Our meeting in January ‘Wild about Birds’ was very popular with members and visitors alike. There were so many simple ways to attract birds to our gardens – Water, Food and Shelter are the key areas to target – and to do it NOW - was the message. At this meeting Jane Deaves started the Bookstall for members to swop books; this will be an ongoing project. New members have joined, bringing with them their different interests and talents to share with us.
Sue arranged for 15 members to dine at the Sugar Loaves to start the Lunch Club calendar, with different venues organised throughout the year.
Despite possibly the worst weather of the winter so far, Hilary, Marie, myself and Alan attended the Maidstone Bus Pilot Consultation held at Leeds Church on Monday 4th February, travelling on the 13 Bus. There will probably be a trial run of the new shuttle suggestion for the 13 and 59 buses. For full details contact the Parish Council or www.kent.gov.uk/maidstonebuspilot. We had plenty of time to discuss the implications of the proposals with KCC staff who explained the complex organisation and funding of local transport over a nice cup of tea.
On Friday 8th February, together with Ben and Shaun from the Meadows Trust, 5 of us enjoyed Lunch at County Hall with Shellina Prendergast, our County Councillor. We discussed our Midsummer Celebration and our plans for June 22nd this year. We all realise what a wonderful asset the Meadows project is for growing our community. And if you have never eaten at County Hall with the Genuine Dining Company, who cook an inexpensive and wonderfully varied lunch menu, you are missing a treat. You simply need to sign in (for security) at reception. Lunch is served from noon weekdays.
Val Williams
Secretary Hollingbourne WI
Friday 1 February 2019
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