YOURLOCAL Onotherpages...

Correspondent: Jean Watson Mob:

07966 361434 Tel: 01622 687053 Childrens Storytime: Allington Library holds a Storytime with craft event for preschool children every Tuesday at 2 pm Coffee Morning: at St. Nicholas Church on Wednesday November 1 from 11am - 12.30pm. Admission free. Donations for coffee and cake. Also jewellery and gift stall. Event in aid of The Children’s Society. Experience Taize: at St. Nicholas Church on Sunday October 29 at 5pm. A Service of Prayer, Song and Contemplation. Hearty Quilters: have their Fund raising and Open Day on Saturday November 4 from 10am - 2pm at St. Nicholas Church. Demonstrations throughout the day. Sale of fabric remnants, fat quarters and haberdashery. Second hand books and magazines plus refreshments on sale. There will also be a Quilt Raffle and lucky dip. Entry £2 per person. Allington Community Association: Orchard Club Over 60’s. Meet new friends for a chat. Every Tuesday from 1pm. New members very welcome. November 24th at 7.30 pm, Ditton Community Centre , Kilbarn Road, Ditton, Aylesford , Kent ME20 6AH We are pleased to announce that The Top Beats will be helping us to kick off the festive season with a bang at out Sounds of the 60’s party. Also back by popular demand are casino tables provided by Fun Casino South East. You must be 18 or over – bring your own food and enjoy the fully licensed bar. Tickets are only £12.50 and you will be guaranteed a fantastic evening. This is a ticket only event with limited space available so book now on line at www.hokh.org or call fundraising on 01622 790195. Light Up a Life: Heart of Kent Hospice each year our Light Up a Life Appeal gives families and friends an opportunity to pause at the start of the busy Christmas season and remember those who are no longer with us, by dedicating a star in their memory . The focal point of the appeal is a beautiful candlelit evening where music , readings and reflections provide an opportunity for us to remember our loved ones. Your loved one’s name will also be entered in our Book of Remembrance if your dedication is received by Friday November 10th. This year’s Light Up a Life events will be held on Sunday November 26th – 4.30 pm at Heart of Kent Hospice ME20 7PU Sunday December 3rd – 4.30 pm Aylesford Priory ME20 7BX For full details of both events or to make a donation and dedication please visit www.hokh.org , call us on 01622 790195 or email Sophie.lewis@hokh.co.uk. Forms and stars will also be available at all Heart of Kent Hospice shops and at Hospice Reception. Alternatively you may make your dedication and donation by visiting bit.ly/lual2017dedication. Curious Yoga Connections: A Day of Yoga for Heart of Kent Hospice Saturday November 18th, Heart of Flavour, 13 King Street, Maidstone ME14 1BA. Have you ever been curious about yoga? Here is an opportunity to support your Hospice and try out some yoga! A day of yoga offers a choice of 3 different classes: Sun Salutations - 9.30 am – 11.00 am Mindful Movement – 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm Relaxing and Restorative – 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Cost is £10.00 per class – places are limited so advance booking required. Book and pay at the Heart of Flavour or call 01622 609143. (Please bring a mat if you have one and a blanket) Correspondent: Mia StockwellThompson St Margaret’s Church Events: Sunday 29 October- evening praise Service of Light is from 6pm. Join us for an hour of modern worship, reflection and activity around the theme of light. All welcome including children. Tuesday 7 November- Theatre visit 7.30pm. Come and watch the Willington Players at The Hazlitt Theatre. Tickets to their production of Sense and Sensibility are £14 each, of which almost £6 comes back to our church. Please let Derek know on 726241 if you would like tickets. Sunday 12 November- Remembrance service. Please remember that our service starts at the slightly earlier time of 9.45am. This is to allow time to get to the War Memorial in time for the two minutes of silence at 10.55. Please remember also that the Tonbridge Road (A26) will briefly be closed for this. Would you like to sing in the choir at our Nine Lessons and Carol Service on Sunday 17 December? If so, please speak to Sue Packer for more details on 727209. Lifts to church events- we have a growing number of our church family who need lifts to and from church events. If you are able to help out please speak to Wil on 726263. Sunday 19 November- Time to Remember is a calm and reflective service where we come together to remember loved ones who have died. This will begin at 3pm. During the service will read out names of the deceased and there is the opportunity to light a candle in memory of them. If you would like a name read out or you are interested in attending, please contact Rev Wil North on 726263 / revwilnorth@hotmail.co.uk. Barming Christmas cards are available for sale in Thyme at the Lemon Tree, Bull Orchard Stores, The Bull Inn and The Redstart. The cards show a wintry Barming scene and are £2.50 for a pack of 5. By emailing stmagsfriends@ yahoo.com or calling 727180, you can personalise your text in the card. Produced by and in aid of The Friends of St Margaret’s Church, Barming. Saturday 11 November- Kent Police Male Voice Choir will be performing from 7.30pm in Barming School, Belmont Close. Directed by Martin Rendle, the choir return by popular request. Tickets are £10 each and include refreshments. Ring 727114 or 727217, or email stmagsfriends@ yahoo.com for tickets. Correspondent: Steve Pearce, 97 Merton Road, Bearsted, ME15 8LR Mob: 07740 796002 If you have an item concerning Bearsted, please contact the correspondent above. Correspondent: Sue Whiteoak Tel: 01634 660097 Winter Exhibition : A Woodturners’ Exhibition will begin in the North Barn at The Priory, Aylesford, ME20 7BX on Sunday, November 4 until Sunday, October 19 from 10-4am. An ideal opportunity to begin any Christmas shopping, for hand-made gifts, with a unique touch. Telephone 01622 717272 or check out their web site. Sylvia Cooper: A service of celebration for the life of local organist, pianist and musician Sylvia Cooper was held at St William’s church, village centre on Friday, October 20. Sylvia’s family were joined by many friends, colleagues and representatives from local churches, Wisdom Hospice, schools, youth groups, Kingfisher Singers and the Evergreen Choir. During the past 50 years this quiet, private lady with her faith and remarkable talent willingly supported so many in our community. She was organist at three local churches St William’s, St David’s Lordswood and St Alban’s Blue Bell Hill, taught music in primary and secondary schools, was a piano teacher for young and old, accompanied The United Players for 30 years as they rehearsed and performed their annual pantomime at St William’s. She particularly loved her time spent playing at The Wisdom Hospice. Sylvia Cooper will be sadly missed by all who knew her in our community. Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 If you have an item concerning Boxley, please contact the cor-