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AERODANCE AND FITNESS CLASSES
Aerodance classes are starting on Thursday 13th January 2011 7-8pm in the Infants School Hall.
For further details tel: 0845 373 0330
Cardio Skulpt
A lively 'burn' class combining cardio, strengthening & skulpting exercises - great for toning without any complicated steps! Please bring water, mat & weight (optional):
- Mondays @ 7pm - Parish Rooms, Staplehurst
- Thursdays @ 9am - North Hall, Village Centre, Staplehurst
- Thursdays @ 7pm - John Bankes Hall, Marden (adjacent to Memorial Hall)
Mature Fitness (Over 50's)
An energising class combining stretching, strengthening & light cardio exercises - no complicated steps! Please bring water & mat.
Thursdays @ 10.15am - North Hall, Village Centre, Staplehurst
Fridays @ 9.15am - John Bankes Hall, Marden (adjacent to Memorial
Hall)
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All Saints (Anglican) Church
The Church is a village landmark at the top of the hill. Sunday services at 8.00 am, 10.00 am and 6.30 pm (4.00 pm in the Winter until the clocks change). We also offer a range of services during the week, together with discussion, prayer and educational groups for all ages. All are welcome. For further details, visit our web site (click the image on the left), telephone/fax the Church Office on (01580) 891258 or email allsaintsstaplehurst@btinternet.com for further details...
http://www.allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk/
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Bathurst & Gybbon Trust
The Trustees of the Bathurst and Gybbon Trust give notice that: Are you a young person resident in Staplehurst embarking on a training course, apprenticeship or perhaps planning an overseas trip with voluntary work in mind? If so a small grant may be available to help with your expenses. If you would like to be considered please contact the Secretary before April 12 th 2013, giving your Name, address, age and details of your proposed training or voluntary work. Rev. Clive , 38 Iden Crescent, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0NU. Email: clivelynnej@uwclub.net Phone 01580 890644
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BEAVERS
Beaver Colony
We have a Beaver Colony open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 8. The Maple Colony meets on Thursday afternoons between 4.45pm and 6.00pm. Contact Fiona Brown on 01580 895246 or email stuart.d.brown@btinternet.com for more details. It meets in the Scout Hut in Nicholson Walk (at the end of Crowther Close). For further information please visit the scout group website at http://www.staplehurstscouts.org.uk
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BRIGHTER FUTURES
Brighter Futures offers activities for the over 65s in Staplehurst. We have gentle exercise classes, shopping and day trips and a befriending service, either by telephone or in person. If you are interested in joining or volunteering for our services please contact: Amanda Duddle, Rural Project Coordinator on 01622 762403 or 07723 397214 or email amanda.duddle@vam-online.org.uk.
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Chapel Lane Pre-School
A small, friendly Pre-School catering for children aged 2 ½ years to 5 years of age. We offer a safe, relaxed environment where children can socialise and learn through play. We are a Committee run Pre-School and a registered charity (no. 1029970). Opening times are 09:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday & 09:00 to 15:00 Tuesday and Thursday during term time. Please contact Rosemary Geary on (01580) 892750. Website: http://www.chapellanepreschool.org.uk/
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Community Centre for Debt Advic
The Community Centre for Debt Advice in Staplehurst was set up in 2009 as a joint project between the village churches. The team of advisors are all volunteers who have undergone accredited training and offer free, face to face advice for those experiencing financial difficulties. Where necessary we will negotiate with creditors on your behalf and sympathetically lift some of the strain of the situation. We have a permanent office in the Village Centre where we can see clients. Appointments are made on a Tuesday evening or at other times by special arrangement.
For more information call 01580 893583 (24 hour answer phone), email debtadvice@ccdas.org.uk or visit our web site http://www.ccdas.org.uk
http://www.ccdas.org.uk
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Friends of All Saints Church
This registered charity is a fundraising body which helps finance projects of maintenance and improvement to All Saints Parish Church, Staplehurst. It aims to involve members of the community through the promotion of a varied programme of events. Its chairman is Andrew Brady friends_chairman@allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk or (01580) 891840. For a current programme of events see the Friends Website and for membership information ring the membership secretary on (01580) 891840 or email friends_membership@allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk
http://www.allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk/friends.html
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Girlguiding Staplehurst
We have a Rainbow Unit for girls aged 5 to7 years, 3 Brownie Units for girls aged 7 to 10 years, 2 Guide Units and a Ranger Unit. All units meet in the Kathie Lamb Centre in the Headcorn Road. This Centre is also used for other Girlguiding events including residentials and trainings. For more information regarding Girlguiding Staplehurst, please contact Susanna , 01580 892670. To join as a girl or a volunteer, please register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested
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Kent Messenger
Currently we have no Village Correspondent. Anyone interested in this role is invited to contact Debbie Edwards dedwards@thekmgroup.co.uk."Community News" is also available on
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/aroundkent/
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Lions Club
Staplehurst is covered by Paddock Wood and District Lions, whose area includes a wide area of the Weald of Kent. We serve the local community as well as supporting National and International Charities. Our membership of both men and women, regularly give their time to help others, raise funds, and organise events. We meet once a month for club meetings, and also enjoy an active social calendar, both at club and district level. If you'd like to find out more, or think we may be able to help you, please contact us on 0845 833 9564, or Bob Ham on 01580 892742. Our club web site is at http://paddockwoodlions.co.uk and there you will also find links to National and International Lions web sites. Check out Paddock Wood and District Lions on Facebook.
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McCabe Day Centre Thursday Lunch Club for Over 50's
Mc Cabe Thursday Lunch Club held at McCabe Centre, McCabe Close, Bell Lane Staplehurst, TN12 0BW meet on Thursdays for lunch between approximately 11.45 and 1.45. Lunch is currently £2.50 and optional local transport is £1.50, there is a raffle each week and Summer and Christmas outings.For all enquiries, please phone Elaine Martin on 01580 892033.
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Poppy's Day Nursery & Poppy's Baby Care Unit
Poppy's Day Nursery is located on Headcorn Road, Staplehurst & Poppy's Baby Care Unit is located at London House, High Street, Staplehurst. We started in August 2008 and our opening times are 07:30 to 18:30 Monday to Friday. Poppy's provides full day care for children aged 3 months to 5 years (babies 3 months to 2 years) in a home from home environment. Please call us on the numbers below or get in touch via our website. Poppy's Day Nursery Tel : 01580 892 600 Poppy's Baby Care Unit Tel: 01580 890480 Email: info@poppysdaynursery.com Website:
http://www.poppysdaynursery.com
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Ps'arms
Ps'arms Puppets is a team of Christian puppeteers, based at Staplehurst Free Church. Our aim is to share the good news of Jesus' love through the medium of songs, sketches and Bible stories, presented by large, rod-armed puppets. We currently have two teams: an events team and an assembly team. The events team are involved in community events such as W.I. meetings, village events and visits to nursing homes. The assembly team visit local primary schools, leading a short, Christian based assembly. For further information please visit our web site: http://www.psarmspuppets.co.uk/
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Royal British Legion, Staplehurst
The Branch was formed in October 1931. Our aim is to promote the welfare of all those serving or who have served in the Armed Forces, together with their dependants and not just Legion members. Contact: Mr Mackay (01580) 892165
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Staplehurst Access Group
staplehurst_access_group.aspx
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Staplehurst Arts Festival
Our aim is to promote creativity in all forms encouraging participation and inclusion. 'Arty' related activities will take place throughout the year. If you wish to exhibit, perform or have skills to run a workshop, please contact us.
http://www.staplehurstartsfestival.com
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Staplehurst Bellringers
The Bellringers' practice night is Tuesday from 19:30 to 21:15. The bells are also rung at other times for services, by visiting ringers, for district meetings or new recruits by prior arrangement. For further information visit the belfry on a Tuesday evening or contact Roy Barclay, Tower Secretary on (01580) 890247. <<< Please click on the logo for more information
http://www.allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk/bell_ringing.html
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Staplehurst Bridge Club
Meets at Staplehurst Manor, Frittenden Road every Friday at 7.15pm. Table money is £1.50 per guest per evening. Visitors coming on their own are always guaranteed a game - there is no need to find a partner. We are a very friendly club with a mixed standard of play. We play duplicate bridge. If you would like more information or if you would like to learn to play bridge and need some lessons please contact Liz Mitchell on (01580) 713856 or email lizmitchell987@gmail.com.
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Staplehurst Carnival and Fet
This is the only annual village event, which brings the majority of village organisations and villagers together for a day. The aims of the Carnival and Fete are twofold - to raise funds for deserving village causes and to provide an afternoon of entertainment for all who wish to attend. It is normally held on the last Saturday in June.
As 2012 is the Queen's Jubilee year there will be no carnival & fete at the end of June. Carnival & Fete will recommence in 2013.
http://staplehurst_carnival_and_fete.aspx
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Staplehurst Community Hub, working under the umbrella of Age Concern Maidston
Hub leaders hold a surgery every Tuesday in the library meeting room from 11.00 am until 12.30 pm. Here you can find information on the services available or volunteer to help. The Hub runs a Monday Afternoon Tea, with cakes and entertainment, at the McCabe Day Centre from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm. Contacts: Local leader - Diane Buch 01580 891076; Age Concern leader - KatieFrogley@googlemail.com.
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Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club
Cricket matches are played from April until late September. Saturday and Sunday teams play in the Invicta and Kent Village Leagues respectively. The Tennis section plays winter and summer League matches and courts are also available for social players. Junior coaching for cricket and tennis is also provided and the Club offers varied social events and functions throughout the year. More information on our website: www.staplehurstcricket.com and http://www.staplehursttennis.com Contact John Swannick for more information on 07788 140640 or email john@swannick.com
http://www.staplehurstcricket.com
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Staplehurst Cubs
Staplehurst Cubs have an interesting and challenging progam. Vulcan cubs meet on Wednesday evenings and Eagle Cubs on Thursday evenings, both at the Scout Centre in Nicholson Walk (at the end of Crowther Close). Cubs are open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 10.5. The Wednesday Group meets between 6.00pm - 7.45pm, contact Mrs Jo Gascoyne on 01580 891095, jo_gascoyne@yahoo.co.uk (note underscore jo_gascoyne). The Thursday Group meets between 6.15pm and 8.00pm and the contact is Adam Best on 01580 893133 or email eaglecubs@staplehurstscouts.org.uk F or further information please visit the scout group website at http://www.staplehurstscouts.org.uk
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Staplehurst Dramatic Society
SDS is a long established drama society which celebrated its 65th Anniversary in 2011. We meet every Monday & Wednesday from 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining us please telephone 07731777102 for more information, email on the address below, or follow the link to our website & use the contact us section.
http://www.staplehurstdramasociety.com
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Staplehurst Footpath Group
Has an organised walk on the second Sunday in each month. Details are available in the Parish Magazine and in the Library. The Group produces and sells walk cards giving details of local footpath walks. Contact Michael Gillam on (01580) 891928 email: micheal.gillam@btinternet.com
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Staplehurst Free Church
A friendly church with a heart to serve the village community and to impart the good news of Jesus Christ. As well as meeting every Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm for services, we have activities for senior citizens, youth, toddlers, sports clubs & Alpha courses.
Please telephone 01580 893993 or e-mail: churchadmin@staplehurstfreechurch.org.uk
<<< Please click on the logo for more information
http://www.staplehurstfreechurch.org.uk
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Staplehurst Horticultural Society
Staplehurst Horticultural Society strives to engage with the local community and in particular with local children in order to promote an interest in gardening and rural matters in general. We hold monthly meetings in the Village Centre with illustrated talks, raffles, refreshments etc as well as a number of annual events.
Contact Sue de St-Jorre (893922) for more details or click on the link below to see the 2012 programme.
http://www.staplehurstvillage.org.uk/Staplehurst_Horticultural_Society.aspx
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Staplehurst Interest Group
A weekly meeting is held in the Schoolroom, Chapel Lane, from 10.00 until noon on Thursdays. Our varied programme explores anything that interests us; we have guest speakers, stretch our minds and memories, laugh a lot and enjoy company. In warmer weather we include trips. Contact Joan or Malcolm Buller on (01580) 892746 or e-mail mbuller147@btinternet.com
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Staplehurst Monarchs United FC
Providing football for children in Staplehurst and the surrounding villages from the age of 6 - 18, and adults on Saturday afternoons. Any children, boys and girls, interested in playing please contact Nigel Best on (01580) 893253. Email nigel.best.cel@gmail.com
http://www.staplehurstmonarchs.co.uk
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Staplehurst Neighbourhood Watch
All of us who are concerned about improving the quality of life in Staplehurst are invited to take an active part in making this scheme a success. For further details contact David Ralph on (01580) 891656, Mira Martin on 07811 271254 or Lorraine Hemphrey, NHW liaison officer at Maidstone police station on (01622) 608173.
http://staplehurst_neighbourhood_watch.aspx
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Staplehurst Patients Participation Group
The Staplehurst PPG (Patient Participation Group) is attached to the Staplehurst Health Centre providing a voice for all registered patients with a remit to improve service. We hold quarterly meetings, which all patients of SHC are more than welcome to attend. If you would like more information please contact the PPG Liaison group at staplehurstppg@yahoo.co.uk.
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Staplehurst Photographic Society
Our interest is the love of photography in all its forms (including digital). As members of the Kent County Photographic Association, we have talks on all aspects of photography within our own club and with other member clubs. If you are interested, come along to the Parish Room, Cranbrook Road on any Friday, September to May or call Frank Page on (01580) 891637 or email: sps@frankpage.co.uk Click on the logo for our website.
http://www.staplehurstps.org.uk
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Staplehurst School
Staplehurst School has a long and proud history of service to our community. We offer wide-ranging curriculum opportunities for personal growth. Click on our logo on the left and visit our web site. If you need to contact us, please e-mail (via web site) or telephone (01580) 891765.
http://www.staplehurstschool.co.uk
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Staplehurst Scout Troup
We are an active Scout Troop which meets every Friday evening between 19:30 & 21:30 at the Scout Centre in Nicholson Walk off Crowther Close. Scouts are open to all boys and girls between the ages of 10½ to 14½. Contact Mark Weddell on 01580 890362 or e-mail staplehurstscouts@googlemail.com for more details.
For further information please visit the scout group website at http://www.staplehurstscouts.org.uk
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Staplehurst Snooker Club
Exclusive 24 hour access to probably the best full size snooker table in the area located in a quiet private room in Staplehurst Village Centre . Inexpensive membership and table rate. League teams and club competitions available for the keen player or peace and privacy for those who just enjoy a game of snooker or billiards. New members welcome. All enquiries to Brian Summers 01580 892073 or email summers-b@sky.com http://www.staplehurst-snooker-club.co.uk
http://staplehurst_snooker_club.aspx
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Staplehurst United Reformed Church
A lively Church in the centre of the village opposite the Post Office. The weekly programme includes a 10:30 Sunday service with Junior Church activities for children; the Fellowship of Churches Coffee Morning on Tuesdays from 10:00; Noah's Ark for parents and babies/toddlers on Wednesdays 10am - 12noon (term time); Messy Church (first Saturday each month except Aug, Sept, Jan) Further details please ring (01580) 893008 or e-mail andrew.mills26@btinternet.com
http://www.staplehursturc.org.uk/
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Staplehurst Village Centr
Our 'Village Hall' with many rooms of different sizes available for club meetings, weddings, parties, adult education, fitness classes, small business meetings, training, interviews etc. For Bookings and further information telephone 07864 547453 or visit our website at http://www.staplehurstvillagecentre.org.uk
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Staplehurst Women's Institut
We are a busy, friendly group who meet at 7.30pm in the South Hall, Village Centre on the second Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome - £2.00. We offer a friendly gathering where we take part in visits, training courses and entertainment. Please contact either: Shirley Davies, President, Tel no. 891448 or Irene Boorer, Secretary, Tel no. 892665
http://www.westkentwi.org.uk
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Staplehurst Youth Group
All are welcome to our Tuesday night activities. We meet weekly 6.30pm - 8.30pm at the Youth Club. For membership and further details, contact Paul Butcher on 01580 891268 or 07860818992
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The Learning Tre
The Learning Tree Nursery School, Parish Rooms, Staplehurst
Open 5 mornings a week during term time. An independent pre-school for children aged 2-5. We offer your child a friendly, fun, caring, and stimulating environment. Free Early Years Education entitlement available for 3 to 4 year olds.
Limited spaces available.
Please contact Anna Reiss on 01797 260843 or 07870 213952 or
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The Staplehurst Society
The Staplehurst Society - Has existed for over a quarter of a century. The aims and objectives of the founding group have remained constant. The Society offers a comprehensive programme of activities that cover the past , the present and the future of the village. <<< Please click on the logo for more information
http://www.staplehurstvillage.org.uk/staplehurstsociety/
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The Village Golf & Sports Club (formerly Diagrit Golf Club)
T his is a well-maintained golf course; perfect for all standards of golfers. Whether you are looking to just take up the game as a hobby or to improve your handicap The village Golf & Sports Club has something to offer everyone.
The course itself has 9 very challenging and different holes. The course par is 28. This is made up of 8 par 3 holes and 1 par 4 hole. The course layout has been well considered to make The Village Golf & Sports Club far more interesting than a traditional par 3 golf course.
Considering you can play the course any time you choose, membership at the Club is also extremely good value for money, with a full yearly membership working out at 26p per day!
For more information about the course, membership fees and joining details
please contact the Membership Secretary, Jane Annetts on 01622 820719.
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The Weald Club for the Disabled
A branch of the KAD - Meets most Fridays at the McCabe Centre, Bell Lane, Staplehurst between 9:30 and 14:00. It is to enable anyone who is physically disabled and lives alone or with a carer the opportunity of outside contact and activity, plus a few hours respite for the carer. Transport can usually be arranged. For more information please contact Mrs Diane Bone (Secretary) on 01622 851387 or diane-b@fsmail.net See Website at: http://www.kadp.org.uk
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Under 5's Playgroup
A community Playgroup providing a safe and secure environment with a high adult/child ratio where children from 2½ to 5 years learn through play. We are Ofsted inspected and a registered charity (no. 802551). Our sessions are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00 in the South Hall, Village Centre. A lunch club runs until 1pm on Weds/Thurs. For further details please contact Mrs Carol Beauchamp, Chairperson, on (01580) 892341. Website: http://www.staplehurstunder5.co.uk/
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Voluntary Action Maidston
Voluntary Action Maidstone started in 1975 as Maidstone Volunteer Bureau. We are still a local charity serving people in the Borough of Maidstone but we have grown to become a Council for Voluntary Service and offer a range of services to organisations and to individual people. The Volunteer Centre provides an enormous choice of exciting opportunities for people to volunteer. Our developing infrastructure support role for voluntary and community groups means we are able to help local services flourish. Our frontline services offer assistance to older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and carers. Whether you want to be a volunteer, need help with writing a business plan for your group or want a driver to take you to hospital, you are most welcome to explore our website and contact us.
http://www.vam-online.org.uk
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Weald Tai Chi
Classes held on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings for relaxation, breathing and movement for wellbeing. For more information contact Brian Mundy at www.weald-taichi.co.uk
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