West Kent IVC

Today is "Hooves & Grooves" Race Day at Lingfield! You can’t beat the colour and spectacle of a day at the races, with seven thrilling flat races starting from 4pm. At Lingfield Park you can get up close to the horses and riders in the parade ring and winner’s enclosure, and yet still see the whole race itself from trackside or the main grandstand. There is ample opportunity to “invest” your cash at the tote or independent bookmakers, and ample of choice when it comes to grabbing a drink or bite to eat. After the last race at 8pm, why not stay on to watch “The Bon Jovi Experience” tribute band perform for race goers at no extra cost. Tickets are £18 in advance or £21 on the gate. Lingfield Park has a smart casual dress code (no football shirts, ripped jeans or scruffy shorts!). Ample free parking opposite the main entrance. Please book in with the organiser by 25th May
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Tonight’s event is a leisurely evening stroll starting in centre of Tunbridge Wells, and taking us in a circular walk along the outskirts of town. The walk should be no more than three miles and will take us along pavements and marked footpaths, not too far from civilisation. We will then return to The Opera House (Wetherspoons) for a refreshing drink. Please book in with the organiser by 1st June.
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Philippa’s 40th Birthday celebration meal. A warm welcome awaits you at Palio Restaurant, an authentic Italian dining experience in Tunbridge Wells where proprietor Renzo and Manager Riccardo bring over 30 years experience from their successful London restaurant to Palio in Tunbridge Wells. Book with Philippa by Saturday the 1st June.
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For those who are happy to have the bejeebers scared out of them, this is a guided ghost hunt arranged by “professional paranormal investigators”. The ghost hunt starts at 10.30pm and goes on until 2.00am and will take us round Toys Hill and the ruins of Weardale Manor. There will be folks who will be taking it all very seriously complete with their ghostbusting ray guns and recording equipment, and there will also be folks who just want to go along for a fun night out. Tickets are £10 in advance and a lift share will be arranged from the Tunbridge Wells / Tonbridge area. Please book in and pay the organiser by 25th May.
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Come along for a Sunday Roast or indeed any other meal from the extensive Wetherspoons menu. Please book with Jane by Tuesday the 11th June.
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Challenge your fellow IVCers to a game of scrabble brought into the 21st century by Apple. Bring your own iPad/iPhone or team up with someone else who has one. Please book with the organiser by Sunday the 6th June.
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The Hand and Sceptre is located on the edge of Southborough Common. Its menu changes with the seasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. It ranges from the traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaks, to freshly made pizzas, pastas and salads. The chefs pride themselves on their daily specials using the finest market-fresh ingredients. Please could people let Ralph know if they're coming by Saturday 15th June, as he will need to book a table.
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Tonbridge are having a free Taste of Tonbridge Event!There will be Dragon Boat Racing, starting at 10 am - 2pm. Dame Kelly Holmes will be firing the starting pistol. There will be 10 races altogether. There will be craft and market stalls along the High Street and many other attractions. You may like to bring a packed lunch, or grab a bite to eat in Tonbridge. Please book in asap.
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All welcome to a summer lunchtime BBQ. Relax and enjoy lunch outside (hopefully) in the garden with good food and good company. Bread rolls, salads, condiments and desserts will be provided. Please bring your own meat to cook on the BBQ and drinks. Book with Steve & Philippa by Tuesday the 25th June.
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The August and September programme of events need planning, so please e-mail your event ideas in advance to activities@westkentivc.org.uk or come along on the night to help plan for the two months ahead. It you prefer not to organise an event yourself, then please feel free to put forward your ideas instead. If you would like help in hosting an event please contact Paul and he will arrange for a Committee member to co-host the event with you. Tagged on to the beginning of Programme Planning, will be the EGM (Extra-ordinary General Meeting), probably lasting no more than 10 minutes, but is nevertheless essential to get some club business done and dusted. Following the AGM in April a number of Committee roles were either not filled or have since become vacant, and we find ourselves in need of more help from our members to plug the gaps. The vacant posts are Chair, Secretary, Membership Secretary and Publicity.
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A cheese and wine evening! The food is provided but bring your own drinks – wine or whatever else you fancy. Book with Debbie before Tuesday the 2nd July.
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