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We will only accept details in writing - letter or email.
The publishers reserve the right to shorten or omit
entries at their discretion.
CHARITIES
Anim-Mates an animal charity run by volunteers is based
in Ash. We rescue, care for and rehome unwanted and
abandoned pets. We are always looking for new homes
for cats. Call our cat volunteer Bobbie in ME3 on 07808
625519. Visit www.anim-mates.org.uk or email
[email protected].
Beanstalk a national charity that recruits and trains
volunteers to help children, aged 6-11 who struggle with
their reading develop a love of reading and learning. For
further information and application pack contact Sarah
Smith [email protected] 01622 662026 or see
www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk
Cinnamon Trust is a charity for the elderly and the
terminally ill with pets. We have volunteers who can
help with dog walking or Short Term Fostering pets when
owners are unable to. The service is free. If you need
assistance with your pets then call us on 01736 757900 or
email [email protected]
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Computers 4 Africa accepts working redundant P.C’s
and IT equipment from individuals, corporates and
organisations, once securely data wiped, they are shipped
to schools, colleges, libraries, and other projects in Africa.
4 Priory Park, Mills Road, Aylesford. See
www.computers4africa.org.uk or call 03000 112233.
Congo Action is a Charity run by volunteers, working in the
DRC (Congo) to provide education and training in remote
parts of Central Africa. Trustees & volunteers needed to
raise funds & expand our much needed projects. Visit our
website: www.congoaction.co.uk; or email congoaction@
hotmail.com; phone 01622 682566
Demelza Hospice Care for Children, Rook Lane, Bobbing,
Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8DZ for details see www.
demelza.org.uk or ring 01795 845288
Down about deforestation? So over oil? Want to
make the world a greener place? Come to NKG Active,
your friendly local Greenpeace group. We meet third
Wednesday each month. Interested? Call 01634 324860
for more information see www.greenpeace.org.uk/groups
Volunteers
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Clubs and Societies Continued
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Open Church
St Botolph’s Church, The Hill
Northfleet, Kent DA11 9EU
During August the Church will be open on
Tuesdays 10.00am – 2.00pm
Visitors are very welcome
To use the self-guided leaflets and view our
beautiful church;
To find some peace and quiet;
To light a candle for prayer.
Photography is welcome and the stained
glass windows are a particularly fine feature
Church is also open every Thursday
10.00am – 2.00pm with a Eucharist Service
at 12noon, Visitors very welcome
Dyspraxia Action! website www.dyspraxia-action.org Facebook has up to date tips and experiences. ellenor Hospice, Coldharbour Road, Gravesend DA11 7HQ
supports families facing terminal illness and looks after
people of all ages, from tiny babies to elderly people. We
would love to see you at our events and are always looking
for more volunteers. Please visit: www.ellenor.org
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Become a Friend and
for a modest subscription help ensure the preservation of
this historic building and the continuation of its religious and
charitable works. Tours, events, publications, outings. 1,
The College, The Precinct, Rochester 01634 832142
e-mail [email protected]
German Shepherd Dog Rescue is a volunteer run charity
dedicated to the rescue, fostering and re-homing of GSD’s
nationwide. If you think you can offer a GSD a good home
or want to help GSDR in any way, please visit
www.germanshepherdrescue.co.uk or email
[email protected].
Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue - Foster homes needed for
greyhounds and lurchers in Kent while we find them their
permanent loving homes. Support and advice provided by
volunteers. Ring 07000 785092 or see www.grwe.com for more information on the charity.
North Kent Disabled Foundation
The centre runs three days a week
Monday to Wednesday, 9.30am – 3.30pm at
Waller Park, Wood Lane, Darenth, DA2 7LR
for people with disabilities.
Woodworking, card making, Jewellery making
etc available plus board games and jigsaws
or just come to have a chat, make new friends
and enjoy occasional days out. Breakfast and
Lunch with tea, coffee and
cold drinks (not fizzy) £4 per day.
Free mini bus service to and from the centre
available for those without transport.
For more details ring Danny O’Brien
01474 815844 mobile 07961 683320
or email [email protected]
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Office: 01474 887197 Mobile: 07580 579031
Holding On Letting Go a children’s bereavement charity
for aged 6-16 years and their families throughout Kent.
Entirely run by volunteers if you would like to help email
[email protected] or see our website
www.holdingonlettinggo.org.uk
Kent Association for the Blind supports Visually
Impaired People in Kent and is looking for volunteers for
a variety of roles for more information please contact Jo
Wilkinson on 01622 691357 or email
[email protected]
Kent Greyhound Rescue - rescuing and re-homing
greyhounds and lurchers throughout the South East.
Foster homes, volunteers and donations always required.
Call 07544 303821 www.kentgreyhoundrescue.com
Email: [email protected]
Lost / Found Dogs All missing and found dogs should be
reported to the local council dog warden. Help and advice
is available Free of Charge on 0844 8003220 a free poster
service is available on line at
www.doglost.co.uk to help find your dog. Stolen dogs –
Kent section of doglost works in collaboration with Kent
Police.
Singers Wanted!
Gravesend Entertainment & Musical Society
We are a fun musical group who have been
based in the Gravesend area for over 100
years. We stage one show and two concerts
a year and would love to involve some new
members of our community.
If you enjoy singing, Acting or both, come
along and be part of our new production,
‘Below Stairs’.
This is a fantastic show, a cross between
‘My Fair Lady and Downton Abbey’ set at
the start of the Great War. Rehearsals are
on Tuesday nights below the ‘Three Daws’
Public House on Gravesend waterfront and
the show will be performed at the Guild
Theatre, Northfleet 10th-12th November 2016.
If you fancy joining us for our Christmas
Concerts, rehearsals start in September.
Do come along and meet us, all ages and
abilities welcome. For more information
contact Paula on 01322 223450 or email
[email protected].
Take a look at our website
gemsmusicshows.co.uk
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Easy Quit Smoking Therapy
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Georgina McKinnon Hypnotherapy
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Clubs and Societies Continued
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Ranscombe Gifts
An ideal gift idea for a loved ones birthday,
Christmas and more, you can adopt one of
Ranscombe Nature Reserve rare plants
Introduce someone you love to wild
flowers. For £20 a year, they will receive a
personalised certificate and fact sheet.
For more details or to order, please visit
shop.plantlife.org.uk/collections/ranscombefarm-reserve/products/in-memoriam-plaquewoodland
Lucky Tales Dog Rescue Without Borders rescue
dogs from outside the UK borders and re-home them
within the UK, we are looking for foster/adoption
families, for information contact [email protected] 07921 368167 or 01634 222300 visit our website www.
luckytalesdogrescue.eu
Medway Queen Preservation Society Restoring the
paddle steamer Medway Queen, the last Estuary paddler
and a Dunkirk Veteran, known as the “Heroine of Dunkirk”.
Please view our website for more information and contacts
www.medwayqueen.co.uk
North Kent Disabled Foundation Mon to Wed, 9.30am
– 3.30pm, Waller Park, Wood Lane, Darenth, DA2 7LR for
people with disabilities. Craft work, board games, jigsaws
or come to chat, make new friends and enjoy days out.
Breakfast and Lunch £4 per day. Free mini bus service for
those without transport. Details ring Danny O’Brien 01474
815844, 07961 683320 or [email protected]
North Kent Mind an independent mental health charity
providing a wide range of services for people who
experience mental health problems:; supported housing,
counselling, and a range of well being services. We work
individually or in groups. Ring 01322 291380 or visit our
website; northkentmind.co.uk or for further information
Oldies Club is a Dog Rescue that is seeking forever
homes for older dogs. If you know of someone or would
like to adopt a more mature dog yourself please ring 0844
586 8656 or find us at www.oldies.org.uk
Pathways to Independence a local charity providing
accommodation and support for single homeless people
in Medway and Kent. Please see our website for further
details www.beyondhomelessness.org.uk or call 01634
819649 if you wish to make a donation.
Ranscombe Farm Memorial Plaque
at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve in
Strood, you can now celebrate the life of a
loved one, whilst supporting our important
conservation work by arranging a brass
plaque on one of our 2 oak lecterns
To arrange a Ranscombe Farm memorial
plaque and discuss any personal
requirements contact Liz O’Hanlon at
[email protected]
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Ranscombe Weekly Fitness Classes
Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve
Bootcamp
Saturday’s at 9.20am (meet main car park)
Beginners Trail Sunday at 9.50am
(meet Knights place car park entrance)
25% of class fee goes to the conservation
work at Ranscombe Farm Reserve
Over 50s class coming soon.
All details are at FB: ‘what’s on at
Ranscombe’ and
FB: glowing health food and fitness
Samaritans Need someone to talk to? Feeling sad, low,
depressed or suicidal? We are here 24 hours a day 7 days
a week to provide you with confidential non-judgmental
emotional support, National Free phone number 116 123.
Don’t bottle it up – tell someone about it!
Stacey’s Smiles Bringing smiles to children with
Neuroblastoma Cancer by granting wishes and organising
special treats. To find out more or to become a volunteer
email [email protected] ring 03333 231883 or
see website staceysmiles.org.uk
Streetcops Trust supports community initiatives by
making funding available through your neighbourhood
police officer. Independent of the police and Trustees are
all volunteers. Information visit www.streetcops.org.uk.
The Brain Tumour Charity inspired by Samantha Dickson
raises money for research into Brain Tumours and supports
cares and patients. For further information contact www.
thebraintumourcharity.com.
Victim Support the national charity for people affected by
crime. Trained volunteers offer free, confidential support
and practical help to anyone affected by crime, whether or
not reported, and regardless of when it happened. Details
visit our website www.victimsupport.org.uk
Memory Cafes
For people living with dementia, their Carers
and friends. A friendly, social environment,
where you can meet up with others in the
same position, make friends and get advice
and support. We provide information, guest
speakers, entertainment and refreshments so
please do come along.
For more information please call
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services
014774 533990 or come and see us at:
Hartley – Wellfield Community Hall DA37EG
1st Thursday each month
Gravesend Civic Centre
Woodville Halls DA12 1AU
4th Wednesday of each month
Meopham- St John’s Church Hall
Wrotham Road DA13 0AA
2nd Tuesday of each month
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Carers Support Groups
For the Carers of people living with dementia.
Our friendly and welcoming groups provide
a sociable environment for both Carers and
those they care for and offer the opportunity
to gain support through sharing experiences.
For more information please call
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services
014774 533990 or come and see us at:
Gravesend - Gravesham Court,
off Parrock Street DA12 1HL
Thursdays 10.00am – 12noon
Meopham - St John’s Church Hall,
Wrotham Road, DA13 0AA
Tuesdays 10.00am – 12noon
Walk Tall Charity works with vulnerable people of all ages
in Arts, Education and Therapeutics. Walk Tall Village,
Lower Road, Northfleet, Kent DA11 9BL ring 08452 70
8130 see www.walk-tall.org.uk or email
[email protected] for details
West Kent Afasic UK charity representing children and
young adults with communication impairments working for
their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and
carers. Members meet twice a term to share experiences
and invite speakers. Meet us at our next coffee morning.
Contact Gill 01892 834577 or Debbie 01959 533292.
Young Lives Foundation provide support for young
people in care or in need across Kent. Volunteers are
needed to act as mentors & befrienders. If you would like
further information please contact YLF on 01622 693459
or [email protected] and visit www.ylf.org.uk
CHURCHES
Angel Messenger Spiritualist Centre, Rainham Oast
Community Centre, Granary Close, Rainham, ME8
7SG meets every Thursday, doors opens at 7.00 for
7.30pm start, entrance £3. For information on ‘Whats
on’ please go to www.angela-theangelmessenger.com.
Gravesend Methodist Church Milton Road, Gravesend
DA12 2RE (near clock tower) All welcome, for more
information ring 01474 328249 or see
www.gravesendmethodistchurch.org.uk
Dementia Peer Support
For people newly diagnosed with dementia
to meet up in a safe environment to help
each other with practical and emotional
support, information and advice, and shared
experiences. The group meets fortnightly
in Gravesend on Wednesdays and for
more information please call Alzheimer’s &
Dementia Support Services 014774 533990.
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Samaritans
Need someone to talk to?
Feeling sad, low, depressed or suicidal?
We are here 24 hours a day 7 days a week to
provide you with confidential non-judgmental
emotional support,
National Free phone number 116 123
Don’t bottle it up – tell someone about it!
Halling Baptist Church (FIEC), Vicarage Road, Halling
ME2 1BE. Sunday 11am and 6.30pm, Thursday Bible
Study and Prayer Meeting 7pm, Friday (monthly) Senior
Citizens’ Tea 3pm. Contacts: Kevin Felix-Hollington,
Pastor, 01634 924973 or 0786 818 2423. Website: hallingbaptist.org.uk
St Botolph’s Church, The Hill, Northfleet, Kent DA11
9EU Church open every Thursday 10.00am – 200pm with
a Eucharist Service at 12noon, Visitors very welcome
St Mary C of E Church, Chalk You are welcome to
10.30am Sunday services and Young Church at Chalk
Church, Church Lane, DA12 2NL and Wednesday 9.30am
Communion services at the Parish Hall, Lower Higham
Road, Chalk, DA12 2ND followed at 10.00am by Take-aBreak for coffee and homemade cakes. More information
at the website www.chalkchurch.org.uk
HOBBIES
Alpine Garden Society (Mid-Kent Branch) meet
Madginford Village hall, off Willington Street, Bearsted,
near Maidstone first Friday each month (not June, July &
August) 7.45 for 8.00pm. Annual membership £10, visitors
£2.50, information [email protected] or ring
01622 843383, www.alpinegardensociety.net
Archaeological Group Maidstone Area meet on the
third Friday of the month between September and June.
For further details please contact Linda Weeks, Secretary,
email maag.info:virginmedia.com, 01622 762422 or visit
www.maag.btck.co.uk
Chatham Dockyard Historical Society helps run the
Royal Dockyard Museum. Lively social meetings and
research, visit www.cdhs.org.uk or write to CDHS, The
Museum, Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE. St Botolph’s Church, Northfleet
Special Choral Evensong
Saturday July 30th, 3.00pm
For Blessing and Dedication by
Bishop Brian Turnbull
of Peal of Eight Bells after restoration
Ringing before the service followed by
refreshments and more ringing afterwards
For more details ring 01474 703948
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Wills
Have you made a Will?
Local solicitors practice specialising in Wills,
Probate Advice, Inheritance Tax,
Updating Wills (Codicils), Powers of Attorney
and Court of Protection. Home Visits
and Fixed Fees available.
Tel: 01634 838656
Web: www.colley.co.uk/solicitors
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Andy Shepherd
Kitchen Designer Ltd
We have been supplying / installing
quality Kitchens for over 30 years
Also Bedrooms & Bathroms
Tel: 01634 379423
www.andyshepherdkitchens.co.uk
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Pond Dipping
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre
Maidstone, ME14 3BD
2nd August, 2.00 – 3.00pm
18th August, 10.00 – 11.00am
Bring the whole family to see how many
creatures and critters you can catch and
identify in the pond at Tyland Barn?
Join us for a great family event - a one hour
pond dipping session to find and catch a
variety of pond life, then get up close and
view them through a microscope and identify
what you have found (every participant gets
spotter sheet to take home).
£15 group ticket. Each group ticket is for up
to 5 people (max 2 adults and min 1 adult per
group). Booking essential. Children under 16
must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information or to book online go to
www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
or call 01622 662012
Cobham Gardeners’ Society meets for a programme of
expert horticultural talks and shows at the Meadow Room,
The Street, Cobham DA12 3BZ. Entry is free to Members,
£3 non-members, Annual Membership £8 which includes
generous discounts at local garden centres and free RHS
advice. Details on www.cobhamgardeners.weebly.com
Gravesend & District Stamp Club for people interested
in stamps and postal history etc 2nd & 4th Fridays of
month (once a month summer) 8.00pm, St. Paul’s United
Reform Church Hall, Singlewell Road (Junc Kings Drive)
Gravesend. DA12 5BQ. All welcome, contact Graham
Green 01474 813146 www.GDSC.jimdo.com
Gravesend Camera Club meets Mondays 7.30pm
-10.00pm Northfleet Girls School, Hall Road, DA11 8AQ
(Business and Enterprise Dept, car park B) Improve your
photography and meet people with a common interest,
guest speakers, competitions and practical evenings. See
www.gravesendcameraclub.org.uk or ring 01474 355017
Gravesend Railway Enthusiasts Society (GRES) invites
people with an interest in railways in particular, although
present members have enthusiasm for other forms of
transport such as model railways, buses, trams, planes &
shipping. Interested? Please contact Bob Poole (Sec) on
01474 326232 or visit www.gres.org.uk
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Wednesday 3rd August, 10.00am
Meet: Hollingbourne Railway Station,
ME17 1TX TQ834550 Approx 6 miles
Strickets Garden, Ripple, Whitehall,
Cats Mount, NDW, Hollingbourne.
No dogs please
Leader: John Jackson
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Thursday 4th August, 7.00pm
Meet: Ryarsh Village Hall, ME19 5LS
MR: TQ671600 Approx 4 miles
Ryarsh Church, Leybourne Wood,
Leybourne Castle.
Leader: Eileen Tuson
Guild of Church Flower Arrangers meet in different
churches every quarter in the Maidstone, West Malling
areas. Visitors welcome contact Mrs Pat Wallis on 01622
746025 for further details.
Higham Village History Group meet bi-monthly on the
third Thursday of the month, 8.00pm, Memorial Hall, School
Lane, Higham, www.highamvillagehistory.org.uk
Istead Rise Gardeners Club for people interested in
gardening, horticulture, allotments etc. Two open shows
a year and social events. Membership £7.50 plus £2.50
members and £4 visitors per meeting at Memorial Hall,
Lewis Road, DA139JQ first Thursday of the month (not
January). For details email [email protected] or
see www.isteadrisegardenersclub.weebly.com Kent Advanced Motorcyclist Group last Thursday of the
month, 8.00pm, Hailwood Centre, Brands Hatch Circuit.
Group runs Sunday after Group night, meet in the layby
opposite Oakdene Café, London Road, Wrotham, 9.30am
(summer) 9.00am (winter) 0870 3215264
Kent Branch of the Orders and Medals Research
Society meet 2nd Monday each month, 7.30pm at Upper
Gillingham Conservative Club, 541, Canterbury Street,
Gillingham ME7 5LP. Contact Glen Jones 01634 851912.
Kent Classic and Sports Car Club meet first Tuesday
of each month at the Hastings Arms, Gillingham starting
at 8.00pm. For more details contact Paul Friday 01634
362612 or mobile 07749 927411.
Kent Group of Plant Heritage (National Council for the
Conservation of Plants and Garden) Winter Lectures
contact Janet Gasson 01322 864138.
Kent Inventors Forum informal group of inventors who
meet 6pm first Wednesday every month Blake Room 028
Chatham Campus University of Greenwich. All meetings
free. All welcome no upper age limit. Interested contact the
current convener, Dr Tom Shelley 01634 660363 shelleys@
shelleys.demon.co.uk
Kent Miniaturists Dollshouse Club have moved! now at
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welcomed. Call Ellen 01622 631097 for details
Kent Potters Association open to anyone with an interest
in pottery. We seek to promote interest and education in
pottery. Contact [email protected]
Kent Smallholders, Hadlow College, near Tonbridge.
Wednesday evenings once a month. Lots of talks and farm
visits, contact 01959 523098
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Saturday 6th August,
Note: 8.30am Breakfast Walk
Order breakfast (£5) by Saturday 30th July
as places are limited. For details email
[email protected]
Meet: Meopham Green, DA13 0PZ
MR: TQ641651 approx 6 miles (total)
Idleigh Court, Ridley, Hodsoll Street Village
Hall (Breakfast), New Street, Broomfield Hill.
Leader: Jane Stoddart
Kent Wildfowling & Conservation Association. Details
from www.kentwildfowlers.co.uk
Kent Wildlife Trust Gain new skills, increase your
knowledge of wildlife, conservation, make new friends and
find a new interest. 60 reserves and 5 visitor centres, To
find out more, become a volunteer ring 01622 662012.
Kent Woodturners meet first Tuesday (6.30 - 9.00pm)
and third Saturday 10.00am - 3.30pm) The Friars,
Aylesford ME20 7BX – next to the Pottery. Instruction and
demonstrations available, well equipped with lathes and
tools for use by club members. Details Hon. Secretary
[email protected] Meopham Garden Association, friendly local people,
meet 8.00pm second Monday of the month, Meopham
Village Hall, Wrotham Road, Meopham, DA13 0AT. Annual
membership £10, Variety of speakers and demonstrations,
shows, visits to nurseries and gardens. New members
always welcome. Hazel Borrow: 01474 328994
www.meophamgardeners.co.uk
Meopham Marquetry meets twice a month Mount Zion
Baptist Church, Wrotham Road, Meopham, 1st and 3rd
Friday each month, 7.30 – 9.30pm to encourage interest in
the art and craft of marquetry. Newcomers welcome at any
time. For more information ring the Secretary, Peter White
01474 814217 or email [email protected]
North Kent Embroiderers’ Guild meets Community
Room, Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, DA12 1BE third
Saturday every month 2.00pm. Learn new techniques
and speakers with interesting talks and demonstrations.
Absolute beginners to more experienced welcome. See
website www.northkentembroiderers.co.uk
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Sunday 7th August, 10.00am
Meet: Shipbourne Common, TN11 9PE
MR: TQ593522 Approx 6 miles
Back Lane, Point Wood, Hoad Common,
Tinley Lodge Farm, Stacey’s Wood,
Coldharbour, Riding Lane, Barr Wood,
Shipbourne Church. No Dogs Please
Leader: John Tyler
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Sunday 7th August, 10.00am
Annual Walk with London Blind Ramblers
Meet: Sole Street Station, DA13 0XY
MR: TQ656676 Approx 5.5 miles
Manor Road, White Post Lane, Dabb’s
Place, Jeskyns, Cobham (for packed lunch),
Cobhambury Hill, Cock Inn at Henley
Street. Return to Station for 4.00pm.
If you would like to assist, please contact the
leader: Peter Adams for more information
email [email protected]
North West Kent Postcard Club (Gravesend) Invites
people interested in all aspects of postcards collecting to
attend St. Paul’s United Reform Church Hall, Singlewell
Road, (Junction of Kings Drive) Gravesend. DA12 5BQ,
8.00pm, all welcome contact Michael R Thompson 01474
325507 [email protected]
Ramases, North Kent Egyptology Society, meet at
Newington Village Hall for lectures and social events. We
organise outings, weekend events and tours. More details
from [email protected]
Royal Enfield Owners Club meet 2nd Tuesday of the
month, 8.00pm, The Cock Inn, Luddesdown, DA130XB.
Contact: [email protected] or Tel 01634 847879.
RSPB Gravesend Local Group run a variety of indoor
meetings, outdoor walks and two coach trips a year. For all
events please see our website: www.rspbgravesend.org.
uk or Facebook: www.facebook.com/rspbgravesend.
Shorne Flower Arrangers. We welcome new members
of all abilities including complete beginners. Visitors are
welcome for small charge of £3, this includes tea/coffee,
Annual subscription £20. Further information from our
Chairman, Linda Hutcheon, 01634 325540 or the secretary
Mavis Jones on 01474 355386.
The Vikings the oldest and largest dark age re-enactment
society in England is now recruiting for people of all ages
(minors must be accompanied) who have an interest in
the Viking’s, Saxon’s and Norman’s, occasional T.V. and
film work, For details call Domini Walton 01702 712988 or
Andy Wilkinson 01634 312399 email:
[email protected]
Medway Towns Footpaths Group
Sunday 7th August, 10.00am
Meet Roger Norman 01634 232404
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decorating and arts and crafts workshops.
Events held outside Pandora and Thomson
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MUSIC & THE ARTS
Big Bells Learn to ring church tower bells in Northfleet.
Our large heavy bells do not need huge muscles to ring
them but good timing is absolutely invaluable. Instruction
& practice night Tuesdays. Phone Derek 01474 703948.
Hartley Gilbert & Sullivan Society performing all the
Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas in order. Main Concert in May
at The Village Hall, Ash Road, Hartley, DA3 8EL and a
scratch concert a Saturday in October, all profit goes to
local charities, over £11,000 raised. More information from
07594 372979 or [email protected]
Hartley Players an amateur dramatic group based
in Hartley. We usually put on 2 productions a year in
March and November, and occasionally a 3rd in June,
all at Hartley Village Hall, Ash Road Hartley. Ring 01474
874122 email [email protected] or see www.
hartleyplayers.com for more details.
Higham Writers a small informal group who write for
pleasure, but who knows, fame and fortune may find us
one day. We meet in Higham on Monday mornings and
also write assignments at home. We sometimes have
vacancies, so if you would like to join, please contact either
Marion 01474 823609 or Denise 01474 822881.
Istead Rise Ladies’ Choir meet Wednesdays, 8.00pm
at St. Barnabas Church Hall, Upper Avenue, Istead Rise,
Gravesend. New members are always welcome. No
auditions are held, just enthusiasm and enjoyment of
singing required. For more information contact Ann
on 01732 823008 or Jean on 01474 833068.
Meopham Garden Association
Monday 8th August, 8.00pm
Meopham Village Hall, Wrotham Road
Melanie Gibson-Barton
Slide Show ‘Parks & Gardens of Flanders’
New members welcome - variety of
talks, shows, garden visits, demonstrations
More information from
Hazel Borrow, Secretary: 01474 328994
www.meophamgardeners.co.uk
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Tuesday 9th August 7.00pm
Meet: Stansted Village Hall, TN15 7PH
MR: TQ607623 approx 4 miles.
Coldharbour, Plaxdale Green Farm,
Bakers Wood
Leader: John Deacon
Kent Police Male Voice Choir performs around 14
concerts a year. Open to all men, we sing an eclectic mix
of music. Rehearsals Police HQ, Sutton Road, Loose
ME15 9BZ, Thursday 7.15 to 9.30pm. Always looking for
new members, warm welcome assured. www.kpmvc.org
[email protected] or ring 07748 637923
KM Medway Band. Kent’s finest brass band rehearses
every Wednesday evening at the Marlborough Road
Complex, Gillingham. We always welcome new players.
Contact Paul Cross on 01795 530435 or
[email protected].
Maidstone Amateur Operatic Society production each
Spring at Hazlitt Theatre and concerts throughout the
year. New members interested in all aspects of production
always welcome. Sing, dance, act or help behind the
scenes, we have a place for you. Details Sue Creasey
07951 362314 see www.maidstoneoperatic.com
Maidstone Choral Union has presented choral works
for more than 100 years. Concerts throughout the year,
new singers and audiences always welcome. Rehearsals
Maidstone Girls’ Grammar School, Buckland Road,
Tuesdays, 7.30pm. Love to sing, want to join a friendly
group, contact Lyn Coyle [email protected]. Marlowe Singers - Currently an all-female choir, singing
a wide variety of music. We have won many competitions
in the Gravesend and Medway areas. We meet on
Thursday evenings at 7.45pm at St. Andrew’s Arts Centre,
Royal Pier Road, Gravesend. New members always
welcome. www.themarlowesingers.co.uk
Bug Road Show
Tuesday 9th August, 11.00am – 3.00pm
Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, New Romney
TN28 8AY
Saturday 13th August, 2.00 – 4.00pm
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all the family! Drop in and meet the amazing
giant topical bugs from the Bug Road show.
See and handle giant millipedes, stick
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and giant moths to name but a few. Sessions
will last between 30-45 minutes. Numbers
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Strood Gardening Club
Tuesday August 9th, 7.30pm
St Nicholas Church (Lower Hall)
High Street, Strood
Work of Plant Heritage & Plant Collections in
Kent – Ms Jude Lawton
Member £2, Non members welcome £3
For more information contact Barbara Emery
01634 376317 or email Pam Mapley
[email protected]
Meopham Players a very active amateur dramatic
society which last year celebrated its 70th Anniversary.
Three productions a year and open evening for members
and guests every first Wednesday of the month, 8.00pm
Meopham Village Hall. Come and join in the fun. Details
John Ogden 01474 812745 [email protected]
New Ash Green Arts Community meet first Sunday
of month the Village Association Meeting Room, Centre
Road, New Ash Green DA3 8RA 2.00 – 4.00pm. Open
to everyone with an interest in the visual arts. Talks,
discussions, demonstrations, practical work, Entry
members £2 (membership £12 PA) visitors £4 for details
email [email protected] or ring 01474 874273
North Kent Art Society meets on the last Tuesday of the
month at the Peninsula Church, Cliffe Road, Strood 7.30 9.30pm. All abilities welcome. Ring Tina 01634 725006 or Hazel 01634 250322 for more details.
Old Barn Orchestral Society – Orchestra for Medway
and Maidstone. Rehearses Friday evenings, St Martin’s
Church, Maidstone. Friendly and enthusiastic, wide
classical repertoire welcomes new players - mainly strings
& brass 01634 376979 www.oldbarnos.co.uk
Phoenix Arts Company (amateur dramatic group)
encompasses all ages and abilities from 6 – 69, we
rehearse on Sundays at the Acacia Hall, Dartford. For
further details contact Madeline Gosnell 01322 221840.
Poets Society in Maidstone. Meeting monthly at
Maidstone Library. New members most welcome. Bring
your own work or something else which you wish to
share. Further details from James on 07534 407708 or via
email [email protected]
Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Thursday 11th August, 10.00am
Meet: The Leas Car Park, Minster, Sheppey (at
far end) TQ955736 approx 5 miles
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return along shore.
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River Voice Community Choir includes some partially
sighted member, we rehearse alternate Saturdays 10.00am
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members warmly welcomed for details ring 01634 712581
or 07890 705698 or [email protected]
The Society of Recorder Players Kent Branch - A small,
friendly group of adult players who meet on Wednesday
evenings during term time. We play a wide variety of music
from 6th to the 21st centuries. Players with reasonable
sight reading skills welcome, contact Anna Picken, 01580
388563, [email protected]
Tuneless Choir, United Reformed Church, Dunning
Hall, Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1QU 7.30 – 9.0pm,
fortnightly on Thursdays, for those who’ve been told not to
sing, or have the self-awareness to stop themselves, £10
first time then £7 per session including refreshments, email
[email protected] for details.
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After Breast Cancer Support Group (ABC Support)
for Dartford, Swanley & Gravesham residents with Breast
Cancer. Meets 1st Wednesday 7.30pm, Gravesham
Community Hospital. Meetings informal with speakers and
outings. New members welcome with a friend or family
member. Monthly subscription £1, raffle. Tea & coffee
available most meetings. Macmillan Breast Care Nurse in
attendance at most meetings. 01322 428781 for details.
Alcoholics Anonymous an organisation run by recovering
alcoholics with the primary purpose of helping others to
achieve sobriety. Call 01622 751842 to speak to someone
who understands the problem, regular meetings see http://
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Kent Wildlife Trust
Thursday 11th August, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Family Bushcraft Taster Sessions
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Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café (Hoo) a friendly and
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their carers. Red Cross Hall, 9 Stoke Road, Hoo, ME3
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Befriending Service West Kent Age UK if you are over
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0800 0484648. To benefit from the Befriending service
please contact the same number
Bereaved Parents Support Group (Medway) a
small self help group of bereaved parents who meet
monthly for coffee and a chat. If you have lost a child
(of any age) and feel you would like to join us, please
phone Carol 01634 684031 anytime, for further details. Birth Parents Support Service 5a New Road Avenue,
Chatham ME4 6BB Have you experienced adoption?
Your knowledge is valuable as a befriender. Volunteers
needed to help parents who are losing a child to adoption.
Training is given, DBS check required. Details call Lauren
Dyer 01634 829128 or email [email protected]
Kent Wildlife Trust
Saturday 13th August, 10.00am
Moths and Butterflies of Chalk Grassland
Explore Queendown Warren reserve and learn
about these amazing creatures.
Led by Alison Ruyter, meet in car park in
Warren Lane ME9 7XH, some steep and
uneven terrain, details 01622 662012
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Gravesend RSPB Local Group
Saturday 13th August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Oare Marshes KWT Reserve
Meet at the car park, TR013647 ME13 0QD.
Possible birds include godwits, plovers and
dunlin returning in summer plumage, curlew
sandpiper, bearded tit, yellow wagtail &
warblers. Leaders: Sue & Cliff Provins
Breastfeeding Support Group LLL (La Leche League)
Kent volunteer breastfeeding counsellors offer support
by phone or face-to-face in weekly meetings. looking for
accurate information on breastfeeding, starting solids or
weaning, then LLL is for you! For information on meeting
venues and dates see LLL Kent or email
Emilia [email protected]
Carers FIRST a charity supporting adult and young Carers
(anyone who provides unpaid support to a loved one) in
South, North West Kent and Medway. Trained staff support
Carers, ensuring we respond to their needs providing
access to training, social groups, short break respite,
activities, trips and more. See
www.carersfirst.org.uk ring 0300 303 1555 or email
[email protected] for more information.
Carers Support Groups Gravesham for Carers of people
living with dementia. Friendly, welcoming groups provide
a sociable environment, call Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Support Services 014774 533990 or visit: Gravesend Gravesham Court, off Parrock Street DA12 1HL Thursdays
10.00am – 12noon; Meopham - St John’s Church Hall,
Wrotham Road, DA13 0AA Tuesdays 10.00am – 12noon
Cocaine Anonymous; Do you think you have a problem
with cocaine and other drugs? Cocaine Anonymous is a
Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. The
only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using
all mind-altering substances. Regular meetings locally see
www.cauk.org or contact 0800 6120225.
Dementia Kent Helpline 24 hours provides information
and emotional support for people with dementia and
their carers, family and friends. Health and Social Care
Professionals are also welcome to use the Helpline ring
0800 500 3014
Concert
Kent Police Brass Band
Hoo St Werburgh Church
Church Street, Hoo ME3 9AS
Saturday 13th August 7.00pm
Tickets £8 from Stuart Coombes
01634 251705
A joint fundraiser for the Church and
Parkinson’s UK organised by the
Medway Working Age Group.
There will also be a raffle on the night.
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Medway Towns Footpaths Group
Sunday 14th August, 10.00am
Meet John Williams 01622 764821 07977
614033
Shipbourne Upper Green Road, opposite
church and Chaser Pub GR 592522 TN11 9PE
For a 5.5 mile walk via Ightham Mote and
Fairlawne Estate.
Surfaces include roads, fields, grass, tracks
and woodland. Terrain is hilly with 15 stiles.
Dogs on leads contact walk leader
Dementia Peer Support For people newly diagnosed with
dementia to meet up in a safe environment to help each
other with practical and emotional support, information
and advice. Group meets fortnightly in Gravesend on
Wednesdays, for details call Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Support Services 014774 533990.
Diabetes UK Medway Support Group help with the
management of Diabetes, Share your own experiences.
Help us to raise funds to support more research. Quarterly
meetings St Paul’s Church, Parkwood, ME8 9PN. For
details contact: Karen 01634 319634
Dyslexia House Association, a local dyslexia association
serving Medway and Mid-Kent - interested visit www.
medwaydys.org where there are lists of tutors, assessors
and information. Helpline Tues, Wed & Thurs 10.00am
- 3.00pm 01622 717308, British Dyslexia Association’s
helpline 0845 251 9002
Eating Disorders Support Group for anyone affected
meets weekly on Wednesdays, 5.30 to 7.30pm at Asda
Gravesend Community Room. Please contact Christine
Martin [email protected] or 07952
860265 for further information.
Family Matters provides counselling for children and
adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse. The helpline
offers practical and emotional support ( this is NOT a 24hr
service, a message can be left and the helpline will call
back) Helpline 01474 537392
Gamblers Anonymous a support group for gamblers and
their family supporters. Meetings at Strood Wednesday
and throughout the country. Contact 24 hour helpline for
details 020 7384 3040. There is help for you 24 hours a
day.
KASBAH Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, support and
advice on all aspects in Kent & Medway. Two independent
living projects (Hattie Webb House in Rochester) for young
adults with physical and/or mild learning disabilities, also
day training, 01634 404468 or email hattie-webbhouse@
kasbah.org.uk
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Sunday 14th August, 10.00am
Meet: Weald Village Green, TN14 6PN
MR: TQ528509 approx 5.8 miles
Bore Place and Hale Oak Farm
Leader: Michael Collins
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Wednesday 17th August, 10.00am
Meet: Ulcombe Church C P (donation £1
minimum) TQ847497 Approx 7 miles
Ulcombe, Weald View, Liverton Street,
Boughton Malherbe, Coldbridge Wood, Grafty
Green. No dogs please
Leader: Nigel Ward
Kent Down Syndrome Group - exchange information,
enjoy social events. Medway coffee evening bi-monthly
at Parklands Resource Centre, Contact Tracy Mackenzie
on 01634 325120 or 07787947142 - visit www.kentds.org
Kent Group of Advanced Motorists To improve your
driving and pass your Advanced Driving Test please
contact Terry Nunn on 01634 716049 or email associates@
kentiam.org.uk
Kent Link Group for Deaf and Deafened People meets
bi-monthly in the Barns next to Chalk Church, to offer
mutual friendship, support and understanding. Usually
a Speaker (various topics). Further details from David
Eves phone 01634 306636 or check the website www.
deafenedsupportgrp.co.uk
Kent Savers Credit Union provides savings accounts and
affordable loans to anyone who lives/works in Kent. See
www.kentsavers.co.uk, call Mon to Fri 0333 321 9050 or
email [email protected] Authorised and regulated
by the Financial Services Authority
Longfield Country Market every Friday 10.30 - 11.30am
Longfield and New Barn Community Hall, supplies locally
produced goods for purchase and a meeting place
for friends to have a chat over a cup of coffee. Local
Community Warden visits and Hi-Kent run a clinic last
Friday every month. All welcome, free car park. Details
from [email protected]
Marriage Care Relationship Counselling - a professional,
confidential counselling service for individuals and couples.
To make an appointment call the National Appointment line
0800 389 3801
Memory Cafes for people living with dementia, Carers
& friends. Information, guest speakers, entertainment
and refreshments - do come along. Call Alzheimer’s &
Dementia Support Services 01474 533990 or come to
Hartley – Wellfield Community Hall DA37EG 1st Thursday
each month; Gravesend Civic Centre, Woodville Halls
DA12 1AU 4th Wednesday; Meopham- St John’s Church
Hall, Wrotham Road DA13 0AA 3rd Tuesday.
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Wednesday 17th August, 10.00am
Short Walk
Meet: Ryarsh Village Hall, ME19 5LS
TQ671600. Circular walk. Approx 4 miles
Leader: Jill Smith
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Maidstone Ramblers Walks
Wednesday 17th August, 10.00am
10 miles/16.1 km – moderate
Finishes 4.00pm approx
Starting from Toys Hill NT CP.
TN16 1QG TQ470517
Circular walk via Crockham Hill - Limpsfield
Chart - Chartwell - French Street,
moderate pace. Assistance dogs only.
Lunch stop at The Carpenters Arms,
Limpsfield Chart, GR TQ425519,
food available
Leader: Robert Hooker, 07789 635514
[email protected]
Multiple Sclerosis Society Gravesend & District 24 Bow
Arrow Lane, Dartford, DA1 1YY 07741 497439, Exercise
Class every Mon Cascades, Gravesend 11am-12noon, £2;
Coffee Afternoon Asda, Gravesend, every Wed 1 - 4pm;
Drop in Centre every Thurs 11am – 3pm St Peters & St
Pauls Church, Swanscombe, Events all year see website
www.mssociety.org.uk/gravesend
North Kent Breast Friends Affected by Breast Cancer?
Want to talk to others and raise money? Come to our
support group last Friday every month at The Centre,
Medway Moto Services [London Bound] ME8 8PQ 7.00 –
9.00pm. Refreshments available partner or friend welcome
Ring Melissa 01634 309990 or Text 07518 876940 or
email [email protected]
Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust fundraises for
Medway Hospital neonatal unit who care for 1000 sick
and premature babies from Medway & Swale every year.
Volunteers for fundraising events and corporate sponsors
welcome. Speakers for community groups available. Email
[email protected] call 01634 825122 or
see www.oliverfisher.org for more information.
Osteoporosis Support Group Gravesend and District a
friendly, informal group - talks by members of the medical
profession and always time to chat and meet other
members with similar experiences. Meetings are held at
Christ Church Hall, Old Road East, Gravesend DA12 1NR
7.00pm first Tuesday of Sept, Dec, Jan, March, May and
July. For details contact Sheila Knight 01474 564234.
Overeaters Anonymous organised along similar lines to
Alcoholics Anonymous but for people with a food problem.
Meetings in Strood and Maidstone and other Kent towns.
07479 191045 or wwwo.oagb.org.uk for more information.
Parkinson’s UK Gravesend Branch meet last
Monday of the month Chalk Parish Hall, Chalk Road,
Chalk, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2ND, 2.30 - 4.30pm.
All welcome, advice, help, and Carers Support Group.
Contact Alan Lander [email protected] 01474 813089 or Volunteer co-ordinator 0344 225 3664
[email protected] for more information.
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The Pantaloons Perform
‘Canterbury Tales’
Wednesday 17th August, 6.30pm
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve,
Sevenoaks, TN13 3DH
The brilliant Pantaloons outdoor theatre
company return to Sevenoaks Wildlife
Reserve for the second time this year.
A cast of just five actors the show is fastpaced, physical and funny and suitable for all
the family. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve offers
a unique setting surrounded by beautiful
landscapes in which to enjoy an evening of
medieval mayhem!
Bring a picnic and something to sit on,
relax and enjoy this hilarious and unique
performance of Chaucer’s classic tale.
Visitor center open prior to the performance
and during the interval for hot and cold
drinks, light refreshments and ice cream.
Tickets: £13 adult, £8 child, £37 group
(2x adult 2x child)
Booking essential www.thepantaloons.co.uk
For more information call 01622 662012
or go to www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Parkinson’s UK Working Age Group Medway &
District , for those with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
meets every 3rd Thursday, 7.30pm, St Mary’s Island
Community Centre, Chatham, ME4 3EP. Details Phil
Bungay [email protected] 01634 405441
or Volunteer Co-ordinator, Parkinson’s UK 0344 225 3664
[email protected]
Restore Rochester Castle group a not-for-profit
fundraising group dedicated to raising awareness of
Rochester Castle’s condition, with a view to restoring it to
its former glory. Please visit us at
www.restorerochestercastle.co.uk for details on events
and how to become involved.
Samaritans
Provide
confidential,
non-judgmental
emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are
experiencing feelings of distress or despair including those
that could lead to suicide. Ring National number 08457 90
90 90. Don’t bottle it up – tell someone about it!
WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) An educational
charity. Britain’s largest adult education provider, run by
volunteers. Ring 01634 298600 or see www.wea.org.uk for
latest courses.
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Thursday 18th August, 7.00pm
Meet: Birling Village Hall CP, ME19 5JW
MR: TQ681606 Approx 4 miles
Circular walk through Birling Place Farm,
Birling Ashes
Leader: Ray Lawrence
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SOCIAL CONCERNS
Amnesty International (Medway Group), meets the
second Monday of the month at The Friends Meeting
House in Rochester. Contact Mary Smith 01634 365412.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Association of Men of Kent & Kentish Men, Maidstone
meets 10.00am most months, Maidstone Community
Support Centre for coffee, followed usually by a talk or
other entertainment. Visits organised, open to ladies no
membership requirements other than interest and pride
in the County, you are very welcome. Information contact
Roy Ingleton 01622 762039 email [email protected].
Association of Men of Kent & Kentish Men and Fair
Maids of Kent, Medway Branch monthly meetings, All
Saints Hall, Church Green, Frindsbury, Strood 7.30pm.
Active programme including visits, lunches /dinners,
activities and speaker evenings. Interested contact Brian
Culver 01634 867480, email [email protected].
Chatham Grammar Association. Former pupils & staff
of Chatham Grammar School for Girls who would like
more details or who would like to join, please contact the
Treasurer, Wendy Draper, on 01634 377641.
Cool Tots is a parent and toddler Church service held St
George’s Church, Church Street, Gravesend, DA11 0DJ every term time Thursday from 10.00am - 11.00am. Ring
07964 095705 or email [email protected]
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Dolly Mixtures a small friendly ladies social Group. Check
out Dolly Mixtures/Meetup.com aimed at ladies aged
40+, all nationalities welcome. We meet regularly The
Coopers Arms, St. Margaret’s Street, Rochester for a chat
and to make long lasting female friendships. To become a
member you must have access to the internet
ERC – 82 (Early Retirement Club) Men are you retired
or are about to retire early, we hold fortnightly Tuesday
meetings at Shorne Village Hall, 9.15 – 12noon. For £2
we offer coffee/raffle ticket and a chat plus a talk from a
guest speaker and for additional £5 a 3 course meal with
coffee, cheese & biscuits. For more information call Jim
Pearce 01474 355816 or Roger Endean 01474 355084
FGB (Full Gospel Businessmen) changing lives forever.
You’ll never regret it or forget it. A meal with a speaker
who tells why their life changed. Mixed audiences, sit,
eat, listen, get set free and become some of the Happiest
People on Earth. Ring David Joyce 01474 356427. Must be booked Old Prince of Orange, Gravesend. 2nd
Tuesday of month.
Fort Pitt Old Girls Association was set up in 1987 to
form a link between former students and those currently
attending the school. For more information call Marion
01795 599378 eve & w/e or visit www.fpoga.btck.co.uk
Freemasonry in Gravesend Interested in joining or an
existing member who would like to visit one of our 49
lodges? Contact 01227 272804 or see justaskone.org
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Jazz Gig
Anchorians Rugby Club
Darland Avenue, Gillingham
Friday 19th August, 8.30pm
Protect the Beat featuring the
multi saxophonist Derek Nash.
Admission £10
Enquiries 01634 365352 or 07544 312743.
PTB contains five of the finest Jazz Funk
experts you are likely to find, and has
been described in the music press as “The
strongest live act within the genre in the UK
at this time” Come and see for yourself!
French Conversation Club in Sittingbourne. Bonjour a
tous! ideal for anybody wishing to improve with a French
native speaker, learn vocabulary, become confident and
enjoy yourself, Mondays, 12.00 noon - 1.00pm also 7.00 –
8.00pm, A bientot! Cecile 01795 425952
Fridays Stars welcomes pre-school children and their
carers every Friday in term-time, 1.15 - 2.45pm. Toys,
bikes, craft activity, refreshments, and a Bible story. At
Holy Family Church hall, Palmer Avenue Gravesend DA12
5DQ. No charge.
Gravesend WI meet on the first Wednesday of every
month, 7.30pm, at Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12
1NR We are a new lively group offering fun, friendship,
interesting speakers, social events, outings & opportunities
to learn new things. Come along for a warm welcome.
Details ring 01474 746637 or 01474 363570
Grenadier Guards Association Medway Branch meet
!st Wednesday each month, Warren Wood Social Club,
Warren Wood Road, ME1 2XA, 8.00pm. If you are an Ex
Grenadier or any member of the Household Division you
are very welcome to join us. Contact Steve Vaughan on
01795 876935 or email [email protected]
Halling Active Retirement Association - short mat
bowls, coffee mornings, sequence dancing, ten pin bowls,
talks, outings, indoor games. Over 50, retired or semiretired living in Halling, Cuxton, Strood, or surrounding
area, come along and give the club a go? Contact: Carole
on 01634 716 049 for more details.
Well-being & Craft Fayre
Strood & Frindsbury Working Mens Club
Clairemont House, 2 Frindsbury Road,
Strood ME2 4SS 07714 674080
Saturday 20th August, 10.30 – 2.00pm
For community groups, holistic therapists,
health charities and crafters to share their
enthusiasm and wares to encourage the
people of Strood and surrounding areas to
embrace life, no matter how old or restricted,
find an new interest, or develop an old one.
For more information email
[email protected]
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Summer Show
Southfleet Gardeners’ Society
Saturday 20th August from 1.30pm
Southfleet Village Hall, Dale Road DA13 9NX
Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Photography
Cookery & Preserves,
Stalls including Books, Toys & Games, Local
Honey, Bric-a-Brac, ‘Garden Stuff’
and more
Competitions and Raffles
Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Cakes & Scones
Pet the Shetland Ponies (no rides)
Indoor Exhibition from 2.00pm approx
after judging – All Welcome
Italy Star Association 1943/45 Veterans! Join us….
Phone our National Secretary 020 8241 0275.
Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) has over 60 social
groups for people with sight impairments. Varied clubs whole day, morning coffee, pub lunch or evening meetings
usually at the same venue offering reading, rambling,
sports and visits. For information call 01622 691357 or
email [email protected]
Kent Socialites (KS) www.meetup.com/Kent-Socialites
an active meet up for those looking to meet new people and
participate in diverse activities (walks, night outs, trips to
Europe, comedy nights, live music, competitions). Aimed at
30s - 50s plus but others welcome. Sign up now! Its FREE
to join and majority of our events are free
Les Petits Lapins a network of French-speaking families
offers the opportunity for bilingual children to meet. richard.
[email protected] 01622 297251.
M&D Reunion Club meet every fourth Wednesday the
Franklin Rooms, Gillingham, 2.00 - 5.00pm. Recreation
(Bingo etc) Afternoon tea, guest speaker, Holidays, trips
etc. New members welcome (M&D & Arriva), £2.50
annually. Details contact [email protected]
Meopham U3A an educational self-help charity to provide
an opportunity for retired or semi-retired people to learn or
develop new pastimes. Meetings second Tuesday of the
month, St. John the Baptist Church, Meopham, 2.00pm.
Wide range of activities and membership details see
u3asites.org.uk/meopham or ring 07497 242481. We look
forward to hearing from you, come and join in the fun.
Merchant Navy Association (Medway Branch) meets 3rd
Saturday each month at 1.15pm at the Palm Cottage Club,
Canterbury Street. Gillingham. Contact Ralph Collins
01634 252179
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Sunday 21st August, Note: 10.30am
Meet: Dog & Duck Pub, Pluck’s Gutter
CT3 1JB TR270633 Approx 6.5 miles
Saxon Shore Way West, East Stourmouth,
Westmarsh, across the fields to river
and back to pub.
Leader: Cliff Antill
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Medway Ramblers Walk
Sunday 21st August, 10.00am meet John,
07749 760788, [email protected]
Ightham Mote to Knole Park, 9 mile moderate
circular walk finishing 3.00pm approx
Park in Ightham Mote (National Trust) car park
(top end). Fee is payable for non NT members
(£2) TN15 0NT, TQ583534
from Ightham Mote heading North towards
Stone Street and Seal Chart. Through Chance
Wood to Knole Park and pick up Greensands
Way back to Ightham Mote. Mostly footpaths
and bridal paths through woods, a little road
walking. Several hills and one very steep hill
at start.
Could be muddy in places if wet.
Bring picnic lunch for midway break.
Dog friendly
Mid Kent Outdoor Pursuits and Social Group meets
every Tuesday in the Maidstone and Medway areas and
most weekends for various activities including walking,
cycling, bowling, meals, theatre. For further information
www.midkentgroup.co.uk or Text/call on 07980 538941
National Health Service Retirement Fellowship meets
first Tuesday each month at the Social Club Medway
Maritime Hospital at 2.30pm (not Dec). Open to all NHS
workers. Details from Pam Bradley on 01634 855397 or
07976 365998
National Trust Mid Kent Centre, a voluntary group of NT
members to promote and prosper the Trust. Monthly Talks,
Visits, Meetings at Church Farm Hall, 198 New Hythe
Lane, Larkfield ME20 6ST evenings second Thursday
each month April to September Admission £4, Ring 01622
812583 for more details.
Naturist Club with camping facilities in the beautiful
North Downs countryside between Maidstone and
Sittingbourne. A friendly and safe environment within
nine acres of private woodland. A family-oriented club
established for 50 years. Memberships are currently
available for couples and families. For information please
contact: [email protected] ring 07960 109362 Kent Wildlife Trust Walk
Sunday 21st August, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Nashenden Down
Walk led by reserve warden Alison Ruyter.
The arable wildflowers should be in full show
Meet at parking area in Nashenden Farm
Lane ME1 3TQ some steep and uneven
terrain, may be muddy, no stiles,
well behaved dogs welcome.
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Tuesday 23rd August, 7.00pm
Meet: Culverstone Community Centre,
DA13 0TN (off Whitepost Lane)
TQ635628 Approx 4 miles
Hodsoll Street, New St Farm, Ridley.
Leader: John Deacon
Noah’s Ark parent and toddler group for the community,
all 0-4 year olds and their parents/carers welcome every
term time Monday 9.45 -11.45am, or 12.45 - 2.45pm,
prices from £1.75 per session. Details contact Emma
Weaver, Children and Families Worker, St George’s
Church, Church Street, Gravesend DA11 0DJ. Ring 07964
095705 or email
[email protected] Northfleet & District Probus Club meet Shorne Village
Hall, every other Tuesday 10 00am - 12noon. Retired
and partially retired PROfessional and BUSinessmen
welcome. Speakers, four lunches a year and social trips.
Membership £12 pa and £3 each meeting, details from
Tony Weller 01474 560230 or www.shornevillagehall.org
Northfleet Perry Street WI meets every 4th Monday in
the month at Northfleet Conservative Club, Perry Street,
Northfleet 10.00am-12.00am. Come and join us we will
make you very welcome. For more information contact
Beryl on 01474 745050 or June on 01474 560836
Queens
Own
Buffs
Regimental
Association
-Sittingbourne Branch ex member of a Kent Regt Buffs,
RWK, Queens or PWRR? Join us for Comradeship,
Parades & Social Events, other Regt’s welcome. First
Tuesday of the Month 7.30pm, Ypres PH Sittingbourne
contact Richard Cast 01795 474179.
Rochester Grammar School. Calling all former pupils.
Please contact Avril Noble (Alumni) 01634 849032 email
[email protected] to join and/or obtain information.
Royal Aeronautical Society (Medway Branch) holds a
monthly aviation lecture in the BAE Systems canteen on
Rochester Airport from October until May. New visitors
are welcome and are given the opportunity of joining the
branch. Contact the secretary, Robin Heaps on 01634
377973 for further details
Gravesend RSPB Local Group
Tuesday 23rd August, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Cliffe Pools RSPB
Meet in the car park off Salt Lane, TQ724763
ME3 7SU. Always worth a visit whatever the
season, Cliffe has avocets, black-headed
gulls, terns and shelduck, with swallows,
swifts & martins swooping over the pools.
Leaders: Malcolm & Sally Jennings
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Wednesday 24th August, 10.00am
Meet: Chilham Village Car Park, CT4 8DB
MR: TR066535 approx 5 miles
Mountain Street, Godmersham Park,
Godmersham, East Stour
Farm, Chilmans Down, Bagham, Chilham.
No dogs please
Leader: John Jackson
Kent Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 24th August, 11.30am
Rocky Rockpooling
Led by Julie Thomsett
Meet at Reculver Visitor Centre
Near Herne Bay CT6 6SS
Explore the rocky shore, hunt for marine
creatures and discover how they adapt to this
extreme environment. Dogs on leads, Wellies
or sturdy footwear, uneven slope to shore,
shingle, slippery rocks.
Donations greatly appreciated. Children must
be accompanied by an adult, not suitable for
wheelchairs or pushchairs.
No booking required, for details ring
Visitors Centre 01622 740676
Royal Airforce Regiment Association Kent Branch.
Meet at the Bush Pub Aylesford, every second Wednesday
of the month at 12noon, for more details ring Jim on 01303
273884.
Royal Engineers Association (Gravesend & District
Branch) meet Gravesham Court, Russell Street,
Gravesend DA12 1AU 1st Tuesday every month 7.30pm.
All Sappers, ex Sappers & Associate members welcome.
Details contact Chairman M Dobson 01474 568196, Hon
Sec R Ellis 07803 052960 or D Spurgeon 01474 711199
Royal Military Police Association (Kent) Ex members
invited to join a like-minded bunch of men and women
who meet lunchtime 4 or 5 times a year at The Ashford
International Sports and Social Club, Beaver Road, TN23
7SG plus other events. Ring Ray Ellam 01843 594290 for
details. You will be very welcome.
WAAF Association We would be delighted to welcome
ex-WAAF (and WRAF/RAF as Associate members) to our
National WAAF Association. Subscription £8 p.a. Twice
yearly magazines/ AGM/ St Clement Danes RAF Church.
Join today! Details Iris Sheppard 01622 663078.
Who Let the Dads Out a group for dads/ male carers and
their children (up to 11 years old). £2 per family, every 2nd
Saturday of the month. 9.45 -11.45am St George’s Church
Hall, Church Street, Gravesend DA11 0DJ, For details
contact Children & Families worker Emma Weaver 07964
095705 or email [email protected]
Kent Wildlife Trust
Family Bushcraft Taster Sessions
Thursday 25th August, 1.30 – 4.30pm
Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Sandling,
Maidstone ME14 3BD 01622 662012
Wilderness, woodlore and outdoor living
skills such as fire lighting. Under 16 must be
accompanied, please wear suitable clothing
and footwear. £15 per person booking
essential, www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
or call 01622 662012
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Dolls’ House Club
Open Day & Exhibition
St Margaret’s C of E Junior School
Orchard Street, Rainham ME8 9AE
Saturday 27th August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
& Sunday 28th August, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Last admission half an hour before closing
Admission Free (lottery Funded)
Dollshouse and Miniaturist Displays
including many new items for this 16th
Exhibition plus Road and Railway layouts,
Diecast Model Collection, Meccano and
Aeroplane stands
For more details contact Sylvia 01634 312038
www.rainhamdhc.co.uk
WALKING, DANCE & SPORTS
Ashes Badminton Club meets every Monday 8.00pm
– 10.00pm at Dartford Science and Technology College.
We are a sociable non-league club and would welcome
new players age 16 and over. Call 07764 182854 for more
information.
Beginners Running Group - Every Monday, 6.30 7.30pm, starting from Cascades Leisure Centre, Thong
Lane, Gravesend. For further information contact
[email protected]
Circle Dancing, Ash Village Hall, The Street, Ash, Kent
TN15 7HA No partner needed. Second Saturday in the
month (Not Aug) 2.30 – 4.30pm. Cotton clothing best but
as you like, barefeet, ‘Scottish dance type’ or flat shoes. NO
Boots! Contact Dawn 01474 873004
[email protected] or Sheila 01474 872537
for more details [email protected]
Curling Club (SECC) South East England Curling Club
meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8.00 – 10.00pm (also
a variety of weekend day events through the season) at
Fenton’s Rink, Dundale Road, Tunbridge Wells, 07867
846136 [email protected]
Dartford & Gravesham Ramblers have walks arranged
for most Sundays, as well as some weekdays. For details
of our walks please visit www.ramblers.org.uk/dartfordgravesham for more information ring 0208 856 0537 or
email [email protected] Boxley Church Flower Festival
Saturday 27th August, Sunday 28th August
and Monday 29th August.
This year’s spectacular celebrates
‘Food Glorious Food’
and includes a Songs of Praise evening on
Saturday 27th August at 6.00pm.
Join us for a selection of favourite hymns and
music or visit the lovely church to enjoy its
peaceful surroundings and
beautiful flowers.
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Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Sunday 28th August, 10.00am
Meet: Iwade (close to Church) ME9 8SH
MR: TQ901678 approx 6 miles.
Raspberry Hill, Old Counter Wall, Saxon
Shore Way, Ferry Marshes.
Leader: Peter Marsh
GGS Badminton meets every Wednesday during school
term time 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gravesend Boys Grammar
School. We are a sociable non-league club and would
welcome new players age 16 and above. Call 07764
182854 for more information.
Gravesend Dynamite Wheelchair Rugby Club, rugby
League and rugby Union (7’s) for disabled and non-disabled
players of both sexes and all ages based at The Northfleet
Youth Centre, Hall Road DA11 8AJ Training Thursday
Session 1: 7. 30 - 8.30pm Session 2: 8.30 – 9.30pm. For
more details contact: Tony or Jason; wheelchair.rugby@
yahoo.co.uk
Gravesend Regatta Committee has arranged rowing
regattas for 170 years. We are currently looking for new
committee members to help us keep regattas running. We
meet monthly, training sessions for anyone interested on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings May-September. Any
interested parties call Ian 01474 535022.
Gravesend Sailing Club a friendly traditional sailing on
the tidal River Thames affiliated to the Royal Yachting
Association (RYA) runs a wide range of courses throughout
the year for members and non-members For more
information see the Club’s website,
www.gravesendsc.org.uk , phone 07506 367699
Health and Well Being Walks, Meopham Medical Centre
Every Thursday from the Centre at 2.00pm, local walks
vary from 3 to 4 miles finish 4.00pm at the Centre. Care
is taken planning the walks, anyone taking part does so
at their own risk. For more information contact the Centre
01474 814811 or 01474 814288.
Maidstone Ramblers Walks
Sunday 28th August, 10.00am
7 miles/11.3 km – leisurely
Finishes 1.15pm approx
Starting from Meopham Station CP.
DA13 0LT TQ641679
Circular walk via Hook Green - Shipley Hills
- Idleigh Court - Foxborough Wood –
Longfield Hill - Nurstead Court,
leisurely pace. Assistance dogs only.
CP Fee £1. Optional pub stop after walk,
food available.
Leader: Sue Fenn, 01474 331384,
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Landscape, coastline & people; and Junior (17
and under). Trophies are awarded to first,
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Clubs and Societies Continued
from page 34
Gravesend RSPB Local Group
Sunday 28th August, 6.00 – 9.00pm
Dusk Visit Mote Park
Meet in the car park off Mote Ave, TQ770553
ME15 7SU. An evening walk to hear the
late song of the blackbird and to look for
pipistrelles hunting moths in the warm
evening air as dusk falls - using bat detectors
of course! Bring insect repellent.
Leader: Paul Yetman
Higham & Mockbeggar Cricket Club small, friendly, club.
U11, U13 & U15 teams in Medway Youth Cricket League
coaching Tues evenings summer, winter indoors. Senior
section Kent Village League Sundays, and friendlies Sats.
New members, old/young, boys/girls, all abilities welcome
details [email protected]
07738 189559
highammockbeggar.play-cricket.com
Invicta PFC (Powerchair Football Club) a club for people
in powered wheelchairs. More details of the sport can be
found on www.thewfa.org.uk. Sessions run fortnightly on
Saturdays. If you are interested call Nurinder on 07789
764602 or email [email protected].
Istead Rise Pétanque Club, Istead Rise Community
Centre, Worcester Close DA13 9LB Tuesday’s club night
7.45pm, Wednesday League night 7.30pm. Played with
metal boule outside in Summer and also a winter league,
always looking for new and experienced players. Ring
Sheila/ Brian 07843 386197 or Colin 01634 713503
Kent Boat and Ski Club. New members required with
trailered boats. Situated on the Medway at Cuxton. Slipway.
Launch Vehicles, Boat Storage, Showers, Clubhouse
plus watersking or cruising. Contact Don Cuckow 01634
852565 or 07816 862868 for details. Kent Invicta TFC (Table Football Club) is always on the
look out for new members young and old, average age
28. We participate in tournaments in UK and Europe. See
www.myspace.com/kentinvictatfc for more information or
contact [email protected] 07952 24 00 92
Long Distance Walkers Association (Kent Group) an
association of people with the common interest walking
long distances, runs and a number of challenge walks
throughout the year Website: www.ldwakent.org.uk
Luddesdown & District Rights of Way Group meets
11.00am every Wednesday, The Cock Inn Car Park,
Henley Street, Luddesdown DA13 0XB, for 2 mile amble. Also walks of around 3 miles on the third Sunday of the
month, in and around Luddesdown and beyond. Please
ring Pat on 01732 674 069 for further information.
Meopham and District Footpaths Group
Wednesday 31st August, 10.00am
Meet: Ightham Mote (£2, NT Members free)
TN15 0NT TQ584534 approx 7.5 miles
Great Roger’s Wood, Godden Green, Knole
Park, Fawke Common, Bitchet Common,
Wilmot Hill.
Leader: Mags Bown
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The FAS Charity Ball
Raising Funds and awareness to help support
those with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
Gracious Events present this Black Tie Event
Priestfield Stadium
Saturday 10th September
7.00pm, Carriages 1.00am
Tickets £80 per head includes
4 Course Meal, All Inclusive Drinks,
Live Music, Live Dancers
Special performance from The Voice finalist
Jamie Johnson, Auction & Raffle
Tables of 10.12 & 14 or individual tickets also
available, for more information and tickets
contact Grace [email protected]
or 07840 120586
Meopham and District Footpaths Group has a varied
programme of weekly walks. We also work with local
landowners and councils to maintain the rights of way
in the area. For more information, details of walks and
contact details please visit www.meopham-walkers.co.uk
Northfleet Bowling Club – Wombwell Park, Mitchell
Avenue, Northfleet DA11 8AU, invite you to come bowling
in the park. Learn a new sport, have fun and make new
friends. Coaching provided. For more information, please
call: Carole on 07779 453887
Saxons Orienteering Club A friendly, local club offering
frequent orienteering events for beginners and the more
experienced. All ages and abilities welcome. Coaching
can be provided at events for newcomers. Visit www.saxons-oc.org to find out more.
Scuba Diving - Odyssea Dive Club welcomes new
members. www.odysseadiveclub.co.uk, email us at
[email protected] or call Steve on
07801 922043
Girlguiding - Interested in joining? Rainbows, girls aged
5-7. Brownies, girls aged 7-10. Guides, girls aged 10-14. Young Leaders, girls aged 14-26. Volunteers aged 18+. For details, to find your nearest local unit and register your
interest telephone 08001 695901 or log onto
www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested
North Downs Young Farmers Club, based in and around
Maidstone a group of 10 - 26 year olds with an interest in
animals and farming, offering a variety of fun farming and
non-farming activities, interested? Visit
www.northdownsyfc.co.uk
You Can Run
Youth Cancer Support
Sunday 25th September
5km or 10km
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
£15 per person (includes t-shirt and medal)
For information see www.you-can.org.uk
ring 01732 844874
email [email protected]
to book your free green box entry see page 38 for details.
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Aggarwal & Co.
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Thompson Elphick Accountants
13
Aerials
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17
Bathrooms Fitted
Ability Plus
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Nightingale Bathrooms
40
Bedrooms
G.P.M. Designs
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Blinds, Shutters & Awnings
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Block Paving & Driveways
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29
Builders & Maintenance
Riverside Builders
21
Charity
British Heart Foundation
33
KWT Photographic Competition
35
NWK Volunteer Centre
33
Cleaning Services
Homefresh
17
Computers
BL Computers
3
SRH Computer Services
38
Verbo Computers
40
Curtains
Crystal Curtain & Blind Manufact. 1
Dentist
Bespoke Dental Care
2
Discount Card
Kent Discount Card
1
Double Glazing Repairs
Access Denied
40
Cloudy2Clear20
FL Double Glazing
13
Lockstock Double Glazing Repairs 1
Window Fix Direct
5
Drainage
Drainage & Plumbing
40
Electricians
Gravesham Electrical
3
Harding Electrical
17
K&S Electrical
21
Fascias, Soffits etc
Fascia Plastics
11
Financial Services
Charles Derby
31
Theresa Elsey
6
Food & Drink
Cake Innovations
21
Garage Doors
A1 Garage Doors
17
Kent Garage Doors
29
Garden Services
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17
RGT Landscapes
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Georgina McKinnon
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Jazz Club
144 Club
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Andy Shepherd Kitchens
11
Granite Transformations
9
Leaflet Distribution
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Locksmiths
Access Denied
40
Lock Stock & Barrell
2
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Charlie’s Logs
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National Map Centre
29
Mobility Aids
Ability Plus
19
Pest Control
David Bruce
3
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K9 Dip ‘N’ Klip
7
Plasterer
Heritage Plastering
2
Plumbing & Heating
Drainage & Plumbing
40
Mpire Heating
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Prestige Solar & Heating
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Flat Roof Company
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O’Connell’s Roofing
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Pinnacle Heights Roofing
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Zammit Roofing
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Solicitors & Legal Services
Graham Colley
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V E White & Co.
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Ability Plus
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Survey
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Target Ink
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Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Salmon Windows
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Trade to Trade
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Window Fix Direct
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Wood Burning Stoves
Medway Stoves & Fires
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