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Spitfire joins the party to mark 40th castle concert


THE audience has been thanked for making the spectacular 40th Leeds Castle classical concert a party to remember. About 12,500 people turned out


in the sun on Saturday, July 14, many of them in 1970s style dress to celebrate this year’s 40th an- niversary classical concert. As temperatures soared, the


waving of Union Jacks kept every- one cool and in high spirits for the Royal Philharmonic Concert Or- chestra’s rousing programme of patrioticmusic. The Band of the Grenadier


Guards, which had already per- formed at Windsor Castle in the morning for Her Majesty the Queen and President Trump, marched from the castle to the stage, providing an impressive spectacle in their red regalia. John Rigby, who conducted and


acted as compere, said: “What an amazing evening and a great way to celebrate the Classical Concert’s 40th birthday. The audience goes from strength to strength and cre-


News KMC opening


KENTMedical Campus nearMaid- stone has announced the opening of an Innovation Centre which will offer office units and conferencing facilities. It is expected to be opened byApril 2020. KMC is a 30-acre site which cur-


rently houses the KIMSHospital.A mental health hospital is due to open later this year. Two schools, including a primary


serving Bearsted,may soon be sited next to the mental health unit, if planning permission is granted.


Ray retires


THE long-serving communications manager at the KentWildlife Trust is retiring this summer. Ray Lewis, of Folkestone, has


ated the party of the year inKent. It truly is theWimbledon of outdoor classical concerts and the highlight ofmy creative year. Roll on 2019.” Soloists Louise Dearman, Tim


Howar, Bearsted soprano Katie Bird, and tenor Alexander James Edwardswere joined by the Patriot Girls for the celebration. The second half opened in spec-


tacular style, with a 1940s Spitfire circling overhead to the sound of the Spitfire Prelude and Dam- busters’ March, and the evening


culminated in a firework display. Event director RichardMillward


said: “Everything fell into place – a perfect celebration of aKent classic. The choreography of guns, fire- works, orchestra, soloists and band made this one to remember.” A charitable collection made at


the event will go this year to the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, which supports soldiers, veterans and their families. Tickets for next year’s concert, on Saturday, July 13, are nowon sale.


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To make a booking, please email enquiries@se-tennis.co.uk


1. Your child full names and age 2. Venue 3. Session and dates required 4. Mobile number Booking confirmation and payment details will be sent.


DATES


30 - 31 July, 1 - 2 Aug 6 - 9th inc. Aug 13 - 16th inc. Aug 20 - 23 inc. Aug 27 - 30 inc. Aug


VENUES


TIMES & AGE GROUPS SESSION 1 Ages 3 - 6 09:00 – 10:30


SESSION 2


Ages 7 – 11 and 11+ Option 1: 11:00 – 13:00 Option 2: 11:00 – 16:00


FEE SESSION 1 1.5 HOURS £30 (4 Days) £25 (3 days) or £10 per day


SESSION 2 Option 1 – 2 hours


£40 (4 days) £30 (3 days) or £12 per day Option 2 – 5 hours


£65 (4 Days) £55 (3 Days) or £20 per day 10% Sibling discount applies.


PENENDEN HEATH TENNIS COURTS 1 - 4, Penenden Heath Recreation Ground (off Penenden Heath Road), Maidstone, ME14 2DH


UKP LEISURE Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 1QN


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been with the Sandling-based char- ity for 14 years. A popular and re- spected PRman, he had previously run the press office at ShepwayDis- trict Council.


Fair proceeds


THE Kingswood and Broomfield summer fair and fun dog show raised more than £900 for village hall funds.A spokesman said: “The money will be going towards the newcentral heating boiler.”


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