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Woman saved but herdogdies infire
AN ELDERLY woman was saved from her burning home in Maid- stone – but lost her beloved 1 4 - year-old dogwho perished inside. The fire, which a
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st Am- Fete boosts communi ty hub
LOOSE Parish Council has raised more than £ 3 ,0 0 0 at its annual fete and fun dog show. Crowdsattendedthe vintage-themedeventatKingGeorgeVplayingfield
on Saturday, September 1 . The cash raised will go towards the new Community Hub project, which
aims to help deliver advice, support and learning, and to offer Loose with quality facilities in awelcoming space. The Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi, opened the fete and was
greeted by a number of stallholders offering a wide range of products for sale, funandgames for children, raffles,boothsandexhibits,andadogcom- petition.He is picturedwith South ParkWI,winners of the best dressed stall. Deputy clerk of Loose Parish Council, LizMcLaren, said: “The fete and dog
show went exceptionally well, we raised over £ 3 0 0 0 towards an improved community hubwhichwill really benefit everyone fromthe parish. Event organisers added: “Many thanks to all thosewho attended the fete
andmade the day such a success.We thank the stallholders, sponsors and North Loose Residents’ Association for supporting this event.”
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