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Activity
B & D Dance Club
Saturday
nights
(various dates)
If you wish to learn to dance, from total beginner through to an Intermediate Standard, the B&D Dance Classes can teach you to dance so that you can enjoy social occasions and dance with confidence. Sequence, Ballroom, Latin and Line Dance are offered.  For more information, visit www.bandddanceclub.co.uk
Ditton Short Mat Bowling Club

Mondays and Fridays from 1.00-4.00pm

 

The Ditton Short Mat Bowling club was founded by Tony & Maralyn Mulcuck in 1984 as an active indoor sports club that the retired persons in the area could take part in. It was soon a very successful club and within a few years the membership had grown from just a handful to some seventy members.
We meet at the Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road most Monday and Friday afternoons from 1.00 pm until 4.00 pm and we welcome new members, the only requirement to start short mat bowling is some sort of flat soled shoe or slipper.

Photograph of some of our members in action
The club has some spare bowls that you can try out but once you agree to join and are a regular players the club will expect you to purchase the proper equipment. We are a very friendly and sociable club and you can play to whichever level you wish too, club, county or even national if you are interested enough and you have the ability and drive.
If you are interested in finding out more about our club please contact our secretary Kathy Morgan on 01732-843291 or the Chairman Tony Mulcuck on 01732-844195 or call in any Monday or Friday afternoon at 1.00pm when you will be sure of a warm welcome.

Photograph of some of our members in action

Ditton Dog Training
Monday
Various classes of dog training. For more information, please contact Ron Mills 07771894175.
Ditton Karate Club
Monday
Karate Classes for all ages
Contact number: 07961 576 982
Ditton 0-5 Club
Tuesday
Toddlers Group
Information? contact Helen on
01622 715866
Ditton Minors FC image of Ditton Minors Football Club
Ditton Minors FC is based in Ditton and has been established for 40 years. We offer football to both boys and girls at all ages. For more information on joining our friendly club please contact Club Chairman - Graham West 01732 845263 or
Club Secretary - Kay Dennison 01622 716280.
Website - www.dittonminorsfc.co.uk
Ditton Dance Club

Friday
Ballroom Dancing
Information? Julian on 01959 524598 or Paul on 0208 590 5067

Ditton Gardening Club
Friday

D.A.M.A.R.A.

Ditton & Malling
Active Retirement Association

Wednesday

from 1.00 - 4.00pm.

Oaken Hall

D.A.M.A.R.A. normally have a speaker for the meeting and every third meeting have a games afternoon. To join D.A.M.A.R.A. you must be over 50 years of age and either retired or semi-retired and live in the near neighbourhood of Ditton and Malling.
Our activities cover a wide range including Rambles, Outings (monthly). Holidays, Painting, a singing group, flower arranging and a Petanque section. You can see in the picture below some of our Singing Group donating money they have collected to a class for children with hearing difficulties.

Photograph of DAMARA Singing Group members present a cheque to children with hearing difficulties

At D.A.M.A.R.A. meetings you will find a very sociable atmosphere with various activities to take part in, including a book club, video club, raffle, bonus ball, and a monthly quiz. If you are interested in finding out more, please do come along to any meeting and meet the officers who will make you very welcome or contact the secretary Tony Mulcuck on 01732-844195.

Trail School of Dancing
Sunday
Sequence Dancing
Contact Chris Housley 01304 361273
Melody Marshall
School of Dance
Thursday

3.45 - 4.30pm - preschool dance
4.30 - 5.30pm
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junior ballet & tap
5.30 - 6pm - Grade 2 ballet
6 - 6.30pm - 'teen' tap
6.30 - 7pm - hip hop

Contact number for more information
01622 726155. Website - click here

Gents Keep Fit
Wednesday
 
Gents Volley Ball
 
 
Holtwood Rangers Football Club
Holtwood Rangers logo
Holtwood Rangers is based in and around the Ditton area offering an organised and well run football club for boys of all ages from 8 up to 18 with10 junior sides competing in the three major Maidstone Boys Leagues. And now an adult team competing in the KM Maidstone & Mid Kent Sunday League.
Kilnbarn Club
Ditton's own Residents Club
Maidstone School of Tennis
Mondays & Fridays
Short Tennis
Malling Triples League
Tuesday
Short Mat Bowling
Monday Badminton Club
Monday
Badminton
Starlight Dance School Tuesday
Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes and Practice Sessions
01732 843600
St Peters & St Pauls Pre-School
Monday to Friday
St Peters & St Paul's Pre-School offer places to children from 2 - 5 years old. Sessions are held in Ditton Community Centre during term time:

Monday 9.15am - 11.45am & 1pm - 3.30pm

Monday lunch club 11.45am - 1pm

Tuesday 9.15am - 11.45am

Tuesday lunch club 11.45am - 1pm

Wednesday 9.15am - 11.45am & 1pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday lunch club 11.45am - 1pm

Thursday 9.15am - 11.45am & 1pm - 3.30pm

Thursday lunch club 11.45am - 1pm

Friday 9.15am - 11.45am

Friday lunch club 11.45am - 1pm

St Peters & St Paul's Pre-School have been housed in Ditton Community Centre under the present owners, Mrs Nichola Bailey and Mrs Jacqueline Dearden, for the last seven years.

Following the most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2007 the Pre-School received a 'Good' inspection, with particular mention to the safety of the children and the management of the provision.

We are able to offer separate sessions for the younger/older children on Tuesday - Friday mornings, with mixed aged sessions available on Monday's, and at our afternoon sessions.

The children are also able to take part in French lessons, use the playground facilities and use the outside space, on the field, during supervised activities.

For further information or a prospectus please call Mrs Jacqueline Dearden on 07729 042811, 01622 710985 or email littlepeople_88@hotmail.com

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Twinning Association
Ditton parish is twinned with the French village of Rang-du-Fliers, just south of Le Touquet. For more information, please click here. For all enquiries, please contact Eileen Jones, dandejones@tiscali.co.uk.
Wednesday Triples League
Wednesday
Short Mat Bowling
Wednesday Badminton Club
Wednesday
Yoga Class
Wednesday
For more information on any of the Clubs listed above please contact the Parish Council Office on 01732 844749.


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Club/Organisation

(Not based at Ditton Community Centre)

Meeting Details
Activity and Contacts

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1st Ditton Scout Group

Beavers:   Monday and Thursday

Cubs:   Tuesday and Wednesday

Scouts:   Thursday and Friday

Location:  Scout Hut behind
No. 14 New Road, Ditton

1st Ditton Scouts Group provide a wide range of activities for young people from ages 6 to 15.

 
The group is divided into three sections Beavers (6 to 8 years), Cubs (8 to 10½ years) and Scouts (10½ to 14 years).

For more details please contact us as follows:-


email: info@1stditton.co.uk

web:   www.1stditton.co.uk

tel: 07538 392 727

Age Concern Malling

Monday to Friday.

Age Concern Malling,

Rotary House, Norman Road, West Malling,

Kent ME19 6RL

 

Day Centre runs from Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 4.00 p.m.   For clients who spend the day with us we offer companionship, a freshly cooked meal, bathing, hairdressing, chiropody, footcare, handcare, outings and holidays.

Sunday Lunch club every 3rd Sunday of the month.

For more details please contact Sylvie Lee on 01732 848008.

Day Centre Office  01732 873977.

email:   acmalling@aol.com

web: www.ageconcernmalling.org.uk

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2374 (Ditton) Squadron Air Cadets

Parade nights are each Tuesday and Thursday from 7 - 9.30 pm at the TA Centre on London Road, Ditton.

Are you over 13 and looking for something to do in your spare time? Did you know that there is an ATC Squadron based in Ditton? We have vacancies and are looking for new recruits.

Air Cadets get involved in a wide range of activities, including: Flying; Adventure Training; Team building; Survival skills; Initiative exercises; Gliding; Playing in the band; Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and many many more.

Being an Air Cadet requires a personal commitment but is highly rewarding. A number of weekend and holiday activities also take place.

If you are interested, please call 01732 871303 on a parade night to speak to a member of staff. We look forward to welcoming you.
web: www.aircadets.org

image of the Girl Guiding UK logo Tuesday evening between 7.15pm and 8.45pm at The Cedar Room, Guide & Brownie Headquarters, Kilnbarn Road.
Do you want to try new activities, meet new friends and have some fun then why not join 1st Ditton Guides. We meet weekly on Tuesdays.

For further information, please contact Rebecca Smith on 07500 339 048.
BrowniesBrownies

Wednesdays

6.00pm to 7.15pm at the Guide & Brownie Headquarters, Kilnbarn Road

Being a Brownie is an adventure with lots of exciting and challenging things to make and do - come and have an adventure on Wednesday evenings.  You need to be between the ages of 7 - 10 years to join.

For further information, please contact
Sue Hadaway on 01732 845401.

Citizens Advice Bureau logo

Citizens' Advice Bureau

Clout Institute,

9 High Street,

West Malling,

Kent ME19 6QH

Provides confidential unbiased advice to clients who come to the bureau in person and over the telephone.

01732 844098 (Appointments)

01732 845501 (Advice line)

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Ditton Bowls Club

Bowls Clubhouse,

Kiln Barn Recreation Ground,

Kiln Barn Road,

Ditton,

Kent ME20 6QR

We are a friendly mixed club , have excellent facilities in a modern Clubhouse with good car parking, both located in a quiet attractive surroundings.  No experience is required as tuition from qualified tutors is available for new bowlers aged 12 years of age upwards. Bowls are available for beginners and flat soled shoes only required initially.  There is a comprehensive fixtures programme providing competitive matches for seasoned bowlers, Friendly matches with other Clubs, Club Days open to all members and every members has the opportunity of entering the Annual Club Competitions.

Social activities take place on Club Days and other occasions during the summer, with events such as weekly social evenings, special monthly evenings, coffee mornings and Christmas Party with in-house entertainment in the Clubhouse during the close season (October to mid-April).

For more details please contact the Hon. Sec. on 01732 321085.
Email: dittonbowls@talktalk.net
Web: www.dittonbowlsclub.co.uk

 

Photograph of Ditton Bowls Clubhouse on a busy Match Day

The Ditton Bowls Clubhouse on a busy Match Day

Petanque  
Petanque is a new sporting activity in the Ditton area and a newly installed piste has generated a lot of interest.  A club has been organised so please contact John or Liz Day on 01732 840937 for more information.
RAFA - Aylesford & Malling Branch 2nd Wednesday monthly in Dennis Cadman House, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford at 8pm

Chairman:-Ted Bates 01622 716565

email:info@aylesfordandmallingrafa.org.uk

web: www.aylesfordandmallingrafa.org.uk

Cobdown Sports & Social Club  
Cobdown Sports and Social club is a members club and memberships are available to the general public including juniors. We are a busy multi-sport club as well as a social club and have excellent facilities for all. Cobdown helps to provide sporting facilities for the local area including schools, businesses and the many sports teams that apply for membership. The club also has a popular social club bar, with snooker & pool tables, darts board, big screen for premier football and main sporting events.
Phone number: 01622 717771
Fax number: 01622 718162
E-mail: cobdownsports@btconnect.com
Web: Click here.

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Parish Council Office • Ditton Community Centre • Kilnbarn Road

Ditton • Aylesford • Kent • ME20 6AH

Telephone: 01732 844749

Fax: 01732 845572

Email: clerk@dittonparishcouncil.gov.uk

 

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Last Update ~ 01 February 2010

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