Underriver Village

Church Services June 2012

Services and events at St Margaret’s in June 2012

Sun 3 June 11:15 All-Age Jubilee Celebration Service

Thu 7 June 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 10 June 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)

18:00 Choral Holy Communion (BCP)

Thu 14 June 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 17 June 09:45 St Lawrence Dedication Festival at St Lawrence, Seal Chart

Thu 21 June 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 24 June 10:30 Sunday Club in the Village Hall

11:15 Pet Service

Thu 28 June 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 1 July 11:15 All-Age Family Service

THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE 2012

Saturday 2^nd June to Monday 4^th June

SATURDAY 2^nd JUNE

ROYAL SCARECROW COMPETITION JUDGING – From 10.00
Everybody who has entered this competition will be placing their entries outside their houses in the morning for judging.

UNDERRIVER FUN GAMES - 13.00 to 17.00

On Saturday afternoon the Underriver Games which will take place on the village green & in the back garden of The White Rock. Teams will take part in a series of “FUN” games on an Olympic theme that all ages can take part in – Archery, Hammer Throwing (Welly), Equestrian (Bronco Ride), Shooting (Laser Clays) to name a few!

SPIT ROAST DINNER & DANCE – From 19.00

A marquee will be sited behind The White Rock where Frank & his team will prepare and serve a delicious dinner of spit roasted meats & salads. We will present the medals to the winning teams from the games and you will be able to boogie to our local village band “Digging Deeper”

SUNDAY 3^rd JUNE

COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE – 11.00 to 12.00

On Sunday morning there will be a Commemorative Service held in the church

MUSIC FESTIVAL – 17.00 to 18.15

In the evening you will be able to enjoy a wonderful Music Festival culminating in the Hallelujah Chorus sung by everybody followed by refreshments.

MONDAY 4^th JUNE

STREET PARTY – 12.00 to 15.00

Jugglers & magicians will entertain you at our traditional Street Party Lunch on which will take place on the road in between the pub & the Old Vicarage. Everybody attending has been asked to bring food from a pre agreed menu. This will be followed by an aeroplane acrobatic display and a photograph taken of everybody on the village green.

LIGHTING OF BEACON – 20.00 to 23.00

The finale will be the lighting of the Underriver Beacon in the evening which will take place at St Julian’s. This has been registered as one of the official beacons that will be lit across the country all at the same time!
There will be a BBQ selling food & the sky will be lit up by a Fireworks Display.

FLOWER FESTIVAL

There will be a Festival of flowers in the church over the whole weekend celebrating the Queens reign.

We will also have an official photographer taking informal photo’s over the whole weekend. These will be available to view & purchase if you choose – further details in next month’s newssheet.

It is still not too late to order tickets. Contact Robert Talbot -Tel:761546 or email: uvasecretary@hotmail.co.uk

If you need to adjust your entries contact:
Scarecrow Competition: Fionna Brooks – Tel 763360.

Fun Games – Miles Hayward: 834847.

The total cost of this plan has been covered through fundraising events run by the Underriver Village Association together with ticket sales. We have also been supported with grants and donations from:

- THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
- SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
- SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL’S “BIG COMMUNITY FUND”
- PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS

This event has only been possible due to a huge number of people in the village giving their time & support:

A massive THANK YOU to you all!

DIAMOND JUBILEE COMMITTEE

Church Services at St Margaret's in May 2012

Thu 3 May 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 6 May 11:15 All-Age Family Service

Thu 10 May 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 13 May 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)
18:00 Evensong

Thu 17 May 10:00 Ascension Day: Holy Communion

Sun 20 May 10:30 Sunday Club in the Village Hall
11:15 All-Age Family Service

Thu 24 May 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 27 May 11:15 Parish Communion (CW)

Thu 31 May 08:30 Morning Prayer (CW)

Sun 3 June 11:15 All-Age Family Service

Underriver Village Association Minutes 28.3.2012

UNDERRIVER VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

Registered Charity Number: 302831

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 28^th March 2012 in the Village Hall at 19.45 hours.

Present: Helen Watson, Robert Talbot, Fionna Brooks, Jenny Fair, Mary Owlett, Phillip Payne, Edward Rook.
Apologies: Miles Hayward, Kim Harris, Michael Tong.

1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 29^th February 2012.

- The minutes were duly signed by the Chairman.

2. MATTERS ARISING

- New Members:
- RT delivered Welcome Packs to the Wades at Lower Fawke Barn and the Bodeys at Lower Fawke Farmhouse.
- Spring Flower Planting:
- First stage completed with circa 50 primroses planted opposite the Old Forge. MO confirmed that there would be a further donation of plants available soon. Action RT to contact Richard Able when plants are ready.
- SE Water Update:
- RT advised that SE Water have confirmed that the works affecting Bowshott’s field will take place before August. Currently awaiting a response re parking for Diamond Jubilee & Summer Show. Action RT.

3. FINANCE

- Current balances: Current - £13038 (now includes the re-payment of the 1 year bond of £6917), Diamond Jubilee - £2871 (now includes quiz monies), Deposit - £28618.

4. VILLAGE HALL/GREEN

- Maintenance works completed:
- Diamond Jubilee Tree Bench now sited.
- New loft ladder installed
- Maintenance works that have been agreed & planned:
- Display Boards in progress. Action HW.
- Tree Bench inscription being pursued. Action RT.
- Carpentry work to doors from Timber Matters planned for 29/3.
- Maintenance works discussed/signed off:
- RT meeting company next week to discuss new hand rails on outside steps. Action RT.
- Discussion took place over the heating in the hall & it was agreed that we take the opportunity to review the whole system. We would seek assessments from at least 2 central heating engineers. Action HW/RT

5. U.V.A. SOCIAL OCCASIONS

- Quiz Night – Saturday March 3^rd 2012
- This had proved a great success thanks to Mike & Janine Clyne with just over £1000 raised for the Diamond Jubilee Fund.
- Having been quizmaster for the last 4 years Mike felt it was time to stand down & bring in some new blood. It was agreed that we should start this process by inserting an article in the next newssheet. Action RT

Diamond Jubilee 2012 – Saturday 2^nd June to Monday 4^th June.
- FB updated the committee on the progress of the Flower Festival. She flagged that the original budget was proving to be insufficient and requested that further monies were made available.
- The Royal Scarecrow Competition will be judged by Juliet Simpson & FB will liase with entrants. Action RT to communicate through village email.
- RT updated committee on progress from Underriver Games committee. Next meeting is on 4^th April
- The White Rock can accommodate circa 150 people seated for the Dinner. Confirmed attendance figures already exceed this. Frank has investigated hiring an additional marquee & is prepared to share the cost. We would need to fund circa £400
- HW updated committee on progress from Street Party committee. Next Meeting 19^th April.
- PP confirmed plans for activities on the Sunday were progressing & circulated the flyer with all the details for the concert.
- HW confirmed that Souvenir Programme was progressing. Final copy to be circulated by email for sign off. Action HW.
- HW discussed draft copy of an official letter she proposed sending to The Queen advising of all the activities included in our Jubilee celebrations. Copy of letter to be included in June newssheet. Action HW.
- RT talked through communication & callage plans. Over 60% of householder forms have now been collected. Next stage will be compiling the ticket/programme packs in order that committee members can start delivering them from end of April. Action RT
- RT talked through Souvenir Pen idea for inclusion in Programme/Ticket pack. It was agreed that this should be progressed for 150 pens.
- MO very kindly offered the proceeds from their forthcoming “Tack Sale” would be donated towards the Diamond Jubilee Fund. This was expected to be circa £500.
- RT talked through latest budget from MH.
- The following spend was signed off: Flower Festival budget increased from £200 to £400. Marquee for dinner £400. Souvenir Pens £150. Short firework display for lighting of Beacon £500.

- Tombola at Summer Show - 21^st July.
- Start putting suitable items for Miles to one side. Action All
- Golf Day - Saturday 1^st September 2012
- Action plan to be circulated for discussion at June meeting. Action RT/FB
- Fireworks Night – Friday 2^nd November
- AGM – Wednesday 28^th November
- Christmas Dinner – Friday 7^th December

6. PLANNING (For information only)

- Golding’s Farm, Underriver House Road: Demolition of existing conservatory and outbuilding, construct extensions to the ground and first floor including a balcony to the south elevation.

7. ASSOCIATION & CLUB REPORTS

Hort. Soc. – Hall was filled with scent at the Spring Flower Show. Over 160 flowers were exhibited. The topic of the Summer Show’s Photography class will be The Diamond Jubilee.
Future Dates: Plant Sale 12^th May, Summer Show 21^st July.
P.C.C. – There was a wonderful turn out to celebrate the work of volunteers at the church on the 19^th Feb. The Bishop of Rochester will be visiting Underriver on 1^st April & will lead the Palm Sunday Service.
Future Dates: Garden Party 15^th Sept.
T.U.G’s – The last meeting was very enjoyable with guest speaker Martyn Harrison who is a professional opera singer. Next Meeting will be on 5^th April
Cricket Club – Very busy getting the ground ready for the start of the season.
Wild Life Update – Little Owl at “Westover” now has a mate. Mrs Duck is now sitting on 12 eggs in her nest at Absalom’s.

8. A.O.B.

9. NEXT MEETING

NEXT THREE MEETING DATES
DATE	TIME	VENUE
25-Apr-12	7.45pm	Village Hall
30-May-12	7.45pm	Village Hall
27-Jun-12	7.45pm	Village Hall

THE HARRISON SISTERS’ PLAYERS

THE HARRISON SISTERS’ PLAYERS

present a concert at

Underriver House

by
kind permission of Mr and Mrs S Kildahl

SATURDAY, 12th May, 2012, at 7.30pm

ROBERT GIBBS, violin

ADRIAN BRADBURY, cello

OLIVER DAVIES, piano

Trio in E flat, Op.70, No. 2 Beethoven

My Robin is to the Greenwood gone Grainger

Trio No 2 in F minor, Op. 73 Arensky

Support will be given to the Charity ‘Hospice in the Weald'

Requested Donation: - £16
Cheques payable to:- D R Candlin, Meadowbrook, Vines Corner,
Hildenborough, TN11 9LT

Enquiries:
David and Sally Candlin - Tel:01732-832203

The White Rock Inn, Restaurant & Pub

The White Rock Inn is a traditional pub and restaurant set in the hamlet of Underriver near Hildenborough in Kent. We welcome you to our traditional pub/restaurant with excellent beer, food, service and most of all, fun. The White Rock Inn is a free house and we provide traditional ales, including: Harveys – Award-winning ale with a distinct bitter flavour for you to sample here in Underriver. London Pride – This rich and malty traditional pub ale has won many prizes and is brought to you by the White Rock Inn! Black Rock Bitter – The White Rock Inn’s own guest beer is made at our local Westerham brewery in Kent. Contact us to find out more about our traditional restuarant and pub in Sevenoaks, Kent. The White Rock Inn Underriver Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0SB Telephone: 01732 833112 or see our website: thewhiterockinn.co.uk

Underriver Cricket Club - 2012

Underriver Cricket Club is one of the oldest in Kent and is thought to have originated from the Underriver House team. The ground is set in one of the most picturesque of locations with an excellent pitch and outfield with its own pavilion.

The Club welcomes players of all standards and ages and new players are always sure of an enthusiastic welcome. It should be mentioned that the home teas are renowned for their excellence! In addition to a full programme of matches, with games on Saturdays and Sundays though the season, there is usually an annual tour and there are social events such as the annual dinner, quiz nights and treasure hunt and supper.

A Review of 2011

2011 was a ground-breaking and hugely successful season for Underriver. For the first time in the club’s history, we joined a league and we made several improvements to the ground to meet the challenge. The square was overhauled and sightscreens and new equipment were purchased. Although we have struggled to raise a side on Saturdays in the past, competition for places suddenly became fierce. The team were nothing short of outstanding, winning 15 matches and losing only one – the last game of the season, when half of the side were on tour in Portugal. We duly achieved promotion and next season will see us facing some very competitive opposition. There were brilliant individual performances, notably by Nick Watson who managed to score 404 runs in two matches against Withyham without being dismissed, setting a club record for highest score in the process. Congratulations, too, to David Close for his thrilling batsmanship and impressive organisational skills in raising the team, and his father David for liaising closely with the league officials. Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of the landmark season was the emergence of several young players – one of the reasons for playing league cricket was to satisfy their desire to play must-win cricket and now almost half the side are under 20 years old. The tour of Portugal was also a highlight. For a second time we were royally entertained at the Oporto Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club, who insisted on making us drink lots of port over long lunches in a bid to make us take our eye off the ball. Their ruse only worked once. We are now taking down names for a tour of Minorca in September 2013. Finally, a plea. We still have a busy Sunday programme playing friendly cricket, but numbers have suffered because of the league commitments, so if you know anyone who is interested in playing for Underriver, in league or friendly games, please put them in contact with the club.

Contact Andrew Tong on 01892 870769/07780 918547 or email tongster@hotmail.com

2012 COMMITTEE

CLUB CAPTAIN:

ALEX WATSON – (H) 01732 835585 or email

VICE-CAPTAIN & TEAM SECRETARY:

DAVID CLOSE - (H) 01932 872158 or email

SUNDAY CAPTAIN & FIXTURE SECRETARY:

ANDREW TONG - (H) 01892 870769 or email

CLUB SECRETARY:

IAN BATTY - (H) 01892 823704 or email

CLUB TREASURER:

CHRIS CLOSE - (H) 01732 464927 or email

FIXTURES:

APRIL

Sat April 14 Bells Yew Green H
Sun April 15
Sat April 21 West Farleigh A
Sun April 22 Chiddingstone H
Sat April 28 Rusthall H
Sun April 29

MAY

Sat May 5 Fordcombe A
Sun May 6
Sat May 12 Four Elms H
Sun May 13 Invalids H
Sat May 19 Locksbottom H
Sun May 20
Sat May 26 Kilndown & Lamberhurst A
Sun May 27 Ightham H

JUNE

Sat June 2 Southborough H
Sun June 3 Leigh A
Sat June 9 Luddesdown A
Sun June 10 GTs H
Sat June 16 Chevening Amblers A
Sun June 17
Sat June 23 Horsmonden H
Sun June 24 Groombridge H
Sat June 30 Sennocke A

JULY

Sun July 1 Stonewall Park H
Sat July 7 Fordcombe H
Sun July 8 President’s XI H
Sat July 14 Four Elms A
Sun July 15 Wildernesse H
Sat July 21 Locksbottom A
Sun July 22 Ide Hill A
Sat July 28 Kilndown & Lamberhurst H
Sun July 29
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AUGUST

Sat Aug 4 Southborough A
Sun Aug 5 Hadlow H
Sat Aug 11 Luddesdown H
Sun Aug 12 Castle Hill A
Sat Aug 18 Chevening Amblers H
Sun Aug 19 Knockholt A
Sat Aug 25 ` Horsmonden A
Sun Aug 26 Plaxtol H

SEPTEMBER

Sat Sept 1 Sennocke H
Sun Sept 2 Chessmen (1.30pm) H
Sat Sept 8
Sun Sept 9
Sat Sept 15
Sun Sept 16
Sat Sept 22
Sun Sept 23 Cowden (1pm) A

NB Bold type denotes League fixture

MATCH TIMES

All fixtures start at 2.00pm unless otherwise stated. Players are requested to be at the ground 30 minutes before the start of play.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Fri March 2 - Cricketer's Dinner

Sat March 3 - Quiz Night

Sat Dec 1 - AGM and Christmas Dinner

DIARY DATES 2012

Updated: Feb

DATE	EVENT	GROUP	CONTACT	TEL NO
Mar 12th	Quiz Night	UVA	Mike Clyne	832113
Mar 17th	Underriver House Concert		David Candlin	832203
Mar 24th	Spring Show	Hort Soc	Mary Owlett	838716
Mar 17th	Underriver House Concert		David Candlin	832203
May 12th	Plant Sale	Hort Soc	Mary Owlett	838716
Jun 2nd to Jun 4th	Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Village	UVA	Robert Talbot	761546
Jul 12th	Parish Council Meeting In Underriver	SPC	Lorna Talbot	763488
Jul 21st	Flower Show & Fete	Hort Soc	Mary Owlett	838716
Sep 1st	Golf Day	UVA	Miles Hayward	834847
Nov 2nd	Fireworks Night	UVA	Robert Talbot	761546
Nov 28th	Village Association AGM	UVA	Robert Talbot	761546
Dec 7th	Christmas Dinner	UVA	Helen Watson	833930

Contacts/Groups

For convenience, the relevant contacts for the different societies in the village are listed here.

 

 

 

Church
Vicar : Carol Kitchener
Churchwarden : Andrea Pierce, Tel : 01732 832408, e-mail
Churchwarden : Arthur Rucker, Tel : 01732 833227 email
Choir : TBC

Cricket
Michael Tong, Tel : 01732 832069, e-mail
or Ian Batty, Tel : 01892 823704

Horticultural Society
Secretary : Mary Owlett, Tel : 01732 838716

Kent County Council
Nick Chard, Tel: 07855 787511, nick.c hard@kent.gov.uk

Neighbourhood Watch
Lorna Talbot, Tel: 01732 763488

Petanque Club
Howard Sandom, Tel 01732 452651

St Julians Country Club
St Julians Club, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent
Tel : 01732 458261, Fax : 01732 465788
e-mail, website.

Seal Parish Council
Clerk to Seal Parish Council : Lorna Talbot, Tel/Fax : 01732 763488, e-mail
Office hours Mon, Tue, Thur, Friday 9am-1pm
Underriver ward representative : Robin Watson, Tel : 01732 833930
Underriver ward representative : Vacant

Sevenoaks District Council
Roddy Hogarth, Tel: 01732 760325
Julia Thornton, Tel: 01732 885560

Thursday Underriver Group (T.U.G)
Carol Bristow – Secretary – 01732 832316 or Magaret Ward, Chairwoman - 01732 833499.

UVA
Chairman : Helen Watson Tel : 01732 833930, e-mail
Secretary : Robert Talbot Tel : 01732 761546, e-mail
Treasurer : Miles Hayward, Tel: 01732 834847, email

Underdogs Flyball Team
Meetings on Sundays at Rosebank, Mill Lane during the Spring, Summer and early Autumn. You can read all about the teams on www.underdogs-flyball.co.uk. Jenny Skinner, Team Trainer - 01732 838993. Linda Severs, Team Captain - 01732 838994

Underriver Neighbourhood Watch
Lorna Talbot, underriver.nw@hotmail.co.uk

Underriver Under Fives
Tracy Warne, Tel : 01892 533471/07774 662610

Underriver Village News Sheet
Kay Lambert, underrivernews@gmail.com

Underriver Village Website
Melissa Crawshay-Williams, Tel: 0791 787 4770, email
or Robert Talbot, Tel: 01732 761546, uvasecretary@hotmail.co.uk

Underriver Wildlife Habitat Project
Juliet Simpson, Tel : 01732 761905, e-mail

Village Hall Bookings
Helen Watson, Tel : 07519549025, e-mail

White Rock Inn
Frank & Maria Scott, Tel 01732 833112,
The White Rock Inn, Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0SB, website
Link to : Sevenoaks and District Bat and Trap League

The Underriver Village Quiz 2012

The Underriver Village Quiz wil be held on Saturday 3rd March in the Village Hall. Tickets are £12 per person, which includes nibbles, a delicious fork supper, great surroundings and fierce but friendly competition. Last year all places sold out a few weeks in advance and therefore you should reserve your tables asap to snap up one of the coveted places. Teams 6-8 people per table.

Contact Mike Clyne at Potkiln Cottage on 832113 or mike@mikeclyne.co.uk