Smooth moves and sweet grooves were on show at The Mick Jagger Centre (MJC) to celebrate the completion of building works at Dartford Grammar School.

This year’s fete marked the centre’s 15-year anniversary with Chris Jagger rocking out off the back of his European tour.

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The centre opened in 2000 and in the past has hosted events such as BBC Question Time, The Blues Band, Chris Jagger, The Blockheads and Michael Mcintyre.

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Art centre manager Nicola Bowden said: “It went so well.

“Everybody’s eyes were open to the diversity of the centre.

“The celebration really raised awareness of the place and what we do here.

“I know that everybody who came benefited from the day.

“People were truly amazed and so surprised because it’s a great place on a lot of people’s doorsteps.”

She added: “Chris Jagger was fantastic, there was a lot of dancing which was great.”

The arts centre currently hosts 25 regular community groups every month including the Dartford Symphony Orchestra and Kav Kavanaugh’s Rock ‘n’ Roll dance school, Dartford Parkinsons Society, and the Kent Wildlife Trust.

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The Open Day took place September 26 and was free to attend.

Rumours are already circulating that the centre plans to hold another celebration in the near future.