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 in- terests 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 in the area in
2018. 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.
The Kent Police Band will be playing from 2-4pm. Free entry and free tea and coffee available. Bring your own picnic and seating. Donations can be made on the day to RBLI.
Saturday September 8
Annual Charity Coffee Morning and craft market in aid of Breast Cancer, Kent. Featuring delicious cakes, quilt raffle, prize raffle, handmade pottery, cards plants and lots more. 10.00 - 12.30 . The Woodhouse, Park Road, Addington. Just turn up or call 01732 847158.
Saturday September 1 Until August 12
Big Butterfly Count at Leybourne Lakes Country Park. Take part in Butterfly Conservation’s national Big Butterfly Count at the country parks. Collect a form from main notice boards near the flag poles, at the park, then walk round on your own ticking the butterflies you see. No booking required. This is a free event. Just turn up at anytime.
Saturday July 21 Park Life Music Festival at Kings Hill sports park from 1pm. A whole host of music, hog roast, BBQ, Pimms and Prosecco bars. Tickets in advance available from the sports park or online from
www.skiddle.com
Sunday July 22
Malling district Lions prostate cancer charity walk. Starts at East Malling research centre, option to walk 3 or 7 miles. Registration 9am until 11am. For more details ring 01732 841078.
Sunday July 22 West Malling Farmers Market, from 9:30 to 1:30, in the High Street, West Malling. Some of the stallholders due to be at the market in July include: The Proper Tea Company, Simply True, V J Game, Villagers Sausages, The Doggy Bakery, and many more.
Thursdays, August 2, 9, 16 and 23 Cream teas at Wateringbury church 2-4pm. Do go along and enjoy home-made cake and scones in the tranquillity of the ancient village church and churchyard.
Thursday August 9
Bushcraft at Leybourne Lakes Country Park. If you love being outdoors then why not spend the afternoon learning the basics of bushcraft. The session will include learning
Saturday August 11 Walking the dog. A group of from BART meet up once a month for a gentle walk with and without their dogs 8:30-9:30 am. Meet at St. Margaret, Addington. Everyone Welcome - even non-dog owners!!!
Sunday August 26 West Malling Farmers Market, from 9:30 to 1:30, in the High Street, West Malling.
Monday August 27 Bat Walk And Talk at Leybourne Lakes Country Park. Join their expert during International Bat Week to discover what lives in the country park at night, with the chance to see Noctule bats and Pipistrelle bats. Just bring a torch! Booking essential due to limited places. Book at www.eventbrite.
co.uk Meet by the flag pole, near the main car park. This is a free event, 8pm to 10pm.
Saturday September 8
Summer concert at the Garden of Honour, Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford.
how to build a safe fire and how to make your own waterproof shelters using the woodland materials around you. 1pm – 2.30pm Suitable to ages 8-16. £10 or £5 with a leisure pass.
Friday August 10 Taster riding experience for all, at Leybourne Grange Riding Centre for the disabled, Birling Road, West Malling. Meet and greet a pony and a 30 minute ride. No need to book, just turn up 9.30am – 11.30am. £10 per rider. Minimum age 3 (max 12 stone).
Saturday August 11 Offham Farmers market at Spadework, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The theme for this month - Young Gardeners
Kings Hill Rotary Club – Charity Cider, Beer and Music Festival. 1- 9pm at The Spitfire, Kings in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice and Rotary charities. Free entry.
September 8-9
Heritage open days. The Twitch Heritage Centre, Douce’s Manor, St. Leonard’s Street, will next be open from Noon to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm) Douce’s Manor is a private residence, the house and grounds are not open to the public. Parking on St. Leonard’s Street.
Friday – Sunday September 28-30 Harvest Flower Festival at All Saints Birling. Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 2.30-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm with the Harvest Festival Sunday Service at 11am followed by Harvest Lunch at 12 noon. If you are able to offer a floral display to celebrate a Harvest Theme, please contact Linda 01732842249.
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