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		<title>LOCAL CHILDREN GIVEN CHANCE TO SHINE IN THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS PANTO AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Young performers across Kent are being given the chance to step into the spotlight this Christmas as The Orchard Theatre announces open auditions for this year’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella. Youngsters aged 9–16 (school years 4–11) are invited to audition for the show’s Junior Ensemble, offering talented local performers the opportunity to appear alongside panto [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bluewater to Host ‘The Monster’ – One of the World’s Largest Inflatable Obstacle Courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bluewater is set for an action-packed summer as one of the world’s largest inflatable assault courses, The Monster, arrives during the summer holidays, with tickets on sale now. From Saturday 18th July to Monday 31st August, the Kent shopping and leisure destination will transform the surrounding area into a giant playground with 300 metres of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Orchard Theatre &#8211; WE’RE HIRING</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Orchard Theatre Announces Search for a New Buildings and Technical Manager to Lead Landmark Reopening Following a period of major refurbishment, Dartford’s iconic Orchard Theatre is officially launching a nationwide search for a visionary Buildings and Technical Manager. This pivotal Senior Management role arrives at an extraordinary moment in the venue&#8217;s history, offering a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>&#8216;A Brief History of Me and My Time&#8217; &#8211; Local Author&#8217;s new book is released in September</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My name is Richard Winston. I am a retired teacher of languages, living in Sidcup. Since retirement I have written a couple of novels and a memoir. The novel, called &#8220;The Seed of Change&#8221;, is currently with Troubador Publishers and is due for release on 28th September. My memoir, called &#8220;A Brief History of Me [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dartford’s Night Food Market returns with a World Cup twist</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dartford will once again host its popular Night Food Market on Friday 12 th  June, transforming the town centre into a vibrant celebration of flavour, live entertainment, and community spirit.  Visitors will be able to taste their way around the world, including delicious dishes from local suppliers, a tempting selection of sweet treats, and refreshing drinks from a well-stocked bar. A central seating [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Kindness of Strangers: A Reminder of What Unites Us</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We never truly know how a day is going to unfold. One moment you are enjoying a sunny&#160; Sunday afternoon listening to the Bandstand Concert in Dartford’s Central Park. The next you&#160; are waking up from a sudden blackout, surrounded by confusion and panic. Collapsing in public is an undignified affair, and I came to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dartford Juniors lift the inaugural Kent County Chess Association Foundation Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dartford Juniors are the 2026 KCCA Foundation Cup champions — and the first team ever to lift the trophy. On Saturday 30th May, our squad beat Petts Wood &#38; Orpington 2½–1½ in a tense final to write their names into Kent chess history. The Foundation Cup is a four-board team competition with an average team [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>“FAMILIES CALL US THE COMFORT BLANKET”</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“When you spend time with Tina, you quickly understand why families remember her. She puts people at ease immediately and makes families feel like they’re not going through difficult moments on their own. Tina brings warmth and reassurance into people’s homes every day and I can completely see why she has meant so much to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Paralympian JohnBoy Smith to Scale the O2 in Wheelchair for We Are Beams</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games Medallist, Team GB Paralympian and Patron&#160;of We Are Beams JohnBoy Smith is taking his support to new heights by undertaking a breath taking wheelchair climb over the iconic O2 Arena in London. This special fundraising event, which will take place on&#160;Thursday 25th June,&#160;is part of a series of celebrations marking 30 years of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pop Icon Sinitta and Drag Royalty Divina De Campo announced to headline Dartford Pride</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pop Icon Sinitta and Drag Royalty Divina De Campo Announced to Headline Milestone 5th Anniversary of Dartford Pride. Orchard West, in partnership with Dartford Borough Council, is thrilled to announce that 80s pop sensation Sinitta will headline PrideFest: The Party on Sunday 14th June, rounding off Dartford Pride’s historic 5th-anniversary celebrations. The &#8216;So Macho&#8217; and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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