Welcome to Westerham

 Clubs & Societies

Allotments in Westerham

Westerham Parish Council runs three allotment sites in Westerham – at Bloomfield, Currant Hill and Farley.
The Council lets out plots on an annual basis from 1st October to 30th September. At present the rent for a full plot is £36 and for a half plot £18. Concessionary rates are made to OAPs and any disabled plot holders. A few years ago the allotment holders believed they were the last in the line and the Parish Council was grateful to let any plot it could! With an upsurge in interest in ‘Growing Your Own’, there are now only a few vacant plots left; and there are lots of highly productive plots being gardened by a new generation of those with green fingers!
To rent one of few remaining vacant plots, please apply to the Parish Council office on 01959 562147, or E This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bee Keeping

The Westerham Branch of the Kent Beekeepers' Association meets monthly during the summer months at apiarys in Biggin Hill, Tatsfield, Oxted, Edenbridge, Hever, Bough Beech and Brasted.
This allows our beekeepers to continue to improve their good practice by watching the invited beekeepers and bee inspectors. It is an ideal opportunity to build knowledge and talk to fellow beekeepers.
We run training apiarys where beginners can get hands-on by handing the bees in the hives and learn how to look after bees fully supported by experienced beekeepers.
For details of meetings go to Westerham Beekeepers site.

Bellringing

The Bellingers at St Mary's Church ring every Sunday and hold a practice night on Tuesday evenings.
Vistors to Westerham who are experienced ringers are always very welcome. They would also be pleased to meet any local residents who might like to learn.
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Bonneval Association

The Westerham-Bonneval Association was founded over 50 years ago to foster relationships between individuals and organisations in Westerham and its twin town, Bonneval. Exchange visits are made annually, the host country organising a programme of culture and friendship.
Membership of the association costs £5 per household per annum and all members are kept in touch via a regular newsletter. For more information contact Dave Campbell 01959 565655 Visiter le site internet de Bonneval

 

Bridge at Crockham Hill (BACH)

The club, established in 1997,  meets on Monday evenings (holidays excepted), 7.30 – 10.30 pm in the well-appointed Village Hall in Crockham Hill.  Duplicate bridge is played in two sections, one for the more experienced player, and one in which those who have only recently learned bridge are given a gentle introduction to duplicate.
This is an ideal opportunity to play bridge in a friendly environment – the acronym also stands for Be Amicable (to all), Courteous (to opponents), and Harmonious (with your partner).
For further information contact Tony Gifford: tel: 01883 712105 or e-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Chartwell Branch The Churchill Centre (UK)

Celebrating and perpetuating through the thoughts, words, works and deeds of Westerham’s famous resident and ‘Greatest Briton’, Sir Winston Spencer Churchill. The aim of the Branch is to impress Churchill’s leadership, wisdom and experience firmly on future generations.
We hold four local meetings a year together with an additional summer event. We are proud to have as President Mr Randolph Churchill, Sir Winston’s great grandson.
For more information please contact our Chairman, Nigel Guest: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Fleapit Cinema Club

Membership of the Fleapit Cinema Club is available to all for the annual subscription, payable in advance, of:-
Family - £55 (Senior Citizens and Students £45)
Individual - £30 (Senior Citizens and Sutdents £25)
Member's Guests are welcome at £3.50 per head, prior arrangements required if more than 4 guests at a screening
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The Friends of Long Pond

The Long Pond was restored as a Millennium project in 2000 although there has been pond on this site for several hundred years. The River Darent, which rises in Westerham, flows through the pond and then into Round Pond (at Mill Lane) and meanders through Westerham to Brasted, Shoreham, Eynsford and Dartford.
The Friends of Long Pond is a local group of volunteers who look after the maintenance of the pond. If you would like to help, call Stuart Merrylees on 01959 563296. We generally meet on the first Sunday morning of the month and usually have a beer in The Wolfe afterwards.

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Mens Club, Fullers Hill

The Working Men’s Club and Institute Union is now the largest non-profit making social entertainment and leisure organisation in the UK, representing the interests and views of four million club members.

Poetry for Pleasure

Poetry for Pleasure

We meet once every 14 days for a 'Poetry for Pleasure' get together. This group was formed following the popular 'My Time' poetry for pleasure group organised by Biggin Hill Library financed by Bromley Council. We are a friendly informal group all ranging in age and other interests. Our members come from a wide area and have a variety of poetry knowledge ranging from the complete beginner to the experienced person who can share their knowledge of certain poets and their works.
Everyone is welcome, for more information contact Pat West Tel 01959 573344 or email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rotary wheel

Inner Wheel Club of Westerham

The Inner Wheel Club of Westerham was formed in 1966 and meets at the Westerham Hall on the third Tuesday monthly, except August and December. It is part of the largest women’s organisation in the world with 100,000 members in 101 countries, including 21,000 in Great Britain and Ireland. The objects of Inner Wheel (founded in 1923) are:

  • To promote true friendship.
  • To encourage the ideals of personal service.
  • To foster international understanding.

Contacts: Sally Pratt (President) 01959 563192
Antoinette Holley (Secretary) 01959 577645
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Rotary Club of Westerham

The Rotary Club of Westerham is always interested in hearing from both ladies and gentlemen considering membership of this world-wide service organisation.
The Club meets at The Kings Arms Hotel in Westerham each Tuesday:
Dinner meetings (7.00 for 7.30pm) are held on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the month, with a speaker after the meal, while, on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays there are Aperitif meetings (6.45 for 7.00pm)
For further information, please contact the Club’s Secretary, Terry Cartwright – 01959 577749.
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Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. We are one of the UK’s largest membership organisations and recognised as custodians of Remembrance. We also run the annual Poppy Appeal.
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Jam Dance

Jam Dance Company
Established since 2000, Jam Dance Company teaches and develops students in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Breakin and Singing. Passionate about dance and teaching we want anyone we teach to have fun, gain confidence and become the best dancers they can be. Jam will be starting classes at Westerham Village Hall on Wednesday 7 September 2011, so if you love to dance come along and see us for a free class.
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts School
Performing Arts for 4-18 year olds. The Oxted branch of Stagecoach meets regularly at Hazelwood School and offers a lively and inspiring forum for learning the disciplines of dance, drama and singing in a very safe and happy environment.
The skills learnt by our Stagecoach students don't disappear when the curtain falls - they are skills for life.

See main Stagecoach website
For specific details of the Oxted branch, click here.
Call Melinda Cherrett, the Principal of Stagecoach Oxted, on 01342 892225

Stragglers Social Club

We are a ballroom and sequence dance social club, meeting in Westerham Village Hall, usually on the 3rd Saturday of each month except during July and August. Membership is £50 per annum but visitors and guests are always welcome for a small fee.
We hold our annual Dinner (4 course, silver service) a Dance in March and provide a cold buffet in September.
Come and join us, keep fit and have fun! Contact Ray Debnam 01959 700788

Theatre Club

The Westerham Theatre Club is open to all at a cost of £5 per annum (£8 for couples and £3 for students) for which members receive alerts of outings and benefit from group prices if available. Outings are to a mix of dramatic and related arts, ranging from Musicals through Ballet and Shakespeare, striving to enjoy diversity of the highest quality. When appropriate coach transport from Westerham will be provided. For more details contact Membership Secretary E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. T 01959 565715

The Tuesday Club (Senior Citizens Club)

Members meet in the Westerham Hall every Tuesday at 2.30 sharp, to play bingo, enjoy a cup of tea, and meet friends. Our most senior members are over 90. We play 6 Houses, and pay for a House, line or corner. Every one brings a raffle prize, so if you buy a ticket you stand a good chance of winning!
We also organise Outings for Club Members, usually about once a month.
New Members are welcome. Please contact Bob Ralph 01959 563448 or Sonia Scott 01959 561181 or come down to the Hall on a Tuesday afternoon.

Westerham Amateur Dramatic Society

From Shakespeare to pantomime, the society is known for its friendliness as well as the high standards of its productions.
We stage two productions a year in the Westerham Hall.
WADS recent productions include Chekov's The Seagull, and we are delighted to announce the revival of WADS Youth (click here for more)
We meet on the first Monday of each Month at the Grasshopper on the Green, Westerham from 8.30pm onwards, and welcome anybody who is interested in the society and would like to come and say hello.
Please take a look at the WADS web site.

 

Westerham Darenth Women's Institute

The Westerham (Darenth) Womens Institute holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.45pm in Westerham Hall. In addition we hold social meetings

On the first Wednesday of each month, 2pm December - February and 7.45pm for the rest of the year, also in Westerham Hall. We have a varied programme of talks, outings, social evenings and suppers, all for an annual fee of £32. We are welcoming new members: please feel free to come along to one of our meetings! For more information see the What's or contact Hazel Cook T: 01959 562886

 

Westerham Art Group

Westerham Art Group was formed in 1985 and meets regularly throughout the year for talks, demonstrations and both indoor and outdoor painting sessions.
Meetings are held in Russell House Council chamber room, Westerham High Street on Mondays 2.00- 4.00pm. (The car park is for Council staff, doctors and surgery patients only).
In May 2011, we are holding and exhibition and sale at Quebec House.
For further information, telephone Gwen Smith (Secretary) 01959 563110.

Westerham Fine Arts Society

Click poster below to see 2012 programme
WFAS 2012 programme

The Westerham Fine Arts Society meets on the first Wednesday of every month in Westerham Hall in Quebec Av. Lectures and events cover all aspects of art and architecture, ceramics, glass, silver, furniture, tapestry, and historic houses.
The bar opens at 7.30pm and talks start at 8pm.
Outings and trips to the Olympic Park and Downing Street are scheduled for 2011.
Please contact the Secretary Mrs Lyn Worrall on 01959 569895 There is an annual subscription subscription of £30 per annum (for 11 lectures) or £50 per couple. Guests are made most welcome – paying £4 on the door.
Please see the Google calendar on this website for information about monthly events.

Westerham Horticultural Society

We are a friendly society and our main purpose is to provide the opportunity for growers at all levels to participate. Our shows often involve those who have been competing for many years at a high level as well as those displaying exhibits for the first time. As a result, the atmosphere is welcoming, and there is always someone on hand to help with the finer points of diplaying the exhibits you have produced.
We have two shows a year, a Summer Show in June and the Autumn Show in September and there are other talks, visits or demonstrations as well. Recent events include a door wreath making display and everyone went home with a beautiful home made wreath for Christmas. We've also enjoyed a very entertaining talk by Tom Hart-Dyke from Lullingstone Castle.
You can find out more details at www.whs.btck.co.uk or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Westerham Ramblers

An informal group who walk on alternate Sunday mornings in the Westerham area and occasionally venture into Surrey. Anyone is welcome to join us. Your dog will be welcome too, provided it is friendly. We have no membership and our walks are free.
Our walks are generally between four and eight miles, with a stop for refreshments at around the halfway point.
Visit Westerham Ramblers web site

Westerham Society

The Westerham Society is a civic society open to everyone who shares an interest in Westerham and the surrounding countryside. In addition to hosting talks, visits and social events, the society aims to protect the beauty and character of Westerham and the surrounding countryside. It takes action on relevant issues and represents its members on matters which might impact on the welfare or development of the town.
Come along to one of our talks - new members are welcome!
Visit Westerham Society web site.

Wolfe Society

The members of The Wolfe Society meet once a year to celebrate the Birthday of James Wolfe, one of Westerham's most famous sons.
Contact John Rawlinson at Quebec House for more details.

41 Club

Westerham & District 41 Club is a fellowship organisation open to any ex member of Round Table. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at various Pubs and Restaurants in the area. Its purpose is to promote opportunities for fellowship amongst former members of Round Table, to encourage active involvement in the community and to promote International friendship.
For further information contact Dave Campbell 01959 565655.