Inspired by our Olympic heroes
Correspondent: Robert Hanvik Mob: 07900 930824 robert.kentmessenger@ gmail.com Footpaths September Walk: On Saturday, September 3, the Loose Footpaths group will hold its monthly walk. Beginning at 10am, the half-day, five-mile walk will cover the Lamberhurst area, including Scotney Castle. The group will meet in the free car park to the rear of the Vineyard Public House, Lamberhurst (TN3 8EU). For details, phone 01622 745342 or 747783 or 298494. Fun Fair: Shayler’s Fun Fair opens on Friday, September 2, from 6 - 9.30pm at the King George V Playing Field, Walnut Tree Lane. It also will be open from from 2-9.30pm on Saturday, September 3, and 2-6pm on Sunday, September 4. Annual Fete: On Saturday September 3, at the King George V Playing Field, the Loose Fete and Fun Dog Show will be taking place from 1.30-5pm. Dog show registration begins from midday (£2 per class, with a maximum of 25 entries per class, and a free goodie bag for all entrants from Vets4Pets). This year’s event has a ‘Kings and Queens’ theme, with a £50 cash prize for the best-dressed, themed stall. Those who live in the parish should have received a free copy of the fete programme, courtesy of Nellsar Care Homes. Bring the programme to keep abreast of the afternoon’s activities. Throughout the afternoon, this year’s fete offers plenty to see and do, including a variety of interesting stalls. The dog show features 10 classes, which will once again be split into two parts (details on the fete website). Children’s games in the main arena start at 2.45pm. Organisers hope that you will choose to walk to the venue, but parking is available on the field at £1 per vehicle (the main car park will be closed). For details, visit www.loosevillagefete.wix.com/ loose-village-fete Planning Committee Meeting: The Parish Council’s Planning Committee will meet on Monday, September 5, at 6.45pm, at the Loose Parish Pavilion, King George V Playing Field, Walnut Tree Lane. A taste of canoeing was offered on the River Medway as part of the I Am Team GB sessions. To welcome the nation’s homecoming Olympic heroes, hundreds of free events were held across the country to introduce new sports and inspire people. Maidstone Canoe Club, based in Mill Meadow, in St Peter’s Street, Maidstone, offered people the chance There is no meeting of the full Parish Council this month. Members of the public are welcome to attend any council meeting. Agendas can be found at www. loosepc.kentparishes.gov.uk, or on one of the three noticeboards along the Loose/Linton Road (outside Loose Primary School; top of Old Loose Hill, post office end; and at the corner of Holmesdale Close). Correspondent: Hannah Qureshi Mob: 07527 449540 hannah.kmlocal@ hotmail. com Adult Education Courses: Are you thinking about taking a course, but need some inspiration? Come along to St Faiths Adult Education Centre, St Faiths on Wednesday 7th September from 10am to get hands-on with a number of courses before you decide which course to enrol on. Carnival Fun Day: Come along to our annual Access for All family fun day event on Saturday 3rd September from 10am - 1pm at Maidstone Market Hall, Lockmeadow. Everyone is welcome to come along and take part in the fun. We will have ots of activities for all including a bouncy castle, face painter, live samba band, carnival stalls and sports demonstrators. There will be a fancy dress competition for children under 12. The best costume will win a voucher to spend in Smiggle! We are looking for the best outfit with a Rio carnival theme. The event features Kent based organisations offering to take to the water in boats or kayaks with expert help and information about how to get involved with the sport. There were also refreshments on the day when paddling proved thirsty work. I Am Team GB was held in conjunction by The National Lottery and ITV. products, services and activities for people with disabilities. For more info contact 0300 777 2600 or community.development@goldinghomes.org.uk or on facebook and twitter. Horticultural Society Show: All are welcome to our Seasonal Show, starring Vegetables and Dahlias, and also including other flowers and fruit, floral art, cookery and crafts on Saturday 3rd September from 1.30pm – 4pm at the Baptist Church Halls, Knightrider Street. Refreshments are available and there will be some produce sales. There will also be a raffle, free leaflets and gardening advice. Admission is only 50p. Children come in free. For more information call 01622 674384 or 07414 960739 or visit our website: www.maidstonehorticulturalsociety.org Sign Language Courses: We currently have spaces on our British Sign Language courses (some of which start in September) from levels 1-3 including pre-level 3. Course Co-ordinator Naomi Lemar said “Knowing British Sign Language is an extra skill that makes a great addition to your CV. Many employers look for, so it could help you find a job. Students will be taught in a friendly group by a qualified BSL tutor with a great track record.” Our courses are run at Hi Kent, Brewer Street. For information on any of our BSL courses, please contact Naomi Lemar on 01622 691151 or email n.lemar@hikent. org.uk. We have courses running in other areas of Kent – please ask for further details. Heritage Centre: Marden Heritage Centre’s new exhibition will be officially launched at 1pm on Saturday, September 3, and is entitled Education in Marden. We are very fortunate that Marden Primary School’s former head teacher, Miss Cherie Sargent, who