November 15 Spooky Sprint, Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood All funds raised from the Halloween fun run will support the work of Parkinson’s. Choose your distance from the 5K or 10K course. Bring along little monsters for the 500m family fun run too. There’s a medal for everyone taking part. 5K and 10K runners also receive a head torch, chip timing and a t-shirt. Age restrictions apply. Sign up now at
www.parkinsons.org.uk/spookyrace.
November 21 - January 4
Ice skating, Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells For the fourth successive year, the open-air ice rink is returning to this fantastic town location. Enjoy a skate with family and friends. Non-skaters can indulge themselves with a hot chocolate or a warming glass of mulled wine while
they shop at the traditional chalets or watch the festive fun unfold on the ice. Open seven days a week (closed Christmas Day). Booked online at
www.tunbridgewellschristmas.com or get tickets from the Assembly Hall Theatre box office.
November 22 Small mammal surveying course. Mote Park Maidstone Kent Mammal Group will be delivering this course, which includes handling and identification. Suitable for adults only. To book, call Maidstone Leisure Centre, 01622 220232 / 220233.
Maidstone Services we offer:
• A vibrant Day Care Service in seven locations throughout the Borough in partnership with Golding Homes and the PCT
• If required, transport can be provided to the Day Care facilities on our fleet of mini-buses
• Community Foot Care Services in the home or at our nearest clinic.
• Community Bathing Service in the home for Maidstone & Malling
• Independent Living Support for those that need help with their housework, garden or shopping
• Volunteering opportunities • Advocacy Service for Maidstone & Malling • Disability Travel Vouchers on behalf of Maidstone Borough Council
• Computer Classes for the over 60’s • A list of local traders that have been recommended to us by older people
• Wheelchair Hire from our office in the town centre • The Goodman Centre for clients with Dementia • Information & advice for over 50’s in our office in Mill Street.
For more information on all our services, please feel free to contact us at: 7, Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent. ME15 6XW Between the hours of 10am-4pm Monday – Thursday, 10am-2pm Friday Or telephone us on 01622 753618 Or email:
info@ageukmaidstone.org.uk Or visit our website:
www.ageuk/
maidstone.org.uk
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November 28 - December 14 Rochester Christmas Market Set against the picturesque Rochester Castle there will be unique gift ideas, value goodies and stocking fillers as well as a range of tasty Christmas treats. The market will be held over three consecutive weekends on Friday to Sunday, including the Rochester Dickensian Christmas which takes place on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 December.
November 29 Christmas Fair, Chiddingstone Castle, near Edenbridge The annual Christmas Fair attracts hundreds of visitors for the unique, quality stalls, the lovely setting and the delicious mulled wine and mince pies.
November 29 Faversham Christmas light switch on and street feast night market Join the fun in the Market Place for the switching on of the lights with music from the Faversham Mission Brass Band followed by the first ‘street feast’ night market. There will be tables and chairs set up below
Faversham Guildhall, a range of street food vendors and lots of activity for children including face painting and balloon modelling – and gluhwein and live music for the adults.
November 30
Canterbury Cathedral Advent Carol Service A service of carols to mark the beginning of Advent. This event is held in the nave, doors open at 2.30pm. The service is open to all and entry to the service is free.
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