An exhibition highlighting the therapeutic value of art in managing mental health issues is being held at County Hall, Maidstone this month. The display, entitled ‘Art in Mind’ will see the art gallery next to the Stone Hall filled with drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture and papier-mâché from Monday, September 23, until October 11. Organisations taking…
Two consultations have been launched proposing bus pilots in Maidstone and West Malling. It comes following last year’s Big Conversation, which gauged opinion on how Kent County Council could best help provide sustainable rural transport. KCC currently supports services 13 and 59 in Maidstone. The proposal revises these services to become feeder buses, which provide…
Nurseries and pre-schools across Kent are celebrating after being honoured with prestigious awards to recognise their commitment to supporting continuous improvement. Five nurseries and pre-schools were honoured with a prestigious Threads of Success Improvement and Achievement Award. They were Bertie’s Nursery in Faversham, Discovery Day Nursery in Maidstone, Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery in Ashford, Magpie…
The Friends of South Park have installed some new picnic benches thanks to a £1,500 KCC members grant from Dan Daley, Rob Bird and Brian Clark. The ‘Friends’ wanted to see an area of the park expanded into a recognized picnic area, to be used by all visitors. Prior to the funding being granted there was…
The Maidstone Black and Minority Ethnic Forum (BME) held its first information event thanks to support from a £700 KCC members grant from Rob Bird. The event was run in partnership with a number of agencies and showcased local talent who provided some cultural entertainment. The event aimed to raise the profile of the forum and…
The St Philip’s Community Centre is benefitting from a new community noticeboard thanks to a £500 KCC members grant from Dan Daley and Rob Bird. The community centre in Maidstone is the only centre in the area and has many activities running which encourage the community to come together. The noticeboard will help to advertise these activities…