Come for a cup of tea, cake and a chat in a friendly atmosphere.
Friends of Farningham
Dates for 2018
10.00am meet at THE VILLAGE HALL, HIGH STREET, FARNINGHAM
Regular meets the second Wednesday and last Saturday of each month:
Wednesday, 11 April; Saturday 28th April
Wednesday, 9 May; Saturday 26th May
Wednesday, 13 June; Saturday 30th June
Wednesday, 11 July; Saturday 28th July
Wednesday, 8 August; Saturday 25th August
Wednesday, 12 September; Saturday, 29th September
Wednesday, 10th October; Saturday, 27th October
For more details contact:
carolsalmon46@icloud.com Phone: 01322-860983
Halloween Magic – 28th October. 12 noon – 7pm
Join us for Halloween magic on the last day of the season; pumpkin carving, spooky house and garden tours – perfect for all the family. Tom will give garden tours at 1pm and dusk tour at 5pm, learn about the origins of pumpkins, colours and varieties and children can spot the Halloween tricks in eerie torchlight! Fancy dress is welcome – let’s celebrate the end of our season in style!
PLEASE NOTE: event access only via Lullingstone Villa through the village (Shoreham Road entrance & car park closed for Halloween)
School dates for 2018/2019
Term1 Start: Tuesday 4th September. Finish:Thursday 18th October
Term 2 Start: MONDAY 29TH October, Finish:Thursday 20th December
Additional Days (When school is closed to children): Friday 199th October: Friday 30th November
Come for a cup of tea, cake and a chat in a friendly atmosphere.
WI MEETING
Visitors welcome: £2.00 fee
To be advised
The WI is the largest voluntary women’s organization in the UK and exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
The Farningham Women’s Institute meets on the first Thursday of each month, except in May, when the meeting is on the following day due to the Village Hall being used as a Polling Station for elections.
For further information: 01322 862140
FARNINGHAM, EYNSFORD & LULLINGSTONE HISTORY SOCIETY
1918 OUR VILLAGES & THE PEACE
Powerpoint presentation by Susan Pittman showing aspects of Crockenhill, Eynsford and Farningham after the First World War ended
Display compiled by Jan Wilkes and Barbara Cannell following the lives of some of Eynsford’s ex-servicemen after they returned home. Powerpoint presentation by Susan Pittman showing aspects of Crockenhill, Eynsford and Farningham after the First World War ended. Display compiled by Jan Wilkes and Barbara Cannell following the lives of some of Eynsford’s ex-servicemen after they returned home.
Members free, Non-Members £2.00
The Society was formed in 1985 by a small group of enthusiasts anxious to research and preserve the history of their locality. Its area of interest covers the ancient parishes of Eynsford (including Crockenhill), Farningham and Lullingstone, and also Maplescombe. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of the area – not only those living there. The annual subscription is £10 (£15 for a family, or Life Membership for £100, one person and £150 for a couple).
For further information: Helen Smith 01322 864234
| FARNINGHAM SHOPS EXHIBITION | Saturday, 3 November 2018 at 11:00 |
| SHAND HALL, FARNINGHAM CHURCHYARD: SATURDAY 11 am – 4 pm. Learn about shops and shopping in Farningham down the years,from the days when the village shops catered for most of villagers’ needs to today, when only a few shops survive. | |
| Contact | Vikki Saunders 01322 861931 |