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Lizzy
Yarnold – the District’s Double Olympic Champion -
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Residents
can see double Winter Olympic Champion, Lizzy Yarnold, in person
on Wednesday 18 April 2018 on her victory bus tour of the Sevenoaks
District.
The tour will begin at Sevenoaks District Council offices at
9.30am, where the public can wave Lizzy off, and there will
be a half hour stop off at Swanley High Street at 11am. On route,
the bus will also pass through Otford, Eynsford and Horton Kirby
before finishing in West Kingsdown.
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The
tour will include stops at several local schools as Lizzy is keen
to inspire a new generation of young athletes. Unfortunately,
the public will not be allowed into the grounds of the schools
included on the tour.
The full route and timings are available at www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/lizzyygold
Schools and community groups who want to congratulate Lizzy on
route should let the Council know by calling 01732 227000 or e-mailing
communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk
so the Council can arrange for the bus to slow down as it passes
them.
Live progress of the bus on the day of the tour will be posted
on the Council’s
twitter feed @sdc_newsdesk. The Victory bus tour is being
organised by Sevenoaks District Council in partnership with Go
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Lizzy
made history on Saturday 17 February 2018 when she became the
first British athlete to successfully defend a Winter Olympic
title. The Skeleton sensation retained her Olympic Gold at the
Korean Winter Games in Pyeongchang after she won Gold at the
Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014.
Lizzy, who grew up in West Kingsdown in the Sevenoaks District,
was the only British athlete at this year’s Winter Olympics
to clinch a gold medal.
Lizzy is a talented all-round athlete who took up the Skeleton
after entering a talent search in 2009. It takes nerves of steel
to take part in this sport, as competitors slide down a frozen
track, lying face down on a sled, reaching speeds in excess
of 90 miles an hour, with no brakes!
When Lizzy first took up the Skeleton, the Sevenoaks District
Sport Council, funded by Sevenoaks District Council, awarded
her a grant to help with the transition to the new sport.
District Olympian, Lizzy Yarnold, says: “It still hasn’t
really sunk in that I am now a Double Olympic Champion! The
last four years has been tough and at times I wasn’t sure
if I would be able to defend my title, but it just shows if
you dream big and work hard then who knows what you can achieve.
Thanks to everyone in the Sevenoaks District for all their support.
I can’t wait to come and visit and show as many young
people as possible my two Olympic Gold Medals - dreams can come
true!”
Cllr Peter
Fleming, Leader of the Council, adds: “Lizzy’s hard
work, drive and sacrifice to become an Olympic champion is an
inspiration to us all. I am delighted that we were able to help
her early on in her career through our funding of the Sevenoaks
District Sports Council. I am deeply honoured that she has agreed
to once again tour the Sevenoaks District where she grew up
and spend time inspiring the next generation.”
The
route and timings are as follows
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9.30am: Bus leaves Sevenoaks District Council offices heading
towards Trinity School via Pembroke Road, the A225 (past the
Vine), then right at Bat and Ball Junction and onto Seal Road
then right again onto Seal Hollow Road
• 9.45am: Arrive at Trinity School
• 10.15am: Leave Trinity School heading towards Swanley
via the A225
• 10.30am: Drive past Otford Pond
• 10.35am: Drive past Shoreham (Kent) railway station
• 10.45am: Drive through Eynsford and past Anthony Roper
School then on to the A20 towards Swanley
• 11am: Arrive at Swanley High Street (by NatWest bank)
• 11.30am: Leave Swanley High Street heading towards Orchards
Academy via London Road
• 11.35am: Arrive at Orchards Academy
• 12.05pm: Leave Orchards Academy heading towards Horton
Kirby Church of England Primary School via the A20 then left
onto Dartford Road, then right on to Station Road then right
onto Horton Road
• 12.20pm: Arrive at Horton Kirby Church of England Primary
School
• 12.50pm: Leave Horton Kirby Primary School heading towards
West Kingsdown via Horton Road, The Street, Rays Hill, Eglantine
Lane and the A20
• 1.10pm: Drive past Hever Road Shops, West Kingsdown
• 1.15pm: Arrive at West Kingsdown School
• 1.45pm: Leave West Kingsdown School. The tour has finished.
Enjoy
this Momentous occasion and see the Champion!
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Edenbridge
Racing “Hero” Sadly Dies! |
Sir John Surtees a well
known and respected “Hero” of Edenbridge, sadly
died on Friday March 10th at St George’s Hospital, London,
due to a respiratory condition which he had been suffering from,
he was 83 years old.
He was a favourite to all
who knew him in the town, he had a super following when he demonstrated
his car’s and motorcycles in the Town’s 2014 May
Day Parade...screaming engines, along Station Road through the
Town, with himself driving and his crew in and on Surtees own
cars and motorcycles.
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He was, and is still the
only man living to have ever won a The Grand Prix “World
Championship” on two and four wheels…A superb achievement
for this young racer in his early days on the race tracks.
During his reign as a motorcycle
racer he won four 500cc titles in – 1956, 1958, 1959,
and 1960, also winning the Formula 1 Title in 1964 racing for
Ferrari. In his early days, from 1958 to 1960 he was 350cc and
the 500cc World Champion on two wheels.
John was awarded an MBE
in 1959, which was the same year as he won “Sports Personality
of the Year” a Tribute to a Great Racing Hero of the era!
In 2009, John was then awarded
the OBE, followed in 2016 with a CBE award
During his race career Surtees,
had the magic influence and determination, coupled with daring
speed to win his Most Honoured Titles on two and four wheels.
Between 1960 and 1972 he drove for Lotus, Honda, Cooper, Lola
and BRM – winning six F1 races with 111 starts.
In later year’s he
set up his own Formula 1 team when it made it’s first
showing in 1970 at the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch…One
of his favourite circuits.
He also became Chairman
of the British Team in the latter years which was the A1 Grand
Prix Series, which has now been replaced.
His son Henry was competing
in the Formula 2 series when he was tragically killed at Brands
Hatch in 2009, only aged 18. John and his family went on to
remember their son, and to make it a lasting Memorial to his
Name with the - Henry Surtees Foundation - in aid of many who
are recovering from brain and bodily related injuries due to
motorsport accidents.
We Remember Sir John Surtees
as a remarkable man…and more his own life devoted to motor
sports, he was the life of Motor Racing in cars and motorcycles.
He remains the “Hero” of the British people….As
Still the only Man Winning Two World Campionships on Two and
Four Wheels….!!!
Story written by
Ian R. Bridle/ All Images Sole Copyright of www.edenbridgetown.com
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With
the price of vegetables and other produce escalating ever higher
in the shops, even with the top supermarket chains across Britain
undercutting most prices of the smaller companies, there seems
very likely that a change is coming for those who are looking
for fresh home-grown food.. Click HERE |
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Mobile
Scam
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are warning about a scam to steal mobile phones following
a couple of reported cases in the West Kent area.Offenders
are stealing the identity of home-owners, ordering mobile
phones using the false details and then attending the address
to take collection of the new phone as it is delivered or
picking it up from the delivery depot.......Click
Here |
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For those looking for that
perfect traditional Christmas meal, that
want to find the ideal restaurant, pub or inn, then take a moment
and look at the Restaurant Guide on our town websites, there
you will find a very good choice of some of the best establishments
in the town and farther afield. .....Click
Here
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A
sponsored event called " Go Walkies" is being held by
the charity branches of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and the Wealden
branch of Guide Dogs for the blind in Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge
Wells on June 26th at 11am, for the
benefit of raising money and funds for these magnificent
animals to assist the blind........Click
Here |
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New
evidence has emerged that your wheelie bin is under scrutiny by
council officials in all areas across the county of Kent. For
a many years now, householders have been asked to separate and
save, individual and useful items that can be re-cycled from the
waste that they throw away every day.....
Click HERE |
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With
the ever increasing theft of vehicle number plates over the years
from all across the country, a new scheme was introduced by the
local Tonbridge and Kent Police Forces this week, at the
Angel centre in the town. The scheme was in operation to provide
and assist car drivers from having their number plates stolen....
CLICK HERE |
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The
county of Kent is aptly named “The Garden of England”,
with its beautiful scenery, delightful walks, green meadows, rolling
hills, country lanes, forests and woods, but the lovely countryside
of this county is under serious threat....Click HERE |
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Tonbridge
Swimming Pool offers a full range of facilities including both
an indoor and outdoor pool. There is also a sauna and a steam
room as well as a spa pool and solarium. The pool is also home
to the Tonbridge Swimming Club. Tonbridge
Pool, The Slade, Tonbridge. Kent TN9 1HR Tel: 01732
367449
http://www.tonbridgepool.co.uk/
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Tonbridge & malling District Council has
responsibility for local government in Tonbridge.The council
is based at Kings Hill but there is a local customer services
centre near to the castle on Tonbridge high street. http://www.tmbc.gov.uk/ |
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It
was a day to remember in the history of Kent today, as this marks
the first time in history that England was invaded by rockets........Click
Here |
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As
the 65th Anniversary of D-Day approaches on 6th June,
2009, thousands of the older generation from across the world,
will stand erect and full of pride that they took part in the
“Great Crusade”........... Click
HERE |
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With
the never ending financial crisis hitting us all, we need to be
aware of just how we can try and cope with spiralling costs, and
the sudden financial effects that cause us so much worry and anxiety.There
are ways to cope with the situation that confront us every day
as difficult as it may be, but don't despair..... Click
HERE |
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With
the price of vegetables and other produce escalating ever higher
in the shops, even with the top supermarket chains across Britain
undercutting most prices of the smaller companies, there seems very
likely that a change is coming for those who are looking for fresh
home-grown food.. Click HERE |
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Tonbridge Civic society is commited to maintaining the character
of Tonbridge and the surrounding areas. The society trys to make
Tonbridge a pleasant place to live and work in. The Civic Society
awards plaques to buildings of architectural merit on an annual
basis, these plaques can be seen around the town. http://www.tonbridgecivicsociety.org.uk/ |
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With
the threat to the world's population of swine flu growing, and
the amount of fatalities succumbing to the disease being announced
weekly, every country across the globe continues to be on full
alert in trying to contain the virus within its own boundaries.........
CLICK HERE for more details |
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In
many high streets throughout Kent, you can buy a huge variety
of products, toys from Taiwan, clothes from China, and food from
all over the world. However, here at ashfordtown.info
we are passionate about local people being able to buy
local products. From books to maps, jam to jumpers you can buy
almost anything! Fair Trade is also a big consideration, and there
is a wide variety of Fair Trade clothes availiable. Click HERE
to visit the shop! |
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After
the most terrible freezing conditions and unbelievable snowfalls
on record for the last 30 years, that have at last thawed,
the roads that are travelled by thousands of vehicles everyday
have created potential life threatening and dangerous situations
for all of us who use them....
CLICK HERE |
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