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will be to commemorate the Battle of the Somme. All welcome, stay afterwards to enjoy coffee, biscuits and a chat. Correspondent: Mike Brine Tel: 01732 845825 mbriney.yoda@ hotmail.com Council date: The parish council meets at the community centre on Monday, July 4 at 7.30pm. Residents are welcome to attend. Correspondent: Martin Hider Tel: 01622 736327 mhider5@ gmail.com Parish Council Meeting: Downswood Parish Council will meet at the community centre on Tuesday July 5 at 8pm. Members of the public are invited to attend. Any Answers: A Quiz will take place at St. Nicholas Church on Wednesday July 13 at 7.30pm. Bring your own nibbles and drinks. For details phone 01622 737684 or 01622 739129. Messy Church: The next meeting of Messy Church at St. Nicholas Church will take place on Monday July 11 at 3.30pm. Children with their parents/carers welcome. Craftwork, a story and songs followed by a tea. For more details phone 01622 861382. Church Bellringing: Novice bellringing will take place at St.Nicholas Church on Monday July 4 at 7.30pm and there will be a bellringing practice on Wednesday July 6 at 3pm. For information phone 01622 861143. Baroque Music: A concert of baroque music will be played by Heledd Francis Wright (flute), Jonathan Chapter (cello) and Trevor Brearley (harpsichord) at St. Nicholas Church on Sunday July 10 at 3pm. Entry Free. Retiring Collection. Correspondent: Jake Harfleet Tel: 01732 847858 joharfleet@ blueyonder. co.uk Farmers Market.: The July Farmers Market is on Sunday (3rd) between 10am and 1pm in the Old School Hall, Lower Road. It is hoped to welcome many of the usual stall holders and, at this time of year, there will be lots of locally grown summer fruits and vegetables for sale. Knife Ninjas will not be there this month as Paul is on holiday so save your items that need sharpening until next month. White Peak Jewellery will, also, be absent but, it is hoped you were able to see a wonderful selection of Pamela’s jewellery at the Fete last week. Correspondent: Mike Brine Tel: 01732 845825 mbriney.yoda@ hotmail.com Council date: The parish council meets in the Filmer Hall on Monday, July 4 at 8pm. Residents are welcome to attend. Free advice: Members from the Citizen Advice Bureau will be at Heacorn library on Friday, July 1 from 10am-noon for an open surgery. Correspondent: Fran Smith, 14 Pitt Road, Maidstone, ME16 8PA Mob: 07791 650955 Tel: 01622 720623 fransmith@ talktalk.net Wildlife Group: This month’s activities include a work day on Saturday, July 9 from 10am – 12 noon and a nature spotting event for Butterflies, Bumblebees, Grasshoppers and Crickets on Saturday, July 16 at 2pm. Meet at the Roseholme entrance. Further details on the website: www. fantwildlifegroup.org.uk Community Action Group : Westborough Community Action Group meets at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Tonbridge Road at 2pm on Thursday, July 14. The group provides an opportunity for residents to discuss issues with council, police and housing association representatives. Enquiries to Malcolm Coates on: 01622 725606, email: malcolmcoate s@freeola.net Correspondent: Joan Drury, Weirton Villa, Headcorn Road, Grafty Green, ME17 2AP Tel: 01622 853766 jdrury23@ btinternet.com PARISH COUNCIL: The next Council meeting will be held in Grafty Green village hall on Monday July 4 at 7.30pm. Members of the public are very welcome to attend and will be given an opportunity to speak. Garden Visit: Members of Grafty Green Gardening Club will visit Placketts Hole, Bicknor at 6.30pm on Tuesday July 5. Enquiries, please, to Sue Burch on 01622 850381. The Club was founded in 1998 and membership has fluctuated between 35 and 50. Members manage the border beside the village hall. A weekend visit to gardens in Cambridge was enjoyed recently. Sunday Worship: Holy Communion will be celebrated in St Nicholas church Boughton Malherbe on Sunday July 3 at 9.30am. Tuesday prayers will be in the same building on July 5 at 9.30am. Cream Teas: The 2016 series of Cream Teas at St Nicholas church Boughton Malherbe will begin on Sunday July 3 at 2pm. Come along and relax in the church garden and enjoy scones with jam and cream and copious cups of tea. Animal Antics: The ever innovative Grafty Geen village hall committee is planning the 2016 summer event. Animal Antics if the title and the date: Saturday September 3 on the former cricket ground. What will happen? To a certain extent that is still in the minds of the organisers but the plan is to invite local pets with their owners. Look out for more information in the July issue of Malherbe Monthly. You can also ring Carol Hulm on 07990 574214 or 01622 853583. One thing is certain, raffle prizes will be needed. Correspondent: Jackie Nixon Mob: 07527 449540 jackie.kmlocal@ hotmail. com Parish not church: PARISH COUNCIL: There will be a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday, July 4, at 7.30pm, Weavering Village Hall, Weavering Street, ME14 5JP. Correspondent: Rosa Sams, Uplands Hogbarn Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1NZ Tel: 01622 859412 rosa.sams@ googlemail.com If you have an item concerning Harrietsham, please contact the correspondent above. Correspondent: Mike Bennett Mob: 07979 672985 Tel: 01580 761943 mikebennettkm@ tiscali. co.uk Free advice: Experts from the Citizens Advice Bureau outreach service will be available to discuss concerns with local residents at a free clinic in the village library between 1.15-3.15pm on Tuesday, July 5. No appointments are necessary. Flower arrangers: The village flower arrangers club will welcome Sue Shaw who will be talking about lead manipulation at a workshop in the village hall from 7.30pm on Wednesday, July 6. For details of the club contact 01622 890349. Health walk: The next NHS Health Walk around the parish will be held on Wednesday, July 6 from the village hall at 10.30am led by Barry Walker. Participants are reminded to0 wear suitable shoes

or trainers. Cream teas: Jackie Collins and her team at The Friends of the Parish Church Fundraising group will be serving cream teams in the historic building this Sunday, July 3 from 2.30-5pm. Footpath group: Members of the village footpaths group meet at the High Street War Memorial at 10.30am on Sunday, July 3 to travel by car to Cranbrook for a five and a half mile stroll around the area followed by an optional lunch. New members are always welcome. For details contact Chris Dutton on 01622 890142. Messy Church: It may be later than most groups but it will be no less enthusiastic when the next Messy Church session for families celebrate The Queen’s birthday in the village hall between 2.304.30pm on Saturday, July 2. All are welcome. Summer Show: All residents are invited to the village gardeners’ society summer show being staged at the village hall from 2pm on Saturday, July 2. In addition to the exhibits there will be a plant swap area plus refreshments. For details contact Sue Chantler on 01622 890313. Correspondent: Liz Willy , 108 Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, ME17 1UA Mob: 07928668924 elizabethwilly@ btinternet.com Heart of Kent: Mary & Jim Rabbett are opening their garden at Manorfield, Pilgrims Way between 2-5 pm on Sunday 10th July in aid of the Heart of Kent Hospice. There will be plants and teas for sale. Visitors will be asked to make a donation at the gate. Sunday 10 July, Time: 2-5pm at Manorfields - Pilgrim’s Way - Hollingbourne ME17 1RD LCHGS: There will be 60 classes and trophies include the Charles Chapman Cup, the Olive Lady Baillie Cup, and the Ruth Money Trophy. Cream teas will be available and there will also be a raffle and a produce stall. Saturday 16 July, 14:30 to 17:00 Village Hall WI: The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute. This will feature a talk about Cooking the Italian Way. New members are welcome.Tuesday 19 July,19:30 to 22:00 Village Hall Correspondent: Helen Ward Tel: 01622 820810 herald@hunton.org.uk Churchyard Tidy Up: The next churchyard working party will be on Saturday, July 9 from 9am-12pm, with a break for tea or coffee and biscuits. There will no doubt be a good deal of strimming and weeding to be done, so any help would be very much appreci- ated, even if you can’t stay for the whole time. If you think you might be able to come along please let Lesley know on 01622 820210 or email lesley.a.lee@btinternet.com. White House Quiz: Exercise your brain at the White House Pub on Saturday, July 16 at their summer quiz. The fun starts at 7.45pm and you can enter a team of up to 6 people, the cost is £6 per person which will include a picnic supper. These quizzes are a bit of fun and not too serious. If you’d like to know more give Jan a ring on 01622 820520. Lost Cat: The White House is currently looking after a very handsome male cat. He is long haired, sandy and white and very friendly. He is obviously someone’s lost pet. If you have any information regarding this cat please give Jan a ring on 01622 820520. Sunday Service: There will be a Family Service at St Mary’s Church on Sunday, July 3 at 11am taken by Rev David Jones. Yalding Summer Playscheme: The Yalding Parish Playscheme for this summer will again be open to Hunton residents. Activities for children aged 5 to 13 (aged 4 if they have started school) will be held at Yalding School 11am-3pm each day from Monday, July 25 to Friday, August 12. The cost is £5 per child per day or £4 per child for families with two or more children attending the same session. For more information and an application form please contact Angela Gent, Clerk to Yalding Parish Council, on 01622 814134 email clerk@yaldingparishcouncil. gov.uk or Linda Gilbert on 07970 981794. Quiz at the Club: Phil is busy putting together another brain busting quiz for your enjoyment at the village club on Saturday 16th July. Come along with your ready-made team of 4-6 people, or join one at the club. These quizzes are always extremely popular, so come early to secure your spot. The club opens at 8pm with the quiz starting promptly at 8.15pm. All welcome! Pop-Up Shop Returns: The Pop-Up Shop will be at Bishops Cottage, Bishops Lane on Sunday, July 10 from 3-5pm with all the regular local produce plus plant and craft stalls. All welcome. Running alongside will be cream teas in the garden at £5 per head - please book in advance with Sue or Steve on 01622 820403. Correspondent: Martin Hider Tel: 01622 736327 mhider5@ gmail.com Computer Training/Coffee: Computer training and a coffee morning will take place in the village hall on Wednesday July 6