Token gesture
PLEASE take your blue tokens in Tesco’s and pop them in the box for Music@malling. The money they get goes towards fantastic work with children from local primary schools composing music, which they will then performed in a series of concerts at St Marys Church, West Malling, in September. The children work with professional musicians and artists, learning about composition, and playing instruments in an orchestra with professionals and conductor Tom Kemp. They also have fantastic fun.
Healthy interest
MEDICS are hosting free workshops to highlight issues around prostate and bladder cancer – statistically the most fatal cancers for men. Two leading male cancer specialists will host the session on
Wednesday, June 5, at Genesis Care, 17 Kings Hill Avenue, ME19 4UA. Food and drink will be served from 6.30pm, and the illustrated workshop will start at 7.00pm.
Please email Barry Evans, at
wmgpppg@gmail.com and put
“Men’s Health” in the subject line to reserve your place. Places are limited to 60.
Best buddies
LARKFIELD Community Group is setting up a ‘buddy group’ of people who would be willing to help a lonely or isolated person enjoy life a bit more. Regular meetings are being held in Larkfield to recruit volunteers. If you are interested, ring Jackie Hirsch on 07563 196479
Food for thought
THE Community Larder in East Malling distributes food every Friday at 10am from the Chapman Way Centre. The larder is different from a food bank. The Fairshare Charity delivers surplus supermarket goods to the centre each week. These include fresh meat, cheese, veg and fruit as well as tins and packets.
Having taken what is needed for the community cafe, the rest is distributed to local residents on a “take what you need, pay what you can basis”. The delivery arrives on Friday mornings. There is no need for a referral or any restrictions on number of visits. Most people pay something- £5 a bag is the expected donation. But if someone is really hard up, the food is given away, or the larder takes smaller donations.
What’s On Friday, May 17
Enjoy a walk along an ancient trackway to Yotes Court, where Swanton Manor once stood. Participants will then use the Landway to see the strawberry tunnels that provide the fruit for Wimbledon. Walkers are advised to arrive at St Lawrence Church, Mereworth, at least 10 minutes before 2pm. For more information, contact Viv Bennet at
vbennet5@gmail.com or 01732 872 892.
Wednesday, May 22 The Larkfield Women’s Club is holding a shopping and pamper evening in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society and The National Women’s Association. Come and join in for a fun evening of shopping and relaxing, with lots of stalls and treatments available. Refreshments are available. Entrance fee is 50p. The event runs from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Church Farm.
Friday, May 24
The principal, trustees and staff of St Augustine’s invite you to St Augustine’s Day 2019. Arrive at 4pm for afternoon tea, and a buffet reception at 6pm. If you require more than two tickets, please contact
r.young@
staugustinescollege.ac.uk. The event will run from 4pm to 8pm at St Mary’s Abbey, West Malling.
Sunday, May 26 West Malling Farmers Market offers a great selection of local food, drink and some craft including meat, cheese, fish, pies, cider, wines, teas, game, honey, plants and jewellery. The farmers market has free parking available. The event is from 9.30am to 1.30pm along the bustling West Malling High Street.
Saturday, June 15
Come along to the Mereworth Summer Fete at Queen Elizabeth II field. Enjoy live music from the Kings Hill Rock Choir, face painting, BBQ, tea and cakes. The event runs from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
Saturday, June 22 The Kings Hill Music Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Kent’s leading soul band, Loose Change, The Kick Backs party band, Josh Hassell and Olivia Rose will all be performing their own songs. The fantastic funky GrooveZoo and a Tina Turner tribute will also be in attendance. Please purchase tickets in advance through the music festival’s Facebook page. Children under 16 are free. The event is from 1.00pm to 10.00pm at The Spitfire.
Saturday, June 29
Come along to the annual Ryarsh village fete from 1pm to 5pm. Enjoy a large selection of stalls, funfair, food, games, beer, live music and a car show. The event will be on the village green.
Sunday, June 30 The Ryashes invite you to their annual cricket match on the village green, where North Ryarsh will face off against South Ryarsh in an attempt to regain the trophy and title of village victors, in a good-hearted 20-over match, overseen by experienced referee Andy Beard. Spectators are very welcome, the match kicks off at 12:30.
Sunday, July 7
Larkfield Community Group is hosting its annual summer event on the Recreation Ground. Enjoy stalls, music, displays, raffle, tombola, beer tent, food, dog competition, children’s fancy dress and more. Bring a picnic and stay for the afternoon. The event runs from 1pm to 4pm.
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