THE LEIGH DIRECTORY

June 2011  -  December 2011

 

Emergency Services

          Police, Fire or Ambulance:  999              Electricity 0800 7838866

          Gas: 0800 111999                                  Water Leakline: 0800 0283399

 

Train Times from 12th December 2010      National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950

 

From Leigh to Penshurst, Edenbridge, Godstone, Nutfield and Redhill

Times from Tonbridge 4-5 mins earlier

To London Bridge(L), Victoria(V),  Rest to Redhill

Monday to Friday

05:03, 05:24, 06:14L, 06:51, 07:29L, 08:03L, 08:20V, 08:41V, 09:23L, then at 23 mins past the hour to 16:23L, 16:53V, 17:25, 17:53, 18:27L., 18:54V, 19:14, 20:14, 21:14, 22:14, 23:21

Saturday

05:28, 06:23L, then at 23 mins past the hour to 18:23L, 19:14, 20:14, 21:14, 22:14, 23:21

Sunday (22nd May until 4th September 2011)

07:45 then at 45 mins past the hour until 22:33

Sunday (11th September until 4th December 2011)

07:33 then at 33 mins past the hour to 22:33 (change at Redhill for onward journey).

From Leigh to Tonbridge (only, no through service to Tunbridge Wells)

Monday to Friday

06:00, 06:21, 07:06, 07:28, 07:54, 08:27, 08:48, 09:23, 09:42, 10:42 then at 42 mins past the hour to 16:45, 17:10, 17:37, 18:04, 18:37, 18:57, 19:26, 20:16, 21:16, 22:20, 23:20

The 18:04 leaves London Bridge at 16:59

The 19:26 leaves Victoria at 18:19

Saturday

06:47, 07:47, 08:42 then at 42 mins past the hour to 20:16, 21:16, 22:16, 23:20

Sunday (22nd May until  4th September 2011)

08:06 then 05 mins past the hour to 23:05, 23:35

Sunday (11th September until 4th December 2011)

08:35 then 35 mins past the hour until 23:35

 

From Hildenborough to London (from 22nd May to 10th December 2011)

(Trains go to Charing Cross except those marked with an * which go to Cannon Street)

Journey time is about 43 mins. All trains call at London Bridge

Monday to Friday

05:00, 05:35, 06:04*, 06:23, 06:36, 06:55, 07:15, 07:19*, 07:35, 07:39*, 07:55, 08:15, 08:19*, 08:39, 08:48*, 09:06, 09:36, then 06 and 36 mins past the hour until 20:06, 20:36, 21:06,  21:36, 22:06, 22:35, 23:18

Saturday

06:06, 06:36, 07:06, 07:36, 08:06, 08:36, 09:06, 09:36, then at 06 and 36 mins past the hour until 18:36 then 19:22, 20:22, 21:22, 22:22, and 23:18

 

Sunday

07:43, 08:43, 09:43, and then at 43 mins past the hour until  21:43, and 22:43.

London Charing Cross/Cannon Street to Hildenborough

Train services from London to Hildenborough depart from Charing Cross (*departs Cannon Street). All services call at Tonbridge; journey times from Hildenborough to Tonbridge is approx 4 mins.

Monday to Friday

05:30, 06:30, 07:00, 07:29, 08:00, 08:27, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, and then at 00 & 30 mins past the hour until 16:00 then 16:28, 17:01, 17:23, 17:24*, 17:45, 18:07, 18:08*, 18:32, 19:00, 19:04*, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 00:10.

Saturday

06:00, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 then at 00 & 30 mins past the hour until 19:00 then 19:30, 20:25, 21:25, 22:25, 23:25 and 00:10.

Sunday

08:08, 09:08 and at 08 mins past the hour until 21:08, 22:08 and 23:08.

 

Bus Services: Autocar 01892 833830 (New Enterprise Saturday)

(No Sunday Service)    ns = Not Saturday, Journey time: 24 mins

To Tonbridge from Blackhoath Lane (4 minutes later at the Green)

07:55ns, 09:31*, 11:31, 12:31, 14:31*, 16:51(Saturday only), 18:15ns (from the War Memorial). *Leaves Charcott 09:28 and 14:28

To Leigh, Blackhoath Lane from near Rail Station, Tonbridge

09:00ns, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00*, 16:10ns, 16:20 (Sats only), 17:20 to The Green (Sats only), 17:50ns (to War Memorial). *Extended to Charcott

235 Commuter Bus Leigh to/from Hildenborough Station, Mon - Fri (no Sats)

New Enterprise Buses 01732 350509 (www.newenterprisecoaches.co.uk)

From Leigh PO 06:38, 07:03, 07:27, 18:28, 19:11, 19:38 (approx 4 mins).

 

From Hildenborough Station 06:43, 07:09, 18:08, 18:52, 19:17, 19:51

 

Minibus for the retired/disabled  1st, 4th & 5th Wednesdays 10:25am.

 

 

 

 

HOSPITALS

Kent and Sussex (Accident & Emergency) {most departments will transfer to Pembury by September 2011}   Mt Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells           01892 526111

Pembury Hospital                                                        01892 823535

Sevenoaks Hospital                                                     01732 470200

Sevenoaks Minor Injuries Clinic (8am - 8pm)                  01732 459956

Tonbridge Cottage Hospital, Vauxhall Lane                    01732 353653

Hildenborough Medical Centre

By appointment (Book in advance or ring at 08:00 for appointment on the day)

 

Hildenborough Medical Centre, Westwood, Tonbridge Road, 01732 838777

Monday to Friday                                 08:00 to 18:30

Saturday                                             08:10 to 12:00

Saturday surgery is an ‘extended hours’ booked surgery which is intended for patients who have difficulty accessing the surgery during core hours (8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday).  It is not an emergency surgery.  Emergencies will continue to be dealt with by the Out Of Hours Service.

 

A range of screening and health promotion clinics is available: also available are specialist consultants at the surgery (by arrangement with the doctors).

 

Practice nurses help with travel advice, rubella screening, ear syringing, removal of stitches, dressings, cervical smears, weight problems, blood pressure checks, treatment of warts and verrucae.

 

 

 

 

Leigh Surgery (Large Village Hall Annexe)

In principal no appointments are necessary, however it is wise to check with HMC whether clinic is available on the day.

          Monday                                     14:00 - 15:00                 Dr Bench

          Tuesday                                    12:00 - 13:00                 Dr Castro

          Wednesday                               13:00 - 14:00                 Dr Evans

          Thursday                                   08:00 - 09:00                 Dr Goozee

          Friday                                       13:00 - 14:00                 Dr Joshi

 

POST OFFICE

A & BC Johnston, The High Street, 01732 832194

          Opening times               Monday - Friday 09:00 - 13:00

                                                                                  14:00 - 17:30 (not Weds)

                                              Saturday                       09:00 - 12:30

          Collections                    Monday - Friday 10:00 & 16:45

                                              Saturday                       10:00

Boxes at The High St, The Forstall, Powder Mills, Powder Mill Lane and Donkey Field

 

Sevenoaks District Council:  01732 227000         info@sevenoaks.gov.uk

 

Refuse Collection:       Some areas Wednesday (Thursday after Bank Holiday)

                                    Majority Thursday (Friday after Bank Holiday)

                                    For bulk collection phone 01732 227000

                                    Leigh free skip service at Crandalls (see magazine for details)

Recycling Centre at Sundridge (The Tip!):- opposite Garden Centre, 01959 561825

                        Monday - Saturday                                 08:00 - 16:30 (Weds 19:00)

                        Sunday & Bank Holidays                        09:00 - 16:00

 

LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL (nine councillors as listed below)

Meets monthly on the first working Monday, Small Village Hall at 20:00.

 

Colin Stratton-Brown    Chairman/Planning/Finance

David Bennie               Vice Chairman

Graham Marchant        Finance/Planning

Alan Johnston             Planning/Village Halls

John Knock                 Finance (Chair)/Public Transport/Environment

Peter Croft                  Environment (Chair)

Beverley Doherty         Planning(Chair)/Public Transport

Sue Smith                   Environment/Planning

Rob Swallow               Finance

 

All matters concerning the Parish Council to go to : Mrs Janice Butler, Clerk, Tyehall, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AB.  Calls only to 01892 871611.

Email janice.leighclerk@hotmail.co.uk   Parish Website: under review

 

MP

Sir John Stanley. (Tonbridge and Malling)           01732 842794

 

Sevenoaks District Councillor

Mrs Alison Cook, The Cottage, Powder Mill Lane, Leigh.  01732 832168

 

Kent County Councillor

Mr Peter Lake, Yeomans, Walter’s Green, Penshurst.  01892 740400

 

 

Kent Police Contact Numbers

For all non-urgent incidents or enquiries, call 01622 690690

If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, call 999

If you are deaf or speech impaired, text 'Police' and your message to 60066

For news, advice or details of your neighbourhood officer, visit www.kent.police.uk

White box in Post Office for messages

 

Neighbourhood Watch Schemes

All Neighbourhood Watch Schemes, which are under Police administration, are currently under review.

 

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

 

 

 

 

Village Halls Management Committee

Chairman: Helen Everett 01732 832585.  Secretary: Rowena Love 01732 832459

Large Hall Bookings and Keys: Debbie Sykes 01732 832090

Small Hall & Scout Hut Bookings and Keys: Rosemary Hawkins 01732 833245

 

St. Mary’s Church, Leigh

Vicar              Rev’d Lionel Kevis, The Vicarage, Leigh.  01732 833022

Verger            Michael Doggett                                     01732 833470

                      Julie Porter

Churchwardens             Alison Cook-832168                   David Sellicks 832236

PCC Secretary              Lisa Srotyr 833544

Children’s Representative         Alison Pollard                            01732 833432

 

Parish Magazine & Directory

Editor                         Cherry O’Neill    01732 838756 events@leighkent.org.uk

Adverts/Directory         Andy Stewart     01732 838871 directory@leighkent.org.uk

Subs and Distribution   Christine Furneaux                     01732 838933

 

Courier Representative                                    Position STILL Vacant

 

 

Leigh Primary School

Headteacher:                           Ani Lawrence

Secretary:                               Annette Harris                           01732 832660

PTA Chairman             Alison Colville                            01892 871004

 

Leigh Pre-School

Monday to Wednesday & Friday           09:00 - 12.00 in the Small Village Hall

Rosemary Hawkins 01732 833245, Play School Mobile (9-12)  07984 399417

 

 

Leigh United Charities

Clerk                          Sally Bresnahan                                    01732 838544

Trustees                     Rev’d Lionel Kevis, John Knock, Joan Cleator, Brian Ball

 

 

Charity Representatives

NSPCC Hildenborough/Leigh                Be’l Swallow                  01732 832334

Hospice in the Weald                           Annette Smith               01732 834613

RNLI                                                   Bernard de Saulles         01732 833871

The Children’s Society                         Jane Clay                      01732 832174

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal        Janet Court                    01732 833180

 

 

Royal British Legion, Leigh & District Branch

Ex Serviceman and “Associates” welcome.

The Club is behind the Large Village Hall and has darts, pool, snooker and a bar!

Hours: Mon to Sat 19:30 - 23:00, Sunday 12:00 - 14:00 & 19:30 - 22:30

Club Chairman                         Brian Ball

Club Secretary                                    Kerry Penn

Branch Chairman                                 Colin Stratton-Brown      01732 832714

Branch & Membership Secretary           Arthur Lewis                  01732 833113

 

 

Women’s Institute: (Lyghe Afternoon)

Meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 14:15 in the Small Village Hall

President                                Mrs A Smith                  01732 834046   

Secretary                                Mrs M Evans                 01732 834613

 

Historical Society

Meets monthly on Thursdays in Winter months in the Small Village Hall

Some visits are arranged in the Summer

Chairman                                            Chris Rowley                 01732 833176

Committee Secretary                           Joyce Field                    01732 832143

Membership Secretary                         Rachel Glenny               01732 832117

Website:  www.leighhistorical.org.uk

 

Arts & Crafts Group

Meet on 2nd and 4th Fridays from  14:00 - 16:00 in the Small Village Hall

Contact                                               Linda Terry                    01732 834317

 

Produce Association

Monthly events. Price concessions on chemicals, fertilizers and seeds.

Chairman                                            Linda Boyd                    01732 838452

Secretary                                            Joyce Field                    01732 832143

 

Allotments

Contact                                               Arthur Lewis                  01732 833113

 

Mobile Library

Wednesdays                           Charcott Green              16:15 - 16:25 weekly

Wednesdays                           The Green                     16:30 - 17:00 weekly

 

 

 

 

Cricket

Two Saturday, one Sunday and a Junior side play on the Village Green.

Teams compete in the Kent County Village and Greensand Evening Leagues

Juniors practise May to August. Kwik-Cricket June to September

Secretary                                Nigel Shaw        01732 832267  www.leighcc.co.uk

 

Association Football

One senior team competes in the Tonbridge & District Football League

Home matches are played on the Village Green

Secretary                                Derek Furneaux             01732 838933

 

Rugby Football (Union)

Social club with one senior side playing in Mid Kent & East Sussex Junior leagues. Season runs from September to end of April. Home games played on former Charcott football ground. Training every Wednesday evening from 7pm under floodlights during the season. New players of all abilities welcomed. For more information visit www.leighrfc.co.uk

Club Secretary Debbie Clarkson            01732 838833    secretary@leighrfc.co.uk

 

Stoolball

Ladies team plays West Kent League.  Home matches on the Village Green

Monday and Wednesday evenings from May to September

Chairman                                Carol Rance                  01732 832663

 

Table Tennis

Six teams compete in the Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells Leagues, also teams in the Sevenoaks League. September to April, Practices Sunday mornings

Home matches in the Large Village Hall, Monday and Thursday evenings

Secretary                                Sue Sullivan                  01959 524990

Juniors                                    Andrew Everett              01732 832585

 

Tennis

Hard courts are located at the end of Lealands Avenue

Coaching in summer for both adults and juniors. Inter-club matches, club tournaments and social events. New members are always welcome.

Membership Secretary             Chris Scott                    01732 833808

 

Badminton Ladies

Wednesday mornings in term time 09:30 - 10:30 in the Large Village Hall

£1 per session. New members welcome

Contact                                   Debbie Sykes                01732 832090

 

Indoor Bowls

Meets 19:30 - 22:00 in Village Hall every Tuesday

Contact                                   Peter Croft                     01732 838554

Uniformed Groups

Executive Chairman                 Peter Penn

Treasurer                                Douglas Hawkins

Secretary                                Rachael Hale

7th Tonbridge Scouts

Meet Thursday evening 19:30 - 21:00.  ages 10½ -14  Boys and Girls

Scout Leader                           David Bennie     01732 834252.

Cub Scouts

Meet Thursday evenings 18:00 - 19:30.  ages 8 - 10½

1st Cub Leader                        Natalie Whale                01732 354539

2nd Cub Leader                       Vicky Patient                 01732 838247

St Mary's Church
Leigh, Kent
Vicar: Rev'd Lionel Kevis
01732 833022


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NEW Dramazone.
 Drama games & activities for Years 4, 5 & 6. Thursdays Jessica`s Hall. 3.30 to 4.30pm. Contact David Bennie. Email isdaddyrasta@sky.com Tel: 01732 834252. All welcome.Click for more details

Coffee Stop
Meet up with friends and make new ones over coffee. 10.00 - 11.30 am every Wednesday in the Genner Room, St Marys Church, Leigh.
Tea and cake also available.