Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Events Across Sevenoaks District

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Bob CarpenterCompiled with the assistance of Bob Carpenter and colleagues of Sevenoaks Tourist Office 
Located inside the Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd, Sevenoaks.
Tel: 01732 450305 Email: tic@sevenoakstown.gov.uk
Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

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Saturday, June 2

 SEVENOAKS – Sevenoaks Town Council Jubilee Events Programme

  • Royal Visit exhibition. 10.30am-5pm. Knole. National Trust 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
  • Royal Jubilee Photoshoot for Families. 10.30am-4.30pm. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. 01732 459777 www.riverhillgardens.co.uk
  • Jubilee Fete, hat competition and bouncy castle. 1pm. St Mary’s Church, Kippington Rd. 01732 464242, 07905 661405
  • Vintage films about Sevenoaks (Broughton House and Look, Love & Preserve) presented by Sevenoaks Society. 10.30am-11.20am. Stag Community Arts Centre, London Rd. £1. 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
  • Live bands and children’s entertainment. 11am-3pm. Blighs Meadow shopping area. Sevenoaks Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
  • Jubilee window display. Beads Amore shop, The Shambles. www.beadsamore.co.uk

SEAL

  • Jubilee Dinner and Cabaret. 7pm. Wildernesse Golf Club, Park Lane. £55 in aid of Rockdale 01732 458762 www.rockdale.org.uk

BADGERS MOUNT

  • 50s Tea Party and games for children. 2-6pm. Memorial Hall, Highland Rd

 BOROUGH GREEN

  • Flower and Art Festival.  Church of the Good Shepherd

 CROCKHAM HILL

 EDENBRIDGE

  • Vivat Regina – the dawn of our Elizabethan Age exhibition. 10am-4.30pm. Eden Valley Museum, Church House, 72 High St, Edenbridge. Free. 01732 868102 www.evmt.org.uk
  • Diamond Queens and Children through the Ages art installations. High St. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk
  • Painting for Pleasure art exhibition. Bridges Centre, High St. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk
  • Lion’s Roar Winston Churchill photo exhibition. TopFoto Gallery, 1 Fircroft Way. Free. 01732 863939 www.topfotogallery.com
  • Right Royal Celebration variety show. 7-10.30pm. WI Hall, Station Rd. Adults £7, children £5. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk
  • Flower Festival. 2.30-4.30pm. St Peter & St Paul Church, Church St. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk

 EYNSFORD

  • Party and Village Display. 1pm. Village Hall   

 HALSTEAD

  • Tiaras and Tuxedos dinner disco. 7pm. Village Hall marquee. £25. 01959 533687, 533417
  • Beer Festival and barbecue. Rose & Crown pub. 01959 533120 www.roseandcrownhalstead.co.uk

 HEVER

  • Tudor Jubilee celebrations. Anne Boleyn’s Coronation, Tudor music, Have-a-Go archery, Tudor craft demonstrations, Crown Jewels. Hever Castle. www.hevercastle.co.uk

 IGHTHAM

  • Coxcombe Fair. Street Party, Dog Show and Arts & Crafts Exhibition.12-5.30pm. The Street. www.ighthamcoxcombefair.com
  • Flower Festival and Art Exhibition. St Peters Church

 OTFORD

  • Dreadzone Dub Reggae concert. Crown pub. £14. Info: Brandywine Music 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk
  • Solar System planet walk for children and parents. 10am. Recreation Ground
  • Sackville Singers proms concert. 7.30pm. St Bartholomews Church. Tickets £10 including wine (families £20)
  • Otford over the past 60 years exhibition. Memorial Hall. Historical Society 01959 522709, 525969

 PEMBURY

 PENSHURST

SUNDRIDGE

  • Party. White Horse Inn

TONBRIDGE

  • Scarecrow Trail

 TUNBRIDGE WELLS

  • Jazz band and afternoon tea. 2.30-5pm. Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 511188
  • Disco. 8.30pm-12am. Wells Bar, Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 511188

 UNDERRIVER. More info from Underriver Village Association                   

  • Olympic Games Fun Afternoon. Village green
  • Spit-Roast Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Digging Deeper Boogie Band. 7pm. White Rock Inn
  • Flower Festival. St Margaret’s Church
  • Royal Scarecrow Competition morning. 10am

 WESTERHAM. More info from www.visitwesterham.org.uk

  • 50s food, cream tea and barbecue. Grasshopper Inn, Moorhouse. 01959 563136 www.grasshopperinn.co.uk
  • Traders Treasure Hunt for families. Westerham Flower Shop 07951 072326
  • Live Music and Buffet. 7.30pm. Royal British Legion. Free
  • Flower Festival. St Mary’s Church
  • Jubilee Family Trails. Chartwell
  • Bunting, flags and lights. 12-5pm. Quebec House

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Sunday, June 3

 SEVENOAKS – Sevenoaks Town Council Jubilee Events Programme

  • Royal Visit exhibition. 10.30am-5pm. Knole. National Trust 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
  • Royal Jubilee Photoshoot for Families. 10.30am-4.30pm. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. 01732 459777 www.riverhillgardens.co.uk
  • Big Lunch afternoon picnic and tea. With family entertainment and stalls. 12-5pm. The Vine, Dartford Rd. Info: Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
  • Sevenoaks and Tonbridge Concert Band. Bar and refreshments. 3-5pm. The Vine, Dartford Rd. Info: Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
  • Jubilee window display. Beads Amore shop, The Shambles. www.beadsamore.co.uk
  • Street Party. The Drive

 BAT & BALL. Greatness Park. Greatness Residents Association 07850 848201

  • Big Lunch. Also circus skills workshop, scramble nets, bouncy castles, gladiator duel, face painting, toy swap, Indian cooking demonstration, flower arranging demonstration, free vet advice. 12-3.30pm
  • Skateboard and BMX competition. 10.30am-3.30pm View Flyer

 SEAL

 BRASTED

  • Party. Village green

 CROCKHAM HILL

 EDENBRIDGE

  • Vivat Regina – the dawn of our Elizabethan Age exhibition. 2-4.30pm. Eden Valley Museum, Church House, 72 High St. Free. 01732 868102 www.evmt.org.uk
  • Diamond Queens and Children through the Ages art installations. High St. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk
  • Painting for Pleasure art exhibition. Bridges Centre, High St. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk
  • Lion’s Roar Winston Churchill photo exhibition. TopFoto Gallery, 1 Fircroft Way. Free. 01732 863939 www.topfotogallery.com
  • Flower Festival. 11am-4.30pm. St Peter & St Paul Church, Church St. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk

 EYNSFORD

  • Big Lunch. 12pm. Eynsford Castle

 HALSTEAD

  • Beer Festival and barbecue. Rose & Crown pub. 01959 533120 www.roseandcrownhalstead.co.uk
  • Church Service. 10.30am. Village Hall marquee
  • Big Lunch and Hog Roast. 12.30pm. Village Hall marquee. 01959 533687, 533417
  • Thames Flotilla on Big Screen. 2.30pm. Village Hall marquee. 01959 533687, 533417

 HEVER

  • Tudor Jubilee celebrations. Anne Boleyn’s Coronation, Tudor music, Have-a-Go archery, Tudor craft demonstrations, Crown Jewels. Hever Castle. www.hevercastle.co.uk

 IDE HILL

  • Party and Ox-Roast. Village Green

 IGHTHAM

  • Flower Festival and Art Exhibition. St Peters Church

 KNOCKHOLT

  • Party at Shoes. 12.30pm. The Three Horseshoes at Knockholt Garden Party – Hog Roast, BBQ, Bouncy Castles & Live music 01959 532102

 OTFORD

  • Otford over the past 60 years exhibition. Memorial Hall. Historical Society 01959 522709, 525969
  • Big Tea with music and bellringing. 4.30pm. Village green
  • Canterbury Tales musical and beer tent. Recreation Ground. Brandywine Music 01732 440470 www.brandywinemusic.co.uk
  • Civic Service. St Bartholomews Church

 PENSHURST

 SHOREHAM. More info from Crown pub

  • Big Lunch. 12pm. Recreation Ground
  • Tea Dance and World Record for Cup Cakes. 4pm. Village Hall
  • Time Capsule and Village Photo. Village Hall

 TONBRIDGE

  • Scarecrow Trail

 TUNBRIDGE WELLS

  • 3 Jun. Band and disco. Beau Nash Tavern, Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. 01892 511188

 UNDERRIVER. More info from Underriver Village Association                   

  • Flower Festival. St Margarets Church
  • Jubilee Service. 11am-12pm. St Margarets Church
  • Evening concert. 5-6.15pm. St Margarets Church

 WEALD

  • Big Lunch picnic and crown competition for children. 1pm. Village green

WESTERHAM. More info from www.visitwesterham.org.uk

  • 50s food, cream tea and barbecue. Grasshopper Inn, Moorhouse. 01959 563136 www.grasshopperinn.co.uk
  • Traders Treasure Hunt for families. Westerham Flower Shop 07951 072326
  • Big Lunch and entertainment. 11.30am-3.30pm. Westerham Green. 07986 530668
  • It’s a Knockout sports competition for families. 2.30pm. Westerham Green. 07986 530668
  • Thames River Pageant on Big Screen. 2-6pm. Westerham Club, Fullers Hill
  • Live Music. 7-9pm. Westerham Club, Fullers Hill
  • Barbecue, Live Music, Market Stalls and Children’s Games. 11am-4pm. George & Dragon pub
  • Flower Festival. St Mary’s Church
  • Songs of Praise. 6.30-7.30pm. St Mary’s Church
  • Jubilee Family Trails. Chartwell
  • Bunting, flags and lights. 12-5pm. Quebec House

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Monday, June 4

SEVENOAKS – Sevenoaks Town Council Jubilee Events Programme

  • Royal Visit exhibition and Plant Stall. 10.30am-5pm. Knole. National Trust 01732 462100 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
  • Royal Jubilee Photoshoot for Families. 10.30am-4.30pm. Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. 01732 459777 www.riverhillgardens.co.uk
  • Jubilee Mass. 12pm. St Thomas’ Church, Granville Rd
  • Fete on the Vine, puppet show and tea. 2-4pm. Vine Gardens, Dartford Rd. Free. Organised by St Nicholas Church 01732 459591, 07840 180395
  • Music through the decades and evening entertainment. 7.30-10.30pm. Vine Gardens, Dartford Rd. Sevenoaks Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
  • Beacon Lighting. Refreshments and bar. 10pm. The Vine, Dartford Rd. Sevenoaks Town Council 01732 459953 www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
  • Jubilee window display. Beads Amore shop, The Shambles. www.beadsamore.co.uk

 CHIPSTEAD

  • Street Party and Live Music. 12-4pm. Chevening Rd between Bricklayers Arms and Chevening Primary School. 01732 455533, 452906

 DUNTON GREEN. Recreation Ground. Parish Council 01732 462966, 01959 522055, 07881 400528 Programme

  • Family Fun Day. Children’s disco, stalls and entertainment. 3-10.30pm
  • It’s a Knockout. 3pm
  • Funky Chicks childrens disco. 6pm
  • Off the Cuff music and comedy. 7.30pm
  • Beacon lighting and fireworks. 10pm

 BITCHET GREEN

  • Picnic Lunch. 12.30-4pm. St Lawrence cricket ground. £5. 01732 760150, 760640, 811422

 BOROUGH GREEN

  • Street Party. High St
  • Stand-Up Comedy. 8.30pm. Black Horse & Hoodens pub. £3. Out of Bounds Comedy Club 07976 637804 www.outofboundscomedy.co.uk

 CROCKHAM HILL

  • Flower Festival. 10am-4pm. Holy Trinity church. Free. 01732 865926 www.edenvalleyfestival.org.uk
  • Fun Day. Playing field. 01732 866224, 866235          

 DOWNE

  • Big Downe Lunch. 12pm. Downe Primary School. Free entry – Donations welcome. 07956 409777 www.downenews.com         

 EDENBRIDGE

 HALSTEAD

  • Beer Festival and barbecue. Rose & Crown pub. 01959 533120 www.roseandcrownhalstead.co.uk
  • Scarecrow Festival. Halstead Primary School. 01959 533180
  • Family Fun Day, Inflatables and Face Painting. 4pm. Halstead Primary School. 01959 533180
  • Right Royal Revue with Village Band. 7.30pm. Village Hall
  • Beacon lighting. 10pm. Southdene Green

 HARTLEY

  • Beacon lighting. Manor Field

 HEVER

  • Tudor Jubilee celebrations. Anne Boleyn’s Coronation, Tudor music, Have-a-Go archery, Tudor craft demonstrations, Crown Jewels. Hever Castle. www.hevercastle.co.uk

 IDE HILL

  • Beacon lighting

 IGHTHAM

  • Flower Festival and Art Exhibition. St Peters Church

 KNOCKHOLT

  • Family fun day and evening. Recreation Ground
  • Beacon lighting and barbecue. 8pm. Recreation Ground. Free. 01959 534600, 532150, 532467

 OTFORD. Recreation Ground www.otford.info/villagefete

  • Village Fete, music, entertainment and beer tent. 11am-5pm.
  • Dog Show. 1pm
  • Community Choir
  • Beacon lighting. 10-10.30pm

 PENSHURST

 SHOREHAM

  • Village picnic. 12pm. Recreation ground

SOUTHBOROUGH

  • Chinese Dragon Dance and Jazz Band. 12-5.30pm. Weavers Bar-Restaurant, London Rd. 01892 529896 www.theweaverspub.com

 TONBRIDGE

  • Scarecrow Trail
  • Beacon lighting. Tonbridge Castle

 TUNBRIDGE WELLS

 UNDERRIVER. More info from Underriver Village Association                   

  • Flower Festival. St Margarets Church
  • Royal Scarecrow Competition morning
  • Street Party lunch. 12-3pm. Carters Hill
  • Afternoon village photograph. Recreation Ground
  • Beacon lighting. 8-11pm. St Julians Club

 WESTERHAM. More info from www.visitwesterham.org.uk

  • Traders Treasure Hunt for families. Westerham Flower Shop 07951 072326
  • Abba Magic tribute band, barbecue and tea. 6.30-10pm. King Georges Field. Free. Westerham Scouts & Westerham Sports Association 07836 694627
  • Beacon lighting and fireworks. 9.30-10pm. Viewing from St Georges Field. 07885 301590
  • Flower Festival. St Mary’s Church
  • Hog Roast and Live Music. 12-4pm. Kings Arms Hotel
  • Jubilee Family Trails. Chartwell
  • Bunting, flags and lights. 12-5pm. Quebec House

 WROTHAM

  • Party. 12-5pm. Cricket ground

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Tuesday, June 5

SEVENOAKS – Sevenoaks Town Council Jubilee Events Programme

 RIVERHEAD

  • Street Party. Braeside Avenue

CROCKHAM HILL

EDENBRIDGE

EYNSFORD

  • Fancy Dress and Activities. 10am-4pm. Harrow Meadow football field
  • Duck Race. 5.30pm. River Darent
  • Tug of War challenge. 6pm. Eynsford Ford    

HALSTEAD

 IGHTHAM

  • Flower Festival and Art Exhibition. St Peters Church

 KEMSING

  • Village picnic and tea. 1-3.30pm. Outside Sir Mark Collet Pavilion, Common Field
  • Kemsing Community Choir concert. 4pm. St Marys Church. 01732 763383

OTFORD

  • Street parties

 PENSHURST

  • Coronation Exhibition, Glorious Gardens and opening of new Jubilee Walk. Penshurst Place & Gardens 01892 870370 www.penshurstplace.com
  • Coronation games and activities for children. Penshurst Place & Gardens 01892 870370 www.penshurstplace.com
  • Jubilee storytelling. 2-4pm. Penshurst Place & Gardens 01892 870370 www.penshurstplace.com

 TUNBRIDGE WELLS

 WESTERHAM

  • Flower Festival. St Mary’s Church
  • Jubilee Family Trails. Chartwell
  • Bunting, flags and lights. 12-5pm. Quebec House
  • Champagne Breakfast. 9.30am. Grasshopper on the Green. £20. 01959 562926
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