Welcome to Westerham
Nestling in the valley of the ancient River Darent, Westerham's roots can be traced back to the Vikings and the Romans, and today has evolved into a charming market town attractive to residents, business and visitors.
With easy access from the M25, Gatwick and London, Westerham has some of Kent's finest countryside on its doorstep and is surrounded by stunning fields and woodland. It abounds with cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent shops, and even has its own brewery.
It is perhaps best known for its famous residents: amongst others, Sir Winston Churchill and General James Wolfe. Both had homes here, which are now open to the public. Welcome to all who wish to share our 'Westerham experience'!
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Queen's Jubilee Celebrations...click picture |
Quick look....Westerham Rotary Club Fair on the Green. Saturday May 19th 10am – 3.30pm. Charity Stalls, Punch and Judy, Dancers, Children's Games. Followed by Jazz in St Mary's Church (see below) Click for more information. April Update 2012 See Local News St Mary's Westerham Heritage Trust present the London Mayfair Jazz Quartet at St Mary's Church "The Great American Song Book". Saturday 19th May at 5.30pm NOT TO BE MISSED Tickets: Amelia Rose Price £15 Members £13, Students £10 (includes interval refreshments) http://www.westerhamparishchurch.org.uk/heritagetrust.htm or phone 01959 561330 Click for more information St. John the Baptist Church 24th June 10am Archbishop of Southwark visit followed by family activities in the garden. For details/poster of the flower festival taking place at the church from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th June.Go to Local News N S P C C Westerham & Crockham Hill District Salmon & Stalls Lunch Thursday 14th June 2012 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm Squerryes Lodge Westerham By kind invitation of Mr & Mrs Spargo Tickets £15.00. PLEASE NOTE ENTRANCE WILL BE BY TICKET ONLY. Ample parking at the venue. For tickets please contact Andrea Mason, 01732 742892 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Valerie Hobbs 0195 9 561896, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01959 561896 Family Fun Days Funded by Westerham Parish Council. Thursday mornings in August King George’s Field 10.30am – 1.30pm.See Local News for more details. Neighbours evening at Chartwell For the last few years we have opened Chartwell especially for our neighbours to enjoy. Last year we moved the evening to September and not many of you came to see us, so this year we have moved it back to the start of the summer – Sunday 1st July. Go to Local News To celebrate the centenary of the death of Octavia Hill in Crockham Hill in 1912 there will be a lecture in Crockham Hill Village Hall on Wednesday 11th July at 8pm. Tickets are £6.00 from Susan Cash: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. tel: 01732 866218. Click for flyer and more information Lost and Saved. Art Exhibitions throughout 2012 at Theatre Club Latest production to visit is “Theatre in the Pub” – hence the play “Two”. Wed 25th July at The Crown, Old Oxted. We can thoroughly recommend this play. Local News for full information and production fliers Do you play Bridge? Westerham Town Partnership is fundraising for the Hanging Baskets/Christmas Lights with a Cordon Bleu Bridge Lunch on Thursday June 7th at Westerham Hall. Rubber, Chicago and Duplicate Teams. Click for entry form and more information In July the young actors from Westerham Youth Theatre perform a series of specially written plays at Quebec House. No need to book, just turn up at the house between 1- 4pm on Sundays 8,15 and 22nd July. Westerham Gala Days within Living Memory Go to Gala Day Page for a report. Be part of the 2012 Olympic Games action in the District – volunteers needed. Olympic Torch Bearer Peggy Hughes is so excited to be chosen and all of Westerham are thrilled for her. Go to Olympic Page for a report The Westerham-Bonneval Association was delighted to welcome 37 visitors from our twin town Bonneval in April. See Local News for a full report. View Chartwell Branch TCCUK News 18 and see Local News for details of additional meeting at Chartwell on May 22nd Cadets Celebrate Success. Air Cadets at 2427 (Biggin Hill) Squadron finished the year on a high with their annual presentation evening held recently at the Squadron Headquarters. See report on the Local News page. Well done to Sebastian Davies, Gregory Marshall and Max Power who have just gained their English Chess Federation bronze awards with distinctions. Read more about Westerham Chess Club in the Local News page The Westerham Sea Cadets took part in the District Drill and Piping Competition earlier in March. See results and picture in Local News Winnies Pre School held a fund raising sponsored pancake race event in the school playground- they raised £306 towards the development of their garden and digging area. Picture on Local News page Westerham Netball Club is looking for experienced players to join the friendly local team. We play on a Tuesday in the Tonbridge League and also enjoy fun matches in the summer. Tel Maggie 01959 564464 The Rainbows (5-7 year olds) have found a new leader, but are still looking for an Assistant. If anyone is interested please contact Sue Darton This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01959 569620 or our District Commissioner Jane Cooper on 01959 532086 who will be happy to answer any questions. More information and for the latest Brownies and Rainbows news go to the Local News page French Street Nurseries will remain closed for renovation until 2013. Please see attached for further information |
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Westerham Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee There are no fewer than 16 different events during the Jubilee Week that the Town Partnership knows of. Everyone welcome, invite friends and family to join us! Go to the Jubilee Page to see events for all ages. Click to see the full programme. Traders Treasure Hunt, Jubilee Big Lunch, Abba Magic Concert, Beacon, Fireworks and much more. As part of the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The St Mary’s Westerham Heritage Trust is hosting a dinner and ballet at Squerryes on Sunday June 10th. For full details go to the Jubilee page. To view flyer click here On Sunday 3rd June the Westerham Society together with the Town Partnership, will stage a Jubilee Big Lunch on The Green. Friday 8th June, 8pm at Westerham Hall, “A Conversation with Fergus Anckorn” - Peter Fyans.. Go to Local News Westerham Society Floral Fantasia Hanging Baskets 2012. This year's colour scheme will be Bright Red mixed with Lime Green to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics. Read more on Local News. Download Sponsorship Form here Amy from The Kent Flower Company has organised a Retailers Treasure Hunt, to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Collect a Clue Sheet from her, and have fun spotting the Exhibits in the shop windows. Lots of prizes to be won, and an excellent way to join in the Town's Celebrations with the whole family! On Thursday 17th May one of the Retailer's Association's popular Fund Raising Dinners was held to raise money for the Christmas Lights. See Local News click for full report Report of Beating the Bounds Of Westerham Parish Rogation Sunday, 13th May 2012 Click to view Westerham Schools' held their annual reunion on Tuesday 15th May at the usual venue of the the Bowls Club Pavilion on the recreation ground. See Local News click for full report Westerham Fine Arts Society On Wednesday 6th June Dr Kate Williams – Historical Royal Biographer, Broadcaster and TV Presenter – is returning to Westerham to give a lecture on “Josephine Bonaparte – Mistress, Empress, Collector”. She has been on our TV screens frequently this year and in May 2011 assisted Huw Edwards during his commentary of the Royal Wedding! This promises to be an entertaining evening. Click for 2012 programme and See Local News for more Westerham Horticultural Society Our Summer Show is on 23rd June and the Autumn Show on 15th September, at Churchill Primary School, Westerham. The WHS encourages all to enter its shows! Show Schedules available on the WHS website at www.whs.btck.co.uk and in local shops More at www.whs.btck.co.uk Read more on Local News page WADS’ RIGHT ROYAL KNEES UP! Last week the Westerham Amateur Dramatic Society (WADS) reminded us in spectacular style what a good group they are. Their Jubilee Music Hall proved they are back to their very best.See Local News for a review. Westerham Junior FC WJFC is currently recruiting players for the U10s, U12s, and U13s. Contact Paul Carter 07770801584 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Click here to see more The Westerham Loyalty Card has launched! . See Local News for details. Hospice In The Weald See Local News for a report of the very successful May lunch. Click here for fundraising Diary Dates for 2012 Westerham Bowling Club needs members.'Give it a Try' taster sessions will be held on Tuesdays during May 2.30pm Open Day - June 2nd. see Sports or www.westerhambowlsclub2.talktalk.net Edenbridge Hospital Local Minor Injuries Unit has extended its hours and will offer patients faster treatment. This is a 6 month experiment which may be made permanent if demand is there. Click for more information Dial 2 Drive is a community transport scheme covering Westerham and surrounds. Volunteer drivers use their own cars to take people who are infirm or older age to social or medical appointments. Membership is £15 for a year. Drivers will wait an hour at appointments . Volunteer car and minibus drivers are wanted. Mileage is reimbursed. Please contact Dial 2 Drive 01732 469000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://vawk.org.uk/ Westerham in the 1940’s - Peter Finch on Westerham's Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/VisitWesterham kindly supplied by Self Shooting Film Director Matt Camlin, also a Westerham resident http://www.mattcamlin.co.uk/#/home/4545625255 For details of the interesting Westerham Art Group Summer Outdoor Painting Programme go to Local News or call Gwen Smith 01959 563110 |
Scarecrow Festival 8th - 9th September 2012
Thank you to all who have committed a Scarecrow for the Gala weekend of 8th/9th September. It's not too late to enter the (TV advert) themed trail - we still have a few clues left! (Visitors will be guessing clues to win a prize) Please email
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if you're interested in making a scarecrow for one of the clues. Profits will be available to Clubs and Societies of Westerham.
Everyone is also invited to display a scarecrow of their own choice on their property, the more the merrier to decorate the town!
Homestay accommodation in Westerham
Are you interested in renting out your house or spare room during the London 2012 Games and beyond? Westerham is planning to promote the town as a base for visitors, mentioning surrounding countryside and attractions, both close by and further afield, including the London sights.
The initial promotion will be for the Olympics but there's no reason why we cannot make it a permanent feature. If you are interested, then Westerham Town Partnership would be happy to hear from you and, hopefully, to add you to the current list of accommodation.
Guidance notes for residents, who are thinking of renting out their home/room can be found here.
It's important that you read them carefully before committing yourself. If you might be interested, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please send your contact details including email, phone number, the type of property you are offering, including number of bedrooms and your area of town/general location, and anything particular potential customers may need to know, like 'car essential' - for example. Include a photo if possible.
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