Scouts HQ is a hive of activities
KENT Scouts are developing a busy activities centre in their new HQ at Lower Grange Farm, close to the Yew Tree pub and M20 at Sandling, Maidstone. Many organisations in the
area are increasingly hiring the four-acre site for activities rang- ing from barn dances, discos and parties to power kiting, bat- and-trap and archery. The centre has also become a location for weddings and re-
Hazlitt’s Bard THE Shakespeare presenta- tion by Hazlitt Arts Centre this summer will be ‘The Comedy of Errors.’ It will tour Kent from June
30 to August 7 and Maid- stone shows will be at Sut- ton Valence Prep School (July 1), Dandelion Time (July 3), Amphitheatre (July 5), Aylesford Priory (July 8), Yalding Gardens (July 9), Boughton Monchelsea Place (July 15-17 and August 5-7) and Vale House, Loose (July 30).
Takeaway approval MEXICAN restaurant Tacos Locos has been given permis- sion to extend its premises in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, to provide a takeaway food service.
Calendar of events
This 13th century pilgrim’s inn is steeped in history, situated in the ancient village of Hollingbourne close to Leeds castle in a designated area of natural beauty, with many enjoyable walks.
Fresh food, local cask ale &
wines served daily Tuesday 7th June French gourmet night, an exquisite 5 course meal accompanied with a glass of wine to match each dish. A real treat for foodies! £40 per person
Monday 20th June Live music with Run VT, from 8pm till 10pm
Monday 25th July Live music with Run VT, from 8pm till 10pm
Pub Opening Times 11.30am to 11.00pm Daily
How to get to us with closure of Eyhore Street.
Road closed
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ceptions, meetings, fitness clubs and camp sleepovers. Work starts soon on the climb-
ing centre and this should also include, by 2012, ice climbing, bouldering and abseiling. Although developed by the Scouts, the centre’s 400-capac- ity Kentish barn, indoor accom- modation for 40-plus guests, large meeting room with lift, re- freshment area and dining facil- ity, is proving popular with
many local organisations, in- cluding Guides, schools and Duke of Edinburgh candidates Site centre manager Simon Corrigan said: “Visitors enjoy the way we have preserved the Kent farm atmosphere and the many activities and facilities we have introduced. “It is an exciting development causing a lot of interest.” For more information contact Simon on 01622 692436.
Event inspired by Bearsted nan
A BEARSTED resident suffering from Alzheimer’s has been the in- spiration for a charity sports event this summer. Keen athletes will take part in a tough 36-hour endurance chal-
lenge from Dublin to Snowdon, to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. David Bedford, whose grandmother Eunice suffers from the disease, came up with the idea and planned the route. He invited athletes from around the UK – and even people from
New Zealand wanted to participate. The ‘Trip To Remember’ starts in Dublin with a 45-mile bike ride
to Arklow, followed by a 90-mile trip across the Irish Sea in a surf rowboat. Upon arriving in Porthmadog, the last challenge will be a 15-mile hike to the top of Snowdon. Mr Bedford said: “I am so proud of how my Nanna and Grandad
have faced their challenge over the past 10 years and I hope that with such a strong team around me I will be able to face mine.”
COBTREE Manor Park, off Forstal Road, near Aylesford, is celebrating 30 years as a public park with 13 guided walks ex- ploring its history and attrac- tions. All walks will be led by knowledgeable amateur and
Anniversary walks at Cobtree
professional guides and last around two hours. They are free of charge with the exception of ‘Bats at Cobtree’, which will cost £2.50 for materials.
Chief Scout Bear Grylls on a visit to the Lower Grange Farm Scout headquarters.
Piping stolen ALUMINIUM irrigation pipes were stolen from Neverend Farm, Pye Corner, Ulcombe. Two male suspects. aged 18-
25,wereseeninthe area in a white Transit van, one of whom was wearing a neon yellow wa- terproof sports jacket.
The walks will include iden- tifying birdsongs with a local bird enthusiast, a mini beast sa- fari and a guided walk with an ecologist looking for butterflies, beetles and other invertebrates. Info–
www.cobtreepark.co.uk/ events.
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