Village & Church Diary

In due course this page will keep you up to date with events around Marden parish (in black) and a little beyond (in blue). If you know of an event that is not listed, please email the diary editor

But for now, STAY ALERT and keep up to date with government information and guidance.

1. Ongoing Events

• Until Sunday 23 August: ELMER'S TRAIL - Free art installation in Maidstone - the parade of fabulously colourful and unique elephants will take you around the town, the River Park and some popular landmarks
• Until Sunday 1 November: BRIDGE WORKS - Crossing the River Medway - a story of the Rochester Bridge Trust. Exhibition at Maidstone Museum, free entry (MUSEUMS CLOSED FOR NOW)
• Until Sunday 1 November: SCOTNEY 125 at Scotney Castle (National Trust) - explore 125 objects and stories that tell Scotney's history; also see the Ornamental Dairy, never previously opened to the public (You will need to book your visit by 3.00 pm the day before your visit. SOME OTHER NT PROPERTIES ARE CLOSED FOR NOW)
  

2. Diary Dates

PLEASE NOTE: Any of the following events may have been cancelled. Please check with the organisers

• Saturday 4 July to Sunday 30 August: THE MOON - Exhibition at Maidstone Museum. Discover the science and mythology behind our nearest neighbour; re-live historic moments in lunar discovery and exploration; and encounter astonishing objects including real moon rock. £4 adult, £2 child, u-5s free, family ticket (up to 3 children) £10

Saturday 4 July
2.00 pm Marden's BIG Musical Picnic on Southons Field POSTPONED to Saturday 19 September

Sunday 5 July
TBC The Unicorn is due to re-open. Check for details.

Monday 6 July
TBC Marden Village Club is due to re-open. Check for details.

• Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July Ramblin Man Fair at Mote Park, Maidstone

Sunday 12 July
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 19 July
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

• Monday 27 July to Friday 7 August Summer Play Scheme (registration forms available from the Parish and Primary School Offices from 1 June)

Thursday 30 July
6.00 pm Museum Lates (over 18s) at Maidstone Museum: JAPANESE LATE - celebrate the Japanese Olympics, tour the Japanese Collection, enjoy Kendo performances from Kenyukai, with cocktails and nibbles. £12 (£10 MMF members)

Sunday 6 September
11.45 am - 12.45 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

• Friday 11 September to Sunday 20 September: HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - places with unique histories across England throw open their doors, all completely free of charge (PLEASE CHECK THE HERITAGE OPEN DAYS WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION BEFORE YOU VISIT)

Sunday 13 September
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Wednesday 16 September
7.00 pm Marden Working to become a Dementia Friendly Community - meeting at the Vestry Hall

Saturday 19 September
12.00 noon The Friends of Marden's Heritage BIG MUSICAL PICNIC on Southons Field. Provisional date - watch for further information

Sunday 20 September
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Wednesday 23 September
7.30 pm Marden Society - Geoff Doel on 'Hopping in Kent and the Hartlake Disaster' - Vestry Hall

Saturday 26 September
MARDEN IN BLOOM Scarecrow Safari - details to follow

Sunday 27 September
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 4 October
11.45 am - 12.45 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 11 October
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 18 October
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Saturday 24 October
TBA Concert in the Parish Church by the Snowdown Colliery Welfare Male Voice Choir, in aid of the Friends of Marden's Heritage. Provisional date - watch for further information

Wednesday 28 October
7.30 pm Marden Society - Guy Bartlett on 'The Dambusters' - Vestry Hall

Sunday 1 November
11.45 am - 12.45 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 8 November
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 15 November
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Wednesday 18 November
7.00 pm Marden Working to become a Dementia Friendly Community - meeting at the Vestry Hall

Sunday 22 November
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Wednesday 25 November
7.30 pm Marden Society - Ray Morris on 'Update on wildlife around Marden' - Vestry Hall

Sunday 29 November
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 6 December
11.45 am - 12.45 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

Sunday 12 December
6.00 - 7.00 pm J.A.M. meet in the Vestry Hall

A D V E R T I S E M E N T
The Vestry Hall in the centre of Marden Village is available for hire.
Click here for more information.

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