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‘lazy’ jazzevent THE Offham Society and St Michael’s Church have joined forces to ensure the return of the parish’s popular “Lazy Summer Jazz” event at Cosgrave Field. Music will be performed by the


quartet Javajam, with vocals by singer Sarah Jane, andvillagers are beingurgedto bring their ownpic- nics. Proceeds from the event, on Sunday, June 23,will be sharedbe- tween the society and the church’s Fabric Restoration Fund. Music starts at 12.30pm, and fin-


ishes at 4pm. Entry is by ticket only, and costs £5 per adult (chil- dren 12 and under can get in free). To book tickets, contact Patrick Bligh on 01732 842952.


Art sessions


JANE Sandoe was due to give a demonstration of printing with glycerin at Malling Art Club, as DownsMailwent to press. The presentationwas part of the


group’s “hands-on painting” ses- sions at Ryarsh Church Hall. For details, visit www.mallingart- club.co.uk.


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Malling School ends season in triumph


YEAR seven rugby stars at The Malling School (TMS) won the area championship and saw off two of the best teams in the league as the season ended. TMS beat Aylesford School and


Oakwood Grammar – scheduled to play in the league finals –when they met at the Aylesford Bulls RFC ground. The team won 20-10 and 10-5 respectively. PE teacher Jack Leech marked


out JoeWigman,AndrewBrookes, George Down, Frankie Danton, Teddy Cooney and Harley Stock- dale among thoseworthy ofpraise. Mr Leech said: “The first game


saw us overcome a strong Ayles- ford school team 20-10. We had previously lost to them, so thiswas a great indicator of how much progress the teamhasmade.” He said the victory over Ayles-


fordwas all themore satisfying as TMS had previously lost the en- counter in the regular season.


TMS year eight players showed


great spirit in holding a battling St Augustine’sAcademy, but eventu- ally lost 25-15. Mr Leech said: “The boys were


rightfullyproudof howmuch they have achieved over the last few months and itwas a great game to watch.Mason Pettitt picked up the man of the match award for a number of try-saving tackles.” He said the year nine squad had


put on an “outstanding perform- ance” to beat St Simon Stock. MrLeechadded: “The boyshave


been exceptional in their commit- ment to improve and thiswas evi- dent with a 33-21 win over a team theylost 20-5 to earlier this season.” Ewan Bruce, Sonny Harding,


Cameron Bath, Josh Hoarse and Rhys Putman were mentioned for their performances. Man of the matchwent toHarry Jarmain.


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