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       1.....NEW Parish Plan/East Kent Community Grant

                      Entry forms are now available in WORD format only. Download the application

                      and guidance notes from here. Further information can be obtained by calling Trevor Skelton

                      on 01303 850816.

          2....Community Retailer of the Year 2008

                    A brand new competition running alongside the Kent Calor Village of the Year. You can enter

                    the competition separately. ENTER NOW!

         3.....Membership 2008/2009

                     Membership renewal is due 1st April 2008 - dont forget to join!!!! - visit the membership page

                     for the latest membership form.

4.....Funding for the Hoo Peninsula

An E.ON Community Investment Fund is available to all communities across the Hoo Peninsula and is aimed at supporting effective projects that will help genuine community needs.  A total fund of £100,000 has been allocated for the construction period of 2007 to 2010.  If you live within this area and have a community project in mind, you can apply for funding.  Downloadable application forms are available click here or email here or telephone 01303 850816 for more information.

5.....Village Hall Conference 2008

           The Village Hall Conference will be held at Benenden Village Hall on Saturday 18th        

            October 2008.  To reserve your place, please telephone Becky Williams on 01303

            850816.

6.....Rural Opinion Survey 2007

           This is now published. To download a copy in a "pdf" format click here. For more

           information, please contact Becky or Donna at info@ruralkent.org.uk.

7.....Our Strategy 2007-2012

           This is now published. To download a copy in a "pdf" format click here. For the full

           version please contact Becky or Donna at info@ruralkent.org.uk or call 01303 850816.

8.....Big Lottery Funding

           Breathing Places and Advice Plus launch from the Big Lottery.  Find out more....

9.....Hallmark Scheme

This is a new scheme that allows Community Halls to demonstrate they meet agreed standards of facilities and management. Find out more...

10...Parish Plan Funding

This current funding stream is now fully committed. if you need advice for funding for a Parish Plan, call Victoria Lawson on 01303 850816.

11...Fire Safety Folder

Order your copy here. At only £12.50 plus P & P can you afford not to?

12...Bridging the Gap

           This is now published. To download a copy in a "pdf" format click here. For the full

           version please contact Becky or Donna at info@ruralkent.org.uk or call 01303 850816.

 

13...Members Page

Recent editions of "Oast to Coast" and "Rural News" can now be downloaded from the Members Page as .pdf files. The password to gain access to this page will have been sent out to members in the annual confirmation of membership renewal.  If you have forgotten your password, please contact Becky at the office on 01303 850816.