A 24 hour helpline has been set up to support vulnerable people in Kent who need urgent help, supplies or medication. The helpline – called Kent Together – provides a single, convenient point of contact for anyone in the county who is in urgent need of help during the Coronavirus outbreak. It is a collaboration between KCC,
Kent County Council Trading Standards wish to advise how you can access support and safeguard yourself against scams during the coronavirus pandemic. It can be difficult to know who to trust at this time. Please be aware that not everyone is trustworthy, and some people are taking advantage of the unusual situation we are facing.
The current COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in reduced staffing levels for our contractor. In order to prioritise resources for the core refuse, food waste, recycling and clinical waste collections, the following services are suspended with immediate effect and until further notice: Garden waste collections – We will extend your current subscription to cover the period
A community support helpline to provide food and other assistance to those most at risk from coronavirus was launched today by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. The seven-day a week service (01732 876152) will provide food and emergency supplies to anyone in the community who is subject to special ‘shielding’ measures and cannot access support
Here are NHS guidelines for volunteers and helpful if you are dropping off shopping: Your responsibilities when supporting a person isolating: If you have any symptoms of coronavirus such as fever, sore throat or cough then do not agree to assist any self-isolated or vulnerable individual. Use telephone contact to agree what errand is required
Please do not light bonfires on allotments or in gardens during the current health crisis, as it poses an increased risk to sufferers of respiratory problems such as COVID-19 or asthma.
A list of local supermarkets opening times and food suppliers who are offering local deliveries. Kindly put together by Hildegard Pax. Last updated 27th March 2020. Supermarkets Supplier Products Delivery area Notes Sainsbury’s Main shop in Tonbridge 01732 359811 Open 8am – 8pm Mon – Sat 10 – 4pm Sun 8am-9am on Monday, Wednesday and
Hadlow Parish Council Voluntary Assistance Scheme We have been alerted to some unscrupulous people who are already taking advantage of our elderly and vulnerable during this time of isolation. Please warn anybody who may fall into this bracket NOT to give any personal information to anybody over the phone or who suddenly appears at their
During this current health crisis, we have decided to suspend the normal publication and hopefully provide you with relevant community information to help you stay connected and safe Many organisations have already cancelled their meetings so please contact the group’s organiser(s) if you are unsure whether they are continuing to run or check their web/facebook
KCC are planning to reduce the speed limits by 10mph on the A26 between the junction with Ashes Lane (the Rose Revived) and the BP garage at the junction of Three Elm Lane. (You may recall there have been two fatal accidents there over the past year or so). The 40mph limit at Hadlow will
Saturday Coffee Saturday 21st March, 10am-12 noon downstairs in St Mary’s. Come for coffee, a chat and buy some home made produce. This month proceeds will go to projects in our Kibakwe Link parish in Tanzania. Young members from St Mary’s Choir will be singing and there will be an opportunity to make Mother’s Day
Your Borough Councillors will hold a Surgery at St Mary’s Church, Hadlow on Saturday 21st March from 10.00-11.30am, 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 dates: 16 May, 18 July, 19 Sept. & 21 Nov.
For dads with their under 6 year olds. 10am – 11.30 in St Mary’s – hot drinks and a bacon roll for dads and lots of toys, craft and fun for the kids. Give mum some time off and come and meet other dads!
Help Make Golden Green Clean & Gleam Saturday 4 April 10am. Meet outside the Mission Hall. Our sixth annual litter-pick and spring clean around Golden Green. Please help make our community a nicer place to live. Equipment provided. More details from Howard Rogers (850329) or just turn up.
The Annual Litter Pick will take place on Sunday morning 5th April. Contact the Parish Office to sign up and find out more. Telephone: 01732 851878 Email: clerk@hadlowpc.co.uk
Once a month on Sundays ~ 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.
Golden Green Annual Fish & Chips Challenge! Saturday 18 April 7pm – Mission Hall, Golden Green To book: tel Howard on 850329; email howardsrogers@aol.com £8.50 a head payable on the night. Your annual chance to give your brain cells and memory a workout while enjoying the delights of local produce and great company! Yes, the
Quiz night at the Village Hall – 25th April. £12 to include fish and chip supper.
We have had a report of a Kent resident being called by a company claiming to be a domestic appliance warranty provider ‘Domestic and General’. What happens You are cold-called by telephone The criminal knows your name, address and information on the items covered by the warranty If you say that they are not your
To be held the first Monday of each month in the Atrium of the Old School Hall from 11am till noon. Open to everyone. If you have any worries or concerns you would like to discuss. Sandra Edmonds is your KCC Community Warden. Contact her on 07969584183 or email Sandra.Edmonds@kent.gov.uk
KCC MEDIA RELEASE: Kent Together – 24 hour helpline launchedSCAM warnings from KCC Trading Standards and Kent Police
TMBC: Waste Services during the COVID-19 outbreakTMBC: Helpline launched to support ‘shielded’ residents
NHS Volunteer guidelines
NO bonfires please
Local supermarkets opening hours and food suppliers delivering to Hadlow
WARNING: Isolation Scams
Communities working together to be prepared
A26 Speed Limits - Ashes Lane to Three Elm Lane
Golden Green Annual Fish & Chips Challenge! - 18th April
Telephone Scam Alert!
The Annual Litter Pick - 5th April **CANCELLED**
PCSO and Community Warden Surgery
Weather warning update from the Environment Agency
Community Breakfast - 5th April **CANCELLED**Amazon Prime Scan still activeTMBC severe weather emergency policy
Saturday Coffee, Hadlow - Saturday 21st March **CANCELLED**
Theft of catalytic converters
Changes to waste services
Who let the Dads Out? - Saturday 4th April **CANCELLED**
***STOP PRESS*** Speedwatch
Compaid - It’s Easy to Volunteer & Help us to Make a Difference
Vacancy for a co-opted Parish CouncillorAnnual Policing SurveyThe future of the public toilets in Hadlow
The MAY family mausoleum
Drivers Targeted With Fake Fines
Borough Councillors' Surgery - 21st March **CANCELLED**