label started by Alastair Cameron and Mel Adams to allow them to indulge their passion for traditional and contemporary folk by recording and working with folk musicians themselves.
Music is best enjoyed live and their aim is to convey the vibrancy of live performance in their recordings by recording on location where possible.'
Web: http://www.genuinefolk.com
Tel: 07578 046692
Skype ID: CameronMusic
'Genuine Folk is a new record label started by Alastair Cameron and Mel Adams to allow them to indulge their passion for traditional and contemporary folk by recording and working with folk musicians themselves.
Music is best enjoyed live and their aim is to convey the vibrancy of live performance in their recordings by recording on location where possible.'
Web: http://www.genuinefolk.com
Tel: 07578 046692
Skype ID: CameronMusic
The Padwell gets old phone Number back
The Padwell pub in Stone Street has finally got its old telephone number back. You can now reach them on 01732 761532. The temporary number is no longer in use.
Due to the complications of a change in management 6 weeks ago it has taken a while to transfer the original number back to their initial supplier. Jayne and Tony at the Padwell would like to apologise to anyone who has had trouble contacting the pub in the last few weeks.
You can now also contact them via their website: http://www.thepadwell.com where you'll find details of upcoming events.
Due to the complications of a change in management 6 weeks ago it has taken a while to transfer the original number back to their initial supplier. Jayne and Tony at the Padwell would like to apologise to anyone who has had trouble contacting the pub in the last few weeks.
You can now also contact them via their website: http://www.thepadwell.com where you'll find details of upcoming events.
Monday 11 June 2012
Father's Day Food at The Padwell, Stone Street
A full menu is on offer at The Padwell on Sunday 17th June for Father's Day. Call 01732 761762 to book.
http://www.thepadwell.com
http://www.thepadwell.com
Is Your Website Illegal?
The new EU regulations regarding the use of cookies on websites came into force at the end of May.
They require website owners to provide users with clear information about the cookies used on the website and users MUST have actively opted in before cookies are used.
It is the website owner's responsibility to understand the new regulations and implement the necessary changes to their site. This includes not only sites for businesses but those for sport clubs, societies, community groups and individuals.
Finding Hidden Cookies
Many website owners may not be aware that cookies are being used behind the scenes on their website. Statistics tools like Google Analytics often use cookies without the visitor or website owner realising but it is now the website owners responsibility to deal with these cookies and not Google or other third parties.
Sevenoaks Web Design partnership mjcpk are offering a Cookie Audit service where they check your website for cookies and provide advice and solutions on how to comply with the new regulations.
More info: http://www.mjcpk.co.uk/blog/cookie-audit-service/
They require website owners to provide users with clear information about the cookies used on the website and users MUST have actively opted in before cookies are used.
It is the website owner's responsibility to understand the new regulations and implement the necessary changes to their site. This includes not only sites for businesses but those for sport clubs, societies, community groups and individuals.
Finding Hidden Cookies
Many website owners may not be aware that cookies are being used behind the scenes on their website. Statistics tools like Google Analytics often use cookies without the visitor or website owner realising but it is now the website owners responsibility to deal with these cookies and not Google or other third parties.
Sevenoaks Web Design partnership mjcpk are offering a Cookie Audit service where they check your website for cookies and provide advice and solutions on how to comply with the new regulations.
More info: http://www.mjcpk.co.uk/blog/cookie-audit-service/
New Website for St. John's Medical Practice
The St. John's Medical Practice website offers a new look and new features for patient.
Repeat Prescriptions
A new secure repeat prescription service has been introduced via the website and can be accessed by clicking on the box/icon below or the top left menu option 'Prescriptions'. As this is a new service it unfortunately requires those who were registered on the old website to re-register using an email address and password. This can be a new password or you may use your existing one to create the new account.
New Appointments System
Tthe new appointments system trial begins on 18th June 2012. This involves telephone triage with a GP and necessitates that appointments can not be given to people who turn up at the door in the morning expecting to be seen. A telephone triage appointment will be given instead.
For more information: http://www.stjohnsmedicalpractice.co.uk/
Repeat Prescriptions
A new secure repeat prescription service has been introduced via the website and can be accessed by clicking on the box/icon below or the top left menu option 'Prescriptions'. As this is a new service it unfortunately requires those who were registered on the old website to re-register using an email address and password. This can be a new password or you may use your existing one to create the new account.
New Appointments System
Tthe new appointments system trial begins on 18th June 2012. This involves telephone triage with a GP and necessitates that appointments can not be given to people who turn up at the door in the morning expecting to be seen. A telephone triage appointment will be given instead.
For more information: http://www.stjohnsmedicalpractice.co.uk/
AXA-PPP Sponsor Sevenoaks based 'Little Love Project' for premature and stillborn babies
A group of around 30 nurses from AXA-PPP have been recently involved with the Little Love Project and are holding a sponsorship day on 12th June 2012 at AXA-PPP.
The Little Love Project is a small, non-profit project founded in 2008 to make and donate much needed, tiny clothing to local hospitals for premature and stillborn babies. Making these items readily available to parents gives them one less thing to worry about at such a difficult time. The Little Love Project's founder, Tanya Wright of Sevenoaks, is a qualified counsellor who is now hoping to gain further funding to launch a counselling and support service to parents for pregnancy loss, pre mature birth and neonatal death.
Tanya is delighted that AXA-PPP offered their support by holding a Knitting Day on June 12th. Helpers from across the business will spend the whole day making soft knitted clothing for these babies and also create small burial gowns and blankets. Although knitting sounds a bit old fashioned to a lot of people, it's perfect for these babies as the garments are soft, warm and have no seams which makes them more comfortable for babies lying in incubators.
The items will then be packaged up and donated to Pembury and Maidstone NHS hospitals who will use them as they're needed. The group of nurses are also keen to provide on-going support to the project by continuing to knit and ensure the hospitals' supplies are kept topped up.
Tanya is going to visit the group of approximately 30 employees helping throughout the day (9am - 5pm).
This is part of AXA-PPP Healthcare's Hearts in Action project which allows staff to assist with local charities during their working hours. In the past we've helped charities such as Hospice in the Weald, Demelza House, The Pickering Cancer Drop-in Centre, Kent Air Ambulance Trust, Young Carers, St George's Community Children's Project, chYps and many more).
If you are interested in further details, please contact either:-
Denise Dallender
Senior Nurse Case Manager (Clinical Centre)
AXA PPP healthcare
denise.dallender@axa-ppp.co.uk
or
Tanya Wright MBACP, Adv Dip Couns
counselling@tanyawright.com
07940 571207
www.tanyawright.com
Tanya is delighted that AXA-PPP offered their support by holding a Knitting Day on June 12th. Helpers from across the business will spend the whole day making soft knitted clothing for these babies and also create small burial gowns and blankets. Although knitting sounds a bit old fashioned to a lot of people, it's perfect for these babies as the garments are soft, warm and have no seams which makes them more comfortable for babies lying in incubators.
The items will then be packaged up and donated to Pembury and Maidstone NHS hospitals who will use them as they're needed. The group of nurses are also keen to provide on-going support to the project by continuing to knit and ensure the hospitals' supplies are kept topped up.
Tanya is going to visit the group of approximately 30 employees helping throughout the day (9am - 5pm).
This is part of AXA-PPP Healthcare's Hearts in Action project which allows staff to assist with local charities during their working hours. In the past we've helped charities such as Hospice in the Weald, Demelza House, The Pickering Cancer Drop-in Centre, Kent Air Ambulance Trust, Young Carers, St George's Community Children's Project, chYps and many more).
If you are interested in further details, please contact either:-
Denise Dallender
Senior Nurse Case Manager (Clinical Centre)
AXA PPP healthcare
denise.dallender@axa-ppp.co.uk
or
Tanya Wright MBACP, Adv Dip Couns
counselling@tanyawright.com
07940 571207
www.tanyawright.com
Saturday 9 June 2012
Kent Kite Festival and Mote Park Grand Opening
The Mote Regeneration Project is rapidly approaching completion, with the official reopening taking place as part of the Kent Kite Festival Event in the park on Sunday 24th June. We have local youth bands performing on stage, UK national champion kite display teams exhibiting a number of displays of weird and wonderful kites.
Meet and great Peppa pig and her brother George. There will be the opportunity for families to build and fly their own kites. Free build your own kite kits supplied. We will also have disc golf, Face painting funfair and much more. All activities, displays and performances on the day are completely FREE excluding the funfair.
The final areas to be completed are the main car park extension, the Lake Overflow and reinstatement of the River Len into Turkey Mill Lake, the cleaning and restoration of the Volunteers Pavilion and the final surfacing of all of the new paths in the park. All of these areas will be ready for the opening event.
The majority of the work has now been completed and is now being used by park users including the waterfall and the two accessible circular paths around the Park. The lakeside and parkland paths are 2.3Km and 3.8Km long and link to all of the major entrances.
The original objective of the project was not only to encourage more people to visit but also to get them to discover more of the park. In addition to the original main car parking area, off of Mote Avenue, there are now two additional hubs accessible from Willington Street and School Lane. These two additional hubs also have car parking and play areas.
At 12 noon the Mayor will officially declare the park reopened and will unveil a commemorative plaque. As well as local Councillors, representatives from the Heritage Lottery Fund and volunteers that have worked in the park,
Peppa and George are looking forward to meeting families at the event as well as doing a bit of kite flying.
http://www.maidstone.gov.uk
Meet and great Peppa pig and her brother George. There will be the opportunity for families to build and fly their own kites. Free build your own kite kits supplied. We will also have disc golf, Face painting funfair and much more. All activities, displays and performances on the day are completely FREE excluding the funfair.
The final areas to be completed are the main car park extension, the Lake Overflow and reinstatement of the River Len into Turkey Mill Lake, the cleaning and restoration of the Volunteers Pavilion and the final surfacing of all of the new paths in the park. All of these areas will be ready for the opening event.
The majority of the work has now been completed and is now being used by park users including the waterfall and the two accessible circular paths around the Park. The lakeside and parkland paths are 2.3Km and 3.8Km long and link to all of the major entrances.
The original objective of the project was not only to encourage more people to visit but also to get them to discover more of the park. In addition to the original main car parking area, off of Mote Avenue, there are now two additional hubs accessible from Willington Street and School Lane. These two additional hubs also have car parking and play areas.
At 12 noon the Mayor will officially declare the park reopened and will unveil a commemorative plaque. As well as local Councillors, representatives from the Heritage Lottery Fund and volunteers that have worked in the park,
Peppa and George are looking forward to meeting families at the event as well as doing a bit of kite flying.
http://www.maidstone.gov.uk
Shipbourne Primary School Summer Fete
Shipbourne Village School Summer Fete
Including Classic Cars and Birds Of Prey
Saturday 16th June 2012
12.00-4.00pm
Including Classic Cars and Birds Of Prey
Saturday 16th June 2012
12.00-4.00pm
Friday 8 June 2012
Anchor Pub celebrates landlord's 33 years
The Anchor on London Road describes itself as 'Sevenoaks' last true local' and they may be right.
Landlord Barry has been there now for an amazing 33 years and some of his regulars remember him arriving. He's collected many a memory and has quite a few stories to tell of his time - which isn't over yet!
In an industry where turnover of staff and management is brisk and pubs are closing left, right and centre it is gratifying to see some continuity and the benefit it has on the local community.
Landlord Barry has been there now for an amazing 33 years and some of his regulars remember him arriving. He's collected many a memory and has quite a few stories to tell of his time - which isn't over yet!
In an industry where turnover of staff and management is brisk and pubs are closing left, right and centre it is gratifying to see some continuity and the benefit it has on the local community.
Thursday 7 June 2012
Self Drive Tours of India
RoadTrip India offers two to three week tours using modern but simple GPS navigation to get you to your destination. You drive through exciting countryside, have the chance to stop in any village, talk to the locals, learn about India first hand, and bring back unique memories and photographs.
RoadTrip India is a new concept and a new way to enjoy your Indian adventure. For the first time we have created a system for you to find your way round the intricacies and mysteries of the Indian road system. Until now a trip like this on your own was unthinkable and only available as an escorted trip in some form or another.
http://www.roadtripindia.co.uk
French Gite in the Val de Loire
Choose from two beautiful Gites in the charming medieval town of La Charite Sur Loire in the Val de Loire.
For more information: http://www.gites-la-charite-sur-loire.fr
Wednesday 6 June 2012
New Phone Number at The Padwell
Stone Street country pub The Padwell has a temporary phone number due to a change of management. The old one will be back in use shortly but in the meantime you can contact them on 01732 761762.
Owner Jayne Harmes is now back at the helm.
Owner Jayne Harmes is now back at the helm.
Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Week
The Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club would like to remind everyone about their week of cricket that occurs Friday from 6th to Friday 13th July.
Matches will be played daily on the Vine Cricket Ground.
Matches will be played daily on the Vine Cricket Ground.
Sevenoaks Summer Festival
It’s now only 2 weeks
until the 43rd Sevenoaks Music and Arts Festival takes place. The
Festival kicks off on Saturday 23rd
June with an explosion of events in the town and runs until Sunday
8th July.
On Saturday 23rd
June, which is traditionally known as Festival Fair day, there will
be a unique opportunity to explore a new adventure ‘Colourscape.’
This is going to be based on the Vine, which is a spectacular
experience of sound and colour. In Blighs we will have our ever
popular schools stage with children from around Sevenoaks showing us
their talents. Live entertainment will also be on offer outside the
Blackboy Pub, Nonna Cappuccini’s and Marks and Spencer. Especially
for our younger Fair goers, there is going to be an amazing lifelike
Polar Bear arriving in Sevenoaks for the children to meet and be
photographed with. There will also be opportunities to take part in
a treasure hunt, watch puppet shows, paint their own square in a
massive piece of art organised by Kent College and lots more.
In the coming weeks I will
be highlighting events from the festival to give you a taste of what
you can experience. There will be Theatre productions, Art
Exhibitions, Comedians and a variety of Music genres on show to
enjoy.
To find out more details
about all these unmissable events, please visit our website
http://www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk/
You can also follow us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/sevenoaksfest
and twitter http://twitter.com/sevenoaksfest
Free local directory listings - 247oaks.co.uk
247oaks aims to be a comprehensive source of contact information for specifically Sevenoaks based businesses, societies, sports clubs, community groups and anyone else who would like people to be able to contact them.
We would especially encourage small businesses, sole traders and non profit groups to sign up as it is completely free. You can publish any or all of the following: Name, Tagline/Description, Address, Phone, Fax, Website and Email.
Funk and Soul Band with a 15% discount
Local Funk and Soul function band Soul Avenue dropped us a line to say that they are currently offering a 15% discount on their bookings.
Drummer Billy Cunningham had this to say about the band: 'Soul Avenue is a 5 piece band playing the very best dance-floor classics of the 60′s through to the present day, to provide the perfect entertainment for any event. Whether club, birthday, wedding or corporate, we’ll ensure your event has that extra flare. Soul Avenue have a wealth of experience providing the very greatest of party music for your special occasion.'
Drummer Billy Cunningham had this to say about the band: 'Soul Avenue is a 5 piece band playing the very best dance-floor classics of the 60′s through to the present day, to provide the perfect entertainment for any event. Whether club, birthday, wedding or corporate, we’ll ensure your event has that extra flare. Soul Avenue have a wealth of experience providing the very greatest of party music for your special occasion.'
7oaks Junior Aquathon 2012
Entries are filling up for this year's Junior Aquathon which will be held on the 8th July at Tonbridge Sports Centre.
It is open to ages 8 to 16 and is divided into 5 different age groups.
For more information and to register please go to: https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=154&OrgID=3395
It is open to ages 8 to 16 and is divided into 5 different age groups.
For more information and to register please go to: https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=154&OrgID=3395
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Traditional Wooden Chairs
'A handsome, sturdy range of traditional chairs designed and hand finished by Patrick Coffey using English Ash and Elm cut from local, managed woodland in the Weald of Kent and nearby Sussex. (est. 1985)'.
Retro Wall Art - large format posters of classic images
RetroWallArt.co.uk is a unique retro wall art poster collection spanning 100 years of retrospective publicity work, dating from the mid eighteen hundreds to the middle of the twentieth century.Fine Art Giclee Prints
A giclee (zhee-CLAY) print, is an individually produced,high-resolution, high-fidelity reproduction print produced on a special large format printer. A giclee print is quite simply the closest replication of an original artwork that is currently possible. The giclee print has become the new standard in the fine art industry and is widely embraced for its astonishing quality by major museums, galleries, publishers and artists. Giclee printing is recognised by the Fine Arts Trade Guild as a medium of the very highest quality for the reproduction of art prints that accurately display the artist’s true purpose.
Mounted, Framed or Poster only
Images are available in A3, A2 and A1 sizes and can also be mounted or framed as required. Alternative sizes can be produced on request.
Special Summer Website Deal
Sevenoaks Web Design and Development partnership mjcpk are offering a full website powered by Wordpress for only £99. This offer is for a short period only. Get it while you can!
All in One Package
The offer includes everything you need to get a website up and running: hosting, domain registration, email setup, maintenance, support and the option to customise your site with 1000s of templates and plugins.
Wordpress is the number one content management system for websites worldwide. It is suitable for businesses, community groups, sports clubs, individuals and more.
For more information visit mjcpk - web design and development.
All in One Package
The offer includes everything you need to get a website up and running: hosting, domain registration, email setup, maintenance, support and the option to customise your site with 1000s of templates and plugins.
Wordpress is the number one content management system for websites worldwide. It is suitable for businesses, community groups, sports clubs, individuals and more.
For more information visit mjcpk - web design and development.
Friday 1 June 2012
Sevenoaks News Wire is now live!
We had intended to launch this website earlier in the year but situations beyond our control have delayed things.
However, we are now live and are looking for your News, Press Releases, Event Announcements and everything else that you think may be of interest to local people.
We aim to be a free and easy way for local businesses, groups and individuals to publicise their news and a single central place for others to keep up with the latest in Sevenoaks.
We don't intend to compete with local print and broadcast media as we feel we occupy a separate niche from them. Our aim is to complement them rather than compete.
However, we are now live and are looking for your News, Press Releases, Event Announcements and everything else that you think may be of interest to local people.
We aim to be a free and easy way for local businesses, groups and individuals to publicise their news and a single central place for others to keep up with the latest in Sevenoaks.
We don't intend to compete with local print and broadcast media as we feel we occupy a separate niche from them. Our aim is to complement them rather than compete.
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