A Toast to the Green Belt!
A TOAST TO THE GREEN BELT! - SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2.30PM-4.30PM Sevenoaks District Council’s Local Plan proposes building THOUSANDS of houses on the Green Belt adjacent to Otford. Join us on Saturday 15 August, 2:30pm–4:30pm on Palace Field (next to the Archbishop’s Palace Tower) for a community gathering in support of the Green Belt. Come along to show your support, get advice on how to complete Sevenoaks District Council’s Regulation 19 Local Plan Consultation, and raise a glass with us in a toast to the Green Belt. You can bring your own drinks and enjoy the magical surroundings of our village’s Historic Palace Tower. We will be serving a limited supply of “Green Belt Ale” for just £2 a pint to anyone with a FREE advance ticket. When it’s gone, it’s gone so book your tickets NOW! There will also be photographs taken for publicity, so we’d love to see as many people from the village there as possible. This is a chance for everyone to stand together, share concerns, and make our voices heard. Please come along and bring friends, family, and neighbours. Let’s show strong village support for the Green Belt. To reserve your ticket for a £2 pint of Green Belt Ale click the button below: Click here
We’re in the News! The Otford Solar System Featured by BBC News and BBC Sounds
We're delighted that the Otford Solar System has been featured by BBC News and BBC Sounds. This coverage forms part of our ongoing efforts to attract more visitors to Otford and support the wonderful local businesses that make our village so special. You can read and listen to our story on BBC Sounds by clicking on the button below.If you enjoy reading about the project or listening to the interviews, please help us spread the word. By sharing the story with friends, family and fellow explorers, you'll be helping to encourage more people to discover Otford, explore the Solar System Trail, and spend time enjoying our fantastic independent shops, pubs, cafés, tea rooms and restaurants.Thank you for supporting both the Otford Solar System and our vibrant village community. Click here for the full BBC Story
The 2026 Summer Garden Party
We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 Otford Society Garden Party, to be held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Saturday 27 June in the beautiful gardens of The Corner House, The Green, TN14 5PE. If you've ever wondered what lies behind the brick wall of this historic property, now is your opportunity to discover one of Otford's hidden gems. Join us for a relaxed summer evening in delightful surroundings, catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, and enjoying one of the highlights of the Otford Society's social calendar. Otford Society members are entitled to a £5 discount by using a promo code which will be sent to you via email. Your ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival and a selection of canapés served throughout the evening. Tickets can be booked online via the link below. If you would prefer not to book online, please call 01959 422260 and we will be happy to assist. Please note that the member discount is available only to Otford Society members with a current paid-up membership and cannot be applied to tickets purchased for non-members. If you wish to bring guests who are not members, please book their tickets separately. If you are not yet a member and would like to enjoy discounted tickets for this and future Otford Society events, details of how to join can be found here. There will also be a raffle and a pay bar, with both cash and card payments accepted. Please note that this event is open to Otford residents only and is intended for adults. We respectfully ask that no children attend. We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a memorable summer evening. Click here to buy ticketsSell tickets online with Ticket Tailor
Help us protect Otford as you shop!
Did you know you can support The Otford Society every time you shop online at no extra cost to you? By using easyfundraising, over 8,000 retailers (including Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Booking.com and M&S) will donate a small percentage of what you spend directly to us. It’s simple to get started: 1️⃣ Sign up for free: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/the-otford-society/2️⃣ Before you shop, go to easyfundraising and find your retailer3️⃣ Shop as normal—and a donation will be made automatically There are no hidden fees or catches – just an easy way to help us continue protecting our village from large-scale development. Thank you for your support!
Otford Society Annual General Meeting – Friday 24th April 2026
At this year’s Otford Society Annual General Meeting, members will have the opportunity to hear about the Society’s planned events and actitivies for 2026. Following the AGM, we are privileged to welcome Richard Knox-Johnston, Chairman of the London Green Belt Council, who will give a talk on the proposed reclassification of parts of the Green Belt as “Grey Belt.” This issue is highly relevant to Otford and the surrounding area, particularly in light of the potential threat posed by large-scale housing developments. Everyone is welcome and members are warmly invited to enjoy complimentary glass of wine or soft drink, along with nibbles..