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Music on Green tickets go on sale
TICKETS will shortly be on sale for Music on the Green 2016 – but initially only to Bearsted residents. Local people are to be given a
two-week priority “window” to get their tickets for the event onAugust Bank Holiday Sunday next year. Concerns were expressed by
some parish councillors that many of the 4,000 visitors in previous years came from outside the area, prompting organisers to let local folk have first bite of the cherry. As well as being able to book
adult, children’s and concessionary tickets via an online link, they will also be able to reserve one of two dozen gazebos, in case of inclement weather or for family parties. Leaflets have been going out to houses in Bearsted and Thurnham regarding the event on August 28 and many of the bands have al- ready been provisionally booked. A local pub has agreed to spon-
sor Music on the Green 2016 and any money raised will go to three charities – the NSPCC and two local organisations.
Chair of the organising commit-
tee, Jo Conner, said: “This is a not- for-profit event and any money raised after expenses will be for charity. In line with the parish council’s wishes, we want to make sure that local people get the first chance to purchase tickets before they go on general release.” Music on the Green became a vic-
tim of its own success in 2010 and 2011, drawing crowds of people, al- legedly from all over the borough. It has not taken place for the past
two years because the parish coun- cil felt it was too much of a task to organise and not something they were sufficiently qualified to take on.
Villagers rallied to the cause and agreed to stage the event in their place, along with the generous as- sistance of local professionals with the relevant skills for the job. Jo said: “The team is excited to
bring the event back with a bang for the villagers and their friends and families and hope it will be a day that all can enjoy.”
From left, Diane Moynes, Catherine Payne, Brenda Clayton, Barty House
manager Jacqui Butler, Michael Ash and Gillian Ash.
Care home service awards
A HEALTHCARE assistant fromBearsted has received an award for reaching 20 years’ service. Gillian Ash, who works at Barty House in Roundwell, has received an
award fromCanford Healthcare, which acknowledged 40 staff superstars from the care home group, including five fromBarty House, with afternoon tea at the Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne. Domestic assistant Diane Moynes, activities co-ordinator Brenda
Clayton and kitchen assistants Michael Ash and Catherine Payne have each notched up more than 10 years’ service with the group. Canford directors Barry Lambert and Brian Cooney presented staff
with framed certificates, a bouquet of flowers and a voucher for an extra day of paid holiday.
Welly walk to help hospice PULL on your boots and join The Welly Walk, a family event in association with Maidstone Riverside Rotary to raise money for the Heart of Kent Hospice on Sunday, November 29. Walkers can explore the footpaths of the North DownsWay on a
three-, five- or six-mile circular route from the Kent Showground in Detling, where there will be refreshments and entertainment. Other features of the day include a treasure trail with a prize for
every child, a best-dressedwelly competition,welly-tossing and a hog roast. Tickets are £7 for adults and £3 for under 18s. Family tickets are available for £18 (two adults, two children) and £21 (two adults and three children). To book, call 01622 790 195.
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