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Templeuve: The Templeuve and Hollingbourne Twinning Association has invited residents to spend June 24-25 in Templeuve. If you are interested notify any member of the twinning association of your interest. The committee members include Janice Butler, Derek Davison, Barbara Gibbs, Pam Nash, and John Cobbett (phone 880543). On Monday, June 26, a golf team from Hollingbourne will be playing in Templeuve for the Dirty Habit Claret Trophy. Ddetails from Roger Graynoth on 880345. Councillors’ surgery: The parish council will be holding a councillors’ surgery alongside the pop-up shop and cafe on Saturday, April 15 from 9.30am-noon. Drop in and talk to Helen Ward or David Heaton about your concerns. Annual marmalade morning: See the Otham column. Roadworks: Bull Hill, Lenham Heath, will be closed on Monday, April 10 for up to 10 working days outside The Forstal to enable anew water main to be laid by South East Water. The alternative route is via Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane, Lenham Heath Road and vice versa. via Hurst Wood. TQ 660538. Meet outside St Lawrence parish church (a grand church with porticoed entrance and some unusual stained glass windows). There are several shady woodland walking stretches, and some lovely views of the Kent countryside. There is a large parking bay in front of the church; also, a long lay-by a little further on. Details from walk leader on, 07733 046915. Assistance Dogs Only. Correspondent: Hannah Qureshi Interpretations exhibition: The MVAN (Maidstone Visual Arts Network) group of artists showcase works under the title Interpretations, with each artist varied in their materials. Several are painters, whether in oils, acrylics or mixed media, while others use textiles and/or paper to make three-dimensional pieces. Their works also vary from imaginative landscapes to abstracts, work from life, or dream material. All express a mood, feeling or atmosphere, often through metaphor, which they hope viewers will interpret in terms of their own experience. The exhibition will run from until Sunday April 23 at the Maidstone Museum, St Faith’s Street. URC events: The Maidstone United Reformed Church, situated in Week Street, hosts the following regular events. Monday-Wednesday, 10am-noon coffee morning. Thursday, Toy Box (for babies and toddlers under three years of age). Friday market from 10.30am12.30pm. Saturday, 10am-noon coffee morning. Sunday, 10.30am Family Worship service. Hi Kent: The deaf charity Hi Kent is looking for volunteers to work in its shop in Week Street, mainly on Thursdays and Fridays but would be grateful for any time you can spare during the 10am to 3pm opening hours. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given and travel expenses paid. Contact Donna Chadwick on 01622 691151, Textphone to 07795 951466 or email d.chadwick@hikent.org. uk for an informal chat. Hospice group travel: The Heart of Kent Hospice is providing a calendar of hassle free day trips to gardens, cities and places of interest. The aim is to make each trip as easy and enjoyable as possible, with travel, entrance fees and, where mentioned, refreshments included in each booking. The pick up and drop off point for each excursion will be Aylesford Bulls Rugby Club, Jack Williams Ground, Hall Road, Aylesford where, thanks to the rugby club, you can park your car all day for free. To see the calendar of excursions and terms and conditions visit www.hokh.org /events and select the travel option or request Hearing aid aftercare: Favourite music concert: Maidstone Archaeological Group: The next meeting takes place on Friday, April 7 at Maidstone Community Support Centre, Marsham Street, from 7.30pm-9.30pm. The talk will be given by Dr Andrew Ashbee on Thomas Fletcher Waghorn of Chatham and Snodland. Thomas Waghorn was a postal pioneer. The group have re-opened the excavation of a series of Roman buildings at East Farleigh on Sundays. If you are interested in becoming an archaeologist, taking part in the dig, being involved with the recording of finds or attending meetings, contact Linda Weeks, honorary secretary, on 01622 762422, email maag.info@ virginmedia.com You can also follow progress on Facebook and by seeing the digging blog on website www.maag.btck.co.uk/ Correspondent: Mo Clayton Tel: 01622 831529 Walks: On Saturday, April 8 meet at 2pm outside the library for the Bridgehurst Wood Bluebell walk. Wednesday, April 12 at 9.45am outside the library for the Turkey Farm extension walk. Services: Palm Sunday, April 9, 8am Holy Communion; 10.30am Family Communion. Palm Crosses will be blessed at both services. Maundy Thursday, April 13 7.30pm Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 Maidstone walks: Bower Mount Medical Practice is holding weekly free walks on Thursdays. The walks go from Bower Mount Road at 10am for a 10.30am start. The length of the walk is 40 -60 minutes approximately, simply turn up and join in. People new to walking are particularly welcome, enjoy post walk refreshments at the practice. Correspondent: Alison Dickerson, 75 Chatham Road, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3BB Tel: 01622 762334 Tyland Barn: A watercolour workshop with Carole Robson will take place on Saturday April 8 from 10am-1pm. Be creative and inspired by wild flowers and meadow landscapes as this watercolour workshop, where you will see demonstrations and have individual guidance during the session. Carole Robson is a local artist and experienced tutor and exhibits her work in London and throughout the South East. Participants need to take their own art materials. £20 per person. For information or to book go to www.kentwildlifetrust. org.uk or call 01622 662012 (Mon - Fri) Pond dipping on Wednesday April 12, with one hour sessions starting