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  • 7th November 2014

    Earth photo inspires orchestra sessions

    A photograph of the Earth from space was the inspiration for the latest Orchestra ONE sessions, which give young musicians the opportunity to create and perform their own music. Pale Blue Dot is ...

  • 7th November 2014

    Chance to shadow MP Helen

    YOUNG people in Maidstone and the Weald are once again being given the chance to shadow MP Helen Grant – only this time, it will be in the exciting run-up to next year’s general ...

  • Store's gift to charity

    STAFF and customers at Waitrose, Kings Hill, have donated £200 to Maidstone Stroke Group from the store’s Community Matters scheme which benefits three chosen charities. Kathryn Norman ...

  • RBLI shortlisted for Big Lottery award

    Maidstone-based charity Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) has been shortlisted to receive a grant from the Big Lottery People’s Millions. If successful, the grant will go towards ...

  • Village remebrance ceremony

    A DEDICATION ceremony is to be held in Marden on November 9 to commemorate the centenary of World War 1. The ceremony will take place following the annual Remembrance Service and involve all ...

  • Wartime music night

    Age UK Maidstone is holding a World War II evening, reviving the patriotism and emotions of the era. Singer Jasmine will be performing the music of Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields and Glenn Miller at ...

  • Nominations invited for community awards

    MEMBERS of the public who make significant contributions to their communities are to receive official thanks and recognition. The Kent Association of Local Councils has launched its second KALC ...

  • Liberty staff help special school

    STAFF from Kings Hill developer Liberty Property Trust UK had a day out of the office to paint the outside of the Quest School in Paddock Wood. The specialist school for children with autism was ...

  • Art inspired by museum

    Maidstone artists’ co-operative Making Art Work is presenting its latest exhibition, Response, in Maidstone Museum’s Bentlif and Bearsted Galleries from November 8 to November ...

  • A festive drama

    The Detling Players will be presenting their autumn production in Detling Village Hall on November 13-15. Come and see The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic ...