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Stalls, refreshments, games and events on offer. Correspondent: Claire Adams, Woodmancote, Rumstead Lane, Stockbury, ME9 7QL Tel: 01795 841140 foxgloveadams@ aol.com WI: The next meeting is on Wednesday, July 13 at 7.30pm in the village hall. Cricket: The First XI play Woodcoombe CC at home on Sunday, July 10 starting at 2pm, and will be away to Frittenden in a league match starting at 2pm on Sunday, July 17. Correspondent: Eileen Riden Tel: 01622 844953 riden887@ btinternet.com Organ recital: On Thursday July 14 at All Saints Church, Maidstone, Gover James, the organist at St Mary’s Church, Sutton Valence, will be giving a recital at 1.05pm. Admission is free, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of Demelza House childrens’ hospice. Tea and coffee will be available, but you can take your own sandwiches. Gardeners’ association Summer Show: Entries at the show were up and of good quality, the sun was shining and the hall was full of colour. Lots of members enjoyed the afternoon. Joanna Lamb from South Lane Surgery kindly presented the prizes. The winners were: Peter Smith won the SVGA Voucher, collection of four vegetables; the John Wilding trophy, three salad vegetables and the Sladden Cup for classes 1-19 vegetables. Other winners, the John Coles Shield for fruit, Ann Crawford; the Kent Messenger Trophy for sweet peas, Brenda Donn; the Oddfellows Bowl for roses, Audrey Bishop; the Sherwood Cup for flowers, joint winners Jayne Raffill and Brenda Donn. The SVGA Rose Bowl for cookery and handicraft; Brenda Edmed; the SVGA trophy for children under eight, Scarlett Roper-Davis; the SVGA voucher for vase of flowers, Janet Francis; best exhibit cup in show, Brenda Donn; floral art, Gladys Davies; prizes for fruit and vegetables, Som Bell, Brenda Donn, and joint winners Mark Evans/Ann Crawford. Congratulations to everyone involved in the show. The association needs a secretary. This entails taking notes at a maximum of four meetings a year and being available to help at the three shows all held on a Sunday (April, July and Sept). The association is also looking for someone to take charge in the kitchen. There are some volunteers to assist but someone is needed to take the helm – three shows, plus two-three talks per year, refreshment cakes/tea/ coffee etc are provided. Information from Pat Raffill, phone 01622 840193, or any other committee member. Chairman Edie Watts said that due to lack of support there would not be an annual dinner this year. Edie asked members for suggestions for future social events, perhaps a summer dinner or an afternoon tea? Any ideas would be gratefully received. WI: The institute will meet in the village hall on Tuesday, July 12 at 7.30pm. Simon Ginnaw will be speaking about a year in Mote Park. There will be a flower of the month competition and a trading stall. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For information ring 01622 842034. Council meeting: The parish council planning committee will be meeting on Monday, July 11 at 7.30pm in the village hall, Chart Hill Road. This will be followed by a meeting of the full council. Correspondent: Ron Stubbs Tel: 01622 726962 Cricket: A really great setting for the pitch and a new pavilion; all that’s needed now are a few victories. The Sunday league team visit Horton Kirby on July 10; have home game on the 17th against Norton Sports. No game is scheduled for the 24th with a visit to Charing lined up for the 31st. Saturday matches are friendly events with East Sutton on the 16th at home followed by an away game with the Pterodactyles. The team would be glad of more the support at its matches which are held at Barham Court with a 2pm start and it boasts a licenced bar which may compensate those watching to some extent! Open church: Go to the church on Tuesdays from 10am-noon and/ or 2-4pm, and enjoy tea or coffee, sandwiches or cakes as well as Communion Service: There will be a service of Holy Communion at All Saints’ Church on Sunday July 10 at 10.45am. Tea and coffee will served afterwards. 3D modelling project: All Saints Church invites you to see the church as you have never seen it before at the launch of the 3D modelling project on Saturday, July 30 at 3.30pm. Jacob Scott, an archaeologist working at Rochester Cathedral, has photographed the many ancient features of this beautiful medieval church and transformed them into 3D models which, with the aid of a smart phone and 3D glasses, can be viewed from every angle. Many images are of parts of the church not normally accessible to visitors, such as the bell tower and tower room. Jacob will explain the technology and modern interpretation methods which can be used on an ancient church. He has used these techniques on many cathedrals and castles, but this is the first church which makes this occasion special. There will be an opportunity for everyone to experience the 3D imaging at the launch after which it will be available for all future visitors. The afternoon will finish with tea and refreshments and an opportunity to talk informally with Jacob. Although there is no charge for the event or refreshments, they need to know numbers beforehand, so contact Rita Strutt to let her know on 01622 844325 or rjstrutt@talktalk.net Correspondent: Jackie Nixon Mob: 07527 449540 jackie.kmlocal@ hotmail. com Football club tournament: Vinters Football Club invites your club to participate in its annual tournament on Saturday and Sunday July 9-10 at Valley Park School Playing Fields, New Cut Road. Ages six to 18. (Players must be