The Golden Green Association Newsletter
Issue No. 291
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Send items for inclusion to Anne Waddingham (gghamlet@outlook.com) or Alec Pelmore (alecpelmore@btinternet.com).
We would love to see everybody in the Mission Hall for the GGA AGM on 22 May at 7pm sharp. It’s always extremely short and is really an opportunity for everybody to gather together afterwards in The Bell to celebrate the start (at last!) of warmer weather.
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 – Dog Training – Hall – 2pm
Contact: Ann Kemp 01732 361947
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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
Thursday 9 May – Coffee Morning – Hall – 10.30am-12 noon
Contact: Alec Pelmore 01732 850739
Friday 10 May – Leah Hall Sings – Bell Inn – 8pm onwards
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Saturday 11 May – Afternoon Tea (booking required) – Bell Inn – 1-4pm
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Monday 20 May – Bingo! – Hall – 7-9pm
Contact Nicky Whapshott 07702 212317
Saturday 25 May – Disco & Karaoke 8pm-late
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Monday 3 June – Bernie’s Quiz Night – Bell Inn – 7.30-10pm
Contact: Bernie McGawley 01732 220811
Golden Green 250 Club
Winners in April – £25 each
17 Helen Tinworth
15 Pat Siers
211 Alison Brown
Golden Green Summer Fete
Sunday 23 June 1-3:30pm Signpost Field
Join us for all the traditional summer fun of the fete: Tug-of-war, Egg & spoon, Pratt’s sack races, Home-made cakes, Books, Puzzles, ‘Antiques of tomorrow’, Tombola, Coconut shy, Wheel of fortune, Piggy races, Hook-a-duck, Buzzer game, Giant jigsaw, Raffle, Cream teas, Strawberries & cherries (if ready), Bar & BBQ and more! Next month we’ll be asking for donations to the various stalls. And as always, it can’t happen without Helpers! Needed for erecting tents, running stalls, managing games etc. Contact Alec (alecpelmore@btinternet.com)
Golden Green Association and Golden Green Mission Hall Charity AGMs
The AGMs for the GGA and the Hall will be held on 22nd May at 7pm. They are always very short and swiftly followed by a gathering in The Bell – which may also be an opportunity to plan the fete! AGM papers will be emailed to The Hamlet circulation list but if anybody wants to join the committees, just let Alec know.
Strength and Mobility Class
Mondays 10.30-12 noon Mission Hall
Please note that there are no sessions on the Bank Holiday Mondays.
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 3 June 7.30-10pm
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 9 May 10.30am in the 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
May Bank Holidays open from 12 noon
Bernie’s Quiz Night – Monday 6 May – 7.30-10pm
Leah Hall – Live Singing & Music – Friday 10 May – from 8pm
Afternoon Tea (booking required) – Saturday 11 May 1-4pm
Disco & Karaoke Saturday 25 May – 8pm-late. Hosted by DC Entertainment
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
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 – 13 May – 7.30pm Old School Hall, Hadlow
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
Sunday 12 May 9-11.30am Old School Hall, Hadlow
Please contact the parish office clerk@hadlowpc.co.uk or 01732 851878. Booking essential at least three days ahead. £5 For a delicious full English. Last one until 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
Please see catholicclocks.com/mass-times/england/kent/hadlow/saint-peters-chapel for service times.
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)
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
Compiled by Anne Waddingham © 2024
