The Otford Society Annual Summer Garden Party
We are delighted to be holding our annual Garden Party from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on July 13th, in the beautifu
l garden of Castle House. This is one of the highlights of our summer calendar, and we are immensely grateful to the owners for making their garden available to us. It’s sure to be another hugely successful occasion.
Tickets cost £25 general admission or £20 for Otford Society Members with a current paid-up membership (using the promo code sent via email) and include a welcome drink and canapes throughout the evening. There will also be a raffle and a pay bar. Cash and cards will both be accepted.
Only Members of the Otford Society with a current paid-up membership are entitled to the £5 discount. The discount does not extend to a booking which includes non-members. If you are a member and wish to bring non-members to the garden party, please book their tickets separately.
Would you like to take advantage of the special member discount for the Garden Party? If you join now you will be sent a promo code which will give you £5 off the cost of your ticket. Annual membership is just £5.00 (if you set up a standing order) or £7.50 (by bank transfer or cheque). Please note a membership fee is per adult aged 18 years or older and not per household.
Setting up a Standing Order is easy via your bank or building society using the following details:
Name: The Otford Society
Sort Code: 30-98-97
Account Number: 83442563
Reference: Your name
Alternatively, you can find all the details on how to become a member here on our website.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Please also note that this event is for Otford residents only.
The Otford Society caught up with Cllr Irene Roy following the Press Release about the Chalk Pit closure. Cllr Roy explained that she had arranged a site meeting at the chalk Pit with SDC Officers and Scout Group Leaders to provide an opportunity for Officers to set out the plan of action to ensure the safety of the Scout Land and answer questions. We were pleased to hear that ground penetration surveys of the scout land will take place next week to ensure there are no safety risks to the area given the proximity of this land and the safety issues identified by the surveys of the Chalk Pit. Cllr Roy has also re-iterated that the District Council has no plans to dispose of the chalk pit for development which is excellent news for the community. Whilst the broader site will remain closed pending more detailed surveys, we understand that Sevenoaks District Council remain committed to restoring this Open Space for the benefit of the community and SDC understand the urgency required given the site’s importance to the community.
The Otford Society is aware that Sevenoaks District Council has issued a press release announcing that the Chalk Pit between Tudor Drive and Station Road will be closed to the public. Full access to the Chalk Pit has already been restricted for an extended period and whilst it is important that the area is safe for those using it, the Otford Society share the deep concern of members of the local community at the prospect of such a cherished space within the village being lost.