Dartford Painted Rocks & Sports roundup

Local people from Dartford Painted Rocks on Facebook have been busy this month painting and hiding them around town. The rocks can also be exchanged at Stephen Oliver: Studio and Gallery located in the Orchard Shopping Centre.

Here are some great photos of their painted rocks.

DARTFORD PAINTED ROCKS

By Maria Kingsford

Local people from ‘Dartford painted rocks’ on Facebook have been busy this month painting and hiding them around the town. The rocks can be exchanged at Stephen Oliver: Studio and Gallery located at the Orchards Shopping Centre .

Here are some of the photos of their latest painted rocks.

SPORTS ROUNDUP

Playing time for English players in the Premier League was the highest for 11 years last season.

Figures show English players featured in 38% of total minutes played in the Premier League in 2020-21. That compares with the average of 33.8% of minutes since 2010-11.

Increased playing time for English players has been referenced as one way to improve the national team’s results at tournaments. Former FA chairman Greg Dyke called for more playing time in 2013, when he also set England a target of winning the 2022 World Cup. And as we all know, England reached their first European Championship final, their first major tournament final in 55 years… so are you thinking what I’m thinking?!

UPCOMING EVENTS IN AUGUST INCLUDE:

4 Aug-14 Sept: Cricket - England v India five Test series - full tour schedule

19-22 August: Golf - Women’s British Open at Carnoustie 24 Aug-5 Sept: Paralympic Games in Tokyo 30 Aug-12 Sept: Tennis - US Open in New York