Help us protect Otford as you shop!

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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!

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We’re in the News! The Otford Solar System Featured by BBC News and BBC Sounds

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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

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The 2026 Summer Garden Party

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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

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Otford Society Annual General Meeting – Friday 24th April 2026

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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..

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HAVE YOUR SAY NOW – DEVELOPMENT NEAR OTFORD

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HAVE YOUR SAY NOW - DEVELOPMENT NEAR OTFORD Many of you will be aware of Sevenoaks District Council's emerging Local Plan that proposes the building of thousands of new houses in the immediate vicinity of Otford.  The map above shows the locations and numbers of new houses. The Otford Society wants YOUR views and we are asking all village residents to complete a short survey by clicking here The Otford Society is holding a meeting for village residents in Otford Village Memorial Hall on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm where you can find out the results of our survey, share your views, join the Society and if you wish. make donations to the Village Protection Fund. Whatever your views, we want to hear them - please respond to the survey now!  Our commitment to you is that we will represent the views of the majority of village residents in the strongest terms. If you'd like to join as a member for just £5 a year click here.  All subscriptions taken between now and the village meeting will go straight to the Village Protection Fund. We'd also encourage everyone to respond to the formal Public Consultation that  is running util 11th December which you can access here Finally, there are District council Drop in Sessions in Otford Village Memorial Hall on Tuesday 25th November - you must register in advance to attend one of these and you can do so here.

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