Edition downsmail.co.uk Maidstone & Malling’s No. 1 newspaper FREE December 2018 No. 260 Headcorn hit News Jean stepping down by ramraiders JEAN Hammond’s 14-year RAMRAIDERS caused extensive association with Headcorn’s damage to the front of the Sains- parish magazine has come bury’s Local store in Headcorn. to an end. 3 A large mechanical crane was used to gouge the cash machine Jobless mum stole out of the wall late on November A JOBLESS Marden mother of 19. It is not known how much cash three who stole fuel from a was in the machine at 29 supermarket petrol station the time. faced the music in court . 5 Eco village scheme A BUSINESSMAN claims a plan for an “eco village” in Rural protection plan Kingswood could help finance a relief road. 10 Council mag blunder ‘not failsafe’ warning THE borough council is under fire for a magazine which REPRESENTATIVES in the Weald have been warned against using wrongly depicted WW1 in artwork. 18 government protection for rural areas as a “negative planning instrument”. Recognition for areas including body, Country Land & Business cations in on some areas. Obituaries 32 the Ridge and Low Association (CLA), cautioned Conservative group leader and Weald as areas of outstanding nat- AONBs do “not ensure its protec- Staplehurst borough councillor ural beauty (AONB) is now under- tion and enhancement” and the John Perry said: “There is wide Parish Councils 36-38 way and has received cross-party needs of rural businesses must be support for this and protecting the A NEW defibrillator machine has support. heard. Two Maidstone borough Greensand Ridge, but the hoops been installed in Headcorn; there Headcorn borough councillor councillors proposed the AONB that need to be gone through to have been pothole problems in achieve designation means this Karen Chappell status, going further than the coun- Road, Loose; a resident will be a long, slow process, but it Tay (pictured) cil officers had themselves pro- in Langley asked for help to clear says achieving the posed. has to be worth a try.” debris from a chestnut tree which CLA regional director Robin Ed- AONB designa- It includes an application for na- was landing in Leeds Road; a wards said: “AONBs can bring sig- tion will offer the tional “sub-tier” AONB recogni- litter pick is scheduled for March highest protection tion for all “landscapes of local nificant benefits, but it must be 2019 at Marden; allotment hold- against inappro- recognised that the designation of value” identified in the Local Plan, ers face an increase in rents in priate develop- including Low Weald and the Len an area of land alone will not en- Sutton Valence. ment. and Loose valleys. sure its protection and enhance- She told Downs Mail: “If we se- Liberal Democrat Cllr Sue Grigg ment. Crime Reports 38 cure AONB status that would be said achieving AONB status can “AONB designation should not wonderful.” take several years, which critics be used as a negative planning in- A HORSE box trailer was stolen in But the influential landowners’ fear could be used to sneak appli- strument, and rural areas that are East Farleigh; a tractor was taken designated cannot remain immune from an agricultural field near from events within the economy. Staplehurst; cards and cash were “AONB policies must include taken from a car in Headcorn; a sustainability for the economic and digger trailer was stolen from a environmental development of building site in Marden Road, rural communities. Staplehurst; a car was damaged “Land management brings envi- in Laddingford; an attempt was ronmental benefits and can only made to steal a wing mirror from continue and improve if farmland a van in Chart Sutton. and rural businesses within the AONB are economically sustain- able.” Comment 46-47

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2 Maidstone Weald December 2018 downsmail.co.uk News Fair at Hunton Jean, 89, stepping down THE church, churchyard and vil- lage hall at Hunton will host the community’s Christmas Fair and parade on Saturday, December 8. Stalls will offer gifts and activi- from her magazine role ties and a large model railway is IT WILL be with some amuse- likely to prove a big crowd pleaser. ment that Jean Hammond reads The festive lantern parade starts about herself in Downs Mail after at 5pm and there will be mulled working for more than a decade wine, mince pies, and refreshments on Headcorn parish magazine. in the hall and the church, as well At 89, Jean is handing over her Retiring as a barbecue in the churchyard. title as magazine chairman, after chairman Jean Admission is £1 per adult (under getting involved 14 years ago Hammond with 16s free). Tickets to see Santa are £5 when her husband died. a copy of the per child. Profits will be shared by She said: “It has been the best ed- Headcorn St Mary’s Church and the Friends ucation. I knew nothing about the parish of St Mary’s, along with other vil- village when we moved to magazine lage organisations. Hawkenbury from London in 1985. To book a Santa visit, reserve a “Now I know so many people, It was notes such as these which 500 copies of the magazine each stall or offer your help call Steve the issues and the wonderful were handed to Jean by Colonel month and distributes them to and Sue on 01622 820403. things this village has to offer. Blick Waring’s widow when she over 300 homes. “I hope those moving here will took the chair in 2004. The publication, which costs 50p, recognise that the magazine is a Jean joked: “When the magazine has been a central feature of village Lights going on fantastic way to get to know the committee realised I was computer life since the turn of the century. THE Christmas lights in community and make friends.” literate, that was the beginning of New chairman Gillian Mountjoy will be switched on at the Holy Magazine secretary Peg Parn- my undoing! I am quite organised praised Mrs Hammond’s “bound- Trinity Church on Sunday, De- ham said: “Since the days when and have loved finding stories and less enthusiasm”. Editor Helen cember 2. the magazine was typed to the getting new correspondents. Anderson said: “Jean’s tenacity There will be carol singing from computer-based production of “While it is a church magazine it and commitment to the sourcing 4.30pm, followed by mulled wine today, Jean has been an incredibly is our parish magazine, and has of new and fresh material has en- and mince pies. active chairman, always accompa- something for everyone.” sured content that is relevant, in a The lights will be switched off in nied by lists and copious notes!” The team of volunteers produces ‘whole-community’ approach.” early January to save energy. WEIGH Multi Seed Bird Nuts Mix Best Spits All Round £10 N’ £15

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Maidstone Weald December 2018 3 News downsmail.co.uk Council remains in court fight MAIDSTONE Borough Council's High Court legal action against Kent ‘Up to council to County Council will continue to another stage. Lib Dem-led MBC’s oral hearing further tax-payer funded court time start withdrawal’ convinced Deputy Judge David could be avoided. RELIEF road campaigner and Elvin QC to let the case proceed to a After the November 7 hearing, county councillor Gary Cooke (pic- “substantive hearing” on half of the Cllr Cox said: “The objective of the tured) said: “It would nice to have six grounds for a possible judicial Judicial Review has always been to this resolved one way or the other. review. gain clarity in respect of the use of “Three of The case revolves around MBC’s S106 money, secured from develop- the grounds for unhappiness that Tory-led KCC ers through the statutory planning a judicial re- used road levies from three specific process, and intended for specific view have A274 housing developments to developments. been thrown carry out viability studies for a "Today’s oral hearing has al- out and MBC Leeds-Langley relief road. MBC’s lowed the merits of our case to be has to go away application for an injunction to stop examined and I am satisfied that the and find a way leadership of John Perry. MBC of re-arguing the remaining three. KCC using the monies for the stud- brought the action against KCC Honourable Judge David Elvin QC ies was thrown out, we understand, has intimated that there are suffi- “It was interesting that the Lib- after years of wrangling between as it was too late. cient grounds to continue our legal eral Democrat leader of MBC, Mar- the two authorities. Although the decision was not a challenge against KCC. tin Cox, says the door remains victory for either side, MBC has One year ago, they agreed to “Throughout this process we open, but really it is up to them to managed to keep its chances of se- meet in a group headed by MPs have remained open to all discus- withdraw as they instigated it in curing the judicial review alive. Helen Grant and Helen Whately, sions with KCC.” the first place. It could be an hor- The process will drag the case to but this has not worked out, ac- On November 7, Downs Mail rendous waste of money that KCC never wanted.” beyond Christmas and possibly up cording to observers, ultimately de- asked MBC for a detailed break- We approached KCC leader Paul to the run-in to next May's crucial teriorating to the point of legal down of the costs to the tax-payer of Carter for a comment. Conserva- borough council elections, when the action by MBC. its management’s decision to take tive-run KCC has carried on with Lib Dems’ narrow coalition major- But Lib Dem leader Cllr Martin KCC to the High Court but did not the relief road studies, despite the ity will come under threat from a Cox claimed his door is open to dis- respond. threat of legal action by MBC. resurgent Tory group under the cussions with KCC, suggesting that Relief road latest, page 10 Village panto Harvest meal ROBINSON Crusoe is this year’s Neighbourhood plan A HEALTHY £210 was raised at Christmas production at Grafty LOOSE residents are invited to found at www.maidstone-con- Hunton’s harvest supper. Green Village Hall. comment on a new document set- sult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/, at The menu of sausage and mash, Tickets for the panto at 6pm on ting out how neighbours would Maidstone Link in King Street followed by crumble proved a Thursday, December 27, are avail- like to see the area developed. (Monday-Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, popular choice, with 74 people in able to buy from Grafty Greeen Loose Parish Council’s Neigh- 10am Wednesday), or Loose attendance, including many fami- Stores or Richard Pilborough on bourhood Development Plan will Parish Pavilion, King George V lies from the school. 01622 844648. be used to advise Maidstone Bor- Playing Field, Walnut Tree Lane, Thanks were passeed to the vol- Prices are £10 for adults, £5 for ough Council’s future planning Loose (by appointment). unteer cooks and to the Friends of those under 16 and £25 for a fam- decisions. You can comment online at St Mary's, who organised the bar. ily ticket. A spokesman said: “The pur- www.maidstone.gov.uk/consulta- pose of an NDP is to enable the tions, by emailing neighbour- community to play a much [email protected] Carol service Fitness plans stronger role in shaping the areas or posting your views to Strategic FLEX your throat for the festive WELCOME changes are being in which they live and work and Planning, Maidstone Borough season by joining in with carols at made at Marden Playing Field. in supporting new development Council, Maidstone House, King St Michael’s Church in Chart Sut- The parish council hopes new proposals.” Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ. ton on Saturday, December 22. bins will reduce the amount of lit- The public have until Decem- All comments will be consid- The service, which starts at 4pm. ter on the site, off the High Street. will include favourite carols fol- ber 14 to make their comments on ered alongside the NDP by an in- A new sports wall will replace lowed by refreshments. the draft document, which can be dependent examiner. the old, noisy one and a running path will be built around the field early in the spring, with adult gym equipment alongside it. Call for earlier stop to work on M20 FOUR MPs have pledged to- that overnight closures, which don’t finish until 6am it makes History talk gether to end overnight works 90 ended at 6am every day, were the morning rush hour unbear- minutes earlier to prevent morn- worsened with lane closures on able. That’s what happened last THE Windmills of Kent will be ing disruption on the M20. the M2 and multiple roadworks week and caused so much dis- the subject of a talk in Headcorn. Faversham & Mid Kent’s in surrounding villages. ruption. I’ve teamed up with my Visitors and new members are Helen Whately and three other They have asked Highways local colleagues to ask Highways invited to hear local history soci- members, including Helen Grant to re-open the road at England to rethink this. It’s im- ety guest speaker Andrew Wood and Tom Tugendhat, have ap- 4.30am. Mr Tugendhat said: portant the works are done as at the Methodist Church Hall, at proached Highways England “Traffic congestion in communi- quickly as possible, but commu- 7.30pm, on Wednesday, Novem- with the matter. ties near the M20 is bad enough, nities can’t tolerate this level of ber 28. Admission for visitors is They have received complaints but when overnight closures disruption.” £2.50.

4 Maidstone Weald December 2018 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Council remains in court fight Fuel thief mum MAIDSTONE Borough Council's High Court legal action against Kent ‘Up to council to County Council will continue to another stage. ‘low on money’ Lib Dem-led MBC’s oral hearing further tax-payer funded court time start withdrawal’ convinced Deputy Judge David could be avoided. RELIEF road campaigner and A JOBLESS mother of three Elvin QC to let the case proceed to a After the November 7 hearing, county councillor Gary Cooke (pic- made off without paying for fuel “substantive hearing” on half of the Cllr Cox said: “The objective of the tured) said: “It would nice to have twice, after believing she had got away with it the first time, a six grounds for a possible judicial Judicial Review has always been to this resolved one way or the other. court heard. review. gain clarity in respect of the use of “Three of Caress Fullerton (29,) of Cas- The case revolves around MBC’s S106 money, secured from develop- the grounds for cade Close, Marden, appeared in unhappiness that Tory-led KCC ers through the statutory planning a judicial re- Maidstone Magistrates Court used road levies from three specific process, and intended for specific view have after spending £128.44 on un- A274 housing developments to developments. been thrown leaded petrol and not paying for carry out viability studies for a "Today’s oral hearing has al- out and MBC it. Leeds-Langley relief road. MBC’s lowed the merits of our case to be has to go away James Nichols told the court application for an injunction to stop examined and I am satisfied that the and find a way leadership of John Perry. MBC Fullerton had filled up at Mor- KCC using the monies for the stud- Honourable Judge David Elvin QC of re-arguing the remaining three. brought the action against KCC risons and driven off on two oc- ies was thrown out, we understand, has intimated that there are suffi- “It was interesting that the Lib- after years of wrangling between casions. as it was too late. cient grounds to continue our legal eral Democrat leader of MBC, Mar- the two authorities. Hugh Roberts, defending, told Although the decision was not a challenge against KCC. tin Cox, says the door remains the court that Fullerton had not victory for either side, MBC has One year ago, they agreed to “Throughout this process we open, but really it is up to them to intended to make off without managed to keep its chances of se- meet in a group headed by MPs have remained open to all discus- withdraw as they instigated it in payment, but as she was filling curing the judicial review alive. Helen Grant and Helen Whately, sions with KCC.” the first place. It could be an hor- her car up, she realised she was The process will drag the case to but this has not worked out, ac- On November 7, Downs Mail rendous waste of money that KCC never wanted.” low on money. beyond Christmas and possibly up cording to observers, ultimately de- asked MBC for a detailed break- We approached KCC leader Paul Mr Roberts said Fullerton told to the run-in to next May's crucial teriorating to the point of legal down of the costs to the tax-payer of Carter for a comment. Conserva- police after she was arrested she borough council elections, when the action by MBC. its management’s decision to take tive-run KCC has carried on with had not received anything in the Lib Dems’ narrow coalition major- But Lib Dem leader Cllr Martin KCC to the High Court but did not the relief road studies, despite the post the first time she did it on ity will come under threat from a Cox claimed his door is open to dis- respond. threat of legal action by MBC. September 14, committed the resurgent Tory group under the cussions with KCC, suggesting that Relief road latest, page 10 same crime on September 25. Chairman of the bench, Peter He added: “Miss Fullerton re- May, said: “This is a very serious ceives just £140 a week after de- offence. It is far more serious than Village panto Harvest meal ductions for her rent and bills. She a shop theft or something like ROBINSON Crusoe is this year’s Neighbourhood plan A HEALTHY £210 was raised at is on a very, very tight budget. that. Christmas production at Grafty LOOSE residents are invited to found at www.maidstone-con- Hunton’s harvest supper. “How she survives on this “Sentences on these charges Green Village Hall. comment on a new document set- sult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/, at The menu of sausage and mash, money with three children under usually result in a custodial sen- Tickets for the panto at 6pm on ting out how neighbours would Maidstone Link in King Street followed by crumble proved a the age of nine is a mystery to tence, so I hope this is a major Thursday, December 27, are avail- like to see the area developed. (Monday-Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, popular choice, with 74 people in me.” wake-up call for you.” able to buy from Grafty Greeen Loose Parish Council’s Neigh- 10am Wednesday), or Loose attendance, including many fami- The court heard that Fullerton Fullerton was given a condi- Stores or Richard Pilborough on bourhood Development Plan will Parish Pavilion, King George V lies from the school. was a single mother and received tional discharge of 12 months and 01622 844648. be used to advise Maidstone Bor- Playing Field, Walnut Tree Lane, Thanks were passeed to the vol- just under £45 a week in child ordered to pay £128.44 to Mor- Prices are £10 for adults, £5 for ough Council’s future planning Loose (by appointment). unteer cooks and to the Friends of benefits to look after her children. risons. those under 16 and £25 for a fam- decisions. You can comment online at St Mary's, who organised the bar. ily ticket. A spokesman said: “The pur- www.maidstone.gov.uk/consulta- pose of an NDP is to enable the tions, by emailing neighbour- community to play a much [email protected] Carol service Drug advice for pupils FLEX your throat for the festive Fitness plans stronger role in shaping the areas or posting your views to Strategic A LEADING drug and alcohol offers a pro-active approach to al- WELCOME changes are being season by joining in with carols at in which they live and work and Planning, Maidstone Borough rehabilitation centre in Yalding is cohol and drug education in made at Marden Playing Field. St Michael’s Church in Chart Sut- in supporting new development Council, Maidstone House, King marking Alcohol Awareness schools. The parish council hopes new ton on Saturday, December 22. proposals.” Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ. Week with a major new school “Think Differently gives young bins will reduce the amount of lit- The service, which starts at 4pm. The public have until Decem- All comments will be consid- education programme. people the necessary guidance to ter on the site, off the High Street. will include favourite carols fol- ber 14 to make their comments on ered alongside the NDP by an in- Kenward Trust is using its help them make positive choices A new sports wall will replace lowed by refreshments. the draft document, which can be dependent examiner. Think Differently training plan to about alcohol and substance use, the old, noisy one and a running teach young people across north and shows them how making path will be built around the field Kent that it is never too late to those choices can have a huge early in the spring, with adult make changes. impact on their lives both in the gym equipment alongside it. Call for earlier stop to work on M20 The week, from November 19- short and long term. FOUR MPs have pledged to- that overnight closures, which don’t finish until 6am it makes 25, aims to raise awareness of the Joanne Cattermole, welfare History talk gether to end overnight works 90 ended at 6am every day, were the morning rush hour unbear- potential consequences of alcohol support assistant, at Swale Col- minutes earlier to prevent morn- worsened with lane closures on able. That’s what happened last THE Windmills of Kent will be and substance dependency. lege said: “The talk was excep- ing disruption on the M20. the M2 and multiple roadworks week and caused so much dis- the subject of a talk in Headcorn. Students are encouraged to lis- tional. It was so informative and Faversham & Mid Kent’s in surrounding villages. ruption. I’ve teamed up with my Visitors and new members are ten to experiences from individ- engaging. It is something all Helen Whately and three other They have asked Highways local colleagues to ask Highways invited to hear local history soci- uals with previous drug and young people need to hear.” members, including Helen Grant England to re-open the road at England to rethink this. It’s im- ety guest speaker Andrew Wood alcohol addictions, ex-offenders Think Differently sessions are and Tom Tugendhat, have ap- 4.30am. Mr Tugendhat said: portant the works are done as at the Methodist Church Hall, at and current prison volunteers. available for all secondary proached Highways England “Traffic congestion in communi- quickly as possible, but commu- 7.30pm, on Wednesday, Novem- Penny Williams, the trust’s schools in Kent and . For with the matter. ties near the M20 is bad enough, nities can’t tolerate this level of ber 28. Admission for visitors is new chief executive, said: “Our more information, visit They have received complaints but when overnight closures disruption.” £2.50. bespoke education programme www.kenwardtrust.org.uk

Maidstone Weald December 2018 5 News downsmail.co.uk News downsmail.co.uk Concert and tAnotherree festival incursionFlats plan on site of THE Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent presents its winter concert in Headcorn on December 8. atThe Chri Larkfieldstmas-themed concert curparkry house rejected will be performed by Ashford’s TRAVELLERS have moved back PellersLAN simplyS to de movingmolish onCo toxh takeeath up’s Iontonvicta S popularingers a parkt the invill Larkfieldage hall temporary residence elsewhere in inforC thehur secondch Lane timefrom in7 six.30p months.m. ptheop area.ular curry house, the Spice PTheroce familieseds will -g ino fiveto H caravanseadcorn - LoHeung said:e, and “Theyreplac juste it w seemith ap toar bet- Ppulledatient P onartic toipa Gighilltion Gro Greenup and in mdoingents f theor o rounds.lder peo Theseple ha incidentsve been loLunsfordcal Rotar Laney cha onriti Sundayes. 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6 MallingMaidstone October Weald 2017 December 2018 News downsmail.co.uk Concert and tree festival Flats plan on site of Charity No 1062723 THE Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent presents its winter concert in The Goodman Centre Headcorn on December 8. The Christmas-themed concert curry house rejected will be performed by Ashford’s Invicta Singers at the village hall PLANS to demolish Coxheath’s in Church Lane from 7.30pm. popular curry house, the Spice Proceeds will go to Headcorn Lounge, and replace it with apart- Patient Participation Group and ments for older people have been local Rotary charities. rejected by the council. Tickets are £10 and include a Brothers Anhar and Akbor Ali glass of wine. They are available submitted the scheme earlier this year, saying the business in Heath The Goodman Centre is a safe and homely from Headcorn Delicatessen, day care facility for those living with Sweet William the florist and Rod Road was seen by locals more as a Cllr Lottie Parfitt- takeaway than a restaurant. Davis on 01622 843938. Reid and left, Anhar dementia at any stage. Clients can enjoy a Now they are to submit new variety of activities including musical plans with revised specification. and Akbor Ali Festive events Their application was to knock storeys, not three, and the parking the people who might be living entertainment, arts and crafts, reminiscing sessions and full use of the sensory garden DECEMBER will be busy for Fa- down the existing building and re- will be at the rear and not the front. there. These places tend to work ther Christms, with Headcorn place it with 14 residential units “We’ll be pleased to hear any best when they are on one floor to as well as a two course hot lunch. holding its street fair and the aimed at the over 55s. input from the council, and then make access easier.” church its Christmas Tree Festival. Maidstone Borough Council’s resubmit the plans after that.” Fellow borough councillor Lottie £52 per day | £26 half day The festival, from noon on Fri- planning officers felt the scheme Coxheath borough councillor Parfitt-Reid said: “I do have very day, December 8 to Sunday, De- would have an unacceptable visual Richard Webb said that he was grave concerns of loss of a local impact on the village. “pleased” the scheme had been re- amenity. Call us to see if we can provide transport for cember 10, will include a you on our mini bus Christmas Market from 10am on The businessmen were due to jected, adding: “As far as I was “One wouldn’t want anyone to the Saturday, and a Christmas meet planners on November 22 to aware, there was no massive need run a business they don’t want to singalong at 4pm on the Sunday. discuss new proposals. for apartments of this kind. run, but there is no demand for 01622 736966 In the High Street, on Saturday, Anhar Ali told Downs Mail: “We “In fact, there is capacity in the more retirement homes in the vil- December 1 there will be a visit listened to the objections and we area which is not being used. lage and perhaps we need to be from Santa, his reindeer and stalls are preparing fresh plans. The new “I was also worried that a three- thinking about ways to encourage from noon to 5pm. scheme will be contained on two storey building was too high for younger people to live here.”

Maidstone Weald December 2018 7 News downsmail.co.uk Get ready now for flood risk ENVIRONMENT specialists are warning residents and businesses to brace now for the impacts of flooding and not to wait until water is barrelling down their streets. As the onset of autumn marks the beginning of the traditional British flood season, Government has launched a major “Prepare Act Sur- vive” campaign to encourage those at risk to plan for a worst case sce- nario. Under the slogan “Floods De- stroy, Be Prepared”, Addington- based Environment Agency officers say it’s better to have a plan and not need it, than need a plan and not have it. Stuart Rapson, flood and coastal risk management advisor at the agency, said: “Now is the time to prepare – not when a flood event has started.” Swathes of Downs Mail’s distri- bution areas sit in high risk zones. plan accordingly. This may include a standstill and schools closed. water in a car’s engine to wreck it. The Medway, Loose, Len, Water- ensuring there are ways to warn and But the biggest concern to the au- Government concedes that, at ingbury Stream, Bourne, Beult, evacuate loved ones or vulnerable thorities is the threat to life and pub- present, there is no imminent threat Teise, East Malling and Ditton neighbours, keep precious posses- lic health. to Kent. But it would only take an Stream, Aylesford Stream and Snod- sions and medication safe, or install “There are some incredible forces intense burst of saturated Atlantic land Millstream snake across the flood proofing, defence and recov- involved in a flood,” said Mr Rap- storms to ramp up the risk dramati- landscape … and each carries its ery measures at home or at work. son. “The water can contain any- cally – like the weather fronts expe- own level of threat. 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Maidstone Weald December 2018 9 News downsmail.co.uk Plan progress MARDEN’s Neighbourhood Eco village plan ‘could Plan is to be submitted to Maid- stone Council. The next stage of getting the plan ratified follows the formal easily fund relief road’ consultation on the final draft in July, which drew “excellent THE offer to fund a relief road Keith Cook own 120 acres off feedback”, according to the from the proceeds of an “eco vil- Gravelly Bottom Road and are the parish council. It says amend- lage” in the heart of Kingswood brains behind Eco Build Partner- ments have now been made to remains on the table, says one of ship UK. The scheme would pro- the plan and once the neigh- the people behind the scheme. vide retirement homes, rural bourhood group is happy with Tens of millions of pounds could dwellings and 50 business units at the updates, it will go off to the be realised through the project, Broomfield Park. borough council. which would involve the construc- A new by-pass would see the The neighbourhood plan tion of 900 houses on the site of a widening of Burberry Lane with a aims to better inform the bor- tree-growing business. A by-pass roundabout at Park Barn Road to ough council as to where Mar- could cost up to £75m to build. access the development, while the den would prefer to see Farmer Rob Schroeder (pictured) road would turn sharply to the development and in what form. is considering submitting a plan- right, cross the B2163 and emerge ning application ahead of Maid- on the A274 somewhere near The Christenings stone Borough Council’s review of Potting Shed. FAMILIES gathered in Head- its Local Plan in 2021. Modal shift will encourage peo- Martin Round, who sits on corn to celebrate the birth of MBC may have to find room for ple to ride bicycles, walk or take MBC’s planning committe, said: three youngsters and to wel- another 7-8,000 homes on top of buses rather than use their cars. “There is no official call for sites at come them into the church. 17,600 contained in the Local Plan. Mr Schroeder said: “Maidstone present but there may well be by Frederick Bowen, Rachael The need for yet more houses Borough Council is living in cloud March or April next year. Phillips and Isabella Brown without roads to cope with the cuckoo land if they think people “I would say we would be look- were christened at three sepa- traffic will once again put Liberal will take non-existent buses, ride a ing at a few of those more innova- rate services in St Peter and St Democrat-run MBC under the bike or walk up the M20. tive, larger or radical solutions Paul’s church. In another serv- spotlight for choosing “modal “Our proposal could fund a relief when we put out that call for sites ice, Richard Francis was con- shift” as its way of dealing with an road easily. We will consider an ap- because I would imagine we will firmed. estimated increase of 30,000 cars plication when the call goes out.” have to look at some innovative with the first tranche of houses. Mr Schroeder and neighbour and radical solutions.” Whitehead Monckton are moving to new premises from 19 November 2018

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Maidstone Weald December 2018 11 News downsmail.co.uk Thefts ‘paid for partner’s drugs’

MOTHER of three Jodie Young – the father of her children – who stole groceries from supermar- was an “abusive and controlling” kets to feed her husband’s drug drug addict. She committed thefts addiction, a court heard. to pay for his drug habit but she Jodie Young (31), of Brishing had since split from him. Lane, appeared at Maidstone Jobless Young was the subject of Magistrates Court after stealing a conditional discharge in relation goods worth more than £200 from to an assault she committed on Morrisons and Co-op. her former partner. On November 2, Young sat sob- The defence told the court bing in the dock as the court heard Young did not consider herself to how, between August and Sep- have a drink or drug problem. tember, she took alcohol, meat, A representative of the probation food and toiletries from the stores. service told the bench that after a The bench heard how she was happy childhood, Young went off Staplehurst Primary School students learn about a hedgehog hotel once seen on CCTV secreting the rails aged 14 and had been in a items in a shoulder bag and on series of abusive relationships be- another occasion was spotted tak- fore meeting her partner at 16. Pupils’ nature lessons ing goods from a chiller cabinet. Having been evicted from her YEAR five pupils from Staplehurst will live alongside each other. Prosecuting, Debbie Jones told home, she was now living with a School visited a housing develop- Teacher Jack Tate said: “Pupils the court Young admitted the of- friend, sometimes drinking a bot- ment for a lesson on wildlife. had a fantastic morning learning fences and told police she had had tle of vodka in a day. A developer opened the site for what they can do to protect the a “bad time recently and she was Young pleaded guilty to four the nine and 10-year-olds to dis- creatures living in our fields, sorry for what she had done”. counts of theft, was given a 12- cover its native inhabitants and to hedgerows and gardens. I have no Defending, Geoffery Playford month community order and is to answer questions from ecologists doubt it has inspired a number of told magistrates Jodie had been in undertake a three-month alcohol about how residents and nature young ecologists.” a 15-year relationship with a man treatment programme.

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12 Maidstone Weald December 2018 mail.co.uk downs downsmail.co.uk News News Police rapist Traffic schemeCCTVto cut callis dism toissed stop fly-tipping A FORMER Kent Police officer CALLS for the installation of hIllegalas bee fly-tippingn dismissed after a hear- Across Kent, local authorities are CCTV cameras to prevent fly-tip- iisng costingat Ken localt Police Headquarters, spending hundreds of thousands of ping on a country road have been Mauthoritiesaidstone hun-on November 12. pounds clearing up rubbish. village centre smadep by thee locale boroughd coun- dreds of thou- According to one report £323,000 Clive Garton, a sergeant with 23 cillor. sands of pounds, was spent dealing with almost Burberry Lane, near Kingswood, years service, was found guilty of 14,000 incidents in 2016-17. This is a THE long-awaited traffic-calming any inconvenience and noise to says Cllr Gill Fort scheme for Lower Road in East rhasesiden beents. targeted by waste rape and stalking offences at sharp increase on the previous 12 Farleigh – now a very busy and dumpersIt has se forcure years,d a lo butan fr inom recentthe Lewes Crown Court in May. On months when just over 10,000 in- vital artery for the Weald – should Pmonths,ublic Wo therks problemLoan Boa hasrd to becomecover June 26 he was sentenced to 16 stances cost £244,000. years imprisonment. be completed by the spring. amorell ini acutetial co withsts, wasteand h oftenas wo strewnrked Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- across the middle of the road. In October 2016 officers re- tive by the Environment Agency The changes will impact on with KCC Highways on preparing Cllr Gill Fort, pictured right, said: ceived an allegation that Garton and the Driver and Vehicle Stan- many drivers, most of whom are the scheme. “Every month we are having toi- had raped a woman and tried to dards Agency to clamp down on now using the road as a Maidstone Chairman Cllr Glyn Charlton lets, sinks and construction waste dissuade her from involving po- unlicensed waste carriers. But she bypass to cross the ancient single- said that if the scheme was suc- dumped in the village, specifically lice. They heard how he had ha- believes the high cost to small firms lane East Farleigh Bridge to and ciness Burberryful, the cou Lane.ncil wo Weuld areende nowav- rassed his victimmoreand p thanlaced a Headcorn and Chart Sutton. Last of disposing of construction waste thinking of installing cameras on year after it was year, Maidstone Borough Council at a transfer station is costing coun- from the A20 and M20. our to implement measures in listening devices in her home. The £75,000 project will include oprivatether su landitable toa overseereas of th thee v problemillage. dumped and torched. The church cleared 911 cases of fly-tipping and cils dearly. Cllr Fort made her re- a new buff-coloured surface close area.”In a letter to residents, Cllr Charl- car park has also seen illegal dump- more than 163 have been recorded marks as one of the borough’s to The Bull public house and tonAe recentxplaine eventd: “Th ine p Burberryarish cou Lanencil Ping.artners’ quiz since April this year. 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Kenward Christmas Fair Saturday 8th December 10.00am - 4.00pm Browse our craft stalls for beautifully crafted and homemade Christmas gifts, trees, wreaths, cards and much more. Our café, Sage and Time will also be open for lunches, homemade cakes and hot drinks.

Wednesday 12th December 10.30am- 12.00pm Join us to make a Scandinavian Hanging Mini Tree and Felt Tree Decorations. Tickets are £25.00 per person and include a hot drink and mince pie. Only 12 places available so early booking is recommended.

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Maidstone Weald December 2018 17 News| WW1 remembered downsmail.co.uk Anger at ‘Tommies’ blunder COUNCIL designers have come under fire for artwork intended to mark the centenary of the World War One Armistice. The graphic (right) – on the cover Read added: “It’s not difficult to Front. The timing of the signing - of the latest edition of Maidstone get it right, it just shows a lack of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the Borough Council’s Borough In- attention to detail. Poor job, Maid- 11th month – is a focal point of Re- sight magazine – shows three sol- stone Borough Council.” membrance to this day. diers walking into the sunset, and Kevin Ford, on Facebook, called The magazine’s editor, Georgie carries the caption “commemorat- the artwork a “stock image with- Grassom, claimed the image “is a ing 100 years”. out a brief”. stylised depiction in commemoration But the silhouettes, which are not He added: “I’d be surprised if of WW1”. recognisable as either British Tom- the graphic designer who did this ShetoldDownsMail:“Itwasnever mies or any troops who fought in remembers the job, they are liter- meant to be historically accurate.” the conflict, have sparked a barrage ally images arranged to a spec, But later, MBC leader Cllr Martin of condemnation from former ser- like this? It baffles me.” issue and move on,” he said. Cox issued a statement which read: vicemen and women, as well as Alan Port, Headcorn’s Royal Maidstone resident, Chris Cass- “We are truly sorry that the cover of members of the public. British Legion chairman, said: ley, had a more controversial the- the recent edition of our Borough In- Some have suggested they are “There are plenty of silhouettes of ory. He said: “It actually looks like sight magazine has given a number American GIs who served in Viet- our World War I Tommies, if only the silhouette of a set of German of people cause for concern. We nam, and there has even been spec- the editors took the trouble to look. paratroopers, if I’m honest.” wanted tohonour all our servicemen ulation they are German Unfortunately, it is too late now, Borough Insight magazine and women from conflicts, past and paratroopers from WWII. the damage is done.” landed on Maidstone’s doorsteps present – the illustration on the mag- Derek Davison, membership Reader Graeme Longmuir shortly before the centenary of azine seemed an appropriate way to secretary for the Royal British Le- agreed: “Maidstone Borough Coun- Armistice Day – when the Allies do this.” gion’s Leeds branch, said: “It's ac- cil and their graphic designers don’t and Germans signed an armistice The images were harvested tually quite nasty. Why do people see this as an issue of respect.” (agreement) at Compiègne, France, from a free-to-use website believed have to do things like this at a time And Maidstone resident Ann to end hostilities on the Western to be based in the United States. Lack of research a shame STAPLEHURST landlord Tony search involved to get the uni- Jones, who served with the Royal forms right, even though they’re Green Jackets, spent six months only in silhouette. working with artist Mike Flight “I think somebody at Maid- to create a suite of silhouettes to stone Borough Council hasn’t adorn his pub, The Knoxbridge done their homework, which is a Inn, in time for Remembrance. shame. His tableau shows British sol- “I’m not even sure their sol- diers from WWI right through to diers are from the right era – they the modern day. look like Americans from the He said: “There was a lot of re- Vietnam War.” Big project Thanks paid to a beacon team at museum THANKS have been paid to the ONE of the largest projects in team behind the new beacon on the borough to mark the WWI Southons Field in Marden. centenary was held at Maid- stone Museum. The beacon on the public open An exhibition of 5,000 poppies space on Maidstone Road was was launched on November 6, used for the first time as part of ahead of Remembrance Sunday. the village’s 100th anniversary MP Helen Grant said: “The tribute to the ending of Great installation of poppies is truly War. striking and beautiful but the A spokesman for the parish personal stories behind each council said: “We are proud to an- handamde poppy is what nounce that a beacon is nowm a makes the display so special.” Sir Hugh lights village beacon village asset. Children, 665 of them, from HUNDREDS of Sutton Valence villagers turned out to watch the WWI “Thanks go to local resident Loose Primary School each beacon being lit on the evening on Sunday, November 11. Brian Stratton who sourced and made a poppy for its wall dis- Sir Hugh Robertson, former MP for Faverhsam and Mid Kent lit the arranged for the telegraph pole to play. Pupils at Ditton Infant torch at exactly 7pm to the sound of the Last Post as thousands of be erected and the basket to beat- School came face to face with other communities all over the country did the same. tached by their sub-contractor war veterans who told their Sir Hugh is pictured here with Royal British Legion organiser Mike Avidety as part of UK Power Net- stories. Fitzgerald MBE. work’s ‘helping the community’ initiative.

18 Maidstone Weald December 2018 News| WW1 remembered downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk WW1 remembered |News Anger at ‘Tommies’ blunder Special Sunday to remember COUNCIL designers have come under fire for artwork intended to mark the centenary of the THOUSANDS of local people turned out for the Remembrance Sunday service at the War World War One Armistice. Memorial in Maidstone. The graphic (right) – on the cover Read added: “It’s not difficult to Front. The timing of the signing - A parade through the town cul- of the latest edition of Maidstone get it right, it just shows a lack of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the minated in the moving tributes to Borough Council’s Borough In- attention to detail. Poor job, Maid- 11th month – is a focal point of Re- war dead from all conflicts, but sight magazine – shows three sol- stone Borough Council.” membrance to this day. particularly to those who perished diers walking into the sunset, and Kevin Ford, on Facebook, called The magazine’s editor, Georgie in the 1914-18 Great War on the an- carries the caption “commemorat- the artwork a “stock image with- Grassom, claimed the image “is a niversary of its official end. ing 100 years”. out a brief”. stylised depiction in commemoration Among the dignitaries were MP But the silhouettes, which are not He added: “I’d be surprised if of WW1”. Helen Grant, the Mayor of Maid- recognisable as either British Tom- the graphic designer who did this ShetoldDownsMail:“Itwasnever stone Cllr David Naghi, the Lord mies or any troops who fought in remembers the job, they are liter- meant to be historically accurate.” Lieutenant of Kent, Kent County the conflict, have sparked a barrage ally images arranged to a spec, But later, MBC leader Cllr Martin Council leader Paul Carter, MEP of condemnation from former ser- like this? It baffles me.” issue and move on,” he said. Cox issued a statement which read: Diane James, borough council vicemen and women, as well as Alan Port, Headcorn’s Royal Maidstone resident, Chris Cass- “We are truly sorry that the cover of leader Martin Cox and senior members of the public. British Legion chairman, said: ley, had a more controversial the- the recent edition of our Borough In- members of the military, police Some have suggested they are “There are plenty of silhouettes of ory. He said: “It actually looks like sight magazine has given a number and emergency services. American GIs who served in Viet- our World War I Tommies, if only the silhouette of a set of German of people cause for concern. We A two-minute silence was ob- nam, and there has even been spec- the editors took the trouble to look. paratroopers, if I’m honest.” wantedtohonour all our servicemen served faultlessly. ulation they are German Unfortunately, it is too late now, Borough Insight magazine and women from conflicts, past and The crowd was so large this year paratroopers from WWII. the damage is done.” landed on Maidstone’s doorsteps present – the illustration on the mag- that it stretched back to the bridge Derek Davison, membership Reader Graeme Longmuir shortly before the centenary of azine seemed an appropriate way to over the . secretary for the Royal British Le- agreed: “Maidstone Borough Coun- Armistice Day – when the Allies do this.” Elsewhere beacons were lit and gion’s Leeds branch, said: “It's ac- cil and their graphic designers don’t and Germans signed an armistice The images were harvested church bells pealed across the vil- tually quite nasty. Why do people see this as an issue of respect.” (agreement) at Compiègne, France, from a free-to-use website believed lages, such as at Sutton Valence where hundreds attended its offi- have to do things like this at a time And Maidstone resident Ann to end hostilities on the Western to be based in the United States. cial lighting by Sir Hugh Robert- Lack of research a shame son, former MP. STAPLEHURST landlord Tony search involved to get the uni- Jones, who served with the Royal forms right, even though they’re Green Jackets, spent six months only in silhouette. working with artist Mike Flight “I think somebody at Maid- to create a suite of silhouettes to stone Borough Council hasn’t adorn his pub, The Knoxbridge done their homework, which is a Inn, in time for Remembrance. shame. His tableau shows British sol- “I’m not even sure their sol- diers from WWI right through to diers are from the right era – they the modern day. look like Americans from the He said: “There was a lot of re- Vietnam War.” Big project Thanks paid to a beacon team at museum THANKS have been paid to the ONE of the largest projects in team behind the new beacon on the borough to mark the WWI Southons Field in Marden. centenary was held at Maid- stone Museum. The beacon on the public open An exhibition of 5,000 poppies space on Maidstone Road was was launched on November 6, used for the first time as part of ahead of Remembrance Sunday. the village’s 100th anniversary MP Helen Grant said: “The tribute to the ending of Great installation of poppies is truly War. striking and beautiful but the A spokesman for the parish personal stories behind each council said: “We are proud to an- handamde poppy is what nounce that a beacon is nowm a makes the display so special.” Sir Hugh lights village beacon village asset. Children, 665 of them, from HUNDREDS of Sutton Valence villagers turned out to watch the WWI “Thanks go to local resident Loose Primary School each beacon being lit on the evening on Sunday, November 11. Brian Stratton who sourced and made a poppy for its wall dis- Sir Hugh Robertson, former MP for Faverhsam and Mid Kent lit the arranged for the telegraph pole to play. Pupils at Ditton Infant torch at exactly 7pm to the sound of the Last Post as thousands of be erected and the basket to beat- School came face to face with other communities all over the country did the same. tached by their sub-contractor war veterans who told their Sir Hugh is pictured here with Royal British Legion organiser Mike Avidety as part of UK Power Net- stories. Fitzgerald MBE. work’s ‘helping the community’ initiative.

Maidstone Weald December 2018 19 News downsmail.co.uk Road works’ end coming Mother blew illegal ONGOING road works in Mar- den are likely to be finished by the end of November. New edging work for the bus benefits on ‘luxuries’ stop outside the library was ex- A MAIDSTONE mother of three cost of bringing up their young pected to take four days, followed blew more than £15,000 of tax- children. by two to three weeks of work fit- payers’ money by dishonestly Defending, Jag Takk told Maid- ting the new zebra crossing, two- claiming benefits, a court heard. stone Magistrates Court that until way traffic lights and a pedestrian Leicy Flisher (29), of Plains Av- this point, Flisher had also been walk way at Church Green. enue, told the court she had re- defending herself in trial, and this Marden Parish Council reports quested the government hand-outs was the reason she had been that failed tarmac on the school after her heavy drinking former found guilty of “absolutely every- crossing in the village is also ex- partner paid little or no child care. thing” in previous court hearings. pected to be replaced before the However, the court heard that However, chairman of the month is out. Flisher (pictured left) was still bench, Alan Austen replied: “We maintaining a common household are well past that now.” Appeal thanks with Mr Kemp, and had instead At a previous hearing, Flisher splashed £15,500 of benefits to had pleaded not guilty to making THOSE who gave to a street col- which she was not entitled on false statements to Maidstone Bor- lection in Headcorn have been “luxuries”. ough Council. She was found thanked for raising more than £400 Prosecutor James Nichols told guilty and appeared before mag- for charity. the court that during the course of istrates on November 9 for sen- Peter Malby, of the Maidstone 2015 and 2016, Flisher had tence. branch of the Royal National wrongly claimed housing bene- Sentencing her, Mr Austen told Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), fits, income support and job her: “This was a great deal of thanked those who contributed seeker’s allowances. money, public money, which you and volunteers who collected do- The court heard that Flisher was stole for various luxury items.” nations totalling £417.75. co-habiting with the partner but Flisher was found guilty of all He said: “The RNLI is supported when he left the property, her four counts of benefit fraud, and totally by voluntary contributions zero-hour contract as a care assis- was sentenced to a 12-month sus- and operates a life-saving service.” tant was insufficient to cover the pended sentence. J.L.B Quality Roofing at Property Maintenance Affordable Prices [email protected] New Tiled Roofs General Roofing Repairs Prices Start From Moss Removal As Little As UPVC Fascias, Soffits & Guttering £20 Felt Flat BEFORE AFTER Roofing Annual Gutter Cleaning Service Gutters & Fascia Cleaned To A High Standard Inside & Out All Repairs Broken Brackets Undertaken..... Leaking Gutter Joints Down Pipes So To Ensure Your Gutters Are Flowing Blockage Free Call Our Team For A Free & Friendly Quote T.01622 439647 M.07854 529434

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Maidstone Weald December 2018 21 News downsmail.co.uk Park and Ride service ‘ruined’ THE future of Maidstone’s Park and Ride hangs in the balance with numbers falling and costs rising. Now the council hopes to strike a deal with a private bus operator to run its own services from London Road and Willington Street, as Doug Kempster examines the issues… MIKE Davidson leans wearily on vides an increasing number of the his walking stick. services the public sector once of- “This all used to be full,” he says, fered. making an expansive gesture to- Even before Maidstone’s coun- wards the deserted rows of park- cillors made their decisions on the ing bays.“It was all working so future of Park and Ride, the bor- well, but they just ruined it.” ough’s officers were locked in talks It is the middle of the day, in the with bus operators about the via- middle of the working week, and bility of a commercial takeover. there is something desolate about They reported there “is interest in the Willington Street Park and providing (a) specific service” and Ride. that “a more frequent service at A 501 sweeps in. A handful of peak times… could be provided if people shuffle off and merge into opened to the market”. However, the collection of vehicles huddled they added ominously that further near the front of the car park. One work would need to be done “to person waits at the bus stop to Mike Davidson relies on the Park and Ride when he visits Maidstone understand the ticket costs of a board for the return trip. warned prior to the cashless sys- tion is Park and Ride hasn’t been market-led provision”. “Park and Ride was an easy way tem’s implementation that, while it used in high enough numbers for If that fails and Park and Ride is to get into Maidstone,” says Mike, could be a major draw for prospec- the benefits to outweigh the costs. I scrapped completely, council pa- who travels in regularly from tive customers, about a quarter of would not want to see it go.” pers suggest that ‘sustainable Grafty Green. “And it kept cars out existing core passengers could Best value for the taxpayer is the transport’ alternatives to car traffic of the centre of town. Why would desert the service. laudable mantra trumpeted by could ease pressure on Maid- anyone want to change that?” Councillors took a punt. New councillors of every political per- stone’s creaking infrastructure. Maidstone Borough Council custom did not materialise. Car suasion – after all, local taxpayers Back in Willington Street, Mike – maintains that public appetite for sharing improved slightly. Existing subsidised Park and Ride to the a retired fruit grower who has the scheme is on the wane and its custom left. tune of £242,000 last year, and this lived in the borough for more than changes have been a last ditch at- Councillor Eddie Powell calls year’s projections suggest that fig- half a century – raises an incredu- tempt to keep the taxpayer-sub- this “lopsided thinking”. He says ure will exceed £310,000. lous eyebrow as he considers the sidised service viable. Mike (83) the council failed to attach enough The council has to balance the council’s aspirations for “modal believes the local authority’s “med- weight to what existing customers books and look at the bigger pic- choice” – a perceived silver bullet dling” hastened the demise. wanted. ture, they say – but that is no great for traffic problems, predicated on He cites the time lag between “I’ve no doubt the new charging comfort for people like Mike. “enhanced public transport” and buses and the inability to use his scheme suited the council, but did Whether it is the Tories and their the assumption that there are hun- bus pass on the service. But his it suit the customer?” he says. “The former Lib Dem coalition partners dreds of latent cyclists and hikers most damning criticism is levelled feedback I get is that people want who are to blame for austerity, or out there who, but for the want of a at the new cashless “pay to park” to use the service, but they are un- Labour, for presiding over the fi- bike lane or footpath, would ditch system. easy about using (or don’t have) a nancial meltdown that necessitated their cars in their droves. “I missed my bus the first day credit card, or a phone, or a com- it, the ongoing concern among He looks down at his walking that was introduced,” he said. “My puter to pay with – so they use those outside the Westminster po- stick and shakes his head. fingers aren’t so good these days. I their cars instead.” litical bubble is the sense that “Bonkers. Crazy. B***dy awful,” he was still trying to use the pay ma- Councillor Denis Spooner con- everything is falling apart. mumbles. “I feel very let down.” chine when the bus drove off with- cedes that the new charging sys- Maidstone is not alone as au- For him, and thousands like him, out me. I had to wait another 20 tem probably had not helped, but thorities across the country strug- his “modal choice” has already minutes.” adds: “You’ve got to use it or lose gle to operate like businesses, been made – Park and Ride or no The council’s own officers it. Ultimately, the council’s percep- while the commercial sector pro- more trips to Maidstone. Fear for jobs THE FIGURES BEHIND THE PARK AND RIDE DECLINE FIFTY council staff are among 390 - the number of cars taken off Maidstone’s streets each day by Park and Ride. those likely to be hit hardest if 537 - the average daily number of passengers recorded between June 1 and September 30. Park and Ride is scrapped, bor- 170,000 - the projected number of passengers expected to have used Park and Ride by the end of the 2018/19 ough transport officers warned. financial year. This compares to 217,000 the previous year which included 132,542 passengers travelling free In addition, by Maidstone’s under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. reckoning, many of the scheme’s 160 metres - the nearest alternative bus stop to Willington Street car existing customers are on the min- park. imum wage, with travel being a 350 metres - the nearest alternative bus stop to London Road. “significant expense to them”. £242,000 - taxpayer subsidy for last year’s service. Following a survey earlier this £300,000 - the cost to the taxpayer if the council re-procured the service. year, the council concluded: £100,000 - taxpayer funding if the council retains the car parks but strikes “Many people felt not having a a deal with a commercial operator to run the Park and Ride bus services. Park and Ride service would have £200,000 - the cost to the taxpayer if the council continues to run the a major impact on their life, and car parks but finds an “alternative, sustainable” way (not specified) to link some said they would have to them with the town centre. consider leaving their job.”

22 Maidstone Weald December 2018 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Festive food, Park and Ride service ‘ruined’ Driving ban for dad fun and visit THE future of Maidstone’s Park and Ride hangs in the balance with numbers falling and costs rising. Now the council hopes to strike a deal with a private bus operator to run its own services from London Road and from Santa Willington Street, as Doug Kempster examines the issues… stopped on night out THIS year’s Marden at Christmas event on Saturday, December 8, MIKE Davidson leans wearily on vides an increasing number of the will involve half-a-dozen outlets his walking stick. services the public sector once of- A DRUNK dad-of-one has been banned from the roads after driving into and lots of festive cheer. “This all used to be full,” he says, fered. a dead-end street after a night out at a popular club in the county town. The event opens outside The making an expansive gesture to- Even before Maidstone’s coun- Allens, off The High Street, with wards the deserted rows of park- cillors made their decisions on the Gerard Wasong (36), of Wood ticed police behind him. Wasong daughter and was the only driver carol singing, morris dancing and ing bays.“It was all working so future of Park and Ride, the bor- Street, Tunbridge Wells, appeared told the court that he was stressed in the household, due to his wife’s the arrival of Santa from 11.30am well, but they just ruined it.” ough’s officers were locked in talks at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court that day, but still did not consider diabetes. to 1pm. It is the middle of the day, in the with bus operators about the via- after almost drinking double the his driving “bad”. Wasong told the court: “My job It then moves to the Memorial middle of the working week, and bility of a commercial takeover. legal limit. The Paddock Wood warehouse will cut my hours if I am disqual- Hall in Goudhurst Road from there is something desolate about They reported there “is interest in James Nichols told the court worker said: “I was trying to find ified, as I won’t be able to go out 1.30pm to 4pm, for a craft fair. the Willington Street Park and providing (a) specific service” and that police had pulled Wasong my way around and saw a blue and see my clients, giving me less The WI will be selling tea and Ride. that “a more frequent service at over in Brewer Street at about light behind me. The police offi- money to support my family. cakes, and there will be a chil- A 501 sweeps in. A handful of peak times… could be provided if 3am on October 26. A breath test cer asked if I was lost and I told “I am not a rehabilitation type dren’s roundabout. Santa will people shuffle off and merge into opened to the market”. However, recorded 62 micrograms of alco- her I was trying to find my way of person, I do not need help and hand out free gifts for those chil- the collection of vehicles huddled they added ominously that further hol. The legal limit is 35mg. home.” I’m usually not the type of person dren aged up to 11. near the front of the car park. One work would need to be done “to The defendant told the court he The defendant told the court to drink and drive.” Visitors will also have the Mike Davidson relies on the Park and Ride when he visits Maidstone person waits at the bus stop to understand the ticket costs of a had been out drinking at the that both his family and his em- Wasong pleaded guilty to the chance to throw sponges at the board for the return trip. warned prior to the cashless sys- tion is Park and Ride hasn’t been market-led provision”. Dusk2Dawn nightclub in King ployers relied heavily on his charge and was disqualified from devil, who will be held securely in “Park and Ride was an easy way tem’s implementation that, while it used in high enough numbers for If that fails and Park and Ride is Street and had only driven 150 being able to drive. driving for 18 months, and or- stocks, at Marden library, while a to get into Maidstone,” says Mike, could be a major draw for prospec- the benefits to outweigh the costs. I scrapped completely, council pa- yards up the road when he no- He had a wife and young dered to pay a £368 fine. Nativity scene and Christmas who travels in regularly from tive customers, about a quarter of would not want to see it go.” pers suggest that ‘sustainable trees will be on display at the vil- Grafty Green. “And it kept cars out existing core passengers could Best value for the taxpayer is the transport’ alternatives to car traffic lage church, which will be serving of the centre of town. Why would desert the service. laudable mantra trumpeted by could ease pressure on Maid- hot soup. anyone want to change that?” Councillors took a punt. New councillors of every political per- stone’s creaking infrastructure. Man charged The Unicorn pub will be selling Maidstone Borough Council custom did not materialise. Car suasion – after all, local taxpayers Back in Willington Street, Mike – mulled wine and mince pies, maintains that public appetite for sharing improved slightly. Existing subsidised Park and Ride to the a retired fruit grower who has with car theft while at the West End Tavern, the scheme is on the wane and its custom left. tune of £242,000 last year, and this lived in the borough for more than Anno gin and turkey burgers will A MAN from has been changes have been a last ditch at- Councillor Eddie Powell calls year’s projections suggest that fig- half a century – raises an incredu- be the order of the day. charged following the recov- tempt to keep the taxpayer-sub- this “lopsided thinking”. He says ure will exceed £310,000. lous eyebrow as he considers the Marden Village Club will also ery of a stolen car. sidised service viable. Mike (83) the council failed to attach enough The council has to balance the council’s aspirations for “modal be providing refreshments to vis- Officers found a series of believes the local authority’s “med- weight to what existing customers books and look at the bigger pic- choice” – a perceived silver bullet itors from 10.30am. stolen number plates from dling” hastened the demise. wanted. ture, they say – but that is no great for traffic problems, predicated on The event is organised by Mar- inside the stolen vehicle. He cites the time lag between “I’ve no doubt the new charging comfort for people like Mike. “enhanced public transport” and den Parish Council, with Christ- On Friday, November 2 , a buses and the inability to use his scheme suited the council, but did Whether it is the Tories and their the assumption that there are hun- mas gifts funded by Marden Ford Focus was stopped by bus pass on the service. But his it suit the customer?” he says. “The former Lib Dem coalition partners dreds of latent cyclists and hikers Business Forum. most damning criticism is levelled feedback I get is that people want who are to blame for austerity, or out there who, but for the want of a police on the A20 London at the new cashless “pay to park” to use the service, but they are un- Labour, for presiding over the fi- bike lane or footpath, would ditch Road, Allington. The vehi- system. easy about using (or don’t have) a nancial meltdown that necessitated their cars in their droves. cle’s owner had previously Diner with a “I missed my bus the first day credit card, or a phone, or a com- it, the ongoing concern among He looks down at his walking reported its theft from out- Young cricketers’ success that was introduced,” he said. “My puter to pay with – so they use those outside the Westminster po- stick and shakes his head. side an address in Mill Lane, TESTON Cricket Club celebrated the he had been selected to play for the local flavour fingers aren’t so good these days. I their cars instead.” litical bubble is the sense that “Bonkers. Crazy. B***dy awful,” he Chatham, between October emergence of their young players as U14 Kent squad next season – the was still trying to use the pay ma- Councillor Denis Spooner con- everything is falling apart. mumbles. “I feel very let down.” 14 and 15. the stars of the future. first time a Teston junior has been A NEW restaurant opened in Sta- chine when the bus drove off with- cedes that the new charging sys- Maidstone is not alone as au- For him, and thousands like him, When the car was searched, For the first time, all three individ- represented at county level. plehurst on Wednesday, Novem- out me. I had to wait another 20 tem probably had not helped, but thorities across the country strug- his “modal choice” has already officers discovered a set of ual performance trophies were won The annual President’s Cup (for ber 21. minutes.” adds: “You’ve got to use it or lose gle to operate like businesses, been made – Park and Ride or no number plates inside. These by teenagers – Matt Fairway contributions off the field of play) The venue, run by Robin Small- The council’s own officers it. Ultimately, the council’s percep- while the commercial sector pro- more trips to Maidstone. had also been reported as topped the batting averages, Toby was presented to Jo Knowles, for her bone and Michelle Gordon, will stolen, but from a different Allsworth was the best bowler and role in producing a 100-page book serve their own specialised beer car, which had been parked wicketkeeper Kieron Savage about the project to build the club’s and ale, which is prepared in their Fear for jobs THE FIGURES BEHIND THE PARK AND RIDE DECLINE in Wharf Road, Tovil. claimed most in the field. new pavilion at Barham Court. Boughton Monchelsea brewery, Maciej Chociej (24), of The 2018 “champagne moment” Pictured are, from left, Toby Rockin’ Robin. FIFTY council staff are among 390 - the number of cars taken off Maidstone’s streets each day by Park and Ride. Church Road, Tovil, was ar- award went to all-rounder Toby Hughes, Toby Allsworth, Kieron Sav- Formerly Helen’s Coffee Shop, those likely to be hit hardest if 537 - the average daily number of passengers recorded between June 1 and September 30. rested and subsequently Hughes, who heard in October that age, Jo Knowles and Matt Fairway. the new restaurant, called the Park and Ride is scrapped, bor- - the projected number of passengers expected to have used Park and Ride by the end of the 2018/19 170,000 charged with theft of a motor Rockin’ Robin Smokery will be lo- ough transport officers warned. financial year. This compares to 217,000 the previous year which included 132,542 passengers travelling free vehicle and number plates cated in the High Street in Staple- In addition, by Maidstone’s under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. hurst. reckoning, many of the scheme’s and driving with no insur- Tad celebrates national prize 160 metres - the nearest alternative bus stop to Willington Street car ance. Miss Gordon said: “I am all existing customers are on the min- park. CHILSTON Park Hotel porter Tad The hotel also receives a £1,500 about supporting local producers, imum wage, with travel being a He was further charged 350 metres - the nearest alternative bus stop to London Road. with possession of cannabis Janeczek has been named Room room makeover from linen com- so we will be selling real ale, fine “significant expense to them”. £242,000 - taxpayer subsidy for last year’s service. and making off without pay- Attendant of the Year 2018 in a na- pany sponsor. wine, and will be preparing meals Following a survey earlier this tional competition. Tad said: “I love working at £300,000 - the cost to the taxpayer if the council re-procured the service. ment, after allegations of fuel with local meat from local farm- year, the council concluded: Tad, who has worked at the hotel Chilston Park, the team are fantas- £100,000 - taxpayer funding if the council retains the car parks but strikes bilking. ers to make sure there’s plenty of “Many people felt not having a in Sandway, near Lenham, for over tic. Working as a room attendant is a deal with a commercial operator to run the Park and Ride bus services. He has been bailed to ap- flavour. It’s going to be a meat Park and Ride service would have 14 years, was chosen from a short- an amazing career and I really £200,000 - the cost to the taxpayer if the council continues to run the pear before Maidstone Mag- feast. list of six by the CEO of support enjoy making our guests feel wel- a major impact on their life, and car parks but finds an “alternative, sustainable” way (not specified) to link istrates’ Court on November “We have a large smoke oven charity, Hospitality Action. He come and ensuring that they have some said they would have to them with the town centre. 28. and everything is going to be consider leaving their job.” won a trophy and £1,000. the best experience with us.” cooked slow and low.”

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Maidstone Weald December 2018 25 News downsmail.co.uk Transport help THE Three Suttons Helpline has been operating as a “good neigh- Fly-tipping is ‘major bour” scheme for about 20 years and is looking for new users. The objective is to make life eas- ier for those without their own rural problem’ now transport who need to get to med- ical appointments. A POLICE crackdown on fly-tip- The scheme covers the villages ping offences resulted in two ar- and surgeries in Sutton Valence, rests, hundreds of pounds in fines Chart Sutton, East Sutton, and two vehicles being seized. Kingswood and Langley. Officers from the Rural Task Anyone interested in using the Force held a day of action on No- scheme can call 01622 844301 or vember 13 to tackle the illegal 842530. movement and disposal of waste. They stopped 10 vehicles for checks, resulting in fines totalling Carol concert £900. CAROLS by Candlelight is being A Ford Transit was seized and held in the Filmer Hall, East Sut- the driver issued with a fixed ton, on December 13. penalty notice in King Street, after know they will get away with it. “There is no deterrent when the Guests are invited to sing or lis- it was found to have no licence for Builders’ rubble, caravans, burnt- borough does not take enforce- ten to festive favourites, drink carrying or transferring waste. out vehicles, garden rubbish, ment against offenders. mulled wine and eat nibbles. A Renault Master van was also kitchen and bathroom units are “Everywhere I go, I hear people The event will start at 7.30pm. seized after it was stopped in Loose often dumped in country roads. complain about the problem yet Road and found to be uninsured. The RSPCA reported recently a nothing is done. I expect it to get Fly-tipping is a major issue in dead horse and asbestos being worse when charges come in.” Festive fair rural areas, especially Headcorn, dumped in Green Lane, Chart Sut- Sergeant Darren Walshaw said: EAST Sutton is celebrating its Leeds, Langley, Staplehurst and ton. The problem is set get worse “Fly-tipping is a large scale issue Christmas fair in early December. Sutton Valence, but is largely un- if, as expected, Kent County Coun- which blights rural areas and our Guests can take their pick of enforced by Maidstone Borough cil introduces a charge to use Tovil town centres.” cakes, jams and chutneys in the Council. tip. Borough councillor Gill Fort, The CLA, the rural landowners’ Filmer Hall, from 6pm on Friday, Piles of rubbish are left for weeks, who has campaigned for action group, worries a tip charge will re- December 7. even months, by criminals who against fly-tipping for years, said: sult in illegal dumping

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26 Maidstone Weald December 2018 News | Health downsmail.co.uk Missed cancer targets ‘harmful’ EVIDENCE is arising of patient harm as a result of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital Trust seriously missing cancer targets. The trust, under ongoing pres- sure from NHS England and West Kent Clinical Commissioning Training for Group (CCG), is operating a “ro- bust harm review process”. GP referrals To date, four cases of low-level TRAINING sessions for local GPs harm have been identified and on cancer referrals are being these relate to “continuance of arranged by the GP-led NHS Kent symptoms – but with no impact on Clinical Commissioning Group, outcome or treatment plan”. both to ensure timely referrals and Work is ongoing to consider a to avoid unnecessary referrals trust proactive harm review for pa- which increase pressure on the tients earlier in their pathway. hospital trust. The NHS says cancer perform- Almost 20 per cent of cancer ance in West Kent “is of particular patients in the greater Maidstone concern at highest levels in the na- area are diagnosed with cancer tional team”. only after an emergency admis- Fortnightly meetings are being sion to hospital, according to Pub- held between the CCG’s cancer lic Health England. commissioner and the GP clinical The trust is also missing the tar- clinic and diagnostics capacity The annual Cancer Patient Ex- lead with the trust’s cancer clinical get for patients to be seen within 14 using current staff working longer perience Survey shows 23% of lead and associate director of can- days of a GP referral. The national hours, appointment of clinical as- patients in West Kent who visited cer. target is 93%, but latest figures sociates and is in-sourcing an en- their GP with cancer concerns be- The trust now has a worrying show the trust falling to its lowest doscopy team. fore they were diagnosed said history of missing cancer targets, level for a year (79.78%). There are longer term plans to they saw their doctor between and by this summer the percentage The pathway with worst per- increase sustainable capacity and three and five times before going for treatment within 62 days of re- formance is breast cancer, largely additional resources have been to hospital, but this did not neces- ferral fell to 59.8%, against a na- due to staffing issues in the trust. identified. A shared approach to sarily mean symptoms were tional target of 85%. Latest figures The trust is continuing with im- funding has been agreed between missed by GPs. show an improvement to 72.51%. mediate measures of increasing the CCG and the trust. GP boundaries THE CCG has approved a request Staff parking charges ‘a scandal’ to reduce the boundary ofAylesford FIGURES released by the local £4,296,925 from parking charges from hard-pressed and dedicated GP practice. A change has also been NHS reveal that hospital staff paid paid by patients and visitors in the NHS staff. It is a running sore of a approved to reduce the boundary more than £1million in parking same financial year. scandal.” for the Sutton Valence practice as pa- fees and fines last year, which This brought the total parking A Maidstone and Tunbridge tients from new residential develop- unions have described as a “run- income generated by three trusts to Wells NHS Trust spokesman said: ment live closer to another practice. ning sore of a scandal”. more than £5.3m. “Income generated from car park- Medway, Maidstone & Tun- Unite, the union representing ing goes towards the maintenance bridge Wells (MTW) and Dartford health workers, said parking and improvement of our car parks. Bed blockers & Gravesham (DG) trusts collected charges amounted to a “tax on Income thereafter is used to sup- ON AVERAGE 21 beds a week (639 in £1,078,006 from NHS workers hard-pressed” employees. port our hospital services.” bed days) at Maidstone and Tun- parking across all their sites this Michael Cott, Unite regional of- NHS staff have the option to pay bridge Wells hospitals were occu- year. ficer, said: “NHS bosses … are rak- to park at the hospital at a cost of pied in August with patients The statistics also reveal the ing in enormous sums of money in £17.33 a month. Alternatively, staff awaiting transfer to other services. trusts made an additional the form of carparking charges can pay £1 per 24-hour period. Improved GP access proves popular AS PART of the General Practice and, to ensure the service has local are happy to be asked some simple area and one in Maidstone. A third Forward View (GPFV) the govern- patients’ needs in mind, each clus- questions to make sure they see the is set to open early next year to in- ment has launched an initiative to ter has developed its own model. right person for their needs. crease availability and choice. improve access to general practice. The service allows access to doc- Receptionists now offer the new Bob Bowes, CCG chairman, said: Funding has been provided to tors, nurses, physios, pharmacists appointments routinely, but pa- “This is a very exciting initiative as support the provision of extended and health care assistants so that tients are asked to tell them if they general practice is now available opening hours and extra appoint- there are a variety of appointments particularly need a weekend or 365 days a year. The service will be ments via GP surgeries. available for patients just as in core evening slot. evaluated and patient feedback On October 1, NHS West Kent hours (8am to 6.30pm Monday to This may not be at the surgery sought to help shape and develop CCG launched its Improvements Friday). where the patient is registered, but it to meet their needs. So far, take- which give access to GP services to Patients wanting to make an ap- will be within the locality and the up is good and the service appreci- all local patients until 8pm Mon- pointment should phone their GP patient has the choice of the date, ated. It is hoped it will relieve some day to Friday, at weekends and on surgery and speak to the recep- time and location. of the pressure on general practice bank holidays. tionist, who has been trained in Sunday services are held in two in core hours and support patients West Kent GPs work in clusters care navigation, and will ask if they locations, one in the Tonbridge by offering improved access. ”

Maidstone Weald December 2018 27 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News New trains by Readers say no Village shocked by raid the end of 2019 THE Government has promised Thameslink trains will be running from Maidstone via West Malling second EU poll on cashpoint machine to central London from December next year. DOWNS Mail readers have re- demand for a second referendum. HEADCORN came to a standstill Rob Bird, KCC councillor for jected the idea of a second EU ref- “If there was to be one, it would after police shut off the High Maidstone Central and Lib Dem erendum by a massive margin in lead to a catastrophic breakdown Street following a ramraid on the group leader, received reassurance an online poll. in trust for the democratic system.” cashpoint at Sainsbury’s Local. from the Department for Transport With the biggest ever response to When the result of the 2016 poll Traffic was diverted around the on October 19 that services would a survey, our respondents voted became clear, Mr Farage declared scene of the theft, which happened be running at the end of 2019. 59% to 40% against a re-run of the June 23 as “our independence day”. at 11.45pm on Monday, November A letter from transport secretary 2016 poll. A total of 1,244 votes were cast in 19. A stolen crane is thought to Chris Grayling to Cllr Bird stated: Former Ukip leader and Brexi- the Downs Mail poll, with 739 say- have been used to dig out the ATM. “From December 2019, Thames- teer Nigel Farage said the result ing no to a second referendum and While police carried out store-to- Park’s history in print store inquiries, a structural engi- link services between Maidstone showed “absolutely no demand” 496 saying yes. Nine voters SO YOU think you know a lot to the park. It is fascinating his- neer assessed the considerable East and Cambridge will also pro- to put the EU question to the claimed to be unsure. about our magnificent Mote Park? tory too. damage to the store before the road event coming up on December 1.” named, told Downs Mail s vide an extra two trains per hour in British people ahead of our depar- The issue prompted debate on he tried I did too, until I read the new book The 23 well-illustrated chapters could be reopened. Tim Grimes, who owns Head- to use the ATM at about 8.30pm each direction all day. ture from the union next March. social media when it first went live. “Mote Park’s Story” by Penenden in about 140 pages look at the Shoppers were sparse, and re- corn Photo Factory in the High but it was not dispensing cash. “Additionally, the commence- On September 21, we asked John Barrett wrote on Facebook: Heath writer Robin Ambrose and wonderful buildings, their promi- tailers were clear that the raid and Street, moved out, joining business She said: “I had to get cash-back ment of the Thameslink route in readers of the Daily Downs Mail “I would have preferred sensible co-author Simon Ginnaw. nent residents, big events (county the closure of the High Street was associate Max Moseley at Pepper- from Sainsbury’s, so I assume it December 2019 will provide all website: “With less than six negotiations leading to a sensible This is Robin’s sixth Maidstone shows, royal visits, military re- an unwelcome blow in the run-up corn Framing for the day. must have been empty.” day connectivity between Maid- months until we leave the Euro- deal, but given the potential dire book, following on from Boxley, Pe- views, the World Wars), leisure ac- to Christmas. At Foremans Walk He said: “This has cost at least a Police are asking witnesses and stone, the city and St Pancras..” pean Union and the Prime Minis- outcome, particularly in our area, nenden Heath, Sandling, Boxley tivities and the Len, lake, Coffee Corner stayed shut in light day’s trading for retailers in Head- those with CCTV or dashcam Thameslink services had origi- ter’s exit strategy stalled, do you I’d say it makes sense to either ex- Memories and Vin- landscapes and wildlife. It records of the disruption. corn, but it won’t be just today.” footage to call 01622 604100 or Kent nally been set for May this year, believe that we should have a sec- tend talks or ask the public to vote ters/Weaving/Grove Green – and how the park has shrunk and ex- Julia Archer, at Sweet William He said: “If people can’t get to us Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, then delayed to December 2018 ond referendum?” on the final deal.” potentially the highest profile. panded over the many years. florists, said: “The effect of some- they are likely to go elsewhere.” quoting reference 19-1730. They Cllr Bird said: “This is a huge re- Mr Farage, who is still an MEP Prime Minister Theresa May has Mote Park was home to signifi- “Mote Park’s Stories” is available thing like this is huge. I bought less As the day wore on, local specu- also want to hear from anyone lief. The timetable changes in May and vice chairman of the Leave consistently ruled out any possibil- cant families back to 1200 and im- from Waterstones, Maidstone, at from my supplier and he had to go lation grew that the cash machine with details of the silver vehicle were shambolic, so it’s not surpris- Means Leave pressure group, told ity of a second referendum, having portant Maidstone history of the £8.99. back through Pluckley to deliver to may have been empty. into which the ATM was loaded or ing that Maidstone residents and Downs Mail: “As your poll amply declared such a move as a betrayal last 400 years or so is closely linked Review by Dennis Fowle Maidstone. This is such a shame, One lady at Headcorn Tea- who saw it as it was driven off to- commuters were concerned about illustrates, there is absolutely no of democracy and trust. especially with our Christmas rooms, who did not wish to be wards Headcorn aerodrome. the prospect of further delays.”

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28 Maidstone Weald December 2018 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News New trains by Readers say no Village shocked by raid the end of 2019 THE Government has promised Thameslink trains will be running from Maidstone via West Malling second EU poll on cashpoint machine to central London from December next year. DOWNS Mail readers have re- demand for a second referendum. HEADCORN came to a standstill Rob Bird, KCC councillor for jected the idea of a second EU ref- “If there was to be one, it would after police shut off the High Maidstone Central and Lib Dem erendum by a massive margin in lead to a catastrophic breakdown Street following a ramraid on the group leader, received reassurance an online poll. in trust for the democratic system.” cashpoint at Sainsbury’s Local. from the Department for Transport With the biggest ever response to When the result of the 2016 poll Traffic was diverted around the on October 19 that services would a survey, our respondents voted became clear, Mr Farage declared scene of the theft, which happened be running at the end of 2019. 59% to 40% against a re-run of the June 23 as “our independence day”. at 11.45pm on Monday, November A letter from transport secretary 2016 poll. A total of 1,244 votes were cast in 19. A stolen crane is thought to Chris Grayling to Cllr Bird stated: Former Ukip leader and Brexi- the Downs Mail poll, with 739 say- have been used to dig out the ATM. “From December 2019, Thames- teer Nigel Farage said the result ing no to a second referendum and While police carried out store-to- Park’s history in print store inquiries, a structural engi- link services between Maidstone showed “absolutely no demand” 496 saying yes. Nine voters SO YOU think you know a lot to the park. It is fascinating his- neer assessed the considerable East and Cambridge will also pro- to put the EU question to the claimed to be unsure. about our magnificent Mote Park? tory too. damage to the store before the road event coming up on December 1.” named, told Downs Mail she tried vide an extra two trains per hour in British people ahead of our depar- The issue prompted debate on I did too, until I read the new book The 23 well-illustrated chapters could be reopened. Tim Grimes, who owns Head- to use the ATM at about 8.30pm each direction all day. ture from the union next March. social media when it first went live. “Mote Park’s Story” by Penenden in about 140 pages look at the Shoppers were sparse, and re- corn Photo Factory in the High but it was not dispensing cash. “Additionally, the commence- On September 21, we asked John Barrett wrote on Facebook: Heath writer Robin Ambrose and wonderful buildings, their promi- tailers were clear that the raid and Street, moved out, joining business She said: “I had to get cash-back ment of the Thameslink route in readers of the Daily Downs Mail “I would have preferred sensible co-author Simon Ginnaw. nent residents, big events (county the closure of the High Street was associate Max Moseley at Pepper- from Sainsbury’s, so I assume it December 2019 will provide all website: “With less than six negotiations leading to a sensible This is Robin’s sixth Maidstone shows, royal visits, military re- an unwelcome blow in the run-up corn Framing for the day. must have been empty.” day connectivity between Maid- months until we leave the Euro- deal, but given the potential dire book, following on from Boxley, Pe- views, the World Wars), leisure ac- to Christmas. At Foremans Walk He said: “This has cost at least a Police are asking witnesses and stone, the city and St Pancras..” pean Union and the Prime Minis- outcome, particularly in our area, nenden Heath, Sandling, Boxley tivities and the Len, lake, Coffee Corner stayed shut in light day’s trading for retailers in Head- those with CCTV or dashcam Thameslink services had origi- ter’s exit strategy stalled, do you I’d say it makes sense to either ex- Memories and Vin- landscapes and wildlife. It records of the disruption. corn, but it won’t be just today.” footage to call 01622 604100 or Kent nally been set for May this year, believe that we should have a sec- tend talks or ask the public to vote ters/Weaving/Grove Green – and how the park has shrunk and ex- Julia Archer, at Sweet William He said: “If people can’t get to us Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, then delayed to December 2018 ond referendum?” on the final deal.” potentially the highest profile. panded over the many years. florists, said: “The effect of some- they are likely to go elsewhere.” quoting reference 19-1730. They Cllr Bird said: “This is a huge re- Mr Farage, who is still an MEP Prime Minister Theresa May has Mote Park was home to signifi- “Mote Park’s Stories” is available thing like this is huge. I bought less As the day wore on, local specu- also want to hear from anyone lief. The timetable changes in May and vice chairman of the Leave consistently ruled out any possibil- cant families back to 1200 and im- from Waterstones, Maidstone, at from my supplier and he had to go lation grew that the cash machine with details of the silver vehicle were shambolic, so it’s not surpris- Means Leave pressure group, told ity of a second referendum, having portant Maidstone history of the £8.99. back through Pluckley to deliver to may have been empty. into which the ATM was loaded or ing that Maidstone residents and Downs Mail: “As your poll amply declared such a move as a betrayal last 400 years or so is closely linked Review by Dennis Fowle Maidstone. This is such a shame, One lady at Headcorn Tea- who saw it as it was driven off to- commuters were concerned about illustrates, there is absolutely no of democracy and trust. especially with our Christmas rooms, who did not wish to be wards Headcorn aerodrome. the prospect of further delays.”

Maidstone Weald December 2018 29 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Police warn of Post office raid rogue traders Gallagher welcomes Tickets going fast for witness plea KENT Police are reminding resi- POLICE are calling for witnesses dents to be on their guard against following a post office raid near rogue traders following suspi- Maidstone and the recovery of the cious activity in Walderslade. new chief exec Lance Aladdin, says Hazli� getaway car in the Weald. It is reported that at about Kent Police received a call at TICKETS for the traditional know that the people in Maidstone 12.20pm on October 17, a pen- MAIDSTONE building giant, Gallagher said: “We are delighted about 5.45pm on November 13 sioner living near Robin Hood The Gallagher Group, has ap- to be appointing Lance Taylor as panto at the Hazlitt Theatre are love a good, honest, traditional that two men wearing balaclavas Lane was approached by a man pointed Lance Taylor as its new the group’s new chief executive. selling faster than ever this year, British family panto. entered Wateringbury post office offering to carry out maintenance chief executive officer. “He brings a wide array of expe- say management. “We had a bit of competition last on the Tonbridge Road. to her property. Mr Taylor will have a substantial rience across our areas of operation Of the 60 shows to be staged be- year but it only affected sales It is alleged one of them threat- After the man knocked on the hand over period with outgoing and an enviable track record as a tween December 1 and 31, 10 are slightly. This year, with Richard ened a member of staff with a victim’s door, he is said to have boss Nick Yandle. business leader. already sold out and 23 are close to Blackwood and a strong support- knife. The pair took cash and demanded £3,000 in cash to clear He joins from Persimmon, where “It is an exciting time for our selling out. ing cast, we can compete against stamps, which they bundled into her drains. In efforts to persuade he was regional chairman with re- business. This year we are cele- This year’s production of Al- the other big productions in Kent. a pillowcase. her, he claimed a neighbour had sponsibility for operations across brating 45 years of successful oper- addin, which stars former EastEn- “It’s no secret that a theatre the They drove off in a silver Re- already agreed to have their London, the South East, south ation and we have just concluded der and stand-up comic Richard size of the Hazlitt needs the rev- nault Megane, with the letters drains cleaned and had gone to coast and Wales. our latest financial year making Blackwood, is shifting tickets faster enues to survive and to be able to CMK in the registration. It was the bank to get money, but he re- He also ran the St Modwen/Per- further positive progress, with than this time last year, said carry on with all the community later found burned out in Barn fused to provide details of who simmon national joint venture, and strong trading across all our oper- spokesman Michelle Woodland. stuff that we’re well-known for.” Hill, Hunton. this was, citing data protection. a 400-person strong civil engineer- London Olympics and nuclear de- ations.” The 350-seat Hazlitt faced com- Hazlitt management decided to Anybody who noticed anybody The woman refused to hand ing and groundworks business. commissioning work at Sellafield. Mr Taylor said: “This is an excit- petition in Maidstone and securing invest in a big star to ensure ticket acting suspiciously near the post over any money and police were Collectively, these businesses He began his career in on-site en- ing opportunity to join a strong, Richard, who plays the Genie of sales would withstand a challenge. office, saw the car or has informa- called. The man is described as turn over more than £1bn a year. gineering, contracts and project well-established business. the Lamp, was “essential” to re- Last year’s production of Cin- tion that could assist is asked to white and of broad build. He was Before joining Persimmon, Mr management at Tarmac, Birse, and “There is a clear commitment to taining dominance in the market. It is the only town centre per- derella, which starred national TV call Kent Police on 01622 604100, about 6ft tall and was wearing a Taylor spent over a decade at inter- Sisk, before moving into project set a progressive future strategy The pantomime, which also stars formance space and its Earl Street treasure Rustie Lee, was a big suc- quoting reference 46/4786/18, or yellow hard hat, high-visibility national cost, project management management at PCM and head of and plan for the group’s further Alessandro Lubrano (Aladdin), location is in the heart of Maid- cess although numbers were af- Kent Crimestoppers, anony- jacket and dark trousers. and property consultancy, Rider project management at GVA. profitable growth, together with its Erina Lewis (Slave of the Ring), stone’s burgeoning “twilight econ- fected by competition elsewhere. mously, on 0800 555 111. Call 101 to report any problems Levett Bucknall, where he was Mr Yandle will remain with the family-owners, the board and sen- Elizabeth Bright (Princess Jasmine) omy” of restaurants and bars. To book a ticket for this year’s A 27-year-old man from Water- involving suspected rogue traders chief executive from 2007 to 2014. group for a two-month handover, ior management team. I look for- and Kivan Dene (Abanazar), pro- Mrs Woodland said: “We’re panto at the Hazlitt Theatre in ingbury has been arrested in con- or call the Citizens Advice Con- There, he was involved in a departing at the end of this year as ward to getting to know all facets vides the bulk of the Hazlitt’s rev- more than pleased that the tickets Earl Street, Maidstone, call the nection with the offence, but has sumer Services Consumer Direct range of major infrastructure and planned. of the business and the people who enue to stay open and run its many sales are doing so well this year, box office on 01622 758611 or log been released pending further in- on 03454 040506. energy projects, such as the 2012 Gallagher Group chairman, Pat have made it such a success.” community activities. but we’re never complacent. We onto www.hazlitttheatre.com. vestigation.

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It is reported that at about Kent Police received a call at TICKETS for the traditional know that the people in Maidstone 12.20pm on October 17, a pen- MAIDSTONE building giant, Gallagher said: “We are delighted about 5.45pm on November 13 sioner living near Robin Hood The Gallagher Group, has ap- to be appointing Lance Taylor as panto at the Hazlitt Theatre are love a good, honest, traditional that two men wearing balaclavas Lane was approached by a man pointed Lance Taylor as its new the group’s new chief executive. selling faster than ever this year, British family panto. entered Wateringbury post office offering to carry out maintenance chief executive officer. “He brings a wide array of expe- say management. “We had a bit of competition last on the Tonbridge Road. to her property. Mr Taylor will have a substantial rience across our areas of operation Of the 60 shows to be staged be- year but it only affected sales It is alleged one of them threat- After the man knocked on the hand over period with outgoing and an enviable track record as a tween December 1 and 31, 10 are slightly. This year, with Richard ened a member of staff with a victim’s door, he is said to have boss Nick Yandle. business leader. already sold out and 23 are close to Blackwood and a strong support- knife. The pair took cash and demanded £3,000 in cash to clear He joins from Persimmon, where “It is an exciting time for our selling out. ing cast, we can compete against stamps, which they bundled into her drains. In efforts to persuade he was regional chairman with re- business. This year we are cele- This year’s production of Al- the other big productions in Kent. a pillowcase. her, he claimed a neighbour had sponsibility for operations across brating 45 years of successful oper- addin, which stars former EastEn- “It’s no secret that a theatre the They drove off in a silver Re- already agreed to have their London, the South East, south ation and we have just concluded der and stand-up comic Richard size of the Hazlitt needs the rev- nault Megane, with the letters drains cleaned and had gone to coast and Wales. our latest financial year making Blackwood, is shifting tickets faster enues to survive and to be able to CMK in the registration. It was the bank to get money, but he re- He also ran the St Modwen/Per- further positive progress, with than this time last year, said carry on with all the community later found burned out in Barn fused to provide details of who simmon national joint venture, and strong trading across all our oper- spokesman Michelle Woodland. stuff that we’re well-known for.” Hill, Hunton. this was, citing data protection. a 400-person strong civil engineer- London Olympics and nuclear de- ations.” The 350-seat Hazlitt faced com- Hazlitt management decided to Anybody who noticed anybody The woman refused to hand ing and groundworks business. commissioning work at Sellafield. Mr Taylor said: “This is an excit- petition in Maidstone and securing invest in a big star to ensure ticket acting suspiciously near the post over any money and police were Collectively, these businesses He began his career in on-site en- ing opportunity to join a strong, Richard, who plays the Genie of sales would withstand a challenge. office, saw the car or has informa- called. The man is described as turn over more than £1bn a year. gineering, contracts and project well-established business. the Lamp, was “essential” to re- Last year’s production of Cin- tion that could assist is asked to white and of broad build. He was Before joining Persimmon, Mr management at Tarmac, Birse, and “There is a clear commitment to taining dominance in the market. It is the only town centre per- derella, which starred national TV call Kent Police on 01622 604100, about 6ft tall and was wearing a Taylor spent over a decade at inter- Sisk, before moving into project set a progressive future strategy The pantomime, which also stars formance space and its Earl Street treasure Rustie Lee, was a big suc- quoting reference 46/4786/18, or yellow hard hat, high-visibility national cost, project management management at PCM and head of and plan for the group’s further Alessandro Lubrano (Aladdin), location is in the heart of Maid- cess although numbers were af- Kent Crimestoppers, anony- jacket and dark trousers. and property consultancy, Rider project management at GVA. profitable growth, together with its Erina Lewis (Slave of the Ring), stone’s burgeoning “twilight econ- fected by competition elsewhere. mously, on 0800 555 111. Call 101 to report any problems Levett Bucknall, where he was Mr Yandle will remain with the family-owners, the board and sen- Elizabeth Bright (Princess Jasmine) omy” of restaurants and bars. To book a ticket for this year’s A 27-year-old man from Water- involving suspected rogue traders chief executive from 2007 to 2014. group for a two-month handover, ior management team. I look for- and Kivan Dene (Abanazar), pro- Mrs Woodland said: “We’re panto at the Hazlitt Theatre in ingbury has been arrested in con- or call the Citizens Advice Con- There, he was involved in a departing at the end of this year as ward to getting to know all facets vides the bulk of the Hazlitt’s rev- more than pleased that the tickets Earl Street, Maidstone, call the nection with the offence, but has sumer Services Consumer Direct range of major infrastructure and planned. of the business and the people who enue to stay open and run its many sales are doing so well this year, box office on 01622 758611 or log been released pending further in- on 03454 040506. energy projects, such as the 2012 Gallagher Group chairman, Pat have made it such a success.” community activities. but we’re never complacent. We onto www.hazlitttheatre.com. vestigation. Growing day by day

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O b i t u a r e s David Cameron He was married to Dorothy for 62 years. Lilly Hudson In his later years, he remained DAVID Cameron (91) who lived in independent and in his final year was still FAMILY and friends have paid tributes to Call for the Addington and Leybourne for almost 50 driving and cu�ing his own lawn. a three-year-old who died from cancer. years, established his company Megafoam His son-in-law, Brendan Pey, said: “He Lilly Hudson, from Yalding, was a in 1969, with offices had a broad circle of friends and was very healthy child until a lump emerged on her first in East Malling, well respected in the community.” stomach last year. then Wrotham and Stan leaves his wife, daughter Carol, son A visit to the doctor led to a referral and later Tonbridge. Grahame and grandchildren Helen, Lilly ba�led cancer in her liver, lungs and His home Anthony, Conor and Niamh. brain before her parents were told that the insulation, situation was Megafoam, became terminal. CollectionPrompt the leading national Michael Passmore Lilly died on brand in cavity wall October 9. Her Fast insulation. THE death of Michael Passmore (90), who parents, Rhys D v David grew up in served as chairman of the Passmore Print Hudson and Lara- eli ery D.TD.T Bermondsey, leaving school at 14. In the Group, has been marked locally. Louise Leyser, have war he was evacuated to Sussex, which Michael’s tenure with the company that led tributes to a brave inspired his wish to move to the was established girl who led a happy SKIP HIRE locally in the middle SKIP HIRE countryside. and very outgoing In 1974, bad publicity raised health of the 19th century, life. Over 20 Years Experience PLANT & EQUIPMENT HIRE concerns about Megafoam and the took it through some During Lilly’s business took a hit before bouncing back of its highest profile 01622ba�le, friends a753618nd family raised money to in 1976. days and its most support her and there are plans for Diggers/Dumpers & Rollers But in the early 80s, there was another significant local fundraising in her memory. T Skip Hire 3, 4, 6 a�ack by the national media about the connections. There has been an outpouring of love Towers & Ladders Lighting & Heating health effects of cavity foam, which Michael joined the and memories on social media. Tilly & 12 Yard Bins Breakers & Wackers Mixers & Sanders brought about the end of the busines. family firm in 1948, Louise said on Facebook: “I think I speak T Covering Maidstone Powered Access & Cherry Pickers having trained at Daughter Dawn said: “The claims were for everyone when I say that your & The Weald unfounded. My dad was devastated to Maidstone College of Art. He went into beautiful big blue eyes, your smile and All other building tools & equipment have to let so many good people go. sales and estimating and became your cheeky laugh will never be forgo�en. T EA Registered “He worked until the age of 78. He had managing director of the company’s Tovil Rest in absolute paradise, beautiful Lilly.” including garden & landscaping equipment this amazing zest for life. When he retired factory. There, he was in charge of over T Fast & Prompt Service he gained a degree in creative writing. He 300 staff and oversaw the employment of said his epitaph should read: ‘When he younger managers as many of the Debs Pryer T Commercial 01580 891234 was knocked down, he bounced back up.’” company’s long-established staff retired. DEBORAH “Debs” Pryer (60) lived locally & Domestic David, who lost wife Lillian in 1985, Lodge Road, Staplehurst Links around the country led to the from the age of 13, most recently near leaves children Linda, Janice, Diane, Lily, establishment of Passmore International, Oakwood Park. She had also lived on www.acornhire.com Dawn and Sco�, 10 grandchildren and one of the UK’s major magazine printers. Wheeler Street, in three great-grandchildren. 01622 843511 An obituary in trade journal Print Week Lombard House and Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.00pm & Sat 7.30 - 1.00pm quoted Michael’s son Chris as saying: “My in Dover Street. 01233 623721 father was considered to be a real She a�ended Sunnybridge Farm, Watery Lane, West Well, Ashford, Kent TN25 4JJ Stanley Sunnucks gentleman. His approach was to be honest Invicta Grammar FORMER colleagues in the Kent and truthful to his customers and staff, so School and later Messenger Group have paid tribute to that when things did go wrong, as they worked as a trainee Stanley “Stan” Sunnocks (92), of inevitably did in print, he diMdn’tehavde two ay Blinds c&ook aCurtaint the Cheshire s Paul’s Handyman Service Brockenhurst Avenue, who worked for the pull the wool over people’s eyes.” Home in Mote Park, DO YOU NEED Boorman family for more than 50 years. Michael retired in 1990. He will be before working in Open 7 days a week from 10th November from 9am - 5pm. He worked at Maidstone Engravers remembered as a keen sailor and for his pubs. PLANNING PERMISSION OR Fully Insured prior to joining the camera department of involvement in local church activities. Debs and her first husband Grahame Saturdays - 9am - 6pm and Wednesdays open until 7pm. the Kent Messenger at Larkfield. 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The garden C works on the hall, as some residents were for the theft of the previous pole, so that this up. Speedwatch Despite advertising, no more it was agreed to co-opt her on to the was seeded, was growing well and had C o u n c i l s o u n c i l s concerned about the appearance of the an insurance claim could be made. Station lift A number of avenues were volunteers had come forward. parish council. been mown twice. The trustees were car park. Fete The working party wished to put a being pursued in regard to the Headcorn Proposed AONB Cllr Burden informed looking to replace the flooring in the hall Fires Cllr Porter was to investigate fires at bench on the Horsewash, but the tenant bid. members that she had a�ended a meeting and were going to obtain quotes. Nick Lower Fant Farm, which were affecting was unhappy, so it was agreed that the Fire hydrants Email correspondence had Langley of CPRE regarding the Greensand Ridge, Drewe was thanked for looking after the residents in Lower Road. ma�er would go no further. been received from Kent Fire and Rescue Village Hall The village hall but li�le had been discussed. Cllr tubs and flower troughs. Defibrillator The clerk and Cllr Beasley Service, saying that the hydrants Whitmarsh had drafted a le�er to send to Yuletiders A request had been received were due to meet to discuss the issues Management Commi�ee was most programme had been delayed as a result grateful for the receipt of the grant MBC and this had been sent. asking whether the parish council would over the second defibrillator for Gallants Headcorn of incidents caused in the heat wave. The Highways Cllr Whitmarsh asked whether be willing to provide crackers for the Lane. Training was scheduled. application form to apply for funds from Festival PSCO Boyd said that the Small clerk would follow this up. Borough Councillor Paulina Stockell’s the interactive sign was due to be Yuletiders’ event. This was agreed by Air quality It was agreed that members Local plan The chairman confirmed that replaced on the A229. The clerk was members. did not want to pursue the acquisition of World Festival seemed to go off without Member Grant Fund. trouble and, in fact, they had not received the legal challenges to the MPC plan had Fire and smoke Emails were received asked to liaise with KCC regarding this any more diffusion tubes. now reached a conclusion, and that the ma�er. He said he would liaise with DHA Flood plan It was agreed that a copy of a single complaint. from residents regarding fire and smoke Southern Water Works were delayed in parish council now needed to press ahead nuisance. It was noted that the ground planning to ascertain the progress Loose the Flood Plan would be issued to all with the Headcorn Neighbourhood Plan. regarding the crossing. members. The clerk would chase the Kings Road after the positioning of a gas clearance works in a nearby field had Potholes There were still issues with Boundary changes Follwoing the Li�er pick Cllr Whitmarsh said he would Horsewash tenant about moving the mains was not mapped. now finished. The landowner had been potholes in Busbridge Road. It was resignation of Cllr D’Urso, the clerk was assist with the li�er pick, but he was not flood pod to a more accessible site. Roads It was discussed and agreed that it spoken to by Maidstone environmental agreed that the clerk would report the asked to write to her and ask for copies of able to take an active part in arranging Details of the flood wardens would be was essential to get KCC views on the health department and Kent Fire Brigade. ma�er to KCC. the notes that had been promised, these in the future. Cllr Urquhart said she sent to the Environment Agency (EA). route of traffic for the new development Community warden Dawn Riach-Brown Police ma�ers The new PCSO, Ross together with the draft le�ers she had would be happy to take over this role. The clerk would obtain dates for flood on Ulcombe Road. It was repeated that a reported that she continued to carry out Russell, was welcomed. He reported a prepared for the boundary commission. Crossroads Cllr Parfi�-Reid reported that warden training. Residents in ‘at risk’ request for a pre-condition survey of welfare visits in the area and had been spate of garden ornament thefts in the Li ering The clerk had asked that the designers were now working on the homes would be asked to give their Ta�lebury Lane was essential, prior to speaking to the borough council when the area. There had been an a�empted first area assessed in this regard was Linton Crossroads improvements. phone numbers to the parish council for any works commencing. burning was taking place. distraction burglary by two women, who Lenham Road. The clerk would also ask Berry Gardens Cllr Webb said he and Cllr use in an emergency. The clerk would Animal waste Staff from Green Wicket Tree An email was received from a had not been caught. A white Citroen Sanjay Johal of the National Flood Forum, Parfi�-Reid had a�ended a planning obtain two Road Closed signs for use in Animal Sanctuary had again been resident seeking help with their chestnut Berlingo (GJ54 MEV) had been seen witnessed dumping large bags of waste in as he had suggested that he knew of an tree in their garden shedding debris onto meeting to speak on the planning checking out the area. Anyone who saw it Station Hill if the bridge flooded. The Bull insurance broker that could arrange cover would be asked if they would store them bins, this time on the High Street. The Leeds Road and due to ill health they conditions for Berry Gardens. The was asked to contact the PCSO or call 101. clerk would follow this up with Ashford for li�er picks on roads with speed limits were unable to clear it up. A number of application had then been approved by Three incidents were reported from the E- and perhaps the flood pod too. of 60mph. Village car park The inspection sheet was Borough Council. councillors agreed to try and help MBC. watch site: the theft of a moped in Heath Defibrillator The defibrillator on received and the wooden barrier was Pedestrian crossing The time allowed for individually this year, but it was noted Vicarage Field The chairman informed Road; a Ford Focus was damaged in Foremans Walk was now installed and all broken again. Cllr Charlton and the clerk crossing has been increased by KCC after that the clerk should suggest to the members that a request had been received Hubbards Lane; parts were stolen from a defibrillators were registered. No further would liaise on buying steel bollards. concerns from elderly and less mobile resident that the tree should be looked at from Vicarage Field to have a surface Vauxhall Vivaro van in Loose Road. action was required. Equipment and protective gear had been members of the community about the by a tree surgeon to see if it can be water drainage installed under the Inconsiderate parking The PCSO said he Allotments A request had been received bought for the car park a�endant and he amount of time they had to cross before pruned back. footpath at the allotments. This was likely was meeting Ingrid Dutch at the school to from Headcorn Allotment Management would receive training. Pearsons would the lights change. Flower planters Two residents had to require an easement and the parish discuss the ma�er. He would stay until Association (HAMA) to install a then be told to stop maintaining the car Play area An email was received from an offered to help maintain the planters council had been advised that this should the end of the school day to see the pond/biodiversity area at the allotments. park. individual outlining injuries that a child along the Leeds Road. The parish council be drafted and negotiated by a solicitor at parking issues. There was nothing in the deeds that Highways The final plan for the Lower had suffered whilst at the Days Green thanked them for their offer, and it was no cost to the parish council. It was Clothes bank The council agreed in Road traffic calming was due to be play area. The incident occurred when he prohibited such a development. It was agreed that Liz Clarke and Dee Hadley be agreed to give permission in principle principle to have a clothes bank on a trial considered by the councillors. A le�er was using the picnic table. The ma�er had agreed that maintenance of the pond added to the working group alongside provided that a formal le�er was sent to basis as long as it was placed in view of a would go out to residents giving them been reviewed by the clerk, with would remain with HAMA. The clerk Cllr Knowles. the parish council and advice was sought CCTV camera. three weeks to respond. Replies would be reference to the ROSPA inspection. This had asked MBC for a S106 Open Spaces Play area The monthly inspection had from solicitors. Pumping station As well as the pumping considered before approval was given. confirmed that the item met with the contribution to the cost. The request was been received from Maidstone Borough Environmental policy It was agreed that station, there had also been issues with an Funds would be drawn down before the requirements of the relevant standards appproved. Council and no new items were reported. the clerk would circulate a draft overflowing manhole cover at Busbridge end date of the loan and work would and the item was rated low risk. Air quality The clerk had circulated environmental policy to all members for Road. The clerk had contacted Southern begin in February/March 2019. Mobile home An email had been details from MBC on the pollution consideration at a future meeting. Water and had received a call from Bridge Kent Highways had agreed to put received from MBC advising that there diffusion tubes. These would be provided Linton Allotments The meeting heard that two Richard Burns to say that Southern Water a single line in the middle of the road was no action that could be taken at a cost of £261.35 per tube for a one-year Footpaths review Cllr Whitmarsh said he plot holders were retiring for health was aware of the problem and was where vehicles turned to go onto the regarding a mobile home that had moved measurement period. The data would be had responded to the PROW review on reasons. The vacant plots had been taken. organising a CCTV survey to see if there bridge at the foot of Station Hill. The onto the Meadows site until the appeal shared with the parish council and any behalf of the Linton Walkers, and asked if Allotments manager Jane Sawyer said the was a blockage in the pipework. issue of traffic lights on the bridge had for this site has been heard. worrying sites would be adopted by the footpaths officer had responded on Vicarage Field plan (above) to take up the GDPR The clerk confirmed that the been raised again but members agreed Police report PCSO Boyd noted a number MBC. The council was keen to behalf of the parish council. Cllr path would be disruptive for allotment councillors’ emails were due to go live. they had no desire to resurrect this idea of 101 calls concerning motorcycle, quad understand if pollution was an issue in Cresswell would liaise with Mr holders, who would need at least two However several members said they had as it had been dismissed as being unsafe bikes and go-carts on the Lenham Road. Headcorn and agreed to sponsor three McGillivray on this. Cllr Smith said he weeks’ notice of the start of work. One of been unable to sign up to the new system. in the current conditions. He was able to link all the incidents and tubes. was willing to take over from Mr the sheds would be demolished to make It was agreed to use both old and new Maintenance The clerk was to chase the press a police report for it. This has Water leak The parish council had been McGillivray as tree warden and footpaths way for the works and compensation had emails until all councillors had been able Kilnbridge Close road name sign. Cars seemed to put an end to the ma�er. copied in to correspondence from Mr officer in November. The chairman was to been requested for the relevant plot to sign up. were parking on the pavement in the There had been a burglary on Wheeler Williams to Cllr Martin Round regarding liaise with Mr McGillivray on this ma�er. holders. Shed The clerk reported that the Loose Kilnbridge Close so the idea of installing Street and PCSO Boyd had visited the persistent issues on Grigg Lane. No Li�er bins The clerk was in contact with Playground It was noted that the fence Amenities’ Association had not had bollards would be put on the agenda. family to offer security advice. The police response had yet been recieved. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) about was in need of a�ention. It would be building regulation approval for the shed Footpaths The clerk had asked that had a�ended late on the day of the Flash flooding The clerk had been in the emptying of the sponsored bins. inspected by Cllr Smith and repaired if on Brooks Field. KM335, 336, and 337 (Forge Lane) be burglary and the forensics team had touch with Southeast Rivers Trust A229 work The chairman had responded necessary. Pavilion bookings It was agreed that the added to the PROW cu�ing schedule. a�ended the next day. concerning the flash flooding in April at to KCC Highways officer Jennie Watson Neighbourhood Watch This had been bookings for the SLCC and the Speedwatch The patrol had reported 17 Parking There had been a complaint Hoggs Bridge/School Stream. They were about the work on the A229 as he did not very quiet recently. The officer, Dave defibrillator training should be free of cars to the police for travelling at between about parking on Kings Road and people looking at a potential project with owners feel it had been completed, although it Spi�er, who sent out the information charge. The office team would have a 36 and 55mph. The moveable speed trying to get around the Southern Water of land upstream from the Scout Hut. The had improved the visual impact. Cllr emails, had moved to another position delegated authority to make future indicator device was on Station Hill – works. aim would be to take measures to slow Webb said that a safety report was due to and the chairman had resigned earlier in decisions about the free use of the feedback suggested that it was Vandalism The bug hotel on Days Green the flow before flood waters hit be undertaken and suggested that this the year. There had been no updates for pavilion. influencing speeds. A resident in Dean had been vandalised. The lengthsmen Headcorn, and to hopefully reduce flood was chased. some time. Cllr Burton had emailed the Coffee mornings The community coffee Street had offered to have an SID pole on had refilled it and were now looking at peaks. Council vacancy The clerk reported that volunteer and liaison office to establish mornings were going well with positive

36 Maidstone Weald December 2018 downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk P the verge outside his house. The clerk ways to secure the front of it. Play scheme The chairman was to speak one application had been received for the who had taken over the positions and P a r i s h East Farleigh a r i s h would ask Highways to quote for a new Hammerstream Bonfires had been to the school about the feasibility of parish councillor vacancy and circulated when emails would be received again. Old School Hall Cllr Charlton would talk pole and to check out the site. The clerk reported to the clerk and the detail was holding the play scheme at the school details to members. Members considered Village hall The hall was decorated to Gary Hindley about an end date for the would try to get a police incident number passed to MBC. The clerk would follow next year. the application from Julie Urquhart and during the summer holidays. The garden C works on the hall, as some residents were for the theft of the previous pole, so that this up. Speedwatch Despite advertising, no more it was agreed to co-opt her on to the was seeded, was growing well and had C o u n c i l s o u n c i l s concerned about the appearance of the an insurance claim could be made. Station lift A number of avenues were volunteers had come forward. parish council. been mown twice. The trustees were car park. Fete The working party wished to put a being pursued in regard to the Headcorn Proposed AONB Cllr Burden informed looking to replace the flooring in the hall Fires Cllr Porter was to investigate fires at bench on the Horsewash, but the tenant bid. members that she had a�ended a meeting and were going to obtain quotes. Nick Lower Fant Farm, which were affecting was unhappy, so it was agreed that the Fire hydrants Email correspondence had Langley of CPRE regarding the Greensand Ridge, Drewe was thanked for looking after the residents in Lower Road. ma�er would go no further. been received from Kent Fire and Rescue Village Hall The village hall but li�le had been discussed. Cllr tubs and flower troughs. Defibrillator The clerk and Cllr Beasley Service, saying that the hydrants Whitmarsh had drafted a le�er to send to Yuletiders A request had been received were due to meet to discuss the issues Management Commi�ee was most programme had been delayed as a result grateful for the receipt of the grant MBC and this had been sent. asking whether the parish council would over the second defibrillator for Gallants Headcorn of incidents caused in the heat wave. The Highways Cllr Whitmarsh asked whether be willing to provide crackers for the Lane. Training was scheduled. application form to apply for funds from Festival PSCO Boyd said that the Small clerk would follow this up. Borough Councillor Paulina Stockell’s the interactive sign was due to be Yuletiders’ event. This was agreed by Air quality It was agreed that members Local plan The chairman confirmed that replaced on the A229. The clerk was members. did not want to pursue the acquisition of World Festival seemed to go off without Member Grant Fund. trouble and, in fact, they had not received the legal challenges to the MPC plan had Fire and smoke Emails were received asked to liaise with KCC regarding this any more diffusion tubes. now reached a conclusion, and that the ma�er. He said he would liaise with DHA Flood plan It was agreed that a copy of a single complaint. from residents regarding fire and smoke Southern Water Works were delayed in parish council now needed to press ahead nuisance. It was noted that the ground planning to ascertain the progress Loose the Flood Plan would be issued to all with the Headcorn Neighbourhood Plan. regarding the crossing. members. The clerk would chase the Kings Road after the positioning of a gas clearance works in a nearby field had Potholes There were still issues with Boundary changes Follwoing the Li�er pick Cllr Whitmarsh said he would Horsewash tenant about moving the mains was not mapped. now finished. The landowner had been potholes in Busbridge Road. It was resignation of Cllr D’Urso, the clerk was assist with the li�er pick, but he was not flood pod to a more accessible site. Roads It was discussed and agreed that it spoken to by Maidstone environmental agreed that the clerk would report the asked to write to her and ask for copies of able to take an active part in arranging Details of the flood wardens would be was essential to get KCC views on the health department and Kent Fire Brigade. ma�er to KCC. the notes that had been promised, these in the future. Cllr Urquhart said she sent to the Environment Agency (EA). route of traffic for the new development Community warden Dawn Riach-Brown Police ma�ers The new PCSO, Ross together with the draft le�ers she had would be happy to take over this role. The clerk would obtain dates for flood on Ulcombe Road. It was repeated that a reported that she continued to carry out Russell, was welcomed. He reported a prepared for the boundary commission. Crossroads Cllr Parfi�-Reid reported that warden training. Residents in ‘at risk’ request for a pre-condition survey of welfare visits in the area and had been spate of garden ornament thefts in the Li ering The clerk had asked that the designers were now working on the homes would be asked to give their Ta�lebury Lane was essential, prior to speaking to the borough council when the area. There had been an a�empted first area assessed in this regard was Linton Crossroads improvements. phone numbers to the parish council for any works commencing. burning was taking place. distraction burglary by two women, who Lenham Road. The clerk would also ask Berry Gardens Cllr Webb said he and Cllr use in an emergency. The clerk would Animal waste Staff from Green Wicket Tree An email was received from a had not been caught. A white Citroen Sanjay Johal of the National Flood Forum, Parfi�-Reid had a�ended a planning obtain two Road Closed signs for use in Animal Sanctuary had again been resident seeking help with their chestnut Berlingo (GJ54 MEV) had been seen witnessed dumping large bags of waste in as he had suggested that he knew of an tree in their garden shedding debris onto meeting to speak on the planning checking out the area. Anyone who saw it Station Hill if the bridge flooded. The Bull insurance broker that could arrange cover would be asked if they would store them bins, this time on the High Street. The Leeds Road and due to ill health they conditions for Berry Gardens. The was asked to contact the PCSO or call 101. clerk would follow this up with Ashford for li�er picks on roads with speed limits were unable to clear it up. A number of application had then been approved by Three incidents were reported from the E- and perhaps the flood pod too. of 60mph. Village car park The inspection sheet was Borough Council. councillors agreed to try and help MBC. watch site: the theft of a moped in Heath Defibrillator The defibrillator on received and the wooden barrier was Pedestrian crossing The time allowed for individually this year, but it was noted Vicarage Field The chairman informed Road; a Ford Focus was damaged in Foremans Walk was now installed and all broken again. Cllr Charlton and the clerk crossing has been increased by KCC after that the clerk should suggest to the members that a request had been received Hubbards Lane; parts were stolen from a defibrillators were registered. No further would liaise on buying steel bollards. concerns from elderly and less mobile resident that the tree should be looked at from Vicarage Field to have a surface Vauxhall Vivaro van in Loose Road. action was required. Equipment and protective gear had been members of the community about the by a tree surgeon to see if it can be water drainage installed under the Inconsiderate parking The PCSO said he Allotments A request had been received bought for the car park a�endant and he amount of time they had to cross before pruned back. footpath at the allotments. This was likely was meeting Ingrid Dutch at the school to from Headcorn Allotment Management would receive training. Pearsons would the lights change. Flower planters Two residents had to require an easement and the parish discuss the ma�er. He would stay until Association (HAMA) to install a then be told to stop maintaining the car Play area An email was received from an offered to help maintain the planters council had been advised that this should the end of the school day to see the pond/biodiversity area at the allotments. park. individual outlining injuries that a child along the Leeds Road. The parish council be drafted and negotiated by a solicitor at parking issues. There was nothing in the deeds that Highways The final plan for the Lower had suffered whilst at the Days Green thanked them for their offer, and it was no cost to the parish council. It was Clothes bank The council agreed in Road traffic calming was due to be play area. The incident occurred when he prohibited such a development. It was agreed that Liz Clarke and Dee Hadley be agreed to give permission in principle principle to have a clothes bank on a trial considered by the councillors. A le�er was using the picnic table. The ma�er had agreed that maintenance of the pond added to the working group alongside provided that a formal le�er was sent to basis as long as it was placed in view of a would go out to residents giving them been reviewed by the clerk, with would remain with HAMA. The clerk Cllr Knowles. the parish council and advice was sought CCTV camera. three weeks to respond. Replies would be reference to the ROSPA inspection. This had asked MBC for a S106 Open Spaces Play area The monthly inspection had from solicitors. Pumping station As well as the pumping considered before approval was given. confirmed that the item met with the contribution to the cost. The request was been received from Maidstone Borough Environmental policy It was agreed that station, there had also been issues with an Funds would be drawn down before the requirements of the relevant standards appproved. Council and no new items were reported. the clerk would circulate a draft overflowing manhole cover at Busbridge end date of the loan and work would and the item was rated low risk. Air quality The clerk had circulated environmental policy to all members for Road. The clerk had contacted Southern begin in February/March 2019. Mobile home An email had been details from MBC on the pollution consideration at a future meeting. Water and had received a call from Bridge Kent Highways had agreed to put received from MBC advising that there diffusion tubes. These would be provided Linton Allotments The meeting heard that two Richard Burns to say that Southern Water a single line in the middle of the road was no action that could be taken at a cost of £261.35 per tube for a one-year Footpaths review Cllr Whitmarsh said he plot holders were retiring for health was aware of the problem and was where vehicles turned to go onto the regarding a mobile home that had moved measurement period. The data would be had responded to the PROW review on reasons. The vacant plots had been taken. organising a CCTV survey to see if there bridge at the foot of Station Hill. The onto the Meadows site until the appeal shared with the parish council and any behalf of the Linton Walkers, and asked if Allotments manager Jane Sawyer said the was a blockage in the pipework. issue of traffic lights on the bridge had for this site has been heard. worrying sites would be adopted by the footpaths officer had responded on Vicarage Field plan (above) to take up the GDPR The clerk confirmed that the been raised again but members agreed Police report PCSO Boyd noted a number MBC. The council was keen to behalf of the parish council. Cllr path would be disruptive for allotment councillors’ emails were due to go live. they had no desire to resurrect this idea of 101 calls concerning motorcycle, quad understand if pollution was an issue in Cresswell would liaise with Mr holders, who would need at least two However several members said they had as it had been dismissed as being unsafe bikes and go-carts on the Lenham Road. Headcorn and agreed to sponsor three McGillivray on this. Cllr Smith said he weeks’ notice of the start of work. One of been unable to sign up to the new system. in the current conditions. He was able to link all the incidents and tubes. was willing to take over from Mr the sheds would be demolished to make It was agreed to use both old and new Maintenance The clerk was to chase the press a police report for it. This has Water leak The parish council had been McGillivray as tree warden and footpaths way for the works and compensation had emails until all councillors had been able Kilnbridge Close road name sign. Cars seemed to put an end to the ma�er. copied in to correspondence from Mr officer in November. The chairman was to been requested for the relevant plot to sign up. were parking on the pavement in the There had been a burglary on Wheeler Williams to Cllr Martin Round regarding liaise with Mr McGillivray on this ma�er. holders. Shed The clerk reported that the Loose Kilnbridge Close so the idea of installing Street and PCSO Boyd had visited the persistent issues on Grigg Lane. No Li�er bins The clerk was in contact with Playground It was noted that the fence Amenities’ Association had not had bollards would be put on the agenda. family to offer security advice. The police response had yet been recieved. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) about was in need of a�ention. It would be building regulation approval for the shed Footpaths The clerk had asked that had a�ended late on the day of the Flash flooding The clerk had been in the emptying of the sponsored bins. inspected by Cllr Smith and repaired if on Brooks Field. KM335, 336, and 337 (Forge Lane) be burglary and the forensics team had touch with Southeast Rivers Trust A229 work The chairman had responded necessary. Pavilion bookings It was agreed that the added to the PROW cu�ing schedule. a�ended the next day. concerning the flash flooding in April at to KCC Highways officer Jennie Watson Neighbourhood Watch This had been bookings for the SLCC and the Speedwatch The patrol had reported 17 Parking There had been a complaint Hoggs Bridge/School Stream. They were about the work on the A229 as he did not very quiet recently. The officer, Dave defibrillator training should be free of cars to the police for travelling at between about parking on Kings Road and people looking at a potential project with owners feel it had been completed, although it Spi�er, who sent out the information charge. The office team would have a 36 and 55mph. The moveable speed trying to get around the Southern Water of land upstream from the Scout Hut. The had improved the visual impact. Cllr emails, had moved to another position delegated authority to make future indicator device was on Station Hill – works. aim would be to take measures to slow Webb said that a safety report was due to and the chairman had resigned earlier in decisions about the free use of the feedback suggested that it was Vandalism The bug hotel on Days Green the flow before flood waters hit be undertaken and suggested that this the year. There had been no updates for pavilion. influencing speeds. A resident in Dean had been vandalised. The lengthsmen Headcorn, and to hopefully reduce flood was chased. some time. Cllr Burton had emailed the Coffee mornings The community coffee Street had offered to have an SID pole on had refilled it and were now looking at peaks. Council vacancy The clerk reported that volunteer and liaison office to establish mornings were going well with positive

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Contact our sales team… parents dropping off children at school to and Cllr Tippen proposed a sub-group to Copier The new copier had been installed a�end. be set up. and insurers had been informed. Natasha Bastone Teresa Jeffery Rebecca Abbott Fete There were issues with MBC Li er pick Due to the vegetation not Tree felling A TPO application had been Telesales Manager Classified Sales Executive Classified Sales Executive regarding needing a temporary events having died down on the outlying roads it made to fell three Wellingtonia trees at licence (now obtained) and licensing of was proposed that this would be E: natasha@ E: teresa@ E: rebecca.abbott Southways. The parish council resolved to downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk @downsmail.co.uk food stalls. 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Appliance RepairsE: natasha@ E: teresa@ Builders PlansE: rebecca.abbott installation of play equipment at the new downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk @downsmail.co.uk funding from Ward and Partners still However, if the motor club wished to awaited. Nellsar was happy to sponsor have a stand-alone event there was not a play area was discussed and it was agreed ALL DOMESTIC APPLIANCET. 01622 630330 Find your local T. 01622 630330 T. 01622 630330 that HAGS install the equipment at no ext. 224 ext. 227 ext. 234 next year’s event. Irene Songhurst had problem in principle. REPAIR SERVICE trades people Wood Works A.H.B.S stepped down from running the dog Beacon The beacon was installed at the extra cost. with fully qualified engineer Open spaces The clerk would instruct the FULL CARPENTRY Carpentry show but would continue with the field on October 2. All makesAppliance of washing Repairs machines, Businesses & Services Carpenters working party. Station With regard to the application to contractor to cut a path through the long fridges, freezers, vacuum cleaners, SERVICE FROM All aspects of CARPENTRY grass at The Harbour. The parishioner t/dryers, dishwashers, elec ovens. on the Downs Mail DECKING TO DOORS, Doors, Windows, Kitchens supplied and Lawn mowing The LAA had made a South Eastern’s step-free access fund, a  directory who donated the bench on the A274 had ALL DOMESTICAll work guaranteed APPLIANCE Find your local fitted, Loft Conversions, Doors hung, donation of £50 to help towards the cost photoshoot had been held at the station  Free estimates and call out KITCHENS & FLOORS. repaired it. REPAIR SERVICE A.H.B.SLocks fitted, Skirting, small alterations, of mowing Brooks Field before the duck with several residents, along with parish 01622 673113 tradesdownsmail.co.uk people WoodALL JOBS BIGWorks & SMALL. Plastering and Tiling Highways The clerk had requested HGV with fully qualified engineer race. The clerk was to send a le�er of councillors, borough Cllr David Burton Anytime: 07831 557677 FULL CARPENTRY CarpentryAll work guaranteed. signage for Tumblers Hill. Chart Su�on All makes of washing machines, Businesses & Services MAKING THE BEST OF WOOD thanks. and MP Helen Grant. The clerk was fridges, freezers, vacuum cleaners, SERVICE FROM All aspects of CARPENTRY Parish Council was looking into having an IN AND AROUND THE HOMECarpenters FREE ESTIMATES arranging a meeting with Network Rail. t/dryers, dishwashers, elecBathroom ovens. Installerson the Downs Mail DECKING TO DOORS, Doors, Windows,Family business Kitchens established supplied 21 years and Highways The clerk was asked to contact Unsuitable for HGV sign placed at the  All work guaranteedBathrooms directory fitted, Loft Conversions, Doors hung,  Free estimates and call out KITCHENS & FLOORS. 01622 743648 Marden Kent Highways regarding the condition of entrance to Norton Road, and it was downsmail.co.uk CALL Cliff on Locks fitted, Skirting, small alterations, the lines and lifting of the ironwork on the agreed to approve this. 01622 673113 07940ALL JOBS854927 BIG & SMALL. Mob:Plastering 07711 and Tiling 291921 Police report Ten crimes had been Anytime: 07831 557677 All work guaranteed. reported: a theft, two thefts of motor resurfaced Goudhurst Road. Lighting The clerk had received two The complete Bathroom MAKING THE BEST OF WOOD 31, Sheppey Road, Loose, Maidstone vehicles; three incidents of criminal Lorries Cllr Harvey reported problems quotes for the lighting contract and it was IN AND AROUND THE HOME FREE ESTIMATES Maintenance Company Family business established 21 years damage; a case of a�empted criminal with the large lorries trying to access the agreed to remain with Haven Power. Bathrooms development site at the old cricket and damage; two burglaries and a case of Allotments Following a review of CALL Cliff on Chimney Maintenance01622 743648 arson. Several calls had been received hockey ground. expenditure, it was agreed to increase the NO CALL OUT FEE & FREE QUOTES Mob: 07711 291921 Parking The clerk had received reports 07940 854927 regarding anti-social behaviour regarding fees to £32 for a whole plot and £16 for The complete Bathroom 31, Sheppey Road, Loose, Maidstone youths and parking. from residents about parking at South half a plot. Out-of-parish plot holders Supply • Install • Repair H & G Chimney Services Road by contractors at Appledown Garage. Maintenance Company Street names After a le�er from MBC was would be charged £48 and £24. Floor & Wall Tiling • Full Plumbing Services Chimney sweeping service • Long established • ICS registered sent requesting street names, it was Toilets The meeting heard that the door All typesChimney of flu • All Maintenancepots-cowls supplied & fitted agreed that cricketer’s names would be Su on Valence had been vandalised and would not lock. NO CALL OUT FEE & FREE QUOTES Complete re-buildsChimney • Re-pointing Maintenance • Guttering, roof & valley repairs used. Seymour Drive would be allocated The clerk had reported this to the police, Call Gary 07738 902116 01622 739439 07860 318166 [email protected] to the main road through the Temporary clerk It was agreed to ask Gail and had received a quote to repair it. Supply • Install01622 • Repair 736266 H & G Chimney Services Floor & WallALL Tiling WORK • FullGUARANTEED Plumbing Services Chimney sweeping service • Long established • ICS registered

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Contact our sales team… parents dropping off children at school to and Cllr Tippen proposed a sub-group to Copier The new copier had been installed a�end. be set up. and insurers had been informed. Natasha Bastone Teresa Jeffery Rebecca Abbott Fete There were issues with MBC Li er pick Due to the vegetation not Tree felling A TPO application had been Telesales Manager Classified Sales Executive Classified Sales Executive regarding needing a temporary events having died down on the outlying roads it made to fell three Wellingtonia trees at licence (now obtained) and licensing of was proposed that this would be E: natasha@ E: teresa@ E: rebecca.abbott Southways. The parish council resolved to downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk @downsmail.co.uk food stalls. 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Station With regard to the application to contractor to cut a path through the long fridges, freezers, vacuum cleaners, SERVICE FROM All aspects of CARPENTRY grass at The Harbour. The parishioner t/dryers, dishwashers, elec ovens. on the Downs Mail DECKING TO DOORS, Doors, Windows, Kitchens supplied and Lawn mowing The LAA had made a South Eastern’s step-free access fund, a  directory who donated the bench on the A274 had ALL DOMESTICAll work guaranteed APPLIANCE Find your local fitted, Loft Conversions, Doors hung, donation of £50 to help towards the cost photoshoot had been held at the station  Free estimates and call out KITCHENS & FLOORS. repaired it. REPAIR SERVICE A.H.B.SLocks fitted, Skirting, small alterations, of mowing Brooks Field before the duck with several residents, along with parish 01622 673113 tradesdownsmail.co.uk people WoodALL JOBS BIGWorks & SMALL. Plastering and Tiling Highways The clerk had requested HGV with fully qualified engineer race. 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64 Mid Kent Living Sales Services& MAIDSTONE AUTOCENTRE LTD Kents Leading Mazda MX-5 Stockists OVER 40 2 & 4 SEATER CONVERTIBLES IN STOCK View our full range of stock online www.maidstoneautocentre.co.uk Maidstone Autocentre Ltd • 20 Bow Road • Wateringbury • Maidstone • Kent • ME18 5DD Tel: 01622 812234

Freephone 0800 6942024 Plumbing & Tiling HOMEFRESH Throughout the South East Bathroom Installation Carpets (Average) Normal rate Special rate CARPET & Single Room (12’ x 12’) £42 £21 & refurbishment, UPHOLSTERY Through Room (12’ x 18’) £56 £28 DAVID COX Hall, Stairs & Landing £56 £28 CLEANING Upholstery Mobile: 07701024078 3 piece suite £84 £42 Home: 01622 730960 OFFER 50% Leather 3 piece suite £146 £73 Discount E: [email protected] No hidden extras - All Curtains prices inclusive of VAT Full length £74 £37 Half Length £42 £21 # FREE ESTIMATES # EPIC NO JOB TOO Fence me in & alot more LANDSCAPES BIG OR SMALL All types of Fencing & Gates Installed & Repairs • Fencing • Treework • Turfing • Decking• Levelling Ground All Aspects of Garden Services, Landscapes, • Patios • Jet Washing Service • Astroturf • Water Features Decking, Patios, Paths & Paving. Regular Contracts, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Cutting etc. • Clearance • Driveways Call Colin on 07521 377306 For a free site survey call: Classified downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Classified 01622 527106 07788 532926 or 01622 853978 Skip Hire Waste Services Continued Pet Services Health & Beauty Prompt 01233 840624 D.T Collection 01233 840624 F Recruitment [email protected] ast [email protected] Delivery SKIP HIRE G Blocked drain clearance G CCTV drain & sewer surveys The largest Over 20 Years Experience G Drain & sewer cleaning G Cesspool & septic tank services T Skip Hire 3, 4, 6 independently owned & 12 Yard Bins G Tankering including ADR (hazchem) Prices from £110+VAT liquid waste T Covering Maidstone FULL TIME - TECHNICALLY EXPERIENCED management G Pollution & flooding solutions 01622 843511 & The Weald company in the UK G Waste disposal & recycling T EA Registered SERVICE & FAULT ENGINEER 01233 623721 T Fast & Prompt Service Sunnybridge Farm, Watery Lane, T Commercial www.mtscleansing.co.uk West Well, Ashford, Kent TN25 4JJ & Domestic We are an established NSI Gold Security Company based in Kent looking to recruit a Service & Fault Engineer with callout on rota basis. Operating in Kent, London, Essex and Sussex. Applicants 01233 660 099 The largest independently owned liquid should have knowledge of Intruder Alarm, CCTV, Access Control Garage Door Free Quotation waste management company in the UK and a knowledge of IP Systems and have a minimum of 5 years’ GDS Specialistswww.gboxSiteken Surveyt.com experience working for an NSI Company. With a good working • Kent based business and specialize in the • At GDS we offer a range of designs, colours and www.mtscleansing.co.uk Recruitment knowledge of: HD, IP and Analogue CCTV, Galaxy, Texecom, Installation, supply and repair of garage doors accessories to personalise your garage door. Pyronix, Scantronic Intruder Alarm Equipment, Audio/Video Entry across the SouthS East of England.KIP •H Not onlyI doR we supplyE and install garage doors, Experienced Mechanic required for Systems, Paxton Access Control Commercial & Domestic • Blocked drain clearance • CCTV drain & sewer surveys • Years of experience in the garage door industry we can also repair any door from any Independent garage in Aylesford. The applicant must have a driving licence and be self-motivated, and we are proud to have received many glowing manufacturer to a top standard. • Drain & sewer cleaning • Cesspool & septic tank services Recycling Services work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Good Salary customer recommendations for us. • Tankering including ADR (hazchem) • Pollution & flooding solutions (Depending upon experience), Call out Standby Allowance, 6pm 24 • Waste disposal & recyclingt Competitive salary in line with 01634 786129onwards 07540 224938 hour qualifications and experience Company Vehicle, Mobile. www.garagedoorspecialistskent.co.uk [email protected] Water Services For more information or to apply for this position please Contact John on 01622 718383 for details contact: 01622 735974 or [email protected] Dr. Tiles I B Plastering Tiling & Building Maintenance FreeB Noook Obligation Onlin Quotee Sales Administrator •Plastering •Friendly, reliable, Order your skip via secure FREE Reliable Service, No Job To Small, FullySkip Insured Hire NO OBLIGATION •Painting & Decorating clean & tidy worker. Gallagher Aggregates Ltd is recruiting a full-time Sales 24hr online book facility Roll On/Offs QUOTE •Laminate Flooring •City & Guilds Call Ian on: Administrator for its Hermitage Quarry in Maidstone. The Sales 4 Yard Skip £192 inc Vat Road Permits Arranged 07804 •Home Improvements qualified Administrator will deal with customers on the telephone and 6Mob Yard Sk07752175135ip £228 inc V Tel:01622at W843530aste Recycling Facility help build the ready mixed concrete and aggregates business 927680 •Tiling •Fully insured 8 Yard Skip £264 inc Vat by maximising every sales lead. Call Danny on 07450 876363 or email: [email protected] 12Email: Yard [email protected] £360 inc Vat Job description: Many more services available. See website for details 64 Mid Kent Living • Taking customer enquiries • Pricing and securing work from builders merchants and cash TV, Aerials & Satellites sale markets PAUL MILL Television Ltd • Producing formal quotations, recording won and lost reasons 01622 751000 Est. 1981 • Keeping the tender and site files updated • See the latest Panasonic LED, Latest 4K, Smart & 3D Screens • Reviewing and following up on sales/planning leads • Freeview play • Catch Up & On Demand BBC iPlayer, ITV Player & 4oD • Your local Sky expert, SKY HD, multiroom & “hidden” dish installation • Market research • Freeview & Freesat, Expert aerial, dish installation service • Producing reports using the computer systems TV wall mounting service. Please phone us for free friendly advice today • Account management Bower Place Maidstone ME16 8BG www.paulmilltelevision.co.uk • Limit level query management and debt collection We pride ourselves on being a local business offering outstanding service Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-noon Requirements: Previous experience within the aggregates and/or ready mixed Waste Services concrete industry is essential. Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office. A confident, motivated and enthusiastic individual willing to work within a team and a desire Web Design to grow with the business.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] www.gallagher-group.co.uk

42 Maidstone Weald December 2018 Maidstone Weald December 2018 43 Sales Services& MAIDSTONE AUTOCENTRE LTD Kents Leading Mazda MX-5 Stockists OVER 40 2 & 4 SEATER CONVERTIBLES IN STOCK View our full range of stock online www.maidstoneautocentre.co.uk Maidstone Autocentre Ltd • 20 Bow Road • Wateringbury • Maidstone • Kent • ME18 5DD Tel: 01622 812234

Freephone 0800 6942024 Plumbing & Tiling HOMEFRESH Throughout the South East Bathroom Installation Carpets (Average) Normal rate Special rate CARPET & Single Room (12’ x 12’) £42 £21 & refurbishment, UPHOLSTERY Through Room (12’ x 18’) £56 £28 DAVID COX Hall, Stairs & Landing £56 £28 CLEANING Upholstery Mobile: 07701024078 3 piece suite £84 £42 Home: 01622 730960 OFFER 50% Leather 3 piece suite £146 £73 Discount E: [email protected] No hidden extras - All Curtains prices inclusive of VAT Full length £74 £37 Half Length £42 £21 # FREE ESTIMATES # EPIC NO JOB TOO Fence me in & alot more LANDSCAPES BIG OR SMALL All types of Fencing & Gates Installed & Repairs • Fencing • Treework • Turfing • Decking• Levelling Ground All Aspects of Garden Services, Landscapes, • Patios • Jet Washing Service • Astroturf • Water Features Decking, Patios, Paths & Paving. Regular Contracts, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Cutting etc. • Clearance • Driveways Call Colin on 07521 377306 For a free site survey call: Classified downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Classified 01622 527106 07788 532926 or 01622 853978 Skip Hire Waste Services Continued Pet Services Health & Beauty Prompt 01233 840624 D.T Collection 01233 840624 F Recruitment [email protected] ast [email protected] Delivery SKIP HIRE G Blocked drain clearance G CCTV drain & sewer surveys The largest Over 20 Years Experience G Drain & sewer cleaning G Cesspool & septic tank services T Skip Hire 3, 4, 6 independently owned & 12 Yard Bins G Tankering including ADR (hazchem) Prices from £110+VAT liquid waste T Covering Maidstone FULL TIME - TECHNICALLY EXPERIENCED management G Pollution & flooding solutions 01622 843511 & The Weald company in the UK G Waste disposal & recycling T EA Registered SERVICE & FAULT ENGINEER 01233 623721 T Fast & Prompt Service Sunnybridge Farm, Watery Lane, T Commercial www.mtscleansing.co.uk West Well, Ashford, Kent TN25 4JJ & Domestic We are an established NSI Gold Security Company based in Kent looking to recruit a Service & Fault Engineer with callout on rota basis. Operating in Kent, London, Essex and Sussex. Applicants 01233 660 099 The largest independently owned liquid should have knowledge of Intruder Alarm, CCTV, Access Control Garage Door Free Quotation waste management company in the UK and a knowledge of IP Systems and have a minimum of 5 years’ GDS Specialistswww.gboxSiteken Surveyt.com experience working for an NSI Company. With a good working • Kent based business and specialize in the • At GDS we offer a range of designs, colours and www.mtscleansing.co.uk Recruitment knowledge of: HD, IP and Analogue CCTV, Galaxy, Texecom, Installation, supply and repair of garage doors accessories to personalise your garage door. Pyronix, Scantronic Intruder Alarm Equipment, Audio/Video Entry across the SouthS East of England.KIP •H Not onlyI doR we supplyE and install garage doors, Experienced Mechanic required for Systems, Paxton Access Control Commercial & Domestic • Blocked drain clearance • CCTV drain & sewer surveys • Years of experience in the garage door industry we can also repair any door from any Independent garage in Aylesford. The applicant must have a driving licence and be self-motivated, and we are proud to have received many glowing manufacturer to a top standard. • Drain & sewer cleaning • Cesspool & septic tank services Recycling Services work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Good Salary customer recommendations for us. • Tankering including ADR (hazchem) • Pollution & flooding solutions (Depending upon experience), Call out Standby Allowance, 6pm 24 • Waste disposal & recyclingt Competitive salary in line with 01634 786129onwards 07540 224938 hour qualifications and experience Company Vehicle, Mobile. www.garagedoorspecialistskent.co.uk [email protected] Water Services For more information or to apply for this position please Contact John on 01622 718383 for details contact: 01622 735974 or [email protected] Dr. Tiles I B Plastering Tiling & Building Maintenance FreeB Noook Obligation Onlin Quotee Sales Administrator •Plastering •Friendly, reliable, Order your skip via secure FREE Reliable Service, No Job To Small, FullySkip Insured Hire NO OBLIGATION •Painting & Decorating clean & tidy worker. Gallagher Aggregates Ltd is recruiting a full-time Sales 24hr online book facility Roll On/Offs QUOTE •Laminate Flooring •City & Guilds Call Ian on: Administrator for its Hermitage Quarry in Maidstone. The Sales 4 Yard Skip £192 inc Vat Road Permits Arranged 07804 •Home Improvements qualified Administrator will deal with customers on the telephone and 6Mob Yard Sk07752175135ip £228 inc V Tel:01622at W843530aste Recycling Facility help build the ready mixed concrete and aggregates business 927680 •Tiling •Fully insured 8 Yard Skip £264 inc Vat by maximising every sales lead. Call Danny on 07450 876363 or email: [email protected] 12Email: Yard [email protected] £360 inc Vat Job description: Many more services available. See website for details 64 Mid Kent Living • Taking customer enquiries • Pricing and securing work from builders merchants and cash TV, Aerials & Satellites sale markets PAUL MILL Television Ltd • Producing formal quotations, recording won and lost reasons 01622 751000 Est. 1981 • Keeping the tender and site files updated • See the latest Panasonic LED, Latest 4K, Smart & 3D Screens • Reviewing and following up on sales/planning leads • Freeview play • Catch Up & On Demand BBC iPlayer, ITV Player & 4oD • Your local Sky expert, SKY HD, multiroom & “hidden” dish installation • Market research • Freeview & Freesat, Expert aerial, dish installation service • Producing reports using the computer systems TV wall mounting service. Please phone us for free friendly advice today • Account management Bower Place Maidstone ME16 8BG www.paulmilltelevision.co.uk • Limit level query management and debt collection We pride ourselves on being a local business offering outstanding service Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-noon Requirements: Previous experience within the aggregates and/or ready mixed Waste Services concrete industry is essential. Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office. A confident, motivated and enthusiastic individual willing to work within a team and a desire Web Design to grow with the business.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] www.gallagher-group.co.uk

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the freedom and flexibility to use your initiative On the pum trail at pkin while working within a supportive team. Emmetts WANTED Garden The role will involve: Ashley Jackson • Handling inbound and making outbound calls Kent’s hockey HGV DRIVER, FOR A SKIP COMPANY superstar IN ASHFORD • Developing business from existing clients • Obtaining and growing new business CONTACT D.T • Working to achieve revenue targets. MARK ON D.T The ideal candidate will have previous WIN A time for A Christmas turkey & all the sharing this experience in a similar role and will: trimmin 07860832233 SKIP HIRE gs CHRISTM Days out • Theatre • Homes & Gardens • W • Have worked to personal sales targets AS alks • Have a confident and outgoing personality • Be self-motivated and able to show initiative • Have excellent communication skills ACTION TAXI This is a part-time position of 24 to 32 hours per week to be worked over 3/4 days (there will be Drivers Required some flexibility in the hours/days to be worked Part Time for the right candidate). Also Owner Driver Required You will require the use of your own car and have a full driving licence. Contact 01634 245650 Basic salary + uncapped commission + bonus. OTE (based on 32 hour week) £18000 pa Mileage allowance + 32 days annual leave (pro-rata) Friendly, flexible, family owned business. Email applications, including your CV to the sales manager, Bill Brett. VACANCY [email protected] Accounts Assistant An opportunity has become available to work for a local well­ established family owned company, which specialise in liquid waste management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to learn new skills alongside their strong account skills set. This position will suit On the Road an experienced accounts assistant who would like to develop their role with client contact and be happy to learn new skills. Farleigh Forge Garage Along with the rest of the team you will be responsible for: Granville Garage Granville Road, Maidstone MoTs • Chasing money from clients G Servicing and general • Sending Statements MOT Testing repairs to all makes Recruitment On the Road On• Dealing the with invoice queries Road G Tyres and tracking • Answering phone calls for the company General Vehicle G Free local collection and Repairs delivery by arrangement The ideal candidate will have previous accounts experience G Air Conditioning gained within the office environment and have the ability to G Established since 1985 Chef required for busy South Maidstone pub/restaurant. communicate well with people of all levels. 01622 761571 www.granvillegarage.com Tel: 01622 726473 Pay according to experience, promotion to Head Chef. You will need to be: Lower Road, East Farleigh Possibility of accommodation for the right person. • Computer literate This position could suit a couple as we are looking for Front of • Honest & motivated House staff as well. • Strong accounts administration SILVERBACK RECOVERY www.thebullatlinton.co.uk | 01622 743612 On& communication the skills Road Car recovery and transportation • Customer focused • Well organized with excellent attention to detail Light commercial • Own Transport essential Cars for scrap removed To be considered for this position & for more information, Competitive rates please send your CV to [email protected] CALL ROGER ON: BRASS & WOODWIND D.BODY LTD THE PADDOCK, DETLING HILL, MAIDSTONE ME14 3JG 01622 813733 07740 123495 TUTORS REQUIRED Malling August 2017 37 The Music for Schools Foundation is a registered charity providing small group instrumental tuition in primary schools, and we are looking to recruit new tutors in the WEST MALLING and MAIDSTONE area. You could be right for us if: • You love music and want to help children discover it too. • You can play a brass or woodwind instrument at around Grade 8 standard. • You already teach or would like to. • You would like to expand your instrumental skills and take advantage of a free professional development programme. • You would like part-time flexible working hours. For more information and to apply call us on 0345 375 2466

CROP (Citizens Rights for Older People) is a volunteer led charity helping older people to access their rights and entitlements to improve life and give choice and control. Supporting Older People across Kent

We are looking for Trustees to help lead the charity in a challeng- ing and changing environment, who will help lead, encourage and promote the Charity’s service. We are seeking Trustees who have an interest/experience in the following key areas:-

Business Development/Support

Media/Marketing

Treasurer/Financial Management

Fund raising

TRUSTEES Feel valued - Help make a difference - Use your skills Telephone: 0845 459 5004 To attend monthly Trustee Meetings at our office in Lenham South East's Leading Car, Email: [email protected] All mileage and out of pocket expenses paid Web: www.a-classdrivingschool.co.uk If you would like to know more please ring Debbie 01622 851200 Bike, & HGV Driving School Or email: [email protected]. You can also visit us on our website www.cropkent.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1087538 £95 £180 (Car offers only. Terms & conditions apply) C h o i c e a n d C o n tr o l f o r o l d e r p e o p l e

44 Maidstone Weald December 2018 Maidstone Weald December 2018 45 Health & Beauty Recruitment cont.

- Katherine Morton MCFHP MAFHP Foot Health Professional .co.uk mail downs onth every m ling’s homes ne & Mal Registered member of The British Association of Foot Health Professional 88,000 Maidsto Come and join our friendly sales over ewspaper to livered No. 1 n tions de Four edi tion FREE g Edi . 231 Mallin 6 No Visiting Practice - Nail cutting and filing, corn and callus July 201 Malling team and share in our success. outh | s ne S New aidsto call t | M uses get Eas ter b tion to stone Bet ging ac Maid S are ur ces from n | PARENT bus servi e Tow school removal, fungal nail infections, verrucas and ingrowing toe nails ston better West 3 id ill and Ma Kings H en- lling. ty Show Ma nt Coun and THEK e eather ved fine w ow- xes sa joyed at the sh bo p with crowds Phone ome u umper g. have c b n Detlin AGERS heir We are currently recruiting a ounds i 00 VILL ining t 4 r ,0 a g han 80 ys of ret More t 0 up on wa boxes. ver 3,00 f phone isitors, o d one o red v attende ts. st year, est even mas Mobile: 07960 072999 Home: 01732 875447 la y’s bigg rs ist ount olde y Chr the c rs, stallh earl eworth petito from An in Mer Com s came choristors es- sinesse had CHILD CD of f 5 and bu try but ding a e coun ce. re recor er. cross th l presen a in Octob a big loca e songs e usual ere Jo tiv th those w [email protected] Among rst, and plehu anger , o f S ta ford, ound y Shan of A yles aygr say the helton, Pl idents Ken S , who Hill res ictured ent KINGS bout a both p e Mid K led a . 6 nted th d: “I t were mis lay area represe Ken s ai new p Group. planned Fuchsia derful n a won ym has bee ainst g Field Sales/ .” ee n ag e show res, s itio bourn re pictu Pet in Ley Mo oor gym 6 AN outd sed as 12 page 1 n dismis  has bee ey. of mon a waste for cash s dash set Joe’ itton looks ub in D E last p life as TH ease of Bridging the gap to a a new l 28 h for a wit e block. onanz an offic for a b ng- 32 eading eks, bri Key Account Executive d a re h thin w e ries n i Snodla pen w Obitua 34 ers i n set to o e businessown prosperityay e bridg nt e edw . Th e hom er M usiness hose Comm S a nd e Riv own b sons I c ER ss th rt my ain rea s an 43 TRAD cro a sta f the m er’s. It’ dge a . rd to s one o a barb a. ports d bri e town forwa - wa o open ing are e Re roa to th ooking ts flow land t nd com Crim new rity are l fic star Snod nd up a s going were ospe people en traf ding a house d copper d. w pr busi- om wh expan of new once ead an Aylesfor g ne f local ade bo idge. Alex re lots a, and ROOF l e in in iction o say tr s the br resser here a the are lot of om a hous e pred rs who acros s haird pic- T ound hink a tolen fr at is th ncillo he ing them i tosh ( all ar dge, I t ide s Th and cou 8 on t mong ackin ho up the bri that s eople e A22 A M ft) w finish ver from ry ness p king th d new red le they ome o l be ve te lin n an tu s salon le will c it wil the rou he tow k will ned hi peop ecause l really s of t te ban ope in the river b . It wil to sell advertising across our utskirt opposi and ander’s of the them o he ess lex h t for .” s on t n busin A Hig enien e map d- home ease i wn’s conv d on th Woul n incr to seven nodlan ving to mean a ridge, et put S tly mo is also rices. oad b Stre o be- r recen e, Alex ouse p llion r ber, ths ag Afte e, Kati open- h 19 mi Septem mon antic- ith wif bridge The £ open in ren- of the ham w d to the : due to loper T cause x of forwar work dition ich is y deve e, a influ ooking is daily 8 this e ls for wh uilt b Villag ipated l orten h Inside roposa been b Peters he . g to sh ng p Ton- has key to ty on t muters r- in buildi n up as as the muni d com ng a ba mute. NEW ng draw rks port, ew com pers an anagi o com are bei ncil wo ome n ham. shop was m nted t Malling ng Cou e 1,000 h Would ing the aid: “I ut I wa d Malli . See th k near dy feel He s idge b f- idge an cal Plan ast ban d alrea link, Tonbr e to pulpitolice o br ging Lo Malling publications and online products. e nodlan d rail er’s in ic litan P s emer ent by ith S -spee ss b Pol etropo East on it plem orts W a high busine ER M car at age sup ich supp efit of r ago, FORM ew vi ry. four-p hip, wh s in ben ed a yea A the n teringbu Partners event h start er is nd Wa ried Action ses and a. whic fic eston a is mar usines lling are lling, T who ew eople, b the Ma Ma illiams, n his n p ishes in Nick W l start i 11 par Rev ns, wil in the two so d live 5 with ber an g.  n Octo Mallin ERT post i n East Y EXP .com arage i OPERT inco the vic Recruitment AL PR mart • Kent LOC one@ idstone OUR maidst ne • Ma n Y ding La icia 23 Pud Opt You will be working on the best publications 690290 ded 01622 ost Awar 57 Kent’s M 732 6175 01 ts.co.uk Now ometris Book ww.opt serving the local community and enjoy a w Aut umn 2015 working environment that provides you with FREE

the freedom and flexibility to use your initiative On the pum trail at pkin while working within a supportive team. Emmetts WANTED Garden The role will involve: Ashley Jackson • Handling inbound and making outbound calls Kent’s hockey HGV DRIVER, FOR A SKIP COMPANY superstar IN ASHFORD • Developing business from existing clients • Obtaining and growing new business CONTACT D.T • Working to achieve revenue targets. MARK ON D.T The ideal candidate will have previous WIN A time for A Christmas turkey & all the sharing this experience in a similar role and will: trimmin 07860832233 SKIP HIRE gs CHRISTM Days out • Theatre • Homes & Gardens • W • Have worked to personal sales targets AS alks • Have a confident and outgoing personality • Be self-motivated and able to show initiative • Have excellent communication skills ACTION TAXI This is a part-time position of 24 to 32 hours per week to be worked over 3/4 days (there will be Drivers Required some flexibility in the hours/days to be worked Part Time for the right candidate). Also Owner Driver Required You will require the use of your own car and have a full driving licence. Contact 01634 245650 Basic salary + uncapped commission + bonus. OTE (based on 32 hour week) £18000 pa Mileage allowance + 32 days annual leave (pro-rata) Friendly, flexible, family owned business. Email applications, including your CV to the sales manager, Bill Brett. VACANCY [email protected] Accounts Assistant An opportunity has become available to work for a local well­ established family owned company, which specialise in liquid waste management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to learn new skills alongside their strong account skills set. This position will suit On the Road an experienced accounts assistant who would like to develop their role with client contact and be happy to learn new skills. Farleigh Forge Garage Along with the rest of the team you will be responsible for: Granville Garage Granville Road, Maidstone MoTs • Chasing money from clients G Servicing and general • Sending Statements MOT Testing repairs to all makes Recruitment On the Road On• Dealing the with invoice queries Road G Tyres and tracking • Answering phone calls for the company General Vehicle G Free local collection and Repairs delivery by arrangement The ideal candidate will have previous accounts experience G Air Conditioning gained within the office environment and have the ability to G Established since 1985 Chef required for busy South Maidstone pub/restaurant. communicate well with people of all levels. 01622 761571 www.granvillegarage.com Tel: 01622 726473 Pay according to experience, promotion to Head Chef. You will need to be: Lower Road, East Farleigh Possibility of accommodation for the right person. • Computer literate This position could suit a couple as we are looking for Front of • Honest & motivated House staff as well. • Strong accounts administration SILVERBACK RECOVERY www.thebullatlinton.co.uk | 01622 743612 On& communication the skills Road Car recovery and transportation • Customer focused • Well organized with excellent attention to detail Light commercial • Own Transport essential Cars for scrap removed To be considered for this position & for more information, Competitive rates please send your CV to [email protected] CALL ROGER ON: BRASS & WOODWIND D.BODY LTD THE PADDOCK, DETLING HILL, MAIDSTONE ME14 3JG 01622 813733 07740 123495 TUTORS REQUIRED Malling August 2017 37 The Music for Schools Foundation is a registered charity providing small group instrumental tuition in primary schools, and we are looking to recruit new tutors in the WEST MALLING and MAIDSTONE area. You could be right for us if: • You love music and want to help children discover it too. • You can play a brass or woodwind instrument at around Grade 8 standard. • You already teach or would like to. • You would like to expand your instrumental skills and take advantage of a free professional development programme. • You would like part-time flexible working hours. For more information and to apply call us on 0345 375 2466

CROP (Citizens Rights for Older People) is a volunteer led charity helping older people to access their rights and entitlements to improve life and give choice and control. Supporting Older People across Kent

We are looking for Trustees to help lead the charity in a challeng- ing and changing environment, who will help lead, encourage and promote the Charity’s service. We are seeking Trustees who have an interest/experience in the following key areas:-

Business Development/Support

Media/Marketing

Treasurer/Financial Management

Fund raising

TRUSTEES Feel valued - Help make a difference - Use your skills Telephone: 0845 459 5004 To attend monthly Trustee Meetings at our office in Lenham South East's Leading Car, Email: [email protected] All mileage and out of pocket expenses paid Web: www.a-classdrivingschool.co.uk If you would like to know more please ring Debbie 01622 851200 Bike, & HGV Driving School Or email: [email protected]. You can also visit us on our website www.cropkent.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1087538 £95 £180 (Car offers only. Terms & conditions apply) C h o i c e a n d C o n tr o l f o r o l d e r p e o p l e

44 Maidstone Weald December 2018 Maidstone Weald December 2018 45 downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk of our community. The new system is make clear to the Roads Minister and C

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ageist and anti-disability. We as Highways England that their proposals to o m e n o m e n volunteers working in the park are not use the M26 are unworkable. We were all I READ with interest the article by West We have to park on pavements allowed to use our park permits in the united in saying this loud and clear. Malling councillor Richard Bya�, Park and Ride car park. Following our meeting, both the concerning 80 houses being built in his IN AN ideal world, with all roads The wrangles over the Su�on Road Department for Transport and Highways area, and what a strain it would put on  t t built to accommodate modern levels of Blowing raspberries monies are playground stuff. At the end of England have promised to look again at public services and roads. traffic, I could agree with Maidstone MailMarks I HAVE lived in Kent all my life and the day, we have put the money into the the plans, and particularly the impacts on Did Borough Green Party that no parking should be DENNIS FOWLE President am proud it was known as The Garden pot, however it is used. local roads such as the A25. Council think of this when giving allowed on any public pedestrian [email protected] of England, especially famous for hops Nobody seems to care about the It is also encouraging that, if needed, planning permission to the enormous pavements. and cherries. As a teenager I enjoyed residents around Invicta and Valley additional powers could be granted to development in Hermitage Lane and all But in desperately overcrowded picking both, and earning pocket money. Schools. Only academic self- KCC to limit roadworks, change bus the chaos it has caused to the people of aggrandisement seems to be paramount. Maidstone, with serious traffic hold-ups goes to the hospital trust. Among the How times have changed. I doubt routes quickly and prevent HGVs parking Maidstone and districts? many still see Kent as The Garden of The area is saturated and not properly blighting our lives daily, considerate trust’s responsibilities is meeting in country lanes. We are all looking Doctors are not taking new patients England and we know hops and serviced with buses. A new site with good drivers look for ways to ease this parking costs, including extending forward to hearing what progress they due to the number of new-builds. modern pain. cherries have largely disappeared. road links should have been found. parking as appropriate, but most of the have made. Perhaps more thought for your If they can avoid parking partly on Kent in the main is still is a beautiful Can somebody tell me why Kent and money improves other hospital Tom Tugendhat, MP Tonbridge & Malling neighbours should be a priority in pavements and still leave the road open services. county, despite widespread Maidstone taxpayers have to keep forking for other vehicles they will do so. development imposed on us, and I am out for Operation Stack or its knock-on future. But too often the only intelligent The secret Brexit pleased the farming community has effects? Non-perishable goods lorries Dinner din is common R Bourne, via email option is to park partly on a pavement, A r e Maidstone and Malling adapted to the loss of our famous crops. should not be allowed over our county DENNIS Fowle’s excellent recent column while leaving as much room as possible Brexiteers worried about what our Soft fruit is now grown more widely, line and held elsewhere. When we travel available for pedestrians. negotiators are up to? Responses to last especially raspberries and strawberries on the continent, we have to pay their highlighted recently the problem of the Traffic chaos is spreading in plastic tunnels. This has road taxes and tolls up front. Foreign din created in modern restaurants. So often I find myself in sympathy month’s Mail Mark leave no doubt. THERE is gridlock on Farleigh Hill in revolutionised many fading farming vehicles should be toll-controlled at the I recently met a friend of a similar with Green objectives, but so many do The budget did nothing to reassure Tovil almost every day. Morning and not stand up to more important needs. businesses. Dartford River Crossing. vintage for lunch in a branch of them. Did the Chancellor’s oft-repeated evening queues are now the norm. That is a reason they suffer with lack of The farming, picking and packing Does Kent Highways not have a Wagamama in Kent. praise for “all hard-working people” Whilst town centre traffic congestion votes at election times. include a financial sop and warnings to processes employ so many people, centralised road closure/road works co- Apart from the general hubbub of a has been the bane of any Maidstone Brexiteers – and maybe even a prelude mostly from overseas, and these must ordination policy for Maidstone? The busy place at lunchtime, we both found Hospital parking to a possible general election? not be lost as Brexit unwinds. Tonbridge Road fiasco has caused family ourselves craning our necks to hear what resident's daily life for many years, that WHILE on parking, several readers Is the Prime Minister working The bigger growers pack directly for havoc since May. the waiter was saying to us. Hearing each chaos is now spreading further afield. queried my piece last month when I secretly towards the Brexit 58% of supermarket chains, who count these Thanks for the rant. other in conversation was also a struggle. When are MBC and KCC going to stop products among their best sellers. said I willingly paid for hospital Maidstone and Malling voted for? So Brian Smith-Howther, via email Part of the issue is that many of these squabbling like children and start When you buy soft fruit it is worth parking as my small added contribution many complain of being left in the dark places have stone floors and li�le on the working together, for the benefit of the to help fund our hospital. They were and fear an a�empt to impose a soft reading the packaging. This will give people of Maidstone and surrounding you a feel for how big this business has walls to absorb sound. under the impression this money went Brexit (in name only), with the EU still M26 lorry park update Restaurants I often go to have tables far areas, to actually produce working to the business operating the car park. largely in costly control. become – and the Maidstone area will I WAS pleased to arrange a key meeting too close together, so that there is li�le solutions to these problems? So I checked and was told the money I am grateful for your comments. be featured. on October 30 with the Department for privacy or the chance to speak A policy of continued housing growth Transport, Highways England, Sir confidentially in that environment. with no investment in any associated Stop the Brexit blaming about her approach. It’s a fudge. That said, before 2016, the UK already enjoyed a fair Michael Fallon MP and local councils to I thought it was my age, but I hear the infrastructure (not just roads) simply she does not deserve the vile and insulting measure of freedom from the EU while further scrutinise the plans to use the M26 same complaint from younger people too, isn't a sustainable approach. Personally, I I READ with interest Dennis Fowle’s as a lorry park. language that has been evident within her still being a full member – a mini Brexit even though they often make most of the have very li�le confidence in either comments on Brexit in the Downs Mail Until that point, residents and party. you might almost call it – through having noise on a rowdy evening out. party's inclination or ability to address November edition. Everyone is entitled to their view, but opted out of both the Euro zone, to keep businesses had been kept in the dark But there is nothing quite like the sound these issues effectively and at the polls, Brexit is a ma�er of opinion, and I don’t don’t hide away from the truth that, to a our own currency, and the Schengen about a proposal which would of youngsters enjoying themselves, I’d say. my vote will reflect that. know if we are taking the right path, no large degree, we are in a place that the Agreement, with its aim of borderless free fundamentally affect the lives of All of this is such a shame because I also believe that the other residents of one does – we need to be much further Brexiteers have put us by not taking movement across Europe. thousands of people across West Kent, Maidstone, in particular, has such a Maidstone are similarly tired of all talk down the line to make that judgement. control after the referendum. Whatever deal is done or not done with and potentially bring the local road diverse choice of places to eat – more than and no action, as I'm sure the commuters Much of the argument has brought out Acknowledge this point and respect the the EU at the midnight hour, it seems network to a standstill. sat in these queues would probably the worst in our society, with finger- huge task in negotiating a deal, rather than more than likely that whoever is then in I was pleased that Kent County Council, I can ever remember. pointing, threats, abusive language and so blaming someone else, which is all too power will have their work cut out just to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Perhaps it is just a ma�er of time before agree. on. easy. keep the show on the road in a deeply and District Council were able tastes and fashions move on. Simon Goodwin, Farleigh Hill, The paranoia expressed by many David Hall, Fremlins Road, Bearsted divided country, thanks to Cameron’s to join Sir Michael Fallon MP and me to K Kennedy, via email Maidstone Brexiteers really does trouble me. Dennis misguided a�empt to resolve long- says “there is a wide belief that Remain standing Tory divisions. Civil Servants/MPs” are effectively K.G. Banks, Bearsted working against Brexit and slowing the Sovereignty dream unlikely process down. AS BRITAIN edges ever closer to qui�ing It is extremely difficult in my experience the EU, a decision Sir John Major recently to get Brexiteers to answer honestly why described as “a colossal misjudgement”, I A thought-provoking read Theresa May is in post. She was left fear that the “true sovereignty” your WITH reference to a number of items in unopposed in 2016 when the Brexiteer columnist Dennis Fowle wishes to see your last excellent edition. MPs plo�ed against each other and then restored here will not in fact produce the The clear-up (after the traveller incursion) ultimately bo�led it. “unfe�ered worldwide trade” he wants at Mote Park was effected, in part, by the I had hoped that a Brexiteer would take and expects to see. Volunteers of Mote Park Fellowship. We over from David Cameron to put into Good trade deals with the rest of the would suggest to the travellers’ rep, who place all the promises made before the world are surely more likely to be spring to the defence of travellers on every referendum. I was looking forward to all achieved by being part of a large and incursion, that they meet the cost of every that money going into the NHS and powerful bloc of 28 countries with real clear-up. Maidstone Borough Council having my cake and eating it – achieving clout at the negotiating table than by going should seek a blanket exclusion on all free trade with no freedom of movement. it alone and trusting in the dubious skills public areas and full retrospective What happened, only Johnson, Gove of Dr Liam Fox. recovery of all legal costs. and Leadsom will know, but we ended up Those of Mr Fowle’s persuasion seem With regard to the Park and Ride car with Mrs May, and Chequers says much never to have acknowledged that well park, it needs to continue for all members

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ageist and anti-disability. We as Highways England that their proposals to o m e n o m e n volunteers working in the park are not use the M26 are unworkable. We were all I READ with interest the article by West We have to park on pavements allowed to use our park permits in the united in saying this loud and clear. Malling councillor Richard Bya�, Park and Ride car park. Following our meeting, both the concerning 80 houses being built in his IN AN ideal world, with all roads The wrangles over the Su�on Road Department for Transport and Highways area, and what a strain it would put on  t t built to accommodate modern levels of Blowing raspberries monies are playground stuff. At the end of England have promised to look again at public services and roads. traffic, I could agree with Maidstone MailMarks I HAVE lived in Kent all my life and the day, we have put the money into the the plans, and particularly the impacts on Did Tonbridge and Malling Borough Green Party that no parking should be DENNIS FOWLE President am proud it was known as The Garden pot, however it is used. local roads such as the A25. Council think of this when giving allowed on any public pedestrian [email protected] of England, especially famous for hops Nobody seems to care about the It is also encouraging that, if needed, planning permission to the enormous pavements. and cherries. As a teenager I enjoyed residents around Invicta and Valley additional powers could be granted to development in Hermitage Lane and all But in desperately overcrowded picking both, and earning pocket money. Schools. Only academic self- KCC to limit roadworks, change bus the chaos it has caused to the people of aggrandisement seems to be paramount. Maidstone, with serious traffic hold-ups goes to the hospital trust. Among the How times have changed. I doubt routes quickly and prevent HGVs parking Maidstone and districts? many still see Kent as The Garden of The area is saturated and not properly blighting our lives daily, considerate trust’s responsibilities is meeting in country lanes. We are all looking Doctors are not taking new patients England and we know hops and serviced with buses. A new site with good drivers look for ways to ease this parking costs, including extending forward to hearing what progress they due to the number of new-builds. modern pain. cherries have largely disappeared. road links should have been found. parking as appropriate, but most of the have made. Perhaps more thought for your If they can avoid parking partly on Kent in the main is still is a beautiful Can somebody tell me why Kent and money improves other hospital Tom Tugendhat, MP Tonbridge & Malling neighbours should be a priority in pavements and still leave the road open services. county, despite widespread Maidstone taxpayers have to keep forking for other vehicles they will do so. development imposed on us, and I am out for Operation Stack or its knock-on future. But too often the only intelligent The secret Brexit pleased the farming community has effects? Non-perishable goods lorries Dinner din is common R Bourne, via email option is to park partly on a pavement, A r e Maidstone and Malling adapted to the loss of our famous crops. should not be allowed over our county DENNIS Fowle’s excellent recent column while leaving as much room as possible Brexiteers worried about what our Soft fruit is now grown more widely, line and held elsewhere. When we travel available for pedestrians. negotiators are up to? Responses to last especially raspberries and strawberries on the continent, we have to pay their highlighted recently the problem of the Traffic chaos is spreading in plastic tunnels. This has road taxes and tolls up front. Foreign din created in modern restaurants. So often I find myself in sympathy month’s Mail Mark leave no doubt. THERE is gridlock on Farleigh Hill in revolutionised many fading farming vehicles should be toll-controlled at the I recently met a friend of a similar with Green objectives, but so many do The budget did nothing to reassure Tovil almost every day. Morning and not stand up to more important needs. businesses. Dartford River Crossing. vintage for lunch in a branch of them. Did the Chancellor’s oft-repeated evening queues are now the norm. That is a reason they suffer with lack of The farming, picking and packing Does Kent Highways not have a Wagamama in Kent. praise for “all hard-working people” Whilst town centre traffic congestion votes at election times. include a financial sop and warnings to processes employ so many people, centralised road closure/road works co- Apart from the general hubbub of a has been the bane of any Maidstone Brexiteers – and maybe even a prelude mostly from overseas, and these must ordination policy for Maidstone? The busy place at lunchtime, we both found Hospital parking to a possible general election? not be lost as Brexit unwinds. Tonbridge Road fiasco has caused family ourselves craning our necks to hear what resident's daily life for many years, that WHILE on parking, several readers Is the Prime Minister working The bigger growers pack directly for havoc since May. the waiter was saying to us. Hearing each chaos is now spreading further afield. queried my piece last month when I secretly towards the Brexit 58% of supermarket chains, who count these Thanks for the rant. other in conversation was also a struggle. When are MBC and KCC going to stop products among their best sellers. said I willingly paid for hospital Maidstone and Malling voted for? So Brian Smith-Howther, via email Part of the issue is that many of these squabbling like children and start When you buy soft fruit it is worth parking as my small added contribution many complain of being left in the dark places have stone floors and li�le on the working together, for the benefit of the to help fund our hospital. They were and fear an a�empt to impose a soft reading the packaging. This will give people of Maidstone and surrounding you a feel for how big this business has walls to absorb sound. under the impression this money went Brexit (in name only), with the EU still M26 lorry park update Restaurants I often go to have tables far areas, to actually produce working to the business operating the car park. largely in costly control. become – and the Maidstone area will I WAS pleased to arrange a key meeting too close together, so that there is li�le solutions to these problems? So I checked and was told the money I am grateful for your comments. be featured. on October 30 with the Department for privacy or the chance to speak A policy of continued housing growth Transport, Highways England, Sir confidentially in that environment. with no investment in any associated Stop the Brexit blaming about her approach. It’s a fudge. That said, before 2016, the UK already enjoyed a fair Michael Fallon MP and local councils to I thought it was my age, but I hear the infrastructure (not just roads) simply she does not deserve the vile and insulting measure of freedom from the EU while further scrutinise the plans to use the M26 same complaint from younger people too, isn't a sustainable approach. Personally, I I READ with interest Dennis Fowle’s as a lorry park. language that has been evident within her still being a full member – a mini Brexit even though they often make most of the have very li�le confidence in either comments on Brexit in the Downs Mail Until that point, residents and party. you might almost call it – through having noise on a rowdy evening out. party's inclination or ability to address November edition. Everyone is entitled to their view, but opted out of both the Euro zone, to keep businesses had been kept in the dark But there is nothing quite like the sound these issues effectively and at the polls, Brexit is a ma�er of opinion, and I don’t don’t hide away from the truth that, to a our own currency, and the Schengen about a proposal which would of youngsters enjoying themselves, I’d say. my vote will reflect that. know if we are taking the right path, no large degree, we are in a place that the Agreement, with its aim of borderless free fundamentally affect the lives of All of this is such a shame because I also believe that the other residents of one does – we need to be much further Brexiteers have put us by not taking movement across Europe. thousands of people across West Kent, Maidstone, in particular, has such a Maidstone are similarly tired of all talk down the line to make that judgement. control after the referendum. Whatever deal is done or not done with and potentially bring the local road diverse choice of places to eat – more than and no action, as I'm sure the commuters Much of the argument has brought out Acknowledge this point and respect the the EU at the midnight hour, it seems network to a standstill. sat in these queues would probably the worst in our society, with finger- huge task in negotiating a deal, rather than more than likely that whoever is then in I was pleased that Kent County Council, I can ever remember. pointing, threats, abusive language and so blaming someone else, which is all too power will have their work cut out just to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Perhaps it is just a ma�er of time before agree. on. easy. keep the show on the road in a deeply and Sevenoaks District Council were able tastes and fashions move on. Simon Goodwin, Farleigh Hill, The paranoia expressed by many David Hall, Fremlins Road, Bearsted divided country, thanks to Cameron’s to join Sir Michael Fallon MP and me to K Kennedy, via email Maidstone Brexiteers really does trouble me. Dennis misguided a�empt to resolve long- says “there is a wide belief that Remain standing Tory divisions. Civil Servants/MPs” are effectively K.G. Banks, Bearsted working against Brexit and slowing the Sovereignty dream unlikely The five editions of the Downs Mail are delivered to 90% of households in the Maidstone and Malling area, process down. AS BRITAIN edges ever closer to qui�ing reaching over 190, 000 readers every month. It is extremely difficult in my experience the EU, a decision Sir John Major recently A thought-provoking read to get Brexiteers to answer honestly why described as “a colossal misjudgement”, I Maidstone North Maidstone South Maidstone East Maidstone Weald Malling Theresa May is in post. 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