The Otford Society represents everyone who lives in Otford.
Everything we do is guided by a single purpose: to enhance the quality of life in our village.
We work to protect Otford and its surrounding countryside from inappropriate or insensitive development, helping to preserve the character of the place we call home.
We stand up for your interests. When it matters, we make sure your voice is heard.
We are the Otford Society. Everything we achieve depends on the support of our community – and on you.
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- Friday 31 July 2026
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The 1940s Society – FORMIDABLE, Arthur Flint's war against Tirpitz and the Kamikazes. A talk by Terry Crowdy
19:30 to 21:00The remarkable adventures of Arthur Flint (the grandfather of tonight’s speaker) onboard the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable, during WWII. Determined to survive, Arthur was harried by German U-boats and took part in the operations against the Tirpitz, before travelling to the Far East. With tales of Kamikaze attacks and the dropping of the atomic bomb, his extraordinary exploits are sure to enthral our audience. Otford Memorial Hall TN14 5PQ Entry £5 (cash only please). Doors open 6.45pm. Get there early – when we’re full, we’re full! Refreshments available • Fascinating talks held every two months. For more information: Otford@1940.co.uk
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- Friday 11 September 2026
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Otford Twinning Association – weekend in Hardelot
00:00 to 23:59Car sharing weekend to Neufchâtel-Hardelot, with overnight hospitality.
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- Saturday 12 September 2026
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Otford Twinning Association – weekend in Hardelot
00:00 to 23:59Car sharing weekend to Neufchâtel-Hardelot, with overnight hospitality.
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- Sunday 13 September 2026
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Otford Twinning Association – weekend in Hardelot
00:00 to 23:59Car sharing weekend to Neufchâtel-Hardelot, with overnight hospitality.
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- Friday 25 September 2026
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The 1940s Society – The Chindit operations in Burma – A talk by Piers Storie-Pugh OBE
19:30 to 21:00Slim’s 14th Army may have been called the ‘Forgotten Army’, but their exploits have become the stuff of legend. The Chindits are right up there in this catalogue of extraordinary achievements. Their troops, against a cruel enemy and in the most atrocious of conditions thousands of miles from home, were soldiers of astonishing courage, cheek, panache and considerable sacrifice. Otford Memorial Hall TN14 5PQ Entry £5 (cash only please) Doors open 6.45pm. Get there early – when we’re full, we’re full! Refreshments available • Fascinating talks held every two months. For more information: Otford@1940.co.uk
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