Town Talk
Local news for Snodland and Halling
Fairytale fun at the carnival
SNODLAND is looking forward to its annual carnival and fun day, which takes place on July 6. The theme for floats and walk-
ing groups is fairytales. Organis- ers say several organisations have already said they will be bringing a float. In addition, they are urging any-
Crafters get together
THIS year’s Craft and Lace Day was a galloping success for its Snodland organisers, the Fern- laceCraftGroup, and their official charity, LeybourneGrangeRiding School for the Disabled. The equine centre, which pro-
vides recreational and therapeu- tic riding sessions, received £500 fromthe event’s proceeds. A further £200 was handed to
the 1st Snodland ScoutGroup for its “invaluable support with set- ting up and clearing away” on the day at the community centre. Organiser Angela Hadfield told
Town Talk: “About 72 craftersmet to enjoy themselves and raise funds for charity. “Suppliers were on hand with
lovely things to buy, there was a raffle and craft demonstrations. An array of beautiful items were on display made by Fernlace members.” Julie Wright, from Leybourne
Grange Riding School, gave a speech and answered questions on behalf of the charity. Rosemary
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paca”with amusing photographs of her alpacas and items for sale. She was presented with a plant for talking to the group. Angela said: “All the Fernlace
members would like to thank our suppliers: Mainly Lace, Smart- frog, the Wood Turners’ Associa- tion, and everyone who attended for making the day so success- ful.” The nextCraft and LaceDaywill
be on April 25, 2020. If anyone would like to join the group or wantsmore information, they can contact Angela on 01634 241910
bodywhowould like a stall at Po- tyns Sportsfield to pick up an application form from the town council office in Waghorn Road, or telephone 01632 240228. The event’s chosen charity this
year is Prevent Breast Cancer. The town encountered the
charity on July 18 last year, when Chris O’Hare and Gabriella Gra- trix, who are cycling around the world to raise funds for it, stopped off in Snodland on their way to Dover. They stayed overnight, andmet
children fromthe Church of Eng- land Primary School and town councillors and supporters. The parade will meet at The
Holmesdale School and walk down the Malling Road and up the High Street and Constitution Hill to the sports ground.
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