NEWS

Challock wins Kent Village of the Year 2004

Challock is the winner of the Calor Kent Village of the Year. At a packed presentation evening on the 7^th September, Challock received their award from Paulina Stockell from Kent County Council and told the audience what makes Challock a “great place to live in”. The residents and representatives of the village are now preparing to go to the regional round and with luck onto the national competition. We extend our congratulations, not only to Challock, but to all those who entered the competition.

We would like to extend our thanks to our Trustee, Ruth Pascoe,

our sponsors, Kent Reliance Building Society and Calor Gas and our supporters, BBC Radio Kent.

Forms are available now – ARE YOU?

 Would you like to know more? Visit the Village of the year page, or Phone Becky on 01303 850816

EVENTS

If you would like to attend any of the events listed below or have suggestions for training that you would like us to organise,

please email info@ruralkent.org.uk     

Community Halls Conference 2005

Lenham Community Centre - 12^th March 2005

Community or Village hall Committees are invited to attend our increasingly popular community halls conference.

 

You will be able to pick up on the latest news for halls and share good practice with other halls across Kent and Medway.

 

Conference Programme

 

9.30 – 10.00            Registration and coffee

 

10.00 – 10.05          Welcome, introductions and announcements - Andrew Paris

 

10.05 – 10.15          The Story of Lenham - Nick Osborne

 

10.15 – 10.45          The Big Lottery Fund -  Phillippa Saray

 

10.45 – 11.15          Insurance and village halls - Peter Lawrence (AON)

 

11.15 – 11.30          Break – with refreshments

 

11.30 – 12.00          AGM and election of KCHC Committee Members

 

12.00 – 12.45          Community Halls as multi-service buildings

-  Mike Barkway (Chair)

- Gill Bromley focusing on Access to Library Services

   in rural communities and

- Nick Osborne, on UK on-line

 

12.45 – 1.45            Lunch and networking - Music by Mantissa Opera

 

1.45 – 2.15              Part-time employment - Business Link Kent

 

2.15 – 3.00              The Licensing Act–the Transitional Period-Roger Vick

 

3.00 – 3.45              Live Music Forum - Feargal Sharkey

 

3.45 – 4.00              Questions to panel and close

 

 

The cost of attendance is £15.28 for members.  To book your place or for further information, please email Becky Williams on info@ruralkent.org.uk.

 

 

Posted 4 January 2005