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Issue 91 • November/December 2017
Formerly The Edenbridge Directory
Connecting local people and businesses in the TN8 area • 6,300 copies delivered FREE each issue by Royal Mail Covering all of TN8 including: Bough Beech • Chiddingstone • Cowden • Crockham Hill • Four Elms • Hever • Mark Beech • Marsh Green • Pootings
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Contents 8
Sudoku
34-35
Clubs & Organisations
9
Feature: Historic Kentish Inns
38
Eden Valley Loyalty Card
12,14
Editor’s Note
41-42
Prize Crossword
16
Edenbridge Bonfire Society
44
Useful Numbers
20
What’s On in November
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Sudoku Solution
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What’s On in December
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Index of Advertisers
Look out for News from the Community articles throughout the magazine p12
p9
p16
p38
Get in touch The Editor: Laura Burton-Lawrence 01732 864 878 info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk The Edenbridge Magazine is an independent publication produced by Laura Burton-Lawrence.
January/February 2018 copy deadline: Friday 1st December 2017 Printed by: Warwick Printing Company Ltd Distributed by: Royal Mail throughout the TN8 area
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Enjoy Christmas at two historic Kentish Inns Escape to beautiful west Kent this festive season for wonderfully warming winter dining in an area steeped in history and legend... Two of Kent’s most historic pub-restaurants are setting the scene for a fabulous festive season: picture roaring log fires, cosy nooks and crannies and a warm welcome at The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech and The Castle Inn at Chiddingstone. The Wheatsheaf, well-known locally for its exquisitely-prepared menus, will be delighting diners with a unique take on seasonal classics created by Head Chef of both pubs David Fuller. Follow in the footsteps of royalty in the welcoming and impressive surroundings of King Henry VIII’s former hunting lodge near Hever Castle, the perfect backdrop to enjoy the Christmas Fayre menu. Meanwhile, The Castle Inn is preparing for its first Christmas under the present ownership since reopening in April 2017, having been sympathetically restored to its period glory. The much-loved Tudor Inn in the picturesque National Trust-owned village of Chiddingstone is looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces throughout December with David’s traditional menu of festive favourites. Menus for festive dining are available online, and bookings are being taken now for all dates from 1st to 23rd December (excluding Sundays).
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Note from the Editor... Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the November/December issue of The Edenbridge Magazine. I can’t believe how quickly the year has gone and it’s certainly been action packed as well. As I’m writing this, Bonfire Season is in full swing and I was lucky to enjoy a visit to the Rotherfield & Mark Cross event at the end of September as a visiting Bonfire Society with Edenbridge. I had forgotten quite how long the route was and, despite the rain, it was a super evening. Organising these huge events is no small task and there were 29 entries in the procession this year.
Planning is well underway for our own event here on Saturday 4th November from 6.30pm. Don’t forget, there will be road closures in place on the evening to ensure the safety of all those taking part in the procession. As in previous years, the Edenbridge Bonfire Society will be announcing the identity of this year’s giant effigy on the Wednesday before the event. You’ll be able to see the unveiling take place live from the Bonfire Society’s Facebook page. If you’re unable to attend the event on the 4th November then you’ll be able to watch the action live via the Facebook page as well as, technology permitting, it will be live streamed again. Last year the live streams received around 55k views from across the world. It really is THE event that puts Edenbridge on the map. You can find full details about this year’s event on the website at www. edenbridgebonfire.co.uk. There’s been much discussion recently about consultations on various planning proposals in the area and I’d like to respond to an email I received from one reader who was disappointed that I had not covered anything in my previous issue about it. Due to the publishing frequency of the magazine, it makes it very difficult to cover stories that might be fast moving as information may already be out of date by the time the magazine is distributed. For those of you who follow me on the radio, I had an amazing opportunity to meet with the European CEO for Twitter, Bruce Daisley, who was a guest on ‘The Women in Business Radio Show’ which I co-host every Thursday from 11-12noon on www.channelradio.co.uk. It reminded 12 | www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
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The Edenbridge Magazine • November/December 2017 me that it is about time I ran another ‘Introduction to Twitter’ workshop for local businesses as I’m often being asked by advertisers how they can best use Twitter to promote their businesses. I haven’t set a date yet but if this would be of interest to you, please drop me an email to laura@ edenbridge-magazine.co.uk and I’ll let you know as soon as details are released. There’s loads going on over the next couple of months, check out the What’s On guides on pages 20 and 28. Don’t forget, if you’re organising an event in 2018 and are part of a non-profit making group or organisation, it’s free to list your event in here. With 6,300 copies delivered each issue, direct through the doors of residents and businesses, you’ll not get better promotion of your event in the local area. In the run up to Christmas, don’t forget to support your local businesses and shops. You’ll find some great gift ideas without the need to travel further afield. Look out for the Eden Valley Loyalty Card symbol at participating retailers (see page 38 for full list) and you could be a lucky winner of £50.00 in vouchers. To help you celebrate Christmas with a fizz, you could win a bottle of bubbly in this issue’s prize crossword, courtesy of Hever Castle Golf Club. See page 42 to enter. As always, please do mention ‘The Edenbridge Magazine’ if you are responding to anything you’ve seen in this publication as it helps to secure it’s future and I hope you enjoy this issue as much as I have putting it together. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Until next time... Laura Burton-Lawrence | Editor - The Edenbridge Magazine info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk | 01732 864 878 www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk PO Box 142, Edenbridge TN8 9AQ Twitter: @lburtonlawrence | Facebook: @edenbridgemagazine
MERRY CHRISTMAS Next Issue Copy Deadline Friday 1st December
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Bonfire Season is back! If you’re new to Edenbridge, you might not have experienced your first Bonfire Night here. I know when I watched the parade for the first time I was just amazed at how big it was and how many people would flock to our High Street to watch the floats and walking parties march through the town with their flaming torches. Since watching my first parade in 2003 I haven’t missed one yet!
villages in the area. The Bonfire Societies use the events to collect money for local charities.
For the Bonfire Society, it’s not all about the preparations for our own event, this year on Saturday 4th November, it’s also about supporting the other Bonfire Societies across the South East at their own individual events so there is a social arm to our Bonfire Society.
Our own Bonfire Society in Edenbridge was founded in 1928 and there were 700 people at the first event and 25 shillings was raised for local charities. We now see thousands of people attending our events, with hundreds of pounds being raised for local charities. The Society are always grateful for the sponsorship they receive from local businesses, without their support it would be difficult to fund such an event.
150 years of Bonfire Societies Nineteenth century antiquary Mark Antony Lower is credited with starting the “cult of the Sussex Martyrs” and this led to the creation of local Bonfire Societies who commemorated these events. Whereas Guy Fawkes’ night in most parts of Great Britain is traditionally commemorated at large public fireworks displays or small family bonfires, towns in Sussex and Kent hold huge gala events with fires, parades and festivals. The tradition has remained strong for 150 years becoming the highlight of the year for many towns and
Due to the size and number of events it became impractical to hold all the bonfires on the traditional fifth of November and this resulted in a ten week “bonfire season” starting with the Uckfield Carnival on the first Saturday of September and concluding with Hawkhurst on the fourth Saturday in November.
Look out for road closures on the night, in place from 6pm. The procession is due to begin at 6.30pm, starting from Fircroft Way and ending up in the High Street. The firework display will take place on the Recreation Ground afterwards. To find out more visit the website, www.edenbridgebonfire.co.uk, or follow the society on Facebook @EdenbridgeBonfire or Twitter @EdenBonfire.
Edenbridge Bonfire Society were at the Rotherfield & Mark Cross Carnival in September
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What’s On in November Thursday 2nd November - FREE Museum Tour - 10.30am, Eden Valley Museum. No booking required. Learn more about the Eden Valley. Thursday 2nd November Carers First: support for local carers - 12.30pm-2pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Saturday 4th November - Coffee Morning - 10am, Eden Valley Museum. Share your memories and experiences of the Eden Valley over refreshments. Saturday 4th November Edenbridge Bonfire Parade and Fireworks - From 6.30pm, High Street and Recreation Ground. Tuesday 7th November - Folk Music - 12-2pm, BRIDGES Centre, High Street. Tuesday 7th November - Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce - 6.30pm, BIZ Centre. Wednesday 8th November - Oxted Cancer Research Christmas Fair - 10am 3pm, The Grasshopper Inn, Moorhouse, Westerham Road, TW16 2EU. There will be around 50 stalls selling a vast array of gifts for all your friends and relatives: country furnishings, boutique-style womenswear, locally sourced fine foods & drink, leather goods, books, baby wear, scented gifts and much more! You can even order your Christmas tree here. Tickets for the preview evening on Tuesday 7th November at 6 – 8.30pm, cost £15 and include bubbly and canapés - available from debbieinnes@hotmail.com
Wednesday 8th November - Creative Café - 2-3.45pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Drop-in session exploring different types of creative media. £5 admission.
Saturday 18th November Markbeech Bazaar - 12noon -2.30pm, Markbeech Village Hall, TN8 5NR. Delicious lunches, cake stall and more. Come and enjoy yourselves.
Friday 10th November - Forgetme-not Café - 10.30am-12noon, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. For those experiencing memory or cognitive issues and their family and carers. www. forgetmenotcafe.org.uk
Sunday 19th November Christmas Fair - 12noon -3pm, Cowden Village Hall, TN8 7HU. Raffle, stalls, refreshments. Tables available, £10 in advance - call Sue on 07929 337 556. In aid of Cowden Village Hall and other charity. Entry £1.
Friday 10th November EdenARA: - Edenbridge W.I. Hall, 2.00-4.30pm. With Chris Wood, close-up magician and KentARA President Paul Nichols. Members only. Saturday 11th November Mystical Masquerade Charity Ball - Hever Castle Golf Club. In aid of Heart Research UK and Chiddingstone School. Tickets £60 and includes welcome drinks reception, 3-course meal with coffee and mints. Call Sharon on 07956 692 139 for more information and booking. Sunday 12th November Remembrance Parade & Service. Monday 13th & 27th November - Craft Circle - 1.30-3.30pm, BRIDGES, High Street. Informal craft group. Bring your own project.
Saturday 25th November - Parish Church Winter Fair 11am-2pm, Edenbridge Parish Church. Refreshments, Gifts, Cards, Jewellery, Tombola, Cakes, Card making for children and more. Autumn raffle draw in aid of Macmillan and SSPP. Sunday 26th November French Market - 10am-4pm, Edenbridge High Street. Monday 27th November - Hi Kent Hearing Aid clinic - 1011.30am, BRIDGES, High Street Edenbridge. Tuesday 28th November Edenbridge U3A: “Rock Steady - The Gibraltar story” with Major (Ret.d) Paul Whittle TD - 2-4pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall. A warm welcome for all retired people. Call 01732 862 999 for more information.
Wednesday 15th November - T@2 - 2pm, BRIDGES, High Street. Tea, Cake and Chat. Saturday 18th November - Country Market - 10am12noon, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge.
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News from the Community Community grants up to £5k now available
The Popular French Market is coming back to Edenbridge
Community grants worth up to £5,000 are now available for voluntary and charitable organisations across the Sevenoaks District.
In the High Street on Sunday 26th November, from 10am to 4pm. Make a day of it and enjoy a French breakfast, lunch and dinner!
The grants from Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Grant Scheme exist to help organisations which provide services, activities or projects that benefit residents with the greatest needs. In particular, the Council wants to support projects, activities and services that are delivered with the help of volunteers.
You could try a traditional French Croissant or a Crepe made in front of you.
In addition, the Council also wants to receive applications for projects that will improve the health and wellbeing of local residents. Cllr Roddy Hogarth, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Grants, says: “Our community grants have enabled voluntary and charitable groups in the District the chance to improve the quality of life for many, especially our vulnerable, older and younger residents. “If you are interested or need extra advice then please do not hesitate in contacting us.” Eligible organisations have until Friday 24 November 2017 to apply for a grant of between £100 and £5,000 for which successful applicants will be notified in April 2018. Application packs can be requested by emailing grants@sevenoaks.gov.uk or by calling the Council on 01732 227000.
For lunch, some tasty French cheeses and baguette, or Tartiflette, a famous cheese, bacon and potato dish from the French Alps. For dinner why not cuisses de canard – tinned duck, ready to cook - just add potatoes and veg for a delicious French Meal, from the South West of France. Or you might prefer dry sausages and some olives for a light meal, with salad and sauces from the delicatessen stall. There are a lots of other stalls to choose from offering a wide selection of goods such as Provencal Soaps, Vintage music CD, bags and purses, basket ware, scarves, hats and so much more. The traders from «France at home» cross the Channel every week from France to hold their popular French Market in England.
To submit any stories or messages for your organisation for these pages, simply email details to: info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk News from the Community is sponsored by: www.edenbridgetown.com
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What’s On in December Saturday 2nd December - Coffee Morning - 10am, Eden Valley Museum. No booking necessary, limited to first 10 visitors.
Thursday 7th December - Carers First: support for local carers - 12.30-2pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge.
Tuesday 5th December
Friday 8th December - Forget-me-not Café 10.30am-12noon, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. For those experiencing memory or cognitive issues and their family and carers. www.forgetmenotcafe.org.uk
- Folk Music - 12-2pm, BRIDGES Centre, High Street. Tuesday 5th December - Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce: Christmas Members Meeting. 6.30pm, Business Innovation Zone. Visit www.edenvalleychamber. org.uk for further information. Thursday 7th December - FREE Museum Tour - 10.30am, Eden Valley Museum. No booking required.
Friday 8th December - EdenARA Christmas Lunch - Westerham Golf Club, entry 12.30-1pm. Coach available at a cost of £10.00.
Monday 11th December Craft Circle - 1.30-3.30pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Informal craft group. Bring your own craft project. Wednesday 13th December - Creative Café - 2-3.45pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Drop-in session exploring different types of creative media. £5 admission. Saturday 16th December - Country Market - 10am12noon, BRIDGES, High Street.
Saturday 9th December Edenbridge Town Band at Hever Carol Service - 5.156.30pm.
The What’s On guide is FREE for local groups and organisations to promote their events. Please forward details to info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk or call Laura on 01732 864 878.
Next Issue Copy Deadline Friday 1st December
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News from the Community WI Hall refurbishment works complete
Help save the town’s Christmas Lights
Refurbishment work was carried out over the summer holidays and included new insulation through out the building, acoustic ceiling, new lighting system, PVCU type A rated windows and doors, complete redecoration to the main hall, committee and changing rooms and entrance lobby.
Edenbridge High Street is at risk of having no Christmas Lights this year due to a lack of funds. The Chamber of Commerce who organise this each year will be looking to continue with the tradition of a Christmas event in town for 2018 and promise that it will be bigger and better than ever. In the meantime, they are looking for any local businesses who would like to contribute towards their Christmas Lights fund to get in touch. Please email info@edenvalleychamber. org.uk
The hall is now open for business and viewing, so if you have an event or need further information, please contact Jim Burbridge on 07795 447 758.
News from the Eden Valley Museum The museum has had a very successful summer with fun activities during the school holidays and our free guided walks also have been very popular. Thank you to all who attended. Do not miss our current exhibitions on display in the galleries at the Eden Valley Museum, which will be on show until Friday 22nd December 2017. “Digging Up The Past” - Roundhead or Cavalier read about it in this area and decide which would you have been? “A Potted History” - An exhibitions of local crested china. New exhibitions will be on show from February 2018. If you have any research enquiries for local area only, about your house or family, contact enquiries@evmt.org.uk. This service if free to members of the museum, Non- members a fee of £10 for our volunteers time and resources. Why not become part of our team of volunteers at this fantastic museum , please can you spare one afternoon or morning per month. Contact Jean Reader 01732 868102 or e mail curator@evmt.org.uk 30 | www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • 01732 864 878
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Clubs and Organisations Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance A Cappella - 01732 503606 - jacky.hintze@outlook.com Edenbridge Bellringers - 01732 860234 - rjdyson@tiscali.co.uk Edenbridge Music & Arts Trust - 01732 862418 Edenbridge Parish Church Handbell Ringers - 01732 862844 Edenbridge Players - 07749 932 269 - edenbridgeplayers.co.uk Edenbridge Town Band - 07766 391766 Folk Song & Music - 01732 864487 Forge Singers - 01732 868327 Informal Folk Music - 01892 740407 Marlings Morris - 01883 712224 - marlingsmorris.co.uk Sequence Dancing Club - 01732 700533 Songsters - 01732 503606 - jacky.hintze@outlook.com
Facilities for Hire Bridges Centre - hello@bridgescentre.org Cowden Memorial Hall - 01342 850532 - cowdenhall@moonboom.com Crockham Hill Village Hall - 01732 866408 - clive.folkard1@btinternet.com Edenbridge WI Hall - 01732 865368 Rickards Hall (behind museum) - 01732 865368 Royal British Legion - 01732 863628 The Eden Centre - 03000 414010 The Pavillion (Lingfield Rd) - 01732 862761
Hobbies & Interests Cowden & District Horticultural Soc. - 01342 850174 Edenbridge & District Astronomers - edenbridgeastro.org.uk Edenbridge & District Twinning Association - 01342 850249 - www.edta.org.uk Edenbridge Allotment Gardens - 01732 865007 EdenARA monthly Ramble & Lunch - 01732 864487 Edenbridge Cacti & Succulent Society - 01732 866295
Edenbridge Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society - 01732 700209 Edenbridge Historical Society - 01732 865634 Edenbridge Strollers - 01732 864762 - edenbridgestrollers.org.uk Eden Quilters - 01732 700559 Eden Valley Artists - 01732 864203 - edenvalleyartists.com Painting for Pleasure Art Club - 01732 867280
Organisations & Societies Crockham Hill WI - 01732 862604 Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus Club - pamela.gilchriest@btopenworld.com Edenbridge & District Probus Club - 01732 862448 Edenbridge & District Rail Travellers Association - 01732 862604 Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club - 07795 447758 Edenbridge Active Retirement Association (EdenARA) - 01732 864487 Edenbridge Bonfire Society - 01732 863120 - edenbridgebonfire.co.uk Edenbridge Branch RNLI - 01732 863826 Edenbridge Community First Responders - 07551 954571 - edenbridgecfr@outlook.com Edenbridge Freemasons - 01892 822910 Edenbridge Hospital League of Friends - 01732 860148 - ehlof.org.uk Edenbridge U3A - 01732 862999 Edenbridge (Afternoon) WI - 01732 667926 Edenbridge (Evening) WI - 01732 863022 Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce - 01732 667250 Eden Valley Museum Trust - 01732 868102 - evmt.org.uk Royal British Legion Club - 01732 863628 - 01732 868164 (womens) RNLI Edenbridge - 01732 700310 Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum (SDSAF) 01322 664754 - sdsaf@7oaks.net - www.sdsaf.org Sustainable Edenbridge - sustainable.edenbridge@gmail.com
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Volunteer Centre - 01732 454785 - imago.community National Childbirth Trust Sevenoaks & Tonbridge - 01732 300507
Parents & Toddlers Sparkling Fishes at The Eden Church - 07799 130557 - edenchurch.edenkent.org
Social Groups & Clubs Astor Senior Citizens Club - 01732 863764 Edenbridge Friendz - 01732 864291 Edenbridge Club (The) - 01732 863495
Sports & Games Bingo Club (over 18s only) - 01732 863628 Cowden Indoor Bowls Club - 01342 850894 Crockham Hill Tennis Club - 01732 866288 Edenbridge & District Rifle Club - 01342 870660 EdenARA Short Mat Bowls - 01883 722064 Edenbridge Chess Club - 01732 864762 Edenbridge Cricket Club - 07973 728593 (juniors) - 07740 075540 (seniors) - edenbridge.hitscricket.co.uk Edenbridge Hockey Club - 01732 505616 Edenbridge Judo Club (5yrs+) - 01342 311011 Edenbridge Mens RFC - blair.clubley@gmail.com Edenbridge Minis RFC - garethdroberts@btinternet.com Edenbridge Piranhas Swimming Club - 01732 864544 - edenbridge-piranhas.org.uk Edenbridge Spitfires FC (6-13yrs) - 01732 866545 - edenbridgespitfires.co.uk Eden Divers - 07738 006051 - eden-divers.com Four Elms Cricket Club - 01732 867636 (seniors) Hurst Green Tennis Club - 01883 714324 - hurstgreentc@gmail.com Lingfield St Piers Badminton - 01732 862035 Marlpit Hill Snooker Club - 07977 565208 Nomads Football Club - 07979 508745 Oxted Cycling Club - 07970 507657 - oxtedcc.org Westerham Cycling Club - 07808 141114 - westerhamcyclingclub.co.uk
Support Age UK- 03000 422882 Al-Anon Family Groups - 01342 870664 - al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650 - alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service - 01732 865353 Family Action Building Bridges - 01732 860560 Headway (Brain Injuries) - 01892 619001 - headway.org.uk MIND Day Services - 01732 743902 - westkentmind.org.uk Brownies - Terri 01732 862198 - meadhouse@hotmail.co.uk
Young People • SCOUTS IN EDENBRIDGE • Beaver Colony (6-8 yrs) - fictionmoon@gmail.com Cub Pack (8-11 yrs) - juliemmadden@hotmail.com Scouts (10-14 yrs) - 01732 862587 - scouts@1stedenbridgescouts.org.uk Beaufighters Explorer Unit (14-18 yrs) - beaufighters@sevenoaks-explorers.org.uk
• YOUTH SERVICES • ECTreme Youth Club - 07738 232296 - ect.youthworker@gmail.com Edenbridge Youth Forum - 07786 624943 Reachout Youth - 01892 539422- www.twmhr.org.uk
If your club or organisation is listed here and the details are out of date, please email amendments to: info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
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Eden Valley Loyalty Card Scheme All our participating businesses are very happy to stamp your cards but don’t forget to ask for a stamp if you’re not offered one. Draws for the previous month are done at the monthly Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce members meetings. The latest winner for £50.00 of vouchers to spend at any participating retailer is: Joanne Stovold who received her stamps from Acupuncture in Eden and was presented with her vouchers by Stephen at Options Hair Salon (pictured left). Joanne said she was amazed when her card was drawn! When asked what she loved about Edenbridge, she noted the free parking which is great as she meets her daughter on a Saturday for a ‘mocha and massage’ and a mooch around the charity shops.
£50 worth of vouchers to be won each month!
Next time it could be you! How it works - Simply pick up a FREE Loyalty Card from any of the participating businesses and start collecting stamps. For every £10 spent you will receive a stamp, maximum 3 cards for any transaction. Each card takes 6 stamps, once full add your details and deposit in one of the collection boxes (locations below). Your card will then be entered into a draw for that month with one lucky winner getting £50 of vouchers to spend in any of the participating businesses. Participating retailers are:
Acupuncture in Eden
Options Beauty Salon
Day Lewis Opticians
Bradfords
Options Hair Salon
Purple House Mortgages
DJ Framing
The Minstrel
The Swan
Fiona Dashwood Couture
T Allman Butchers
Kent & Surrey Golf Club
The Foot Works
Halo Hair Design
Something Special
There is no limit to the number of cards you can submit in a month! For more information visit www.edenvalleychamber.org.uk or email info@edenvalleychamber.org.uk Collection boxes located at: Options Beauty Salon, 40 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AJ and Bradfords, 98 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AR Roving Box: Follow our page on Facebook to find out the location of our third box which will rotate location on a monthly basis @EdenValleyLoyaltyCard
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November/December 2017 Entry Form
Send in your completed entry by 1st December 2017 for your chance to win a bottle of bubbly, courtesy of Hever Castle Golf Club. www.hevercastle.co.uk/golf Please post your entry to: PO Box 142, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 9AQ
NAME: ................................................................... TEL: .................................................... ADDRESS: ........................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................. Closing date for entries is Friday 1st December 2017. Winner and crossword solution to be announced in the next issue of The Edenbridge Magazine. First correct entry drawn will win. Judges decision is final.
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6 - John ___ : US novelist (6)
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20 - Agricultural labourer (4)
15 - Art of growing dwarfed trees (6)
21 - Branch of mechanics (8)
17 - Sink (anag) (4)
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The Edenbridge Magazine • November/December 2017 Health Care
Chemists - Boots 01732 863 215 - Paydens 01732 863 211 Edenbridge Medical Practice - 01732 865 055 Edenbridge Hospital - 01732 862 137 Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (Pembury Hospital) - 01892 823 535 Hospice in the Weald - 01892 820 500 NHS Direct (free from landline/mobile) - 111
Support Alcoholics Anonymous - 08457 697 555 Citizens Advice Bureau - 03000 422 888 Childline - 0800 1111 Community Safety - 01732 227 000
CRIMESTOPPERS - 0800 555 111 Dog Control Service 01732 227 000 N.S.P.C.C. (help & advice) 0808 800 500 Police - Non-emergency - 101 R.S.P.C.A. (cruelty & advice) 0300 1234 999 Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90 Volunteer Transport Service 01732 865 353
Transport Bus enquiries -Traveline - 0871 200 22 33 -Southdown Buses - 01342 719 619 National Rail Enquiries - 03457 484 950 Airport - General Enquiries -Gatwick 0844 892 0322 -Heathrow 0844 335 1801
Local Services | Information Clean Kent - 0845 345 0210 Council Emergencies - 9am-5pm - 01732 227 000 - After 5pm - 01732 462 222 Edenbridge Children’s Centre - 01732 864 045 Edenbridge Leisure Centre - 01732 865 665 Edenbridge Town Council - 01732 865 368 Library (at the Eden Centre) - 03000 41 31 31 Post Office - 0845 722 3344 The Eden Centre (Four Elms Rd) - 03000 414 010 Volunteer Centre - 01732 454 785
Domestic Suppliers Electricity - 0800 783 8866 Gas, National Grid - 0800 111 999 Water - 01737 772 000
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Index of Advertisers Accountants
Food & Drink
Pet Services
WBD Accountants ...........................................5 The Castle Inn Chiddingstone ...........9 Lucky Cat Sitters .............................................23 Hever Castle Golf Club .............................10 Picture Framing Advertising edenbridgetown.com ...............................24 Nic’s Cake Kitchen ...................................11 Dee-Jay Picture Framing ...........................22 Garden & Outdoor Services Framing by David .......................................27 Barbers Ram’s Barbers .................................................21 AG Garden Care ..........................................23 Plumbing & Heating All Seasons Landscaping Colin Lutley .....................................................22 Business Telecoms & Design .......8 & 27 GLS Heating ....................................................29 JK Comms Ltd .................................................33 Arbormedic Tree Services .......................22 Rainbow Heating & Plumbing .............25 Car Services/Dealers DriveStyle .............................................................6 Accelerated Motor Repairs ....................19 South East Contractors ..............................8 Plumbing Suppliers Alfred Coker & Sons ..................................32 Well Kempt Gardens ...................................21 TrueBuild* ..........................................................33
Carpenters/Joiners
Gifts
Printers
Causeway Joinery ........................................18 Something Special .....................................15 Olympic Print & Design ..............................7 Copycats ...........................................................31 Property Maintenance/ Graphic/Website Designers Precision Joinery .........................................37 Improvements Sarah Medway ..............................................10 ADN Roofing .....................................................3 Christmas Activities Health & Beauty CK Handyman Services .......................29 Santa’s Grotto and Nativity ....................36 Appearances Aesthetics .......................44 John Simmons .............................................27 Computer Services Eden Beauty Therapy .................................25 Odd Job / Handyman (Peter) .....................18 Calico Computers .........................................6 Options Beauty Salon ................................21 RW Lock Roof Repairs .............................10 PS TECH ...............................................................47 The Foot Works ..............................................8 RK Wimble & Sons .........................................15 Complementary/Holistic Therapies Home & Interiors SPS Roofing Contractors ..........................40 Body Mechanics ............................................25 Just Shutters ....................................................45 St Pierre Contractors ................................11 Domestic Services Magnolias at home ..........................18 & 39 TN16 Handyman ..........................................6 Zero Dry Time ...............................................13 House Clearance TrueBuild ..........................................................39
Double Glazing
Eden Valley Clearance ..............................37 Edenbridge Window Systems ..............23 Jobs Drain & Pipe Cleaning Home Instead Senior Care ......................43 Oxted Drain Services ..................................32 Ladies Fashion Designer
Schools
Electricians LockRite ............................................................26 All Aspects Electrical Contractors ...26 Mortgages Entertainment & Events Purple House Mortgages .........................32 The Community Radio Show .........45 Nursery Schools/Day Nurseries Sunnyfields Day Nursery ....................43 Estate Agents LeGrys Independent Estate Agents ...1 Painting & Decorating Ashley James Chase ......................................33 Fitness, Sports & Leisure
Taxis
St Mary’s Primary ........................................17
Social Clubs The Edenbridge Club ................................29
Fiona Dashwood Couture ........................13 Storage Eden Clean ......................................................15 Locksmiths Easistore Self Storage .................................2 Relyon Cars ......................................................26 Westerham Cars ............................................48
Tiling TM Tiling ............................................................6
Travel Nautilus Yachting* .......................................31
Clare’s Pilates* .................................................39 Caroline Mee ...................................................37 Vehicle Hire Yoga with Zoe ................................................21 Paul Tapper .....................................................27 Practical Car & Van Rental .........................30
Florists
Pest Control
Piper's Florist ...................................................31 RW Lock Pest Control ...............................45 SureKill .................................................................27
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