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Additional buses running

Two additional buses now run on Mondays to Fridays at 1745 hours from Downswood to Maidstone and at 1811 hours from Maidstone Bus Station to Downswood.

• MBC - Parish Newsletter

  9th December 2025

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• Maidstone Gypsy, Traveller & Traveling Showpeople Development Plan Document

  2nd December 2025

  Maidstone Borough Council has published for consultation the Regulation 18c version of its Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (DPD), which sets out the preferred policies and potential...

• Family Festive Fun

  1st December 2025

  What a truly magical evening we shared at the Downswood Parish Council Festive Family Party! Our heartfelt thanks go to the wonderful residents of Downswood, whose warmth and enthusiasm made the celebration such a joyous occasion. The venue was superb, the atmosphere alive with laughter and...

• Supporting the Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter

  25th November 2025

  This coming Sunday, Downswood Parish Council is once again proud to lend its support to the Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter. This vital initiative provides care and refuge for those facing homelessness during the harshest winter months, offering not only warmth and shelter but also dignity and...

• Piling Work - Parsonage Place

  24th November 2025

  Bellway Homes has confirmed that the final piling works are scheduled to commence at Parsonage Place on Monday, 1 December. The work is expected to last for approximately two weeks. ...

• Parish Council Festive Cheer

  19th November 2025

  On Sunday the thirtieth, as dusk starts to glow, At five o’clock sharp—come rain, sleet, or snow. The Orchard will sparkle with laughter and light, As Downswood gets ready for one jolly night! There’s music and mince pies, and things to delight, With carols and food and trees...

• In Grateful Remembrance

  13th November 2025

  Remembrance in Downswood: A Tribute to the Fallen The Remembrance Sunday display in Deringwood Drive stands as a quiet but powerful tribute—an expression of Downswood Parish Council’s enduring commitment to honouring those who gave their lives in the service of peace and freedom. It is our...

• Christmas Party

  13th November 2025

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• Remembrance Sunday at Otham

  10th November 2025

  On Remembrance Sunday, the community gathered in solemn unity to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring memory of those who served our nation in times of war and peace. Their legacy lives on in our freedoms, our traditions, and our shared resolve.  The day commenced with a reverent...

• A Delightful Surprise at Otham Church

  9th November 2025

  A Delightful Surprise at Otham Church Friday morning’s coffee gathering at Otham Church turned into a memorable occasion with the unexpected arrival of Helen Whately MP. Her surprise visit was warmly welcomed by the residents of Downswood and Otham, who enjoyed engaging with her in a relaxed...

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