Sumptuous homemade cakes on offer at charity fundraiser in Eynsford Baptist Church

COFFEE MORNING FOR BEAMS: Eynsford Baptist Church is hosting a coffee morning on 1 June for BEAMS, a Hextable charity which supports disabled children and their families. It is being held between 10.30am – noon, serving hot sausage (and vegan) rolls, sumptuous homemade cakes and goodies and coffee and tea.

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 contact 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

RESTORATIVE MEDIATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLSL: West Kent Mediation is a locally-based charity, and part of its work is training children in Peer Mediation to help them self-resolve minor playground disputes. The training involves working with Year five or six practising listening skills and body language. The children look at feelings and how they affect them, play team games and discuss ‘red flag’ areas. Focus is on listening to other’s views, being impartial and finding a ‘win-win’ solution to the conflict. Important life skills are developed in a fun and relaxed setting which have a very positive impact on the day to day running of a primary school. For more information call 01732 469696, email:  theoffice@wkm.org.uk, or email: www.wkm.org.uk

FARNINGHAM & EYNSFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY.  Did you know that Kent is at the top of the league as the most haunted county? Dennis Chambers will be highlighting some of the local ones during a talk in Farningham Village Hall, on Friday, 26 April. Email: archives@felhs.org.uk or log on to: www.felhs.org.uk

EYNSFORD IN BLOOM: More helpers are very welcome and if you would like to join one of the working parties, they meet at back of main village car park opposite the church at 9.30 am. Next date is Saturday, 6 April. For more information contact Pauline Penny on 01322 864751.

EYNSFORD & FARNINGHAM DEMENTIA CAFÉ FUND RAISER. Two plays are being performed to help generate funds for this worthy cause. They are Chocolate Muffins and Bothered & Bewildered. Matinee and evening performances take place on Saturday, 27 April, in Eynsford Village Hall. Contact Ferne Haxby on 07980 820216 for more information.

POLYCHOIR EASTER CONCERT. Stainer’s The Crucifixion is being performed on Saturday 13 April in St Martin’s Church, Eynsford starting at 7.30. Admission £10, under 18’s free. For more information email: polychormus@gmail.com