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TENTERDEN LIONS BRING ‘ PISTONS & PAWS ’ SHOW TO TENTERDEN
Tenterden Lions Club are known to local residents for their many activities raising money for charities and local causes and is part of Lions International . Following the success of their Classic Car Show in 2017 , Tenterden Lions are this year including classic motorcycles and also a dog show entitled Pistons & Paws on 16th September .
The show will take place a few minutes ’ drive from the town centre at Little Halden Place Farm on Cranbrook Road , where visitors can expect a good display of cars and motorcycles . Judging of various classes with a parade of entries for each class will be held in the arena . There will also be a dog show together with trade stands , craft stands , a licensed bar , refreshments and fun for kids .
Free public parking will be provided with a special area for disabled badges . Entry is £ 5 per person , with children under 14 free . Full details including exhibitor and trade booking forms can be found at www . tenterdenlionsclub . co . uk / car-event-2018 .
EXTRA CARE HOUSING SCHEMES LESSEN IMPACT OF HOUSING CRISIS IN KENT
BROMLEY SCHOOLBOYS ‘ PEAK ’ AT ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
Staff and pupils from a Bromley school have returned from a grueling week away undertaking the Three Peaks Challenge . Bickley Park School took 26 boys , aged 12 and 13 years old , to test their own abilities in terms of motivation , team , and leadership skills .
As part of the challenge , the boys tackled Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike before the final push up Snowdon . In between climbs the boys also stopped at Fort William , where they undertook the additional test of canyoning and flew 125mph down the world ’ s fastest zip wire .
This is the first time the school has organised this adventure and it proved to be a special opportunity to really get to grips with nature and test their survival skills .
Stuart Bayley-Dainton , the trip organiser and leader , said : “ In the past , our boys have walked Offa ’ s Dyke , but that was only boys who opted to participate . This year , we wanted a challenge for the whole year group . The planning for this adventure began last year as we wanted to create an experience that would interest and excite the boys . It wasn ’ t an easy feat but they showed sheer grit , determination and teamwork returning home feeling energised and ready for any challenge !”
With thousands of people on waiting lists for homes across Kent , Rapport Housing & Care has committed to build 235 new homes for over 55s , freeing up family homes within the county .
Like most counties , Kent is currently in desperate need of family homes . The region has a severe shortage of affordable housing and across the county local councils are managing housing registers full of people waiting for appropriate homes .
With an ambitious development plan in place , not-for-profit housing and care provider , Rapport Housing & Care is developing 235 new homes for over 55s within extra care housing schemes in the Tonbridge , Malling and Sevenoaks district , which will significantly benefit those in need of housing in those boroughs . 133 of the apartments will be complete this summer and will provide affordable housing for those in later life through rent and shared ownership . The further 102 apartments will be complete by 2020 and will also comprise a significant number of affordable homes alongside a small number of apartments for sale on the open market .
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