Village Groups

A small, friendly Pre-School catering for children aged 2 ½ years to 5 years of age. We offer a safe, relaxed environment where children can socialise and learn through play. We are a Committee run Pre-School and a registered charity (no. 1029970). Opening times are 09:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday & 09:00 to 15:00 Tuesday and Thursday during term time. Please contact Sally Jameson on (01580) 892807.  Website:  http://www.chapellanepreschool.org.uk/

The Community Centre for Debt Advice in Staplehurst was set up in 2009 as a joint project between the village churches. The team of advisors are all volunteers who have undergone accredited training and offer free, face to face advice for those experiencing financial difficulties. Where necessary we will negotiate with creditors on your behalf and sympathetically lift some of the strain of the situation. We make use of the office in the Staplehurst Free Church building and can also see clients there. Appointments need to be made – usually on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings or at other times by special arrangement. For more information call 01580 893583 (24 hour answer phone), email debtadvice@ccdas.org.uk or visit our website http://www.ccdas.org.uk. 

The Friends is a charitable organisation founded in 2007 and registered with the Charity Commission. The aims and objectives of the Friends are to relieve sickness and preserve the health of persons permanently or temporarily resident in Staplehurst, Frittenden and the surrounding area:-  (1) by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not necessarily provided by the statutory authorities,  (2) by advancing the education of the public in health and related matters by the provision of lectures for, and the publication of newsletters devoted to health, and  (3) by such other charitable methods as the Charity acting through its committee may determine.  The Friends hold regular Health Information evenings and publish a newsletter four times a year.  The Secretary and Treasurer is Robin Oakley (Tel: 01580 891516)

We have a Rainbow Unit for girls aged 5 to7 years, 3 Brownie Units for girls aged 7 to 10 years, 2 Guide Units and a Ranger Unit.  All units meet in the Kathie Lamb Centre in the Headcorn Road.  This Centre is also used for other Girlguiding events including residentials and trainings. For more information regarding Girlguiding Staplehurst, please contact Susanna , 01622 832113. To join as a girl or a volunteer, please register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested

McCabe Thursday/Sunday Lunch Club held at McCabe Centre, McCabe Close, Bell Lane Staplehurst, TN12 0BW meet on Thursdays & Sundays for lunch between approximately 11.45 and 1.45. Lunch is currently £3.00 on a Thursday and £3.50 on a Sunday and optional local transport is £1.50, there is a raffle each week and Summer and Christmas outings. For all enquiries, please phone Elaine Martin on 01580 892033.

Minisaints is a parent/carer and baby/preschool group which meets every Thursday afternoon at the Parish Rooms, opposite Church Green (we have a wooden lollipop on a pole outside the building on the Thursday afternoons we are there) from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. We have table top activities and free play for the children with ride-ons and craft activities, a story and a song! We have baby facilities so your child is never too young to join us and give you and your child a chance to meet and make new friends. You can drop in at anytime for however long and have a cup of coffee/tea with us. We look forward to meeting you! Suggested donation of £1.50 per family please. Tel Linda for more details 01580 891052.

Beaver Scouts in Staplehurst Village. Beavers are for boys and girls aged 6-8 years. Hedgehog Colony meets on Wednesdays 5.15 pm - 6.30 pm during term time at the Scout Hut in Nicholson Walk (off Crowther Close). Children can be added to the waiting list at any age. Please contact Beaver Leader: Adele Govett on 07749 055004 or email staplehurstbeavers@gmail.com for further details.

Explorer Scouts in Staplehurst Village. Explorers are for boys and girls aged 14-18 years. Panthers Explorers Group meet during term time at the Scout Hut in Nicholson Walk (off Crowther Close) and also offer a range of exciting and challenging off site activities throughout the year. Please contact Explorers Leader: Martin Ralph on 07971 839693 for further details.

The Staplehurst PPG (Patient Participation Group) is attached to the Staplehurst Health Centre providing a voice for all registered patients with a remit to improve service.  We hold quarterly meetings, which all patients of SHC are more than welcome to attend.  If you would like more information please contact the PPG Liaison group at greenacre@madasafish.com

Meet every other Monday in the Kings Head 7-9.30pm. We're a small group of friendly writers who meet every other Monday to discuss work and improve our writing skills. If you're an aspiring writer or you enjoy writing in your spare time, we'd love to meet you.  Please contact Charlotte Beskeen on cbeskeen@hotmail.co.uk  if you're interested in finding out more about us.

A community run playgroup providing a safe and secure environment with a high adult/child ratio where children from 2 1/2 to 5 years learn through play. We are Ofsted Inspected and a registered charity (no. 802551). Our sessions are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00 in the South Hall, Village Centre. A lunch club runs on Monday and Wednesday until 1pm. For further details please contact Melanie Riley on 07792 938947 or email us at admin@staplehurstunder5.co.uk