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Toys Please!

Hernhill Village Fete, Saturday 5th May    Toys Needed! For the Toy Stall Please bring any unwanted toys to TODDLER GROUP, Hernhill Village Hall, every Thursday Morning or give them to Abbie or Miriam All Proceeds to Village Charities Image: www.bergencountytoysfortots.com … Continue reading

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A Day In the Life of Hernhill Parish

1st May 2012 As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Open Dawes propose a PHOTO EXHIBITION of “A Day In the Life of Hernhill Parish”, a snapshot of village life in one day, capturing the ordinary, every-day activities of everyone living, … Continue reading

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The Battle of Bossenden Wood

David Shire has written a history of the Battle at Bossenden Wood, which can now be downloaded here: Bossenden Wood Battle by David Shire (and in French here: La Bataille de Bossenden Wood ) Find out more about the site and … Continue reading

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Staplegate W.I.

The WI is looking for new members. Launched as an evening institute in 1975, the group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.45pm in the village hall. There is a membership of around 30, many of whom … Continue reading

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Horticultural Society Update

The AGM will be held at the village hall on Thursday, February 16. After the business meeting, Len Olive will give a talk on growing and showing dahlias. Mr Olive is an RHS judge and has exhibited dahlias and narcissi … Continue reading

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Shoes Music

Music at the Three Horseshoes: Saturday, January 28 sees the return of the Blues Bandits at 8pm Saturday, February 11, Run VT will entertain.   Admission free. Further details from Marc or Lucy on 01227 750842. Photo: http://www.thanetbuzz.co.uk/content/blues-bandits

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Boughton Players present ALLADIN!

The Boughton Players will be presenting their pantomime Aladdin! at Boughton Village Hall on Friday January 27 and Saturday January 28. The Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 7.30pm, and tickets cost £6 (children £4). There is also a … Continue reading

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Walk to Crooked Oak Sunday 29th January

Walk to Crooked Oak Sunday 29th January Families and individuals are invited to join us for a guided walk in Blean Woods Nature Reserve with Local Expert David Shire We will visit the moated site near Crooked Oak and look … Continue reading

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Bird Walk Sunday 22nd January at OARE

The Bird Walk on Sunday has been moved to OARE! Because of the dry weather there is not much to see at Elmley at the moment so we will now be visiting Oare wildlife reserve instead, where it IS wet … Continue reading

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Fireworks 2011 & 2012

“We are just finalising our accounts for the 2011 fireworks event, and despite the bad weather and resulting lower attendance, we have still made a profit of around £3,000.  I would like to thank all the committee and everyone who … Continue reading

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Hullabaloo at the Red Lion 10th January

Hullabaloo will be back at the Red Lion on Tuesday 10th January 7.oopm Admission Free http://hullabaloo-uk.com/ Hullabaloo ”provide the perfect mix of music: from the vocal harmony, jazz favourites (for which Hullabaloo are uniquely known), to good all-round party standards … Continue reading

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Beginner’s Yoga Classes at The Red Lion

Liz brewer will lead a course of yoga classes for beginners at The Red Lion, Mondays 8.30 – 9.30pm The eight-week course begins 9th January 2011 if you would like to join, please contact Liz at brewerliz2010@gmail.com  

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Dates For Your Diary 2012

Friday 20th April: Horticultural Society visit to Holland Saturday 5th May: Village Fete Sunday 24th June: Open Gardens Saturday 7th July: Barbeque Breakfast Saturday 18th August: Faversham Market Stall Saturday 3rd November: DCA Fireworks

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Christmas at The Red Lion

  Carols Wednesday 21st December 7.30pm Hernhill Singers Carols – all welcome to join in or listen. New Years Eve Party Live music from The Boogie Men 6 – 8pm. DJ from 8pm Live Music Tuesday 10th January 8.30pm Hullaballoo! … Continue reading

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Christmas & New Year at The Dove, Dargate

  http://www.doveatdargate.co.uk/ Sunday 18th December Carols, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies A Light Hearted Festive Sing-Song Saturday 24th December Phil’s Festive Lock-In A Traditional Christmas Themed ‘Eve’ Sunday 25th December Christmas Day Luncheon 7 Course Fine Dining Menu Saturday 31st … Continue reading

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Christmas Services 2011

Saturday 17 December, 5.oopm: Carols on the Green: Hernhill: For all ages followed by hot drinks & mince pies. Sunday 18 December, 4.30pm: Lessons & Carols: St Michael’s Church: Traditional readings and carols followed by refreshments. Saturday 24 December, 4.00pm: … Continue reading

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Wine & Wisdom 3rd December

Everyone is invited to get a team together for the Blue Lawn Table Tennis Club’s wine and wisdom evening in the village hall on Saturday, December 3. Tickets are £6 a head and entries are invited from teams of six … Continue reading

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Dunkirk Pylon Planning Application

An application for the “Erection of Data Storage Facility and Permanent Historical Exhibition” at Dunkirk Pylon has been made to Swale Council. “The pylon was one of  the defensive home chain radar stations during the Second World War. The application … Continue reading

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Orchard Walk This Saturday.

A Winter Walk through Hernhill Orchards with RSPB Expert Alan Johnson Saturday 3rd December 11.30am. Meet under the Oak Tree on the Green Open your eyes to the birds & wildlife in our local landscape! Suitable for families. 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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Festive Fun, Christmas Cheer and Merry Voices!

Hernhill Families and Friends are invited to: An afternoon of festive fun, craft activities, carol sing-a-long, drinks and fish-and-chips on Friday 16th December 3.15pm onwards Adults – bring a bottle. There will be a charge for fish and chips. This … Continue reading

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Carol Singing!

Wednesday 21st December. 7pm. Everyone Welcome! No experience necessary. The More the Merrier!

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The Olympic Torch is Coming Our Way!

  The Olympic Torch will be visiting Faversham on Day 62 – 19 July 2012 on its way from Deal to Maidstone See the map here

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Remembrance Service Sunday 13th November

There will be a service of Remembrance at the war memorial at 10.50am on Sunday 13th November   This Short Service will include the reading of the names of the fallen, laying of wreathes, two minutes silence and sounding of … Continue reading

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Music at the Red Lion

  Sunday November 20th: Music from Paul the Other One. Saturday November 26th : Ike’s 80th Birthday Fundraiser! All money raised will go to the Pilgrims Hospice and Cancer Research UK in memory of Ike’s daughter Brenda Irving.  

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Local Christmas Fairs 2011

Sunday November 20th : Boughton Christmas Fair in the Village Hall 1pm-4pm Saturday November 26th : Dunkirk Christmas Fair in the Village Hall 11am Saturday December 3rd : Boughton & Dunkirk School Christmas Fair 10am – 12pm

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