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"YOU DECIDE COMMUNITY EVENT" Residents of West Malling, East Malling and Larkfield are invited for a second year to decide who should receive a grant from the £10,000 allocated annually to County Cllr Trudy Dean for local projects.


On Saturday, November 12 at Malling School at 1pm, a buffet lunch will be served. Afterwards local clubs and societies will each have a table to display their project, if they wish, and then have three minutes to persuade the audience that they should receive a grant for their project.


When all presentations have been made, everybody will use electronic voting pads to vote for their favourites. The most popular bids are announced in turn until all the £10,000 has gone.


Cllr Dean said: "It's a fun event. Last year grants were given to Blacklands Scouts Group, Malling Photographic Club, West Malling Village Hall, the Larkfield First Responder Group, St James Centre in East Malling and others. Please come along and make sure the money goes to the best local community projects."


If your group would like more details and how to apply for a grant application form, contact Steve Charman at steve.charman@kent.gov.uk, or Trudy at trudy.dean@kent.gov.uk / 01732 843119. Closing date for applications is October 31st, to the address given on the form.


LIBRARY SERVICE


The Beat Project @ The St. James Centre is pleased to be offering a small library service in partnership with Kent Libraries and Archives.


We will hold in stock a sample selection of books that can be borrowed in the same way as you would from a main library. We take guidance from all those who attend on the titles and topics of books that we select from the library. This enables us to offer a service closer to the doorstep of many local residents.


The library service runs at St James Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, on Mondays from 4pm to 6pm and on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm.


However, if you would like to visit outside of these times, please call first to ask if a member of staff is available. We will always accommodate you whenever possible.


Tel: 01732 846314


Local crews warn of fire risks as fuel costs rise Common cost cutting risks that could take your life are:


Fire crews are warning of potential fire hazards as households feel the pinch of fuel increases and switch to alternative ways of keeping warm over the long winter months.


Research shows that those most at risk are people who live alone and on a low income, with older people or single-parent families even more vulnerable.


Martin Skeet from Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “As gas and electricity prices continue to rise, some residents may struggle to make ends meet and there is a real concern they may resort to more risky methods of heating and lighting their homes, leading to more accidental fires.


“I appeal to all residents to fit working smoke alarms fitted in your property to provide early warning of fire, and also to think very carefully before taking a cost-cutting risk that could result in you getting seriously injured or killed in a fire.”


He added: “Also consider installing a carbon monoxide detector to prevent to you and your loved- ones from the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning.”


 Burning wood or other fossil fuels in open fires stoves with chimneys or flues that have not been used, swept or inspected– make sure they are checked and swept before use.


 Using old and potentially faulty portable heaters and oil or paraffin stoves – such devises are particularly hazardous in the home, especially if positioned close to furniture or upholstery. Ensure any electric or gas heater is fully inspected and fit for use and never use them to dry washing.


 Using old or poorly stored electric blankets - never use an electric blanket that is over 10-years-old and always ensure you follow the manufactures instructions.


 Using candles and paraffin lamps for lighting instead of switching on the lights - never leave naked flames unattended and exercise extreme caution if burning other fuels.


 Using Calor gas stoves or barbecues indoors to cook with – these items should never be used indoors as they are a serious fire hazard and create deadly toxic fumes. Only use cooking appliances intended for use indoors.


If you have concerns about keeping yourself or a friend or relative safe or would like further advice call Kent Fire and Rescue Service for free on 0800 923 7000 or go to www.kent.fire-uk.org.


Update on projects and events at The St. James Centre, East Malling.


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