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Wednesday 23 June 2021 10:00
Private Prayer & Foodbank

All Saint's is open every Wednesday and Saturday for Private Prayer and Swale Foodbank contributions (non perishable food and toilettries) from 10am to 4pm.

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Wednesday 23 June 2021 18:20
Bootcamp Fitness with Adi

Iwade Bootcamp Fitness sessions are every Wednesday 18.20hrs (for 18.30hrs) meeting at the Stangate Drive/Chetney View park. All welcome. Advisable to prebook via Facebook group or via Adi's mobile. Click on Get in touch for links and contact details.

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Friday 25 June 2021 7:00
Blue Bin Friday!

Blue Bin Day for recycling every other Friday not forgetting your black and orange food bin. Extra recycling can go in clear bags by the bin. Textiles can also be put out in carrier bags next to your bin.

Check out the bin icon at the top of each page to see which bin to put out! Not forgetting your food bin!

Click here to go to Swale Borough Council website Bins pages.

Put your bins out by 7am on the day.

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Friday 25 June 2021 9:30
Bootcamp with Sharon Low

aT 9.30am at School Lane Football field Iwade, full body workout using mixture of weights, body weight and cardio exercises with Sharon Low.

Every Friday in termtime, pre-booking direct with Sharon essential to ensure enough space and equipment.

£5 pay as you go.

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Saturday 26 June 2021 10:00
Private Prayer & Foodbank

All Saint's is open every Wednesday and Saturday for Private Prayer and Swale Foodbank contributions (non perishable food and toilettries) from 10am to 4pm.

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Thursday 1 July 2021 7:00
Brown Bin Thursday!

Brown Bin Day every other Thursday, the day before Green Bin Day!

Click here for Garden Waste section on Swale.gov.uk.

Put your bins out by 7am on the day.

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Friday 2 July 2021 7:00
Green Bin Friday!

Green Bin Day for non-recyclable household waste every other Friday not forgetting your black and orange food bin. Extra waste can go in black sacks next to your bin. Small electricals can go in a carrier bag next to your bin.

Check out the bin icon at the top of each page to see which bin to put out! Not forgetting your food bin!

Click here to go to Swale Borough Council website Bins pages.

Put your bins out by 7am on the day.

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Wednesday 14 July 2021 19:30
Iwade Parish Council (on Zoom)

Iwade Parish Council normally meet every second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 7.30pm except in August when they have a well-earned rest!

Watch this space for the agenda and any minutes as they become approved which is in the following monthly meeting so November for October for example.

Time allowed in the agenda for public questions and always interesting to hear what is going on so why not request to join on Zoom and find out for yourself it is a public meeting.

You can request to join the Zoom by midday on the day of the meeting to Clerk@iwade-pc.gov.uk

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Wednesday 21 July 2021 19:00
Run Iwade

Pleased to announce that following the delay of its debut, the very first Iwade 10k run will take place on Wednesday 21st July at 7pm, hosted and organised by Nice Work race management company. There will also be a kids 800m race at 6:30pm so the little ones can take part too. This is a charity event, raising much needed funds for AllergyUK.

It’s a must do event for any runners in the village or surrounding areas, or anyone who is up for the challenge of running 10k around the lanes surrounding the village. Please spread the word.

Use the link for more details and to secure your entry for both adults and the kids race. Adult entry is £16-£20 and the kids race is just £3.

Click here to sign up now.

Saturday 14 August 2021 11:00
Iwade Village Fete & Charity Head Shave

Bex Louise will be shaving her head for a charity close to her heart, Pilgrim's Hospice, click here for the justgiving.com page.

The Fete is being held at Iwade Barn, timings and details to follow but should be amazing as a lot of interest from stallholders on Facebook and local Dance Schools keen to perform!

So get the date in your diary and watch this space for more information as it comes in.

Iwade What's On Directory | Calendar >>>

Andrea's School of Art | Baby Group ON HOLD | Beavers | Bootcamp Fitness with Adi | Boxing Fitness | Brownies | Crochet and Natter ON HOLD | Cubs | Darts | Elite Dance Company | Friendship Group ON FACEBOOK | Guitars in Common ON HOLD | HealthWalks LIMITED | Iwade Allotment Association | Iwade Can Sing ON HOLD | Iwade Community Entertainers I.C.E. | Iwade Herons Football Club | Iwade Rock Festival | Iwade Village Fete & Charity Fundraiser | Iwade Village Food and Craft Fayre | Karate Club | Kingsquad ON HOLD | Lego Club ON HOLD | Little Stars Performing Arts | Medway Model Flying Club | Men's Breakfast Club ON HOLD | Michelles School of Dancing | Millan Waters | Mini First Aid | Parent and Toddler ON HOLD | Pop Up Micro Pub ON HOLD | Rainbows | Reading and Book Group | Rhyme Time | Run Iwade | Scouts ON HOLD | Sittingbourne Speedway | Stay and Read | Swale Ladies Who Latte | W.I. (Women's Institute) ON HOLD | Wooly Natterers | Yoga (Hayleys Bloom Yoga) ON HOLD | Youth Group (Outside)

Andrea's School of Art

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Andrea's Art Classes at Iwade Barn are currently on hold due to Covid. Watch this space for information as it becomes available.

Baby Group ON HOLD

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Iwade baby group at the Iwade Barn every Monday (except bank holidays) 1-2:30pm (feel free to turn up/leave at any point during these times). The group will be aimed at babies under 1/pre-walkers, this is to ensure it is a safe and relaxing place for mums/dads/carers/grandparents to bring their babies. The price will be £1, this will provide you with a tea/coffee, baby toys and time for a chat with fellow carers of little ones!

Beavers

Kelly Croucher

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Beavers with 1st Iwade Scouts is held on Monday evenings at Iwade Village Hall for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 rrom 6pm to 7pm termtime only. Get in touch or pop along if you would like to find out more.

Bootcamp Fitness with Adi

Adi Escritt

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Iwade Bootcamp Fitness sessions are every Wednesday 18.20hrs (for 18.30hrs) meeting at the Stangate Drive/Chetney View park. All welcome. Advisable to prebook via Facebook group or via Adi's mobile. Click on Get in touch for links and contact details.

Boxing Fitness

Sharon Low

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Sharon Low now running Boxing Yoga and Bootcamp classes outside in Iwade as of September 2020. Check out the What's On for dates and information.

Brownies

Fiona Whiskin

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Brownies is for girls aged 7 to 10 years and is on Wednesdays 5pm to 6.30pm at Iwade Community Primary School term-time only. Do get in touch if your child is interested in joining.

Crochet and Natter ON HOLD

Brenda Nash

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Crochet and Natter meet every Friday from 10 to 12am at Iwade Barn in the Winter (until end of February) then at All Saints Church Iwade. Everyone is welcome and there is no pressure to stay for the full 2 hours or go every week. You can even go along if you don't crochet for a natter! Contact Brenda if you would like to know more.

Cubs

Dean Stickells

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Iwade Cubs meet at Iwade Village Hall on Mondays from 7-8:20pm. If your child is interested in joining then either go along or get in touch as above.

Darts

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If you are interested in Darts then get in touch with the Woolpack to find out more.

Elite Dance Company

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Elite Dance Company run Gymnastics, Dance and Musical Theatre classes in Iwade throughout the week so get in touch to find out what classes are on when or check out their website or facebook page.

Friendship Group ON FACEBOOK

Joan Exley

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Friendship Group is a lively and sociable fortnightly Monday morning get-together for Iwade residents (because it is so popular!). There is often a talk or an activity or just enjoy a chat and a hot drink for £1.

10.15am to 12.15pm at Iwade Barn

Guitars in Common ON HOLD

Terri

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Guitars in Common meet at Iwade Barn every Thursday evening at 8pm. Relaxed group get in touch or pop along.

Currently not running but considering returning in October so watch this space or get in touch.

HealthWalks LIMITED

Steff

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Iwade HealthWalks have been running for some years and meet every Thursday outside the pharmacy at 10.30am for 10.45am start. Led by James Apps and administrated by Steff, the walks last 60-90 minutes and tend to be across rough ground so do wear suitable footwear. Be aware that you may come across farm animals and dogs. No charge and all welcome, although unfortunately not dogs.

Iwade Allotment Association

Ron Francis

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The Iwade Allotment Association site is at the end of Elm Tree Avenue Iwade there tends to be a short waiting list but do get in touch if you are interested in an allotment.

Iwade Can Sing ON HOLD

T Jae Cole

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Iwade Can Sing are at All Saints Church Iwade on Monday evenings 7pm to 8.30pm although do check in advance as term-times may vary. Open to both adults and children although under 16s do need to be accompanied by an adult. New members always welcome. £5 a session.

Iwade Community Entertainers I.C.E.

Kelvin

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Iwade Community Entertainers is a new community group in Iwade, set up to arrange and produce a village pantomime to raise money for Iwade Village Hall. You can get in touch with I.C.E. via their facebook group or pop in to The Mews to find out more.

Iwade Herons Football Club

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Iwade Herons Football Club is well established in Iwade and currently has teams ranging from Under 6's to Under 13's - get in touch to find out more.

Iwade Rock Festival

Keith Reynolds

Event Director

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Established in 2011 Iwade Rock is infamous in Iwade and around getting bigger and better every time.

Iwade Village Fete & Charity Fundraiser

Bex Louise

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Iwade Village Fete is new for 2021, hopefully the first year of many! On Saturday 14th August 2021 from 11am to 3pm at Iwade Barn All Saints Close Iwade ME9 8FP (opposite the Woolpack), everything you'd expect from a Fete, stalls, refreshments, dance demonstrations and even a charity head shave for Pilgrims Hospice! Expect an amazing range of stalls as the takeup has been amazing from local businesses keen to get involved. See you there!

Iwade Village Food and Craft Fayre

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Iwade Village Food and Craft Fayre is on the second Sunday of the month at Iwade Village Hall with a great range of stalls and refreshments in the kitchen. 10am to 1pm, keep an eye on the IwadeVillage.co.uk What's On for exact dates note for 2018 there will not be a market in August or December.

Karate Club

Amanda Claridge

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Amanda Claridge runs a children's only Shotokan Karate club at Iwade and Bobbing schools. Amanda has been teaching karate for over 15 years and is a teacher at the school too. She welcomes all children from year R onwards to come and learn the skills and discipline of karate at a fun and friendly club. Classes are £4 and are term time only. At Iwade School, there is a 5-6pm class for beginners, 9th-8th kyu and a 6-7pm class for advanced, 8th kyu +. There is also a class at Bobbing School on Mondays 5-6pm for all grades.

Kingsquad ON HOLD

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Tuesday afternoons termtime at Iwade Village Hall from 3.30pm to 4.45pm for children in school years 2-6. Kingsquad is a Christian club resourced by The Family Trust and run in association with All Saint's Parish Church Iwade. Refreshments followed by games, stories, craft and songs. £1 per child.

Lego Club ON HOLD

Abi

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Come and meet other families whilst building with Lego and Duplo. Thursdays at Iwade Barn, check image for specific dates. Dates coming to the IwadeVillage.co.uk What's On Calendar shortly. Prebooking essential.

Little Stars Performing Arts

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Little Stars run dance classes at Iwade Village Hall on Fridays after school.

Medway Model Flying Club

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Medway Model Flying club started in 1974 in Gillingham but without land and has been flying near the Solar Farm at Iwade since 1980. After flying from June Thomas's land at Raspberry Hill over the back of the Woolpack, Mr Doubleday Senior offered a field where the club continue to fly to this day and the club is extremely grateful. Hence Medway club based in Swale! We fly most types of models including fixed wing, helicopters and drones. We currently have spaces for members both experienced and novice. Check out our Facebook page for more info and club pics or come and visit us if you are interested in joining and flying or learning to fly a model.

Men's Breakfast Club ON HOLD

Ron Francis

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Every first Tuesday of the month at Iwade Barn, Iwade Men's Breakfast Club always have sausage and bacon butties and coffee or tea and often have a speaker. All welcome, 9.30-11.30am @ the Barn.

Michelles School of Dancing

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Michelle's School of Dancing run dance classes at Iwade Village Hall on Thursdays

Millan Waters

Gordon Dickson

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Millan Waters Fishery is near Iwade its lake being between 6 and 7 acres and has excellent water quality throughout the season. The syndicate is a "members only" water (limited member guest tickets are available by prior agreement) and no fishing is available to the general public. There is an abundance of bushes and trees around the lake itself which provide prolific insect life throughout the season. Depths vary but a highlight is a deep channel which provides cooler water in the summer months. Regular stockings are made consisting of rainbow & brown trout, creating a unique fishing facility in this area. The Fishery has its own car park, returns hut and several small boats for members use if fishing afloat is desirable. Fishing platforms are well established around the lake and members can enjoy 12 months “all year” fishing under a season subscription, with no restriction on the number of visits they can make in a season.

Mini First Aid

Lara Whitfield

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Parent and Toddler ON HOLD

Brooke Acott

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Iwade Parent and Toddler Group is on every Tuesday morning in term-time from 9am to 11am in the Village Hall. It's run by volunteers and is an excellent playgroup. There's a baby area to protect the little ones from the toddlers, a range of toys to play with, and different tables for crafts, books and puzzles for more quiet activities. The children sit down for a drink and a biscuit at around 10 (that's the only quiet time!) and parents can help themselves to tea or coffee. £2 for the first child and 50p for each additional child.

Pop Up Micro Pub ON HOLD

The Shepherd's Crook

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Pop Up Micro Pub at Iwade Barn starting Saturday 11th January from 6pm then every third Saturday of the month from February. All welcome. Why not give it a try?

Rainbows

Sue Thomas

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Rainbows is on Mondays from 4.30-5.40pm at Iwade Village Hall in term-time. There is a long waiting list currently so do get your child on the waiting list as soon as you can. Rainbows urgently need volunteers so do get in touch if you can help.

Reading and Book Group

Hilary Foulds

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Iwade Reading and Book Group get together on the second Tuesday of the month at Iwade Barn at 10.30am. Everyone most welcome so why not come along.

Rhyme Time

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Every Wednesday at Mews Brewhouse Iwade Village Centre, why not take your baby or toddler to Rhymetime from 10.30am to 11am. Free entry but you can obviously enjoy the lovely refreshments Mews has to offer! Mews advise getting there from 10 as it is very popular!

Run Iwade

Liz Sanchez & Shawn Washer

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We are a driven, encouraging friendly group of runners. Our ability goes from 5k beginners to half marathon established runners. We cater for all abilities & nobody gets left behind, that’s the golden rule. Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm at Iwade Village Centre. Also do monthly ParkRun and sometimes a Friday but do get in touch.

Scouts ON HOLD

Colin Croucher

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Scouts (1st Iwade Scouts) is held on Thursday evenings at Iwade Village Hall for boys and girls aged 10 and a half to 14. From 7.15pm to 8.45pm termtime only. Get in touch to find out more.

Sittingbourne Speedway

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Stay and Read

Jennifer Valentine

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Stay and Read is a book-inspired reading event run by Jennifer Valentine for the Iwade community at Iwade Barn. Get in touch with Jennifer to find out when the next Stay and Read is or check the IwadeVillage.co.uk What's On Calendar.

Swale Ladies Who Latte

Tania Emery

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Swale Ladies Who Latte are an intimate local networking group who meet at The Woolpack Iwade on the third Tuesday of the month from 10am to midday. Meetings are free but you can buy drinks from the bar. All welcome! We aim to support, share, advise, help, inspire, grow and share our successes!!!

W.I. (Women's Institute) ON HOLD

Christine Freshwater

Membership Secretary

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Iwade W.I. welcomes new members. We meet on the 4rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in Iwade Village Hall, Ferry Road, Iwade, Kent, ME9 8RG.

Don’t be shy, £2 a visit to give us a try. Come along one evening for entertainment and refreshments. Plus a chance to make new friends with no obligation to join for 3 months.

Wooly Natterers

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Knit and Natter group at The Mews Brewhouse Iwade. Learn, share and knit or crochet from 10am to 12 midday every Monday morning (except bank holidays). Bring along your current project, get inspiration, learn something new or meet new people and have a good chat over a slice of cake and coffee!

Yoga (Hayleys Bloom Yoga) ON HOLD

Hayley Clinton

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Normally every Tuesday evening at Iwade Barn, 6.30pm for Antenatal Yoga and 7.30pm for Yoga for All with Hayley Clinton, Hayley's Bloom Yoga. Prebooking essential on the website, link above, limited places due to the size of the barn.

Youth Group (Outside)

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After a period of Zoom, Iwade Youth Group is back in real life! Starting back Friday 23rd October from 4.30pm to 6pm including toasting marshmallows, age 8-13 years old, then every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday of the month. £2 but free for first-timers. Meet Iwade Pavilion. Maximum of 15 places. Outside so no need for masks. Youth Group will have PPE and sanitiser.