The Golden Green Association Newsletter
Issue No. 296
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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
Now fully subscribed. If you want to go on the waiting list, contact: Sue Harriman 07759 904677
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This Month in Golden Green
This Month in Golden Green
Monday 7 Oct – Bernie’s Quiz Night – Bell Inn – 7.30-10pm
Contact: Bernie McGawley 01732 220811
Thursday 10 Oct – Coffee Morning – Hall – 10.30am-12 noon
Contact: Alec Pelmore 01732 850739
Saturday 12 Oct – Afternoon Tea (booking required) – Bell Inn – 1-4pm
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Saturday 19 Oct – Karaoke – Bell Inn – 8pm-late
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Monday 21 Oct – Bingo! – Hall – 7-9pm
Contact Nicky Whapshott 07702 212317
Tuesday 29 Oct – Psychic Night – Bell Inn – 7.30pm
Contact: The Bell Inn 01732 605352
Total Body Tuesdays – Bell Inn weekly 6.30-7.15pm
Contact: 07493 989600 trainedbygee@gmail.com
Coming Soon in Golden Green
Tuesday 19 Nov – Christmas Outing to Canterbury – 10am pickup; return 3.15pm (see below)
Contact Alec Pelmore 01732 850739
Sunday 8 Dec – Christmas Gift Market – Bell Inn – 11am-4pm
Stallholders contact The Bell Inn 01732 605352 the.bell.inn.christmas@gmail.com
Sunday 22 Dec – Carol Service – Mission Hall – from 3.45pm
Contact Alec Pelmore 01732 850739
Golden Green 250 Club
September Winners – £25 each
137 Jane Bailey
130 Linda Garcia
35 Pearl Wagland
Golden Green Outing to Canterbury
Tuesday 19 November 10am pickup outside Mission Hall; return around 3.15pm; £8pp
We have booked two minibuses to take us to the Christmas market in Canterbury, which should be fun. Seats are filling up but there are still plenty of spaces. Contact Alec (01732 850739)
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 7 October 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 12 October 10.30am-12 noon 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.
Christmas Gift Market @ The Bell
Sunday 8 December 11am-4pm Bell Inn
This is a new event for The Bell and we plan to make it an ongoing venue for events. Stalls are £15 for 3m x 3m pitch. Stall holders wanted – email the.bell.inn.christmas@gmail.com
Golden Green Carol Service
Sunday 22 December from 3.45pm Mission Hall
Carols this year will be accompanied by a brass group in a change from Pat’s clarinet group. They will start playing festive music from 3.45pm so get there early. Alec is always on the look-out for people to read (and ideas of what to read), so please get in touch.
The Bell News
Clare, Justin & Nigel
Tel: 01732 605352 or 07881 816227
Email: queensowntaverns@hotmail.com
Facebook: The Bell – Golden Green
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
Bernie’s Quiz Night – Monday 7 October – 7.30-10pm
Afternoon Tea (booking required) – Saturday 12 October 1-4pm
Karaoke Saturday 19 October – 8pm-late – Hosted by Dave Tanner
Psychic Night Tuesday 29 October – 7.30pm £3 per head (booking required)
Christmas Gift Market Sunday 8 December – 11am-4pm
Road Closures
The following closures are scheduled because of drainage works by KCC: Blackmans Lane will be closed between the junctions of A26 Tonbridge Road and Three Elm Lane on 11 November for one day; Ashes Lane is due to be closed from 11-13 November; and Carpenters Lane will be closed between the junctions of Steer Place and Mill View from 2-6 December by Southern Water. And the bad news is traffic disruption will continue on Hadlow Road East for several more weeks!
More information including diversion routes can be found on the traffic map at https://one.network/ though we can’t guarantee that it’s up to date! Any deviation from the dates given are down to the contractor(s) concerned.
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 – 14 October – 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 13 October 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.
St Mary’s Church, Hadlow
Services Please see the Hadlow newsletter for details
Harvest Festival Sunday 6 October 10am
With the East Peckham Silver Band. Please bring non-perishable foods which will be donated to the Hadlow and local food banks.
Harvest Supper Saturday 5 October 5pm
Booking essential. Contact office@stmaryshadlow.org.uk or phone 07570 941809.
St Peter’s RC Chapel, Maidstone Rd, Hadlow
For service times, please see catholicclocks.com/mass-times/england/kent/hadlow/saint-peters-chapel
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).
Compiled by Anne Waddingham and Alec Pelmore © 2024