2 Maidstone Borough Council
Proms in the Park - family day out success!
The annual Proms in the Park was enjoyed by over 2,000 people this year. Residents and visitors took the opportunity to enjoy the late May bank holiday and soak up the sunshine in Whatman Park, accompanied by a programme of music and family—friendly entertainment to delight all ages.
A full day of entertainment to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday was provided by local performers including Maidstone Wind Symphony, Maidstone Singers and the Hazlitt Youth Theatre as well as promenade performances from a stilt walker/ balloon modeller and talented magician.
Open-air cinema comes to Whatman Park Do you love family films?
Want to share an open-air cinematic experience?
We have the perfect way for you to spend another bank holiday treat with all the family. Residents and visitors can book to see the latest release of the classic film Jungle Book* on Sunday 29 August at 7.30pm.
Cinema goers will be able to access the park from 6pm and tickets will be available from the Hazlitt Theatre on 01622 758611 (Monday — Saturday 10am- 4.00pm) or online at
www.hazlitttheatre.com
*Please note that the choice of film is subject to change without notification.
Positive feedback has been received from residents and charity organisations that were present on the day.
We are delighted that this event continues to thrive and be enjoyed by so many of our residents — real community coming together to enjoy a day of culture and entertainment in a picturesque setting.
Farmers’ Market comes to Jubilee Square
Vibrancy, local produce and delicious fresh food is the order of the day for MBC’s latest success as a new Farmers’ Market comes to town!
There are approximately 50 thriving Farmers’ Markets across Kent; however, to date, there have only ever been occasional trial Farmers’ Markets in Maidstone.
Over the last few months we have been working, in partnership with the Kent Farmers’ Market Association, to bring this venture to fruition. We consulted on the right balance of traders and the best way to reach the trading community and hope that this initiative will develop and go from strength to strength.
The first Farmers’ Market was launched on Friday 24 June and has seen a positive reaction from residents, consumers and traders alike.
The market will continue to be hosted in Jubilee Square on the 4th Friday of each month between 10am and 2pm. The emphasis is on freshness, quality and value for money. Buying locally means that customers can ask how the product is produced and grown, and meet the producers. Shoppers in Maidstone will be able to come back each month and see what new, in-season products are there to tempt them and it will certainly add some vibrancy to the town centre.
What can consumers look forward to buying?
• Fresh fruit and veg • Local honey • Local butchers – fresh meat, sausages and game • Cheese
• Bakers – bread and fresh cakes • Cider • Deluxe cookies • Fudge • Soaps
Dino Day – Baby T-Rex was a sensation!
Over 1,600 visitors enjoyed Dino Day as Maidstone Museum brought a life sized baby T-Rex to town recently.
The animatronic baby T-Rex was an instant hit with adults and children and was certainly a highlight of the museum’s calendar. People from a wide area including Tunbridge Wells, Gillingham, Ashford and Essex, flocked to see the dino sensation and
were not disappointed by the spectacle.
Rex appeared four times throughout the day and was greeted by hundreds of excited visitors who were delighted to be invited to roar and stroke Rex as he walked through the entrance to the museum and down to the café courtyard. Dinosaur enthusiasts were ready with lots of questions for Mike
(Rex’s handler) and even learnt about Rex’s rather unconventional love of chicken nuggets!
Other activities that were enjoyed on the day ranged from dinosaur face painting, making dino masks, digging in sandpits to find archaeopteryx and exploratory dino trails throughout the museum.
• Fresh delicatessen items • Nuts • Olives • Plants • Knitted items
With such a variety of produce we hope to see you at future markets – enjoy!
We have already been asked if Rex will be returning…we certainly hope so.
ROAR – so does Rex.
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