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October 2017 No.FREE 246 June 2018 No. 254 News Panto ahoy! Kate,New 107,s dies THE cast of Cinderella, which is to be KATE Hart, a resident at an old staged at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maid- people’s home in , stone, took to the River Medway to Op Stack for water Lorry fears as farm has died aged 107, her son 3 launch this year's panto. A SCHEME to hold water that will David has disclosed. On board The Kentish Lady were hopefully prevent flooding and national treasure Rustie Lee (Fairy help wildlife has been Godmother), former EastEnder Ste- MP’slaunc Localhed in M aPlanrden. bid 3 fan Booth (Prince Charming), Eliza- HELEN Whately asked the pbeth l Brighta (Cinderella),ns Craigwarehousing government to halt the Anderson (Buttons) and, pictured, borough’sLorri housinges ca uscheme.sing iss4ues AStephenPLAN Richardsfor a and126 Adam-yea r Bor--old Kentish fruit farm to expand into a storage and RURAL roads are being jammed up zone (Ugly Sisters) . by lorries travelling to a new disTheytrib wereutio greetedn com byp pupilslex h fromas angered its neighbours, Downs Mail can reveal. Plansvillage for hou sDring p Nigellot. 5 South Borough Primary School and Bardsley Farm in Chart Hill Road, THE widow of GP Dr Nigel Minnet members of the media. The panto (pictured), will walk the Grand runs from December 1-31. For tick- aims to enlarge warehousing to ac- CanyonCou forn charity.cillor ’s v isi12on ets go to www.hazlitttheatre.co.uk. commodate 6,000 tonnes of fruit in THE new councillor for & “dynamic controlled atmosphere” Hunton admits she was conditions. Jasonsurpri sDonovaned to win the s edateat. 12 Residents fear there are already THE former Neighbours star brings too many HGVs using the narrow his show to the Hazlitt country roads, and this will only in- TheatreSu rnextge May.ry’s warn in18g cCCTVrease as the large industrial unit call in a bid Doctors in ‘disappointed’ expands. after surgery receives CQC Management claims that a short- report results. 20 age of storage has increased the number of HGVs, but the new plant “It has been turned into a large duce the “noise and disturbance”. Ragwort is a concern ctoapacity will m stopean an average of 15 proce fly-tippingssing complex and is no A local planning observer said Horse owners are warned of the movements a day. longer a farm. I believe that Bards- that the locals’ best hope of blocking People nearby complain of noisy dangers of a deadly weed CALLS for the installationle ofy a CCTVims to be camerasone of the bi togge preventst of the pl fly-tippingan is to focus on onthe H aGV traf- ahead of summer. 22 lorry arrivals and departures deep its kind in the UK.” fic and the unsuitability of the icountrynto the nigh roadt, “raci haveng” HG beenVs, dis- madeHe c bylaim thes tha localt a piec boroughe of equip- councillor.roads. But he added that High- rupBurberrytive flood Lane,lightin nearg fro Leedsm the p andlant nearby,ment p moreermitt thaned un ad yearer a afterprevio itusunlicensedways rare wastely raise carriers,objection buts on be-plan- Obituaries 32 aBroomfield,nd “constan hast” re beenvving targetedof engin byes. wasplan dumpedning pe andrmi setssio onn fire.to pre-sizelievesning theiss costues. to small firms of dis- They are also concerned that the Obituaries 32 waste dumpers for years, but in re- aThepple churchorders carfor parksupe hasrm alsoarke seents wasposingBar ofdsl constructioney also claim wastes it w atill aem- Parish Councils jcentugge months,rnauts wi thell ca problemuse “irrep hasarab be-le” manyonly a instancesllowed fo ofr u illegalse on dumping.local fruit. transferploy r stationobots o isn s provingite and ata deter-ke quali- 34-37 dcomeamag moree to t acute.he 13th century bridge ButMr itP isou alt problemer claims inth manyis con ruralditionrentfie thatd loc isal costingworke councilsrs to min more.imise the Parish Councils 34-35 whConstructionich crosses th waste,e Rive rubble,r Beult. hard areas including Langley, Cllr Fort made her remarks as SPEEDWATCH volunteers in Chart Sut- has been flouted, and it is used for need for migrant labour. This will ASHto diebackn were hasque beenstion ediscoveredd by an ‘ oinbnox- core,Nig windowsel Poulter and(64 household), a retired fur-re- andfruit Kingswood.imported fr Waterom all Laneover intheonebe ofen thehan borough’sced by hig closesther wa trans-ges and snitureearch isbi leftoch illegallyemist wh –o oftenlives strewna mile Bearsted and Pilgrims Way have fer stations at North Farm, Tun- Monksious ’ Meadowdriver; fl oo ind plDetlingans in ; East world. childcare-friendly working condi- HollingbourneFarleigh needvillageed to b e fete up d stall-ated after in the middle of the road.from the unit, alsoD beenowns targetedMail recently.approached Thebridgetions Wells,. announced it will be Cllr Gill Fort said: “Everysaid: “ monthI have Last year, Maidstone Borough closed for 10 weeks. holderone co-ordinator councillor a tJeantend Duffyed flo ohasd warn- Rural Planning Practice (RPP), Neighbour Kathy Montanaro- resigned; yellow lines are needed we are having toilets,no sinksprob andlem Council cleared 911 cases of fly-tip- She added: “If you go along the ing training; two new councillors were which represents Bardsley Farm, Acott, whose land abuts the com- for Buffkyn Way, Otham, to allow construction waste dumpedwith ent inrep there- ping and this year more than 163 line of increasing fines, they have to co-opted on to serve as members of several times to raise this allegation, plex, said: “My husband and I used buses through Imperial Park; rub- village, specifically in Burberry have been recorded since April. be enforced. A reduction in the Langley parish council and coaches neurs wanting but they failed to respond. to walk through the orchards on the bish bins in the sports field in Lane, where we are now thinking The approaching darker evenings charge or offering it free may have using the car park were causing con- to expand, but We also approached the farm’s farm. Not now – we’re not welcome Kingswood are to be moved over to of installing cameras on private will prompt a rise in illegal tipping. the desired similar effect.” cerns to villagers living in Net- I do have an managing director, Ben Bardsley, any more.” the picnic area and rear exit. land, to oversee the problemissue in area.”this Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- A three-monthly litter pick on the tlestead. A recent event in Burberry Lane tivethre bye tim thees Environmentwithout succe Agencyss. mile-longCharle stretchne Farl ofey road(44), throughwho lives case with the The company will relocate the opposite the plant with husband Crime Reports 35 Nsawigel aPo caravanulter burnedloc outatio whilen. a and the Driver and Vehicle Stan- Leeds village produces an average Crime Reports 37 lorry bays and staff car parks to re- Ryan, said moving into their home VEHICLES have been driven over torched car remains on a footpath dards Agency to clamp down on 32 black sacks of rubbish. A DOOR at a property in opposite Bardsley Farm was “the farmland in , causing Cllr Fort, who also serves as a was screwed shut in an incident parishwors t councillor,day of our l saysives” . teaching damge to crops; an attempted She said: “We bought the place break-inwere wasgar reportedden fur ninit Detlingure wa;s a also children about social responsibility stolen; a dinghy was stolen from a andbe thecau issuese w eoft hlitteroug hint schoolsit was t hwille per- vehicle was vandalised in Bearsted garden in ; sheep helpfec ttakeretr theeat, issuebut w offha tthewe streets.got was a Rd, ; pumpkins were feeding equipment was taken in Shebu believesilding s iwithte.” every household stolen from an allotment in Boughton Monchelsea and wind- YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERT receivingRetir ead weeklyorgan refuseic che mcollectionist Clinton Lenham. service,Green there(75), isof noCh excuseart Sut tforon ,litterhas no- screen wipers were bent in [email protected] beingtice d thrownan incr e fromase in vehiclestraffic h ea ording CommentStaplehurs t . 46-47 01622 690290 23 Pudding Lane • Maidstone • Kent dumpedfor the inpr theoce sroad.sing complex. 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2 E6333_WK_Downs Maidstone Mail Weald Advert June 181x123_P3_AW.indd 2018 1 29/05/2018 16:04 Maidstone Weald June 2018 3 News | Elections downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Site lorries jam village roads A CATALOGUE of complaints has landed at the borough council’s feet after it approved plans for a housing development in the Weald, without regard for how the site would be reached. HGVs and concrete lorries have been using Hunton Hill to get to the site in Yalding for a month, even though no formal route has been agreed by the borough council. The Liberal Democrat group is celebrating keeping hold of power, despite losses at the polls Hunton Parish councillor Jonny Goodard said: “Villagers are spend- ing an hour to get from Hunton to Yalding because of lorries negotiat- ing these narrow lanes.” Traffic on Hunton Hill This month’s 11-week closure of using Yalding Hill – were being con- Lib Dems control council Hunton Hill – the main road sidered, but defended the decision through the village – will only add not to enforce its planning condition. to the problem. He said: “It is not normal practice In April, Hunton Parish Council to undertake formal enforcement ac- complained that Countryside Prop- tion while an application that pro- after striking a Labour deal erties had not provided a route for poses an acceptable scheme is under THE Conservatives have failed in their attempt to wrest back control of Maidstone Borough construction traffic to Vicarage Lane. consideration. That said, we are very However, Maidstone Council’s en- sympathetic to the feelings of the Council, despite being the largest party at the town hall. forcement team described the community and have relayed these WWherehere thherere’s a breach as “not serious enough for comments to the developer.” The Liberal Democrats resume as THE NEW COUNCIL any immediate action”. But some argue that batting blame All the results for the ruling party after elections on The parish council now hopes to to the developer is no excuse for the WWillill theerre’sas a way May 3 in a coalition with the Labour The composition of Maidstone get the route amended by working borough council. borough council Party and assorted independents. Borough Council is now: direct with the Highways Authority. MP Helen Grant, who lives in the Martin Cox is the new leader with Conservative 25 Parish councillor Helen Ward village, says a better working rela- Youro Will can be a ververyy ppowowererfuful tooolol to helhelp yyouour Allington Dan Daley (LD) – HOLD independent Fay Gooch as deputy. Liberal Democrat 20 said: “This is a borough council tionship is needed between the two loved ones. It can: Mike Cuming (Con) – Bearsted Although the Tories are numeri- Labour 3 issue, but we are working with Kent authorities. She said: “In my sub- HOLD cally superior, with 25 seats com- Independent Maidstone 2 County Council (KCC) to sort this mission to the planning committee • Ensure your assets are left to the people youou chochooose Bob Hinder (Con) – HOLD pared to the Lib Dems’ 20, they Independents 4 mess. The problem ultimately falls last year I warned that the vehicular Bridge Jonathan Purle (Con) – could only achieve the support of Independent other 1 at the feet of Maidstone Council for activity from this development • Protect your family - appappoint guardians for CON GAIN FROM LD the two-strong Independent Maid- Source: MBC approving housing on an inaccessi- would create a significant impact. your children stone group. Two members were Coxheath & Hunton Lottie Parfitt- ble site where none of the bridges “For some time I have also been unavailable for the vote on May 19. Reid (Con) – CON GAIN FROM LD 31% – favouring the traditional par- can be used, including those at concerned about the relationship be- • Save your family tax Even with all the members in ties also proved true. and Farleigh.” tween KCC Highways and MBC East Nikki Fissenden (LD) – HOLD place, the vote would have been tied Cllr English, who easily retook Maidstone Borough Council planning and I have been working • Give yyouou peace of mindmind, a very valuablaluablee commodity Paul Harper (Lab) – HOLD Cllrs Fay Gooch and Martin Cox Fant at 27-27, with the Lib Dem mayor High Street ward, said that his mem- leader Cllr Martin Cox said he was with their leaders, and others, to Just as you take expert advice when buying a new & Lenham Janetta given the casting vote. bers were “reasonably happy” with aware of the concerns of Hunton seek a way forward. It is vital that Sams (Ind) – HOLD Lib Dem councillor Clive English heath & Hunton (Lib Dem) and some of the results. He added: and Yalding parish councils, and developments have the necessary house or investment plan, it’s even more important to Headcorn Martin Round (Con) – said: “It was slightly more comfort- Shepway North (Independent “There were one or two surprises, said two management plans – one transport infrastructure.” take expert advice regarding your Will. HOLD able for us because two Tories Maidstone). Most Conservatives but nothing earth- shattering. All the weren’t present. agreed that, had they worked Shep- Heath Ashleigh Kimmance (LD) – results can be put down to local fac- If you don’t have a Will – now is the time to discuss “In any case, it would have gone way South harder, they may have tors.” HOLD to the casting vote and we’d have been able to take that seat as well. The Lib Dems dropped Bridge Chaos warning as road closes your wishes. If you have a Will – does it still reflect your High Street Clive English (LD) – taken it that way. But it just goes to Paul Cooper was essentially put and Coxheath & Hunton wards. Cllr MAJOR traffic disruption is ex- Smiths Hill and Yalding Hill into wishes and in a tax efficient way? HOLD show that the Tories find it difficult up as a paper candidate and banked English suggested a hard campaign pected when work starts to re- Yalding and back along Vicarage Marden & Yalding David Burton to negotiate with other parties.” on Independent Maidstone’s John by the Green Party’s Donna place a water main in Hunton. Road into West Street. To revieeeview youryour currente WWiillll at no chargecharge contact Defeated Tory group leader John Barned retaining the seat on a large Greenan and her team may have The main is on Hunton Hill, the Jeremy Dufour, the project (Con) – HOLD us totoddaay. North Tony Harwood (LD) – HOLD Perry said: “We got stitched up by personal vote. However, Labour’s squeezed the Lib Dem vote in main road in and out of the vil- manager from South East Water, an inevitable coalition. We were two Malcolm McKay won the seat with a lage. It will be closed for 11 weeks said contractors would work six Park Wood Daniel Rose (Con) – Bridge ward to let Tory Jonathan members down, for totally under- majority of 51. Purle in by a handsome 110 votes, at from June 18, with the road be- days a week to ease disruption Canterbury 01227 643266 HOLD standable reasons beyond their con- Mr Barned said: “I’m not going to the expense of David Pickett. tween Amsbury Road and East A Hunton Parish Council Maidstone 01622 698051 Shepway North Alan Bartlett – trol. stand again. I’m now in my 70s and He added: “In effect, there was a Street shut until September 3. spokesman said: “There’s con- CON GAIN FROM IND “Naturally, I am disappointed, be- it is time to stand aside and let some pincer movement between the Traffic lights will operate on cern the diversion route will be Tenterentee rden 01580 767540 Shepway South Malcolm McKay cause we had just won an election.” of the younger ones do it. I’ll still be Greens and the Tories. Evidently we the East Street/West Street junc- chaotic and dangerous, with (Lab) – LAB GAIN FROM IND Cllr Perry said the May 2019 elec- active in local stuff where I can.” underestimated the number of votes tion for two weeks, with HGVs travelling in both direc- www.whwhiteheaitehead-monncktc onn.c.coo..uk South Derek Mortimer (LD) – tion campaign “begins immedi- Independent Maidstone’s Eddie the Greens would get in Bridge.” Lughorse Lane closed. tions, especially with additional ately”. Powell said the doorstep feedback In Coxheath & Hunton, Lottie Traffic will be diverted to the construction work in Vicarage Whiteheaitehead MoncMonckton LimiteLimited (no.o. 08366029), registered in HOLD Ennggland & Wales. Registered office 72 King Street, MMaaidstoonnee,, Kent, On May 3, the Tories made three towards the mainstream political Parfitt-Reid dislodged the popular B2163 Heath Road and Ewell Road. Residents are also worried John Perry (Con) – MwE1w4 1BwL. .wh Authoriiteheased and regguld-ulatemoncktond by the Solicciitors R.ecgguluola.utionk gains while the ruling Liberal De- parties was “extremely negative, but and respected Brian Mortimer after Lane through to the about the impact on smaller lanes Authority under no. 608279. HOLD mocrats dropped two. The Tories also extremely real”. His prediction a spirited campaign. See page 12 for Tickled Trout, then the B2010 as drivers look for shortcuts.” picked up Bridge (Lib Dem), Cox- of a low turnout on the day – just an interview with her and Brian. DM2016

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6 Malling October 2017 Maidstone Weald October 2017 7 6 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 7 News downsmail.co.uk downsNewsmail.co.uk Advertisementdownsmail.co.uk Feature Terror threats land man in jail Almost 20% of Brits fear a BOMB hoaxer Christopher Haw, who made threats to kill in the wake of the 2017 terror attacks across the , has been sent to jail. Haw (25), of Sutton Road, Sutton having a pipe bomb and wanting to trip to the Optician Valence, called 999 and threatened blow up a building. to kill people with a firearm and ex- Detective Sergeant Dan Barker of Voted the UK’s best Optometrist, plosives he claimed to have in his said: “Christopher Haw Alisdair Buchanan has been possession. has expressed remorse for his ac- He was jailed for 22 months. tions and clearly has his issues, but testing eyes for nearly 20years Following his arrest he told offi- that is no excuse for his behaviour. and has looked after many cers he had a pipe bomb and “He admitted in interview that he nervous clients. He tells us how planned to blow up a building, only knew in the current climate he to then apologise and admit he was would get a reaction by claiming to he can help the 20% of us who telling lies. have a bomb. Not only was this a dread going to the opticians. But a search of Haw’s home re- waste of police time, it was also in- sulted in the discovery of materials credibly irresponsible and could that could have been used to make have resulted in vital resources

8 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 9 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News downsdownsmail.co.ukmail.co.uk News News Runners ready Jo in the games THE Yew Tree Staplehurst 10k run £2,500 boost for village Village street party sends WARGAMES will be the order of will start at Surrenden Field at the day when a local group holds 10am on June 10. CCTV call to stop fly-tippingits annual open day in Linton. This popular event, now in its The Maidst o ne W argames Soci- CALLS for the installation of Illegal fly-tipping Across Kent, local authorities are 10th year, usually attracts more ety will be inviting people to come school from developers rCCTVo camerasya tol preventc fly-tip-ouis costingpl locale off in style  tospendingth e villa hundredsge hall to ofsee thousandswhat the y of than 400 people and takes runners ping on a country road have been authorities hun- apoundsre all ab clearingout on S upatu rubbish.rday, June 23 around the village and through NEW library books and Kindles SEVEN hundred people turned out made by the local borough coun- dreds of thou- froAccordingm 11am un totil one4pm report. £323,000 are to be bought for pupils at the tcillor.o celebrate the Royal Wedding was spent dealing with almost mainly flat, beautiful countryside. sands of pounds, The gr oup descr ibes itself as a Refreshments, toilet facilities, village school by Boughton Mal- wiBurberryth a street Lane,party nearin Ya Kingswood,lding. 14,000 incidents in 2016-17. This is a says Cllr Gill Fort “small, friendly society covering a first aid and marshalling are all herbe Parish Council. hasThe H beenigh St targetedreet was clo bysed fo waster the sharp increase on the previous 12 dumpers for years, but in recent rmonthsange of p wheneriods just” of overthe ge 10,000nre, an in-d provided. The £2,500 donation is the first to gathering, with tables from the vil- be made from £100,000 given to the lmonths,age hall s theet ou problemt down th hase mi becomeddle of thstancese open costday £244,000.has recei ved nation- Registration is on the day or via community by Quinn Estates, the tmorehe ro acutead, w withhich wastewas oftenhung strewnwith widCllre Fortaccla welcomedim from aM jointinia initia-ture www.nice-work.org.uk. Waitrose pulls developer of the former garden lacrossights a thend b middleunting. of the road. Wtivearga byme thes ma Environmentgazine. Agency centre at Grafty Green. ACllrs 18 Gillmil Fort,lion a picturedcross the right,UK tu said:ned andThe thesoci Driverety mee andts on Vehiclethe sec Stan-ond Parish council clerk Chris Hume i“Everyn to the c montheremon wey on arethe havingtelevisio toi-n, adardsnd fou Agencyrth Satur toda clampy of the downmont onh Summer fete lets, sinks and construction waste unlicensed waste carriers. But she said: “We have been consulting Yalding Parish Council chairman at Linton Village Hall. Call secre- THE Staplehurst summer fete has outdumped in the of village, specifically site plan tabelievesry Brian theSim highons coston 0 to78 small03 009 firms504. been a popular and regular high- with villagers how they want to Ginera Burberryldine Bro Lane.wn said Wecou arencil nowlors more than a Headcorn and Chart Sutton. Last of disposing of construction waste use the money and they have come were keen to “go the whole hog” light of the village for more than 50 WAITROSEthinking has of installing pulled out cameras of plans onand Ride. The majorityyear of larger after itap- was year, Maidstone Borough Council at a transfer station is costing coun- up with some fantastic community and make a date of the occasion to years and this year’s event takes to buildprivate a newland storeto oversee on a thecommer- problemplicationsdumped locally and usuallytorched. raise The many church cleared 911 cases of fly-tipping and Fcilso dearly.lk a Cllrt c Forth madeurc herh re- ideas, some of which are still being cialbarea.” parkring v atill J7ag ofers thetog M20.ether. objections due to concerns over traf- marks as one of the borough’s place at Surrenden Field on June car park has also seen illegal dump- more than 163 have been recorded CHILDE Rolande, an electric folk investigated, but the resources for TheSAh retailere recentsaid: “ event indicatedThis i ins Y Burberryald ining recentand Laneweficing. congestion and air pollution. since April this year. The ap- closest transfer stations at North 30. band, is performing at All Saints’ the only primary school in the area weeksasawlwa that,y as caravanc inom thee to current burnedgether economict outo ce whilelebrate a “However,But it is also the Waitrose a problem applica- in many proaching darker evenings will CFarm,hurch Tunbridgein West Fa Wells,rleigh announcedat 7.30pm It starts at noon and includes a was seen as a very positive recipi- climate,ecarven remainst its l wasike th likelyi ons as aa footpathtoco concentratemmun nearby,ity. tion,rural which areas, would including have created Langley, 200 prompt a rise in illegal tipping. oitn willJune be30 closed. for 10 weeks. birds of prey demonstration, fun on improving its existing stores. jobs locally, was extremely popular ent for the first donation.” Mr Hume said: “This money has Quinn Estates, said: “At Grafty “The parish council sets aside a There is a wine bar and light re- fair, live music, dance displays, The money will be used to re- been a huge boost without the re- Green we carried out extensive ThatbuSTAPLEHURSTd isge goodt for s newsuch e forv vineyarden thets, popularhelpe Hushd byand well supported by councillors Heath Estate will be supplying to and successful Allington branch of and especially by local residents, freshments. Tickets are £8 – email beer tent and more than 40 stalls. plenish Platts Heath Primary strictions of Section 106 money, consultation, listening to what the ticHeathket sal willes.” send its sparkling wine to mVineyardaids and page boys ‘bubbling’who were Cup Final. over deal Canadian consumers is hugely wel- Waitrose, which has 20 years left to who will be disappointed”. [email protected]. Profits School’s newly-refurbished library, meaning it can all be spent in our community wants and using that CanadaThe topi afterc of c landingonversat aio dealn am withong talked about most. Cllr Brown said: “By 8pm every- gcomeo to th ande tow theyer re willpair befun flyingd. the runth ononeos itse a oft lease.th thee p world’sarty was largestobviou alcoholsly the Ingramme. a recent The interview “significant with deal” the was trading relationship as the UK flag for the high-quality of wine the mobile computers, and another community. We are investigating to produce what will be a stunning There had been concerns it would tradeTh magazine,e George p Propertyub put t Week,ogether one was dancing in the street. The Cricket match £1,000 on a lick of paint for the tiny other projects, including much- and sensitively-designed rural de- wbuyers.edding of Prince Harry and mannouncedore than 250 lu asnch Primees in Un Ministerion Jack wleaveseather thewa EU.s wonderful and cock- being produced in Britain.” THE West Farleigh annual cricket be shutHush if the Heath’s J7 outlet Balfour was built. 1503 Clas-NigelTheresa Keen, Waitrose's May was inproperty Ottawa di- for Mrs May said: “It’s great to see Hush Heath owner Richard Bal- school. needed traffic calming measures velopment.” SpokesmanMeghan Ma forrkle, developerwith referen Gal-ces torector,boxes confirmedfor young companysters for policythe tea tails were served by a lad from the Coffee morning match will take place on the village , which has a through Grafty Green.” The site (pictured), to be re- a vsicery Cuvéelong ser ismo then by a firstn Am Englisherican talks with Canadian PM Justin that English sparkling wine has Wfour-LynnEST Farle said:igh P “Husharish HeathCounc isil ais lagher,sparkling Nick Yandle, wine said: selected "We forhave thewaspaTrudeaur toty, consolidatewhich onwa hows fo existingllo thewed UKb storesy a andhog vibeenllage makingwho ha as namejust se fort hi itself,mself notup family-owned winery…and we are pitch, starting at 6pm on June 22. population of just under 500 peo- At the time the offer of the cash named Boughton Park, will com- preacher, the happy couple and holding a coffee morning at the had fourLiquor other Contril retailers Board (LCBO) contact of us On-ratherroCanadaas thant, mu invests canic an infurtherd newdrin ones.k strengthens for the injustbu ins in theess UK w it buth a furtherco nvert afielded ho too.rse- very excited to see our wines avail- was made to the parish, Mark prise a mix of new homes and 5,000 Meghan’s beautiful dress. Good Intent on June 16 from 10am It will feature the President’s Xl ple, has an annual parish council whotario’s are keen Vintagesto progress Classics matters on Pro- Headtheiru said:lts. tiesT "Wehe toremade buildwas thee av verye closest,n a positivegian freestt TV box“The. news today that Hush able in the Canadian market." against the Best of the Rest. budget of just £5,000. Quinn, managing director of sq ft of offices. that site.But it was the captivating brides-decisionscreen notfor t toho buildse kee newn to c storesatch th ande FA “ Everyone had a fantastic time.” unt il noon. “Waitrose management has indi- invest in our existing estate. Business Focus cated that it is part of a strategy for “That will start to play at the end the changing face of retail.” of this year and into next year, when Ian Chittenden, Liberal Democrat consumers see the investment we county councillor for Maidstone made and respond accordingly.” north east , said: “ThisHas is a great pity. yourWaitrose, which is part of the John The proposal to build a Waitrose on Lewis partnership, has been ap- Eclipse Park led indirectly to the clo- proached by Downs Mail for a com- sure ofdoubledoub the Sittingbourne Roadle Park ment.glazingglazing Charity’ssteamedstea callmed for clothesup? A CHARITY in Yalding is urging his own life when his local council people to use their unwanted made him move to accommodation “We have a clothes to helpWeW otherse can battling SASAVEAV withVE yourthat would windowindows! not acceptws! his beloved alcohol and drug addiction. dogs. 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14 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 15 News downsmail.co.uk Dogs sniff out illicit trading Army’s absence is ‘no A STASH of more than £18,000 FOR worth of illicit cigarettes has been * seized from a convenience store in Maidstone. reason’ to halt parade Trading Standards officers used sniffer dogs to find cigarettes and ONE of the town’s former mayors, hand-rolling tobacco hidden be- Mike Fitzgerald, has spoken of hind a false wall, concealed under his “dismay” at the cancellation of the shop counter and in the chiller this year’s civic parade. 50%* cabinet. The formal installation of the The outgoing LESS The raid, carried out at the store new holder of the mayoral chain mayor of in Upper Stone Street on March 29, and chairman of the borough coun- Maidstone, Than ripping out and was part of a larger operation, in- cil, Cllr David Naghi, has been can- Malcolm replacing your old cluding premises in Sittingbourne celled. Greer, kitchen and Tunbridge Wells, and sup- Maidstone Borough Council pictured at a ported by Kent Police. claims the cancellation has been town hall Choose A total of 22,220 illicit cigarettes due to the army, which forms a were seized from the store in Maid- large part of the event, being de- function from 100’s stone, along with 405 pouches of il- ployed overseas on the date in May. why disappoint the crowds of peo- to celebrate what Maidstone has to licit hand-rolling tobacco. The parade – which some claim ple who turn out because the 36th offer.” of designs ecomade from Illicit tobacco includes items that dates back to 1548 – draws hun- regiment is unavailable? This has This year’s outgoing mayor is 72% recycled & styles have been smuggled, without duty dreds of people each year. been the case in the past, but it is Malcolm Greer, to whom Cllr glass paid; counterfeit tobacco, made to In a letter to Downs Mail, Mr not a reason to cancel. Naghi has been deputy. Tradition appear like legitimate goods; and Fitzgerald wrote: “I wish to ex- “Maidstone has squandered a in Maidstone dictates that the “illicit whites”, which are manu- press my dismay at how a decision golden opportunity to bring the deputy steps up to fill the role. factured legitimately in one coun- to cancel the civic parade appears community together at a time of The coming year’s deputy will be try, but smuggled and sold in to have happened without council- austerity, tough retail trading con- the respected Conservative, Cllr another without duties being paid. lors being aware, we elect our ditions and charities struggling to Marion Ring. Clive Phillips, of KCC Trading members to run the council. find core funding – an opportunity When Downs Mail broke the Standards, said: “This is a fantastic “The civic parade has been heav- to involve and value all our diverse story, Cllr Ring wondered why the result for Maidstone as the sale of ily promoted over the last few cultures, youth groups, schools absence of the army should make illicit tobacco undermines local le- years and moved to a Saturday to and local organisations together any difference to the staging of the gitimate businesses.” attract even greater numbers, so expressing solidarity and support civic parade. COUNTY COBBLER

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16 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 17 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Warning after Top award bikes thieved Drugs rehab charity in Police officers honoured for detective KENT Police have issued advice to THE detective who helped track a bike owners after a string of thefts group responsible for trafficking across the Maidstone area. safe hands with Penny for rescuing crash victim and prostitution of women in A high number of bike thefts re- Maidstone has received a top po- ported to police have included IT IS all change at the top at a re- adding: “Penny has many years’ lice award. ones taken from sheds and out- TWO Maidstone police officers who rescued a woman from a crashed car spected drugs rehabilitation cen- experience leading large teams and DC Dave Godden was one of buildings, or locked up outside su- tre near Maidstone. managing complex budgets and in Maidstone have been honoured. more than 30 officers from Kent permarkets. Penny Williams (pictured) has has all the skills needed to carry us and Essex serious crime squad to In one case in Melford Drive, on taken over from Kenward Trust forward on our journey in a diffi- Sgt Michael Newman and Tem- be honoured. the evening of April 27, the CEO David Philpott, who will be- cult funding environment.” porary Sgt Christopher Ward were He was involved in solving a wrought iron container the bike come its chairman as Roger Bed- In taking up the post, Penny, first on the scene at an incident in case of organised crime involving was secured to was taken with it. ford retires after nearly 23 years who also plays roller hockey for the early hours of December 2, 2017, people trafficking and prostitu- A police spokesman said: “Bicy- with the charity. , said: “The Kenward Trust where they found a woman in her tion in the town and in nearby cles can be stolen from anywhere A mum of two teenage boys, is a very special place and I am pas- 20s unconscious and trapped in a Chatham. so ensure your bike is secure. Penny has been part of the senior sionate about its work. I’m always Peugeot on the A249 Sittingbourne Two men were jailed for a total “If storing your bike in a garage, leadership team at the addiction so incredibly humbled by the out- Road. of eight years, with the sentenc- shed or outbuilding, make sure centre as the director of marketing, comes and success we’ve had Despite the risk to their own this is also secured.” ing judge commending Godden communications and social enter- working together with people to safety, they managed to hold the ve- Officers are also advising bike for his “diligence, efficiency and prise for the last two years. overcome their addiction to alcohol hicle up and pull the woman clear, owners to take further measures to high standard of performance in She says she will continue with and drugs.” and although she was taken to hos- ensure that if they are a victim of his role as investigating officer”. the strategic direction delivered by She said her vision is to continue pital with life-threatening injuries, bike theft, their property is easily The awards ceremony was held David Philpott over the last three the amazing work of the trust’s she has gone on to make a full re- identifiable. at North Kent Police Station in years. events business, Big Plan Group, clinical teams and to look for new covery. “We also strongly advise people Northfleet on May 24 and was Penny worked in broadcast which helps deliver the classical avenues of revenue. When she They were among 17 Kent Police to register their property at hosted by Assistant Chief Con- media, helping establish Invicta concert at Leeds Castle. does get some spare time, Penny, officers to receive awards at a Divi- www.immobilise.com,” the stable Nick Downing and at- FM, and in newspapers, before Upcoming chairman David who lives in Lenham, enjoys walk- sional Commander’s Awards cere- spokesman added. tended by Kent Chief Constable joining the Kenward Trust and will Philpott describes Penny as a “safe ing her two dogs and enjoys spend- mony in Tonbridge on May 16, with Alan Pughsley. continue to run her marketing and and capable pair of hands”, ing time with friends. the pair being recognised for their ACC Downing said: “It takes a Assualt appeal “outstanding dedication and com- special kind of person to be able POLICE are hunting for a man re- mitment to Kent Police”. Sgt Michael Newman, Sgt Christopher Ward and DC Rebecca Taft to investigate serious crimes, ported to have launched an attack Building society’s upcycling boost to trust funds Also receiving an award was DC which are often complex in na- in which his victim lost teeth. Rebecca Taft, who dealt with the Supt Julia Chapman said: “Kent Po- such a dedicated team. People may ture and highly emotive for those VOLUNTEERS from a building Officers want to speak with the harrowing case of a young child in lice officers are called to difficult say they are just doing their jobs affected. society took part in a number of man, described as white, and Maidstone who had been neglected and potentially dangerous situa- and that is what they are paid to do, “Fortunately, we have such tal- activities to help boost the Ken- around 5ft 10in tall, said to have and abused by his parents, DC Taft tions every day. They regularly put but like anyone else police officers ented people to call on and I am ward Trust. carried out the attack in Week helping to ensure there was enough themselves in harm’s way to protect still have to deal with the day to day constantly impressed by their The team from the Nationwide, Street, near its junction with King evidence to prosecute Jodie Simp- members of the public, which is pressures of normal life, balancing work ethic, professionalism and pictured, spent a day at the trust, Street between 2am and 2.30am on son and Tony Smith, who were both why it is right they receive the spending time with their families dedication to secure positive out- in Yalding, where they helped to May 7. sentenced to 10 years in prison. recognition they deserve. with protecting vulnerable people comes for the communities they upcycle furniture, paint porcelain His victim – a man in his 20s who Divisional Commander, Chief “I am incredibly proud to lead in the community.” serve.” did not know his attacker - was to create items for sale in the struck and fell to the floor where he trust’s charity shop, Charitique. was allegedly kicked a number of The Kenward Trust is a drug times, suffering bruising, cuts and and alcohol residential rehabilita- tion centre and is celebrating its the loss of some teeth. Kenward Trust’s social enter- nice result to see something tangi- Warning of rogue traders 50th anniversary this year. Anyone who witnessed the inci- prise manager Peter Jones ble from the day.” dent or has information that may Rob Geall, from Nationwide, said: “We enjoyed the day and thought the trust would be able to If you would like to find out KENT POLICE have issued a The first incident happened at watched him check a bathroom help the investigation is asked to raise about £500 from the work about volunteering for Kenward warning to residents after three about midday in Sheal’s Cres- before leaving, but it later tran- call 01622 604100, quoting refer- were made to feel really wel- come.” completed and said: “This is a Trust, visit kenwardtrust.org.uk. reports of rogue traders in the cent, Maidstone, when two men spired that the landlord had not ence YY/15464/18. same day in the Maidstone and visited the man in his 80s and of- arranged the visit. Malling area. fered to fix the roof. This man was described as Thieves take All three incidents occurred on After he paid them the cash, being in his 60s and 6ft tall and Natter and knitting ‘gals’ put world to rights Pub for sale Wednesday, May 23, and one res- they left in a white Transit van was driving a light blue van. A POPULAR pub not far from Sta- ident – a man in his 80s – paid a saying they were going to get The third incident occurred at LADIES from a retirement home in plehurst has been put up for sale. Morris Minor quantity of cash to two men who some tools, but they failed to re- 3.45pm in Hurricane Road, West Maidstone have been busy knitting for The Hawkenbury Inn is now on THIEVES have stolen a vintage called at his front door. turn and complete the work. Malling, where two men ap- Heart of Kent Hospice. the market for £895,000. Morris Minor van in Staplehurst. DSI Jon Armory, from Kent Po- One of the men is described as proached a pensioner and of- The gals came up with the idea of In a one acre plot, the country Kent Police said the distinctive lice, said: “Residents should be being white, between 25 and 30, fered to cut some trees. The fee making woollen chick chocolate-egg pub has “a strong mix of local cus- green car, with a registration start- alert if a tradesperson visits with- 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build and quoted increased significantly holders, which they sold over Easter to tom from the surrounding villages ing GLK8 had been left near Sta- out an appointment and suggests with fair hair and wearing an or- and then the men offered to fix raise money for the hospice. as well as leisure guests visiting the plehurst railway station and is that work needs to be completed ange T-shirt. some guttering. The resident de- The ladies (pictured), from King’s area”, according to the agents. reported to have been stolen on on their house. The other was aged about 50, clined and no money was paid. Lodge, in King’s Street, say they have A spokesman said: “The May 16. “In some cases, occupants are 5ft 6in, of slight build, with These men are described as raised more than £100 so far. Hawkenbury Inn provides a fabu- Police are appealing to anyone overcharged for minor repairs tanned skin and was wearing a white and of stocky build. Many of those with properties in the lous opportunity to acquire a rural who may have seen the vehicle to and then intimidated when they navy blue top. Anyone with information on Churchhill Retirement Living complex business which has potential. come forward. Anyone with infor- question the cost. About three and a half hours the incidents described above is are members of the weekly Knit and “With the potential to increase mation is asked to call the appeal “Anybody who is pestered by later, a woman living in Milton asked to call Kent Police on 01622 Natter group. the accommodation, this is a great line on 01622 604100, quoting ref- unwanted cold callers should ad- Lane, West Malling, was ap- 604100 quoting 23-242 Among them is Ann Owen, who said: opportunity for either a hands-on erence 17-0207, email west.divi- vise them that contact will be proached by a man who said he Alternatively they can contact “As well as a chance to do something owner operator or a multiple oper- [email protected] made with Trading Standards had been called by the landlord the Kent Crimestoppers charity, useful for others, the group allows us to ator looking to add to their portfo- e.uk or call Kent Crimestoppers and, if necessary, the police.” to fix a leak. The homeowner anonymously, on 0800 555111. catch up and put the world to rights!” lio.” anonymously on 0800 555111.

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20 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 21 News downsmail.co.uk Ragwort ‘could kill horses’ HORSE owners are being warned of the deadly dangers of ragwort, which is about come into full REGISTERED bloom this summer. INSTALLER Ingestion of the weed – either of the land concerned, but govern- alive or dead – by horses can result ment department Defra can take in fatal liver failure. action should there be a risk of it According to the British Horse spreading to neighbouring land. Society (BHS), many owners are Defra guidance states: “Ragwort unaware of how dangerous rag- is a potential killer. It is important wort can be. to ensure that, before animals are Spokesman Gemma Stanford allowed to graze, ragwort plants said: “Our focus is centred on mak- are removed or have completely ing horse owners and landowners disappeared after using control aware of the dangers of ragwort techniques.” and its impact on equine welfare. Ragwort, once removed, should “We still see many owners who be burned. are unaware of the dangers of leav- Naturalist Theo Mccausland, ing horses grazing among ragwort, who lives near Langley, said: “Rag- and this is where we are concen- The yellow-flowered ragwort can be deadly to horses and cattle wort is a favoured food of the trating our resources. cinnabar moth’s caterpillar, which “The BHS has a network of more present from June until November. harmful to livestock, it is not usu- totally strips its leaves off. than 200 volunteer welfare officers A spokesman said: “The daisy- ally such an issue in gardens or on “You’ll often see a farmer cutting who provide advice, support and like, yellow flower heads of com- waste grounds.” grass for hay, hop from the tractor education about ragwort, so if you mon ragwort may be pretty Common ragwort, which can and pull ragwort out by the roots if are concerned, please get in touch enough to the casual observer, but also be very hazardous to cattle, is they find it. with us.” they belie the poisonous nature of one of five harmful plants specified “Even dry, it can be fatal to live- Maidstone-based Kent Wildlife this plant. in the Weeds Act 1959. stock. In your garden, it is harmless Trust says that ragwort can be “Renowned as a weed of pad- The primary responsibility for enough and does have a purpose in found in all habitats in Kent and is docks and pastures, where it can be weed control lies with the occupier the food chain.” Air show to £10 rise in students’ bus pass STUDENTS’ travel costs are set to tion of having to put up the cost of also on Arriva and Stagecoach mark RAF rise, with news that the region’s the pass” because of increases in buses at the weekend and in the WARMroof Young Person’s Travel Pass is to go bus fares. school holidays. Is your conservatory too hot in summer and too cold in winter? Why not consider refurbishing it to a centenary up by £10. He added: “KCC does not have Kent Youth County Council THE Battle of Britain Air Show The pass, which goes on sale to provide the pass, but we do so Transport Committee chairs Kyle solid, tiled roof? The WARMroof system is the most configurable and structurally robust solid, insulated returns to Headcorn Aero- from June 4, will now cost £290 – because we want to promote sus- Siwek and Freddy Waters say the and tiled roof in the UK market. It is without doubt the most innovative, desirable, aesthetically pleasing drome this summer. the result of a general rise in bus tainable school travel on the public scheme is good value for money. Commemorating the 78th fares, according to Kent County bus network. Mr Siwek said: “The Young Per- and advanced roof system available for home extensions and conservatory renovation projects. There anniversary of the Battle of Council (KCC). “Parents have a choice to get the son’s Travel Pass allows students are a range of tile options to suit or contrast your home and it is even structurally tested to take conrete, Britain and the 100th year The pass, which helps about pass or pay the operator the bus to travel to school for £1.50 a day, since the RAF was formed, the 25,000 children, costs KCC £8.5 fare direct, which in some cases which provides better value than clay or slate tiles too. event on Saturday, June 30 and million a year in subsidies. could cost up to £740.” buying tickets on the bus. We are Sunday, July 1 will be at- The county council’s cabinet The pass was introduced by KCC grateful to KCC for continuing to tended by cadets from across member for transport Mike Whit- in 2014, offering subsidised travel support the pass.” the county and serving officers ing said the county council had for students from Monday to Fri- The cost of the pass for low-in- and veterans. been put in the “unenviable posi- day between 6am and 7pm, and come families will remain at £100. Flights will run throughout the day, with the main dis- plays from midday to 3.30pm. A spokesman said: “This Traditional family fun at village fete year will feature more aircraft, IF you’re looking for a traditional with several Spitfires and Hur- village fete, then Hunton could be ricanes and attendance from the venue for you. A variety of Various roof jhai & LABC Quick & easy Hybrid option the RAF Battle of Britain Me- The event, from 2-5pm on Satur- tile options pitches approved installation available morial Flight.” day, June 16, will be offering tradi- Other attractions will in- tional treats including a coconut clude a funfair, stalls, choreo- shy, plant stall, WI bakes, tug-of- graphed air displays and flight war contest, a fun dog show, jazz experiences. band and a barbecue. On Saturday evening there Froojamaflip, an 8ft stilted char- will also be a chance to dance acter, will join Fred the gardener to Request a brochure: to live music from the give away seeds, fruit and vegeta- Clefhangers Big Band and the bles. W: www.fairdealwindows.co.uk Patriot Girls. The event is at The Village Hall For details and tickets, visit and King George V Playing Field in E: [email protected] www.headcornevents.co.uk or West Street. 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24 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 25 downsmail.co.uk Health | News News downsmail.co.uk News downsmail.co.uk Mortality rate News downsmail.co.uk THEDo mortalitygs’ d ratea iny Maidstoneout GP cluster plan warning and Tunbridge Wells hospitals is Get your free causingKENT L concerns,ife stages it ands ann careual F plan-amily Fun Dog Show on Sunday, June 24. AE WARNINGas hast beenE givenn thatd(6) pluse Tonbridge,rs Tunbridgesta Wellsr ciencies.to play Pupils come face to face ning and capacity issues are being Kate’s canyon trek in patients of local GP practices which and Sevenoaks. The CCG will also prioritise and shingles jab investigated.The event features classes in- do not join the new GP cluster sys- The CCG plans to support prac- consider investment in new prem- MAIDSTONE and Malling resi- clHowever,uding: the thewa GP-ledggiest ta NHSil; be Westst six legs; fancy dress; best child han- tem may not receive the same range tices to ‘co-operate, collaborate and ises where there is a need. dents in their 70s are being urged Kent CCG heard there had been a of services as those who do. combine’ to integrate out-of- The CCG says nothing has been to take up the offer of free vacci- month-by-monthdler, dog the jud improvementge would like into with life in the country HIt comesa fromz Dr Bobli Bowes, long-’shospitalb carei andg deliverp servicesa atndefinedto yet onp seven-daya 8am-8pmrt nations against the “painful and memory of husband take home and Kent Life’s cham- the summer. The introduction of standing chairman of the budget- scale. Practice mergers could also be working for practices and there is debilitating” condition shingles. pion dog. YOUNG students from schools THE widow of a popular Maid- rates from pancreatic cancer have seven-day working had improved holdingSOAP sta GP-ledr Richar NHSd Blac Westkwood Kenthas supported. The aim is that practices plentyjudging ofb scopey the r foreac collaborationtion so far, it inis By the end of July, just over half across Maidstone found out about stone GP is in training for a self- notD improvedrug muchfac int theor lasty 30 theT situationhere’s a c forhan weekendce to tak deaths.e part in Clinicalbeen nam Commissioninged as the star o Groupf this will maintain their identities and re- deliveringgoing down extendedvery well. hours. The of all eligible older patients in Kent farming and where their food funded trek through the Grand years.CCTV Nigelimag diedes ha onve Januarybeen re 19,- thAe newagili mortalityty course reviewand systembrowse (CCG).year’s pantomime at the Hazlitt lationships with their patients. focus“He isha ons b consistencyeen around forfor patientsquite a and Medway had been vaccinated. comes from at the Living Land Canyon, in aid of the charity 2012.lease Id hadof th beenree m thinkingen that po aboutlice introducesdoggy-rela “ated dutysta oflls candourbetwe toen So far 75% of about 60 practices in Clusters, with more GPs available, and the key area is Saturday morn- But the NHS is now encouraging Theatre in Maidstone.. while, is a talented guy and has done event at . which is battling the cancer that whatbeli Iev coulde can dohel top t celebratehem with Nigel’stheir relatives”.classes. En Investigationtry is £1 per intoclas deathss. Call Maidstone and West Kent are in- will offer extended hours (including ing access. Seven-day service is seen everyone who is offered the vaccine Richard (45), who has an impres- a lot of different things in his career, Pupils from Archbishop Courte- claimed him. lifein andvesti decidedgations i tonto joina M theaid Pancre-stone is01 now622 mandated763936 foror the hospitalgo to volved in cluster discussions. The some weekend work), wider serv- as a ‘natural direction of travel’ but to take it up. sive range of talents as an actor, co- so his following is quite wide. We’re nLocalay Pr GPima practicesry School are; St offeringHelen’s Kate Minett, a staff nurse, will be aticcan Cancernabis fac UKtory. Grand Canyon trust.www.kentlife.org.uk. plan is for seven clusters covering ices, teams of nurses and allied the best way to deliver for local peo- median and rapper, will be hoping that his wide appeal across patients the vaccination as part of travelling to America for the Trek ChallengeOver 14 Trek0 can innab October.is plants a In amd central Maidstone (7 practices), East health professionals, co-ordinated ple and professionals has still to be Montessori School, East Farleigh; treading the boards in Maidstone all age ranges will make him a big the NHS shingles immunisation Together Grand Canyon Challenge self-fundingequipment thewer tripe seiz toed ensureat an a thatd- Maidstone (11), Weald (15), Malling care and back office and estate effi- decided. West Borough Primary School and CareMusi homec day GPsout from December 1 to 31. draw for local people. campaignMadginfo forrd 2017/18,Primary whichSchoo beganl were in October. alldr donationsess in Bank goStre directlyet on De tocem the- Kate who lives in Staplehurst, charity.” ALLTHE GPE practicesast Farle inig Maidstoneh Fete de andla He plays the genie in Aladdin. “He is, by all accounts a likeable onam Septemberong 2,824 1 2017.children from 48 ber 28. Since then, investigations West Kent will be eligible to deliver In 2015, he joined the cast of and easy-going kind of guy, so he’s sDrchool Johns to sup Rodriguez,port this year’ Publics event. will hike through areas of the Thishave isbee then o thirdngoing bigto fundraiserestablish Musique takes place on June 23 Prescriptions under review Birth concerns canyon not accessible to many the family has taken part in. Kate’s wider services for residents in care EastEnders as the mysterious Vin- perfect for a family audience. HealthChild Screeningren were a andble to Immunisa-learn about who was running the factory. and features the Old School Samba GPS are unlikely to prescribe about 20% of GP time. These ail- WEST Kent CCG says it has iden- tion lead for Kent and Medway, tourists to raise money for Pancre- daughter, Laura, took part in a su- homesBand a ands the theop CCGening hasact. approved medicinescent Hubb whichard, bu cant re becen boughttly an- ments include diarrhoea, constipa- “We’re very excited and we’ll have local produce by making apple juice Now CCTV images of three enhanced payments to cover costs. tified an increase in the number of urged local people to take up the atic Cancer UK. perheromen ha funve b runeen dressedreleased as. If Super-you There is an afternoon of music as fromnounc pharmacies,ed he was leav supermarketsing the soap. tion, athlete’s foot, fever, cold sores, other announcements to make as the and butter and try milking a cow. The services will include: a geri- serious incidents reported by Maid- offer. The Benenden Hospital nurse has manhav ine a 2012,ny info raisingrmation over, call £2,000,Kent well as stalls, food, games and andH otherazlitt retailers.general m Savingsanager willMart bein teething, nappy rash, mouth ulcers, summer progresses. HeTh added:ey also m “Aset la peoplembs, go getats, olderchicks chosen to support the charity be- and her sister Rebecca organised a atric assessment on admission; a stone and Tunbridge Wells hospi- Police on 01622 604100, reference pony rides and fun. redirectedCleverly sa toid: other“The H NHSazlitt serv-The- haemorrhoids, oral and vaginal tals’“W maternitye’re hopin department.g that this year’s theirand h immuneorses. Disp systemlays of v naturallyintage and cause her husband, Dr Nigel Minett dinner dance in Tenterden which weekly GP “home round”; and en- Children from St Helen’s Montessori School at the Living Land exhibition YY/76/18, or Kent Crimestoppers It takes place between 1pm and ices.Theatre’s 201 GP-led8 progra budget-holdingmme is full of thrush, head lice, insect bites and paThento departmentcan build on ist nowhe su beingccess in-of weakensmodern whichtractors issh whyowed thosehow agedmuch (54), a GP for more than 20 years at raised £10,300 in 2015. In the UK, hanced reviews after hospital at- Westbigge Kentr and CCGbette hasr p approvedroductions thein stings, conjunctivitis, contact der- Cinderella, which was very well re- 70fa andrmin overg has arecha morenged o likelyver the toye getars. theask Mardened if they Medicalcould go Centre,again the thennext year. 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It can also be fatal well-known for his church work in been a few weeks of mild gastric nition of the disease. formanceTHE Tues nowday l ratesunch theclub GP-ledmeets “Richard Blackwood will be a tional favourite Rustie Lee – was arTherang CCGe an saysaddit “furtherional da assurancete for the something new”. It aims to educate schoolchildren school curriculum. every week at Kingswood Village Patients will also be encouraged to of people receiving such free pre- forT aroundhe head oneat St inHel 1,000en’s M over-70sontessori Maidstone.in years three and four about farm- discomfort.“The educ Heatio wasnal e diagnosedxperience is thein- For details visit www.justgiv- NHS West Kent Clinical Commis- fantastic member of the cast and hailed a success, despite another issin requiredger in M inaid as numbertone afte ofr ti areas,ckets f in-or who develop it. same day with stage four metasta- Hall, from 12.15-1pm. All are wel- self care for minor ailments and scriptions said they would buy School, Jeannelle Dening-Smither- inSheg, ag said:ricult “Thisure, th cancere count isrys knownide and valuable and taking pupils away ing.com/fundraising/Kate-Minett. sioning Group as good. Previously part of a production that promises production being staged close by at cludinghis appear safetyance in andJune s informationold out. “I would encourage all patients as a silent killer as it usually pres- tic pancreatic cancer, which had For more information on Pancre- come. The Kingswood Whist common conditions and seek ad- them from a pharmacy if their GP man, said “The children all thor- healthy eating. from the normal classroom environ- it was assessed as “needs improv- viceto ent fromertain, pharmacists,delight and w savingow the askedanothe themr ven to.ue in Maidstone. governance”.The Hazlitt sa Theys co Carensider Qualityation is who are eligible to take up the offer ents too late for any form of treat- spread to his liver. atic Cancer UK, visit www.pan- ing”.Group follows at 2pm. For details, visiting crowds.” A Hazlitt spokesman said: Commissionbeing given to ispo alsotent investigating.ially putting on fromough theirly en GPjoye surgeryd the ex andperie getnce vac-and ment.Livin Ong L Octoberand is no 31,w i 2011,n its 1 my5th m“Weent en knewhances thethe scoreability -to survivallearn.” creaticcancer.org.uk/fundraise. call Ron Kemp on 01622 843536. 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We sit with you in new-style health hub expecting new operating plans to FAMILY Funeral We’ve worked hard to ensure the premises is our office or your home, taking you slowly and lead to significant improvements Service has opened sympathetic to the village conservation area, methodically through the various decisions over the coming months. A local care plan is aimed at out- a new base in with help from Nick Prior, at Woodland that you will face and the options available to The Maidstone area could get a NHS local care and well-being hub, with of-hospital patient pathways, Headcorn, offering Carpentry, and provides a comfortable you. Sometimes, it’s just good to sit out-of-hospital care in a separate building, especially for frail patients. through multi-disciplinary teams, its friendly service environment in which people can relax and talk and talk to someone with to moderate growth in the hospital to even more through their needs. experience and compassion NHS West Kent Clinical Com- They could provide both clinical sector. people across the “Jo will be our lady on hand to help before making a decision.” missioning Group (CCG) is com- space and, potentially, officees for Accident and Emergency per- missioning a strategic outline case teams of nursing, medical, therapy, Maidstone area. families looking to arrange a fitting tribute Contact Family Funerals on formance in Maidstone and Tun- which could lead to between two social care and mental health staff. bridge Wells hospitals has been The family for their loved ones. I will also be there daily Bearsted 01622 260200 or in or more than five hubs in its area, They could also ensure patients improving in recent months, and owned, and family run business offers a to meet families and help with their Headcorn on 01622 962001. each serving a population of be- and their GPs can get access to spe- this is forecast to continue so that personalised approach, with the option of requirements and wishes.” tween 50,000 and 100,000. cialist opinions and care when the four-hour target time hits 90% home visits and access to a friendly voice at To meet his new business commitment, At least 80% of these populations needed, therefore reducing pres- soon and climbs to 95% by March should be able to drive to a hub sure on acute hospitals. the end of the telephone 24 hours a day. Michael has recently moved to Headcorn. He 2019. within 20 minutes. A shortlist of The report adds: “It could also be Already operating out of Bearsted, Family added: “The loss of a loved one is never easy to Cancer waiting time performance Funeral Service is run by Michael Lawrence and cope with, and the added stress of making sites is expected to be drawn up by advantageous for a GP practice to the end of June. be based on site”. was patchy in 2017/18, particularly his son Robert, along with Kim and Angela - the arrangements can often bring further A workshop is exploring models The public are invited to discuss for two-week and 62-day targets. team behind the third-generation business emotional upset. With our experience of for the hubs, and says it is essential which health and social care serv- New approaches and recruitment of that they provide space for multi- ices could be successfully based in staff “will bring renewed focus on disciplinary teams working with a hub and where, at a meeting at action and delivery”. patients with complex needs, usu- Oakwood House, Oakwood Road, 4 Cavendish Way, 59 High Street, ally because of frailty and long- Maidstone, from 10am to 1pm on Help for mums term multiple conditions. Friday, June 22. Ashford Road, Bearsted, Headcorn KENT and Medway NHS and So- Maidstone ME15 8PW TN27 9QA cial Care Partnership Trust is to ben- Find us at: efit from a share of a £365million investment in post-natal depression 01622 260200 01622 962001 Emergency services train together as part of a second wave of NHS MAIDSTONE and Malling’s 999 England funding. crews came together to rehearse One in five women experience a their response to an “outbreak”. mental health problem during their Sell your Incident commanders from all pregnancy and in the first year after three emergency services, plus repre- birth. unwanted items sentatives from the voluntary sector, The funding will secure specialist met to discuss how they work to- posts within the trust’s Mother and gether, use specialist equipment and Infant Mental Health Service, in- to discuss emergency plans. cluding a social worker, psycholo- The event at Tunbridge Wells Hos- gists and peer support workers. pital on May 15 was organised by the area’s Emergency Planning Team, with Kent Fire & Rescue Service. Records online Head of Emergency Planning & Re- ABOUT 7,800 more vulnerable pa- sponse, John Weeks, said: “The event the hospital and emergency plans.” Specialist response manager for tients in Maidstone and the rest of allow people to see equipment such The Salvation Army also attended. KFRS, David Nolan, said: “Bringing to- West Kent have now agreed that as the mass decontamination tent Major Mark Herbert, south east divi- gether all the partners and the equip- their personal health records can be (pictured), and people from different sional commander, said: “We support ment that would be needed to held securely online for immediate organisations to meet their counter- those on the frontline who deal with effectively deliver these emergency access by health professionals such parts and familiarise themselves with trauma and suffering daily.” plans was very beneficial .” as GPs, ambulance staff, out-of- hours service and hospitals. Action to reduce injuries from falls A CAMPAIGN to decrease the the main cause of disability and ages, the problem is likely to be- through a fracture liaison service huge number of injury falls is leading cause of death for those come worse. in acute and primary care; being funded by the GP-led West aged over 75. Now the group is planning an early interventions to restore Kent Clinical Commissioning Many falls are seen as preventa- integrated, patient-centred falls independence; online Group. ble, especially if risk factors are prevention model for long-term prevent frailty, preserving The aims are to safeguard the reduced or removed with correct management of those who have bone health and reducing 2 public and reduce the high cost of interventions. had falls or who are at risk. accidents through encouraging Free Ad dealing with injuries. In Maidstone and the rest of The aim is to create strong links physical activity, healthy Image, full description, contact details, easy to upload The problem is immense – 30% West Kent, the cost of falls between primary and secondary lifestyles and reduced of people aged over 65 have a fall through A&E attendances, admis- care, as well as other community environmental hazards. www.downsmail.co.uk at least once a year, increasing to sions, fractures and related con- services. The group is planning a budget 50% for the over 80s, with hip in- veyances was estimated at £10.5m The four key objectives are: of more than £600,000 to fund a Connecting with juries the main problem. in 2017/18. This does not include to improve outcomes and team of therapists, consultants, local people They are the most serious type consequential community and so- efficiency of care after fractures; physiotherapists and administra- of accident for the over 65s and are cial care costs. As the population to prevent a second fracture tors to lead the strategy.

28 Maidstone Weald June 2018 Maidstone Weald June 2018 29 News downsmail.co.uk Sentence plan to help women Op Stack solution elusive A NEW approach to keeping women out of jail is being put to the test in Maidstone. with Brexit on the horizon Judges will now have the option of sentencing female offenders to a DEPARTMENT for Transport eration Stack. It has been in place for six-week intensive supervision bosses have admitted that finding three decades and no solution has order that will offer them support to a permanent solution to Operation been found. What are the chances it tackle housing, training or other Stack is proving harder than first is going to happen in 12 months? problems that drive offending. anticipated. Some politicians don’t get how long The trial is conducted by Kent, With less than a year to go before this has been going on and are con- Surrey and Sussex Community Re- the UK leaves the European Union, tinuing to bury their heads in the habilitation Company (KSS CRC). anxieties are growing that there will sand. The pilot follows new evidence be regular standstills on the M20 if a “They might discover to their cost that shows women are more likely deal is not struck by March 2019. how politically toxic this might turn to be jailed for their offences. According to a source close to the out to be.” Up to 50 probation officers will re- DfT, Highways England (HE), the But Downs Mail has learned that ceive the new training, with the first agency tasked to find a solution pre- in anticipation of issues, Highways qualifying in July. Brexit, is exploring all permanent England will start to reinforce the KSS CRC head of rehabilitation possibilities, including a lorry park ments pass through the Port of hard shoulder between junctions Claire Jones says it is hoped it will and even a continuation of Opera- Dover each day. Observers are wor- eight (Leeds Castle/Maidstone) and address the causes of women’s of- tion Stack. ried that queues of lorries will junction nine (Ashford). The work fending before they are sentenced to We understand that, as temporary stretch back to Maidstone, causing is due to be finished by October. custody and so reduce harm to their measures, HE plans to use the hard misery to residents and businesses This temporary measure would families and the wider community. shoulder of the M20, bring the M26 on the alternative A20 route. create the capacity for 3,000 lorries. Former offender Sandra Weir said: into commission or create a freight Villages around Maidstone might If traffic is likely to back up be- “Local authorities kick women sent holding area near Whitfield, Dover. also suffer severe congestion. yond the capacity of the M20, the Downs Mail 80,475 KM 11,024* to prison out of their homes. Others Last year, the then Port of Dover No avenues to permanently solve DfT has indicated it would consider have their children taken away and chief executive Tim Waggott the absence of a lorry park have using the M26 (which links the M20 still more are unable to get into warned of 17-mile queues either proved successful, a source close to and the M25). training, education or work. I hope side of the Channel if the two- the DfT told us. The Department for Transport this approach helps women to solve minute average freight processing The source added: “The clock is spokesman said: “The department their problems before they end up time per vehicle is increased after ticking and it seems that the solu- will be consulting on a permanent behind bars.” Brexit. About 10,000 freight move- tion to Operation Stack is more Op- solution in due course.”

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O b i t u a r e s Donald Bish As was customary in 1956, she had to Head of MGS Mark Tomkins praised give up work after marrying John Ranger. Thom as a “natural leader … who in his DONALD Bish (91), who lived in Allington Dizzy worked with time gave tremendous service and for about 25 years, was a cleric who served John on a family leadership to the school”. Teston, Wateringbury and West Farleigh Call for the smallholding and after Thom’s other volunteering and from 1979 to 1991. buying land on community work included helping out at a He finished his Lunsford Lane in homeless shelter and at the Hazli� Theatre. working life as Larkfield the couple Thom’s parents, Sue and Adie, have chaplain at the Heart moved in to a home shared many stories chronicling Thom’s of Kent Hospice. they helped to build amazing intelligence and dedication to Donald was born themselves, raising others – including a sponsored silence he and grew up in South children Belinda, carried out for Demelza House Hospice Wales and spent 25 Melanie and Jamie. when he was just nine. years in the RAF as a John said: “Dizzy and I were married for Thom’s best friend, Beckie Willmo�, who CollectionPrompt fighter pilot, flying 62 years. She was devoted to her family and was planning to travel with him, said on Mosquito and Javelin was loved by everyone she met. She did Facebook including: “No one will ever Fast aircraft. He later local work like fruit-picking and raised the compare to this human who is holding me Delivery worked as a consultant in industry, with family, whilst I worked locally including a safe within his arms and kissing me D.TD.T spells working for a subsidiary of Rolls spell at Aylesford Paper Mill. because he loves me so much.” In another Royce in Derby and for Hall Thermotank “Dizzy had ba�led rheumatic fever post, she added: “Rest easy, you amazing John Childs & Associates Ltd focus on building excellence for all of International (now Hall Engineering) in earlier in her life, but she went on to work boy.” SKIPSKIP HIREHIRE Dartford. locally by se�ing up a nursery school in our clients by delivering the highest quality project at a reasonable It was whilst living in Longfield and Larkfield village hall and then working for Over 20 Years Experience cost in the shortest amount of time. working in industry that he decided to take Kent social services as a social work Paul Bradshaw holy orders. Before moving locally, Donald 01622 753618 Since 1975, we have established a strong bond of trust with our assistant. FRIENDS have paid tribute to teenager served as a curate in the Medway towns. “She worked at the children’s disabled clients and the communities in which we build. The projects that we Donald was married to Truda for 64 years Paul Bradshaw (18) after his tragic death. T Skip Hire 3, 4, 6 centre on the east of Mote Park and later in The youngster from East Malling died undertake range from simple, single storey extensions to new homes. and was father to Frances and Andrew. our lives, Dizzy and I were founder Frances said: “My father’s RAF career took after falling from the Lunsford Lane bridge & 12 Yard Bins members of Larkfield Active Retirement onto the M20 on April 7. 01622 812868 him to Canada for two years and the Association (LARA). The association read T Covering Maidstone Persian Gulf for a year as well as all over the Amongst the tributes paid online is one out a tribute to her, after she died. from close friend Charlie Duffield. She & The Weald WWW.JOHNCHILDS.COM UK. “We travelled around the world twice “He will be remembered as a friendly and posted the last selfie the pair took, the day after retirement and spent three weeks in before his death, on her Facebook page. T EA Registered caring man who was capable of conveying a Mongolia, where our youngest got married deep concern for people. In his younger She added: “You always knew how to T Fast & Prompt Service to a Mongolian lady.” put a smile on our faces, you had a heart of days, my father was a talented sportsman. Dizzy leaves her husband, children and He was a gymnast but went on to play gold…You meant the world to me. T Commercial grandchildren George, Owen, Wilf, Nichole “There are so many memories, that I will rugby and tennis to a good standard and and Helen. & Domestic became a rugby referee. treasure forever. So thank you. I am finding “He never lost his love of sport and this so hard, don't ever forget that I love ya! enjoyed many different sports on television, Thom Walker This doesn't feel right, it was only yesterday especially rugby, tennis and athletics.” I was with you, but I promise you that you 01622 843511 Donald lost his wife in 2014. He leaves his THE sudden death of ’s Thom won't ever leave my heart…You had a Walker (19) has left family and friends whole life ahead of you.” 01233 623721 children and grandsons William and Sunnybridge Farm, Watery Lane, West Well, Ashford, Kent TN25 4JJ Christopher. devastated and prompted an outpouring of tributes. The teenager died after being found Alan Gulsen Evelyn “Dizzy” Ranger unresponsive in his bedroom. 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o u n c i l s area. receive it well in advance of the meeting. Mary Underdown should be given a £20 Parish meetings The Annual Parish Meeting Speedwatch A session had been held at Freephone 0800 6942024 voucher in recognition of her help providing was held in the small hall at the village hall Kilndown Close and of the 138 vehicles that HOMEFRESH Throughout the South East and serving refreshments. on May 15. The guest speaker was Anyes passed, 25 were recorded at speeds between CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING OFFER Football pitch It was agreed to offer licences Reading from Dandelion Time, a local 35 and 50mph on a 30mph road. Seven le�ers to one team each from West Farleigh and charity based in West Farleigh. The next from the police were sent, five for second Carpets (Average) Normal rate Special rate Coxheath and two teams from Bearsted for monthly meeting of the council, which was offences and two for multiple offences. Single Room (12’ x 12’) £52 £26 next season at a cost of £500 for 12 matches, also the AGM of the council, was delayed for Fete The event, from 1-5pm on June 23, Through Room (12’ x 18’) £66 £33 with each additional match incurring a two days due to the temporary absence of the would be music-based. There would be more Hall, Stairs & Landing £66 £33 charge of £43. It was also agreed that the clerk and was held instead in the commi�ee stalls than last year. The Fete Working Party council should arrange for the se�ing out of room at the village hall. had agreed to donate £300 towards the play Upholstery the football pitch in early August. area repairs. 3 piece suite £94 £47 Pavilion It was agreed that a budget of £200 Kent business owner? Leather 3 piece suite £156 £78 50% be set aside to repaint the floor and walls of We can handle all your Trade Waste needs Curtains Discount the pavilion and to ask Mr Underdown to do East Farleigh East Su�on Full length £84 £42 this at the end of the football season. Flood warning training Cllr John Wilson had Half Length £52 £26 GDPR It was agreed to appoint Satswana as a�ended and the following ma�ers arose. WWI commemorations The parish council 0344 8807700 No hidden extras - All prices inclusive of VAT the Data Protection Officer for a period of a The parish council needed to update its flood agreed to make a donation of £50 towards the year at a cost of £150 plus Vat. plan – the clerk would let Cllr Hussein know beacon. Joint Parishes Group It was agreed to make Freephone 0800 6942024 Air quality Members considered deploying about this. Flood wardens needed to have 01233 840624 TOM HOPE offers the followingFreephone services: 0800 6942024 completed training, which meant only Cllr a donation of £200 to the JPG towards its HOMEFRESH Throughout the South East diffusion tubes in the parish but decided not HOMEFRESH Throughout the South East to take this forward. Wilson and Cllr Hussein were qualified. The costs. [email protected] Most types of fencing undertaken Football noise Cllr Waring reported on a clerk would get the other members on the EA Highways There had been damage on CARPETCARPETFields && rolled, UPHOLSTERYUPHOLSTERY harrowed and fertilised CLEANING (ATV spread if wet) OFFER complaint of aggressive football noise and list removed and would enquire about the Chartway Street caused during a temporary Flail mowing (untidy field to a lawn) HavingCarpets (whole or part(Average) job) bale wrapping, Normal baling, round,rate quadrant Special and conventional. rate rude behaviour following a midweek match, next training days. diversion. 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parishioner complaining about the Langley ahead of the planning application for Brooks solution. Cllr Stevens suggested adding a the quote from Oakwick for £250. The large been a further £4m from central government C o u n c i l s appalling state of the Lenham Road. Issues Co-option Following a paper vote, Kim Field being formally put in. tamper-free tap on the outside of the public ash tree overhanging the B2015 was to fix potholes. A ‘find and fix’ campaign o u n c i l s of clearing li�er on roads with speed limits Chaplin and Roger Chaplin were elected to Utilities The council agreed to go with conveniences and the clerk was to hopefully going to be cut by UK Power was being run to encourage members of the of over 30mph were discussed. The fill the two vacancies. Pozitive Energy to provide the gas and investigate costs. Networks at no cost to the parish council. public to report potholes via the KCC chairman asked the clerk to contact MBC Signpost The fallen signpost at the junction electric for the pavilion on a fixed rate for 36 Donation A le�er of thanks for the donation Parking Cllr Meredith was in the process of website. about a parish liaison meeting to discuss the of Horseshoes Lane and Heath Road had months. The contract was signed and will had been received from Hospice in the writing to MBC about parking in Bryant Tree work The work on the trees at the ma�er. been re-erected. start with effect from August 1. Weald. Close. A councillor said that two large recreation ground had been completed and Community Transport The clerk had been Defibrillator This was due to be installed at Expenditure It was agreed to set up Footpath A resident had reported that a stile coaches occasionally used the car park. The there were no ma�ers outstanding. in contact with a local community transport the Village Hall on Friday, May 25. dedicated @loose-pc.gov.uk email addresses had been erected on the PROW KM144 clerk would speak to Golding Homes about Social media The parish council’s Facebook company, Wealden Wheels, and was Tree work Works identified in the recent for all councillors at a cost of £25 for initial which was allegedly difficult to climb over this. page had been set up by Cllr Robinson. investigating whether the KCC grant would survey had been completed. set-up and £15 per year thereafter. The and not accessible for pushchairs etc. The Overhanging vegetation The clerk was to GDPR The clerk presented a check list allow the parish council to participate in a GDPR It was resolved to update the clerk’s contract for the defibrillator was also PROW officer had been informed. carry out a site visit to Ne�lestead and spreadsheet of documents held by the community scheme. computer package to meet the new ratified, as was the contract for street Public transport A le�er had been received report any overhanging vegetation either to council that would form part of the Data May Fair The use of the village hall car park requirements and to appoint Satswana as lighting maintenance. from Cllr Eric Hotson saying that he had property owners or to MBC or KCC. The Protection Regulation requirements. It was had been confirmed and the installation of data protection officer for one year. Communications Anne Rigby, the council’s wri�en to David Statham. MP Helen Grant clerk would buy a hi-vis vest for safety resolved that this was a correct record and an external point for electricity and water at Noticeboard It was agreed to buy a new media and communications clerk, went over said she had raised the concerns with the purposes. agreed to review it on a regular basis. Days Green Store had been approved. It was noticeboard for outside the doctor’s surgery. the details of a circulated report about the Secretary of State for Transport, along with Street lighting SSE Contracting had Defibrillator It was resolved that a hoped to have it installed before the fair. Play area The monthly report from MBC website and advised that changes had been the concerns about the capacity at Marden contacted the clerk saying that they could no councillor should contact Primary War memorial Work had been delayed by raised no new items of concern. The clerk made the word package used on the website Station. longer maintain the contract for the parish School or the PTA to discuss the siting and the winter weather, but would be completed said she had been made aware of the plastic and that colours could now be used. A council due to re-location of the branch, and funding options. as soon as possible. A £50 donation had slide ge�ing very hot in warm weather. It request had been received from a local they would like to terminate the contract Recreation ground Cllr Moir was to carry been received from the Fleur De Lis lodge. A was agreed to review signage and the slide. swimming club to have their details on the Ne�lestead early. The clerk had spoken to Streetlights of out the next play area inspection. A bollard le�er of thanks had been sent. website but this was rejected as advertising Meopham, which had offered to take over was missing in the car park and needed to Ba�le’s Over guide The work by the clerk New councillor One resident was interested from businesses is not allowed on the the contract at the same cost of £55.02 per be replaced, while it was resolved to accept continued but the signs were very in filling the vacancy on the parish council. Loose website. It was agreed to co-opt Edward Walter on to month. It was agreed to go ahead with this. a quote to repair the electricity meter encouraging. A meeting was to be arranged The clerk would forward a list of all Outbuildings Community warden Liz the parish council. All the relevant forms enclosure on the recreation ground. The for those involved. streetlights owned by the parish council to Lova� spoke about the risks of thefts from were signed and Mr Walter was welcomed electrical installation condition report for the Church Lane parking The detail was with Marden the new contractor and to all members. sheds, allotments and garages. She gave a to the parish council. pavilion was also received and noted. the clerk and Cllr D’Urso and the ma�er GDPR It was agreed to appoint Microshade number of tips for residents to reduce the Community warden Fly-tipping had been Neighbourhood Watch Cllr Salter reported Highways issues The clerk was to report was ongoing. VRM as the data protection officer for the danger and also to ensure that if property is reported along Copper Lane and MBC that a property had been broken in to along potholes on Ulcombe Road, and individuals Footpath KH602 Correspondence had been parish council at a cost of £295 for the first stolen it can be recovered. She also warned Community Protection Team had been Maidstone Road. Property had been stolen were encouraged to report potholes via the received from KCC advising that part of the year and £160 thereafter. footpath was to be closed due to an unsafe that technology items in cars, such as contacted about building waste on land next and horses were allowed to wander into the KCC website’s report a fault page. Cllr bridge over the . The bridge was dashcams and sat-navs are often forgo�en to one of the public footpaths. road. Kenward was to explore the possibility of a to be replaced within the scheduled six about when cars are locked up, despite Crime update There had been five crimes Grounds maintenance The new contractor Ulcombe 20mph zone outside the primary school months. being expensive items and provided advice since the last meeting; two thefts, one had carried out the second cut of the season with Kent Highways, while it was also Tong Farm An email had been received on preventing crimes like these. Cllr Tony burglary from a dwelling; one burglary at the King George V field and the council Warden update Community warden Dawn agreed that Cllr Kenward would meet Kent from the landowner concerning trespass Oliver also advised of a scam carried out on other than a dwelling and criminal damage was happy with the work. The contractor Riach-Brown said she had dealt with one Highways regarding the protection of the and shooting on his land. The ma�er was the Loose Road with a neighbour of his, and to vehicles with a catapult. Two men had would also empty the bin. A cut had been report of anti-social behaviour. oak trees at Jubilee Corner, Ulcombe Road. discussed with the PCSO and the clerk councillors asked if the warden could visit been arrested in connection to the damage carried out at the church and other smaller Councillor reports Borough and county Sign purchase A quote for the Lenham contacted the landowner with a suggestion. the victim. to vehicles and catapults had been seized. areas in the parish. Cllr Salter asked if the councillor Shellina Prendergast provided Road bend sign purchase was to be agreed The landowner was already taking most of Pavilion kitchen The door hinges were There had been several reports of anti-social piece of ground opposite the Railway Pub two separate reports. From MBC she at the next meeting. these steps but thanked the clerk for her agreed as per the round robin sent the behaviour which were being investigated. support. All ma�ers had been reported to previous month, while Cllr Luckhurst Flood group Cllr Tippen had a�ended the A V-REG green Land Rover Defender was C r i m e the police. reported on an email from the contractor Joint Parishes Flood Group meeting. Cllr stolen from Park Lane, Boughton Natural burial ground The chair said a which confirmed the work on the kitchen Adam asked that the item regarding Leigh Monchelsea. Neighbourhood Watch landowner had approached the parish would be completed between May 26 and Flood Barrier be raised at the next meeting. A window was broken at a social club in The clerk had contacted five Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police council to make a gift of 4.5 acres of land June 3; that the old kitchen and other GDPR Lyngs Close, Yalding. r e p o r t s behind a house on Millbank, on the provisio rubbish would be disposed of by the council companies about a data protection officer The camping area at a park in Boughton that it remained a green space in perpetuity, and that decoration is not included in the and three responses had been received. It Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, was Citroen Berlingo parked in a car park in A bag of tools was stolen when a Ford and that the parish council cover the cost of quote and would be an extra £280. The was proposed to offer the contract to GDPR- vandalised. Forge Lane, East Farleigh. Transit van parked in a car park in Loose Info for one year and then review it. The Despite being padlocked, a black and Road, Loose, was broken into. transfer and the maintenance costs. It was councillors agreed to decorate the kitchen A farm gate was stolen from New Barn clerk would contact the company to green Carrera cycle was stolen from a shed Two ovens were stolen from a house that suggested that the land could be a natural themselves once the units had been Road, Sutton Valence. ascertain whether joint training could be in a communal car park of a residential was being renovated in Howland Road, burial ground (NBG). In the meantime, land installed. Equipment for feeding sheep was stolen undertaken with Paddock Wood to cut block in John Day Close, Coxheath. An Marden. known as Redhill Stables on the Lenham Neighbourhood Plan MBC had commented from a field in Atkins Hill, Boughton on the Neighbourhood Plan and these costs. attached phone holder was also taken. An attempt was made to steal items from Road was now proposed as an NBG. There Monchelsea. was concern that the parish council would comments were sent to experts Feria Pathway name Redrow had agreed to name Some jewellery and a china vase were a barn at a farm in Mill Lane, Yalding, but A dinghy was stolen from a garden in have to employ an outside body to manage Urbanism, who felt some of them were one of the footpaths at the Parsonage stolen from a house in The Street, Ulcombe. nothing appeared to be taken. Priory Close, East Farleigh. the ground. unnecessary but generally most would development Simmons Path after the late A shed in a field in Road, East A pair of sunglasses were stolen when a The driver’s side rear light cluster was S106 review There were funds due to the strengthen the plan. A meeting was Trevor Simmons. The company had also Sutton, was broken into. VW Golf parked in Bridger Way, Langley. parish council totalling some £357,000. A arranged to go through the suggested a memorial bench, which the stolen from a Nissan Navara parked in a car Silver plate items and jewellery were Two road signs were stolen from the road total of £165,413 of this was used to fund the recommendations. family was discussing. park in Heath Road, Coxheath. stolen in a break-in at a house in Station in Battle Lane, Marden. project at the children’s play areas on Days SMART update Cllr Rigby reported that Parking consultation The chairman had A car parked in Willow Crescent, Road, Headcorn. Some drills were stolen from a garage in Green and Hoggs Bridge Green. The balance many ward councillors were unhappy that produced a report based on the consultation Staplehurst, was keyed. No access was gained in an attempt to Hampstead Lane, Yalding. could be used to fund other projects in and the Joint Transport Board meeting had been which had been circulated to councillors A vehicle parked in a garage block in break into a house in Tippen Way, Marden. Parts were removed from a vehicle parked around Headcorn. However MBC had cancelled and were considering a legal before the meeting. Cllr Adam asked if an Duke of York Way, Coxheath, was broken Garden furniture was stolen and one of a in Goudhurst Road, Marden. allocated a proportion of these funds for challenge to the authority of the transport item on pavement parking could be added. into. property’s doors were screwed shut in A vehicle was taken without consent from facilities at Hoggs Bridge Green, which was commi�ee. Cllr Rigby had also a�ended a This was agreed, together with the remained A shed at a house in Dean Street, East Church Walk, Headcorn. Cleavesland, Yalding. thought to be an inappropriate use of regional Speedwatch conference, where new of the report. It was proposed that the report Farleigh was broken into, but nothing Part of a fence at a farm in Liverton Hill, A window was smashed at a house in funding. The clerk asked if she could innovations were shown off. It was hoped be submi�ed to the next Joint appeared to have been taken. Grafty Green, was damaged. Chantry Road, Marden. approach those who could find a way to get that the Loose team would be out by the Transportation Board. A vehicle was damaged in South Lane, A dead cat was found beheaded in The windscreen wipers on a vehicle these funds re-allocated. middle of May and was also reported that Marden in Bloom An email had been Sutton Valence. 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chucking huge sums at it? been known about for years. away, when a walk could well be be�er for o m e n o m e n As for voting at 16, let’s be positive. Give So why (and how) can it be, that the their health? Our town centre in five years 16-year-olds the vote and put government proposed surgery on Clockhouse Farm is I appreciate those living in rural areas and politics on the school curriculum – it inadequate? have li�le alternative than to use their cars, might improve our nation. If the younger It would be hard to look a gift horse in but I would ask all motorists for whom WHAT is ahead for Maidstone town remaining local retailers. t t centre over the next five years? Be I also think bigger businesses will generation vote Green, for example (as I the mouth, and Firmins should be thanked there is a reasonable public transport or prepared for significant changes. MailMarks continue to favour out-of-centre stores did at 18), then it doesn't affect the status for the generous offer. walking alternative, to think about the foul On-line shopping and banking are with massive car parks where we can quo. A green Prince of Wales hasn't affected However, as Brian Mortimer concedes: air those living on urban, traffic clogged revolutionising business for so many DENNIS FOWLE President drive more easily and park for free. the nation either. Global warming is "Of course, it would be be�er for a more roads have to breath so that they can sit in retail giants and their exodus from our [email protected] Supermarkets have led the way and big certainly here; the dumping of plastics and central site”, though quite why he their cars, probably by themselves. high streets is set to escalate. players like Next and M&S have the same waste in our hedgerows, as well as our seas, continues “time is not on our side” is Unless ring roads can be afforded, I can Closures: Latest to announce mass thoughts for Maidstone. is not affected by the colour of politics. mystifying. see no other solution than measures to closures are Royal Bank of Scotland/ of cars, parking and traffic chaos. Faced Maidstone council and others have What are you afraid of, a wrong decision? Perhaps, when Sainsbury's withdrew restrict the use of private cars but, at the NatWest Bank – and RBS, High Street, with increasing serious traffic congestion, been worried about the future viability of The rest of the electorate has made plenty from taking over the used car site opposite same time, substantially improve public Maidstone is listed among the 162 Maidstone Borough Council is trying to our town centre. But this world is of wrong decisions at every age! the (existing) pharmacy, the protagonists transport to make it a viable alternative. branches to shut doors in England and force us into a ‘modal shift’ away from changing fast and could it all turn out for Richard Maryan, Coxheath should have seized the opportunity to Unless there is be�er central government Wales in late summer (August 8 for our cars towards their council tax-costly the be�er? Will we enjoy more a new mix purchase it? thinking (applicable to all parties), the Maidstone). The NatWest branch in the park-and-ride system, walking and of shops in the middle of town and motor Surgery views conflicting Ron Leagas, Linton South East will sink, Kent first, into the High Street survives this cull. cycling. I think this is a forlorn hope. happily to retail giants on the outskirts? THE Downs Mail article about a Coxheath English Channel under the sheer weight of House of Fraser has hit troubled times There is a massive hike in town centre Will the desired modal shift work out surgery to be built in Linton, has grabbed Solutions to congestion people living here. and it seems certain several big stores parking charges and some council car in a very different way? Will we just drive my a�ention in a way that few page threes THERE was much comment in May’s David Hacke, Maidstone will go. I have always been worried that parks are closing – and a significant our cars in different directions, taking ever have! Downs Mail about traffic, park-and-ride the local store, the star of the Fremlin change in payment systems at our very some of the pressure off the approach It’s on a site that Firmins have frequently and house building. Relief road is ‘modal shift’ Walk galaxy, has been too quiet for its roads to the town centre? Given the limited park-and-ride sites, which is tried to convert from agricultural to Maidstone, like many towns in the South I AM amused and intrigued by the recent own good and worry it will not survive a choice between Maidstone c upse�ing bus pass holders – mainly residential use, but have always met with East, has inadequate infrastructure and conversion by the Liberal Democrats at major cull. pensioners and the disabled (see Mail ouncil’s current policy and a more MBC refusal on landscape, convergence, other facilities to cope with the housing Maidstone Borough Council to the notion What of Marks & Spencer? It has Marks, May edition). comfortable driving experience, I think I and other planning grounds. explosions on the outskirts of the town. Not of the Leeds-Langley relief road. You exciting plans for a major new store at Office conversions: Another significant know the winner. Next came an a�empt to turn it into a only do we suffer appalling road would think that they had been the ones our Eclipse Park, rumoured to come close factor is conversion of office space to I do become increasingly worried about park-and-ride site, which was similarly congestion in peak hours, including school who were campaigning for it! There is an to matching Bluewater in its offers. residential apartments/flats. Maidstone the banking sector. We have seen so defeated while the Local Plan was in run times, but GP facilities are being argument that a by-pass around the county M&S has said it will keep one of its two had so many empty offices and many branches outside the centre of preparation. stretched to breaking point, there are not town’s centre is a form of the ‘modal shift’ Week Street shops open – but for how developers are taking advantage of a Maidstone close in recent years, causing The idea of having a surgery there is enough school places and resources such as long if the new branch dominates its local government policy to exempt from great concern and inconvenience to so to which the Lib Dems are so wedded. But initially seductive. Personally, living in water are under pressure. if a relief road is such a good plan, why trade? planning requirements their conversion many. Now the RBS/NatWest decision Linton, I would certainly find it more The problem is one of too many people, Maplin store is closing and Linens to residential use. will mean the loss of another town bank. wasn’t it in the Local Plan? Just a thought. convenient than my current one in Yalding. as it is in other towns where successive J Robbie, via email Direct has now moved on. In Maidstone, about 300 homes have Will others follow suit? I fear so. But the many residents of Coxheath would government policy has been to impose new Many retail businesses are well-suited been created, with many more set to Could there be a single bank surviving either have to drive (ecologically unsound) housing in already overcrowded towns. to confident on-line shopping and by follow. The latest reports suggest there is in Maidstone in five years’ time? I think or get one of the occasional buses because, Given that we cannot indulge in a Profit before pupils? offering tighter prices and next-day home now a shortage of office space in the public opinion, good sense of the bankers on average, it is one mile from them. demolition programme, we need to be�er WHY, oh why, are they building a mental delivery they question the need for an town centre! Some retailers fear this will and government pressure will ensure Significantly further than that planned and manage the resources we have against a hospital on Bearsted Road when what is so expensive high street presence. lead to a further loss of trade from office there is – but do not bank on it! approved in the Local Plan at Clockhouse background of restricted funds available. desperately needed in this area is another Increasingly, they face tough trading workers – but others welcome the Farm. Various correspondents are bemoaning primary and secondary school? Was it due conditions and for the second straight increase in town centre population. Castle – at last I am mystified as to why the Clockhouse the increased parking charges in the town, to the fact that there was more profit to be quarter they have experienced weakening Maidstone council is decrying the heavy FEW in Maidstone have viewed one Farm plan is now “not of sufficient size or but surely this is a correct move by the made from a private hospital? demand with 1% falls nationally. The big loss of income from developer of its most historical treasures – Allington layout to provide the facilities identified as council to try to discourage the use of The authorities seem to have their hike in business rates and growing staff contributions towards local services not Castle. But now there is an opportunity being required and, without a solution, private car use. In London, parking spaces priorities completely confused. Next thing costs (wages and pension contributions) now payable for these conversions under thanks to co-operation between resident offers no way to deal with the additional are actually being reduced for this reason. we hear will probably be that planning add alarmingly to rising compliance, government rules. owner Sir Robert Worcester and the patients coming into the locality”. It will not have escaped the notice of permission has been given for even more marketing and other budgets. What now? As retail giants move out, Medway cruiser Kentish Lady. The Local Plan has only just been road users and town residents, that during houses to be built locally, further pu�ing an But there are many businesses not best what will move in? I think it could be Pre-booked excursions for about 60 completed. Brian Mortimer, though he the school holidays, there are few traffic already overloaded infrastructure at suited to on-line shopping. Food and encouraging news for small businesses depart from Maidstone Bridge for the 20- chose to abstain from voting on it, was fully problems. Most schools in the town are breaking point. Oops, that's already health/beauty outlets, smaller niche and a return closer to the type of minute journey and a 100-minute guided involved in the Local Plan. Coxheath was primary schools which serve children in happening at Lilk Meadow! shops, some fashion shops and the Maidstone shopping scene of 80 to 100 tour of the moated castle, the delightful surely involved in the process. the local area. So why drive them to Howard Spice, via email discounters are among those still seeing years ago. Landlords will not be able to gardens and the two lakes. encouraging results. demand the huge rents paid by the The large, restored 13th-century castle I have just made a thorough walk of the departing giants and make them more has a remarkable history, with many town centre shopping streets and am affordable to niche businesses – and royal visitors is worth researching before impressed by the small number of empty business rates may have to follow suit. a visit. The five editions of the Downs Mail are delivered to 90% of households in the Maidstone and Malling area, premises and an overall encouraging We could also see a further growth in The tour of the castle itself includes the reaching over 190, 000 readers every month. buzz, at least on the shop fronts. Only town centre residential accommodation stately courtyards and fascinating Great The Mall seems to have significant as shops and stores are converted, which Hall. I would have liked to see one or two Maidstone North Maidstone South Maidstone East Maidstone Weald Malling vacancies. will be well supported across the board more rooms – but this is a treasured Our cars: The other big factors are use by national politics and, perhaps, by private home. Current and archived editions are also free to read online at More to life than potholes with their yellow jackets filling potholes at Maidstone Borough Council has the role www.downsmail.co.uk themselves. I am sure Wickes would to lead us into new trading possibilities? GOOD to read Downs Mail continues to welcome the trade if we all provided a If there is an access problem at Headcorn Contact our teams…. prosper (many congratulations) but the temporary fix in our own li�le patch. rail station then the locals need to start Editorial Sales Accounts Dept. lead article in your Weald edition on If Brexit denotes that watershed in raising funds locally to fix it. Editor: Simon Finlay Sales Manager: Bill Brett [email protected] potholes. Really? a�itude that bureaucracy has had its day Our national and personal debt remains Simon.fi[email protected] [email protected] 01622 630330 ext 229 I would like to react to this and some then we are doing an excellent job in at record levels and we keep looking to a 01622 734735 other recent topics. bucking the trend locally. It starts in less third party to bail out a very small 01622 630330 ext. 221 Mail Publications Ltd Assistant Editor: Jon Phipps Forge House We have dozens of borough councillors – than 12 months, so where are our global minority. What about starting a volunteer Advertising Sales Enquiry: instead of the constant whingeing the intentions to venture across the world service to assist those that need help to use [email protected] Bearsted Green Business Park borough councillors should be pictured seeking new business opportunities? Who Headcorn station. 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