|
|
Brabourne
Church of England Primary School
Head Teacher Glyn Jones 01303 813276 headteacher@brabourne.kent.sch.uk |
Brabourne
Lees Playgroup
Organiser Di Andrews 01303 812668
Sessions Tuesdays and Fridays 9.15 am to 12.15 p.m.
Venue Village Hall
Open to Children from 2.5 years to school age |
Rising
Five's Nursery
Proprietor Mary Calver 01303 813365
Function OFSTED and Social Services approved children's nursery.
Open to Children 2 to 5 yrs old (Max 20 children)
Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm, term time only |
|
|
|
Brabourne
Baptist Chapel
Services Sundays at 10.30 am and 6.30 p.m.
Family Worship on 1st Sunday of every month
Minister Revd John Crew 01303 813368 |
Brabourne
Parochial Church Council
Secretary Mrs Jean Bates 01233 750304 |
St
Mary the Blessed Virgin, Brabourne
Priest-in-Charge - Revd. William D Cooper 01303 812697
Regular Sunday services are held and midweek services for Saints
Days.
Full details can be found in the Parish Magazine. |
Zion
Strict Baptist Chapel
Deacon Mr J W Brooks 01303 814352
Services Sundays at 11.00am and 2.15pm
Weekday Service (usually Tuesdays) at 7.00pm |
Womens
Fellowship
Secretary Daisy Hards 01303 812507
Meetings First and third Tuesdays of each month at 2.00pm
Venue Baptist Church
Coffee Mornings Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at
10.00am
Venue Members homes. (Tel 01303 812219 for details)
Purpose Devotional and social integration.
Open to Ladies of all ages. |
|
|
|
Brabourne
& Smeeth Village Hall
Secretary Geoff Thorpe 01303 813152
Bookings Betty Dryland 01303 813234 |
|
|
|
Body
Tone
Organiser Michelle 01233 732309
Sessions Mondays at 6.00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Venue Smeeth School
Open to All. Michelle is a qualified RSA Exercise To Music Instructor
and Ace Personal Trainer |
Brabourne
& Smeeth Football Club
Organiser Richard 01303 814620
Venue Brabourne & Smeeth Playing Fields
Matches In football season - home and away.
Open to Aspiring players wishing to play for the local team. |
Brabourne
& Smeeth Footpaths Association
Secretary Mrs Sylvia Norris 01303 813421
Walks 4 to 5 miles on last Sunday of each month plus Boxing
Day and a June Supper walk.
Meeting Place Orpins Stores at 2.15, but see notice board for
confirmation.
Open to Anyone interested in gentle rambling. |
|
Darby
& Joan Club
Secretary Beryl Barnett 01303 812272
Meetings Second and fourth Monday of each month at 2.00pm. Coach
pick-up from 1.30pm around the village.
Venue Village Hall
Open to All people of (early) retirement age for socialising
and other events. |
Mersham
-le-Hatch Cricket Club
Secretary
Venue Mersham Le Hatch Cricket Club on the A20 |
Monday
Club
Secretary Diana Andrews 01303 812668
Meetings Last Monday in each month at 8pm
Venue Village Hall
Open to All ladies. Meetings cover a variety of subjects, talks,
crafts, outings, social events, etc. |
Slimming
World
Organiser Nikki 01303 812085
Meetings Every Monday 6.00pm and 7.30pm
Venue Baptist Chapel
Open to All
Purpose The most advanced slimming organisation in the UK -
together we can do it. |
Wednesday
Coffee Club
Organiser Tamara Baldwin 01303 813742
Meetings Wednesday mornings 10.00am to 12 noon.
Venue At members homes, on a rotational basis.
Open to Any younger mother with her children.
Purpose To get to know other like-minded younger mothers, for
a chat, friendship and mutual support. |
Yoga
Club
Organiser Wendy Sanders 01303 813451
Meetings Every Wednesday at 6.30pm to 7.45pm and 8.00pm to 9.30pm
& every Thursday at9.30am to 11.00am and 11.15am to 12.45pm
Venue At the Village Hall.
Open to All interested in yoga |
|
|
|
|
1st
Brabourne & Smeeth Scouts & Guides Group
Secretary Wendy Stratford 01303 812787
District Guide Leader Jane Graham 01303 812514
Group Scout Leader Ian Ruck 01303 813743
ALL
MEETINGS ARE AT GROUP HEADQUARTERS OR AS NOTIFIED ELSEWHERE FOR NUMEROUS ADVENTUROUS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
|
Rainbows
Leader Keeley Lightfoot 01303 812641
Meetings Wednesdays in term time
4.00pm to 5.00pm
Open to Girls aged 5 to 7 yrs |
Beavers
Leader Avril Christensen 01303 812361
Meetings Tuesdays in term time
5.00pm to 6.00pm
Open to Boys and Girls
aged 6 to 8 yrs |
Brownies
Leader Jean Hodgkin 01303 812747
Meetings Wednesdays in term time 5.00pm to 6.30pm
Open to Girls aged 7 to 10 yrs |
Cubs
Leader Keith Truett 01233 720674
Meetings Tuesdays in term time
6.15pm to 7.45pm
Open to Boys and Girls aged 8 to 10.5 yrs |
Guides
Leader Julia Adams 01233 635152
Meetings Wednesdays in term time 6.45pm to 8.30pm
Open to Girls aged 10 to 15 yrs |
Scouts
Leader Jon Rose 01303 814742
Meetings Fridays in term time
7.30pm to 9.15pm
Open to Boys and Girls
aged 10 to 15.5 yrs |
Explorer
Scouts
Leader Heather Hale
Meetings As arranged
7.30 / 8.00pm onwards
Open to Young ladies and men
aged 14.5 to 18 yrs |
1st
Brabourne & Smeeth Scouts & Guides Headquarters -
The Playing Field, Off Church Road, Smeeth.
Letting Officer Keith Beavers 01303 812314 |
|
| SOCIETIES,
TRUSTS and ASSOCIATIONS
|
|
|
Ashford
Rural Trust
Secretary M J Lancaster 01233 621917
mjglancaster@aol.com
www.ashfordruraltrust.org.uk
Aims To limit bad town and country planning around and in Ashford.
Meetings Meetings and periodic coach tours as announced.
Open to Everyone who has an interest in our local environment. |
Brabourne
Primary School Parents & Friends Association
Chairman Julie Baker 01303 813276 (School)
headteacher@brabourne.kent.sch.uk
Aims To promote friendships between parents, but primarily to
organise fund-raising events to provide extra equipment and
finance for non-core activities.
Meetings Ad hoc as announced
Open to Parents of children at the school and anyone else interested
in supporting the school's activities |
Brabourne
& Smeeth Horticultural Society
Secretary Mrs Janet Baker 01303 813325
Meetings Last Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m.
Venue Village Hall
Open to All, especially those interested in horticulture. |
|
Brabourne
& Smeeth Village Hall & Playing Field Supporters Club
Organisers Mrs Gianna Marchesi & Mrs Barbara Martin 01303
812130
Function To run a village "100 Club" to provide funds
equally for the Village Hall and Playing Fields.
Draw Second Wednesday of each month
Open to Anyone over 18 |
Brabourne
& Smeeth Playing Fields Association
Secretary Mrs Gianna Marchesi 01303 812130
Purpose To manage the Playing Field and fund raising for replacement
equipment on the playground area.
Open to All |
Brabourne
& Smeeth Neighbourhood Watch
Co-Ordinator Mike Hickmott 01303 812626
hickers@tesco.net
Purpose To promote good citizenship and greater public participation
in the prevention and solution of crime in Brabourne and Smeeth.
Open to All households - about 50% of the houses in both villages
are covered, but new "link" persons are most welcome. |
|
Royal
British Legion, Brabourne & Smeeth Branch
President The Lord Brabourne CBE
Secretary Ray Lucas 01303 812637
Meetings First Monday in each month, except Bank Holidays at
7.30pm
Venue Woolpack Inn
Open to Ex service personnel and others wishing to support the
charity. |
|
|
|
Kentish
Express Village Correspondent
Correspondent Denise Bailey 01303 814906 |
Parish
Magazine
Produced by the parish churches, but includes items of general
interest to parishioners, local services, letters and articles.
Circulation approx. 600 copies per month.
Editor John Jamieson 01303 812704 |
|
|
|
Mobile
Library Service
Mondays every week Bottom of Prospect Way 11.40am to 12.35pm
Alternate Wednesdays Five Bells Public House 11.10am to11.25am
Village Hall 11.30am to 11.40am |
Post
Office
At Orpins Stores
Opening times Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30am to 12.30pm, 2.00pm
to 5.30pm
Weds 8.30am to 12.30pm
Sats 9.00am to 12.30pm
All Post Office Counter services are provided including Road
Fund Tax for vehicles. |
Refuse
Collection
Thursdays All rubbish to be put out before 6.00am please. |
|
|
|
