We have had reports of cold callers in the Dartford area, offering to carry out ‘cross over’ drive way works. How it works: The resident is cold called and offered a ‘deal’ to lower the kerb in front of their house. High-pressure sales tactics are used but the installation and adjustments are unlawful. The right
The weather might have been dull but the smiles were bright as the 2019 GG litter-pick team assembled last month. The clean-up crew (above) worked tirelessly to collect 20 bags of rubbish, spruce up the bus stop and defib booth and pressure-wash the playground. Discarded clothes were a notable feature of the garbage! Thank you
Once a month on Sundays starting 5th May ~ 9am-11am in the Old School Hall. Join us for a hearty Full English and a chat. (£4 adult, child’s breakfast £2) – please either email the clerk or phone with numbers and name. Donated tablecloths would be welcome.
Quiz night at the Village Hall – 11th May. £12 to include fish and chip supper. Teams of 8 please. Orders by 6th May please: 851247 or carolineanderson53@btinternet.com
We have received reports of residents in Riverhead, Sevenoaks being cold called by individuals claiming to be part of an ex-offender scheme and selling gardening and household items. How it works: Please be aware that ex-offenders will never be asked to cold call as part of any ex-offender or prison release scheme. Doorstep criminals call on unsuspecting
Saturday Coffee Saturday 18th May 10am-12 noon downstairs in St Mary’s. Come for coffee, a chat and buy some home made produce.
Tree Diseases – identification and response strategies for Tree Wardens: illustrated lecture/discussion, followed by tree disease ID walk, Cobtree Manor Park Golf Course, near Maidstone, Saturday 27th of April, 10 – 3 pm – read full information here >> Introduction to Tree Wardening and Tree Care: Illustrated lecture/discussion followed by practical tree assessment outside, St
TMBC and Coolings Nurseries are offering prizes for green-fingered residents in the borough. Enter your pot or plot before 30 June and Coolings will also send a £5 voucher to every household that enters! Judging is in July. Application forms, details and T&Cs can be found in Tonbridge at the Castle, the Angel Centre and
Your Borough Councillors, Jill Anderson, Howard Rogers and Janet Sergison, will hold a Surgery in the Choir Vestry of St Mary’s Church on Saturday 18th May, 10-11.30am, the same day as Saturday Coffee. Do drop in to discuss anything that concerns you. If we can’t help, we generally know someone who can! Future meetings: 20th
Bacchus Wind Orchestra – 19th May at 3pm in St Mary’s Church. Come and enjoy a programme of classical tunes, music from shows and marches. Afternoon tea in the interval. Admission free but retiring collection in aid of St Mary’s and band funds.
There will be no changes to your normal collection day over the May Bank Holiday as the new contractors Urbaser will be working on 27th May. Put your bins out at the usual time on your normal day.
A free woodland wildlife walk in Dene Park, on Saturday the 25th May, 2 – 4 p.m., hoping to see a range of butterflies, bees, birds and plants! Meet in the car park off Puttenden Lane, by TN11 9RJ. (Sensible clothing, + strong shoes or boots!) This is the first meeting of the Dene Park
The Bucs are proud to announce the club will be hosting a 3 day tournament the bank holiday weekend, May 25-27! The ‘Battle for Britain’ Baseball Tournament will see teams coming from far & wide. Teams already confirmed are; 1. Kent Buccaneers of British Baseball Federation (BBF) 2. Baseball Scotland All Stars 3. Greystones Mariners of Baseball Ireland 4. British Baseball League All
Hadlow Scarecrow Trail – 21st-22nd September Become a sleuth for the day and complete the Hadlow Scarecrow Trail on 21st & 2nd September. Fun for all the family! Prize money for the best 3 Scarecrows. Kindly sponsored by MKA Architects. Fun for all the family! For more information or to take part, please speak to
A massive thank you to all those that gave their time and muscle both in Hadlow and Golden Green to take part. Over 60 bags of rubbish were collected leaving the Village and Hamlet pristine.
Residents are reminded to be on guard against telephone fraudsters posing as police officers following recent offences reported locally. On Thursday 14 March an 82-year-old man received a phone call from a man claiming to be an officer from Hammersmith Police station. He was told there had been fraudulent activity on his bank cards and
Emergencies can affect the county with little or no notice. Being prepared can help reduce the effects on your life and your loved ones; reduce the need for support from others and enable you to support the vulnerable in your community. Disruption to essential services such as water, gas and electricity, regional and national travel
Anything that affects your ability to maintain production and services may have a serious impact on your business reputation and its finances. The way in which you plan for and respond to events such as fire, flooding, vandalism, loss of utilities, etc., will determine how quickly and to what level your business can recover and
“We are the Children of Hadlow Primary School and we want to raise money to get our swimming pool back, please donate.” Hadlow Community Pool are looking to raise money to replace the failed swimming pool at Hadlow Primary School with a new modern facility that can be used by the local community and schools.
MAKE A CHANGE, BECOME A LOCAL COUNCILLOR Hadlow Parish Council is calling on residents passionate about their community to stand in the local elections in 2019. For further information about standing as a Candidate please visit https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/local-elections-in-england There will be a briefing for all prospective Candidates and Agents on Wednesday 6 February 2019 at 7pm:
Doorstep criminals targeting Kent residents with "cross over" driveway work
Cold callers are targeting Kent residents
Tonbridge & Malling in Bloom
Golden Green Clean and Gleaming
May Bank Holidays Waste Collection
Training for Tree Wardens
Woodland Walk in Dene Park - 25th May
Annual Litter Pick - Thank you
Borough Councillors' Surgery - 18th May
Phone scam - notice from Kent Police
BE READY – Business Continuity Checklist
Household Emergency Plan
Help us raise money to build Hadlow Community Pool
Information for males experiencing domestic violence
'Battle for Britain' baseball tournament ~ 25th-27th May
Stonecastle Farm Quarry - Quarry Extension Meeting with Tom Tugendhat
Community Breakfast
West Kent Mind - workshops for carers
Make a change, become a councillor
New Support Group for Carers
Speedwatch - reducing speed in your area
NOTICE: 2019/20 Precept demand
FABS New Seated Exercise Class starting for Older Adults
YMCA - Tuesday Youth Club
Hadlow Parish Council response to Regulation 19 consultation of TMBC Local Plan
TMBC - Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places
Local Plan - Consultation now open (extended to 19th November)
Kent Police - Scam Alert!
Two vacancies for allotments
New Art Class for beginners or improvers