On this site what we need most is input: information, ideas, comment, criticism - even praise if you're so inclined. Whether you live
in Marden, or work in it, have left it and want to keep in contact, or are simply curious about an English Wealden village that we call
home, please get in touch with us. Just click here.

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.Act Now to safeguard our rail services!

You may have seen reports in the local press and on Television about the Integrated Kent Franchise recently issued by the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA).

This is the basis on which 4 'preferred bidders' will be making their bids to run train services in Kent from this November. The problem is, the scope of the services defined could considerably reduce the services from Marden and other stations on the line.

Marden, with Staplehurst, Headcoen and Pluckley are trying to ensure we get the best possible deal and that whoever wins the franchise provides a service far in excess on the minimum required.

Our local M.P is with us and fighting for us all the way. If you share our concerns, write to her now at:
Miss Ann Widdecombe
House of Commons
London SW1A 1AA

If you want to know more about the plans, then go the SRA website (which you can pick up from our Links page. Follow the further link to the full (64 page!) document. You can also e-mail your comments to the Staplehurst Rail Users Forum who are co-ordinating views from the 4 villages. Send your comments via the Staplehurst Village website, again via our links page. Once there, go to the Latest News section.

February 5th
Local Estate Agent
Thinking of buying or renting a house or moving to Marden (or heaven forefend moving away)?? You can now find information on-line, by clicking here or on the Estate Agent link below that will take you to Turnill and Company's page, the only estate agent based in Marden.

Pantomime!
The next Marden Theatre Group production "Hansel and Gretel" takes place on 17th-19th February in the Memeorial Hall. Tickets now on sale at West End Stores and Crowhurst and Tompsett's.

Marden Motor Club
Marden Motor Club will be having an open meeting of club archives on Thursday 17th February at 7.30 pm in the Vestry Hall at the fantastically reasonable cost of just £1 to cover the cost of refreshments. If you want to become a member, the club meets every 1st Tuesday in the month in the West End Tavern at 8 pm. Visitors are always welcome!

Coming soon!
A major facelift to the 'Welcome to Marden' front page and this index and information page. Watch this space. Right now, I'm off to watch the Rugby!

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Marden Design Statement: Marden Now and in the future
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Bus Timetable - Arriva
Bus Timetable - Nu Venture
Train Times - planning your journey
Train services to and from Marden

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