Music and art combine

Street art and music came together at Invicta Grammar School in Maidstone as children aged from eight to 18 took part in a free four-day summer course run by Kent Music. The Orchestra ONE event saw musicians joined by a group of artists led by Greg Stobbs who set about creating visual installations to complement the music. The course culminated with a live concert for parents featuring 55 musicians. The project was sponsored by Golding Vision, the community arm of Golding Homes. Parish council: There will be a meeting of the planning committee at 7pm on Monday, August 21 followed by a full council meeting. Residents are welcome to attend and there is a public forum at the start and end of both of these meetings. There will be a council surgery at the library on Saturday, August 19 from 10-11am. Borough Cllr John Perry will be at the library on Saturday, August 26 from 10am-noon. Lunch club: For the over 55s held at the McCabe Centre, McCabe Close, Bell Lane on Thursdays and Sundays from 11.45am-1.45pm. The cost is £3 on a Thursday and £3.50 on Sunday. For inquiries phone Elaine Martin on 01580 892033. Staplehurst Bioblitz: The Bioblitz will take place at Wimpey Field from 10am-3pm on Wednesday, August 23. This will be a free event for all the family with guided walks and searching for mini-beasts, reptiles, birds and butterflies, plus a craft-making stall. The event will be run by Medway Valley Countryside Partnership www.medwayvalley.org. For information about the event MVCP on 03000 422 997 or email medwayvalley@kent.gov.uk There is no parking provision so walk to the event via public footpath KM302A (from Bell Lane) or The Bartons. It is funded by the parish council with generous support from the Blakemore Foundation (SPAR) and Golding Homes Community Chest Fund. Farmers’ market: Them Market will take place in the High Street on Saturday, August 19 from 10am