Events Diary
Coronavirus Covid-19 national lockdown: please check future plans with individual club and event organisers, not the Parish Clerk. The Wye Events Diary can help bona fide community event organisers in the Wye area to publicise forthcoming events. This is a free public service for local voluntary sector organisations only. To advertise your community event, just click on the 'Add Item' button, located immediately below the diary. Please note: Wye with Hinxhill Parish Council accepts no responsibility for externally provided information, nor its accuracy, nor any links published on this website. Publication on this website does not signify any endorsement or responsibility. The site editors may decline to publish items or edit them.
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Parish Council office closed
Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:00
Parish Council office closed.
- Venue:
- Parish Council office
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Parish Council office closed
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:00
Parish Council office closed.
- Venue:
- Parish Council office
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Parish Council office closed
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00
Parish Council office closed.
- Venue:
- Parish Council office
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
852nd anniversary martyrdom of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury
Thu, 29 Dec 2022
Canterbury Cathedral - Martyrdom of Thomas Becket
Choral Evensong 15.00 candlelit service of mediaeval chant and readings
- Venue:
- Canterbury Cathedral
- Contact:
- Canterbury Cathedral
Parish Council office closed
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:00
Parish Council office closed.
- Venue:
- Parish Council office
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Christmas Refuse Bin Collection Day in Wye
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:00
Biffa refuse bin collection day in Wye (2022/2023 Christmas calendar)
Friday 30th December - Wye
Ashford Borough Council recycling, waste and bins
Normal collection service date resume on Monday 9th January 2023
- Venue:
- Wye
- Contact:
- Ashford Borough Council
Parish Council office closed
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:00
Parish Council office closed.
- Venue:
- Parish Council office
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
New Year's Day
Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:01
New Year's Day (Bank Holiday Monday 2nd January 2023)
- Venue:
- National event
- Contact:
- N/A
New Year's Day Bank Holiday
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:01
New Year's Day Bank Holiday
- Venue:
- National event
- Contact:
- N/A
Parish Council office closed
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:00
Parish Council office closed.
- Venue:
- Parish Council office
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk

Wye Arts Film Night
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:00
Wye Arts Film Night presents: doors open at 19.00 for 19.30
'Amadeus' starring Tom Hulce
Raffle and complementary drinks before the performance
Wye Arts Association members only
- Venue:
- Large Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye
- Contact:
- Wye Arts - see noticeboard
Parish Council (Hybrid Meeting)
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:45
Parish Council meeting
The Microsoft Teams Live waiting room for this hybrid meeting will open to the public from 18.45 onwards. This virtual meeting can be viewed either via the Microsoft Teams app (free to download), or via the web (recommended), or attended in person.
However, space at Unit 2b Briar Close is restricted. To minimise risks during the pandemic it is necessary to distance the seats and increase room ventilation. Therefore this limits the number of people who can attend a meeting in person. Please contact the Clerk at least a day beforehand to reserve a seat.
- Venue:
- Hybrid meeting: 2B Briar Close, Wye and online via Teams Live
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
- Agenda:
- Agenda 2023-0103 Parish Council (PDF, 495 Kb)

KALC Area Committee
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:00
KALC Area Committee
19.00
2023 meetings at 19.00 Wednesday 1st March, Wednesday 3rd May, Wednesday 5th July, Wednesday 6th September, Wednesday 1st November
- Venue:
- Civic Centre, Ashford
- Contact:
- Wye PC / KALC representative)
Wye Historical Society
Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:30
Wye Historical Society
Members' Evening
19.30 (doors open at 19.00)
Members free. Non-members £3 per talk.
- Venue:
- Lady Joanna Thornhill (Endowed) Primary School
- Contact:
- Wye Historical Society
Christmas Recycling Bin Collection Day in Wye
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00
Biffa recylcing bin collection day in Wye (2022/2023 Christmas calendar)
Ashford Borough Council recycling, waste and bins
Normal collection service date resume on Monday 9th January 2023
- Venue:
- Wye
- Contact:
- Ashford Borough Council
Brook Village Coffee Morning
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:30
Brook Village Coffee Morning (first Friday of the month)
10.30 - 12.00
- Venue:
- Brook Village Hall
- Contact:
- Contact Betty Joynson 01233 812803
Wye Farmers' Market - The Green
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 09:00
Wye Farmers' Market
The Wye Farmers' Market, The Green, on the first and third Saturdays, every month.
Please continue to respect the wishes of those who may choose, or need, to observe social distancing, or wear a face covering. Thank You Please observe social distancing and wear a mask wherever possible.
To keep up to date, please check with the Wye Farmers' Market website
- Venue:
- The Green, Wye
- Contact:
- Market Manager 07804 652 156
Plough Sunday 2023
Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:01
Plough Sunday 2023 celebrates the start of the new working year
- Venue:
- National events
- Contact:
- Arthur Rank Centre
Plough Monday
Mon, 09 Jan 2023
Plough Monday, the first Monday after 6th January. By tradition, the first day of the agricultural year, the day on which village life would return to normal after the festivities of the twelve days of Christmas, and people would return to work.
- Venue:
- N/A
- Contact:
- N/A
Bridge Street Overnight Road Closure
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:00
Bridge Street overnight road closure
23.00 Monday 9th January - 05.00 Tuesday 10th January
Location: approx. 20m either side of the level crossing.
- Venue:
- Wye Level Crossing, Bridge Street, Wye
- Contact:
- Network Rail Infrastructure 03457 114 141
- Documents:
- Notice: Road Closure - Bridge Street 2022-0109 (PDF, 46 Kb)
Christmas Tree Recycling registration deadline (Ashford district)
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:59
Registration deadline for Christmas tree recycling doorstep collection
Register by midnight 9th January 2023 (Ashford district) for collections Saturday 14th to Monday 16th January 2023
Donations in support of the Pilgrims Hospices in east Kent
Please note the Canterbury and Thanet district registration deadline is midnight Monday 2nd January 2023, (for collections Friday 6th – Monday 9th January 2023).
New this year: tree recycling drop-off facility at Macknade, Faversham
Book a time slot: Faversham Drop-Off Recycling Station Booking Form
- Venue:
- Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet districts
- Contact:
- Pilgrims Hospices register online by the deadlines above
Wye Community Lunch
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:15
Wye Community Lunch
12.15 for 12.30
Two course meal, and coffee for £5.00
Please book in advance - call Richard Sinden 07969 583920
- Venue:
- Large Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden
Refuse Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00
Biffa refuse bin collection day in Wye (Normal 2022/2023 calendar)
Ashford Borough Council recycling, waste and bins
- Venue:
- Wye
- Contact:
- Ashford Borough Council
576th anniversary: signing the Wye College Statutes in 1447
Sat, 14 Jan 2023
14th January 1447 - 2023
The 576th anniversary of the signing of the Wye College Statutes by founder Cardinal Kempe.
- Venue:
- Latin School, High Street, Wye
- Contact:
- N/A
Christmas Tree Recycling (pre-booked)
Sat, 14 Jan 2023 07:30
Christmas tree recycling - doorstep collection period for Ashford district
Saturday 14th - Monday 16th January
Register by midnight 9th January 2023 (Ashford district)
Donations in support of the Pilgrims Hospices
Please note: for Canterbury and Thanet districts - different deadlines and collection dates apply
- Venue:
- Ashford, Canterbury and (parts of) Thanet districts
- Contact:
- Pilgrims Hospices register online
Christmas Tree Recycling (pre-booked)
Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:30
Christmas tree recycling - doorstep collection period for Ashford district
Saturday 14th - Monday 16th January
Register by midnight 9th January 2023 (Ashford district)
Donations in support of the Pilgrims Hospices
Please note: for Canterbury and Thanet districts - different deadlines and collection dates apply
- Venue:
- Ashford, Canterbury and (parts of) Thanet districts
- Contact:
- Pilgrims Hospices register online
Christmas Tree Recycling (pre-booked)
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:30
Christmas tree recycling - doorstep collection period for Ashford district
Saturday 14th - Monday 16th January
Register by midnight 9th January 2023 (Ashford district)
Donations in support of the Pilgrims Hospices
Please note: for Canterbury and Thanet districts - different deadlines and collection dates apply
- Venue:
- Ashford, Canterbury and (parts of) Thanet districts
- Contact:
- Pilgrims Hospices register online

Winter Warm Space - Free
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00
The residents and management of Luckley House invite everyone to use their lounge as a free Winter Warm Space from 10.00 - 14.00 each Monday, until the end of February. Central heating, hot drinks and good company for all. Richard Sinden, Wye Community Warden will be present thoughout.
(The free Winter Warm Space will also be available at Luckley House every Thursday from 11.30 - 15.00)
- Venue:
- Luckley House, Little Chequers
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden 07969 583920
Flood Warden Training
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:45
Flood Warden Training
18.45 - 21.00
Online training via Microsoft Teams with the Environment Agency Flood Resilience Team and Kent Resilience Forum
- Venue:
- Online training
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk

KALC Joint Parishes Working Group (virtual meeting)
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:00
KALC Joint Parishes Planning Committee (Virtual Meeting)
Land Mapping Commission Report
Tree protection
Stodmarsh -update
Local Plan Review - update
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Elections Act 2022 Briefing
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:00
Elections Act 2022 (applies to UK Parliamentary elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections and English local government polls).
Online briefing for parish clerks and parish councillors to cover the new requirements, including the need for voters to show photo ID at polling stations before a ballot paper is issued.
18.00
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Recycling Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00
Biffa recycling bin collection day in Wye (Normal 2022/2023 calendar)
Ashford Borough Council recycling, waste and bins
- Venue:
- Wye
- Contact:
- Ashford Borough Council

Winter Warm Space - Free
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:30
The residents and management of Luckley House invite everyone to use their lounge as a free Winter Warm Space from 11.30 - 15.00 each Thursday, until the end of February. Central heating, hot drinks and good company for all. Richard Sinden, Wye Community Warden will be present thoughout.
(The free Winter Warm Space will also be available at Luckley House every Monday from 10.00 - 14.00)
- Venue:
- Luckley House, Little Chequers
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden 07969 583920
Wye Farmers' Market - The Green
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 09:00
Wye Farmers' Market
The Wye Farmers' Market, The Green, on the first and third Saturdays, every month.
Please continue to respect the wishes of those who may choose, or need, to observe social distancing, or wear a face covering. Thank You Please observe social distancing and wear a mask wherever possible.
To keep up to date, please check with the Wye Farmers' Market website
- Venue:
- The Green, Wye
- Contact:
- Market Manager 07804 652 156
Village Halls Week
Mon, 23 Jan 2023
Village Halls Week - warm welcoming and inclusive spaces
23rd - 29th January 2022
Village Halls Week is a national campaign, shining a spotlight on the contribution England's 10,000+ village halls make to rural communities. It is an opportunity for hall management committees to celebrate their work and get inspiration from others.
In 2023 Village Halls Week will look at how village halls can provide warm, welcoming and inclusive spaces; something which is especially important as the country faces a cost of living crisis.
- Venue:
- National event
- Contact:
- ACRE

Winter Warm Space - Free
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00
The residents and management of Luckley House invite everyone to use their lounge as a free Winter Warm Space from 10.00 - 14.00 each Monday, until the end of February. Central heating, hot drinks and good company for all. Richard Sinden, Wye Community Warden will be present thoughout.
(The free Winter Warm Space will also be available at Luckley House every Thursday from 11.30 - 15.00)
- Venue:
- Luckley House, Little Chequers
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden 07969 583920
Coronation Working Group
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00
Coronation Working Group
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Wye Community Lunch
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:15
Wye Community Lunch
12.15 for 12.30
Two course meal, and coffee for £5.00
Please book in advance - call Richard Sinden 07969 583920
- Venue:
- Large Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden
Informal Project Briefing (virtual meeting)
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:00
Informal project briefing and COVID-19 update meeting for parish councillors
18.00 - 19.00
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Flood Warden Training
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:00
Flood Warden bitesize session 1
Mark Rogers, Met Office Advisor (Civil Contingencies) South East
19.00 - 20.00
Contingency planning is designed to mitigate the impacts of an emergency or critical situation on an organisation or community. The key outcomes of contingency planning are:
- Assessing and managing operational risk
- Limiting the impacts of an emergency
- Ensuring an appropriate and effective response level
- Key operations can continue both during and after the emergency
- Venue:
- Online training
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Refuse Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00
Biffa refuse bin collection day in Wye (Normal 2022/2023 calendar)
Ashford Borough Council recycling, waste and bins
- Venue:
- Wye
- Contact:
- Ashford Borough Council

Winter Warm Space - Free
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:30
The residents and management of Luckley House invite everyone to use their lounge as a free Winter Warm Space from 11.30 - 15.00 each Thursday, until the end of February. Central heating, hot drinks and good company for all. Richard Sinden, Wye Community Warden will be present thoughout.
(The free Winter Warm Space will also be available at Luckley House every Monday from 10.00 - 14.00)
- Venue:
- Luckley House, Little Chequers
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden 07969 583920
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023
Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 will take place from Friday 27th January until Sunday 29th January. It's so easy to make a difference for nature.
Big Garden Birdwatch helps the RSPB to build a picture of garden wildlife across the UK. The annual survey can identify what is in danger - and how we can help.
Click to find out all about the Big Garden Birdwatch
Citizen science: join in the world's largest garden wildlife survey
- Venue:
- National event
- Contact:
- RSPB
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023
Sat, 28 Jan 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 will take place from Friday 27th January until Sunday 29th January. It's so easy to make a difference for nature.
Big Garden Birdwatch helps the RSPB to build a picture of garden wildlife across the UK. The annual survey can identify what is in danger - and how we can help.
Click to find out all about the Big Garden Birdwatch
Citizen science: join in the world's largest garden wildlife survey
- Venue:
- National event
- Contact:
- RSPB
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023
Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 will take place from Friday 27th January until Sunday 29th January. It's so easy to make a difference for nature.
Big Garden Birdwatch helps the RSPB to build a picture of garden wildlife across the UK. The annual survey can identify what is in danger - and how we can help.
Click to find out all about the Big Garden Birdwatch
Citizen science: join in the world's largest garden wildlife survey
- Venue:
- National event
- Contact:
- RSPB

Winter Warm Space - Free
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00
The residents and management of Luckley House invite everyone to use their lounge as a free Winter Warm Space from 10.00 - 14.00 each Monday, until the end of February. Central heating, hot drinks and good company for all. Richard Sinden, Wye Community Warden will be present thoughout.
(The free Winter Warm Space will also be available at Luckley House every Thursday from 11.30 - 15.00)
- Venue:
- Luckley House, Little Chequers
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden 07969 583920
Recycling Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00
Biffa recycling bin collection day in Wye (Normal 2022/2023 calendar)
Ashford Borough Council recycling, waste and bins
- Venue:
- Wye
- Contact:
- Ashford Borough Council

Winter Warm Space - Free
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:30
The residents and management of Luckley House invite everyone to use their lounge as a free Winter Warm Space from 11.30 - 15.00 each Thursday, until the end of February. Central heating, hot drinks and good company for all. Richard Sinden, Wye Community Warden will be present thoughout.
(The free Winter Warm Space will also be available at Luckley House every Monday from 10.00 - 14.00)
- Venue:
- Luckley House, Little Chequers
- Contact:
- Richard Sinden 07969 583920
Brook Village Coffee Morning
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:30
Brook Village Coffee Morning (first Friday of the month)
10.30 - 12.00
- Venue:
- Brook Village Hall
- Contact:
- N/A
Wye Farmers' Market - The Green
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:00
Wye Farmers' Market
The Wye Farmers' Market, The Green, on the first and third Saturdays, every month.
Please continue to respect the wishes of those who may choose, or need, to observe social distancing, or wear a face covering. Thank You Please observe social distancing and wear a mask wherever possible.
To keep up to date, please check with the Wye Farmers' Market website
- Venue:
- The Green, Wye
- Contact:
- Market Manager 07804 652 156