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☕ FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ – IMPORTANT UPDATE ☕We would just like to clarify that the Bobbing Friendship Café will now return to ...
09/09/2026

☕ FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ – IMPORTANT UPDATE ☕

We would just like to clarify that the Bobbing Friendship Café will now return to its original format and will be held once a month only.

📅 Last Saturday of every month
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8PL

The Friendship Café is a relaxed and welcoming place to come along for a friendly chat, a cuppa and some company. ☕❤️

Please note that it will no longer be running alongside the Repair Café, as the Repair Café will not be going ahead for the foreseeable future.

We look forward to continuing the Friendship Café in its original monthly format and hope to see lots of familiar and new faces there.

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☕💛 FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ – THIS SATURDAY! 💛☕Looking for somewhere friendly to spend a few hours, meet new people and enjoy som...
28/08/2026

☕💛 FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ – THIS SATURDAY! 💛☕

Looking for somewhere friendly to spend a few hours, meet new people and enjoy some good company? Come along to Bobbing Parish Council’s Friendship Café.

📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ 10:30am – 2:30pm

There will be plenty of tea, coffee and cake, along with cards, puzzles and games – or simply come along for a chat. ☕🍰🧩🃏

The Friendship Café is all about bringing people together, making new connections and helping everyone feel part of their community. Everyone is welcome, so please don’t worry about coming along on your own – you’ll receive a warm welcome. 💚

📅 Future Friendship Café dates:
Saturday 26th September
Saturday 31st October
Saturday 28th November

Please share this post with friends, family or neighbours who might enjoy some company. Sometimes a cup of tea and a friendly conversation can make all the difference. 🫶

We look forward to seeing you!

🚑❤️ FREE COMMUNITY FIRST AID & DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING – BOOK YOUR PLACE! ❤️🚑Bobbing Parish Council is pleased to be offe...
26/08/2026

🚑❤️ FREE COMMUNITY FIRST AID & DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING – BOOK YOUR PLACE! ❤️🚑

Bobbing Parish Council is pleased to be offering FREE Community First Aid & Defibrillator Training for local residents.

Knowing what to do in those vital first few minutes of an emergency can make a real difference – and could even save a life. ❤️

📅 Wednesday 23rd September 2026
📍 Bobbing Village Hall
🕕 Arrival: 6:00pm
⏰ Training starts: 6:30pm
⌛ Duration: approximately 2.5 hours

The session will provide practical, potentially life-saving skills, including basic first aid and how to confidently use a defibrillator (AED).

⚠️ PLACES ARE LIMITED TO JUST 12 AND BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

We need a good level of attendance for the training to go ahead, so if you have been thinking about learning first aid, please get in touch and reserve your FREE place.

📧 To book: [email protected]

You don’t need any previous first aid experience – this is community training designed to give people the knowledge and confidence to help when it really matters.

❤️ Please share this post with friends, family and neighbours in Bobbing and help us make our community a safer place for everyone.

03/08/2026

Locals have been appointed to the new neighbourhood board that will lead the £20 million Pride in Place programme for Sheppey East!

The board, chaired by Garry Ratcliffe, brings together residents, business owners, community volunteers and professionals from across Sheppey East, with backgrounds spanning education, healthcare, governance, the voluntary sector, business and the arts.

This government funding is deliberately community-led: local people decide the priorities, shape the plans and guide the funding, supported by the council and central government.

Kevin McKenna MP and a local ward councillor are also on the board - find out more about each of the members, or get involved, by following the link in our comment below. 🔗👇

The board will now work together with the community to create an investment plan.

🌸🌿 BOBBING IN BLOOM 2026 🌿🌸Our judging team were out and about across Bobbing this evening, travelling every road and si...
03/08/2026

🌸🌿 BOBBING IN BLOOM 2026 🌿🌸

Our judging team were out and about across Bobbing this evening, travelling every road and side street to admire the wonderful gardens, hanging baskets and floral displays throughout the parish.

This is now the third year that Cllr Karen Watson has been part of the judging team, and once again she was joined by Cllr Natalia Twardochleb, along with the youngest member of the Bobbing Repair Café team, who thoroughly enjoyed helping with the judging. Safely driving the team around the parish was our Clerk, Sarah Poole.

We visited around 100 gardens, and despite the recent hot weather, the standard was absolutely incredible. The judges were amazed by the effort residents have put into making Bobbing such a colourful and welcoming village. It certainly wasn’t an easy task choosing the winners!

🏆 We have selected this year’s trophy winners, but you’ll have to wait a little longer to find out who they are! The winners will be announced at our Garden Awards Presentation, so keep an eye on our page for the date.

🌼 Around 100 households will also receive a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their wonderful displays.

📸 We’ve included just a few photographs from this evening’s judging to give you a taste of the beautiful gardens we had the pleasure of visiting.

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to brighten up our parish. Your hard work, creativity and community spirit make Bobbing a wonderful place to live, and we look forward to celebrating with all of our winners very soon! 🌺🌷🌻

This has just been reported to the Parish Council that a Tree has fallen onto Keycol Hill and is not passable!
27/07/2026

This has just been reported to the Parish Council that a Tree has fallen onto Keycol Hill and is not passable!

☕🍰 Today at the Friendship Café! 🍰☕We’ve had a lovely morning at Bobbing Friendship Café, with plenty of friendly faces,...
25/07/2026

☕🍰 Today at the Friendship Café! 🍰☕

We’ve had a lovely morning at Bobbing Friendship Café, with plenty of friendly faces, lots of chatting, laughter and, of course, a fantastic selection of homemade cakes! ❤️

If you’re looking for a warm welcome, a cuppa and some good company, there’s still plenty of time to pop along!

📍 Bobbing Village Hall
🕥 Open today until 2.30pm

Whether you come on your own or with a friend, everyone is welcome. Why not join us for a chat, a slice of cake and a relaxing afternoon?

We’d love to see you! 💙

Address

89 Essex Road
Rochester
ME21AX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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