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afternoon - Penny and the Jets and Mr Zenn. The day also will feature Tin Can Alley, coconut shy and other favourites from past years, as well as crazy golf and a bungee run. Correspondent: Hannah Qureshi Mob: 07527 449540 hannah.kmlocal@ hotmail. com South Borough Fair: South Borough Primary School, Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, ME15 6TL is holding its summer fair on Saturday 9th July, between 11am and 2pm, Entrance is free to children and 50p per adult. Come along for lots of fun and for a chance to win one of the many fantastic raffle prizes. The Mayor of Maidstone will be visiting the fair and will complete the raffle draw with Headteacher Mrs Olivier. There will be many exciting stalls and activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, a fire engine, bowling and quad bike rides for children to name a few. Parking is limited therefore visitors are requested to either walk or park well away from the School entrance and Stagshaw Close. Scouts: For boys and girls from 6-8 years of age who want to have fun and make friends. Join our beaver colony! We meet on Fridays from 5:30pm - 6:45pm at the Methodist Centre, Brewer Street. For info contact Aleta Holroyd on 01622 695204 Good Book Guide: Ever wished you could read the word of God and understand it for yourself? In nine workshops over the course of the year we will be looking at nine different sections of scripture, in order to unlock the various ways in which the Bible is meant to be read and applied. The course is on Sundays from 6pm at The Maidstone Family Church, 94 Boxley Road. To find out about the remaining workshop dates contact Steve Edney mfc.office@uwclub. net or call 01622 695604. Below 65 Gallery: Until Saturday 30th July, The Below 65 Gallery presents Chris F Clark & Barbara Antinoro who are joining forces for their exhibition: “Now.... Again”. The Whitstable based artist Chris F Clark and Margate artist Barbara Antinoro, will be showing a selection of works in various media that explore loosely the themes of life and death. The two friends - both practising Nichiren Buddhists, aim to encourage open thought and dialogue about the work, and engage people in thinking about and realising the notion that every single person has buddha nature and have the potential to awaken it and use it in their daily lives. To find out about Nichiren Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai International, visit www. sgi-uk.org. Gallery opening hours: 9.30am-4.30pm Monday-Saturday at Gilbert and Clarke Frame and Print, 65 High Street. For information phone 01622 685146 or visit www.gilbertandclark.com Treasures From Trash: Treasures From Trash is an all day exhibition running from Saturday 9th July until September at the Maidstone Museum, St Faith’s Street. Upcycling and recycling from around the world, showing personal objects such as toys, ornaments, games et. made from many different salvaged materials. Family summer holiday exhibition with lots of hands-on activities to take part in. Price: FREE. Exhibition: Open 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday (12noon - 4pm Sunday April to October). Admission charges may apply for some exhibitions. Eclectic: An Exhibition: Eclectic is a free all day exhibition running until Monday 25th July at The Maidstone Museum, St Faith’s Street. Eclectic is an exhibition celebrating the achievements of the Art and Design students at Oakwood Park Grammar School. The work showcases the wide range of concepts, materials and processes the students explore in their work, and their boundless creativity. Please join us in celebrating their achievements this year. Price: FREE. Exhibition: Open 10am-5pm Monday to Satur- Race For Life: Pretty Muddy 5k: Samba Band: Live Jazz: Live Music: Summer Festival: Tinnitus Support Group: Local deaf charity, Hi Kent will be hosting its next meeting of the Tinnitus Support Group on Friday July 15 from 2pm-4pm at the United Reformed Church, week Street. All welcome. Enquiries to Hi Kent on 01622 691151 or enquiries@hikent.org. uk. If you are living with tinnitus, this free group offers support and guidance in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Public Engagement Meeting: On Sunday July 3rd starting at 10.30am, there will be a Police public engagement meeting held at Mote Park by the cafe. Bike marking. Dragon Boat Race: An annual dragon boat challenge staged by the KM Charity Team to help charitable groups with their fundraising will be held on Sunday July 3rd in Mote Park. Teams of 11 compete with one of the crew beating a drum to dictate the pace of the paddles. They take part in a minimum of three races but the fastest teams compete in the finals at the end of the day. You may have up to 17 rowers in your squad, so fill all 17 spaces to raise more money and everyone will have at least 2 races on the day. It costs £425 to book a boat online and crew members are asked to raise as much as they can for their chosen charity or good cause. It is a challenge for those who wish to savour the ancient traditions of the dragon boat, as much as for those who want to test their strength and rowing technique by travelling across the 250m course in the fastest time. It is also a day for spectators as well as for people taking part. Wind Symphony: The Wind Symphony presents “Journey To The Centre Of The Earth” on Sunday 3rd July from 3pm to 5pm at All Saints Church, Mill Street. The finale concert to Maidstone Wind Symphony’s season of musical storytelling, showcasing three talented soloists from within the band. Music Genres: Classical. No age restrictions Correspondent: Mo Clayton Tel: 01622 831529 tillergirl2913@ aol.com Men’s Breakfast: Enjoy a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday 9th July at 8.30am in the Vestry Hall. After breakfast Peter Hall will be talking about his wetlands project and flood mitigaton at Mill Farm. Also included is a visit (by Car) to the Farm for a walk round the water system to demonstrate what is being done to improve the drainage system, which will enhance wildlife habitat. Please take along suitable footwear and clothing. Please let Alec Noakes know (01622 832211 or agnoakes@ talktalk.net) by Wednesday 8th July if you will be going along. Teddy Bears’ Picnic: Take your teddy to a Teddy Bears Picnic in the Vicarage Garden (or Vestry Hall if wet) on Wednesday 6th July at 12.00 noon Everyone is welcome. Saints v Sinners: This year the annual Saints v Sinners Cricket Match is on Sunday 3rd July at Marden Cricket Club - the Unicorn pub and the church will be raising money for the Air Ambulance and the church 3Ts Fund. There will be a bar, BBQ, tea and cakes and ice cream. Also great raffle prizes. The event will start at 1.00pm with cricket starting at 2.00pm., Marden in Bloom: Judging Day is Wednesday 13th July and everyone is invited to clear up, weed their gardens, hanging baskets, clear up litter, all to make Marden’s first year in this Competition as successful as possible. Thursday Club: On July 7th there will be Bingo at 2.00om to 4.00pm in the Village Club. On 21st August Carol and Lynsey are hosting a Garden Party at 2.00pm in Thorn Road. Also on 21st August Hi Kent will be in the John Banks Hall, Memorial Hall, at 1.30pm. Marden Motor Club: On Tuesday 5th July there will be a club meeting, leaving the library car park at 7.30pm. This will be a treasure hunt(£5 to non members), and returning to the West End Tavern Women’s Institute: On 7th July the WI are holding a Garden Party in the garden of Kay East, Four Winds, Chainhurst from about 7.00pm. Please take along a chair. Women’s Institute: Oen Morning on Saturday 2nd July to celebrate 90 years of the Marden W.I from 9.30am to 12.30pm in the Vestry Hall. Complimentary tea and cake, plus craft table, produce table, kid’s Lucky Dip, Marden WI Memorabilia. Correspondent: Martin Hider Tel: 01622 736327 mhider5@ gmail.com Concert: There will be a concert of Baroque Music by J.S.Bach, Boismortier, Caldara, Covette, Teleman and Vivaldi at St. Nicholas Church on Sunday July 10 at 3pm. Heledd Francis Wright (flute), Jonathan Chapter (cello) and Trevor Brearley (harpsichord) will perform. Entry Free. Retiring collection for the benefit of the Church. Messy Church: The next meeting of Messy Church at St. Nicholas Church will take place on Monday July 2 from 3.30pm. Craftwork, a story and songs followed by a tea. For more details phone 01622 861382. 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. Correspondent: Linda Weeks Tel: 01622 762422 parkwoodkm@ gmail.com If you have an item concerning Park Wood, Maidstone, please contact the correspondent above. Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 malcolm.dickerson@ btinternet. com British Sugarcraft Guild: The next meeting will be on Monday July 2 at St. Paul’s Church Hall, Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2AH at 2.30. The demonstrations will be ‘Pot of Pansies’ by Barry Fermor. Admission charges for the meeting are Maidstone Branch members £3, Visitors £5. For more details please contact Mrs Carol carol.bunch@virgin.net. Rochester Singers Concert: The Rochester Singers, a Maidstone based choir, are staging their Summer Concert St. Paul’s Church, Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2AH on Saturday July16 from 7pm - 9pm. The concert will include a variety of familiar, popular and fun songs, many from well-known stage shows. Come along and be entertained, you are guaranteed a good evening and you will go home singing one of your favourite tunes. If you have an item concerning Platts Heath, please contact the correspondent above. Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 malcolm.dickerson@ btinternet. com Wildlife Study Day: The next Wildlife Study Day will be on Saturday July 2, ‘Wildlife Digital Photography for Improvers’. A study day for those with some experience with Digital SLR photography but wishing to learn more about wildlife photography. Classroom studies and practical demonstration led by Ian Andrews Professional Photographer. A study day for beginners wishing to learn more about the type of wildlife they can successfully capture with basic equipment. Classroom studies and practical demonstration led by Ian Andrews, Professional Photographer. Leaders are knowledgeable in their own topics but are also pleased to discuss other points of interest as these arise. We aim to create a relaxed atmosphere in which everyone can progress at their own speed. All can enjoy the company of others with similar interests. Normal fee per person per day is £27, £5 off for Kent Wildlife Trust registered volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students. Booking Wildlife Study Days, to save time please send the full fee when booking. You will be sent details of the day, together with information on where to meet, what to bring etc. If your chosen day is fully booked we will return your cheque. There is an administration charge of £5 if you cancel a booking at the time. Please note that there will be no refund or transfer to another day, if you give less than 10 working days notice of cancellation. For more details please contact Tyland Barn on 01622 662012. Correspondent: Phillipa Gill, Curves 2 Senacre Square, Senacre, Maidstone, ME15 8QF Tel: 01622 662411 phillipagill@ hotmail.com Vacancy: If you would like to be correspondent for South Park/ Shepway, please contact Debbie Edwards, email: Jimmy Carr Evening: Comedian Jimmy Carr of TV fame is coming to Mote Hall, Mote Park, Maidstone for his Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour on Friday 1st July 2016 at 8pm. Jimmy is gathering a selection of his best jokes along with brand new mate-