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Love’s in the air at music school
ROMANCE was in the air at this year’s Kent MusicSummerSchool, with students providing a musical backdrop to a surprise marriage proposal and a golden wedding anniversary celebration. Former student Matthew Rogers proposed to his girlfriend Teresa Salamonczyk in the grounds of Be- nenden School before the wind band concert. Oboe player Matthew, fromWest Malling, attended the summer school from 2003 to 2007 and be- came friends with flautist Teresa, from Maidstone, on the course in 2005, when they played in the Kent Youth Wind Orchestra. Now 27, they live in London and plan to marry in April next year. Matthew contacted the summer
school manager Phill Hyde to ask if they could make a nostalgic return to Benenden, where he popped the question in the grounds before the concert. Teresa, a teacher, accepted and Phill announced their engage- ment to a packed concert hall where theywere serenaded by the choir. Phill said: “Lifelong friendships
develop between those with similar musical interests.We are delighted for Matthew and Teresa and wish them all the best in the future.” Matthew said: “I have continued to play music in a number of en-
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Matthew Rogers and his fiancee Teresa Salamonczyk
sembles but I don’t think anything will quite top playing in KYWO.” A week after the proposal, the summer school’s tutorAlanVincent had a second romantic surprise at a sell-out concert. He announced to the audience that hewas celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary that week and the choir performed the 1966 hit, God Only Knows by the Beach Boys. The piece received huge applause as flowerswere presented to Alan’s wife, Carole. Kent Music Summer School is planning celebrations of its own nextsummerat its 70th anniversary.
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Lotto to benefit charities
OFFHAM-based charity Spadework is among the good causes hoping to benefit fromTonbridge and Malling Council’s online lottery. Hive Lotto aims to give charities and community groups the opportu-
nity to raise money for their good causes without the overheads and re- sponsibilities of traditional fundraising methods. The first weekly draw took place on Saturday, September 10 and any-
one aged 16 or over can take part by registering online at
www.hivelotto.co.uk. Winners will be notified by email. Players’ chosen good cause receives 50p for every lottery ticket sold.
The top prize is £25,000 for six correct numbers and the winner’s charity receives a similar sum. There are further prizes of £1,000 for five correct numbers, £100 for four, and three free plays for three correct numbers. Charities and groups can register at
www.hivelotto.co,uk. Spadeworkwas one of the first to sign up. Tracey Thompson, fundraiser
for the charity which provides life skills training and work experience for adults with physical and learning disabilities, said: “We look forward to being able to help even more vulnerable adults to reach their full poten- tial as support for Hive Lotto grows.” The other five launch partners were West Kent Mind, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, Tonbridge Angels FC, 3H Fund, and The Bridge Trust.
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