This site catalogues the people, places, maps, drawings, engravings, books, writings and numerous lists and directories that are over 70 years old into an integrated database of information about one of the most. A scorching hot day at little engeham farm, woodchurch, in the beautiful county of kent. The weald is an area that sits neatly between the north and south downs and stretches across kent, sussex, surrey and hampshire. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. Weald of kent ploughing match a great countryside day out for all the family, including the dog. An historical, topographical and descriptive account of the weald of kent. The name comes from the old english weald, meaning forest, and woodland still covers 23 per cent of the overall area. The central part, the high weald, is epitomized by gentle hills, sunken country lanes and somnolent villages as well as some of englands most beautiful gardens sissinghurst being the best known and ancient heathland at ashdown forest.
With an outline of the early history of the county, robert furley. Weald of kent golf club are offering online tee booking using the internet based brs golf tee time booking reservation. Weald of kent steam rally 3rd august 2019 with steam engines on site over the weekend. Extra curricular activities weald of kent grammar school. From weald, a onceforested area in southeast england, from old english wald, weald, forest. As well as kent it straddles the counties of sussex, hampshire and surrey. The weald of kent scenic driving tour take a scenic tour from royal tunbridge wells through the garden of england amid orchards and hop fields, beautiful countryside, picturesque towns and villages.
Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, isbn. This driving tour meanders around the softly undulating landscape of the weald and takes in historic houses, stunning gardens and smugglers haunts. Cookie policy this site uses cookies to store information on your computer. They from their fields can see the countenance of your fierce war, may ken the glittering lance, and hear you shouting forth your brave intent. The weald stretches across a large area between the north and south downs and includes parts of both kent and sussex. This allows registered members to login, view the timesheet and make a booking. At weald of kent, we have a clear understanding of our students potential and abilities. Unfortunately the guide for the wealdway is out of stock, so why not loan a copy from kent libraries. The high weald is a gentle ancient landscape of wooded hills, sandstone outcrops, pretty farmsteads and old routeways and droveways. It crosses the counties of hampshire, surrey, sussex and kent. As thousands of children prepare for world book day, we bring you all the. With many elevations, lakes and hazards, the golf course is designed to challenge the most confident of players, but the wellmaintained and wide fairways are.
To do so, we ensure that our curriculum intent and implementation are embedded securely and consistently across the school. Located in tonbridge, kent, weald of kent grammar school is a selective grammar for girls aged 1118. Its key features its rolling hills, scattered farmsteads, small woodlands, irregularshaped fields, open heaths and ancient routeways were created by the end of the 14th century the high weald is essentially a medieval landscape. The weald of kent golf course is located in tranquil settings in the heart of the kent countryside, just a short drive from maidstone, tonbridge and ashford. Todays rgs report estimates that the weald basin, a vast area covering around 3,500 square miles in the south, could contain between 2. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in weald of kent golf course, united kingdom. The weald of kent golf course can be found amongst rolling hills and lakes. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. The weald lies south of london, between the chalk escarpments of the north downs and the south downs. The high weald mainly consists of sandstone, and it stretches from east sussex to west kent it is 1,461 km 2 with a wonderful 2,395 km of footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing all over it.
Weald of kent golf course, kent book a golf break or. With an outline of the early history of the county. To learn more about academic life at weald of kent, watch this short promotional video. World book day in kent, send us your pictures, plus matilda the.
The weald of kent is a beautifully maintained 18 hole parkland golf course and hotel set. Weald of kent golf course, kent book a golf break or golf. If youve enjoyed one of the walks on this site and feel its enriched your day, feel free to make a small donation here if you wish. Pictures and videos have captured the moving moment around 30 planes took to the skies over kent and sussex for dday 75 this afternoon june 5. Welcome to the official facebook page for weald of kent grammar school. Right in the heart of the countryside, the weald of kent golf course can be found amongst rolling hills and lakes. Covering an area of 1,450 square kilometres 560 sq mi, it takes up part of the counties of east sussex, kent, west sussex and surrey in order of respective contribution. It stretches across east sussex and west sussex, and into kent, surrey and hampshire. The weald oil field in sussex, hampshire and kent contains. Golf society special offers from weald of kent golf club ukgolf days from. It is characterised by an attractive landscape containing a mosaic of small. The national weather service for weald of kent golf course, united kingdom is reporting sunday 10 th may to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 6. The middle english form of the word is weld, and the modern spelling is a reintroduction of the old english form attributed to its use by william lambarde in his a perambulation of kent of 1576.
The modern clubhouse has a stylish quality, making in popular among those wishing to tie the knot. A cracking venue that offers some of the best value golf in kent. The wealdway passes through many areas which have been attributed special significance in the past for the construction of neolithic long barrows and megaliths, as well as numerous ancient churches. Since opening in 1991 the course has matured into an interesting parkland retreat see golf course plan, with a growing reputation for fast, true greens. Jun 05, 2019 pictures and videos have captured the moving moment around 30 planes took to the skies over kent and sussex for d day 75 this afternoon june 5. Every landscape has a story and the high weald is no exception. It is the fourth largest area of outstanding beauty in england and wales. This special south east area of outstanding natural beauty covers a vast 1461 square kilometres across parts of kent, sussex and surrey. Weald of kent golf club maidstone road headcorn kent tn27 9pt. Set in the heart of kent, this was a new club, and what a great venue they had.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Welcome to the weald of kent golf club member booking system. This video attempts to show only the steam engines taking part. Jan 09, 2020 the weald is an area between the parallel chalk escarpments of the north and south downs.
Deciding to do a halfremembered walk without map or instructions i set off from westerham to chartwell on a 4. Page 638 vanguard of liberty, ye men of kent, ye children of a soil that doth advance her haughty brow against the coast of france, now is the time to prove your hardiment. Some lessonpastoral time are also dedicated to reading. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in tonbridge, kent, england, for girls aged 1118 and boys aged 1618. The weald of kent is one of these hidden gems that does just this and is set in a picturesque location close to maidstone and ashford and is a 12 minutes drive from the m20 motorway, meaning that london is only 1 hour away and the channel tunnel can be reached in just 40 minutes. Unfortunately the guide for the wealdway is out of. The layout was superb, the track was smooth, and a different style of fencing. Weald of kent golf course golf weather forecast, united. The weald of kent, surrey and sussex encompasses the lancaster great park formed in 72 and renamed as the ashdown forest in 1672. A celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading. Woodland management the high weald of kent, sussex and surrey is the most wooded part of england with almost 25% woodland cover, totalling 35,000 hectares.
World book day 2020 st johns church of england primary school. A pair of burglars that were responsible for nine breakins at homes across kent including eight in one day have been jailed for nine years. There might be glorious views of the kent countryside but weald of kent is a course that demands your full attention. At weald of kent, we are committed to deliver a curriculum of consistent exceptional quality of education. Weald of kent grammar school, tudeley lane, tonbridge tn9 2jp county. Weald of kent is 5 miles south of maidstone, and also about 5 miles from the 12thcentury leeds castle. Accommodation is a short walk from the weald of kent golf course clubhouse, restaurant and bar, gym and the 18hole golf course. The highly anticipated flypast has seen dakotas soaring across the south east to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the d day landings on june 6, 1944.
Eating their words weald girls win creative book competition. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective academy school and admits girls at age 11 who have gained a kent selective place through the pese process. World book day allington with sedgebrook cofe primary school. The high weald area of outstanding natural beauty is in southeast england. Posted in autumn colours, walks, weald, westerham, woodland walks.
Record store day has been pushed back until june 20. With an outline of the early history of the county, volume 2, issue 2 a history of the weald of kent. The high weald straddles the east sussex west kent boundary. High weald area of outstanding natural beauty wikipedia. Book your golf day and receive one free place for the organiser by quoting code gs20.
Ancient woodland is especially important as it is land that has been continuously wooded for many centuries. The greensand ridge runs around the north and the west. The weald is an area between the parallel chalk escarpments of the north and south downs. Previously known as tonbridge technical high school for girls, the school was established in its current form in 1982. The highly anticipated flypast has seen dakotas soaring across the south east to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the d. Society golf at the weald of kent bring your society to us. Weald of kent grammar school sets no test of its own for applicants at this stage of entry. Accommodations is a short walk from the weald of kent golf course clubhouse, restaurant and bar, gym and the 18hole golf course. The history, genealogy and topography of the weald of kent. The food was amazing and all guests commented on how they loved it too. An historical, topographical and descriptive account of. This leg took us from batemans in east sussex to scotney castle in kent. Multiaward winning cask ale freehouse, serving great food in the beautiful village of sevenoaks.
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