downsmail.co.uk Tree-planting
TOVIL residents have answered the call from the trustees of Hayle Park to plant 60 tree at the nature reserve. Fifteen adults and five children
were volunteered to put in the oak, rowan, lime and cherry saplings at the 24-acre site on the Tovil and Loose border. From January 2017, there will be
a working party helping out on the last Saturday of each moth starting at 10am. A spokesman said: “It’s so good
to see people taking ownership of the park.”
Teens’ party
THE Maidstone Methodist Com- munity Centre is holding a free Christmas party for young people aged 11-16. It runs from 7-10pm at the venue
in Brewer Street, Maidstone, on De- cember 17. Call 07739 184051.
Bike marking
NEW bicycles can be given secure markings by PCSOs in a free serv- ice offered at Cycles UK in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, between 11pm and 3pm on Saturday, De- cember 17.
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It’s sew long from the ladies at haberdashery
AS the girls at Sew a Good Yarn in Maidstone cast off their final stitch …there’ll be no regrets. Joint owner Linda Gander said: “There have been some real chal- lenges along the way and certainly none of us will be retiring to Monte Carlo – or even the south coast – but we’ve enjoyed every minute.” She joined Liz Sawyers in 2011
with a five-year plan to ensure the town continued to have a haber- dashery store, following the closure of C&H Fabrics in Week Street, where they both worked. Unfortu- nately, three years after opening their new venture in The Mall, Liz died following a long illness. Linda said: “Liz had all the ideas
and drive when we set out with a five-year plan and thanks to Liz’s husband Hugh, we have fulfilled that.We felt that now, as our lease comes up, itwas a good time to re- tire. The girls in the shop have been brilliant.” Stock is now on sale at half price
www.downsmail.co.uk as people rush to fill their sewing
until December 31, for as long as stocks last. “We’ve been rushed off our feet
Shop owner Linda Gander with staff member Karen Hall
boxes and stock up on wool and fabric. It will be sorry to close up shop for the last time,” said Linda. However, the 65-year-old, who
lives on the Tonbridge Road with husband Tony, says she is now looking forward to some time out. She plans to enjoy her knitting –
and crochet work – as a hobby, not a busman’s holiday – spending time with her granddaughters and
her 85-year-old mum. Linda said: “I might do some charity work, but not until next summer and I think Tony is look- ing forward to me standing down. “After five years working atC&H Fabrics and five years in business, I will now be able to cook his dinner for him, rather than the other way round, which is what happens most nights.”
Yoga and Pilates Studio
CLASSES Mornings, Daytime and Evenings for Beginners to Advanced
Ice Skating In The Park
Friday 18 November ‘16 – Monday 2 January ‘17
We have an INJURY CLINIC providing Sports Massage, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy.
SPECIAL YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES for those suffering from Injuries, Lower Back Pain and Osteoporosis.
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