Mayoral Events - September 2023
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Saturday 30 September |
Scarecrow event at Hothfield Church |
Mayor and Mayoress |
Hothfield Church |
Judging the scarecrows. |
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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. |
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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. |
