What’s On – January
Here is a taste of what’s going on in the Sevenoaks District. Please use the websites, or email and telephone contact details provided to check whether booking is required or if there are any special instructions or restrictions.
If you have any events or shows you would like considered for this section, fill in this form or send them to: editor@mysevenoakscommunity.com
An Introduction to Running
Sevenoaks
A new beginners running course will be starting in January, suitable for complete beginners and people who haven’t run for a long time. Go and give it a try!
1 January – Wednesday
New Years Day Brunch & Trek 10.30am – 1.30pm
Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 0NT
Enjoy a full English Breakfast in the Mote Café and start the New Year with a walk. Tickets £21.50
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote
1 January – Wednesday
New Year’s Day Guided Walk 2pm – 3pm
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HU)
Get the new year off to a healthy start with a guided walk in Knole Park. Suggested donation £2
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
3 January – Friday
The Close-Up Show 7.30pm
The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
See coins, cards and your own belongings disappear and reappear before your very eyes, in this mind-bending and unmissable night of entertainment in the main bar!
6 January – Monday
Independent Living Services 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
A weekly drop in service for adults with learning disabilities (appointments not necessary) organised by West Kent Housing Association. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
6 January – Monday
Sevenoaks Camera Club Meeting 8pm – 10pm
Mencap Hall, 71 Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3AY
With 25 meetings a year, Sevenoaks Camera Club holds regular competitions, talks by well known visiting photographers, showing their work and explaining their techniques, as well as contests against other local clubs.
www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk
7 January – Tuesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
In front of Costa Coffee, TESCO Riverhead, Asher Way, Riverhead TN13 2QS
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
7 January – Tuesday
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group 10.30am – 12.30pm
House in the Basement, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group hold a weekly meeting with regular guest speakers, treatments in relaxation and helping Lymphoedema and the best coffee and cake around.
8 January – Wednesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Otford Memorial Hall Car Park, High Street, Otford TN14 5PQ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
8 January – Wednesday
After School Craft Club 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Go and create something fun! Make exciting new things every Wednesday at
Sevenoaks Library. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
9 January – Thursday
The Market 9am – 11am
St Luke’s Church Hall, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1XT
Visit the market every Thursday for locally grown and made cakes, savouries, preserves, fruit/veg, eggs, honey, bread, crafts, plants and much more. Tea & cakes also available. Free entry
9 January – Thursday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Opposite the Bricklayers Arms, 39 – 41 Chevening Road, Chipstead TN13 2RZ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 40 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
9 January – Thursday
Make Friends with a Book: West Kent Mind, for better mental health 2pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Enjoy a story and a poem in the company of others. Share your reflections over a tea or coffee. No preparation required – just take yourself! Contact West Kent Mind for further information
01732 744950
13 January – Monday
Independent Living Services 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
A weekly drop in service for adults with learning disabilities (appointments not necessary) organised by West Kent Housing Association. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
13 January – Monday
Sevenoaks Camera Club Meeting 8pm – 10pm
Mencap Hall, 71 Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3AY
With 25 meetings a year, Sevenoaks Camera Club holds regular competitions, talks by well known visiting photographers, showing their work and explaining their techniques, as well as contests against other local clubs.
www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk
14 January – Tuesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
In front of Costa Coffee, TESCO Riverhead, Asher Way, Riverhead TN13 2QS
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
14 January – Tuesday
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group 10.30am – 12.30pm
House in the Basement, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group hold a weekly meeting with regular guest speakers, treatments in relaxation and helping Lymphoedema and the best coffee and cake around.
14 January – Tuesday
Rock Choir 8pm
Vine Baptist Church, Park Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3UP
If you love to sing, you’ll love Rock Choir! Pop, rock and chart singing for adults and teenagers. No auditions and no need to read music. Enjoy a free taster session at this brand new choir
15 January – Wednesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Otford Memorial Hall Car Park, High Street, Otford TN14 5PQ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
15 January – Wednesday
After School Craft Club 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Go and create something fun! Make exciting new things every Wednesday at
Sevenoaks Library. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
16 January – Thursday
The Market 9am – 11am
St Luke’s Church Hall, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1XT
Visit the market every Thursday for locally grown and made cakes, savouries, preserves, fruit/veg, eggs, honey, bread, crafts, plants and much more. Tea & cakes also available. Free entry
16 January – Thursday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Opposite the Bricklayers Arms, 39 – 41 Chevening Road, Chipstead TN13 2RZ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 40 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
16 January – Thursday
Make Friends with a Book: West Kent Mind, for better mental health 2pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Enjoy a story and a poem in the company of others. Share your reflections over a tea or coffee. No preparation required – just take yourself! Contact West Kent Mind for further information
01732 744950
18 January – Saturday 2020
Craft Group (Adults) 10.30am – 3.30pm
Age UK Centre, Hollybush Court, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3UL
The Craft Group of Sevenoaks are a group who enjoy all aspects of hand crafts with the aim to share ideas, information and techniques to increase members’ skills to further their enjoyment of crafting. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
www.craftgroupsevenoaks.blogspot.com
19 January – Sunday
Roasts & Rambles: Carveries & Tours 12.30pm – 3pm
Penshurst Place, Penshurst TN11 8DG
Enjoy a delicious Sunday Carvery and have the opportunity to see and learn about the House and Gardens of Penshurst Place whilst they are closed to the public, in a special selection of talks and dining experiences. For full details visit:
20 January – Monday
Independent Living Services 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
A weekly drop in service for adults with learning disabilities (appointments not necessary) organised by West Kent Housing Association. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
21 January – Tuesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
In front of Costa Coffee, TESCO Riverhead, Asher Way, Riverhead TN13 2QS
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
21 January – Tuesday
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group 10.30am – 12.30pm
House in the Basement, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group hold a weekly meeting with regular guest speakers, treatments in relaxation and helping Lymphoedema and the best coffee and cake around.
21 January – Tuesday
Rock Choir 8pm
Vine Baptist Church, Park Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3UP
If you love to sing, you’ll love Rock Choir! Pop, rock and chart singing for adults and teenagers. No auditions and no need to read music. Enjoy a free taster session at this brand new choir
22 January – Wednesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Otford Memorial Hall Car Park, High Street, Otford TN14 5PQ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
22 January – Wednesday
After School Craft Club 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Go and create something fun! Make exciting new things every Wednesday at
Sevenoaks Library. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
23 January – Thursday
The Market 9am – 11am
St Luke’s Church Hall, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1XT
Visit the market every Thursday for locally grown and made cakes, savouries, preserves, fruit/veg, eggs, honey, bread, crafts, plants and much more. Tea & cakes also available. Free entry
23 January – Thursday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Opposite the Bricklayers Arms, 39 – 41 Chevening Road, Chipstead TN13 2RZ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 40 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
23 January – Thursday
Make Friends with a Book: West Kent Mind, for better mental health 2pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Enjoy a story and a poem in the company of others. Share your reflections over a tea or coffee. No preparation required – just take yourself! Contact West Kent Mind for further information
01732 744950
27 January – Monday
Independent Living Services 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
A weekly drop in service for adults with learning disabilities (appointments not necessary) organised by West Kent Housing Association. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
27 January – Monday
Sevenoaks Camera Club Meeting 8pm – 10pm
Mencap Hall, 71 Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3AY
With 25 meetings a year, Sevenoaks Camera Club holds regular competitions, talks by well known visiting photographers, showing their work and explaining their techniques, as well as contests against other local clubs.
www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk
28 January – Tuesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
In front of Costa Coffee, TESCO Riverhead, Asher Way, Riverhead TN13 2QS
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
28 January – Tuesday
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group 10.30am – 12.30pm
House in the Basement, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Sevenoaks Breast Cancer Support Group hold a weekly meeting with regular guest speakers, treatments in relaxation and helping Lymphoedema and the best coffee and cake around.
28 January – Tuesday
Rock Choir 8pm
Vine Baptist Church, Park Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3UP
If you love to sing, you’ll love Rock Choir! Pop, rock and chart singing for adults and teenagers. No auditions and no need to read music. Enjoy a free taster session at this brand new choir
29 January – Wednesday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Otford Memorial Hall Car Park, High Street, Otford TN14 5PQ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 30 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
29 January – Wednesday
After School Craft Club 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Go and create something fun! Make exciting new things every Wednesday at
Sevenoaks Library. Free entry
www.local.kent.gov.uk / 03000 41 31 31
30 January – Thursday
The Market 9am – 11am
St Luke’s Church Hall, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1XT
Visit the market every Thursday for locally grown and made cakes, savouries, preserves, fruit/veg, eggs, honey, bread, crafts, plants and much more. Tea & cakes also available. Free entry
30 January – Thursday
Every Step Counts Walking Group 10am
Opposite the Bricklayers Arms, 39 – 41 Chevening Road, Chipstead TN13 2RZ
The wellbeing walks are led by qualified volunteers who will support and encourage you. They vary in time & distance to accommodate all abilities and last around 40 minutes. Whether you’re recovering from illness or operation, trying to lose weight or just need some company, everybody is welcome. Free entry
30 January – Thursday
Make Friends with a Book: West Kent Mind, for better mental health 2pm – 3.30pm
Sevenoaks Library, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 1LQ
Enjoy a story and a poem in the company of others. Share your reflections over a tea or coffee. No preparation required – just take yourself! Contact West Kent Mind for further information
01732 744950
* If any of the details featured in ‘What’s On’ change or need amending, organisers can let us know by emailing: editor@mysevenoakscommunity.com
Plus, if your event is cancelled or postponed for any reason please let us know so that we can remove the entry and avoid people being disappointed by turning up unnecessarily.
