NEWS JUNE NEWS
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY MA’AM!
beacon lighting events around the UK in April for the Queen’s ‘actual’ birthday, there will be a fresh set of summer festivities for residents to enjoy.
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The Queen marks her birthday on the weekend of 11th and 12th June with a series of events in London including a Trooping The Colour ceremony, The Patron’s Lunch and an offi cial parade. • For East Kent, street parties in Park Lane, Bishopsbourne and Middle Wall, Whitstable, have so far been confi rmed to mark the historic occasion. • Families in Chartham are being encouraged to bring along food for a royal picnic event on 12th June between 1pm and 6pm, which will feature a bouncy castle, bar, tea and cakes, plus lots of crafts
elebrations marking the Queen’s 90th birthday are set to continue this month with street parties across the area. Following the
and games. • Northgate Ward Community Centre in Canterbury is hosting a tea party on 12th June from 2pm to 4pm. • Littlebourne Parish Council is holding a celebration on 12th June, but at the time of going to press had yet to confi rm details. For information, contact 01227 721500. • The White Horse Inn at Bridge is staging A Royal British Lunch on 12th June. For full details, contact 01227 833830. • Residents in Herne Bay will be enjoying a giant picnic on 11th June in Memorial Park. The event starts from 11am, featuring community stalls, live entertainment, as well as a free children’s party. • In Ramsgate, an afternoon tea party is being held at the Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade on 12th June, which will include sandwiches, cakes and music from Parker Entertainment. Tickets £10 each, contact 01843 592345.
Motivation for move?
Concerns continue over Faversham Town Council’s plans for a £1.1 million move from its base at the Alexander Centre to a new site with a Magna Carta museum.
Residents have been consulted on the issue, with the local authority potentially seeking a loan in order to relocate to a vacant property at Market Square. Its proposals for a new museum follow the successful 800th anniversary celebrations last year that reportedly attracted more than 12,000 visitors. However, the Alexander Centre Trust has objected to the move, stating that the council had a duty of loyalty to its present site and facilities.
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CHARITY OF THE MONTH WHF BIG CAT SANCTUARY
WHF Big Cat Sanctuary is a charity, hidden in the Kent countryside in the village of Smarden. The 34-acre site is home to more than 50 cats from the smallest in the world – the Rusty Spotted cat, to the largest – the Amur tiger, to the most endangered – the Amur leopard. The foundation’s primary objective
is the breeding of endangered cats as part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme, as well as offering sanctuary to older cats that are either simply in need of homes or retiring from zoos or circus environments. The charity operates by way of personal big cat experiences including
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big cat encounters, overnight big cat safari experiences in their luxurious African lodges, individual and group photography days, adoptions and even corporate events. All experiences need to be pre-booked – details can be found on the website (below right). The centre takes pride in delivering fully immersive, personal and amazing experiences that will leave any big cat enthusiast with memories to last a lifetime.
The annual open days this year are 21st to 24th July. These are fun days for all the family – come along to see the cats, falconry displays, archery, bouncy castles,
face-painting, art and craft, barbecue – and more more! • Tickets must be booked online in advance. For more details, visit
www.whf.org.uk
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