There’s a picnic at the Palace and everyone is welcome!

Post published:28 June 2021
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NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE WEATHER IS BETTER. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF A NEW DATE.

The Otford Society invite you and your family to join us for a picnic behind Otford Palace on Sunday 1st August 2021 at 2.30pm. Bring your rug and your chairs, some sandwiches and a thermos, and hope we have a beautiful sunny day like this one.

Every resident of the village is welcome for an afternoon of family relaxation and fun, including a ‘Guess the Name of the Tiger’ competition, a word search challenge, and the chance to win a family prize for the best princess or knight costume for those who feel like dressing up.

There will be plenty of signs on the day, but just go to the Palace (between St Bartholomew’s church and One Stop) and follow the arrows around the tower to the picnic site.

Keep an eye out for more details nearer the time, and plan to make it a date for a picnic at the Palace on the 1st of August.

Otford Adventures Story Walk

Post published:26 June 2021
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Eleven families joined storyteller Janet, seen here with Otford Society Chairman Rod, for our first story walk in Oxenhill Shaw & Meadow this morning. The weather was extremely kind, the train came past at (almost) the right moment in the tale, and fourteen children were held spellbound as they heard about The Little Rabbit Who Was Afraid of Everything. The story can now be downloaded for free here – get the map too, and see if you can follow Little Rabbit’s adventures. If you take photos and post them on social media, don’t forget to use the hashtag #otfordadventures to share with other families.

And if you enjoyed Little Rabbit, do visit Silly Moo Stories to hear some wonderful audio stories for young children.

Story Walk Full!

Post published:23 June 2021
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Our #otfordadventures story walk in Oxenhill Shaw & Meadow on Saturday June 26 has proved immensely popular, and both sessions have now been fully booked – sorry! Keep an eye out for more dates later in the summer…

We look forward to meeting twelve families on Saturday morning, and telling them the story of The Little Rabbit Who Was Afraid of Everything.

Get snapping!

Post published:20 June 2021
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The deadline for entries in our current photo competition is 31 July, and the theme is Otford Adventures. You can read all about this exciting new project here, and download an adventure map to follow all around the village. There are lots of wonderful photo opportunities in Oxenhill Shaw & Meadow. We’ve already received some great entries, but are looking forward to lots more – and remember there’s a £25 gift voucher to spend in the village for the winner! Full details and entry form.

The little rabbit who was afraid of everything

Post published:16 June 2021
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This FREE Otford Adventure story walk on Saturday 26th June is aimed at children aged between 3 and 7 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Details

The 10am walk is now fully booked. However if you’d like to join us for a second walk at 11 am, please submit the names of those who will be attending by emailing us at otfordadventures@otfordsociety.org.uk as soon as possible!

A date for young diaries

Post published:4 June 2021
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On Saturday June 26th, families with young children are invited to join us for a story on the move! We’ll start at the bottom of Tudor Drive and follow the adventures of ‘The little rabbit who was afraid of everything’ as we walk around. This free event is suitable for children aged 3 – 7 years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. The walk will take approximately one hour.

The 10 am walk is now fully booked, but if you’d like to come to a second walk at 11 am, please submit the names of those who will be attending by emailing us at otfordadventures@otfordsociety.org.uk to secure a place and avoid disappointment, as it will also be limited to 15 children. The Little Rabbit story has been written especially for us, and will be available on the Otford Society’s website for everyone to enjoy. Download it whenever you like after 26th June, and head for Oxenhill Shaw & Meadow and follow the adventure with your family!

Half Term Fun

Post published:2 June 2021
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This half term, grab yourself a picnic and head out on your Otford Adventures. Our fun-filled map can be downloaded here or is for sale in selected stores along the High Street. This adventure map is all about exploring nature and using your imagination. Please share your #otfordadventures or email otfordadventures@otfordsociety.org.uk.

Otford Adventures is a community based project and is reliant on the help of local residents and businesses. We are very grateful to those that have helped us make this start. We hope in time with enough community support and involvement to expand to other areas including more points of interest. If you have an idea, would like to help or get involved please email otfordadventures@otfordsociety.org.uk.

Please note that entrance to Oxenhill Shaw & Meadow is not conditional on purchase of the Otford Adventures Map.