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Roller dance brothers are heading for glory
MAIDSTONE roller dancing brothers Oliver and Zac Martin are preparing for another inter- national performance inNovem- ber, after earning top scores for Great Britain in Europe. The boys – both British champi-
ons – are proving an inspiration after taking up the sport just six years ago. In their latest performance,
Oliver was competing in the sen- ior men’s solo dance category in Germany, while Zac took part in the youth men’s solo dance cate- gory in Italy. The brothers are bothmembers
ofMaidstone Roller Dance Club. Club secretary Frances Shel-
drake said: “We are really proud of the boys’ achievements, as this is the first year they are being scored under the new judging system (Roll Art), which brings the sport more into line with ice skating.” The boys will again perform at
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international level in Hettange, France, fromOctober 16-19. Only those skaters finishing in the top 10 at the British Championships are selected to represent their country by the sport’s governing
body, the FARS. Frances added: “As both Oliver
and Zac won their events, they were selected, and they will be joined this time by Anna Shel- drake, who came second in the youth age group, and Laura Donoghue,whowas fourth in the cadet age group.” It’s great news for Maidstone
RollerDance club,which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. The club meets at the YMCA in Maidstone, and is one of the old- est roller skating clubs in the country. The club was formed in 1969
and is run by a team of volun- teers, coaches and trainers. Rachel Yildiz, a gold level
skater, has been head coach at the Maidstone club for 15 years. She is assisted by Ann Odhams and Vicky Kemp. Go to
www.maidstoneroller-
dance.co.uk formore information about the club.
News Flower date
MAIDSTONE Flower Club wel- comes Nick Grounds to give a demonstration of his arranging skills in November. The national demonstrator,
fromCambridge,will be present- ing his take on “The Apple Tree” at Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Lane, from 7.30pm on Thursday, November 14. The evening will also feature
stalls, a raffle and refreshments. Tickets are £10 for visitors and
£8 formembers. Doors open at 6.45pm. For details call 01622 741207.
TV auditions
BRITAIN’S Got Talent auditions are coming toMaidstone. The popular ITV show returns
in 2020 and producers are search- ing the country in search of "un- usual or extraordinary" skills. If you think you've got what it
takes, go to TheMall on Saturday, November 2 2019 from 9.30am to 5.30pmto audition. Under 18s must be accompa-
nied by a parent/
guardian.Aspir- ing acts can also apply now via
itv.com/talent.
Traditional Birthday Party Football Rollerskating Also now Charlton Football, Nerf Gun & Bubble Football Parties available
Some Packages Include Invites, Food, Room Decoration, Unlimited Juice Drink
Prices start from only £10.50 per head
Maidstone YMCA, Melrose Close, Loose, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6BD Tel: 01622 749404
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