Locals enjoy cars, coffee and a chat
Expanding on the ever popular regular coffee mornings held at the Vinters Park Community Centre, the Vinters Park Residents Association hosted the inaugural Cars and Coffee. Alongside the coffee, the main feature was, of course, the vehicles, all of which were owned by residents of Vinters Park and Woodlands. This helped keep the event with a local focus. The vehicles covered every decade from a evidence from a crime scene, discover how to tell when a gun is real or fake, tips on road, marine, motorcycle, helicopter safety and crack investigation teams. No dogs, other than Guide dogs admitted. Food, drink and ice cream available to purchase on the date. Checkout Facebook or visit www.kent.police.uk/openday lovely Morris Eight Tourer from 1936, through to a Shelby Mustang GT500 from 2010. Residents from both near and far visited and enjoyed the display along with a cup of something hot and it gave them a great opportunity to talk with fellow residents. The children on the other hand all seemed to enjoy climbing on and playing with the guns and various military hardware that came with the pair of Daimler Ferret Scout cars which cakes will be available plus the usual raffle in aid of a charity. Saying goodbye: Due to family reasons, Jackie Nixon is giving up as our correspondent. We would like to thank Jackie for all her work on our behalf keeping readers informed of local matters. took prominent position. After the show wrapped up and with the sun still shining, most of the vehicle owners took the opportunity to have a run in the country to the Woolpack Inn at Benover for a spot of lunch creating a lovely little convoy through the Kent countryside. The regular coffee mornings are held every third Friday of every month from 10am-noon at the community centre in Aldon Close. are wanted. If you are interested, contact paul@angloglobal.com or stephennorman49@gmail.com Correspondent: Jenny Scott Mob: 07785 974951 WI: Yalding and District WI partied the evening away last Tuesday when they celebrated 74 years of the branch. The birthday cake was greeted by cheers and a chorus of happy Birthday To Us... before Eden Entertainers took to the stage to sing, dance and recite comic poems. Jill Smith won the competition for a hair ornament. The annual WI craft fair will take place on Saturday, October 28 at the village hall. Potential stallholders should call 01892 730344 to book their space at this popular event. WI members are planning to knit twiddle mitts for dementia patients. They would appreciate donations of wool of all colours, textures and thicknesses. Call Doreen on 01622 813384 or leave at The Hollies in Benover Road; almost
opposite Town Bridge. Flood surveys: Following the drop in session at the village hall last Friday, the Middle Medway Flood Resilience individual property surveys will take place imminently. If you have had a letter, due to your home being at high risk of flooding, and have not yet responded, it would be advisable to do so as soon as possible. Bring teddy: The church fete and annual teddy parachute jump takes place on Saturday, June 24 from 1-4pm in the church grounds. Live music from the Foghorns, stalls, tombola, a luxury raffle, games and amusements, along with a barbecue should provide entertainment for all the family. At The George: Starting on Saturday, June 24, the George will be open from 8am for breakfast and rugby for all the Lions games during their New Zealand tour. Sunday services: On Sunday June 24, Baptist service with junior church takes place at 10.30am at the Baptist church. Refreshments will be served at the end of the service. Also that day, St Peter & St Paul’s church will be holding all age breakfast at 9.30am, followed by an All Age Service at 10am. Riverside Gallery: Saturday, June 24 and Monday, June 26 from 2-5pm are the last chances to see the June exhibition. The next exhibition starts on Saturday, July 1. For details visit www.riversidepopupgallery.weebly.com or pick up a leaflet in the post office. Village Voices: The next meeting of Village Voices will be on Thursday, June 29 at 7.30pm in the school hall. For details, call Karen on 01622 814267. Summer hog roast: The Friends of Yalding Surgery are holding a summer hog roast and barbecue on Sunday, July 2 from noon-6pm at Mill Place, Symonds Lane. Along with food, there will be a children’s entertainer and a raffle, a lovely garden to enjoy and good company. Entrance is by ticket only, and tickets, available at the surgery, cost £12.50 per adult and £5 for children up to 16. Under fives go free.