Green light for leisure trust
Sevenoaks District Council has given the final go-ahead to transfer its main leisure services to a trust, which is intended to both save Council Tax payers' money and provide an improved service for local people.
2003-09-05 00:00:00
Girl group Lemonescent to headline latest SNAP night
The latest SNAP Dance Night comes to Sevenoaks on Saturday 13 September when young clubbers will get the chance to dance the night away to the sounds of five-piece girl group Lemonescent.
2003-09-05 00:00:00
Recycling scheme continues expansion
Nearly a year after it began, the successful kerbside recycling scheme is continuing to expand throughout Sevenoaks District, allowing even more residents to play their part in conserving the environment.
2003-09-01 00:00:00
Make a splash for less at White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents of Swanley White Oak and St Mary's can once again swim for less at White Oak Leisure Centre, with the return of the popular Healthy Lifestyles swimming sessions.
2003-09-01 00:00:00
Chilli warning on pasta sauce
Some batches of a pasta sauce sold in the UK may contain chilli powder contaminated with the chemical dye Sudan I, the Food Standards Agency warned.
2003-09-01 00:00:00
Get pumping at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
For fitness novices to avid sports enthusiasts, an exciting opportunity to get in shape has arrived at Edenbridge Leisure Centre. BodyPump is the world's first class to combine high-repetition weight training with aerobic exercise, meaning it can both con
2003-09-01 00:00:00
Air your views at listening days
Councillors and officers from Sevenoaks District Council will be taking to the streets during September to listen to the concerns of local people in a series of annual listening days.
2003-08-29 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice Chairman's Engagements 26 August - 10 September
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 26 August to 10 September are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events, please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162
2003-08-26 00:00:00
Councils join forces to bring in new licensing laws
Sevenoaks District Council has joined forces with Kent's other councils, the police, pub companies and publicans to form the 'Kent Licensing Forum' that will help put into effect an important new licensing law in January 2005.
2003-08-26 00:00:00
Council goes through the keyhole
Residents are being given the chance to take part in a major research project and shape the future of Sevenoaks District Council's housing and planning policy.
2003-08-26 00:00:00
Take the Charlton Challenge at White Oak Leisure Centre
Youngsters will have the chance to play football like Beckham when the Charlton Athletic Football Challenge comes to White Oak Leisure Centre in early September.
2003-08-22 00:00:00
Koala kids returns to Wildernesse
After the summer break, the Koala Kids groups are kicking off again for under fives on Saturday 6 September, with a free session, from 10am to 12noon.
2003-08-22 00:00:00
Get in the swing at Lullingstone Park Golf Course
Young golfers keen to become the next Tiger Woods, should get down to Lullingstone Park Golf Course for the new Young Master Golf coaching programme.
2003-08-22 00:00:00
Take the Charlton Challenge at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Youngsters will have the chance to play football like Beckham, when the Charlton Athletic Football Challenge comes to Edenbridge Leisure Centre in early September.
2003-08-22 00:00:00
Good news for the future of the Edenbridge Town Warden
The future of the Edenbridge Street Warden looks to be safe until 2005 after Central Government recently announced that it will be funding its share of the scheme for an additional year.
2003-08-21 00:00:00
Go green by recycling yellow
With the new edition of the Yellow Pages to be delivered throughout Sevenoaks District in early September, residents are being encouraged to go green by recycling their old directories through the new kerbside recycling scheme.
2003-08-20 00:00:00
Youngsters invited to play a part in the magical world of Oz
Budding stars of the future can enjoy the magical world of the Wizard of Oz by taking part in a production of the classic musical film at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre.
2003-08-15 00:00:00
Swimming classes come to White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents are being given the chance to pass on their swimming skills by taking part in a swimming teacher training course at White Oak Leisure Centre.
2003-08-15 00:00:00
Getting down to business
Residents can now tap into a wealth of information, with the new business directory produced by Sevenoaks District Council.
2003-08-13 00:00:00
Health warning about Rajah products issued
The Food Standards Agency has issued a Food Hazard Warning about contaminated chilli powder that contains an illegal dye called Sudan 1. The chilli powder was imported into this country from India and used in products produced under the Rajah brand.
2003-08-13 00:00:00
Edenbridge all-weather pitch to be renewed
Sports enthusiasts from Edenbridge and the surrounding areas are set to benefit from a new all-weather pitch along with other improvements at Edenbridge Leisure Centre.
2003-08-13 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice Chairman's Engagements 12 - 27 August
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 12 to 27 are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events, please call Nick Mann on 01732 227162.
2003-08-12 00:00:00
August 2003 bank holiday refuse collection times
Sevenoaks District Council's black sack and clear sack refuse collections during the week starting Monday 25 August will be one-day later than usual, due to the August Bank Holiday.
2003-08-11 00:00:00
Swanley residents take action
A residents' group in Swanley St Mary's and White Oak are celebrating the completion of a range of projects to make their community safer.
2003-08-07 00:00:00
Don't miss out on the last two tropical extravaganzas at White Oak Leisure Centre
After the huge success of the first Tropical Extravaganza night at White Oak Leisure Centre on Saturday 2 August, when around 120 children came along, young people in Swanley should not miss the chance to join in on this free event.
2003-08-07 00:00:00
Kerbside recycling scheme continues to be extended
The ever popular kerbside recycling scheme will continue to be expanded from mid-August, when even more Sevenoaks District residents will have the chance to make a difference to the environment.
2003-08-06 00:00:00
Improvements to Seal High Street
Seal residents are to benefit from road improvements to the High Street. A section of the road is to be totally resurfaced from 18 to 25 August. However, to avoid disturbance to traffic, the works will be carried out at night, with the road open from 5am
2003-08-01 00:00:00
Community Plan road show to visit Edenbridge, Sevenoaks and Swanley
Local people will be able to find out first hand about the Sevenoaks District Community Plan and to say what they would like included in it when the District Council's road show visits three towns during August.
2003-08-01 00:00:00
Time running out to book places on Mega
Spaces are filling up fast on this year's Mega programme for young people at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, which includes mini tennis for the first time.
2003-07-30 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice-Chairman's Engagements 30 July - 13 August
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 30 July to 13 August are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events, please call Alison Walker on 01732 227177.
2003-07-30 00:00:00
Get bowled over at White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre
Residents who join White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre before 30 September can now take advantage of a membership package, that includes £8 off the annual membership fee and five free games.
2003-07-30 00:00:00
Council to review second stage of Blighs
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to take a fresh look at the next stage of the Blighs development in Sevenoaks following the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 22 July.
2003-07-29 00:00:00
Residents encouraged to help recycling branch out
Residents are being encouraged to get into the habit of recycling and really turn Sevenoaks District green. Over the next year, for every ton of aluminium cans or foil that is deposited in the District's recycling banks, the recycling organistation Alupro
2003-07-29 00:00:00
Crash course swimming lessons come to White Oak Leisure Centre
Children who want to learn to swim or improve their technique over the summer holidays should get down to White Oak Leisure Centre. As part of the Mega summer holiday programme for children, the leisure centre is running a programme of crash course swimmi
2003-07-24 00:00:00
White Oak tropical extravaganza back by popular demand
After the huge success of the first three Tropical Extravaganzas at White Oak Leisure Centre in March, when around 600 residents came along, young people in Swanley once again have the chance to experience the delights of the exotic paradise.
2003-07-24 00:00:00
Council sends out warning about dog theft
Sevenoaks District Council is sending out a stark warning to dog owners that man's best friend is falling victim to an increase in suspected dog theft reported to its dog wardens and is set to introduce a microchipping system to allow dogs to be quickly a
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Fluming great prizes to be won at White Oak Leisure Centre
Residents win can a Play station II, a bike donated by Halfords, one of two family tickets to 'Chessington World of Adventures’ or one of six mystery Zoggs prizes by simply riding on the flumes at White Oak Leisure Centre between now and 25 August.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Swimming pools pass safety test with flying colours
Residents can continue to swim in Sevenoaks District's public swimming pools safe in the knowledge that the centres' lifeguards have passed their official assessment with flying colours.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Chairman's reception marks year in office
Cllr Donald Spence, Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman, held his Annual Civic reception to mark his year as Chairman at which he outlined the themes he will be supporting in the coming months.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Take the Charlton Challenge
Budding Beckhams will be able to make the most of the Charlton Athletic Football Course, a week-long intensive programme that runs from Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August at Edenbridge Leisure Centre.
2003-07-22 00:00:00
Riverhead road and drainage improvements
A number of road and drainage improvements will be carried out in the Riverhead area in the next few weeks.
2003-07-21 00:00:00
'Life's a beach' at Sevenoaks District's leisure centres
Members who introduce newcomers to the fitness gyms in Sevenoaks District, can now take advantage of a great new 'Life's a beach' offer. Not only will they, and the new member, gain one month's free membership, but also both will benefit from a free perso
2003-07-21 00:00:00
Splash 'n' fun at Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Children and adults can now cool down over the summer holidays with 'Splash 'n' Fun' at Edenbridge Leisure Centre, which includes a giant inflatable Treasure Island.
2003-07-21 00:00:00
The Youth Zone van gets into gear for the summer
The new Youth Zone van is gearing up for a summer of free fun filled activities for young people over the age of eight in Sevenoaks District, including team games, circus skills, parachute games and arts and crafts.
2003-07-17 00:00:00
Five weeks of MEGA summer fun at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres
Parents who want to keep their children busy over the summer holidays need look no further than MEGA at Sevenoaks and Wildernesse Leisure Centres where a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place from 23 July to 29 August.
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Improvements to Edenbridge Road
Edenbridge residents are to benefit from road improvements to Mill Hill, one of the main roads that run through the town. A section of the road is to be totally resurfaced between 7pm on Tuesday 22 July and 5am Thursday 24 July. However, to avoid too much
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Free fun for children at White Oak Leisure Centre
Young people from Swanley and the surrounding areas can take part in a morning of free fun at White Oak Leisure Centre on Saturday 26 July.
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Four weeks of MEGA summer fun for kids at White Oak Leisure Centre
Parents who want to keep their children busy over the summer holidays need look no further than MEGA at White Oak Leisure Centre where a wide range of fun events for kids will be taking place from 28 July to 22 August.
2003-07-16 00:00:00
Family fun day comes to Swanley
Parents and children can enjoy a free family fun day which is taking place at the Swanley Youth and Community Centre on Wednesday 30 July, to celebrate the town's Healthy Lifestyles Project.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Chairman and Vice Chairman's Engagements 15 - 30 July
Sevenoaks District Council's Chairman's and Vice-Chairman's engagements for 15 to 30 July are listed below. For more information or to attend any of these events, please call Alison Walker on 01732 227177.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Popular kerbisde recycling scheme to be extended
From late July, more Sevenoaks District residents will be able to take advantage of the popular kerbside recycling scheme that began last year.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Council publishes first ever homelessness strategy
Sevenoaks District Council's first homelessness strategy was agreed by the Council's Cabinet last Thursday (10 July). It aims to make the best use of Council resources to help prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place.
2003-07-15 00:00:00
Water way to enjoy free swimming
Six year old Stephanie Russell will be making a splash at White Oak Leisure Centre after winning free swimming for the whole summer.
2003-07-14 00:00:00
Sevenoaks District leads the way in on-line planning
Sevenoaks District residents can now submit and pay for planning applications on-line saving time and resources through the 'Planning Portal'.
2003-07-10 00:00:00
Question time
Between August and January next year, many residents will receive one of three questionnaires that cover life in Sevenoaks District and how satisfied they are with Sevenoaks District Council.
2003-07-10 00:00:00
