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others. There will be produce, plant and cake stalls. Everyone welcome. No 12 Bus: Maidstone to Tenterden now runs during the week every half-an-hour. WI: The institute will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 7.30pm in the village hall. The committee will be providing refreshments. ing of the wet pour patching kit. The trees along Eastwood Road side of the recreation area are to be checked for any low hanging branches and any remedial works to be actioned. It was agreed to explore funding options and the next steps for any upgrade of the play area . Highways Issues : Pot Holes have been reported on the Headcorn Road . A litter pick held on April 9 by residents and councillors collected over 75 large bin bags of rubbish on Chegworth Road to Headcorn Road. It was agreed to hold another one on Sunday 8 October. which meets monthly and is for retired people in The Farleighs or has a connection to either of them. If you would like to go along but have no transport contact Terry on 01622 814561 if you need a lift and Helen on 814445 if you would like information. Pilates: The pilates classes on Tuesdays have been so popular that there are now classes on Fridays at 9.30am in All Saints Church. The cost is £9 per class and mats are provided. For information contact hilaryhamilton@aol.com or 07970 290818. Quiz evening: The Ports Club will be holding its annual quiz night on Saturday May 20 from 7pm in the church. To book your team go on to the sports club website www. westfarleighsportsclub.com Water safety: Water safety near Teapot Island and the weir is being highlighted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service this year, due to the fact that a number of people have been at risk of drowning there in recent years. Families are attracted to paddling in the shallow river water between the sluice gates and the bridge. They ignore the fact that the sluice gates open quickly and without warning and the water surges in. Sparkling preview evening: Riverside Gallery opened its doors last Friday evening on the new exhibition for May. The new exhibitors were there explaining their art, as visitors enjoyed wine and canapes and admired the new displays. The Durrant’s crackle glaze pottery, the glass fusion work of Alissa Jaffa and Desmond Sturdee’s glimpse into the past with his black and white photographs were all really exciting, but for me the meticulous mixed media collage work of Jean Stearn held the starring role. Do go along and have a look. The exhibition will be open on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 2-5pm until May 22. Baptist service: On Sunday, May 7, at 10.30am Baptist morning service with Treasure Seekers Sunday School takes place at the Baptist church. Little Fishes: On Monday, May 9 from 1.45-3pm, pre-school children and their parents/carers will be meeting in church. Children will enjoy a Bible story, some music, an activity and game, along with a healthy snack, while the adults chat over a cup of tea. Spring Fair reminder: There have been a few queries about the venue of the Twyford Pre-school May Fair on Saturday, May 6. It is indeed being held in the church grounds from 1-4pm, and not at the village hall. Go along for games, stalls, raffle and refreshments. Village Pensioners’ Club: On Tuesday, May 9, retired residents will get together again at the village Surgery afternoon closure: The surgery will be closed on Tuesday, May 9 from 1-5pm for staff training. WI meeting: The next WI meeting takes place on Tuesday, May 9 at 7pm at the village hall, when the annual meeting and resolutions will be on the agenda. Coming up on June 3, is the WI jumble sale at the village hall from 10am-noon. Look out your unwanted items and keep until that day.