Blue sky, still water Views of The bishops palace and other notable buildings, Maidstone, kent reflected in the water to give near perfect symmetry. The warm and sunny weather has attracted people to the seaside town, with many taking to the pier. Oil on canvas. This image was published in the November edition of Laing's monthly newsletter; Team Spirit. A group portrait of the 'outfall team' at the Isle of Grain Power Station, showing the outfall channel into the River Medway under construction in the background.
Rochester served as a strategically important royal castle The entrance to 12th-century Rochester Castle standing on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, South East England.
They have a plan that highlights the use of the river to promote Maidstone, but this has been completely ignored. Council officers, though reluctant to commit scarce resources, were ultimately convinced to support the event, which was scheduled for the final weekend of July.
However just a couple of weeks later, Cllr Naghi was called in front of the authority's policy and resources committee, which was questioning whether the council could commit to spending money on such an event. The festival committee agreed to submitting the plan, but have now been told the festival is a no-go. Mr Smurthwaite said the boaters group has had no contact with MBC, and only found out about the four-month towpath closure when one of the volunteers went down to the river to look at electrical outlets for festival stands.
MRUA isn't letting this affect future years' festivals however, and is already planning the event. The chairman said: "We are in the process of submitting the events plan for next year's event. We do not know of remedial works which will need doing once this is completed, so hopefully there's nothing else to hinder it. What's for dinner? Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs.
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Sign in. Premium login. Kent nline. The Maidstone River Festival through the years. Kent Travel News. News alerts Sign me up for news alerts. By Sophie Bird. Read all comments. Published: , 25 July Gathering of boats for the Maidstone River Festival in Picture: Matthew Walker Maidstone River Festival several years ago Maidstone River Festival several years ago Boat owners come to pitch up along the rivers edge, creating a border of vessels miles long.
Picture: John Westhrop People on boats throwing buckets of water over the other dingies during the River Festival Picture: John Westhrop During the Maidstone River Festival , 42th Highland Regiment re-enact senarios from Picture: Ruth Cuerden For the event's 30th anniversary in , the organisers decided to extend the one-day celebration to two days and announced the event would be 80s themed in commemoration.
The Guinness Gangers on the river. Picture: Matthew Walker Some years, a fireworks show over Fremlin Walk has closed the festival with a bang. The Leeds Castle team use a smoke screen to distract other teams Bloco Fogo provide some samba beats along the river bank. Hundreds enjoy this years Maidstone River Festival Picture: Martin Apps During the Maidstone River Festival the 42 Highland Regiment re-enact scenarios from Picture: Ruth Cuerden Ever since, organisers have been playing a balancing act with health and safety measures on the water and keeping the festival as lively as it has always been.
In the thick of the battle action. Picture: Matthew Walker Maidstone River Festival firework finale Picture: Chris Brunt Those who are sad to miss out this year can still look forward to it being bigger and better than ever next year.
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