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ary 14 at 11am, taken by the Rev David Jones. Traditional Spanish music: The Maria Camahort Quintet will be performing at the village hall on Saturday, January 21 at 8pm. A multi-instrumental quintet creating innovative performances of traditional and contemporary Spanish music, they have already performed at some top London venues. Tickets £10 adults, £5 students and children from 01622 820429 / 820403 or senseass@btinternet. com Licensed bar available. Doors open 7.30pm. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the village hall. Village lunches return: Another series of six Thursday lunches start at the Village Club on January 26. The club is open from noon and from about 12.30pm there will usually be a choice of two home made soups with bread and cheeses followed by home made cakes with tea or coffee for a suggested donation of £5. You are welcome to come alone or bring friends and family, but if you have a particular dietary requirement let Lesley know in advance Lesley.a.lee@btinternet. com Correspondent: Martin Hider Tel: 01622 736327 mhider5@ gmail.com Correspondent: Janetta Sams, Uplands Hogbarn Lane, Harrietsham, ME17 1NZ Tel: 01622 859412 sams_uplands@yahoo.co.uk Men@Breakfast: Who Let the Dads
Out? is the title of Graeme War- wood’s talk at the men’s breakfast in the Dog and Bear Lenham on Saturday, January 29 at 8am. For information contact James Hodkinson on 01622 850137 or to reserve a place call Sarah at the church office on 850604. Church: Messy Mums is a group for parents, carers and grannies with babies and toddlers held on Wednesdays from 10.30am-noon term time. Coffee, chat and friendship plus crafts, music and interactive storytime. Vacancy: If you would like to be correspondent for Linton, please contact Debbie Edwards, email: dedwards@ thekmgroup.co.uk St Nicholas Church: The service on Sunday, January 15 is 8am Holy Communion, a traditional said service. Vacancy: If you would like to be correspondent for Loose, please contact Debbie Edwards, email: dedwards@ thekmgroup.co.uk Coffee evening: The Loose Valley Wives Group will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 15 Sevington Park for a coffee evening starting at 7.30pm. There will be a bring and buy stall and raffle. Admission costs £3. Proceeds towards Motor Neuron Disease – the leader’s charity for the year. Phone 745857 for details. Correspondent: Hannah Qureshi hannah.kmlocal@ hotmail. com BSL taster course: Learn a new skill with Hi Kent – these classes will be an introduction to British Sign Language, with the emphasis on developing simple conversational skills in a fun, friendly environment. The course will be held at Hi Kent, 18 Brewer Street on Monday, January 23 from 10am-2pm for £20. Topics covered will include deaf awareness, the alphabet, numbers, questions and family. There is no examination but there will be the opportunity to move on to study Level 1 BSL with Hi Kent. Hearing Aid Aftercare: Hi Kent, the local charity that supports people with a hearing loss in Kent, will be holding a one day clinic is running at Fusion Healthy Living Centre, 2-3 Cobb Way on Monday, January 16 1pm-2.30pm. Energize Community Choir: In the lead up to Christmas the choir raised £1,200 for various charities. New members are always welcome and the group meet on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. No previous experience necessary and non-music readers welcome. For information ring 01622 690286. Correspondent: Mo Clayton Tel: 01622 831529 tillergirl2913@ aol.com Walking group: On Saturday, January 14, meet at 2pm outside the library for a Tree Walk to prepare the script for Turkey Farm. January 21, meet as above for a local walk. January 28, Boundary Stones, meet to share cars. On Wednesday January 18, meet at 9.45am at the library for a Turkey Farm/Collier Street walk. There is a walk led by Geoff Burr on Sunday January 29, Collier Street walk. Meet at 10am outside the library, Ian Balmer of MWG is proposing to lead a Saxon Shore Way walk, some 160 miles starting at Gravesend and finishing in Hastings. This will go along the North Kent coast down the Wantsum Channel, across to Sandwich, through Thursday Club: New Year Party in the Village Club from 2pm-4pm on January 19. Flower arranging: Interested in flower arranging ? Then contact either Alison Streeter on 01622 831917 or Angela Durnford on 831915 to have a chat about it. FOMH quiz: The Friends of Marden Heritage quiz is on Saturday January 21 starting at 7.30pm in the memorial hall. Ploughman’s supper, bar and raffle. Tickets cost £9 per person or £50 per table, available from Heritage Centre, Village Stores, West End Stores or Steve McArragher on 01622 831007 or steve.mcarragher@ btinternet.com The Friends are directing their efforts to restoration of the stained glass windows and their guards in the parish church, Marden Society: The AGM was scheduled for Wednesday January 25, but due to the unexpected closure of the Vestry Hall, the society is trying to find another venue. More details when available. Correspondent: Martin Hider Tel: 01622 736327 mhider5@ gmail.com Party for everyone: A tea party will take place at St Nicholas Church on Thursday ,January 19 at 3pm. Everyone invited. For details or if a lift will be needed phone Joan Palmer on 01622 202239. Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 malcolm.dickerson@ btinternet. com Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 malcolm.dickerson@ btinternet. com Correspondent: Linda Weeks Tel: 01622 762422 parkwoodkm@ gmail.com Blokes’ breakfast: There will be a breakfast for men at St Hilary’s House, Reculver Walk. at 9am on Saturday, January 14. No need to book. It is free but donations are appreciated. Contact Robin Fassenfelt on 07980 750999 for details.