Category: Out and About

Kent Police and local businesses are teaming up to provide angling experience for young people in Downswood. The project arranged by PCSO Kirsty Greaves of the Maidstone Community Safety Unit…

The NHS health and wellbeing bus is on its way to Medway to encourage residents to have a health MOT. More than 3,000 people have stepped on board for a…

Maidstone Museum reopens for 2023 on Wednesday 8 February with a fascinating look at Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse, as part of an exhibition running until 17 Jun…

St. John’s Commandery – Photo: Ron Strutt – By Brian Wimsett, Alkham Newsletter Editor In the 12th century the Knights Hospitaller, a medieval and early modern Catholic military order who were charged…

North Downs Way Riders’ Route Photo: Peter Cornish… The recently improved North Downs Way Riders’ Route, a 153 mile trail passing through stunning and diverse landscapes from Farnham in Surrey…

Kentish Glory Moth Photo: Ian Lindsay – Pixabay Moth enthusiasts, conservationists and the public will be heading for the woods for the UK’s annual Moth Night event this week. Running…

Officers from Dover District Council’s Community Safety and Licensing Teams, supported by Kent Police have been working together to continue to help people enjoy safe nights out in the district.  This…

CLA South East is urging dog owners to understand their responsibilities and the law to help prevent livestock being badly injured and killed during the lambing season. Lambing season is…

Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens have been awarded The Green Flag Award®, the first parks owned and managed by Dover District Council (DDC) to receive the prestigious recognition.  The Green Flag…

By Michael Valenzia, Regional Director of CLA South East The farming industry has a woeful safety record, which stubbornly shows little sign of improvement, with sobering statistics presented each year.…