Tenterden the Jewel of the Weald
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Clubs and societies

Amateur Dramatics

Benenden Players

Contact: Michael Patrick Phone: 01580 241966

web: www.benendenplayers.co.uk

Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society (TODS)

Contact: Chair: Iris Scandrett, 14 Glebelands, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 4DE - Tel:01580 291539

web: www.tods.me.uk

Hon. Sec: Mrs. A. Patrick, Holly Cottage, Orchard Court, The Street, Benenden. TN17 4DE - 01580 241966

Angling

Tenterden and District Angling and Preservation Association

Contact: Contact: Chairman: Mr M Lawrence, 12 Marshalls Lane, St. Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6EA, Tel: 01580 765157

web: www.tenterdenangling.co.uk

Membership secretary: Mrs D J T Halls

membership@tenterdenangling.co.uk
The Tenterden and District Angling and Preservation Association was founded in 1920. We are a local fishing club based in Kent and we are affiliated members of the K.F.C.A, the R.F.A. and the ANGLING TRUST.

Tenterden Trout Waters

Phone: 01580 763201

web: www.tenterden-trout-waters.co.uk

Tenterden Trout Waters was one of the first still water fisheries in South East England. The site enjoys an excellent reputation with discerning fly fishermen Worldwide. There is one main lake, extending to about 3.5 acres and two smaller lakes. The largest of the lakes lies at the bottom of a sweeping grassy slope, the pools are tiered so they drain into the main lake. The two smaller lakes despite their size, are surprisingly deep and well stocked with a good head of fish.

Animal Welfare

Tenterden and District Cats Protection

Phone: 01797 366379

web: www.tenterden.cats.org.uk

The Tenterden & District Branch Cats Protection branch is run by volunteers who are dedicated to helping make better the lives of cats and kittens in our area. We always have a large selection of cats looking for new homes and would be so pleased to hear from you if you are considering rehoming a rescue cat who is eager to share your home and your life.

Archery

1066 Archery Club

Contact: Ann Hyde-Barnett Phone: 07940 446512

web: www.1066archery.co.uk

Archery Club, lessons in Tenterden. Beginners courses, equipment supplied

Art

Tenterden Makers

Contact: Gill Bridgestock, designer of jewellery and silversmith - 01580 765347 or 07861 536559

web: www.tenterdenmakers.com

Tenterden Makers are a group of local artists and designer-makers supporting and promoting an interest in local art and crafts. Tenterden Makers showcase their work twice a year in Tenterden.

Tenterden Makers: Cathy Hill, Artist & Laughter Guru, Kate Schuricht, raku ceramicist, Sue Fields, Potter & proprietor of Tenterden Pottery, Gill Bridgestock, designer of jewellery & silversmith, Jenny Tallett, Artist, Holly Bridgestock-Perriss, Artist & Sculptor, Melanie Mascarenhas, Theatrical Artist & amazing cook, Charles Bridgestock-Perriss, Carpenter, Artist & musician, Helen Ayres, Actress,Textile Artist, corporate guru & Bowen Technician, June Forbes, Textile Artist

Weald of Kent Art Group

The Weald of Kent Art Group meets between October and March at Tenterden Junior School on alternate Thursdays between 7pm and 9.15pm where we have a varied programme of demonstrations and lectures. In the summer we meet approximately twice a month at various locations to paint outside.


If you would like any further information or wish to join our Group please contact our Secretary, Mrs Pat Lock on 01634 865395 or email lock_pat@hotmail.co.uk

Arts

Tenterden Decorative & Fine Arts Society - NADFAS

Contact: Mrs Terri Westerdale, Membership Secretary 01797 253673

web: www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk

The NADFAS lectures are held at Tenterden Leisure Centre, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except January and August). Coffee is served from 10.00 am to 10.45 am. Announcements at 10.55 am followed by the Lecture at 11.00am - 12 noon. At present we have a membership of 350 with a waiting list of about 30

Astronomy

High Halden YAH Astronomy Group

Contact: Roger Berman: 10 Martins, High Halden, TN26 3LD Phone: 01233 850859

Bi-monthly meetings at 10 Martins, High Halden. Free admission.

Babies and Toddlers

Sing Along with Jo Jingles

Phone: 01233 611613

web: www.jojingles.com/ashford

St John Hall, Beachy Path, Danemore, Tenterden, TN30 6RS

Fun music, singing and movement classes for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Classes run by Libby. Thursdays 9.30am

Badminton

Homewood Badminton Club

Contact: Meet Tuesday Evenings at Tenterden Leisure Centre. Mrs Doreen Mackey Phone: 01580 762965

Bell Ringing

Bell Ringing Group in St.Mildred's Church, Tenterden

Weekly bell ringing practice at St.Mildred's belfry, Tenterden. Monday, 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Free admission. All welcome.

Bowls

Tenterden Bowls Club

Contact: Hon Sec: Mrs Linda Harper, 23 Turners Avenue Tenterden, TN30 6QL Phone: 01580 766659

web: www.tenterdenbowls.com

Hon Treas: Mr. T. Pickford, 12 Haffenden Road, Tenterden, TN30 6QE - 01580 762200

We play at Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden. All levels welcome

Bridge

Tenterden Bridge Club

Contact: Club Secretary - Mrs Ann Barnes - 01580 240498

web: www.bridgewebs.com/tenterden

Tenterden Bridge Club has been in existence some 30 years. We have about 100 Members who enjoy playing duplicate bridge with the emphasis on enjoying friendly bridge. We meet at Tenterden Club, Church Road, Tenterden, and start promptly at 7.15 on Wednesday evenings. Visitors always welcome. We run a host system.

Tenterden Social Bridge Club

Contact: Anne Kelly, Tel: 01580 762580

Tenterden Social Bridge Club meet on Tuesday afternoons 1.00 to 5.00 pm at the St John's Ambulance Hut in Danemore, Golden Square, Tenterden

Business

4Networking Business Group

Contact: Neil D'Silva

web: www.4networking.biz

Meetings fortnightly.

BNI - Business Network International

web: www.bni-tenterden.co.uk

Meetings are held weekly on Tuesday mornings at Number 75 in Tenterden

Oxney Rural Business Group

Phone: 01797 270278

web: www.oxneybusiness.orglocal web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/oxney-rural-business-group

Previously the Wittersham Business Partnership. For businesses in the Isle of Oxney and Appledore. Contact: Bertix Cox (secretary) Tel: 01797 270278

Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce

Contact: President: Mike Carter

web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/chamber-of-commerce

Secretary: Anne Browne, Nelsons Property and commercial Law - Tel: 01580 767104

The Tenterden and District Chamber of Commerce promote and support businesses in Tenterden and the surrounding villages (Appledore, Rolvenden, Benenden, Biddenden, Wittersham, Woodchurch, Newenden, Northiam, Battle, Smarden, Sissinghust, Bethersden). The Chamber own and run this website which attracts around 1 million hits per month. for more information about the Tenterden & District Chamber of Commerce please click here

Tentertweep

web: www.tentertweep.co.uk

Tweet-up meetings are held every month at different venues in Tenterden. Informal networking meetings for business people who use Twitter. An opportunity to meet up with your Tweet friends and colleagues.

Wealden Business Group

Contact: Secretary: Justin Nelson

web: www.wealden-business-group.co.uklocal web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/wbg

Twitter: www.twitter.com/WealdenBG
LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/wealdenbusinessgroup


The Wealden Business Group (WBG) is a business group that meets in Tenterden weekly for business networking. It helps local businesses maximise business through networking, knowledge and cooperation - bringing together experienced and successful business people from a wide variety of trades, professions and occupations who make a commitment to support each other by creating new sales opportunities. WBG – Best business network meeting in Kent.

Charities

Greenfields Trust

Contact: David & Judith Fenton, Honour Farm, Grange Road, St. Michaels. Tenterden, TN30 6TJ

NSPCC: Tenterden & District

Contact: Mrs J Coombs, Dering Lands, Shoreham, St Michaels Tenterden, TN30 6EU Phone: 01580 763733

Royal National Lifeboat Institute

Contact: Chair: Mr. Carey Marsh, Cherry Orchard, Shoreham Lane, St. Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6EG Phone: 01580 762725

web: www.rnli.org.uk

Tenterden Charities

Contact: Clerk to the Trustees: Mrs A M Patrick, c/o Town Hall, High Street Tenterden, TN30 6AN Phone: 01580 762271

Community

St Michaels Village Community Group

web: www.stmichaelsvillage.com

Chairman, Ken Mulholland

Secretary, Beverley Goldsmith

Treasurer, Andrew Bennett

General meetings are held monthly at The Crown Public House unless published otherwise.

Computer

TWITS - Tenterden Website & Information Technology Society

Contact: Sue Ferguson

local web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/twits

A monthly computer group for Chamber of Commerce members and potential new members

Weald of Kent Computer Club

web: www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk

Meetings 3rd Wednesday of most months. The New Village Hall, Biddenden

Crafts

Tenterden Makers

Contact: Gill Bridgestock, designer of jewellery and silversmith - 01580 765347 or 07861 536559

web: www.tenterdenmakers.com

Tenterden Makers are a group of local artists and designer-makers supporting and promoting an interest in local art and crafts. Tenterden Makers showcase their work twice a year in Tenterden.

Tenterden Makers: Cathy Hill, Artist & Laughter Guru, Kate Schuricht, raku ceramicist, Sue Fields, Potter & proprietor of Tenterden Pottery, Gill Bridgestock, designer of jewellery & silversmith, Jenny Tallett, Artist, Holly Bridgestock-Perriss, Artist & Sculptor, Melanie Mascarenhas, Theatrical Artist & amazing cook, Charles Bridgestock-Perriss, Carpenter, Artist & musician, Helen Ayres, Actress,Textile Artist, corporate guru & Bowen Technician, June Forbes, Textile Artist

Cricket

Tenterden Cricket Club

Phone: 07793 122292

web: www.tenterdencc.co.uk

Morghew Park, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent TN307LR

Juniors: contact Gordon Potter 07979 702118 or Martin Walczak 07814 887678
Seniors: contact Dan McDonald 07880 715182, Bradley Hobbs 07736 321262 or David Norton 07545 778542
Alternatively, come up to the ground on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the season. New members always warmly welcomed.

Cycling

TN30 Cycle Club

New Cycle Club in Town: TN30 cycle club
Do you: 
(a)  Have a dusty unused bike in the shed or garage? 
(b) Want to explore your local area and get fit? 
(c) Want to enjoy our glorious surroundings?     
(d) Resent paying your gym fees & not going?
Or maybe you are a more experienced cyclist looking for a local group to ride with? I am hoping to start a local cycle group for Tenterden and St Michaels and surrounding areas in time for spring 2012. It will be for all abilities, from beginners onwards. Experienced riders would be needed from the outset to help with leading rides in my absence, as well as offering support and advice for new riders. If you think this may be for you please contact me by email or text, email contact preferred. Email:  tn30cc@sky.com or text to 07724 141115, thank you. Ian McCormick

Dance

Deep South (Line Dance Club)

Contact: Anne Alexander, Ireleth, Middle Quarter, High Halden, Kent TN26 3HZ. Phone: 01233 850565

We are a line dancing club based in Tenterden. We dance Thursday Nights at St Mildred's Church Hall. 7 - 10 pm. Improvers 7 - 9, Intermediates 8 - 10. Regular beginners courses.

Feet Beats Dance School

Contact: Amy Mead Phone: 07807 852504

Variety of cheerleading, boys, hip hop, modern street, under 5's and pro squad dance lessons available for local children. Summer day workshops also now available.

Smileys Dance School

Contact: Mrs Tanya Briggs, 24 Henley Fields, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6EL Phone: 01580 761669

The Academy

Phone: 01580 715831

web: www.theacademystageschool.blogspot.com

Saturday morning stage school for 8-15 year olds - Singing, Dancing, Acting

The Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Ashford Road, Tenterden from 9.30am to 1pm.

Diet

Slimming World

Contact: Tenterden Infants School, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden Phone: 01580 291837

web: www.slimming-world.com

Group meets every Wednesday from 6pm. Everyone warmly welcomed.

Weight Watchers

Contact: Tina Richards Phone: 01580 765537

I run two Weight Watchers meetings in Tenterden on Thursday morning 9.30-10.30am at the Glebe Hall, Church Lane and Tuesday evening 6.30-7.30pm at Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane. My name is Tina Richards; for further information please contact me by email.

Disabled

Tenterden Disabled In Action

Phone: 01580 761060

Tenterden Disabled in Action is based at the Tenterden & District Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden TN30 6AT. Open daily from 9.30am-3pm for adults with a disability. We are fully equipped for art, computing and other specialised activities, including craft projects, hand-made cards, glass painting, jewellery. Focus is on healthy living with our garden, exercise classes and healthy eating programme. Outside pursuits include ten-pin bowling, theatre trips, pub lunches, shopping trips, visits to places of interest. Annual holiday organised to UK resort. Transport with tail lift fully adapted for wheelchairs. Our facilities have an holistic approach which we hope will enable people to develop their skills and encourage independence with confidence. Manager: Tina Tompsett

Environment

Weald of Kent Protection Society

Contact: Secretary: Lynne Hyde

web: www.wkps.org.uklocal web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/wkps

The Weald of Protection Society (WKPS) aims are to protect and enhance the character of the wealden villages and countryside.

Exercise

Active for Life

Phone: 07859 074564

Active For Life. This class is part of the exercise referral scheme in East Kent. Every Wednesday 10 am - 11 am, St Mildred's Church Hall, Tenterden, £3.50 per class.

Type of class: Moderate intensity circuit based exercise suitable for people with medical conditions and those requiring weight loss. Class is suitable for: Over 50s with or without medical conditions (anybody wishing to join the class will need to complete a pre-screening health questionnaire). Instructor: Gail Sheppard B.A., M.Sc., BASES Accredited Exercise Scientist, Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor

Faith Based Groups

Catholic Women's League

Contact: Chair: Mrs. L. Goodwin, 4 Westwell Court. Tenterden, TN30 6TS Phone: 01580 762055

Sec: Mrs. B J Nix, 16 The Cobs, Woodbury Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6JH

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.15 p.m in the Parish room

Mothers Union

Contact: President: Mrs V Mayes, 6 Hurst Close, Tenterden, TN30 6UG Phone: 01580 763414

Sec: Mrs. E.Champion, 8 Elmfield. Tenterden, TN30 6RE - 01580 762892

Young Wives: St. Michaels

Contact: Chair/Secretary: Mrs. J. Coombs, Dering Lands, Shoreham Lane, St. Michaels. Tenterden, TN30 6EG Phone: 01580 763733

Families

Kent Children and Families Information Service

Phone: 0800 323230

Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HP

2nd Tuesday of each month, 2.00pm-5.00pm

Offers free, impartial information and advice about childcare, early education, parenting, family life and issues that affect young people up to 20.

Partnerships with Parents

Phone: 01622 350640/755515

Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HP

Last Wednesday of the month 10.00am-12.30pm

Does your child have education needs? We offer advice, support or understanding of additional educational needs.

Farming

National Farmers Union: Kent & East Sussex Branch

Contact: Mr P I Cornish, 92a High Street Tenterden, TN30 6JB Phone: 01580 766174

Fencing

Tenterden Swords Fencing Club

Contact: Hon Treas: John Hyde, 8 Heather Drive, St Michaels Tenterden, TN30 6PL Phone: 01580 766724

web: www.tenterden-swords.org.uk

We meet every Thursday night (including school holidays) in St Michaels Village hall in Grange Road, St Michaels, Tenterden Town.

The Under-16's session starts at 7pm, and the Adult session starts at 8pm. The younger kids usually finish at around 8pm. The evening finishes at 10pm, when appearance at the local hostelry is (fairly) compulsory.

Fishing

Orvis Fly Fishing Beginners Group

Contact: Orvis: 01580 761999

A new fly-fishing group is emerging in Tenterden. Highly committed to the well-being of our community, Orvis of Tenterden hosts free monthly beginners' Fly-Fishing Courses. Join our fishing specialists in Orvis this season for a basic introduction to fly-fishing, including an overview of tackle and the best practices for fly-fishing. Find your soul mates and make friends for life; take up a new hobby, improve your skills and make your next fishing trip a complete success.

The course is popular with retirees, families, and couples. There should be no more than 10 people in a group, better 8 or even 6 – it makes training more personalised. Firstly, an instructor gives a talk about fly fishing fundamentals – basics, rods and flies. Then, we go to the back of the store, to an open area where the instructors demonstrate different types of casting. Then, the most exciting part – practice: the students have a go at it, followed by 1 to 1 training. Orvis's nationally acclaimed Fishing Masters Ian Brett and Richard Turton have 80 years combined experience in fly fishing. They are well-versed in different types of fly fishing techniques for different kinds of water. Richard is a Trout Master and an expert in Competition Fishing. Fly fishing students often stop by the store for a chat with their favourite instructor and always get helpful advice. Orvis Fly Fishing department would like the course to be more general service; there are plans to explore the area and involve local fisheries. Call into the shop or telephone 01580 761999 for further information.

Football

Football Club

Contact: President: Colin Feaver, 19 Eastgate Road Tenterden, TN30 7AH Phone: 01580 761311

web: www.tenterdentownfc.org

Hon Sec: Stuart Saunders - 07720 785001

Hon Treas: Bill Jones, 1 Homewood Road, Tenterden, TN30 7AU

01580 762640; Manager: Nick Hall 07940 951583

Tenterden Tigers Junior Football Team

Contact: Chairman: Mr Graham Smith Phone: 07768 610643

web: www.tenterden-tigers.co.uk

Sec: Lesline Clarke - Tel: 01580 291766 Mobile: 07710 125217 Email: lesline@btinternet.com

New members welcome.

Our junior football club is run by a large group of local volunteers for the benefit of youngsters of school age within Tenterden and the surrounding villages.

Friendship

Men of Kent & Kentish Men

Contact: Chair: Mr G Horton Phone: 01580 763226

web: www.kentcountysociety.co.uk/Weald.html

West View League of Friends

Contact: Sec: Mrs. V. Jefferys , 12 Bells Lane. Tenterden, TN30 6ES Phone: 01580 762903

Gardening

High Halden Horticultural society

President: Bernard Brown
Chairman: Martin Woodcock
Show secretary: Jan Morgan

Tenterden & District Horticultural Society

Chairman: Jan Page Tel: 07752 914419
Vice Chairman: Sylvia Elsey Tel: 01580 763003
Secretary: Lindy Bates: e-mail alanandlindybates@yahoo.co.uk
Meetings: St Mildred's Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden

Golf

Tenterden Golf Club

Contact: Teresa Cuff, Manager Phone: 01580 763987

web: www.tenterdengolfclub.co.uk

Tenterden Golf Club, Woodchurch Road, Tenterden. 30 minutes from Channel Tunnel and west of Ashford International Station on B2067 Woodchurch Road Tenterden. A parkland course set in beautiful undulating Wealden countryside, 18 holes 6152 yards, SSS 69 Practice ground.

Tenterden Golf Club was established in 1905 by a group of local business men who were also keen golfers, it has continued to grow from strength to strength, without losing its identity, charm or friendliness.

The course is set in an area of Kent's most scenic countryside where wildlife and flora abound. The tranquility whilst playing the course is most relaxing and enjoyable. Please contact us for membership enquiries and opening times. Visitors are most welcome.

Heritage

Tenterden & District National Trust Association

Contact: Ann Stevens Phone: 01580 764791

web: www.tenterden-nt.org.uk

A group of National Trust members in Tenterden, Cranbrook and the surrounding villages. Monthly talks, outings and social meetings for members and guests.

History

Tenterden & District Local History Society

Contact: Secretary: Mrs Eleanor Bliss, Halfways Cottage, Pluckley Road, Smarden Kent TN27 8NJ Phone: 01233 770082

local web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/history-society

Tenterden and District Local History Society meet in the Zion Baptist Church, High Street, Tenterden on listed Monday evenings from 7.15pm until 9pm. We have speakers on a variety of subjects, usually to do with local history. Membership is £6 per year. Visitors are welcome to attend, at a cost of £3 per meeting. Members receive a regular newsletter; members can attend coffee mornings when the fascinating Tenterden Scrapbooks are on view, and are also invited to join in with outings which are arranged in the summer months.

Tenterden & District Museum Association

Contact: Tenterden Museum, Station Road, Tenterden TN30 6HN Phone: 01580 764310

web: www.tenterdenmuseum.co.uk

Curator: Mrs Debbie Greaves

Indoor Bowls

St Michaels Short Mat Bowls Club

Phone: 01580 762037

Karate

Tenterden Karate Club

Contact: Club Instructor: Sensei Neil Benton 5th Dan Phone: 01797 320174

Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm at St Michaels Junior School, Ashford Road, St Michaels. The club is open to the general public and caters for children and adults of all abilities.

Kickboxing

Dragons Kickboxing

Contact: 01622 691910 or 07947 104323

web: www.blackdragonacademy.co.uk

Homewood School, Dance Studio, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6LT

Mondays
Juniors: 6 to 12 yrs 18.00-18.45
Adults and Teens: 18.45-19.45

David Holland (5th Dan) Chief Instructor
Richard Cheval (2nd Dan) Senior Instructor
Sarah (1st Dan Red Dragon Karate 1st Kyu Kickboxing) Assistant instructor
James - Assistant instructor

Junior kickboxing - a non-contact pad based kickboxing programme specifically designed for juniors to enhance their fitness, concentration and self confidence.

Kickboxing for Teens and Adults - a broad based programme that can cater for the individual's needs, including fitness and weight loss to obtaining a black belt in martial arts or competing in sporting competitions.

Languages

Learn Real French

Contact: Nigel Wilson, 14 Beacon Walk, Tenterden, TN30 6SF, Tel: 07771 601986

web: www.learnrealfrench.co.uk

Patricia Wilson Tel: 07736 711822

French discussion group to help people practice and speak better conversational French, using traditional vocabulary plus colloquial words, phrases and slang. We meet weekly in Tenterden

Medical

Forget ME Nots

Phone: 07875 144661

Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HP

A support group for ME sufferers. We meet on the 1st Monday of each 9.30am-12.30pm at Tenterden Gateway.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Contact: Patricia Wilson - Secretary - 07736 711822

web: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk

Shirley Bennett - Chairperson - 01580 762837

Pilgrims Hospices

Contact: Tenterden Branch: Chair: Mrs Carol Stevens, Kent House, Ashford Road, St. Michaels Tenterden, TN30 6PY Phone: 01580 762703

Charity fundraising for Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent.

Military

Royal Artillery Association

Contact: Chair: Mr D Dedrick, 9 Knockwood Road, Tenterden, TN30 7AP Phone: 01580 763377

Sec: Roger Champion, 8 Elmfield. Tenterden, TN30 6RE - 01580 762892

Royal British Legion

Contact: Bill Chantler Phone: 01580 763266

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except January, August and December) 7.30pm at the White Lion in Tenterden. Just come along or call Bill Chantler.

Women's Section: Chair: Mrs. F. Holdstock, 12 St Mildred's Close, Tenterden, TN30 6AZ - 01580 763165

Motorcycle

Tenterden & District Motorcycle Club

Contact: Membership Secretary: Roy Francis Phone: 01622 745393

web: www.tdmc.co.uk

Alternative contact: Keith Francis on 07889 138411. We are a small sociable Motorcycle Trials Club running club and have regional events in the Tenterden area. Our members range from 6 to 80 years old.

Music

Tenterden Folk Day Trust

Contact: Mr. A. Castle, Festival Director, 15 Repton Manor Road, Ashford. TN23 3HA Phone: 01233 626805

web: www.tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk

The Tenterden Folk Festival is held on the 1st weekend in October every year. The Tenterden Folk Club is normally held at the William Caxton pub on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Neighbourhood

Tenterden & District Residents' Association

Contact: Chairman: Chris Mason

web: www.tdra.org.uk

Secretary: Nigel Webb, c/o 51 High Street. Tenterden, TN30 6BD

Membership Sec: Mike Lyons - 01580 765423

Pilates

Pilates Class

Contact: Lisa 07512 932415

St Michaels Village Hall, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent

Wednesdays 7-8pm or 8.15-9.15pm

Small friendly classes suitable for all ability, levels, beginners very welcome. Body control pilates is excellent for improving posture, increasing joint mobility and developing core strength.

Planning

Weald of Kent Protection Society

Contact: Secretary: Lynne Hyde

web: www.wkps.org.uklocal web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/wkps

The Weald of Protection Society (WKPS) aims are to protect and enhance the character of the wealden villages and countryside.

Political

Conservative Association

Contact: Tenterden Branch: Chair: Mr. P Clokie, The Briars, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 7JB Phone: 01580 763124

Sec: Mr C Kinloch, Belgar, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DB - 01580 764389

Tenterden: part of Ashford Conservatives

Liberal Association

Contact: Tenterden Branch Chair: Mrs. I. Anthony, Little Engham Oast, Woodchurch, TN26 8QY Phone: 01233 860447

Private Members Clubs

The Tenterden Club - Private Members Club

Contact: Tenterden Club, Church Road, Tenterden TN30 6AT Phone: 01580 762888

web: www.thetenterdenclub.co.uklocal web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/tenterdenclub

General Bar and Front Bar (parents are allowed to bring children under strict supervision on occasions to this bar). Upstairs Hall and Bar: we offer excellent facilities in our function room, the Moulton Hall, and the separate Alan Evans Bar. Facilities are booked well in advance. We have our own excellent caterers. For weddings etc you can hire tables, cloths, cutlery, crockery etc, all at reasonable and competitive rates.

Real Ale

CAMRA Campaign for Real Ale

Contact: Paul Meredith Tel: 01580 762462

web: www.camra-afrm.org.uk

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) covering the Tenterden area - Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh group.

Senior

CARM

Contact: CARM The Appledore Christian Centre, The Street, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2AE Phone: 01233 758122

web: www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

CARM provides support and services to older and vulnerable people on Romney Marsh and parts of rural Ashford, in order to reduce their social isolation and improve their access to services. The Tenterden and St. Michael's Meeting Point is held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon at the Trinity Baptist Church, Ashford Road. It is essentially a drop-in, with tea & coffee being served; where people can sit and chat; make new friends; get information on what's happening locally.

Good Companions

Contact: St. Michaels: Mrs. M. Finniss, 30 Longfield, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NH Phone: 01580 764511

Probus

Contact: President: Geoff Croxford

web: www.tenterdenprobus.co.uk

Sec: David Walker, 26 Mansion House Close, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8DE - 01580 292361

Tenterden Active Retirement (Tenara)

Contact: Chair: Teri Witcher: 36 Castweazle, Rovenden Road, Tenterden TN30 6UA Phone: 01580 763892

Secretary: Maggie Rennie Hollies, Penderel Mews, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6QF - 01580 766276 - maggierennie@btinternet.com Tenara meet at The Tenterden Club on the 2nd Wednesday of each month 2-4pm. We arrange several activities including: walking, skittles, darts, line dancing, table tennis, par3 golf, day trips out to gardens, stately homes, and theatres and concerts.

Tenterden Trefoil Guild

Contact: The Secretary, Angela Stainton Phone: 01580 765585

The Guild welcomes new members who have been a Brownie, Guide, Ranger or Guider in the past, and who still retain their interest in the Guide Movement. The Guild meets in the afternoon of the 4th Wednesday of the month either at the St John Hall or go out on a planned outing.

Tenterden U3A

Contact: Chairman: Mrs Pat Haw 01580 761508

Membership Secretary: Caroline Wycherley 01580 766878

If you are over 50 with time to spare, the U3A offers you leisure activities and an opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Monthly Meetings on 3rd Thursday of the month (September to May) at St. Mildred's Church Hall at 2.00 pm with a speaker. Outings organised monthly and over 20 interest groups. Call for information or for a membership form.

Weald U3A

web: www.u3asites.org.uk/weald

Chairman, Zoe Meyer Tel: 01580 762993

We meet on the first Friday in the month at St Mildred's Church Hall, Tenterden at 2.30 (not July, August and December). Please note our October meeting this year will be held at Tenterden Town Hall. We normally have a speaker or a group activity so we can get to know each other. Regular outings to places of interest, the theatre or opera.

Service Organisations

British Red Cross

Contact: Cranbrook, Tenterden & District Centre: 22 Stone Street, Cranbrook Phone: 01580 715671

Inner Wheel

Contact: Mrs S Mason, 14 Rogersmead Tenterden, TN30 6LF - 01580 765199

Inner Wheel meet at the White Lion in Tenterden, Kent - 4th Monday of the month - 7pm start

Rotary Club of Tenterden

Contact: President: Phil Auden

web: www.tenterdenrotary.org.uk

Secretary: Chris Northen 01233 851020

Rotary meet at the Tenterden Club, Church Road, Tenterden 7pm on Thursday evenings.

St John Ambulance

Phone: 01580 766245

Contact: Russel Parkin, 7 Appledore Road, Tenterden TN30 7AY

St John Ambulance Brigade - Tenterden Division, Beachy Path, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6RS

First Aid Duties

Tenterden Lions Club

Contact: Secretary: John Mills, Tel: 01580 761962

web: www.tenterdenlions.org.uk

We are a group of like minded people who serve the community by giving of our time to local needs and raising money for local, national and international good causes. If you would like to know more about Lions please contact us. Club meetings are held at the White Lion Hotel in the evening on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

The Tenterden Lions Club have produced a very useful Guide for the Disabled for the local Tenterden area. See here for further information www.tenterdenlions.org.uk/guidefordisabled.html

Weald of Kent Lodge

Contact: Sec: Kenneth Cheese Phone: 01580 762226

web: www.eastkentfreemasons.org/lodge_maps/tenterden.shtml

Singing

Marsh Warblers (A West Gallery Quire)

Contact: Contact: Mr. D. Dedrick, 9 Knockwood Road, Tenterden, TN30 7AP Phone: 01580 763377

web: www.tonysing.me.uk/MW/

St Mildred's Church Choir

Contact: Michael Freer, Choirmaster Phone: 01580 765786

We would welcome more children and adults for the choir. Children should be aged 7 or over. They would be taught the basics of music and singing technique and encouraged to take the RSCM music exams. There is no age limit for adults who would also learn the basics of music and singing technique. If you love singing do come and give us a try. We are a friendly bunch. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7-8pm. If you are interested do contact Michael Freer or speak to any member of the choir.

Tenterden Singers (formerly the Tenterden Choral Society)

Phone: 01233 820322

We are a choir who perform several concerts throughout the year for various local charities. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in the Music Block of Homewood school under the guidance of our Musical Director Stephen Pusey. We are a friendly group who are passionate about choral music and singing in harmony and our repertoire includes both sacred and secular music, with a little soul thrown in for good measure. Anyone who is interested in joining should just come along or contact Martin Bailey on 01233 820322 in the first instance.

The Tuesdays Community Singing Group

Contact: Jeanie Osborne Phone: 01580 761021

web: www.thetuesdays.biz

The Tuesdays is a rapidly-growing singing club based in Tenterden, Kent that meets on a weekly basis to sing, learn, hopefully improve, but most of all to have fun! All genres of music are covered and the members help with the ongoing choice of material.

Emphasis is placed on gaining confidence, which is achieved quickly in this welcoming community group. Under the expert guidance of professional performers Max and Beth, newcomers soon find themselves participating effortlessly, while meeting a great mix of people. The group sometimes works toward public performance, but no pressure is put on any of our singers unless they show a desire to do so.

Interested in joining us? If you have ever wanted to sing for your own pleasure, or harboured a desire to perform in public, then look no further. There is no audition process and those of all ages and abilities are very welcome. The only prerequisite is a love of singing.

Sessions and rehearsals are held at the Old Meeting House in Ashford Road, Tenterden and, for those wishing to progress further, additional small groups are run on an occasional basis. You can see us in action at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJs3_ska7ro&feature=related

Sport

Tenterden Leisure Centre

Phone: 01580 765987

Squash

Biddenden Squash Club

Phone: 01580 291130

web: www.biddendensquash.co.uk

Chairman: Mark Gorman

Secretary: Rob Farris

Membership Enquiries: Clair Homersham 07885 601776

Two well maintained squash courts, separate changing rooms, members bar serving drinks and snacks

Stage

The Academy

Phone: 01580 715831

web: www.theacademystageschool.blogspot.com

Saturday morning stage school for 8-15 year olds - Singing, Dancing, Acting

The Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Ashford Road, Tenterden from 9.30am to 1pm.

Taekwon-Do

Tae Kwon-Do

Tae Kwon-Do Tenterden Leisure Centre on a Saturday morning. Come and try out our fun family martial arts classes. We have a class to suit all ages from 3 years+. Helps to develop confidence, coordination, balance and flexibility in a relaxed and fun environment. For more information Tel: Stuart Arroyo 07902 228304 or 01825 761024.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi in Tenterden

Improve your physical and mental health with the ancient art of Tai Chi. Classes on Saturday and Monday, Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact the instructor Max Mileham Tel: 01580 765235

Tennis

Tenterden Tennis Club

Contact: Mrs J Langley, 5 Martins Close, Tenterden, TN30 7AJ - Tel: 01580 762440

Theatre

The Barn Theatre

Phone: 01424 440484

web: www.ellenterrybarntheatre.co.uk

The Barn Theatre hides in the grounds of Smallhythe Place near Tenterden. In 1928 Edith Craig, Ellen Terry’s daughter converted the Barn into the Barn Theatre and since then we have enjoyed a selection of the most memorable and enchanting plays ever produced.

You can sense a magical atmosphere in the Barn Theatre while you are waiting for the play to start. You can't help thinking about the great actors and actresses that have acted there in the past. It's as if their ghosts are sitting with you in the stalls.

The Sinden Theatre Tenterden

Contact: Contact: Dave Hutton, Homewood School, Ashford Road, Tenterden Phone: 01580 763826

web: www.sindentheatre.com

Twinning

Tenterden & District Twinning Association

Contact: Mrs Jean Anderson, Secretary Phone: 01580 763459

local web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/twinning

Tenterden is twinned with Avallon, Burgundy, France. The Twinning Association was formed in 1989, following the signing of the Twinning Charter between the Town Councils of Tenterden and Avallon.

Walking

Ashford Ramblers

Contact: Chairman and Secretary: Andrew Prince, Ashford Ramblers

web: www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk

Ashford Ramblers are an active and energetic group within the Ramblers Association. The group was was founded in 1971. We offer a wide and varied walking programme with two walks offered most Sundays.

Footpath Group

Contact: Chair: Mr R Harvey, 5 Lawn Close, Tenterden, TN30 6UH. Phone: 01580 761192

Hon Sec: Mr. A.Brand 27 Golden Square, Tenterden TN30 6RN - 01580 764002

HealthWalk Groups

Phone: 0800 8494000

web: www.guidedwalks.kent.gov.uklocal web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/health-walk

Free weekly NHS guided walking groups in Tenterden & District. Commence on weekdays, from 10.15 to 10.45am. Choose between Tenterden, Wittersham ans Smarden. Easy interesting routes up to 90 minutes long, moderate pace. Stay in shape and make friends.

High Halden Walking Group

Phone: 07594 643 513

local web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/high-halden

Monthly circular walks in Tenterden and District. Moderate pace, sirprise route every month. Average distance 5 miles, 150 minutes.

WI

High Halden Women's Institute

President: Mrs Sylvia Hammond
Secretary: Mrs Janet Pritchitt
Treasurer: Mrs Jane Chapman
Monthly meetings - Memorial Hall on the 2nd Thursday in the month at 7.30pm

Women's Institute St Michaels

Contact: President: Judy Hillier 01580 762299

Secretary: Brigitte Watkins

Meetings are held in St Michaels Village Hall at 7.30pm on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Women's Institute Tenterden

Contact: Hon Sec: Mrs G Batho, 21 Wealden Avenue, Tenterden, TN30 6NN Phone: 01580 766918

President: Mrs D Butcher, 17 Caxton Close, West Cross Tenterden, TN30 6JW- 01580 762376

Women's Institute Tenterden Glebe

Contact: Sec: Mrs P Boorman, 2 Bull Lane Cottages, Bethersden TN26 3HA Phone: 01233 820663

President: Mrs. J Dransfield - 01580 762147

Yoga

Yoga in Tenterden

Stretch - Tone - Enjoy. Tenterden Town Hall, Tuesdays 12.30-2.00pm. Contact Maureen Ladbury 01233 861362

Youth

1st Tenterden Brownies

Contact: Libby Jones, 9 Wayside Avenue, Tenterden Kent TN30 6PB Phone: 01580 761868

1st Tenterden Guide Company

Contact: Mrs K. Craggs, 39 Henley Meadows, St. Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6EN Phone: 01580 764441

Army Cadets

Contact: Capt. C.J. Burden, 70 Shrubcote, Tenterden, TN30 7BH Phone: 01580 761654

Platoon Commander: 2 Lt. J Bilsland

High Halden Brownies

web: www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies

Open to all girls aged 7-10 years old. Meetings are on Monday evenings in High Halden Village Hall from 4.00pm-6.00pm during term time only. Further information please contact the Brown Owl - Marianne Ball - Tel: 01233 850229

St Michael's Guide Company

Contact: Brownies: Mrs. S. Docker, Crinnis House,Ashford Road, St. Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY Phone: 01580 762492

St Mildred's Church Sunday Club and Emanate Youth Group

We meet at 9.30am in St Mildred's Church Hall and Glebe Hall on Parish Eucharist Sundays

Contact details:
Sunday Club (3-10 years) - Shirley Docker, Tel: 762492
Emanate Youth Club - Annette and Russel Parkin, Tel: 766245

Tenterden Detached Youth Project

Contact: Ian Brooks, Senior Youth Worker - 01580 763554

web: www.typ.org.uk

The Tenterden Detached Youth Project is involved in helping to set up new youth provisions. We run summer programmes in different villages, support voluntary clubs, work with schools delivering Duke of Edinburgh, Interact, drugs education and TUTC course, counselling, and basic driving.

Tenterden Scout Group

Contact: The Scout Hut, Bells Lane, Tenterden, Kent

web: www.tenterdenscouts.co.uk

Group Scout leader: Karen Lloyd - Tel 01580 761637

The 2nd Tenterden Scout Group welcomes both boys and girls. The Sections are Beaver Scouts from 6-8 years old – Thurdays 5.30pm – 7pm, Cub Scouts 8 to 10.5 years old – Mondays 6.30pm – 8pm, Scouts 10.5 to 14 years old – Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9pm and Explorer Scouts 14 to 18 years old – usually Tuesdays 8pm – 9.30pm.

Youth Club

Contact: Mr K Thornton Phone: 01233 850310

Treas: Mr R Champion, 8 Elmfield, Tenterden, TN30 6RE - 01580 762892

 

 

Tenterden has a wealth of clubs, groups and societies - choose from the list above.

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Dewar Green

Gusbourne Estates

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Ransley Barn Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Chapel Down

Little Silver Hotel

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The White Lion Hotel Tenterden Kent

Nelsons Legal Property Commercial Law Tenterden