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Repair Cafe
93 Items bought in – 60 Fixed – 18 Repairable – 15 End of Life and over 300 visitors. Thank you to all the volunteers that made the event happen.
“Two bags mended by the lovely Carole.♥️ Appreciate this Repair Cafe greatly. 😃 Thank you to all the volunteers.”
“Maxine very kindly helped me with the lining of two crochet bags I made. Thank you so much!”
“I now have a fully functional working bicycle- Alex is fantastic- so helpful!”
“Brilliant service. Had two items sharpened & I learned how to maintain for the future.”
“Fixed my laptop & went above & beyond to sort out software too. Great advice & friendly team- Thank you!”
“One happy customer! Actually 2 as my 3 year old loved sitting in the bin lorry.♥️
Last comment for now, and this sums us up…..”Very helpful, polite, patient & successful! Many thanks.”
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle Zone was Roaring
With stands covering all aspects of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Maidstone’s Big Day Out
On Saturday 13 June, the second Maidstone’s Big Day Out festival will take place across the entire borough, delivered in partnership with Maidstone CAN and supported by Maidstone Borough Council.
Following the success of last year’s event when over 30 groups took part and more than 10,000 residents enjoyed activities across the borough, we are delighted to bring the festival back.
Aligned with the national Great Big Green Week, Maidstone’s Big Day Out is a full-day celebration of coordinated events, giving residents the chance to explore and enjoy the very best of Maidstone’s natural beauty, green spaces, and community-led activities.
Electric Car Event
Maidstone CAN was at the MBC electirc car event on 19th April. Excellent opportunity to network with a variety of sustainable organisations and with the hosts at Mid Kent College Training (MKCT) in their super sustainable building.
New Pollinator-Friendly Planters at Maidstone West Station
New raised planters and pollinator-friendly planting are bringing fresh colour and biodiversity to Maidstone West Station.
Supporting Biodiversity at Maidstone West
Herbs for bees and other pollinators: The newly installed planters at Maidstone West Station have been filled with a carefully chosen selection of herbs designed to attract and support pollinators, including bees, moths, butterflies and flies. Together, they help move the station closer to its goal of increasing local biodiversity.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the look, feel, and scent of some of the best herbs for bees. Varieties with high nectar and pollen content, including borage, rosemary, thyme, marjoram and sage, help support pollinators throughout the seasons.
These easy-to-grow, aromatic plants thrive in pots or borders and provide a valuable food source for honeybees, bumblebees, and solitary bees, helping to create a richer habitat at the station.
This community effort has helped create a greener, more welcoming station environment while supporting local pollinators and biodiversity. The project also reflects a shared commitment to making Maidstone West Station a more attractive and enjoyable place for visitors.
Materials were ferried across the track using the Barrow Crossing during the project.
“We’re really pleased to see these new planters in place at Maidstone West Station, and we hope visitors enjoy the colour, scent, and wildlife they bring to the station.”
Litterpicking
Sun was shining on the day. Lots of litter being picked up from our environment. 
Tomas from the ‘Spotless Lane Project’ in Downswood joined us to add another bag to his tally! He has picked up 235 bags since first starting in November. Our 7 year old volunteer of the litter picking team asked… “Why don’t people put things in the bin when the bin is right there!!!”
Coming Up
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Lockmeadow Litter Picking – 24th May 2026- 10-11:30am
2026-05-24 10:00:00
Keeping the area around Lockmeadow free of litter.
Read More: Lockmeadow Litter Picking – 24th May 2026- 10-11:30am
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National Emergency Briefing- Mon 18th May- 7pm
2026-05-18 19:00:00
Local screening of the film from experts on all aspects of nature and the environment followed by a facilitated discussion on action that Maidstone can take in response.
Read More: National Emergency Briefing
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Maidstone Repair Cafe – Sat 6th June 2026- 10-2pm
2026-06-06 10:00:00
Get your small household items repaired, take part in repair activities for young people, and explore the Maidstone CAN Zone exhibition — with this month’s theme: Out Doors.
Read More: Maidstone Repair Cafe – Sat 6th June 2026-10-2pm
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Maidstone CAN Zone- 'Out Doors' – alongside the Repair Cafe -Sat 6th June 2026-10-2pm
2026-06-06 10:00:00
Come and see what Maidstone has to offer for the Out Doors environment.
Read More: Maidstone CAN Zone-Out Doors-Sat 6th June 2026
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Maidstone's Big Day Out- Sat 13th June- 2026
2026-06-13 09:00:00
Maidstone’s Big Day Out is a full-day celebration of coordinated events, giving residents the chance to explore and enjoy the very best of Maidstone’s natural beauty, green spaces, and community-led activities.
Read More: Maidstone’s Big Day Out -
Bearsted Repair Cafe – 23rd May 2026
2026-05-23 14:15:00
Got something broken? Don’t bin it — bring it along to Madginford Hall! Pop along for repairs, coffee, and cake, plus a good natter while clever fixers work their magic.
Read More: Bearsted Repair Cafe – 23rd May 2026