Brooks Field Water and Wildlife Project meeting


A PUBLIC consultation meeting for the Brooks FieldWater andWildlife Proj- ect will take place onWednesday, December 14 at 7.30pm. Flyers will be posted to all parishioners and all members of the public and interested parties are invited. A contractor, Jex UK, has now been appointed for de-silting the mill pond


and wheels have been put into motion.Works are due to start in January and will run for two weeks, depending on the weather. Involvement with the local schools and the Medway Valley Countryside Part- nership continues to be productive.


Playing field warning to


CHAIRMAN: Vianne Gibbons CLERK: Jan Capon,


29, Caernarvon Drive, Maidstone ME15 6FJ. Parish office: 01622 692712 E-mail loosepc@btconnect.com


Annual fete raises funds


for community hub THE Community Fete held on Saturday, Sep- tember 3, was a great success. More than £908 was raised, which will go towards the ‘KGV Community Hub’ project – formed to help with the finance for improve- ments to the community Parish Pavilion. Loose Parish Council wish to thank all of


those who took part. Please have a look at the parish council website for further details of the event. Next year, it has been decided that another community fete will be held on Saturday, Septemper 1. The committee is looking for volunteers for


the event, so if you can give some time to- wards organisation or help on the day, we would like to hear from you.


thoughtless god owners SINCE putting up notices asking dog owners to clear up after their dogs, the pavilion and playing field committee recognises that although the problem did get better for a while, faeces are still not always being picked up – and of late things seem to be deteriorating. At a recent meeting, thanks were conveyed to members of the public who patrol the King George V playing field and who are keen to keep the dog walk- ing facility open. However, concerns were raised by the committee about the potential health and safety hazard, in particular to chil- dren and sports players. The problem will continue to be mon- itored. The installation of another dog bin is also being considered.


LOOSE Parish Council would like to wish all their parishioners a happy Christmas and a prosperous NewYear.


Loose war memorial


FUNDS have finally been obtained from the War Memorial Trust and KCC Mem- bers Fund to pay for the long-awaited scheme to add four names to thewar me- morial forWorldWar II, which were not originally included.


Harry T. Golding Aubrey E.D. Moore Gwendoline Peach


Harry Quested These people gave their lives fighting


for their country, and the Parish Council feel that they should be remembered for their bravery. Thanks should be conveyed to theHis-


tory Society and All Saints for their sup- port with this project.


Top 10 success in Trees in Your Village competition LOOSE has again come within the top 10 in this year’s Trees in Your Village com- petition, and has been awarded a tree of our choice as a prize by the KentMen of the Trees.


Councillors are delighted with the result, which proves the huge amenity value trees give to the parish.


for your diary


CHRISTMAS AT THE SALVATION ARMY


This Christmas please join us for the following services, to celebrate the joy of the season. For tickets (where applicable) or additional information please contact the Community Office on 01622 681808.


Tuesday 6th December Carols by Candlelight at 8.00pm. Free entry.


Please join us for coffee & mince pies after the service. Sunday 11th December Christingle Service at 6.00pm Friday 16th December Community Carol Concert


at 7.30pm in aid of Mencap Maidstone. Tickets can be obtained from the Community Office at a cost of £5 (children under 15 Free)


Sunday 18th December Carol Service at 6pm. Please join us for coffee & mince pies after the service.


Our usual Sunday services are held at 10.15am & 6pm throughout the year and you are guaranteed a warm welcome!


74-80 UNION STREET MAIDSTONE ME14 1ED 24 South


Welcome to Christmas Worship at


Maidstone United Reformed Church 67 Week Street


Sunday 18th Dec: 10:00 Service of Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve: 18.00 Candlelight Family Service Christmas Day: 10:00 Family Worship Service


Come and celebrate the joy of Christmas with us


Kingswood Primary School Christmas Fayre


Saturday 3rd December from 12 - 3pm


Santas Grotto, mince pies, mulled wine and lots of stalls.


50p entry adults, free entry for children


Kingswood School, Cayser Drive, Kingswood, ME17 3QF


You can e-mail the Downs Mail — info@downsmail.co.uk


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