Tuesday 19 May 2026

Tuesday 19 May 2026

WHAT'S NEW

Grovehurst Pet Shop Gadby Road now on DOG OWNERS link in IWADE DIRECTORY >> (updated Tuesday 19 May 2026 12:28)

IWADE NEWS

Silver Screen Film Club Vote! Congratulations Iwade Tours! Appointments and Andi Update from Iwade Health Centre Family Film Club Vote! Council Consultation Have Your Say! Goodbye Woolpack what next! Iwade Tours Review! Friendship Club Welcome New Members Doctors taking on new patients

IWADE NEWS

Silver Screen Film Club

Silver Screen Film Club

Silver Screen Film Club

19/05/2026

Had a great time watching Bogey in The African Queen! Our next SILVER SCREEN movie will be shown on Wednesday 10th June at 3.30pm. The choice is: TEN LITTLE INDIANS, CASABLANCA, PASSPORT TO PIMLICO, TWELVE ANGRY MEN or KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS. The film is free to watch. Vote now. Winning movie title displayed on church notice board.

Email kingdomclown@gmail.com with your vote

Outstanding Contribution to Village Life

Outstanding Contribution to Village Life

Outstanding Contribution to Village Life

07/05/2026

Iwade Tours has been formally recognised with a KALC Community Award for its exceptional service to the residents of Iwade. The nomination was submitted by Iwade Parish Council, and the award was presented on 8 April by the High Sheriff of Kent.

Iwade Tours has become one of the village’s valued community initiatives. By offering residents the opportunity to travel together and share memorable experiences, the team has created far more than a programme of outings. Through exceptional organisation, dedication, and a genuine passion for bringing people together, they have fostered friendship, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging.

The award acknowledges the dedication of Alan, Liz, and Matt who run Iwade Tours and highlights the positive impact their work continues to have on residents. Their efforts have contributed significantly to building a more connected and supportive village community.

You can find Iwade Tours dates in the IWADE WHATS ON and contact details on the TRAVEL & TRANSPORT link in the IWADE DIRECTORY what are you waiting for! - Ed

How to get an appointment and who is Andi

How to get an appointment and who is Andi

How to get an appointment and who is Andi

07/05/2026

Thank you to Iwade Health Centre for the latest detailed information on how to get an appointment and explaining Andi the new AI receptionist. Read all about it on the Iwade Health Centre Directory listing on the HEALTH & WELLNESS page - have you spoken to Andi?

Family Film Club

Family Film Club

Family Film Club

29/04/2026

Zootopia 2 went very well on 26th April. Your choice for the next IWADE FAMILY FILM CLUB is Star Wars 4 - Moana 2 - Sword in the Stone - Monsters Inc - Up

Vote on All Saints WhatsApp or direct to John Guest on 07710 353461. Next showing on the BIG screen in All Saints is 3.00 on 24th May.

Councils Review Have Your Say!

Councils Review Have Your Say!

Councils Review Have Your Say!

16/04/2026

Click on the image to have your say >>

Town and Parish Councils are under review and Swale Borough Council are asking you to have your say. Click here to have your say >> deadline 5pm 2nd June 2026 thank you to Iwade Parish Council for passing on the information click here to read more about it >>

What next for the Woolpack?

What next for the Woolpack?

What next for the Woolpack?

10/04/2026

What next for the Woolpack?

As we say goodbye to the Hoods who are closing the doors of the Woolpack on 24th May 2026 we asked what happens next. Apparently the pub will be shut for a while but will then be reopened by the brewery Punch. Whether this is permanent or a temporary solution we are not sure. Watch this space to find out more.

Ali and the Woolpack team would like to thank all old & new customers that have supported them through the years and invite you to their leaving party on 22nd May 2026 from 4pm with live music - a final fairwell party - in the IWADE WHATS ON.

Iwade Tours Vintage Essex

Iwade Tours Vintage Essex

Iwade Tours Vintage Essex

21/11/2025

Click on the image to see what Iwade Tours are coming up in the WHAT'S ON Calendar

Iwade Tours are a non-profit making village-run organisation, with a simple mission: bringing villagers, their family and friends together for comfortable, enjoyable, and worry-free outings. And they add a few luxuries along the way.

A recent tour to Essex enjoyed by Erika and Faye included a stop at Thaxted to see the church where Gustav Holst played the organ and other historical buildings. It also passed through the beautiful Essex Rodings before visiting the Lodge Family Coach Museum for lunch and a ride on a vintage coach.

The organisers Elizabeth and Matthew join every trip and make everyone feel looked after as well as making sure that everything runs smoothly. Visits are well planned with a good balance of beautiful scenery and fascinating history.

There is a wide range of complimentary hot and cold drinks and snacks on offer onboard and the Tour Guides are entertaining and full of interesting tales about the places visited.

You can find Iwade Tours dates and trips in the IwadeVillage WHATS ON and get in touch to get booked on! Erika and Faye highly recommend!

Iwade Friendship Club

Iwade Friendship Club

Iwade Friendship Club

27/10/2025

Iwade Friendship Club are a welcoming bunch if you'd like to join

It was lovely to meet Iwade Friendship Club at Iwade Barn this week what a welcoming group of ladies. Would you like to join them? Every other week at Iwade Barn on a Monday from 10.30am to midday just £1 which includes a hot drink. Often a speaker and time for a chat. Keep an eye on the WHATS ON for the next date and pop along you will be made very welcome. You can also join their Facebook group if you would like to. And you can find them in the DIRECTORY under CLUBS and ACTIVITIES >>

Iwade Health Centre - New NHS patients welcome

Iwade Health Centre - New NHS patients welcome

Iwade Health Centre - New NHS patients welcome

25/09/2025

Iwade Health Centre welcome new patients according to the banner outside telephone 01795 413100 or pop in to the centre in Monins Road

SEASONAL RECIPE

Tony Trower's Sloe Gin Recipe

Save or source 2 litre plastic bottles (coke, water, lemonade). Don't pick sloes too early, leave them as long as you can. Wash and dry and weigh into 1&3/4 pound portions. Put into bags and freeze. (this splits the skins a bit and saves pricking each one). Put one bag into a clean 2 litre bottle, add 3/4 pound of sugar and 1 litre of gin. Put somewhere dark and cool. Agitate daily untill sugar has all gone then once a week. After 3 months put a couple of layers of muslin into a seive and strain gin through. Bottle it or drink it!!!

Tony says he likes it sweet and the amount of sugar can be altered to taste. Start off with less, taste a teaspoon every couple of weeks and add more if needed, small quantities at a time!

I can say from personal experience this method is perfect, the sloe gin stays a lovely purple colour and the frozen sloe method means you don't have to prick each sloe individually, a labour of love!

Happy ginning thank you Tony!

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Iwade Barn is a registered charity?