The Golden Green Association Newsletter
Issue No. 294
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Send items for inclusion to Anne Waddingham (gghamlet@outlook.com) or Alec Pelmore (alecpelmore@btinternet.com).
Mission Hall Bookings
The Golden Green Hall is available for bookings. Contact Nicky Whapshott goldengreenhall@gmail.com or 07702 212317. Ideal for children’s parties.
What’s on in Golden Green?
Weekly Classes in the Mission Hall
Mondays – Strength, Mobility and Balance Class – 10.30am-12 noon
Contact: Pat 01732 850739
Tuesdays – Line Dancing – Hall – 10.30-11.45am
Contact: Wendy Langley 07833 079213
Tuesdays – Colin’s Art – Hall – 8-10pm
Contact: Colin Obray 01732 464187
Wednesdays – Waggy Tails Social Club – Hall – 2-3pm
Contact: Sue Harriman 07759 904677
(Note change of name and organiser)
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This Month in Golden Green
Total Body Tuesdays – Bell Inn weekly 6.30-7.15pm
Contact: 07493 989600 trainedbygee@gmail.com
Monday 5 Aug – Bernie’s Quiz Night – Bell Inn – 7.30-10pm
Contact: Bernie McGawley 01732 220811
Thursday 8 Aug – Coffee Morning – Hall – 10.30am-12 noon
Contact: Alec Pelmore 01732 850739
Saturday 10 Aug – Afternoon Tea (booking required) – Bell Inn – 1-4pm
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Tuesday 13 Aug – GG Summer Outing to Whitstable – 10am-4.30pm (see below)
Contact Alec Pelmore 01732 850739
Saturday 17 Aug – Disco & Karaoke – Bell Inn – 8pm-late
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Monday 19 Aug – Bingo! – Hall – 7-9pm
Contact Nicky Whapshott 07702 212317
Golden Green 250 Club
July Winners – £25 each
202 – Mary Norris
245 – Colin Charnock
30 – Willy Boulter
Golden Green Summer Outing
Tuesday 13 August
We will be going to Whitstable on Tuesday 13 August. Meet 10.00am at the Golden Green Hall. Return by 4.30pm. Cost £3 if you live in the village or £6 for local friends. All welcome. We have already had strong demand for this trip so have booked a second minibus (thank you to Sharon who will be the second driver). To book please contact Alec – 850739 or alecpelmore@btinternet.com
Waggy Tails Social Club
Wednesdays 2-3pm Mission Hall
Wednesdays’ dog training class has taken on a new format and is now called Waggy Tails Social Club. The day, time and venue are unchanged. For fun and games for dogs and a chance for their owners to enjoy a cuppa and biscuits while having a good old-fashioned natter. Contact Sue Harriman on 07759 904677
Strength and Mobility Class
Mondays 10.30-12 noon Mission Hall
Improve your balance or gain mobility and strengthen your muscles with a fully qualified instructor, followed by refreshments. Classes are mainly seated and you do as much as you can. Contact: Pat 850739 for info or just come along. £4 per person for class, a cuppa and a biscuit; £6 for a couple.
Bernie’s Quiz Night @ The Bell
Monday 5 August 7.30-10pm The Bell
Everyone’s welcome to join us at this strictly-for-fun event. 7.30pm start, £3 entrance fee, cash prize.
Golden Green Coffee Morning
Thursday 8 August 10.30am Mission Hall
All ages are welcome to join us for hot drinks and homemade bakes. Just turn up or contact Alec 01732 850739 for more details.
The Bell News
Clare, Justin & Nigel
Tel: 01732 605352 or 07881 816227
Email: queensowntaverns@hotmail.com
Facebook: The Bell – Golden Green
Bernie’s Quiz Night – Monday 5 August – 7.30-10pm
Afternoon Tea (booking required) – Saturday 10 August 1-4pm
Disco & Karaoke Saturday 17 August – 8pm-late – Hosted by Dave Tanner
Total Body Tuesdays – weekly workout sessions 6.30-7.15pm. All ages and fitness levels welcomed. £7 a session (cash preferred) Contact 07493 989600 trainedbygee@gmail.com
(Well done to The Bell for once again receiving a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating from the Food Standards Agency!)
TMBC Bourne Ward Councillors
Cllr James Lark james.lark@tmbc.gov.uk; mob 07812 596194
Cllr Steve Crisp Steve.Crisp@tmbc.gov.uk or c/o TMBC, Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill ME19 4LZ
Hadlow Parish Council
clerk@hadlowpc.co.uk or 01732 851878
www.hadlowpc.co.uk
facebook.com/HadlowParishCouncil
X (formerly Twitter) @HadlowParish
Parish Council Office open – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am until 12 noon.
Next Parish Council Meeting – none in August.
Vacancies for Councillors – if you are interested in joining the Council please do pop into the office or email for further information.
Golden Green Parish Councillors
Nick Collins: 850968 nicolins@btinternet.com
Ed Bright: 850590 ed.bright@talk21.com
Hadlow Community Breakfast
Next one in September.
St Mary’s Church Services
Please see the Hadlow newsletter for details of services at St Mary’s.
St Peter’s RC Chapel, Maidstone Rd, Hadlow
For service times, please see catholicclocks.com/mass-times/england/kent/hadlow/saint-peters-chapel
Hadlow Primary School Needs TAs
Hadlow Primary School is recruiting two Teaching Assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with pupils. If you are interested in joining the team, please look online at “Kent Teach” for job details or phone the school office on 01732 850349.
Hospital Transport Service
Residents of Hadlow and Golden Green who need help to get to clinic appointments can contact Mike Harvey (tel 01732 851881, mob 07464 548448)
Anti-Social Behaviour Team
TMBC now have an active Anti-Social Behaviour Team. If you want to report any anti-social behaviour, please either call their Community Safety Partnership Team on 01732 844522 or email: csp@tmbc.gov.uk
Community Warden
Community wardens’ aims are to foster community wellbeing, support the elderly and vulnerable and help with accessing community services.
Our Community Warden for East Peckham and Hadlow (including Golden Green) is Diane Wakeling. Contact her on 07813 713740 diane.wakeling@kent.gov.uk
Tonbridge U3A
Tonbridge U3A invites you to its Open Afternoon at the Angel Centre on Wednesday 2 October from 2pm to 4pm. If you are retired or semi-retired this is for you. Meet some of our friendly members. Current members looking for new activities also welcome. Learn about the many activities TU3A runs including sporting, academic and just plain fun groups. Find out more about TU3A at www.tonbridgeu3a.uk
Tonbridge and Malling Ramblers
Visit www.tonbridgeandmallingramblers.org.uk or our Facebook page to find out more about our walks.
Compiled by Anne Waddingham and Alec Pelmore © 2024
