Writer Miriam launches society winner
An author used her book launch to help raise £250 for the Kent Deaf Children Society (KDCS). Miriam McGuirk, from Maidstone, released Shattered Dreams And Scorpions At Midnight at the Townhouse Hotel in King Street at the beginning of the month. Some 50 guests attended, including Louise Henley, chairman of the hearing charity. Proceeds were raised from book sales and a raffle. The book itself is a series of short stories about the author’s adventures while living in Turkey, where she moved 18 years ago after being diagnosed with ME. Mrs Henley said: “Being invited to celebrate this launch gave us a new, fun and more creative way of raising funds. “With the money raised, we will be able to host at least two playtime sessions for our younger deaf children. “Thank you to all involved – the team and I are most grateful.” Correspondent: Jake Harfleet Tel: 01732 847858 joharfleet@ blueyonder.co.uk Dandelion Times: Shakespeare on the lawn, two gentlemen of Verona, Sunday July 19 at 5pm. Phone 01622 814001 for tickets or information. Correspondent: Jenny Scott Mob: 07785974951 jscott@ cfsbroadband.co.uk Register to play: The summer playscheme for children of five-13 years will keep youngsters happy and occupied with a wide range of activities from 11am-3pm on weekdays from Monday, July 27 to Friday, August 10 at Yalding Primary School. Children from Laddingford, Collier Street and Hunton schools are eligible as well as those at Yalding. Booking forms are available in all of those schools for registration, or call the clerk to the parish council on 01622 814134. Summer concert: The concert at the church takes place on Saturday, June 27 at 6pm. Admission if free, but there will be a retiring collection. The programme will feature the Relative Minors orchestra, the junior choir and the church choir as well as The Broken Chords Quartet and more. Cream tea costing £1.50 per person will be served from 5pm. School Fair: Yalding School field will be a riot of colour and activity on Saturday, June 27 from noon-4pm, when the summer fair takes place. Lots of games and activities for children and adults alike, plus stalls and refreshments. All proceeds will support the school. Baptist events: The next coffee morning at the Baptist Church takes place on Thursday, July 2 at 10.30am. All are welcome to enjoy refreshments and chat as well as to browse the stall. Don’t forget Baptist services are weekly on Sundays at 10.30am. The July 5 service features guest speaker Michael Moore. FC presentation night: Following a busy opening weekend at The George, the Yalding and Laddingford Football Club presentation night will take place there on Saturday, June 27. Both adult and youth teams will be involved. There will be music again and the extensive menu will be available as usual.