GENERAL INFORMATION
For High street shops, local businesses, opening hours, see here
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-shopping-guide-listing-1774.aspx
AED’S/DEFIBRILLATORS
There are several AED’s in Tenterden. Locations: St Michaels Fire Station, Outside Waitrose Supermarket, Recreation Ground Toilets, Smallhythe Telephone Box, Station Road Toilets, Tenterden Social Hub, The Crown Pub St Michaels, Three Fields Green Tenterden, Trinity Baptist Church https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/aed-locations-browse-595.aspx
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Tenterden Community Land Trust www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-community-land-trust-listing-1618.aspx
BUSINESS GROUPS
MY TENTERDEN BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Tenterden Business Directory, Business Listings & What's On Events Diary, Community listings. www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/my-tenterden-business-directory-listing-941.aspx
TENTERDEN & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Support for local businesses www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-district-chamber-of-commerce-listing-710.aspx
TENTERDEN PUDDING CLUB
Business Networking Lunches in Tenterden for local businesses www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-pudding-club-listing-1623.aspx
WEALDEN BUSINESS GROUP
Business networking available in the Weald of Kent, meetings in Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/wealden-business-group-listing-1067.aspx
CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSES
4253 LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LTD
4253 Locomotive Company Ltd a not for profit company run entirely by volunteers. Restoration of an 82-ton steam locomotive at the Rolvenden Yard which will eventually run on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/4253-locomotive-company-ltd-listing-915.aspx
BRISSENDEN TRUST
The Brissenden Trust provides funding to benefit local people in and around Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/brissenden-trust-listing-3031.aspx
CARM TENTERDEN & ST MICHAELS
Supporting older, lonely people in rural areas www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/carm-tenterden-st-michaels-listing-1123.aspx
HOME-START ASHFORD & DISTRICT
Home-Start supports families with at least one child under the age of five. Offering unique informal, friendly and confidential volunteer support /www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/home-start-ashford-district-listing-1526.aspx
SAVANNAH CHARITABLE TRUST
The London Beach Hotel offers Charities & Local Sports Clubs, Churches and Schools the unique opportunity to raise significant amounts of money with its association with the Savannah Charitable Trust www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/savannah-charitable-trust-listing-2063.aspx
TEAM BEN HAMMOND
Dedicated to remembering and fundraising in memory of Ben Hammond, raising money for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) to screen local young people for undiagnosed heart conditions www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/team-ben-hammond-listing-1113.aspx
THE MILDRED TRUST
Creating equality of opportunity for people in rural areas. Our longer term objectives are
to reducing food Insecurity, increase social opportunities and participation, increase local partnerships and collective impact. Organisers of the Community Shop, Community Fridge, Old School House Larder, and supporting the Family Food Bank www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-mildred-trust-tenterden-listing-3099.aspx
THE TENTERDEN CHARITIES
Grants available to students attending university www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-tenterden-charities-grants-available-to-students-attending-university-listing-2769.aspx
CHARITY SHOPS
CANCER RESEARCH
17 High Street, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/cancer-research-uk-charity-shop-tenterden-listing-829.aspx
DEMELZA CHARITY SHOP
27 High Street, Tenterden. Fundraising for Children's Hospice Care www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/demelza-charity-shop-tenterden-listing-595.aspx
HOSPICE IN THE WEALD
44 High Street, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/hospice-in-the-weald-charity-shop-tenterden-listing-642.aspx
HOSPICE IN THE WEALD FURNITURE CHARITY SHOP
Unit 1 Bridewell Lane, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/hospice-in-the-weald-furniture-charity-shop-listing-907.aspx
OXFAM CHARITY SHOP
14 High Street, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/oxfam-charity-shop-tenterden-listing-645.aspx
PILGRIMS HOSPICE
49 High Street, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/pilgrims-hospices-charity-shop-tenterden-listing-607.aspx
SMALLHYTHE FOUNDATION TRUST
Grants for Further Education www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/smallhythe-foundation-trust-grants-for-further-education-listing-1240.aspx
SUE RYDER
68 High Street, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/sue-ryder-charity-shop-tenterden-listing-684.aspx
TENTERDEN SOCIAL HUB CHARITY SHOP AT EC30
Located at EC30 in Recreation Ground Road www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-social-hub-charity-shop-at-ec30-listing-652.aspx
CHEMISTS
BOOTS
Store opening hours: Mon-Sat 8.30-5.30pm; Sunday closed. Pharmacy opening hours: Mon-Thurs 8.30am-2pm and 3pm-5.30pm; Friday 8.30am-5.30pm; Saturday 8.30am-2pm and 3pm-5pm
PAYDENS
Open: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5.30pm; Sunday closed
CHURCHES
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/churches-browse-19.aspx
CHURCH ON THE WEALD
Sunday meetings 10.15am at the Old Methodist Church, West Cross, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/church-on-the-weald-listing-1382.aspx
ST MILDRED’S CHURCH
Rev Canon Lindsay Hammond; Rev Jeanette Kennett. Sunday Services 8am, 9.30am plus other serviceswww.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-mildreds-church-tenterden-listing-703.aspx
ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Behruz Rafat (Parish Priest); Deacon: Rev. Jolyon Vickers. Services; Saturday 6pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday); Sunday 10am and 12noon (Traditional Latin Mass) www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-andrews-catholic-church-listing-706.aspx
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, SMALLHYTHE
Smallhythe Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-john-the-baptist-smallhythe-listing-831.aspx
ST MARY THE VIRGIN EBONY CHURCH
Reading Street, Ebony, Tenterden, www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-mary-the-virgin-ebony-church-listing-1057.aspx
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH
Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-michael-and-all-angels-church-listing-796.aspx
TENTERDEN SPIRITUALIST CENTRE
Highbury Hall, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-spiritualist-centre-listing-2007.aspx
TENTERDEN UNITARIANS
The Old Meeting House, Ashford Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-unitarians-listing-880.aspx
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Ashford Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/trinity-baptist-church-listing-702.aspx
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev Freddy Farias-Palacios; Preacher Simon Black. Sunday service: 10.30am www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/zion-baptist-church-listing-621.aspx
CHURCH GROUPS – ST MILDRED’S
CONNECT UP
A daily email newsletter www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/connect-up-listing-2323.aspx
PIE AND PINT
For men who have been bereaved (but not exclusively men!). Meet ups at The Vine on the first Monday of the month at 12.30pm
ST MILDREDS TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
St Mildreds Transformation Project - Major improvement scheme - for Church and Cultural, Arts & Entertainment Centre www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-mildreds-transformation-project-listing-1487.aspx
ST MILDREDS BELL RINGING
Monday evenings
ST MILDRED’S CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday evenings
SUNDAY LUNCH CLUB
For those who live on their own, held on the first Sunday of the month in St Mildred’s Church Hall, 12.30pm
THE FRIENDS OF ST MILDREDS
Helping to maintain St Mildred’s Church in good condition and protecting a thousand years of history www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-friends-of-st-mildreds-tenterden-listing-763.aspx
WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB
Held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month in St Mildred’s Church Hall, 12.45pm
COUNCIL
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
While the Town Hall is closed you can see Ashford Borough Council staff at Highbury Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Highbury Hall www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/ashford-borough-council-listing-705.aspx
ASHFORD HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE
Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford TN23 1EL. Run by KCC www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/ashford-household-waste-recycling-centre-listing-1810.aspx
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Report Highways issues online, find out about Libraries, School closures in bad weather, Kent Traffic and Travel, Social Services, Recycling www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/kent-county-council-listing-1105.aspx
TENTERDEN TOWN COUNCIL
Tenterden Town Hall is currently undergoing renovation (closure until about November 2025), contact the Town Hall staff here Tel: 01580 762271, also the Town Hall staff in person at The Coffee Pad in Sayers Lane on Tuesday & Thursday 10-11am, and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Highbury Hall.
COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
EC30
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden. Coffee Shop, Charity Shop, Community Wellbeing, Rooms available for hire www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/ec30-tenterden-listing-897.aspx
ST MICHAELS VILLAGE COMMUNITY GROUP
Run by a group of residents to enhance village life for the benefit of all residents www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-michaels-village-community-group-listing-1204.aspx
TENTERDEN LIBRARY
Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden. Opening times: Mon-Fri: 9.30am-1pm & 2-5pm; Saturday: 9am-1.30pm
Storytime and Rhyme on Tuesdays 10am-10.30am, term time only
Tea and Chat every Thursday 10.30am - 11.30pm
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-library-listing-1125.aspx
TENTERDEN GATEWAY
Tenterden Gateway, 2 Manor Row, High Street, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-gateway-listing-844.aspx
EDUCATION & PTAs
Homewood School & Sixth Farm Centre
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Tenterden Church of England Junior School
Tenterden Infant School
Tenterden Schools Trust
Tepta – Tenterden Parent Teacher Association
WEA Tenterden Branch (Workers Education Trust)
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/education-schools-browse-375.aspx
EDUCATION - CHILDREN’S NURSERIES & PARENT/TODDLER GROUPS
HOME FARM CHILDREN'S NURSERY
Homewood School Ashford Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/home-farm-childrens-nursery-listing-1143.aspx
LITTLE PICKLES NURSERY
Pickhill Business Centre, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden
LITTLE SPARROWS
St Mildred’s Church Hall on Monday mornings www.mytenterden.co.uk/events/little-sparrows-baby-and-toddler-group-listing-990-137216.aspx
RAINBOW TOTS PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Zion Baptist Church, 69 High Street, Tenterden
ST MICHAELS PRE-SCHOOL
St Michaels Primary School, Ashford Road, St Michaels www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-michaels-pre-school-listing-959.aspx
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE MONTESSORI NURSERY
Ashford Road St Michaels, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-old-school-house-montessori-nursery-listing-1315.aspx
EMERGENCY SERVICES
KENT POLICE
Kent Police covering Tenterden and the local area. Report online. In an emergency ring 999. Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/kent-police-listing-977.aspx
KENT FIRE & RESCUE
Tenterden Fire Station Ashford Road, St Michaels. In an emergency ring 999 and ask for the fire and rescue servicewww.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-fire-station-listing-930.aspx
NHS AMBULANCE SERVICE
In an emergency ring 999. Call the NHS 111 for help and advice when it’s less serious
UK POWER NETWORKS
Power cut - call us 24 hours a day. CALL 105 or 0800 3163105 www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/uk-power-networks-listing-1140.aspx
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABLE TENTERDEN
Sustainable Tenterden a sustainability charity creating tangible projects that inspire, inform and support our local community of Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/sustainable-tenterden-listing-2984.aspx
TENTERDEN CLIMATE ACTION
Coming together to improve the sustainability and resilience of Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-climate-action-listing-2343.aspx
TENTERDEN WILDLIFE
Promoting nature recovery and combat climate change; working to halt and reverse the decline of priority habitats and wildlife species in the Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-wildlife-listing-2378.aspx
FINANCE AND LEGAL
BARCLAYS LOCAL
Barclays Local has relocated to the Coffee Shop at EC30 in Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden (next door to Ivy Court Surgery). Barclays Local is open every Monday & Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30 & 13:00 -15:30 excluding bank holidays. No cash facilities are available, advice only
CITIZENS ADVICE
Ashford Borough Citizens Advice in Tenterden has relocated to the Zion Baptist Church (69 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BB). Citizens Advice is open Monday & Tuesday 9.30am-1pm (last appointment 12noon)
FOOD BANKS, FOOD INSECURITY, FOOD WASTE, FAMILY HELP
TENTERDEN FAMILY FOOD BANK
Food boxes containing non-perishable groceries giving three days’ worth of meals are available in an emergency for anyone finding themselves out of food due to loss of job, family breakdown etc. Donations always wanted, drop-off points at Waitrose and Tesco; also at St Michael’s Post Office, St Mildreds Church, Smallhythe Church, St Michael’s Church and the Care Company (Pickhill Business Park, Smallhythe Road). www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-family-food-bank-listing-1114.aspx
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE LARDER
Free non-perishable groceries, household and hygiene goods for families with children under the age of 18 who are struggling. Fresh bread, milk and vouchers for fruit and vegetables are often available. Tuesdays at EC30 from 5.15-6.15pm, and The Family Hub, Recreation Ground Road on Fridays from 9.30-10.30am www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-old-school-house-larder-listing-1902.aspx
COMMUNITY FRIDGE
Located at Tenterden Leisure Centre entrance area during centre opening hours. Run by The Mildred Trust. A community facility open to all - donate surplus perishable food or collect some. This reduces both food waste and food insecurity. www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/community-fridge-the-mildred-trust-listing-3158.aspx
COMMUNITY FREEZER
Tenterden Leisure Centre
COMMUNITY SHOP
The Community Shop is open at Tenterden Leisure Centre every Monday 1.45-2.45pm. Freely available to anyone finding it hard to make ends meet. No eligibility criteria. Select groceries to the value of £20 and only pay £5. Cash only www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/community-shop-the-mildred-trust-listing-3159.aspx
TENTERDEN BIG WRAP
Supporting families in the community who may be experiencing difficult times by providing gifts, festive items and vouchers at Christmas www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-big-wrap-listing-1918.aspx
THE CHRISTMAS CHEER APPEAL
Organised by St Mildred’s Church. Helping local families who are in acute difficulty at Christmas www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-christmas-cheer-appeal-listing-1903.aspx
GARDENS & RECREATION GROUNDS
ST MICHAELS RECREATION GROUND
Located by the A28 Ashford Road in the middle of St Michaels village. Playground, skate ramp, toilets and a large grass area www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-michaels-recreation-ground-listing-1466.aspx
TENTERDEN MILLENNIUM GARDEN
The entrance behind White Stuff, via an alleyway to the left of the shop as you look at it from the High Street. Owned and maintained by Tenterden Town Council www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-millennium-garden-listing-866.aspx
TENTERDEN RECREATION GROUND
Tenterden Recreation Ground – a large grass areas for play, picnic tables, wooden benches, children's play park, adult gym, tennis courts, bowls club (membership), toilets, football field. Plans for upgrading the Recreation Ground are in process www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-recreation-ground-listing-699.aspx
HALLS & VENUES FOR HIRE
HIGHBURY HALL
Highbury Lane, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/highbury-hall-tenterden-listing-1005.aspx
SCOUT HUT
Only available to groups and individuals on a long term basis (no individual bookings) Bells Lane, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-scout-hut-listing-1007.aspx
ST ANDREWS PARISH CENTRE
Turners Avenue, Tenterden. Available to hire www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-andrews-parish-centre-listing-707.aspx
ST MICHAELS VILLAGE HALL
Grange Road St Michaels, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-michaels-village-hall-listing-1008.aspx
ST MILDREDS CHURCH HALL
Church Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/st-mildreds-church-hall-listing-1004.aspx
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH HALL
Ashford Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/trinity-baptist-church-hall-listing-1059.aspx
TENTERDEN SOCIAL HUB VENUE HIRE
Church Road, Tenterden. Community Room 20 seated, 35 standing www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-social-hub-hire-listing-1726.aspx
THE GLEBE HALL
Church Road, Tenterden. Not available for hire – Awaiting redevelopment plans www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-glebe-hall-listing-1284.aspx
THE PAVILION
Tenterden Recreation Ground. Available for hire for classes or events www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-pavilion-tenterden-recreation-ground-listing-1010.aspx
THE TENTERDEN CLUB
Upstairs area available to hire. Spacious function room, air conditioning, modern refurbished bar, perfect for events, stage www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-tenterden-club--for-hire-listing-991.aspx
HEALTH & CARE
HOME CARE SERVICES
The Care Company
Town & Country Homecare
Tenterden Social Hub Helping Hands
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/care-service-browse-358.aspx
COUNSELLING
Tenterden Counselling Service - professional counselling services to support the mental well-being of those who live in Tenterden and the surrounding area www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-counselling-service-listing-657.aspx
DEMENTIA
Tenterden Memory Café meets every Friday 2-4pm at St Andrews Parish Hall. An informal setting for people with memory problems or dementia, their family, friends & carers to meet in an informal setting for tea and cake www.mytenterden.co.uk/events/tenterden-memory-cafe-tenterden-dementia-listing-700-97046.aspx
Musical Memories meet every Tuesday 10.45am-12 noon in Highbury Hall, Tenterden. Singing is scientifically proven to promote good health and a feel-good factor. Refreshments will be provided www.mytenterden.co.uk/events/musical-memories-tenterden-dementia-listing-821-97054.aspx
DENTISTS
EasySmile Dental Practice
The Dental Centre
Woodbury Dental Practice
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/dentists-browse-901.aspx
OPTICIANS
Specsavers Tenterden
Vision Express
Wilson, Wilson & Hancock
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/opticians-browse-969.aspx
OSTEOPATHS
Bill Ferguson, Tenterden
Mark Coleman, Tenterden Leisure Centre
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/osteopaths-browse-98.aspx
PARKINSONS
Parkinson's Café, Tenterden, every third Monday of the month, 2.30pm-4pm at EC30 Coffee Shop www.mytenterden.co.uk/events/parkinsons-cafe-tenterden-listing-865-134719.aspx
MINDFULNESS
Tenterden Mindfulness Group. Mindfulness training in Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-mindfulness-group-listing-1390.aspx
RESIDENTIAL & NURSING HOMES
Acacia House
Breton Court
West View Integrated Care Centre
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/care-homes-and-sheltered-housing-browse-117.aspx
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS – SEN
Rockits Sensory a fully inclusive play centre and family support hub designed to cater to children of all abilities, including those with sensory needs, disabilities, and additional challenges. Its mission is to provide a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive through sensory play, social interaction, and creative exploration www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/rockits-sensory-and-soft-play-centre-listing-1456.aspx
SHELTERED HOUSING
Danemore Sheltered Housing
Spires Sheltered Housing
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/care-homes-and-sheltered-housing-browse-117.aspx
HISTORY AND HERITAGE
TENTERDEN AND DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The annual programme normally includes seven lectures on Monday evenings. All meetings are held in Highbury Hall www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-and-district-local-history-society-listing-1002.aspx
TENTERDEN DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION
A friendly and lively organisation covering the Tenterden, Cranbrook and surrounding areas with approximately 360 members. Monthly lectures and talks
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-district-national-trust-association-listing-1003.aspx
HORTICULTURE
BELLS LANE ALLOTMENTS
The Bells Lane Allotments are behind Waitrose, and between the Junior School and Bells Lane along Judges Lane www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/bells-lane-allotments-in-tenterden-listing-1181.aspx
TENTERDEN & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Membership is open to anyone wishing to join and learn more about gardening
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-district-horticultural-society-listing-1011.aspx
MEDICAL
BENENDEN HOSPITAL
Benenden Hospital is an independent hospital in Kent providing first-class treatment for a wide range of specialties. The hospital accepts Benenden members, private patients and NHS patients. https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/benenden-hospital-listing-1100.aspx
IVY COURT SURGERY
NHS medical practice in Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/ivy-court-surgery-listing-848.aspx
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP AT IVY COURT SURGERY
The voice of patients at Ivy Court Surgery. A group of volunteer patients practice staff who meet regularly to discuss and support the running of Ivy Court Surgery www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/patient-participation-group-at-ivy-court-surgery-listing-2349.aspx
MUSEUMS
COLONEL STEPHENS MUSEUM
Tenterden Town Station www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/colonel-stephens-railway-museum-listing-797.aspx
TENTERDEN MUSEUM
The Tenterden Museum is open Spring to Autumn. Adults £3 entrance charge (Children, Students, Members & Other Concessions - Free). Special exhibitions, local history, archive photos and documents, digital displays, exhibition rooms, children’s activities, shop, local authors, charity card sales at Christmas https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-museum-listing-648.aspx
NEWSLETTERS
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TENTERDEN TOWN COUNCIL NEWSLETTERS
www.tenterdentowncouncil.gov.uk/en/page/policies-information
PARKING IN TENTERDEN
COUNCIL CAR PARKS
Tenterden Leisure Centre car park
Recreation Ground Road (Waitrose) car park
Recreation Ground Road (opposite Ivy Court Surgery) car park
Bridewell Lane car park
Station Road car park (West side) and car and coach park (East side)
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/car-parks-browse-279.aspx
OTHER CAR PARKS
Tesco car park (restricted to 2 hours free parking)
Tenterden Town Station car park (for visitors to the Steam Railway)
White Lion Hotel car park (for patrons of the White Lino)
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/car-parks-browse-279.aspx
DISABLED PARKING & BLUE BADGE PARKING
Recreation Ground Road Car Park (Waitrose and Ivy Court sides of Recreation Ground Road)
Tesco Car Park
Station Road Car Park
Tenterden High Street in blue badge bays
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/disabled-and-blue-badge-parking-browse-802.aspx
ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS
Station Road Car Park x 4 spaces
Tenterden Leisure Centre car park (located in the rear of the car park) x 4 spaces
Tesco Car Park
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/station-road-car-park-electric-car-charging-point-tenterden-listing-1426.aspx
MOTORCYCLE PARKING
Tenterden High Street
Waitrose Car Park
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/motorcycle-parking-browse-662.aspx
FREE CAR PARKING IN TENTERDEN
FREE PARKING EVERY SUNDAY
Free every Sunday and on Bank Holidays too in Bridewell lane car park, ongoing
FREE ONSTREET HIGH STREET PARKING IN DEDICATED PARKING BAYS
Free for one hour (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
CAR PARK E-VOUCHERS
£37.50 for 10 vouchers for Bridewell Lane & rear of Leisure Centre. Car Park vouchers are a flexible alternative reducing the cost of parking for a day if you use certain car parks a bit less frequently. Vouchers can be purchased in books of 10, are valid for one year and can be used whenever you wish to park. A car park voucher does not guarantee a space in the relevant car parks. Vouchers are available for Bridewell Lane and the rear of the Leisure Centre. To purchase an e-voucher you must have an ABC online account. See terms here: https://www.ashford.gov.uk/parking/season-tickets-car-park-vouchers/season-tickets-and-car-park-vouchers/car-park-e-voucher-terms-and-conditions/
COACH PARKING
Station Road
Tenterden Leisure Centre
PETROL FILLING STATIONS
CB MOTORS
Rolvenden Road, Tenterden
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/petrol-station--cb-motors-listing-1794.aspx
ESSO PETROL FILLING STATION
Ashford Road, St Michaels
https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/esso-petrol-filling-station-shop-n-drive-listing-931.aspx
POST OFFICES
ST MICHAELS POST OFFICE
TENTERDEN POST OFFICE
Tenterden Gateway, Manor Row, Tenterden High Street. Post Office Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 9am-5.30pm; Sat: 9.30am-1.30pm
https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-post-office-main-branch-listing-1154.aspx
RECREATION AND LEISURE
THE SPIRIT OF TENTERDEN FESTIVAL
An annual community festival featuring the best in local music, food, drink and entertainment for all the family. Volunteers wanted www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-spirit-of-tenterden-festival-listing-1756.aspx
TENTERDEN PLAY PARK AND PLAYGROUND
Tenterden Recreation Ground. A good range of swings and outdoor climbing areas for children. Provided by and maintained by Tenterden Town Council www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-play-park-and-playground-listing-700.aspx
TENTERDEN LEISURE CENTRE
Tenterden Leisure Centre, a fantastic leisure pool, fully equipped fitness suite, workout studio with exercise classes, sports hall & café www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-leisure-centre-listing-780.aspx
THE SINDEN THEATRE
The Sinden Theatre - music, dance, drama, comedy, shows www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/the-sinden-theatre-listing-1017.aspx
SENIOR
PROBUS
The club meets at the Little Silver Hotel in Tenterden at 11.30 for 12.00 on the first Thursday of each month. Normally a speaker and then lunch at 1 pm www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-probus-club-listing-1094.aspx
TENTERDEN U3A
Numerous Special Interest Groups meet each month and meetings with a speakers on the third Thursday in the month 2-4pm in St Mildred's Church Hall (not August). Every fourth Friday "Drop in for Coffee" at The Vine 10.30am-12noon https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-u3a-listing-792.aspx
TENARA
For retired people, for activities and interests. General meeting often with a speaker 2nd Wednesday of the month 2-4pm, Tenterden Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenara-tenterden-active-retirement-association-listing-942.aspx
SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
The Royal British Legion (Tenterden Branch) warmly welcomes new members (no military connections are necessary) for comradeship and a varied programme of events.
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/royal-british-legion-listing-1037.aspx
TENTERDEN LIONS CLUB
Raising funds which are used mainly to support local good causes, and serving the community www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-lions-club-listing-909.aspx
TENTERDEN ROTARY CLUB
Meetings twice a month on a Thursday evening
https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-rotary-club-listing-581.aspx
WEALD OF KENT LODGE IN TENTERDEN
Meetings at The Tenterden Club www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/weald-of-kent-lodge-in-tenterden-listing-910.aspx
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
ANGLING
Tenterden and District Angling and Preservation Association
Tenterden Trout Waters
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/outdoor-activities-browse-119.aspx
ARCHERY
1066 Archery Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/archery-browse-592.aspx
BASKETBALL
Tenterden Basketball Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/basketball-browse-955.aspx
BOWLS
Tenterden Bowls Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/bowls-browse-594.aspx
BOXING
Tenterden Amateur Boxing Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/boxing-browse-680.aspx
BRIDGE
Tenterden Duplicate Bridge meet on Wednesday evenings 7pm for prompt start at 7.15pm
Tenterden Social Bridge, meet at St Andrew's Parish Hall, Ashford Road, on Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/bridge-browse-679.aspx
CAMERA
Tenterden Camera Club
CHOIRS & SINGING GROUPS
Heart of Kent Choir
Rhythm Of Life Choir
Tenterden Singers
The Mulberry Zingers
The Rock Choir
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/choirs-and-singing-groups-browse-654.aspx
CRICKET
Tenterden Cricket Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/cricket-browse-421.aspx
CYCLING
Tenterden Cycle Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-cycle-club--tn30cc-listing-1070.aspx
DANCE GROUPS
Ballroom Glamour School of Dance
Brookes Dance Academy
Tenterden Studio Dance Co
Tenterden Swing Lindy Hop
Tenterden Youth Theatre
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/dance-and-stage-browse-423.aspx
FENCING
Tenterden Swords Fencing Club www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-swords-fencing-club-listing-1035.aspx
FOOTBALL
Tenterden Town Football Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/football-browse-344.aspx
GOLF
Tenterden Golf Club
London Beach Golf Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/golf-clubs-browse-109.aspx
GYMS AND HEALTH CLUBS
London Beach Health Club
Tenterden Leisure Centre
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/gyms-browse-107.aspx
MARTIAL ARTS
Tenterden Karate Jutsu Kai
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/martial-arts-browse-705.aspx
MILITARY - YOUTH
Army Cadet Force – Tenterden Detachment. Monday and Thursday evenings 7-9pm at the Drill Hall, Appledore Road www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/army-cadet-force-tenterden-detachment-listing-1000.aspx
Youth Cadet Force led by Captain Pete Newman, Operational Commander. Highbury Hall, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/youth-cadet-force-listing-1861.aspx
MOTORCYCLE
Tenterden and District Motorcycle Club
NETBALL
Tenterden Netball Club
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/netball-browse-647.aspx
WALKING
Tenterden Footpaths Group
https://www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-footpaths-group-listing-1201.aspx
Health Walk Groups
Tuesday Walk and Talk
Wednesday Walk – Easy walk
Friday Walk – Tenterden Trekkers
www.mytenterden.co.uk/events/walks-browse-17.aspx
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Sk8side Tenterden - Youth organisation, working for and with the young people of Tenterden, youth activities, skatepark, youth centre www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/sk8side-tenterden-listing-1944.aspx
1st Tenterden Brownies
1ST Tenterden Guides
2 Tenterden Scouts
St Michaels Brownies
St Michaels Rainbows
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/youth-clubs-and-activities-browse-616.aspx
RESIDENTS
Tenterden and District Residents Association www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-district-residents-association--tdra-listing-1038.aspx
SUPPORT GROUPS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
If you think you have a problem with drinking, we're here to help. Call us today in complete confidence on 01227 455557. AA Meetings In Tenterden are on Tuesdays 8pm-9.30pm at the Zion Baptist Church, Bridewell Lane, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/alcoholics-anonymous-listing-711.aspx
TENTERDEN MENS SHED
Glebe Hall www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-district-mens-shed-listing-1709.aspx
TENTERDEN SOCIAL HUB & DEMENTIA CENTRE
Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre supports independent living for elderly or disabled persons and those with dementia in Tenterden Kent. www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-social-hub-tenterden-day-centre-listing-904.aspx
TOILETS
STATION ROAD TOILETS
Station Road Car Park, Station Road, Tenterden www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/station-road-toilets-listing-633.aspx
RECREATION GROUND ROAD TOILETS
Tenterden Recreation Ground www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/recreation-ground-road-toilets-listing-695.aspx
CHANGING PLACES
At Tenterden Leisure Centre. For enhanced disability needs
TRANSPORT
ARRIVA BUS
Arriva Bus Service 12 Tenterden to Maidstone www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/arriva-bus-listing-1780.aspx
STAGECOACH
Stagecoach Buses No. 2 and No. 2A Tenterden to Ashford www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/stagecoach-listing-1779.aspx
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
St Michaels WI meet on the 3rd Monday of the month, 7.30pm, St Michaels Village Hall
Tenterden Glebe meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, 2pm, St Michaels Church Hall
www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/womens-institute-browse-600.aspx
VOLUNTEER GROUPS
TENTERDEN VOLUNTEER CENTRE
Tenterden Volunteer Centre www.mytenterden.co.uk/directory/tenterden-volunteer-centre-listing-1412.aspx