Tasty week of culture fun
Pupils had fun studying different cultures with a fun day of food, music and art activities. The students at Loose Primary School, in Loose Road, learnt about different countries, including Poland, Italy, France, Bulgaria, India and Holland. Parents were invited to teach children about their own places of origin and languages. Ingrid Dutch, family and communities manager, said: “There was a range of different activities including food tasting, learning about famous composers, key events that happen within the country and art activities. Our kitchen organised a different country’s dish each day and children filled out a passport with stickers for each meal they tried.” Lowen. Tickets cost £10, full time students free, available by phoning 01634 666730, email tickets@ bearstedchoral.org.uk and available on the door. Hearing aid clinic: Hi Kent, the local charity that supports people with a hearing loss, will be holding another of its free aftercare clinics for NHS hearing aid users at Bearsted Medical Practice, Yeoman Lane on Monday, March 27 from 2.15pm3.45pm. You can get free batteries and have your aid cleaned and re-tubed. For information phone 01622 691151 or email: enquiries@ hikent.org.uk two sessions for you to donate your blood from 1.30-4pm and 5.30-8pm. Book on www.blood.co.uk or phone 0300 123 33 23 to book a specific time – walk in slots are limited. Active retirement association: On Thursday, March 23 at 2pm, members of AylesARA will be treated to a lively talk by Tony Harris entitled Kiss Me Goodnight Sgt Major. The group meet in the community centre, 25 Forstal Road, Aylesford and welcome people aged 50+ to join their lively group. No need to join on first visit. Wayne on 01622 710734 will give you details. Heart of Kent Hospice and many more. There will be a raffle on the night as well as refreshments to purchase with all proceeds going to the hospice. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. To book visit www.hokh.org/events or phone Elaine on 07818 38236. Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 Kent Police Band: The band will be in concert at Boxley Church, The Street, on Saturday April 9 from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8 for adults, £2 for children including the first drink and nibbles. For tickets contact Jackie Saunders 01622 677121 or Gill Munson 630231. All funds raised will help preserve the beautiful church. Vinters Valley Quiz: Vinters Valley
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