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Kate, 107, dies THE cast of Cinderella, which is to be KATE Hart, a resident at an old staged at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maid- News people’s home in Bearsted, Cstone,iv tookic tor theo l Rivere f Medwayor J toill has died aged 107, her son 3 JlaunchILL An thisder syear'son is panto.the la test councillor to Horse rider attacked David has disclosed. joiOnn t hboarde Ton Thebrid gKentishe and MLadyallin wereg “chain A RIDER says she was thrown gnationalang”. treasure Rustie Lee (Fairy from her horse following a road Godmother),The advertis formering ma nEastEnderager took tSte-he helm raMP’sge atta cLocalk near Plan bid afans t hBoothe bor o(Princeugh’s fi Charming),rst citizen la Eliza-st month, WHELENaterin gWhatelybury. asked the 6 wbethhen sh Brighte acce pt (Cinderella),ed the trappi ng Craigs of office government to halt the fAndersonrom incum (Buttons)bent mayo and,r Pam pictured, Bates. borough’s housing scheme. 4 StephenEast M a Richardslling’s Ro andger R Adamoud w i Bor-ll be her Brother’s fatal punch dzoneepu t(Uglyy duri nSisters)g her on . e year term A REVELLER has been jailed in Theyoffice were. greeted by pupils from 11 afPlanster killin gfor his bDrrot hNigeler on a South Borough Primary School and night out in West THE widow of GP Dr Nigel Minnet members of the media. 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Malling June 2019 3 News | Murder trial downsmail.co.uk Bale to save blaze victim AS SIMON Childs begins a life sentence for killing his mother-in-law by setting fire to the fam- ily home, Jade Schopman reports on the lives rocked by his terrible crime. TERRIFIED Mandy Childs mes- saged friends to check on her home, unaware her jealous ex had torched the property while her mother was trapped inside. Jacqueline Allen had alerted her daughter and the police from an upstairs bedroom after hearing Simon Childs break into the Neighbour Jen house in Spitfire Road, West Seal outside Malling, last November. the house in Mandy immediately contacted neighbour and friend Jen Seal, in Spitfire Road, a desperate bid to establish what where was happening. Jacqueline Jen told Downs Mail: “Mandy Allen died in a messaged me to see if I was at fire started by home, but I said I’d be at least five Simon Childs, minutes because I was on my way the ex-husband home from work. of her daughter “She said there have been ‘loads of things going on’ and that the that met her as she pulled into the smash the door down and even- used to say hello. police were on their way.” street. tually did. “I also knew Mandy well, she Even as the friends were ex- She said: “I drove round the “The whole community really used to be friends with my sister, changing frantic messages, Maid- corner and saw the house in came together, but nobody could so I know how close she was to stone Crown Court heard that flames. believe what had happened.” her mum. Childs was starting a blaze that “I heard screaming and there Jen (54) recalled Jacqueline as “a “Jackie and Mandy were al- was to kill Jacqueline and the fam- was a lot of commotion out on the lovely lady” who “never did any- ways together, they were so close. ily’s pet dog, Jessie. street with policemen and neigh- one harm”. Jackie was a really good mother. Jen, who headed straight for the bours. “I have lived here for over 40 “It is devastating, what has hap- house, recalled the horrific scene “A few male neighbours tried to years,” she said. “Jackie always pened. It is so sad for everyone.” ‘My dad is an Events that led to fatal fire innocent man’ PEST controller Simon Childs DURING Simon Childs’ three- November 5 Childs pleads protested his innocence through- week trial, Maidstone Crown guilty to two charges of assault- out the trial. Court heard of a catalogue of ing Mandy. He is ordered not He told police that he had been threats and harassment levelled to contact her or enter the fam- sitting in his van smoking at Mandy. ily home in Spitfire Road. On cannabis in These included: the same day, she files a four- H u r r i c a n e October 25 Childs tries to enter year restraining order against Close, West the home in Spitfire Road and him to protect her from harass- Malling, when is caught trying to climb a lad- ment and harm. the fatal fire der to get in through an up- November 16 Childs contacts started in Spit- stairs window. The court hears Mandy on several occasions fire Road. this is the same route he later using a second phone with an And, follow- took to set fire to the house unknown number. He initially ing the guilty with Jacqueline Allen inside. pretends to be someone else, verdict at Maidstone Crown October 28 Mandy receives 19 but the messages soon turn Court, members of his family text messages from Childs. He abusive and sexual. Mandy vowed to fight to clear his name. is asking to come round and calls 101 to report the messages Daughter Charmaine (pictured) collect his belongings. He says after she receives a one which told TV crews: “My dad is an in- he wants her back. reads: “We will be watching Simon Childs nocent man, he would not try to November 1 Mandy finds a you. You will do what we say. murder anybody. threatening note on her gate cousin, Rory Clarke. If you go to the police you’ll “All the family are going to suf- and immediately recognises the November 2 Mandy, while only make it worse for your- fer because my dad is in jail and handwriting as Childs. The looking through the kitchen self.” this is now haunting us. note reads: “I will tell him window, sees an arm reach November 17 Police attend a They (the jury) have only everything. I am watching you. over the gate. She recognises blaze at the family home in judged it (the case) by his state- He doesn’t deserve that.” The the high-vis jacket and orange Spitfire Road with Kent Fire ment at the police station, and I note refers to Mandy’s friend- gloves. Childs is arrested and and Rescue Service. Jacqueline think it’s totally wrong. ship with Childs’ distant released on bail. Allen is later pronounced dead. “When I heard the verdict, I can’t explain how I felt. Awful.”

4 Malling June 2019 News | Murder trial downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Murder trial | News Bale to save blaze victim We’ll never have Parkfoot AS SIMON Childs begins a life sentence for killing his mother-in-law by setting fire to the fam- ily home, Jade Schopman reports on the lives rocked by his terrible crime. that cup of tea ... TERRIFIED Mandy Childs mes- MANDY Childs says she is saged friends to check on her haunted by her last memory of home, unaware her jealous ex had mum, Jacqueline Allen, waving torched the property while her goodbye. mother was trapped inside. And she admitted she repeat- Jacqueline Allen had alerted her edly breaks down in tears as she daughter and the police from an struggles to come to terms with upstairs bedroom after hearing the enormity of her loss. Simon Childs break into the Mrs Childs opened her heart in Neighbour Jen a statement read to Maidstone house in Spitfire Road, West Seal outside Malling, last November. Crown Court last month, where the house in Mandy immediately contacted her former partner, Simon Childs, neighbour and friend Jen Seal, in Spitfire Road, was sentenced to life in prison for a desperate bid to establish what where murder and attempted murder. was happening. Jacqueline The jury had earlier been told Jen told Downs Mail: “Mandy Allen died in a he targeted the family home in messaged me to see if I was at fire started by Spitfire Road, West Malling, in November last year because he Summer home, but I said I’d be at least five Simon Childs, minutes because I was on my way believed his ex was seeing an- the ex-husband other man. home from work. of her daughter “She said there have been ‘loads Mrs Childs had been out at the BBQs time, but her mother was trapped of things going on’ and that the that met her as she pulled into the smash the door down and even- used to say hello. Jacqueline Allen police were on their way.” street. tually did. “I also knew Mandy well, she in the blaze, the court heard. Even as the friends were ex- She said: “I drove round the “The whole community really used to be friends with my sister, “My mum was my best friend. ask myself what might have hap- changing frantic messages, Maid- corner and saw the house in came together, but nobody could so I know how close she was to Words cannot describe how I pened had I not gone out that Open 24 hours, 365 days a year stone Crown Court heard that flames. believe what had happened.” her mum. feel,” said Mrs Childs. “I never night. 265 London Road, West Malling, ME19 5AE got to say goodbye. We will never “When I had to go back to the Childs was starting a blaze that “I heard screaming and there Jen (54) recalled Jacqueline as “a “Jackie and Mandy were al- www.parkfoot.net r 01732 840000 was to kill Jacqueline and the fam- was a lot of commotion out on the lovely lady” who “never did any- ways together, they were so close. have that one last cup of tea to- house, my mum’s coat was still at ily’s pet dog, Jessie. street with policemen and neigh- one harm”. Jackie was a really good mother. gether. the bottom of my bed. Jen, who headed straight for the bours. “I have lived here for over 40 “It is devastating, what has hap- “I am the person I am today be- “I go to her grave as I don’t house, recalled the horrific scene “A few male neighbours tried to years,” she said. “Jackie always pened. It is so sad for everyone.” cause of my mum. At work, I find want to leave it empty. I feel so myself talking to her and end up numb and will never accept what with tears rolling down my face. I has happened.” ‘My dad is an have even found myself searching Mrs Allen’s brother, Andrew for her name on my phone to call said: “I always looked up to her, Events that led to fatal fire innocent man’ her and then I realise she is not she was so kind and helped look here anymore and I can't. after me when I most needed her. PEST controller Simon Childs DURING Simon Childs’ three- November 5 Childs pleads “I still see the last image of her, Why would someone do this to protested his innocence through- waving goodbye to me as I drove somebody so kind? My insides week trial, Maidstone Crown guilty to two charges of assault- out the trial. Court heard of a catalogue of ing Mandy. He is ordered not off. That image will never go have been totally ripped out. I He told police that he had been away. I have so much guilt and wanted to curl up and die.” threats and harassment levelled to contact her or enter the fam- sitting in his van smoking at Mandy. ily home in Spitfire Road. On cannabis in These included: the same day, she files a four- H u r r i c a n e October 25 Childs tries to enter year restraining order against Close, West the home in Spitfire Road and him to protect her from harass- Family dog perished Malling, when is caught trying to climb a lad- ment and harm. the fatal fire der to get in through an up- THE family’s beloved pet dog, Jessie, also died in the blaze. November 16 Childs contacts started in Spit- The jury at Maidstone Crown Court heard harrowing accounts of the two- stairs window. The court hears Mandy on several occasions fire Road. this is the same route he later year-old’s final terrified moments as the flames took hold. using a second phone with an And, follow- Friends recalled how the took to set fire to the house unknown number. He initially ing the guilty with Jacqueline Allen inside. little dog was often too pretends to be someone else, verdict at Maidstone Crown scared to jump off the bed, October 28 Mandy receives 19 but the messages soon turn Court, members of his family and speculated how fright- text messages from Childs. He abusive and sexual. Mandy vowed to fight to clear his name. ened she must have been is asking to come round and calls 101 to report the messages Daughter Charmaine (pictured) when black smoke leaked collect his belongings. He says after she receives a one which told TV crews: “My dad is an in- under the bedroom door he wants her back. reads: “We will be watching Simon Childs nocent man, he would not try to where her body was later November 1 Mandy finds a you. You will do what we say. murder anybody. found. threatening note on her gate cousin, Rory Clarke. If you go to the police you’ll “All the family are going to suf- Witnesses to the blaze and immediately recognises the November 2 Mandy, while only make it worse for your- fer because my dad is in jail and say they heard the dog cry- handwriting as Childs. The looking through the kitchen self.” this is now haunting us. ing as the fire spread across note reads: “I will tell him window, sees an arm reach November 17 Police attend a They (the jury) have only the house. everything. I am watching you. over the gate. She recognises blaze at the family home in judged it (the case) by his state- Jessie would have been He doesn’t deserve that.” The the high-vis jacket and orange Spitfire Road with Kent Fire ment at the police station, and I three years old just days note refers to Mandy’s friend- gloves. Childs is arrested and and Rescue Service. Jacqueline think it’s totally wrong. after the blaze. ship with Childs’ distant released on bail. Allen is later pronounced dead. “When I heard the verdict, I can’t explain how I felt. Awful.”

Malling June 2019 5 News downsmail.co.uk Festival acts EVENT organisers have named the line-up for this year’s Kings Rider thrown after Hill Music Festival. Loose Change, GrooveZoo, Josh Hassell, Olivia Rose, The KickBacks and Tina Turner Trib- ute have confirmed they will be ‘a road rage aack’ performing, and other musicians could be in the pipeline. A RIDER has revealed how a The extravaganza, on Saturday, driver hurled a barrage of abuse June 22, starts at 1pm at The Spit- at her, shortly before her spooked fire Pub. Tickets are £12 in ad- horse threw her. vance (from the pub) or £18 on the Emily Manser said the white van door. Children go free. man pounded on his horn, shouted Paramedics at her to get out of the way, and treat Emily Flushing issue after overtaking her, stopped to Manser at continue his tirade. the scene THE dire state of the public toilets She believes the incident spurred after the in West Malling has been blamed her horse Harry to pitch her onto road rage on a flushing system malfunction. the ground in nearby woodland incident Tonbridge and Malling Bor- when the showdown ended. ough Council sent in a specialist and being verbally aggressive. have an accident. He was not hurt She was stabilised at the scene by maintenance engineer to tackle “My horse started spooking. but it resulted in me being in hos- paramedics, who were concerned the problem, with back-up from “I kept apologising and thanking pital over 10 hours.” she may have suffered a spinal in- cleaning contractors. the people behind me, who re- Miss Manser, who says she is jury. She spent 10 hours in hospital mained a distance away from me still very sore but otherwise alright, under observation. in case anything happened. is now appealing through social Cold shoulder The horse was uninjured. “We then turned up to Malling media for dashcam footage that MEREWORTH’S Rev Pat Dickin Miss Manser said: “We were Road, Teston, where the driver may identify the offender who has returned to her ministry after coming from Wateringbury to stopped and continued shouting struck at about 5.30pm on Sunday, battling a debilitating frozen Teston along Tonbridge Road, out of his van, calling me a stupid May 19. shoulder. She says the condition when a man in a white van started b****. She believes the first part of the is still painful, but she is feeling shouting and swearing at me to get “Sadly this did upset the horse, van’s registration was MJ63 and well enough to return. out of the road, honking his horn which is not faOnir. We went o ntheto that the d rivRoader was accompanied.

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Malling June 2019 7 News downsmail.co.uk M&S food store at risk Death of new mother THE Marks & Spencer food outlet in Aylesford could be under threat of closure in plans to shut 110 stores nationwide. could help save lives The retail giant’s move comes after a disastrous slump in pre-tax THE death in childbirth of a vi- profits. vacious Offham primary school M&S has already closed its long- teacher may have initiated a established shops in Folkestone, safety procedure which could Deal and Ashford as the company save countless others. tries to find a way to combat the Frankie Cappuccini was 30 decline of British high streets. when she suffered a fatal heart at- Last month, it revealed plans to tack after a Caesarean section at lose 85 clothing units and 25 of its Tunbridge Wells Hospital in 2012. food outlets. In Kent, there are nine It later transpired she had died food stores in Dartford, Strood, as a result of catastrophic failings, Aylesford, Sittingbourne, Whit- not least a muddle over the role of stable, Canterbury, Ashford, anaesthetists. Dover, and Tonbridge. Now a procedure designed to The cuts come as 35 shops have lessen the chance of a similar already been closed as part of the tragedy has been devised by the company's strategy to cut its run- Royal College of Anaesthetists. West Malling resident Frankie major haemorrhage caused by a ning costs. It is called the Cappuccini Test. died, in part because staff did not large piece of placenta left behind The latest move is in response to The changes have been devised know where to go when the after the Caesarean and in correc- a fall in pre-tax profits of 9.9%. by David Bogod, a consultant anaesthetist failed to intubate (in- tive surgery there was inadequate M&S refused to discuss which member of the Royal College of sert a tube) after she worsened. ventilation. This caused high acid shops are under threat but staff Anaesthetists. Mrs Cappuccini’s husband levels, which proved fatal. would be informed first. It will act as a checking system Tom said: “It is a relief to know Mr Bogod said: “The NHS is In a statement, chief executive to ensure there is proper supervi- that there has been genuine learn- dependent upon medical staff Steve Rowe said: “We are deep into sion of trainee and senior associ- ing from Frankie’s death. below the level of consultant for the first phase of our transforma- ate specialist (SAS) anaesthetists. “Patient safety has got to be much of day-to-day patient care. tion programme and continue to The test aims to monitor rotas paramount and learning from “Inadequate consultant super- make good progress restoring the and identify if an anaesthetist awful events such as Frankie’s vision is an issue that affects all basics and fixing many of the would be working alone and, if so, case must be the only way for- areas of hospital care, and I hope legacy issues we face.” to ensure a supervisor is working, ward.” to see the Cappuccini Test taken Charlie match available or easily contactable. Mrs Cappuccini suffered a up by other medical specialities.” A MEMORIAL match in honour of Aylesford’s Charlie Girling kicks off at the Gallagher Stadium in Maidstone on June 28. Charlie, from Aylesford, died after an asthma attack at an inter- national Scouting jamboree in Fin- land in 2016. He was 12 years old. The game, from 1pm-2.30pm, is organised by Charlie’s school- mates at Maplesden Noakes. Tickets on the gate are £5 for adults and £2 for children, with proceeds going to Charlie’s garden Community choir raises roof at his former school in Maidstone WHAT started out as an experi- and, after a short trial, members at 3pm on Sunday, July 7. Kathryn and Aylesford Scout group. ment, has turned out to be a mas- voted the choir become a perma- Ridgeway will conduct. sive passion for more than 100 nent fixture. We now have about The event, which invites the au- Theft charges singers in West Malling. 120 people on our books.” dience to bring a picnic, was a sell- After an appeal to see if a choir The group defines itself as inclu- out last year. AN ALLEGED shoplifter has been would be popular in the commu- sive and friendly, with a mission to Tickets, priced £5, are available charged with three separate thefts nity, the response has been im- bring local people together to from choir members or by sending in the Snodland area. pressive. enjoy singing and making music. It an email to wmcctickets@hot- On May 28, officers arrested West Malling Community Choir is now a regular feature at com- mail.co.uk. Daniel Grosset, of Constitution has now been going since 2012. It munity events, such as the turning Those interested in joining the Hill, Snodland. The 31-year-old meets every week, with 60 to 100 on of the Christmas lights in West choir, which meets at West Malling was later charged with three counts singers attending, and has a grow- Malling and, in April this year, sang Baptist Church from 7.15 to 9pm of theft from supermarkets in Lark- ing waiting list for new members. at the Royal Albert Hall, supporting on Tuesdays, should email west- field and Holborough, as well as an A spokesman said: “The response the amazing Music Man Project. [email protected]. assault in Aylesford on April 18. to the idea of a choir in West The choir’s next concert – ‘Top A spokesman added: “The wait- He was bailed to appear before Malling was amazing, with a mas- of the Pops’ – is at Ditton Commu- ing list is regularly reviewed, so Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on sive turn-out for the first session nity Centre, Kilnbarn Lane, starting please don’t be put off.” July 23.

8 Malling June 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Business Focus M&S food store at risk Death of new mother THE Marks & Spencer food outlet in Aylesford could be under threat of closure in plans to shut 110 stores nationwide. could help save lives The retail giant’s move comes after a disastrous slump in pre-tax THE death in childbirth of a vi- profits. vacious Offham primary school M&S has already closed its long- teacher may have initiated a established shops in Folkestone, safety procedure which could Deal and Ashford as the company save countless others. tries to find a way to combat the Frankie Cappuccini was 30 decline of British high streets. when she suffered a fatal heart at- Last month, it revealed plans to tack after a Caesarean section at lose 85 clothing units and 25 of its Tunbridge Wells Hospital in 2012. food outlets. In Kent, there are nine It later transpired she had died food stores in Dartford, Strood, as a result of catastrophic failings, Aylesford, Sittingbourne, Whit- not least a muddle over the role of stable, Canterbury, Ashford, anaesthetists. Dover, and Tonbridge. Now a procedure designed to The cuts come as 35 shops have lessen the chance of a similar already been closed as part of the tragedy has been devised by the company's strategy to cut its run- Royal College of Anaesthetists. West Malling resident Frankie major haemorrhage caused by a ning costs. It is called the Cappuccini Test. died, in part because staff did not large piece of placenta left behind The latest move is in response to The changes have been devised know where to go when the after the Caesarean and in correc- a fall in pre-tax profits of 9.9%. by David Bogod, a consultant anaesthetist failed to intubate (in- tive surgery there was inadequate M&S refused to discuss which member of the Royal College of sert a tube) after she worsened. ventilation. This caused high acid shops are under threat but staff Anaesthetists. Mrs Cappuccini’s husband levels, which proved fatal. would be informed first. It will act as a checking system Tom said: “It is a relief to know Mr Bogod said: “The NHS is In a statement, chief executive to ensure there is proper supervi- that there has been genuine learn- dependent upon medical staff Steve Rowe said: “We are deep into sion of trainee and senior associ- ing from Frankie’s death. below the level of consultant for the first phase of our transforma- ate specialist (SAS) anaesthetists. “Patient safety has got to be much of day-to-day patient care. tion programme and continue to The test aims to monitor rotas paramount and learning from “Inadequate consultant super- make good progress restoring the and identify if an anaesthetist awful events such as Frankie’s vision is an issue that affects all basics and fixing many of the would be working alone and, if so, case must be the only way for- areas of hospital care, and I hope legacy issues we face.” to ensure a supervisor is working, ward.” to see the Cappuccini Test taken Charlie match available or easily contactable. Mrs Cappuccini suffered a up by other medical specialities.” A MEMORIAL match in honour of Aylesford’s Charlie Girling kicks off at the Gallagher Stadium in Maidstone on June 28. Charlie, from Aylesford, died after an asthma attack at an inter- national Scouting jamboree in Fin- land in 2016. He was 12 years old. The game, from 1pm-2.30pm, is organised by Charlie’s school- mates at Maplesden Noakes. Tickets on the gate are £5 for adults and £2 for children, with proceeds going to Charlie’s garden Community choir raises roof at his former school in Maidstone WHAT started out as an experi- and, after a short trial, members at 3pm on Sunday, July 7. Kathryn and Aylesford Scout group. ment, has turned out to be a mas- voted the choir become a perma- Ridgeway will conduct. sive passion for more than 100 nent fixture. We now have about The event, which invites the au- Theft charges singers in West Malling. 120 people on our books.” dience to bring a picnic, was a sell- After an appeal to see if a choir The group defines itself as inclu- out last year. AN ALLEGED shoplifter has been would be popular in the commu- sive and friendly, with a mission to Tickets, priced £5, are available charged with three separate thefts nity, the response has been im- bring local people together to from choir members or by sending in the Snodland area. pressive. enjoy singing and making music. It an email to wmcctickets@hot- On May 28, officers arrested West Malling Community Choir is now a regular feature at com- mail.co.uk. Daniel Grosset, of Constitution has now been going since 2012. It munity events, such as the turning Those interested in joining the Hill, Snodland. The 31-year-old meets every week, with 60 to 100 on of the Christmas lights in West choir, which meets at West Malling was later charged with three counts singers attending, and has a grow- Malling and, in April this year, sang Baptist Church from 7.15 to 9pm of theft from supermarkets in Lark- ing waiting list for new members. at the Royal Albert Hall, supporting on Tuesdays, should email west- field and Holborough, as well as an A spokesman said: “The response the amazing Music Man Project. [email protected]. assault in Aylesford on April 18. to the idea of a choir in West The choir’s next concert – ‘Top A spokesman added: “The wait- He was bailed to appear before Malling was amazing, with a mas- of the Pops’ – is at Ditton Commu- ing list is regularly reviewed, so Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on sive turn-out for the first session nity Centre, Kilnbarn Lane, starting please don’t be put off.” July 23.

Malling June 2019 9 News Tiny Tots Nursery School downsmail.co.uk Appeal aEsft.t1e96r9 • OFSTED Inspected Tel: 736N270 /e 63w0001 tip planned after MMem2o0riacl Hraalls, Mhanor Rise, Bearsted ME14 4DB POLICE are appealing for wit- SCHOOLnesses after a sWeekdayerious coll iMorningssion HOURSon the M20. 9.15 to 3.30 for childrenK C2 to 5 Cyears of ageimposes charges The incident took place at alsoabout Teeny2pm on Tues dTinyay, May TotsA STAND-OFF between two 21, on the slip road for Ayles- A very successful parent and wchildaste group.authorities that barred ford from the Maidstone- Larkfield and Snodland residents Grandparents welcome too! bound carriageway, and from their nearest tip, has been involved a black Yamaha mo- KCC leader Wednesday afternoon 1.30pmha -lt e3.30pmd in an 11th hour deal. torcycle which hit a chalk Cllr Paul for children 0 to 2 years. (Term timeKent only)County Council brokered bank. Carter (far a temporary reprieve on May 23, The 19-year-old rider, from left) and Cllr which has allowed Tonbridge and the Maidstone area, was taken Alan Malling householders to continue by air ambulance to a London using Medway’s Cuxton facilities. Jarrett of hospital, where he remains in a But KCC has been told it has Medway serious condition. just 18 months to put alternative Council Officers are working to es- waste dis01622posal measures in place tablish the circumstances of the collision and are urging any- for Kent taxpayers living along Medway feared the levy, which to our centres for 18 months will one who saw the motorcycle in Medway’850329s borders. started on June 3, would prompt give KCC time to bring forward the moments leading up to the In response, the county has an- an influx of people from Kent, its own facilities to meet the needs incident, or who have dashcam nounced the build of a household wanting to use its free facilities. of Kent residents.” R.A.Dfootage fr oBalletm the area around wasteAutumnand rec yTermcling centre Following the negotiations, Describing the talks as “satisfac- Alan Jarrett, leader of Medway torily concluded”, KCC leader I.S.T.D.the time, to Tapconta c&t th Modernem. (HstartsWRC) a9tht Al liSeptemberngton which will Anyone who can help come on stream within the next 12 Council, said: “We are pleased to Paul Carter said income from the 3sh oyearsuld ca ltol th seniore appea llevelline on to 15 moMorenths. than a have come to a pragmatic, sensi- “modest charge” for the disposal Medway turned Larkfield and ble agreement with KCC to ensure of soil, rubble, hardcore and plas- Street01622 7Dance98 538 quoting ballet school SM/DJ/58/19. Snodland residents away from that our centres will remain open terboard at each of Kent’s disposal Alternatively they can email Cuxton after KCC unveiled plans to residents living in the Kent sites, would be used to improve Future to charge users for disposing of area. Schools and expand the county’s waste fa- [email protected]. Trust building waste at its own sites. “Allowing KCC residents access cilities. 10 % Excel Yachting DISCOUNT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE with Excel Yatching ROYAL CINQUE PORTS YACHT CLUB DOVER when booking with this advertisement

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2410 Maidstone Malling June East 2019 October 2017 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Appeal after M20 crash New tip planned after Jill takes on the POLICE are appealing for wit- nesses after a serious collision on the M20. KCC imposes charges mayoral duties The incident took place at about 2pm on Tuesday, May JILL Anderson is the latest coun- A STAND-OFF between two cillor to join the Tonbridge and 21, on the slip road for Ayles- waste authorities that barred ford from the Maidstone- Malling “chain gang”. Larkfield and Snodland residents The advertising manager took bound carriageway, and from their nearest tip, has been involved a black Yamaha mo- KCC leader the helm as the borough’s first cit- halted in an 11th hour deal. torcycle which hit a chalk Cllr Paul izen last month, when she ac- Kent County Council brokered bank. Carter (far cepted the trappings of office a temporary reprieve on May 23, The 19-year-old rider, from left) and Cllr from incumbent mayor Pam which has allowed Tonbridge and the Maidstone area, was taken Alan Bates. Malling householders to continue by air ambulance to a London East Malling’s Roger Roud will using Medway’s Cuxton facilities. Jarrett of hospital, where he remains in a be her deputy during her one- But KCC has been told it has Medway serious condition. year term in office. just 18 months to put alternative Council Officers are working to es- Cllr Anderson was first elected waste disposal measures in place tablish the circumstances of the to the borough council at a by- collision and are urging any- for Kent taxpayers living along Medway feared the levy, which to our centres for 18 months will election in March 1990, and has one who saw the motorcycle in Medway’s borders. started on June 3, would prompt give KCC time to bring forward served on several committees. the moments leading up to the In response, the county has an- an influx of people from Kent, its own facilities to meet the needs Following the cabinet arrange- incident, or who have dashcam nounced the build of a household wanting to use its free facilities. of Kent residents.” ments introduced in 2003, she joyable year as deputy mayor, footage from the area around waste and recycling centre Following the negotiations, Describing the talks as “satisfac- held portfolios for housing and serving the community of Ton- the time, to contact them. (HWRC) at Allington which will Alan Jarrett, leader of Medway torily concluded”, KCC leader environmental services. bridge and Malling and I’m really Anyone who can help come on stream within the next 12 Council, said: “We are pleased to Paul Carter said income from the In 2017, she relinquished her looking forward to this coming should call the appeal line on to 15 months. have come to a pragmatic, sensi- “modest charge” for the disposal cabinet responsibilities and was year in my role as mayor. 01622 798 538 quoting Medway turned Larkfield and ble agreement with KCC to ensure of soil, rubble, hardcore and plas- appointed chairman of the licens- “It will be my aim throughout SM/DJ/58/19. Snodland residents away from that our centres will remain open terboard at each of Kent’s disposal ing and appeals committee, a post the year to help raise awareness of Alternatively they can email Cuxton after KCC unveiled plans to residents living in the Kent sites, would be used to improve she had to give up when elected all the fantastic work carried out [email protected]. to charge users for disposing of area. and expand the county’s waste fa- mayor. by volunteers, community building waste at its own sites. “Allowing KCC residents access cilities. She is a member of the advisory groups, schools and businesses board on communities and hous- and to meet more residents whilst ing and also a member of the travelling and working around overview and scrutiny committee, the borough.” licensing and appeals committee, The charity she has chosen to parish partnership panel, the Ton- support during her time in office bridge Forum, planning commit- is CRY (Cardiac Risk in the tees and vice-chairman of the joint Young), a national UK charity employee consultative committee. preventing young sudden cardiac For the past 12 months, she has deaths through awareness, also served as Cllr Bates’ deputy. screening and research, and sup- She said: “I’ve had a most en- porting affected families. Measles warning HEALTH service teams are warning people to ensure they are protected against measles, with five more confirmed cases in Kent. The illness – with early symptoms much like a cold – affects any age and can have serious complications, particularly for the young and med- ically vulnerable. Public Health England (PHE) says everyone needs to check they are up to date with two doses of MMR vaccine and anyone concerned they have the condition should stay away from others. Dr Rachel Pudney says: “Measles is not a harmless childhood illness – it is extremely infectious, can strike anyone and sadly, in some instances, can have very serious long-term and life-changing consequences. “It is really important that anyone who hasn’t already had two doses of the MMR vaccine contacts their GP surgery for an appointment to get vaccinated. If you’re unsure whether you or your children have had two MMRs, first check your child’s Red Book or contact your surgery.” Symptoms include high fever, coughing, aches, a blotchy red brown rash, and sore, red, watery eyes. 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12 Malling June 2019 downsmail.co.uk News Care agency’s Punch left one brother good rating AN AGENCY supporting the eld- erly and those with dementia, has been praised for “going the extra dead, the other in jail mile” to help those in its care. Earning a ‘good’ grade across BROTHERS Carl and Lee Eldred were joking when they told him the board from a government in- were inseparable. Their mum, Lee was dead. spector, Lauriem Complete Care Carina, recalls them sharing “the In a letter read to the court dur- at Ditton was providing care at strongest bond” and doing ing sentencing on Friday, May 17, home for 290 people at the time of “everything together”. mum Carina said: “Carl and Lee the inspection. But their family was shaken to shared the strongest bond. They The Care Quality Commission the core when a night out in West did everything together. said staff were “led by a manage- Malling ended with one sibling “Unfortunately, they had an ar- ment team that showed a commit- dying at the hand of his brother. gument which will change our ment to continuous improvement During heart-breaking testi- lives forever.” and development”. monies at Maidstone Crown She added: “I know justice has Users of the agency, based at Court, Judge Adele Williams to be done, but there are no win- Cobdown House on London heard how the two men had ners in my family. I know Lee will Road, told the inspector that the spent the evening with friends in not want Carl to be punished.” organisation “went the extra mile the town, before the taxi journey In another letter, Carl told the to respond to their needs and the home ended in tragedy. court: “The ultimate punishment needs of their loved ones”, and an Richard Barraclough prosecut- unresponsive and, despite a des- is knowing I will never see my big occupational therapist added that ing, said the brothers had an ar- perate battle to revive him by one brother and friend again, and that care staff often went “above and gument that culminated in Carl of the passengers and then para- is something I will never forgive beyond their role to promote pos- (34) punching Lee (36). medics, he was declared dead at myself for.” itive outcomes for people”. Defence barrister Oliver Saxby the scene. Carl, of Little Footway, Langton The report said staff were sup- said: “This could have happened He had suffered a torn artery Green, pleaded guilty to ported and received continuous 100 times and on 99 occasions it and a brain haemorrhage. manslaughter and was sentenced training and development. wouldn’t have ended in death or Police, who arrested Carl by the to four years in prison. The agency received a good rat- serious injury.” roadside, said he was sobbing, Mr Saxby said: “He really is a ing at its previous inspection in But a blow to the head left Lee claiming he thought his friends broken man.” September 2016.

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Malling June 2019 13 News downsmail.co.uk Enjoysummer ‘lazy’jazzevent Malling School ends THE Offham Society and St Michael’s Church have joined forces to ensure the return of the parish’s popular “Lazy Summer season in triumph Jazz” event at Cosgrave Field. Music will be performed by the YEAR seven rugby stars at The quartet Javajam, with vocals by Malling School (TMS) won the singer Sarah Jane, and villagers are area championship and saw off being urged to bring their own pic- two of the best teams in the nics. Proceeds from the event, on league as the season ended. Sunday, June 23, will be shared be- TMS beat Aylesford School and tween the society and the church’s Oakwood Grammar – scheduled Fabric Restoration Fund. to play in the league finals – when Music starts at 12.30pm, and fin- they met at the Aylesford Bulls ishes at 4pm. Entry is by ticket RFC ground. The team won 20-10 only, and costs £5 per adult (chil- and 10-5 respectively. dren 12 and under can get in free). PE teacher Jack Leech marked To book tickets, contact Patrick out Joe Wigman, Andrew Brookes, Bligh on 01732 842952. George Down, Frankie Danton, Teddy Cooney and Harley Stock- TMS year eight players showed put on an “outstanding perform- dale among those worthy of praise. great spirit in holding a battling St ance” to beat St Simon Stock. Art sessions Mr Leech said: “The first game Augustine’s Academy, but eventu- Mr Leech added: “The boys have JANE Sandoe was due to give a saw us overcome a strong Ayles- ally lost 25-15. been exceptional in their commit- demonstration of printing with ford school team 20-10. We had Mr Leech said: “The boys were ment to improve and this was evi- glycerin at Malling Art Club, as previously lost to them, so this was rightfully proud of how much they dent with a 33-21 win over a team Downs Mail went to press. a great indicator of how much have achieved over the last few they lost 20-5 to earlier this season.” The presentation was part of the progress the team has made.” months and it was a great game to Ewan Bruce, Sonny Harding, group’s “hands-on painting” ses- He said the victory over Ayles- watch. Mason Pettitt picked up the Cameron Bath, Josh Hoarse and sions at Ryarsh Church Hall. For ford was all the more satisfying as man of the match award for a Rhys Putman were mentioned for details, visit www.mallingart- TMS had previously lost the en- number of try-saving tackles.” their performances. Man of the club.co.uk. counter in the regular season. He said the year nine squad had match went to Harry Jarmain.

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14 Malling June 2019 News downsmail.co.uk ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Enjoysummer ‘lazy’jazzevent Malling School ends BARMAID SAVES PUB FROM PERMANENT CLOSURE THE Offham Society and St Michael’s Church have joined Barmaid’s passion for the pub sees her return forces to ensure the return of the parish’s popular “Lazy Summer season in triumph as owner and save it from closure Jazz” event at Cosgrave Field. Music will be performed by the YEAR seven rugby stars at The New figures show that pubs are portfolio, having taken over The quartet Javajam, with vocals by Malling School (TMS) won the closing at a rate of one every 12 Chequers in Aylesford only 9 singer Sarah Jane, and villagers are area championship and saw off hours, with The Campaign for months ago, transforming it from a being urged to bring their own pic- two of the best teams in the Real Ale saying 378 pubs shut rundown bar into a thriving country nics. Proceeds from the event, on league as the season ended. Sunday, June 23, will be shared be- TMS beat Aylesford School and down permanently between July pub by injecting some care and love tween the society and the church’s Oakwood Grammar – scheduled and December last year across into the building and offering Fabric Restoration Fund. to play in the league finals – when the UK. Jessica Harvey, however, exceptional homecooked, fresh Music starts at 12.30pm, and fin- they met at the Aylesford Bulls hasn’t been daunted by the food, with a carvery every Sunday, ishes at 4pm. Entry is by ticket RFC ground. The team won 20-10 prospect of rescuing a traditional alongside an extensive drinks range, During the refit, Jessica wanted and 10-5 respectively. only, and costs £5 per adult (chil- country pub. The Walnut Tree in including real cask ales and craft to keep the traditional country dren 12 and under can get in free). PE teacher Jack Leech marked To book tickets, contact Patrick out Joe Wigman, Andrew Brookes, Yalding dates back to 1492, the gins, and a very carefully selected look and feel that the pub is Bligh on 01732 842952. George Down, Frankie Danton, year Christopher Columbus sailed wine list. Jessica now hopes to known for, with exposed beams Teddy Cooney and Harley Stock- TMS year eight players showed put on an “outstanding perform- to America. It started it’s life as a repeat the same success at The and cosy open fires. The new Art sessions dale among those worthy of praise. great spirit in holding a battling St ance” to beat St Simon Stock. Tudor four-bay Kentish Yeoman’s Walnut Tree. menu offers freshly made, Mr Leech said: “The first game Augustine’s Academy, but eventu- Mr Leech added: “The boys have house, and became a beer-house “The way people use pubs is traditional pub food with daily JANE Sandoe was due to give a saw us overcome a strong Ayles- ally lost 25-15. been exceptional in their commit- demonstration of printing with ford school team 20-10. We had Mr Leech said: “The boys were ment to improve and this was evi- in the 19th century. changing and we have to adapt to specials, focusing on seasonal glycerin at Malling Art Club, as previously lost to them, so this was rightfully proud of how much they dent with a 33-21 win over a team Jessica, who grew up in the nearby make pubs viable in our community. produce from local suppliers. Downs Mail went to press. a great indicator of how much have achieved over the last few they lost 20-5 to earlier this season.” village of Wateringbury, has now Many more pubs are becoming Jessica then went on to say The presentation was part of the progress the team has made.” months and it was a great game to Ewan Bruce, Sonny Harding, taken over the reins of The Walnut family-friendly by accommodating “Keeping a country pub alive in the group’s “hands-on painting” ses- He said the victory over Ayles- watch. Mason Pettitt picked up the Cameron Bath, Josh Hoarse and Tree and oversaw an extensive children and expanding their food heart of this beautiful landscape is sions at Ryarsh Church Hall. For ford was all the more satisfying as man of the match award for a Rhys Putman were mentioned for details, visit www.mallingart- TMS had previously lost the en- number of try-saving tackles.” their performances. Man of the refurbishment prior to their opening offering. The revival of craft beers vital to the community and we club.co.uk. counter in the regular season. He said the year nine squad had match went to Harry Jarmain. date. Jessica spent 4 years working and gins, especially ones produced hope that our food offering and as a barmaid at the beautiful Yalding in local microbreweries and reputation will bring customers in. pub and hopes to prove that there is distilleries. is also driving people to I can’t wait to get back behind the career progression in this trade. This change their drinking habits and to bar and make The Walnut Tree is the second pub in Jessica’s explore new tastes.” Jessica said. a success.”

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Malling June 2019 15 News downsmail.co.uk Disney dates for swimmers Grant helps stores to A LEISURE group has launched Disney-inspired swim sessions at Larkfield Leisure Centre and Tonbridge Swimming Pool. put up a good front Aimed at three- to 11-year- olds, each 45-minute session in- THREE stores in West Malling are cludes 10 activities based on boasting new shopfronts after Swim England’s “core aquatic winning a grant to improve their Rebecca skills” to keep children healthy High Street presence. Sarginson, while learning an important life Hardy’s wine store, florist Coco of Coco and skill. & Bloom and the Copy Shoppe are Bloom, A spokesman for organisers the first to win the helping hand outside her tmactive said: “The sessions will after answering a council flyer. newly- be delivered by a trained activa- The Shop Front Improvement refurbished tor, featuring content inspired by scheme offers up to £5,000 to suc- store in the magic of Disney. They are cessful applicants, and for Rebecca West suited to all abilities.” Sarginson, the money has covered Sessions take place at Lark- half of the £6,500 renovation at Malling field Leisure Centre from 1.30- Coco & Bloom. High Street 2.15pm each Saturday and at Just two weeks into trading, she in my business rates. But, I am ex- store after years in events and the Tonbridge Swimming Pool from said: “We have spent two months tremely grateful and congratulate restaurant trade;. 3-3.45pm each Saturday and turning the store from the old clock the council on its initiative to re- Mrs Sarginson added: “West 12.15-1pm on Wednesdays. shop to a florist, gift and chocolate generate West Malling’s lovely Malling lends itself to independent Sessions cost the same price as store, so this was a brilliant start.” high street.” quirky shops like mine. Everyone a standard swim. The upgrade, which has taken She thinks the scheme will help has been so supportive.” These must be pre-booked by two months, is just short of an to redress the trend that sees online The Shop Front Improvement calling Larkfield Leisure Centre awning, which will need permis- traders, national chains and out-of- scheme was establish by TMBC, on 01622 719345 or Tonbridge sion from Tonbridge and Malling town stores taking an increasing which successfully applied last Swimming Pool 01732 367449. Borough Council (TMBC). share of the market. year to use part of the Govern- For further details visit Rebecca said: “If I were asked, I The 41-year-old, from Offham, ment’s Business Rates Retention www.tmactive.co.uk. would rather have had a reduction set her sights on opening her own fund to enhance its high streets.

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16 Malling June 2019 Volunteer Coffee Morning Poster.pdf 1 23/05/2019 10:45 News downsmail.co.uk Disney dates for swimmers Grant helps stores to A LEISURE group has launched Disney-inspired swim sessions at Larkfield Leisure Centre and Tonbridge Swimming Pool. put up a good front Volunteer Aimed at three- to 11-year- olds, each 45-minute session in- THREE stores in West Malling are cludes 10 activities based on boasting new shopfronts after Coffee Morning Swim England’s “core aquatic winning a grant to improve their Rebecca skills” to keep children healthy High Street presence. Sarginson, Friday 12th July 2019 while learning an important life Hardy’s wine store, florist Coco of Coco and skill. & Bloom and the Copy Shoppe are Bloom, 10am-12pm A spokesman for organisers the first to win the helping hand C outside her M

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Malling June 2019 17 Classic Car Show & Family Fun Day Sunday 15th September 10am- 4pm £2 entry (under 12's free) Open 7 days a week serving light lunches, cream teas and a range of wonderful homemade cakes. Are you a classic car owner or lover? Monday- Friday 9am- 4pm If so this is the Weekends 10am-4pm event fo r you! Bring the family and enjoy lunch in Sage & Boot Fairs Time, our woodland 10:30am- 2:30pm £10 per pitch walk, children's play area and friendly animals Sunday 28th July including our family of alpacas! Sunday 25th August

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Malling June 2019 19 News downsmail.co.uk Local news for Snodland and Halling Appeal after A Downs Mail supplement produced in conjunction crash death Exercise group aims Town Talk with the Snodland Chamber of Commerce. OFFICERS are appealing for information after a fatal colli- sion on the A229 Blue Bell Hill. to help beat cancer New vicar takes up position Kent Police were called at A SNODLAND cancer survivor is 12.50am on Saturday, May 25, launching a campaign to get peo- A FORMER hairstylist, adminis- are incredibly transferable and it means to be part of a church after a black Peugeot 206 over- ple with the disease active. trator and mum-of-two has essential for parish ministry. family and minister to and along- turned on the Maidstone- Malling 5k Your Way, Move stepped into Snodland’s pulpit “I love to study and, prior to or- side the local community.” bound carriageway, between Against Cancer is being started to following years of hard graft in dained ministry training, I stud- Rev Pearson-Smith is married the Lord Lees Roundabout the spiritual and secular worlds. ied theology for six years at St to Steve, has two daughters, get patients, their families, friends and the slip road leading to The Rev Danielle Pearson- Augustine's College of Theology Harriet (18) and Isobel (13), and and those working in the health Eccles and Aylesford. Smith fulfilled her ambition when and, after a period of discern- a dog called Coco. sector to walk, support or take part A police spokesman said: “A she was installed at All Saints’ ment continued, did a full time She said: “In my spare time I in The Malling Park Run at Ley- Church on Saturday, June 1. mixed mode course to complete enjoy all things creative and look red BMW car is also believed bourne Lakes each month. to have been involved but did Her elevation as Snodland’s my training. forward to creating lots of mem- Sue Walker, of Constitution Hill, spiritual keeper follows eight “This meant that for two years, ories in the coming years here in not stop following the colli- beat breast cancer herself and Run when I can and I’m really ex- risk of cancer recurrence, and pro- sion. years of intense study and a cu- alongside study, I served within Snodland.” agreed to organise the initiative lo- cited to launch 5K Your Way, long survival. racy in Welling. a variety of churches for 16 She added: “As a family, we “The driver of the Peugeot, a cally because she knows the bene- Move Against Cancer on June 29.” The first Malling 5k Your Way, 23-year-old man from Buck- Describing her life so far as hours a week. are looking forward to our new fits of exercise while fighting the There are 5K Your Way groups at Move Against Cancer group will “an exciting journey”, she said: “This gave me a broad under- life in Snodland as we serve the inghamshire, was pronounced condition. 40 locations across the UK. New meet at 8.45am on Saturday, June dead at the scene. His next of “Before ordination, I was a hair- standing and appreciation for a parish of All Saints’ with Christ She said: “In short, we are an ac- members are welcome whether 29, at the picnic tables opposite the dresser and then an administra- variety of worship styles and Church." kin have been informed.” tive coffee morning combining walking, jogging, running or just café by the lake at Leybourne Witnesses or anyone with tor at Aylesford Priory, and, most ministries. Rev Pearson-Smith succeeds fresh air, movement and socialis- coming for a coffee and a chat. Lakes Country Park. importantly, a mum. “I served my curacy at St the Rev Hugh Broadbent, who information about the BMW ing. I was diagnosed with breast Physical activity can help cancer The park run starts promptly at are urged to contact the Seri- “Skills I have learned both in John's Church in Welling, where retired in September and now cancer when I was just 31, and tak- sufferers by reducing fatigue, pre- 9am. Malling 5k Your Way, Move the workplace and in the home I learned a great deal about what lives in Trottiscliffe. ous Collision Investigation ing part in the Malling Park Run serving cardiorespiratory and Against Cancer will then meet on Unit on 01622 798538 quoting following my treatment really muscular fitness, and improving the last Saturday of every month. reference MC/DS/61/19, or helped with both my mental and psychological well-being. Those interested in joining the email [email protected] physical health. Sue says it may also counter group are encouraged to register at Get rid of your lice.uk. “I now volunteer at Malling Park treatment side effects, reduce the www.5kyourway.org/register. Litter pickers clean up lake area bulky waste THERE was a good turnout, despite THOSE in Snodland with bulky wet and blustery weather, when household items to dispose of members of Snodland Town Coun- can make use of the weekend cil teamed up with the Co-op for a refuse service. litter pick. SKIP HIRE 01233 660 099 The majority of the rubbish col- The lorry will call at St Bene- Commercial & Domestic www.gboxkent.com dict Road, at its junction with lected came from the area around the fishing lake, even though there Paddlesworth Road, from 8am Recycling Services was a rubbish bin very close by. to 9am, on Saturday, June 15. Organiser Debbie King said: It will be in Saltings Road, out- “Fishermen who were there helped side Neville Park, during the the litter pickers collect rubbish and same times, on Saturday, June make the area more pleasant for 22. everyone. Those with items to dispose of “However, the onus must fall to are asked to wait with their rub- all users of the fishing lake to use bish to be collected, otherwise, the bins provided.” it will be considered fly-tipping. Twin council roles for Paul PAUL Hickmott has a busy Council in 1983 until 2007 and ministration that ran the bor- political term ahead of him as re-elected on May 2 this year. ough for eight years. he takes up his post as the On the borough council, his He said: “The highlights for Book Online town council chairman, and service included time as chair me were gaining the Investors returns to the borough as a of the scrutiny committee, in People award for the bor- Order your skip via secure councillor. member of the personnel ough, and chairing the area 24hr online book facility Skip Hire He was first elected to the sub-committee, vice-chair of park 3 planning committee town council in 1980 and, with area park 3 planning commit- when the planning application Roll On/Offs the exception of a gap be- tee and the first cabinet mem- was passed for Leybourne 4 yard skip £192 inc vat Road Permits Arranged tween 2007 and 2011, has ber for planning. Lakes Country Park. 6 yard skip £228 inc vat Waste Recycling Facility been a member ever since. He was also the Labour “The country park had to He was elected to Ton- group leader and part of the wait from the 1970s to be fi- 8 yard skip £264 inc vat Many more services available bridge and Malling Borough Labour/Liberal Democrat ad- nally agreed." 12 yard skip £360 inc vat See website for details

20 Malling June 2019 News downsmail.co.uk Local news for Snodland and Halling Appeal after A Downs Mail supplement produced in conjunction crash death Exercise group aims Town Talk with the Snodland Chamber of Commerce. OFFICERS are appealing for information after a fatal colli- sion on the A229 Blue Bell Hill. to help beat cancer New vicar takes up position Kent Police were called at A SNODLAND cancer survivor is 12.50am on Saturday, May 25, launching a campaign to get peo- A FORMER hairstylist, adminis- are incredibly transferable and it means to be part of a church after a black Peugeot 206 over- ple with the disease active. trator and mum-of-two has essential for parish ministry. family and minister to and along- turned on the Maidstone- Malling 5k Your Way, Move stepped into Snodland’s pulpit “I love to study and, prior to or- side the local community.” bound carriageway, between Against Cancer is being started to following years of hard graft in dained ministry training, I stud- Rev Pearson-Smith is married the Lord Lees Roundabout the spiritual and secular worlds. ied theology for six years at St to Steve, has two daughters, get patients, their families, friends and the slip road leading to The Rev Danielle Pearson- Augustine's College of Theology Harriet (18) and Isobel (13), and and those working in the health Eccles and Aylesford. Smith fulfilled her ambition when and, after a period of discern- a dog called Coco. sector to walk, support or take part A police spokesman said: “A she was installed at All Saints’ ment continued, did a full time She said: “In my spare time I in The Malling Park Run at Ley- Church on Saturday, June 1. mixed mode course to complete enjoy all things creative and look red BMW car is also believed bourne Lakes each month. to have been involved but did Her elevation as Snodland’s my training. forward to creating lots of mem- Sue Walker, of Constitution Hill, spiritual keeper follows eight “This meant that for two years, ories in the coming years here in not stop following the colli- beat breast cancer herself and Run when I can and I’m really ex- risk of cancer recurrence, and pro- sion. years of intense study and a cu- alongside study, I served within Snodland.” agreed to organise the initiative lo- cited to launch 5K Your Way, long survival. racy in Welling. a variety of churches for 16 She added: “As a family, we “The driver of the Peugeot, a cally because she knows the bene- Move Against Cancer on June 29.” The first Malling 5k Your Way, 23-year-old man from Buck- Describing her life so far as hours a week. are looking forward to our new fits of exercise while fighting the There are 5K Your Way groups at Move Against Cancer group will “an exciting journey”, she said: “This gave me a broad under- life in Snodland as we serve the inghamshire, was pronounced condition. 40 locations across the UK. New meet at 8.45am on Saturday, June dead at the scene. His next of “Before ordination, I was a hair- standing and appreciation for a parish of All Saints’ with Christ She said: “In short, we are an ac- members are welcome whether 29, at the picnic tables opposite the dresser and then an administra- variety of worship styles and Church." kin have been informed.” tive coffee morning combining walking, jogging, running or just café by the lake at Leybourne Witnesses or anyone with tor at Aylesford Priory, and, most ministries. Rev Pearson-Smith succeeds fresh air, movement and socialis- coming for a coffee and a chat. Lakes Country Park. importantly, a mum. “I served my curacy at St the Rev Hugh Broadbent, who information about the BMW ing. I was diagnosed with breast Physical activity can help cancer The park run starts promptly at are urged to contact the Seri- “Skills I have learned both in John's Church in Welling, where retired in September and now cancer when I was just 31, and tak- sufferers by reducing fatigue, pre- 9am. Malling 5k Your Way, Move the workplace and in the home I learned a great deal about what lives in Trottiscliffe. ous Collision Investigation ing part in the Malling Park Run serving cardiorespiratory and Against Cancer will then meet on Unit on 01622 798538 quoting following my treatment really muscular fitness, and improving the last Saturday of every month. reference MC/DS/61/19, or helped with both my mental and psychological well-being. Those interested in joining the email [email protected] physical health. Sue says it may also counter group are encouraged to register at Get rid of your lice.uk. “I now volunteer at Malling Park treatment side effects, reduce the www.5kyourway.org/register. Litter pickers clean up lake area bulky waste THERE was a good turnout, despite THOSE in Snodland with bulky wet and blustery weather, when household items to dispose of members of Snodland Town Coun- can make use of the weekend cil teamed up with the Co-op for a refuse service. litter pick. The lorry will call at St Bene- The majority of the rubbish col- dict Road, at its junction with lected came from the area around the fishing lake, even though there Paddlesworth Road, from 8am was a rubbish bin very close by. to 9am, on Saturday, June 15. Organiser Debbie King said: It will be in Saltings Road, out- “Fishermen who were there helped side Neville Park, during the the litter pickers collect rubbish and same times, on Saturday, June make the area more pleasant for 22. everyone. Those with items to dispose of “However, the onus must fall to are asked to wait with their rub- all users of the fishing lake to use bish to be collected, otherwise, the bins provided.” it will be considered fly-tipping. Twin council roles for Paul PAUL Hickmott has a busy Council in 1983 until 2007 and ministration that ran the bor- political term ahead of him as re-elected on May 2 this year. ough for eight years. he takes up his post as the On the borough council, his He said: “The highlights for town council chairman, and service included time as chair me were gaining the Investors returns to the borough as a of the scrutiny committee, in People award for the bor- councillor. member of the personnel ough, and chairing the area He was first elected to the sub-committee, vice-chair of park 3 planning committee town council in 1980 and, with area park 3 planning commit- when the planning application the exception of a gap be- tee and the first cabinet mem- was passed for Leybourne tween 2007 and 2011, has ber for planning. Lakes Country Park. been a member ever since. He was also the Labour “The country park had to He was elected to Ton- group leader and part of the wait from the 1970s to be fi- bridge and Malling Borough Labour/Liberal Democrat ad- nally agreed." Town Talk Local news for Snodland and Halling Town Talk Local news for Snodland and Halling Mental health Fairytale fun help evening Modest Helen rewarded at the carnival SNODLAND Medical Practice SNODLAND is looking forward to Patient Participation Group is its annual carnival and fun day, holding an information evening for her community work which takes place on July 6. for parents, carers and anybody The theme for floats and walk- who would like to know more HARDWORKING Helen Comber ing groups is fairytales. Organis- about mental health problems. has been named winner of this ers say several organisations Dr Rebecca Prince, from the year's Snodland Town Council have already said they will be practice, said: “We are seeing an Community Award. bringing a float. increasing number of young The Taylor Road resident was In addition, they are urging any- people with emotional difficulties singled out for the honour for Helen body who would like a stall at Po- who need support. doing so much work, residents Coomber tyns Sportsfield to pick up an have marvelled that she finds “This evening is being pro- receives her application form from the town vided by MIND to help recognise time to eat and sleep. council office in Waghorn Road, community and support children’s and peo- Among her many achieve- or telephone 01632 240228. ple’s mental health needs. Our ments, Helen became secretary award from Crafters get together The event’s chosen charity this aim is to help these young peo- of the Children's Society in 1983 Debbie King, year is Prevent Breast Cancer. and is still involved raising ple by early recognition and in- former THIS year’s Craft and Lace Day Town Talk: “About 72 crafters met paca” with amusing photographs The town encountered the tervention.” money through carol singing. chairman of charity on July 18 last year, when And she has also produced was a galloping success for its to enjoy themselves and raise of her alpacas and items for sale. John Stockham, chairman of the town Snodland organisers, the Fern- funds for charity. She was presented with a plant Chris O’Hare and Gabriella Gra- the church monthly leaflet for trix, who are cycling around the the PPG, said: "We see in the more than 20 years. council lace Craft Group, and their official “Suppliers were on hand with for talking to the group. media nearly every week where charity, Leybourne Grange Riding lovely things to buy, there was a Angela said: “All the Fernlace world to raise funds for it, stopped Town council chief executive council for many years. Church for 40 years and has a mental health problem has af- School for the Disabled. raffle and craft demonstrations. members would like to thank our off in Snodland on their way to Karen Sowten, who proposed “She has also run the STOP spent recent years being part of The equine centre, which pro- An array of beautiful items were suppliers: Mainly Lace, Smart- Dover. fected a young person, often Helen for the award, said: “She Youth Club for over 20 years.” the fund-raising team for the vides recreational and therapeu- on display made by Fernlace frog, the Wood Turners’ Associa- They stayed overnight, and met with catastrophic results. joined the 1st Snodland Christie Helen spent many years “dip- church hall. Many will see her tic riding sessions, received £500 members.” tion, and everyone who attended children from the Church of Eng- “This evening will give an in- Beavers in 1984 and is still an ping in and out as a church war- annually as a cashier at the beer from the event’s proceeds. Julie Wright, from Leybourne for making the day so success- land Primary School and town sight into how to recognise such assistant Beaver leader. den” and still manages to find festival,” said Karen. A further £200 was handed to Grange Riding School, gave a ful.” councillors and supporters. problems early and what to do “She was a governor of Snod- time to work as a part-time fi- “When told she was going to about it.” land Church of England Primary the 1st Snodland Scout Group for speech and answered questions The next Craft and Lace Day will The parade will meet at The nancial assistant for the town receive this award, she was to- Holmesdale School and walk The event is at Snodland Com- School for 12 years, and has council. its “invaluable support with set- on behalf of the charity. be on April 25, 2020. If anyone tally astounded.” down the Malling Road and up munity Centre at 7pm on been a member of the church "On top of this, she has been a Modest Helen said: “I don't do ting up and clearing away” on the Rosemary Thirkell, from would like to join the group or the High Street and Constitution Wednesday, June 26. choir and the parochial church member of All Saints’ with Christ that much really." day at the community centre. Boughton Alpaca, also gave a wants more information, they can Organiser Angela Hadfield told talk called “From Apples to Al- contact Angela on 01634 241910 Hill to the sports ground.

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Organis- about mental health problems. has been named winner of this ers say several organisations Dr Rebecca Prince, from the year's Snodland Town Council have already said they will be practice, said: “We are seeing an Community Award. bringing a float. increasing number of young The Taylor Road resident was In addition, they are urging any- people with emotional difficulties singled out for the honour for Helen body who would like a stall at Po- who need support. doing so much work, residents Coomber tyns Sportsfield to pick up an have marvelled that she finds “This evening is being pro- receives her application form from the town vided by MIND to help recognise time to eat and sleep. council office in Waghorn Road, community and support children’s and peo- Among her many achieve- or telephone 01632 240228. ple’s mental health needs. Our ments, Helen became secretary award from Crafters get together The event’s chosen charity this aim is to help these young peo- of the Children's Society in 1983 Debbie King, year is Prevent Breast Cancer. and is still involved raising ple by early recognition and in- former THIS year’s Craft and Lace Day Town Talk: “About 72 crafters met paca” with amusing photographs The town encountered the tervention.” money through carol singing. chairman of charity on July 18 last year, when And she has also produced was a galloping success for its to enjoy themselves and raise of her alpacas and items for sale. John Stockham, chairman of the town Snodland organisers, the Fern- funds for charity. She was presented with a plant Chris O’Hare and Gabriella Gra- the church monthly leaflet for trix, who are cycling around the the PPG, said: "We see in the more than 20 years. council lace Craft Group, and their official “Suppliers were on hand with for talking to the group. media nearly every week where charity, Leybourne Grange Riding lovely things to buy, there was a Angela said: “All the Fernlace world to raise funds for it, stopped Town council chief executive council for many years. Church for 40 years and has a mental health problem has af- School for the Disabled. raffle and craft demonstrations. members would like to thank our off in Snodland on their way to Karen Sowten, who proposed “She has also run the STOP spent recent years being part of The equine centre, which pro- An array of beautiful items were suppliers: Mainly Lace, Smart- Dover. fected a young person, often Helen for the award, said: “She Youth Club for over 20 years.” the fund-raising team for the vides recreational and therapeu- on display made by Fernlace frog, the Wood Turners’ Associa- They stayed overnight, and met with catastrophic results. joined the 1st Snodland Christie Helen spent many years “dip- church hall. Many will see her tic riding sessions, received £500 members.” tion, and everyone who attended children from the Church of Eng- “This evening will give an in- Beavers in 1984 and is still an ping in and out as a church war- annually as a cashier at the beer from the event’s proceeds. Julie Wright, from Leybourne for making the day so success- land Primary School and town sight into how to recognise such assistant Beaver leader. den” and still manages to find festival,” said Karen. A further £200 was handed to Grange Riding School, gave a ful.” councillors and supporters. problems early and what to do “She was a governor of Snod- time to work as a part-time fi- “When told she was going to about it.” land Church of England Primary the 1st Snodland Scout Group for speech and answered questions The next Craft and Lace Day will The parade will meet at The nancial assistant for the town receive this award, she was to- Holmesdale School and walk The event is at Snodland Com- School for 12 years, and has council. its “invaluable support with set- on behalf of the charity. be on April 25, 2020. If anyone tally astounded.” down the Malling Road and up munity Centre at 7pm on been a member of the church "On top of this, she has been a Modest Helen said: “I don't do ting up and clearing away” on the Rosemary Thirkell, from would like to join the group or the High Street and Constitution Wednesday, June 26. choir and the parochial church member of All Saints’ with Christ that much really." day at the community centre. Boughton Alpaca, also gave a wants more information, they can Organiser Angela Hadfield told talk called “From Apples to Al- contact Angela on 01634 241910 Hill to the sports ground. Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Air Conditioned Fully Licenced Seating for 60 people OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5.30pm – 11pm Sunday – Thursday 5.30pm – 11.30pm Friday and Saturday NEW TAKE AWAY / DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

BOOK NOW ON 01634 244252 01634 243320 16, Holborough Road, Snodland ME6 5NJ Town Talk Local news for Snodland and Halling Helping young to prosper THE Godden's Charity is very 1999. He took over from Nor- old – and strictly local. It was man Taylor, who held the posi- founded in the 1600s and serves tion for 54 years. Both Norman only Snodland and Birling. and Edward Godden are com- It was created by Edward God- memorated in road names on den, a prosperous “Citizen and Snodland’s Rookery Hill estate. Haberdasher of London”, who, The size of the individual in his will of February 8, 1662, grants, when the charity was first made provision for children born launched, was £5; today it de- in the parish to be apprenticed pends on the money available “to some honest trade or call- and the number of applicants, ing”. but is normally in the region of The charity was financed £200. through income derived from 20 Applications should be made acres in Ivychurch. by letter and include details of Today, school leavers aged 16 age, previous education, time to 21 need only have lived in the lived in Snodland or Birling, the parish five years to qualify. course or apprenticeship to be Secretary of the charity trust, followed and, if successful, what Jerry Hayes, of Dowling Close, the grant would be spent on. Snodland said: “Our main They should be sent to Jerry source of income is still rent from Goddens Charity secretary Jerry Hayes and Birling trustee Jo Crittall Hayes, Godden's Trust, 2 Dowl- land on Romney Marsh, which “We also receive interest and tions from local businesses, ing Close, Snodland, ME6 5PF, has been farmed by the same dividends from our investments clubs and individuals.” and include a telephone number family since 1883. and occasional generous dona- Jerry has been secretary since and/or email address. Money helped me to buy books “I DIDN’T know about Godden’s “I applied again and got ac- Charity during my first year. How- cepted for a second time. I was ever, when I reached the second over the moon. This enabled me to year, I applied for some help from buy even more books to help with the trust. I was accepted and was my assignments and my under- sent £250. standing of the subjects that I “It was a life-saver. With this would be teaching in the class- money, I was able to buy a variety room. of books to help with my studies, “I am due to graduate this sum- which I would not have been able mer and I plan on taking the books to afford otherwise. I bought with the money I received Now I can give “As I went into third year at uni- into my classroom to help me con- versity, I was approached by God- tinue to develop and learn as a den’s again to see if I would like to teacher. something back apply for another grant – all I had “I am very grateful to the trust “I’M studying for my final exams to do was talk about my results for all the help and support it gave during the fourth year of my phar- from the previous year and how me.” macy masters degree and have the money had helped me. Lucy Foster, Brook Street been lucky enough to receive help through the Godden’s Grant for the last three years. Godden’s legacy “I have used the money to buy SNODLAND Historical Society text books, which will also be of So grateful for help says Edward Godden – the son use as I progress in my career as “I WAS just a few months away from starting my course at of a farmer at Paddlesworth – a pharmacist. I’m grateful to have university to become a nurse when I heard about Godden's never forgot the village where he been given this chance and am Charity and the opportunity they could provide me. was born. looking forward to giving back to "I wrote a couple of paragraphs to the trust, speaking Baptised in the parish on Jan- the community when I finally uary 13, 1600, he created a char- qualify. about my plans for university and my wishes for the future. "A few weeks later, I heard back and, with amazement, they ity for local children that has “Being a student is stressful thrived for more than 300 years. enough, without having to worry were able to help me with funds towards my university course. This money went towards books, stationery and var- Historical documents reveal: about money and, with the gov- “He established a charity by his ernment no longer giving out ious bits – this made the world of difference as a university will dated February 8, 1662, in grants, this opportunity is not one student. which he devised 20 acres in Ivy- that should be passed up. “I was, and am, so grateful for what the Godden's Charity church to Brett Netter and his “It doesn't take five minutes to has helped me achieve. heirs to the intent that they write a letter explaining your situ- “Now, three years down the line, I am a fully-qualified car- should pay yearly to the church ation and the board is full of lovely diac nurse working in an amazing London hospital, and I wardens and overseers of Snod- people who want to see our com- could not be more thankful to those who helped me along land £10 on trust with £5 thereof munity flourish, so it’s certainly the way." to put forth one poor child male worth taking the time to apply.” Hannah Long, Church Field or female apprentice to some Ellie Foreman, Dryland Road honest trade or calling.” Town Talk Local news for Snodland and Halling downsmail.co.uk News Bear backing Helping young to prosper Defence chief visits challenge THE Godden's Charity is very 1999. He took over from Nor- BEAR Grylls is just one of old – and strictly local. It was man Taylor, who held the posi- the well-known faces back- founded in the 1600s and serves tion for 54 years. Both Norman ing an opportunity for the veterans at work public to take part in a mass only Snodland and Birling. and Edward Godden are com- It was created by Edward God- memorated in road names on WORKERS at Britain’s Bravest assault course. den, a prosperous “Citizen and Snodland’s Rookery Hill estate. Manufacturing Company may be Royal British Legion Indus- Haberdasher of London”, who, The size of the individual holed up in Aylesford, but that tries (RBLI) at Aylesford and in his will of February 8, 1662, grants, when the charity was first did not stop military top brass British Military Fitness made provision for children born launched, was £5; today it de- from tracking them down. (BMF) are hosting Britain’s in the parish to be apprenticed pends on the money available The ex-armed services employ- Bravest Military Challenge at “to some honest trade or call- and the number of applicants, ees of the Royal British Legion In- Mote Park in Maidstone – ing”. but is normally in the region of dustries social enterprise company one of 20 locations around the country. The charity was financed £200. were hard at work when defence The public will be invited through income derived from 20 Applications should be made minister the Rt Hon Earl Howe to take part in a series of acres in Ivychurch. by letter and include details of dropped by. physical challenges on Satur- Today, school leavers aged 16 age, previous education, time The government supremo, who day, September 28. to 21 need only have lived in the lived in Snodland or Birling, the is also deputy leader of the House All money raised by parish five years to qualify. course or apprenticeship to be of Lords, was in town to meet vet- more than 70% of whom are dis- “The government, through its Britain’s Bravest Military Secretary of the charity trust, followed and, if successful, what erans and senior management to abled, and generates £5m in rev- Armed Forces Covenant Fund Challenge will go towards a Jerry Hayes, of Dowling Close, the grant would be spent on. enue. Trust, has recently earmarked £9m see for himself the work they do. proposed £14m Centenary Snodland said: “Our main They should be sent to Jerry The RBLI supports former mili- After his visit, Earl Howe said: to support mental health and well- source of income is still rent from Goddens Charity secretary Jerry Hayes and Birling trustee Jo Crittall Hayes, Godden's Trust, 2 Dowl- Village, which would include tary personnel and the disabled, “The commitment of the staff was being activities, and this is to be land on Romney Marsh, which “We also receive interest and tions from local businesses, ing Close, Snodland, ME6 5PF, another 24 assisted living with work, training, care, accom- deeply impressive, as was the im- welcomed. has been farmed by the same dividends from our investments clubs and individuals.” and include a telephone number apartments for single veter- modation and support. pact RBLI is having on the lives of “As a veteran-led and focused family since 1883. and occasional generous dona- Jerry has been secretary since and/or email address. ans at Aylesford and 20 fam- It employs veterans through veterans. I wish the charity well charity, we see the need for such ily homes. Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing with its plans for the future.” support and the visit was an op- Look out for the details of Company to make road and rail The minister was accompanied portunity to show Earl Howe our the UK assault challenge in Money helped me to buy books signs and pallets for the public and by the RBLI’s chief executive Steve commitment to doing everything future editions of Downs private sector. The commercial en- Sherry, who said: “It was an hon- we can to help improve the lives of Mail. “I DIDN’T know about Godden’s “I applied again and got ac- terprise employs over 120 people, our to host Earl Howe. our veterans every day.” Charity during my first year. How- cepted for a second time. I was ever, when I reached the second over the moon. This enabled me to Business Focus year, I applied for some help from buy even more books to help with the trust. I was accepted and was my assignments and my under- sent £250. standing of the subjects that I “It was a life-saver. With this would be teaching in the class- Alexanders barbershop and the bull sign. money, I was able to buy a variety room. As soon as Alex heard that the Old Bull Pub New barber shop team. of books to help with my studies, “I am due to graduate this sum- on the Holborough Road was due to be Alexanders Barbershop would like to which I would not have been able mer and I plan on taking the books turned into a Co-Op, Alex, owner of welcome its newest member Mark to the to afford otherwise. I bought with the money I received Alexanders Barbershop in Snodland, knew team. Mark, who was previously plying Now I can give “As I went into third year at uni- into my classroom to help me con- that the Co-Op wouldn’t want the Old Pub his trade in Rainham, where he lives, versity, I was approached by God- tinue to develop and learn as a signs, of which there were 4 in total. So Alex now works at Alexanders full-time and den’s again to see if I would like to teacher. set about trying to get one of the signs, to joins Louise, and owner Alex. To help something back apply for another grant – all I had “I am very grateful to the trust “I’M studying for my final exams hang in his Barber Shop. When asked how customers avoid having to queue for to to do was talk about my results for all the help and support it gave during the fourth year of my phar- he eventually came into possession of one of long, here are the busy and quiet times from the previous year and how me.” macy masters degree and have the Pub signs Alex said: “I just kept asking of the Barber Shop: the money had helped me. Lucy Foster, Brook Street been lucky enough to receive different builders that we’re working on the help through the Godden’s Grant Co-Op, I eventually was able to speak to the Quietest day: Thursday. for the last three years. Godden’s legacy site manager who told me that all the signs “I have used the money to buy Late night: Wednesday open until 7:30 SNODLAND Historical Society from the Pub were to be donated to the text books, which will also be of So grateful for help says Edward Godden – the son Snodland Museum on Waghorn Road. use as I progress in my career as Busiest day: Saturday. (Saturday after “I WAS just a few months away from starting my course at of a farmer at Paddlesworth – Fortunately, when I asked Andrew Ashbee a pharmacist. I’m grateful to have 2:00 is quieter then the mornings) university to become a nurse when I heard about Godden's never forgot the village where he who runs the museum, if I could have one been given this chance and am was born. Charity and the opportunity they could provide me. of the signs, he was very happy for me to During the week, mornings (9:30-3:00) looking forward to giving back to Baptised in the parish on Jan- the community when I finally "I wrote a couple of paragraphs to the trust, speaking have one as it meant it was staying in the the shop is much quieter then about my plans for university and my wishes for the future. uary 13, 1600, he created a char- local area.” qualify. ity for local children that has afternoons. After 3:30 when the schools "A few weeks later, I heard back and, with amazement, they When asked why he wanted a pub sign in “Being a student is stressful thrived for more than 300 years. come out, the shop will be busier. enough, without having to worry were able to help me with funds towards my university his barber shop Alex added: “I Love it, course. This money went towards books, stationery and var- Historical documents reveal: about money and, with the gov- “He established a charity by his because it’s a local piece of history, and it’s Closed: Sundays and Mondays. ernment no longer giving out ious bits – this made the world of difference as a university will dated February 8, 1662, in stayed in the local area. In fact it’s only grants, this opportunity is not one student. which he devised 20 acres in Ivy- crossed the Road!” that should be passed up. “I was, and am, so grateful for what the Godden's Charity church to Brett Netter and his “It doesn't take five minutes to has helped me achieve. heirs to the intent that they write a letter explaining your situ- “Now, three years down the line, I am a fully-qualified car- should pay yearly to the church 16 High Street, Snodland ation and the board is full of lovely diac nurse working in an amazing London hospital, and I wardens and overseers of Snod- people who want to see our com- could not be more thankful to those who helped me along land £10 on trust with £5 thereof 01634 242588 munity flourish, so it’s certainly the way." to put forth one poor child male AlexandersBarbershop.co.uk worth taking the time to apply.” Hannah Long, Church Field or female apprentice to some Ellie Foreman, Dryland Road honest trade or calling.” Malling June 2019 21 News | Health downsmail.co.uk Health targets still missed Children ‘missing out MISSED health targets, especially on cancer investigations and treat- ments, continue to cause deep con- cern across Maidstone and Kent. on special needs care’ The 62-day target for commenc- ing cancer treatment was achieved A DAMNING report on disability and special educational services in in just 65.6% of cases in February, Kent has been issued by the Care Quality Commission and Ofsted. against the NHS requirement of 95%. The CCG and hospital trust Earlier this year they spent five are now discussing an investment days judging how Kent had imple- plan “to ensure all recovery action mented reforms set out in the Chil- can be supported”. dren and Families Act, 2014, with One in five patients electing to visits to providers and in-depth in- have surgery missed the target, terviews, including leaders for and 69 52-week breaches have health, care and education. been reported so far this year. Inspectors decided a written The local ambulance service hit statement of action was needed the target for the most urgent calls “because of significant areas of in February, but missed targest on weakness” – a responsibility for all four other categories. Kent County Council and all Only 67.99% of NHS 111 calls Kent’s budget-holding Clinical were answered in 60 seconds. Commissioning Groups. The CCG expressed concern The main finding is too many about lack of improvement. It is children with needs do not get the investigating patient experiences required support because the frag- and complaints about the G4S pa- mented system “has created too tient transport system and con- many opportunities for these needs cerns that it is not responding to to be missed”. complaints in the target time. They say: “Parents and carers are Pressure on urgent care services overwhelmingly negative about continues to grow in West Kent. their dealings with the local area. One week in February was the Some told inspectors they did not busiest ever, with 3,338 urgent at- care about their children.” tendances – 15.9% higher than ex- Children and young people in pected. need “experience unacceptable in- equality when accessing services in Kent”, including health services. Homeless care Educational outcomes are also not THE health and well-being of good enough. Maidstone’s homeless was dis- One parent said efforts to get Improvements ‘on way’ cussed at a conference held last support was a constant minefield. ROGER Gough, KCC’s cabinet member for children, young people and month at the town hall, Another explained eight out of 10 education, and Glenn Douglas, accountable officer for NHS Clinical Guest speakers included Jeremy schools she contacted did not want Commissioning Groups across Kent, apologised in a joint statement for Swain of the Ministry of Housing’s to offer a place to her son. the relationship with parents and carers breaking down. rough sleeping initiative. Parents say they have not been They said this reflected a national picture. There had been an enor- It was organised by Maidstone sufficiently involved in developing mous increase in demand for assessments and resources across the Homeless Care and a spokesman new services. A consortium of re- county and there were things they were doing. said: “The purpose of the confer- gional charities is now in place to Establishment of new parent/carer forums, recruitment of more staff ence was to share best practice.” develop parental representation and formation of an improvement board were a few examples. but is in early stages. Diabetes aid PATIENTS in West Kent with Type 1 diabetes meeting inclusion crite- No let-up for ria may now be eligible for Freestyle Libre sensors, preventing GP practices the need to take their own blood THE CCG reports continued samples. “high level of patient alloca- The area has been granted NHS tions, especially in the Maid- funding of about £306,000. stone cluster of GPs”. It says this reflects “the Fertility help challenges faced by practices in meeting the needs of the WOMEN in Maidstone and the growing population”. rest of Kent experiencing prob- But it adds: “It also high- lems conceiving a child are likely lights the importance of de- to be helped now the NHS in- veloping primary care tends to provide Artificial Repro- networks to help build prac- ductive Technologies across the tice resilience. county.

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O b i t u a r e s Mike Oliver Jean Firmager Hollingbourne. His local involvement with the Royal MICHAEL James “Mike” Oliver (74), THE death has been reported in British Legion included participating in who spent his life living in the Medway Rangiora, New Zealand, of Jean three charity bicycle rides for the charity towns was the world’s first professor of Firmager (72). from London to Paris. disability studies. Jean, who was reported to have died Frank leaves his widow, several He was appointed by the University of after a short illness, formerly lived in children and grandchildren. Greenwich, and made a major Staplehurst and a death announcement contribution stated she died after “a sudden decline in nationally and health.” Anne Clinch internationally to Jean was married to Gordon, who died broadening before her. She leaves children Carol, THE death has been reported in understanding of Michael, Sue and Sam and grandchildren Newcastle Upon Tyne of Anne Clinch, formerly of Leeds. disability issues and Jessica, Geoff, Steven and Janelle and Anne was a member of the choir and improving the life of great-grandchild Rosabella who is congregation of St Nicholas Church, people with a range expecting Jean’s first great-great Otham. of disabilities. grandchild. She was married to the late James His Wikipedia Clinch, mother to Kate, Chris and Lucy page describes him and a grandmother to Emma and as a disability advocate and obituaries Frank Burniston Hannah. have appeared in a range of national FRANK Burniston, of Hollingbourne, publications and broadcast outlets. was a former long-serving chairman of Born in Chatham and educated at the Leeds and Hollingbourne branch of Margaret Warren Rochester Math School, Mike began the Royal British Legion. HOLLINGBOURNE’S Margaret Warren work as an office clerk, but an accident Frank had a (103) was the village’s oldest resident. in which he broke his neck after diving distinguished RAF She lived near Vicarage Lane, having into a swimming pool left him using a career, which moved there with her husband – an Army wheelchair. included service at He was offered a teaching position Major and WWII veteran – in 1971. Detling and work as with young offenders at Borstal Prison, a Margaret served as a major in Women’s a motorcycle position that proved the start of a Army Auxiliary Corps during the war. despatch rider – a significant academic career. Mike The couple were noted followers of the skill he took into one worked his way to a PhD and focused on local point to point races (their house of the businesses he sociology as his main discipline. overlooked the old course). A tribute on ran in civilian life; a His many wri�en works include the parish website noted: “Mrs Warren courier business. ground-breaking titles on the politics of was very active in a number of The Hollingbourne parish website disability and works exploring the Hollingbourne organisations including the reported: “Frank once said that his understanding of disability issues. Royal British Legion. For many years, into busiest period was in the aftermath of the Mike was married twice and was father her 90s, Mrs Warren went to Herald of Free Enterprise disaster in 1987 to Eleanor and William. Hollingbourne County Primary School to when, in pre-internet days, lots of media His widow Joy said: “Mike was very listen to the children reading.” companies needed films and pictures of down to earth and straight with people. Margaret, who was widowed, had the event to be couriered back to their He was well-loved and enjoyed holding moved to live near her daughter in studios.” big parties. Warwickshire during her final months, Along with his wife, Jill, Frank ran a “He worked all over the world and though donations in her memory will go few local shops at different times. He pushed forward the understanding of all to the Leeds and Hollingbourne Royal operated Hollingbourne’s village shop the issues related to disability but he was British Legion. from the Old China Shop in Eyhorne also a very loving family man.” One of her many local friends, Derek Street. The couple subsequently ran a An obituary in Unite magazine said he Davidson, said: “She was a lovely lady greengrocery business in the “promoted the concept of ‘the social and great conversationalist. People locally Hollingbourne Station Yard. model of disability’, which said the need enjoyed cha�ing to her. She did a lot in the In his later years Frank worked locally to remove barriers for disabled people to local community, at one point she and the as a gardener. His homes locally engage with society is not an individual Major were the local collectors for the included Culpeper Close and – most responsibility, but a societal one’.” football pools in the village.” recently – a house at the end of the Mike leaves his wife, children and Margaret leaves her daughter and one Pilgrim’s Way in Upper Street, grandchildren Georgina and Alice. grandson.

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P fi�ed into their homes to make them feel reported. a r i s h Addington safer. Road surface The damage in Woodgate Police report A shelter and signage had Parking The community warden said she Road had been reported. This would be been damaged at West Malling Golf had been working closely with the PCSO planed and resurfaced in June/July. Kent C Club, and there had been a theft at on some areas of concern including Highways had confirmed they were o u n c i l s Meadow Crest Farm. parking issues and road blockages investigating flooding on Church Road. Defibrillators Both had been checked. caused by lorries waiting to enter the Village sign Cllr Peddie was repairing The emergency 999 telephones had Travis Perkins site. the village sign and had ordered a new arrived and the electrician was hoping to post. install them. Bus pilot Following the public Play equipment The clerk had received Oam consultation it was likely the 58 bus quotes and ideas from three companies. would be re-routed to go straight to the A meeting would be arranged with Elections Cllr Ricke� was elected hospital, rather than through Larkfield. councillors and an interested member of chairman and Cllr Williams was elected the public to develop the project. vice-chairman. A20 footbridge The clerk circulated a New councillors Five residents had formal application to deregister a section expressed an interest in the vacancies. It Wateringbury of the common land at East Street. This is was agreed to co-opt the first four Ofsted Cllr M Balfour referred to an required for a column to support the councillors: Robin Taylor; Caroline Dyer; Ofsted report which showed a�ention to footbridge ramp. Members wanted a Charles Unter and Brian Jones. special needs is not good. He assured meeting with the contractor which the Garden safari West Malling and O�am KCC was doing what it could. clerk would look to arrange. NSPCC Supporter Group had asked to Social isolation Cllr M Balfour said Brexit plan Members agreed that the use the green for this event on September communities needed to take more emergency plan should cover any 15. This was approved, although a risk responsibility to care for one another situation that might arise from issues to assessment would be necessary and the following a report that people of a certain do with Brexit. The clerk was asked to green would be checked before the event. age can become lonely and something ensure that contact numbers were up to Quintain House Access over the green to needed to be done. date. Quintain House had been granted. Tom Smith Memorial The cemetery Highways The post at the top of the Parishes in Bloom Ken Frost was regulations allow the right of burial to be footpath outside the church had fallen thanked for painting the boards. He had extended to the family for a further 100 over. The pavement on the east side of also offered to paint the book box. Sue years from 2020. If the 100-year rule was Tro�iscliffe Road was in poor condition Williams had taken over work on The to lapse, the plot would revert to the from Plowenders lay-by to The Angel Pound. Cllr Marchant would provide parish council so it could be reused if Inn. There were numerous potholes on two logs for si�ing on. Clare Innes necessary. It was agreed to see if any the A20 near Hernewell Farm. offered £250 towards plants and remaining family could be traced before materials and this was accepted. David a decision was made. Frankling would remove the Quintain to Sports Cllr D Stones reported that the East Peckham refurbish it. gatepost at Fields Lane entrance was Over £1,000 had been raised Anti-social behaviour Incidents included Village Hall ro�ing and the gate had fallen down and nuisance motor bikes on private at the last two cinema showings. Stained was broken. It was agreed to remove the farmland at Tonbridge Road and a group glass had been ordered for the new front old gate and post and to replace it with a of young people who had caused a door. Members would consider a new new tannalised softwood five-bar gate nuisance at the Branbridges Road Co-Op. sign to show the way to the hall. and post, for a cost of £475 plus Vat. A Scam The Community Liaison had new chain and padlock for the gate was visited and reassured several residents also purchased. who had been victims of scams and cold Ryarsh Library Cllr Roe suggested the possibility callers. Residents who had been affected Sign The fallen sign at the junction of of a community library in the foyer of the by telephone scams have had call devices Roughe�s Road and the A20 had been village hall.

C r i m e AN HGV was broken into and items were stolen in Chatham Road, Aylesford. The offenders left when challenged by Neighbourhood Watch the driver. Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police r

e p o r t s A mobility scooter was damaged at a house in Ewell Avenue, West Malling. A brick was thrown through the rear padlock from a gate in Robin Hood Lane, An owner of a property noticed a driver’s side window of a Peugot 307 and Aylesford. window had been smashed in Sheraton the wing mirror was smashed off in Wood covering drainage pipes was Court, Aylesford. Nevill Place, Snodland. broken at a block of flats in Kingfisher There was an attempt to break into a A Citroen Berlingo van was broken into Road, East Malling. Three youths were Renault van parked in High Street, West in Woodbury Road, Aylesford. seen running away. Malling. Tyres were slashed on a VW Tiguan in A vehicle was broken into and the blue A vehicle was broken into and two circular saws were stolen in Mackenders Saltings Road, Snodland. badge was stolen in Maidstone Road, Lane, Aylesford. A building site was broken into and an Aylesford. Intruders damaged a gate to get into the excavator attachment was stolen in Royal A compound was broken into and fuel golf club in Fortune Way, Kings Hill, and British Legion Village, Aylesford. was stolen from the site in Teston Road, then took two golf buggies for a ride. Someone threw a brick onto the roof of Offham. A brick was thrown at a vehicle’s a house in Heron Road, East Malling, A chain fence was cut to gain access to a windscreen causing it to smash, in causing damage to the tiles. nursery and keys to a digger were stolen Stangate Road, Birling. A lease van, registration KU17 ***, was in Kiln Barn Road, Ditton. A Vauxhall Astra was broken into in stolen in Robin Hood Lane, Aylesford. There was an attempt to break into a Tunbury Avenue, Aylesford. Tools were Eggs were thrown at a house in Plover unit in Bellingham Way, Larkfield. The found scattered around, but nothing Road, East Malling. buildings’ padlocks were broken and appears to have been taken. Person/s broke into a site by cutting the removed from the doors.

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Malling June 2019 37 downsmail.co.uk C o m e n Brexit memories will last lifetime I HAVE lived through remarkable schools are oversubscribed with t times – the Second World War, children who have been assessed National Service, man on the moon, MailMarks grammar suitable. the Vietnam War and so much more. DENNIS FOWLE President “Most have qualified through Test Now I add the Brexit debacle. [email protected] scores, but head teacher panels are an I think Brexit will live in most important part of assessment, taking memories forever and, whatever your account of students whose overall view, after three years no one can be constituencies around the UK. They academic performance was, for sure of their own happy ending. Why demanded a national Conservative whatever reason, not fully reflected in is it so historically memorable? meeting calling on her to consider her their Test outcome on the day.” 1 In the largest national referendum position, so a new Prime Minister could Allowance is also made for parental vote, more than 17 million (52%) voted be elected. Maidstone voted 58% to appeals to independent panels. to change the UK’s national and leave the EU and canvassers are This a�ack on Kent grammars comes international directions by leaving the reporting fury on many doorsteps. across as comprehensive nonsense. EU, with subsequent and repeated None of us can remember such support from the two key political political turmoil in our lifetime. Yes, Busy Mote Park parties in the Commons; these memories will stay forever. MOTE Park is now set to become 2 A U-turn by many MPs in both more popular then ever this summer as parties resulted in political upheaval Popular grammars many of the new a�ractions bed in. and an unprecedented series of massive I A M very suspicious of the story We made a family visit over the hot defeats for Government; that grammar schools in Kent are Easter holiday and joined children 3 A Prime Minister under intense struggling to a�ract pupils. Parental crowded into the expanded and pressure because she lost confidence of desire for children to gain a place seems exciting playground area. What a joyful so many of her own MPs over both her more powerful than ever – and Kent’s buzz. negotiating stances and tactics and grammars are the envy of many in There is much to come. Maidstone seeking a partnership with the London and neighbouring counties. Council is investing more than £4m in Opposition, leading to Conservative A national campaign organisation, these latest improvements. Party members voting for an Comprehensive Future, has wrongly Climbers are in for a ball, with high extraordinary meeting for her urgent interpreted 2017 statistics claiming ropes and climbing wall. There will also removal. They could not stand an 1,568 pupils were admi�ed to Kent be adventure golf and Segways as well agreement making us subservient to an grammar schools after “failing” the as the skate park. EU we voted to leave. Kent Test, also indicating some Also on the way are a new visitors’ This loss of confidence was grammars had problems filling places. centre and café; new toilets; and extra highlighted in our own Maidstone and In fact the figure reflects Kent’s footpaths. Wisely, parking is being The Weald constituency, where a carefully-evolved selection procedures. expanded. At times it was difficult to survey of Conservative members Roger Gough, KCC’s cabinet member find a space at Easter. resulted in 84% of more than 100 for children, young people and What a wonderful park we enjoy. It responses supporting about 70 other education, explained: “Most grammar is rightly cherished by so many. Schools protests ‘pointless’ less parking spaces than agreed, you can Church structure outdated stop it opening until they comply, then THIS is a le�er I have sent to Maidstone you are delusional. REFERENCE your article on possible Borough Council’s planning commi�ee “Your commi�ee, on big projects, is a church closures in West Malling. I am regarding the approval of the schools play thing for a developer. For a single appalled by the way in which the Church near the M20 J7. of England structures itself. householder you can be draconian, the It reads: “Whilst I have a lot of respect We have two dioceses in Kent – bullied becomes bully. for you and your work, I feel what you Canterbury and Rochester (three if you “You should have shown some and your fellow councillors did tonight include Southwark which covers parts of backbone and refused this plan as you was a slap in the face of democracy. the metropolitan areas of the county). all agreed you wanted to. “You as chair and others spoke out How many businesses would run an area “The community would deal with the against the planning application for the structure subdivided in this way? two schools, but then said you had to planning inspector. If the two were merged, the “head office pass it as the lesser of two evils. “As a ‘ local’ planning authority you overheads” could be cut and the monies “To decline would, in your opinion, haven’t the skill or power to deal with saved would put less pressure on parishes mean you would lose on appeal and as the big developers. Instead you let your to submit their “parish shares”. I’m sure such would lose all the beneficial officials lead you by the nose and the Bishop of Rochester could be ‘conditions’. pretend you have no choice. accommodated within an enlarged “What you all fail to understand is that “It has been a set-up from start to Canterbury diocese, as the former Bishop any developer on a £10+ million project finish. The le�er about not hearing the of Maidstone was in the past. will agree to whatever you want, and two applications tonight, which I Reduced a�endances surely demand then do what suits it. stupidly believed and so didn’t get to closures of some of the churches built in “You have no power to police these speak, pu�ing the land application after the halcyon days of the 19th century. Sale ‘conditions’, as you amply demonstrated the building was just a cynical twist. of redundant church land and buildings, with the nature reserve ‘condition’ for “You could have saved us all a lot of and investment of that capital in fewer KIMS. time and effort by pointing out you had buildings with 21st century facilities “If you can tell me that when the to pass it and all objections are pointless would be a way of a�racting more schools are built and pupils are at the because, as you demonstrated, they worshippers to a modern and streamlined door and you find out that some agreed amounted to nothing.” organisation. trees were not planted or there are three Peter Rabba�s, Maidstone Richard Ratcliffe, Maidstone

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Yellow lines increase risk The message needs to be sent that the Government with regards to leave C dumping waste will not be tolerated, and protests, with BBC and Sky news both o m e n WITH reference to your report in Downs those who do it will be prosecuted. being biased in favour of remain. Who else Mail headed “Safety fears in Ware Street”. Imposingstiffer penalties, which reflect the has noticed that all news crews outside The report stated that Thurnham Parish seriousness of the crime, is crucial, along Parliament show EU flags in the Council has agreed to apply to KCC to with seizing the vehicles used to flytip. background. As I write, in the last week t have double yellow lines from Sandy The CLA represents landowners, alone, there has been over 30 hours of Mount to the railway bridge to stop car farmers and rural businesses across the media coverage regarding remain and 18 parking on Ware Street. This, they say, region. For details of its work, visit minutes regarding leave. would improve safety for pedestrians. www.cla.org.uk/your-area/south- Mike Watson, via email This would achieve only one thing – east/regional-news. allowing cars to go even faster, making Robin Edwards, regional director, CLA this stretch of road even more dangerous. South East Infrastructure is vital The complete opposite should be asked for, more “protected” on-road parking, as I READ the Mail Marks column recently this acts as a natural chicane to slow Other side of Brexit with interest and Dennis Fowle’s concerns people down, and makes it less a�ractive are justified. Maidstone Borough Council as a cut-though. I WOULD like to respond to the should be in no position to encourage new If money was going to be spent on comments of David Hacke� in Downs development without supporting anything, surely pedestrian crossings Mail under the headline “More balance on infrastructure. Brexit”. There is no thought for the along this stretch and by the railway He objects to the contention that 58% of environment, because they generate station, speed cameras, and some sort of Maidstone voted to leave the EU on the substantial revenue for council tax (this traffic calming would be a be�er idea. grounds that some people did not vote, cost increases each year). Russell Evans, Bearsted meaning only 45% actually voted leave. I live in Grafty Green, an unspoilt area He fails to mention that the 42% who for now, but the Headcorn Road which voted remain would also actually drop to links Lenham and Headcorn has become Fees will fuel flytipping 31%, thus still maintaining a majority vote much busier. The area of major concern MUCH good work is being done to tackle in favour of leaving the EU. for me is Harriestsham and Lenham. the scourge of flytipping, but introducing He claims that if the referendum was to Development has moved at such a rapid new charges for disposing of items such as be re-run the result nationally would be pace within the last five years the former rubble and plasterboard is unlikely to help. reversed, according to recent surveys. villages as I now call them are merging In many parts of Kent, fly-tipping is The true result would, in my opinion, be into one suburb of Maidstone. The A20 rising, blighting the Garden of England, that more of the country would vote leave can now be so busy leading onto the M20 with 20,000 incidents recorded a year. It now, backed by the realisation that the junction, traffic can back up past Lenham, would be very disappointing if the government has proved we do not live in and will only become worse as more numbers were to grow even bigger as a a democracy but rather under the development is planned for the area. result of these fees. dictatorship of Theresa May and her The other areas which have exploded Kent County Council is to charge £6 per spineless monkeys. are between Headcorn and up the Su�on plasterboard bag and £4 per bag of soil, There have been many stories stating Road into Maidstone, with all side roads rubble and hard core from June 3. While that youngsters who were not eligible to gridlocked as traffic tries to move around. some other councils in England also vote years years ago would vote remain, It is unbelievable to see so much charge, their fees are not as high. but there is no evidence to back this. development with no thought for There were nearly one million cases of Having spoken to local youngsters, every infrastructure. The area between flytipping recorded by local authorities in one has said they have no faith in the Downswood, Otham to Parkwood and 2017/18, although the true figures are Government and no wish to be controlled Langley was, until six months ago, open likely to be higher, as predominantly the by Brussels and given the opportunity woodland and fields. Now massive statistics do not include incidents on would vote leave. developments are emerging, with yet more private land, where the landowner has Some say many leave voters have died, traffic creating pollution and mayhem. responsibility to oversee the clearance and so their votes should no longer count. I can’t see an end to this, and I have cost for waste removal. The CLA estimates What about the remain voters who have raised concerns with the council as have it costs a farmer or landowner an average died too. Do their votes still count? others, but this is no concern to them. of £844 to clear up each incident. There has been mass media blackout by David Jenkins, Grafty Green

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