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A Quiz Night with Comedy Sketches!!
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkPavilion Players are holding a Quiz Night with Comedy Sketches on Saturday 11th May 2024 at Joydens Wood Community Centre commencing at 7.30...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Apr 24 -
Alice in Wonderland
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe latest production from Pavilion Players is 'Alice in Wonderland' which will be staged at Joydens Wood Community Centre, Birchwoo...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Apr 24 -
Stalking Awareness Advice Available During Bluewater Shop Event
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkThe following message has been posted by My Community - Visitors to Bluewater can get advice from officers as part of a stalking awareness ...
Wilmington Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Apr 24 -
Notice of the Adoption of the Dartford Local Plan to 2037
Dartford, KentArticle by: Parish ClerkMessage fro Dartford Borough Council - The Wilmington Parish Council
Posted: 25 Apr 24
Annual Meeting of the Council
The Annual Meeting of the Council will be held at Oakfield Park Pavilion on WEDNESDAY 1st May 2024 commencing at 7.00pm. The public are cor...
May Meeting of the Council
The Monthly Meeting of the Council will be held at Oakfield Park Pavilion on WERDNESDAY 1st May 2024 commencing at 7.15pm. If any resident ...
Advance Notice Temporary Road Closure - B258 Top Dartford Road, Hextable
Although not in the Parish residents may wish to know of the following Road Closure - Temporary Road Closure - B258 Top Dartford Road, Hext...
Transport for the South East
We want to hear YOUR VOICE! Transport for the South East (TfSE), the Sub-national Transport Body for the south east of England, is aski...
Flying the Flag
A Happy St George's Day to all residents of and visitors to the Parish
Spring Really has Arrived!!
To show that, despite the dismal weather, Spring has really arrived the above image is of Oakfield Park to show the Apple Trees in blossom a...
Bandstand Concerts Back for 2024
Dartford Borough Council's Bandstand Concerts are back for 2024, and the season starts at 2.00pm this Sunday (28th April) with Bromley ...
Spring Booster Vaccinations for COVID-19
Spring booster vaccinations for COVID-19 are now being offered between April and June. They’ll be available to anyone who is 75 and o...
Dartford Pride - Message from Dartford Borough Council
Dartford Borough Council have issued the following announcement - Back for a third year, we are delighted to announce the return of Dar...
Why Not Volunteer to Work with Dartford's Countryside Team
A message from Dartford's Countryside Team When the Summer finally arrives.... The Borough's Countryside Team consists of the Coun...
The Rosemary Centre & War Memorial
As some residents will have seen, The Rosemary Centre is being auctioned for sale through Clive Emson on behalf of Kent County Council on 1s...
The Parish Council Signs Up to the Civility & Respect Pledge
The Civility and Respect Pledge is an initiative aimed at promoting respectful behaviour within local councils. It has been established by s...
Heritage Centre's Anniversary
The Heritage Centre, which is located in the extension to Wilmington Memorial Hall on the High Road, has been in existence for ten years and...
Make Sure You Are Ready to Vote in May
The following information has been posted by Dartford Borough Council - On Thursday, May 2, Dartford will vote for Kent's Police and C...
NHS - Get the Right Treatment
Message from NHS - If you or your children are not well, get advice from your pharmacist at the first sign of feeling ill – don&rsquo...
Drivers Be Aware of 18 National Highways Road Closures
Drivers in and around Dartford will have 18 National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next two weeks. Six of them are expec...
Dartford's Big Day Out is Back for 2024 - Dates for Your Diary
The message below appears on the 'Events' page of Dartford Borough Council's website - Last year’s Big Day Out saw Dartf...
Thanks to DBC's Waste & Recycing Team
During Saturday's Big Spring Clean some large heavy carrier bags and black bags were found dumped in bushes in the Edwin Road area of th...
Wilmington's Big Spring Clean 2024
The Parish Council thanks the residents who gave up their time this morning to support 'Wilmington's Big Spring Clean 2024' as p...
What is SUN?
SUN is a new, free, easy to access peer support service for adults experiencing difficulties with complex emotions often associated with a p...
My Community Voice
What is 'My Community Voice' My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, businesses, and commun...
Dartfords Bandstand Concerts 2024
Dartford Borough Council has announced the programme of Bandstand Concerts for 2024 and invites you 'Join us in Central Park for fr...
Vehicle Theft - Message from Kent Police
The following message has been received from Kent Police - Kent Police would like to advise residents on ways to try and prevent theft ...
Village Sign
The Parish Council is pleased to report that local artist, Richard Slater, has done an amazing job in restoring the Village Sign that was re...
Public information: Controlling your dog in public
Advice from: https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public Overview The law applies to all dogs and it is against the law to let a dog be dangerou...
Queen's Green Canopy
Thanks to Mark, the Parish Groundsman, the Plaque to designate the Orchard in Oakfiekd Park as being part of the Queen's Green Canopy wa...
Allotments - Full House!!
The Parish Council is pleased to report that all Plots in the Ann Allen Allotment Gardens have been taken and that, should any Plot become v...
Snowdrops
The Churchyard at St Michael & All Angels Church is looking spectacular at present thanks to the snowdrops which in some areas form a ca...
Village Sign
The first stage of restoring the Village Sign, damaged by the recent run of storms, occurred this morning as it and the supporting post were...
Tree Planting
The Parish Council is delighted to report that, as part of Chalcraft Nurseries involvement in the community through the Company's commit...
The Leaning Sign of Wilmington!
The recent spate of high winds has caused damage to the Village Sign in the centre of the Village to create the 'Leaning Sign of Wilming...
Renovated Bench
The Parish Council was pleased to make a Grant toward the cost of materials for the renovation of the Bench commissioned by Wilmington Women...
Remembrance Sunday 2023
The Parish Council is indebted to Trevor Allen for the above images of the Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Service at the War Memorial on Sund...
A Moving Start to Remembrance Day Services
As Wilmington and Joydens Wood residents get ready to attend one of the two Remembrance day Services being held in the Parish the Council th...
Wilmington Did and Will Continue to Remember Them
The community that is Wilmington came together this morning to honour those who, not only in World War 1 but in the many conflicts that foll...
Dartford Borough Council's Walk & Talk Groups
Dartford Borough Council Walk & Talk Groups are free, short, accessible and sociable walks that last around 30-90 minutes. They aim to h...
Council Awarded Siver-Gilt
'The large park (sic - Oakfield) is an excellent open space'; 'a couple of outstanding village green spaces were seen'; '...
September Big Clean - 20 Bags of Litter Cleared!
Another ‘BIG’ Clean was undertaken on 24th September with residents, Councillors, local primary and secondary school children, j...
Safe Local Traders Checked by Trading Standards
Information from Kent County Council Public Protection: Trading Standards Checked carries out checks on traders so customers can have peace...
Litter
The Parish Council is pleased to report on the great work from the Year 7 pupils at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys who litter pick Wilmi...
Memorial Bench for the Late Ann Allen MBE Unveiled
It was with pride and love that on Saturday 16th Sepetember 2023 the Parish Council invited the family of the Late Ann Allen MBE to official...
Freedom of the Parish of Wilmington
In a ceremony at Oakfield Pavillion on Saturday 16th of September 2023, Wilmington Parish Council awarded the ‘Freedom of the Parish&r...
What is Planet Dartford?
All about Planet Dartford Dartford Borough Council has pledged to take practical steps to tackle climate change and to encourage the whole ...
'My Community Voice' - A Message from Kent Police
As part of our commitment to keeping Kent a safe place to live, work and visit, we’ve invested in supporting our communities. Our neig...
Activities at Summerhouse Drive Library
Bored with nothing to do? Why not go along to Summerhouse Drive Library where - On the third Tuesday of a month you will find Crafternoon...
Wilmington Fair 2023 - What a Great Day!!
A message from the Chairman of the Parish Coouncil What an amazing day! The weather was glorious, great food and drink, live music, fun fam...