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Open garden RESIDENTS are invited to an


open day at Arnold Yoke garden in Leeds on June 6. The event will run from 2-6pm. Tickets, which are £5 for adults, can be pre-booked, but it is not essential. Children go free. Home-made teas will be avail-


able. For details and to book, go to ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37079.


Market day


WEST Malling Farmers’ Market is due to return on June 27. The event will run from 9.30am to 1.30pm in the main street of West Malling. Visitors can enjoy a great array of farm-produced meats, fruit, vegetables, cheeses, artisan-made breads and cakes.


Produce sale A CRAFT and farm market is


being held in Fant. The event, organised by Little


Fant Farm in Farleigh Lane, will run from 10am to 2pm on June 12. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available.


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You can help Elmer’s parade pack a punch


NEARLY a decade ago, the Lon- don Olympics were enhanced not just by the sport and the spectacle but by a band of volunteers known as "games makers". They were ordinary people who


made an extraordinary difference to one of the most prestigious sporting events ever staged. Now Heart of Kent Hospice is


looking for its very own "trail mak- ers" to help deliver Maidstone’s first free public art trail. Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Pa- rade, which runs from June 19 to August 22, needs ociable, enthusi- astic volunteers over the age of 18 to cover shifts during the week and at weekends.


The Elmer trail makers will be stationed along the trail and at two town centre Elmer shops to engage with visitors, provide information and directions, and to represent the Heart of Kent Hospice.


Volunteers are also needed to


drive a branded vehicle and to or- ganise visits to schools, companies and local events. Over the nine weeks, members of the public can take part in the free walking trail to discover 51 Elmer sculptures across the town. Each Elmer has been designed by artists and sponsored by a local business or organisation. All will


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Proud members of 6


be auctioned off at the end to gen- erate vital funds for the hospice. Project manager Erica Snow


said: “If you are looking for the op- portunity to develop interpersonal skills, meet new people and give something back to the community we would love to hear from you.” Register your interest at www.elmermaidstone.co.uk/trail- makers or email elmer@hokh.co.uk.


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