The Action Group has raised £34,000, but with 12 more days added to the Highsted Park Inquiry, our target has risen to £40,000. Together we can reach it — join the fundraising events below or share your own ideas.
| Auction | Afternoon Tea | Community Update | Mystery Objects Quiz |
| Sun 14 September From 10am Doddington Village Hall Your chance to bag a bargain 10% of sale will go to the Action Group | Sunday 21 September 2pm to 4pm Teynham Community Hall Enjoy homemade cakes, good company, and a relaxed Sunday afternoon. £12 per person | Saturday 27 September 2pm to 3pm Teynham Community Hall Find out the latest news and what it means for our community. | Saturday 25 October 7 for 7.30pm Teynham Community Hall A fun quiz with a twist. Teams 4 to 8 people. £5 per person |
Overview
The Highsted Park Planning Inquiry has been extended, now running for an additional 12 days — with the extension our fundraising target rises to £40,000, and further support is urgently needed. So far the inquiry has examined landscape, heritage, ecology, highways, air quality and viability, while the Action Group — a collaboration between Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge parish councils — has directed its efforts on heritage, transport & highways and the Section 106 debate, ensuring expert evidence is presented and local voices are properly heard.
Hearings resume in October, focusing on community concerns, planning policy and the closing arguments from each barrister.
Summary of planned fundraising activities
So far, our community has pulled together with fantastic fundraising events. A lively quiz night in July raised £532, while more events are scheduled in the coming weeks. These include:
- Auction – Sun 14 September, Doddington
- Afternoon Tea – Sun 21 September, Teynham Community Hall
- Community Update Meeting – Sat 27 September, Teynham Community Hall
- Mystery Objects & Places Quiz – Sat 25 October, Teynham Community Hall
Together these events help cover professional costs so we can continue to put forward strong evidence at the inquiry. Donations can also be made directly at: teynham-highsted.org.
Invitation for Ideas
While these events are already making a difference, we need to keep fundraising momentum going. Do you have an idea for a fundraising activity – big or small – that could help us reach our target? Whether it’s a sponsored walk, a coffee morning, or something completely different, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your suggestions to: action.group@teynham-highsted.org.
Together, we can make sure our community’s voice is heard loud and clear.