A blog for the "Know Your Neighbours" group. Connecting people in Seal, near Sevenoaks in Kent.
What is "Know Your Neighbours"?
We organise local events through the year - fetes, street parties, Christmas events etc. - and we hold social gatherings, just so that people can get to "know their neighbours". There's no "committee" - anyone who turns up for meetings is welcome to help in any way they are able.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE, OR BE ADDED TO THE EMAIL LIST, contact Marion Gilchrist , who coordinates the group, or Anne Le Bas, who maintains this blog.
This Blog will be archived from July 7 2024 following the retirement of Rev Anne Le Bas who has maintained it. Know Your Neighbours will continue however. Please email Marion if you would like to know more!
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Animal Blessing Service
KYN update Sept 23
Welcome to this week's Know Your Neighbours newsletter.
Firstly, we look forward to seeing all your fun scarecrows popping up around the village.
It is great to see the return of SEAL STEVE and I notice this year, he has a magnificent looking companion. There was such an outpouring of sadness, when he had to be taken down last year, I am certain he will be welcomed home with open arms.
MUSICAL SOIREE SEPT TOMORROW IN SEAL CHURCH
Tomorrow ( Saturday Sept 24th), there will be an Afternoon Musical Soiree in St Peter and St Paul's church, Seal, with Philip Le Bas and friends playing music for wind instruments. There will be a variety of music, from Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Debussy and others, including a world premiere of a new piece… Followed by refreshments. Free, with a collection for church funds.
SCARECROW FESTIVAL -An annual event organised by Seal Church.
We would like to thank all of you who responded to our appeal for ideas about this year's Scarecrow Festival
As a result of your comments, we have decided to go ahead in the following way:-
1;- This year there will be no charge to enter a scarecrow into the competition.
2:- Any entry should preferably be up by 24th September, but certainly by 29th, for entry to trail map.
3;- To have your scarecrow added to the trail map, please register with JILL MYERS 01732 762803 or 07977 099438
4:- Trail maps will be available from 1st October by contacting Jill above or myself on 07909 905975
5:- The scarecrows will be judged by 2 of our Over 60's members (Kemsing residents so unbiassed).
6:- The winners will be announced at Seal Church Harvest Lunch on Sunday October 9th (more details below).
Takes place on Sunday 9th October at 12.30 in Seal Church Hall. This follows the morning Harvest Festival Service, so gives time to follow the scarecrow trail after church. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH.
The cost of the lunch will be £8 per adult 4 per child, and £20 per family ticket (2 adults and their children). Chilli con carne, (veggie/vegan option available),garlic bread and apple pie and cream will be served. The winner of the scarecrow festival will be announced at this event. This year, for catering purposes, tickets will need to be booked by Thursday October 6th please, or we will not be able to guarantee you a place at our groaning tables! Tickets to be booked with Jill on 07977 099438.
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS MEET AND GREET OCT 22nd
11.30am -1pm SEAL VILLAGE HALL
We have reached that time of year, when we are looking forward to the Christmas season, and celebrations we wish to see for our community. We have booked Seal Village Hall from 11.30am-1pm on Saturday October 22nd for a Meet and Greet event. You are all invited to drop in, meet your fellow Seal neighbours, have a cup of tea or coffee, and a chat. Learn about our local organisations, find out what we already have planned, and give us your ideas for how we might expand and improve on these plans. Many of our local organisations will be represented at this event, so you can chat to people about what they do.
As most of you are aware, we have hung icicle lighting along both sides of the centre of the High Street for the past few years. Obviously, the cost of running this lighting will be higher this year, so we need your views as to whether or not to hang these this year, and how to calculate the cost of running them to compensate those residents who are kind enough to plug these lights into their homes.
We also need ideas for our family Christmas party and offers of help with organising this please. Sadly, our appeals for help to organise the Christmas lights, has been received very little response, but we still have many very willing helpers to get the lights up, for which we are always very grateful.
Please come along and have your say. This is particularly helpful for those that have recently moved into the village, but also a great opportunity to meet up with people you may not have seen for a long time.
ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE SUNDAY OCTOBER 2nd 3pm IN SEAL CHURCHYARD.
Please bring your furry, feathery, finned or scaly friends (if they will be happy among lots of people and other animals), Alternatively, you may wish to bring a photo. In this short, outdoor service, we will give thanks for all that animals bring to us, bless each animal, (or photo) and remember those no longer with us.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PETS ARE ON A LEAD OR SUITABLE CARRIER.
OPEN MORNING AT FRIDAY GROUP NOVEMBER 25th.
Are you concerned about your energy bills this winter? Iḿ sure this is a huge concern for us all, so the Citizens Advice Bureau are going to visit Friday Group on Friday 25th November, and deliver a Big Energy Saving Project workshop to explore ways of keeping our costs as low as possible.
This is then being followed by an origami workshop, delivered by our own Nicole from Nimiś in the High Street. This will give us the opportunity to make some origami Christmas decorations, so another money saving project and possibly a chance to learn a new skill!
Everybody is welcome to this open morning, and we look forward to meeting you at the Church Hall for coffee, tea, refreshments and learning. What more could we ask for? The session will start earlier on Friday 25th, so watch this space for more information.
SEAL OVER 60's
SEAL TIDDLERS
NEWS FROM JILLIAN AT SEAL LIBRARY
I have been having a sort out in the library with help from my colleagues at Sevenoaks to clear some space for more stock and consequently there will be a selection of books for sale for 2 weeks from 23 September – 3 October. Adult and teen hardback books will be £2 , adult and teen paperback books £1. Children books 50p.
The library scarecrow, Miss A Pageturner, is looking forward to dressing up for the Scarecrow Festival and this year the library will be hosting a scarecrow picture competition for children with prizes!! After the fabulous bunting contributions for the Jubilee I know there are some amazing young artists in Seal and I look forward to seeing all the entries. There is a template in the library to colour in or design your own scarecrow. There will be several prizes including different age groups for under 5,5-8 and 9-11. The deadline for entries is Tuesday 27TH September and judging will take place during the Macmillan Coffee Morning which the library is hosting on Friday 30 September after Storytime from 11am -12:30pm. I would be grateful for cake contributions and volunteers to help set up and serve. Please pop into the library for more details and to let me know if you are able to provide a cake or help on the day or both!!
Thank you
Jillian
LIBRARY SCARECROW COMPETITION
Pick up a template in the library and colour in a scarecrow or design your very own.
Judging will take place on FRIDAY SEPT 30th 11-12.30 pm AT THE MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING IN THE LIBRARY!
THERE WILL BE NO SEQUENCE DANCING IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON OCTOBER 4TH.
SEAL CHURCH CHOIRS
Adult and junior choirs looking for new members - practice Wednesday evenings -sealpandp@gmail.com
SEAL OVER 60s
2nd Saturday of each month 2.30-4pm.Seal Village Hall. £3 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@talktalknet
SEAL SCOUTS, CUBS AND BEAVERS.
Please contact 9thgslsevenoaks.
DANCE FOR FUN
- Village Hall - Tuesday mornings -10.30am - contact Luci 07748 008431.
SEAL LIBRARY-