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Maidstone East Edition Maidstone & Malling’s downsmail.co.uk Maidstone SouthNorth Edition No. 1 newspaper Maidstone & Malling’s FREENo. 1 newspaper October 2017 No.FREE 246 August 2018 NewsNo. 256 Panto ahoy! Kate, 107, dies THE cast of Cinderella, which is to be News Castle guards’ parade KATE Hart, a resident at an old staged at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maid- people’s home in Bearsted, stone,AN in tookcre d toib l thee 1 River2,50 0 Medwaypeopl e to has diedMo ageddal 107,shif hert in sondo ub3t launchturned thisou tyear'sat M panto.aidsto ne’s Leeds Castle on a sun-drenched Satur- DavidTH hasE n edisclosed.w Lib Dem leader of the On board The Kentish Lady were council admits he is “not 100%” nationalday, Jul ytreasure14, for Rustiethe W imLeebl e(Fairydon of outdoor classical concerts. MP’ssure Localits transp Planort miti gbidation Godmother), former EastEnder Ste- concept will work. 4 fanT Boothhe fla g(Prince-wavin gCharming),crowd ea rEliza-ned HELEN Whately asked the bethprais e Brightfor m ak (Cinderella),ing the 40t h Craigan- government to halt the Andersonniversary o (Buttons)ne to rem e and,mbe r pictured,. borough’sCou nhousingty sh scheme.ow sh in4es StephenFresh f Richardsrom a p e andrfor m Adamance Bor-for TENS of thousands of people flocked zoneHer M(Uglyajest Sisters)y the Q u. e en and Presi- to the Kent County Show at deTheynt T wererump greeted, The Bbyan pupilsd of fromthe PlansDetlin forg this Dryear .Nigel 8 South Borough Primary School and Grenadier Guards (pictured), THE widow of GP Dr Nigel Minnet members of the media. The panto Bearsted soprano Katie Bird, a will walk the Grand runs from December 1-31. For tick- 1940s Spitfire and fireworks were CanyonVa nfor rcharity.am a rres ts12 etsam goon gtot www.hazlitttheatre.co.uk.he magical features of this FIVE people were on suspicion of well-loved summer event. burglary after a van was Jasonused iDonovann a tool theft. date 10 THE former Neighbours star brings his show to the Hazlitt Flats scheme ‘flouts TheatreM 2next0 May.lorry park p18lans CCTVConcer calln as insch ao bidols HIGHWAYS England is eyeing up a site for an M20 lorry park, near Maidstone. 16 tocou stopncil’ fly-tippings Local Plan’ Invicta Grammar top trust enters merger INVICTA Grammar School is the AN apartment development in the centre of Maidstone has four times more CALLS for the installation of CCTV cameras to prevent fly-tipping on a best school in Kent and in uFUniTtsUtRhaEnStchheoboolsroTurguhs’ts(LFoScTa)l, Pwlahnicahllrouwnssftowr,oaocfotuhnecitlolowrnh’sasbciglagimesetds.ec- the top 10 in Britain. 18 country road have been made by the local borough councillor. onCldlraMraytt Bsocuhgohtoonls, p,ihctuarsedmneear gleogdicwtoiotthhear nsiotetshaes rweollr?gTahnati’s amtiiottene.chairman Clive English said: thBurberryDe soiwtenosfMth Lane,aeilflhaats near,liesaarn Leedsegdryththata andtFtShTe, nearby,vwidhye tIh moreeambesat thannonpopyoe ardtu year,nbiteyc afteratouseen itatbhliesunlicensedH“Iot wiseavner wastei,nNcrLeLas carriers,weaisnptrhaeis butendumr be-ebceenrtolyf Obituaries 34 Broomfield,the umbrell hasa fo beenr Cor targetednwallis byand wasus t dumpedo share g andood setpra onctic fire.e and to furlieves- the cost to small firms of dis- development, next to Maidstone could end up happening elsewhere. fuonritsprbougtrCeslslr iBnouaghntuomn biserinocofrrkeecytObituaries 32 wasteNWeewst Lr dumpersainilestLaetaiorn for,inflg years,ieasciand buttehmeie infasc, re-ehaosf tTheh“erT churchhime prlaonv carneins parktganodffa hasicredrss alsoaacnrdo seensssotmheposingainreahsi of.sF constructioncSaTl,cwulhaitciohna,lsb wasteoecinaculsu atedeh asethies Parish Councils 37 centbtheecocm months,ouenpcial’rst o thewf an problemlpalragnencinhga hasirnublea be-ss.ed manybotohaerr instancesdm, aems bweerls ofloa illegalfsthgeivpil dumping.nangnuinsgmcoomretransfer- Tusiginegr stationPthreimwarro isynSg provingcbhaosoel,lifno aer. deter-m” ally be- comeinARicp morehrmevoino acute.du,sSuarprpelyi.cation for the pmButoiwtte iteer iswju ahste problemnbriut csohmed inesth manytoesneecgo ruralnticaetirnngsrentco thatTmhees is2p0a costing1r6t opfrtohpe councilsoEsaClEhDadT a more.ontoSteapl otefm30-Parish Councils 34-35 Construction waste, rubble, hard areas including Langley, Otham Cllr Fort made her remarks as A QUOTE has been accepted for the saTmheestrituestinwi2l0l 1n6owhatdrad20e uonndee-ratnhde saesridveic.”es and ensuring better value.” berd1ro. oTmhesswchhoiolelsthweillartuenstnaoprpmliaclaly-ASH idiebacknstallat ihason o beenf new discovered litter bins iinn Tovil; core,ntwamo-eb windowseEdvreoroymCh andaiplda,r householdEtmveernytsDawyitT fur-hru2s0t andTHh Kingswood.eeadDdeepda:rt“mIfe Waterynot ufocran LaneEadfufocar indtiotnoonedtia ofoyn thethoadsa borough’s4y3,.although closestparent trans-s and stu- niture is left illegally – often strewn Bearsted and Pilgrims Way have fer stations at North Farm, Tun- Monksthe reMeadow are issue s w init h tDetlinghe upke; ep of (pEaCrkEiDngT)s.paces, but the latest plan abguryeaedonthe-ebmederrogoemr ifnlaAt ipnrtilh,ebcuetnwtre deCnltlsr Ehnavgelisbheaedndweda:r“nTedheopfla“nsnoimngeHollingbournethe parish fievillageld in B a fetermi n stall-g, particu- insuE thebdmui middlecttaetdionby ofGob theosePr road.lvaenrnsingsaLytdtohne alsouofnMd beenearisdtsa targetedtnodnetahtatth recently.ethmearnkeegtortaiateti,othnesbridgeschoomrt Wells,m-teitrtmeeu announcedphhaesavtoal”u. se it willthe beextant Cllr Gill Fort said: “Every month Last year, Maidstone Borough closed for 10 weeks. holderlar co-ordinatorly with foxes Jeanrippin Duffyg ope nhas bags of mbeehraglefroifs CanolaincqSutirsoiutiodnhaansd43anonaec- hchaavnecbeeseanreoynoguoi’lnlghasvinecaeclasrtoyrenaere. d plaHnenaidngtecaocnhesersnwt oinll tchoanttisnituee, wtohriucnhresigned; yellow lines are needed we are having toilets, sinks and Council cleared 911 cases of fly-tip- She added: “If you go along the litter; two councillors have con- kbnedowflaletsdgweimthennot ptharaktinFgSTprowvaisioanl-. onIet fiosrnwoot rkkn. oI wlitneraiflltyhheaDveecneomidbear tehqeuiratsecshotoolas briustewfriollmfor3m0 taole4a3d. eSro-for Buffkyn Way, Otham, to allow construction waste dumped in the ping and this year more than 163 line of increasing fines, they have to ducted a walking tour of Tovil to as- legCeldlrlyBfoauilginhgto. n claims this consti- 2w0h1e7redeapnayrotnuerewoofuFldSTpacrhkietfhexme.c”u- swhhipilegriot uispatnoidnecvrealospe,tirtuisst-nwoitdaedcroal-buses through Imperial Park; rub- village, specifically in Burberry have been recorded since April. be enforced. A reduction in the certain the extent of fly-tipping in tuFteSsTaexqpulaidnreudp:l“inIngaonfinthcreearesicnogmly- tivTehJeosahpupaliCcaotlieomn awne–ntwthrooaurgrhivbedy lmabaotircaitniocnre. asIet.”is hoped that anbish bins in the sports field in Lane, where we are now thinking The approaching darker evenings charge or offering it free may have the area; tilting boulders in Church cmheanlldenedgingumedbuecraotifonuanlitlsan–d1s0cappeer, oansiangolneev-yoetaer, wdeitahl imneAmubgeursst v2o01ti6ng– “enWlahriglestdCElClrEEDnTgwlisilhl sdtriesnpguthteedn andyKingswood are to be moved over to of installing cameras on private will prompt a rise in illegal tipping. the desired similar effect.” Lane, Barming, continue to be a FhuectutarreeS–chsoeot ldsoTwrunstahsatshbeegeunidloeokin- wlaargselilnykaeldontogtphaermtyerligneersp. laTnh.e Lib sauccsutasiantitohneoqfutahleitydeovfeelodpumcaetinotnbeainchgthe picnic area and rear exit. land, to oversee the problem area.” Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- A three-monthly litter pick on the worry. itnhge antotwhe-abdeonpetfeitds oLfojcoainl Pinlagnw. ith an- DeCmosrn, swuapllpisortiesdrbatyeda sainsglae Tgoroyd, school is able to offer ... through A recent event in Burberry Lane tive by the Environment Agency mile-long“enforc stretched mod ofal roadshift” through, he said it othHeer smaiudl:ti“-aTchaidseismayctrrauzsyt.decision. sgcohtothoel bpylanOtfhstreodugwhh. ile New Line gdroeeasterecnoclolaubroargaetionhoamnde-jbouinytewrsorkto-Crime Reports 35 sawW“ilWl aeth caravanbeelcieovuentc burnedhilisbroeuat outeppwloy whileuinldg pthr aois- andLeLa theirbneirn Driveragl Dremqu andoicrreast Vehiclepimlanpnroinv Stan-gemcoemntLeeds-. village produces an average Crime Reports 37 torched car remains on a footpath dards Agency to clamp down on 32 blackicnogn”s.id sackser mo ofre rubbish.sustainable transport.VEHICLES have been driven over CllrKM e Fort,ondtaeld s whouhcifattii so alsonMeax id servespsetrotnPee Bt aseor r aoRuegadhfarmlandNUM BE inR Lenham,plates wecausingre removed parishsCaoidu :n councillor,c“iFl’ustuarneswS ce sayshrootol s teachingtThreusht owusaes-,damgefrom to a c crops;ar in B o anwe r attempted Street; a house frankly, failing. 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2 Maidstone August 2018 downsmail.co.uk News Make a friend MAIDSTONE is invited to talk to ‘No help’ for a mother someone new on World Friendship Day on Monday, July 30. MP Helen Grant says being a good neighbour could make some- forced from her home one’s day. She added: “The idea is to get everyone to speak to one person A HEALTHCARE assistant has hit sociation is happy to take my rent.” they would not usually speak to. out at a housing association for Her mum Suzanne said: “Every- “World Friendship Day reminds “standing by while she has been one had hoped the situation be- us how valuable warmth and civil- forced out of her home”. tween these two mums, who were ity can be, especially toward those Claire Higgins (pictured) and her friends, could have been resolved, who may be lonely.” four-year-old daughter moved but it has got worse. The public is also urged to sup- back to her parents’ house after re- “Claire has worked hard to bring port the town’s befriending service, lations with a neighbour in Maid- up her daughter and to keep a run by Age UK Maidstone. It has stone broke down in May. lovely home. She needs a secure been forced to close its books until But in spite of almost daily re- home and they need their lives money is raised for an assistant to ports to Golding Homes about the back.” help deal with the workload. need for a solution, she is still A spokesman for Golding To donate, go to www.totalgiv- there. Homes said the group was aware ing.co.uk/mypage/itmatterstonatter. The 34-year-old says Golding of the issues between Miss Higgins Homes has failed to take seriously and her neighbour. Art opportunity the matter, which has been re- She added: “The matter has been THE county town’s museum is ported to the police, leaving her investigated and a warning given launching a competition to find paying £700 a month for a home living back at home since June 7.” to the neighbour. Our neighbour- emerging talent in the world of art. she can no longer use. As a single mum, Claire, who has hood advisor continues to maintain Maidstone Young Artist Award Golding Homes left her panic worked at Maidstone Hospital for regular contact with Miss Higgins invites entries from 16 to 30-year- alarms to assist, but since then, 11 years, has now offered to move and her neighbour, and has been li- olds, offering a prize of £250, and an Claire says, nothing more has been elsewhere in the town. aising closely with the local PCSO. exhibition in the museum for 80 se- done to get her and her daughter Claire, who has lost more than a “We take allegations of antisocial lected works. back home. stone in weight since the unrest behaviour very seriously and will The theme is “friends” and the Claire told Downs Mail: “When I began, said: “I’m at the end of my continue to take any necessary ac- closing date is December 3. Winners got the keys to my new home it tether. tion to help resolve this issue so will be announced at a preview was like a dream come true, my “Rather than being the victim, I that Miss Higgins can return to her evening on February 8. For details sanctuary. However, I’ve now been feel ignored, while the housing as- home.” go to www.maidstonemuseum.org.

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Maidstone August 2018 3 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Road inquiry ‘a waste of cash’ Schools ‘agreed’ THE leader of Kent County Council has rubbished the borough council’s judicial review into the allocation of road cash as a “total waste of money”. near mental unit Cllr Paul Carter claims the Liberal TWO schools for Maidstone can be Democrat-led Maidstone Borough Leader: I can’t say built, after all, despite being sited Council (MBC) has taken umbrage next to a private hospital for men- over the use of £200,000 of developer ‘modal shift’ works tally-ill criminals. contributions (S106 cash) for KCC In a dramatic U-turn after months surveys into the possibility of a THE leader of Maidstone Borough of uncertainty, planning permission Leeds-Langley by-pass. Council, Martin Cox (pictured), has and funding approval will be sought Downs Mail understands MBC admitted he cannot be “100% after receiving assurances that pa- wants a legal examination into the sure” that the controversial con- tients will pose no threat to children use of that money. cept of “modal shift” will work. at the primary school or special Facebook: “More traffic from those Conservative Cllr Carter com- Modal shift needs facility. coming from Vinters Park and Shep- plained: “MBC has chosen to take is MBC’s way Councillors, locals and church way to the school. Take away umbrage that we are carrying out to try to miti- leaders voiced their concerns about choices, just your nearest school to surveys and planning for a Leeds - gate against the unit, run by Cygnet Healthcare, where you live. Then children Langley relief road and the valua- the increase in being located near the hospital. should be able to walk to school like tion thereof, and they seem to be a traffic by en- The Education and Skills Funding we did.” bit miffed about that. couraging tax- Agency recently employed special- Mrs Whately brought together “I hope that they see sense and payers to ride ists to look for other sites, but with representatives of Kent County withdraw this legal action. It is a MBC chief exec Cllr Alison Broom KCC leader Cllr Paul Carter bicycles, walk no success. Council, Maidstone Borough Coun- total waste of tax-payers’ money.” or catch a bus Cygnet recently informed the cil, the Department for Education, He said he hoped that after a pub- A274 Sutton Road to KCC, not via When pressed, she said: “We said rather than drive a car. Bearsted & Thurnham Society that the Education and Skills Funding lic meeting in November and a sub- the borough. we weren’t prepared to talk about the The borough council hopes the no sex offenders would be treated at Agency and the Leigh Academies sequent agreement by both But paperwork seen by Downs money because it is speculative.” explosion in traffic numbers as a the Kent Medical Campus (KMC). Trust, which will run the schools. authorities to work more closely on Mail and dated April 2018 strongly A KCC insider has told Downs Mail result of the Local Plan, which will A recent meeting convened by MP Dr Tony Romero and Nicky a relief road in a working group suggests a delay in the funds be- that the county authority is worried see at least 17,600 homes built in Helen Whately of public bodies and McLeod, chief executive of Cygnet headed by MPs Helen Grant and coming available was due to a legal the cost could run into six figures. The Maidstone, will be dealt with by agencies resulted in the latest twist. Health Care were also there. Helen Whately, there would be a challenge by MBC over this use of insider said: “The true amount could the sustainable transport model. We understand that a senior man- Mrs Whately said: “We desper- “fresh start”. S106 money. Mrs Broom claimed the spiralveryquickly.We’relookingatthe In an interview with Downs Mail, ager at the hospital has already re- ately need more school places in and Cllr Carter added: “I hoped that judicial review, which might be thick end of £250,000, at worst. It is a we asked Cllr Cox and MBC chief signed before the unit has opened, around Maidstone and the situation heard in the autumn, would provide with the agreement we’d come to colossal waste of tax-payers’ money.” executive Alison Broom: “Are you although no reason has been given is only going to get worse.” “clarity”. and working with the two Helens Independent Maidstone borough 100% sure modal shift can work?” for his departure. Planning permission will need to County councillor Gary Cooke, a councillor Eddie Powell said the spat that we had a fresh start. Sadly not.” At first, Mrs Broom evaded the Local vicar John Corbyn said the be sought for the schools from campaigner for the relief road, said between MBC and KCC had become Downs Mail understands that question by saying that modal problem with the KMC site is that Maidstone Borough Council. the KCC work will continue on the “blatantly political”. MBC wants to tie the cash into shift “can occur”. local people will not be able to walk Dr Romero said: “We have always by-pass surveys, whether or not He added: “There should be no place building developments on the A274, Cllr Cox then said: “You are ask- there and the approach roads are “a been very supportive of plans for the S106 money was provided. He forpartypoliticsinthis,butitseemspol- while KCC – the road-building au- ing a person if they are 100% cer- nightmare”. schools and we believe there is now added: “The sad thing is that I itics is costing the tax-payer a lot of thority – would use it to fund local tain something can work. How on Resident Lisa Norman wrote on agreement on a way forward.” thought we were meant to be work- transport projects, such as the relief money.” earth can anybody be 100% sure ing on this together.” road studies. Mrs Broom conceded relations with something is going to work be- When asked if the £20,000 the MBC chief executive Alison KCCwere“challenging”,despiteapledge cause you are asking about some- council had set aside for the judicial last year to work with Maidstone MPs Broom claims the £200,000 was re- thing that is going to happen in review would be enough, Mrs Helen Whately and Helen Grant to leased directly from three develop- the future?” ers behind housing projects on the Broom refused to be drawn. improve them. Fire destroys Toddlers’ £300 waddle for charity acres of corn YOUNGSTERS helped to raise an SIX fire engines and about 25 fire- impressive amount for charity by fighters were sent to tackle a blaze taking part in a Toddle Waddle in standing corn near Maidstone around Mote Park on June 22. M&S food store at hospital on Sunday, July 15. Ten children, aged from 10 NOT just hospital food, but M&S food is now on offer at Maidstone Hospital. months to four, and six parents and Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s The Simply Food store within the main entrance of the hospital in Barm- guardians took part in the 5km emergency control centre received ing is the latest commercial offering to open, and is already creating huge walk around the park. interest among staff, who are pictured with Medway and Tunbridge Wells a number of 999 calls alerting The team from Lou Lou’s Day NHS Trust chairman David Highton (centre) who performed the opening cer- them to the fire at just after Care, a husband and wife child- emony. 6.30pm. minding business, raised more The store has been brought on line in partnership with Compass Group Ten acres of standing corn was than £300 for Barnado’s, with spon- UK & Ireland, creating 24 full- and part-time jobs, with staff having spent the destroyed by the blaze in fields in sorship coming from parents, last few weeks in training. Yelsted Lane, Stockbury. grandparents and Facebook fol- The store will have 1,500 food and drink lines, including salads, fruit, ready A farmer from nearby South lowers. fell asleep, so they finished the all the changes that are being pro- meals, snacks, sandwiches and a deli range, self-serve coffee and a bakery. Green was among those who Louise Hampton, of Lou Lou’s, route in the buggy. posed or are currently being con- Jeanette Batten, director of estates and facilities management, at Maid- helped to stop the flames spread- said: “Despite it being a very warm “The weather was fantastic, the structed.” stone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, said: “We’re excited to be adding to day, all the children did a marvel- children loved being outdoors and Louise and husband Ross were ing. Firefighters had left the scene the food and drink retail offers at Maidstone Hospital.” lous job of walking the route. There a nice amount of money was raised supported on the walk by parents by 9pm. It is believed the fire was The introduction of M&S, complements the League of Friends shop, were only a few exceptions – at the for a very good cause. Thank you, and grandparents, with the event caused by a vehicle striking a flint Costa Coffee and WH Smith. in the dry conditions. halfway point a couple of children Mote Park, and we look forward to finishing with a picnic in the shade.

4 Maidstone August 2018 downsmail.co.uk News y ! re r newlto ou s Schools ‘agreed’ t ed Visi ish rb fu near mental unit re TWO schools for Maidstone can be built, after all, despite being sited HAPPY DAYS next to a private hospital for men- tally-ill criminals. THIS SUMMER In a dramatic U-turn after months of uncertainty, planning permission and funding approval will be sought The Summer Sale after receiving assurances that pa- tients will pose no threat to children with up to 25% off at the primary school or special Facebook: “More traffic from those needs facility. coming from Vinters Park and Shep- Councillors, locals and church way to the school. Take away leaders voiced their concerns about choices, just your nearest school to the unit, run by Cygnet Healthcare, where you live. Then children being located near the hospital. should be able to walk to school like The Education and Skills Funding we did.” Agency recently employed special- Mrs Whately brought together ists to look for other sites, but with representatives of Kent County no success. Council, Maidstone Borough Coun- Cygnet recently informed the cil, the Department for Education, Bearsted & Thurnham Society that the Education and Skills Funding no sex offenders would be treated at Agency and the Leigh Academies the Kent Medical Campus (KMC). Trust, which will run the schools. A recent meeting convened by MP Dr Tony Romero and Nicky Helen Whately of public bodies and McLeod, chief executive of Cygnet agencies resulted in the latest twist. Health Care were also there. We understand that a senior man- Mrs Whately said: “We desper- ager at the hospital has already re- ately need more school places in and signed before the unit has opened, around Maidstone and the situation although no reason has been given is only going to get worse.” for his departure. Planning permission will need to Local vicar John Corbyn said the be sought for the schools from problem with the KMC site is that Maidstone Borough Council. local people will not be able to walk Dr Romero said: “We have always there and the approach roads are “a been very supportive of plans for the nightmare”. schools and we believe there is now Resident Lisa Norman wrote on agreement on a way forward.”

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Maidstone August 2018 5 News downsmail.co.uk Traffic concerns as school grows ANOTHER accident near a Maid- whether The Education and Skills stone school has highlighted the Funding Agency’s appeal to expand traffic nightmare in Gatland Lane, Jubilee Primary School to take 240 say residents. students will be allowed. They complained bitterly about Cllr Boughton said: “The site is the risk of allowing Gatland House not capable of dealing with a school to be turned into a school in an area of this size. Every September, we see Ideal way to raise charity cash where many residents have to park things getting worse as more pupils A MAIDSTONE firm will soon start getting in shape for fundraising effort in the road. But in recent weeks, Gat- enrol. to help mental health charity, Mind. land Lane has also become an unof- “Maidstone Borough Council re- Employees at Ideal Response, which is a disaster recovery specialist, will ficial route for traffic avoiding the jected the plan because of a sports be take part in a sponsored 10k run at Mote Park in October. sink-hole on Tonbridge Road. field, but its parks department sug- The company has secured 10 places for its staff (pictured) with a range Ward councillor Matt Boughton gested the school could use Gatland of running abilities. If you would like to support Ideal Response contact described the volume of traffic as a Park. I will be very disappointed if www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/idealresponse-mmkmind10k. ‘nightmare’, adding: “With KCC still the appeal is now successful.” not able to say when Tonbridge A borough council spokesman Road will re-open, residents feel ex- said: “We understand the school has tremely let down. made a provisional booking with Navigating the right support “Not only did they oppose the our events team to hire a sports STAFF at GP surgeries in west Kent smoking, or start counselling, for in- traffic and safety aspects of opening pitch in Gatland Lane from Septem- have been trained to become “care stance, they will be given contact de- a school in a residential area, but ber 2019 to July 2020. It in no way of- navigators” so they can help pa- tails for the service that can help now they have to put up with main fers a solution to the expansion plan tients get the support they need. them, freeing up a GP appointment. road traffic on a lane never built to submitted by Jubilee School.” When a patient contacts their sur- “Other options include pharma- take this volume of vehicles.” A spokesman for the school said: gery, the care navigator will ask if cists, support for people with mental He said an accident involving two “Kent Highways has implemented a they are happy to be asked some health problems, or for older people. cars in Gatland Lane on July 10 had ‘soft’ road closure of Gatland Lane, simple questions to make sure they “If people prefer not to give any again highlighted the danger of on- but this has not deterred motorists. see the right person for their needs. details about why they want to see a street parking and congestion. The accident at the end of Gatland An NHS statement claims: “If the GP, or prefer to speak to a GP, they Residents are also waiting to learn Lane did not involve school traffic.” patient wants to lose weight, stop will still be able to do so.” COUNTY COBBLER

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out of site plan WAITROSE has pulled out of plans and Ride. The majority of larger ap- to build a new store on a commer- plications locally usually raise many cial park at J7 of the M20. objections due to concerns over traf- The retailer indicated in recent fic congestion and air pollution. weeks that, in the current economic “However, the Waitrose applica- climate, it was likely to concentrate tion, which would have created 200 on improving its existing stores. jobs locally, was extremely popular That is good news for the popular and well supported by councillors and successful Allington branch of and especially by local residents, Waitrose, which has 20 years left to who will be disappointed”. run on its lease. In a recent interview with the There had been concerns it would trade magazine, Property Week, be shut if the J7 outlet was built. Nigel Keen, Waitrose's property di- Spokesman for developer Gal- rector, confirmed company policy lagher, Nick Yandle, said: "We have was to consolidate existing stores had four other retailers contact us rather than invest in new ones. who are keen to progress matters on He said: "We made a very positive that site. decision not to build new stores and “Waitrose management has indi- invest in our existing estate. cated that it is part of a strategy for “That will start to play at the end the changing face of retail.” of this year and into next year, when Ian Chittenden, Liberal Democrat consumers see the investment we county councillor for Maidstone made and respond accordingly.” north east , said: “This is a great pity. Waitrose, which is part of the John The proposal to build a Waitrose on Lewis partnership, has been ap- Eclipse Park led indirectly to the clo- proached by Downs Mail for a com- sure of the Sittingbourne Road Park ment. Charity’s call for clothes A CHARITY in Yalding is urging his own life when his local council people to use their unwanted made him move to accommodation “We have a clothes to help others battling with that would not accept his beloved alcohol and drug addiction. dogs. Shane said: “I hope the project passion for The Kenward Trust and South- highlights the importance of suit- eastern have set up Clothes Drop able housing for vulnerable individ- creating points at stations in Bearsted, at uals when they re-integrate back Maidstone East and West, Charing, into communities.” custom made Lenham, Harrietsham, Snodland, Lynn Hyder, from the trust, said: Barming and West Malling through- “While we receive some statutory jewellery” out September. funding for our residential recovery The Kenward Trust use the items projects, this only covers a propor- to raise £500 per tonne for those tion of the cost of the services we overcoming addiction. provide. We are thrilled that South- S Large portfolio of designs Shane Irons, who works at Maid- eastern is helping us with this activ- stone East, came up with the idea. ity and we thank them and the S Expert advice He was a friend of John Chadwick, public who kindly donate for sup- an ex-Kenward resident, who took porting our work.” S Qualified staff Car fire leads to arson charge S Giftware & clocks also available A45-YEAR-OLD Maidstone man Richard Parkin, of Allen Street, has been charged with arson and who has been charged with arson, threats to kill following a car fire. making threats to kill and two in-  Kent Police were called at 1.30am cidents of criminal damage. Over 30 years experience on September 3, to reports of an in- On September 4, Parkin was   cident in Allen Street. Crews from brought before Maidstone Magis- Kilburn Jewellers, 30 Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone ME14 1JL Kent Fire and Rescue Service had trates’ Court, where he was re- brought the fire under control by manded in custody until his next Telephone 01622 677841 | Email [email protected] 2am. Enquiries led to the arrest of court appearance. Website www.kilburnjewellers.co.uk

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Friends of Kent Life Mick Steer, Andrew Collins, Frank Juett, Dave Phillips Marion Regan, of Hugh Lowe Farms in Mereworth, who won a first prize for and Claude Martin with a gypsy caravan they spent two years renovating her strawberry variety, Malling Allure Sun shines on county show SCORCHING hot weather and England’s unexpected run of success in the World Cup led to a slight dip in visitor numbers at the Kent County Show. But tens of thousands still poured into the Detling showground to enjoy 450 stands and the daily high- light of the Household Cavalry Mu- sical Ride taking centre stage. More than 74,000 people from across the country converged on the show on July 6, 7 and 8. Organisers created fan zones across the site, so that people could watch England’s victory over Swe- den on the Saturday afternoon. A spokesman said: “The football, unexpectedly, and the heat probably did have an effect on numbers, but it was still a fantastic county show. The feedback has been brilliant. “We are receiving so many posi- tive comments from people and that has been great.” Next year sees the 90th Kent Above: Valley Park School pupils County Show and the organisers are Zara Collins (12), Melody Crute (11), already planning special anniver- Kurtis Newson (13), Harry Saunders sary events. (13) and James Bish (12) Lord Colgrain, show president, paid tribute to outgoing chairman Right: BBC Radio Kent’s Lembit Opik, Kevin Attwood, saying: “We are all indebted to his firm leadership and centre, chairs a discussion live on air passion, he will be missed.” at the Kent County Show

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14 Maidstone August 2018 Maidstone August 2018 15 News downsmail.co.uk News downsmail.co.uk X Factor date BID for better future XH FACTORG starV Louisa Johnsonpark plan BID for better future has been lined-up to headline the Princess Royal meets Big Day Out to be held in Maid- COMMERCIAL development organ- stone in July. isation One Maidstone has con- The singer, best known for the hit firmed that the county town has Bestsp Behaviour,ar willk takes the stageccharityoncern shopvoted in favour of becom workersing a Busi- at Mote Park on July 1. ness Improvement District (BID). 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We will fight this one.” 2015, after singing with mentor Rita Adams and voluntary shop leader, She said: “One Maidstone is de- It is another indication that the Cllr Turner said the land crosses OraIt inis theano final.ther indication that the KarenCllr Elphick,Turner s beforeaid the goingland c insiderosses lighted to confirm that Maidstone government is desperate to have a toth meete par shopish c workers.ouncil boundaries of has voted in favour of a Business plan in place when Britain leaves the BoTheugh Princess,ton Malh whoerbe hasand beenLenh presi-am. Improvement District for the town AssaultEU on March 30 ne casext year, espe- dentHe ofad theded charitythe tot sinceal are thea is 1970s,about centre. A MAIDSTONE woman has been cially if no deal has been reached. spoke270 ac ofres her. 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16 Maidstone August 2018 Maidstone August 2018 17 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Invicta topping schools’ league Pitching in for sport in Kent INVICTA Grammar School (IGS) is in the top 10 secondaries in the country, according to a survey. A MASSIVE blueprint for the future of sport in Maidstone is now emerging at Maidstone Bor- Based on available official data, TOP 10 KENT SCHOOLS ough Council, following two years of local and national consultations, writes Dennis Fowle. the Real School Guide has used 51 Invicta Grammar School, In line with government require- measures to come to its conclusions. ments, the council has commis- IGS is number one in Kent and Maidstone The Rochester Grammar School sioned and received two major seventh across the country, with a reports – one titled “Sports Facili- five star, 86% rating. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar ties Strategy” and the other “Play- Head teacher and joint CEO of the School ing Pitch Strategy” – which are Valley Invicta Academies Trust Dartford Grammar School being considered by council com- (VIAT), Julie Derrick said: “It is tes- Tonbridge Grammar School mittees. tament to the hard work of all our Dartford Grammar School for Girls Once agreed, they will provide students, staff and parents. Sir Joseph Williamson's evidence for reviews of the bor- “I believe that the achievements Mathematical School, Rochester ough’s now-adopted Local Plan we have are down to the fact that we Highworth Grammar School, and will be significant in the coun- all have a collaborative drive for the Ashford cil’s development decisions, future same thing: outstanding care, out- Maidstone Grammar School for budgeting needs and grant funding Swimming pools – one 25m standing education and outstanding Girls applications. The Playing Field four-lane pool; opportunities. Bennett Memorial Diocesan Strategy will need regular reviews Health and fitness – 187 equip- “If our students are happy, they School, Tunbridge Wells and updates. ment stations. will thrive; we also work very hard Head Julie Derrick with successful GCSE students at Invicta Grammar School The demand for sporting activi- Football – four adult pitches; to ensure that there is a balance of four youth 11 v 11 pitches; four academia and opportunities. tive school in the Maidstone area Cornwallis academies, fare less well is based on absence rates, looking at ties is expected to increase as Maid- stone’s population expands by an youth 9 v 9 pitches; two mini-soc- “I want every student to have with a near 60% ranking and a five in the rankings both locally and na- both overall levels of sessions cer 7 v 7 pitches; two mini-soccer 5 missed as well as unauthorised and estimated 22,380 by 2031. great memories of their time at star rating. It is rated 25th in Kent tionally. Neither New Line nor v 5 pitches; a 3G turf pitch; school and this can only happen and was the only non-selective Cornwallis were prepared to com- persistent absence at school. Fitness and swimming feature Sports halls – four badminton- with passionate and inspirational school to achieve five stars. ment. Outcomes is also worth 15% and highly in public preferences, in a sized sports halls (meeting Sport teachers, as well as lots of incredible VIAT school Valley Park was an- The Real Schools Guide uses four is based on what proportion of borough where general participa- England requirement for maximum trips and opportunities - both within other strong performer, with a three categories – attainment, teaching, at- pupils continue with education, or tion rates in sport and physical ac- flexibility); subjects and outside of the curricu- star rating and above mid-table na- tendance and outcomes – to come to training within three months in tivity are higher than county and Cricket – three grass pitches (or lum.” tionally. It is 39th in the Kent statis- its ratings. comparison to the national average. regional averages. Almost 27% of three artificial turf wickets, perhaps Maidstone Girls’ Grammar School tics. Attainment is worth 30% of the Scores are worked out by giving the population belong to sports on existing sites); also makes it into the Kent top 10 Maplesden Noakes also takes a total score and is based on how well the best performing school in each clubs (national average: 22%). indoor and outdoor bowls, athletics icant proposals for the sports, indi- and is 60th nationally, with a five three star rating, a mid-table na- pupils do in comparison with the category top marks, with all other The reports make detailed assess- Rugby Union – 1.5 pitches (arti- tracks and American football. vidual clubs and their sites, several star and 76% rating. tional placement and 44th in Kent. national average, as well as teachers' schools receiving points adjusted ac- ments of “the quantity, quality, ac- ficial pitch to be considered); St Simon Stock Catholic School Other local secondary schools, average salaries. cording to their comparative per- cessibility and availability” of Rugby League – 1.5 pitches; Some school sites could see of which are very costly in local was the highest-ranked non-selec- such as New Line Learning and The attendance score, worth 15%, formance. Maidstone’s outdoor and indoor fa- Hockey – artificial grass pitches greater use. sporting terms. They are also pri- cilities, forecast needs for new and (perhaps resurfacing South Park The highly-detailed, 150-page oritised: high medium or low. improved facilities to 2031 and set pitch and look at providing an extra Playing Pitch Strategy takes a very The report suggests capital and Garden safari Death mystery out options. pitch); close look at the pitches and facili- revenue costs of new facilities could ties across the borough for these Flying flag with Pride AN 82-year-old woman’s cause of The council aims to approve the Lacrosse – a grass pitch and arti- be provided through various to help trust death might never be known, an in- final strategies, following consulta- ficial grass pitch. seven sports: football, cricket, means, including S106/Community FORMER Invicta Grammar School pupil Cllr Emily Fermor has been burst- quest heard. tions, in the next year and include The report says there are no pro- rugby, rugby league, hockey, Infrastructure Levy from new de- TEN home-owners opened their ing with pride after the rainbow flag was flown over the town hall. Gloria Stringer, of Hollingbourne, recommendations and action plans. jected additional facility needs for: American football and lacrosse. velopments locally and also from gardens to the public to raise an Now the borough councillor is hoping to engage with the LGBT com- went missing on January 2 but her Facilities needed are shown as: squash, indoor and outdoor tennis, It also puts forward many signif- grant funding. impressive £1,500 for the Kenward munity for Pride Week in 2019. body was not found until the end of Trust in Yalding. The Oxford graduate (pictured) March. She was discovered in a gar- Children were able to seek safari said: “We're looking into putting den in Downswood, and may have Traffic lights animals in the gardens in exchange on more of a celebration next died on the day she vanished. Mayor launches pontoon to keep cadets afloat for a small prize as their parents ex- year for Pride Week in Maidstone. Mrs Stringer’s disappearance out after crash MAIDSTONE Sea Cadets are de- plored, and a raffle added to the I'd really like to reach out to the sparked a major hunt by Kent Police A SET of traffic lights at a pedestrian lighted to have finally realised their total raised. LGBT community in Maidstone to and Kent Rescue Service. The garden safari was organised try and make this happen, so crossing were flattened when they ambition of opening a new pontoon There were serious worries for her were hit by a van near Springfield by Francis Fish, from Seal, to raise hopefully this will help. welfare as she had started to wander on the river, after years of financial money for Yalding’s residential “I was over the moon that Roundabout on the A229 Royal En- constraints. off and on one occasion, had been gineers Road. drug and alcohol rehabilitation Maidstone Borough Council is fly- found 17 miles from home. Former town mayor Cllr Malcolm unit. ing the Pride flag above the town The damage was caused Greer made it his ambition to raise The coroner recorded an “open overnight on June 27, when the van, Lynn Hyder, Kenward’s director hall for the first time this year. The conclusion”. the money that has eluded the of community services, said: flag celebrates our LGBT commu- which was towing a generator, cadets for more than 30 years. ploughed into the lights and rail- “Events of this kind are incredibly nity and sends the message loud On July 7, he attended the official important to us in terms of raising and clear that love is love. If it Aldi re-opens ings, leaving a man with injuries which are not thought to be serious. opening ceremony, along with 100 vital funds, but also awareness of brightens just one person's day, ALDI in Well Road, Maidstone, has The road was shut for just over guests, including the current mayor the amazing help and support our then we have succeeded.” re-opened after a major refit. four hours and the lights were re- of Maidstone, Councillor David teams deliver every day of the year. The flag-flying received cross- The store had been shut since June Sea cadets and officials gather for the launching of the new pontoon placed a little later. Naghi. “We would like to thank all those party support, although there were some “grumbles” from the Tory ranks, 18 but opened again in early July Councillor Greer said: “It has been work, the culmination of several this Sea Cadet Unit, and attract she claimed. A Kent Police spokesman said: involved with the organisation of with a new layout. the aspiration of this Sea Cadet Unit months of hard work has finally more young people to join them.” Cllr Fermor, who lives in Coxheath, added: “This was a great demon- “Officers and South East Coast Am- the Garden Safari, and everyone Changes include a freezer and for over 30 years, to have their own come to a wonderful conclusion, Councillor Greer raised more than stration of councillors putting their political differences aside in the inter- bulance Service attended the scene who attended and took part in chilled section with increased space pontoon, to enable them to take to with over 100 guests present to wit- £100,000 for his chosen charities of ests of residents of the borough. and a man was treated for injuries. fund raising to support the Ken- for fresh meat. There are five new “The road was closed while emer- the water more frequently. ness the launch. the Blackthorn Trust, Kent Lung ward Trust.” “It was very disappointing to hear some opposing grumbles from the jobs, bringing the total at the shop to “It is my hope that this facility will Awareness and the cadets during his Conservative benches, but I don't like to think that the few who were neg- gency services dealt with the inci- “I decided to take on this project The trust celebrates its 15th an- 40. Store manager Stuart Callaghan dent and highways officers cleared greatly enhance the experiences of year as mayor. ative about Pride spoke for their group as a whole.” and while it has been very hard niversary this year. said: “The store is looking fantastic.” oil from the carriageway.”

18 Maidstone August 2018 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Invicta topping schools’ league Pitching in for sport in Kent INVICTA Grammar School (IGS) is in the top 10 secondaries in the country, according to a survey. A MASSIVE blueprint for the future of sport in Maidstone is now emerging at Maidstone Bor- Based on available official data, TOP 10 KENT SCHOOLS ough Council, following two years of local and national consultations, writes Dennis Fowle. the Real School Guide has used 51 Invicta Grammar School, In line with government require- measures to come to its conclusions. ments, the council has commis- IGS is number one in Kent and Maidstone The Rochester Grammar School sioned and received two major seventh across the country, with a reports – one titled “Sports Facili- five star, 86% rating. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar ties Strategy” and the other “Play- Head teacher and joint CEO of the School ing Pitch Strategy” – which are Valley Invicta Academies Trust Dartford Grammar School being considered by council com- (VIAT), Julie Derrick said: “It is tes- Tonbridge Grammar School mittees. tament to the hard work of all our Dartford Grammar School for Girls Once agreed, they will provide students, staff and parents. Sir Joseph Williamson's evidence for reviews of the bor- “I believe that the achievements Mathematical School, Rochester ough’s now-adopted Local Plan we have are down to the fact that we Highworth Grammar School, and will be significant in the coun- all have a collaborative drive for the Ashford cil’s development decisions, future same thing: outstanding care, out- Maidstone Grammar School for budgeting needs and grant funding Swimming pools – one 25m standing education and outstanding Girls applications. The Playing Field four-lane pool; opportunities. Bennett Memorial Diocesan Strategy will need regular reviews Health and fitness – 187 equip- “If our students are happy, they School, Tunbridge Wells and updates. ment stations. will thrive; we also work very hard Head Julie Derrick with successful GCSE students at Invicta Grammar School The demand for sporting activi- Football – four adult pitches; to ensure that there is a balance of ties is expected to increase as Maid- four youth 11 v 11 pitches; four academia and opportunities. tive school in the Maidstone area Cornwallis academies, fare less well is based on absence rates, looking at stone’s population expands by an youth 9 v 9 pitches; two mini-soc- “I want every student to have with a near 60% ranking and a five in the rankings both locally and na- both overall levels of sessions cer 7 v 7 pitches; two mini-soccer 5 great memories of their time at missed as well as unauthorised and estimated 22,380 by 2031. star rating. It is rated 25th in Kent tionally. Neither New Line nor v 5 pitches; a 3G turf pitch; school and this can only happen and was the only non-selective Cornwallis were prepared to com- persistent absence at school. Fitness and swimming feature Sports halls – four badminton- with passionate and inspirational school to achieve five stars. ment. Outcomes is also worth 15% and highly in public preferences, in a sized sports halls (meeting Sport teachers, as well as lots of incredible VIAT school Valley Park was an- The Real Schools Guide uses four is based on what proportion of borough where general participa- England requirement for maximum trips and opportunities - both within other strong performer, with a three categories – attainment, teaching, at- pupils continue with education, or tion rates in sport and physical ac- flexibility); subjects and outside of the curricu- star rating and above mid-table na- tendance and outcomes – to come to training within three months in tivity are higher than county and Cricket – three grass pitches (or lum.” tionally. It is 39th in the Kent statis- its ratings. comparison to the national average. regional averages. Almost 27% of three artificial turf wickets, perhaps Maidstone Girls’ Grammar School tics. Attainment is worth 30% of the Scores are worked out by giving the population belong to sports on existing sites); also makes it into the Kent top 10 Maplesden Noakes also takes a total score and is based on how well the best performing school in each clubs (national average: 22%). indoor and outdoor bowls, athletics icant proposals for the sports, indi- and is 60th nationally, with a five three star rating, a mid-table na- pupils do in comparison with the category top marks, with all other The reports make detailed assess- Rugby Union – 1.5 pitches (arti- tracks and American football. vidual clubs and their sites, several star and 76% rating. tional placement and 44th in Kent. national average, as well as teachers' schools receiving points adjusted ac- ments of “the quantity, quality, ac- ficial pitch to be considered); St Simon Stock Catholic School Other local secondary schools, average salaries. cording to their comparative per- cessibility and availability” of Rugby League – 1.5 pitches; Some school sites could see of which are very costly in local was the highest-ranked non-selec- such as New Line Learning and The attendance score, worth 15%, formance. Maidstone’s outdoor and indoor fa- Hockey – artificial grass pitches greater use. sporting terms. They are also pri- cilities, forecast needs for new and (perhaps resurfacing South Park The highly-detailed, 150-page oritised: high medium or low. improved facilities to 2031 and set pitch and look at providing an extra Playing Pitch Strategy takes a very The report suggests capital and Garden safari Death mystery out options. pitch); close look at the pitches and facili- revenue costs of new facilities could ties across the boro be provided through various Flying flag with Pride AN 82-year-old woman’s cause of The council aims to approve the Lacrosse – a grass pitch and arti- ugh for these to help trust death might never be known, an in- final strategies, following consulta- ficial grass pitch. seven sports: football, cricket, means, including S106/Community FORMER Invicta Grammar School pupil Cllr Emily Fermor has been burst- quest heard. tions, in the next year and include The report says there are no pro- rugby, rugby league, hockey, Infrastructure Levy from new de- TEN home-owners opened their ing with pride after the rainbow flag was flown over the town hall. Gloria Stringer, of Hollingbourne, recommendations and action plans. jected additional facility needs for: American football and lacrosse. velopments locally and also from gardens to the public to raise an Now the borough councillor is hoping to engage with the LGBT com- went missing on January 2 but her Facilities needed are shown as: squash, indoor and outdoor tennis, It also puts forward many signif- grant funding. impressive £1,500 for the Kenward munity for Pride Week in 2019. body was not found until the end of Trust in Yalding. The Oxford graduate (pictured) March. She was discovered in a gar- Children were able to seek safari said: “We're looking into putting den in Downswood, and may have Traffic lights animals in the gardens in exchange on more of a celebration next died on the day she vanished. Mayor launches pontoon to keep cadets afloat for a small prize as their parents ex- year for Pride Week in Maidstone. Mrs Stringer’s disappearance out after crash MAIDSTONE Sea Cadets are de- plored, and a raffle added to the I'd really like to reach out to the sparked a major hunt by Kent Police A SET of traffic lights at a pedestrian lighted to have finally realised their total raised. LGBT community in Maidstone to and Kent Rescue Service. The garden safari was organised try and make this happen, so crossing were flattened when they ambition of opening a new pontoon There were serious worries for her were hit by a van near Springfield by Francis Fish, from Seal, to raise hopefully this will help. welfare as she had started to wander on the river, after years of financial money for Yalding’s residential “I was over the moon that Roundabout on the A229 Royal En- constraints. off and on one occasion, had been gineers Road. drug and alcohol rehabilitation Maidstone Borough Council is fly- found 17 miles from home. Former town mayor Cllr Malcolm unit. ing the Pride flag above the town The damage was caused Greer made it his ambition to raise The coroner recorded an “open overnight on June 27, when the van, Lynn Hyder, Kenward’s director hall for the first time this year. The conclusion”. the money that has eluded the of community services, said: flag celebrates our LGBT commu- which was towing a generator, cadets for more than 30 years. ploughed into the lights and rail- “Events of this kind are incredibly nity and sends the message loud On July 7, he attended the official important to us in terms of raising and clear that love is love. If it Aldi re-opens ings, leaving a man with injuries which are not thought to be serious. opening ceremony, along with 100 vital funds, but also awareness of brightens just one person's day, ALDI in Well Road, Maidstone, has The road was shut for just over guests, including the current mayor the amazing help and support our then we have succeeded.” re-opened after a major refit. four hours and the lights were re- of Maidstone, Councillor David teams deliver every day of the year. The flag-flying received cross- The store had been shut since June Sea cadets and officials gather for the launching of the new pontoon placed a little later. Naghi. “We would like to thank all those party support, although there were some “grumbles” from the Tory ranks, 18 but opened again in early July Councillor Greer said: “It has been work, the culmination of several this Sea Cadet Unit, and attract she claimed. A Kent Police spokesman said: involved with the organisation of with a new layout. the aspiration of this Sea Cadet Unit months of hard work has finally more young people to join them.” Cllr Fermor, who lives in Coxheath, added: “This was a great demon- “Officers and South East Coast Am- the Garden Safari, and everyone Changes include a freezer and for over 30 years, to have their own come to a wonderful conclusion, Councillor Greer raised more than stration of councillors putting their political differences aside in the inter- bulance Service attended the scene who attended and took part in chilled section with increased space pontoon, to enable them to take to with over 100 guests present to wit- £100,000 for his chosen charities of ests of residents of the borough. and a man was treated for injuries. fund raising to support the Ken- for fresh meat. There are five new “The road was closed while emer- the water more frequently. ness the launch. the Blackthorn Trust, Kent Lung ward Trust.” “It was very disappointing to hear some opposing grumbles from the jobs, bringing the total at the shop to “It is my hope that this facility will Awareness and the cadets during his Conservative benches, but I don't like to think that the few who were neg- gency services dealt with the inci- “I decided to take on this project The trust celebrates its 15th an- 40. Store manager Stuart Callaghan dent and highways officers cleared greatly enhance the experiences of year as mayor. ative about Pride spoke for their group as a whole.” and while it has been very hard niversary this year. said: “The store is looking fantastic.” oil from the carriageway.”

Maidstone August 2018 19 News downsmail.co.uk Concert delay THE Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone Hunt for flasher who cancelled a major production on the same night as England played in the World Cup semi-final. Tonight’s the Night choir show- knocked on window case of songs from screen and stage will go ahead in the autumn. A CCTV image has been released important information. We are The theatre said its proximity to of a man police want to talk to hopeful someone will recognise the the town’s bar and restaurant area after a flasher exposed himself in person in this image, which is an may have created too much distur- front of a child in Maidstone. important line of enquiry.” bance for performers and audience. Detectives believe this man may Anyone with information is A spokesman said: “We want to have important information about asked to call the appeals line on give our choir every chance to pro- the incident. 01622 604100, quoting reference duce an excellent performance, so A statement from Kent Police YY/016164/18. Alternatively, they the show will be postponed until said: “It is alleged a man exposed can contact the independent char- September.” himself at the window of a prop- ity Crimestoppers anonymously on erty in Old Tovil Road, as a child 0800 555 111, or via the anonymous was sitting alone in a room with online form at www.crimestop- Fields access the curtains open. pers-uk.org OAKWOOD Park Community “The offence is said to have taken Group has progressed plans to rein- place at about 8.40pm on May 11 state public access to playing fields. 2018, after the suspect knocked on Blaze at barn St Augustine Academy and Oak- the window and waved, in order to FIVE fire engines and crews tack- wood Park Grammar School fenced off the area amid concerns about gain the victim’s attention.” may be able to assist with the in- led a mystery barn fire near Ul- Kent Police have made a number combe in the early hours of July 2. dog mess and security. vestigation.” The group has become a charity of enquiries since the incident, in- Detective Inspector Ian Wadey They were sent to a farm build- cluding visiting businesses and ing at Pye Corner at about 1.40am and obtained lottery funding to pay said: “Crimes of this nature are ex- for security measures. speaking to neighbours and local tremely rare in Kent. However, this and spent more than three hours residents. incident will no doubt have been putting out the blaze. The statement added: “Recent very distressing for the young per- Foam was used to prevent the Special showing checks for CCTV in the local area son and their family. flames spreading to adjoining THE Incredibles 2 will be screened have also been carried out and de- “We are continuing to do all we structures. particularly for austistic people at tectives are now able to release an can to identify any potential sus- There were no reported injuries The Odeon, Barker Road, Maid- image of a man who they believe pects or witnesses who may have and the cause is not known. stone, at 10.30am on July 22.

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Unit 9, Spectrum Business Estate 20 Maidstone August 2018 Bircholt Road, Maidstone, ME15 9YP News downsmail.co.uk Concert delay THE Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone Hunt for flasher who cancelled a major production on the same night as England played in the World Cup semi-final. A little bit of this... Tonight’s the Night choir show- knocked on window case of songs from screen and stage will go ahead in the autumn. A CCTV image has been released important information. We are The theatre said its proximity to of a man police want to talk to hopeful someone will recognise the the town’s bar and restaurant area after a flasher exposed himself in person in this image, which is an may have created too much distur- front of a child in Maidstone. important line of enquiry.” bance for performers and audience. Detectives believe this man may Anyone with information is A spokesman said: “We want to have important information about asked to call the appeals line on give our choir every chance to pro- the incident. 01622 604100, quoting reference duce an excellent performance, so A statement from Kent Police YY/016164/18. Alternatively, they the show will be postponed until said: “It is alleged a man exposed can contact the independent char- September.” himself at the window of a prop- ity Crimestoppers anonymously on erty in Old Tovil Road, as a child 0800 555 111, or via the anonymous was sitting alone in a room with online form at www.crimestop- Fields access the curtains open. pers-uk.org OAKWOOD Park Community “The offence is said to have taken Group has progressed plans to rein- place at about 8.40pm on May 11 state public access to playing fields. 2018, after the suspect knocked on Blaze at barn St Augustine Academy and Oak- the window and waved, in order to FIVE fire engines and crews tack- wood Park Grammar School fenced off the area amid concerns about gain the victim’s attention.” may be able to assist with the in- led a mystery barn fire near Ul- * Kent Police have made a number combe in the early hours of July 2. dog mess and security. vestigation.” The group has become a charity Leads to a whole load of benefits... of enquiries since the incident, in- Detective Inspector Ian Wadey They were sent to a farm build- cluding visiting businesses and ing at Pye Corner at about 1.40am and obtained lottery funding to pay said: “Crimes of this nature are ex- for security measures. speaking to neighbours and local tremely rare in Kent. However, this and spent more than three hours residents. incident will no doubt have been putting out the blaze. The statement added: “Recent very distressing for the young per- Foam was used to prevent the Special showing checks for CCTV in the local area son and their family. flames spreading to adjoining THE Incredibles 2 will be screened have also been carried out and de- “We are continuing to do all we structures. particularly for austistic people at Lower Maintain a healthy tectives are now able to release an can to identify any potential sus- There were no reported injuries The Odeon, Barker Road, Maid- Improved image of a man who they believe pects or witnesses who may have and the cause is not known. stone, at 10.30am on July 22. sleep stress body weight

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Maidstone - Health campaign 2018 - 247 5mm x 181mm P.indd 1 Maidstone August 201816/07/2018 15:55 21 News downsmail.co.uk Metal charge A MAN has been charged over the theft of scrap metal from a recy- Castle opens restored cling centre in Lenham. Calum Osborne, of Eltham, was arrested in Staplehurst on Mon- day, June 4, five days after the in- manor house to locals cident at the Countrystyle Recycling Centre in Ashford Road. On Thursday, May 31, at about BATTEL Hall, the 14th century manor house on the Leeds Castle estate, has 1.20pm, two men began loading scrap metal from the site into a reopened for rental after a £1.5m refurbishment. van. Castle management threw open But when challenged, it is al- the doors recently so that local peo- leged one of the men threatened ple could look around its luxurious the staff member with a hammer. interior. They then drove off. The wisteria-clad house had pre- Osborne, who is 27, has been Local residents viously been the family home of for- were invited to charged with robbery, possessing mer chief executive Victoria Wallace, look around the an offensive weapon in a public her husband Sean and daughters place and with obstructing a po- Emily and Georgia. elegant Battel lice officer in the execution of their Locals were clearly impressed by Hall, which has duty. the new-look, five-bedroomed Bat- just been Sam O’Shea (26), of Portsmouth, tel Hall, which can sleep up to 14 refurbished. was also arrested and has been guests, and its oast house annexe Below right, visitor charged with obstruction. with high-end furnishings, fixtures Alastair Pollock and fittings. and his son Jamie Dealer jailed Prices range from about £6,000 to were very £14,000 per week, depending on the A TEENAGER caught trying to sell impressed with time of year. It is also available to be heroin at a park in Maidstone has used for weddings. what they saw been given nearly three years in Villager Alastair Pollock, who prison. visited with his son Jamie, was Kevin Tasta (18) was arrested by very impressed with Battel Hall’s plain clothes officers at Collis Me- refurbishment. He said: “They’ve morial Park, off Upper Stone done a great job. Street, on April 5 after he was seen “In some ways, it is hardly recog- approaching a known drug-user. nisable from before, although the ac- A mobile phone and £325 in tual building has changed little from cash were seized. Other users the outside, it is just smartened up. known to police were then identi- “Once the gardens bed in, the fied in the park, with one con- place will be stunning.” firming he had also intended to The gardens have been exten- buy drugs from Tasta. sively landscaped and the parking Tasta, from Hayes, in Middle- area has been resurfaced. sex, confessed he had secreted 54 Battel Hall was built in the 14th wraps of heroin and crack cocaine century by the master mason to in his body, all of which were sub- King Edward II. sequently recovered. He later Leeds Castle chief executive Sir passed another six, thought to David Steel said: “The recent open- “enjoyment, fun, interest, education visitor can feel at home and, have been swallowed as he was ing of Battel Hall after a £1.5m re- and tranquility”. whether one stays overnight in the arrested. furbishment has been a significant He added: “She did not want the castle, Battel Hall or the Stable He was charged with possess- change for the estate, improving our regulation that might have been im- Courtyard, or simply comes for the ing both heroin and crack cocaine hospitality offer massively.” posed by a bigger ‘corporate’ um- day, it is the aim of all of my team to with intent to supply. Sir David said Lady Olive Baillie, brella organisation – hence we have make being here feel like being in a Detective Constable Emma Alli- who bequeathed the castle to a char- no ‘keep off the grass’ signs and very very special home, and one to which son said: “We have been able to re- itable trust after her death, wanted few other restrictions. the visitor will wish to return time move a drug dealer who has the public to enjoy it as a place of “She wanted a place in which the and time again.” targeted some of the most vulnera- ble people in our communities. “His actions will undoubtedly have also caused anxiety and con- School’s life-saving gift cern for parents of children and A JUNIOR school in Maidstone has taken delivery of visitors who also use the park.” a life-saving defibrillator thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the Maidstone Lions. Sue Heather, head at St Michael’s in Douglas Ge ing active Road, was presented with the equipment by Lions COUNTY councillor Gary Cooke member Malcolm Luxton. He was accompanied by has signed up to this summer’s Ac- colleagues Bryan McCathy, who attended St tive 10 campaign. Michael’s School during World War II, and Julie The Public Health England Wickens. campaign – backed by Kent Malcolm said he hoped the school would never County Council – urged adults to have to use the machine, but would be reassured to take 10 minutes of brisk walking know that should a pupil or teacher at the school each day using the free Active 10 have an arrest, it had the technology at hand to help. app.

22 Maidstone August 2018 News downsmail.co.uk Metal charge A MAN has been charged over the theft of scrap metal from a recy- Castle opens restored cling centre in Lenham. Calum Osborne, of Eltham, was arrested in Staplehurst on Mon- day, June 4, five days after the in- manor house to locals cident at the Countrystyle Recycling Centre in Ashford Road. On Thursday, May 31, at about BATTEL Hall, the 14th century manor house on the Leeds Castle estate, has 1.20pm, two men began loading scrap metal from the site into a reopened for rental after a £1.5m refurbishment. van. Castle management threw open But when challenged, it is al- the doors recently so that local peo- leged one of the men threatened ple could look around its luxurious the staff member with a hammer. interior. They then drove off. The wisteria-clad house had pre- Osborne, who is 27, has been Local residents viously been the family home of for- were invited to charged with robbery, possessing mer chief executive Victoria Wallace, look around the an offensive weapon in a public her husband Sean and daughters place and with obstructing a po- Emily and Georgia. elegant Battel lice officer in the execution of their Locals were clearly impressed by Hall, which has duty. the new-look, five-bedroomed Bat- just been Sam O’Shea (26), of Portsmouth, tel Hall, which can sleep up to 14 refurbished. was also arrested and has been guests, and its oast house annexe Below right, visitor charged with obstruction. with high-end furnishings, fixtures Alastair Pollock and fittings. and his son Jamie Dealer jailed Prices range from about £6,000 to were very £14,000 per week, depending on the A TEENAGER caught trying to sell impressed with time of year. It is also available to be heroin at a park in Maidstone has used for weddings. what they saw been given nearly three years in Villager Alastair Pollock, who prison. visited with his son Jamie, was Kevin Tasta (18) was arrested by very impressed with Battel Hall’s plain clothes officers at Collis Me- refurbishment. He said: “They’ve morial Park, off Upper Stone done a great job. Street, on April 5 after he was seen “In some ways, it is hardly recog- approaching a known drug-user. nisable from before, although the ac- A mobile phone and £325 in tual building has changed little from cash were seized. Other users the outside, it is just smartened up. known to police were then identi- “Once the gardens bed in, the fied in the park, with one con- place will be stunning.” firming he had also intended to The gardens have been exten- buy drugs from Tasta. sively landscaped and the parking Tasta, from Hayes, in Middle- area has been resurfaced. sex, confessed he had secreted 54 Battel Hall was built in the 14th wraps of heroin and crack cocaine century by the master mason to in his body, all of which were sub- King Edward II. sequently recovered. He later Leeds Castle chief executive Sir passed another six, thought to David Steel said: “The recent open- “enjoyment, fun, interest, education visitor can feel at home and, have been swallowed as he was ing of Battel Hall after a £1.5m re- and tranquility”. whether one stays overnight in the arrested. furbishment has been a significant He added: “She did not want the castle, Battel Hall or the Stable He was charged with possess- change for the estate, improving our regulation that might have been im- Courtyard, or simply comes for the ing both heroin and crack cocaine hospitality offer massively.” posed by a bigger ‘corporate’ um- day, it is the aim of all of my team to with intent to supply. Sir David said Lady Olive Baillie, brella organisation – hence we have make being here feel like being in a Detective Constable Emma Alli- who bequeathed the castle to a char- no ‘keep off the grass’ signs and very very special home, and one to which son said: “We have been able to re- itable trust after her death, wanted few other restrictions. the visitor will wish to return time move a drug dealer who has the public to enjoy it as a place of “She wanted a place in which the and time again.” targeted some of the most vulnera- ble people in our communities. “His actions will undoubtedly have also caused anxiety and con- School’s life-saving gift cern for parents of children and A JUNIOR school in Maidstone has taken delivery of visitors who also use the park.” a life-saving defibrillator thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the Maidstone Lions. Sue Heather, head at St Michael’s in Douglas Ge ing active Road, was presented with the equipment by Lions COUNTY councillor Gary Cooke member Malcolm Luxton. He was accompanied by has signed up to this summer’s Ac- colleagues Bryan McCathy, who attended St tive 10 campaign. Michael’s School during World War II, and Julie The Public Health England Wickens. campaign – backed by Kent Malcolm said he hoped the school would never County Council – urged adults to have to use the machine, but would be reassured to take 10 minutes of brisk walking know that should a pupil or teacher at the school each day using the free Active 10 have an arrest, it had the technology at hand to help. app.

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TAhneyaountheowr ohfo“Sslawyerth–ethceoslltiosriyonofor THIRTY thousand bats are now es- Cheryl Tompsett (42) and her son Cheryl had also specialised in be- PRINCESS Eugenie of York has ful to have the Princess’s support.” athfeasvtebhoicwlelejru”sitsbheisfoBreathrseteindcfirdieenndt is timated to live in Mote Park and 10 Leo, both from Loose, were found reavement counselling for both visited Maidstone for the European The European School of Osteopa- IaasnkeLdamtobcearltl, KheimntsePlfolaicet’asleSnetreiodus different species make it their most by emergency crews early on Mon- children and adults and worked School of Osteopathy’s 2018 grad- thy (ESO) provides a four-year un- cCriocklleitseior nwithapaploenaglsaslsionceiatoionn w01it6h22 diverse home in Kent. day, June 18. with the mental health charity, uation ceremony. dergraduate degree programme B7e9a8r5s3te8d, CricketwCiltuhb. reference Members of the Rotary Club of Leo’s body was found on a ledge MIND. The event took place at All Saints’ leading to the integrated master’s DDS/aMviWd, /w95h/o18a.ttended Maidstone Maidstone, led by park manager half way down the cliff near East- According to her LinkedIn pro- Church, Mill degree in Osteopathy (M.Ost). Boys’ Grammar School, played for Alan Frith and using specialist mi- bourne, East Sussex, while his file, she had a “passion for working Street, on July The ESO’s main academic and ad- England Schools, Oxford University crophones to pick up the varied Choral concert mother, who worked as a wellbe- with clients both young and old on 12. ministrative site is at Boxley House, and 154 matches for Kent, taking a mother, who worked as a wellbe- with clients both young and old on high-pitch sounds of the species, MAIDSTONE Choral Union orches- ing and bereavement counsellor, the autistic spectrum”. Princess Eu- with a teaching clinic near the town total of 613 first-class wickets. ing and bereavement counsellor, the autistic spectrum”. made a late evening tour of the lake. tra staged its summer concert at All was found on the beach. Cheryl delivered bereavement genie is patron centre. ESO students, supervised by He was twice elected for MCC Alan said the batsofwtehree EatStOra,ctreed- experienced osteopaths, provide Saints’ Church in Maidstone on July The youngster’s grief-stricken fa- special workshops for young peo- overseas tours. He played club to the park by theflwecitdinegrahnegreino-f more than 20,000 consultations in 7, opening with Symphony No. 1 by ther paid an emotional tribute to ple. cricket with The Mote CC and cap- habitats with their otewrenstinsects (eisn- the Maidstone area each year. William Boyce. his beloved son. It was reported she had also re- tained the first team to Kent League pecially the water)maunsdcutlhoesklaerlge-e The school was founded in Paris There was “wonderful” singing Police confirmed that they are in- cently set up her own private prac- honours. number of mature ttraeleshaemalothncgatrhee. iAnpip1is9t5re1lle, asnd rEigchotl,eAlanFrFarnitchaise from Kirsty Hopkins, soprano, Jen- vestigating the incident, but are not tice in Maidstone where she ̧ The book includes photographs vestigating the incident, but are not tice in Maidstone where she 54,000 in the park, wAitsh ahoclhloilwds, ashnde d’Ostéopathie (EFO) and moved to nifer Westwood, mezzo-soprano, looking for anyone else in connec- accepted referrals. and recollections from family and crevices suited to hsuadmmbaecrklivsuinrg- EnAglcacnodrdiing19to65th. eInKiteianltlyBabtaGseroduipn: land and hunts near trees and fGrierengdsT,aassewlle,ltleansoar afonrdewRoicrhdabrydhBiasn- tion with the deaths. Lifeboats and a rescue helicopter gaenrdyntoesctoinrrge.ct a scoliosis condition, L“oTnhdesoent,witomloovkevdertyoaMlikaeid, asntodnbeoitnh hedgerows, sometimes flying slowly Kneonnt,cboallreiatognue,asnadidWoersgtaInnidsiearns.Test In a statement, Leo’s unnamed were scrambled at about 6am on anIdnswupinptoert,sthcehyarsilteiesptuhnatdhereglpropuenod- 1c9a7n1bwehseerenit chounnttininugedfotor dineslievcetrsiitns or hovering to take insects from player, John Shepherd. father said: “With more sadness June 18 after reports of the woman pinlethweitphasrikm’silcaarvdeidsoarrdeaerss.. Fgraerndcehn-spaenadkianlgonpgrohgerdamgemroew. s just leaves or grass. These bats prefer to BDauvidillefdt theaKenqt stuaffeinu19e69 and hurt than anyone can imagine, mother in the statement. saddened by the news and we a child going over the cliff-top. AThfteeirr mpariensednietitnigs flythineg aanwtsaradnsd, afItner1s9u7n4s,eatf,ufllyl-itnimg we Eitnhgrlaisphid-sptweaiskt-s rooDstavinidoSladyehro,uses with high tim- aFnRdElMateLrINbecamWeaalkn insuerxapneceriebnroc-ed our precious Leo, who was our Despite earlier reports, Sussex would like to send the family our A Vauxhall Corsa, believed to PmrionscqeussitEouesg,eanniedspinokae tsoinggrlaedunaigtehst ianngdpturorngsr.amme was created. The beredrliogfhtts,,aenmderging after dark.” klernwgtithhyaqnuoeffiuceesinouLetsnihdaemo.ne of its shining light, our brightest star has Police said there was no evidence sympathies.” have been found at the scene, is aobnoeutbtahtewir isltluedaietsaasndmtahneyir apslan30s.0, Sch“oInolswuamsminecro,rpoipraistterdelalessa sroegmise-- There are evening bat walks in above, in his mTohre pboopkuilsaarvsahiolapbsleofnroJmulyth1e2a. u- had his life cut short. to suggest Leo was disabled. Detective Inspector Simon Dunn being investigated by police in con- ecEhSoO-loCchaatinncgeltlhoermDraPtagurleaaFtlseptceheedr, tteimreeds crhoaorsittybethrainddinhganagsinthgetiEleusro-r Mote Park on August 8 and Septem- cricketing thoBruailtd£-A10-B(efraere, wlohcaelredeyliovuernyg)satetrs “We miss him an amount beyond Cheryl Tompsett was an “emo- of Sussex Police, said no one else nection with the deaths. s“asiede:in“Igt’tsharnouagbhsotlhuetierpealerass”u. re hav- pbeaargneSbcohaorodlsoofnOhsotueosepsa.thy and in ber 12. days with [email protected] oawnnd tshpeec- what anyone else can imagine and tional wellbeing specialist” for was involved in the tragedy and The tragedy came just days after ingFoHuerrteRenoyoaflBHriitgahinn’essrsesaisdoenutrbpaat-s OcTtohbeebrr1o9w7n4 liotsngfi-resatrfeodubr-ayteiasrwfiudlel-- Tickets cost £2.50 and proceeds go The Mote CC KifeicnattiCoCnCs,sshtaogpedataCparnotmerobtuioryn. wPrhoe-re would request that our privacy is Ashford-based charity CXK. detectives were in the process of three bodies were recovered from throavne. bTeheen rsecchoorodledaiimn sthetocoburnintyg, tsipmreaddipinloKmeanbt,ebguatni.s seen less often to the Mote Park Fellowship. Go to cteheedcshwilidll pwrovuilddebaeficthtianrggcerdickoentliyngfor respected at this difficult time.” Pauline Smith, CXK chief execu- piecing together the last moments the base of the famous cliffs near aafnfodrtdhaebmleosotsateboupnadtahnict acraerethetocotmhe- thFaonrthempoipreistreinllfeosr.mation, visit www.moteparkfellowship.org.uk/eve thriibsuotrehtoerDaagveid. . There was no mention of Leo’s tive, said: “We are shocked and of their lives. Eastbourne. wmhoonleancodmthmeusnopitryaannodpitp’siswtreolnledse.r- ww“Iwt u.essuoa.allcy.ulkiv.es in or near wood- nts. Business Focus Signs staff to Ge¤ing tough help charity on recycling STAFF from Maidstone sign and graphics firm Fastsigns are to take MAIDSTONE Borough Coun- part in a week of sports in aid of The cil is planning to train all its Simon Cooper Foundation. household refuse collection The foundation was launched by crews to help residents recycle Simon Cooper, whose parents Paul correctly – and give reasons and Angela Cooper own Fastsigns. why bins cannot be emptied. It supports those living with cancer, This is part of the waste and cystic fibrosis and life-limiting con- recycling strategy being consid- ditions. ered for 2018-2023, which also Simon, who had cystic fibrosis includes enforcement measures and cancer, died in July 2016. requiring separation of recy- Staff at the centre in Bircholt Road Join donor list and save lives cling in flats and tackling those have pledged to run, walk or cycle who are “repeatedly misusing FIGURES show 48 peoplle from Kent made the ulltimate gift of llife llast year to achieve a collective target of 720 recycling services”. by leaving their organs to patients awaiting a transplant operation. miles in 17 weeks. by leaving their organs to patients awaiting a transplant operation. Other proposals include: The highest number of donors (1,574) was recorded in the UK for the pe- Other proposals include: Donations can be made at Fast- The highest number of donors (1,574) was recorded in the UK for the pe- riod, with a 109% increase seen in Kent over the last 10 years. Seeking to understand signs’ Virgin Money Giving page at riod, with a 109% increase seen in Kent over the last 10 years. The report from the NHS Blood and Transplant service welcomes the barriers to capturing more https://bit.ly/2urK1Djj The report from the NHS Blood and Transplant service welcomes the growing support for organ donation,, but says there remains a shortage,, recycling through engagement with about three peoplle a day llosing their llife to organ faillure and 121 with residents, community Austen night peoplle in Kent on the transpllant waiting llist.. groups and housing trusts; MAKE the most of the summer in The report allso shows how our ageing popullation means the average A focus on separate Maidstone with a theatrical per- age of potentiall donors has increased – in Kent it is now 53.. collection of textiles for re-use formance under the stars at the Salllly Johnson,, NHS director of organ donation and transpllantation,, is and recycling to reduce the Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone. appealling for more peoplle to llet their famillies know they wish to donate.. amount disposed of The Chapterhouse Theatre Com- She added:: “Many peoplle over the age of 50 don’t join the NHS organ unnecessarily and incorrectly pany will perform Jane Austen''s donor register or tellll their famillies they want to donate because they don't in waste and mixed recycling Sense & Sensibility on Sunday, July think their organs coulld hellp other peoplle.. collections; 29. Entry is from 3pm for a 4pm “Peoplle in ollder age groups can stillll save and transform llives through Sending new residents a start. A barbecue and bar will be organ and tissue donation,, and we need as many peoplle as possiblle to welcome pack telling them available, or guests can take picnics. support donation..” how to use their bins so that Tickets are £16 (adults), £10 (chil- For more detaills go to www..organdonation..nhs..uk.. they start off on the right track.

24 Maidstone August 2018 Maidstone August 2018 25 News downsmail.co.uk ddoowwnnssmmaaiill..ccoo..uukk NNeewwss Boy hit by car Slayer’s cricAkCHeILtD iwnas sgeriousllyihfuert in a ‘Our brightest star has gone’ PTroiwncne’ssspmaerketsis home collision with a car near Maidstone AonNJEuWlyb1o1o.k has been published on A HEARTBROKEN dad has paid tribute to his five-year-old son, who was found dead along with anTohuetsftoaunrd-iynegaMr-oalidsbtoonyewcraiscksettreurck abnydaKreendt fKasiat bCoawrelenr,sDinavWidaSladyeerrsloafde his mother at Beachy Head, a notorious suicide spot. ntoewa mgrualdtiutautdees of bats Bwehaircshtetdh, ewnhohidtiaedfelnascte.year. TAhneyaountheowr ohfo“Sslawyerth–ethceoslltiosriyonofor THIRTY thousand bats are now es- Cheryl Tompsett (42) and her son Cheryl had also specialised in be- PRINCESS Eugenie of York has ful to have the Princess’s support.” athfeasvtebhoicwlelejru”sitsbheisfoBreathrseteindcfirdieenndt is timated to live in Mote Park and 10 Leo, both from Loose, were found reavement counselling for both visited Maidstone for the European The European School of Osteopa- IaasnkeLdamtobceartll, KheimntsePlfolaicet’asleSnetreiodus different species make it their most by emergency crews early on Mon- children and adults and worked School of Osteopathy’s 2018 grad- thy (ESO) provides a four-year un- cCriocklleitseior nwithapaploenaglsaslsionceiatoionn w01it6h22 diverse home in Kent. day, June 18. with the mental health charity, uation ceremony. dergraduate degree programme B7e9a8r5s3te8d, CricketwCiltuhb. reference Members of the Rotary Club of Leo’s body was found on a ledge MIND. The event took place at All Saints’ leading to the integrated master’s DDS/aMviWd, /w95h/o18a.ttended Maidstone Maidstone, led by park manager half way down the cliff near East- According to her LinkedIn pro- Church, Mill degree in Osteopathy (M.Ost). Boys’ Grammar School, played for Alan Frith and using specialist mi- bourne, East Sussex, while his file, she had a “passion for working Street, on July The ESO’s main academic and ad- England Schools, Oxford University crophones to pick up the varied Choral concert 12. ministrative site is at Boxley House, and 154 matches for Kent, taking a mother, who worked as a wellbe- with clients both young and old on high-pitch sounds of the species, MAIDSTONE Choral Union orches- Princess Eu- with a teaching clinic near the town total of 613 first-class wickets. ing and bereavement counsellor, the autistic spectrum”. made a late evening tour of the lake. tra staged its summer concert at All was found on the beach. Cheryl delivered bereavement genie is patron centre. ESO students, supervised by He was twice elected for MCC Alan said the batsofwtehree EatStOra,ctreed- experienced osteopaths, provide Saints’ Church in Maidstone on July The youngster’s grief-stricken fa- special workshops for young peo- overseas tours. He played club to the park by theflwecitdinegrahnegreino-f more than 20,000 consultations in 7, opening with Symphony No. 1 by ther paid an emotional tribute to ple. cricket with The Mote CC and cap- habitats with their otewrenstinsects (eisn- the Maidstone area each year. William Boyce. his beloved son. It was reported she had also re- tained the first team to Kent League pecially the water)maunsdcutlhoesklaerlge-e The school was founded in Paris There was “wonderful” singing Police confirmed that they are in- cently set up her own private prac- honours. number of mature ttraeleshaemalothncgatrhee. iAnpip1is9t5re1lle, asnd rEigchotl,eAlanFrFarnitcha̧ise froTmheKbiorsotky iHncolpudkeinss,pshooptoragnraop, hJesn- vestigating the incident, but are not tice in Maidstone where she 54,000 in the park, wAitsh ahoclhloilwds, ashnde d’Ostéopathie (EFO) and moved to nifer Westwood, mezzo-soprano, looking for anyone else in connec- accepted referrals. and recollections from family and crevices suited to hsuadmmbaecrklivsuinrg- EnAglcacnodrdiing19to65th. eInKiteianltlyBabtaGseroduipn: land and hunts near trees and fGrierengdsT,aassewlle,ltleansoar afonrdewRoicrhdabrydhBiasn- tion with the deaths. Lifeboats and a rescue helicopter gaenrdyntoesctoinrrge.ct a scoliosis condition, L“oTnhdesoent,witomloovkevdertyoaMlikaeid, asntodnbeoitnh hedgerows, sometimes flying slowly Kneonnt,cboallreiatognue,asnadidWoersgtaInnidsiearns.Test In a statement, Leo’s unnamed were scrambled at about 6am on anIdnswupinptoert,sthcehyarsilteiesptuhnatdhereglpropuenod- 1c9a7n1bwehseerenit chounnttininugedfotor dineslievcetrsiitns or hovering to take insects from player, John Shepherd. father said: “With more sadness June 18 after reports of the woman pinlethweitphasrikm’silcaarvdeidsoarrdeaerss.. Fgraerndcehn-spaenadkianlgonpgrohgerdamgemroew. s just leaves or grass. These bats prefer to BDauvidillefdt theaKenqt stuaffeinu19e69 and hurt than anyone can imagine, mother in the statement. saddened by the news and we a child going over the cliff-top. AThfteeirr mpariensednietitnigs flythineg aanwtsaradnsd, afItner1s9u7n4s,eatf,ufllyl-itnimg we Eitnhgrlaisphid-sptweaiskt-s rooDstavinidoSladyehro,uses with high tim- aFnRdElMateLrINbecamWeaalkn insuerxapneceriebnroc-ed our precious Leo, who was our Despite earlier reports, Sussex would like to send the family our A Vauxhall Corsa, believed to PmrionscqeussitEouesg,eanniedspinokae tsoinggrlaedunaigtehst ianngdpturorngsr.amme was created. The beredrliogfhtts,,aenmderging after dark.” klernwgtithhyaqnuoeffiuceesinouLetsnihdaemo.ne of its shining light, our brightest star has Police said there was no evidence sympathies.” have been found at the scene, is aobnoeutbtahtewir isltluedaietsaasndmtahneyir apslan30s.0, Sch“oInolswuamsminecro,rpoipraistterdelalessa sroegmise-- There are evening bat walks in above, in his mTohre pboopkuilsaarvsahiolapbsleofnroJmulyth1e2a. u- had his life cut short. to suggest Leo was disabled. Detective Inspector Simon Dunn being investigated by police in con- ecEhSoO-loCchaatinncgeltlhoermDraPtagurleaaFtlseptceheedr, tteimreeds crhoaorsittybethrainddinhganagsinthgetiEleusro-r Mote Park on August 8 and Septem- cricketing thoBruailtd£-A10-B(efraere, wlohcaelredeyliovuernyg)satetrs “We miss him an amount beyond Cheryl Tompsett was an “emo- of Sussex Police, said no one else nection with the deaths. s“asiede:in“Igt’tsharnouagbhsotlhuetierpealerass”u. re hav- pbeaargneSbcohaorodlsoofnOhsotueosepsa.thy and in ber 12. days with [email protected] oawnnd tshpeec- what anyone else can imagine and tional wellbeing specialist” for was involved in the tragedy and The tragedy came just days after ingFoHuerrteRenoyoaflBHriitgahinn’essrsesaisdoenutrbpaat-s OcTtohbeebrr1o9w7n4 liotsngfi-resatrfeodubr-ayteiasrwfiudlel-- Tickets cost £2.50 and proceeds go The Mote CC KifeicnattiCoCnCs,sshtaogpedataCparnotmerobtuioryn. wPrhoe-re would request that our privacy is Ashford-based charity CXK. detectives were in the process of three bodies were recovered from throavne. bTeheen rsecchoorodledaiimn sthetocoburnintyg, tsipmreaddipinloKmeanbt,ebguatni.s seen less often to the Mote Park Fellowship. Go to cteheedcshwilidll pwrovuilddebaeficthtianrggcerdickoentliyngfor respected at this difficult time.” Pauline Smith, CXK chief execu- piecing together the last moments the base of the famous cliffs near aafnfodrtdhaebmleosotsateboupnadtahnict acraerethetocotmhe- thFaonrthempoipreistreinllfeosr.mation, visit www.moteparkfellowship.org.uk/eve thriibsuotrehtoerDaagveid. . There was no mention of Leo’s tive, said: “We are shocked and of their lives. Eastbourne. wmhoonleancodmthmeusnopitryaannodpitp’siswtreolnledse.r- ww“Iwt u.essuoa.allcy.ulkiv.es in or near wood- nts. Business Focus Signs staff to Ge¤ing tough help charity on recycling STAFF from Maidstone sign and graphics firm Fastsigns are to take MAIDSTONE Borough Coun- part in a week of sports in aid of The cil is planning to train all its Simon Cooper Foundation. household refuse collection The foundation was launched by crews to help residents recycle Simon Cooper, whose parents Paul correctly – and give reasons and Angela Cooper own Fastsigns. why bins cannot be emptied. It supports those living with cancer, This is part of the waste and cystic fibrosis and life-limiting con- recycling strategy being consid- ditions. ered for 2018-2023, which also Simon, who had cystic fibrosis includes enforcement measures and cancer, died in July 2016. requiring separation of recy- Staff at the centre in Bircholt Road Join donor list and save lives cling in flats and tackling those have pledged to run, walk or cycle who are “repeatedly misusing FIGURES show 48 people from Kent made the ultimate gift of life last year to achieve a collective target of 720 recycling services”. by leaving their organs to patients awaiting a transplant operation. miles in 17 weeks. Other proposals include: Donations can be made at Fast- The highest number of donors (1,574) was recorded in the UK for the pe- riod, with a 109% increase seen in Kent over the last 10 years. Seeking to understand signs’ Virgin Money Giving page at barriers to capturing more https://bit.ly/2urK1Dj The report from the NHS Blood and Transplant service welcomes the growing support for organ donation, but says there remains a shortage, recycling through engagement with about three people a day losing their life to organ failure and 121 with residents, community Austen night people in Kent on the transplant waiting list. groups and housing trusts; MAKE the most of the summer in The report also shows how our ageing population means the average A focus on separate Maidstone with a theatrical per- age of potential donors has increased – in Kent it is now 53. collection of textiles for re-use formance under the stars at the Sally Johnson, NHS director of organ donation and transplantation, is and recycling to reduce the Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone. appealing for more people to let their families know they wish to donate. amount disposed of The Chapterhouse Theatre Com- She added: “Many people over the age of 50 don’t join the NHS organ unnecessarily and incorrectly pany will perform Jane Austen's donor register or tell their families they want to donate because they don't in waste and mixed recycling Sense & Sensibility on Sunday, July think their organs could help other people. collections; 29. Entry is from 3pm for a 4pm “People in older age groups can still save and transform lives through Sending new residents a start. A barbecue and bar will be organ and tissue donation, and we need as many people as possible to welcome pack telling them available, or guests can take picnics. support donation.” how to use their bins so that Tickets are £16 (adults), £10 (chil- For more details go to www.organdonation.nhs.uk. they start off on the right track.

Maidstone August 2018 25 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Report praises air ambulance Pubs still have plenty Stack alternative ‘ready by 2019’ CARING, co-ordinated and capable THE successor to Operation Stack whether the new stacking/con- – just three of the words used by a on the M20 will be in place by traflow system can work. government inspector to describe of fizz, say landlords March 2019 and Manston Airport is One source at Westminster told the emergency service provided by lined up as a back-up truck park, us: “If, come January, they start to Kent’s air ambulance. PUBS in the Maidstone area have Most carbon dioxide is produced whether or not a Brexit deal is put out cones on the M20, we know The praise follows the latest in- largely been left untouched by the for use in refrigeration and carbon- achieved. we’re in trouble.” spection of the charity-run emer- Europe-wide shortage of carbon ating drinks. Project Brock, which provides a No permanent lorry park has been gency response service by the Care dioxide used to put fizz into drinks It is created as a by-product from contraflow to allow traffic to keep secured in Kent and MPs on the Quality Commission (CQC). like lager. ammonia production that is used in moving in both lanes of the motor- M20 corridor are becoming increas- In its report, CQC inspector ingly concerned about how con- A number of inns we spoke to the fertiliser industry. way, will take two weeks of A spokesman for Highways Eng- spokesman said: “We do still have Amanda Stanford states: “People stituents and businesses will cope if were getting regular supplies as nor- But a number of mainland Euro- overnight closures between junc- land spokesman, who confirmed are protected by a strong, compre- the airfield as a back-up, although traffic spills onto local roads. mal, although one pub, The Wind- pean fertiliser plants closed down tions 8 and 9 to put in place. that the full Brock system would hensive safety system and a focus on that would be a multi-agency deci- The former boss of the Port of mill Inn in Burham, had been forced for routine maintenance, and in the But another version of the system take a fortnight to put in, said: “We openness, transparency and learn- sion to implement.” Dover, Tim Waggott, has already to close temporarily. UK, only two of five plants that sup- – using lightweight separators or are committed to having it done by ing when things go wrong.” The capacity is estimated at about warned to expect 17-mile tailbacks Jason Tharp, who runs the George ply CO2 are currently operating. cones – can be implemented in a March 2019. It is definitely going in. The report says the helicopter 4,000 lorries. Critics – including in both directions if a technology- in Leeds village, said he has had no Food wholesaler Booker was matter of a few hours, we have “As far as we are concerned, it is service provides an important 24- MPs, local borough and district based clearance system is not de- issues with supplies of CO2 from forced to ration beer and cider be- learned. not linked to whether or not there is hour rapid emergency and urgent councillors and cross-Channel trans- vised quickly. BOC, nor had he heard from col- cause of a shortage of CO2 used in Highways England told Downs a Brexit deal.” intervention service to critically in- port experts – are sceptical as to Letters, pages 46&47 jured and severely ill patients. leagues in the trade suffering gas Landlord Paul Stewart, of Bearsted carbonated drinks. Mail Manston Airport is now a def- In a later statement, the “Staffing levels are planned, im- shortages. The Tesco-owned retailer, which inite back-up facility, although get- spokesman added: “Two versions of plemented and reviewed to keep He said: “We’ve been getting our having, and we still have three is used by bars, restaurants and ting trucks to it may prove to be the temporary traffic management ‘Op Brock will mean gridlock’ people safe at all times. Dual roles supplies as normal and I’m not hear- lagers and all the ales to choose traders, is capping customers to 10 challenging, say critics. scheme are under development. mean any staff shortages are re- ing from other people about issues from. So we haven’t seen any drop cases of beer, and five of cider or soft This is linked to Operation Stack “One version involves a pre- LIBERAL Democrat group leader at use “totally unsuitable” roads to get sponded to quickly,” it says. either.” off, at all. If anything, we're busier!” drinks. and not the Brock project. deployed temporary steel barrier Kent County Council, Rob Bird, wor- to Thanet, he added. Overall, this led to a “co-ordinated Paul Stewart, who manages the Jo Whitehurst, landlady of the It is more evidence that a scarcity The system will allow 2,000 lorries that takes several days to install and ries that much of the freight using Cllr Bird said: “The whole thing is a the western side of the M25 will pig's breakfast. 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Carbon dioxide is used in abat- Another 1,000 lorries can be de- ber of hours, should we need to This means that, in the event of across country to Manston that “The service has a clear, proactive for a time. She added: “Everything’s okay so toirs to put animals down, while it is tained on the A20 between the Ay- react to traffic conditions that in the port closures or delays, vast way. Brock is not workable – there vision, with quality and safety the He added: “Business is good be- far, although I think it could be rear- used in packaging for shops and su- cliffe roundabout in Dover and the past would have led to Op Stack.” amounts of freight would have to will be gridlock." top priority.” cause of the hot weather we’ve been ing its ugly head soon.” permarkets to reduce moisture. Roundhill Tunnels at Folkestone. Of Manston Airport, the

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THE successor to Operation Stack whether the new stacking/con- on the M20 will be in place by traflow system can work. March 2019 and Manston Airport is One source at Westminster told lined up as a back-up truck park, us: “If, come January, they start to whether or not a Brexit deal is put out cones on the M20, we know achieved. we’re in trouble.” Project Brock, which provides a No permanent lorry park has been contraflow to allow traffic to keep secured in Kent and MPs on the moving in both lanes of the motor- M20 corridor are becoming increas- ingly concerned about how con- way, will take two weeks of A spokesman for Highways Eng- spokesman said: “We do still have stituents and businesses will cope if overnight closures between junc- land spokesman, who confirmed the airfield as a back-up, although traffic spills onto local roads. tions 8 and 9 to put in place. that the full Brock system would that would be a multi-agency deci- The former boss of the Port of But another version of the system take a fortnight to put in, said: “We sion to implement.” Dover, Tim Waggott, has already – using lightweight separators or are committed to having it done by The capacity is estimated at about warned to expect 17-mile tailbacks cones – can be implemented in a March 2019. It is definitely going in. 4,000 lorries. Critics – including in both directions if a technology- matter of a few hours, we have “As far as we are concerned, it is MPs, local borough and district based clearance system is not de- learned. not linked to whether or not there is councillors and cross-Channel trans- vised quickly. Highways England told Downs a Brexit deal.” port experts – are sceptical as to Letters, pages 46&47 Mail Manston Airport is now a def- In a later statement, the inite back-up facility, although get- spokesman added: “Two versions of ting trucks to it may prove to be the temporary traffic management ‘Op Brock will mean gridlock’ challenging, say critics. scheme are under development. This is linked to Operation Stack “One version involves a pre- LIBERAL Democrat group leader at use “totally unsuitable” roads to get and not the Brock project. deployed temporary steel barrier Kent County Council, Rob Bird, wor- to Thanet, he added. The system will allow 2,000 lorries that takes several days to install and ries that much of the freight using Cllr Bird said: “The whole thing is a to be stacked on the motorway on the other involves use of a light- the western side of the M25 will pig's breakfast. This means they will take the M20 in preference to the have to be captured and sent to the 13-mile stretch from Maidstone weight lane separator or cones that M2, which is better to connected to Thanet via Detling Hill or sent services to the first Ashford turn off. we would seek to deploy in a num- Manston Airport. through the centre of Dover and Another 1,000 lorries can be de- ber of hours, should we need to This means that, in the event of across country to Manston that tained on the A20 between the Ay- react to traffic conditions that in the port closures or delays, vast way. 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TWO men from London have been rested in Larkfield in March fol- tape to muffle car Lukosevicius was caught red- Expanding foam and tools were jailed for a total of seven and a half lowing the two-month crime spree alarms and cover handed on March 12 when suspi- also seized, while his fingerprints years after violent assault and rob- Rotary roles in which he targeted vehicles in up any lights cious activity was reported in were also discovered on tape left on bery near Maidstone. COUNCILLOR Martin Cox (above Maidstone, Aylesford, Sevenoaks, which might flash, before removing Carroll Gardens, Larkfield. At two vehicles targeted in Bearsted. Sanchez Banton and Anton Asu- right), just -elected leader of Maid- Sittingbourne and Canterbury. the steering wheel and pulling around 4am officers located two Lukosevicius, of no fixed ad- taitis attacked a man and bound him stone Borough Council, has been dress, pleaded guilty to a charge of with duct tape in a dispute over a installed as new President of the conspiracy to steal and on June 15 drug debt. Rotary Club of Maidstone for was given a four-year prison term. The victim was contacted by the 2018/19 and promised the club a Detective Constable Tony pair on April 15, 2015 and asked to very active year. The new presi- Threatening stalker behind bars Hatcher said: “Lukosevicius com- help them recover heroin from an- dent-elect is John Goodsell (above A MAN who stalked a woman cluded making threats to her in When he learned his behaviour mitted a huge number of offences other man. He decided not to help, left), head of the long-standing and evaded arrest – even calling a person and through texts, emails had been reported to police, in just a few months. Operating late but visited an address in Bull Lane, Maidstone building business. police officer to tell him they and online messages. Brooker left his home, sold his car at night, he targeted cars parked di- Eccles, as he was concerned for the wouldn’t find him – has been Despite the victim making it and took steps to conceal his loca- rectly outside homes while owners welfare of the man’s partner. jailed for more than two years. clear she did not want him to con- tion, even phoning a police officer were sleeping. Lukosevicius’ main Bar up for sale When he got there, he discovered Charlie Brooker (pictured) tact her, Brooker continued the boasting he wouldn’t be found. role was to carry tools to and from Banton, Asutaitis and a third Sanchez Banton Anton Asutaitis THE leasehold of a premises in pleaded guilty to putting a person abuse over several months and All the while he continued to crime scenes and pass them to an unidentified man there, and they de- Maidstone is up for sale after the in fear of violence through stalk- made threats to throw acid in her send threatening messages to the accomplice, who in turn would take manded that he helped them find phone were also stolen before he pleaded guilty to robbery and in- owners decided to concentrate on ing, and was sentenced to two face, cut her with a knife and victim, until officers tracked him apart the dashboard to remove the person they were looking for. was dropped off in the Eccles area, flicting grievous bodily harm. They other business interests. years and four months in prison at stamp on her head. He also threat- down to a house in Sidcup and ar- equipment. They ushered him into a Ford where he raised the alarm. were sentenced at Maidstone Crown The three-storey Bottega Bar - a Maidstone Crown ened to harm her partner and rested him on March 12. “These crimes have left victims Focus, locked the doors and drove Kent Police recovered the vehicle, Court on Friday June 29, with Asu- food and cocktail venue - is in the Court on June 11. damage her property. Investigating officer PC and their insurance companies with him to a number of locations,. where Banton’s DNA was matched taitis sentenced to four years and six heart of Maidstone's Earl Street The 30-year-old He sent the victim photographs Thomas Moss said Brooker had- repair bills totalling more than As the car drove towards Burham, to the front passenger seat. Duct months and Banton three years. night-time economy. conducted a cam- at her home address in Maidstone shown himself to be a threatening £500,000. Asutaitis slammed on the brakes tape fibres found in the car con- DC Tony Hatcher said: “As well as The property also has a decked paign of abuse and attended her workplace sev- and dangerous criminal, and he DC Hatcher added that the police and the other two men attacked the tained blood from the victim. 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TWO men from London have been rested in Larkfield in March fol- tape to muffle car Lukosevicius was caught red- Expanding foam and tools were jailed for a total of seven and a half lowing the two-month crime spree alarms and cover handed on March 12 when suspi- also seized, while his fingerprints years after violent assault and rob- Rotary roles in which he targeted vehicles in up any lights cious activity was reported in were also discovered on tape left on bery near Maidstone. COUNCILLOR Martin Cox (above Maidstone, Aylesford, Sevenoaks, which might flash, before removing Carroll Gardens, Larkfield. At two vehicles targeted in Bearsted. Sanchez Banton and Anton Asu- right), just -elected leader of Maid- Sittingbourne and Canterbury. the steering wheel and pulling around 4am officers located two Lukosevicius, of no fixed ad- taitis attacked a man and bound him stone Borough Council, has been dress, pleaded guilty to a charge of with duct tape in a dispute over a installed as new President of the conspiracy to steal and on June 15 drug debt. Rotary Club of Maidstone for was given a four-year prison term. The victim was contacted by the 2018/19 and promised the club a Detective Constable Tony pair on April 15, 2015 and asked to very active year. The new presi- Threatening stalker behind bars Hatcher said: “Lukosevicius com- help them recover heroin from an- dent-elect is John Goodsell (above A MAN who stalked a woman cluded making threats to her in When he learned his behaviour mitted a huge number of offences other man. He decided not to help, left), head of the long-standing and evaded arrest – even calling a person and through texts, emails had been reported to police, in just a few months. Operating late but visited an address in Bull Lane, Maidstone building business. police officer to tell him they and online messages. Brooker left his home, sold his car at night, he targeted cars parked di- Eccles, as he was concerned for the wouldn’t find him – has been Despite the victim making it and took steps to conceal his loca- rectly outside homes while owners welfare of the man’s partner. jailed for more than two years. clear she did not want him to con- tion, even phoning a police officer were sleeping. Lukosevicius’ main Bar up for sale When he got there, he discovered Charlie Brooker (pictured) tact her, Brooker continued the boasting he wouldn’t be found. role was to carry tools to and from Banton, Asutaitis and a third Sanchez Banton Anton Asutaitis THE leasehold of a premises in pleaded guilty to putting a person abuse over several months and All the while he continued to crime scenes and pass them to an unidentified man there, and they de- Maidstone is up for sale after the in fear of violence through stalk- made threats to throw acid in her send threatening messages to the accomplice, who in turn would take manded that he helped them find phone were also stolen before he pleaded guilty to robbery and in- owners decided to concentrate on ing, and was sentenced to two face, cut her with a knife and victim, until officers tracked him apart the dashboard to remove the person they were looking for. was dropped off in the Eccles area, flicting grievous bodily harm. They other business interests. years and four months in prison at stamp on her head. He also threat- down to a house in Sidcup and ar- equipment. They ushered him into a Ford where he raised the alarm. were sentenced at Maidstone Crown The three-storey Bottega Bar - a Maidstone Crown ened to harm her partner and rested him on March 12. “These crimes have left victims Focus, locked the doors and drove Kent Police recovered the vehicle, Court on Friday June 29, with Asu- food and cocktail venue - is in the Court on June 11. damage her property. Investigating officer PC and their insurance companies with him to a number of locations,. where Banton’s DNA was matched taitis sentenced to four years and six heart of Maidstone's Earl Street The 30-year-old He sent the victim photographs Thomas Moss said Brooker had- repair bills totalling more than As the car drove towards Burham, to the front passenger seat. Duct months and Banton three years. night-time economy. conducted a cam- at her home address in Maidstone shown himself to be a threatening £500,000. Asutaitis slammed on the brakes tape fibres found in the car con- DC Tony Hatcher said: “As well as The property also has a decked paign of abuse and attended her workplace sev- and dangerous criminal, and he DC Hatcher added that the police and the other two men attacked the tained blood from the victim. Fur- the serious injuries they inflicted garden area to the rear with seating against a woman eral times trying to contact her; on commended the bravery of the have a DNA profile of a further of- victim, threatening with a knife and ther DNA also placed Banton and upon their victim, they also sub- for 12 guests and seating for 20 he knew in Maid- one occasion he went to her house victim and witnesses who assisted fender also believed to be involved wrapping duct tape around his Asutaitis at the house in Eccles. jected him to a prolonged period of more at the front. The asking price stone, which in- holding a craft knife. the police investigation. in these crimes. arms and mouth. Cash and a mobile Asutaitis (24) and Banton (25) psychological abuse.” is £145,000.

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Maidstone August 2018 31 News downsmail.co.uk Ramblin’ Man a family affair MAIDSTONE has proved its reputation as a relaxed and trouble-free place for an international rock festival, organisers of the Ramblin’ Man Fair have said. With the county town’s Mote many festival fans also take advan- Park playing home for the fourth tage of onsite camping opportuni- time to the two-day Ramblin’ Man ties, with staggered arrival and festival, local rock fans were spared departure times likely to be one rea- the trouble of travelling out-of- son the traffic jams of earlier festivals town for a stellar line-up, while were considerably reduced. hoteliers and airbnbers made hay Neil said: “Festival organisers hosting fans, as the sun shone. made even more effort to reach out An event spokesman said: “It’s to the community, and staff at Maid- never any trouble here and Maid- stone Grammar enjoyed guest stone is such a nice place and an ex- passes for offering parking. The tremely relaxed venue. I’ll be school has also forged links with the bringing my family next year.” event through a former pupil, who While much of the audience for now works in sound production, the line-up were aged over 40, and is actively looking to recruit oth- many of them took their families, ers.” too, for a good natured “lesson Ramblin’ Man’s organisers have from mum and dad in how to confirmed there will be another rock”. event in 2019. Two years ago, the fes- It was a great couple of days in tival came in for a hail of criticism the summer sun, with the largest Nixon tracked down festival-goers tralia, who came from Melbourne and negative headlines over the crowds on Sunday and only three from Cumbria, Sweden and Finland, and Adelaide, specifically to see noise generated by the event. Many complaints logged by Maidstone awarding the title for the furthest- Mott The Hoople. of the issues had been ironed out Council. Downs Mail reporter Neil travelled fans to three from Aus- The good weather this year saw by 2017. Fire warning JTB date off A BONFIRE can be an easy way to COUNCILLORS are frustrated after get rid of unwanted garden waste – the Maidstone Joint Transportation but Kent Fire and Rescue have is- Board (JTB) was cancelled for a sec- sued a safety warning. ond time due to a “lack of business”. They are reminding people not to The board of elected members use flammable liquids or burn dan- from Maidstone Borough Council gerous items, to ensure that the bon- and Kent County Council, last met fire is clear of buildings, fences and in January. shrubbery, and to make sure they April’s meeting was cancelled and are kept to a manageable size. now July’s has followed suit, despite KFRS also advise that a bonfire councillors in the south of Maid- must not be left unattended and that stone expecting an update on the water is kept close by in case of junction improvements along the emergency. Recent hot weather has A229 as well as a report on the town meant the ground is bone dry and Have a say on local policing centre gyratory system. vegetation highly flammable. MBC declined to comment. THE public is invited to comment on the most successful approaches Crash delays new guidelines for police chiefs on around the country to community is- how they should deliver, support and sues, such as knife crime, and high- Firework date A MOTORIST suffered minor in- develop neighbourhood policing. light the importance of having the juries in a multi-vehicle accident POPULAR Maidstone tourist attrac- The document has been produced right culture within policing; provid- which caused delays for traffic leav- tion Kent Life will be staging a fire- by the College of Policing in response ing sufficient capability to analyse ing the M20 on July 2. works spectacular this bonfire to criticism from Her Majesty’s In- problems and developing the people One lane of the coastbound exit at season. spectorate of Constabulary in 2016, carrying it out. Junction 7 was closed by the acci- The display, held this year on No- which found the effectiveness of “on Superintendent James Lunn, from dent, which involved several vehi- vember 3 and 4, will feature fire- the beat” officers was being eroded. The College of Policing, said: “Neigh- eaters igniting the bonfire before the cles. Traffic was held up to allow The guidance sets out core aims bourhood policing has changed and access to the scene, which shut the traditional countdown to the py- for forces regarding neighbourhood diversified over the years, and forces rotechnics. right-hand lane of the slip road for policing that reflect recent demands, will always have the independence to traffic heading into Maidstone. There will be viewing points changes in society and budgetary deploy their resources according to across the 28-acre site. cuts. It says officers should be: their needs. Kent Life opens at 3pm and the Trucker freed accessible to, responsible for and “However, from the start of the bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm followed A LORRY driver had to be freed by accountable to communities; work there was a sense that some by the fireworks at 6:45pm. engage with communities to build focus had been lost. firefighters after his truck hit a set of Tickets must be pre-booked on- trust and understand its needs; “The guidelines explains those es- traffic lights. line, they will not be available to buy collaborate with communities to sential elements needed and de- The incident happened on Blue on the gate. For details, call 01622 help solve problems, and scribes the outcomes and benefits.” Bell Hill on June 28, and the casualty 763936 or visit www.kentlife.org.uk take a proactive approach to pre- Comment by August 9 at www.col- was handed over to paramedics. His Follow Kent Life on Facebook – injuries are not thought to be seri- vent criminal activity. lege.police.uk/neighbourhood-polic- The guidelines offer examples of ing /KentLifeFamilyFun and on Twitter ous. @Kent_Life.

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The Mascalls Academy student quickly moved to Maidstone, Many of his friends became the subject of a living on Vinters Park completed the ride and tribute page on for over 47 years. said on social media Facebook with many David was well that they had done this contributors praising known in the property sector in Maidstone, in his honour. his politeness and working in estate agencies and lettings. For Curtis Allcorn posted on Facebook: “Last sharing memories the last 15 years he worked as an usher at the night, we gathered to remember you and pay back to his early days Crown Court in Maidstone, gaining praise our respect. It showed just how many people at Yalding Primary from the judges, staff and the public. you were loved by and how many of them School. Russell said: “My father loved music, and would do anything for you. Fly high brother, Linda Gilbert was an avid fan of Tony Bennett, seeing him ride in paradise and rest in peace x” posted: “Always perform many times. He loved his garden Ellis’s friend, Harvey Reade, shared details stopped to chat even after all the years since and took great pride in its appearance. Mum of a fundraising page aimed at raising £5,000 preschool.” Michelle Fenn posted: “Will and Dad loved days out and holidays. for his funeral. He said: “I've known you always remember James talking to us as he “He enjoyed socialising and was well since pre-school. You were the brother I never walked home from school…such a nice known to staff at the Hilton Hotel and the had and I will always love you and remember polite boy!” Living Well Health Club. you for the amazing kind man you were.” Karen Cheese added: “James was always “He will be remembered as a sociable, polite and friendly, with a real cheeky side warm, and genuine man who loved to help when he was in my class. It was lovely to others. 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Maidstone Weald October 2017 35 News | Health downsmail.co.uk Changes facing our health care MANY significant health and social care services in more financially efficient (Kent NHS organisations over- Maidstone and across of Kent are facing major changes. spent by more than £100m last year). Most are linked to the Government’s transformation One of the main drivers is to reduce the immense and plan which is now being progressed across Kent and expensive pressures on hospitals and to treat and care for Medway, supported mainly by Kent and Medway’s eight patients in or closer to their own homes. GP-led, budget-holding Clinical Commissioning Groups, care organisations, Kent County Council and local au- Details of the transformation changes are beginning to thorities. emerge locally in reports from the NHS West Kent Clini- Key aims are to improve effectiveness of health and care cal Commissioning Group. services for the population and staff, and to make them Downs Mail has been looking at some key proposals… Staffing crisis KENT and Medway area has a GP surgeries shake-up shortage of NHS and social care staff. Nationally, one in 12 NHS posts is vacant and social care vacancy turnover is 26%. Kent and Medway as population increases area is worse, with 2,500 vacancies in secondary (mostly hospital) care, MAIDSTONE is likely to see new 45% of which are in nursing. It also or improved GP surgeries as West has the greatest percentage of GPs Kent Clinical Commissioning County-wide nearing retirement (29%). Group (CCG) reviews its estates The workforce strategy includes: plan to meet the needs of a rapidly commissioner rising population. Recruiting 130 international GPs, TALKS are underway to set up a The CCG is working with Maid- the first arriving this autumn. joint executive leadership and stone Council to refresh mapping of Two Kent universities establishing management team for the four housing developments over the next a medical school in Canterbury. GP-led budget-holding Clinical five years and this will inform more Developing a KCC information Commissioning Groups (West discussions with practices. and support hub for social care Kent, Medway, Dartford,Grave- The CCG estimates the population workers. sham and Swanley, and Swale) in its area will rise from 476,497 in A “Kent – Take a Different View” serving the western part of the recruitment campaign highlighting 2015 to 562,040 up to 2035, an 18% county. advantages of living and working in increase. The biggest growth is ex- This is part of the transforma- Kent and Medway. pected in Maidstone (863 extra a tion that could lead to a single year). The West Kent area is served by strategic commissioner for the Care hub plan seven clusters of GP practices serv- whole of Kent and Medway and WEST Kent could benefit from new MAIDSTONE WIDE further integration of health and ing Maidstone Central, Maidstone local care and wellbeing hubs, pro- Greensands Health Centre in social care commissioning. Wide, Malling, Weald, Tonbridge, Stockett Lane and Orchard Medical viding services outside hospitals. Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. The four groups will retain They would help frail patients es- Centre, Coxheath, submitted a their sovereignty and accounta- The CCG is discussing require- premises development plan using pecially, and will be designed to ments with borough and district bility, possibly enhanced. Pri- support multi-disciplinary staff S106 funding. Stage 1 application councils and ensuring section 106 mary care commissioning will teams working together. Staff, pa- has been approved with no financial remain the responsibility of each house developer contributions are consequence to the CCG at this tients, the public and stakeholders group. available where possible for infra- stage. The practice can nowprogress attended public events in June and The groups fear that failure to structure improvement. an application for Stage 2 approval July to give views on potential serv- make this change could result in The number of proposals from GP for submission within 12 months. ices and the locations. an unstainable local healthcare practices wishing to improve or re- Len Valley Practice has discussed system, which is unable to en- place premises is expected to exceed available S106 funding and will con- sure high-quality accessible Forum set up financial support available. sider using it to expand capacity. services or deliver improved out- AN elected members’ forum is The CCG has produced an Headcorn Surgery has submitted comes and reduced inequalities. being established in West Kent so overview of each cluster: plans to use S106 funds to improve that borough, district and KCC MAIDSTONE CENTRAL security for patients and staff. councillors can contribute with NHS The College practice is finalising MALLING and care staff to problem solving. 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The icised by the Care Quality Commis- cess to the building. Burham, has submitted a develop- aim is to find solutions to chal- sion, has been authorised by NHS Aylesford Medical Practice is re- ment plan for a site in Peters Village. lenges associated with an ageing West Kent CCG to close its list to new configuring its premises to provide WEALD population and budget and patients for a year. Surrounding prac- additional capacity, supported by Marden Medical Centre is dis- workforce challenges. tices are being supportive. S106 funding. cussing the use of S106 funding.

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Tovil a r i s h hirers to take their rubbish away with is a requirement for girls’ football. BPC would Li�er bins Councillors agreed them as the wildlife can cause problems. require details of designated key holders from Changes facing our health care unanimously that the council would accept Cllr Gooch had logged a call Boulders the football club, who would be responsible the quote from Si�ibuilders Ltd for the with Kent Highways informing them of C

for unlocking and locking the pavilion, o u n c i l s MANY significant health and social care services in more financially efficient (Kent NHS organisations over- installation of the new li�er bins. the safety risk of the tilting boulders in Gates It was proposed that the council turning the water supply on and off and BPC Maidstone and across of Kent are facing major changes. spent by more than £100m last year). Church Lane, but had not had a accept the quote from SW Yorke for the response. Around 2003, BPC decided would not take any responsibility for any Most are linked to the Government’s transformation One of the main drivers is to reduce the immense and installation of two gates at the end of the against applying to the Land Registry theft. With these conditions in place the plan which is now being progressed across Kent and expensive pressures on hospitals and to treat and care for alleyway between Eccleston Road and for ownership of the corner piece of pavilion could be unlocked. Medway, supported mainly by Kent and Medway’s eight Beaconsfield Road, on the condition that land at Church Lane as members were Planning Members were concerned about the patients in or closer to their own homes. GP-led, budget-holding Clinical Commissioning Groups, council member Cllr Paul Cooper covers against the cost of maintaining the area proximity to the adjacent property and the the cost. This was agreed unanimously. Details of the transformation changes are beginning to and taking on the added responsibly. inappropriate height of the outbuilding at 33- care organisations, Kent County Council and local au- Arriva update The clerk noted that no Seat replacements Members agreed that 35 South Street, Barming. thorities. emerge locally in reports from the NHS West Kent Clini- reply had yet been received from bus the next bench to be replaced would New mayor At the annual Maidstone Key aims are to improve effectiveness of health and care cal Commissioning Group. company Arriva regarding the trees in be the one next to the netball post on Borough Council meeting in May, Cllr David services for the population and staff, and to make them Downs Mail has been looking at some key proposals… Postley Road on the Arriva boundary. the hardstanding area at the pavilion. Pedestrians Cllr Mallison has asked for The other new plastic bench, that was Naghi was voted in as mayor and Cllr Marion time to consult with residents on the waiting to be installed, would go at Ring, who represents the Shepway North problems being experienced by the Tovil the top of the path by the play area. ward, as the deputy mayor. The new leader of Staffing crisis Pedestrians Action Group in Burial Members were all in favour to remove Maidstone Borough Council is Cllr Martin KENT and Medway area has a GP surgeries shake-up Ground Lane, due to heavy traffic the rotten bench by the conifer tree Cox and Cllr Gooch was voted in as deputy shortage of NHS and social care volumes and parking. This has been completely and not to replace it. Cllr leader. Cllr Cox had formerly been the deputy staff. deferred until September. Doe proposed to buy plastic benches to the Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Fran Nationally, one in 12 NHS posts is Fly-tipping Cllrs Mallison and Lloyd to replace the two in the play area and Wilson, who has stepped down from the role. vacant and social care vacancy Porter conducted a walking tour of Burial also the remaining one on the turnover is 26%. Kent and Medway as population increases Ground Lane and picked up on fly-tipping Remembrance Cllr Gooch had been informed hardstanding. This was agreed. area is worse, with 2,500 vacancies that St Mary’s Brass Band would be performing as an issue. Tree maintenance Members discussed in secondary (mostly hospital) care, MAIDSTONE is likely to see new the quotation to top the Lawson cypress a concert in September for Remembrance. 45% of which are in nursing. It also or improved GP surgeries as West Kent Clinical Commissioning County-wide Barming by about a third; reduce and shape two Dates and further information would be has the greatest percentage of GPs circulated as soon as they were received. nearing retirement (29%). Group (CCG) reviews its estates Complaints The clerk had recently birch trees at the parish field and to Car park CllrManserinformedmembersthata The workforce strategy includes: plan to meet the needs of a rapidly commissioner received a complaint regarding rubbish at crown lift the lime tree and oak on the rising population. the parish field and lorries turning at the land by Cedar Drive. Cllr Vizzard carhadbeenleftintheparishfieldcarparkuntil Recruiting 130 international GPs, TALKS are underway to set up a The CCG is working with Maid- junction with South Street. proposed to accept the quote, which was 10.30pmoneevening.Thismeantthatthegate the first arriving this autumn. joint executive leadership and stone Council to refresh mapping of Rubbish There were issues with the seconded by Cllr Gooch with all Two Kent universities establishing management team for the four operativehadtovisitthecarparkonseveral housing developments over the next general upkeep of the parish field. When members in favour. a medical school in Canterbury. GP-led budget-holding Clinical occasionsandwaitforthevehicletobemoveduntil five years and this will inform more Cllr Gooch went to the area she found Barming Youth Football Club Members Developing a KCC information Commissioning Groups (West thegatescouldbelocked.CllrManserwasto discussions with practices. black bags of picnic rubbish had been were in favour of the football club using and support hub for social care Kent, Medway, Dartford,Grave- discusswiththegateoperativeareasonabletime The CCG estimates the population emptied around the area by foxes. She the car park for overflow parking, but wish workers. sham and Swanley, and Swale) bywhichvehiclesshouldvacatethecarpark in its area will rise from 476,497 in cleared up the mess and other items (such to inform them that hirers would also be A “Kent – Take a Different View” serving the western part of the recruitment campaign highlighting 2015 to 562,040 up to 2035, an 18% as old balloons) and removed a sign from using the car park on the same day. The (winterandsummertimes)andthenametalsign county. advantages of living and working in increase. The biggest growth is ex- Church Lane. Cllr Gooch was to put up a “no smoking” condition would be displayingthetimeswouldbepurchasedand This is part of the transforma- Kent and Medway. pected in Maidstone (863 extra a notice in the pavilion and on the notice included as a polite reminder for everyone. fixedtothebarrier. tion that could lead to a single year). The West Kent area is served by strategic commissioner for the

A window was smashed at a home in C r i m e Care hub plan seven clusters of GP practices serv- whole of Kent and Medway and WEST Kent could benefit from new MAIDSTONE WIDE further integration of health and Dickens Road. ing Maidstone Central, Maidstone local care and wellbeing hubs, pro- Greensands Health Centre in social care commissioning. A property in Jamaica Terrace was Watch Wide, Malling, Weald, Tonbridge, Neighbourhood Stockett Lane and Orchard Medical broken into. There was a messy search and viding services outside hospitals. Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. The four groups will retain Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police They would help frail patients es- Centre, Coxheath, submitted a their sovereignty and accounta- some damage, but nothing was stolen. R The CCG is discussing require- e p o r t s pecially, and will be designed to premises development plan using bility, possibly enhanced. Pri- A vehicle parked in an underground car ments with borough and district slashed on a Ford Focus parked in residential area in Coral Park was support multi-disciplinary staff S106 funding. Stage 1 application mary care commissioning will park at a block of flats in Peel Street was councils and ensuring section 106 has been approved with no financial Cornwallis Road. scratched. teams working together. Staff, pa- remain the responsibility of each broken into. house developer contributions are consequence to the CCG at this Number plates were removed from a A club building was broken into in St tients, the public and stakeholders group. A group of youths were seen vandalising available where possible for infra- stage. The practice can nowprogress vehicle parked in Bower Street. Peter’s Street. Nothing appeared to have attended public events in June and The groups fear that failure to a derelict library in James Whatman Way. structure improvement. an application for Stage 2 approval A red Audi Qua�ro, registration GM14 been taken. July to give views on potential serv- make this change could result in The number of proposals from GP for submission within 12 months. Fencing was damaged at a home in ***, was stolen from a driveway in Hyde There was an a�empted break-in at a ices and the locations. an unstainable local healthcare practices wishing to improve or re- Len Valley Practice has discussed Boxley Close. Road. home in Albany Street, damaging the system, which is unable to en- place premises is expected to exceed available S106 funding and will con- A car was damaged in Bambridge Court Tyres were damaged on a vehicle in windows. No access was gained. sure high-quality accessible Forum set up financial support available. sider using it to expand capacity. – a small hole had been punched into the Holland Road. A Mazda 2 was damaged in services or deliver improved out- AN elected members’ forum is The CCG has produced an Headcorn Surgery has submitted bonnet. Various items were taken in a burglary at Si�ingbourne Road. being established in West Kent so overview of each cluster: plans to use S106 funds to improve comes and reduced inequalities. A parked car was damaged in a property in Li�lebourne Road. Two people were seen trying to break that borough, district and KCC MAIDSTONE CENTRAL security for patients and staff. Hildenborough Crescent. A pressure washer and a tool box into a property in Park Avenue. They ran councillors can contribute with NHS The College practice is finalising MALLING A VW Golf was stolen from Braunstone containing tools was taken in a burglary in off when they were disturbed. and care staff to problem solving. Best practice plans for expanding its premises, West Malling Group Practice is as- KENT could benefit from a Eu- Drive and later recovered. Week Street. A security light was also An unlocked black Bosh mountain bike Aims include integrating services, supported by S106 contributions. sessing requirements to meet popu- A home was broken into in Buckland damaged. was stolen from outside a shop in Week tackling causes of ill health and ropean research programme in- Blackthorn Medical Centre plans lation growth. Development at volving UK (represented by Hill. The bonnet of a vehicle was damaged in Street. maximising the wellbeing of resi- to reconfigure and upgrade prem- Kings Hill over the next five years is Items were taken from a Vauxhall Corsa Boxley Road. Somebody stole two wing mirror casings dents. KCC, Kent Community Health ises for extra capacity. This is sup- expected to lead to about 1,500 new Foundation Trust and Medway which was broken into in St Peter’s Street. There was an a�empted break-in to a and an offside wing mirror glass in a ported by S106 contributions. patient registrations, increasing Community Healthcare), France, A door was damaged in an a�empted home in Brewer Street, but no access was private car parking area in Penenden List is closed Bower Mount Medical Practice is pressure on the Kings Hill practice. Belgium and the Netherlands on break-in at a home in Vicary Way. No gained. Heath Road. THEAlbion practice, Maidstone, crit- using S106 funding to improve ac- Phoenix Medical Practice in international best practice. The access was gained. A youth smashed the rear window of a A bicycle was taken from Clifford Way. icised by the Care Quality Commis- cess to the building. Burham, has submitted a develop- aim is to find solutions to chal- A home was broken into in St Peter’s car parked in Union Street. There was an a�empt to break into a home sion, has been authorised by NHS Aylesford Medical Practice is re- ment plan for a site in Peters Village. lenges associated with an ageing Street and cash was stolen. A BMW 218D parked in a car park in in Hackney Road. No access was gained West Kent CCG to close its list to new configuring its premises to provide WEALD population and budget and Items were stolen from a container in the Brewer Street was broken into. Nothing but damage was caused. appeared to have been taken. A door was damaged at a home in Old patients for a year. Surrounding prac- additional capacity, supported by Marden Medical Centre is dis- workforce challenges. garden of a house in Terrace Road. tices are being supportive. S106 funding. cussing the use of S106 funding. 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C and try to devise a “modal shift” solution to unwarranted a�ack from someone who isn’t I have played golf at Tudor Park for 20 o m e n o m e n the issue of impending traffic chaos – say, prepared to stand up and be counted, but years, and this is the first sighting of a deer ask the freight companies to use buses, hop it’s also a classic case of elitist snobbery, in the grounds that I’m aware of, so there Fears grow over cancer delays on a bike or walk. without any foundation in fact. has to be a possibility of this being another If MBC reckons it can work for 17,600 new Some people say “Beersted”, others say sighting of a muntjac. TH E big cancer unit at Maidstone area of our vital infrastructure needing t t homes (and possibly 7,000 more) with no “Barestead”. Neither is correct – or Murray Pennells, via email Hospital has been held in very high more national support. new roads, surely it can be an option for the incorrect. It’s a simple case of semantics. esteem across Kent for many years – but MailMarks Under-staffing levels in the NHS have predicted 17-mile tailbacks and carnage on Who is to say if it is scon or scawn, bath or Strange sounds explained worries now grow, after months of serious DENNIS FOWLE President been well documented and this unit is no the A roads after March 30, 2019. barth, book or buwk, cook or cuwk? It all failures in meeting national targets for exception. There are the funds – but not I HAVE just read an article in the Downs [email protected] S Deering, via email depends in which part of the country you assessing and treating patients. enough staff available to recruit. live – and which bit of history you believe. Mail that has answered my question …what Most worrying is Maidstone and Body scanning by sophisticated Job losses are the reality The email was clearly sent from someone is that sound? Tunbridge Wells Hospital Trust’s consultant referral, then two weeks can be equipment is a key to cancer who does not appreciate the beauty of the Over the last couple of months, my performance against the national target of a long time to wait. More than one in 10 investigations and there is pressure on THE “huge Brexit vote” to which Dennis husband and I have been spending longer Fowle refers, when looked at nationally English language, along with its li�le 85% for 62-day cancer treatment. In the locally now have to wait even longer. scanners and qualified staff available. idiosyncrasies, which most of us embrace as in our garden in the evening. When we first light of the accepted urgency for most of GPs are under NHS instructions to refer rather than locally, amounted to 37% of the The most worrying situation is the delay part of its charm. It might make it a heard the sounds, around dusk, we were a these treatments, the trust’s record is very patients to consultants at a lower level of electorate voting to leave the EU. Hardly the for treatment. The NHS target of 62 days nightmare for other nationalities to learn – li�le freaked out. I did record them on my concerning for the seven months to the cancer suspicion. This means many more most resounding mandate for such far- for cancer treatment can seem a lifetime but, hey, it doesn’t stop them trying! phone but have since deleted them. year end in April. They were: 81.25% investigations, often of patients found to reaching change. for those stricken by this awful disease No scholar has ever been able to se�le the In the first instance, I Googled fox and bat (month 6), 79.10%, 73.68%, 80.90%, be all clear. At the time of the referendum, Britain had and locally at least, one in five have to argument as to whether it should be scone sounds, but to no avail. Now having 75.49%, 69.70% and 76.03%. Average for Media publicity on cancer awareness one of the most rapidly growing economies wait even longer. Most will want this or scoooone, so I think it highly unlikely listened to muntjac sounds on YouTube, I the complete year was 76.59%. has encouraged the public to visit their in Europe. Now it is one of the slowest. treatment as quickly as possible, but only anyone could make a case for an alcoholic am 100% positive that is what we heard. The performance for two-week cancer GPs and raise their worries earlier. EU laws for cleaner air and water or be�er those who can afford private care can be Bearsted – or a naked one. Liz Quinnell, Headcorn waits is worrying too. This concerns all The hospital trust recently indicated that workers’ rights are ignored in that piece. sure of this urgency. Commuters will have noted that suspected cancers and the national target new approaches and staff recruitment His Guardian-reading friends need to I know consultants are mostly caring Southeastern trains announcers favour the is 93% for urgent GP referrals to be seen “will bring renewed focus on action and remember that, over the years, immigrants Building sca
ering deer and want to meet patient wishes, but too beery one; personally, I’m in favour of the within two weeks of the referral date. The delivery”. Cancer is now the number one have contributed to economic and cultural I SAW your article on the muntjac deer in often pressures and the system are stacked naked version. trust’s percentages were: 89.77 (month 6) priority for the trust, after its successful life in the UK. Maidstone. Has anyone seen them in the against them. English is a rich and diverse language followed by 88.51, 89.35, 88.40, 85.70, 89.80 Missed targets in our local hospitals drive to improve A&E performance Meanwhile, Tata has already relocated grounds of Palace Wood School and also in and 84.41 (April/May). The year average against national targets. production of the Discovery to Slovakia and which has evolved over centuries. the grounds of Allington Castle? have brought great national pressure on Thurnham began life as Thornham. Should was 87.99%. We must wish them well. This truly is a BMW, Nissan Airbus as well as various I’m in Allington and the general opinion both the hospital trust and the budget- we revert to that, perhaps? A report for February and March ma�er of life and death. American pharmaceutical companies, have is that the building on Hermitage Lane is holding GP-led West Kent Clinical Nobody should be allowed to take the showed 12 patients waited longer than 102 expressed misgivings about their unse�ling and sca�ering them. Feelings are Commissioning Group (CCG). Both have moral high ground, particularly when they days – the majority of them on the urology suffered “required improvement” ratings Where now Brexit? continuing commitment to a post-Brexit running high in this area and there have leave no right of reply. Instead of criticising cancers pathway; 14 breaches were due to from the national Care Quality I A M grateful for all comments and Britain. been postings on social media to that effect. the chairman for his pronunciation of the the complexity of the disease and Commission, partly because of this factor correspondence after my article last Thousands of livelihoods remain at risk title of his home village, perhaps they might These deer have been living quietly in the investigations; 10 were lack of capacity or (the CCG has now regained its “good” month: “Maidstone needs a real Brexit”. and, while it is true that none of these like to congratulate him and his peers for woods for many years, and now seem to be delays by the trust; 10 were waiting for status and it seems the trust now moves in Maidstone voted decisively for Brexit companies operate in Maidstone, no town the work they do to keep our village the finding quieter places to live. palliative treatment, eight for surgery and the right directions). The CCG works in the referendum two years ago, and can be an island unto itself. lovely place that it is to live – whatever it Maureen Nash, Maidstone two were down to patient choice. closely with the trust to try to hit targets while my latest evidence suggests that After the referendum, Boris Johnson said might be called. The hospital trust makes statements that again. this Brexit opinion has hardened, local the country should not pay a penny to the Jon Hughes, Bearsted this long run of badly-missed targets is not What are the key pressures on the trust passions flow powerfully in both EU coffers in the final se�lement. The exact Help us help youngsters seriously impacting on health and lives causing this long run of missed targets? directions. bill turned out to be £39 billion. And there and “no patient harm has arisen”. I wish I There are several: I asked last month: Who knows what you have it – the posturing and the reality. THE Salvation Army in Maidstone is trying could share this confidence for about 2,000 The Maidstone cancer unit serves the rebellions and political upheavals will be K G Banks, Maidstone Muntjac on the golf course? to raise funds to take 40 “referred” children who are currently on the hospital cancer majority of patients from West Kent area around if the huge Brexit vote is flouted I READ with interest the Downs Mail report to a summer camp for a five-day break. pathway. and also takes patients from neighbouring by politicians? We are already beginning of the muntjac deer sightings in the area. These children would not otherwise have a If a patient, near loved-ones and a GP areas of the county. As this population to find out. What significant times we now What’s in a village name? Although, I can’t be sure of the exact type, holiday or a break away from home. believe there is a strong case for a grows at great pace, this is another key live through indeed. FOLLOWING the recent annual meeting of I and my playing partners, did see a small The camp will be from August 13-17, but Bearsted Parish Council, the clerk received deer several weeks ago, on the Tudor Park we would be grateful for any donations as an anonymous email from a resident golf course, near Caring Lane. soon as possible, for details email Commons a final say on the deal, not Brexit. But there are many more. Term an insult to readers criticising the chairman’s pronunciation of My first thought was that it was a large [email protected]. Many fighting the principle of Brexit. Fair play to Yes, we are feeling rebellious. the name Bearsted. When she tried to dog, but when it ran across a fairway from thanks in advance. I HAVE been a reader of the Downs Mail them. Roger Cross, Maidstone respond, the email account had been woodland to woodland, directly in front of Mandy Fuller, via email for many years and enjoy both its content This is a highly complex ma�er that and editorial. I was however, disappointed should have been be�er planned and Modal shift for the M20? to read Dennis Fowle’s Mail Marks in the executed, with an outline process for July edition. RECENT reports about how the M20 is leaving the EU set out prior to the likely to cope with the consequences of a Dennis has regularly made his point referendum. Significant time has been lost about Brexit – fair enough, we are all “no deal” Brexit does not yet seem to alarm through government infighting and much entitled to do that. However, in using the anyone in Maidstone, apart from vocal of the current confusion and fudge is down awful and insulting term “remoaners”, he Liberal Democrat and Tory councillors at to mismanagement and huge egos. does a disservice to the many readers in the County Hall. David Hall, Bearsted Downs Mail who do not share his view. Operation Stack has been in place for 30 His rant about the current state of affairs years, while MPs and Whitehall have got would be best directed at those members of Give us a real Brexit nowhere trying to find a lorry park site. No the Conservative party who promoted I HAVE become increasingly concerned MP wanted it on their patch and when a Brexit before the referendum, but then that politicians will not ensure the real site was found, it didn’t stand even cursory backed away from the leadership when the Brexit the majority of Maidstone people legal scrutiny. That appears to be the process ideally needed to be managed by a voted for in the referendum and I am absolute least of anyone’s worries now. Brexiteer. heartened by Dennis Fowle’s comments There is more than a good chance that It remains the case that Mrs May’s (Mail Marks). there will be terrible problems on the M20 position is relatively safe because no one So many friends are depressed by the and I am not convinced the “Brock” else wants the role at this time. Some serious deterioration in the quality of local contraflow system will stand even the Conservative MPs are trying to ensure that life due to over population and over slightest prang in either direction. democracy prevails, giving the House of development, and these are key reasons for Perhaps Highways England should

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C and try to devise a “modal shift” solution to unwarranted a�ack from someone who isn’t I have played golf at Tudor Park for 20 o m e n o m e n the issue of impending traffic chaos – say, prepared to stand up and be counted, but years, and this is the first sighting of a deer ask the freight companies to use buses, hop it’s also a classic case of elitist snobbery, in the grounds that I’m aware of, so there Fears grow over cancer delays on a bike or walk. without any foundation in fact. has to be a possibility of this being another If MBC reckons it can work for 17,600 new Some people say “Beersted”, others say sighting of a muntjac. TH E big cancer unit at Maidstone area of our vital infrastructure needing t t homes (and possibly 7,000 more) with no “Barestead”. Neither is correct – or Murray Pennells, via email Hospital has been held in very high more national support. new roads, surely it can be an option for the incorrect. It’s a simple case of semantics. esteem across Kent for many years – but MailMarks Under-staffing levels in the NHS have predicted 17-mile tailbacks and carnage on Who is to say if it is scon or scawn, bath or Strange sounds explained worries now grow, after months of serious DENNIS FOWLE President been well documented and this unit is no the A roads after March 30, 2019. barth, book or buwk, cook or cuwk? It all failures in meeting national targets for exception. There are the funds – but not I HAVE just read an article in the Downs [email protected] S Deering, via email depends in which part of the country you assessing and treating patients. enough staff available to recruit. live – and which bit of history you believe. Mail that has answered my question …what Most worrying is Maidstone and Body scanning by sophisticated Job losses are the reality The email was clearly sent from someone is that sound? Tunbridge Wells Hospital Trust’s consultant referral, then two weeks can be equipment is a key to cancer who does not appreciate the beauty of the Over the last couple of months, my performance against the national target of a long time to wait. More than one in 10 investigations and there is pressure on THE “huge Brexit vote” to which Dennis husband and I have been spending longer Fowle refers, when looked at nationally English language, along with its li�le 85% for 62-day cancer treatment. In the locally now have to wait even longer. scanners and qualified staff available. idiosyncrasies, which most of us embrace as in our garden in the evening. When we first light of the accepted urgency for most of GPs are under NHS instructions to refer rather than locally, amounted to 37% of the The most worrying situation is the delay part of its charm. It might make it a heard the sounds, around dusk, we were a these treatments, the trust’s record is very patients to consultants at a lower level of electorate voting to leave the EU. Hardly the for treatment. The NHS target of 62 days nightmare for other nationalities to learn – li�le freaked out. I did record them on my concerning for the seven months to the cancer suspicion. This means many more most resounding mandate for such far- for cancer treatment can seem a lifetime but, hey, it doesn’t stop them trying! phone but have since deleted them. year end in April. They were: 81.25% investigations, often of patients found to reaching change. for those stricken by this awful disease No scholar has ever been able to se�le the In the first instance, I Googled fox and bat (month 6), 79.10%, 73.68%, 80.90%, be all clear. At the time of the referendum, Britain had and locally at least, one in five have to argument as to whether it should be scone sounds, but to no avail. Now having 75.49%, 69.70% and 76.03%. Average for Media publicity on cancer awareness one of the most rapidly growing economies wait even longer. Most will want this or scoooone, so I think it highly unlikely listened to muntjac sounds on YouTube, I the complete year was 76.59%. has encouraged the public to visit their in Europe. Now it is one of the slowest. treatment as quickly as possible, but only anyone could make a case for an alcoholic am 100% positive that is what we heard. The performance for two-week cancer GPs and raise their worries earlier. EU laws for cleaner air and water or be�er those who can afford private care can be Bearsted – or a naked one. Liz Quinnell, Headcorn waits is worrying too. This concerns all The hospital trust recently indicated that workers’ rights are ignored in that piece. sure of this urgency. Commuters will have noted that suspected cancers and the national target new approaches and staff recruitment His Guardian-reading friends need to I know consultants are mostly caring Southeastern trains announcers favour the is 93% for urgent GP referrals to be seen “will bring renewed focus on action and remember that, over the years, immigrants Building sca
ering deer and want to meet patient wishes, but too beery one; personally, I’m in favour of the within two weeks of the referral date. The delivery”. Cancer is now the number one have contributed to economic and cultural I SAW your article on the muntjac deer in often pressures and the system are stacked naked version. trust’s percentages were: 89.77 (month 6) priority for the trust, after its successful life in the UK. Maidstone. Has anyone seen them in the against them. English is a rich and diverse language followed by 88.51, 89.35, 88.40, 85.70, 89.80 Missed targets in our local hospitals drive to improve A&E performance Meanwhile, Tata has already relocated grounds of Palace Wood School and also in and 84.41 (April/May). The year average against national targets. production of the Discovery to Slovakia and which has evolved over centuries. the grounds of Allington Castle? have brought great national pressure on Thurnham began life as Thornham. Should was 87.99%. We must wish them well. This truly is a BMW, Nissan Airbus as well as various I’m in Allington and the general opinion both the hospital trust and the budget- we revert to that, perhaps? A report for February and March ma�er of life and death. American pharmaceutical companies, have is that the building on Hermitage Lane is holding GP-led West Kent Clinical Nobody should be allowed to take the showed 12 patients waited longer than 102 expressed misgivings about their unse�ling and sca�ering them. Feelings are Commissioning Group (CCG). Both have moral high ground, particularly when they days – the majority of them on the urology suffered “required improvement” ratings Where now Brexit? continuing commitment to a post-Brexit running high in this area and there have leave no right of reply. Instead of criticising cancers pathway; 14 breaches were due to from the national Care Quality I A M grateful for all comments and Britain. been postings on social media to that effect. the chairman for his pronunciation of the the complexity of the disease and Commission, partly because of this factor correspondence after my article last Thousands of livelihoods remain at risk title of his home village, perhaps they might These deer have been living quietly in the investigations; 10 were lack of capacity or (the CCG has now regained its “good” month: “Maidstone needs a real Brexit”. and, while it is true that none of these like to congratulate him and his peers for woods for many years, and now seem to be delays by the trust; 10 were waiting for status and it seems the trust now moves in Maidstone voted decisively for Brexit companies operate in Maidstone, no town the work they do to keep our village the finding quieter places to live. palliative treatment, eight for surgery and the right directions). The CCG works in the referendum two years ago, and can be an island unto itself. lovely place that it is to live – whatever it Maureen Nash, Maidstone two were down to patient choice. closely with the trust to try to hit targets while my latest evidence suggests that After the referendum, Boris Johnson said might be called. The hospital trust makes statements that again. this Brexit opinion has hardened, local the country should not pay a penny to the Jon Hughes, Bearsted this long run of badly-missed targets is not What are the key pressures on the trust passions flow powerfully in both EU coffers in the final se�lement. The exact Help us help youngsters seriously impacting on health and lives causing this long run of missed targets? directions. bill turned out to be £39 billion. And there and “no patient harm has arisen”. I wish I There are several: I asked last month: Who knows what you have it – the posturing and the reality. THE Salvation Army in Maidstone is trying could share this confidence for about 2,000 The Maidstone cancer unit serves the rebellions and political upheavals will be K G Banks, Maidstone Muntjac on the golf course? to raise funds to take 40 “referred” children who are currently on the hospital cancer majority of patients from West Kent area around if the huge Brexit vote is flouted I READ with interest the Downs Mail report to a summer camp for a five-day break. pathway. and also takes patients from neighbouring by politicians? We are already beginning of the muntjac deer sightings in the area. These children would not otherwise have a If a patient, near loved-ones and a GP areas of the county. As this population to find out. What significant times we now What’s in a village name? Although, I can’t be sure of the exact type, holiday or a break away from home. believe there is a strong case for a grows at great pace, this is another key live through indeed. FOLLOWING the recent annual meeting of I and my playing partners, did see a small The camp will be from August 13-17, but Bearsted Parish Council, the clerk received deer several weeks ago, on the Tudor Park we would be grateful for any donations as an anonymous email from a resident golf course, near Caring Lane. soon as possible, for details email Commons a final say on the deal, not Brexit. But there are many more. Term an insult to readers criticising the chairman’s pronunciation of My first thought was that it was a large [email protected]. Many fighting the principle of Brexit. Fair play to Yes, we are feeling rebellious. the name Bearsted. When she tried to dog, but when it ran across a fairway from thanks in advance. I HAVE been a reader of the Downs Mail them. Roger Cross, Maidstone respond, the email account had been woodland to woodland, directly in front of Mandy Fuller, via email for many years and enjoy both its content This is a highly complex ma�er that and editorial. I was however, disappointed should have been be�er planned and Modal shift for the M20? to read Dennis Fowle’s Mail Marks in the executed, with an outline process for July edition. RECENT reports about how the M20 is leaving the EU set out prior to the likely to cope with the consequences of a The five editions of the Downs Mail are delivered to 90% of households in the Maidstone and Malling area, Dennis has regularly made his point referendum. Significant time has been lost about Brexit – fair enough, we are all “no deal” Brexit does not yet seem to alarm reaching over 190, 000 readers every month. through government infighting and much entitled to do that. However, in using the anyone in Maidstone, apart from vocal of the current confusion and fudge is down awful and insulting term “remoaners”, he Liberal Democrat and Tory councillors at to mismanagement and huge egos. Maidstone North Maidstone South Maidstone East Maidstone Weald Malling does a disservice to the many readers in the County Hall. David Hall, Bearsted Downs Mail who do not share his view. Operation Stack has been in place for 30 Current and archived editions are also free to read online at His rant about the current state of affairs years, while MPs and Whitehall have got would be best directed at those members of Give us a real Brexit nowhere trying to find a lorry park site. No www.downsmail.co.uk the Conservative party who promoted I HAVE become increasingly concerned MP wanted it on their patch and when a Contact our teams…. Brexit before the referendum, but then that politicians will not ensure the real site was found, it didn’t stand even cursory backed away from the leadership when the Brexit the majority of Maidstone people legal scrutiny. 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