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Mayoral Events - September 2023

Mayoral Events September 2023
Date Event Attendees Address Summary

Friday 1 September

‘Raising the Red Ensign’ for Merchant Navy Day

Mayor and Mayoress

Civic Centre Entrance and Committee Room 1

Special occasion to raise the Red Ensign in recognition of Merchant Navy Day.

Saturday 2 September

Kennington WI Hall – Open Afternoon

Mayor and Mayoress

Kennington WI Hall, 228 Faversham Rd, Kenning-ton, Ashford TN24 9AN

A special reopening of the hall after the renovation and an afternoon to thank everyone.

 

Sunday 3 September

Kent Wing Parade & Service of Thanksgiving & Rededication

Mayor and Mayoress

Dover Castle and St Mary In Castro

2023 Wing parade is being led this year by Squadrons from East Kent incl No. 305 (Ashford) Squadron with parade and service.

Sunday 3 September

Sk8side Park Festival

Deputy Mayor and Consort

Stour Centre Skate Park, The Pavilion, Tannery Lane TN23 1XZ

Annual celebration and festival for the centre.

Monday 4 September

Battle of Britain Museum Visit

Mayor and Mayoress

Battle of Britain Museum,

Aerodrome Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7AG

Charity fundraiser for the Mayor of Hawkinge. Tour of the museum.

Tuesday 5 September

Meeting with Sir George Jessel

Mayor

The Mayor’s Parlour

The Deputy Lord Lieutenant will meet with the Mayor and Leader to discuss current matters.

Thursday 7 September

A Night at the Folkestone Museum

Mayor and Mayoress

Folkestone Museum 1-2 Guildhall St, Folkestone CT20 1DY

A charity fundraiser for the Mayor of Folkestone with a tour of the museum & treasure hunt.

Tuesday 12 September

Civic Garden Party

Mayor and Mayoress

The Orangery, Turkey Mill, Ashford Rd, Maidstone ME14 5PP

The Mayor of Maidstone’s special event for charity. With afternoon tea.

Wednesday 13 September

‘Call the Midwife’ – Tour of the Dockyard and Set

Mayor and Mayoress

Chatham Dockyard, Main Gate Rd, Chatham ME4 4TZ

Charity fundraising guided walking tour of the set and props with afternoon tea.

Thursday 14 September – Monday 18 September

Civic Twinning Visit to Bad Munstereifel

Mayor and Mayoress

Meet at the Stour Centre Coach Park

Special annual visit to our Twin Town – this year Bad Munstereifel.

Friday 22 September

The High Sheriff Of Kent’s Afternoon Tea Party

Mayor and Mayoress

Doddington Place Gardens, Church La, Sittingbourne ME9 0BB

A chance to network with charities and enjoy the Doddington Place Gardens

Friday 22 September

A Guided tour of the Eden Valley Museum

Mayor and Mayoress

72 High St, Edenbridge TN8 5AR

A charity fundraiser for the Chair of Sevenoaks.

Saturday 23 September

10 Year Anniversary Family Fun Day

Mayor and Mayoress

Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Sandyhurst lane, Ashford, TN25 4PE

Special event for all the family organised by the Ashford Barbarians RFC supporting Holding On Letting Go.

Tuesday 26 September

Charity Meeting with the Friends of William Harvey Hospital

Mayor

The Mayor’s Parlour

Charity Meeting with the Friends of William Harvey Hospital.

Friday 29 September

Baxendale Court MacMillan Coffee Morning

Mayor and Mayoress

The communal lounge Baxendale Court TN24 0PT

Baxendale Court’s 15th MacMillan Coffee Morning

Saturday 30 September

Scarecrow event at Hothfield Church

Mayor and Mayoress

Hothfield Church

Judging the scarecrows.

Saturday 30 September

Launch of the new St Francis Community Hub

Mayor and Mayoress

St Francis Church, Cryol Road, Ashford, TN25 3AS

Launch of the new St Francis Community Hub.

Saturday 30 September

RBL Centenary Dinner

Mayor and Mayoress

Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone, ME17 1RE

Dinner to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles lll.