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Come and learn wonderful dances: 17th Century Jane Austen style Country Dance, 21st Century Ceilidh, Square & Barn Dance. Great exercise! No experience or partner required! Have fun, meet new people Dancing every Monday at Hothfield Village Hall from 7:45pm to 10:30pm. Only £6.Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style to 21st Century Ceilidh, including Square Dances, American Contras, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka! Beautiful flowing dances - the best of the old and the new. All danced to fabulous music from both sides of the Atlantic. Great low impact exercise! No experience or partner required! It’s easy – just come and have fun! Get fitter and meet new people! No need to book - just turn up!Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EQ Big free, lit car park. Only 5 minutes from M20 Junction 9. Bring your own food & drinks. … [Read more...] about KentOnline KentOnlineWhat’s On calendarDancing for FunMost popularkmfm
Greg James on Breakfast Show: I won’t complain about how tired I am
Lifestyle / Entertainment by Press Association 19/08/2018, 12:02 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Greg James has pledged to not complain about how tired he feels when he takes over the Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1. The DJ’s first day as host of Radio 1’s flagship show is on Monday, and his predecessor Nick Grimshaw will host James’ former drivetime slot from September. James said that his new early wake-up call in order to get to work for a 6.30am start should not be an issue for him, and that he will not make a big deal about any fatigue on-air. He told the Press Association: “One thing I’m definitely not going to do is ever mention (how tired I am) on the show. “I don’t want people listening to my show, who have probably been up for longer than I will have been, to hear some bloke being paid really well moaning about being tired. I think that would be bad. “I will … [Read more...] about Greg James on Breakfast Show: I won’t complain about how tired I am
Shiny Thing!: Trump Suggests Russia Critics Switch Their Attention to China
Trump and Putin met for the first official summit in Helsinki, Finland on July 16. The two presidents had a one-on-one private conversation followed by an expanded meeting. The two leaders discussed the Syrian refugee crisis, situation in Ukraine, nuclear proliferation and Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. © REUTERS / Scott Morgan/FilesKremlin Confirms Trump's Letter to Putin Handed Through Diplomatic ChannelsUS officials have repeatedly accused Russia of interfering in the 2016 presidential election. US Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team has been investigating allegations of collusion between Russia and Trump's campaign. Trump and top Russian officials have repeatedly refuted the allegations. The US president has frequently characterized the Russia probe by Special Counsel Robert Muller as a "witch hunt" that has produced no evidence of collusion in well over a year. … [Read more...] about Shiny Thing!: Trump Suggests Russia Critics Switch Their Attention to China
M bovis: Farmers want inquiry into eradication process
A public inquiry into the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is being called for over its handling of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication. Newshub has been leaked a letter from distressed farmers describing it as chaotic, stressful and slow. Paul Tocker, spokesman for the first farmers to identify the bug in New Zealand, says they've only been paid half of their compensation claims. "It needs to come out in the light of day because it's going to cost our industry - in fact, many of our industries - millions and millions more than they think it's going to cost, to try and eradicate. It's a nightmare." Farmers slam MPI's response as an 'absolutely bloody disgrace' Fears changes to NAIT could be too little too late to stop Mycoplasma bovis Vets block slaughter of pregnant cows in Mycoplasma bovis response Mr Tocker says the van Leeuwen farm's owners are owed $4 million, and the ministry's handling needs to be looked at closely. "The whole process that's been run, how this is being … [Read more...] about M bovis: Farmers want inquiry into eradication process