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ART EXHIBITION RAISES MORE THAN £ 1,000 FOR SCOTTS PROJECT TRUST
An exhibition of original artworks by artists with learning difficulties has raised more than £ 1,000 for Tonbridge charity Scotts Project Trust, celebrating the creativity and achievements of its students.
Held at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells this summer, Perspectives invited visitors to see the world through the eyes of the artists, with multimedia works exploring colour, texture, nature, imagination and emotion.
Art is a regular part of life at Scotts, where residents and day service users take part in workshops using a variety of materials and techniques including textiles, paint, textures, ceramics and papier mache.
Many of the artworks on display were sold, with pieces bought by visitors to the exhibition as well as people attending meetings and workshops at the venue.
“ I enjoy using the different techniques of art,” said Alison, one of the art students.“ I love that our work was on display for the public to see. I like how we have done group projects together and made something as a team, as well as on our own.”
RURAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATED AT THE EAST KENT PLOUGHING MATCH
Furley Page Solicitors was once again a proud sponsor and prominent participant at the 2026 East Kent Ploughing Match, held at St Nicholas Court Farms in Monkton. Now in its 81st year, the event proved to be as popular as ever, bringing together the East Kent farming community and thousands of other visitors.
Out in the fields, competition was fierce with ploughing categories ranging from vintage tractors to the latest models. The main ring also hosted a packed programme of events including birds of prey flying displays, dog handling, tossing the sheaf and the ever-popular welly throwing competition.
Furley Page’ s agricultural and rural business team was in attendance to welcome friends, clients and contacts in their marquee.
“ The annual East Kent Ploughing Match is a highlight of Kent’ s agricultural calendar and sponsoring it enables us to give something back to our rural community in Kent,” said partner and head of agriculture and rural business at Furley Page, Sarah Webster.“ Congratulations to the winners and to the lucky raffle winners who helped to raise valuable funds for the Furley Page Foundation.”
This year, father and son duo Matthew and Chris Cullen won Commercial Champion and Vintage Champion respectively. The event also saw the launch of new educational boards aimed at schoolchildren, helping younger visitors learn more about farming and rural life.
CARL COX TO KICK OFF SUMMER 2027 AT DREAMLAND MARGATE
Dreamland Margate and Louder have announced that dance music legend Carl Cox will make his Dreamland debut at First Dance of the Summer, taking to the iconic Scenic Stage on Sunday 2 May 2027.
With more than 30 years in the industry, Carl Cox has become one of dance music’ s most influential figures, championing club culture and helping shape the electronic music scene since the early days of acid house in the UK. new residency at UNVRS, Carl has continued to evolve, taking on new challenges and finding new ways to bring electronic music to audiences around the world.
His Dreamland debut will kick off the summer season at the Margate amusement park, with more new music, live shows and creative projects already in the works. Decades into his career, Carl shows no signs of slowing down, with the same drive to push boundaries and share his love of dance music.
From his iconic summer residencies in Ibiza to his
Tickets are now on sale via the Dreamland website.
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