Children paint a mug for dad

Dads were presented their very own hand decorated mugs following a fun Father’s Day activity at Cobtree Manor Park on Sunday. Flowers and messages of love were among the colourful designs thought up by youngsters at the parkland on the site of the former Maidstone Zoo off Forstal Road, in Aylesford. They included four-yearold Sally-Anne Strange for her father Chris, pictured, and six-year-old Sam Tozzi, for dad Matthew. The park is run by The Cobtree Manor Estate Trust and maintained by Maidstone Borough Council. Volunteers will be hosting a range of fun activities for families for Love Parks week, running from Friday, to Sunday, July 14-23. For information visit www.visitmaidstone.com