Welcome to this week's Know Your Neighbours
Hopefully, a few items this week to inspire a little interest for some, but I thought I'd use this space this week to give another shout of thanks to those Seal Yarnbombers (the knitting and crocheting group) to congratulate them on. not only setting up the beautiful Teddy Bears' Picnic Post Box Topper, but making it durable enough to withstand all the weather conditions we have coped with throughout July and most of this month so far! Fantastic job team, and we all look forward to see what Chris and her merry crew have up their sleeves for our next display!
TOMORROW! - SEAL OVER 60's - An Afternoon of Music and Tea -A Great Afternoon of Entertainment
Seal Village Hall on Saturday August 12th at 2.30 - Come along and see local singer MISS VINTAGE.
The tickets will be £6 to include a delicious afternoon tea.
Please book your tickets with Chris - 07759 808814.
THE NO 6 BUS IS BACK
Thank you to Angie Hall, who brought this to our attention. She has provided me with photographs of the timetables, but I am unable to reproduce them here. If you can't get to the website or bus stop, to see the timetables, please get in touch and I will forward to you. For example, it looks like buses leave Seal High Street for Sevenoaks Bus Station, Mondays to Fridays at 39 minutes past the hour in the mornings,(9.39 onwards), so this is a very helpful addition to our service.
RETURN OF THE CHURCH ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE - SUNDAY SEPT 10th at 3pm
AN ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE will be held on Sunday September 10th at 3pm in Seal Churchyard, or inside the Church building if wet. Bring along your pets,on leads or in suitable containers, if they are happy to be out and about with others!, or a photo of your pet if that is easier, and join us for a simple service of blessing for them and all the creatures we share the world with. More details later.
There will be the opportunity at this event, to purchase cakes, small gifts and homemade animal treats to raise funds for the church.There may also be some Eco Church activities available - more info nearer the time.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IN OUR CHURCH? COME AND LEARN MORE ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16th
There will be a free guided tour of Seal's stained glass windows on Saturday September 16th. Learn about Seal Church's fine Victorian stained glass, the stories it tells, the people who made it, donated it and are memorialized in it. This is an event which is part of the "Heritage Open Days" scheme. Tours at 11 am and 4pm, lasting about an hour. Please make sure you book your place, as numbers are limited. Email sealpandp@gmail.com .
SEAL TIDDLERS
There will be no Tiddlers during the school holidays, but will be back from Monday September 6thh.
TALKING VILLAGE
Our last Monday afternoon session for a while will take place this Monday (14th August).There will be no Talking Village at Deniz's on Monday August 21st, Monday August 28th or Monday September 4th. Erman and his wonderful team will be taking a well earned break! The library will still be hosting Talking Village on Saturday August 5th and September 2nd between 10.15-11.15.
You are also welcome to join the members of Friday Group at the Church Hall between 10.30-12.30 each Friday morning, for refreshments and a chat .
KENT COUNTRY PARKS SUMMER EVENTS.
Kent Country Parks have some fantastic events lined up for the summer holidays, and will suit young people of all ages, including Bat Walks, Den Building, Pond Dipping, Campfire Storytimes, Animal Encounters and Forest School Fun.Some of these are available at our most local, Lullingstone Park in Eynsford, and Trosley in Meopham. Do look at the KCC website to book your activities.
100 CLUB REMINDER
If you have been in touch to join the 100 Club, please remember to let me know when you have set up your standing order so that you can be entered into the August draw. We wouldn't want to miss you out if you have paid! marionjgilchrist@gmail.com
We have had several people showing an interest in joining the 100 Club this month, which is great and we welcome them with open arms. Of course, this fund helps to light the village centre at Christmas, along with other areas in the village.The fund also finances other community projects, and is an invaluable way of keeping the balance afloat. However, we do now have to ask anybody in the scheme, to set up monthly standing orders, so that our team can keep on top of who is in the draw. Most participants find this easier for their own admin as well, so maybe win win!
SEAL DANCE FOR FUN FOR OVER 50s
Luci has some spaces at this very popular weekly activity, on Tuesday mornings, 10.30 - 11.30 at Seal Village Hall. It is pay as you go, so you literally only have to pay for the sessions you attend. Contact Luci 07748 008431 or lucinapleton@googlemail.com
HEVER FESTIVAL THEATRE
Alison, who lives in Seal, is the PR Manager for Hever Festival Theatre. They have a great programme lined up between May and August of this year, so please look at their website
- www.heverfestival.co.uk to find that event/show, that will delight you this summer. A brilliant setting, and not too far to travel, for that special evening.
FINALLY
If you are planning any event or activity in Seal and would like to spread the word, please contact marionjgilchrist@
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REGULAR VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AND INFO (This section is repeated every week, so please feel free to skip if you don't need it this week).
TALKING VILLAGE
Monday afternoons between 2pm and 3.30 in Deniz's on the High Street. Buy a cup of tea or coffee and join us on the Talking Village table, for a chat and to make new friends, or catch up with old ones!
Saturdays - First Saturday of each month in Seal Library from 10.15am-11.15am. Join us for a coffee whilst out browsing for your library books.
At both these venues, there will always be two hosts to welcome you, and we look forward to meeting with you and getting to know each other better.
FRIDAY GROUP
Meets each Friday morning in the Church Hall between 10.30 and 12.30 Coffee, chat, by all means, bring your crafting with you but mostly, enjoy the company.
MESSY CHURCH
Aug no Messy Church
Sept 17th
Oct 15th
Nov 19th
SEAL TIDDLERS
In Seal Church Hall £2 per session pre schoolers and parents/Carers Monday mornings 9.30-11.30 tea drinks snacks for children art activities singing. Term time only.
JESSIE'S YOGITRIBE
Seal Village Hall Saturday mornings plus much more - see www.yogitribe.com or call Jess 07976 522726
QIGONG IN SEAL
Seal Village Hall Wednesdays 7pm and Fridays 9.15am. www.bewellwithannabel.
SEAL ALLOTMENTS
Please contact sealvillageallotments@
SEAL CHURCH CHOIRS
Adult and junior choirs looking for new members - practice Wednesday evenings -sealpandp@gmail.com
SEAL CHURCH BELLRINGERS
Have you ever had the urge to ring the church bells? If you are interested, we are always looking for new ringers, so please contact Paul Thompson paul.h.thompson@
SEAL OVER 60s
2nd Saturday of each month 2.30-4pm.Seal Village Hall. £4 per head, for a delicious tea, interesting speakers and great company. Call Chris 01732 763585 or 07759 808814
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SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
Thursday evenings Seal Village Hall contact Alan Davies jandadavies@hotmail.co.
SEAL SEQUENCE DANCING -
Village Hall Tuesdays 8pm -10pm contact awatts@talktalk.net
SEAL SCOUTS, CUBS AND BEAVERS.
Please contact 9thgslsevenoaks.
DANCE FOR FUN FOR OVER 50's
- Village Hall - Tuesday mornings -10.30am - contact Luci 07748 008431.
SEAL LIBRARY-
Opening hours - Tuedays 2-5pm, Thursdays 10am - 1pm, Fridays 10am - 3pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Thursdays -Derek - the IT Guru/Buddy, is available for appointments on Thursday mornings from 10.15. If you would like some help with your computer skills, please book an appointment through the library.
Fridays 10.30-11am Story Time with Jenni
Book Club first Tuesday of each month 2.30-3.30
Tea Set - Fourth Tuesday of each month - 2.30-3.45 - An interesting speaker at each session, with tea, cakes and great company!
Free Drop-in Crafts for children - first Saturday of each month.
CHURCH HALL BOOKINGS - Maggie Fox - 01732 762840
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS - Gerry Froggat - 01959 522545
