Lovely Charing - Kent

Small Mammal Detectives Day - May 31st

Charing Alderbed Wildlife and Landscape Events 2009:

Small Mammal Detectives Day, May 31st 10.00am - 12.00pm

The Kent Mammal Group will help the Charing Alderbed committee delve into to the undergrowth to investigate the small mammals that live there. An exiting opportunity to come face to face with secretive shrews, bright eyed voles and the cheeky wood mouse.

This day is suitable for all ages.

Please meet in the car park off of Pet Lane (Grid ref: TQ957 491)

Country Fair - 4th May, Charing Race Course

The Ashford Valley Hunt Committee organises their annual Country Fair:

The “Country Fair” is being held at Charing Race Course on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May. Starting at 10 am.

Last year saw 3500 visitors, who enjoyed watching gun dog displays, beagle pack and foxhounds displays, birds of prey demonstration, the pony club, classic cars and lots of children’s entertainment.

This year between 4000 – 5000 visitors are expecting to enjoy a packed programme of similar events and spend time shopping at the trade stands and sampling the food and drink on offer. The entrance fee is £2 and the programme of events will be given to all parties entering the race course.

Some shops in and around Charing's High Street will be open too - why not pay them a visit while you're in the neighbourhood?

"There's always something going on in Charing!"

Charing Christmas Lights: Coffee morning with a difference...

Charing Christmas Lights is organising a coffee morning with a difference....

"It's in the Afternoon"

Come along to the Church Barn on Saturday 18th April 2.00pm - 4.30pm

• Tombola
• Raffle
• Homemade Cakes & Savouries
• White Elephant
• Books
• Ladies Accessories

Admission:

• Adults £ 1.50
• Children £ 1.00
• Admission includes Tea/Coffee/Squash & a slice of Homemade Cake

All proceeds to Charing Christmas Lights.

Morning of Bird Songs (Charing Alderbed) - 26th April

Charing Alderbed and Meadow Committee are holding a
Morning of Bird Song (FREE)

Starting 06.30am – 08.30am on April 26th
(Meeting starts at Pett Lane Car Park)

Expert bird enthusiast Jason Mitchell will lead a morning walk introducing the orchestral world of bird song. Suitable for all ages and bird enthusiasts of any level.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

"THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON IN CHARING"

Charing is full of surprises! There are no longer any empty shops in the High Street and the latest addition is "The Chocolate Room" at 20 High Street, where you will find luxury chocolates handmade on the premises - only the very strong-willed will be able to walk on by!. Boasting some enticing and unusual flavours as well as established favourites, these little beauties are only made from the finest ingredients.

In case chocolate is not your thing (is that possible?) try the exquisite imported Italian nougat, studded with crystallised tropical fruits, or the old fashioned sweets we remember as children. Sweet treats start from only £1.25 and a box of 20 assorted chocolates with your choice of ribbon trim is only £10.

The chocolate temptations go beyond the confectionery - why not sit down and choose something from the chocolate menu? Have a slice of chocolate cake with a cup of tea, or some homemade chocolate cheesecake with a cup of coffee. If you sample the "Choceeno" - an Italian shot style molten chocolate drink - beware, it's irresistible and you could easily become a regular!

Other businesses are offering more - from ready prepared curries at Richards Butchers, to beautiful flowers for special occasions or a little bunch to cheer someone up, The Floral Madam also stocks pretty china and lots of lovely things for children. Following watercolour painter Alan Colledge's successful day at "44" where he demonstrated different painting techniques, more similar events are planned during the year. Award-winning Wady & Bretts continues to amaze everyone with a good selection of beers and wines as well as fresh bread and, now that sunny days are ahead, some great ideas for picnics! The Gallery has some good ideas for gifts and the home and there's plenty more to see in the rest of the High Street and beyond. 

"There's Always Something Going on in Charing" is a saying that is beginning to catch on!

By Elizabeth Tweed ("44") on Behalf of Charing Business Association.