The Leigh Directory

Emergency Services

Police, Fire or Ambulance: 999 Electricity 0800 7838866

Gas: 0800 111999 Water Leakline: 0800 0283399

Train Times 17th May to 12th December 2009 National Rail Enqs 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

05:04, 05:24, 06:18L, 06:51, 07:29L, 08:03L, 08:20V, 08:41V, 09:23L, then at 23 mins past the hour to 16:23L, 16:53V, 17:27, 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 up to 30th August

07:45L then at 45 mins past the hour to 21:45L, 22:28

Sunday from 6th September

07:28 then at 28 mins past the hour to 22:28 (change at Redhill for onward journey)

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

Monday to Friday

06:01, 06:21, 07:07, 07:28, 07:54, 08:27, 08:48, 09:22, 09:48, 10:47 then at 47 mins past the hour to 16:47, 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 then at 47 mins past the hour to 19:47, 20:16, 21:16, 22:16, 23:20

Sunday up to 30th August

08:06, 09:05 then 5 mins past the hour until 23:05, 23:34

Sunday from 6th September

08:34 then at 34 mins past the hour to 23:34

From Hildenborough to London (from 14th December 2008)

(Trains go to Charing Cross except those marked with an * which go to Cannon Street)
Journey time is about 40 mins. All trains call at Sevenoaks

Monday to Friday

05:00, 05:31, 06:00*, 06:22, 06:49, 07:10, 07:20*, 07:36, 07:40*, 07:56, 08:16, 08:21*, 08:41, 09:18, 09:32, 10:08, 10:39, then 08 and 40 mins past the hour until 15:40, then 16:10, 16:44*, 16:55, 17:22, 17:54, 18:10*, 18:50, 19:20, 20:20, 21:20, 22:20, 23:14

Saturday

06:04, 07:03, 07:36, 08:36, 09:08, 09:41, 10:08, 10:40, then at 08 and 40 mins past the hour until 17:40 then 17:53, 18:34, 19:34, 20:34, 21:34, 22:34, 23:14

Sunday

07:05, 07:21, 08:04, 09:05, and then at 05 mins past the hour until 20:05, 21:07, 22:07, 22:35.

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, 06:16, 06:25, 07:16, 07:28, 07:52, 08:45*, 08:58, 09:30, 10:00, and then at 00 & 30 mins past the hour until 16:30 then 16:50, 17:00*, 17:20, 17:20*, 17:41, 18:04, 18:05*, 18:28, 19:00, 19:06*, 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, 08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 then at 00 & 30 mins past the hour until 18:00 then 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 23:30, 00:10.

Sunday

08:30, 09:30 and at 30 mins past the hour until 21:30, 22:30.

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)

Autocar's Helpline 0870 6082608

From Leigh PO 06:38, 07:03, 07:29, 18:28, 19:08, 19:36 (approx 4 mins).

From Hildenborough Station 06:43, 07:09, 18:08, 18:49, 19:15, 19:49

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

HOSPITALS

Kent and Sussex (Accident & Emergency), Mt Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells 01892 526111
Pembury (Maternity) 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 13:30 - 14:30 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 227000email

Refuse Collection: Thursday Mornings (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/Chairman Planning Committee/Finance/Public Transport
Roger Sykes Vice Chairman/Chairman Finance/KAPC/Planning
Peter Croft Chairman Environment/The Green WP
John Knock Public Transport/Environment/Finance
Alan Johnston Planning/Environment/Village Halls/The Green WP
Graham Marchant Planning/Finance/The Green WP
Heather Powell Liaison Youth Forum/Play Area WP
Richard Dyton Environment/Play Area WP/Planning
David Bennie Youth Forum

The Green Working Party includes representatives from user clubs and organisations and the Play Area Working Party includes other parishioners.

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 email Website: www.leighkent.org.uk

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

Community Police Office Station

01732 771055. 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 Position Vacant
Social Committee Secretary Barbara Simons 01732 834258
Children's Representative Alison Pollard 01732 833432

Parish Magazine & Directory

Editor Cherry O'Neill 01732 838756 email
Adverts/Directory Andy Stewart 01732 838871 email
Subs and Distribution Christine Furneaux 01732 838933

Courier Representative

Position Vacant

Leigh Primary School

Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Wallace-Holman
Secretary: Rosalind Skynner 01732 832660
PTA Chairman Alison Colville 01892 871004

Leigh Pre-School

Monday to Wednesday & Friday 09:00 - 11:30 in the Small Village Hall

Rosemary Hawkins 01732 833245, Play School Mobile 07984 399417

Mothers and Toddlers

Meets Thursday mornings 09:00 - 11:30 in the Small Village Hall

Fiona Kirby 01732 833392 and Liz Wallace 01732 835699

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 M Evans 01732 834046
Secretary Mrs A Smith 01732 834613

St. Mary's Fellowship

Meet 3rd Wednesday 14:00 - 16:15 in the Genner Rooms

Contact Margaret Doggett 01732 833470

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 the village green. Training every Wednesday evening during the season. New players of all abilities welcomed. For more information visit www.leighrfc.co.uk

Club Secretary Debbie Clarkson 01732 email

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

Seven teams compete in the Tonbridge & District Leagues, also teams in the Sevenoaks League and the ETTA "Woolwich" Junior League

September to April, Practices Sunday mornings
Home matches in the Large Village Hall, Monday and Thursday evenings

Secretary 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 Abbie Wilson 01732 833033

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 Jessica's Hall every Wednesday Oct 1st to April 30th
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 10« -14 Boys and Girls
Scout Leader David Bennie 01732 834252.

Cub Scouts

Meet Thursday evenings 18:00 - 19:30. ages 8 - 10«
Akela Sheila Cole

Beaver Scouts

Ages 6 - 8. Monday evenings 17:30 - 18:30
Beaver Leader Tim Ewer 01892 871244

1st Leigh Brownies

Meet Tuesday evenings 17:30 - 19:00
Brown Owl Vanessa Pullen 01732 838420

(All groups meet at the Scout Hut in Kiln Lane)

St. Mary's Youth Groups

Children's Church: 1st Sunday of the month 09:30 Genner Rooms

CraftZone (Children's Church) Thursdays (term time) 15:30 - 16:30 at Jessica's Hall

Hildenborough Youth Group Wednesday's at Church Hall Hildenborough ages 12-17 open Youth Club

Family Services Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 09:30. An informal all age service

Youth Alpha Courses: a chance for younger people to discuss the 'meaning of life' in an open and informal setting

All Church youth groups (except CraftZone) are held in the Genner Rooms.

For the above club and groups, contact
The Youth and Families Minister: David Bennie, 4 Meadow Bank, Leigh, 01732 834252
email Website: youthfamiliesministry.blogspot.com

The Directory is distributed free, twice a year, to all households in the Parish

Next issue Dec 2009

E&oe ver 15/05/09