Mayoral Events - August 2023
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Wednesday 2 August |
Medieval Fayre |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Montford Manor Care Home, next to Ashford One, Willesborough, TN24 0YS |
Special event at the care home which specialises in supporting people living with additional needs, dementia and nursing needs. |
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Wednesday 2 August |
Celebrating one of the Regimental Battle Honours, Minden with 3 PWRR |
Mayor & Mayoress |
3 PWRR, Sir Henry Brackenbury Rd, Ashford TN23 3HX |
Presentation of roses to each soldier, to mark this special occasion.
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Saturday 5 August |
Unveiling of the Red Plaque in memory of Neville Stocker |
Mayor |
Ashford Fire Station, Henwood TN24 8DH |
Honouring the brave firefighter who lost his life in 1990. |
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Wednesday 9 August |
Roadshow: Eat Well Spend Less |
Mayor and Deputy Mayor |
Singleton Village Hall, Hoxton Close, Ashford TN23 5 LB |
The Mayor will spend time chatting and helping with enquiries at the roadshow. |
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Tuesday 15 August |
Honorary Ambassador’s Award to Sam Cox |
Mayor and Mayoress |
First Floor, Liv2Dance Studios, Park Street, Ashford Town Centre (with window view of his mural) |
Sam Cox AKA Mr Doodle to be presented with the Ambassador’s Award for Ashford. |
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Thursday 17 August |
The Nepalese Community Welcome the Mayor |
Mayor |
The Mayor’s Parlour |
Special meeting requested by the Nepalese community to meet with the Mayor. |
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Friday 18 August |
Launch of the Otium Lake Development |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Station Road, Pluckley TN27 0DZ |
The official launch of the new development. |
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Sunday 20 August |
Ashford Twinning Assoc Afternoon Tea |
Mayor and Mayoress |
146 Capel Street, Capel le Ferne CT18 7HA |
Gathering of the association members. |
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Tuesday 22 August |
Honorary Ambassador’s Award to Jasmin Vardimon |
Mayor and Mayoress |
J.V.home, Creative Enterprise Quarter, Javelin Way, Ashford TN24 8FN |
Jasmin Vardimon to be presented with the Ambassador’s Award for Ashford. |
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Thursday 24 August |
Ceremony to Mark the 80th Anniversary of the Death of Simone Weil |
Mayor and Mayoress with Cllr Spain |
Meet at the Harvester Bybrook Barn, Canterbury Rd, Kennington, Ashford TN24 8QQ |
The Mayor joins a group to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of French philosopher and writer Simone Weil. |
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Friday 25 August |
Visit to Friends of William Harvey Hospital |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Shop at William Harvey Hospital |
As the Mayor’s Charity for 2023-24, he will visit the hospital and join staff at the shop along with a visit to see the work of the charity. |
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Friday 25 August |
Swanley Park 40th Anniversary Fireworks Event |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Swanley Park, New Barn Rd, Swanley BR8 7PW |
Fundraiser for the Mayor of Swanley’s charity. |
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Saturday 26 August |
RBL Summer Hog Roast/BBQ |
Mayor and Mayoress |
The Jean Mealham Centre, 29 Lower Rd, Wood-church, Ashford TN26 3SQ |
Summer gathering for veterans, cadet forces and serving personnel along with their families and friends. |
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Sunday 27 August |
Westwell’s Traditional Fun Fete |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Westwell Village Hall |
Mayor to officially open the Westwell Fete. |
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Sunday 27 August |
13th Sagarmatha Cup |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Spearpoint Pavilion, The Ridge, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9ET |
Community event arranged by the Sagarmatha Gurkha/ Nepalese Community Ashford Kent (SGNCAK) |
