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He eventually head and have called for stricter li- ule pellet injuries pulled himself out the bushes cencing for airguns. across a private road and collapsed KC was injured sometime in front of Paul. overnight on September 26 and 27. “We had no idea what had hap- He was shot from a number of dif- pened and thought he had been at- ferent directions and X-rays tacked by dogs or a wild animal.” showed that the pellets had entered The mother of two took the his head, torso and hip. stricken animal to the vets who de- It was initially believed that there cided his body could not cope with were even more pellets inside him, surgery just yet. but a total of eight have been The teacher added: “Given the his skull, but it is now worryingly Her engineer husband Paul (51) Offers available found. Some of the puncture large number of pellets found in sitting under his skin. Another pel- has called for air rifles and guns to wounds are described as “through- poor KC we believe it must have let went straight through his be licenced. on ex-display and-through”, where pellets have been a group of people with air ri- scapula and has lodged itself mil- Incidents in which an animal has gone in and out. fles. It was clearly deliberate – and limetres from his heart. been shot or targeted by someone Owner Jacqui Gill (43) said her they just left him for dead. “The pellet that shattered his using an airgun should be reported models pet’s attackers were a “group of “It is a miracle that the pellet humerus has split the bone length- to the RSPCA’s national cruelty line evil individuals”. found in KC’s head did not enter wise, with splinters at the top. on 0300 1234 999.

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2 Malling November 2017 Malling November 2017 3 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News No clues to flats blaze Leisure centre gears TMBC mileage THE exact cause of the blaze that destroyed a block of flats in Snodland may never be known. up for fitness boom ‘too generous’ A block on the Holborough Lakes development caught fire A LEAP in demand for exercise THE borough council has been John O'Connell, chief executive of on September 16, leaving the classes is behind a £1m project to flats uninhabitable – and 23 fam- hauled over the coals for wasting the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Dri- extend Larkfield Leisure Centre. tax-payers’ money. ving is extremely expensive in ilies without somewhere to live. Operators tmactive says the de- Kent Fire and Rescue Service Tonbridge and Malling Borough Britain thanks to sky-high rates of velopment reflects a growing inter- Council (TMBC) paid nearly £22,000 fuel duty and vehicle excise duty, (KFRS) quickly identified that est in group activities, away from the fire had started on a third- more than it needed to last year in but there’s no excuse for councils to the pool, including spin classes. staff mileage allowances, according pay more than HMRC’s approved floor balcony, but they have It is making the financial com- since been unable to determine to a study carried out by the Tax- rate for mileage. It’s simply not cred- mitment with Tonbridge and what was the actual cause, de- Payers’ Alliance. ible for local authorities to plead Malling council, which owns the spite an extensive investigation. The alliance this month released poverty and raise council tax while building – taking the place of the A KFRS spokesman said: fresh research that shows the council paying over the odds for basic ex- current garden by the café. “KFRS has completed an investi- again paid a generous 65p per mile penses, especially when the govern- Three new studios will be created gation at the site of the fire, and is to some, even though the Depart- ment has been telling them to rein in and the gym extended by 1,200 unable to determine a definitive ment for Communities and Local these payments for the past five square feet. cause of the fire, due to the dam- Government (DGLC) urged five years. An extension to the front will age on the balcony where it years ago that councils should stop “If TMBC was to bring its rate house the two new group exercise started. paying above HMRC’s approved down to the approved level, they studios, with sprung floors, LED Representatives from the development team outside Larkfield Leisure Centre “KFRS will continue to con- rate of 45p. would have more money to spend lights and inspirational graphics tribute to any further work the The Larkfield project will feature this with some fantastic new stu- TMBC is one of only four councils on essential services, or better, left in local authority or construction that will allow for a more varied the centre’s first dedicated group dios. in Kent paying 65p per mile and it taxpayers’ pockets.” company involved wish to un- group exercise programme. cycling studio and the extended “The extension to the gym also paid out £71,000 of tax-payers’ A TMBC spokesman said: “Em- dertake in order the understand The investment follows research gym will have top-of-the-range car- reflects patterns of use with in- money on the higher band of ployees whose contract of employ- the circumstances of the fire and by ukactive, showing a greater up- diovascular and resistance equip- creased investment in freeweights, mileage. This is not the first time The ment states that they are eligible to building performance.” take of dry, group activities across ment. functional training and digital con- TaxPayers’ Alliance has hit out at claim a ‘casual car user allowance’ Downs Mail reported last the country, particularly by women Funding for the building work is nectivity to ensure our customers councils for not being cautious with for the ad hoc mileage that they un- month that the families dis- – perhaps prompted by TV shows coming from tmactive, while Ton- gain maximum benefit from work- public money. dertake on behalf of the council on placed by the fire could be back such as Strictly Come Dancing and bridge and Malling council is meet- ing out at Larkfield.” It maintains that sticking to the infrequent occasions are reimbursed in the block within a year, but events like the Tour de France. ing more than £200,000 of the cost The centre will remain open HMRC guidance is an “easy way according to the nationally deter- some residents have taken to Swimming remains the most of replacing equipment. throughout the work, which will be councils can save money without af- mined ‘casual car user allowance’ Chief executive of tmactive, Mar- phased to limit disruption. The fecting frontline services”. prevailing at the time.” Relationship at Facebook to speak of their frus- popular activity according to na- tration at the progress – and the tional data, but last year that fell to tin Guyton, says: “The number of new group exercise studios are lack of information from both 35% of all leisure centre visits, people coming to Larkfield Leisure scheduled to open in April and the Berkeley Homes and Southern while the proportion taking part in Centre for group exercise classes is gym extension and Spin Studio in breake ingng pointoint? Housing Group. group exercise rose by 30%, with growing year on year and we are May. Customers will be able to use women driving the increase. delighted to be able to respond to the main reception throughout. The breakdowne of any relationship can be Warning over very distressine g. Youngsters rise to reading challenge Whitehead Monckton family lawyers can help you through this stressful and painful time. MORE than 1,700 children took part their prizes at Snodland Library. “It’s a fun way of encouraging car key thefts in the summer Reading Challenge Librarian Mallika Bhaduri said the children to keep reading during the DRIVERS are being warned to take We offerf sensitive, constructive and cost effective 'Animal Agent' throughout Ton- challenge is a national reading cam- holidays and is produced by the care of their car keys when they go bridge district libraries – and the paign which takes place every year reading agency and delivered by li- to bed at night following a spate of Ahmet, right, with brother Ali and twins Sefa and Merve and Mevlana legal advice. All our lawyersrs are expeexperriencenceded meembermbers winners (below) were presented with during the summer holidays. braries,” she said. burglaries in the area. of Resolution, committed to a non-confrontational All the children read six books and Reports have been made in Lark- were entered into a draw to win field – including two on the same Family restaurant dream delight approach to rese olving family problems. prizes. night – and Kings Hill of incidents IT’S a Turkish delight that has restaurant. We’ve had so many con- The libraries involved were Snod- where burglars have broken into a been seven years in the making as tractors and architects, at one point An initial fixed cost meetinngg for just £11000 (inncc VAT)T with land, Larkfield, West Malling, Bor- house and taken car keys, before Alim-et finally opens its doors to we even considered a KFC franchise. one of our lalawyers can help yyoouu seesee yyoourur wawayy forrwaward ough Green, East Peckham, Hadlow, driving the cars away. the public. We’ve had planning permissions re- Hildenborough, Tonbridge and Ton- Among the vehicles taken are The premises on London Road, jected, but we got there in the end.” and understand yyoourur lelegagal positiioonn and ooptptioionsns. bridge North. Most of the prizes BMWs, Mercedes and a VW Golf. Larkfield, was bought by the Car- The restaurant’s official opening were donated by local businesses. Police Inspector Maxine Martin, cabuk family in 2010, and after for invited guests was on Saturday, Our offices are in the centtre of Canterbury, MaMaidstone Mallika said comments she re- of Tonbridge and Malling’s Com- many false dawns, it has now been November 4, with its doors open to and Tenterdenden so, ifif yoyouu wantw toto ttakakee thatthat first stepstep to ceived from the children and their munity Safety Unit, warned: “Some turned into the family restaurant the public the following day. parents included: burglars may break in to your they have always desired. The decoration has cost findfindining ooutut your optioptioons siimmppllyy visit our websebsiteite atat: - “A lovely event, really great thing property looking for the keys to Having first come to the area in £500,000, with much of the décor to do. Our daughter was so excited your vehicle as this allows them to the late 1980s, Ahmet Carcabuk inspired by Adiyaman, the family’s wwwwww.whitehead-monckton.co.uk at being chosen as she enjoyed the bypass alarms and immobilisers. (54) admits it is a dream come true home town back in Turkey. reading change” “I would advise owners to dou- to finally open the restaurant. The restaurant’s name comes Canterbury 01227 643266 - “Poppy loved being selected for ble-lock their front doors at night Ahmet’s younger brother Ali (52) from a mixture of Ali and Ahmet’s this and felt very special. It’s been and store car keys away from doors is also on board, with Ali’s three chil- names, with the hyphen put in as Maidstone 01622 698051 fun coming to a different library, and windows. dren – twin sisters Sefa and Merve “et” means meat in Turkish. Tenterentee rden 01580 767540 too” “Cars should be parked in a (26) and Mevlana (24) – the driving Meat is, of course, a speciality - “Thank you so much for organis- garage, a secure car park or well-lit forces behind the new venture, with Ahmet’s renowned marinade – wwwww.whitehead-mon-monckt-monckton.coc on.co.u.uk ing the summer reading challenge location whenever possible.” while Ahmet’s son Burak (16) help- honed since he first came to the UK prize giving ceremony. It is such a For advice on how to avoid be- ing out when he has had time out – a speciality. WWhiteheahitehead MoncMonckton Limitemited no. 08366029), registered in lovely celebration of reading and has coming a victim of car theft visit the from his studies. “I’ve been using it for 32 years EEnwwngllanandw & W.walehs. iRteheaegiisstered odffic-me 72 oKinnckton.cog Street, Maiidsdstone., uKeknt, Kent Police website at www. Mevlana said: “We never gave up and I’ve never had any complaints ME14 1BL. Authorised and reggululated by the Solicitors Reggululation helped maintain my daughters' en- Authority under no. 608279. thusiasm for reading.” kent.police.uk/advice/theft/car-and our dreams of making this into a yet,” he said. -large-vehicle-theft/ DM2016

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66 MallingMalling November October 2017 2017 MallingMalling November October 2017 77 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Advertisement Feature News downsmail.co.uk Chapel’s bright and beautiful Revolutionary New Treatment AN EVENT for the whole family at Headcorn for dry or watery eyes Church proved the perfect occasion to show off Don’t suffer any longer one of the leaders in dry eye treatments in Kent. Buchanan Optometrists the new look given to the altar in St Peter and St A new treatment for dry eyes called recently added this revolutionary new Paul’s children’s chapel. E-Eye has come to award-winning E-Eye equipment to the practice. E-Eye The service for the congregation’s other. John, who enjoys DIY, and Opticians Buchanan Optometrists. The gives you the opportunity and freedom extended family – which included Jenny also belong to an art group in in-practice treatment helps relieve the to treat your dry eyes rather than just 28 dogs, a rabbit and two bearded Tenterden. debilitating discomfort of dry eyes or dragons – was chosen by Rev Fiona Jenny said: “Our styles are very being recommended eye drops. Book your E-Eye Haskett to dedicate the handiwork different. I like intricate water- meibomian gland dysfunction. This new Alisdair explains why he is so excited of husband and wife team Jenny colours, while John uses oils and procedure is non-invasive, painless, about this breaking news. “Treating dry and John Robson. acrylics, but we work well when we safe and takes about 20 minutes. Often appointment today The chapel’s wooden cross and team up for a project like this one eyes has always meant using drops or candlesticks were refurbished by for the church.” this can eliminate the need for time- other at-home regimes. 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Jenny spent more than two She joked: “I often say I’m a jack ZLWKDVHULHVRIÀDVKHVRIOLJKWLWFDQ It is a breakthrough, giving amazing months making the applique scene, of all trades and master of none and PDNHWKHWHDUVÀRZVPRRWKO\UHOLHYLQJ 01732 617557 including animals and trees, which while this was a difficult challenge, results and relief to our clients.” has transformed the church’s St I’m really pleased we were able to Canine companions were among creatures great and small that attended you of your discomfort.Dry eye is a Even if you feel your symptoms are Nicholas Chapel, making it help.” the family pet service at Headcorn Church terrible condition to suffer from, and bearable, long-term dryness can lead to brighter and more child-friendly. it tends to be worse at this time of She said: “It was quite a thick ulceration on your cornea and scarring. material, which we bought back in Garages make year. Buchanan Optometrists’ leading Therefore it is best to seek the best July and while the curtain took dry eye clinic in Snodland, Kent has possible treatment early and prevent around two weeks, the font cover way for homes been bringing happiness and relief to was a different story; it was laid any further damage from occurring. out on the table in our spare room REDEVELOPMENT on a Cox- sufferers of dry eyes for many years. Stop suffering from uncomfortable for three or four weeks, along with heath garage block is set to start. Led by husband and wife team Alisdair eyes and Book your E-Eye 56 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent various bits of piping and patterns Eighteen garages will be de- & Kathryn Buchanan, the practice is ME6 5NB when we decided it would be a molished at The Beacons to Appointment today on 01732 617557. good idea to have it on display for make way for three one-bed bun- the pet service. Fortunately, it was galows. just long enough to get it fin- It is one of four garage-block ished.” developments approved by the The intricate work involved a lot borough council across Maid- of hand stitching and some em- stone on sites identified as “suit- broidery. able for redevelopment” by However, the retired home-econ- Golding Homes. omist, who founded the Maidstone The other sites are in Bicknor branch of the British Sugar Craft Road, Hartnup Street and Francis Guild in 1985, was happy with the Lane in Maidstone. finished article. The development in Coxheath She added: “I was very pleased will be carried out by Chartway with it, although I’m more used to Construction. working with sugar than a needle A spokesman for Golding and thread.” Homes said the development ex- The couple, who celebrate their pected to take a year to com- 21st wedding anniversary this plete and the bungalows will be month, admit their talents are very Jenny and John Robson, whose work has made St Nicholas Chapel at Head- available for “affordable rent”. different, but complement each corn Church more child-friendly Four hurt in knife incident Towpath robbery appeal Parkfoot A local family business with a difference KENT detectives are appealing man is described as black, aged KENT Police are appealing for and a quantity of cash were miss- for witnesses following a knife between 25 and 30, well-built, witnesses after a man was report- ing. incident in Maidstone in the with short dark hair and was edly robbed by the River Medway The suspects, who spoke with a early hours of Saturday, Octo- wearing a dark coloured in Maidstone. foreign accent, are described as Award-winning Spar Shop and BP Forecourt ber 21, in which four men were bomber/puffer style jacket, dark A man in his 60s was walking aged between 25 and 30, with dark slashed in the face. trousers and dark shoes. along the towpath next to Clifford brown hair and were wearing dark 265 London Road, West Malling. 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8 Malling November 2017 Malling November 2017 9 downsmail.co.uk News TownNews Talk Local news for Snodlandd andowns Hallingmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News MohammedMP: urgent inne Peridiseed for lo withrry p cafeark CCTV call to stop fly-tipping YOUMAL canLING nowMP getTom aT tasteugend ofhat years,” he said. Clearly, the MPs anticipate trouble Illegal fly-tipping “Peridise”has backe atd c Brooklandalls for a £ Lake250m carM20 “Robert Beswarick at Hicks lies ahead. CALLS for the installation of Across Kent, local authorities are parklorry afterpark theto b cafee bu thereilt qui wasckly re-– or knew I was looking for some- Research by The Port of Dover CCTV cameras to prevent fly-tip- is costing local spending hundreds of thousands of opened.face problems withBrexit in 2019. where to work for myself and he suggests that if the current average ping on a country road have been authorities hun- pounds clearing up rubbish. BakhtiyarHe is one Mohammedof 11 Kent MP –s known, includ- putMa melling onMP toTo them cafe. If you pro- processing time of two minutes per made by the local borough coun- dreds of thou- According to one report £323,000 bying hisM secondaidstone namememb –er hass H re-elen videTuge goodndhat foodis and give a good truck was to double with new cillor. sands of pounds, was spent dealing with almost Burberry Lane, near Kingswood, 14,000 incidents in 2016-17. This is a openedWhatel they an premisesd Helen asGr Peridiseant, who serviceanxious peoplethat will use you.” clearance and paperwork require- says Cllr Gill Fort Perihav Peri.e written to transport secretary MThe20 t cafe,ailback whichs was originally ments, the consequences could be has been targeted by waste sharp increase on the previous 12 CHehri moveds Grayli tong Englandrequesting ina 2000meet- builtshou forld no thoset dis- using Leybourne severe. dumpers for years, but in recent months when just over 10,000 in- months, the problem has become stances cost £244,000. anding livedto pu int “ Ritchconcer Road,ns” ab Snod-out the Lakes,rupt the isco openunty from Monday to Post bosses concede there will land, before moving to Maidstone Friday between 11.30am and 2pm more acute with waste often strewn Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- lack of progress. when Brexit have to be a clearance facility away a year ago. and weekends from 11.30am until Everybody should set up Lasting Powers of Attorney!across the middle of the road. tive by the Environment Agency The lorry park – in the country- comes into effect from the docks. sMohammed,ide near Folk whoesto hasne – workedhas eff atec- 10.30pm. Asked where he feels a freight Cllr Gill Fort, pictured right, said: and the Driver and Vehicle Stan- in 2019 We know this sounds ridiculous but that is what the government has been saying since they introduced them Rezalistively s intall Snodland,ed because A&Dof a ju Fish-dicial There is seating outside the cafe clearance house would best be situ- “Every month we are having toi- dards Agency to clamp down on eriesrevie inw Dittonto be he andard i Bign the Ben’sautum inn. andtion aal freecust deliveryoms arra service.ngement cannot is that with freight delays almost ated, a spokesman for the MP - in 2007. The thing is that if you wait until you have a strokelets, or sinks start and to constructionshow signs waste of dementia, it might be too unlicensed waste carriers. But she Maidstone, is relishing the chance dumped in the village, specifically believes the high cost to small firms The joint letter, dated October 6, Picturedbe reac right,hed, MohammedOperation S servestack awill certain when Brexit kicks in, the ab- who is chairman of the foreign af- late: you need to ‘have capacity’ in order to set them up. to branch out on his own. bring gridlock to much of Kent. sence of a customs centre means a in Burberry Lane. We are now more than a Headcorn and Chart Sutton. Last of disposing of construction waste demands: “It is essential that the takeaway to Tim Parrett of Birling fairs select committee - said it M“I2 had0 lor enoughry park i workings built. for peo- There is currently no customs lorry park will be needed to take should be “as close as possible to thinking of installing cameras on year after it was year, Maidstone Borough Council at a transfer station is costing coun- ple, I had been doing it for 17 Road, Snodland “We must have the infrastructure checking and clearance facility, the inevitable disruption off the where it is needed. He’s confident The O ce of the Public Guardian is even trying to make itprivate easier land for to you oversee to theset problem them updumped yourself and through torched. The their church cleared 911 cases of fly-tipping and cils dearly. Cllr Fort made her re- in place to ensure our roads are which will be needed to serve the motorway and keep it moving. that local residents nearby will area.” car park has also seen illegal dump- more than 163 have been recorded marks as one of the borough’s ready on day one for every eventu- Port of Dover and Eurotunnel once But there are now rumours that Conversionhave plenty of good ide workas on where web site, www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/make-lasting-power.A recent Of eventcourse in Burberry not everyone Lane ing. has access to the since April this year. The ap- closest transfer stations at North saw a caravan burned out while a But it is also a problem in many proaching darker evenings will Farm, Tunbridge Wells, announced ality of leaving the EU.” BritainChairwomanleaves the EU. the Bridgetlorry park could be used as a WORKis the be wasst pla duece”. to start on the internet and a lot of people are nervous about legal documentscar remains – rightly on a footpath so as nearby,it is very easy to get it wrong. it will be closed for 10 weeks. Fears are growing that if a transi- The implication of the MPs’ letter customs facility once it is built. China M2 Chaps0 crisis buildinglooms, p inage Holbor-12 rural areas, including Langley, prompt a rise in illegal tipping. hands over STARA reins ough Road, Snodland, as Town BRIDGET Cork has resigned after four years as chair- Talk went to press. This is where Camrass Wills comes to the rescue. We can doSTAPLEHURST everything vineyardfor you and Hush at a very reasonable price. 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IN THE gossipy world of cross-Channel transport, it sometimes pays Get your free to be sceptical about the motive behind the message, but disturbing NEVER TOO OLD FOR A MORTGAGE! Kate’s canyonSarah finds trek many of the people she in speaks to are possibilities are emerging about the M20 corridor post-Brexit. shingles jab MAIDSTONE and Malling resi- worried about their finances at a time in life when SIMON FINLAY reports... . dents in their 70s are being urged they really want to be enjoying themselves. Often to take up the offer of free vacci- a lack of information, or confusing advertising nations against the “painful and memory of husbandcauses them concern and they are just not sure debilitating” condition shingles. what options are really available to them. This is Sadly,By the due end to of schemes July, just available over half in THEthe past widow the ter ofm a popular Maid- where Sarah ratescan bridge from pancreaticthe gap. cancer have of“Equity all eligible Release” older has patients got itself in Kent a bad stonename. GP is in training for a self- not improved much in the last 30 Sarah says, “I’ve been in the finance industry for andLocal Medway adviser had Sarah been Ferrell vaccinated. speaks withfunded many trek peopl throughe the Grand years. Nigel died on January 19, Canyon, in aid of the charity over 20 years2012. and I consider had been I have thinking come aboutacross who,But thethrough NHS isno now fault encouraging of their own, are carrying debt everyone who is offered the vaccine which is battling the cancer that most scenarioswhat and I couldwould doreassure to celebrate anyone Nigel’s who is into retirement or need to raise new finance and this can to take it up. claimed him. concerned aboutlife and their decided finances to join that the they Pancre- are makeLocal the GP “Golden practices Years” are potentially offering worrying.Kate Minett, a staff nurse, will be unlikely to beatic alone. Cancer Sometimes UK Grand an initial Canyon chat is patientsEquity Release the vaccination can, for asmany part people, of travelling offer an to Americaideal Like for theall financial Trek transactions there all that is neededChallenge to put people’s Trek in October.mind at rest I amand thesolution…..so NHS shingles why does immunisation everybody thinkTogether it is such Grand a bad Canyonare Challenge advantages and disadvantages as soon as peopleself-funding know they the have trip to options ensure this that in campaignthing? for 2017/18, which began in October. which means that Equity Release itself can oftenall lighten donations the burden” go directly to the on September 1 2017. Kate who lives inmay Staplehurst, not be suitable for everyone. charity.” Sarah says, “The finance industry has had to adapt as Sarah takes time to work out which solution may Dr John Rodriguez, Public will hike through areasEquity of release the schemes involve This is the third big fundraiser Brexit: chaos looms for M20 Healththe need Screening for lending and Immunisa-in retirementcanyon has grown not accessibleat a to many be most suitablethe family for each has individual taken part and in. will Kate’s visit borrowing against your home, and staggering rate. The schemes of the past bear no a client at home at a time to suit them. THE chief executive of the Port of Port observers scoff at the idea of tion lead for Kent and Medway, tourists to raise moneymay for work Pancre- out more expensive in the daughter, Laura, took part in a su- urgedresemblance local people to those totake available up the todayatic however Cancer UK. many perhero fun run dressed as Super- Dover, bunged up with a heavy redirecting huge volumes of freight long term than downsizing to a Think carefully before securing other debts offer.people’s thinking and understandingThe of the Benenden scheme Hospitals nurse has man in 2012, raising over £2,000, cold, is not in any mood to mince to Thanet only to trundle the whole In three decades of smaller property. Depending on the against your home. his words. way to Dover on single-track, coun- availableHe added: is still “As stuck people in the get 1970's!” older chosen to support the charity be- and her sister Rebecca organised a their immune system naturally cause her husband, Drscheme Nigel Minett chosen releasing equity may dinner dance in Tenterden which Speaking at his offices overlook- try roads. Operation Stack, the Many of Sarah’s clients need to repay a mortgage, reduce the value of your estate and Call Sarah on ing the Western Docks, Tim Wag- “Absolutely bonkers idea,” is one weakens which is why those aged (54), a GP for more than 20 years at raised £10,300 in 2015. In the UK, 70finance and over some are unexpected more likely outlay to get or just make their therefore the amount of inheritance gott says research shows the M20 reaction. best brains in the Marden Medical Centre, then pancreatic cancer has the lowest shingles.retirement more comfortable. Others want to help their you will leave. “I take great care and faces severe tailbacks if a solution But, presently, the only site seri- The Orchard Surgery in Langley, M:survival 07789007447 rate of the 21 most com- Westminster and children“Shingles with can a deposit be very for a painful house, buy a new car, go on husband was admitted to hospital to freight movements across the ously on the radar is land set aside succumbed to it in Januarytime to 2012,fully discuss all aspects of the mon cancers. Pancreatic Cancer UK andholiday debilitating or make and improvements lead to health to their home. after developing jaundice. Until Channel is not found before Brexit for a £250m lorry park on the M20 Whitehall have neither just over 10 weeks afteroptions he was available di- so that my clients T: supports01622 those 631372 affected, investing problems long after the initial rash that point, his only symptoms had becomes a reality in 2019. outside Folkestone, which is now Regardless of the reason for needingagnosed. finance, there Dr Minett are (pictured)are fully was aware of what may be in research and lobbying for recog- has disappeared. It can also be fatal been a few weeks of mildE: [email protected] Mr Waggott is clearly concerned the subject of a judicial review and found the will nor the plenty of safe and affordable solutionswell-known available and for th hise churchsuitable work and in equally what they want nition of the disease. for around one in 1,000 over-70s discomfort. He was diagnosed the that the prospect of Operation it is doubtful if it could be running choice of options is greater than ever.Maidstone. to avoid!” Sarah comments. www.sarahferrell-equityrelease.co.ukFor details visit www.justgiv- way to solve this who develop it. same day with stage four metasta- Stack in place on an almost perma- by Brexit’s 2019 deadline. She said: “This cancer is known ing.com/fundraising/Kate-Minett. “I would encourage all patients nent footing rests on whether a politically toxic issue. Your homeas may a silent be repossessed killer as it usually if you pres- do nottic keep pancreatic up repayments cancer, which on hadyour Formortgage more information. on Pancre- Besides which, it is meant to be a who are eligible to take up the offer transitional border and customs ents too late for any form of treat- spread to his liver. atic Cancer UK, visit www.pan- freight holding area when cross- from their GP surgery and get vac- arrangement can be found before Brexit has changed MORTGAGES EQUITYment. On RELEASE October 31, 2011,RE-MORTGAGE my “We knew the scoreBUY-TO-LET - survival creaticcancer.org.uk/fundraise. FIRST TIME BUYERS Channel operations are suspended cinated against the virus.” departure from the EU. or perhaps used as overnight park- everything. Analysts commissioned by the ing to stop foreign lorries illegally port have found that if each truck’s using the county’s roadsides for Port of Dover boss Tim Waggott two-minute average processing free – not a 24-hour, non-stop cus- to solve this politically toxic issue. time doubles to deal with extra pa- It could spell major trouble ahead toms clearance facility. Brexit has changed everything. perwork and checks, the conse- for rural communities around The feeling in political circles is Mr Elphicke is now in no mood quences could bring unimaginable Maidstone’s A20 route such as that once it is built, its primary pur- for shilly-shallying in London. difficulties. Lenham, Leeds, Harrietsham, pose may be allowed to become “The Treasury and the Depart- Mr Waggott tells Downs Mail: “It Hollingbourne and Bearsted. more opaque. However, any devi- ment for Transport should stop could lead to 17-mile queues on Those communities – already suf- ation from the original proposal dithering and get on with it,” he each side of the Channel. That’s fering large and growing volumes could be open to further challenge tells Downs Mail. what we’ve found. of vehicles daily – would soon be and delays. To prove the point, the former tax “The secret will be how we keep swamped by unwanted traffic with The spectre of the impending lawyer chaired a meeting of MPs the traffic moving. How can we de- no alternative routes. chaos on Kent’s roads appears to be and haulage representatives at West- liver what our Chancellor called the Hollingbourne parish councillor heightening local political anxieties. minster on October 17, where former most ‘free and frictionless’ trade we John Cobbett has publicly voiced Eleven MPs – including Helen Border Force director general Tony possibly can?” concerns for many months about Grant, Helen Whately and Tom Tu- Smith CBE, Eurotunnel public affairs The Freight Transport Associa- the future and urges Kent County gendhat – have written a joint letter director John Keefe, Road Haulage tion, a respected trade lobby group, Council to come up with a “contin- to Mr Grayling to complain Association chief executive Richard paints an even gloomier picture. If gency or the county could grind to progress is too slow on an M20 Burnett and shipping trackers four minutes clearance time takes a standstill”. lorry park. Kuehne & Nagel’s international for- queues to Ashford, an additional Mr Waggott adds: “We have to One insider told Downs Mail: warding director Mark Johnson six would mean Maidstone. Eight find a solution to maintain the tran- “They have to be seen to be saying were on the expert panel. would see freight backed up into sition times at the present level of something because they know Mr Burnett complained access to Essex. two minutes. How do we avoid it there is, potentially, trouble up governmental help and advice has being four minutes or more – that’s ahead. The lorry park isn’t the issue been limited while a more circum- the question.” anymore, it’s Brexit.” spect Mr Keefe warned that “in- This will inevitably involve But Charlie Elphicke, Dover’s creased (freight) volumes are Transport secretary “working with our European MP, remains resolutely clamped to coming regardless” and that Brexit Chris Grayling has friends” to achieve the best out- the same message: “Deal or no could be “a lever to help get some come, he says. deal, we will make an immense of the technology we need to move floated the possibility Moving a speedy technology- success of Brexit.” things forward to make sure traffic based clearance system away from However, Mr Elphicke recog- flows smoothly as traffic grows.” of the Manston Airport the border – i.e. not the space-con- nises that the M20 lorry park re- Mr Johnson, however, sent the site as a clearing strained Port of Dover with white mains the best – possibly the only – message to Whitehall: “Tell us what cliffs on one side and sea on the option left to Kent’s MPs to cling we’ve got to do and we’ll get ready.” 01622 829183 Visit our East Farleigh showroom to view house...“Absolutely other – will cause even more prob- onto, despite its apparent unsuit- But, more starkly, asked if he thought the roads to Dover, such as bonkers idea,” is one lems. ability. our full range of beautiful bathrooms Transport secretary Chris After all, in three decades of Op- the M20 and A2, would be able to www.balinea.co.uk reaction. 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They not exercising, but two men from Watling (left) cycling routes, said: “Our Sunday Kent Shopping Centre has recently undergone a accept walk-ins, optician referrals, GP referrals, West Malling are doing their bit to and data ana- socials offer a gentle introduction complete refurbishment, giving it a total referrals from NHS 111 and A&E. demolish our resistance to getting lyst Jon Hart to the group, with a leisurely ride transformation. The front of the practice has fit – even in winter! have a mission around the local country lanes. No Chirag and Manish are both part of a select smart new signage and, as you enter, you will be Jon Hart (51) and Tim Watling to get you fit matter how slow you think you group of optometrists in the country who can (56) have launched a social cycling might be, there will always be greeted by a modern bright interior where you treat patients by issuing prescriptions. The group in a mission to get more of somebody with you, as well as a can browse all the latest ranges. There is a new brothers have worked in many different settings us back on our bikes. hot drink and a biscuit waiting at dispensing room, consulting and treatment from hospitals to independent practices. The data analyst and former pub- the end.” rooms and reception has a new look too - it’s a Eye tests are carried out with the use of state- lisher launched their Sofa to Saddle He uses Mick and Angie to illus- total transformation. of-the-art equipment, including OCT eye concept last year and 12 months trate how cycling has transformed However, what hasn’t changed is the first no barrier to getting back in the plumped for an electric bike. scanning. The lenses used in their spectacles are down the road have 40 “nervous their lives. “Previously, the couple class service that the independent family-owned novices” on two wheels every week. saddle. Many of us have an old Tim said: “We can fix people’s took short rides near their home; from the world-renowned camera company business offers. The difference with these outings bike in the garage, we just need a bikes, loan them one, and provide now they take their bikes abroad, Nikon which are of the same high quality as is that they are totally inclusive, no reason to start again.” different bikes for people to try. including to Italy.” Owners Chirag and Manish Patel, who are their camera lenses. Lycra required, and free. 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Malling November 2017 Malling November 2017 14 Maidstone October 2017 157 Town Talk Local news for Snodland and Halling Advice to the elderly at fair Repair works on schedule CHATHAM and Aylesford MP THE urgent repair work which is “We are on schedule thanks to Tracey Crouch is holding a Pen- being carried out at All Saints the generous support of the com- sioners Advice and Information Fair Church, Snodland, will be com- munity and a number of charitable at the Holmesdale School, Malling pleted by the end of November organisations, including, of Road, Snodland, from 10am to 2pm and in time for the Christmas serv- course, the Heritage Lottery on Friday, Oc- ices. Fund,” said Rev Hugh Broadbent. tober 27. A public meeting will be held in “As part of the activity plan It is the third the New Year to provide an op- linked to the project a new year Miss portunity for everyone to hear coloured guide book has been Crouch, pic- about what has been achieved in produced for adults and one for tured, has phase one and what still needs to children is being prepared, with il- held the fair be done in the second phase. lustrations by John Cook, who and in her in- The original estimate in 2015 for grew up in Snodland and went to vitation to res- all repair work needed was school here.” idents she £500,000. The Heritage Lottery The guide books are for sale at said: “As a Fund grant for the most urgent re- a cost of £2 and available at Home local MP, I receive requests each pairs identified for phase one was & Hobby, Malling Road, Christ day for help and support from my £222,600 with more than Church and the museum in constituents. A sizeable proportion £300,000 being spent so far. Waghorn Road. of my casework is from older peo- ple about a wide range of issues – from pensions and benefits to Hospice is bowled over by club’s support transport, general well-being and community services.” TOWNSEND Hook Bowling Club raised £521.95 She added: “I am committed to at its annual charity match against Snodland taking a proactive approach and so Town Active Retirement Association (STARA). the idea of the pensioners fair was Bridget Cork, who at the time was chair- born. It is upsetting that so many woman of both organisations, said: “The char- constituents come to me only when ity this year was the Heart of Kent Hospice and their position becomes a crisis. their ambassador, Michael Conwy, told us what “My aim with the fairs is to ensure the hospice needed in order to keep running. pensioners can continue to play an “A combination of takings from a ‘spider’ raf- active role in the community and to fle and BBQ raised a magnificent amount and I ensure the right support is accessi- From left, Nick Scott, Bridget Cork, Michael Conwy, would like to thank everyone who attended, do- ble as needed.” green keeper Mick Galloway and Jim Cork from STARA nated and supported the afternoon.”

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2418 Maidstone Malling November East October 2017 2017 Malling November 2017 19 News downsmail.co.uk Dad and daughter die on road A FATHER and daughter killed as they stood by their car on a busy road in Thanet had business links in Maidstone, it has emerged. This week family, friends and gating the fatal accident have re- Light up a Life clients were struggling to come to newed their appeal for witnesses. terms with the death of 49-year-old Investigating officer Sergeant Han- Valentino Coleman (Tino), who nah Brown said: “A Renault Clio owned One Hairdressing in Market and Toyota Aygo were both station- with Heart of Kent Hospice Buildings, and his 21-year-old ary on the side of the road. Parked daughter Olivia. in front of them was a white Citroen The pair were hit by a white Mer- Berlingo recovery vehicle.We have Light up a Life is one of Heart of Kent Hospice’s most treasured events. It offers an opportunity to cedes Sprinter van as they stood by spoken to a number of witnesses but remember and celebrate the life of a loved one at a time of the year when their absence is often most their Toyota Aygo on the A299 near believe there may be others who Manston Airport at just after 9pm have not yet spoken to us. As well as acutely felt. on Monday, October 23. Both died witnesses to the collision, we are shortly afterwards. from us so prematurely. We will your patience”. A note on the door keen to hear from anyone who saw Hospice supporter and volunteer, Dorothy Gorman knows exactly how that feels. “Christmas is always Friends on Facebook describe the never stop loving you or missing from the Coleman family read: “We the three vehicles on the side of the accident as a tragedy, taking a “tal- you both.” cannot put into words what the road before the collision occurred.” poignant because I lost my dad two days after Christmas in 1961 when I was just nine, and then my mum ented stylist and his beautiful The salon in Pudding Lane was family are going through but we Anyone with information is asked in 2007 when I was 55. Christmas is one of the key times that you really miss them.” daughter Liv”. open this week, but staff were asked hope you understand that they are to call Kent’s Serious Collision Unit His niece Abbey Quantrill said: not to talk to the media. A simple trying to get through every minute on 01622 798538or email “It’s hard to swallow that my fam- text message to clients read: “To all, at the moment.” [email protected]. A man Dorothy attended her first Light up a Life event a few months after her mum’s death and has been going ily has lost two adored people. My tragically Tino and his eldest It is thought Tino and his daugh- in his 40s, from Thanet, who was ever since. This year will be her tenth event. “I knew about the event because my mum was under the care uncle Tino, who was the life and daughter were killed in a road acci- ter may have broken down or been driving the Mercedes van, has been of the Hospice Community Nurses. I found it a really nice service and it wasn’t solemn at all. When you see soul of our family, and my lovely, dent, further details on appts will helping another motorist on their interviewed by officers and is assist- beautiful cousin Liv Coleman taken follow in due course. Thank you for way to Broadstairs. Officers investi- ing with enquiries. all the other people there, you realise that you’re not alone. You’re not the only one who’s lost someone. “Christmas is such a hectic time of year. So for me Light up a Life is a chance to stop, forget everything Medical centre else, and focus on the people you’ve loved and lost, and to be grateful for the time you shared. Whether Kent’s gritters ‘are ready’ you’ve lost someone recently or a long time ago, they will always be part of your life. Light up a Life is is ‘inadequate’ an opportunity to remember them and focus on the happy memories.” A DOCTORS’ surgery in Maid- stone has been placed in special AS WE start to feel the first chills of winter in Kent, the county council measures to safeguard patients. To be held at Heart of Kent Hospice on 26th November and at The Friars, Aylesford Priory on 3rd has been busy dusting off its It follows an inspection by the gritting lorries to ensure they are December, Light up a Life events are open to the whole community and are traditionally festive Care Quality Commission, which ready for action. rated the Albion Medical Practice occasions. There are readings by Hospice colleagues and volunteers, Christmas carols, blessings The drivers of Kent’s 60 gritters in Albion Place ‘inadequate’ in and dedications, and time to pause, remember, reflect and celebrate the lives of loved ones. and five mini-gritters have been terms of safety and leadership. The taken through the 53 primary inspector also said the GP surgery, salting routes, covering 1,600 run by Dr Peter Szwedziuk and Dr “It’s become part of our pre-Christmas celebration,” said Dorothy who attends with her family. miles, and will now remain on “It’s something we like to do together. Annmarie Keeley, needed to im- standby. prove its effectiveness and re- Kent County Council claims to sponse to patients’ needs. salt about a third of Kent’s road “It’s a chance for families to come together but also, if you haven’t got family or anyone close by, Janet Williamson, the CQC’s network, which includes A and B then the uplifting and comforting nature of Life up a Life helps those who are on their own to feel deputy chief inspector of General roads as well as strategic and Practice, said: “As a result of this in- locally important roads. A stock of that they belong. Everyone is there with a common cause and it brings you all together.” spection in July, we have placed Al- 21,000 tonnes of salt has been set bion Place Medical Practice into aside for the job at six depots To join one of the Light up a Life events please visit www.hokh.org/events special measures and have also is- across the county. sued two requirement notices.” As well as 2,000 or so salt bins, or call the fundraising team on 01622 790195. To have a loved one’s name recorded While staff were ‘good’ at caring, the county council contracts 117 for transport, Matthew Balfour, urge everyone to make sure they’re in the Book of Remembrance, please contact the Hospice before 10 November. the practice’s overall rating was in- farmers to snowplough 208 rural said: “It might seem early to be ready for the winter months, too.” adequate. The surgery was marked routes in the event of heavy snow, thinking about winter but freezing To help motorists, @grittingkent down in a number of areas, includ- but states it is unable to salt conditions can strike early. While is up and running on Twitter, ing: not having an effectively man- pavements. KCC’s cabinet member we’re confident we’re prepared, I’d providing gritting updates. aged system for recording significant events and failing to keep patients sufficiently safe from abuse and medicine mix-ups. The inspector also criticised the practice ‘Launderers’ arrested at bank for not always assessing and man- OFFICERS investigating suspected warning to the public to avoid be- •Never give your financial de- aging risks to patients in an effec- money-laundering arrested two coming unwittingly involved in tails to someone you don’t know tive and timely manner and for teenagers in a Maidstone high money-laundering. and trust. having an unreliable system of street bank. They include: •Never allow anyone to use your recording samples sent for the cer- Police were called to the premises •No legitimate company will bank account vical screening programme. in late October after staff noticed ever ask you to use your own bank Police say if you have any suspi- Mrs Williamson confirmed the unusually large amounts of cash account, or ask you to open a new cions you should: CQC will re-inspect the practice passing through an account. account in your own name, to •Advise your bank immediately. Heart of Kent Hospice is a registered charity funded almost entirely by within the next six months and Two 18-year-olds from Aylesford transfer their money. •Report it to Action Fraud on voluntary contributions. To help the Hospice provide compassionate added: “If we find that the service and Sevenoaks were arrested at the •Be especially wary of job offers 0800 555 111 or contact the police. care to more local families, please visit www.hokh.org/ways-to-donate provided by this surgery remains bank and remain in police custody from people or companies overseas •Break off all contact with the inadequate, we will take further ac- while investigations continue. as it will be harder for you to find fraudsters and do not send any tion.” After the arrest, police issued a out if they really are legitimate. more money.

20 Malling November 2017 Malling November 2017 21 downsmail.co.uk News downsmail.co.uk We Will Remember Them Jon takes on deputy role Scheme to beat youth Remembering past, THE Downs Mail has a new deputy editor. Jon Phipps has been appointed drinking wins award to the role, replacing long-serving building the future SNODLAND Community Alco- Diane Nichols, who left in Septem- Alison Finch, hol Partnership (CAP) has re- ber for family reasons. chairman of REMEMBRANCE Sunday is a poignant day for many ceived a 'highly commended' Jon, who grew up in Kent, has, in Snodland award for its efforts in tackling his own words, lived in “all four cor- CAP (left) people, both across the county and nationally. underage drinking in the town. ners of England”, having earned a with CAP But for Vinod Buthathoki, it calls: “I was leading my ten man Snodland CAP, which was degree in journalism in Preston, means even more. And it is not just group knee-deep through a canal launched in 2012, won the award in board director Lancashire, worked at the Press As- because of his own experience of when I stepped on an IED. There the Most Improved Locality cate- Susan Mor- sociation in Yorkshire for four years war, but because of those who have was a massive bang and I was in- gory, having submitted a detailed gan and spent time at the Bristol been lost in battle. stantly in a lot of pain from my leg evaluation, including feedback Evening Post. He was with Local Gurkha soldier Vinod (32) was area. I knew immediately I had to from local businesses, on how it has World for three years and his most seriously injured on patrol in get help. I called out for assistance. worked to expand alcohol educa- recent role was at the Police Fed- Afghanistan in 2010, but when he “My friend cleared the area and tion and awareness beyond the eration of England & Wales. has his poppy on in Maidstone this took me to the helicopter landing classroom by working with and He lives in Sittingbourne with his year, his thoughts will be not of site, and I was just waiting there. supporting local retailers, commu- partner Hayley and their cats Ray himself, but of others. “Later on, my sergeant told me it nity groups and businesses. and Lenny, and is enjoying his new “People sacrificed their lives,” he took 28 minutes for the helicopter Reports of rowdy or drunken be- Alison said: “We are delighted to duce underage drinking. However, position at the Downs Mail. says. “They are not getting the to arrive. I was feeling very sleepy, Gurkha Vinod haviour have reduced significantly receive this award, which recog- last year saw a sudden increase in He said: “I have always been a chance to explore the world or probably due to the dehydration Buthathoki in in the west of Snodland and more nises just how effective a partner- reports of young people causing firm believer in the importance of enjoy their lives. and losing a lot of blood. training and ship approach can be in tackling disturbances. The CAP stepped up local newspapers and their role in than 70 young people have been “It’s a huge sacrifice they’ve “We are told we need to be (below) with his helped by the Kenward Trust Out- key health issues. The risks and its work and began to meet more the community, and there is no made, and their sacrifice is defi- awake. If I’d been unconscious then wife Samita and dangers of underage and irrespon- frequently to come up with the new finer proof of that than the Downs reach Services. nitely helping people to live freely, they would not have known what sible drinking should not be under- actions to stop the problems before children at their Mail. The partnership also worked makes their regiment proud – and was going on with me. estimated.” they grew." home in Maid- “I’m enjoying getting to know with the Co-op to run proxy alco- the whole country proud.” “At the time of the incident, I CAP board director Susan Mor- To report alcohol issues or un- stone people and I’d love to hear from hol purchase campaigns to dis- Vinod took part in two tours of knew I was going to lose my leg, suade adults from buying alcohol gann commented: “Snodland CAP derage alcohol sales or to discuss anyone who has anything they Afghanistan. It was two months but at the time I didn’t realise that I “I knew then I was saved. ing. His aim is the next Paralympics for underage drinkers. truly demonstrates the effective- other related issues, please contact would like us to cover.” into the second of those deploy- was going to lose both. Luckily, I “I was taken to Camp Bastion. in Tokyo in 2020. Alison Finch, chairman of Snod- ness of proactive working. When it the Tonbridge and Malling Com- Jon can be contacted by calling ments when he was injured by an was wearing glasses which saved My company sergeant came to see And he admits the Paralympic began, rates of antisocial behaviour munity Safety Partnership at 01622 734735 or by emailing land CAP, was presented with the improvised explosive device (IED) my eyes. me and spoke to me, but I can’t re- sport movement has given him were high for this small area and [email protected] or by calling [email protected]. award in Westminster on October in Helmand Province. As a result of “The Chinook landed to pick me member any of that because I was much joy. He said: “Paralympic CAP partners worked hard to re- 01732 844522. 10. his injuries, he lost both his legs up, and I was treated there by a on a high dose of morphine by sport is so inspirational. above the knee and two fingers on doctor. They took all of my gear off then. I can’t remember anything “I used to love cycling and sitting his right hand. to assess the damage and gave me after falling asleep in the helicopter. volleyball. Then the games were He remembers the incident, on blood, and then the doctor told me Lots of people came to visit me in announced, so I gave more to the May 26, 2010, very clearly. He re- I could sleep. the hospital too, but I can’t remem- sport than I used to. I started cy- VINER & SONS LTD ber that either.” cling more and playing more vol- He was flown back to the UK two leyball, and in 2014 I took part in Keith Viner days later, where his then pregnant Invictus Games. For the last year or wife was waiting for him. so, I’ve been into shooting. 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It operates in Snodland and Bir- twice the legal alcohol limit follow- three years demanded for garden work a resi- “Kent County Council Trading He began his role as a lettings the year at the annual Negotiator The event has been organised by ling and is open to school leavers ing a head-on collision on March 4 after M20 dent did not want done. Standards recommends checka- munderanage ther in agethe a ofrea 21in wholate 2 have014, Awards. West Malling Chamber of Com- this year. Incidents have been reported in trade.com, online or call 0333 0146 elivedmplo thereyed to forcol fivelect yearsrental f andees f wishrom The company was formed in No- madness merce. He was behind the wheel of a across the borough in recent weeks 190, for reputable Kent traders.” ctous continuetomers an withd la theirrge ca education.sh deposits vember 2015 by Warren Bowman of uninvited tradesmen – some even on properties. 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It later hit a VW Touareg, which driving and told us he wasn’t aware he had an address in Park Way, Coxheath, G“Itra wouldce disg beuis aned understatement,his criminal ac- And the agency has now been •Check that the tradesperson is Open Door in Snodland is now had been travelling in the correct pleaded guilty been driving the wrong way on the and one of them started to clear the a Welsh accent, another a foreign ac- tIi think,vity un totil saythe shefrau wasd wa surpriseds uncovere tod nominated for a prize at the na- from the company they say they are so successful it is on each first and direction at a location between at Maidstone motorway. gutters without asking if they cent and the other two could not ifindn Fe thebru charityary 201 was6 af stillter goinga land afterlord tional awards, which are being held from third Mondays of the month from junctions three and four. Crown Court. “Clement’s reckless actions have wanted the work completed. r356aised yearsconce –rn ‘thrilled’s that he orha ‘ecstatic’d not re- at the London Hilton on Tuesday, speak English. •Ask for quotes in writing 10am to noon in Christ Church Mohammed Chowdhury, who Hewas sen- resulted in the death of a young The residents decided to pay as cmighteived beany betterrent. I terms.t was th Sheen di madescov- October 31. Finally, at around 2.45pm on Tues- •Ring more than three traders to Community Hall, Malling Road. ered that as many as 44 tenants were wa“Theses a pa aressen theger mosttrave prestigiouslling with tenced to five man who had his whole life in front they had already started the work. a donation of £250 which was di- day, October 10, Kent Police re- get a feel for an average price for the Organisers say people who attend lvidedikely to betweenhave been twoaffe recentcted. suc- Candlem popularent, died awardsat the s incen residentiale. years and four of him. I hope today's outcome pro- Then, on Monday October 9, four ceived reports of two men knocking job can be given information about cessfulGrace applicants.”admitted fraud and an- propertyBlood t inest thes sh countryow Cle withment morehad months in prison. 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Trac Bowman.es of cann “Thisabis w yearere have to take an extended retest to under the influence of alcohol and want done. days cancellation when agreeing to grading. ices. whichDC C bringsraig Ma inlt £920house asa year.id: “Grace athelso awardsdetected arein h tois beblo hostedod and byal- Theredrive a havegain. been Easter egg hunts, Hookis cons Bowlsidering Club,gettin providingg behind t allhe The men then demanded £1,000 in Both were described as white, in do work at your home, including didThen’t s trusteestumble i meetnto cri onceminal aity yearby tJimmyhough Carrlevels atw aer blacke belo tiew t eventhe leg inal lettersPC C fromhris O Santa,liver-J schoolones of competi-Kent Po- memberswheel. It withsimp shirts,ly isn’ andt wo isrth sup-the cash, and the woman left to go to the their late 20s to early 30s with large work gained from a cold call •A Christmas Fayre will be held ctoha awardnce. 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East Peckham P IVF under review CCG acknowledged that the outlook tended by Arriva’s commercial manager, Car Mall Complaints were still being a r i s h WEST Kent CCG is continuing its re- seemed pessimistic but asked that a final Cllr Mearns, Cllr Hogwood and the parish Action on cancer targets received regarding a motor business’s decision be delayed for six to eight weeks clerk. OUR REPUTATIONview of IVF treatments, now costing operations. There was no further action the A RENEWED drive to meet all ment planned in a timely manner.” trust; and GP education events. about £806,600 a year, including a to consider any other viable proposals. Bus shelters A member of public asked parish council could take, but members Flood wardens Cllr Watson reported that whether there will be additional bus shel- C NHS England cancer care targets The most significant factor identi- Further actions planned include: limit on the number of cycles. o u n c i l s remained optimistic that a combined locally is being made by the GP-led fied for West Kent is that the major- setting up a Cancer Alliance work- But the policy faces challenges: she would like more volunteer flood ter at Roundhay. At present there are no approach by Tonbridge and Malling budget-holding West Kent Clinical ity of cancer services are provided at shop between local and South Lon- complaints; individual funding re- wardens to be recruited but few plans to put in additional bus shelters. SPEAKS FOR ITSELF Borough Council, Kent County Council Commissioning Group (CCG). Maidstone Hospital but “capacity is don providers; a new test for quests; legal challenges; media cov- expressions of interest had been received. County council County councillor Sarah and Kent Police would alleviate the A report before the CCG shows compromised by referrals from out- colorectal patients to reduce the erage; mental health issues; and GP There were 60 a�endees at the Flood Hohler sent apologies as she was unable to disruption. many targets have been missed over side West Kent.” need for colonoscopy; a “straight to support. Warden and Community Demonstration a�end and had no new information to re- Antisocial behaviour Only one of the four years, including the two-wewindowsek Failure to achiev e:t hedoors62-day tar- te:st ”conservatoriespathway for gastrointestinal Day, where a broad range of topics were port. youths involved a�ended East Peckham wait from cancer referral to a spe- get “is largely due to diagnostic ca- patients; one-stop clinics for new covered. Footpaths Cllr Abbotson wished to know Maternity care primary and the head teacher advised that cialist appointment and the 62-day pacity, particularly radiology and lung referrals; phoned follow-ups Christmas lights Plans were at an whether KCC was under an obligation to she had spoken to the child and parents. It wait from this referral to treatment. endoscopy” and a staff shortfall. for breast cancer patients; reminder A “SIGNIFICANT increase” in seri- advanced stage and installation of the maintain footpaths in the woods. It was was noted that the others involved The CCG says key issues are pa- The CCG says it has taken various system for repeat blood tests for ous incidents in maternity services lights was due to take place on November agreed that should any issues be found a�ended other schools. tients presenting late to GPs with steps to solve problems, including prostate patients; a replacement can- at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells 18. with the public rights of way councillors Hall usage The amount of casual weekend symptoms and GPs not always iden- appointing a Macmillan GP to sup- cer information system; revised sus- hospitals has been reported and the Fundraising A total of £1,753.40 had been would send photo evidence and the clerk bookings at Jubilee Hall had increased. tifying suspicious symptoms. port GP practices; producing a pected cancer referral guidance. trust is investigating. raised so far this year. would arrange the reporting of the issue. Sorry no buy one get one free. No 70% off list price Grace Gymnastics Academy was expecting “Once a patient has been referred leaflets for GPs to give to patients The local hospital trust has made Village centre It was resolved that New shop Cllr Hogwood informed council to start shortly, and a kick boxing club had they want to be told that it is not can- advising on urgency; approving a a successful bid for £100,000 to help representations would be made to KCC that a Cost Cu�er shop will be opening by Bed-blocking also expressed an interest. Play equipment cer as soon as possible or have treat- recovery plan for the local hospital it achieve targets. DELAYED transfers of care in local with the view to ascertaining the feasibility Christmas at The Chase. Just the keenest prices around repairs had been carried out, the men’s and costing implications of the land being Pavilion There has been a fire at the old hospitals are decreasing, now that toilet had been repaired along with the transferred to EPPC. KCC would also be pavilion and an investigation is taking work by KCC is complementing sig- main entrance door. Total Building Care Budget cuts G4S concern Data online nificant efforts by the West Kent asked to carry out a risk assessment and to place. Cllr Hogwood and Cllr Harrison are FURTHER urgent changes are to be has been asked to provide a quotation in repair all identified risks. still working on the lease regarding the CONCERNS grow about PERSONAL health information for CCG. made by the budget-holding West respect of the refurbishment of the storage Planters In order to deter theft, it was football club. www.southernglassmaidstone.co.ukshortcomings in the quality of about 7,400 of the more vulnerable area and the supply and installation of new suggested that EPCC use bike rack planters War memorial Despite requests to put Kent CCG which has identified service in non-emergency pa- Maidstone and West Kent patients is Mortality rates white goods. in the summer 2018 planting scheme. new names on the war memorial there was growing overspends. tient transport provided by now available securely online to MORTALITY rates at Maidstone Defibrillator training Two people had Lier warden There had been confusing still no date for when this work will be Reasons for excess costs include: G4S, reported to be failing to health professionals under the care and Tunbridge Wells hospitals are expressed interest in the free defibrillator instructions from members and residents done. increased use of the independent complete one in five journeys. plan management system, now sup- “coming back in line” after a period training, and a number of councillors also to the li�er warden, so he was advised to sector (£3m); critical care (£1m); The West Kent CCG says it ported by most GP practices. of close monitoring. declared an interest. It was agreed the clerk only take instruction from the clerk, high-cost drugs activity; commer- hopes many operational diffi- The aiNEWm is to p roSHOWROOMvide a system NOW OPEN would liaise with the trainer and arrange a chairman or deputy chairman. Members Mereworth cial beds needed for the urgent care culties are being addressed, in- linked toMonall rele tovan tFripro f e8amssional s- 5pm, Sat 9am - 1pm training session. were advised to report any issues to one of Councillor vacancy After a full discussion, pathway; mental health placements cluding adequate responses to and accessible to patients and their Nursing interest Allotments Two allotment holders have 1a Brunswick Street East Maidstone ME15 7UX those three people. it was agreed that it was important to have in the independent sector (£0.7m). patient complaints. A contract carers to improve immediacy and ef- AN INCREASE in student interest to agreed to share the role of allotment panel a representative of the Airfield estate for The CCG is working with the performance notice has been fectiveness of care. It is expected to become GP practice nurses has member. The rents were being reviewed, the vacancy on the Airfield ward. local hWEosp iDOtal t rNOTust on employscheme pushys that salesmenissued .on commission. WE DO employgrow sourtro nowngly i nfitters.the n ext few years meant 20 new placements in West and at their AGM, allotment holders Kings Hill The council was unable to couldWElead DOto a insure£4m s aallv iourng. guarantees for peace of mind. WE DO give pricesto cov eoverr a w theide phone.range of patients. K01622ent area. 686732 requested a polytunnel as the next site Representatives hear from county and borough councillors improvement as well as a hand washing Cleaner vacancy A cleaner is required for or the police, so Cllr Jon Regan agreed to tap. Kings Hill Community Centre working contact councillors to ask that one of them Councillors conference Cllr Hockey tabled from 6am to 8am on weekdays and for tries to a�end every meeting. Sell your a report from the Dynamic Councillors three hours on a Sunday morning. Hourly Accounts Cllr Regan asked if the council Conference, reporting that it had been rates of pay range from £8 to £10. Contact could achieve a be�er interest rate. Cllr unwanted items interesting, informative and useful and Morgan on 01732 220919. Michael Bound explained that he had would recommend all other members to do Castle Way Works to permanently close investigated this and found that other it. EPCC had been held up as an example the right turn out of Castle Way started accounts could only achieve a minimal of a well-run council with a highly and were due to have finished by the time return and there was a risk, so it was competent clerk. Downs Mail went to press. The works agreed to leave the accounts as they were. Finance conference The clerk had a�ended involved the closing of the two central Allotments Cllr Regan agreed to continue the finance conference on October 12. reserve gaps, ducting for traffic signal to investigate if the allotments site could be Community grants The village hall cables and the realigning of kerbs in Castle purchased by the council. Cllr Regan was management commi�ee had applied for Way. The work has been carried out still to arrange to meet with Kentish Stone funding towards new chairs, windows and because the right turn out of Castle Way Ltd to discuss the fencing requirements, refurbished flooring. With £750 left in the was temporarily banned to help with the with the contractor having reported the allocation for grants and donations – and overall traffic management when the M20 fencing was in a “very poor state”. The with the Poppy Appeal donation still to J4 eastern overbridge was widened. The clerk had wri�en to all tenants at the end of come out – it was agreed that EPPC would opportunity was taken to consider whether August asking them to keep their plots provide £500. this arrangement should be made tended. The condition of all allotments had Budget Work was ongoing for the budget permanent and consultation was carried been noted and if there was no for 2018/19, and it was resolved that out in summer 2016. improvement, they would be asked again. provisions be made for an East Peckham Volunteers required Can you help out on One tenant had agreed to vacate his plot as Loyalty Scheme and the 125th anniversary Remembrance Sunday? The parish council it had a tree growing on it and he was of the Parish Council, which will be is looking volunteers for the Remembrance unable to a�end to it, but the first available celebrated in 2019. Day Service on November 12. If you have tenant had refused the plot due to its state. Surgery Cllrs Graham and Harra� met some spare time then give a parish council The clerk had asked Kentish Stone to with the CCG and Woodlands Health member a call on 01732 870382 or email remove/prune the tree and it was agreed to Include an image with your free ad. Centre, where plans for the future were [email protected] ask the company to spray and rotivate it if Just take a photo with your mobile discussed, including the possibilities of a Allotments Interested in having an possible. Cllr Katherine Eykelenboom phone or digital camera and save it new-build surgery. The parish council is allotment? For more information or to join agreed to carry out a follow-up survey on online to your computer. keen to keep the surgery in some form and the waiting list please call 01732 870382 or the plots. Click on select an image straight has £100,000 to assist in the project – and email offi[email protected] Pavilion patio Kentish Stone had provided after selecting the red button to could provide a venue for a Wellbeing Hub Free Ad upload your free ad. a quote to improve the patio at the Make sure your heading clearly at the Jubilee Hall complex. Woodlands pavilion. Ray Berwick was unable to quote Image, full description, states what you have to sell This will bring up a window and the CCG reiterated that no funding Leybourne so had recommended another contractor, containing the files on your would be forthcoming from them, so if Bus routes Cllr Mearns reported to the contact details, easy to upload Type in a description of the item you who the council were still waiting to hear are selling. Put as little or as much Include as many options as you wish computer. East Peckham wishes to retain the surgery, parish council that the No 58 bus route back from. All contractors had indicated information as you like but the more in the contact details eg. telephone, Locate the required photo on your the village itself must provide the money. KCC consultation was brought out in peak www.downsmail.co.uk they could not do the work right away and details you can include the more mobile, email. Specify times to call if computer, double click on the file Unless there is a significant growth in holiday period and a response has been it would be best to wait until the spring. It likely you are to find a potential appropriate - weekends only, and the image you have selected population, it is unlikely East Peckham sent to KCC requesting the route remain. 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Tro�iscliffe. dstoaotersdatnhdatlothcekrseriespjauisrteodn, ea sdeeteopfcmleoannithoard- objected to the time limit for comments on whether the parish council should pay to Pitch marking The football team had asked Community asset Members noted that the tiankgeenqpuliapcme eantdinthtehbeobiolerrosu, ghhea. tCelrlsr aSnimdofinre the parish charter being too short. This had insure the pavilion when the lease stated for the pitch marking to be carried out, but clerk had submi�ed an application for The eJeqsusieplmsaeindthheadwaolullbdeleonoskearvt itcheedc.oTshteof the been extended to October and would be Wateringbury Sports and Recreational As- had reported the work had been done Plough Inn and The George to be peqavuiilpiomnelnotcaknsdhapdolblueetinonchraencogreddsa. s no discussed at the next meeting. sociation was responsible. It was agreed to 2 badly. The clerk was to send photos to registered as community assets. BDL Gas kTeryasnwspeorretaCvoauilnabtylec,osuonfcoiolltobraMll tae�ahmeswcaBnal- Cemetery car park Tonbridge and Malling contact WSRA for comments. ROOFING KCC. Trosley Farm The clerk had reported the nfoouwr lroecfekrtrhede dtoretshseinrgairlofroamnschwisheilperoncetshse, Borough Council had confirmed that plan- Twinning The parish council had received flood lighting around the ménage to paidtcdhin. gThtheecrleerwkeargerteherdeetobaidrrdaenrgseanfodrKkeCyCs BnrinogadpbearnmdisSsuiopnerwfaasstnbortoraedqbuainreddhtaodrbe-een an email request to twin Wateringbury Services Enforcement and that the alarm was tooffibceecrustwforutldhewfoorktbwalilthcluthbeafnradntchheisheall. maodvee athveaihlaebdlgeeinatththeevcilelmageet.ery car park. with Cresse in France. Councillors agreed regularly going off. An update had not A Family LIMITED Etevaemnt.sHTehaelsFolorwepeorrFtesdtitvhaalthKaednbt eHeingahways VTehgreetaqtiuoonteTshhealdigbheteant rtehceeGivoedfarenydsihtawdas that as the village was already twinned great success, raising in excess of £1,800 been overgrown by vegetation. This had been received and Cllr Kemp would be S had confirmed nothing could be done unanimously agreed to accept that from A with Le Puy en Velay in France, they asked to provide an update on the progress Run Business aanbdouatrtehleatperdoboleomkshraadisbeedeonvpeurbslpisehededin. g b&eeFnSreerpvoicretesdfobre£fo1,r2e8b6u. Pt CthSeOclWereknwdaysStan- would decline the offer. For a free & very of Enforcement’s investigations. TtrhaeffiDcoing TPriziaielsnhWadelal lRsoagdonase iwt ieslltoaondnar- alesykehdadtorcehpaosretefdoraitmtoembebecruot fbtahcek.pTuhbelirce Allotments There were two vacancies. 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Ktoenent sSutrreeetthaenydwthereewkhepittecllienainr.gSoanraThhHeud- Ranetsio-suorcciealroboemhaviour incidents. Greensted Residential Care Home the issue • FREE Surveys continues to be very popular and even BT box It was reported that the clerk was Sstorneestawidassosmtilel rtoabdesciogmnspalelsteodn.eeded Play area A report from RoSPA on the play of rats on site was dealt with by the devel- • Bespoke Fireplaces LIQUID FIRBREGLASS featured in a video which Cllr McKinlay still waiting for a response from BT about RcleecarneiantgioannadrereafAerrseudrvtoeythoef sthtaetetroefesthoen equipment highlighted some medium risk oper. The site, in The Orpines, will make the border of the recreation area and the filmed for the International Council of when they will remove the BT box in MEMBRANE SYSTEMS Crossroads gardens. Michael Williams issues. It was agreed the goal net would be way for 51 older person’s extra care units, • Huge range of high efficiency gardens on Butchers Lane had found a Management Consulting Institutes' Taylors Lane. stated the Welcome to Wateringbury signs removed and not replaced. Plastic seat bars with communal facilities. Councillors also gas fires, plus electric on display couple of issues. A resident was contacted international conference held in Potholes The clerk had reported the were also dirty. Cllr Fisher was not present on the swing seat were broken and needed asked that works vans should be accom- 5- 25 YEAR GUARANTEES regarding a fir tree and had initially said Kazakhstan. potholes in Church Lane near to the school. • Central heating install, but had stated he had contacted three con- replacing, the surface under the cable way modated on the site and any external lights she would be willing to pay to have it Overgrown The clerk had reported to KCC tractors about cleaning the village signs, did not confirm to EN 1176 and the swings shielded to minimise light pollution. service & repair AVAILABLE removed, but had changed her mind. It that hedges belonging to The George Inn was decided that Cllr Regan should find Tro�iscliffe and Gore Co�age needed cu�ing back. • Full Service & maintenance C r i m e A VW Golf parked in Catkin Close, Recreation ground The clerk had met with out the legal position regarding Hall The interior of the village hall had after care rAeyspleosnfosirbdi,liwtyafsovracnud�ailnisgetdhewtirtehessi.lly string Four Seasons and former councillor John and the rear wiper was damaged. been painted. 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Open 7 days a week from 11th November noiCsea.sh was stolen when a caravan parked break in, but no access was gained. tLhoenndoornthRsoiadde,bRuytanrosht ,own athsekesoyuedth. side, Bootcamp A request to run a boot camp on Vinaacafnacrmy TyahredcilnerCkhhuardchadRvoiasedd, OTo�nbarmid,ge Two tyres were slashed on a Peugeot FIREPLACE whTehreerseoamr neuromabdesripgnlastewferroemobasPceuuregdeo. Tt he the recreation ground was refused. The awnads MbraolklienngiBnotor.ough Council of the Boxer motor caravan parked in Townsend Fo  fee  o   te, PERSONALISED cBloexrkerhvaadnaplraerakdeydrienpSotrAtenddtrheiws tsoCKloesnet, clerk was also asked to find out if there are “At your service” www.the-fireplace.net resAiggnaartaiogne aotf aJorhensidWeinctkiahlapmr.oTpheertyvaicnancy Road, Snodland. 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Cash was also taken from a home haFdifrtaeiesnedmseotmrees oisfscuoepspaebrocuatbsliignngsand request for Dartmoor ponies to be allowed mechanicalWreaths – Stands and – bodyworkLights – Decorations repairs, & Calendars The cSlterreketw, Rouyaldrsthh.en place an advert in in Carroll Gardens, where a 67 plate white Castle Road, Eurolink bsolomckeicnhgavinisliibniklitfyenincitnogthweesrcehsotoll.eFnufrtohmer to graze the field behind the allotments. MOT preparation and winter checks. ….Orders now being taken • Electric, gas & solid fuel fires ThAe PGielgorrigmiasnapnodsotbnotxhwe wasesbtsoilteentofrsoeme itfhe Mercedes 200 was taken, while a 66 plate Choose your tree for cutting at weekends Industrial Estate, iFnofrosrtmalaRtiooandw, Aasylaewsfaoitredd.. Members resolved to refuse permission on A boy, aged around 10, was seen afrnoynotnoef wa oreusliddebnetinalteprreospteedrtiynitnhCe hpuorsct.h twhehibteasVisWthGatotlhf ewpaasrsitsohlecnoufrnocmil hBaedtjeamdaunty We have beenGrotto servicing, open weekends repairing, starting and 25th restoring November BMWs for Sittingbourne ME10 3TD • Marble, wood & stone scratching a large wooden panel in a play TLahneeL, iTllrioe�siMscelimffbee, rasnodbajescetceudrtiotyalipgrhotpwosaasl tColopsreo.tect the allotments. over 30 years, our staff have over 50 years combined Gift Ideas....surrounds RareyaaonrsOhxley Shaw Lane, Leybourne. taolsdoedmaomliasghetdh.e dwelling in Taylors Lane. A hole was drilled into a wall at a experience, Liveand Reindeer,all have moreChildren’s than play 25 yearsarea, of working Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4pm MAemvbeehrisclfeelptathrkeepdlain OtoldreSpclhaoceolitLwaniteh, residential dwelling in Town Hill, West • Fitting service available Items were taken from a vehicle parked foodwith area, BMWs train behind ride, and them. more! Sat 10am - 4pm CinoFuanlktylaunpddPaltaecCe,llArySlaersafhorHdo. hler tRwyoarpsrho,pheardtieassrteopnreetshernotwedn through its Malling. Wateringbury Photos onto *Terms & conditions apply forwarded a Kent County Council services owvienrddsecvreleonp.ment of the site. Members A jet washer, a Makita saw and a Email: [email protected] An iPod was stolen when a Land Rover Budget meeting A finance and general update from Tonbridge and Malling Parish weAreFaolrsdo Sc-oMncaexrnpeadrkaebdoount tahdereiffvewctaoyf itnwo portable radio/casse�e were stolen when a Freelander parked on a driveway in purposes commi�ee meeting had been due Tel: 01622 843780 Fax: 01622 843410 Partnership panel. dCwlaerleliLnagnseo,nEathset Mstraelelitnsgc,enheadanadwtihnedow shed and a garage at a home in Bream Bringing you Canvasmore than just fireplaces Beadsman Crescent, West Malling, was to take place on October 7 to agree the first www.kingswoodchristmastrees.co.uk Bbroorkoeunghinutop.dTahte vWehorickleonwathsenLoot cdaalmPlaagnedis, ibmropkaecnt.on light and the view of a Close, Larkfield, was broken into. going ahead and it looks likely that the draft of the 2018/2019 budget. Gravelly Bottom Road, Kingswood, ME17 3NU but other properties in the street also neAighleb�oeurrbinogx patroapbelrotcyk. Mofeflmabtserins aBgoroetehd to Number plates from a Vivacity 125cc 27 High St, waste collection service is going to change. Cash savings County councillor Ma�hew Personalised appeared to have been targeted. aCslkosfeo,rSansoitdelavnisdit,.was vandalised. Peugeot scooter parked in a garden in West Malling Occupational licence The Kent Association Balfour reported that KCC was subject to A vehicle parked on Orchard Avenue, TrVeehMicelemsbweresrehdearmdatgheadt ainreMquillesSttrteoectu, t Meridian Place, West Malling, were stolen. IT’S CHRISTM S - KEEP IT RE L! ME19 6QH of Local Councils has given some initial finance and budget restraints and needed T-shirts Aylesford, was broken into. bEaacskt Movaelrlhinagn;goinnge bhraadnicthserseaornwaninodaskcrtereene advice about the occupational licence, to make savings of £80m in the next finan- We specialise in Classic BMWs of ALL ages Two men broke into a HGV parked in isnmtahsehceodn,saenrovtahtieornwaarseabrboekheindinTtoroa�nidscaliffe Tel: 01732 870483 which the clerk will look into. cial year. It would mean cu�ing £1m from Email: [email protected] • website:www.thecopyshoppe.co.uk Holborough Road, Snodland. Several Sthcihrodowl haasdalbseoednawmiathgdedra.wn. Play area The application to the Big Lo�ery bus services. packages were stolen, and the pair left in a WAhitDaakceiraCcaor�paagrekMedemonbBerosnhdefiaerlddtRhoatad, Fund for the play area was unsuccessful School bus Problems had arisen over the BMW & BMW Mini Specialist white van when they realised they had eEnafsotrMceamlleintgo, ffiwacserdsawmeargeecdarornyipnagnoeulst and because evidence of the need for the project school transport to Mascalls School, which been spo�ed by the lorry driver. fwuirnthdesrcrienevne.stigations with respect to was not strong enough. Other revenue goes from Kings Hill but not from Water- A HP computer was stolen from a plaAnrneisnigdepnetrimalispsrioopnesratyndinuTnhaeutShtroereist,ed streams were discussed and the clerk was ingbury. It prompted comments from Cllr Hermes postal bag on Mills Road, uMseraeswaosrethp,awraates dbrwoeklelinnginoton. the site. The asked to approach Gallaghers, who have Balfour, who mentioned that a couple of Aylesford. cleIrnkTwemaspalsekWedayto, EraepstoMrt athllaitntgh,eatveenhainctlse supported the village in the past, to see if community bus schemes are being success- A Citroen C3 had its front window wearsedaacmceasgseindgdfuoeottpoaathn MobRje1c8t7htih�rinogugith. a they have funding available. fully operated by volunteers who drive smashed while parked outside its owner’s gaDteaamnadgsetewpassfcroaumsethdetogaarvdehnicalnedptahrakted Car parking The council had been mini buses funded by KCC. house in Woodlands Road, Di�on. tihneMreaslleienmg eRdoatod,bKe ianngeswHtielln.ant in the contacted by the managing director of dwelling. The clerk was to ask borough Turn to page 32

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them; we shall be trying to make trade o m e n o m e n deals with USA, who, judging by the Are footpaths Bombardier case, are not going to be easy How do you see Brexit now? people to deal with and who will want us to buy chlorinated chickens, genetically now at risk? t t IT is now almost 18 months since we could be a very long time before they see modified crops and meat full of antibiotics. I WAS out walking through the in Maidstone and Malling cast a very power again – and many will welcome an Also, I understand we shall be excluded King’s Wood at Broomfield the decisive vote in favour of Brexit. So did MailMarks energetic re-emergence of the eloquent from some important science research other day, just after reading that the rest of Kent. How do you view things DENNIS FOWLE President Nigel Farage and Ukip. projects and won’t be able share important the wooded land around Leeds now? I trust politicians have their ears very intelligence on terrorists with the rest of Castle is now up for sale. It is worth reminding ourselves of the [email protected] close to the democratic ground. They Europe. I sincerely hope that we voting figures. In Maidstone it was 52,365 must be receiving the same strong Some reassurance, please. walkers won’t suddenly find the (58.8%) for Brexit and 36,762 to remain. In especially so much extra housing, messages increasingly coming to me. Jeremy Staker, via email pathways that we have used for Tonbridge and Malling the voting was congested roads and on our hard-pressed years are suddenly in private 41,229 for leave and 32,792 to remain. and under-funded local services, are more Stage fright hands and are no longer Across the rest of Kent, every area bar deeply ingrained than ever. The demand D OES anyone share my long-term Signs not good for future available to us. is for sovereignty – and no more Tunbridge Wells voted to leave – Ashford, frustrations trying to make online theatre DENNIS Fowle reaffirms his Panglossian N Johnston, via email European Court of Justice. Shepway, Sevenoaks Canterbury, bookings with the Assembly Hall, belief that Britain’s impending departure Most expected to be free of the EU after Dartford, Dover, Swale, Gravesham, Tunbridge Wells? from the European Union will turn out for two years of giving notice. The potential ground, as if they are without fault or that it has “no medical benefit”. Clearly the Thanet and Medway. The total Kent vote I made a strong protest more than a the best. extra two-year transitional period does blemish. governments of Germany, Spain, Australia, to leave was 576,607, just about 60%. year ago that the site was very user However, earlier in his piece he speaks of not go down at all well – but most As we see from the carefully hushed up the Netherlands, Italy and over 25 US states There can be no argument what Kent unfriendly. I have now run in to problems the “worrying shortages” in the NHS appreciate this is a complex issue to help youth unemployment figures of 50% in see things differently, as they all do now demands. again and when I switched to the phone, (“Bravo Brexit…Big GP Changes”). These safeguard both the UK and our friends in some member states, the riots, disturbances allow access to medical cannabis. Recent surveys show the national the staff did admit to other complaints shortages may well grow worse should other European countries and are from the forced mass immigration, the one Our assertion is that people who take majority for Brexit is hardening and, in and a “clunky” site. doctors and nurses in Europe or elsewhere listening to the case now being projected size Euro that doesn't fit all, the EU leaders cannabis for medical reasons should be addition, many who voted remain now By comparison, bookings at in the world for that ma�er, perceive this by the British government. are intransigent, undemocratic, unwilling treated as patients, not criminals. Sign the want to see the job done, so we move on. Maidstone’s Hazli� seem fast, friendly country as unwelcoming towards strangers, But most believe the EU is not really to listen and determined to build their one national petition at www.endourpain.org Stated EU ambitions in the last weeks for and efficient. however well-qualified. negotiating – just trying to prevaricate to government order no ma�er how many Peter Carroll, director, endourpain.org more federalism and greater controls over A deepening recruitment crisis is nation members are not going down well force us into submission to remain. They Garden of England people suffer, how much it costs and Editor’s note: Peter Carroll is former Liberal looming for the NHS and the young, who whether their members lose all identity. Democrat parliamentary candidate in on this side of the English Channel. see a fearful EU set on a course of IT may not have been a hot, sunny  mainly voted to stay in the EU, will not There may be some ready to sell their Maidstone & the Weald I did not forecast a Brexit vote in punishing, bullying and extorting as summer but I think in Kent the mixture of readily forgive, still less thank those of Mr birthright for 'a mess of potage', but having Maidstone until the last few days before much money as possible, no ma�er the warmth and rain has made our gardens Fowle’s persuasion for landing them in this bothered to look into what the EU is really the referendum. But as I took straw polls damage both to their own remaining and countryside about the most beautiful self-inflicted mess. all about, I realise my forefathers were right among groups of friends and at meetings national economies and ours. and productive I can remember. ‘Patriots’ spewing hatred K G Banks, Maidstone to fight for our independence. I saw a powerful trend emerging. On a No one has forgo�en Theresa May’s It started in early spring with a prolific I HAVE not always agreed with Helen Phil Granger, W.Malling couple of occasions all 20 or so declared statement – “No deal is be�er than a bad daffodil season and went on from there. Grant MP, but I endorse her comments for Brexit. When I told some senior deal” – and is expecting her to change her Our vegetables and soft fruits cropped Is EU arrogance worth it? made on the Mosque and Britain First. politicians they did not believe me! approach and start soon playing this very heavily, followed by massive plum I was confronted by one of these people So how do those same Brexiteers in prolonged and unedifying game on our and apple harvests. AFTER centuries of self-rule, having once Cannabis for pain relief in their recent demonstration, when they Kent feel now? I have spoken to many – terms. It is our decision and we must be Shrubs and others plants took off and run a quarter of the world, to suggest we HOME Office figures suggest that nearly told blatant lies about the already approved and they are mainly frustrated, becoming the piper playing this tune. the challenge was to cut them back to are unable to stand alone, make our own three million people in the UK are using Mosque planning application. increasingly angry and with rebellious There is strong suspicion about the two- ensure all had their allo�ed space. laws, etc., is laughable. cannabis. When I told them there was no point thoughts. They are even more determined year transitional period and the desire of And with no long hot and dry spells, Indeed, the suggestion by the EU that Possession and use of this substance for objecting as the application had already we must quit an expensive and expansive some remainers in government to extend gardens retained their green freshness their nationals need some form of whatever reason is a criminal offence. been approved, I received a torrent of European political club we did not vote to it. The Prime Minister says it is set to a during August and September. There was protection from us, is deeply offensive and However, a lesser known estimate is that abuse and a suggestion that I wanted my join and they see increasingly threatening firm deadline (2021). Many fear others no rest for lawnmowers! it's about time somebody said so! There about one third of these, nearly a million female relatives to be treated in ways too our way of life and future prosperity. will see it as a general election issue in I have always loved Kent. This year it may be some drawbacks from leaving the people, feel compelled to use cannabis for a unsavoury to mention in a public forum. The serious impacts of immigration and 2022. has really been a magnificent “Garden of EU, but it depends how much of their primarily medical reason. I am slightly surprised that your coverage major overcrowding in our area, If the Conservatives agree that route, it England”. greed, arrogance and corruption it really is That would suggest that in and around described Ms Grant’s comments as worth pu�ing up with, for minimal returns. the Maidstone area, there are perhaps extraordinary – I think they reflect the All the more reason for the greater around 1,500 medical users of cannabis. anger any decent person would feel at We’re grinding to a halt I agree that we do desperately need new county town has been slowly thro�led by unification wanted by Mr Juncker et al, so A recent review of evidence from across Nazis trying to pretend they are British dwellings to assist young couples to buy reckless developers having li�le or no they can proceed to one government. the world confirms that it can help with patriots, and trying to use the flimsy excuse I AM writing to make a plea on behalf of their first home but no authority seems consideration for the needs or wishes of its People think London is remote, imagine us chronic pain and a range of conditions of objecting to an already determined the residents of Boxley Parish to request prepared to bite the bullet and come out residents. totally ruled from Brussels. including MS, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, planning application to peddle vicious that the local authorities immediately start a with some firm proposals to improve the For too long these builders have been The EU proceeds with negotiations as if Toure�e’s and some aspects of Parkinson’s. falsehoods. serious dialogue aimed at bringing in major road infrastructure. allowed to construct housing developments their rules were sent down on tablets of Yet the UK Government chooses to ignore Cllr Clive English, Maidstone Borough improvements to the road infrastructure. Could Local and National authorities without making the necessary financial stone, as if they occupy the moral high the benefits of medical cannabis, asserting Council Many le�ers have been published over a please listen to the voice of the public and investment in essential infrastructure - long period of time about the current very address this increasingly terrible problem despite the patently obvious need. poor road infrastructure in the south of the before the South East grinds to a halt? It The circle of congestion and a�endant Borough. would appear that Localism means very traffic gridlock in and around Maidstone is I would like to bring to the authority’s li�le to politicians who make these now almost complete; the development at a�ention that we, who happen to live in the decisions that affect people’s quality of life. the Maidstone Studios will finish the job. north of the borough, experience virtually Bob Hinder, Chairman, Boxley Parish Well done County Hall and thank you – I every day, huge traffic problems that Council don’t think! regularly bring the whole area around Martin R Jones MBE JP, Lt Col (Retd), Junction 3 of the M2 to a complete Whatman Close, Maidstone standstill. KCC have openly admi�ed that this The circle of congestion junction is now at a critical level but we I READ with interest the article regarding await any signs of plans or proposals to do the new housing development at Maidstone Not the Brexit I wanted anything about the problem. TV Studios and agree wholeheartedly that AS A Leave supporter, I am having some The problem will only get worse once this development will undoubtedly cause misgivings about the way things are going approved housing development just over additional misery for local residents. in relation to leaving the EU. the border in Medway is built. This traffic Unsupported new housing It seems the reported extra £350 million a will inevitably a�empt to join the already developments, particularly in terms of road week for the NHS has turned out to be existing rat run through rural roads leading infrastructure, have been the norm now in nonsense; David Davis says that down to Boxley village and on to Penenden Maidstone for several years and I have immigration might have to actually go up; Heath. watched in dismay and sadness as our soon we won’t be able to buy fruit and

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