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Parade takes trip around the world
SCHOOLS, charities and volun- tary groups in Maidstone are get- ting the chance to go ‘“Around the World” as part of plans for this year’s Maidstone Parade. The event takes place on Satur-
day July 4, when up to 40 walking groups will parade through the town centre. Parade project manager Barbara Dunford said: “This is the chance for schools and voluntary groups to get involved – and show their creative flair.” Groups will get financial assis-
tance with their costumes and there will be training and support to help with costume-making – so it’s a chance to learn some new skills too. The Around the World theme
also gives those involved a fantas- tic opportunity to create some in- novative and colourful costumes. Mrs Dunford said: “With live
music and bands pounding the beat, the parade is a chance for par-
ticipants to – literally – bang the drum for the county town!” The spectacular is part of a pro- gramme of events being organised over the summer by the Maidstone Town Team. Details can be found on the Town Team website and facebook page. Sponsors are being sought to
help individual groups and Mrs Dunford would be delighted to hear from any businesses that would like to sponsor a walking party. Individual group sponsor- ship starts from as little as £50. About 20 groups took part in last
year’s parade, but this year’s is ex- pected to be even bigger and bet- ter. However, with a maximum of 40 groups, it will be a case of first come, first served. Although still six months away, groups who want to take part are now being invited to register their interest by contacting Barbara Dunford on 01622 630584 or email
info@kentcommunityevents.co.uk.
Anyès Reading receives a cheque from TomBonney from
Maidstone Grammar School and the representative fromthe Rotary Club
Show work benefits charity
PUPILS fromMaidstone Grammar School for boyswho helped out at the Kent County Show presented a cheque for £500 to the charity Dandelion Time.
Dandelion Time helps children and families struggling with trauma
often arising from physical or emotional abuse, neglect and domestic vi- olence. Based on a small farm inWest Farleigh, the charity provides practical
farm-based activities and a therapeutic service to help children overcome past suffering, develop confidence and self esteem and discover a new and positive path to follow. The charity would be pleased to hear from anyone who wants to “Do
It ForDandelion” in 2015. Call Anyès Reading on 07900 882 003 or email
fundraising@dandeliontime.org.uk.
Hospice store seeks new premises
THE Heart of Kent Hospice has closed its flagship store in Maidstone after 20 years in business. The charity said it recognises the thousands of pounds raised by
the shop and café at Starnes Court and by its volunteers, but it was, sadly no longer making any money. A spokesman for the hospice said: “We have made the reluctant decision to close the shop and relocate to amore central area of Maid- stone.We appreciate how disappointing this is for our staff, volun- teers and customers.We applaud their commitment and loyalty and look forward to welcoming both volunteers and customers to our new Maidstone shop.” Aswewent to press, the hospicewas still looking for premises.
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