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New Advice Centre Open

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A new Advice Centre is open on Strood High Street. The Drop-in facility has been set up by Strood Community Project in response to the expressed needs of the local community. Anyone is welcome to seek help on any issue.

Open five days a week the centre is staffed by volunteers who will endeavour to provide the necessary information to assist members of the public with their issues. Those with complex and specific issues requiring professional support will be advised to seek assitance from the Citizens Advice Bureau in Chatham.

The centre is supported by a Strood Community Project shop opened next door. Funds raised will contribute towards the rent and overheads on the centre. Donated goods - clothes, music/ video, bric-brac, etc - are gratefully received.

Paul Robinson, General Manager, says, 'To make this work in the long term we need to be generating income so that we are not dependant on grants. We would therefore welcome the support of everyone in Strood, whether donors of goods or purchasers.' Vehicular access is available at the rear of the premises for those bringing goods to the shop.

For more details about the Advice Centre or Shop either call in or call 01634 298747.

 

 

 
Autumn Walks

 

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Why not join us for a walk this autumn? Children are always welcome too.

With organised walks of 3 - 5 miles on Tuesdays or Saturdays not only is it good exercise but is a good social experience. Walks meet at 10.00am unless otherwise stated.

 

It has been suggested by walkers that we inform them of the number and steepness of hills en route. We have come up with the following grading system:

Grade 0 - Predominantly over flat terrain but may include a gentle incline/decline.

Grade 1 - Moderate climbs and descents for short periods throughout the walk.

Grade 2 - Significant, or repeated, climbs and descents throughout the walk.

 

See the Photo Gallery for latest photos of walks.

 

Wed Sept 8th. Meet at Car Park at Cliffe Church. Flat, circular walk, mainly on farm tracks via village of Cooling. 4 miles, 0 grade.

Sat Sept 18th. Meet by the school in Bredhurst. Walk through woodland, orchards and fields. 5 miles, several stiles. 1 grade.

Tues Oct 5th. Meet at Camer Park. Pretty, rural walk, some stiles with good views. 4.5 miles, 1 grade.

Sat Oct 16th. Meet at Rose and Crown pub, Shorne. Walk across fields and return through Shorne Country Park. 4 miles, few stiles. 1 grade.

Tues Nov 9th. Capstone Park. Meet at the car park by the lake for a walk via Luton Recreation Ground and Darland Banks and returning past the ski slope. 5 miles. 1 grade.

Sat Nov 20th. Meet at Strood station for a walk around Central London including Tower Bridge, The Tower, St Pauls, Trafalgar Sq. Stay and Christmas Shop if you wish!

Tues Dec 14th. Christmas walk with mulled wine and mince pies. Meet at Luddesdown Church. Park outside village hall before the church. Varied walk with some hills and a few stiles. 2 grade.

For more details of the next walk, or to arrange a lift, call Paul Robinson on 01634 298747.

 

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