Friends of Farningham

Our voluntary group comes together twice a month, mainly during the summer, with the aim of enhancing our beautiful village. We particularly like to keep our historic bridge and cattle screen weed free and make sure the marvellous flint wall that runs through the High Street is as well looked after as possible. Other areas we spend time on are Irving's Corner, the quiet sanctuary between the village hall and the river, and the grounds of the village hall itself.
Plenty of clipping, snipping and sweeping goes on - nothing too strenuous but at the end of an hour we know we have made a difference.
We also do a lot of litter picking, particularly on the Darent Valley Path which runs alongside the river in front of The Lion Hotel and up onto Sparepenny Lane. Our volunteers, and those from adjoining villages, are often seen black sack in hand, walking our roads and lanes trying to turn back the tide of bottles, cans and takeaway food debris. Button Street is not forgotten and we have a couple of organised litter picks a year there.
We meet twice a month, on a Wednesday and Saturday, at 10am at the village hall and then decide where we will expend our energy. Some of our volunteers have specific ideas on what they would like to do and we are always open to suggestions from any of our local residents.
We can always do with an extra pair of hands -
Volunteers are advised to wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes on the day and also be prepared for all weathers e.g. sun hat, sun cream, drinks and waterproof clothing and accessories. Otherwise just bring along some gloves and any small gardening tools you may use at have.
Meeting Dates for 2023Saturday 1st and Wednesday 19th April Saturday 6th and Wednesday 17th May Saturday 3rd and Wednesday 21st June Saturday 1st and Wednesday 19th July Saturday 5th and Wednesday 16th August Saturday 2nd, Wednesday 20th and Saturday 30th September. |
Further information is available from our Parish Clerk, Helen Penny 07799 256668 or by contacting Friends of Farningham Organiser Councillor Carol Salmon on 01322 860983

Jacki and Ali, Friends of Farningham

Friends of Farningham in action!