Hand-picked events from the editor
April 30 – June 2 Vita at Knole
Knole House, Sevenoaks Vita at Knole tells the story of Vita Sackville West’s early life at Knole. A collection of paintings, photographs, information and artefacts will be featured in the Orangery and throughout the house, 100 years after her wedding here. Free exhibition in the Orangery. Normal admission applies for house entry.
MAY May 4
Superhero Saturday Spring Fete, Gravesend Ellenor Lions Hospice celebrates Children's Hospice Week with a Superhero Saturday theme. Show your support and come along dressed as your own personal favourite: will you be Wonder Woman, Spiderman, or even a Power Ranger? Stalls including jewellery, crafts, games and refreshments from the BBQ and coffee shop will make this a fantastic family afternoon out. There will be at least one free children's show along with other entertainment. 11am to 3pm. Adults £1.
May 4
Queen Bees Tea Party, Flynns Bee Farm, Sheppey The Queen Bees Tea Party will feature high teas, live music, children's games and activities, including candle rolling, outdoor games and toys as well as a raffle. This hidden gem is well worth a visit, with a shop and gift studio selling a wide range of their own honey, bee related products and natural health foods. Book tickets for a high tea or a
cream tea and sample the delights of locally produced honey. Call 01795 874935 for ticket availability and booking.
May 4-6
Rochester Sweeps Festival Continuing on the success built over the years, Rochester's Sweeps Festival will be back again in 2013, taking place over three days between May 4-6. Entry to the event is free but some activities will have a small charge.
May 10 - 19 Pilgrims Way Summer Art Exhibition, Tithe Barn, Lenham
16th annual summer exhibition. Local artists, ceramicists and sculptors will be exhibiting over 400 works. The featured artist is Clive Lennard. 10am – 6pm daily. Entry and car park free. Open until 8pm on Friday 10th. Closes 4pm on Sunday 19th. Tel: 01233 770425.
May 11
Birds of Woodland in Spring
Tudeley Woods RSPB
Reserve Spend a day in and around the ancient woodland reserve learning the songs and calls of birds as well as identifying them by sight. The combination of habitats ensures a wide range of species are regularly recorded. Bring binoculars and suitable clothing.
Images courtesy of Dan Attwood (Bee), David Durall (Bird)
Integrated Services Programme (ISP) is an independent, not- for-profit childcare organisation providing foster care to children with a wide range of emotional and behavioural needs. We have Centres in Kent, London, Bucks, Milton Keynes and Sussex. Ofsted assessed all ISP Centres as “Outstanding”.
ISP looks after children from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds including white UK, African, African-Caribbean, Asian and dual heritage. We are keen to recruit carers from similar cultural backgrounds. In addition, we are currently experiencing a high demand to look after children with various disabilities, children who are involved in the criminal justice system and ‘parent & child’ placed together.
IF YOU HAVE: • life experience
• the ability to work with children or young people and parents • the ability to rise to the challenge of fostering • patience, determination and a sense of humour • no children under the age of 8 • a spare bedroom • a career change in mind
ISP WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
We offer full training, 24 hour support and a professional fee of up to £770 a week for specific placements.
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