Collis Millennium Green Trust

This September celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Collis Millennium Green Trust at their community fete.

Taking place on Saturday 12th September from 12pm to 5pm.

The free event will bring together residents, families and visitors for an afternoon of fun, entertainment and community celebration. Visitors can enjoy live music, dance performances, stage entertainment, delicious food, BBQ, cakes, raffle, hand crafts, children’s activities, and much more!

📍Collis Millennium Green, ME15 7SW



[Image description: Entrance to Collis Millennium Green with information boards, gates, trees and a village church spire in the background.]

🇳🇵❤️ PRAY FOR NEPAL ❤️🇬🇧

On behalf of Collis Millennium Green Trust, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Nepal affected by the devastating floods. 🙏

Our deepest sympathies go to all those who have lost loved ones, and to the families and communities facing such a difficult time. We also recognise the incredible efforts of the emergency services, volunteers and everyone working tirelessly to support those affected. 🤝💚

❤️ With heartfelt sympathy, we especially want to reach out to our local Nepalese community here in Maidstone. You have been very close to Collis Millennium Green Trust for many years and we stand with you and your families during this incredibly difficult time. 🇳🇵❤️

You are in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏💚 May you find strength, comfort and hope, and may those affected in Nepal have the support they need to recover and rebuild.

🌱 For the victims
❤️ For the families
🕊️ For recovery and rebuilding

Together, we care. Together, we stand in solidarity. 🌍🤝

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🧹 Community Litter Pick 🧹

🌳 Let’s come together and keep our community clean, tidy and litter-free! 💚

Join us for the High Street / Maidstone Central Community Litter Pick on:

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ Starting at 10:30 am

📍 Meeting at Barton Road, Corner Shop

We’ll be helping to clean up areas around Barton Road, Loose Road, Beach Hurst Close, the Overhead Bridge and Collis Green Park. 🌿

🙌 Every helping hand makes a difference! Bring your family, friends and neighbours and let’s make our local area a cleaner, greener and more welcoming place for everyone. 💪🌍

📞 To join us, please contact:

Cllr Dinesh Khadka: 07876 155286

Cllr Clive English: 07415 650232

📧 [email protected]

Come along and make a difference in our community! ❤️

🌳✨ A new addition to Collis Millennium Green!

We’re delighted to see this new information board installed as part of Maidstone Borough Council Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) grant to the Collis Millennium Green Trust. 💚

The information board also forms part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Collis Millennium Green, marking 25 years of this much-loved local community space. 🎉🌿

The board provides visitors with a great introduction to the Green, its history and the work that goes into looking after this valued local space.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making this project happen! 🙌👏

Thanks to all High Street Ward Councillors for supporting the project.

Celebrating 25th years of service to the local community....

We’re pleased to share that our new information board is now in place at Collis Millennium Green. 🌿

The board celebrates the Trust’s work within the local community and recognises the organisations and individuals who have supported the Green over the years.

This project has been made possible through Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding provided by Maidstone Borough Council and we’re very grateful for their support.

We hope the new board will help visitors learn more about the Green, its history and the work of the Trust. 💚

🌳 Help Shape the Future of Collis Millennium Green! 🌼

Dear Residents and Park Users,

The Trustees of Collis Millennium Green Trust are delighted to let you know that we are preparing an application for a Community Grant to help fund further improvements to our much-loved park. 🌿

✅ What we've achieved so far

Over the past few years, the park has benefited from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from Maidstone Borough Council, which has enabled us to install:

📹 Solar-powered CCTV
📋 New notice boards
ℹ️ Information boards

These improvements have made the park safer, more welcoming and better informed, and we are very grateful for the support received. 🙏

🌟 Our next phase of improvements

We are now seeking funding for projects that may include:

🚶 New and improved footpaths to enhance accessibility throughout the park.

💡 Solar-powered lighting along key pathways to improve safety during darker evenings.

🏀 Upgrading the basketball court to provide a better recreational facility for all ages.

🛡️ Replacing or improving the protective netting around the sports area.

🌳 Other improvements that will make the park even more enjoyable for everyone.

💬 We would love to hear from you!

Your views and ideas are extremely important in helping us prepare a strong grant application that reflects the needs of our community.

Do you have any suggestions that would make Collis Millennium Green Trust an even better place?

💡 Your ideas could include:

🪑 Additional benches or picnic tables

🌼 More trees, shrubs or wildflower planting to encourage biodiversity

🏋️ Outdoor fitness equipment

🛝 Children's natural play features

🚲 Cycle racks

🚰 Drinking water facilities

🎉 Community events, educational activities or volunteering opportunities

✨ Any other ideas that would benefit everyone who enjoys the park!

📬 How to send your suggestions

Please send us your ideas by 31 August 2026:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📮 Or write to:

Allan Cecil
8 St. Philip Ave
Maidstone
ME15 7SN

Together, we hope to secure funding that will continue to improve Collis Millennium Green for current and future generations. 🌳💚

Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful community park.

Yours faithfully,

Collis Millennium Green Trust 🌼

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