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lester.gosbee@btinternet.com High pressure has formed to the east of England and low pressure is over north west France. This will bring a warm southerly breeze for a barbecue weekend. Today (Friday): A milder start with temperatures of 7C (45F) with mostly clear blue skies. There will be a few columns of cloud that will temporarily hide the sun. Winds will be southerly at 8-12mph. Temperatures inland will be 20C (68F) but on the coast it will be cooler at 16C (61F), but still will be pleasant. Tomorrow (Saturday): There will be clear blue skies for most of the day, but there is a 15% chance of thunderstorms by evening. It will be very warm inland, probably the warmest temperatures will be in North Kent, where there will be a light southerly breeze with a temperature of 22C (72F). Sunday: The weather will be very warm, with a little more cloud at times, but this will not spoil the day. Winds will be more south easterly at 8-10mph. Inland, in places such as North Kent, temperatures could again be the highest at 24C (75F). It will be Kent’s hottest day since August 22 2015, when the heat was on for one day in Gravesend with a temperature of 30.9C (87.62F). Monday and Tuesday: Staying fine, but with a south easterly breeze, which will pick up and make East Kent a bit fresher. The Weald and West Kent could reach the low 70Fs. Wednesday and Thursday: There will be low pressure in the south west, which will throw thundery systems our way, with some local heavy downpours. There will still be some warm sunny spells. Temperatures will be down, but still above average at 17-20C (63-68F). Dying Awareness Week: Talking about dying is never an easy subject. The Big Conversation is the theme of this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week which runs from May 9-15 and which encourages people to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement. Heart of Kent Hospice is hosting The Big Conversation Drop In on Tuesday, May 10 and Saturday, May 14 at Heart of Flavour, King Street, Maidstone. Would you benefit from this? If so, go and talk to staff from the Heart of Kent Hospice and other customers about the five themes of this conversation. Namely making a will, recording your funeral wishes, planning your future care and support, registering as an organ donor and telling your loved ones your wishes. Drop in for a coffee and a chat at any time from 9.30am-4.30pm on either day. In addition you may post messages such as your bucket list on the Graffiti Wall. Friars Summer Fair: The ever popular Summer Fair takes place at The Friars on Sunday, June 26 from 11am-4.30pm. If you interested in having a stall at this family friendly event contact Clare on 01622 717272 or email enquiry@thefriars.org.uk. Limited availability. Aylesford and Eccles WI: The institute will hold its AGM on Wednesday, May 25 at 7.30pm in the Brassey Rooms, Station Road, Aylesford. This is an important meeting as it gives all members a chance to review the last year and plan for the coming year. It’s also the chance to vote for the new committee and president. Of course, there will be time for tea, cake and a chat. The bring and buy stall will be up and running and the competition will be any letter beginning with V. Go along and see if it’s for you. Retired in Aylesford: AylesARA will be meeting on Thursday May 26 at 2pm in the community centre, Aylesford. There will be a talk by Tony Harris entitled Titanic Survivor. Those who have met Tony in previous guises will know that this will be no boring or ordinary talk. Correspondent: Ron Stubbs Tel: 01622 726962 I’m back: Due to circumstances beyond my control and a brief spell in hospital, I have been unable to provide copy for the Barming area recently but rest assured I’m back and normal service is resumed – Ron. Waste not: The monthly collection of waste paper and cardboard will be made on Saturday, May 7, by the Scouts and Guides. Have yours bagged, boxed or bundled on your path ready by 9am. Now and then: All members of The Friends of St Margaret’s are invited to attend the annual meeting in Church Cross House on Saturday, May 7. Refreshments will be served at 10.15am ready for the meeting proper to start at 10.30am, when a summary of achievements of the part year and targets for the coming 20116/7 one will be outlined. History: On Monday, May 16 at 7.45am, members and visitors to the history society’s meeting will hear Colin Brown speak on the Ordnance Survey (Ancient and Modern). The village hall, Heath Road is the venue. Sit to be fit: Jacqui Jennings will visit St Andrew’s Church Hall on Wednesday, May 11 with a 2pm Breakfast: Will be served in the rectory, Church Lane, to men on Saturday, May 14 from 8.30-9.30am, followed by a half-hour themed discussion. Bacon/sausage butties with continental options will be offered in return for a £2 donation on the day. The ladies will have to wait for their turn until Saturday, June11. With space limited for both groups, early booking is advised. Men should contact Wil North on 01622 726263 (email revwilnorth@ hotmail.co.uk) while ladies need to contact Fliss North on 01622 726263. Plant sale: Saturday, May 14, is the date of the annual plant sale by the horticultural society in the village hall, Heath Road from 9am-noon. Inside the hall will be plants from a local nursery while those on the forecourt are those donated by society members. Hanging baskets can be re-planted to order. Fair time: The popular St Andrew’s Church May Fair will be on Saturday, May 21. All the traditional stalls including plants and refreshments will be available from 1-4pm. Parish trip: The annual outing by St Andrew’s churchgoers (and anyone else wanting to go) will be to Southend-on-Sea on Saturday, September 3. Travelling by coach, the fare is £13 including a tip for the driver. The Essex resort offers an interesting variety of places to visit from Leigh to Shoeburyness so take your bus pass (if applicable) and there are many good Correspondent: Gilly Hurley Tel: 01622 790734 AylesfordEccles@ aol.com Meeting: The Alzheimers Society meets in the village hall from 2-4pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Village hall: If you wish to book the village hall phone 07704 458671 to check availability or email bbhvillagehall@gmail.com Get dancing: Ballroom dancing is held in the village hall on Wednesdays from 7.30-9pm. For information phone Brian Penswick on 07983 550682. Bluebell School of Dance and Performing Arts hold various classes