Canterbury primary school chosen to ‘plant a tree for the Queen’s jubilee’
Library image : Pixabay A school in Canterbury has been chosen to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to help Her Majesty The Queen celebrate 70 years on the throne.…
Mini Cops team up in Dover and Deal
Young children at schools in Dover and Deal will be learning about policing as they embark on a nine-week cadet course with local PCSOs. Kent Police’s Mini Police Cadet Programme…
Toy building bricks wanted for ‘Brickmas’ project at Beaney in Canterbury
The Beaney is appealing for people to donate any unwanted pre-loved LEGO-compatible bricks as part of a special project coming to the city this Christmas. The free ‘Brickmas’ exhibition at…
Kent school kids could be wearing jeans next week
Every year, school pupils are given permission to swap their school uniforms for jeans in order to raise funds for children with genetic disorders. But what are genes, what causes…
Firefighters save lives in Kent schools
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) delivers hundreds of fire safety lessons to thousands of children and adults each year, to help create a safer future for Kent and Medway.…
Nudging Kent drivers over safety in ‘Lollipop’ Patrol campaign
Denise Bartholomew A new campaign has been launched to remind drivers of their responsibilities to drive safely near School Crossing Patrols. Social media posts use the faces and stories of…
Double cause for celebration at Hythe Library
Lianne, Aimee and Laura with some of the books they donated to Hythe Library Hythe Library has reopened following extensive work to replace its heating system and it also has…
Council’s green credentials to the fore with wildflower meadows created across Thanet towns
As part of our response to the Biodiversity and Climate Emergency, Thanet District Council launched a project to create wildflower meadows across the district. The initiative was led by the…
Summer Bonanza – Free holiday activities scheme for kids in Dover
The Summer Bonanza is here – free holiday activities and lunch for primary school children who receive free school meals Young children living in the district will not have time…
Register children in Kent now for Free School Meals ahead of summer holidays
Parents and carers whose children may be eligible to receive benefits-related Free School Meals are being urged to apply for them ahead of the upcoming summer school holidays, even if…