What’s On Malling & district clubs, societies & activities
IT IS never too late to make a fresh start by taking up new activities or making new friends. The many clubs and organisations in the Malling Action Partnership area cater for a wide range of interests and offer a warm welcome to newcomers, so why not give them a try? Details of regular meetings are listed on this page.
Mary Rayner collates our community diary with details of various groups and is also compiling a list of special events
Saturday, March 25 The Vigo Singers join the East Malling Singers for a celebration of English music, including anthems from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The concert begins at 7.30pm and takes place in the Church of St James the Great, Church Walk, East Malling. Tickets are available from Sue Greenham on 01622 750943 or on the door subject to availability.
Sunday, March 26 West Malling Farmers’ Market from 9.30am to 1.30pm, in the High Street, West Malling.
Saturday, April 8 Offham Farmers’ Market held at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham. 10am to 1pm.
Monday, April 10
Bushcraft at Leybourne Lakes Country Park, 1pm to 3.30pm. If you love being outdoors then why not spend the afternoon learning the basics of bushcraft. The session will include learning how to build a safe fire and how
to make your own waterproof shelters using the woodland materials around you. Cost £12.50 (leisure pass, £6.25). Booking essential. For more information or to book, call 01732 876177
Mondays April 17 and 24 Nightingale Walk, 5.30pm to 7pm at Leybourne Lakes Country Park. Come and enjoy a guided walk around the country park with the rangers, where you will learn about the rare nightingale, its habitat, diet and migration. Booking essential due to limited places, call 01634 243397. Meet by the flag pole near the main car park. This is a free event.
Tuesday April 18
The Malling Society talk, “Wrotham – a Place in English History”. Showing of a Millennium Production for the Wrotham Historical Society (45 minutes). Not to be missed! Starts at 8pm at West Malling CE Primary School. Talks are
CUTTING BACK HEDGES
TO keep Kent’s transport network clear and maintain its vital links, property owners have a responsibility to keep vegetation on their property under control, to ensure the safe passageway of people, vehicles, buses and HGV’s. Under the Highways Act, notice can be served by Kent County Council on overgrown vegetation posing a danger on footways or roads.
There should be a minimum clearance height of 5.2m (17ft) above the road.
A minimum clearance width of 0.5m (1.6ft) is required past the edge of the road.
A minimum clear height of 2.4m (8ft) is required above the footway. Vegetation must be cut back to the boundary of the property so that the full width of the footway is revealed.
Please note that the clearances specified above are minimum requirements and for better long term benefits we recommend cutting back further. If you are unable to carry out the work yourself, contact three reputable local contractors and ask for quotes, showing them this information to clarify what is required.
Tip: If you are unsure if your hedge/trees meet the clearance requirements, construct a 5.2m measuring stick by taping or tying together runner bean canes; this makes an effective DIY measuring tool.
Contact Adam Starbuck, Tonbridge and Malling Highway Steward, on 03000 412909 or 07850 915820.
in the area in 2017. So if you would like your group or event to be included, please send her all the information, including your contact details.
Please let her know as far in advance as possible so that it may be possible to avoid clashes and maximise the attendances at each event.
Details should be emailed to
maryrayner@btinternet.com or call 07772 318330.
available to both members and non-members at £3 per person, payable on entry.
Sunday, April 23 West Malling Farmers’ Market from 930am to 1.30pm, in High Street, West Malling.
Sunday, April 23
St. James the Great Church, East Malling, St. George's Day - afternoon teas from 3pm to 5pm.
Sundays, April 23 and May 28 The Twitch Heritage Centre, Douce’s Manor, St. Leonard’s Street, will be open from 11am to 4pm. Visitors, please note that Douce’s Manor is a private residence; the house and grounds are NOT open to the public. Parking on St. Leonard’s Street.
Friday, May 12
St. James the Great Church, East Malling, Ladies Fashion Show at 7.30pm. Tickets in advance £10, from Anna on 07786 911041 or Shirley on 01732 521 831.
Saturday, May 13 Offham Farmers’ Market held at Spadework, Teston Road, Offham. 10am to 1pm.
Sunday, May 28 Dog Fun Day, Leybourne Lakes Country Park, 10.30am to 4pm. Agility courses, fun and games, park quiz and sales stalls. Registration from 10.30am. £1.50 per class per dog. All proceeds in aid of Abigail’s Footsteps charity. For more information contact the Dog Wardenon01732 876147or email:
Lorraine.baseden@
tmbc.gov.uk
OPEN TO ALL AGES ACROSS OUR WHOLE COMMUNITY
YOUR CHANCE TO GET CREATIVE
ALL LEVEL OF ARTISTIC ABILITY WELCOME
MACEY’S MEADOW ART COMPETITION
CAN YOU DRAW A PICTURE THAT REPRESENTS MACEY’S MEADOW? 20 ACRES OF APPLE & CHERRY ORCHARDS
AND GRASSLANDS FULL OF SHEEP, BATS, RABBITS, BEES AND ALL OTHER KINDS OF ANIMALS.
WE WANT A LOGO TO USE THROUGHOUT THE MEADOW AND WE WANT YOU TO DESIGN IT!
IT IS OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE OR ARTISTIC ABILITY.
THERE ARE NO LIMITS TO YOUR CREATIVITY. PAINT,
PENCIL, COLLAGE, MOSAIC, INK OR ON THE COMPUTER… THE CHOICE IS ENTIRELY YOURS!
THE WINNER WILL BE SELECTED BY THE 5 VOLUNTEERS ON THE MACEY’S MEADOW ADVISORY COMMITTEE ALONG WITH PERCY MACEY’S CHILDREN ZOE & TIM.
CLOSING DATE 16TH
ENTRIES TO
WEST MALLING PARISH COUNCIL
9 HIGH STREET WEST MALLING KENT ME19
Or via email to Clerk @
westmallingpc.org
St. James the Great, East Malling Do you enjoy singing?
Could you sing in our St James’s Church Choir? We practise every Friday at St James the Great Church For more details please contact Belinda on 01732 843319.
APRIL 2017 AT 17:00
£50 VOUCHER TO SPEND IN WEST MALLING HIGH STREET
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