Village Hall Open Day
- by Kirsty Lane
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- 07 Jan, 2020
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Saturday 25th January
Crockenhill Village Hall will be part of a national campaign which celebrates England’s 10,000 village halls and the important role they play in our communities.
Celebrating in style, Crockenhill is hosting an open day on Saturday 25th January to showcase the many village groups and organisations that use our village hall and all the great work they do. Our KCC Councillor and Leader of the Council, Roger Gough will be attending, as well as our District Councillor, Rachel Waterton, and many of our Parish Councillors. Please join us between 10am and 2pm!
Ruth Fluin-Hardy, Chair of the Village Hall Committee said “Crockenhill Village Hall was built in 1958 and has been the cornerstone of our community ever since. Located in the centre of the village, it really is our community hub. So many important events, initiatives and ideas have all started here – whether it be in the planning of special events like last year’s Centenary to commemorate the end of WW1, information evenings to let residents know about important local planning issues or simply as a regular venue for all the groups, of all ages, that we have in Crockenhill. These things just wouldn’t happen if we didn’t have our village hall and dedicated volunteers to keep it going.”
Our open day is free to all and doors open at 10am. Come along and be entertained by the Farningham Guitar Club; learn more about the village’s history from the display kindly put together by our local historian, Dr Susan Pittman; our Parish Council will be talking to residents about their work and some of their ideas for village enhancements over the coming year; and all the various groups who use our village hall will be sharing what they do and encouraging more people to get involved.
We are also delighted to have as our very special guest opening this event, Mr Roy Warman, resident of Crockenhill since 1929. Mr Warman was on the first Village Hall Committee in 1958. Prior to this, Roy was part of the Victory Committee which was established at the end of WW2and actually raised the money to build our village hall! Roy will be sharing some of his memories of growing up in Crockenhill and the importance of the Village Hall in bringing the community together.
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Dear Residents,
Emergency Planning Contact List
Crockenhill Parish Council is in the process of updating its Emergency Plan. The Plan provides a framework for us, in the event of an emergency, to help those who may be vulnerable. Emergencies include power cuts, heavy snow and flooding.
We are updating our lists and would like to know of anyone who may rely on services such as electrical equipment or delivery of medication; are on their own and have no family living nearby; or are elderly and more vulnerable. You do not have to be a certain age to qualify. In most cases this will likely be just a quick call in an emergency to make sure all is well. In other situations, it may be that more help is needed, so Councillors will work with other agencies to ensure that support/assistance is directed where needed most.
We are also looking for more volunteers who may be
able to help during an emergency. Obviously, Emergency Services are always the
first port of call but there may be times when we need additional support for
residents. For example, those with 4x4 vehicles may be able to assist getting
people to hospital and getting shopping; those with a generator may be able to
help people who rely on electrical equipment; those with Nursing experience may
be able to help some of our most vulnerable. This is not intended to be a
regular commitment, just help in an emergency situation.
If you would like to be added to our Emergency contact
list or register as a volunteer, please contact clerk@crockenhillpc.org.uk
to
request a short form which can be completed in a few minutes and returned to
the Clerk by 28th Feb 2024.
Thank you
https://www.crockenhillpc.org.uk/planning
Local people can soon comment on the Council’s draft Local Plan, which includes proposals to meet the District’s future housing and development needs.
Sevenoaks District Council is working on ‘Plan 2040’, a new Local Plan, which sets out what can be built and where over the next 15 years.
based in the Crockenhill Village Hall, Stones Cross Road Crockenhill BR8 8LT. We usually
meet on the first Wednesday of the month (see the attached programme of events and
activities). Doors opening at 7:30 pm for an 8:00 start.
All visitors are welcome, so if interested or want more information, please come along to
meet our WI group.
Crockenhill Women’s Institute Event Programme 2023/2024
Date Presentation Speaker
7 Jun 20‘23 Hampton Court, Sex and Gossip Sarah Slater
5 Jul 2023 5 years Nursing & living in India Dee Larcombe
*13th July, 7.30pm ‘Petanque Taster’ (The Chequers, Crockenhill)
2 Aug 2023 Living in the Trenches (Open evening, guests welcome) Nick Gibson
6 Sep 2023 Reaching for the Stars *Competition: ‘Late summer Corsage’ Paul Read
4 Oct 2023 Members Evening
1 Nov 2023 Look good Feel Good Margaret Clarkson-Bennett
6 Dec 2023 Christmas Party (Singer)
* Gifts for Bexley Women’s Aid
* Competition ‘Christmas Decoration’
Eliza Mc Lleland
Jan 2024 No Meeting
7 Feb 2024 The Love of Wine: Portugal, Port & Madeira
* Hyacinth Competition
Chris Newlands
6 Mar 2024 Social Evening
* Easter gifts for Bexley Women’s Aid
* Beetle drive (Date to be announced)
3 Apr 2024 Magician Bob Pound
1 May 2024 Annual General Meeting & Resolutions
