Events in your town from Sevenoaks Town Council

 

 

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Read our latest Events on Vine & Vine Gardens brochure to see our summer programme of events. 

Sevenoaks Street Food Fest 2025

Vine Gardens

6 Sep 25 - 12:00 to 19:00

A free community event with delicious food, live music and kids fun!

Music on the Bandstand - Almost the Last Night of the Proms with Oxted Band

Vine Bandstand

7 Sep 25 - 15:00 to 17:00

Free concert for everyone to enjoy!

Open Mic Night

House in the Basement Youth Café

12 Sep 25 - 17:30 to 19:30

A night of music, fun, and good vibes for young people aged 11-17.

Sevenoaks Bike Festival

Vine Gardens

20 Sep 25 - 10:00 to 16:00

A celebration of all things cycling!

Forget-me-not Café, dementia-friendly event

Bat and Ball Station

24 Sep 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

With singer Annalene Beechey

Sevenoaks Vegan Market

Vine Gardens

4 Oct 25 - 10:30 to 16:00

Free entry, live music, delicious food.

Forget-me-not Café, dementia-friendly event

Bat and Ball Station

29 Oct 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

With Canterbury Archaeological Trust

Remembrance Day Parade and Service

Vine Memorial

9 Nov 25 - 10:50

Everyone is invited to attend this memorial event.

Forget-me-not Café, dementia-friendly event

Bat and Ball Station

26 Nov 25 - 10:30 to 12:00

Christmas art session with Susanne Beard

Christmas Lights Switch-On

Town Centre

29 Nov 25 - 15:00 to 17:00

A fun, family-friendly event with entertainment, rides, a Father Christmas Grotto, stalls and food.

Holly Party

Bat & Ball Centre

5 Dec 25 - 19:30 to 23:00

An evening of festive fun. Dance, mingle and enjoy delicious treats.

News

Support your favourite Sevenoaks business - nominate them for a Sevenoaks Business Award 2025!

Support your favourite Sevenoaks business - nominate them for a Sevenoaks Business Award 2025!

Published: 2 Sep 25

A fashion store, a care agency, a café, a hairdresser, a dentist, maybe a fitness business - you choose and then give them a boost - enter them for the 2025 Sevenoaks Business Awards. That will give them plenty of coverage, and for the winners, widespread recognition and a great trophy. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council urges District Council to hand over Freehold of Stag

Sevenoaks Town Council urges District Council to hand over Freehold of Stag

Published: 2 Sep 25

In the Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) agenda papers for its Finance & Investment Advisory Committee, it proposes a 100-year lease for the Stag on a peppercorn rent to Sevenoaks Town Council. However, Sevenoaks Town Council has several concerns with taking on a 100-year lease rather than the Freehold of the Stag. The lease proposal provides all the financial disadvantages to the Town Council, and ultimately the Stag charity, without the benefit of being in control of its destiny. Sevenoaks Town Council hopes the District Council will reconsider and hand over the Freehold of the Stag whilst it still can, ensuring the community retains this cultural facility, enabling continued investment for future generations, and avoiding any opportunity for it to be considered for development. Read More...

Final Bandstand concert will bring summer to a close in Sevenoaks

Final Bandstand concert will bring summer to a close in Sevenoaks

Published: 1 Sep 25

As the summer draws to an end, so do the much-loved Music on the Bandstand concerts in Sevenoaks. The final Bandstand concert of the season will take place at the Vine on Sunday 7 September, with the talented Oxted Band performing from 3pm to 5pm. Bring your bubbly, wave a flag and see out the summer in style! Gather your friends and family and make the most of this free performance at the beautiful Vine Gardens. Read More...

Latest Town Crier newsletter out now!

Latest Town Crier newsletter out now!

Published: 28 Aug 25

The new Autumn issue of the Town Crier is out now, with events listings, news, surveys and consultations, plus lots of useful information for residents. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council invests in important community assets

Sevenoaks Town Council invests in important community assets

Published: 28 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is committed to enhancing community spaces and is investing in key areas across the town including play areas, parks, and local woodlands. Read More...

Launch of Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine

Launch of Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine

Published: 20 Aug 25

We are delighted to have launched our Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine, as part of The Chatty Café Scheme. Read More...

Plans progress for new community hub at Oast House on Tarmac Site

Plans progress for new community hub at Oast House on Tarmac Site

Published: 18 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has completed a high-level Feasibility Study exploring the future of the historic Oast House on Farm Road, in the northern ward of Sevenoaks. It has long been the Town Council’s ambition that this Oast House is restored and refurbished as a vibrant community hub and integrated with the rest of the town. Read More...

Sevenoaks commemorates VJ Day 80 with plaques at World War II bomb sites and community events on the Vine

Sevenoaks commemorates VJ Day 80 with plaques at World War II bomb sites and community events on the Vine

Published: 18 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with two community events on Friday 15 August, as well as a town-wide heritage initiative. Read More...

Extraordinary community effort for Britain in Bloom as Sevenoaks judged in national finals

Extraordinary community effort for Britain in Bloom as Sevenoaks judged in national finals

Published: 14 Aug 25

RHS Britain in Bloom judges toured Sevenoaks on Tuesday 12 August, looking at planters, flowerbeds and impressive displays of artwork. A staggering 1,765 volunteering hours have been clocked for this year’s competition. Sevenoaks Town Council is incredibly grateful to everyone involved. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council awarded £20,000 grant for solar batteries at Bat & Ball Centre

Sevenoaks Town Council awarded £20,000 grant for solar batteries at Bat & Ball Centre

Published: 8 Aug 25

We are pleased to announce we have secured a £20,000 grant from the West Kent Rural Grant Scheme and Rural England Prosperity Fund to support the installation of solar batteries at the Bat & Ball Centre. Read More...

Design a Christmas Light Competition now open!

Design a Christmas Light Competition now open!

Published: 5 Aug 25

Children aged 11 and under are invited to take part and create a Christmas-themed drawing. The winning design will be brought to life and displayed in Sevenoaks later this year. Read More...

Fancy a friendly chat? We

Fancy a friendly chat? We're launching a Chatter & Natter table

Published: 5 Aug 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is inviting residents to come together and connect through conversation, as we launch our a Chatter & Natter table at Café on the Vine. This is part of the national Chatty Café Scheme. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council welcomes recommendation for retaining “Royal Oak” name on Sevenoaks High Street

Sevenoaks Town Council welcomes recommendation for retaining “Royal Oak” name on Sevenoaks High Street

Published: 29 Jul 25

Sevenoaks Town Council, as well as various Town and District Councillors, members of the public and representatives of the Sevenoaks Society, have been lobbying Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) to retain the Royal Oak Hotel’s namesake for the new apartments being created through its conversion. An update on the lobbying efforts was received by the Town Council’s Planning & Environment Committee last night. Read More...

Sevenoaks pulls out all the stops for first judging visit for Britain In Bloom!

Sevenoaks pulls out all the stops for first judging visit for Britain In Bloom!

Published: 24 Jul 25

Under dazzling blue skies and a scorching sun, the first round of judging took place in Sevenoaks for RHS Britain In Bloom 2025 in which the town is a national finalist. The whole community including school pupils, gardening volunteers of all ages, businesses, community groups, crafters and the town council’s open spaces team had pulled out all the stops to make the town look stunning. Read More...

Sevenoaks and Rheinbach celebrate 25 years of town twinning

Sevenoaks and Rheinbach celebrate 25 years of town twinning

Published: 23 Jul 25

Sevenoaks and Rheinbach are proudly celebrating 25 years of twinning between the two towns, marking a quarter-century of friendship, cultural exchange, and collaboration. Earlier this month, members of Friends of Rheinbach travelled to Germany for a four-day trip to celebrate this milestone. Read More...

Sevenoaks Vine awarded coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised for the 9th year as one of the country’s best parks

Sevenoaks Vine awarded coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised for the 9th year as one of the country’s best parks

Published: 23 Jul 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for the Vine for the 9th year running. This award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council reports progress on anticipated Dartford Road crossing

Sevenoaks Town Council reports progress on anticipated Dartford Road crossing

Published: 16 Jul 25

Sevenoaks Town Council has led on and committed funding towards a highly anticipated zebra crossing at A225 Dartford Road as part of its previous funding of the 20mph scheme delivered in September 2024, and is excited to see it reach the next step towards its implementation. Read More...

Community celebrates stunning revamp of Vine Gardens

Community celebrates stunning revamp of Vine Gardens

Published: 16 Jul 25

We have now completed our exciting revamp of the pond and pergola area of the Vine Gardens – and the local community is loving the transformation. Read More...

Exciting free youth activities coming to Sevenoaks!

Exciting free youth activities coming to Sevenoaks!

Published: 14 Jul 25

We are delighted to unveil a jam-packed schedule of free youth activities and events taking place across Sevenoaks. Whether you love music, theatre, skateboarding, or even dinosaurs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council continues to oppose lack of affordable housing and parking proposed at former Farmers site

Sevenoaks Town Council continues to oppose lack of affordable housing and parking proposed at former Farmers site

Published: 9 Jul 25

Although Sevenoaks Town Council has lobbied for many years for development to occur at this site, it remains concerned with the absence of any affordable housing, as well as lack of parking or delivery spaces – notwithstanding the three disabled parking bays. Read More...

Have your say on Sevenoaks Town Council’s proposed vision for the Town Centre via our Draft Masterplan

Have your say on Sevenoaks Town Council’s proposed vision for the Town Centre via our Draft Masterplan

Published: 9 Jul 25

Amongst smaller interventions such as improving wayfinding signage, greening the Town Centre and identifying new potential open spaces, the draft Town Centre Masterplan also explores potential traffic and pedestrian movement options as well as height and design advice for potential future development sites. Read More...

Should Sevenoaks Town Council apply to take over local assets in local government reorganisation?

Should Sevenoaks Town Council apply to take over local assets in local government reorganisation?

Published: 25 Jun 25

Tell us what you think! We are keen to hear from the local community on whether there is a need for some assets to be moved to the Town Council and operated locally. Read More...

Free meals for kids during school holidays

Free meals for kids during school holidays

Published: 17 Jun 25

Get a meal voucher now! Sevenoaks Town Council is proud to be supporting local families thanks to a grant from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme. We’re providing free meals and sandwiches to children aged 11-18 who may be experiencing food insecurity over the school holidays. Read More...

Apply for funding for your voluntary project from Sevenoaks Town Council

Apply for funding for your voluntary project from Sevenoaks Town Council

Published: 17 Jun 25

Are you part of a local voluntary or charitable organisation making a difference in Sevenoaks Town? We are inviting applications now for our grant scheme. This is a valuable opportunity to support, expand, or launch projects that benefit Sevenoaks residents. Read More...

Major funding boost for new Greatness Football and Community Pavilion

Major funding boost for new Greatness Football and Community Pavilion

Published: 17 Jun 25

Sevenoaks Town Council and Sevenoaks Town Football Club have secured two grants for exciting new Greatness Football and Community Pavilion - a major milestone for the project. The Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation has approved a grant for £759,100. This brings the total funding to an impressive £1,784,100. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council budget surplus ensures continued community investment

Sevenoaks Town Council budget surplus ensures continued community investment

Published: 17 Jun 25

Despite economic pressures and rising costs, Sevenoaks Town Council (STC) has ended the 2024/25 financial year with a healthy budget surplus of £39,512. This positive outcome reflects the Town Council’s careful financial management and strategic investment. It’s good news for the Sevenoaks community, as it will allow the council to continue to provide high quality services and facilities into the future. Read More...

Sevenoaks marks Refugee Week with Town of Sanctuary flag raising and Desperate Journeys experience

Sevenoaks marks Refugee Week with Town of Sanctuary flag raising and Desperate Journeys experience

Published: 16 Jun 25

To mark the beginning of Refugee Week 2025, Mayor of Sevenoaks Cllr Tony Clayton raised the Sevenoaks Town of Sanctuary Flag at the Vine Gardens on Monday 16 June. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council to use 1,000,000 recycled plastic straws in revitalisation of the Vine Gardens

Sevenoaks Town Council to use 1,000,000 recycled plastic straws in revitalisation of the Vine Gardens

Published: 12 Jun 25

Sevenoaks Town Council is planning to revive the pond and pergola area of the Vine Gardens with a revamp of the ground surface. Read More...

We

We're offering free skateboarding sessions!

Published: 10 Jun 25

Samsara Sport are hosting skateboarding sessions sponsored by Sevenoaks Town Council. You can sign up for a free session with a qualified instructor. Read More...

Celebrating Local Council Clerk Week

Celebrating Local Council Clerk Week

Published: 9 Jun 25

To celebrate Local Council Clerk Week, 7-14 June, Sevenoaks Town Council is asking if you know your Town Clerk and what they do. Read More...

Latest Events on the Vine brochure released

Latest Events on the Vine brochure released

Published: 2 Jun 25

Read about all the upcoming events on the Vine in our latest events brochure. Read More...

Latest Town Crier newsletter out now!

Latest Town Crier newsletter out now!

Published: 30 May 25

The Summer 2025 issue of the Town Crier is out now, with events listings, news, surveys and consultations, plus lots of useful information for residents. Read More...

Sevenoaks welcomes new Town Mayor, Councillor Tony Clayton

Sevenoaks welcomes new Town Mayor, Councillor Tony Clayton

Published: 13 May 25

Councillor Tony Clayton has been elected the new Mayor of Sevenoaks at the Annual Meeting of Sevenoaks Town Council, held on Monday 12th May 2025. Councillor Victoria Granville has been elected as Deputy Mayor. Read More...

Outgoing Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Libby Ancrum, reflects on her term of office and presents awards and charity cheques

Outgoing Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Libby Ancrum, reflects on her term of office and presents awards and charity cheques

Published: 13 May 25

The Outgoing Mayor of Sevenoaks, Cllr Libby Ancrum, presented prestigious awards to members of the community, as well as cheques to her nominated charities, at the Sevenoaks Town Council meeting on Monday 12th May. Read More...

Sevenoaks Town Council aims to protect Hollybush Recreation Ground

Sevenoaks Town Council aims to protect Hollybush Recreation Ground

Published: 13 May 25

In an effort to protect Hollybush Recreation Ground from any future development pressure or loss of community access, Sevenoaks Town Council has decided that it will nominate the area as an ‘Asset of Community Value’, for consideration by Sevenoaks District Council. Read More...

Sevenoaks community comes together to celebrate VE Day 80

Sevenoaks community comes together to celebrate VE Day 80

Published: 9 May 25

Over a thousand members of the community came together to celebrate VE Day 80 at the Sevenoaks Town Council event on Thursday 8th May. Read More...