Issue - meetings

The Mayor advised of a number of engagements attended since the last meeting of Council and made particular reference to the following civic and charity events:

·        Ightham Mote's 40th Celebration Garden Party

·        Hi Kent Equipment & Information Event

·        Opening of newly refurbished Sue Ryder Charity Shop at Kings Hill

·        Visit to Air Ambulance Charity KSS

·        Tonbridge and Malling in Bloom Awards Event at Coolings Garden Centre

·        Visit to Tonbridge Model Engineering Society (TMES)

·        Royal British Legion Kent County Dinner

·        The High Sheriff of Kent's Justice Service

·        Private Launch Night at Page & Coe Arts in Mereworth

·        Visit to DAVSS; and

·        Charity Quiz Night at the Old Fire Station, Tonbridge

Arrangements were being finalised for future civic and charity events and the following were noted:

·        Remembrance Sunday Services – 9 November 2025

·        Armistice Day – 11 November 2025

·        Charity Karting Event at Buckmore Park – 14 November 2025

·        Charity Event at Tonbridge Castle – 30 November 2025 – Further details to follow

·        Afternoon Tea at Tonbridge School – March/April 2026 – Further details to follow

Finally, the Mayor thanked the Deputy Mayor and Past Mayors for attending a number of events on their behalf.