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Council is country's most efficient
Sevenoaks District Council has been named the most efficient district authority in the country.

The Audit Commission, which sets out the efficiency of every council in England, found the council outperformed every local authority in its class.

It comes as the cash-strapped council is trying to shave £2million from its outgoings over the next four years. [more]

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Sevenoaks tops efficiency league table
Sevenoaks District Council is officially the most efficient district authority in the country, according the central government agency the Audit Commission.

In a report issued by the Audit Commission last Monday (28 January 2008) which sets out the efficiency of every council in England, Sevenoaks District Council was found to have out performed every local authority in its class. [more]

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Westerham Brewery - Sevenoaks 7X - 4.8% ABV
Due to popular demand we will be bringing back the 7X for February.

A traditional bitter made with Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt, Amber Malt for a dry, biscuity edge and Crystal Malt for richness. Hopped with First Gold from Worcestershire and Finchcocks' Kent Goldings for a smooth, traditional English aroma that produces the classic Golding finish. "...the complex beer has a fresh tobacco and spicy and peppery hops aroma, with sultana fruit in the mouth and a long hoppy and bitter finish." "Beer to die for!" - Roger Protz

Robert Wicks www.westerhambrewery.co.uk

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Fury over school parking ban
Furious parents have claimed it is only a matter of time before a child is killed after an Eynsford school closed a car park.

Numerous parents have lambasted Robert Straker, headteacher of the Anthony Roper Primary School in the High Street, for forcing them to drop their children off on the busy A225 where they run the risk of being hit by other vehicles.

But Mr Straker, whose school has been rated excellent by Ofsted, has refused to budge and has defended the decision on health and safety grounds. [more]

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Conservation area reviewed in Sevenoaks
A number of important trees which contribute to the setting and character of Sevenoaks High Street Conservation Area will be further protected following a review of the conservation area boundary. The trees on the southern Tonbridge Road approach to the town, along with a small amount of land near Sevenoaks School will now be included in the Sevenoaks High Street Conservation Area, after Sevenoaks District Council's Cabinet approved revised proposals at its meeting on 17 January 2008. [more]

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Get funky!
Dance lovers are in for treat when a popular new dance class is launched in Swanley next month.

The Strictly Dance Funk class, which is already running successfully in Edenbridge, comes to White Oak Leisure in Swanley from next Wednesday (6 February).

Local residents will be able to enjoy a variety of dance styles, including jazz, salsa, pop and Latin American for just £2 with the new weekly class which runs from 10.30am to 11.30am every Wednesday. There is also a free crèche available and new dance routines are learnt each week, so people can join at any time. [more]

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The scores are on the doors for food excellence!
A wealth of information about the hygiene standards of food businesses across the District is now available at the click of a button after a new food hygiene service was unveiled last week.

A number of four and five star food businesses attended the official launch of the 'Scores on the Doors' initiative at Sevenoaks District Council offices last Monday (21 January).

Under the initiative food businesses inspected by Sevenoaks District Council's Environmental Health Team are given a star rating based on the assessment of their food hygiene standards, from five stars for food businesses demonstrating excellent levels of food hygiene down to zero stars for food businesses demonstrating unacceptable levels.

The information can now be accessed by going to the Scores on the Doors section of the Council website. [more]

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Launch of joint homelessness strategy - towards 2010
A fresh approach to tackle homelessness in the West Kent area will be launched on 4 February.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Sevenoaks District Council, with the assistance of stakeholders and service users, have joined forces to launch a homelessness strategy after reviewing homelessness in their areas during 2006-2007.

All three authorities approved the strategy at the end of last year and are now looking to move the strategy forward with the help of their partners.

By jointly working together the councils believe that they can have a greater impact on the problem than by just working alone. [more]

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Village play equipment boost
Plans are being drawn up to replace outdated equipment in a Hartley playground.

The slide, swings and roundabout in Woodlands Avenue Recreation Ground have all been earmarked for an overhaul, which is expected to cost around £40,000.

But Hartley Parish Council clerk Julie Hoad has warned residents not to expect the changes to be made overnight. [more]

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Westerham landowner prosecuted in enforcement case
A Westerham landowner who failed to comply with two enforcement notices was successfully prosecuted last week. [more]

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Raise a glass for new licensing system!
Residents of the District can now find out more about their local pubs and clubs thanks to the Council's new online licensing system.

The PublicAccess for Licensing module allows anyone, at the click of a mouse button, to view licence applications online, and see exactly what permissions pubs, clubs and any other licenced premises across the District currently have, or have applied for. [more]

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The funky way to get fit!
Edenbridge residents can get themselves into shape in the new year by trying out a whole host of new dance styles thanks to a unique class in the town.

The Strictly Dance Funk class runs for an hour every Friday morning at 10.30am at Edenbridge Leisure Centre, and offers participants a chance to learn a number of dance techniques including salsa, hip-hop, latin dancing and many more.

The sessions are for people of any age or ability and cost £2, with free crèche facilities available for those with young children. [more]

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Three women arrested as police swoop
Two women and a teenage girl have been arrested in Sevenoaks on suspicion of fraud and shoplifting.

Police were alerted to the trio at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.

They were thought to have been using counterfeit money in the town's shops. [more]

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Sevenoaks joins councils' fight against empty housing
Sevenoaks District Council has joined a pioneering initiative which is helping to bring empty properties back into use across Kent. The Council has teamed up with Kent County Council and its neighbouring local councils of Tunbridge Wells, and Tonbridge & Malling, to launch a West Kent branch of No Use Empty; the Kent Empty Property Initiative. [more]

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New partnership provides support for young people
Young people in the District look set to benefit from improved access to sexual health advice and information in 2008 thanks to an exciting new partnership in the area.

The Sevenoaks District Local Implementation Group has been set up to improve communication with young people and to help them make more informed choices and promote the sexual health services available locally for them.

A range of information is easy to access on the 'For Young People' website, a comprehensive resource for young people offering information and advice on sexual health for young people in Kent. [more]

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Council delegation asks for a fair deal for Sevenoaks
Earlier in the month a delegation from Sevenoaks District Council met with a senior Government representative to put forward a case for a fair funding deal for the District.

On Tuesday 8 January 2008, Cllr Peter Fleming, Council Leader and Cllr Brian Ramsay, Cabinet member for finance met with Baroness Andrews, Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government, in central London.

A key issue put to Baroness Andrews was the Government's support grant which is declining year-on-year in real terms. This together with additional costs from the Local Development Framework and concessionary fares bus passes combined with the withdrawal of other areas of funding has led to a difficult future financial situation at the Council.

The point was also made that the Government's Grant settlement was based on an average Council Tax charge significantly higher than that of Sevenoaks District Council. [more]

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Council agrees 17 per cent rise
Sevenoaks Town Council has rubber-stamped its 17 per cent rise in its portion of the council tax.

Its charge will increase by a record-breaking £11 for the next financial year, despite a spirited bid last night by opposition councillors to rein in the spending.

Efforts to restrict the increase to eight per cent, and then to 12 per cent, were both narrowly defeated. [more]

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Student bids for beauty contest glory
A young woman from Dunton Green is bidding to be this year's Miss England.

Sarah-Jane Paige, a 20-year-old student, is currently trying to secure enough votes to get through the opening round.

Sarah-Jane has been giving out flyers in an effort to boost her chances and she has also made a support group on social networking site Facebook. [more]

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Concern as Fort plans loom
News that US property giant Hines could lodge controversial plans for Fort Halstead in the next few months has set alarm bells ringing among community leaders.

At a meeting of Halstead Parish Council, councillor Tony Bent told members Hines had suggested an application could be lodged in the late spring or early summer.

Voicing concerns over the timing, Mr Bent: "It's anyone's guess what late spring/early summer means, but many of us will be away in May and June. We will all be making arrangements." [more]

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Rainy ways reward school
Staff and pupils at Chevening Primary School have received an award for their dedication to the environment.

Every day for 10 years teachers, parents and schoolchildren have taken measurements from the school's rain gauge on the playing field.

The information collected is essential to help the Environment Agency plan for future water resources, flood risk, and climate change. [more]

Kent Messenger
Broadcaster's life celebrated
The church of St Mary the Virgin, Riverhead, was packed to capacity to celebrate the life of the much loved BBC broadcaster Jonathan Witchell.

More than 400 family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to the award-winning journalist from Sevenoaks, who died after a short illness in December, aged 33. The service was conducted jointly by the vicar of St Mary the Virgin, the Rev Paul Francis, and former BBC broadcaster Father Colin Johnson who referred to himself as a "co-presenter" for the occasion. [more]

Kent Messenger
Turf turns school tide
A multi-million pound plan to revamp a special school has got under way.

The first turf has been turned on the £6.6 million project at the Valence School, near Sevenoaks.

The school is for boys and girls aged five to 19 with physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

Four residential pavilions will be built for 36 pupils and a new teaching block will include five classrooms and three rooms for group sessions.

The existing teaching block will be extended to create one new classroom, as well as refurbishing two existing rooms. The residential block is due for completion this November with the teaching block a month later.

All work is scheduled to be finished by June 2009. [more]

Kent Messenger
Sisters doing it for themselves
After recording and performing in America, Sevenoaks duo The Webb Sisters have wowed English fans at a London showcase gig.

Harpist Hattie Webb and her big sister Charley, on acoustic guitar, were joined for the event at The Borderline, in Charing Cross, by a full backing band, including their younger brother Brad on drums.

The sisters the daughters of stylist Graham Webb played a selection of old favourites and new material from their next album, which is due for release later this year. [more]

Buy the Daylight Crossing Album

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Rent could drive taxis out of station
A taxi firm based at Sevenoaks Station for 60 years faces an uncertain future after hefty rent demands.

Beeline Taxis boss Jock Cannon has branded a proposed 90 per cent increase "ridiculous".

On Friday, Southeastern rejected Beeline's offer of a five per cent increase to bring the rent to £6,750. The rail company has put the price at £12,000 and has given Beeline until tomorrow to come up with another offer. [more]

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Sevenoaks Rotary 10k Run in Knole Park Sunday March 16th 2008
We are looking forward to the second running of this event which attracted 340 runners from all over the South East in 2007, including the Ladies National Cross Country and Triathlon champions. The Course record set last year by Robert Jackson was 41.08 minutes. Will the record be beaten this year?

Our thanks go to Lord Sackville and the Knole Estate for facilitating the Run.

The main beneficiaries of the 2008 Run will be Age Concern, Sevenoaks, who with limited financial resources, do so much to help local elderly people in need.

We have sponsorship in place from old established local firms Knocker & Foskett , Ibbett Moseley, Sevenoaks Chronicle and the Vine Magazine as well as Davis Garage, Sencio and Sevenoaks Computer Shop,who also provide services on the day. Newest additions to the impressive list of sponsors are Ibbett Moseley the well known Estate Agents and our local newspaper the Sevenoaks Chronicle.

Our brand new website www.sevenoaksrotary10k.co.uk is up and running thanks to John Hubbard of Otford.net. and is receiving an impressive number of `hits`.

Full details of the Run are shown and postal entry forms can be downloaded. All sponsors and advertisers have links to their own websites.

Entries are coming in thick and fast mostly online via Runners World website, and have already passed the 100 mark. This year we hope to see teams of 3 or more entered from local firms and clubs. The Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce have circulated all members and we know that RBS/Nat West and Sencio intend to enter teams.

We have also received entries from a team of Olympic Medal winning Sailors including double Silver Medallist Ian Walker and Jo Grindley who will be demonstrating their abilities on terra firma for a change, but do not expect to be among the prizewinners!

This year we have improved the medals and prizes and expect to have at least 500 entries. Additional Marshalls will be on hand to ensure a smooth organisation.

Sencio are providing changing and toilet facilities and a cafe selling drinks and refreshments at the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre. Free parking is available on the adjacent car parks.

John Walker Race Director www.sevenoaksrotary10k.co.uk

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New campaign may 'jeopardise bypass'
Traffic campaigners in Borough Green have been warned against fighting for two separate road schemes.

The warning comes as Tim Shaw, chairman of the pro-bypass Borough Green Traffic Action Group, announced new developments in the fight to reduce the village's congestion problems.

After forming a new, separate action group dedicated to the creation of M26 slip roads, Mr Shaw wrote to the Government urging it to fast-track proposals for slip roads which would connect the A21 with the M26 near Chevening and Chipstead. [more]

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Hauliers hit by new zones
Hauliers in the Sevenoaks area fear new rules to tackle pollution in the capital will affect their businesses.

Transport for London has forced at least two local haulage companies to find up to £25,000 to buy new vehicles that comply with legislation governing emissions.

A new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) covering all 33 boroughs in Greater London has been created.

This is to crack down on pollution from diesel vehicles weighing more than 12 tonnes including lorries, coaches and buses.

It comes into effect on February 4, and in July it will be expanded to cover all diesel vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes. [more]

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Pupils mark founder's place in history 250 years on
Amherst Junior School pupils have celebrated the 250th anniversary of King George II appointing the school's founder, Sir Jeffery Amherst, to the American Service. The schoolchildren marked the occasion on Monday with an assembly about his life and career.

Sir Jeffery grew up in Riverhead where his vocation began.

After developing relations with the Sackvilles of Knole House, in 1731 he received his first commission into the British Army. He went on to become commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America and is most famous for securing Canada for the British Empire. [more]

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Council taxpayers may face record 17% rise
Sevenoaks Town Council wants to increase its charge to residents by a whopping 17 per cent.

It has voted to up its portion of the council tax by £11 - the largest hike in at least 20 years. [more]

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Inquest is opened and adjourned
Armed police officers shot Dayniel Tucker dead in Stansted after he had pointed a firearm at them, an inquest has heard.

On Thursday the inquest into the death of the 39-year-old was opened and adjourned. [more]

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Top police officer answers your questions
Is there something you want to know about the way policing in Sevenoaks is carried out?

This is your chance to put Sevenoaks' top police officer on the spot. [more]

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Village parking danger warning
Cars mounting the pavement on a busy road in South Darenth will cause a serious accident, residents and councillors fear.

Drivers have recently started parking at the junction of Station Road with the A225, reducing Station Road to a single lane.

It is unknown why there has been a recent change but Horton Kirby and South Darenth parish councillors believe a rise in use of the train station could be to blame. [more]

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Young achiever nets village prize
Imogen Chandler has been named as the first Otford Young Achiever for her dedication and service to the village. The 15-year-old, of Tudor Drive, was nominated for the new award by her mother Jo and sister Charlotte. [more]

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Pubs make a meal of new smoking rules
"It's an infringement of our civil liberties. It makes me more irate in pubs; it could lead to violence."

John Madigan, while sipping a pint in the Sennockian on Sevenoaks High Street, rekindles the debate about the smoking ban.

Nothing if not controversial, The nationwide ban on smoking in public spaces, brought in on July 1 last year, dragged England - eagerly or furiously, depending on individual choice - into the 21st century alongside our British cousins Northern Island, Wales and Scotland, who introduced similar bans months earlier. [more]

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Horticultural association still in full bloom after 100 years of growth
If you are driving through the village of Weald this summer and find your progress being scrutinised by scarecrows, don't panic. They're entirely friendly. The year 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Weald Horticultural Society and Weald is planning to commemorate the centenary with floral displays and craft works, including scarecrows. In September, a major horticultural show will be held, which aims to recreate some of the events and atmosphere of those earlier shows. "In those days, it was as much of a day out for the family as a competition," says Hamilton Woods, chairman of the Weald Horticultural Society. "There would be races for the fathers and children, and chicken shows; lots of people kept hens." [more]

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Book me at the library
Time2Give is the volunteering arm of the Library service.

There are a number of opportunities available to volunteers in the local library. One of these might include being a Computer Buddy, helping customers use the computer facilities to access email, find information or plan a holiday. [more]

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Here comes the rain again...
These dramatic pictures illustrate the scale of the battering the Sevenoaks area took from the miserable weather this week.

On Tuesday the Environment Agency issued flood warnings for the River Darent area, while police sent out a statement urging motorists to take care. [more]

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Motorist was flippin' lucky
The driver of this pick-up truck miraculously walked away unscathed after it flipped over on Friday.

Police officers were called to the scene in Dartford Road near the Vine at 12.10pm after the black Mitsubishi had been involved in a collision with a BMW. A police spokesman said: "No-one was injured in the slightest. It was very lucky." [more]

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Woman arrested after house fire
A woman has been arrested in connection with a fire at a house in Sundridge.

Fire crews were called to Main Road at 6pm on Monday. Two pumps from Sevenoaks and one from Westerham attended the fire on the first floor of the terraced house, with four breathing apparatus teams entering the building.

Police were called to the incident. An initial police investigation suggested the fire may have been deliberate. [more]

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Retained firefighters are needed to join local team
Seal Fire Station is looking for more retained firefighters to join its team.

A recruitment drive is under way at the station which needs men and women from the area who can respond to emergencies from home or work. [more]

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Police investigate two car fires in village in a month
Police are investigating after two cars were set alight in Brasted in separate incidents.

A member of the public called police about a car on fire on Hog Trough Hill at 9pm on Wednesday last week. [more]

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Funding allows pupils to make ceramic mural
A ceramic mural created by primary school children from Sundridge and Brasted has been unveiled.

All of the 65 pupils at Sundridge and Brasted Primary School were involved in the project. Sevenoaks-based artist Jackie Topping spent two days at the school helping them design and make the mural tiles. [more]

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Pub helps injured servicemen
A Knockholt pub has raised more than £2,000 for injured servicemen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Paul and Sheena Welch, of The Three Horseshoes, decided to raise money for Help For Heroes throughout December.

The charity was set up in October and has set out to raise £5million to help injured and seriously injured servicemen. [more]

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Accidental death ruled in inquest on pensioner
A pensioner from Otford died of multiple injuries after the mobility scooter he was riding jerked off the kerb into the path of an oncoming van, an inquest has heard.

Driver of the van Anthony Hessing, of Ashford, broke down as he gave evidence at Thursday's inquest into the death of Sydney Shaw, of Station Road.

Visibility and conditions had been good on the day Mr Shaw was killed and the 85-year-old was "confident" on his scooter, it was heard. [more]

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Homeless grant given but no homeless people
Sevenoaks District Council has been handed £135,000 to tackle homelessness over the next three years - despite not having a single person registered as homeless in the area.

A series of successful initiatives began in 2004 which meant that by 2007 no homeless people were living in the district. Yet the Department of Communities and Local Government has announced that for the next three years SDC will receive a guaranteed annual grant of £45,000, the same amount they have always received. [more]

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Vine picked as winner
After just 18 months at the helm, the owners of The Vine in Sevenoaks are celebrating after their restaurant was named among the country's best. Bernt Bouverie said he was "extremely pleased" to have been voted third Top Rated Restaurant by customers in online booking website Top Table's Dining Awards 2007. And if that was not enough of an excuse to crack open the champagne and bring out the canapes, the restaurant came fourth in a second category, Slick Service. [more]

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Food for thought with new 'Scores on the Doors' scheme
A public information system that will give diners and shoppers the opportunity to find out how well food businesses are complying with food safety legislation across the District is set to be unveiled next week.

Next Monday (21 January) Sevenoaks District Council will officially launch the 'Scores on the Doors' initiative, under which food businesses inspected by Sevenoaks District Council's Environmental Health Team are given a star rating based on the assessment of their food hygiene standards.

From 21 January these results will be accessible through the Council website, allowing residents and visitors to make more informed choices about where they eat. The information can be found by going to the Scores on the Doors section of the Council website. [more]

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Help in the fight against climate change
There is an opportunity for residents of the District to make a difference in the fight against climate change at a free training day later this month.

Sevenoaks District Council is holding a Community Energy Advisor Training day on Tuesday 29 January, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, at St. Julian's in Sevenoaks.

The event is designed to provide attendees with a basic understanding of climate change, highlight why it is important to limit our use of energy and provide practical advice concerning energy usage in the home. [more]

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Landlords urged to find out what's on offer!
Landlords from across Kent will be able to find out what assistance there is to help them enhance their properties at a special event in Sevenoaks later this month.

A free West Kent Landlords' Forum will take place at the Council Offices, Argyle Road in Sevenoaks on Wednesday 30 January 2008, doors open to the event at 6.30pm and presentations start from 7pm. Landlords will have an opportunity to visit information stands and speak to various housing experts. [more]

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Missing
Oscar is a 6 years old Cocker Spaniel, he has a tooth missing and a long tail.

Oscar went missing on the 5th December 2007 from Sevenoaks Kent TN13.

We are desperate to find him. Please help us.

Owner can be contacted on 01732 458215. [Poster]

AlfiesLostDogs.com

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Puddledock Porter - Winter Ale 4.3% ABV
Westerham Brewery's Puddledock Porter is now available. A traditional dark brown winter ale brewed with Dark Crystal, Crystal and Chocolate Malts, hopped with Kent Northdown, Bramling Cross and Goldings hops for flavour and aroma. This year the beer has been aged to produce a delicious smooth winter beer.

Our ‘Puddledock Porter’ takes its name from the village of Puddledock and its association with Westerham’s famous resident, Winston Churchill. The possibility of Churchill’s receiving a dukedom after the war led to speculation about what his son would be known as. After discussions with Churchill, his private secretary reported that Churchill would never accept: “First of all what could he be Duke of? Secondly, even if he were Duke of Westerham, what would Randolph be? He could only be Marquis of Puddledock Lane which was the only other possession he had apart from Chartwell. And thirdly, quite seriously, he wished to die in the House of Commons as Winston Churchill.”

Westerham Brewery Company Ltd Grange Farm Pootings Road Crockham Hill Edenbridge Kent TN8 6SA
Tel: 01732 864427

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Sevenoaks Rotary 10k Run in Knole Park Sunday March 16th 2008
Preparations are well advanced for the second running of this event which attracted 340 runners from all over the South East in 2007, including the Ladies National Cross Country and Triathlon champions.

Our thanks go to Lord Sackville and the Knole Estate for facilitating the Run.

We have sponsorship in place from old established local firms Knocker & Foskett and Ibbett Moseley as well as Davis Garage and Sencio ,who also provide services on the day.

Our brand new website is up and running thanks to John Hubbard of Otford.net.

Full details of the Run are shown and postal entry forms can be downloaded. All sponsors and advertisers have links to their own websites.

Already at this early stage there are 30 entries and this year we hope to see teams of 3 or more entered from local firms and clubs. The Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce have circulated all members and we know that RBS/Nat West and Sencio intend to enter teams.

We are also hoping to see a team of Olympic Sailors demonstrating their fitness on terra firma.

This year we are improving the medals and prizes and expect to have at least 500 entries. Additional Marshalls will be on hand to ensure a smooth organisation.

Changing and toilet facilities, free car parking plus drinks and refreshments will be available at the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre.

John Walker Race Director www.sevenoaksrotary10k.co.uk