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the public about farming and where their food comes from. Children from Madginford Park
Junior School, Maidstone,were also invited by Leigh Holmes, of the Hawking Centre at Doddington, to take part in the 30-minute birds of prey display. Helen Ralph, year 3 teacher from
the school, said: “This event is great for the children. They remember the trip for the rest of their time at the school.“ Pupils from Roseacre School in Bearstedwere among the visitors to Kent Young Farmers’ stand, where they stroked lambs, sheep, horses, cattle, goats, chickens and rabbits. Living Eggs, inWateringbury, was also thanked for taking in young chicks for pupils to hold. Countryside stands highlighted
bats, reptiles, creepy crawlies and mini beasts. Children could also see mayfly hatching. Miss Hartley, from Holy Family Catholic School, in Park Wood, Maidstone, said: “The children love this event. The information will be wonderful to take back to school for their food and farming project.” The Kent County Show is at the county showground, Detling, on July 11, 12 and 13.
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Members celebrate year of hockey club success
MAIDSTONEHockey Club mem- bers came together for a night of celebration and to recognise indi- vidual award winners. Awards were presented by the
new club chairman, Matt Evans, and the three hockey managers – Mick Emery (juniors), Wendy Emery (ladies) and Chris Brinn (men).
Administration manager Mike
Evans paid tribute to outgoing chairman Roger Daniels and his contribution to the club during his 16 years as chairman. Roger received a standing ova-
tion before being presented with a case of wine. The Clubperson of the Year
Award (for all round services to the club) was presented to Adi Lake who had made an outstanding con- tribution, especially in his role as fixtures secretary for the men’s sec- tion and his umpiring. The award for young clubperson
of the year went to Ella Collie, for her contribution to the junior sec- tion – playing, umpiring and help- ing with coaching.
Members voted on the night for personality of the season, which went to Vianne Gibbons for her wonderful service behind the bar. Club awardswere: Ladies’ player of the year: Laura Thompson Men’s player of the year: Steve Marks Ladies’ most improved player: Leo Penry Men’s most improved player: Joe Drake Ladies’ young players of the year: Alex Penry and Isabella Ramiro Men’s young player of the year: Jamie Graham Ladies’ most goals: Sue Leaning Men’s most goals: Mark Rimmer Individual team player:
Ladies’ 2nds: Donna Shalders Ladies’ 3rds: Emilie Beacon Ladies’ 4ths: Clare Hogan Men’s 2nds: Chris Brinn Men’s 3rds: Phil Davidson Men’s 4ths: Mark Smith Men’s 5ths: Ollie Priestley Men’s 6ths: Ben Hartnell Men’s 7ths: Jim Mendoza Matt Evans said: “The awards
night is an opportunity to celebrate the team and individual successes in the club and to pay testament to those members whose contribu- tions are important to the continu- ing success of Maidstone Hockey Club. It was a well-attended night and a social highlight of the year.” The award winners are pictured with Matt (far left).
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