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Giddyhorn Lane recreation Ground off Poplar Grove

Maidstone,ME160GE

29 Mar 2015

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Hi all! Here is advance notice for our next litterpick which won't be until the end of March ie Sunday 29th when we will be meeting at 10am at Giddy Horn Lane Recreation Ground which is just off the bottom of Poplar Grove, on the left as you go up the hill. Please wear strong footwear - all equipment will be provided as usual. Hope to see you there, weather permitting! Contact april.lambourne@btinternet.com or Tel: 01622 763553 for further information. .

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