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Dates to Remember
Always Check event organisers’ web sites if there is a link below
(updated 15th May 2013)
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More events and news for Lynsted and nearby
Looking Further Afield? Check out the events from our LINKS pages .
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Direct Gov weather and travelling Portal - links to several sources of advice and information.
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2013
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20 May
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9.15am: Lynsted Church Cleaning Party. Please do join us as more hands make lighter work.
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20 May
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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25 to 26 May
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Faversham Nautical Festival, Faversham Creek, Faversham. A Kentish Sail Association event at the head of Faversham Creek with traditional boats visiting, stalls, displays from organisations such as the Cambria Trust, a beer tent, food and traditionsl music.
Contact: www.kentishsail.org/the-faversham-nautical-festival
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27 May
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10am - 12noon: Plant Sale on Bank Holiday Monday. Venue: Norton Village Hall, Provender Lane, Norton. ME13 0SW. Please telephone 521478 to book your table.
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2 June
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12 noon - 5pm: ART IN THE HALL: An exhibition of modern abstract art created by local people. Have you ever looked at modern art and thought ”I can do that“ - Well the people of Doddington and their friends have done just that! Exhibition, judging and awards - presentation of awards 4.30. Refreshments available.
Venue: Doddington Village Hall. Free admittance to the exhibition.
Contact: Pam Cowan 01795 886173, pamela.cowan1@gmail.com. Please note this is a fun event. Apologies to any serious artists who may be offended.
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3 June
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Meadow Walk. Lynsted with Kingsdown Society will host a guided walk through a Traditional Flower Meadow in Sussex. To book places (and arrange a lift if you need one) contact Neil Anderson (886198). This is the third year for this treat!
Please do join in.
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8 June
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Farm Nature Day. Lynsted with Kingsdown Society chairman, Neil Anderson, is opening up his farm for gentle guided walks, and talks by experts on birds, flowers and small mammals. There will be cakes and other light refreshments provided to complete the day. All are welcome - no charge. Exact timings nearer the day.
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8 June
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7.00 for 7.30 pm: Quiz Night with Friends of St Mary, Norton at Norton Village Hall. Entrance: £5 per person – tables up to 8. Light refreshments supplied but please bring your own drink. To book a table or single places, please contact: Joyce Trim on 522553 or e-mail j.trim@live.co.uk.
Come with a complete team or make up a team on the evening.
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9 June
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1.00 - 6.00pm: Newnham Open Gardens. Pimms and lunches available from midday. Teas available until 5.30pm. Tickets/programmes: £5 per adult, accompanied children free. Contact: David Buckett on 890240,
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15 June to
23 June
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FAVERSHAM FESTIVAL. A celebration of musical and artistic talent from the Faversham area. Contact: favershamfestival@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.favershamfestival.org.uk/ - as more news emerges.
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17 June
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9.15am: Lynsted Church Cleaning Party. Please do join us as more hands make lighter work.
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22 June
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Newnham Village Fete. Venue: in the garden of The George pub. Contact Sue Gunner on 890627
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23 June
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  Saddle Up for the Kent Air Ambulance! For those taking part, good luck! Two cycle rides are on offer that take in the main coverage of this important Kent service (that relies on donations to operate). For those with an appetite for more scenery, there is a 100 mile ride [161 km]; for those with a more modest appetite there is a 100 kilometre [62.12 miles] ride. Both routes give you an opportunity to generate much needed sponsorship funds for a life-saving service. Their Press release & small maps can be read here or visit their web-site to learn more and to register.
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24 June
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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24 June
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 Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital: Friends’ supported Events: Book Sale at the Memorial Hospital.
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29 June
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11.30am to 3.00pm: Teynham Village Fete. Presented by Teynham Community Pre-School, Teynham CEP School and St Mary's Church, Teynham.
Venue: Teynham School, Station Road. BBQ, Beer Tent, Wine Bottle Tombola, Bouncy Castles, Grand Raffle, Coconut Shy, Competitions and much more.
No dogs please. Poster
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30 June
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7.30am start, with last Registration at 11am:
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) North Downs Walk. Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent will lead a walk starting from Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road. ME17 1AP. Walkers may retain up to 50% of sponsorship to their own charity with the remainder going to the CRUK. Alternatively, walkers may register at the Hall on the day for a minimum donation of £10 per person.
Walks of 3, 6 or 9 miles can be joined as each group crosses parts of the Downs. Lunch: Free Ploughmans lunch, with strawberries and Jazz music on completion.
More information from the North Downs Walk-line on 01622 890650.
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30 June
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10.30am - 4pm: Gardens in and around Rodmersham. Purchase a map at any garden or at the plant stall on Rodmersham Green. Open gardens will be highlighted with balloons and signs. Tea/Coffee on sale at several gardens. Lunches available to purchase. Admission: £4 per person. There will also be a raffle on Rodmersham Green with a variety of garden themed prizes including a rose arch, water fountain and hanging baskets.
The RODMERSHAM SOCIETY, Reg. Charity No: 1113401. President: Revd. Keith McNicol
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6 July
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 Park Farm Community Cherry Orchard, Lynsted. Cherry Day.
POSTER for more information
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6 & 7 July
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St Mary Norton - Bi-annual Flower Festival - in our beautiful church in the orchards. It is always a lovely and happy event. All flower arrangers and friends who might like to help us in any way - please contact Marie-Louise Lacamp on 521570 as far in advance as you can.
Nearer the date there will be a meeting of volunteers to discuss what you would enjoy doing most –whether it is flower arranging, making things for stalls or food for refreshments – or just helping on the day.
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7 July
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1.00 - 6.00pm: Newnham Open Gardens. Pimms and lunches available from midday. Teas available until 5.30pm. Tickets/programmes: £5 per adult, accompanied children free. Contact: David Buckett on 890240,
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12 & 13 July
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7.30pm each night: Don’t miss the DAFTAs: A variety show performed by local adults & youngsters follows the successful “Oscar style” format of previous years. Last year’s double winners, Doddington Ukulele Movement, will perform along with many other acts (both serious and funny) - you vote for your favourite. Seating is café style - bring drinks and nibbles to share with friends. Tables for 4 or 6 can be booked when purchasing tickets. Venue: Doddington Village Hall. Last year’s tickets sold out despite putting on an extra night so don’t leave it too late to buy yours.
Tickets: from The Chequers Inn, Doddington Service Station, and Doughty’s Butchers. Contact: Pam Cowan call 886173, pamela.cowan1@gmail.com
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15 July
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9.15am: Lynsted Church Cleaning Party. Please do join us as more hands make lighter work.
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17 July
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 Noon: Deadline for copy to be included in August/September 2013 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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20 July
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10am to 4pm: Faversham Craft Fair in the Assembly Rooms, Preston Street. In conjunction with Faversham Open House scheme. Locally made handicrafts on display and for sale.
To see if any stalls are available, contact Anita Walker on 531192
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29 July
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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3 August and
4 August
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Saturday from 10am; Sunday from Noon: Sheppey “Pirates Weekend” at Barton Point Coastal Park. See how pirates used to live with the Sheppey Pirates Living history Camp providing traditional dress and re-enactments. Activities include demonstration of musket-ball making, cookery lessons, water fights, tug of war, junior sward training and a grande finale. Pirates chasing Daleks out of town....! Free entrance and car parking.
More information www.bartonspointcoastalpark.co.uk
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10 and 11
August
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Faversham Charity Car and Bike Show. Farming World Show Ground, Boughton, Near Faversham. Saturday: 10.30am to 6.30pm; Sunday: 10.30am to 5.30pm
Vintage Cars and motorcycles, craft and antique stands and face painters. Local bands and tribute acts. Contact: favershamcharitycarshow@hotmail.co.uk
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11 August
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10am to 5pm: Plum Day at Brogdale. An opportunity to ride through the orchards and see 350 varieties of plumb. Cookery tips and demonstrations and a farmer’s market. Contact: 01795 536250
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19 August
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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31 August to
1 September
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Faversham Hop Festival. Street theatre, food, drink, music, street performers. A truly buzzing weekend.
Find out more through their web site www.favershamhopfestival.org
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11 September
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Noon: Deadline for copy to be included in October/November 2013 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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14 and 15 September
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10am to 5pm: Rural Cooking Weekend. Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham. Experience rural cooking and enjoy hedgerow walks, charcoal-making demonstrations, cookery demonstrations and a farmers’ market featuring local foods. Contact: 01795 536250 or enquiries@brogdalecollections.co.uk
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16 September
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Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital: Friends’ supported Events: Book Sale at the Memorial Hospital.
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21 and 22 September
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10am to 5pm: Harvest Weekend. Brogdale collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham. Get tips on harvesting your vegetables and storing them for use all winter. Contact 01795 536250. enquiries@brogdalecollections.co.uk
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30 September
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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19 October
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10am to 4pm: Craft Fair in Alexander Centre, Preston Street in conjunction with Faversham Carnival. Local handicrafts on display and for sale. Contact to see if stalls still available: Anita Walker 531192
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26 October
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Park Farm Community Cherry Orchard, Lynsted.
Children’s Halloween Party
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28 October
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting. Budget & precept meeting.
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13 November
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Noon Deadline for copy to be included in December/January 2014 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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25 November
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting. Budget & precept meeting.
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30 November
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10am to 4pm: Christmas Craft Fair in Faversham. Alexander Centre, Preston Streat. Includes Christmas crackers and decorations. For stalls, call Anita Walker on 531192
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2 December
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Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital: Friends’ supported Events: Bric-a-Brac Sale at the Memorial Hospital.
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16 December
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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