Celebrate and explore Maidstone’s outdoor spaces at the CAN Zone on June 6th. The event will feature a wide range of exhibitors showcasing the very best of outdoor activities and opportunities across Maidstone. Please come along, get involved, and discover more about what Maidstone’s outdoors has to offer.
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Big Day Out
Maidstone’s celebration of nature, last year 30 groups took part and more than 10,000 residents joined activities across the borough. Cllr Richard Conyard will be able to tell you about the plans for 2026 and and discuss with any new groups who would like to be involved.
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Bramble Farm Bees
Honey, Beeswax Products and Bee experiences
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CJS Garden Enhancements
Production of hand made & bespoke garden furniture from tables & benches to various planters & novelty items. They are hand crafted using traditional joinery methods & joints and reclaimed timber is often used.
All timber is given a protective treatment as part of the service where necessary.
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Crisp Packet Peter
Peter’s collection of old crisp packets found in Maidstone, while litter picking. Some go back as far as 50 years!
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Fant Wildlife Group
Creating a home for wildlife in the heart of Maidstone.
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Kent Police Bike Marking
Kent Police will security mark your bike so it is easier to recover if stolen.
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Loose Amenities Association
Charity based in Loose, which owns 21 acres of land along the Loose valley/Conservation area
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Maidstone CAN- Free Books
We have a selection of children’s books to give away. These books have been saved from being thrown away & need a good home. REUSE is good for the planet & saves money!
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Maidstone CAN- Re-Gifting
Have you been given a gift that just isn’t you & is sitting in your cupboard gathering dust? Why not donate it to the Repair Cafe in May so someone else can get the use out of it. Even better you might see something that catches your eye & for a small donation you can have something new! A great way to share unwanted items.
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Maidstone Ramblers
Maidstone Ramblers offer a programme of walks of varying length & difficulty all led by an experienced leader. Guests are most welcome to join us on a walk.
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Maidstone United FC Raiders
Disability football for 7-60 year olds male and female of all ability levels as we have 22 teams We play in a league on Sundays and train on Saturdays am.
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Save Oaken Wood
Our community fight to save the 50 hectares of ancient woodland at Oaken Woods, Barming, from the proposed expansion of Hermitage Quarry.
“The loss of ancient woodland from this scheme could be greater than the losses from HS2 and the Lower Thames Crossing combined.” Woodland Trust.
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Seaquer App
Seaquer is Free and helps you to discover, care and connect with yourself and your community, local nature & art.
The team behind the digital tool will be on hand to explain how it works, and how it can enhance our interactions with nature.
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