As a member, you’ll enjoy a wide range of activities and events designed to suit every interest. From free General Meetings and select activities to affordable options that cover costs, we strive to offer something for everyone.
Membership is just £17 per year, making it easy to participate in our exciting programs. Our Suggestion Box is always open for new ideas, so let us know how we can enhance your experience.
Don’t miss out! Join LARA today and connect with a friendly group of people who share your passion for leisure and recreation.
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LINE DANCING (IN ASSOCIATION WITH KENTARA) Three sessions every Monday in Larkfield Village Hall. Beginners at 12.00, intermediate at 12.45 and advanced at 14.00. It’s good fun and a tuneful exercise in a friendly atmosphere. |
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SHORT MAT BOWLS Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 13.30 in East Malling Village Hall. Whether novice or expert, everyone is welcome, and there is always a break for tea and biscuits. |
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TAI CHI Every Thursday morning at 10.00 in Larkfield Village Hall. Gentle flowing exercises and stretches for beginners and the more advanced, with expert tuition, will relax the mind too. |
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ART Alternate Mondays at 13.30 at Church Farm Larkfield Learn and improve, or do your own thing. A warm welcome is assured, and there are refreshments provided. |
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SINGING Alternate Mondays from 10am – 12noon at The Granary, Church Farm, Larkfield. Singing is great therapy. This very friendly group sings a variety of styles with both live and backing track accompaniments. A good, uplifting morning guaranteed including refreshments |
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UKULELE First and third Tuesdays at 7-9pm in the The Granary, Church Farm, Larkfield. A very friendly group of mixed ability from beginners to more able players. Very supportive leader. Refreshments included. |
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BOOK CLUB Every fourth Friday of the month at 14.00 at 52 Priory Close, Ditton. Enjoy a relaxed chat over a cuppa about what members have been reading recently. There are no set books, so variety is guaranteed. |
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CRAFT Every fourth Friday of the month at Church Farm Hall at 13.30. Members practise a wide range of different crafts with a variety of demonstrators and pool their experience. Refreshments? Of course! |
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CYCLING Starting at 10.00 on a Tuesday (winter excluded) rides are usually between twelve and eighteen miles on relatively flat routes. They start from a variety of mainly local points and always feature a cafe stop around half way. |
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GARDENING At 14.00 on the second Monday of each month, the group meets at a member’s home to share their gardening knowledge and experience. Occasional visits are also made to some of the gardens of interest around the county. |
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OUTINGS The Outings Team Organise events throughout the year to places of interest, the seaside, meals out, fun events and shows. Some are by coach using local pick-up points. The more local outings members make their own independent travel arrangements. Information on forthcoming events are publicised at the Outings Table at the monthly meetings. |
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PETANQUE Held at The Duke of Wellington, Ryarsh on the first Thursday of the month at 10.00am April to October. A convivial atmosphere is always guaranteed. Lunch is optional. |
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QUIZZES A 50p monthly quiz is circulated at each general meeting on the third Friday of the month. A small prize is awarded to the winner and profits are donated to the charities we regularly support. Occasional quiz afternoons or evenings are also held and we usually put teams into KentARA quizzes. They are also a standby if outdoor activities get rained off. |
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STROLLS A not too energetic walk is held on the second Friday of each month, starting at 10.15. Different routes, usually a maximum of two or three miles long, are strolled from a variety of local points and frequently end with the opportunity for a pub lunch. |
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TEN PIN BOWLING 10.45 at the Hollywood Bowl in Maidstone on the fourth Friday of the month is the time for this activity, excluding school holidays. All abilities are welcome and it is a chance to relive some of the days of your youth. |
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ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Normally in October at West Malling Golf Club. Good food, great entertainment and good company. |
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BEETLE DRIVE Another annual opportunity for a laugh and to socialise at Larkfield Village Hall. Listen for announcements of dates. |
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HOLIDAYS A weeks holiday by coach is a major feature – one in July and one in September. Destinations vary but are always good value for money. Outings to places of interest in the visited area are often arranged |
For more information contact our Membership Secretary
Larkfield ARA 