Sad news. If you were planning to use this café on a ride, time is running short.

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Hurst Green Community Shop & Cafe

20 May at 10:16

HURST GREEN’S COMMUNITY SHOP and CAFÉ IS CLOSING

The Hurst Green Community Shop & Café (including the Post Office) will stop trading at 5pm on Thursday 20 June.

After six years of being part of, and contributing to, the local community, sadly there are too few people using the shop & café, too little money is being spent, and there are too few of the essential volunteers needed to run it.

Operating and supplier costs have steadily increased, and finances have been badly affected by a series of burglaries, and by significant equipment problems.

Hurst Green will lose a valued community facility with an important social role.

It is possible that in the future, the Parish Council and other residents can restore some form of community use to the premises.

The shop team thanks all those residents and customers who have supported the shop for so long, and the directors pay a special tribute to the staff and volunteers who have given so freely of their time and energy.

Please continue supporting the shop until it closes: it still has stock for sale and bills need to be paid.

Latest Winged Words out NOW!

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Latest Winged Words out NOW!

In this issue…

  • A West Kenter recalls his experience of our Hilly 50km Audax
  • Part 1 of La Velodyssee, a trip up through France
  • North Norfolk with the Moderates
  • A Vietnamese memory
  • Tech Talk – another take on the Orbea E bike
  • Plus all your usual favourites including the Best All Rounder competition standings and the “at a glance” Runs List for July and August

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Hadlow Hundreds Photographs

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National Cycle Network review – Help us to shape your Network

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Throughout 2018, Sustrans is undertaking a major review of the walking and cycling routes of the National Cycle Network.

Millions of families, commuters and tourists use the Network every year and as custodians and champions of the Network, we’d love to hear the views of as many people as possible.

This survey should take you just 5-10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be used to inform the review and the future strategy for the Network.

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Rights of Way Improvement Plan

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Have your say

The vision of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan is to provide a high quality, well maintained Public Rights of Way network, that will support the Kent economy, encourage active lifestyles and sustainable travel choices, and contribute to making Kent a great place to live, work and visit.

The plan set out our vision for the Rights of Way network and how we will work towards delivering this over the next 10 years. We would like your views on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2018 – 2028 to ensure that it meets the needs and expectations of Kent residents. More

How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining

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How exercise in old age prevents the immune system from declining

Highly active elderly people can boost their immune systems to protect against infection, according to research.