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Contents 14, 16 Editor’s Note
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Eden Valley Loyalty Card Club
20-21
Clubs & Organisations
34
FEATURE: Nomads Football Club
24
What's On in March
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Puzzle Page
28
FEATURE: Roll & Relax
36
Useful Numbers
30
What’s On in April
36
Sudoku Solution
31
FEATURE: Lucky Cat Sitters
38
Index of Advertisers
Look out for News Find your wayfrom the Community articles throughout the magazine p31 along the trail of curiosities to the Mad Hatter's p18 p26 p28 Tea Party to celebrate 25 years Get in touch of BRIDGES The Editor: Laura Lawrence May/June 2020 copy deadline: 07775 682 127 info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
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Note from the Editor... Dear Neighbours What a whirlwind this new decade is already proving to be. Spring is just around the corner, the bulbs are all shooting up in the garden and the sun is shining brightly outside. This year also sees me leaving my house in Edenbridge to move to Forest Row, a great location which puts me right in the middle of the two areas I run my magazines. My other publication being The Crowborough Magazine. I will certainly miss the convenience of being in Edenbridge where we are spoiled with not one but two railway stations to take us into London. Of course, and due to the nature of my business, I will often be back in Edenbridge so it will be like I've never left in the first place. 16 years is the longest time I've ever lived in any one location and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Two of our much loved facilities are celebrating this year - the BRIDGES Centre on the High Street is celebrating 25 years of operation in town, providing a community cafÊ from Monday to Fridays, an event facility and much more. You can find the activities that are running there in the What's On pages of the magazine and make a plan to pop in on Saturday 18th April when they are holding a special event to celebrate their achievement. Another big milestone is for our local Eden Valley Museum, which is holding a special 20th Birthday Exhibition to mark 20 years in our town. They are running a photographic competition which is open to everyone. You can find full information on page 29. With so many picturesque places in the area it's going to be difficult to choose where to start first. There is much activity as well as plans are underway for some of the larger events we see in the area which you should put in your diaries now so you don't double book yourselves. Edenbridge Uncorked is back at Garbriel's Showground on Saturday 6th June bringing you all the best in food and drink with live demonstrations by Jo Banks from 'Alive with Flavour' as well as featuring local artists on stage during the evening. The other big 'not to be missed' event held at Gabriel's Showground is the Edenbridge Motor Show and Music Festival which this year is taking place on Sunday 13th September and I'm delighted that I've been asked to MC the event again. Of course there is plenty going on before those two events though. I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the Town Council's Annual General Meeting which is open to the public is taking place on Monday 2nd March at the WI Hall in Edenbridge. The meeting is open to everyone and you'll be able to find out about future plans for the town and have the 14 | www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
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The Edenbridge Magazine • March/April 2020 opportunity to speak to local town councillors and representatives from other local groups and organisations. Doors open at 6.30pm and the meeting starts at 7pm. I do recommend going along to the meeting if you can make it, especially if you are new to the town as it's a great way to find out more about what's going on in the area. So what have I been up to locally this year? The most memorable event so far has been the Forge Singers pantomime, Dick Whittington. I think it was one of the most entertaining performances so far and I definitely had the worst face ache from laughing so much. They do such a great job and I find it so clever how they combine local events and news into their storylines. Everyone put on an excellent show, not forgetting the backstage and front of house teams.
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. If you'd like to have a chat about advertising or anything else to do with the magazine, just give me a call. The next deadline is Friday 3rd April for the May/June 2020 issue which will be distributed during the last week of April. Until next time...
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Clubs and Organisations Amateur Dramatics, Music & Dance A Cappella - 01732 503606 - jacky.hintze@outlook.com Eden Songsters - 01732 503606 - jacky.hintze@outlook.com Edenbridge Bellringers - 01732 860234 - richarddyson2014@gmail.com 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 - 01342 850083 Forge Singers Amateur Dramatics - 01732 868327 Informal Folk Music - 01342 850 083 Marlings Morris - 01883 712224 - marlingsmorris.co.uk Parkin-singers - aquarianopera@blueyonder.co.uk
Facilities for Hire BRIDGES Centre - hello@bridgescentre.org - 01732 868186 Cowden Memorial Hall - 01342 850674 - CowdenHall@mail.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 Merranti Pavilion (Lingfield Rd) - 07973 469328
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 865287 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 & Crafts - 01732 862709 Eden Valley Artists - 01732 864203 - edenvalleyartists.com Knitting & Crochet - suepaice70@gmail.com Oxted & Limpsfield Floral Design Club - 01883 714246 - www.olfs.org.uk Painting for Pleasure Art Club - 01732 864266 Riddlesdown Model Flying Club - contactrmfc@gmail.com
Organisations & Societies Crockham Hill WI - 01732 862604 Edenbridge & District Ladies Probus Club - 01732 863 517 - gwenchappell2@tiscali.co.uk Edenbridge & District Probus Club - 01732 862448 Edenbridge & District Rail Travellers Association - 01732 862464 Edenbridge & Westerham Rotary Club - 01732 862761 Edenbridge Active Retirement Association (EdenARA) - 01342 833595 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 - EdenbridgeEvening@WKFWI.org.uk 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 section)
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RNLI Edenbridge - 01732 700310 Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum (SDSAF) 01322 664754 - sdsaf@7oaks.net - www.sdsaf.org Stangrove Community - Facebook Sustainable Edenbridge - sustainable.edenbridge@gmail.com Volunteer Centre - 01732 454785 - imago.community
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
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National Childbirth Trust Sevenoaks & Tonbridge - 01732 300507
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 Bough Beech Sailing Club - bbsccomms@gmail.com Cowden Indoor Bowls Club - 01342 850239 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
Age UK- 03000 422882 Al-Anon Family Groups - 0800 0086 811 - al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177650 - alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Carers First - 01634 582132 - www.carersfirst.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
Young People Brownies & Guides - Sian Leahy – 1stEdenbridgeguides@ gmail.com Children Laser Light Super Heroes Club (up to 11 yrs) - 07757 325152 - info@gcceden.org
• SCOUTS IN EDENBRIDGE • Beaver Colony (6-8 yrs) Cub Pack (8-10 yrs) Scouts (10-14 yrs) - 01732 862587 - contact.edenbridge@sevenoaksscouts.org.uk Beaufighters Explorer Unit (14-18 yrs) - beaufighters@sevenoaks-explorers.org.uk
• YOUTH SERVICES • ECT Youth Club - 07738 232296 - ect.youthworker@gmail.com Edenbridge Youth Forum - 07786 624943 Reachout Youth - 01892 539422- www.twmhr.org.uk
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What’s On in March Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th March - FREE Japanese After School Club (for children 8-11yrs) - 4-5.30pm, Chiddingstone Castle. Monday: Origami, Tuesday: Japanese Caligraphy, Wednesday: Beginner's Japanese. Limited spaces, please book by calling 01892 870347 or email education@ chiddingstonecastle.org.uk Tuesday 3rd March - Folk Music - 12-2pm, BRIDGES. Tuesday 3rd March Chiddingstone WI - 7pm, Chiddingstone Village Hall. Activity evening. Elaine King will demonstrate how to make a decorative photo frame. New members welcome.
Wednesday 4th March BRIDGES Dandelion Café - 12.45-4pm, BRIDGES Centre. Lunch, activity and afternoon tea. Older adults of all abilities are welcome. Friends and family carers are welcome. Café Membership £15 per month. dandelionproject.co.uk Wednesday 4th March Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce Members Meeting
- 6pm, venue TBC. All local businesses welcome. Email admin@edenvalleychamber.org.uk.
Monday 23rd March - Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic - 1011.30am, BRIDGES Centre.
Saturday 7th March - Board Games Café - 10am-4pm, New Bean Café at The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. Free event for all ages. All welcome.
Friday 27th March - Forgetme-not Café - 10.30am12noon, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Rd. For those experiencing memory or cognitive issues. www.forgetmenotcafe.org.uk
Mondays 9th & 23rd March - Craft Circle- 1.30-3.30pm, BRIDGES Centre. Informal group. Bring your own craft project. Tuesday 10th March - Creative Kids - 4-5pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Creative Arts workshops for Year 1 & 2. info@artscounselling.co.uk Wednesday 11th March - BRIDGES Creative Café 2-3.45pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Drop-in session exploring different types of creative media. £5 admission towards materials. Tuesday 17th March Edenbridge Evening WI - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall. Speaker: The Cooperative Initiative 'Tax, Care and Toy Boys!' New members welcome. Saturday 21st March Community Market - 10am12noon, BRIDGES Centre.
Saturday 28th March - An evening with Victorious River Band - 7.30pm, WI Hall, Edenbridge. Raising funds for The ECT Youth Club. Tickets £20 including a donation for gift aid and supper. Licenced bar. Maximum table size 8 guests. Contact Roy on 01732 862 925 or roy@june-cottage. com. Organised by The Rotary Club of Edenbridge & Westerham. Sunday 29th March Chiddingstone Castle Re-Opens - visit www. chiddingstonecastle.org.uk for full details of exhibits and events. Tuesday 31st March Edenbridge U3A - 2-4pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall. Speaker: Ian Pakcham 'Circle Africa'. New members welcome. www.edenbridgeu3a.co.uk
Thursday Market Don't forget - From 9.30-1pm the weekly Farmers' Market takes place in the Market Yard Car Park (off High Street) Art Exhibitions on a monthly basis at the BRIDGES Centre
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Find your way along the trail of curiosities to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party to celebrate 25 years of BRIDGES Saturday 18th of April To discover more, check out www.bridgescentre.org C ome a nd j oin u s ! 26 | www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
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EDENBRIDGE AND THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL
In the eighteenth century
A guest exhibition by Alethea Mitchell
5th FEBRUARY – 3rd MAY 2020 Eden Valley Museum Church House 72 High Street Edenbridge Kent TN8 5AR
Opening times
2pm - 4.30pm Wednesday 10am - 4.30pm Thursday 2pm - 4.30pm Friday 10am - 4.30pm Saturday www.evmt.org.uk Image © Wikimedia Commons
Swimming Pool Celebrates 30 Years
NEWS A new exercise class with music from the 50s to 70s is held on Mondays from 2.003.00pm in the main hall of the hft building, Philippines Close (off Hever Road).
In January 2020, Edenbridge Leisure Centre celebrated the 30 year anniversary of the opening of the swimming pool. To celebrate the centre ran a lucky dip where visitors had the chance to win prizes every time they used the centre. To find out more about the local leisure centre visit: www.sencio.org.uk/edenbridge
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Feature: Roll & Relax with Clare Goodwin Roll & Relax workshop
Clare started the session by taking us through the elements of the workshop, explaining what the activities would do for us. We started off with a meditation exercise to help relax our minds and bodies and raise our internal awareness.
Regular readers will know that I love trying out new things so when Clare Goodwin from Body & Spirit invited me along to one of her 'Roll and Relax' workshops in January, I jumped at the chance. Having attended some of her regular pilates classes in Edenbridge last year, I already knew that I enjoyed her teaching style. Clare has a deep understanding of her subjects - Pilates, meditation and body rolling - yet still appreciates the pressures we all have on our daily lives and comes up with ideas of how to combine some of her techniques into our already busy schedules.
I will admit that whilst I know and understand the benefits of meditation and mindfulness (paying attention in the present moment) and I do think how I must take a break in my day and just 'be', I somehow still never manage to fit it into my schedule. This is one of the benefits of coming along to a workshop such as this is that you are giving yourself time to just 'be'. The equipment Clare had provided for the session was a selection of different sized Yamuna balls which were used in a number of ways to stimulate the bones, tendons and muscles, creating length and space in the body and helping to relieve pain and stress. For each moment we were given, Clare would demonstrate first and explain the types of sensations we would most likely feel after each exercise. She would then go around the room to make sure we were happy with carrying out the various exercises, making adjustments to us if necessary.
As well as teaching regular Pilates classes in Edenbridge, Hever and Cowden, Clare also runs The final part of the session involved further workshops and you don't need to be attending meditation and I found this much easier than her classes to come along to these. the first time as I was feeling so calm and relaxed and good! This particular workshop was held at St Luke's Parish Room in Chiddingstone Causeway, a This year why not take some time out for very relaxing setting with views across the yourself and try one of Clare's workshops. You countryside and on the edge of woodlands. can find a full list of dates and prices on Clare's There were 5 of us in total which gave enough space around our individual exercise mats. I was glad that we didn't jump straight into the activities as I'd had a very busy morning so it was nice to have the opportunity to simply wind down for 10 minutes with a cuppa and have a chat with the other attendees before getting started.
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Eden Valley Museum 20th Birthday Celebrations PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION OPEN TO ALL
‘Your Eden Valley’ views : events : wildlife
To be judged by the public at our 20th Birthday Coffee Morning on Saturday 27th June in Rickards Hall, and in the Museum until 31st August. The 12 images receiving the most votes will be printed in our 2021 calendar and the winners will receive a free calendar. ONE SUBMISSION PER PERSON Deliver an 8”x 6” (20.32 x 15.24 cm) print in landscape format to the museum before 31st May 2020. Include the title and location of the image and your name, address and contact details. Please don’t write on the back of the photograph. For further information email: curator@evmt.org.uk
Respect the past, Learn from it, Look to the future... Eden Valley Museum, Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge TN8 5AR OPEN: Wednesday and Friday: 2pm - 4.30pm; Thursday and Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm; and Sundays in June, July and August: 2pm - 4.30pm, other days by appointment. Tel. 01732 868102; Email: curator@evmt.org.uk; Web: www.evmt.org.uk; @EdenMuseumKent Registered Charity No. 1065466
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What’s On in April Wednesday 1st April BRIDGES Dandelion Café - 12.45-4pm, BRIDGES Centre. Lunch, activity and afternoon tea. Older adults of all abilities are welcome. Friends and family carers are welcome. Café Membership £15 per month. dandelionproject.co.uk Wednesday 1st April - Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce - 6pm, venue TBC. All local businesses welcome. Visit www.edenvalleychamber. org.uk or email admin@ edenvalleychamber.org.uk. Saturday 4th April - Board Games Café - 10am-4pm, New Bean Café at The Eden Centre, Four Elms Road. Free event for all ages. Bring your favourite games or learn new ones. All welcome. Tuesday 7th April - Folk Music - 12-2pm, BRIDGES Centre.
Tuesday 7th April Chiddingstone WI - 7pm, Chiddingstone Village Hall. Birthday Party. New members welcome. Wednesday 8th April BRIDGES Creative Café - 2-3.45pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Drop-in session exploring different types of creative media. £5 admission towards materials. Tuesday 14th April - Creative Kids - 4-5pm, BRIDGES, High Street, Edenbridge. Creative Arts workshops for Year 1 & 2. info@artscounselling.co.uk Saturday 18th April Community Market - 10am12noon, BRIDGES Centre. BRIDGES 25th anniversary celebrations are also taking place so come and join in for lots of fun activities. Tuesday 21st April Edenbridge Evening WI - 8pm, Edenbridge WI Hall. Speaker: Mary Perrett 'The history of The BRIDGES Centre'. New members welcome.
Friday 24th April - Forget-menot Café - 10.30am-12noon, The Eden Centre, Four Elms Rd. For those experiencing memory or cognitive issues. www.forgetmenotcafe.org.uk
Monday 27th April - Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic - 1011.30am, BRIDGES Centre, High Street. Monday 27th April - Craft Circle- 1.30-3.30pm, BRIDGES Centre. Informal group. Bring your own craft project. Tuesday 28th April Edenbridge U3A - 2-4pm, Crockham Hill Village Hall. New members welcome. www. edenbridgeu3a.co.uk
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News from the Community An opportunity to purchase the Bolebroke Cup for Eden Valley Museum The museum has been given the opportunity to purchase the Bolebroke Cup to save it from being purchased by a private buyer and taken out of the area. The cup is of great historic interest, dating back to 1901. The ticket price is £1,500 and Lennox Cato has agreed a specially reduced sale price to the museum of £1,350 and in addition has offered a personal donation of £100 towards the cost, leaving the museum with £1,250 to raise. The Bolebroke Cup was presented to the Edenbridge Fat Stock and Root Show by P.J. Mann and for many years was awarded to
tenant farmers gaining the most points in the Root, Corn and Hay classes. The show was an annual event from 1869 until the late 1950s and one of the forerunners to the ongoing Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show. The museum are inviting donations from their members as well as everyone living and working in the area towards the purchase so they can keep this important local historical object in the Eden Valley. Can you help? There is a special donations box in the museum for contributions or donations can be made by cheque or bank transfer. Please contact the museum on 01732 868 102, email curator@evmt.org.uk or pop in at Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AR (check opening hours at www.evmt.org.uk).
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Feature: Nomads Football Club Preparing for the future with your help
but every good plan has to start somewhere. “We want this to be a place people feel like they want to come to and have a good time like I always have done.” says Alex Bradford, long serving club player of 11 years and current committee member.
Nomads Football Club is the only men’s football team within 10 miles of Edenbridge. With two adult teams, a 1st team and a reserve, both play in the Sevenoaks Football League. The 1st team are currently fighting for the championship in the Premier Division and the reserves are in Division 3 and doing well in their first season together. Nomads are based at Mowshurst Farm, Four Elms Road, TN8 6AG and own 2 full sizes pitches, a clubhouse with on site parking, multiple changing rooms, toilets, showers, a stocked bar selling hot, cold, soft & alcoholic beverages as well as light snacks. The facility is also available for hire. But everything is not quite as bright as it may seem. This season has been a real struggle as for the first time in over 20 years the club has received no sponsorship money to help with the general running costs which include kits for the players and hiring pitches for their matches as well as giving the facilities a much needed upgrade. The Committee have been inspired by the success of Edenbridge Cricket Club who raised funds to build the new Matt Cox Community Pavilion following the loss of one of their young players in 2015.
The committee would also like to build up the social side of the club as well as the sports side to appeal to an even wider audience than currently. They would like to see non-players come to visit the club and enjoy themselves and use the facilities. They want the club to be an integral part of the local community. “We just want what’s best for everyone on a Saturday afternoon and most of all, that is to be happy.” said 1st team captain and comittee member Lee Clark. Nomads currently have a gofundme page to achieve their £10,000 target so they can get the work underway - uk.gofundme.com/f/ nomads-football-club They are also seeking help, whether that be volunteers on a Saturday afternoon or builders with spare time and materials to help with the works. Or maybe you have some useful contacts that would help the club achieve their fundraising goal. They want to hear from you! With the enthusiasm of the young and willing Nomads Committee members, this is an exciting time to help build the club's future. To get in touch contact: Alex Bradford - Clubhouse Manager: 07803 566 663 | alexbradford080692@icloud.com Ross Davies - 1st Team Manager/Club Secretary: 07899 907 269 | Rosco7787@gmail.com
Follow the club on social media to keep up-toNomads are looking to raise funds to bring new date with their latest news and events. life to their premises, turning it into a venue for Facebook: @nomadsfcedenbridge people to visit and enjoy sport, whether that Twitter: @nomads_fc be outside on the pitch or on the clubhouse Web: www.pitchero.com/clubs/nomadsfc TVs in the warm! Their plan is a long-term one 34 | www.edenbridge-magazine.co.uk • info@edenbridge-magazine.co.uk
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Across 1 - Liability (4) 3 - Speculative (8) 9 - Water-bearing rock (7) 10 - Crave; desire (5) 11 - Invigoratingly (12) 14 - Form of public transport (3) 16 - Ballroom dance (5) 17 - Trouble in mind or body (3) 18 - Provincialism (12) 21 - Living thing (5) 22 - Trellis (anag) (7) 23 - Disloyal people (8) 24 - Bonus; positive (4)
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Down 1 - Strong verbal attack (8) 2 - Feign (5) 4 - Blade for rowing a boat (3) 5 - Heartbroken (12) 6 - Short story (7) 7 - Tardy (4) 8 - Reconsideration; item added later (12) 12 - Intuitive feeling (5) 13 - Spies (8) 15 - Endurance (7) 19 - Perfect (5) 20 - Encourage in wrongdoing (4) 22 - Rocky peak (3) CROSSWORD ANSWERS: Across: 1) Debt 3) Notional 9) Aquifer 10) Covet 11) Refreshingly 14) Bus 16) Tango 17) Ail 18) Parochialism 21) Being 22) Tillers 23) Traitors 24) Plus Down: 1) Diatribe 2) Bluff 4) Oar 5) Inconsolable 6) Novella 7) Late 8) Afterthought 12) Hunch 13) Glimpses 15) Stamina 19) Ideal 20) Abet 22) Tor
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The Edenbridge Magazine • March/April 2020 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 Al-Anon Family Groups - 0800 0086 811 (Helpline) 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 - 116 123 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
Domestic Suppliers Electricity - 0800 783 8866 Gas, National Grid - 0800 111 999 Water - 01737 772 000
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
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WBD Accountants ...........................................5 Café Church at Grace Community Church .....23 Advertising edenbridgetown.com ..............................30 Complexity of Women by the Edenbridge Players .....3 Architectural Services Eden Valley Museum Exhibitions ..........27 KM Creations ..................................................22 Photographic Competition ..................29 Car Services/Dealers Victorious River Band .................................32 Accelerated Motor Repairs .....................2 Fitness, Sports & Leisure Alfred Coker & Sons Ltd ............................22 Body & Spirit ........................................................9 Carpenters/Joiners Edenbridge Leisure Centre ....................9 Causeway Joinery ........................................13 Food & Drink Copycats .............................................................36 Hever Castle Golf Club ...........................19 Precision Joinery ...........................................19
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Acupuncture in Eden ....................................15 Graphic/Web Designers All Things Maintenance ..............................9 Sarah Medway ................................................12 R.K. Wimble & Sons .....................................22 Computer Services St Pierre Contractors ..................................11 MR Computing ...............................................8 Handyman Services PS Tech .................................................................25 TN16 Handyman ............................................6 Taylor Building & Maintenance Services ..............33 Health & Beauty
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