TOP NOTCH: Top tourist information centre Towncentric in Gravesend is one of five finalists to go through to the national excellence in England awards organised by the English Tourism Council.

STAKE YOUR CLAIM: Arrangements are taking place for a host of activities in Gravesend this year. To find out more about business sponsorship, call Brian Portway on 01474 337315.

GET AROUND: Gravesham Council has replaced a broken scooter and bought another to keep up with demand for the shopmobility scheme. To find out more, call 01474 337600.

BE CREATIVE: Renowned artist Charles Evans hosts a demonstration evening, Adventures in watercolour, at the Edward Alderton Theatre in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath on May 23 at 7.30pm.To buy tickets, call 020 8309 5977.

BLESS YOUR PET: Animal lovers can bring their pets along for a blessing at two special services at St Mary's Church in Bexley Village High Street, on May 11. The services will be holy communion at 9.30am and all age worship at 11am.

April 29, 2003 10:30