Sevenoaks News

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Stag transfer moves forward
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to further examine Sevenoaks Town Council's proposal to run the Stag theatre and cinema.

At last night's (Thursday 30 October 2008) meeting of the Full Council, which is made up of all 54 District Councillors, it was agreed that Councillors will look at the Town Council's proposal in greater detail at their next meeting on 11 November in 11 days time. As part of the meeting, Sevenoaks Town Council will give a presentation setting out its vision for the Stag over the coming years. [more]

SEVENOAKS TOWN COUNCIL
Sevenoaks Skatepark Grand Opening
Thursday 30th October 12.00pm – 4.00pm FREE EVENT

Sevenoaks Skatepark, Greatness Park, Mill Lane, Sevenoaks

FREE skate coaching and demos from TRIBE Watch pro riders get some air on the new ramps!

Please bring your own boards, bikes and skates. Safety equipment available.

Music, shelter and refreshments available all day Prizes and give-aways - WIN a brand new BMX from Bikes Bikes Bikes.

Skaters and riders under the age of 16 must wear a helmet. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. This event is subject to photography and filming and photos may be used in publications or on the Council website. If you do not wish to be photographed, please tell a member of staff on the day.

Skatepark designed by Skaterham consultants and Young People’s Design Team. Ramps built by Fearless Ramps. Funded by Sevenoaks Town Council and The Big Lottery Fund.

For more information contact Sevenoaks Town Council on 01732 459953 or send a text with ‘SKATE’ and your message to 07799 732732. (messages charged at normal rate)

View the flyer: www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk/20081030SkateparkOpeningFlyer.pdf

SEVENOAKS CHRONICLE
Sevenoaks Town Council's Stag Theatre dream stays alive
Sevenoaks Town Council has cleared a major hurdle in its bid to take control of the troubled Stag Theatre.

District councillors last night paved the way for the town council to operate the arts complex by dismissing Kent County Council's rival proposal.

The Stag closed on July 7 when previous operator Kino Holdings abandoned its 25-year lease after just nine months.

The town council wants to set up a charitable trust to reopen the building, complete with both cinemas, the theatre, studio and bars, and run it as a community amenity from January. [more]

SEVENOAKS CHRONICLE
Crossing gets the go-ahead
A pedestrian crossing which Seal residents and parish councillors have spent three years campaigning for will go ahead, according to a highways leader. At a Sevenoaks Joint Transportation Board meeting, Kent Highway Services manager of transport and development for Sevenoaks Alan Ash confirmed a zebra crossing would be installed on Childsbridge Lane. The 30mph limit road runs through a residential area with Seal Primary School nearby. [more]

KOS MEDIA
Builders chosen for Turner Contemporary project
The oldest construction company in the country has been chosen to build the £8.1 million Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate. Kent County Council picked the 400-year-old R Durtnell and Sons, which is based in Brasted near Sevenoaks, because of its wide-ranging experience with new projects and specialist restoration and renovation works. [more]

Kent Messenger
Assault: Do you recognise these men?
British Transport Police are appealing to Kent's commuters following a serious assault at London Bridge last night. A 33-year old man is in hospital with a head injury following an altercation near the ticket barriers to platforms 1 to 5. BTP has released these CCTV pictures of two men they want to question. They were last seen boarding the train to Sevenoaks. [more]

NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED
Orange Crush
Orange Crush is a new Catering Company serving Sevenoaks, TN1 and ME1. Available for Private or Corporate Functions. We do children’s parties, cocktail receptions, birthdays, product launches, engagement parties, lunch boxes and breakfasts.

View our Catering Menu [Digital Version] or PDF [2.2mb]

Other Menus: Set Menu | Christmas 2008 Menu

Special Promotion: 5% discount on all orders confirmed by 10 November 2008

Contact us for any request and further information

(T) 07958 148 676, (F) 0871 827 437 or (E) dawn@orangecrushcafe.co.uk.

NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED
Keep busy with library volunteering this autumn
Kent Libraries and Archives has a range of volunteering opportunities at libraries in Sevenoaks and surrounding villages. The activities include helping library customers using computers and family history; supporting staff with baby-rhyme, story-time and craft activity sessions; investigating and collating local history information; helping the Museum Friends with fundraising; and delivering books to customers at home.

CSV’s Nic Browne, who manages Kent’s Time2Give library and archive volunteering programme said ‘September is often a time when people reassess their interests, and Kent Libraries and Archives has a menu of volunteering opportunities on offer. Times and levels of commitment can be tailored to suit busy life-styles, and we welcome volunteers of all ages, including young people on schemes like the Duke of Edinburgh award.’

She added ‘most volunteering is library or archive based, but we are looking also for Celebration Volunteers, to help staff at community based events which highlight libraries and archives and promote reading and information services’.

For more details about Time2Give, call into any Kent library for an application and information pack. Alternatively contact 01622 696468 or email libraryvolunteers@kent.gov.uk. Additional information about volunteering vacancies can be found at www.kent.gov.uk

NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED
Bridge for Beginners
* Learn a fascinating new skill
* Stimulate your mind
* Join a whole new social world

First course starts in January 2009 at Sevenoaks Adult Education Centre

7022 SEV 08 S Bridge – Beginners Part 1 11 weeks from Thu 8 Jan 19:30-21:30 Special price £64.00 – one week free!!

7022 SEV 08 T Bridge - Beginners Part 2 10 weeks from Thu 7 May 19:30-21:30 Price £64

For more information, contact: Sally Norgate, Customer Services Officer, Kent Adult Education Service, Sevenoaks Centre 01732 585312 x 221

NEWS ITEM SUBMITTED
Reflexology for Beginners
Learn how to work naturally on reflex points within the feet.

6026 SEV-07-A 5 week course starting 4/11/08 Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon Sevenoaks Adult Education Centre £35.00 To enrol call 0845 606 5606 or visit your local centre.

For more information, contact: Sally Norgate, Customer Services Officer, Kent Adult Education Service, Sevenoaks Centre 01732 585312 x 221

VINE MAGAZINE
Vine - October 2008
Vine Magazine for October 2008 is now available online in 'page turning' digital format.