Promotion of Upcoming Events
Opportunity for organisations to advise of upcoming events and activities, including any planned for the Kings Coronation
Minutes:
Members noted the forthcoming events to be held in Tonbridge and the surrounding area:
(1) Tonbridge Calling
Volunteer stewards were sought for the Tonbridge Calling music event in the park on 1 July 2023. Anyone interested in the role was asked to email tonbridgecalling@gmail.com.
(2) Zumba Session
The representative from Tonbridge Dementia Friendly advised that the Mayor would be leading a fundraising Zumba session at Larkfield Leisure Centre on 26 March 2023.
(3) St George’s Day Concert
The representative from Tonbridge Dementia Friendly invited all to attend the St George’s Day Concert on 22 April 2023 at Tonbridge Parish Church with Royal Tunbridge Wells Orpheus Male Voice Choir and Tonbridge Community Singers. The concert was a combined fundraising event between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells Dementia Friendly organisations.
(4) Neuro Café
Members were informed that a Neuro Café would be launched on 20 April 2023 at the Age UK centre in Tonbridge Town Lock in association with the MS Society, MND Association, Parkinsons and Brain Trust. The Café was set up to cater for those with neurological conditions other than dementia.
(5) St Georges Day Parade
Members were advised that the Tonbridge District Scouts would be partaking in the St George’s Day Parade through Tonbridge High Street on 23 April 2023.
(6) Design Awards
Tonbridge Civic Society would be presenting Civic Design Awards this year and nominations were sought for the Design Award and new Community Award. Further information could be sought by emailing info@tonbridgecivicsociety.org.uk.
(7) Tonbridge Triathlon
The Tonbridge Lions Club sought volunteers to assist with the Tonbridge Triathlon on 1 May 2023 and invited anyone interested in the role to email tonbridgetriathlon@hotmail.com.
(8) Easter Egg Hunt
The representative of the Tonbridge Parish Church advised that there would be an open house Easter egg hunt on 1 April 2023 at St Philips Church.