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4 Loose Village Plan 7 Gas Safety Week 10 British Food Fortnight 15 Fashion with Agi! 16 School Open Days 20 Computer Help

23 Local Noticeboard

27 25 Maidstone Museum 25 Charity Rainbow Run 27 What’s On 27 A Family Affair

Speaking of which, I hear so many stories of woman who have problems with their employer when it comes to returning to work after having children. I am certain that if men had children the same as women the working world would be a different place. Of course, I understand the priorities and importance of business, but most of us still need to work. We hope each of you find something from this issue. Our focus for the magazine is always “everyday life with a local spin”.

Sarah, Editor

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I hope you all survived the summer holidays! Not just with entertaining the children, the expense of it and trying to arrange childcare for those of you who have to work. I’d like to see a man juggle work, children and sort out all the childcare!

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oose Community Considers Development Threat

Loose is recognised as one of the best places in Maidstone to live. Neighbouring development plans have left the Parish Council with a dilemma: how can they safeguard the future of this loved semi-rural community when all around there are potential planning developments up to its borders, and threats to eat away at its green spaces and views. The Parish Council is now urging all those who live, work or own land in the area to come together and consider how they can preserve the essence of Loose while ensuring that it remains a vibrant, sustainable location – fit for the challenges of the next two decades.

“People move to Loose for the lifestyle it offers,” said Jim Andrew, Chairman of the Steering Group. “If we want to maintain and enhance that lifestyle, not just for us but for future generations, we have to ascertain what our needs are and embody them in the Plan. This Plan gives us the chance to do exactly that. If we don’t take this opportunity, we’ll get what we’re given,” he said. “We’re not asking people to write the Plan – but they do need to come along and tell us what they’d like us to include. And, if they want to get more involved – we’d encourage them!” The 10 September evening is all about opinions. Then there will be three-day Design Forum in October for Loose people to consider all the opinions given and work them into a viable draft concept plan. Details of all events can be found below.

To do this a Parish Council Steering Group is leading the process to develop a Neighbourhood Plan. Once agreed, by local referendum, the Plan must be taken into account in all future planning and conservation decisions for up to 20 years. It will have statutory force.

For more information on the challenges being faced by Loose and the Neighbourhood Plan process, please contact H Hunt, Secretary of Loose Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group on 07944-056225 or email looseneighbourhoodplansec@gmail.com.

Loose residents, land and business owners have a major opportunity to share their thoughts on the future of Loose at a “Loose Visioning” evening in the King George V Pavilion between 7.30 and 10pm on Wednesday 10th September. The event will be led by an independent planning and design consultancy to help ensure the plan reflects the views of the local people.

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Wednesday 10 September 2014, 7.30 – 10pm Spend an evening sharing ideas on what your future Loose looks like.

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Gas Safety Week 15th - 21st September

Samsian Ltd has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (15-21 September), and will be discounting its rates for boiler servicing during Gas Safety Week & raising awareness of gas safety issues. This fourth annual Gas Safety Week will see the whole industry coming together to bring gas safety to the forefront of people’s minds. Dangerous gas work can kill, so it is vital that gas appliances are safety checked at least once a year. If left unchecked, poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. In the last year alone, 343 people were injured and 10 people died as a result of gas related incidents. People can sign up to a free reminder service at www. StayGasSafe.co.uk, and use the interactive gas map to see how many unsafe gas appliances are lurking in an area. Danny Tickner, Founder & Director at Samsian Ltd said: “ We’re pleased to support Gas Safety Week 2014. Gas Safety is a serious issue & in Britain, our level of gas safety is impeccable. Special events being held all over the country during the gas safety week 15th – 21st September 2014 will help raise awareness & ensure we remain a world leader”

gas fire. Sign up at www.staygassafe.co.uk for a free reminder service.  • Check the front and back of your engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card, making sure they are qualified to do the specific type of gas work you require. • Install an audible carbon monoxide alarm which will alert you if dangerous levels are present in your home.  • Check for warning signs your appliances aren’t working correctly, such as lazy yellow or orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance and too much condensation in the room. For more information call Samsian Ltd now on 01732 885882 for more information on Domestic or Commercial Gas Safety in the Kent Area. Alternatively visit www. GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500 to find a Gas Safe Registered engineer that covers your area.

Russell Krämer, chief executive for Gas Safe Register, said: “Every year, far too many people suffer from preventable gas related accidents, such as gas leaks, explosions, fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s great therefore, that Samsian Ltd has pledged its support and is raising awareness of gas safety issues, helping to let the 23 million gas consumers in the UK know about the simple checks they can make to stay safe.” Follow these simple checks to stay gas safe: • Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer when having gas work carried out in your home. You can find a registered engineer in your area by calling Gas Safe Register on 0800 408 5500 or visit www. GasSafeRegister.co.uk • Get your gas appliances safety checked at least once a year and serviced in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. This includes your gas boiler, gas cooker and

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Ways to check you are using a qualified plumber qualifications and experience before they allow them to go on the register. They will check genuine training too - such as City & Guilds certificates. The more qualified the plumber is the higher their ranking will be on the list i.e. an associate or a full member. It really is important to be aware of these two main industry bodies and use them to source qualified, local tradesmen.

If you want to be sure you are using a qualified plumber or gas safe installer you can check this by using the gas safe register and the CIPHE register (chartered institute of plumbing and heating engineers). Anyone touching gas MUST be on the gas safe register. It is illegal to touch gas without having completed the correct training and without being on this register. You can go to their website and very easily enter your postcode and quickly bring up a list of registered installers in your area. Alternatively, you can search an individual’s name or a company name that state they are on the register. Once you have brought them up you can then check further by seeing which elements of gas they are permitted to work with. To locate a good, genuine and qualified plumber you can use the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers register. You can’t ‘just’ join this list. The CIPHE check and vet all their plumber’s

It has been reported that many tradesmen use these logos in their adverts but are not on the list. The way round checking this is to go direct to the main industry bodies and view the members for yourself on line. Gas safe regularly train and communicate with their engineers. They notify them of changes in the industry, and keep them abreast of changing industry standards, and as such their listing is always up to date. Gas Safe Engineers re-train every three years to keep up to date, and this is what helps to keeps you safe. So always make sure you are using a registered installer. Visit the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Decorating Heating Engineers website& Plastering Services www.ciphe.org.uk - CIPHE website • Interior & Exterior Work

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British Food Fortnight . . .

20th September – 5th October Name a British dish. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding? Shepherds’ pie? Spotted dick? Now ask your child to name a traditional British dish. Can they? In recent years we have become a multi-cultural society and we’ve happily adopted pasta from Italy, curry, from India and noodles from China. While we should be proud of the fact that we’ve welcomed and assimilated these new tastes, we seem to be in danger of forgetting or ignoring our own national and regional dishes. It’s a sad fact that many British school children (and almost as many adults)have little or no knowledge of our culinary heritage in spite of it being rich and varied. British Food Fortnight exists to put British food firmly in the spotlight. It aims to encourage us to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and regional dishes. To this end it takes place during harvest time, which is the traditional time for celebrating food. This year it also has the additional aim of helping our children to discover all that’s wonderful about British food. The theme is Bringing Home the Harvest. Many schools are participating with the aim of teaching children how to prepare simple meals from fresh, seasonal ingredients. High street shops, farm shops and delicatessens will also be joining in, stocking British produce and running tasting sessions and cookery demonstrations. There will be special events in care homes for the elderly, scrumptious servings of British food in garden centre cafes, patriotic menus in hospitals, family feasts in children’s centres and lots of fun food and drink festivals and country fairs. With global warming rarely out of the news these days it’s reassuring to know that buying locally farmed, seasonal produce is the most eco-friendly choice too. It’s comforting to know that by buying British we’re doing our bit to save the planet.

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Schoolthe Make Open most Days of school . . . open days to individuals may be small. Other schools plan programmes with lots of opportunities to speak to staff and pupils. Plan ahead and make sure you: 1. Take your child with you so they can help notice things you may not see. 2. Think about how you felt at the open day – was it friendly, efficient. 3. Look at the pupils to see if they seem happy and motivated. Are they speaking positively about staff and everyday school life 4. Don’t be put off if you do not like an individual teacher, they may not be there when you child starts. 5. Try to get a general feel for the place and write down first impressions.

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6. Ask questions, particularly to pupils – do they like the teaching and enjoy school

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7. Does the work on display show a large range of ability? Each child should be valued

What is a school open day? An open day allows prospective parents and pupils visit the school during the working week. You get the opportunity to visit classrooms, and will be shown round. Pupils attending the school can tell you about their time at the school.

It may be worthwhile to start having a look around schools a year before this. you can go to primary school open days when your child is three or in Year 5, aged 9-10 for secondary school. At a later date revisit the schools you are most interested in, September / October time when you need to apply.

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Maidstone Museums’ Foundation unveils exciting programme of visits and events for friends Maidstone Museums’ Foundation is adding even more value to Friends’ membership by launching an exciting programme of events and visits. In the next six months, visits have been arranged to Tonbridge Castle and Stoneacre (Otham), two of Kent’s most attractive destinations. MMF, which promoted the attractions of membership at the recent Bearsted Carnival and Fayre (June 28), is also hosting a Jazz Evening at the Museums in St Faith’s Street in October, a Dickens-themed talk in November, and carols at Christmas-time. Details are given in a new on-line quarterly newsletter being sent to all Friends of MMF. The first edition, to be published shortly, launches a new era of communication with Friends, and aims to give an added incentive for people to sign up. As well as news of events, the newsletter will carry a pen portrait of the new MBC Cultural Services Manager Laura Case. It also sets out how the Foundation helps the Museums, with a description of the Anglo Saxon hoard purchased with MMF’s help in 2013. The newsletter encourages ideas and contributions from friends. New friends are being encouraged to sign up for a wonderful cultural experience, with the added value of visits and special events. They can join by completing a registration form available in the Museums’ reception area, or on the website, or by e mailing: maidstonemuseumsfoundation@outlook.com Chairman of MMF, Mark Baker, said “This is just another example of how the Maidstone Museums Foundation is working to bring all that is good about one of the best museums in the south east to an ever wider audience” maidstonemuseumsfoundation@outlook.com www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk/support/ inandaround

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All That Jazz - Hazlitt Theatre An evening which is sure to seduce you with high energy performances, sassy style and a murderous fine. This show is a real tribute to Bob Fosse and his work including numbers from Chicago, Cabaret and Sweet Charity plus many more. 7.30pm.

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The Loose Fete ‘Children’s Favourites’ The fete will include a traditional ‘Tug of War’ and games for the children, plus various stalls and activities and Shayler’s Fun Fair.

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Heritage Open Days - All Saints Church This historic church in a beautiful riverside setting was built in 1395 by Archbishop Courtenay, to become one of the grandest Perpendicular churches in England. Pre-booked tours of the church are available. 11th 10am-4pm, 12th 2pm-4pm, 13th 10am-4pm, 14th 11am - 4pm. All Saints Church, Mill Street.

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Heritage Open Days - Battle of Maidstone 1st June 1648 - Re-live the momentous events of one of the fiercest battles of the Civil War in a fascinating guided walk around the town. Find out where the casualties are buried, where the Puritan Mayor lived and where the blood letting took place. Meet at the entrance to Maidstone Museum. 01622 602169

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Great British Food Festival - Leeds Castle New for 2014, discover a delicious new event for ‘foodies’ and families! See, smell and taste goods from local food and drink producers, retailers, chefs and cookery schools. With demonstrations daily, children’s

Hops n Harvest Beer Festival - Kent Life Kent Life’s home-grown festival! Join them in the beer tent to sample up to 60 varieties of beer. See the last working coal fired Oast House in Britain, and have a go at picking the hops by hand. Enjoy the ‘festini’ atmosphere with a variety of live and local music! Open Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-6pm.

14th September

Maidstone Mela - Mote Park Come and celebrate Maidstone’s rich and vibrant cultural diversity with music, singing, dancing and food from around the world.

20th September

Plant Fair at Headcorn Organised by the Hardy Plant Society. 11.30am to 2pm. The society has a variety of activities through the year including garden visits to gsrdens not normally open to the public and lectures from plant and garden experts.

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Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies Grand Autumn Show Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton. A large show with entries in the competitions from growers and garden clubs from all over Kent. Come to see the gorgeous Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, other Garden Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit, Cookery, Crafts and Floral Art. Refreshments, Produce Sales, ample Free Parking and Free Entry (donations welcome) 2 - 4.30pm.

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“why not come along to one of our craft clubs” The Tuesday Group runs every Tuesday 10:30 - 12:30 and the Friday Group runs every Friday 10:30 - 12:30. We run between 6 to 8 workshops a month although we do hope to increase this next year and probably including a Saturday workshop once a month if there is enough interest. Our workshops cover a wide range of papercraft and jewellery techniques with all workshops completing at least one finished project, although some longer workshops may run over several sessions.

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Dandelion Time organises the biggest and craziest indoor rowing event ever! Local charity Dandelion Time is running an exciting indoor rowing event. The Dandelion TIme Rowathon: Marden to Monte Carlo! It involves rowing 1,000 miles, non stop for 3 days and 2 nights on 2 rowing machines. Its happening at NMA Physical Training in Marden and it is sponsored by FORZA. It starts on October 10th at 10am and ends at 4pm on October 12th. To achieve this ambitious challenge Dandelion Time needs over 500 rowers from the local community to step up and row. Previous rowing experience isn’t required. There are rowing opportunities to row for teams (6-10), families and individuals and for the more competitive rower there are Timed Challenges when you can race while rowing! There are 6 race categories with live Leaderboards and prizes for the winners of each category will be announced by Helen Grant MP and Minister for Sport on Sunday October 12th at 4pm. Dandelion Time is a local charity based in West Farleigh working with children and their families that have been the victims of trauma, abuse and neglect. Dandelion Time works with the children on a farm to overcome past difficulties, re-build their confidence and self-esteem to build a better future. If you’d like to get involved visit dandeliontime.org.uk. Or if you’d like to sponsor the rowers visit justgiving.com/ dandeliontimerowathon Follow the event build up on Facebook and Twitter.

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