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Summer Raffle 2026

£830raised for Ditton Heritage Centre
Supporters and volunteers gathered at Ditton Heritage Centre for the Summer Raffle draw
Volunteers and supporters at the 2026 draw
The Summer Raffle draw taking place beside the prizes at Ditton Heritage Centre
The winning tickets being recorded
Mike Porter drawing a winning ticket from the raffle drum
Mike Porter drawing the winning tickets

A heartfelt thank you

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, donated prizes, helped with the draw or supported the Summer Raffle in any way. Together you raised an incredible £830 for Ditton Heritage Centre, helping us care for the collection and continue our community and educational work.

We were delighted to welcome Mike Porter, Vice Chair of Ditton Parish Council, who drew the winning tickets. We are very grateful for his time and support.

Draw results

Congratulations to our winners

  1. Kathy Sellick£100 cash
  2. Lee Saines£50 cash
  3. T. Skinner£20 Kathmandu Palace voucher
  4. Ian Smith£20 Pappas voucher
  5. Pat MossHand mixer
  6. ChrisTwo hand-knitted blankets
  7. Julie MillTwo bottles of wine
  8. Jan HoldsworthTable tray
  9. Peter CichyBox of biscuits
  10. Chris ClaneTwo boxes of spring bulbs
  11. Pat HolmesPrize to be confirmed
The Victorian school building housing Ditton Heritage Centre
18October
2026

Today

Heritage Centre
Open Day

Come along and explore the Victorian classroom, discover displays about the history of Ditton and enjoy a welcoming community day for all ages.

DateSunday 18 October 2026
Time10.00am–3.00pm
LocationNew Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6AE
AdmissionFree entry · All welcome

What's on

  • Explore the Victorian classroom
  • Discover the history of Ditton
  • Victorian demonstration
  • Yard sale and raffle
  • Little activities for children

Donations welcome
Every contribution helps preserve the collection, building and educational work.

Make a donation
06DEC
2026

Upcoming event

Christmas Fair

Join us on Sunday 6 December 2026 at Ditton Community Centre for our Christmas Fair. Further details will be announced soon.

Sunday 6 December 2026 Ditton Community Centre