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Dates to Remember
Always Check event organisers’ web sites if there is a link below
(updated 4th February 2012)
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More events around Lynsted
Lynsted Society - Community Orchard - Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men (Lynsted Branch) - but check the NEW Creekside Cluster Church Community Website, Pew News, Women’s Institute and our pages for Visiting the Area too. Teynham Library also runs events for silver surfers, new mothers, knitters, etc.
To entertain children (OK, the parents too) throughout the year and throughout the country, visit the Primary Times web site. Our own primary school web site is excellent and informative too.
Looking further afield? Check out the events from several sources.
New to the area? There are many regular meetings and events that will help you meet your neighbours, no matter what your age - from youth club to Coffee mornings.
Check latest weather readings (& 12-hour forecast - a bit of fun) for Lynsted local weather station.
Other weather links to know whether to take a coat or a shovel! BBC, MetCheck, The Weather Channel
Winter Weather and Travel Portal: Direct Gov weather and travelling Portal - links to several sources of advice and information.
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2011
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Local Community Funding Opportunities
NOTE: some short deadlines
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 RENEWABLE HEAT PREMIUM PAYMENT SCHEME LAUNCHED - First come first served, particularly interesting if you don’t have gas central heating - 31st March 2012 the Scheme Closes.
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Early Notice
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Artists and Craftspeople: If you want to show and/or sell examples of your craft during the Wigmore Arts Weekend (30th June - 1st July 2012), please look at this poster to learn more. Space is limited, so early action makes sense!
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February
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 Swale Borough Council should announce a timetable for consultation on the “Swale Borough Core Strategy Preferred Strategy and Supporting Development Options”. Details to be confirmed in due course. Implementation potentially in “May 2013”.
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February
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“Messy Church Craft Team” needs your bits and pieces for their “Messy Church” Craft days. If you have things like cotton reels, tissue boxes, 1pt milk carts, etc - Sandie would like to hear from you to arrange delivery to Teynham Church (St. Mary’s). See the full ‘want’ list here.
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2 to 28 February
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10am to 4pm (Monday to Saturday. 10am to 1pm Sundays)
Exhibition at the Gallery, Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, Preston Street, Faversham.
Theme: “Cairo and Other Places” - a photographic display by accomplished photographer, Geoffrey Baker. Entrance: Free
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5 February
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Seedy Sunday - a time for people to swap seeds for the coming season.
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5 - 12 February
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Bramley Apple Week
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8th February
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7.45pm (for 45 minutes): 1st Singers’ Practice: Singers needed for John Stainer’s Crucifixion to be performed on Good Friday. Philippe Lacampe is pulling this together and if you are interested please call him on 521470. Not familiar with this piece? Parts can be previewed (mixed quality) by searching You Tube.
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11 February
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7.00 for 7.30pm: Friends of St. Mary Quiz Evening. Liven up a dark winter night with an evening of fun and challenge. Venue: Norton Village Hall. Tables: £5 per person - tables of 6. Light refreshment supplied but bring your own drink. To book a table or single places, contact Joyce Trim (522553 - email j.trim(at)live.co.uk)
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14 February
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Valentine’s Day - forget it at your peril!
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14 February
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10am to 12pm: Indoor Boot Fair at Teynham Community Hall. Tables cost £6. Entrance of 20p is donated to The Stroke Association. Come along for a cuppa and a chat. Contact: Lisa or Kitty on 07531 264 470.
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14 - 21 February
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National Nestbox Week (organised by BTO)
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15 February
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 Deadline for copy to be included in March 2012 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 February
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9.15am: Lynsted Church Cleaning Party convenes - more hands make lighter work, so do drop in and catch up on gossip at the same time?
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20 February
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12.30pm: Lunch in aid of St Margaret’s Church, Wychling.
Venue: Doddington Village Hall. Tickets £15 to include 3-course Lunch, fruit juice, tea/coffee. More info from PCC Members or Jean Hewett (Lenham) 01622 859834
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21 February
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Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day
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22 February
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Ash Wednesday - The first day of Lent for Western Christian churches.
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22 February to Easter (8th April is Easter Sunday):
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Lent. This is the period of 40 days (not counting Sundays as these are days of celebration of the resurrection of Christ), when Christians prepare themselves for Easter. This they do this by observing fasts, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. Time is deliberately set aside to reflect on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection. The Bible does not mention Lent, but speaks to us about repentance and ‘mourning in ashes’ in 2 Samuel 13:19; Ester 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel 9:3; and Matthew 11:21.
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22 February
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13.45 – 15.00pm: Cantiana Music - "Singing for the Soul". For six weeks (Wednesdays), a gentle workshop of simple songs to help you find your voice and soothe your spirits. No previous experience needed, just come as you are.
Venue: Newnham Village Hall. Cost: £3.50 per session (includes tea & biscuits).
Contact: Lis Bayford on 01795 886392, or lis@cantianamusic.co.uk
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23 February
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 7.30 pm: “People Power: Community Action in Green Spaces”. Illustrated talk hosted by Park Farm Cherry Orchard Group. The presentation will be given by Mike Phillips (Mid Kent Downs Countryside Partnership), preceded briefly by the Group’s AGM. Admission: Free. Venue: Lynsted Church Community Room. Contact for further information - Anne Dawes (522552)
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25 February - 4 March
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Rye Bay Scallop Festival
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26 February
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12.30pm: Lunch in aid of St Margaret’s Church, Wychling. Venue: Doddington Village Hall. Tickets £15 include 3 course Lunch, Fruit Juice, Tea/Coffee.
Further details including menu available from PCC members or Jean Hewett, Woodside Green Cottage, Woodside Green, Lenham. ME17 2 EU. Tel No 01622 859834 - Email: awhirl@btopenworld.com
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27 February
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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27 February - 11 March
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Fair Trade Fortnight
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29 February
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Leap Day
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1 February
Thursday
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 7.30 pm: A Talk on The Suffragette Movement will be given by local author Ian Porter.
Venue: Newnham Village Hall.
Entrance: £4.50, including refreshments.
Contact: Mags (890845), Val (890240), Lisa at The George pub (890237) or Marie at the Bear pub (532668)
All proceeds to Newnham Church and Village Hall fund.
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5 March
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Norton, Buckland and Stone Parish Council Meeting
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13 March
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Garden Re-Leaf Day. 3 objectives: To welcome the start of the gardening year; To engage with gardeners young, old, experienced or enthusiastic beginners; and To raise money for Greenfingers, the garden industry charity that creates magical gardens for children's hospices.
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18 March
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Mothering Sunday.
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19th March
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9.15am: Lynsted Church Cleaning Party convenes - more hands make lighter work, so do drop in and catch up on gossip at the same time?
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21 March
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Deadline for copy to be included in April 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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22 March
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 7.30 pm. BRAGA TANGA - Vibrant World Folk Music - Braga Tanga are based in Cornwall but draw experience and inspiration from all over the world. Four well-travelled & well-seasoned musicians will present original songs from singer and accordionist Jim Carey, who has created inspirational music for the likes of Cornwall’s Kneehigh and Miracle Theatre Companies, and Eden Project. Syd Greenfield on Double bass, Chris Roberts on Violin, Dan Hughes on clarinet and Jim Carey accordion.
Venue: Norton Village Hall. Tickets from Sheila Wood (521581) in advance £7 adult/£4 16 child & under. At the door: £9 adult/£6 child.
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25 March
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BST Begins. “Spring Forward” - clocks go forward one hour.
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26 March
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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26 - 30 March
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  Friends of Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital - Bric-a-Brac Sale.
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31 March
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 A Special Invitation - 100 Year Celebration Service for the Scouting Movement to be held at Teynham Church of St Mary. Please help put the word out about this service to celebrate 100 years of scouting in our area - to all past and present leaders, helpers, committee members, parents, beavers, cubs or scouts. If you believe you might attend, please let Skip (Amanda) know so they can “Be Prepared” on the catering front for a buffet in the scout hut. Contact: 521744
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1 April
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Palm Sunday - The sixth and last Sunday of Lent. Marks the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week.
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6 April
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Good Friday
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7-14 April
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Passover - (Jewish Calendar) The season of Passover when Jews commemorate the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of Egypt by Moses. Work is not permitted on the first two and the last two days of Passover.
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8 April
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Easter Sunday - Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ - his return from death after the Crucifixion. The most important Christian festival.
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14 - 15 April
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Brogdale Blossom Walk
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17th April
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9.15am: Lynsted Church Cleaning Party convenes - more hands make lighter work, so do drop in and catch up on gossip at the same time?
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16 April
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Deadline for copy to be included in May 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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22 April
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 Blossom Day. Community Cherry Orchard Group at Lynsted.
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22 April
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London Marathon
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30 April
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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5 May
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Wesak or Buddha day - The most important of the Buddhist festivals. It celebrates the Buddha's birthday, and, for some Buddhists, also marks his enlightenment and death.
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10, 11 & 13 May
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Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle. Information and Tickets.
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16 May
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Deadline for copy to be included in June 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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16 - 22 May
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National Gardening Week.
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18 May
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 The Great British Fish and Chip Supper is one of Spinal Injuries Association's largest Community Fund-raising event. Learn more about getting involved from this notice (PDF).
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26 May
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 Barge Match Race Day - Medway (nearest town Gillingham)
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28 May
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Bank Holiday Moved to 4th June - Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
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28 May
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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28 May - 1 June
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Friends of Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital - Book Sale.
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28 May -
5 June
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English Wine Week - Enjoy! hic!
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2 June
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Jubilee Weekend Begins
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3 June
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Lunch: Big Lunches
Afternoon: Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
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4 June
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Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday. Jubilee Beacons.
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5 June
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Diamond Jubilee additional Bank Holiday
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9 - 10 June
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Barge and Smack Match Race Day - OGA Brightlingsea Rally
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13 June
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Deadline for copy to be included in July 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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17 June
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Father’s Day
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21 June
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Summer Solstice (BBC Interfaith Site)
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23 June
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Gravesend to Pin Mill “Barge Passage Match”
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24 June
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Brogdale Soft Fruit Day
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25 June
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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29 June
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St Peter and St Paul's Day - The martyrdoms of both these saints are observed by Roman Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and Lutheran churches. One of the oldest saints' days.
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30 June -
1 July
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Art Show as part of Wigmore Arts Weekend - “Arts in the Widest Sense”. Venue: St Matthew’s Church and Community Centre, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, ME8 0NX. Contact: Paul Warren on 01634 372508
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30 June
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Pin Mill (near Ipswich) Barge Match - check their web site (as the Sailing Smack Association web site also shows a Smack Match on 23rd June).
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7 July
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 Cherry Day in Park Farm Community Orchard: They will feature a Grand Cherry Recipe Competition, with dishes judged by a professional chef.
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7 July
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Rowhedge Regatta (North Essex) Barge and Smack Matches
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7 - 8 July
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Brogdale Cherry Festival
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14 July
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Blackwater (near Maldon, Essex) Barge Match Race Day
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18 July
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Deadline for copy to be included in August 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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19 July
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 Olympic Torch Relay comes to Faversham. Details of the route can be seen on the web site of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG). As it passes through our part of Kent = Margate - Westgate-on-Sea - Birchington - Upstreet - Sturry - Canterbury - Thanington - Faversham - Challock - Harrietsham - Maidstone
Dover will hold events in the evening of18th July.
Maidstone will host events in the evening of 19th July....Friday 20 July - Maidstone - Chatham - Gillingham - Rochester - Higham - Gravesend - Borough Green ....
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20 July
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Ramadan Starts - the Muslim month of Fasting.
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21 - 27 July
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Whitstable Oyster Festival.
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23 July - 27 July
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Friends of Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital - Book Sale.
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27 July
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 London Olympic Games Start.
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27 July -
12 August
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British Food Fortnight.
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28 July
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Thames Barge Match Race Date (Gravesend)
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30 July
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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9 - 16 August
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Cycling Tour of Britain.
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11 August
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Swale Barge Match Race Date (Faversham)
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12 August
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Brogdale Plum Day
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12 August
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The Glorious 12th - grouse shooting season opens
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15 August
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Deadline for copy to be included in September 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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19 August
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Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) - The end of Ramadan when Muslims celebrate the end of fasting and thank Allah for His help with their month-long act of self-control.
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20 August
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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16 September
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Brogdale Nut Day
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17 -18 September
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Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year. A two-day festival during which work is not permitted.
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17 - 21 September
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Friends of Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital - Book Sale.
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19 September
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Deadline for copy to be included in October 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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22 - 23 September
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The Great British Cider Beer & Food Festival, Brogdale
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23 September - 23 October
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Seed Gathering Season. Promoted by the Tree Council
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24 September
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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26 September
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Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement - the most solemn day of the Jewish year.
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30 September
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World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief
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1 October
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Pheasant Shooting Season Opens
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1 - 31 October
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The Big Draw - a celebration of drawing
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8 - 14 October
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National Curry Week.
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21 - 21 October
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Brogdale Apple Festival
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27 October
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 Children’s Hallowe’en Party - an increasingly popular and lively evening hosted by the Park Farm Community Cherry Orchard Group. By kind permission of Mr and Mrs P Neaves. Contact: Anne Dawes (522552), Bob Baxter (521515), or Tom English (522417).
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27 October -
4 November
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National Trust Walking Festival
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28 October
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BST Ends - turn clocks back one hour.
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29 October
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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29 October
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Deadline for copy to be included in November 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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13 November
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Diwali - the festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is an occasion for celebrations by Hindus as well as Jains and Sikhs.
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14 November
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Deadline for copy to be included in December 2012 Edition.
E-mail copy to newsletter@lynsted.com (Lis Heriz-Smith)
E-mail advertising to advertising@lynsted.com (Mike Trim)
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15 November
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Police Commissioner Elections. If you want to vote, make sure you are registered on the electoral register.
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23 November
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Niinamesei - (Shinto Calendar) Labour Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday in Japan and originally a harvest festival.
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24 November - 2 December
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National Tree Week
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25 November
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Stir Up Sunday
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26 November
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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3 - 7 December
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Friends of Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital - Bric-a-Brac Sale.
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5 December
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Deadline for copy to be included in January 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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17 December
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Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting.
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21 December
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Winter Solstice
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2013
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16 January
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Deadline for copy to be included in February 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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13 February
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Deadline for copy to be included in March 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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