DANCE TIME: New music and movement classes for the under-fives have been set up. The Jo Jingles group offers music, singing and dancing for children aged one to five years old. The classes are held at the St John's Centre, Wrotham Road, Meopham. For more information call Gill Pretious on 01474 322123.

DISCO CASH: Dartford Grammar School for Girls raised £845 for the north west Kent branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The money was raised by pupils who took part in a disco and non-uniform day. The money will be used to help patients and their carers.

CANAL CHARITY: Thames and Medway Canal Association has applied to become a registered charity. The group submitted a formal application to the Charity Commission. The process is expected to be ready in time for the group's annual general meeting in April.

GIFT MONEY: A bazaar held at the Livingstone Hospital, East Hill, Dartford, raised more than £500. The money was used to buy Christmas presents for patients.