What’s On – May
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
With current circumstances in mind and the request from the government to reduce social interaction, the What’s On pages will be suspended until further notice.
Stay safe and healthy everyone.
1 May – Friday & 2 May – Saturday
Furniture Outlet Sale Hospice in the Weald 10am – 4pm
Hospice in the Weald Sevenoaks Warehouse, 3 Lime Tree Walk, Sevenoaks TN13 1YH
All items are £2 or less. Yes, that’s EVERYTHING! Visit on the first Friday and Saturday of every month. Check out our website for more information
www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk/fundraise/event/2-outlet-sale1
3 May – Sunday
National Garden Scheme Open Day 2pm – 5pm
Stonewall Park, Chiddingstone Hoath, nr Edenbridge TN8 7DG
Stonewall Park will be opening their gardens in aid of the National Garden Scheme. All ticket entries will be donated to these fantastic causes so please go along and help support their work whilst enjoying the fabulous gardens! The NGS raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions. Adult entry £5
4 May – Monday
Storytime in Knole’s bookshop 11am – 11.30am
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HU)
Join the storytime fun in Knole’s bookshop where little ones can enjoy short stories and nursery rhymes. Aimed at children under 5. Free event. Visit the Brewhouse from 10am and get a free babyccino when you buy yourself a hot drink.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
5 May – Tuesday
Coffee Morning for the Over 65’s 10am – 11.30am
The Bricklayers Arms, 39 – 41 Chevening Road, Chipstead TN13 2RZ
The Bricklayers Arms are hosting a coffee morning for the over 65s to bring together the local Chipstead community, offering the opportunity to meet new friends and old. Join them for a tea, coffee, cake and a chat on the first Tuesday of every month.
www.the-bricklayers-arms.co.uk
5 May – 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
6 May – Tuesday
Understanding Stress Workshop 10am – 12pm
West Kent Mind Wellbeing Centre, 34 St John’s Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3LW
This 2 hour workshop is an introduction to understanding stress and learning ways to combat stress in daily life. You will discuss what stress is and what happens when one feels stressed, anxious and/or overwhelmed. You will learn ways to cope, tools to help when feeling overwhelmed, and an introduction to the core concepts of Mindfulness. Price £50
7 May – 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
11 May – Monday
Storytime in Knole’s bookshop 11am – 11.30am
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HU)
Join the storytime fun in Knole’s bookshop where little ones can enjoy short stories and nursery rhymes. Aimed at children under 5. Free event. Visit the Brewhouse from 10am and get a free babyccino when you buy yourself a hot drink.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
12 May – 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
13 May – Wednesday
Curry Nights at the Waterside 7pm – 9pm
Hever Castle Golf Club, Hever Road, Hever TN8 7NP
Located at Hever Castle Golf Club, enjoy a choice of Curries served buffet style with Basmati Rice, Naan Bread, Lentil Dahl, Poppadom & Dips between 7pm and 9pm, just £12.95 per person.
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 701010
14 May – 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
15 May – Friday – 17 May – Sunday
Official Open Weekend 10 am – 7pm
Serenity Parks, Kingsdown Meadow Residential Park, Romney Street, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks TN15 6XW
The first official open weekend at Kingsdown Meadow will take place on Friday 15th – Sunday 17th May. With four stunning show homes to view, go down and enjoy some light refreshments and take a look round the stunning new park. Just pop in or if you prefer give them a call free on 0800 644 4499, option 1 and let them know you’ll be stopping by.
15 May – Friday
Volunteering Coffee Morning 10.30am – 11.45pm
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HU)
Interested in joining the team of volunteers at Knole? Join the free coffee morning to find out more, meet the friendly team and discover what opportunities are available
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
17 May – Sunday
Afternoon Tea at Hever Castle 1pm & 3.30pm
Hever Castle, Hever Road, Hever TN8 7NG
Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea at Hever Castle. Served in the Anne Boleyn Wing in a room flooded with natural daylight with views through leaded windows across the orchard to the Castle. Booking closes at 3pm on the Friday before and is only available on one weekend per month. Price £26 per person
18 May – Monday
Knole Fawns Parent & Toddler Group 10am – 11.30am
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HU)
This monthly community group will include crafts, games, and stories to engage your toddler with both nature and the history of Knole. Activities will be led by Knole’s learning team, but toddlers must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
18 May – Monday
Storytime in Knole’s bookshop 11am – 11.30am
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP (Sat Nav TN13 1HU)
Join the storytime fun in Knole’s bookshop where little ones can enjoy short stories and nursery rhymes. Aimed at children under 5. Free event. Visit the Brewhouse from 10am and get a free babyccino when you buy yourself a hot drink.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
19 May – 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
20 May – Wednesday
One Day Golf Clinics 9am – 4pm
Hever Castle Golf Club, Hever Road, Hever TN8 7NP
Join PGA Professionals Peter Parks and Sam Pitcairn for a full day of residential golf lessons with expert coaching at Hever Castle Golf Club. One Day Golf Clinics will cost £160 per person. This includes a goodie bag, personalised lesson notes, tea/coffee on arrival and a delicious lunch at The Waterside Bar, Restaurant & Terrace.
21 May – 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
28 May – 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
29 May – Friday
Victory in Burma with Mike Tickner 8pm
Otford Village Memorial Hall, Otford TN14 5PQ
From Kohima, Imphal, Meiktila, Mandalay and finally Rangoon, the British and Indian Armies defeated the once invincible Imperial Japanese Army. Transformed after the Fall of Singapore, Mike will explore how the Forgotten Army learned how to win against the most brutal enemy in the most demanding climate and terrain of Burma. Refreshments available. All welcome. Entry £3
30 May – Saturday
Friendship Café 2pm – 4pm
Weald Heights Care Home, Bourchier Close, Sevenoaks TN13 1PD
The Friendship Café will take place on the last Saturday of every month. If you’d like to have a natter with some like-minded people and make some new friends then Weald Heights would love to welcome you along. Complimentary tea and cakes will be served throughout the afternoon. For more information or to reserve your free place contact:
amelia.moore2@careuk.com / 01732 809127
* 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.
