Village Diary

Brownie/Guides and Scouts

All groups meet at the 1st Bethersden HQ hut, Norton Lane, Bethersden. TN26 3AL

The Girl Guidesare open to girls between 10 and 14 years.

We meet on Mondays term time only 6.45-8.15pm.

For further information about Girlguiding please contact Christine Winch on 07966 499458.

Brownie GuidesThe Brownie Guides are open to girls between 7 and 10 years.

We meet on Wednesdays term time only 5.00-6.30pm.

Contact: Steph Dean on 07834 563882

Rainbow GuidesThe Rainbow Guides are open to girls between the ages of 5 and 7 years.

We meet on a Monday at 4.30pm – 5.30pm.

Contact: Steph Dean on 07834 563882.

Beavers welcomes boys and girls between the ages of 5 years 9 months and 8 years. We meet on Thurdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Cubs welcomes boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 10 years 6 months. We meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Scouts welcomes boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 14 years.

We meet on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. (After autumn half-term from 7pm to 9:15pm).

Contact Group Section Leader Dann Allcorn (Rikki) on 07852878624 or email to bethersdenscoutgroup@gmail.com

Bethersden Community Cinema

Bethersdencommunitycinema@gmail.com

Cricket Club

Fixtures All ‘Home’ fixtures will take place at Bull Green, Bethersden and will start at 2pm, unless stated otherwise. Players wanted: If you would like to play in future fixtures please contact David on the details below. We welcome all female, male and veteran players. In addition, boys and girls aged between seven and fourteen are welcome to join the growing band of players. Contact David Jahnz on 01233 828 828 or email d.r.jahnz@btinternet.com

Gardeners' Society

Bethersden Gardeners’ Society was founded in 1886 and may be the second-oldest gardening society in England. The descendants of a number of founding members still live locally and are keen members of our Society. New members from the village and local parishes are warmly welcomed.

2024 Membership Benefits Include Discounts at local suppliers Ripleys’s Garden Centre (10% for gardening items) Madrona (10% off – £50 minimum spend) Webb’s of Tenterden (10% off selected items) Visits to local gardens Social Events – a great ways to meet villagers! Plant exchange The opportunity to participate in our shows Talks on gardening and general interest Annual membership is £5, children under 16 free

bethersden.gardeners@gmail.com

Ashford International Model Railway

Ashford International Model Railway CentreAdults and Children looking at a model railway layout at Ashford International Model Railway CentreAshford International Model railway Centre (AIMREC) welcome visitors of all ages to our Studio and Workshop in Bethersden to explore our collection of model railways.We are open on Saturday afternoons when you can see the winning layouts from the Great Model Railway Challenge, operate an award winning exhibition layout and enjoy our displays of Ashford’s railway history and childhood memorabilia.We serve tea and home-made cakes in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with fully accessible facilities and car parking.Book your visit at aimrec.co.uk (external site – opens in new tab).

Contact usTelephone: 07874 980652

Email: friends@aimrec.co.uk

Our website: www.aimrec.co.uk (opens in new tab)Logo of Ashford International Model Railway Centre featuring a stylised modern railway locomotive.

ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL MODEL RAILWAY EDUCATION CENTRE

A PROJECT BY ASHFORD MODEL RAILWAY MUSEUM REGISTERED CHARITY 1168774

UNIT 2 MILL FARM BUSINESS UNITS FRIDD LANE BETHERSDEN KENT TN26 3DB

Fred Garner FICE MCMI Director

Bethersden Tennis Club

Bethersden Tennis Club is a thriving club situated in the heart of the village.We are a friendly club with over 200 members, many of which are families, offering social and competitive tennis for all ages and abilities. Residents of the parish are guaranteed membership to the Club, whilst residents from other parishes are welcome to join, subject to space being available.

For those who wish to play competitive tennis, the Club runs ladies, mens and mixed teams in the Ashford and District League and Kent Leagues. Several tournaments are also held throughout the year as well as fun social events and a very popular end of season dinner.We have a thriving junior membership from age four upwards and offer a comprehensive coaching programme for juniors and adults through our team of qualified LTA coaches.