Farningham Church Fete is this Saturday, 8 June, in Market Meadow

FARNINGHAM CHURCH FETE is being held in Market Meadow on Saturday (8 June) from noon to 4pm. There will be and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Donations are needed for a prize draw, tombola, bric-a-brac. They can be left in the church porch or call 01322 861931 for collection. Anyone interested in having a stall please contact Vikki on 01322861931.

EYNSFORD IN BLOOM: Judging will be on July 4 from 10 am to noon. With just a few weeks left more helpers are invited to join the team of volunteers. All working parties meet at back of main village car park opposite the church at: 9.30 am on Tuesdays 11, 18 and 25 June. Thursday evenings at 6pm to 7.30pm on 13, 20 and 27 June. Saturdays 6 July. New helpers are always very welcome, tools and coffee are provided. For more information contact Pauline Penny on  01322 864751.

CLASSIC ELVIS: Take a musical trip back in time to the 1950’s-1970’s with Scott Elvis at St Botolph’s Church at Lullingstone on Friday 28 June at 7pm. There will be complimentary cheese and wine and refreshments available. Tickets – Adults £20, under 16’s £10 – are available from Valerie Wells on 01322 860868.

A LAVENDER AND POPPY WALK starts from Eynsford Village on Thursday 4 July at 10.15am. The circular walk will cover around 6.2 miles/10 km and is described as ‘moderate’ It starts at 10.15 and will finish 1.30pm approx. Participants are invited to meet by the river opposite The Plough pub near The Ford. There is a hilly start but this opens up good views. Dogs are allowed on short leads. There will be a nibble break or maybe an ice cream at the Lavender farm, and people can socialise in the pub at the end if they wish. The walk is being organised by Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers.  For more info contact 07857 140078.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND is being performed by the Riverside Youth Group at Eynsford Village Hall on 12,13 & 14 July. Tickets are £10 for adult, £7 concessions. An afternoon tea is also available with the tickets at £50 for two available from naomijmorgan2014@gmail.com

NEW FOLLY SINGERS SPRING CONCERT is on Saturday 20 July at West Kingsdown Primary School. New singers always welcome, just turn up on Thursday at Farningham Church at 8pm.

A DEMENTIA CAFÉ is held every second Friday of the month (not August) and welcomes anyone living with dementia, friends, relatives and carers. Contact Ferne Haxby for details on 07980820216.

TEA AND CHAT: A friendly group meets every Thursday at Farningham Village Hall and offers a supportive and enjoyable break to anyone who is lonely or perhaps just needs a little time away from their house or would like to meet some new friends, chat and share some cake and tea. For more information email stella.baggaley05@btinternet.com

A FARNINGHAM FRIDAY CAFÉ is held at the Shand Hall, just behind Farningham Church, from 10am – noon every Friday. Everyone is invited to come and share a coffee or tea with old friends or new. For more information email: farninghamcfc@outlook.com

FARNINGHAM VILLAGE HALL NEEDS A SOCIAL SECRETARY: The Hall is used every week during the year by local people and community groups for many different activities, such as yoga, dance, music, meetings, performances and productions.

The hall is managed by a small committee of volunteers. The aim is to raise enough income from the hire fees paid for the activities at the hall to cover the hall maintenance, plus a little extra to pay for repairs and improvements. Can you offer a few hours to volunteer as the social secretary?

The committee is looking for one or two volunteers to help put on a couple of fund-raising events like a quiz, a show, or sale to help raise some funds. Volunteering can provide a chance to use your talents, develop your skills, meet new people and make a useful contribution to the local community. If you are interested please contact Viv Parker on 01322 862330 or email: vivienneparker@aol.com