16th July 2026 • The HERALD • Page 43 v SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v Summer in Hythe HYTHE OF ACTIVITY Hythe of Activity is taking place on 5th September, 10am-3pm, running alongside the Fete at St John’s Church. Hythe of Activity is an opportunity for all the clubs, charities, social groups, societies, lunch clubs, community groups, support groups and more to ‘set up stall’ in Hythe Village Centre. is gives everyone the chance to promote their activities to the community. Hythe is rich in support and things to do but many people are still not aware of all that’s available, hopefully this will bring in new members as well as volunteers and even sponsors. ere will be a trail map for children and a goodie bag at the end. Each stall is encouraged to have a game or interactive element so there will be lots to do. If you would like to sign up for a stall email: emily.black@hytheanddibden. gov.uk or nd the link on the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council Facebook page. Great Waterside Raft & Kayak Race e annual RNLI Great Waterside Ra & Kayak Race, proudly sponsored by Vibrant Forest Brewery, is taking place at Hythe Marina on Sunday 30th August. Ra Assembly starts at 11am, food and drink will be available from 11.30am and the races will start at 12.30pm. is year’s races include: e Decorated Ra Race, Fast Formula One Ra Race, Ladies Ra Race, Pub Ra Race, Kayak Race and e BIG Race with all ra s taking to the water. e ra e will be drawn at 3pm and at 3.15pm the Trophies and Medals will be presented. To keep everyone entertained between the races there will be a fun fair. ere will also be a BBQ, Ice Cream and the Vibrant Forest Bar. If you are interested in taking part in this year’s Ra Race visit: watersidera race.org.uk or email: ra race2026@googlemail.com Enjoy a fun day out at the RNLI Great Waterside Raft & Kayak Race
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