What’s On Malling & district clubs, societies & activities


IT IS never too late to make a fresh start by taking up new activities or making new friends. The many clubs and organi- sations in the Malling Action Partnership area cater for a wide range of interests and offer a warm welcome to newcomers, so why not give them a try? Details of regular meetings are listed on this page.


Mary Rayner collates our community diary with details of various groups and is also compiling a list of special events in


Larkfield Knitting and Craft Group will be meeting every Tuesday afternoon from January 16, 2pm to 3.30pm at the Sycamore Tree Centre, Larkfield Methodist Church. The group is open to all who love to knit, want to learn to knit, or have any other craft they wish to share over a cup of coffee or tea and a chat. Just pop in, or for more information contact 01634 245 767.


West Malling Farmers Market will be on Sunday January 28 from 9.30am to 1.30pm in West Malling High Street, and again on Sunday February 25.


Boogie Woogie Gals, a fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Malling, is being held at Borough Green Village Hall on Saturday February 3. Doors open at 7pm, with entertainment from 7.30pm. Tickets are £20 with all profits going to local charities. They are available from www.rcmalling.org.uk or by calling 01732 882187


Discover The Valley. Enjoy a series of leisurely circular walks through the picturesque Medway Valley under the guidance of a countryside officer. Meet at 10am at Teston Country Park on Wednesday February 7 for the three-hour walk. The adult-only walks are at a leisurely


the area in 2017. So if you would like your group or event to be included, please send her all the information, including your contact details.


Please let her know as far in advance as possible so that it may be possible to avoid clashes and maximise the attendances at each event.


Details should be emailed to maryrayner@btinternet.com or call 07772 318330.


pace and free, but booking is essential. For more information call 03000 422997 or email medwayvalley@kent.gov.uk.


Teston’s Sewing Bee will meet on Saturday February 10, Saturday March 10 and Saturday April 14. If you are interested in sewing, knitting, crochet or embroidery this is for you. You can take your own sewing machine and be guided in using it. Refreshments are provided. There is a minimal charge towards the hire of the hall. For more details call Valerie on 01622 812948.


Offham Parish Council’s Race Night is being held on Saturday February 17 in the Village Hall, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £10 each, which includes a fish and chip supper; bring your own drinks. The race night is with pull along horses – 36 village jockeys are required. Numbers are limited to just 100 tickets, which can be bought from Wendy Williams on 01732 841501 or by emailing wensue@talktalk.ne.


What the Romans did for us in Kent is the topic at The Malling Society’s meeting on Tuesday March 13. Kevin Fromington will be giving an illustrated talk on the Roman villas along the River Darent from Otford to Dartford.


The meeting is at 8pm at West Malling CE Primary School.


ACT-i-Fit after-school activity club meets every Tuesday for children aged 5-11. Youngsters can join in with some fun physical activity and games, from 3.15pm to 4.15pm at the East Malling Centre, Chapman Way.


Larkfield Active Retirement Association (LARA) meets at Larkfield Village Hall on the third Friday of every month from 2pm to 4.30pm. There is entertainment, raffle and refreshments on offer along with 17 activities for you to choose to take part in. If you’re 55+, retired or semi-retired and living in East Malling or Larkfield they would love to see you. Visit www.LarkfieldARA.co.uk for all details of the very Active Retirement Association.


Short Mat Bowls is being held by LARA three afternoons a week at East Malling Village Hall. Meetings are every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.30pm until 4pm. No experience is necessary and there is a training mat open for beginners at the Monday meeting. The cost is £1.50 for LARA members, and £2 for non- members. If you’re interested, call Jim Walker on 01732 843731.


Local clubs and societies have their regular meetings as follows


East Malling Singers rehearse on Wednesday evenings, 8pm to 10pm, at St James the Great Church, East Malling.


Kings Hill Rotary meets every Monday at 7.30pm at the Spitfire pub.


Chip Productions Drama Group meets Fridays at 7.30pm at West Malling village hall.


Malling Photographic Society meets every Tuesday at West Malling village hall at 8pm.


The Heath Players meet at the East Malling Institute, Mill Street, at 8pm on Fridays.


Malling Rotary meets Tuesdays at 6.30pm at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham.


Spadework Farmers’ Market is on the second Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm at Spadework, Teston Road. For more details, see www.spadework.net.


Malling Community Choir meets every Tuesday at West Malling Baptist Church, 7.15pm to 9.15pm. £2 per adult, children free.


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Wateringbury Flower Club meets every third Wednesday of the month (with the exception of June) at The Institute Hall, East Malling, doors open at 7.00pm for start at 7.45pm.


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Malling Stamp Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Clout Institute, West Malling High Street, at 7.30pm.


East Malling Women’s Institute meets at the East Malling Institute behind the King and Queen pub on the third Monday of every month, 7.45pm to 9.45pm.


LeyARA meets on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Leybourne Village Hall. Speaker, raffle and refreshments.


Crafty Chin-waggers. Craft and chat meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. 19:30 to 23:00 in the Village Hall, Butchers Lane, Mereworth.


Craft and chat group Drop-in. Wednesdays, 10am to noon, East Malling Centre.


Malling Art Society meets every Thursday at Offham village hall, 8pm to 10pm.


Malling District U3A Monthly meetings are held at Ryarsh village hall, starting at 2pm, on the fourth Tuesday of the month throughout the year.


Baby and toddler group meets every Wednesday at St James the Great, East


Malling. Lots of fun for all children and babies. Starts at 1.30pm.


Mereworth church children’s choir meets every Wednesday. The children’s choir is a free after- school group which rehearses at 6.30pm. Parents welcome. Conductor: Stephen Thomas, 01732 321114. Y1 and up – no need to pre-book.


Addington Bridge Club meets every Tuesday from 7pm in the sports pavilion, Park Road.


Junior ParkRun The Manor Park, West Malling, Junior ParkRun starts at 9am with a series of 2k runs for children aged four to14, every Sunday.


Adult 5k runs Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Larkfield. Adult 5k runs are held every Saturday, starting at 9am. The runs are free of charge. Register your details at: www.parkrun.org.uk/register


Count 2 13 Bridge Club plays at Offham village hall every Wednesday at 7.15pm. Details Angela 01732 874928.


Malling District Lions Club meet every third Monday in the month in Wealden Hall, Larkfield at 8pm. www.malling lionsclub.moonfruit.com


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