Villages Facing Huge Expansion Schemes

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NewsFREE NovemberPanto 2019 ahoy! Kate,No. 107,271 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 Bearsted, stone, took to the River Medway to hasN ediedws aged 107, her son 3 launch this year's panto. David has disclosed. On board The KentishCo Ladym mwereent: Say NO to more homes national treasure RustieTHER ELeeis a(Fairygrowing rebellion over Maid- ders how much more the borough – both Molly gets a gong Godmother), formers tEastEnderone’s hou sSte-ing and population growth urban and rural – can take under crumbling MP’sULCOM LocalBE resid ePlannt Mol lbidy Poul- fan Booth (Prince Charming),with the pe Eliza-ople starting to seriously vocalise roads and creaking services. HELENter ha sWhatelyreceive daskedher Btherit ish beth Bright (Cinderella),their disq ui Craiget. He calls on Maidstone and its MPs to back governmentEmpire Me dtoa lhaltfor theserv ices Anderson (Buttons) and,In a pictured,specially-extended Mail Marks, the borough’s rebellion. borough’sto the co mhousingmunit yscheme.. 43 Stephen Richards andDow n Adams Mai l Bor-President Dennis Fowle won-  Turn to page 46 zone (Ugly Sisters) . They were greeted by pupils from PlansSpice forLo uDrng Nigele back South Borough Primary School and A MUCH-loved Coxheath curry THE widow of GP Dr Nigel Minnet members of the media. The panto house has re-opened for will walk the Grand runs from December 1-31. For tick- the run up to Christmas. Canyon for charity. 125 Vets go toi www.hazlitttheatre.co.uk.llages facing huge JasonTake tDonovano the hill sdate A RESPECTED parish clerk has THE former Neighbours star brings decided to leave her beloved vil- his show to the Hazlitt lage for the hills of expansion schemes Theatre next May. 18 CCTV call in a bid southern India. 6 THIS is how Marden and Staplehurst look with dozens of housing Village bake-off schemes put forward in the borough council’s “call for sites” process. YOUNGSTERS took part in a This map, contained in Maid- bake-off challenge in Headcorn tostone Borough stopCouncil’s secret list fly-tipping to raise money for the of potential land plots, but ob- local school. 8 CALLStained by forDow thens M installationail, clearly of CCTV cameras to prevent fly-tipping on a shows the scale of the proposed countrydevelopmen roadt. have been made by the local borough councillor. Memorial plan fury PLANS to move the town’s war BurberryThere has Lane,alread neary bee Leedsn mass andive nearby, more than a year after it unlicensed waste carriers, but be- memorial to make way for a Broomfield,opposition to hasa 2,0 been00-ho targeteduse plan byin was dumped and set on fire. lieves the cost to small firms of dis- 14-storey block of flats wasteMarde dumpersn and m forore years,than but200 inre re-si- The church car park has also seen posing of construction waste at a Obituaries 32 has caused uproar. centdents months,turned o theut fo problemr a publi hasc me be-et- many instances of illegal dumping. transfer station is proving a deter- 26 comeing Ch morearing acute.Heath on October 14 But it is a problem in many rural rent that is costing councils more. Parish Councils 34-35 toConstructionoppose a 5,00 waste,0-unit rubble,“garden hardvil- areas including Langley, Otham Cllr Fort made her remarks as Obituaries 34 core,lage” windowson Lenha andm H householdeath. fur- and Kingswood. Water Lane in one of the borough’s closest trans- ASH dieback has been discovered in nitureLibe isra leftl De illegallymocrat- –ru oftenn MB strewnC has Bearsted and Pilgrims Way have fer stations at North Farm, Tun- MonksPar ish Meadowes in Detling36-3;7 inref theused middleto mak ofe t thehe l road.ist public until also been targeted recently. bridge Wells, announced it will be Hollingbourne village fete stall- holderTHEF Tco-ordinatorS, yobbery Jeanand oDuffyther has NCllrovem Gillber Fort4. said: “Every month Last year, Maidstone Borough closed for 10 weeks. resigned;crime we yellowre high lineslight eared a neededgain in weTh areere havingare sites toilets,of varyi sinksng size ands at Council cleared 911 cases of fly-tip- She added: “If you go along the forHe Buffkynadcorn ;Way, conc Othamerns we, rtoe eallowx- construction waste dumped in the ping and this year more than 163 line of increasing fines, they have to Staplehurst, Marden Thorn, Mar- busespress ethroughd in Lo oImperialse abou tPark; ove rrub-- village, specifically in Burberry have been recorded since April. be enforced. A reduction in the den, Cross-at-Hand and Milebush. bishhan g binsing t inre e thes; th e sports vice ch fieldairm inan Lane, where we are now thinking The approaching darker evenings charge or offering it free may have John Perry, Staplehurst borough Kingswoodof the pariaresh ctoo ubenc movedil at Su overtto nto of installing cameras on private willsubm promptissions a riseof s inite illegals and tipping.a lot of thebod desiredy can p similarut anyt effect.”hing in. I recog- councillor and critic of MBC’s theVa lpicnicence areastep panded drearow nexit.; wild them are speculative.” nise that this is very sensitive. Nat- land,house to-b overseeuilding thepro problemgramme, area.”said: Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- A three-monthly litter pick on the flowers would be planted at suit- A recent event in Burberry Lane tiveCl bylr P theerry Environment, the Tory opp Agencyosition urally, I and my colleague Louise “I am constrained from what I can mile-long stretch of road through Crimeable loc aReportstions in St a p l e h u rs35t. saw a caravan burned out while a andlead theer, a Driverdded: “ andAt th Vehicleis stage, Stan-any- Brice will defend our patch.” say but, to be honest, these are only Leeds village produces an average torched car remains on a footpath dards Agency to clamp down on 32 blackMBC sacksis alr ofea rubbish.dy committed to VEHICLESCrime haveRep beenorts driven  over37 1Cllr7,60 0 Fort,in th e whoLoc a alsol Pla n servespasse d astw ao farmland in Lenham, causing parishyears ag councillor,o but estim a saystes i t m teachingay have damgeA VAN in to L in crops;ton w a ans b r attemptedoken into childrento find s aboutpace f osocialr 10,5 responsibility00 more when break-inand a n uwasmb reporteder of pow iner Detling tools we; are andit is therev issueiewe dof. litter in schools will vehiclestolen ; wasa la wvandalisednmower w inas Bearsted taken helpTh takee au ttheho rissueity is offpla thenni nstreets.g to be Rd,ffro mWeavering the front ;g a pumpkinsrden of a h wereouse Shethe believes“maste withr de everyvelop ehouseholdr” in the stolenin Bou g fromhton M anon ch allotmentelsea; me n in YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERT receivingLenham aH weeklyeath sc refuseheme collectionand is in- Lenhamfled whe. n they were disturbed [email protected] service,volved therein a niso tnohe rexcusein th eforc olitterunty stealing a motorbike in Coxheath. beingtown f thrownor a 14- st fromorey to vehicleswer blo ck or, Comment 46-47 01622 690290 23 Pudding Lane • Maidstone • Kent dumped in the road. 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Fund-raising took Viscount De Art for sale seven years, with the hospice, in L’Isle, Lord STOCK up on crafts and gifts Aylesford, opened by Diana, Lieutenant for Christmas at the arts fair in Princess of Wales in 1992. of Kent Headcorn on Saturday, No- For 50 years, Mrs Poulter has vember 2. been a leading member of village family’s lives. He still spends much time rais- Doors open at the village life, setting up the playgroup, his- The investiture was held at Pen- ing funds for All Saints’ Church, hall at 10am, with refresh- tory society and the friends’ group shurst Place. Guests of the recipi- and was the director of the choral ments available until the event for Ulcombe Church. ents were invited to attend to hear society for over 30 years. finishes at 2pm. Widowed Mrs Poulter has two short citations read by Deputy The Lord-Lieutenant congratu- children. Son Justin lives in Sutton Lieutenant Louise Bryant. lated the recipients for their dedi- Valence and his wife Eve is chair of Also receiving his award was Dr cated work on behalf of others. Lane closed Sutton Valence Parish Council. Andrew Ashbee, from Snodland. Others recognised by The Queen BT WORK will see Redwall Three years ago, Mrs Poulter Dr Ashbee is chairman of the in June were Maidstone auctioneer Lane in Linton closed between self-published a lengthy account of Snodland Historical Society and Clive Emson and former stockbro- the A229 and Lacey’s Lane on her life, entitled Of Such Things, was instrumental in setting up ker Jim Findlay, from Holling- Sunday, November 3. based on records of her and her Snodland Museum in 1999. bourne, who were made MBEs. COUNTY COBBLER Shoe Repairs - Key Cutting Just moved? Need spare keys? Do you need We are here to help! DISCOUNTS on multiple help at home? key orders COMPETITIVELY priced

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Maidstone Weald November 2019 3 News downsmail.co.uk Scale of housing sites revealed A TOTAL of 334 sites have been sent to Maidstone Borough Council for consideration ahead of the Local Plan review, with large tracts of village land made available to house-builders. Huge swathes have been put forward, which will virtually connect villages and communities, should development be approved. But we have seen confidential paperwork which shows the amount of land owners are prepared to sell to developers. MBC is committed to build 17,600 houses as part of the Local Plan, passed two years ago, and a further 10,500 in the future under direction from central government. According to documents seen by us, land near the A274 (Park Wood) has around nine sites up to the outer edge of Boughton Monchelsea, which itself has a scattering of small developments. upper reaches of Leeds to the edge Residents in Marden and Staple- of Leeds Castle’s grounds. hurst will be aghast at the number There are also large parcels of Council’s plans ‘stink’ of potential sites at Cross-at-Hand, rural land off the A20 near the Continued from page 1 submit a proposal in the call for Milebush, Marden Thorn and Sta- Leeds Castle roundabout, and Car- which would entail removing the sites, you’re going to be mightily plehurst, as well as more than a ing Lane in Thurnham will see a War Memorial to build a road. miffed to ﬁnd the council has used dozen areas in outlying rural parts. scattering of small sites. But critics such as Independent tax-payers’ cash to effectively pre- East Farleigh is similarly hit by The Binbury Park proposal is on Maidstone councillor Eddie Powell determine its own scheme. It over 15 speculative sites, stretching the list for Detling. accused MBC of using the call for stinks.” as far as Tovil. Many are located An MBC source told us: “The sites process to “pre-determine” Lenham councillors Tom and around the very busy Lower Road way the list shows the extent to its own development plans and Janetta Sams – both independ- area. which communities might be using public money in the process. ents – have launched a campaign South of Maidstone - already hit blighted is horrible. Just horrible. More than 330 landowner sub- to stop the huge development. by thousands of new homes in the “But some of these are purely missions were made between Feb- They have also threatened to 2017 Local Plan - sees Warmlake, speculative submissions and ones ruary and May this year. withdraw support from the Liber- Sutton Valence, Kingswood, Leeds that have been rejected before.” Cllr Powell said: “Something has als Democrats, whose leader Cllr and Langley with dozens of poten- A moratorium on house-build- been hidden (by the council) and Martin Cox depended on them to tial sites. The maps we have seen ing (so that upgrades to infrastruc- kept back from the most impor- form an administration in May. are engulfed in red. ture can be carried out or new tant people in all of this, the resi- MBC have revealed that almost Farmland around Langley on routes planned) has been called for dents.” £70,000 of public money has al- the A274 would see the parish from opposition Tories, Greens He added: “If you are someone ready been spent on the scheme, swamped, if approved. and indies in Maidstone. Any call with a plot of land, who has taken with a budget of £150,000 avail- A large swathe of land could en- for a halt to the programme has the time, effort and expense to able. gulf farmland and woods from the been rejected by MBC. Choir opens season with comic opera SOME of the region’s top singers will be performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic, Iolanthe, in the county town in November. Maidstone’s oldest-established choir has an exciting programme lined up for its new season and is currently rehearsing for its next classical concert after returning from a highly successful tour of towns in the Ruhr Valley in Ger- many. The concert will open the season for Maidstone Choral Union and will be in aid of the Heart of invited to take part in the per- www.maidstonechoralunion.org. mas concert, with carols and au- Kent Hospice. formance, from 7.30pm, at Mote uk, from the tourist office at dience participation, is at All Singers and orchestral perform- Hall, Maidstone Leisure Centre, Maidstone Museum, on the door, Saints’ Church in Maidstone, ers from across the area and its on Saturday, November 2. or from choir members. from 7.30pm on Saturday, De- surrounding villages have been Tickets are available online at The choir’s traditional Christ- cember 14.

4 Maidstone Weald November 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Scale of housing sites revealed Spice Lounge is A TOTAL of 334 sites have been sent to Maidstone Borough Council for consideration ahead of the Local Plan review, with large tracts of village land made available to house-builders. back...for now Huge swathes have been put forward, which will virtually connect COXHEATH’s popular Indian villages and communities, should restaurant has re-opened for development be approved. Christmas. The Spice Lounge closed at the But we have seen confidential end of June, amidst complaints paperwork which shows the from the owners that the business amount of land owners are pre- did not make money. pared to sell to developers. Anhar Ali (pictured) applied to MBC is committed to build demolish the building on Heath 17,600 houses as part of the Local Road and turn it into retirement Plan, passed two years ago, and a flats, but following a lengthy wait further 10,500 in the future under for a decision by Maidstone Bor- direction from central government. ough Council, along with calls According to documents seen by from locals to re-open, he has re- us, land near the A274 (Park lented. business simply made no money, Wood) has around nine sites up to He told Downs Mail: “The cur- while locals preferred to use the the outer edge of Boughton rent planning application deci- takeaway service. Monchelsea, which itself has a scat- sion was due in July, but the Local residents and councillors tering of small developments. upper reaches of Leeds to the edge council extended this until Octo- were concerned that a vital meet- Residents in Marden and Staple- of Leeds Castle’s grounds. ber 31, with the case going to the ing place and community focal hurst will be aghast at the number There are also large parcels of Council’s plans ‘stink’ planning committee. point might be lost forever. of potential sites at Cross-at-Hand, rural land off the A20 near the “As a consequence, I have de- Continued from page 1 submit a proposal in the call for Mr Ali added: “There have been Milebush, Marden Thorn and Sta- Leeds Castle roundabout, and Car- cided to re-open the restaurant in which would entail removing the sites, you’re going to be mightily lots of requests to re-open the plehurst, as well as more than a ing Lane in Thurnham will see a the run-up to Christmas.” War Memorial to build a road. miffed to ﬁnd the council has used restaurant. I have decided to see dozen areas in outlying rural parts. The restaurant re-opened on scattering of small sites. But critics such as Independent tax-payers’ cash to effectively pre- how it goes, and review options East Farleigh is similarly hit by October 8, with many familiar The Binbury Park proposal is on Maidstone councillor Eddie Powell determine its own scheme. It in the future. Even if planning is over 15 speculative sites, stretching staff returning, including the the list for Detling. accused MBC of using the call for stinks.” approved, I still have three years as far as Tovil. Many are located head chef who has been with the Where there’s a An MBC source told us: “The sites process to “pre-determine” Lenham councillors Tom and to consider the future of the around the very busy Lower Road business since it opened in 2007. way the list shows the extent to its own development plans and Janetta Sams – both independ- restaurant. Mr Ali says that, if supported, area. which communities might be using public money in the process. ents – have launched a campaign “Hopefully, it will have been South of Maidstone - already hit blighted is horrible. Just horrible. the restaurant may remain open. missed, and the locals will start to Will there’s a way More than 330 landowner sub- to stop the huge development. Shortly before the closure, he by thousands of new homes in the “But some of these are purely missions were made between Feb- They have also threatened to use the facility, not only for take- said that the restaurant side of the 2017 Local Plan - sees Warmlake, speculative submissions and ones ruary and May this year. withdraw support from the Liber- away but for dining in.” Your Will can be a very powerful tool to help your Sutton Valence, Kingswood, Leeds that have been rejected before.” Cllr Powell said: “Something has als Democrats, whose leader Cllr loved ones. It can: and Langley with dozens of poten- A moratorium on house-build- been hidden (by the council) and Martin Cox depended on them to tial sites. The maps we have seen ing (so that upgrades to infrastruc- kept back from the most impor- form an administration in May. • Ensure your assets are left to the people you choose are engulfed in red. ture can be carried out or new tant people in all of this, the resi- MBC have revealed that almost • Protect your family - appoint guardians for Farmland around Langley on routes planned) has been called for dents.” £70,000 of public money has al- the A274 would see the parish from opposition Tories, Greens He added: “If you are someone ready been spent on the scheme, your children swamped, if approved. and indies in Maidstone. Any call with a plot of land, who has taken with a budget of £150,000 avail- • Save your family tax A large swathe of land could en- for a halt to the programme has the time, effort and expense to able. gulf farmland and woods from the been rejected by MBC. • Give you peace of mind, a very valuable commodity Just as you take expert advice when buying a new house or investment plan, it’s even more important to Choir opens season with comic opera take expert advice regarding your Will. SOME of the region’s top singers will be performing Gilbert and If you don’t have a Will – now is the time to discuss Sullivan’s classic, Iolanthe, in the Help clean up at church your wishes. If you have a Will – does it still reflect your county town in November. wishes and in a tax efficient way? Maidstone’s oldest-established PARISHIONERS and those keen to “We are very grateful to the choir has an exciting programme burn off a few calories are invited parish council and Steve Waring To review your current Will at no charge contact lined up for its new season and is to join a churchyard maintenance for helping us cut the area.” us today. currently rehearsing for its next morning at Chart Sutton. Those using the churchyard are classical concert after returning The costly job of keeping the also asked to clean up after their Canterbury 01227 643266 from a highly successful tour of churchyard at St Michael’s main- dogs and take home any rubbish. Maidstone 01622 698031 towns in the Ruhr Valley in Ger- tained has seen the difﬁcult east- The cleaning crew will meet at Tenterden 01580 767535 many. ern area turned over to nature and 9.30am on Saturday, November 9. wildlife, with mowing once a year. Christmas services include carols The concert will open the sea- www.whitehead-monckton.co.uk son for Maidstone Choral Union A spokesman for the Parochial in the village hall on Chart Hill and will be in aid of the Heart of invited to take part in the per- www.maidstonechoralunion.org. mas concert, with carols and au- Church Council said: “If you do Road, followed by mince pies, at Whitehead Monckton Limited (no. 08366029), registered in Kent Hospice. formance, from 7.30pm, at Mote uk, from the tourist office at dience participation, is at All need to access particular graves, 4pm on Saturday, December 21 England & Wales. Registered office 5 Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne please let us know and we will do and communion at 8.45am on Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by Singers and orchestral perform- Hall, Maidstone Leisure Centre, Maidstone Museum, on the door, Saints’ Church in Maidstone, the Solicitors Regulation Authority under no. 608279. ers from across the area and its on Saturday, November 2. or from choir members. from 7.30pm on Saturday, De- our best to create paths to them. Christmas Day. surrounding villages have been Tickets are available online at The choir’s traditional Christ- cember 14. DM2019

Maidstone Weald November 2019 5 News downsmail.co.uk Third degree? THE story of one of this country’s pioneering black footballers is Heading for Indian brought to life at the Hazlitt The- atre on October 31. “Getting the Third Degree”was funded by the Kick It Out anti- racism movement. It is the story of hills after Headcorn Laurie Cunningham, who played AFTER 25 years in Headcorn, development of the village and infor West Bromwich Albion. Caroline Carmichael is heading appropriate growth in inappropri- He was one of three black play- for the hills . . . of India. ate places.” ers dubbed The Three Degrees by Following five of those as the She will, however, miss “the then manager Ron Atkinson. parish council’s clerk, she is off sense of belonging to a commu- London-born Cunningham, who to begin a new chapter of her life, nity”, where she has made her died in the 1980s in Spain aged 33, running a coffee, black pepper home with her four cats. triumphed over the racial abuse and banana plantation in south- She added: “I will be joining my and physical threats often orches- ern India’s Western Ghats. partner Anthony in India. My trated by right wing extremists. The exciting prospect follows a heart skips a beat when I imagine The play was written by Dougie lifestyle very familiar to most, the future - it’s the biggest adven- Blaxland, alias James Graham- commuting from the village to ture I have ever undertaken. It’s Brown, a former Kent County London and a job in insurance our adventure.” Cricket Club professional. since moving here in 1986. But before she goes in September Tickets are £13.50 & £11.50. Go to Her final City post was as head next year, she will be training her www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk of healthcare for the Italian based not?’ Maybe I could put some- replacement. Parish council chair- company Generali Assicurazoni. thing back into a community that man Lyn Selby said: “We will be But in 2013, life for the 57-year-old I had commuted from for over 25 sad to see Caroline go and miss her Castle plans changed dramatically, with the years.” work on behalf of the council and PLANNING permission has been death of her husband. Taking the job in February 2015 the community. We will be em- granted for a new ticket and visitor Caroline recalls: “After my hus- was a good move, which has seen ploying a clerk (designate) to work centre at Leeds Castle. band passed away, I decided to her actively engaged in village life with her over several months on a Chief executive Sir David Steel give up working in the city and and the comings and goings of the part-time basis. Caroline can then said: “I am tasked by the trustees look for something local and for a community, one she believes faces train this person to carry on her to ensure the care for and protec- while, I worked at a kennels and fresh challenges from develop- work. Our thanks go to Caroline tion of this glorious estate and to cattery. Then the role as council ment. She said: “The big issues, as and we wish her much happiness make sure it is a viable enterprise.” clerk came up and I decided ‘why far as I’m concerned, will be over- in India.”

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6 Maidstone Weald November 2019 Maidstone Weald November 2019 7 News downsmail.co.uk Shop helpers VILLAGERS behind the community Shop on the Green at Chart Skilled carers earn an Sutton are calling for more volunteers to help keep the store open. A spokesman for the store said with seven volunteers – almost ‘outstanding’ rating half the workforce – on holiday in September, the shop was forced to close for a couple of weeks. A SERVICE providing help at home for those with dementia has been He added: “This was not good awarded an outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission. for business, and if it happens too often, people will stop coming as It places Home Instead Senior they won’t have confidence that Care among the top 3% of service we will be open.” providers in the country. More volunteers are needed to Inspectors spoke to staff at their take up permanent slots or to be offices in Kenward Road, Yalding, on call when needed. Five slots to clients and their families, before have to be covered each week. making the judgement. The community shop opened They were told the service’s after the sudden closure of the vil- care-givers were “a refreshing lage store. change”, highly skilled and sup- Anyone able to help is asked to ported, with an understanding of leave their name and number at the need to put dignity and respect the shop, where they will be able at the heart of working practices. to speak to the volunteer on duty. The CQC heard the domiciliary agency was caring for 24 people at the time of the inspection, all of Road closure whom had issues, including de- A ROAD closure in Headcorn is mentia and mental and physical staff to play mentally engaging made items for a local charity. The likely to cause headaches for resi- problems. board games with their clients and employee said: “It’s really impor- dents. The report concluded that peo- to enjoy each other’s company. tant for their mental wellbeing… Ulcombe Road will close from ple and their relatives were “at the The CQC was impressed to learn and they can now move their October 28 to November 1 to centre of planning people’s care”. that as part of the service, clients hands easier.” allow for safety of the public and Staff were also highly motivated and care-givers were matched to The service’s registered man- workforce while connection and used their skills to improve ensure mutual interests, with care ager, Mark Craig, said: “I couldn’t works are undertaken by South outcomes for people. visits lasting at least an hour - the be happier with the report. I know East Water. In one example, a client had not basis on which trusting, quality re- my team is doing an outstanding The road will be closed near Al- been eating well. Home Instead lationships form. job and now it’s official. lotment Gardens, to the extent in- used the client’s passion for baking The report noted that more than “People are at the heart of every- dicated by signs and barriers on to keep the client stimulated, and one member of staff even learned thing we do, so it is wonderful to to play an instrument, to support a site. encourage them to eat more. The hear so many voices in this report, client. Another client and care- The alternative route for any report also mentioned that Home all praising the work that our staff giver shared a passion for craft and through traffic is via Ulcombe Instead’s games library allowed are doing every day.” Road, Crumps Lane, Headcorn Road, The Street, Ulcombe Hill, Lenham Road, Chartway Street, North Street, Sutton Valence Hill, Children cook up creative cakes Maidstone Road, Mill Bank, COLOURFUL cauldrons, mouth- Kings Road and vice versa. watering Minions and fairy cakes The closure was originally were among the fantastic cre- scheduled for October 21 to 25, ations served up by children at a but was deferred as Kent County baking contest in Headcorn. Council needed to close a road on Vicky Berry, who recently opened the diversion route for urgent car- the cake shop in the High Street riageway repairs. with partner Richard, says the quality of the entries was “incredible” and another Bake-Off will be Lunch date arranged. 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Maidstone Weald November 2019 9 News downsmail.co.uk Jake to sing HAZLITT panto star Jake Quick- Police ‘slow to help’ enden will perform two acoustic songs at the Christmas lights switch-on in the centre of the county town this year. The reality star and former X in rural crime crisis Factor singer, who plays Danon in Beauty & the Beast, will be one of A HEADCORN councillor claims are less likely to retaliate when it the main attractions of the event. crime rates have “not improved” comes to thefts and disturbances. Jake, who started out as a pro- following a site visit with police He added: “Some people are too fessional footballer, achieved suc- last month. terrified to leave their houses or cess on X Factor, I’m a Celebrity Borough member Martin Round even to go to the shops. Villagers Get Me Out of Here and Dancing (pictured) fears the once enviable from other parishes would rather on Ice. rural community has gained a go to Maidstone and face the traffic The event starts in Jubilee Square “bad reputation” for antisocial be- than shop in Headcorn, so it’s af- in front of the town hall at 4pm, haviour and high street crime. fecting trade. with the cast of Beauty & the Beast Earlier this year, Cllr Round “We have people who are not ac- performing the official switch-on at wrote to the Government’s law customed to village life and we are 6.30pm. Sales of the Hazlitt panto and order chief for help on the not accustomed to their way of are well up on this time last year, matter but claims he received a life.” with many of the dates already “dismissive” reply which sug- The lack of confidence in police sold out or nearly sold out. gested crime is falling. He says the has resulted in Headcorn Trades Go to www.hazlitttheatre.com response from the authorities to Association forming a WhatsApp for details. tackle the problems in Headcorn, ple’s lives, we are also spreading group, where businesses report in-  For more details of the switch- which is now known locally as more problems across Headcorn cidents to each other. Cllr Round on, see page 30. “the wild west”, has been “stag- and even Staplehurst. Progress and other councillors will discuss geringly slow.” with the authorities has been stag- the crisis with the local MP at a He believes new housing devel- geringly slow. It took police over meeting in November. Service date opments in the village are partly to an hour to attend a pub brawl the Kent Police recently told coun- THERE’S a chance to remember blame for the increase in crime. other day.” cillors it was committed to tack- those lost at a Service of Remem- Cllr Round told Downs Mail: Cllr Round said most female ling crimes in rural areas and was brance and Thanksgiving. “As we spread new housing to try shopkeepers in the high street are seeking to increase its presence in The service at Headcorn Church and improve the quality of peo- “completely vulnerable” as they places like Headcorn. is at 4pm on Sunday, November 3.

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Maidstone Weald November 2019 15 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Warning after Drunk broke measlesOURcases KC REPUTATIONC leader Carter’s Stones ‘happy’ to take out of a bus HEALTH service teams are warning people to ensure they are pro- with hammer tected against measSPEAKSles, with five FOR ITSELF on Torquay in FA Cup A DRUNKEN fare dodger more confirmed cases in Kent. emotional goodbye smashed his way out of a locked The illness, with cold-like eawindowsrly KENT County C:o undoorscil’s leader : conservatoriesnot to be named, said: “Paul MAIDSTONE United will face Torquay United at home in the first round bus with an emergency hammer symptoms, affects any age and Paul Carter bid a tearful farewell steered the council through some in Maidstone, a court heard. can have serious complications. when he stepped down as leader pretty choppy waters in the auster- proper of the FA Cup. Jason Yardley (35), of Pudding Public Health England (PHE) Lane, drunk- after 14 years. ity years, when the budgets were The Stones saw off Kings Lang- South East says everyone needs to Cllr Carter (pictured), who lives slashed, but all things have to come enly recorded check they are up to date with ley 4-1 at the weekend and secured the driver on in Langley, broke down after giv- to an end. the former league club, currently in two doses of MMR vaccine. Any- his phone after ing his final address to county hall “They say it’s better to leave the tier above, in the competition. one concerned they have the con- he refused to earlier this month. when you are part of the solution Cup runs are important to all ditionSorryshould stay noaway fbuyrom one get one free. No 70% off list price drop him off Colleagues from across the polit- not the problem. Paul is right to non-league sides as they generate others. further down ical spectrum have paid tribute to a have gone when he did. prize money – £36,000 at this stage PHE’s Dr Rachel Pudney says: the road man who led the authority “His job was not for the faint- – and match day revenues. “Measles is extrJustemely infecti outhes, through hkeenestard times and who, they prices aroundhearted. The opposition might shortly after A spokesman for the club said: 11pm on can strike anyone and can have said, had shown courage. have railed against him at times “We’re happy enough with the March 27, despite not paying for life-changing consequences. The outgoing leader was unable and called him all sorts, but se- draw. Torquay won promotion a ticket. “It is important that anyone to finish his prepared speech, cretly, they admired his guts and www.southernglassmaidstone.co.uk from the league we’re in at the mo- The court heard Yardley had who hasn’t already had two doses slumping into his chair as he said: determination. Although not al- ment last season, so they are a downed 15 beers and some ciders of the MMR vaccine contacts their “I hereby formally resign as leader ways popular, I think that most handy enough side. We won’t be before hopping on the empty bus. GP surgery for an appointment.” of Kent.” been replaced by Roger Gough, a agree that history will be kind to taking anything for granted. A magistrate said: “It’s a good Symptoms include: He wiped his eyes and face with fellow Conservative. Paul Carter.” The Stones celebrate a return to the top ﬂight of English non-league “When you go into the pot for job nobody else was on the bus.  high fever (temperature of a handkerchief. As we revealed earlier this year, KCC Lib Dem group leader Cllr the first round proper, some clubs football in 2016 How terrifying would that have 39°C or higher); Earlier, Cllr Carter had said: “I Cllr CaNEWrter woul dSHOWROOMmost likely have Rob B irNOWd said: “W hiOPENlst we may not want to get the biggest side they years in charge of Cheltenham face will help his team prepare for been for them?”  sore, red, watery eyes; said 14 years ago I would do my faced a coup from within his own agree on all policy matters, I will be Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 1pm can, such as Sunderland, or they Town. the plastic pitch at the Gallagher Prosecuting, Debbie Jones said:  coughing; absolute best to serve the people of ranks, had he stayed on. one of the first to acknowledge want a smaller side to have a bet- The Stones spokesman said: Stadium. “The defendant pushed past the  aching and feeling unwell; Kent and this council. It has been Man1ay T oBrunswickries felt it was Streettime for Easta P aMaidstoneul Carter’s c oME15mmitm e7UXnt to the ter chance to progress to the next “Gary Johnson is no mug and he The Stones spokesman said the driver who got out of his cabinet.  a blotchy red brown rash, full throttle all the way.” change and Cllr Gough appears to people of Kent and Kent Council round.” WE DO NOT employ pushy salesmen on commission. WE DO employ our own fitters. knows how to get the best from the club hopes to attract a gate of 2,000 Yardley began striking the glass which usually appears 2-4 days Cllr Carter has been a county have been a well-received choice. Council. His successor will have a The Devon side is currently sides he manages. It will be a chal- to the match. afterWEthe DOiniti ainsurel sym pallto ourms .guaranteesco forun cpeaceillor fofor mind.22 ye WEars DOand givehas pricesO novere KC theC mphone.ember, who asked01622very hard ac t686732to follow." with the hammer. He then doing well in the fifth non league lenging game for us but hopefully FA Cup first round draw: Sun- climbed through the hole, leaving tier of English football. we can get through.” derland v Gillingham, Maidstone him with a large cut on his arm. Torquay is managed by the The Torquay manager said: v Torquay, Whitby or Stourbridge “He had smashed the glass five Sell your hugely experienced Gary Johnson “You’ve got to play whoever v Welling or Eastleigh, Bristol or six times before attempting to (64), who has been in charge of comes along. It’s a bit of a trip Rovers v Bromley, Ebbsfleet or climb through. There was consid- Bristol City, the Latvian national unwanted items down there, but we will be profes- Woking v Notts County, Dover v erable damage to the window.” side, and Peterborough United in a sional and will prepare properly.” Southend. The court heard the bus driver managerial career of over 30 years. Mr Johnson said training on a Matches will be played on the was frightened and locked the He moved to Torquay after three local college’s artificial grass sur- weekend on November 8 - 11. doors to call the police. Defending himself, Yardley told Maidstone Magistrates Pair in court Court: “I felt panicked that I couldn’t open the door. Next thing I knew I smashed the win- for burglary dow out of instinct really.” TWO men have appeared in Care Chairman of the bench, Linda court charged with a burglary assistants Campin said: “Stay off the alco- in Maidstone. Gumdani hol.” William Stone (28) and Lee Yardley admitted criminal Ghale (left) Ball (43) were charged with damage and was given a 12- the break-in at a property in and Claire month community order and a Vanity Lane, Linton, where a Gallier enjoy £235 fine. Land Rover, keys, laptop, a cake in aid camera and jewellery were of Macmillan stolen, on October 19. The Cancer Care Floral demo pair were arrested that day. 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16 Maidstone Weald November 2019 Malling October 2017 23 downsmail.co.uk News Drunk broke Stones ‘happy’ to take out of a bus with hammer on Torquay in FA Cup A DRUNKEN fare dodger smashed his way out of a locked bus with an emergency hammer MAIDSTONE United will face Torquay United at home in the first round in Maidstone, a court heard. proper of the FA Cup. Jason Yardley (35), of Pudding Lane, drunk- The Stones saw off Kings Lang- enly recorded ley 4-1 at the weekend and secured the driver on the former league club, currently in his phone after the tier above, in the competition. he refused to Cup runs are important to all drop him off non-league sides as they generate further down prize money – £36,000 at this stage the road – and match day revenues. shortly after A spokesman for the club said: 11pm on “We’re happy enough with the March 27, despite not paying for draw. Torquay won promotion a ticket. from the league we’re in at the mo- The court heard Yardley had ment last season, so they are a downed 15 beers and some ciders handy enough side. We won’t be before hopping on the empty bus. taking anything for granted. A magistrate said: “It’s a good The Stones celebrate a return to the top ﬂight of English non-league “When you go into the pot for job nobody else was on the bus. the first round proper, some clubs football in 2016 How terrifying would that have want to get the biggest side they years in charge of Cheltenham face will help his team prepare for been for them?” can, such as Sunderland, or they Town. the plastic pitch at the Gallagher Prosecuting, Debbie Jones said: want a smaller side to have a bet- The Stones spokesman said: Stadium. “The defendant pushed past the ter chance to progress to the next “Gary Johnson is no mug and he The Stones spokesman said the driver who got out of his cabinet. round.” knows how to get the best from the club hopes to attract a gate of 2,000 Yardley began striking the glass The Devon side is currently sides he manages. It will be a chal- to the match. with the hammer. He then doing well in the fifth non league lenging game for us but hopefully FA Cup first round draw: Sun- climbed through the hole, leaving tier of English football. we can get through.” derland v Gillingham, Maidstone him with a large cut on his arm. Torquay is managed by the The Torquay manager said: v Torquay, Whitby or Stourbridge “He had smashed the glass five hugely experienced Gary Johnson “You’ve got to play whoever v Welling or Eastleigh, Bristol or six times before attempting to (64), who has been in charge of comes along. It’s a bit of a trip Rovers v Bromley, Ebbsfleet or climb through. There was consid- Bristol City, the Latvian national down there, but we will be profes- Woking v Notts County, Dover v erable damage to the window.” side, and Peterborough United in a sional and will prepare properly.” Southend. The court heard the bus driver managerial career of over 30 years. 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Maidstone Weald November 2019 17 News | Traffic downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Two vehicles Leeds by-pass ‘not cost-effective’ Addict who stole food seized in war BELEAGUERED villagers praying for a relief road to ease traffic pressures on south Maidstone’s on flytippers rural villages have been dealt a blow. ‘crying out for help’ SUSPECTED flytippers and illegal waste carriers were targeted Kent County Council’s long- Otham and Downswood. Two preparatory work. If it has, we can A HEROIN addict claimed to re- struggling, and she admits that as part of an evening of action to awaited feasibility studies would years ago, when Cllr Cooke held a put it in – but that’s the easy part!” member nothing of stealing £30 of during the incident she can’t re- crackdown on the crime. appear to suggest that a by-pass public meeting to demonstrate When asked if the Lenham M&S groceries, a court heard. member a significant passage of Maidstone Borough Council linking Leeds and Langley would support for a relief road linking Heath housing scheme could pay Sherilee Woodward (41), of time.” along with Medway Council not pass the cost/benefit test the A274 and the A20, the MBC for a relief road, Cllr English said: Melville Road, Maidstone, stole Prosecuting, Ben Wild said the teamed up with Kent Police’s threshold. leadership, KCC leader and the “It could, potentially, yes.” two pots of houmous, two supermarket was unable to re-sell Rural Task Force on October 8 to Even with the expected growth two local MPs all enthusiastically Few believe there is any “ap- chicken and sweetcorn sand- the items, despite them all being carry out enquiries, seize vehicles in traffic as a result of Liberal De- backed the idea. petite” within the senior Lib Dem wiches, four pasta carbonara retrieved, due to them being food mocrat-controlled Maidstone Bor- Cllr Cooke said a planning con- leadership team at MBC for a re- and collate evidence. dishes, a raspberry dessert and six items. Two vehicles were seized as a ough Council’s massive sultancy document for the MBC- lief road, according to one mem- ciders from Marks & Spencer in Marks & Spencer said in a busi- result of the operation – one in re- house-building programme, it proposed 5,000-home Lenham ber of the party. Week Street on August 12. ness impact statement that lation to a flytip near Blue Bell might not deliver wider benefits Heath project shows a willingness The council is committed to Her defence solicitor told Maid- shoplifting had a huge impact on Hill and the other in relation to a to other communities. to progress the idea. The borough 17,600 homes in the Local Plan, stone Magistrates Court her de- the community when people have Relief road campaigner Cllr council intends to be the “master passed in autumn 2017, and up to pendence on drugs is so severe, “total disregard for prices”. flytip in Brunell Close, Allington. Gary Cooke (pictured) says MBC developer” in the project. 10,500 more in the review. she risks losing her life. Chairman of the bench, Gemma Nine vehicles were stopped and must seize the opportunity to in- A four-page leaflet distributed The council claims the massive She has also been diagnosed Shaw-Mackie said: “This is the searched in total. clude a by-pass in the Local Plan to landowners by MBC’s planning increase in traffic can be miti- with personality disorder and is time to get you some help and do Maidstone Borough Council’s review which is in its early stages. consultants Barton Willmore says gated, in part, by “modal shift”, currently on anti-psychotic med- something to help your drug waste crime manager said: “Fly- Conservative Cllr Cooke added: the garden village has “potential” where residents are persuaded to ication. habit, which is causing you to tipping is a criminal offence. No “It is a bit disappointing, but this to pay for a new M20 junction, a walk, take the bus or cycle rather Defending, Manjit Tessi said: “It commit these shop thefts. matter how big or small the flytip, is only a small part of the bigger high-speed rail station and “fu- than use the car. is quite a sad tale, this is a woman “You’re at the last stage of life the waste crime team will take ac- picture. I believe there is support ture wider road improvements to The council’s Lib Dem leader who used to commit crimes now if you continue using drugs tion against anyone who is for a relief road at MBC across all a HGV weight restriction was im- connect the areas to the south of Cllr Martin Cox admitted last year month in, month out to fund her like this.” caught. the parties, but we need MBC to posed on that route. Vehicles Maidstone”. he is not “100% sure” modal shift habit. Now, she’s crying out for 1999 and 2015. Woodward pleaded guilty to “We will continue to deploy our grasp the opportunity and sup- which once used the B2163 Leeds Asked if a relief road could be will work. help. Maybe it’s time the system Mr Tessi added: “Her last con- theft and was given a 12-month covert CCTV and work closely port it in the review of the Local to Langley cut-through from the included in the Local Plan review, Earlier this year, we revealed put something in place for her.” viction was almost five years ago. community order, 10 rehabilita- with other agencies such as Kent Plan.” A20 to A274 now use single-track chairman of MBC’s planning com- only 6,400 of the expected 28,000 The court heard Woodward However, it doesn’t take a genius tion requirement days and a £175 Police and other Kent authorities The by-pass could alleviate back roads through Broomfield, mittee Cllr Clive English said: “It plus homes have so far been “de- had committed 28 thefts between to know that Miss Woodward is fine. to bring the illegal waste carriers “choc-a-bloc” Willington Street if Kingswood, Chegworth, Langley, depends if KCC has done its livered”. and flytippers to justice.” Concern over ‘No building Riders raise No fireworks SAINSBURY’S has confirmed it SMART M20 without roads’ over £7,000 will not be selling fireworks this THE development of SMART mo- INFRASTRUCTURE on the A274 year. torways came in for criticism by the needs to be put in place before the for charity Customers will be able to buy Joint Transportation Board (JTB). next phase of building starts near A HORSE-riding group seasonal products, but not fire- The system means carriageways Langley. raised more than £7,000 dur- works due to a “range of factors”. are widened by converting the Otham Parish Council, in re- ing a sponsored 10-mile trek A Sainsbury’s spokesman said: hard shoulder into an extra lane. sponse to the development of 302 across Maidstone. “Fireworks are no longer avail- But members of the cross-party homes at Bicknor Farm, said the Maidstone and District able in our stores, but customers JTB claimed the M20 scheme has Sutton Road is “overloaded”. Riding Club held their 11th can continue to choose from a proved to be “unsafe” and that It echoes local concerns that Lib annual “Ride for Life” char- range of seasonal products, such coroners are concerned over its use. Dem-led Maidstone Borough ity event on September 22 to as glow sticks and light-up spin- The M20 conversion at Maid- Council (MBC) is pressing ahead raise money for Cancer Re- ning wands.” stone has caused months of dis- with the scheme without ensuring search. The supermarket chain has ruption by Highways England. the roads can cope. Over 100 riders took part in stores in Maidstone, Loose and County councillor Gary Cooke Cross-party consensus is grow- the event and raised an im- Headcorn. said coroners are beginning to ex- ing that there should be a halt to pressive £7,103. press concerns about the deploy- developments while MBC finds a Vice chairman Karen New- Award for apprentice ment of SMART motorways. way to create capacity within the man said: “The idea was first APPRENTICE plumber Joe Murphy left school after his GCSEs and Talent chance On Operation Brock, the con- Gyratory ‘is a success’ schemes. MBC has already rejected conceived in 2008 and the aim has been rewarded with an excel- took a job in retailing. BRITAIN’S Got Talent auditions traflow system designed to keep a call for a moratorium. THE “gyratory” traffic flow system KCC concluded that there was was to run a sponsored horse lence award from his bosses. But realising he wanted a career are coming to Maidstone. the M20 moving post-Brexit, Bicknor Farm is 26 acres of land Joe (pictured) admits he had lit- with better job prospects, he re- in the centre of Maidstone has “no worse capacity than if we had- ride along with a similar The popular ITV show returns county councillor Rob Bird was sold to a developer, in a heavily- theme to ‘Race for Life’. tle interest in school, but has now turned to full-time education to been a success, according to Kent n’t delivered the scheme”. in 2020 and producers are search- also critical of safety. developed part of south Maidstone. “Little did we realise just earned the respect of site col- get a diploma in plumbing before County Council (KCC). But independent borough coun- ing the country for “unusual or A 13-mile stretch of motorway is Otham Parish Council stated: how popular this event leagues in Staplehurst. landing an apprenticeship with Surveys have shown that the cillor Eddie Powell said the benefits extraordinary” skills. reduced to two lanes in each direc- £6m joint Maidstone Borough had eluded him. “The council is disappointed the would become.” Four years after starting his the building giant. tion with no refuge places; infor- developer has not made any at- The next event will be held plumbing apprenticeship, he has Joe said: “When I was at school, If you think you’ve got what it Council (MBC)/KCC scheme, pic- He worried the scheme would takes, go to The Mall on Saturday, mation gantries and HGV drivers tured under construction, shows soon be saturated, given the level tempt at dialogue with members. on Sunday, September 20, been recognised as Redrow’s I wasn’t that committed to get- November 2 from 9.30am to who routinely break the 50mph that it has created extra capacity. of house-building planned in the “The council is concerned that 2020. Schedules will be avail- South East regional winner of its ting an education, but once I fin- 5.30pm to audition. speed limit without prosecution. A statement presented to the county town by the Liberal Demo- too many houses are being built on able from early 2020 on maid- national Apprentice Excellence ished, I quickly learned it pays to Under-18s must be accompa- Highways England, who in- Joint Transportation Board (JTB) crat-controlled MBC. the overloaded A274 Sutton Road. stoneridingclub.co.uk, along Awards. be in a job you’re interested in and stalled the structure, say it takes said: “On the whole, the...gyratory He warned: “This is the best it’s “The appropriate infrastructure with details on how to take The 21-year-old, who attended found out about the apprentice- nied by a parent/guardian. Aspir- four weeks to install and remove has been a success.” going to get.” needs to be in place before more part. 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18 Maidstone Weald November 2019 downsmail.co.uk News Two vehicles Addict who stole food seized in war on flytippers ‘crying out for help’ SUSPECTED flytippers and illegal waste carriers were targeted A HEROIN addict claimed to re- struggling, and she admits that as part of an evening of action to member nothing of stealing £30 of during the incident she can’t re- crackdown on the crime. M&S groceries, a court heard. member a significant passage of Maidstone Borough Council Sherilee Woodward (41), of time.” along with Medway Council Melville Road, Maidstone, stole Prosecuting, Ben Wild said the teamed up with Kent Police’s two pots of houmous, two supermarket was unable to re-sell Rural Task Force on October 8 to chicken and sweetcorn sand- the items, despite them all being carry out enquiries, seize vehicles wiches, four pasta carbonara retrieved, due to them being food and collate evidence. dishes, a raspberry dessert and six items. Two vehicles were seized as a ciders from Marks & Spencer in Marks & Spencer said in a busi- result of the operation – one in re- Week Street on August 12. ness impact statement that lation to a flytip near Blue Bell Her defence solicitor told Maid- shoplifting had a huge impact on Hill and the other in relation to a stone Magistrates Court her de- the community when people have pendence on drugs is so severe, “total disregard for prices”. flytip in Brunell Close, Allington. she risks losing her life. Chairman of the bench, Gemma Nine vehicles were stopped and She has also been diagnosed Shaw-Mackie said: “This is the searched in total. with personality disorder and is time to get you some help and do Maidstone Borough Council’s currently on anti-psychotic med- something to help your drug waste crime manager said: “Fly- ication. habit, which is causing you to tipping is a criminal offence. No Defending, Manjit Tessi said: “It commit these shop thefts. matter how big or small the flytip, is quite a sad tale, this is a woman “You’re at the last stage of life the waste crime team will take ac- who used to commit crimes now if you continue using drugs tion against anyone who is month in, month out to fund her like this.” caught. habit. Now, she’s crying out for 1999 and 2015. Woodward pleaded guilty to “We will continue to deploy our help. Maybe it’s time the system Mr Tessi added: “Her last con- theft and was given a 12-month covert CCTV and work closely put something in place for her.” viction was almost five years ago. community order, 10 rehabilita- with other agencies such as Kent The court heard Woodward However, it doesn’t take a genius tion requirement days and a £175 Police and other Kent authorities had committed 28 thefts between to know that Miss Woodward is fine. to bring the illegal waste carriers and flytippers to justice.” Riders raise No fireworks SAINSBURY’S has confirmed it over £7,000 will not be selling fireworks this year. for charity Customers will be able to buy A HORSE-riding group seasonal products, but not fire- raised more than £7,000 dur- works due to a “range of factors”. ing a sponsored 10-mile trek A Sainsbury’s spokesman said: across Maidstone. “Fireworks are no longer avail- Maidstone and District able in our stores, but customers Riding Club held their 11th can continue to choose from a annual “Ride for Life” char- range of seasonal products, such ity event on September 22 to as glow sticks and light-up spin- raise money for Cancer Re- ning wands.” search. The supermarket chain has Over 100 riders took part in stores in Maidstone, Loose and the event and raised an im- Headcorn. pressive £7,103. Vice chairman Karen New- Award for apprentice man said: “The idea was first APPRENTICE plumber Joe Murphy left school after his GCSEs and Talent chance conceived in 2008 and the aim has been rewarded with an excel- took a job in retailing. BRITAIN’S Got Talent auditions was to run a sponsored horse lence award from his bosses. But realising he wanted a career are coming to Maidstone. Joe (pictured) admits he had lit- with better job prospects, he re- ride along with a similar The popular ITV show returns theme to ‘Race for Life’. tle interest in school, but has now turned to full-time education to in 2020 and producers are search- “Little did we realise just earned the respect of site col- get a diploma in plumbing before ing the country for “unusual or how popular this event leagues in Staplehurst. landing an apprenticeship with would become.” Four years after starting his the building giant. extraordinary” skills. The next event will be held plumbing apprenticeship, he has Joe said: “When I was at school, If you think you’ve got what it on Sunday, September 20, been recognised as Redrow’s I wasn’t that committed to get- takes, go to The Mall on Saturday, 2020. Schedules will be avail- South East regional winner of its ting an education, but once I fin- November 2 from 9.30am to able from early 2020 on maid- national Apprentice Excellence ished, I quickly learned it pays to 5.30pm to audition. stoneridingclub.co.uk, along Awards. be in a job you’re interested in and Under-18s must be accompa- with details on how to take The 21-year-old, who attended found out about the apprentice- nied by a parent/guardian. Aspir- part. Holmesdale School in Snodland, ship through a friend.” ing acts can also apply online - go to the website itv.com/talent.

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Maidstone Weald November 2019 21 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Drug driver’s Loery winners’ photo story Fine for jail DJ found year-long ban A BUILDER, who “sparked up a A MAIDSTONE couple who scooped a lottery million are to star in a photographic exhibition. joint whilst in solid traffic”, was caught using his phone whilst Held to mark 25 years of the Na- she laughs and chuckles.” with bags of cannabis driving in Maidstone. tional Lottery, the London show This is one of the images fea- Jack Patey (23), of Andover will display some of the more tured at the exhibition. A PRISON DJ was caught with around, he is a new father and Walk, was driving home from quirky and different ways winners Joining Charlotte and her par- seven bags of cannabis stashed does various warehouse work, work in Nottingham Avenue have put their money to good use. ents in the exhibition are another in his car in Maidstone. but he tells me work is not avail- when police noticed a smell of Adam (35) and Amy Pryor (30) Kent couple, Wayne and Desiree Antonie Towle (35) claimed the able all the time. cannabis from his Ford Escort van. created a sensory room for their Home, from East Farleigh, whose drugs police found in his pockets “When he was in prison, he did The self-employed builder was daughter Charlotte in the new win heralded a massive change in and his bag were for his own per- DJ work and even performed on just 0.2mg over the limit and in- home they bought after a EuroMil- circumstances for the pair, after sonal use, and he had only just the national prison radio. He or- sists he had the joint earlier that lions success. life-threatening illness and finan- bought it. ganises events and functions for day. The exhibition runs at the Ful- cial ruin. Maidstone Magistrates Court the radio, which earns him a bit Ben Wild, prosecuting, said: “At ham Palace Gallery until Novem- The stunning exhibit includes 25 heard Towle had 15 drug of- of pocket money.” about 5.40pm on May 9, officers ber 10 and aims to illustrate unique photographs of winners fences on his record, dating be- Chairman of the bench, discovered Mr Patey had 2.2mg of cannabis in his blood.” inspiring, obscure and heart-felt and aims to tell their individual tween 2002 and 2015, and was Gemma Shaw-Mackie said: Defending, Manjit Tessi said: stories of the lottery winners. stories and paint a picture of their still on a prison licence when the “Keep going, you’re doing well, “Mr Patey was sitting in traffic for The Pryors were having a tough fascinating lives. latest offence took place on Sep- just keep going.” over an hour. The vehicle, accord- time when they won in August Lottery spokesman Andy Carter tember 1. Following the hearing, Towle 2017 as Charlotte, now three, had said: “This exhibition is a fantastic ing to him, was stationary. Defending, Geoffrey Playford addressed students who were sit- “The reading is marginal. He suffered health issues from birth. showcase of wacky and obscure said: “The defendant has a very ting at the back of court on a Adam said: “Charlotte was born hobbies, to the generous, heart-felt was just 0.2mg over. He had just unenviable history of drug of- schoool trip. finished work and was on his way seven weeks early with a cleft and even surprising stories that fences and was released from He said: “You don’t want to palate, and while doctors were were spent with repeated hospital two-bedroom terraced house for a winning The National Lottery has home. Realistically, when could he prison in February 2018. This was end up in here, behave your- have smoked it? Officers say they running tests, more issues visits, and as Amy’s maternity pay four-bed detached home where enabled some of our 5,500 million- over 18 months ago and he has selves and stay out of trouble. emerged. Charlotte was diagnosed was due to end, the cost of getting we’ve been able to create a sensory aires to have.” saw him driving erratically, but been in no further trouble other Real talk, man.” my client says he had gone down a with a chromosome abnormality, to hospital in London, by train and room for Charlotte. She loves this The first National Lottery draw than this offence. Towle, of Railway Street, and was totally deaf in one ear and parking fares added to our worry. room and we can see her making was on November 19, 1994. In that side route to avoid more traffic.” “It was a relatively small quan- Chatham, pleaded guilty to the Patey admitted drug driving partially deaf in another. “The win put an end to all that huge progress. Better still, it’s a time, 5,500 millionaires have been tity of cannabis, around £50 possession of cannabis and was “The first eight months of her life and meant we could swap our space which makes her so happy – made from £71 billion in prizes. and was given a 12-month ban and worth. He has now turned his life given a £197 fine. a £569 fine. Driving force THE practice of being a Good Party night at club after death Neighbour is alive and well if you live in the Three Suttons. WITHIN 24 hours of getting its li- 22 agreed conditions, including The area has operated its Good cence “reinstated”, Gallery night- setting up a “knife arch or metal- Neighbour scheme across Sutton club announced its return by detecting arch” at the customer Valence, Chart Sutton, East Sutton, hosting a Halloween party. entrance. Kingswood and Langley for about The nightclub came in for criti- Thirteen people have since been 20 years, providing transport for cism following the death of 21- arrested, including a 16-year-old those needing to get to their doc- year-old Andre Bent, who was boy who is accused of murder. tor’s but do not have a car. fatally stabbed in Jubilee Square The Bank Street nightclub If you need the help of the serv- during the early hours of August posted on Facebook: “Saturday ice or are interested in becoming a 25. 26th October we bring you the good neighbour, call Christine The club suffered an intense biggest party of the year – Hal- Parkes on 01622 842217 or email backlash after it emerged the vio- loween. Prizes on the night for best [email protected]. lent stabbing happened during a fancy dress.” disturbance which broke out fol- Jonathan Purle (pictured), Con- lowing a performance at the club servative councillor for Bridge Dancing day from a musical guest. ward, which covers part of the LEARN how to line dance at At a licensing meeting at Maid- town centre, said: “You have to ask Headcorn village hall. stone Borough Council, held on Oc- yourself why these conditions Beginners and those with dance tober 1, the nightclub’s licence was weren’t already in place and which experience are welcome to join the reinstated, providing it abides by other venues need these imposed.” class from 1.25-2.55pm on Mon- days, with a break for refreshments. The class costs £4. Call in or call Brenda on 01233 628542. Land donated for community open space PLANS are underway for four- Initially, it was hoped this would sion. They state that the new access Council arts acres of land in Headcorn to be- be via the A274. However, devel- will not be built until adjoining A DIRECTORY to promote arts come a new public open space for opers Chartway/Orbit have agreed homes are built, which will be de- and culture has been launched on- villagers. in principal to make provision for termined by how long it takes them line by the council. The land behind Mill Bank has it to come through the new estate to sell the first phase of properties Maidstone Borough Council’s been gifted to the parish council by they are building on Ulcombe under construction. list contains details of community Dr Ian and Sandra Roberts. Road. The land involved runs behind groups as well as cultural attrac- Some of the arrangements have They have also agreed to con- Mill Bank and the northern bound- tions such as Hazlitt Theatre and proved frustrating, not least pro- tribute to the costs, which includes ary of the 220-home development, Kent Life. viding access to the land. revisions to the planning permis- which starts behind the school.

22 Maidstone Weald November 2019 downsmail.co.uk News Drug driver’s Fine for jail DJ found year-long ban A BUILDER, who “sparked up a joint whilst in solid traffic”, was caught using his phone whilst with bags of cannabis driving in Maidstone. Jack Patey (23), of Andover A PRISON DJ was caught with around, he is a new father and Walk, was driving home from seven bags of cannabis stashed does various warehouse work, work in Nottingham Avenue in his car in Maidstone. but he tells me work is not avail- when police noticed a smell of Antonie Towle (35) claimed the able all the time. cannabis from his Ford Escort van. drugs police found in his pockets “When he was in prison, he did The self-employed builder was and his bag were for his own per- DJ work and even performed on just 0.2mg over the limit and in- sonal use, and he had only just the national prison radio. He or- sists he had the joint earlier that bought it. ganises events and functions for day. Maidstone Magistrates Court the radio, which earns him a bit Ben Wild, prosecuting, said: “At heard Towle had 15 drug of- of pocket money.” about 5.40pm on May 9, officers fences on his record, dating be- Chairman of the bench, discovered Mr Patey had 2.2mg of cannabis in his blood.” tween 2002 and 2015, and was Gemma Shaw-Mackie said: Defending, Manjit Tessi said: still on a prison licence when the “Keep going, you’re doing well, “Mr Patey was sitting in traffic for latest offence took place on Sep- just keep going.” over an hour. The vehicle, accord- tember 1. Following the hearing, Towle ing to him, was stationary. Defending, Geoffrey Playford addressed students who were sit- “The reading is marginal. He said: “The defendant has a very ting at the back of court on a was just 0.2mg over. He had just unenviable history of drug of- schoool trip. finished work and was on his way fences and was released from He said: “You don’t want to home. Realistically, when could he prison in February 2018. This was end up in here, behave your- have smoked it? Officers say they over 18 months ago and he has selves and stay out of trouble. saw him driving erratically, but been in no further trouble other Real talk, man.” my client says he had gone down a than this offence. Towle, of Railway Street, side route to avoid more traffic.” “It was a relatively small quan- Chatham, pleaded guilty to the Patey admitted drug driving tity of cannabis, around £50 possession of cannabis and was and was given a 12-month ban and worth. He has now turned his life given a £197 fine. a £569 fine. Denture care to make you smile SB Denture Design Ltd (formerly known as SB repairs and adjustments through to new sets we Dental Laboratory) are now pleased to offer our can offer a complete denture care service. SB Denture Design Ltd offer services directly to the public. SB was founded in Although the work is done ‘in house’ with 1989, producing quality denture work for dentists partial dentures and other more complex cases FREE consultations and can in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. we work closely with the dentist. It is essential advise you on the best Since then Steve, the founder of SB Denture that the health of any remaining teeth are denture options available. Design has been clinically trained so we are able checked out before denture construction. This is to provide our services directly to you. He gained necessary to ensure the prosthesis is a long term further clinical qualifications at the University of solution. We can accept referrals from you own Central Lancashire (with merit) and this enables dentist or we can arrange an appointment with him to treat patients directly thus alleviating the one of our dental colleagues at your first need to visit the dentist for the impressions, appointment. denture try in and the fitting of the dentures. Any Having the laboratory on the premises reduces necessary after care would be provided by us as the waiting time for some services, some services well. With over 25 years of experience in like repairs can even be done while you wait. It is manufacturing all styles of dental appliances, we also an advantage as some larger adjustments can now hand craft your dentures for you from can be done in house start to finish. By dealing directly with the We pride ourselves in making sure everyone we technician who will make your dentures we can treat is happy with the product we produce and tailor your prosthesis to your own personal want our patients to have the confidence that individual requirements. their denture has been constructed with the Using only the highest quality materials and all utmost care and using only quality materials. Our the latest technologies you are guaranteed a aim is to make people comfortable with our product of the very highest standard. From treatment and confident with our product.

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Maidstone Weald November 2019 23 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Death charge A MAN has been charged follow- Extra help at GP surgeries Commuters’ fast train ing a fatal collision on the M20. Kent Police were called to the London-bound carriageway, near MAJOR expansion in services offered by local GP surgeries means patients will receive much junction 8, at 1.20pm on Sunday, more help and advice under one roof – and reduce pressure on over-stretched doctors. service delayed again September 22, following a collision between a white lorry and a black Maidstone and the rest of West tions, mostly voluntary, which motorcycle. Kent is a forerunner and is receiv- could interest a patient. We also A NEW train service from Maid- from Bearsted, Maidstone East, More on offer stone East into London has been West Malling, Borough Green and The motorcyclist, a Yorkshire ing Government funds to appoint hope individuals will volunteer in man in his 50s, was pronounced GP PRACTICES in Maidstone and delayed again. Otford to Blackfriars and the City of specialist professionals to small this system to provide more per- dead by ambulance crews. the rest of West Kent will also Thameslink train services were London every half hour throughout groups of four to six surgeries, to sonal help, such as driving, shop- Mateusz Pietrow (31), of no fixed now provide or arrange addi- scheduled to open to commuters in the day. operate in collaboration as new Pri- ping, befriending or through peer address, was arrested the same day tional services. December 2018, but have now been Transport campaigner and Lib mary Care Networks (PCN). support and social groups.” and charged with causing death by These include blood testing, pushed back for the second time, Dem prospective parliamentary In the first year, each network – Surgery receptionists, practice careless driving on September 23. heart and blood pressure moni- with no new date in place. candidate for Maidstone and the there are five across Maidstone and nurses, and pharmacists are being Pietrow was remanded in cus- toring, ear syringing, women’s In a letter to Tonbridge & Malling Weald, James Willis, said: “Com- Malling – will have a social pre- trained to offer more advice and tody. scribing link worker and a quali- help to patients, and these addi- services and complex wound MP Tom Tugendhat, Thameslink muters in Maidstone are suffering fied pharmacist. In year two a tional appointments are also seen care such as leg ulcers. and Network Rail advised the serv- badly ... caused by this chaotic John- physiotherapist and a physician as- as very significant in reducing This follows a financial agree- ice would not start running from son-led government taking its eye of Festive voices sociate will be added. In the final pressure on GPs so they have more ment which brings surgeries in Maidstone East to Central London the ball. KENT Police Male Voice Choir will year, every PCN will have a para- time to offer key diagnostic skills this area in line with most other in December “as advised”. “In light of the delay and SE fran- be performing carols and popular medic. caring, especially among isolated and work only they can do. areas and helps sustainability of It read: “We are united in our be- chise omnishambles, the Govern- festive tunes at Coxheath village “Appointment of social link patients, but previously had no sat- “We need patients to understand general practice. lief that we can never subject pas- ment really needs to provide some hall. workers to surgeries is ground isfactory resources to offer. Now there are many more specialists in sengers to the same level of much-needed common sense, call The Christmas concert, which breaking,” said Dr Tony Jones (pic- they can call on a team member to surgeries who should be their first On their own disruption ever again, and this has ously compromising reliability.” upon operators in Kent and espe- starts at 2.30pm on Sunday, De- had a considerable effect on all sub- cially county town to provide some tured), senior partner at the Vine assess the patient and offer help. port of call,” said Dr Jones. “The THE majority of patients with Leader of the Liberal Democrats cember 1, is in aid of the Macmil- sequent timetable changes. real fairness for commuters.” Surgery, Tonbridge Road, Maid- “Often the help is already avail- GP is always there when needed, isolation social problems are in at Kent County Council, Rob Bird, lan Cancer Support charity and has “Despite all our efforts, this means It is hoped the local MP will be stone, and a governing body mem- able in the community, but links but other well-qualified profes- the 30-60 age group and two- wrote to former Conservative been organised by Hunton Bowls ber of the NHS West Kent Clinical have to be established. Involve sionals may be able to offer help thirds are women. that we have had to take the regret- Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, able to organise a meeting in the Club. Commissioning Group, for whom (previously Voluntary Action just as expertly. Getting this mes- One-third of Maidstone resi- table decision that the Maidstone seeking an update on the project county town with minister Chris Tickets are £10 and include light he is leading this work. Maidstone) have helped us set up a sage to patients is vital to help effi- dents live alone, according to East Thameslink services cannot back in May. Heaton-Harris to discuss the delays refreshments and are available by “GPs frequently identify the local website (Connect Well West cient running and sustainability of NHS figures, and could benefit. start operation in December 2019, as The Thameslink trains were with commuters, business people contacting John Apsey on 01622 need for mental/social help and Kent) listing 700 or so organisa- our patients.” previously advised, without seri- planned to provide a fast service and councillors. 743813 or 07707 808801. Care firm told to improve service A MAIDSTONE service provid- them about their care and of- ing support to the disabled has fered them choices and support. been told it needs to improve. But since the registered The comments come from provider had taken over in Au- three inspectors from the Care gust 2018, the service had not Quality Commission who toured embedded training about the the ECL Office – run by En- principles of supported living to durance Care – at Turkey Mill. all staff, or positive behavioural The inspection, the service’s support to prevent residents first, produced a good rating for hurting themselves or others. safety, caring and being respon- Service management and lead- Colts show their strength sive to people’s needs. It was ership was inconsistent. SO many colts now want to play The most successful group is elsewhere that improvements ECL said it was disappointed for The Mote Cricket Club, it is run- under-11s, who play in the Weald were needed, specifically the ser- by the “requires improvement” ning out of playing space on two of Kent Junior League and Med- vice’s effectiveness and leader- rating. pitches for its Sunday morning way League and won every game ship. A spokesman said: “While the coaching/practice session. and three trophies. At the time of the inspection, CQC noted that we were good in The section has grown in three Colts manager Nick Aldrich, of the service was assisting 79 peo- the majority of the aspects of our years from about 30 members to East Farleigh, said: “So many of ple living at 26 homes in Kent. inspection, we are extremely dis- around 150 and teams playing in the colts just love the game and All had learning disabilities and appointed by the overall rating, local leagues at under-11, under- want to be involved all the time. conditions, including autism as we do not feel it reflects the 13, under-15 and under-16 levels We had an end-of-season family and more complex needs, such as hard work and commitment of are thrilled to be picking up tro- social day and more than 200 re- epilepsy. our staff or the outcomes we phies. The under-9s and -7s play ally enjoyed it.” The CQC team observed safe have achieved for the individu- internal club games. The Mote’s senior sides are now care throughout, with one resi- als we support. A girls’ section is being devel- benefiting, with colts coming dent saying: “I am happy living “We will continue to work to oped and next season the club through and five teams have been here - this is home.” achieve our purpose and regret plans to take part in a county-wide fielded on some Saturdays. Con- People told inspectors their the overall rating does not reflect 20-overs-a-side competition. tact Nick at [email protected]. needs were met. Staff spoke with this.”

24 Maidstone Weald November 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Death charge A MAN has been charged follow- Extra help at GP surgeries Commuters’ fast train ing a fatal collision on the M20. Kent Police were called to the London-bound carriageway, near MAJOR expansion in services offered by local GP surgeries means patients will receive much junction 8, at 1.20pm on Sunday, more help and advice under one roof – and reduce pressure on over-stretched doctors. service delayed again September 22, following a collision between a white lorry and a black Maidstone and the rest of West tions, mostly voluntary, which motorcycle. Kent is a forerunner and is receiv- could interest a patient. We also A NEW train service from Maid- from Bearsted, Maidstone East, More on offer stone East into London has been West Malling, Borough Green and The motorcyclist, a Yorkshire ing Government funds to appoint hope individuals will volunteer in man in his 50s, was pronounced GP PRACTICES in Maidstone and delayed again. Otford to Blackfriars and the City of specialist professionals to small this system to provide more per- dead by ambulance crews. the rest of West Kent will also Thameslink train services were London every half hour throughout groups of four to six surgeries, to sonal help, such as driving, shop- Mateusz Pietrow (31), of no fixed now provide or arrange addi- scheduled to open to commuters in the day. operate in collaboration as new Pri- ping, befriending or through peer address, was arrested the same day tional services. December 2018, but have now been Transport campaigner and Lib mary Care Networks (PCN). support and social groups.” and charged with causing death by These include blood testing, pushed back for the second time, Dem prospective parliamentary In the first year, each network – Surgery receptionists, practice careless driving on September 23. heart and blood pressure moni- with no new date in place. candidate for Maidstone and the there are five across Maidstone and nurses, and pharmacists are being Pietrow was remanded in cus- toring, ear syringing, women’s In a letter to Tonbridge & Malling Weald, James Willis, said: “Com- Malling – will have a social pre- trained to offer more advice and tody. scribing link worker and a quali- help to patients, and these addi- services and complex wound MP Tom Tugendhat, Thameslink muters in Maidstone are suffering fied pharmacist. In year two a tional appointments are also seen care such as leg ulcers. and Network Rail advised the serv- badly ... caused by this chaotic John- physiotherapist and a physician as- as very significant in reducing This follows a financial agree- ice would not start running from son-led government taking its eye of Festive voices sociate will be added. In the final pressure on GPs so they have more ment which brings surgeries in Maidstone East to Central London the ball. KENT Police Male Voice Choir will year, every PCN will have a para- time to offer key diagnostic skills this area in line with most other in December “as advised”. “In light of the delay and SE fran- be performing carols and popular medic. caring, especially among isolated and work only they can do. areas and helps sustainability of It read: “We are united in our be- chise omnishambles, the Govern- festive tunes at Coxheath village “Appointment of social link patients, but previously had no sat- “We need patients to understand general practice. lief that we can never subject pas- ment really needs to provide some hall. workers to surgeries is ground isfactory resources to offer. Now there are many more specialists in sengers to the same level of much-needed common sense, call The Christmas concert, which breaking,” said Dr Tony Jones (pic- they can call on a team member to surgeries who should be their first On their own disruption ever again, and this has ously compromising reliability.” upon operators in Kent and espe- starts at 2.30pm on Sunday, De- had a considerable effect on all sub- cially county town to provide some tured), senior partner at the Vine assess the patient and offer help. port of call,” said Dr Jones. “The THE majority of patients with Leader of the Liberal Democrats cember 1, is in aid of the Macmil- sequent timetable changes. real fairness for commuters.” Surgery, Tonbridge Road, Maid- “Often the help is already avail- GP is always there when needed, isolation social problems are in at Kent County Council, Rob Bird, lan Cancer Support charity and has “Despite all our efforts, this means It is hoped the local MP will be stone, and a governing body mem- able in the community, but links but other well-qualified profes- the 30-60 age group and two- wrote to former Conservative been organised by Hunton Bowls ber of the NHS West Kent Clinical have to be established. Involve sionals may be able to offer help thirds are women. that we have had to take the regret- Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, able to organise a meeting in the Club. Commissioning Group, for whom (previously Voluntary Action just as expertly. Getting this mes- One-third of Maidstone resi- table decision that the Maidstone seeking an update on the project county town with minister Chris Tickets are £10 and include light he is leading this work. Maidstone) have helped us set up a sage to patients is vital to help effi- dents live alone, according to East Thameslink services cannot back in May. Heaton-Harris to discuss the delays refreshments and are available by “GPs frequently identify the local website (Connect Well West cient running and sustainability of NHS figures, and could benefit. start operation in December 2019, as The Thameslink trains were with commuters, business people contacting John Apsey on 01622 need for mental/social help and Kent) listing 700 or so organisa- our patients.” previously advised, without seri- planned to provide a fast service and councillors. 743813 or 07707 808801. Care firm told to improve service A MAIDSTONE service provid- them about their care and of- ing support to the disabled has fered them choices and support. been told it needs to improve. But since the registered The comments come from provider had taken over in Au- three inspectors from the Care gust 2018, the service had not Quality Commission who toured embedded training about the the ECL Office – run by En- principles of supported living to durance Care – at Turkey Mill. all staff, or positive behavioural The inspection, the service’s support to prevent residents first, produced a good rating for hurting themselves or others. safety, caring and being respon- Service management and lead- Colts show their strength sive to people’s needs. It was ership was inconsistent. SO many colts now want to play The most successful group is elsewhere that improvements ECL said it was disappointed for The Mote Cricket Club, it is run- under-11s, who play in the Weald were needed, specifically the ser- by the “requires improvement” ning out of playing space on two of Kent Junior League and Med- vice’s effectiveness and leader- rating. pitches for its Sunday morning way League and won every game ship. A spokesman said: “While the coaching/practice session. and three trophies. At the time of the inspection, CQC noted that we were good in The section has grown in three Colts manager Nick Aldrich, of the service was assisting 79 peo- the majority of the aspects of our years from about 30 members to East Farleigh, said: “So many of ple living at 26 homes in Kent. inspection, we are extremely dis- around 150 and teams playing in the colts just love the game and All had learning disabilities and appointed by the overall rating, local leagues at under-11, under- want to be involved all the time. conditions, including autism as we do not feel it reflects the 13, under-15 and under-16 levels We had an end-of-season family and more complex needs, such as hard work and commitment of are thrilled to be picking up tro- social day and more than 200 re- epilepsy. our staff or the outcomes we phies. The under-9s and -7s play ally enjoyed it.” The CQC team observed safe have achieved for the individu- internal club games. 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Maidstone Weald November 2019 25 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Castle training FIRE crews underwent a training Polecat alert after garden aack exercise to test emergency proce- Anger at proposal to dures at Leeds Castle. The mock preparation day in- A LANGLEY couple have warned poultry keepers to be on their guard after a polecat took two cluded staging an “incident” of their young chickens. where firefighters had to draw move war memorial water from the moat, rescue “casu- Theo and Beth McCausland, ing something of a recovery in alties” from the castle and salvage COUNCIL plans to move the war who is also a borough councillor. who live with their two sons in part of Britain, although there important artefacts. memorial from the Broadway to A council document to highlight Back Street, lost two pullets to a have been few sightings in Kent. A Kent Fire and Rescue Service Brenchley Gardens to make way potential town centre sites men- predator few know exists in this According to the Kent Wildlife spokesman said: “With Kent being for a block of flats could cost the tions “the relocation of the war me- part of Kent. Trust, as far back as the reign of home to a number of major build- public purse £200,000. morial to provide more space for Tree surgeon and naturalist Elizabeth I, the polecat was con- ings and landmarks, protecting the An expert warned relocation of vehicular movements”. Theo McCausland, who spends sidered an opportunistic, blood- county’s heritage is a vital part of the historic monument would be Independent Maidstone’s Cllr most of his working life outdoors, thirsty killer whose name was what we do. “very controversial” while one Eddie Powell said: “It dishonours said the polecat – a close relative used to refer to vagabonds. borough councillor said the move the war dead. It is not much differ- “Exercises allow crews to prac- to the ferret – was seen by Beth Mr Mc Causland with one of his In Kent, more than 40 parishes tice scenarios that have been de- would “dishonour the war dead”. ent to a gravestone. It should be sa- after it fell out of the wheel arch chickens and, above, a polecat offered a small bounty for pole- signed specifically for historical Each November, thousands of cred ground.” of his work truck later that morn- cats. This payment system lasted buildings within the county.” people turn out to the memorial, Opposition Tory councillor ing. well into the 19th century. which is almost a century old, to Jonathan Purle said moving a war Once persecuted as a poultry- chickens because you could see The animal stalks its prey remember the fallen of two world memorial is “akin to sacrilege”. killing pest, the aggressive pole- where it had burrowed under the slowly, killing it with a swift bite Spooky dance wars and modern conflicts. Labour councillor Margaret Rose cat is now protected by law. wire.” to the neck and will take any troversial. A few years back, I did COWBOYS will mix with creatures Lib Dem-led Maidstone Borough described the idea as “an insult to Mr McCausland (pictured), The nocturnal polecat is a mem- small to medium-sized prey in- from the dark at a Halloween barn Council is exploring “aspirations” some restoration work on it and those who gave their life in the said: “If there’s one, there’s prob- ber of the mustelid family, which cluding mice, rats, small snakes dance in Leeds next month. for several sites in the county town, the stonework is not in particularly name of freedom and democracy.” ably more. So, if you have chick- includes the stoat and the badger, and frogs. Guests are invited to wear West- which could see 1,000 new homes. good condition.” MBC has been showcasing a ens, it will be a good idea to lock though truly in the wild they but was brought to the brink of Mr McCausland added: “I’d be ern or Halloween dress. These include a 14-storey block He said it is unlikely that the number of potential sites which it them away securely. would take mainly rabbits or extinction through persecution by interested to hear if any of your The event at Leeds Village Hall on the site of the Broadway shop- monument could be relocated. claims “will deliver a high quality “I had no idea they were in this nestlings. farmers, smallholders and poul- readers have seen the polecat in on Saturday, November 2, starts at ping centre, which would be de- Only the bronze statue would be variety of new homes as part of a area. They will be drawn by the “We’re pretty sure that the one try-keepers. the Maidstone area. I suspect they 7.30pm and includes hot food, and molished. likely to survive. A new structure mixed use opportunity at the west- scent and smell of chickens, al- Beth saw had taken our two But it seems the animal is stag- have spread into the area.” a pudding. Tickets are £12.50 for Gordon Newton, who runs The with Portland stone and a concrete ern gateway to the town centre”. adults and £7.50 for those under Stone Shop in Maidstone and spe- core would cost £40,000, but a solid The proposals will be discussed 16. Call Lesley on 01622 862467 to cialises in war memorials, said: memorial could cost up to by MBC’s Strategic Planning Com- M20 injury book. “Any such plan would be very con- £200,000, estimated Mr Newton, mittee at 6.30pm on November 5. Retirement village expansion plan A WOMAN was hurt when her car DEVELOPERS behind a retire- collided with a lorry on the M20. ment complex in Leeds village The collision happened on the have indicated their intention to M20 at junctions 8 and 9 at around expand. 10am on October 9. 01622 752364 Building giant Gallagher has Motorists faced over three miles bought a field next to the In- of congestion as all three lanes were spired Villages complex at Le- blocked by emergency services. Servicing & Repairs while you dian Farm. A Kent Police spokesman said: Why pay main dealer prices? A spokesman for Inspired “We were called at about 10am on wait, close to town centre Villages spokesman said that if Wednesday, October 9, regarding Aﬀordable, advanced technology servicing Maidstone Borough Council in- a collision involving a car and a Dealer Level Diagnostics cludes the site in its Local Plan lorry on the coastbound carriage- Review, it may be interested in way of the M20 between junctions MOTs by appointment extending the current Ledian 8 and 9. Gardens development, which tion can deliver on the high- nificant interest. In order to sup- “Officers, Kent Fire and Rescue Free Courtesy Car by will commence construction quality specification required. port this interest, Inspired Vil- Service and the South East Coast shortly. “We are always looking for lages have made a ‘call for sites’ Ambulance Service attended the Appointment The spokesman added: “The ways to enhance the communi- submission on adjacent land to scene where a woman was treated time to select a contractor for Le- ties in which we build our re- the north of the consented ‘con- for injuries. She was taken to a local dian Gardens, the retirement tirement villages. This is why tinuing care retirement commu- hospital. Air Conditioning Specialists village in Leeds, Kent has been this decision requires pro- nity’. “The coastbound carriageway extended. longed thought and considera- “This will remain under re- was closed at junction 8 while Convertible Hood Specialists “This is in order to complete tion. view at Maidstone Borough emergency services dealt with the the due diligence necessary to “The homes at Ledian Gar- Council, who will assess the incident.” Over 70 years’ of combined ensure the appointed organisa- dens have already received sig- suitability of the site.” experience and accredited Panto help training with local main dealers LOVE the smell of the greasepaint Bus service trial to go ahead, despite delays and have some time to offer back- We service all makes & models CHANGES to the bus service in passengers could take a bus into market, owing to electric cables in stage help to Leeds panto? Hollingbourne remain as they Headcorn and Tenterden or con- the area. 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A Kent Fire and Rescue Service Brenchley Gardens to make way potential town centre sites men- predator few know exists in this According to the Kent Wildlife spokesman said: “With Kent being for a block of flats could cost the tions “the relocation of the war me- part of Kent. Trust, as far back as the reign of home to a number of major build- public purse £200,000. morial to provide more space for Tree surgeon and naturalist Elizabeth I, the polecat was con- ings and landmarks, protecting the An expert warned relocation of vehicular movements”. Theo McCausland, who spends sidered an opportunistic, blood- county’s heritage is a vital part of the historic monument would be Independent Maidstone’s Cllr most of his working life outdoors, thirsty killer whose name was what we do. “very controversial” while one Eddie Powell said: “It dishonours said the polecat – a close relative used to refer to vagabonds. borough councillor said the move the war dead. It is not much differ- “Exercises allow crews to prac- to the ferret – was seen by Beth Mr Mc Causland with one of his In Kent, more than 40 parishes tice scenarios that have been de- would “dishonour the war dead”. ent to a gravestone. It should be sa- after it fell out of the wheel arch chickens and, above, a polecat offered a small bounty for pole- signed specifically for historical Each November, thousands of cred ground.” of his work truck later that morn- cats. This payment system lasted buildings within the county.” people turn out to the memorial, Opposition Tory councillor ing. well into the 19th century. which is almost a century old, to Jonathan Purle said moving a war Once persecuted as a poultry- chickens because you could see The animal stalks its prey remember the fallen of two world memorial is “akin to sacrilege”. killing pest, the aggressive pole- where it had burrowed under the slowly, killing it with a swift bite Spooky dance wars and modern conflicts. Labour councillor Margaret Rose cat is now protected by law. wire.” to the neck and will take any troversial. A few years back, I did COWBOYS will mix with creatures Lib Dem-led Maidstone Borough described the idea as “an insult to Mr McCausland (pictured), The nocturnal polecat is a mem- small to medium-sized prey in- from the dark at a Halloween barn Council is exploring “aspirations” some restoration work on it and those who gave their life in the said: “If there’s one, there’s prob- ber of the mustelid family, which cluding mice, rats, small snakes dance in Leeds next month. for several sites in the county town, the stonework is not in particularly name of freedom and democracy.” ably more. So, if you have chick- includes the stoat and the badger, and frogs. Guests are invited to wear West- which could see 1,000 new homes. good condition.” MBC has been showcasing a ens, it will be a good idea to lock though truly in the wild they but was brought to the brink of Mr McCausland added: “I’d be ern or Halloween dress. These include a 14-storey block He said it is unlikely that the number of potential sites which it them away securely. would take mainly rabbits or extinction through persecution by interested to hear if any of your The event at Leeds Village Hall on the site of the Broadway shop- monument could be relocated. claims “will deliver a high quality “I had no idea they were in this nestlings. farmers, smallholders and poul- readers have seen the polecat in on Saturday, November 2, starts at ping centre, which would be de- Only the bronze statue would be variety of new homes as part of a area. They will be drawn by the “We’re pretty sure that the one try-keepers. the Maidstone area. I suspect they 7.30pm and includes hot food, and molished. likely to survive. A new structure mixed use opportunity at the west- scent and smell of chickens, al- Beth saw had taken our two But it seems the animal is stag- have spread into the area.” a pudding. Tickets are £12.50 for Gordon Newton, who runs The with Portland stone and a concrete ern gateway to the town centre”. adults and £7.50 for those under Stone Shop in Maidstone and spe- core would cost £40,000, but a solid The proposals will be discussed 16. Call Lesley on 01622 862467 to cialises in war memorials, said: memorial could cost up to by MBC’s Strategic Planning Com- M20 injury book. “Any such plan would be very con- £200,000, estimated Mr Newton, mittee at 6.30pm on November 5. Retirement village expansion plan A WOMAN was hurt when her car DEVELOPERS behind a retire- collided with a lorry on the M20. ment complex in Leeds village The collision happened on the have indicated their intention to M20 at junctions 8 and 9 at around expand. 10am on October 9. Building giant Gallagher has Motorists faced over three miles bought a field next to the In- of congestion as all three lanes were spired Villages complex at Le- blocked by emergency services. dian Farm. A Kent Police spokesman said: A spokesman for Inspired “We were called at about 10am on Villages spokesman said that if Wednesday, October 9, regarding Maidstone Borough Council in- a collision involving a car and a cludes the site in its Local Plan lorry on the coastbound carriage- Review, it may be interested in way of the M20 between junctions extending the current Ledian 8 and 9. Gardens development, which tion can deliver on the high- nificant interest. In order to sup- “Officers, Kent Fire and Rescue will commence construction quality specification required. port this interest, Inspired Vil- Service and the South East Coast shortly. “We are always looking for lages have made a ‘call for sites’ Ambulance Service attended the The spokesman added: “The ways to enhance the communi- submission on adjacent land to scene where a woman was treated time to select a contractor for Le- ties in which we build our re- the north of the consented ‘con- for injuries. She was taken to a local dian Gardens, the retirement tirement villages. This is why tinuing care retirement commu- hospital. village in Leeds, Kent has been this decision requires pro- nity’. “The coastbound carriageway extended. longed thought and considera- “This will remain under re- was closed at junction 8 while “This is in order to complete tion. view at Maidstone Borough emergency services dealt with the the due diligence necessary to “The homes at Ledian Gar- Council, who will assess the incident.” ensure the appointed organisa- dens have already received sig- suitability of the site.” Panto help LOVE the smell of the greasepaint Bus service trial to go ahead, despite delays and have some time to offer back- CHANGES to the bus service in passengers could take a bus into market, owing to electric cables in stage help to Leeds panto? Hollingbourne remain as they Headcorn and Tenterden or con- the area. The work is now ex- The amateur dramatic society were, in spite of KCC’s pledge to tinue into town – a trip taking al- pected to start in December. will be staging Aladdin and needs trial its new “feeder scheme” in most an hour. Cllr Cobbett has been told alter- volunteers to help with setting the June. Hollingbourne Parish council- native locations where the feeder stage; prompting; costumes; light- The highway authority’s bus re- lor John Cobbett says the delay, bus could wait are being ex- ing; sound and pulling the cur- view called for the village’s num- according to KCC, has been in plored, in an effort to bring for- tains! No experience necessary. ber 13 service into Maidstone to creating the service interchange ward the start of the 12-month Contact Facebook@LADSam- terminate at Morrisons, where point near the Sutton Road super- trial. dram or [email protected].

Maidstone Weald November 2019 27 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Drug ‘dealer’ More police on faces charges Drunk man swore at Murky water for some put on streets A 'DRUG dealer' has been MAIDSTONE town centre will get charged with three offences fol- five more beat police officers in a lowing a dispute in Maidstone bid to curb street crime. as pipes get clean-out A total of 56 have been allocated town centre. PCSO in town centre across the county after a recruitment At 10.30am on September 19, of- A MAIDSTONE man unleashed in the middle of town. It could WATER board officials have ficers were on patrol in the warned Coxheath householders to campaign by the force. a torrent of abuse at a PCSO who have caused me problems in the Policing came into sharp relief Knightrider Street area when they expect discolouration of drinking asked him if he was okay. future.” after the death in August of Andre became suspicious of a vehicle Drunk Carl Bailey (48), of Mar- The court heard Bailey had more water for two weeks as pipes are flushed out. Bent in the county town. turning into Knightrider Court. sham Street, launched into a verbal than £1,250 of debt for outstanding Ditton, Aylesford and East An occupant is then reported to tirade in the middle of town to the court fines and compensation. A team of specialist technicians will be undertaking a deep clean of Malling will get an extra officer as have pushed an officer after exit- community officer. Chairman of the bench, Gemma part of the scheme. ing the vehicle and being told he Ben Wild, prosecuting, said: Shaw-Mackie, said: “We are mind- the underground drinking water Residents’ tap A total of 38 new constables will had been stopped for a drug “The PCSO saw the defendant in ful to give you a conditional dis- pipework from Monday, November 4. be recruited and will join 18 other search. A Kent Police spokesman town and noticed he was heavily charge. You need to behave; you water supply Residents will be notified by letter police officers who are already in said: “A foot pursuit then took intoxicated. She encouraged him to can’t scream and shout at a PCSO may come out post as part of a pilot. go home, but Mr Bailey started to or anyone for that matter. Even if of the disruption to their normal slightly place leading to an arrest being supply. Conservative borough councillor made in Lower Stone Street. A shout at her.” you feel harassed, you could have coloured Jonathan Purle, who warned against Maidstone Magistrates Court looked like you were talking about South East Water said the work mobile phone alongside a quan- build up in the pipes, particularly if once the water reaches its journey’s Maidstone's "descent into bar- heard Bailey call the officer “a the weather, it’s nobody’s business. involves pumping water through tity of suspected class A drugs the water is slow moving. end, it is directed into the drains to barism" after the death of Mr Bent, f****** ****” in front of small chil- She was just doing her job and I pipes at high speed to flush out nat- and cash was later seized.” “Our team of scientists and engi- be recycled.” said: "It’s a start but, of course, it's not dren and young families who were hope you see that now. urally-occurring sediments which Rhys Costello, 29, of neers use information gathered Sheadded:“Tohelpminimise the enough. walking by. “We are not going to fine you, build up over time, such as iron or from our customers, from water risk of any disruption, we usually "And it does not address the issues Knightrider Street has been The court heard Bailey’s previ- due to the number of outstanding manganese. The utility company samples and historical data to de- avoid flushing between 6am and faced in the suburban areas of the charged with possessing crack co- ous community order had expired fines in your account already. But says that despite not being harmful, velop a programme to ensure we 8am, and 5pm and 10pm, when de- town such as Allington, Bridge and caine with intent to supply, pos- just two days before the offence. please, keep in mind your behav- these can cause customers’ water to flush the areas that need it most. mand is highest. Heath or Shepway. And don't get sessing heroin with intent to He has three previous convictions okay. I told her ‘you are making iour.” appear discoloured. Jenny Rhodes, “We appreciate customers may “Customers will receive advance me started on places like Headcorn!" supply and obstructing an autho- for being drunk and disorderly me look like a **** here with every- Bailey pleaded guilty to using regional network manager at South have concerns about the water used notice if we are going to be working The extra officers were secured rised person exercising a drug from 2009, 2011 and 2016. one watching’. There was a misun- threatening and abusive behaviour East Water, said: “The fresh drink- during the process appearing to run in their area.” through funding from the Police and search. Costello was remanded in Representing himself, Bailey derstanding of words between us likely to cause alarm or distress. He ing water entering our mains after to waste, but we only draw through Further details from corpo- Crime Commissioner, Matthew custody and will appear at Maid- said: “I came out of McDonald’s and I did apologise to her. was given a 12-month conditional treatment is extremely high quality. However, over time, deposits can our pipes as much as we need, and rate.southeastwater.co.uk Scott, who runs the force. stone Crown Court at a later date. and she just kept asking if I was “I just didn’t want to be harassed discharge. Stones’ story Drunk swore at museum at policeman The Mayor of THE history of Maidstone United A DRUNKEN man asked a police Maidstone, Cllr Football Club resembles a fasci- officer “where he could buy crack” nating up-and-down fairy tale, Marion Ring, during a night out in Maidstone. and this comes across in a quality ﬁnds out about Wayne Liam Dallas (31) was exhibition running at Maidstone the work of heard swearing by policeman in Week Street at about 8pm. Museum until January 18. One Maid- The court heard Dallas had a Public support for The Stones is stone’s BID Ambassadors, “lengthy criminal record” and had historical, and the envy of most been sentenced for assaulting a Suraj and Kris. non-league clubs. The reasons for landlord just days before appear- that are evident in this exhibition. ing in court. So much has happened since Prosecuting, Debbie Jones told the club was formed in 1897, often Lighting up town centre Maidstone Magistrates Court: “Po- dramatic. CHRISTMAS lights in Maidstone will  Street scene improvements: lice had already confiscated beer The great times and disasters return to their full glory this year – Flower planters have been installed from people in the street who were are magnificently portrayed and at least the next three years – and shop fronts are being en- acting in a disorderly manner. The across two exhibition rooms. thanks to the Business Improve- hanced with graphics. Targeted defendant then approached the of- There is even TV coverage of ment District (BID) project. events include chewing gum re- ficer and said: ‘I’m going to drink some of the memorable goals. The big switch-on will take place moval, LED lights in alleyways, litter this, so why don’t you f*** off.’” on Thursday, November 21. picking, pigeon spikes, painting and Mr Dallas told magistrates: “I’m This was announced at a “Cele- repairing street furniture. not drinking as much and now I’m Surﬁng songs brating Maidstone Town Centre”  Marketing: A new strategy aims working full time.” IMMERSE yourself in vocal bliss, event backed by solicitors Gullands. to highlight Maidstone as a tourism Chairman of the bench, Linda with the smooth harmonies and The lights are the latest in a range destination. Campin said: “We are going to classic songs of a group that will of town centre initiatives organised  Reducing antisocial behaviour: give you a conditional discharge for this offence. This should give never be forgotten. by BID, with funds committed by BID is working with police, PCSOs you an opportunity to stop the Tribute band, The Beach Boys member businesses and Maidstone and Maidstone Council’s Commu- Council. These include: nity Protection team to tackle crim- drinking and start behaving.” Smile, will be calling in Maid- Dallas, of Station Road, Whit- stone to give audiences at The Ha-  Bid ambassadors: Uniformed inal behaviour and homelessness. ambassadors who deal with inci-  Maidsafe: Information is shared stable, pleaded guilty to being zlitt a touch of surfin’ action on dents, gather intelligence and visit to members, sharing images. This drunk and disorderly. He was Friday, November 1. businesses. They are also a point of can lead to exclusion notices for given a 12-month conditional dis- Tickets for the show, which contact with the public. trouble makers. charge and was ordered to pay starts at 7.30pm, are £21.50. £106 in court costs.

28 Maidstone Weald November 2019 downsmail.co.uk News More police on Murky water for some put on streets MAIDSTONE town centre will get five more beat police officers in a bid to curb street crime. as pipes get clean-out A total of 56 have been allocated WATER board officials have across the county after a recruitment warned Coxheath householders to campaign by the force. expect discolouration of drinking Policing came into sharp relief water for two weeks as pipes are after the death in August of Andre flushed out. Bent in the county town. A team of specialist technicians Ditton, Aylesford and East will be undertaking a deep clean of Malling will get an extra officer as the underground drinking water part of the scheme. pipework from Monday, November Residents’ tap A total of 38 new constables will be recruited and will join 18 other 4. water supply police officers who are already in Residents will be notified by letter may come out of the disruption to their normal post as part of a pilot. slightly Conservative borough councillor supply. coloured South East Water said the work Jonathan Purle, who warned against involves pumping water through build up in the pipes, particularly if once the water reaches its journey’s Maidstone's "descent into bar- pipes at high speed to flush out nat- the water is slow moving. end, it is directed into the drains to barism" after the death of Mr Bent, urally-occurring sediments which “Our team of scientists and engi- be recycled.” said: "It’s a start but, of course, it's not build up over time, such as iron or neers use information gathered Sheadded: “Tohelpminimise the enough. manganese. The utility company from our customers, from water risk of any disruption, we usually "And it does not address the issues says that despite not being harmful, samples and historical data to de- avoid flushing between 6am and faced in the suburban areas of the these can cause customers’ water to velop a programme to ensure we 8am, and 5pm and 10pm, when de- town such as Allington, Bridge and appear discoloured. Jenny Rhodes, flush the areas that need it most. mand is highest. Heath or Shepway. And don't get regional network manager at South “We appreciate customers may “Customers will receive advance me started on places like Headcorn!" East Water, said: “The fresh drink- have concerns about the water used notice if we are going to be working The extra officers were secured ing water entering our mains after during the process appearing to run in their area.” through funding from the Police and treatment is extremely high quality. to waste, but we only draw through Further details from corpo- Crime Commissioner, Matthew However, over time, deposits can our pipes as much as we need, and rate.southeastwater.co.uk Scott, who runs the force.

Maidstone Weald November 2019 29 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Cancer targets ‘back on track’ Musical director moving on THE Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has hit its targets for cancer treatment for the YOUNG Sam Willsmore steps up to open the flagship first night of the season for Maidstone Wind first time in five years. Symphony, following the resignation of musical director Jonathan Crowhurst. Figures just released show that them and this is important to us services are performing, MTW The budding conductor and resplendent and memorable for 85% of those on a waiting list re- too. Delivering the standard has always maintained its excel- principal oboe player took up the their theatricality, drama, and in- ceived medical care within two means we’re meeting what our lent track record in patient expe- baton to lead the first concert of tensity. months of a referral from a GP. patients want.” rience and outcomes from the season on October 24 in a joint “We are hugely indebted to This is in line with the national The trust had previously not hit treatment. performance with the Frisian Sym- Jonathan for this and so much standard and the trust’s boss said their targets since 2015. “We provide some of the most phonic Wind Orchestra. more: We shall miss his uniquely speed of treatment delivery is “re- Chief of service for cancer, Dr advanced cancer care in the coun- Entitled Lollapalooza – an ex- individual charisma and highly ally important” to patients. Henry Taylor, added: “This try, from offering patients the op- traordinary or unusual thing, per- distinctive brand of humour.” Trust chief executive Miles achievement is a result of a huge portunity to get involved with son, or event – it was highly Jonathan said: “Some of my Scott said: “It’s been our priority effort from all clinical staff work- ground-breaking clinical trials to appropriate for the award-win- proudest moments have come via to get our cancer treatment waiting alongside a dedicated admin- highly technical radiotherapy ning wind orchestra, which the baton conducting MWS. ing times back on track, so I’m de- istrative team to provide the best techniques.” learned only recently of the resig- “The many wonderful and lighted that we’ve achieved what possible care for our patients Mr Scott joined in December nation of its musical director of 10 memorable performances, the new we set out to do – and earlier than throughout their cancer journey. 2017 at a time of uncertainty for years. music, the recordings, the fantas- we anticipated too. “Our progress has been out- the trust after working for NHS A statement on its website says tic soloists and probably the most “This means we are now seeing standing, but we remain commit- Improvement, where he had been Jonathan Crowhurst’s resignation important of all, watching the de- and treating more of our patients ted to further improvement to improvement director for the pre- has been met with “immense sad- velopment of its members. quicker, ensuring people who ensure we deliver the best for our vious 18 months. ness”, adding: “Jonathan has been “It has been quite an adven- have been diagnosed with cancer patients. Before that, Mr Scott was He an indefatigable force driving orchestra directors, Jonathan (pic- novative wind ensemble reper- ture.” get access to the treatment and “We should never forget that was chief executive of St George’s MWS forward to musical excel- tured) is known for his passionate toire had done much to foster a The concert dates for the 2019/20 care they need. tients tell us that timeliness of whilst time to treatment is an im- University Hospitals Foundation lence with a rich history of collab- delivery behind the music lectern, wider interest in the genre. “This season remain unchanged. Tickets “We know from what our pa- treatment is really important to portant measure of how well our Trust from 2011 to 2016. orations with internationally and numerous contacts within the he has achieved, through his unri- for Lollapalooza, which runs from renowned musicians and com- industry. valled musical knowledge and ex- 7-9pm, at All Saints’ Church in posers.” A spokesman for the symphony ceptional ability to craft, for his Mill Street, are available on the Job lost after Horror night One of the UK’s foremost wind said Jonathan’s commitment to in- audiences, performances that are door, priced £12. a night out at museum A DRUNKEN sales consultant TEENAGERS can use their talents Drug ‘dealer’ Warning after crashed her company car into a to escape the ghostly confines of tree nearly three times the drink Maidstone Museum on Hal- faces charges car break-ins drive limit after a night out, a court loween (October 31). A 'DRUG dealer' has been charged DRIVERS in Maidstone are being heard. The museum’s guides will be with three offences following a dis- reminded to remove valuable A witness had seen Elsbeth Pope leading those aged 12-16 on “an items from their cars to deter (25) swerve into the tree in Ul- pute in Maidstone town centre. apparently normal tour of the overnight thieves. combe Hill on July 18 and sus- On September 19, officers were buildings” from 6-7pm. However, on patrol in the Knightrider Street The advice comes after a num- pected she had been drinking. ber of reported break-ins between The court heard Pope lost her job the Grey Lady haunts the prem- area when they became suspicious ises and other things lurk in the of a vehicle turning into Saturday, September 21 and as a result of the offence and was Monday, September 23. “struggling” to come to terms with dark. Knightrider Court. Groups must complete a series An occupant of the car is then re- Officers were called at about being unemployed. 5am on September 21, after three of puzzles in order to escape. ported to have pushed an officer Prosecuting, Julie Farbrace said: men were seen acting suspi- Tickets are £6 each. after exiting the vehicle and being “At around 10pm, a member of the ciously around cars in Clifford told he had been stopped for a public saw Miss Pope’s Fiat Abarth Way. They were described as swerving across the road and hit- Friends donate scanners Muddy patch drug search. being Asian in appearance and ting a tree. A roadside breathtest A Kent Police spokesman said: were wearing green tracksuits. A PUMPKIN grower getting Marching for future indicated she was 91mg, nearly THE League of Friends have again chairman, Gary Purdy (left), took “A foot pursuit then took place Overnight between September ready for Halloween was forced DOZENS of protesters marched actions were “mixed” with some three times the limit (35mg).” stepped up to help buy vital the chance to watch a short leading to an arrest being made in 21 to 22, a handbag was stolen Maidstone Magistrates Court equipment for Maidstone Hospi- demonstration of the machine, to shut after heavy rainfall made Lower Stone Street. A mobile through the centre of Maidstone people saying the real problems last month to highlight the issue with pollution were abroad. from a car in Union Street and a heard Pope had gone to the Malta tal. when he met with the trust’s con- the patch too muddy. phone alongside a quantity of sus- of climate change. Donna-Lee Norton, who came car charger and cash were stolen Inn after work. This time the donation of nearly sultant in anaesthesia and inten- Pumpkin Moon has been forced pected class A drugs and cash was The Downs Mail met protesters to the protest with her 12-year-old from a vehicle in Church Street. Defending, Tobias Burroughs £80,000 was for two state-of-the- sive care medicine, Dr Nikhail to shut its site in Old Chatham later seized.” On September 23, the owner of said: “She had two large glasses of art ultrasound scanners for inten- Balani. in Week Street, where several daughter, said: “This action is Road, Sandling, and another in Rhys Costello, 29, of Knightrider school pupils were in attendance. about the future and being re- a car parked in Tonbridge re- wine. She felt okay to drive when sive care. One will be based at The scans also allows specialists Rainham on October 22 because Street has been charged with pos- ported the theft of a satnav be- she got in her car, but she is thank- Maidstone hospital, while the to diagnose the causes of heart Campaigners reported that re- sponsible for our own children.” the muddy conditions were un- sessing crack cocaine with intent to tween 2.45am and 3.30am. ful she wasn’t injured and didn’t in- other will be at Pembury. failure; and identify infections safe for the public. supply, possessing heroin with in- District Commander, Chief In- jure anybody else. The company The donation was a joint dona- deep in the body. tent to supply and obstructing an spector Ray Quiller said: “While car she was driving is a write-off tion from both Maidstone Hospi- Mr Purdy said: “We are all volun- authorised person exercising a Playground damage action we are investigating these of- and her bosses were not impressed. tal and Tunbridge Wells League of teers at the League, and to be able Lights alert fences, I would urge car owners Pope, of The Acorns, Smarden, Friends. to give a piece of equipment like drug search. A WATER company is being sued on the adventure playground was THERE are temporary traffic to make sure you lock all doors pleaded guilty to drink-driving The machines are expected to this and to see the ground-break- He was remanded in custody to for compensation after a burst damaged and had to be re-done, at lights in place in Headcorn. and close windows whenever and was given a 12-month com- beneﬁt up to 1,000 patients a year ing work it is doing is very reward- appear at Maidstone Magistrates’ sewer causing flooding near the extra cost. MBC said: “We are pre- The lights will be in place on Court on Saturday, September 21. borough council’s new play area in pared to take legal action. However, you leave the vehicle. Never leave munity order, 40 hours unpaid by providing staff with a closer ing. anything valuable on display and work and a £175 fine. She was also look at activity in the heart, lungs, “We do try to spend the money the A274 (Mill Bank) until around At the hearing he was further re- Mote Park. at this stage, court proceedings have November 20 at the junction with manded in custody and will ap- Southern Water faces action by not commenced.” if possible remove it from the car. disqualified from driving for 24 abdomen and blood vessels. where we can make the most im- “If feasible, park in a garage, se- months. Pembury’s league of friends’ pact.” Kings Road to allow for new de- pear at Maidstone Crown Court on Maidstone Borough Council for the Southern Water said it continues velopment works. a date to be determined. incident back in April. Some work to work with the council. cure car park or well-lit area.”

30 Maidstone Weald November 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Cancer targets ‘back on track’ Musical director moving on THE Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has hit its targets for cancer treatment for the YOUNG Sam Willsmore steps up to open the flagship first night of the season for Maidstone Wind first time in five years. Symphony, following the resignation of musical director Jonathan Crowhurst. Figures just released show that them and this is important to us services are performing, MTW The budding conductor and resplendent and memorable for 85% of those on a waiting list re- too. Delivering the standard has always maintained its excel- principal oboe player took up the their theatricality, drama, and in- ceived medical care within two means we’re meeting what our lent track record in patient expe- baton to lead the first concert of tensity. months of a referral from a GP. patients want.” rience and outcomes from the season on October 24 in a joint “We are hugely indebted to This is in line with the national The trust had previously not hit treatment. performance with the Frisian Sym- Jonathan for this and so much standard and the trust’s boss said their targets since 2015. “We provide some of the most phonic Wind Orchestra. more: We shall miss his uniquely speed of treatment delivery is “re- Chief of service for cancer, Dr advanced cancer care in the coun- Entitled Lollapalooza – an ex- individual charisma and highly ally important” to patients. Henry Taylor, added: “This try, from offering patients the op- traordinary or unusual thing, per- distinctive brand of humour.” Trust chief executive Miles achievement is a result of a huge portunity to get involved with son, or event – it was highly Jonathan said: “Some of my Scott said: “It’s been our priority effort from all clinical staff work- ground-breaking clinical trials to appropriate for the award-win- proudest moments have come via to get our cancer treatment waiting alongside a dedicated admin- highly technical radiotherapy ning wind orchestra, which the baton conducting MWS. ing times back on track, so I’m de- istrative team to provide the best techniques.” learned only recently of the resig- “The many wonderful and lighted that we’ve achieved what possible care for our patients Mr Scott joined in December nation of its musical director of 10 memorable performances, the new we set out to do – and earlier than throughout their cancer journey. 2017 at a time of uncertainty for years. music, the recordings, the fantas- we anticipated too. “Our progress has been out- the trust after working for NHS A statement on its website says tic soloists and probably the most “This means we are now seeing standing, but we remain commit- Improvement, where he had been Jonathan Crowhurst’s resignation important of all, watching the de- and treating more of our patients ted to further improvement to improvement director for the pre- has been met with “immense sad- velopment of its members. quicker, ensuring people who ensure we deliver the best for our vious 18 months. ness”, adding: “Jonathan has been “It has been quite an adven- have been diagnosed with cancer patients. Before that, Mr Scott was He an indefatigable force driving orchestra directors, Jonathan (pic- novative wind ensemble reper- ture.” get access to the treatment and “We should never forget that was chief executive of St George’s MWS forward to musical excel- tured) is known for his passionate toire had done much to foster a The concert dates for the 2019/20 care they need. tients tell us that timeliness of whilst time to treatment is an im- University Hospitals Foundation lence with a rich history of collab- delivery behind the music lectern, wider interest in the genre. “This season remain unchanged. Tickets “We know from what our pa- treatment is really important to portant measure of how well our Trust from 2011 to 2016. orations with internationally and numerous contacts within the he has achieved, through his unri- for Lollapalooza, which runs from renowned musicians and com- industry. valled musical knowledge and ex- 7-9pm, at All Saints’ Church in posers.” A spokesman for the symphony ceptional ability to craft, for his Mill Street, are available on the Job lost after Horror night One of the UK’s foremost wind said Jonathan’s commitment to in- audiences, performances that are door, priced £12. a night out at museum A DRUNKEN sales consultant TEENAGERS can use their talents Drug ‘dealer’ Warning after crashed her company car into a to escape the ghostly confines of tree nearly three times the drink Maidstone Museum on Hal- faces charges car break-ins drive limit after a night out, a court loween (October 31). A 'DRUG dealer' has been charged DRIVERS in Maidstone are being heard. The museum’s guides will be with three offences following a dis- reminded to remove valuable A witness had seen Elsbeth Pope leading those aged 12-16 on “an items from their cars to deter (25) swerve into the tree in Ul- pute in Maidstone town centre. apparently normal tour of the overnight thieves. combe Hill on July 18 and sus- On September 19, officers were buildings” from 6-7pm. However, on patrol in the Knightrider Street The advice comes after a num- pected she had been drinking. ber of reported break-ins between The court heard Pope lost her job the Grey Lady haunts the prem- area when they became suspicious ises and other things lurk in the of a vehicle turning into Saturday, September 21 and as a result of the offence and was Monday, September 23. “struggling” to come to terms with dark. Knightrider Court. Groups must complete a series An occupant of the car is then re- Officers were called at about being unemployed. 5am on September 21, after three of puzzles in order to escape. ported to have pushed an officer Prosecuting, Julie Farbrace said: men were seen acting suspi- Tickets are £6 each. after exiting the vehicle and being “At around 10pm, a member of the ciously around cars in Clifford told he had been stopped for a public saw Miss Pope’s Fiat Abarth Way. They were described as swerving across the road and hit- Friends donate scanners Muddy patch drug search. being Asian in appearance and ting a tree. A roadside breathtest A Kent Police spokesman said: were wearing green tracksuits. A PUMPKIN grower getting Marching for future indicated she was 91mg, nearly THE League of Friends have again chairman, Gary Purdy (left), took “A foot pursuit then took place Overnight between September ready for Halloween was forced DOZENS of protesters marched actions were “mixed” with some three times the limit (35mg).” stepped up to help buy vital the chance to watch a short leading to an arrest being made in 21 to 22, a handbag was stolen Maidstone Magistrates Court equipment for Maidstone Hospi- demonstration of the machine, to shut after heavy rainfall made Lower Stone Street. A mobile through the centre of Maidstone people saying the real problems last month to highlight the issue with pollution were abroad. from a car in Union Street and a heard Pope had gone to the Malta tal. when he met with the trust’s con- the patch too muddy. phone alongside a quantity of sus- of climate change. Donna-Lee Norton, who came car charger and cash were stolen Inn after work. This time the donation of nearly sultant in anaesthesia and inten- Pumpkin Moon has been forced pected class A drugs and cash was The Downs Mail met protesters to the protest with her 12-year-old from a vehicle in Church Street. Defending, Tobias Burroughs £80,000 was for two state-of-the- sive care medicine, Dr Nikhail to shut its site in Old Chatham later seized.” On September 23, the owner of said: “She had two large glasses of art ultrasound scanners for inten- Balani. in Week Street, where several daughter, said: “This action is Road, Sandling, and another in Rhys Costello, 29, of Knightrider school pupils were in attendance. about the future and being re- a car parked in Tonbridge re- wine. She felt okay to drive when sive care. One will be based at The scans also allows specialists Rainham on October 22 because Street has been charged with pos- ported the theft of a satnav be- she got in her car, but she is thank- Maidstone hospital, while the to diagnose the causes of heart Campaigners reported that re- sponsible for our own children.” the muddy conditions were un- sessing crack cocaine with intent to tween 2.45am and 3.30am. ful she wasn’t injured and didn’t in- other will be at Pembury. failure; and identify infections safe for the public. supply, possessing heroin with in- District Commander, Chief In- jure anybody else. The company The donation was a joint dona- deep in the body. tent to supply and obstructing an spector Ray Quiller said: “While car she was driving is a write-off tion from both Maidstone Hospi- Mr Purdy said: “We are all volun- authorised person exercising a Playground damage action we are investigating these of- and her bosses were not impressed. tal and Tunbridge Wells League of teers at the League, and to be able Lights alert fences, I would urge car owners Pope, of The Acorns, Smarden, Friends. to give a piece of equipment like drug search. A WATER company is being sued on the adventure playground was THERE are temporary traffic to make sure you lock all doors pleaded guilty to drink-driving The machines are expected to this and to see the ground-break- He was remanded in custody to for compensation after a burst damaged and had to be re-done, at lights in place in Headcorn. and close windows whenever and was given a 12-month com- beneﬁt up to 1,000 patients a year ing work it is doing is very reward- appear at Maidstone Magistrates’ sewer causing flooding near the extra cost. MBC said: “We are pre- The lights will be in place on Court on Saturday, September 21. borough council’s new play area in pared to take legal action. However, you leave the vehicle. Never leave munity order, 40 hours unpaid by providing staff with a closer ing. anything valuable on display and work and a £175 fine. She was also look at activity in the heart, lungs, “We do try to spend the money the A274 (Mill Bank) until around At the hearing he was further re- Mote Park. at this stage, court proceedings have November 20 at the junction with manded in custody and will ap- Southern Water faces action by not commenced.” if possible remove it from the car. disqualified from driving for 24 abdomen and blood vessels. where we can make the most im- “If feasible, park in a garage, se- months. Pembury’s league of friends’ pact.” Kings Road to allow for new de- pear at Maidstone Crown Court on Maidstone Borough Council for the Southern Water said it continues velopment works. a date to be determined. incident back in April. Some work to work with the council. cure car park or well-lit area.”

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While Mr Farage ap- nounced in that unmistakably peared to excite worship from this SKIPSKIP HIREHIRE shrill voice: “Hello Maidstone. lot, Miss Widdecombe inspired CHRISTMAS TREES Remember me?” warmth, nostalgic familiarity and a Over 20 Years Experience For the freshest and most beautiful trees, come It wasn’t even a joke, but it sense of something lost. and buy directly from us the growers. raised the roof on a cheerless au- 01622A t o753618ne point the fire alarm went tumnal night. off. Miss Widdecombe threw a As the next few minutes would pointed finger in the air and de- T Skip Hire 3, 4, 6 prove, her near decade away from clared: “Don’t worry about that.” & 12 Yard Bins £5 OFF A TREE the frontline of British politics, Regardless of the din, she car- WITH THIS ADVERT until her recent election to the Eu- ried on while various security T Covering Maidstone ropean Parliament, has not di- types scuttled back and forth and & The Weald OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 16TH NOVEMBER minished her propensity for then, when the noise stopped, she brutal honesty. screamed: “This is what happens T EA Registered Wreaths – Stands For those of us who have dealt in the Brexit Party. 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Maidstone Weald October 2017 33 News | Brexit downsmail.co.uk Ann brings Brexit Party home Call for the THE Brexit Party’s campaigning bandwagon rolled into Maidstone at the end of last month. Simon Finlay witnessed the return of an old friend… FOUR words and eight syllables Such a move would be rude were enough to remind an ad- and provocative to the many hun- miring congregation what they dreds of solid, local people who C Prompt have been missing these past stomped the streets and delivered ollection nine years. literature for her over the years, Fast The diminutive, grey-haired and she simply is not prepared to D v Ann Widdecombe, aged 71, do that, she said. eli ery D.TD.T INGSWOOD strode through 1,400 cheering One sensed a fair few were in Brexit Party supporters and an- this evening. While Mr Farage ap- nounced in that unmistakably peared to excite worship from this SKIPSKIP HIREHIRE shrill voice: “Hello Maidstone. lot, Miss Widdecombe inspired CHRISTMAS TREES Remember me?” warmth, nostalgic familiarity and a Over 20 Years Experience For the freshest and most beautiful trees, come It wasn’t even a joke, but it sense of something lost. and buy directly from us the growers. raised the roof on a cheerless au- 01622A t o753618ne point the fire alarm went tumnal night. off. Miss Widdecombe threw a As the next few minutes would pointed finger in the air and de- T Skip Hire 3, 4, 6 prove, her near decade away from clared: “Don’t worry about that.” & 12 Yard Bins £5 OFF A TREE the frontline of British politics, Regardless of the din, she car- WITH THIS ADVERT until her recent election to the Eu- ried on while various security T Covering Maidstone ropean Parliament, has not di- types scuttled back and forth and & The Weald OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 16TH NOVEMBER minished her propensity for then, when the noise stopped, she brutal honesty. screamed: “This is what happens T EA Registered Wreaths – Stands For those of us who have dealt in the Brexit Party. If you keep on with Miss Widdecombe over the at them long enough, they’ll even- T Fast & Prompt Service Lights – Decorations years, we know her to be straight- Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and MEP Ann Widdecombe tually shut up.” T Commercial talking, a bit bonkers and some- much among friends (and very At which point, in a clear refer- More cheers. Grotto opens weekends from times curt, but always sharp and probably former voters) from her ence to the PM’s accusation that Not long afterwards, she took & Domestic 23rd November and Wednesdays 2-5pm across her brief. 23 years as Maidstone MP. his opponents are “surrendering” her applause and slipped into the Tonight at the Kent Event Cen- She laid into the parlous state of British power, she spat: “Well, I darkness, off to London to appear Gravelly Bottom Road, Kingswood. tre, Detling, she was second on British politics, particularly at call a spade a spade and I call a on Newsnight, where she tore 01622 843511 Tel: 01622 843780 Mobile: 07802 269019 the bill for the main star turn at Westminster (which she charac- surrender a surrender.” into ex-Tory rebel MP Dominic Email: [email protected] the end, the charismatic tub- terised as the worst Parliament The place erupted in thunder- Grieve. 01233 623721 thumper Nigel Farage, who at since the Civil War); the near col- ous acclaim, a spontaneous stand- After years of Brexit deadlock, Sunnybridge Farm, Watery Lane, West Well, Ashford, Kent TN25 4JJ www.kingswoodchristmastrees.co.uk least acknowledged he couldn’t lapse of democracy; seethed with- ing ovation and a great waving of this audience, at least, enjoyed a begin to upstage her. ering contempt for Europe and “I am ready” posters. few flummery-free minutes in It was a partisan crowd on the the recent “scandal” over lan- Why, then, does she not stand front of a little woman who can’t party’s “Conference Tour” rally guage used in the House of Com- here onceMmoree? dSurwely ayshe co uBlindld dance, sbut &wh oCurtaincan still com- s DO YOU NEED Monumental and Miss Widdecombe was very mons. win it, couldn’t she? mand enormous respect. Kent & Sussex Drives PLANNING PERMISSION OR Stonemasons Operation Brock ‘explained’ by DoT wwBUILDINGw.kentandsussexdrives.com REGULATIONS FOR AN Est. 1973 THE Department of Transport has “Meanwhile, Maidstone and EXTENSION, LOFT CONVERSION NAMM, BRAMM & NAMLC Registered finally offered some clarification Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust are re- Specialists in Block Paving, about the possible impact of Oper- portedly refusing to publicise their ation Brock on the local road net- Brexit contingency plans. OR EVENResin A bonded BRAND surfaces NEW HOME? New Memorials Tablets, Plaques & Vases work, should it be needed, “After the start of Operation Cleaning, Renovation & Restoration, following our exit from Europe. Brock on October 21, the junction 8 Red CALLor black US tarmac ON It follows repeated requests for 0% M20 access road will be closed, so Hot tar chippings Safety Inspections, Memorial Insurance clarification from Downs Mail and coastbound vehicles from the serv- 01622 812868 Arranged, Free Brochures Hollingbourne Parish Council, Finance ice area and the A20 will need to go Pea Shingle which says many questions re- Brock. Under current plans, John CoAvailablebbett says Hollingbourne back up the M20 on the two-lane mains unanswered. hauliers with documentation will Parish Council has been unable to contraflow to Junction 7 before LandscapingOR GO & TOFencing In a statement from the Depart- be given a ‘Brock permit’ allowing confirm the location of these coming back down the M20 for the Telephone 01622 762482 ment of Transport, it says border them to go to their port of depar- checks and has no general guid- coast. www.johnchilds.comFree Estimates readiness checks will be carried out ture. Unready hauliers will be of- ance for the village from KCC or “Any problems on the 13-mile 01233 636500 on queuing lorries on the M20 be- fered the option of parking at a the Government. contraflow system on the London- All new work guaranteed for 10 years. tween junction 8 and 9, after previ- ‘turned back’ site for up to 24 hours He said: “We01634have been told by b ou68nd side w i68ll mean tr aff68ic will be for our best prices EVER! ously saying they would not. if they wish to try to ‘get ready’. our borough councillor, Patrik diverted on to the A20, causing fur- 01795 436178 It confirms: “Border readiness “Outside Kent, we are establish- Garten, that house-6to -Thhouese wOakaste st hBuer psroinbleessms, es pVillagecially aes t,h ere Tel: 01622 809105 checks will take place at Manston ing a network of pop-up sites collections mLorday be swreplood,aced b yChathamare no refug eKs. ent ME5 8LF for Dover-bound HGVs and be- where hauliers will be able to get communal ones because of traffic “The coastbound side will be 01580 891668 2 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9AH tween J8 and J9 on the M20 for Eu- information about what being bor- problems, although no further in- used to store 2,000 lorries awaiting 68 Kent Avenue Ashford Kent TN24 8NQ rotunnel-bound HGVs, once der ready means” formation is available. Other public customs for up to two days with no queues form during Operation However, the parish council’s services mwwway also be a.mffectede. dwfaayblindcilities for the strandsed.co.ukdrivers.” Mobile: 07789 360748 Howt Green Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8QP

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O b i t u a r e s Dave Kingsman Oliver!, the matchmaker in Fiddler on the leaves her sons, partner Mervyn, and Roof and Mrs Higgins (mother of the main grandchildren Sophie, Harry and Verity. DAVE Kingsman (77), who lived in character) in My Fair Lady. Langley, was known locally from his work A cat lover, Sybil established her own as an early British rock’n’roll singer under cat welfare charity. Stephen Brooks the name Bill Kent in the 1950s. She was widowed. Later he became the owner of The Toy STEPHEN Brooks (63) of Mereworth lived Soldier – a shop selling toy figures on The locally all his life and spent most of his Broadway. Tessa Carman working life in the local area. As Bill Kent, Dave played the legendary Born in Maidstone TESSA Maureen Carman (82) lived in he moved to 2 Is coffee bar in Old Compton Street, £62 £31 London – a venue so central to the Downswood for 38 years at the end of a Snodland as a child globe-tro�ing life that saw her live, work and his subsequent £76 £38 establishment of the pop music industry in £76 £38 the UK that its former site is now marked and raise her family homes included time by a plaque. in a number of in West Farleigh, He was signed to Decca Records by Dick different countries. Hunton and £104 £52 Rowe (the talent scout who famously Born Tessa Ralph Mereworth where he £166 £83 passed up the opportunity to sign The in Chingford, she lived in a co�age grew up in Beatles), and released two singles – Oh I’m linked to a job he £94 £47 Hertfordshire. Her Falling in Love and The Pre�iest Girl in loved, working as a £62 £31 School. work as a florist took vineyard manager. 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O b i t u a r e s Dave Kingsman Oliver!, the matchmaker in Fiddler on the leaves her sons, partner Mervyn, and Roof and Mrs Higgins (mother of the main grandchildren Sophie, Harry and Verity. DAVE Kingsman (77), who lived in character) in My Fair Lady. Langley, was known locally from his work A cat lover, Sybil established her own as an early British rock’n’roll singer under cat welfare charity. Stephen Brooks the name Bill Kent in the 1950s. She was widowed. Later he became the owner of The Toy STEPHEN Brooks (63) of Mereworth lived Soldier – a shop selling toy figures on The locally all his life and spent most of his Broadway. Tessa Carman working life in the local area. As Bill Kent, Dave played the legendary Born in Maidstone TESSA Maureen Carman (82) lived in he moved to 2 Is coffee bar in Old Compton Street, £62 £31 London – a venue so central to the Downswood for 38 years at the end of a Snodland as a child globe-tro�ing life that saw her live, work and his subsequent £76 £38 establishment of the pop music industry in £76 £38 the UK that its former site is now marked and raise her family homes included time by a plaque. in a number of in West Farleigh, He was signed to Decca Records by Dick different countries. Hunton and £104 £52 Rowe (the talent scout who famously Born Tessa Ralph Mereworth where he £166 £83 passed up the opportunity to sign The in Chingford, she lived in a co�age grew up in Beatles), and released two singles – Oh I’m linked to a job he £94 £47 Hertfordshire. Her Falling in Love and The Pre�iest Girl in loved, working as a £62 £31 School. work as a florist took vineyard manager. 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MaidstoneMaidstone WealdWeald NovemberNovember 20192019 3535 downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk P Boughton Monchelsea discussed. The PCSO said there had not there would be a meeting to discuss the use Wateringbury Parish Council to ask if they Play scheme A�endance was higher than the plan to move electricity sub-stations at P a r i s h been any further incidents of sheep of the shared room outside the parish might be prepared to share their in 2018 and the operating deficit was Burgess Bank and Lyngs Farm House a r i s h Police report There had been five crimes in worrying recently. office. equipment. Volunteers would be needed if therefore lower. It was agreed to fund Play above flood level. However, KRF was south ward in July and August, including Fire hydrants The parish council had a list the scheme was to go ahead. Place’s net expenditure of £739.60. concentrating on Brexit preparations. C garage and shed break-ins and thefts. C of hydrants in the village, but newer Police issues The clerk was asked to speak VE Day anniversary It was agreed to Mount Avenue The requested sign was o u n c i l s There had been four crimes in north ward, o u n c i l s developments were not yet listed and the Loose to the PCSO regarding the issue of drug allocate a budget of up to £1,000 for the now in place, but it could not be seen as it including a shop break-in, a stolen vehicle, clerk was asked to discuss this with KFRS. paraphernalia being found at the KGV 75th anniversary activities to be organised was at the rear of the parking bay. The theft and damage to vehicles. Youths had Rogue trader Residents were advised to be The clerk said hydrants would be checked field. by the parish council. clerk would speak to MBC. been spo�ed on a motorbike with no aware of a rogue trader offering to install on an annual rolling basis. KGV Field The cableway had been Community Centre It was agreed to helmets on Green Lane; a drunk male had patios and driveways, and another offering Footpath Despite asking the developer that to pressure wash driveways and then removed by the GM contractor and was submit an outline planning application for been causing problems outside the post they use their existing planning approval spo�ing missing roof tiles. Residents safe. Members looked at the quote and new facilities and the community centre at office; youths who caused damage within Su on Valence for the path from Hop Pocket Way to the should obtain two or three wri�en agreed that cost was quite high, especially The Kintons. the Boughton Mount site had been Vice chairman Following the resignation Crest Nicholson site on the south side, quotations before agreeing to work and the as it would only give another two years of Defibrillators The cabinet needed to be identified and were being dealt with. there had been no further comments. The of vice chairman Lorraine Cookeas due to quotation should provide details of a two- life. The clerk was asked to get quotes for a fi�ed at the Woolpack and the backboards Warden’s report A rogue trader had been clerk had wri�en to Kent Highways to ask work commitments. Gary Ward agreed to week cooling-off period. new one and look at what funding might on others. The wording was agreed. offering to install patios and driveways in a what action they intend to take in line with stand as vice chairman. Vandalism A rocker had been vandalised be available. The field had recently been Play area inspections The 2019 inspection neighbouring village. A white Mercedes the 1980s Highways Act and the duty of War memorial play area A tree at the KGV play area. Any information cut and was looking good, and the footpath reports had circulated and the minor Sprinter van had been stolen from a care to users. The chair had been told by preservation order had been requested on should be reported to police on 101 or had been cut back. actions were in hand. The play surface and driveway. Cash had been stolen from a Kent Land Drainage Engineer that the the oak trees around the field. The monthly reported online. Goal nets A resident had contacted MP obsolete equipment had been looked at vehicle in Joywood. There had been three delay could be due to her insistence on a report had found a loose chain connector Crime report There had been burglaries in Helen Grant asking if the goal nets could and replacement was being considered. shed burglaries in neighbouring villages. safety audit. The engineer said they would on the tyre. A quote of £160 had been Church Street and Pickering Street. In the be moved due to balls ending up in their Parish picnic The chairman had ordered Pavilion The village hall and recreation be prepared to approve the plans if the received to put a barrier in place. It was la�er, car keys were taken and later used to garden. This had been considered before food and bought drinks. The beer and cider ground commi�ee had decided to parish council confirmed that they wanted agreed to approve this. steal a Range Rover, a Mercedes G55 and a and the parish council had not been had been arranged. The band was booked. downgrade the refurbishment work at the the footpath to be progressed on the Car park There were issues with parking VW Transporter. Youths had been spo�ed contacted directly so were unaware of any Cllr Gough would arrange the barbecue pavilion, to be used only in relation to original side. However, if there were on a Sunday morning, and the clerk was in a shed in Leonard Gould Way and new issues. and marquee. sports. This would be funded by S106 problems in years to come it would fall to asked to investigate the possibility of a car fencing was damaged at a school in Yuletide market The road closure and monies from the Fernham Homes the parish council. Members were resolute park a�endant for that time. Hubbards Lane. event plan had been submi�ed, and the development. The clerk had requested they did not agree to that. The clerk would Football Permission was granted for Memorial bench There had been a request Staplehurst road closure agreed in principle. funds from MBC. continue to press for resolution. Chatham Town FC to put posts for junior for a bench in Brooks Field. It was agreed Bin request Regarding requests for bins Village Hall Crest Nicholson had agreed to Annual parish meeting The clerk would Wimpey Field It was agreed to increase the teams on the top pitch. to ask the family if they would like a The clerk had received next to each of the seats between Yalding a £50,000 contribution to the parish council write to village groups outlining the new maintenance contractor’s hours by 16 hours Dogs complaint circular bench around the Jubilee Tree on complaints about aggressive dogs off lead and Laddingford, the meeting heard that towards refurbishment of the village hall. It format and asking groups to submit a brief until the end of 2019, at a cost of £320. the village green. The clerk would at Bowhalls and War Memorial playing bins were the responsibility of MBC, and if was agreed that Cllr Smith would arrange report or posters for display. Green scheme Cllrs Thomas and George investigate costs. fields. The PCSO had been informed. supplied by the parish council, emptying a surveyor to produce plans of the existing Highways There were a number of items introduced their plans to creater a greener Speed limit A resident had asked for a them could become an issue. The clerk building. on the Highways Improvement Plan which Staplehurst. They had engaged with MBC reduction in the speed limit on the Loose would check MBC’s current position. Li�er bins Borough Cllr Daniel Rose said needed to be followed up. These include about the biodiversity strategy. Cllr George Road to 30mph. It was agreed to refer the Tree charter Trees in the parish would be he would speak to the MBC depot speed surveys, road safety at Hawkenbury had contacted the Woodlands Trust about Yalding ma�er to the environment commi�ee. added to the housekeeping list, noting manager to see if a bin could be provided and on the A274 junction with Church sourcing trees. It was agreed that they Police ma ers The PCSO and the police Clothes bank It was agreed not to have a special trees. The clerk would keep the list in Brishing Lane. Road. Cllr Mather had suggested a road should lead a focus group to progress the were aware of the ongoing problems with clothes bank on the pavilion car park due scheme. of important trees, some of which may Green Lane Crest Nicholson had asked the light at the Shenley Crossroads to increase teenagers and others causing nuisance and to concerns about antisocial behaviour. Wildflowers Members backed planting already have preservation orders. parish council for comments on their safety. The clerk had contacted Kent damage at Hampstead Lock. The situation Website The report was sent to councillors wild flowers at suitable locations, with Speed signs There was a suggestion to proposed traffic regulation order (TRO) for Highways who replied that this location had escalated, with bo�les being thrown at and it was agreed that a new piece about engagement from landowners and move the speed signs at Laddingford Green Lane. The parish council said the would not be suitable. However, the parish boats. The chairman would write to the the parish council would be drafted for the authorities. It was agreed the residents School out, at a cost of £2,300. KCC had 30mph speed limit should be extended to council could install its own streetlight. It Environment Agency, MBC and heads of site. The coffee mornings would continue at should liaise with the Greener Staplehurst asked Cllr Stockell to pay. the junction with Brishing lane. Crest had was agreed not to pursue the ma�er. parties about the need to take action. least until the end of the year. Group and contact the horticultural society. now included this in the TRO. Environment There had been reports of Station bus Norman Kemp, of Nu- Trees A resident had raised concerns about Council surgery Cllr Sharp said a visitor Affordable housing Cllr Munford noted burning at the Hammerstream site and an Venture, felt the service to the parish FURTHER to Broomfield and Kingswood sycamore trees overhanging her property had asked about the increasing village that affordable housing at Lyewood Farm obnoxious smell in the village. James should be reviewed, which might allow Parish Council’s minutes published in in Rosemount Close. The clerk would population and about Sainsbury’s plans for would go to people with a connection to Gibson from the enforcement team visited one of the buses to stop at the station. He Downs Mail’s October edition, Carrs investigate. two sites in the village. had offered to talk to the parish council. the village but, if the homes could not be and later said he planned to draw up an coaches have asked us to make clear that Pavilion The bike rocker in the play area Telephone box The clerk’s report about CCTV This had been returned and re- filled, the net would be cast wider. enforcement notice. The clerk would press they do not operate the school bus had been damaged, and during repairs the BT’s proposed decommissioning of the fi�ed. The clerk was trying to establish how Allotments All plots were leased out. Cllr for action. between Kingswood and Lenham. The contractors found a fault with the snail telephone box at Church Green was noted. it would be monitored in the future. Martin proposed that the rent for 2019/20 Anonymous le�er A former councillor had company says it has not run this KCC rocker. The contractors removed if for It was agreed to express no objection, but Sub-stations The chairman had again should stay the same as last year, ie £30 per received an anonymous le�er asking what contract service for around nine years. the council intended to do about the safety reasons. A quote for repair was to ask if a box could be taken over for chased Kent Resilience Forum for the name We are happy to set the record straight. year for a full plot and £17.50 per year for awaited. community use. of the UK Power representative, regarding half. This was agreed. A number of plot gypsies and hippies in the village. Pavement fall Cllr Thomas had received an S106 funds There were two amounts of holders were keen to turn the shutdown money available – £18,751 and £530 which A LAWNMOWER has been stolen from C r i m e plots into a wildflower meadow and this email about a resident who had fallen on Foremans Walk, suggesting she had needed to be spent by next year. It was a front garden in Haste Hill Road, was being progressed. earmarked for open spaces including play Boughton Monchelsea. Watch tripped on a raised paving stone. The Neighbourhood Broadband BT had wri�en to the parish and sports equipment. It was agreed to Items were taken in a break-in at a

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council about laying ducting on the green, e p o r t s not feel it was a trip hazard. A meeting look at multiplay equipment and ﬂooring. property in Chart Hill Road, Chart Su on. to facilitate superfast broadband. The clerk would be arranged. Love Loose Hate Li�er MBC had informed Somebody broke into a house in were stolen. An object was ﬁred at a security light in would sign the authorisation document. Camper van After complaints about a the group they need an annual risk Amsbury Road, Coxheath, by smashing A mobile decontamination unit was Hampstead Lane, Yalding, damaging it. camper van parked at the GP surgery, the assessment as well as a risk assessment glass in the rear door. broken into in Heath Road, Coxheath. Somebody broke into a shed at a house in owner had moved the van. before each li�er pick or they will no A red Land Rover Discovery, GL15***, A laptop was stolen from a house in The Howland Road, Marden. A CB radio, bike, Headcorn Gibbs Farm Cllrs Selby and Walker and the longer be able to insure the group. A le�er was stolen from a driveway in Lower Road, Priory, East Farleigh. bed, shaver and spirits were stolen. Survey The parish council had accepted clerk met the developers of the site on had been sent out to volunteers asking East Farleigh. Men were seen trying to steal a Number plates were stolen from a the survey completed by Headcorn Gibbs Hill Farm and discussed the owner’s them to submit to the MBC request, pick A shed at a house was broken into in motorbike in Burston Road, Coxheath, but vehicle in Bryant Close, Ne lestead. Traders, which centred on antisocial decision to sell the land occupied by the up at their own risk or take out their own Charlton Lane, West Farleigh. left when challenged. A shop was broken into at a garage in behaviour, theft, non-payment and other farmhouse and outbuildings. It was insurance. A brick was thrown at a Ford Fiesta A house sign was torn down and thrown Benover Road, Yalding. Thieves stole issues. The clerk would collate and suggested that part of the site could be used parked in Heath Road, Coxheath, into a garden in Pye Corner, Ulcombe. cigare�es. scratch cards and cash. circulate the responses, which would be as parking for the GP surgery. damaging paintwork. Somebody entered an unlocked Ford Both number plates from a Mercedes used at a meeting with Kent Police. Village hall management commi�ee A Ne�lestead A Ford Transit van was broken into at a Transit parked in Oak Lane, Headcorn, and E220 were stolen in Bathurst Road, Police report A number of incidents were new administrator had been appointed and Speedwatch The clerk was asked to contact farm in Linton Hill, Linton and power tools stole a scanner from the passenger seat. Staplehurst.

36 Maidstone Weald November 2019 downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk P Boughton Monchelsea discussed. The PCSO said there had not there would be a meeting to discuss the use Wateringbury Parish Council to ask if they Play scheme A�endance was higher than the plan to move electricity sub-stations at P a r i s h been any further incidents of sheep of the shared room outside the parish might be prepared to share their in 2018 and the operating deficit was Burgess Bank and Lyngs Farm House a r i s h Police report There had been five crimes in worrying recently. office. equipment. Volunteers would be needed if therefore lower. It was agreed to fund Play above flood level. However, KRF was south ward in July and August, including Fire hydrants The parish council had a list the scheme was to go ahead. Place’s net expenditure of £739.60. concentrating on Brexit preparations. C garage and shed break-ins and thefts. C of hydrants in the village, but newer Police issues The clerk was asked to speak VE Day anniversary It was agreed to Mount Avenue The requested sign was o u n c i l s There had been four crimes in north ward, o u n c i l s developments were not yet listed and the Loose to the PCSO regarding the issue of drug allocate a budget of up to £1,000 for the now in place, but it could not be seen as it including a shop break-in, a stolen vehicle, clerk was asked to discuss this with KFRS. paraphernalia being found at the KGV 75th anniversary activities to be organised was at the rear of the parking bay. The theft and damage to vehicles. Youths had Rogue trader Residents were advised to be The clerk said hydrants would be checked field. by the parish council. clerk would speak to MBC. been spo�ed on a motorbike with no aware of a rogue trader offering to install on an annual rolling basis. KGV Field The cableway had been Community Centre It was agreed to helmets on Green Lane; a drunk male had patios and driveways, and another offering Footpath Despite asking the developer that to pressure wash driveways and then removed by the GM contractor and was submit an outline planning application for been causing problems outside the post they use their existing planning approval spo�ing missing roof tiles. Residents safe. Members looked at the quote and new facilities and the community centre at office; youths who caused damage within Su on Valence for the path from Hop Pocket Way to the should obtain two or three wri�en agreed that cost was quite high, especially The Kintons. the Boughton Mount site had been Vice chairman Following the resignation Crest Nicholson site on the south side, quotations before agreeing to work and the as it would only give another two years of Defibrillators The cabinet needed to be identified and were being dealt with. there had been no further comments. The of vice chairman Lorraine Cookeas due to quotation should provide details of a two- life. The clerk was asked to get quotes for a fi�ed at the Woolpack and the backboards Warden’s report A rogue trader had been clerk had wri�en to Kent Highways to ask work commitments. Gary Ward agreed to week cooling-off period. new one and look at what funding might on others. The wording was agreed. offering to install patios and driveways in a what action they intend to take in line with stand as vice chairman. Vandalism A rocker had been vandalised be available. The field had recently been Play area inspections The 2019 inspection neighbouring village. A white Mercedes the 1980s Highways Act and the duty of War memorial play area A tree at the KGV play area. Any information cut and was looking good, and the footpath reports had circulated and the minor Sprinter van had been stolen from a care to users. The chair had been told by preservation order had been requested on should be reported to police on 101 or had been cut back. actions were in hand. The play surface and driveway. Cash had been stolen from a Kent Land Drainage Engineer that the the oak trees around the field. The monthly reported online. Goal nets A resident had contacted MP obsolete equipment had been looked at vehicle in Joywood. There had been three delay could be due to her insistence on a report had found a loose chain connector Crime report There had been burglaries in Helen Grant asking if the goal nets could and replacement was being considered. shed burglaries in neighbouring villages. safety audit. The engineer said they would on the tyre. A quote of £160 had been Church Street and Pickering Street. In the be moved due to balls ending up in their Parish picnic The chairman had ordered Pavilion The village hall and recreation be prepared to approve the plans if the received to put a barrier in place. It was la�er, car keys were taken and later used to garden. This had been considered before food and bought drinks. The beer and cider ground commi�ee had decided to parish council confirmed that they wanted agreed to approve this. steal a Range Rover, a Mercedes G55 and a and the parish council had not been had been arranged. The band was booked. downgrade the refurbishment work at the the footpath to be progressed on the Car park There were issues with parking VW Transporter. Youths had been spo�ed contacted directly so were unaware of any Cllr Gough would arrange the barbecue pavilion, to be used only in relation to original side. However, if there were on a Sunday morning, and the clerk was in a shed in Leonard Gould Way and new issues. and marquee. sports. This would be funded by S106 problems in years to come it would fall to asked to investigate the possibility of a car fencing was damaged at a school in Yuletide market The road closure and monies from the Fernham Homes the parish council. Members were resolute park a�endant for that time. Hubbards Lane. event plan had been submi�ed, and the development. The clerk had requested they did not agree to that. The clerk would Football Permission was granted for Memorial bench There had been a request Staplehurst road closure agreed in principle. funds from MBC. continue to press for resolution. Chatham Town FC to put posts for junior for a bench in Brooks Field. It was agreed Bin request Regarding requests for bins Village Hall Crest Nicholson had agreed to Annual parish meeting The clerk would Wimpey Field It was agreed to increase the teams on the top pitch. to ask the family if they would like a The clerk had received next to each of the seats between Yalding a £50,000 contribution to the parish council write to village groups outlining the new maintenance contractor’s hours by 16 hours Dogs complaint circular bench around the Jubilee Tree on complaints about aggressive dogs off lead and Laddingford, the meeting heard that towards refurbishment of the village hall. It format and asking groups to submit a brief until the end of 2019, at a cost of £320. the village green. The clerk would at Bowhalls and War Memorial playing bins were the responsibility of MBC, and if was agreed that Cllr Smith would arrange report or posters for display. Green scheme Cllrs Thomas and George investigate costs. fields. The PCSO had been informed. supplied by the parish council, emptying a surveyor to produce plans of the existing Highways There were a number of items introduced their plans to creater a greener Speed limit A resident had asked for a them could become an issue. The clerk building. on the Highways Improvement Plan which Staplehurst. They had engaged with MBC reduction in the speed limit on the Loose would check MBC’s current position. Li�er bins Borough Cllr Daniel Rose said needed to be followed up. These include about the biodiversity strategy. Cllr George Road to 30mph. It was agreed to refer the Tree charter Trees in the parish would be he would speak to the MBC depot speed surveys, road safety at Hawkenbury had contacted the Woodlands Trust about Yalding ma�er to the environment commi�ee. added to the housekeeping list, noting manager to see if a bin could be provided and on the A274 junction with Church sourcing trees. It was agreed that they Police ma ers The PCSO and the police Clothes bank It was agreed not to have a special trees. The clerk would keep the list in Brishing Lane. Road. Cllr Mather had suggested a road should lead a focus group to progress the were aware of the ongoing problems with clothes bank on the pavilion car park due scheme. of important trees, some of which may Green Lane Crest Nicholson had asked the light at the Shenley Crossroads to increase teenagers and others causing nuisance and to concerns about antisocial behaviour. Wildflowers Members backed planting already have preservation orders. parish council for comments on their safety. The clerk had contacted Kent damage at Hampstead Lock. The situation Website The report was sent to councillors wild flowers at suitable locations, with Speed signs There was a suggestion to proposed traffic regulation order (TRO) for Highways who replied that this location had escalated, with bo�les being thrown at and it was agreed that a new piece about engagement from landowners and move the speed signs at Laddingford Green Lane. The parish council said the would not be suitable. However, the parish boats. The chairman would write to the the parish council would be drafted for the authorities. It was agreed the residents School out, at a cost of £2,300. KCC had 30mph speed limit should be extended to council could install its own streetlight. It Environment Agency, MBC and heads of site. The coffee mornings would continue at should liaise with the Greener Staplehurst asked Cllr Stockell to pay. the junction with Brishing lane. Crest had was agreed not to pursue the ma�er. parties about the need to take action. least until the end of the year. Group and contact the horticultural society. now included this in the TRO. Environment There had been reports of Station bus Norman Kemp, of Nu- Trees A resident had raised concerns about Council surgery Cllr Sharp said a visitor Affordable housing Cllr Munford noted burning at the Hammerstream site and an Venture, felt the service to the parish FURTHER to Broomfield and Kingswood sycamore trees overhanging her property had asked about the increasing village that affordable housing at Lyewood Farm obnoxious smell in the village. James should be reviewed, which might allow Parish Council’s minutes published in in Rosemount Close. The clerk would population and about Sainsbury’s plans for would go to people with a connection to Gibson from the enforcement team visited one of the buses to stop at the station. He Downs Mail’s October edition, Carrs investigate. two sites in the village. had offered to talk to the parish council. the village but, if the homes could not be and later said he planned to draw up an coaches have asked us to make clear that Pavilion The bike rocker in the play area Telephone box The clerk’s report about CCTV This had been returned and re- filled, the net would be cast wider. enforcement notice. The clerk would press they do not operate the school bus had been damaged, and during repairs the BT’s proposed decommissioning of the fi�ed. The clerk was trying to establish how Allotments All plots were leased out. Cllr for action. between Kingswood and Lenham. The contractors found a fault with the snail telephone box at Church Green was noted. it would be monitored in the future. Martin proposed that the rent for 2019/20 Anonymous le�er A former councillor had company says it has not run this KCC rocker. The contractors removed if for It was agreed to express no objection, but Sub-stations The chairman had again should stay the same as last year, ie £30 per received an anonymous le�er asking what contract service for around nine years. the council intended to do about the safety reasons. A quote for repair was to ask if a box could be taken over for chased Kent Resilience Forum for the name We are happy to set the record straight. year for a full plot and £17.50 per year for awaited. community use. of the UK Power representative, regarding half. This was agreed. A number of plot gypsies and hippies in the village. Pavement fall Cllr Thomas had received an S106 funds There were two amounts of holders were keen to turn the shutdown money available – £18,751 and £530 which A LAWNMOWER has been stolen from C r i m e plots into a wildflower meadow and this email about a resident who had fallen on Foremans Walk, suggesting she had needed to be spent by next year. It was a front garden in Haste Hill Road, was being progressed. earmarked for open spaces including play Boughton Monchelsea. Watch tripped on a raised paving stone. The Neighbourhood Broadband BT had wri�en to the parish and sports equipment. It was agreed to Items were taken in a break-in at a

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C process are filtered out, measured and parish councils and residents. The other example of Shirley Williams o m e n o m e n overseen by the Environment Agency. I would have thought he should share is also classic spin. She resigned from the The flies he refers to have been shown to our concern at the inconsistency of the Labour Party in 1981 with four others due Housing chaos rebellion come from farmland spread with manure. Planning Inspectorate in upholding the to the influence of the extreme left. There is a residents’ liaison commi�ee Government’s policies, but clearly that is Most people realise that the Labour  IT had to come – and Maidstone is Marden is showing what rebellion which meets regularly, and Mr Brooks not the case. Party of their youth has become a racist, t t now really rebelling against massive can mean. More than 2,000 took to the could apply to join it so that he can see the Cllr Clive English, Chairman Planning bigoted party and its MPs free-loaders housing and population growth so MailMarks streets to protest about a proposed strong procedures which are the modus Commi ee, MBC who’ll turn a blind eye to any intolerance seriously and increasingly damaging DENNIS FOWLE President “garden community” of 2,000 houses operandi of the plant. or racism just to keep their big salaries and lives of residents in many ways. It has [email protected] (with two new schools), doubling the There are also tours for those who want expense accounts. become the biggest talking point in size of the village. They have formed to see what happens inside the plant. Labour not backing women Mike Wardle, Walderslade. town, even bigger than Brexit. the Marden Planning Opposition I do hope he will take advantage of one I ADMIRE K G Banks’ audacity when he The Government, Members of population growth they are losing the Group. or other of these opportunities and thus Parliament (including our local MPs), ba�le (and numbers) and patients Coxheath residents have a “Hands claims that “the Labour Party has done change his outlook on this difficult but more than the others to encourage Fast food plan a health risk Kent County Council and Maidstone suffer. Our hospitals feel that same Off Coxheath” campaign and have essential part of life. Borough Council are in the firing line. pressure and miss Government targets. already held a demonstration outside women to pursue political careers and, I AM writing on behalf of the Snodland Dan Daley, KCC, member for Maidstone providing the right candidate emerges, a residents who are opposed to the fast Many have now reached boiling point The calls on social care grow at a time the Town Hall. Central – and the rebellion grows for this of financial and service cuts and many Harrietsham has an “Against Reckless new Shirley Williams say, or a Barbara food development planned at the bo�om nightmare to be taken much more families have very sad stories to tell as Development” group as it fights to Castle, it can only be a ma�er of time of Hollow Lane in Snodland. seriously. care pressures increasingly fall on them protect the village expanding to merge Planning criticism unfair before a woman takes full control”. We have expressed our main concern No one is effectively responding –  EDUCATION The rush goes on to with Lenham and Grafty Green. Try telling that to Luciana Berger or regarding public health. and our future looks even bleaker with provide new schools, not always in the The protests are not generally against I AND other members of the planning Margaret Hodge, both of whom are being Linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, the commi�ee on Maidstone Borough driven out of Labour because they are fried food offered in these restaurants massive building proposals just most appropriate place. Parents face some growth, but the massive extent of Council do not object to criticism of our Jewish. contributes to a deadly amount of salt and announced or in the pipeline for the longer journeys and too often miss the it. It is a tough ba�le for the likes of decisions, when it is factually based. Mike Ka�, the national chair of the saturated fats in our diet. town centre as well as our countryside. school of first choice. Staplehurst, Headcorn, Marden, However, your correspondent Peter Jewish Labour Movement said “Margaret We should be particularly concerned And there is no sign of serious new  LIFESTYLE All this is impacting on Harrietsham and Lenham, because Mitchell should have checked a few facts. Hodge has been a steadfast campaigner that our youth is going to be more infrastructure for our overcrowded our lifestyle, especially on freedom of these five villages have been designated Firstly, the Ombudsman does not against racism, fascism and intolerance exposed to unhealthy eating. roads system with the buck being movement. A 15-minute car journey can in the current Maidstone Local Plan for overturn planning decisions at appeal, throughout her political life”. Surely this new development is not passed around. Maidstone Borough now easily take twice as long, expansion. this is done by to the Planning She saw off the BNP in Barking, but is going to help central Government’s Council says it raises funding from frequently much more. It is impossible Now the calls locally for a Inspectorate. now being de-selected by Momentum for targets of lowering obesity amongst the developers – but KCC is the highways to plan the time of many Maidstone moratorium on new building comes Secondly, he seems to be under the complaining about anti-Semitism in the young? authority and makes the decisions. journeys. Our cars have opened up a from all political parties. One of the impression that there is a right of appeal Labour Party. With eight takeaways in Snodland, a Surely as the planning authority much wider world for us and in the most significant is from Cllr Trudy against the granting of planning Luciana Berger had to take a bodyguard McDonalds planned on the A228 opposite Maidstone must be more influential, countryside they are now the only Dean (LibDem), a leading Malling permission, when no such right exists. to the previous Labour party conference the M&S garage, and now the new KFC including imposing strong highways sensible form of convenient transport. councillor. Beyond that, I am at a loss as to the and, according to The Times of Israel, she development planned at the bo�om of the and timing conditions. Cycling and walking may be possible She says: “Local people are left nature of his argument. “resigned from Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour town, this community is being targeted What are the key issues making for the few and for most buses are not fighting off a feeding frenzy of On the one hand, he accuses us of Party in the face of Jew-hate”. by the fast food industry, the residents Maidstone so angry? an acceptable alternative. For most the landowners and house builders approving too many applications against Chris Leslie and Chuka Umunna being obviously easy prey and falling in  CHARACTER The character of car is essential – not optional. a�empting to bypass the democratic Government guidance, particularly in resigned saying that they couldn’t remain the category of population inclined to go Maidstone is rapidly changing and Maidstone’s rebellion is not fully process of preparing the new local plan. relation to garden developments, and on in a party that they now regard as racist to fast food restaurants. much-loved areas have become organised, but it is moving that way. MPs need to put a stop to this costly the other, he celebrates the fact that the and anti-Semitic. More particularly, we feel that KFC is unrecognisable with massive building Parishes in east Maidstone have teamed mess.” council has lost appeals when upholding K G Banks had to scrape the bo�om of unethical: with an estimated 850 million projects. Who saw Maidstone as a high- up and there are significant calls for a The moratorium demand comes too Government and local policies, sometimes the barrel to find examples of women chickens slaughtered every year, KFC has rise town? The population profile has moratorium until infrastructure catches from Maidstone Green Party on the exact type of sites he says we faring well in the Labour Party, but again, donated much funding to charity in a certainly changed, especially in the up with house-building. spokesman Stuart Jeffery and Bearsted The big parishes of Bearsted and parish councillor Denis Spooner. should be protecting. he becomes unstuck. pledge to help fight cancer. town centre which now accommodates The planning commi�ee does not Most readers will be too young to have Instead of plaguing the residents of overflows from London boroughs Boxley have combined to produce a Maidstone Council, under great major report of the impact on their pressure from Government for massive disregard planning policies and heard of Barbara Castle, who left Snodland with yet more fast food, among our new immigrants. guidelines and our concern over some parliament 40 years ago. Snodland Council and Tonbridge and  roads of 1,200 new houses south of the new housing, knows there must be TRAFFIC We used to complain about recent inspector’s decisions was precisely I read online in the Guardian’s obituary Malling Council should have the courage delays reaching the town centre. Now M20 (J7), together with new schools different answers and has just bringing 2,000 pupils and staff and announced a proposal for 5,000 houses because inspectors had overturned for her that Labour women had to insist to say NO to a development which there is so much extra traffic, delays refusals that seemed in line with Local that one woman candidate be chosen to presents no real benefits and certain occur all over the borough, with small developments on Kent Medical in a totally new se�lement in the Campus. They say improvements isolated farming area of Lenham Heath. Plan and Government policies. join the three men selected to contest the negative outcomes. problems quickly escalating due to These refusals were also supported by Blackburn seat! Annick West, Malling Road, Snodland weight of traffic. Everyone must accept planned to the road serving the This is bounded by the M20, A20 with urban Maidstone does not easily lend crematorium area will not cope with all the main railway line running through itself to major new roads the extra traffic movements. the middle. In the grand scheme of things it makes sense – but will appal (Leeds/Langley excepted) – and this The villages of Langley and Otham the countryside lobby. must be a major factor in new housing are in despair and Maidstone borough councillor Gordon Newton says I would like to see Maidstone, Kent decisions. Apart from the town centre, approval for the massive Bicknor Wood and our MPs supporting the local the three bridges across the Medway development is “wrecking the place”. rebellion. Urban Maidstone must take are ancient single lane monuments (East The borough councillor for nearby no more and can present a special case Farleigh, Teston and Yalding) built for Leeds, Cllr Gill Fort, says: “The roads to the Government of the day. How horse carriages. are descending into chaos. We need to much more of our countryside must be  HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES Our stop, pause and re-think.” lost? GPs are under so much pressure from Blinkered view of recycling Maidstone, and that the site currently certainly not to be landfilled. occupied by the Enviro Power incinerator Any material which cannot be recycled I FEEL it is necessary to counter some of facility is, together with others, being but incinerated to produce electricity, may the points made by Robin Brooks in his investigated to be considered for this. well be dealt with at the plant on the 20/20 rather blinkered view of waste recycling. First of all, this is NOT a “tip”. Wherever site (which is in Tonbridge and Malling). It is true that there is a proposal for Kent it is, the facility will need to be up to date, I can assure Mr Brooks that there is County Council to acquire by tender a and able to sort all kinds of material and nothing coming from the chimney but new extra recycling facility in north-west send it on for recycling to other places and steam, as all other materials in the burning

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C process are filtered out, measured and parish councils and residents. The other example of Shirley Williams o m e n o m e n overseen by the Environment Agency. I would have thought he should share is also classic spin. She resigned from the The flies he refers to have been shown to our concern at the inconsistency of the Labour Party in 1981 with four others due Housing chaos rebellion come from farmland spread with manure. Planning Inspectorate in upholding the to the influence of the extreme left. There is a residents’ liaison commi�ee Government’s policies, but clearly that is Most people realise that the Labour  IT had to come – and Maidstone is Marden is showing what rebellion which meets regularly, and Mr Brooks not the case. Party of their youth has become a racist, t t now really rebelling against massive can mean. More than 2,000 took to the could apply to join it so that he can see the Cllr Clive English, Chairman Planning bigoted party and its MPs free-loaders housing and population growth so MailMarks streets to protest about a proposed strong procedures which are the modus Commi ee, MBC who’ll turn a blind eye to any intolerance seriously and increasingly damaging DENNIS FOWLE President “garden community” of 2,000 houses operandi of the plant. or racism just to keep their big salaries and lives of residents in many ways. It has [email protected] (with two new schools), doubling the There are also tours for those who want expense accounts. become the biggest talking point in size of the village. They have formed to see what happens inside the plant. Labour not backing women Mike Wardle, Walderslade. town, even bigger than Brexit. the Marden Planning Opposition I do hope he will take advantage of one I ADMIRE K G Banks’ audacity when he The Government, Members of population growth they are losing the Group. or other of these opportunities and thus Parliament (including our local MPs), ba�le (and numbers) and patients Coxheath residents have a “Hands claims that “the Labour Party has done change his outlook on this difficult but more than the others to encourage Fast food plan a health risk Kent County Council and Maidstone suffer. Our hospitals feel that same Off Coxheath” campaign and have essential part of life. Borough Council are in the firing line. pressure and miss Government targets. already held a demonstration outside women to pursue political careers and, I AM writing on behalf of the Snodland Dan Daley, KCC, member for Maidstone providing the right candidate emerges, a residents who are opposed to the fast Many have now reached boiling point The calls on social care grow at a time the Town Hall. Central – and the rebellion grows for this of financial and service cuts and many Harrietsham has an “Against Reckless new Shirley Williams say, or a Barbara food development planned at the bo�om nightmare to be taken much more families have very sad stories to tell as Development” group as it fights to Castle, it can only be a ma�er of time of Hollow Lane in Snodland. seriously. care pressures increasingly fall on them protect the village expanding to merge Planning criticism unfair before a woman takes full control”. We have expressed our main concern No one is effectively responding –  EDUCATION The rush goes on to with Lenham and Grafty Green. Try telling that to Luciana Berger or regarding public health. and our future looks even bleaker with provide new schools, not always in the The protests are not generally against I AND other members of the planning Margaret Hodge, both of whom are being Linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, the commi�ee on Maidstone Borough driven out of Labour because they are fried food offered in these restaurants massive building proposals just most appropriate place. Parents face some growth, but the massive extent of Council do not object to criticism of our Jewish. contributes to a deadly amount of salt and announced or in the pipeline for the longer journeys and too often miss the it. It is a tough ba�le for the likes of decisions, when it is factually based. Mike Ka�, the national chair of the saturated fats in our diet. town centre as well as our countryside. school of first choice. Staplehurst, Headcorn, Marden, However, your correspondent Peter Jewish Labour Movement said “Margaret We should be particularly concerned And there is no sign of serious new  LIFESTYLE All this is impacting on Harrietsham and Lenham, because Mitchell should have checked a few facts. Hodge has been a steadfast campaigner that our youth is going to be more infrastructure for our overcrowded our lifestyle, especially on freedom of these five villages have been designated Firstly, the Ombudsman does not against racism, fascism and intolerance exposed to unhealthy eating. roads system with the buck being movement. A 15-minute car journey can in the current Maidstone Local Plan for overturn planning decisions at appeal, throughout her political life”. Surely this new development is not passed around. Maidstone Borough now easily take twice as long, expansion. this is done by to the Planning She saw off the BNP in Barking, but is going to help central Government’s Council says it raises funding from frequently much more. It is impossible Now the calls locally for a Inspectorate. now being de-selected by Momentum for targets of lowering obesity amongst the developers – but KCC is the highways to plan the time of many Maidstone moratorium on new building comes Secondly, he seems to be under the complaining about anti-Semitism in the young? authority and makes the decisions. journeys. Our cars have opened up a from all political parties. One of the impression that there is a right of appeal Labour Party. With eight takeaways in Snodland, a Surely as the planning authority much wider world for us and in the most significant is from Cllr Trudy against the granting of planning Luciana Berger had to take a bodyguard McDonalds planned on the A228 opposite Maidstone must be more influential, countryside they are now the only Dean (LibDem), a leading Malling permission, when no such right exists. to the previous Labour party conference the M&S garage, and now the new KFC including imposing strong highways sensible form of convenient transport. councillor. Beyond that, I am at a loss as to the and, according to The Times of Israel, she development planned at the bo�om of the and timing conditions. Cycling and walking may be possible She says: “Local people are left nature of his argument. “resigned from Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour town, this community is being targeted What are the key issues making for the few and for most buses are not fighting off a feeding frenzy of On the one hand, he accuses us of Party in the face of Jew-hate”. by the fast food industry, the residents Maidstone so angry? an acceptable alternative. For most the landowners and house builders approving too many applications against Chris Leslie and Chuka Umunna being obviously easy prey and falling in  CHARACTER The character of car is essential – not optional. a�empting to bypass the democratic Government guidance, particularly in resigned saying that they couldn’t remain the category of population inclined to go Maidstone is rapidly changing and Maidstone’s rebellion is not fully process of preparing the new local plan. relation to garden developments, and on in a party that they now regard as racist to fast food restaurants. much-loved areas have become organised, but it is moving that way. MPs need to put a stop to this costly the other, he celebrates the fact that the and anti-Semitic. More particularly, we feel that KFC is unrecognisable with massive building Parishes in east Maidstone have teamed mess.” council has lost appeals when upholding K G Banks had to scrape the bo�om of unethical: with an estimated 850 million projects. Who saw Maidstone as a high- up and there are significant calls for a The moratorium demand comes too Government and local policies, sometimes the barrel to find examples of women chickens slaughtered every year, KFC has rise town? The population profile has moratorium until infrastructure catches from Maidstone Green Party on the exact type of sites he says we faring well in the Labour Party, but again, donated much funding to charity in a certainly changed, especially in the up with house-building. spokesman Stuart Jeffery and Bearsted The big parishes of Bearsted and parish councillor Denis Spooner. should be protecting. he becomes unstuck. pledge to help fight cancer. town centre which now accommodates The planning commi�ee does not Most readers will be too young to have Instead of plaguing the residents of overflows from London boroughs Boxley have combined to produce a Maidstone Council, under great major report of the impact on their pressure from Government for massive disregard planning policies and heard of Barbara Castle, who left Snodland with yet more fast food, among our new immigrants. guidelines and our concern over some parliament 40 years ago. Snodland Council and Tonbridge and  roads of 1,200 new houses south of the new housing, knows there must be TRAFFIC We used to complain about recent inspector’s decisions was precisely I read online in the Guardian’s obituary Malling Council should have the courage delays reaching the town centre. Now M20 (J7), together with new schools different answers and has just bringing 2,000 pupils and staff and announced a proposal for 5,000 houses because inspectors had overturned for her that Labour women had to insist to say NO to a development which there is so much extra traffic, delays refusals that seemed in line with Local that one woman candidate be chosen to presents no real benefits and certain occur all over the borough, with small developments on Kent Medical in a totally new se�lement in the Campus. They say improvements isolated farming area of Lenham Heath. Plan and Government policies. join the three men selected to contest the negative outcomes. problems quickly escalating due to These refusals were also supported by Blackburn seat! Annick West, Malling Road, Snodland weight of traffic. Everyone must accept planned to the road serving the This is bounded by the M20, A20 with urban Maidstone does not easily lend crematorium area will not cope with all the main railway line running through itself to major new roads the extra traffic movements. the middle. In the grand scheme of things it makes sense – but will appal (Leeds/Langley excepted) – and this The villages of Langley and Otham The five editions of the Downs Mail are delivered to 90% of households in the Maidstone and Malling area, the countryside lobby. must be a major factor in new housing are in despair and Maidstone borough councillor Gordon Newton says I would like to see Maidstone, Kent reaching over 190, 000 readers every month. decisions. 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