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Today in 1862 Joseph Wells from #Penshurst, the father of the science fiction author H.G. Wells, became the first bowler to achieve four first class wickets with four consecutive balls. He was bowling for #Kent against #Sussex at #Brighton with his fast round arm bowling style.

Happy birthday to the cashpoint machine! Today in 1967 the Enfield branch of Barclays Bank, opened Britain’s first cash dispenser. The comedy actor Reg Varney was the first person to make a withdrawal from the “hole in the wall”. There’s an estimated 1,200 ATMs in #Kent today

It’s exactly 10 years since the final episode of Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. Clarkson’s contract was not renewed after an ‘unprovoked physical attack’ on his producer in March 2015. His co-hosts refused to present future shows without him.

Whilst Glastonbury is in full swing, it’s just been announced that #Devon and #Cornwall have decided to cancel their planned, joint 1960’s & 1970’s Retro Music festival. Apparently the cancellation comes, following a heated row over whether to put The Jam or Cream on first.

It’s another glorious afternoon in #Kent and my Mother-in-Law’s garden is a riot of colour. As Smashie and Nicey might well have said “It’s all Poppy-doodle-doo-tastic here mate!”

Today in 1991 Jason Donovan had his 3rd UK No.1 single with ‘Any Dream Will Do’ a song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for the 1968 musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The tune for this song was originally written for a song called "I Fancy You."

At this time of year it’s all about weeding, feeding and harvesting early crops. If you’re a keen gardener, please join me and Jean Griffin from 10am today BBC Kent, BBC Sussex, BBC Surrey and BBC Sounds for inspiring ideas for your garden, along with expert advice.

If you missed me earlier on BBC Sussex with Pat Marsh you can listen here geoffstonebanks.co.uk/ngsmedia/radio… National Garden Scheme SussexNGS #sussex #gardening

Maybe the people complaining about the heat and sunshine today, should be reminded of what Nick Miller Nick Miller posted almost 10 years ago…

The current heatwave reminded me of this CD. It remains unopened from 2008, when I interviewed the French singer/songwriter Charles Aznavour. He was in a remote studio for our chat and couldn’t sign the album so I did the next best thing and asked Michel Poisson. #BitNiche

I’ve only just realised that today was #NationalSeasideDay A perfect time to showcase the skills of Graham Upton and celebrate the long legacy of rail trips to and from #Margate…

Today in 1968, The Equals were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Baby Come Back’. The track was written by the extremely talented Eddy Grant. The song was covered in 1994 by Pato Banton with Robin and Ali Campbell of UB40, and became a No.1 hit all over again!

The little village of #Paddlesworth near #Folkestone has fewer than 50 inhabitants. Located on one of the highest points in #Kent, the village motto is “Highest Church, Lowest Steeple, Poorest Parish, Fewest People”. #PatsFridayFacts

What a glorious day for the start of the Kent County Show 2025 Kent County Show I’ve got so many happy memories of the times spent there. One year the entire BBC Kent stand was turned into a tropical beach, complete with sand, palm trees and a live reggae band! #HappySummer

Today in 2019 the Goatham’s Great Kent Cycle Ride got underway at #Hoo, covering 218 miles, over 3 days and raising money for Kent Sports Trust and Help for Heroes. The route took riders from #Medway to #Margate, #Dover, the #Weald of #Kent, #TunbridgeWells and back to #Rochester.

It was exactly 21 years ago today, when cash could no longer be used on any of London's 24,500 buses, in a move that Transport for London said would save them £24m a year. They said a prepaid or concessionary ticket, Oyster card or contactless payment would be needed to travel.

Thought by many to be Britain’s Best Dressed Gardener, our friend Rhod Jones is back in the studio this morning to answer more of your questions. Join us from 10am BBC Sussex, BBC Kent BBC Surrey BBC Sounds and call 0800 756 1111 for free expert advice for your garden.

The first solar powered airplane successfully crossed the English Channel today in 1981. Starting from an airport 25 miles northwest of Paris, Stephen Ptacek, the pilot of the Solar Challenger landed at RAF #Manston. It was a 163 mile journey at an average speed of about 30mph!

Today in 2007, the Tour de France came to #Kent for the first time. The riders passed through #Dartford, #Gravesend, #Maidstone, #Ashford and #Canterbury on their 126 mile route. It’s estimated that around 1.5 million spectators cheered them on their way - it was fantastic!

The former Prime Minister, Edward Heath was born at Albion Road in #Broadstairs on this day in 1916. He attended Chatham House Grammar School in #Ramsgate, and was a Member of Parliament for #Bexley. He was Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974 and led Britain into the EEC, in 1973.