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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National Empty Homes Week 2023
Mon, 27 Feb 2023
National Empty Homes Week 27th February - 5th Maarch 2023
Action on Empty Homes aims to improve the residential environment, by bringing empty properties back into use as quality housing for the people who need them. A long-term empty home is any privately owned home which has been empty for 6 months or more.
See facts and figures.
- Venue:
- National Event
- Contact:
- Action on Empty Homes
Winter Warm Space - Free
Mon, 27 Feb 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
Agricultural Museum Brook
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:00
Hopping in Kent
Speaker: Sue Duckworth
19.00 -20.00
Free. No booking required. Refreshments provided. Doors open at 18.30
- Venue:
- Brook Village Hall
- Contact:
- Brook Museum
KALC Area Committee
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:00
KALC Area Committee
2023 meetings at 19.00
Future meetings: Wednesday 3rd May,
Wednesday 5th July,
Wednesday 6th September,
Wednesday 1st November
- Venue:
- Civic Centre, Ashford
- Contact:
- Wye PC / KALC representative)
Wye Historical Society AGM
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:15
Wye Historical Society AGM
- Venue:
- Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary School
- Contact:
- Wye Historical Society
Recycling Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 02 Mar 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
Coronation Working Group
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00
Coronation Working Group
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Wye Neighbourhood Plan Review
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00
Wye Neighbourhood Plan Review meeting to consider first draft design guidance and design codes report
11.00 - 12.00
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Brook Village Coffee Morning
Fri, 03 Mar 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 Mar 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
Wye Neighbourhood Plan Review
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00
Wye Neighbourhood Plan Review meeting to consider first draft design guidance and design codes report
10.00 - 11.00
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Electoral Commission webinar for prospective election candidates
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:13
Electoral Commission webinar for prospective election candidates
12.00 - 13.00
Webinar to provide essential information on the nomination process and the spending and donation rules, including information on:
- standing for election
- the nominations process
- when the spending rules apply
- how much you can spend
- notional spending rules
- who you can accept donations from
- what you need to report after the election
- Q&A
- Venue:
- Online training
- Contact:
- To book contact Stuart Butler sbutler@electoralcommission.org.uk
Parish Council (Hybrid Meeting)
Tue, 07 Mar 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
Wye Community Lunch
Wed, 08 Mar 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
Wye Neighbourhood Plan Review
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00
Wye Neighbourhood Plan Review meeting to consider first draft design guidance and design codes report
14.00 - 14.30
- Venue:
- Online meeting
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Refuse Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 09 Mar 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
Wye Village Community Choir
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:30
Wye Village Community Choir
19.00
Rehearsal every Tuesday evening term-time only. Newcomers always welcome. No auditions.
- Venue:
- Wye Small Village Hall, Bridge Street TN25 5EA
- Contact:
- Stevie Bouttell 07821 009854
Recycling Bin Collection Day in Wye
Thu, 16 Mar 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
KALC Climate Change Conference
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00
Climate Change Conference
10.00 - 14.00
Speakers: Rachel Coxcoon from Climate Guide, John Whitelegg from the Foundation for Integrated Transport, Conor Ward from the KCC Innovations Team, James Hood from Brunton Town Council, Peter LeFort from the University of Exeter, and Robin Webster from Climate Outreach. Breakout lunch session to give networking opportunities among councils and a panel discussion
- Venue:
- Online Event
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Successful Placemaking
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00
Successful Placemaking
- Venue:
- Online training
- Contact:
- Public Practice Associates
Wye Farmers' Market - The Green
Sat, 18 Mar 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
Jumble Sale
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:00
Jumble Sale
14.00
Please deliver jumble items to Brook Village Hall between 17.00 and 19.00 Friday 17th March. All proceeds for the upkeep of the hall.
- Venue:
- Brook Village Hall
- Contact:
- Brook Village Hall Trust
Mothering Sunday
Sun, 19 Mar 2023
Mothering Sunday
(Fourth Sunday in Lent)
- Venue:
- n/a
- Contact:
- n/a
Public Sector Decarbonisation
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:45
Public Sector Decarbonisation
09.45 - 16.30
Public Sector Executive
- Venue:
- Online Event
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Becoming a Local Councillor
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:00
Becoming a Local Councillor - a free one-hour introduction
19.00 - 20.00
If you would like to become a Local Councillor and want to know more about what is involved, this is a good opportunity to ask questions and find out. This one-hour event will include two brief talks about the role of Local Councillor, what it involves, its challenges and opportunities and the rewarding nature of its contribution to local leadership and vision.
- Venue:
- Free online presentation, with Q&A
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk, or click on the poster to book direct
Wye Village Community choir
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:30
Wye Village Community Choir
19.30
Rehearsal every Tuesday evening term-time only. Newcomers always welcome. No auditions.
- Venue:
- Wye Small Village Hall, Bridge Street TN25 5EA
- Contact:
- Stevie BOUTTELL 07821 009854
Local Elections: Publication of Notice of Election
Wed, 22 Mar 2023
Publication of Notice of Election (not later than 27th March)
Local elections for all seats on Ashford Borough Council, and all parish councils across the borough will take place 4th May 2023.
(The next elections for all Kent County Council seats and the position of Kent Police and Crime Commissioner are due May 2024).
Ashford Borough Council election timetable for Thursday 4th May 2023
- Venue:
- N/A
- Contact:
- N/A
Wye Community Lunch
Wed, 22 Mar 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
Flood Warden Training
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:00
Flood Warden bitesize session 3
Grant Hooker, KFRS
19.00 - 20.00 via MS Teams
The Kent Resilience Team is multi-agency team that supports the work of the Kent Resilience Forum and is staffed by emergency planning officers and support staff from Kent Police, Kent County Council and Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Its offices are hosted at Kent Fire and Rescue Service HQ.
- Venue:
- Online training
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
National Day of Reflection
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00
National Day of Reflection: 12.00 a minute's silence
An opportunity to remember our loved ones who've died, support people who are grieving, and connect with each other.
- Venue:
- National Event
- Contact:
- Marie Curie
The Dynamic Councillor - Training
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:30
The KALC Dynamic Councillor workshop and training module is for new Councillors and those who would like a refresher. This three hour module workshop will explore the role and responsibilities of a parish/town councillor. Being a local councillor is a valued post, but it also brings challenges to the newly elected Councillor - doing the best for your electorate is key.
Online training 18.30 - 21.30
Waiting room 18.20
Book via Wye Parish Clerk
- Venue:
- Online training
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk 01233 812459
British Summer Time Starts
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:00
British Summer Time (BST or Daylight Saving Time) starts when the clocks go forward one hour at 01.00 on the last Sunday in March.
The UK will revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for the winter on the last Sunday in October, when the clocks will go forward one hour at 02.00.
- Venue:
- n/a
- Contact:
- n/a
Wye Village Community Choir
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:30
Wye Village Community Choir
19.30
Rehearsal every Tuesday evening term-time only. Newcomers always welcome. No auditions.
- Venue:
- Wye Small Village Hall, Bridge Street TN25 5EA
- Contact:
- Stevie Bouttell 07821 009854
KALC Annual Planning Conference
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30
KALC Annual Planning Conference
09.30 - 14.00
National Planning Policy and the Future of Planning in Kent
Draft Programme includes: Local Travel, Planning for Biodiversity, Preparing for a Community-scale Energy Scheme and a case study tour of Conserving Heritage Assets at the Local Level
- Venue:
- Lenham Community Centre, 12 Groom Way Lenham Maidstone ME17 2QT
- Contact:
- Parish Clerk
Wye Farmers' Market - The Green
Sat, 01 Apr 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
Palm Sunday
Sun, 02 Apr 2023
Palm Sunday (start of Holy Week)
- Venue:
- Wye Parish Church
- Contact:
- Benefice Office