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Family Fun Day – Monday 18th August 10.30 am

August 15, 2025 /

There will be a Family Fun Day on Monday 18th August 10.30 am – 1.30 pm on Four Elms Field.  Details are below:

Family Fun Days are back!  Our ever popular and FREE Family Fun Days return for four weeks of action-packed activities over the school summer holidays. As ever, they will include crafts, games, sports and more in a friendly and safe environment. There’s no need to book, simply turn up and have fun. However, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Activities are
provided for children under the age of 12, but they may not be suitable for very young children.

Please bring waterproof clothing, sunscreen and your own refreshments.

We recommend that you check our website or our social media accounts before setting off as the schedule may change at short notice if there’s wet weather. For more information, visit
www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/familyfundays

The days are funded and organised by SDC, run by Play Place and supported by town and parish councils.

Oak tree opposite the Henry

July 24, 2025 /

We have been informed that unfortunately, the turkey oak tree opposite the Henry  has been diagnosed with a fungus called Artists Bracket.  This means that although it looks healthy, it is being hollowed out from the inside.  As a result, the tree will be felled today or tomorrow.

The tree sits on land owned by the Diocese of Rochester.  We hope that in the future another tree can be planted in its place.

Whilst the tree, and the land on which it is situated, is not owned by Hever Parish Council, we felt it appropriate to share this information.

Bulk Refuse Freighter – Saturday 19th July 2025

July 2, 2025 /

The Bulk Refuse Freighter will be in the area  on Saturday 19th July  for residents to use at the following times:

08:30 – 09:00 Four Elms Village Hall
12:15 – 12:45 Hever Bottle bank area behind Henry pub in coach car park
13:00 – 13:30 Markbeech Village Hall

The Freighter cannot accept white goods, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, cast iron boilers or baths, long metal poles, building materials, manure, large parts of engines or vehicles or hazardous waste or compostable garden waste.

Hazardous waste now includes items like fluorescent tubes, televisions & computer monitors, batteries, oil tins and filters, paint and paint tins and chemical containers. These items cannot be accepted on the Saturday Freighter service and must be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Please do not leave any rubbish unattended. Please DO NOT arrive early or leave items on site, otherwise will be classed as fly-tipping and information passed to the police, thank you.

This is a service free to residents, funded by Hever Parish Council and provided by Sevenoaks District Council.

Sign up for local Police updates and fraud awareness

June 2, 2025 /

A topic covered by speakers at the recent Parish Assembly was how local people can be kept informed of local crime and also how to report issues. The prevalence of fraud was also discussed. There is a great tool available and we would encourage all residents to sign up to My Community Voice Kent which can be found here: https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Content/Pages/Register .

Full minutes of the Parish Assembly, plus reports and access to a really useful guide on how to avoid fraud and scams can be found here:  http://hever.org/parish-council/minutes-draft

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Community Litter Picks and Bulk Refuse Freighter

February 24, 2025 /

Community Litter Picks have been arranged. Come and join in with your neighbours!  It is good fun, with free refreshments and great exercise. If possible, please bring own gloves and wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.  Hi visibility vests and litter pickers can be provided, however if you have your own please do bring them.

Litter Pick details are as follows:

  • Hever Field – Saturday 22nd March 9.30 am
  • Markbeech Village Hall – Saturday 22nd March 1.00 pm
  • Four Elms Village Hall – Saturday 29th March 9.30 am

Any queries, please contact clerk@hever.org

We also have the bulk refuse freighter in the parish on Saturday 15th March at the following times:

  • 8.30- 9.00 – Four Elms Village Hall
  • 12:15 – 12.45 – Hever – Bottle Bank area behind Henry Pub
  • 1.00 – 1.30 – Markbeech Village Hall

Bulk Refuse Freighter – Saturday 15th March 2025

January 24, 2025 /

The Bulk Refuse Freighter will be in the area  on Saturday 15th March for residents to use at the following times:

08:30 – 09:00 Four Elms Village Hall
12:15 – 12:45 Hever Bottle bank area behind Henry pub in coach car park
13:00 – 13:30 Markbeech Village Hall

The Freighter cannot accept white goods, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, cast iron boilers or baths, long metal poles, building materials, manure, large parts of engines or vehicles or hazardous waste or compostable garden waste.

Hazardous waste now includes items like fluorescent tubes, televisions & computer monitors, batteries, oil tins and filters, paint and paint tins and chemical containers. These items cannot be accepted on the Saturday Freighter service and must be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Please do not leave any rubbish unattended. Please DO NOT arrive early or leave items on site, otherwise will be classed as fly-tipping and information passed to the police, thank you.

This is a service free to residents, funded by Hever Parish Council and provided by Sevenoaks District Council.

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