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Laughter Is Key at School Rated 'Good' downsmail.co.uk MaidstoneMaidstone WealdWeald EditionEdition Maidstone & Malling’s No. 1 newspaper FREE June 2017 No. 242 News Autumn’s TV role A LANGLEY teenager has made her screen debut in a bank’s advertising campaign. 6 Fines target smokers MOST of the fines handed out by Maidstone’s litter wardens are for dropping cigarette ends. 14 Princess Royal visit PRINCESS Anne dropped in on Maidstone’s Save the Children shop. 20 Birds delay lock work A PAIR of nesting wagtails held up repairs at East Farleigh 28 Laughter is key at Lock. school rated ‘good’ HEADCORN Primary School has been described by a Government inspector as a “good, caring, friendly and happy” place to learn. There was particular praise for to improve pupils’ progress in read- “They take great pride in their Sarah Symonds, who took up the ing and maths, adding: “Achieve- school and confidently speak about headship – her first – at the school in ment is clearly improving. their learning with a genuine sense Obituaries 32 February last year. “You acknowledge, however, that of engagement and excitement. Ofsted inspector Margaret there is scope to provide greater “I am always receiving compli- Coussins said: “You lead your staff challenges for the most able pupils ments about the pupils’ lovely sense Parish Councils 34-37 with determination, commitment to reach the higher standards.” of humour, polite behaviour and THE fire station was thought to be and vision,” adding: “Your plans for Miss Symonds told Downs Mail their desire to be a key part of school a suitable site for a defibrillator at improvement are incisive, ambi- she was extremely proud of the ef- improvement. Headcorn; repairs to the horse tious and focused on improving forts of pupils, staff and those in- “They are a vital part in driving trough at East Farleigh would cost pupils’ outcomes even further.” volved in the King’s Road school, our school to new heights, and the £780 after it was damaged by a Awarding the school a “good” which make it a great school. diligence, tenacity and effort of our car; a seat in memory of the late grade, she paid particular attention She said: “I never cease to be im- staff ensures a happy, caring, pur- Cllr Cynthia Webb was installed at to the harmonious environment cre- pressed with the pupils. poseful learning environment for Holy Trinity Church in Coxheath; ated at the school by staff, saying: “Our core values ensure that their pupils to make progress. the limb of an ancient yew tree in “Headcorn is a happy school where behaviour is consistently good; they “There’s always laughter ringing Hunton churchyard was broken. pupils feel valued, behave well and respect both adults and peers and throughout the school as fun is a enjoy all that they do.” have an infectious zest for their ed- key ingredient for our school com- Crime Reports 37 The inspector recognised efforts ucation. munity.” A CATERING van in Yalding was broken into and cash was stolen; a package was stolen from a drive in Bridge action Headcorn; parts were removed A CALL for safeguards to pro- from a vehicle in Staplehurst; a ve- tect East Farleigh’s bridge from hicle on a garage forecourt at traffic generated by development Staplehurst was broken into but the YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERT in Maidstone Council’s Local intruders were disturbed by police. 01622 690290 [email protected] Plan has been made by10 23 Pudding Lane • Maidstone • Kent Historic England. 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Jacquie Knox Hetherington re- The parish council, which has ferred to the recent story in Downs spent £51,000 fighting the Hazel- Mail about uncertain futures for pits proposal for 220 homes off some Weald railway stations, in- Mill Bank, turned to villagers cluding Headcorn, and posted: Alpacas meet little learners again in May to ask if they wanted “Oh well, let's hope the people CHILDREN at Little Learners pair were from Lightfoot Alpacas, to “fight on” after their case was who move there are not depend- Nursery, in Boughton Lane, Loose, based in Cranbrook. dismissed at judicial review. ent on a frequent train service, enjoyed a visit from two fluffy Nursery manager, Leonie Parish council vice-chairman given it’s currently at risk.” characters during the last week of Cooper, said: “The children loved Bridget Dungey said representa- Cheryl Whitworth said: “Thank term. being able to stroke the animals tions made at the parish council you for all you have done to pro- The youngsters were able to get and pose for the photographs with meeting, on its website and face- tect our village”, while Sue Walker up close and stroke two alpacas them. Thank you to Lightfoot book page and in person demon- said: “This is so unfair, our village when they stopped by. The friendly Alpacas for coming in.” strated clearly that villagers are is being destroyed.” not prepared to give up the fight This week Cllr Dungey con- against applicants Crabtree and firmed the battle will continue. She Marden’s bid for TV fame Crabtree Ltd and Shoregrove Ltd. said: “Villagers have asked us to GARDENERS in Marden are keeping their green fingers crossed that The decision follows a leaflet continue fighting this case and we their village will have a starring role in a television series this year. drop by planning agent DHA have asked for permission to ap- Launched just over a year ago, the Marden in Bloom group has ap- ahead of the judicial review hear- peal against Mrs Justice Lang’s de- plied to be part of Channel 4’s Village of The Year 2017 competition, ing, which accused the parish cision to dismiss the parish with a prize presented by actress Penelope Keith. council of wasting residents’ council’s case at judicial review. The programme celebrates how villages are cared for and looks at money, referring to £21,000 spent We have now lodged that appeal.” their heritage and history as well as the people who live there. The on legal costs as of February 2016 The parish has been advised that group hopes that residents will be help in a variety of ways such as and adding: “That figure will be £2,500 will allow it to appeal the picking up litter and supporting village events. considerably higher should your Judicial Review decision, but costs Anyone who lives in the parish and would like to join the group can parish council lose the appeal.” could run to £10,000. email [email protected] or call 01622 833351. soft furnishings Family firm based in Coxheath, offering all EXCELLENCE IN EYE CARE aspects of soft furnishing from curtains in Maidstone and blinds to knitting wool and haberdashery At Eye 2 Eye Opticians, we provide eye examinations to the T Personal 1-1 service highest standards. We offer a full range of services including T Nearly 40 years of eye health photos, specialist cornea scans, full OCT eye scans, and EYEDREAM Treatment. 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