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and nibbles. Tickets cost £10 each, including a ploughman’s type supper, from John Ashbolt on 01622 725435 or Alan Cocks on 761004. Vacancy: If you would like to be correspondent for East Sutton, please contact Debbie Edwards, email: dedwards@ thekmgroup.co.uk Bel Canto Concert: At St Mary’s Church, Sutton Valence on Sunday February 26 at 3pm. There will be a range of music from both classical and popular genres. A varied programme of well-known songs and duets. There will be tea and cakes during the interval. Entrance is free, donations to St Mary’s Church. Correspondent: Fran Smith, 14 Pitt Road, Maidstone, ME16 8PA Mob: 07791 650955 Tel: 01622 720623 fransmith@ talktalk.net Barn dance: Maidstone Branch of the RNLI is holding a Barn Dance on Saturday, March 4 at the community hall. Callers John and Karen Sweeney will start the dancing at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 include a ploughman’s supper. Book with John Ashbolt 01622 725435 or Alan Cocks 761004. Take your own drinks and nibbles. Correspondent: Joan Drury, Weirton Villa, Headcorn Road, Grafty Green, ME17 2AP Tel: 01622 853766 jdrury23@ btinternet.com PARISH COUNCIL : Tuesday February 28, is the closing date for applications for the post of part-time parish clerk and responsible financial officer. Anyone interested is invited to ring Chris King on 01622 850711 for chat or email boughtonmalherbepc@ gmail.com Yoga classes: There will be a Saturday morning yoga class in Grafty Green Village Hall on Saturday, February 18 at 10am. No classes will be held on Wednesday, February 22 or Thursday, February 23. Call Sue Burch on 01622 850381 for details. Men@Breakfast: The next men’s breakfast will be held in the Dog and Bear Lenham on Saturday February 25 at 8am. To book a breakfast ring James Hodkinson on 01822 850137. Sunday worship: Holy Communion will be celebrated in St Nicholas church Boughton Malherbe on Sunday, February 19 at 9.30am. Tuesday prayers will be in the same building at 9.30am on February 21. Correspondent: Jackie Nixon Mob: 07950 549887 jackie.kmlocal@ hotmail. com PARISH COUNCIL: Boxley Parish Council, which covers Sandling, met on January 23. January crime figures: access gained to garage, disc cutter stolen at Vinters Crematorium. Endanger the safety of an aircraft, green laser light shone at Police helicopter, suspect was arrested at Threshers Drive. The chairman of the community hall had asked for a grant to enable emergency boiler repairs. A grant for the cost and installation of a replacement boiler was agreed up to £3,500. Cllr Hinder notified county Cllr Paul Carter about the huge parking problems being faced by residents of Grove Green and it was agreed that details would also be forwarded to Roger Wilkins (Director Highways, Transport and Waste). She also raised the Correspondent: Daniel Lavender, 1B Forge Lane, Headcorn, TN27 9QG Mob: 07496 137109 danlav@ymail.com Headcorn Scouts play: Friday and Saturday, February 17-18, are the final two nights to catch the Scouts’ play Macbeth at the scout hut, Ulcombe Road, from 7.30pm. For ticket information call Ann Carroll on 01622 890061 or email her on anncarroll23@hotmail.com Parish council: On Monday, February 20, the planning committee will meet at the village hall in the Green Room from 7pm. NHS walk: This is the second walk of the month to help those who may not be so active and would like to try to get some exercise. The walk will last for only 30-45 minutes and will be over level paths with no stiles at a gentle pace. Meet at 9.30 for a 9.45am start on Wednesday, February 22 at the village hall. Local history: On Wednesday, Feb- Correspondent: Helen Ward Tel: 01622 820810 herald@hunton.org.uk Sunday service: A service of Morning Prayer will be held at St Mary’s Church on Sunday, February 19 at 11am and will be taken by the Rev Peter Callway. Snowy walk: A collection of dogs and 23 humans braved the snow showers on Saturday for the village walk to Yalding and back along stretches of the Beult. They were rewarded with an excellent lunch of soup, quiche, pate, ham, salad, cheeses and cakes at the village club. A further 14 less hardy souls joined them in raising money for the club roof, work on which is due to start shortly. Further walks are planned for later in the year. Lunches continue: The well at- Vacancy: If you would like to be correspondent for Leeds, please contact Debbie Edwards, email: dedwards@ thekmgroup.co.uk Dance: There are tap classes held at the village hall. Beginners tap is on Monday from 6.45-7.45pm and intermediate from 7.45-8.45pm. Fun classes to improve your fitness level and overall dance ability, whether you are a beginner or have done some before. Ballet is on Wednesdays from 7-8pm. A fun way to improve muscle tone, flexibility and