Nuns' Abbey Saved As Homes Plan Fails

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User’s daily habit A DISABLED woman told a court Jasonshe smo kDonovanes drugs ever ydate day - de- Nuns’ abbey saved THEspi tformere suff eNeighboursring a chr ostarnic brings hislu nshowg di stoe athese .Hazlitt 6 Theatre next May. 18 CCTV call in a bid Jake in Hollyoaks PANTO star Jake Quickenden, as homes plan fails appearing in the Hazlitt’s Beauty & The Beast, has landed PLANS to plant 65 homes in the shadow of an ancient abbey have been a role in the TV  to stop fly-tipping soap, Hollyoaks. 12 rejected by a government planning inspector. CALLSFrances M forahon theey d installationenied an ap- of CCTV cameras to preventAbbes fly-tippings Mother Mary onDavi ad who Obituaries 22 countryplication by road Bellw haveay hom beenes to made by the local boroughs councillor.aid the order would quit West build on fields off Lavenders Road, Malling if bulldozers moved in and WBurberryest Mallin Lane,g. near Leeds and nearby, more than a year after it unlicensedshattered t wastehe “sp carriers,aciousne butss, s be-oli- Crime Reports 26 Broomfield, has been targeted by was dumped and set on fire. lieves the cost to small firms of dis- Her ruling has meant an Angli- tude and God-centred quiet” nec- A CATALYTIC converter was stolen waste dumpers for years, but in re- The church car park has also seen posing of construction waste at a Obituaries 32 can Benedictine order of nuns at St essary for the community of 12 in Aylesford; stones were thrown cent months, the problem has be- many instances of illegal dumping. transfer station is proving a deter- Mary’s will not be forced to move nuns and 1,000 lay visitors to prac- at a house in ; a Mini come more acute. But it is a problem in many rural rent that is costing councils more. East Malling from the ancient abbey that first tice their religion. ParishCooper wCouncilsas vandalise d in34-35 prConstructionovided a wall waste,ed sanc rubble,tuary fo hardr re- areas including Langley, Otham CllrThe Fortinsp madeector hercon remarkscluded t ashe core, windows and household fur- and Kingswood. Water Lane in one of the borough’s closest trans- ASHAyl ediebacksford; b hasike sbeen ridd ediscoveredn over a in ligious communities 1,000 years abbey was an “economic power- Monkscricket pi Meadowtch in Sn od inla ndDetlingcaused; nitureago. is left illegally – often strewn Bearsted and Pilgrims Way have ferhou stationsse” with at a “ Northstill dis Farm,cernibl Tun-e” re- in the middle of the road. also been targeted recently. bridge Wells, announced it will be Hollingbournedamage; a set ovillagef num b feteer p la stall-tes Mother Mary David (right) said: lationship with farmland. Cllr Gill Fort said: “Every month Last year, Maidstone Borough closed for 10 weeks. holderwere sco-ordinatortolen from a Jean veh iDuffycle in has “We are very grateful and hum- She reported: “The development resigned; yellow lines are needed we are having toilets, sinks and Council cleared 911 cases of fly-tip- She added: “If you go along the Wateringbury; two fire bled by the amount of support we of the railway and the introduction for Buffkyn Way, Otham, to allow construction waste dumped in the ping and this year more than 163 line of increasing fines, they have to extinguishers were stolen from a in securing this outcome. buses through Imperial Park; rub- village,have rece specificallyived during inthis Burberry process have been recorded since April. beof t enforced.he A228, h Aas i reductionntroduced inurb thean- Larkfield supermarket. “We and our guests are now bish bins in the sports field in Lane,and w wheree woul wed p areartic nowularl thinkingy like to The approaching darker evenings chargeising f orea offeringtures wh itic freeh h mayave havetrun- looking forward to continuing our Kingswood are to be moved over to oftha installingnk Tonbrid camerasge and M onallin privateg Bor- will prompt a rise in illegal tipping. thecat desireded the a similarssociati effect.”on of the abbey Comment 34-35 life at the Abbey.” the picnic area and rear exit. land,ough toC overseeouncil, thethe problem local P area.”arish Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- inA a three-monthly wider country litterside picksettin ong. the CoAu recentncils a eventnd th ine BurberryProtect W Laneest tiveAt by a thepla Environmentnning enqui Agencyry last mile-long“The ch stretcharacter ofof t roadhe im throughmediate Crime Reports 35 sawMall ain caravang group burnedfor their out har whiled work a andmon theth, t Driverhe insp andecto Vehicler heard Stan-from Leedssetting village of the produces abbey is ansti averagell firmly torched car remains on a footpath dards Agency to clamp down on 32di blackstingu sacksished of b rubbish.y its rural nature VEHICLES have been driven over aCllrnd p Fort,astor a whol ap p alsoear a servesnce. 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Malling November 2019 3 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Vicar ‘so excited’ about role Stones ‘ready’ REV Naomi Oates has been appointed as the new Methodist minister for churches across the Malling area. for cup match The new role means Rev Oates Being a minister is something you Luke works for the Greater MAIDSTONE United will face (31), of Garner Drive, East are, as much as you do, I can’t just London Authority, helping to Torquay United at home in the Malling, will lead worships, be in- switch it off when I get home, it’s tackle homelessness and rough first round proper of the FA Cup. volved with pastoral care and or- a 24-hour job. sleeping. The Stones saw off Kings Lang- ganise community groups in “I love getting to see children The pair moved from Twicken- ley 4-1 on October 19 and secured churches at Larkfield, Tonbridge learn about God and share the ex- ham to East Malling in August, so the former league club, currently in Road, Burham and Eccles. perience with the dedicated lay Rev Oates could take up the new the tier above, in the competition. She says since starting her new people who work tirelessly to post. Cup runs are important to all non-league sides as they generate position on September 1, she has keep the church looking and feel- She added: “For Luke, who prize money – £36,000 at this stage to constantly pinch herself that ing great. works in central London, moving – and match day revenues. this is her job and is “so excited “I love talking to people about to a new house has meant finding A spokesman for the club said: and anxious” to have secured the what they think God is calling a new working pattern and a new “We’re happy enough with the position in the church. them to do, and praying that commute. draw. Torquay won promotion The art and English graduate these dreams become a reality. It “For both of us, it has also last season from the the league told Downs Mail: “It’s a very dif- is such a huge privilege.” meant starting to work out where we’re in at the moment, so they are ferent way of life to a 9 to 5 office Rev Oates has been married to we might do some of the things a handy enough side. job. I get to do such an interesting her husband Luke for eight years we love to do here in Kent like cy- “When you go into the pot for mix of things. People tell me their after the pair met at a Christian cling, walking and eating out for the first round proper, some clubs life stories and we pray together. festival. breakfast.” want to get the biggest side they How The Stones celebrated a re- can, such as Sunderland, or they turn non-league’s top tier want a smaller side to have a bet- Flower demo ter chance to progress.” comes along. It’s a bit of a trip NATIONAL flower arranging Pupils call for clean air on civic visit The Devon side is currently doing well in the fifth non-league down there, but we will be profes- demonstrator Nick Grounds will STUDENTS spoke up to support tier of English football. sional and will prepare properly.” show off his art in Ditton. calls for action on air pollution Torquay is managed by the Mr Johnson said training on an The floral designer, from Cam- when they met the borough coun- hugely experienced Gary Johnson artificial grass surface will help his bridge, will present “The Apple cil’s civic leader. (64) who has been in charge of Bris- team prepare for the plastic pitch Tree” at Ditton Community Cen- Primary school pupils from Snod- tol City, the Latvian national side, at the Gallagher Stadium. tre, Kiln Barn Lane, from 7.30pm land, Kings Hill, Holborough Lakes and Peterborough United in a The club hopes to attract a gate on Thursday, November 14. and Leybourne were among those managerial career of over 30 years. of 2,000 to the match. The evening, which has been at the meeting with the mayor of He moved to Torquay after three FA Cup first round draw: Sun- arranged by Maidstone Flower Tonbridge and Malling at her of- years with Cheltenham Town. derland v Gillingham, Maidstone Club, will also feature stalls, a raf- fices in Kings Hill. The Stones spokesman added: v Torquay, Whitby or Stourbridge fle and refreshments. After describing her role on the “Gary Johnson knows how to get v Welling or Eastleigh, Bristol Tickets are £10 for visitors and £8 council, the mayor, Cllr Jill Ander- the best from the sides he manages. Rovers v Bromley, Ebbsfleet or for members. Doors open at son, opened the floor for a two- It will be a challenging game for us Woking v Notts County, Dover v 6.45pm. Call 01622 741207. hour debate to learn about the key but hopefully we can get through.” Southend. issues for children. After hearing The Torquay manager said: Matches will be played on the various views, youngsters were Church club Cllr Anderson said: “It was a pressed with the way they showed “You’ve got to play whoever weekend of November 8 – 11. asked to vote. pleasure to meet young people respect for each other’s views.” THE Remembrance Sunday serv- Forty-two of the 43 students felt who were so confident in express- Sarah Hawkins, of Valley Invicta ice at Aylesford church will start at the public should be concerned ing their views and debating the is- Primary School at Leybourne 10am on Sunday, November 10. about air quality, while 29 said sues with intelligence and Chase, said: “I was very proud at Fair help for job hunters Also at St Peter and St Paul’s is a they would not support longer maturity. They raised some excel- how well thought out their ideas NEARLY 200 jobseekers at- about job opportunities; differ- new Funday Club for youngsters school days. lent points and I was very im- were.” on the second and fourth Sunday tended a recruitment fair in ent routes to employment; ap- of the month. They will be able to Aylesford. prenticeships and training join other children 10 minutes into The jobs and training event schemes; and free workshops. the service, giving their carers a was, in part, in response to the A Maidstone Borough Coun- chance to worship in peace. Appeal for witnesses to robbery difficulties faced by those unfa- cil spokesman said one em- Email [email protected] DETECTIVES are appealing for proached the victim’s vehicle and “I would like to hear from any- miliar with applying for posts ployer had 80 job vacancies. for details. information and dash cam smashed the front windows. body with dash cam footage from online. She said: “While Job Centre footage after a reported robbery The victim said his face was the area between Ryarsh and About 30 local businesses and client numbers in Kent are in Ryarsh. sprayed with an unknown liquid Stansted between 6.30pm and training providers attended to going up, a lot of recruitment Parish date At about 7pm on Sunday, Octo- and he ran to a nearby house to 9pm on Sunday, October 6.” Any- showcase apprenticeships and processes tend to be technology- AYLESFORD Parish Council meets ber 6, a motorist was driving his seek assistance. one with information which opportunities at the fair in the based, so it was helpful to have to discuss issues including plan- dark grey Mercedes E350 Coupe It is understood the Mercedes might assist the investigation is Capel Morris Centre, Royal face-to-face conversations with ning on Tuesday, November 19. along Woodgate Road towards was then stolen and found on fire asked to call on 01622 604 100, British Legion Village. local employers. The meeting, at the Tunbury Addington when he was in a col- at about 8.30pm in a field near quoting reference 46/192404/19. The event was a joint venture “These events are also a good Hall, Catkin Close, Walderslade, lision with a grey Skoda estate Stansted Hill, Stansted. Alternatively, you can contact the by Tonbridge & Malling Bor- way for jobseekers to build con- ough Council, Jobcentre Plus, fidence and attend workshops starts at 7.30pm. coming the other way. Detective Constable Iain Joyce independent charity Crimestop- Royal British Legion Industries, to learn how to write a CV, the The agenda will be available a It is alleged a passenger from said: “Enquiries are ongoing into pers anonymously by calling 0800 Golding Homes and Clarion Fu- impact of social media on re- week before the meeting and on the Skoda and an occupant from this incident, including forensic 555 111 or using the anonymous tures. It provided information cruitment, and interview tips.” the night. Details from mel@ayles- a white van that had stopped be- checks and a review of any po- online form at Crimestoppers- fordparishcouncil.org.uk. hind the Mercedes, then ap- tential CCTV opportunities. uk.org.

4 Malling November 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk News Vicar ‘so excited’ about role Stones ‘ready’ REV Naomi Oates has been appointed as the new Methodist minister for churches across the Malling area. for cup match The new role means Rev Oates Being a minister is something you Luke works for the Greater MAIDSTONE United will face (31), of Garner Drive, East are, as much as you do, I can’t just London Authority, helping to Torquay United at home in the Malling, will lead worships, be in- switch it off when I get home, it’s tackle homelessness and rough first round proper of the FA Cup. volved with pastoral care and or- a 24-hour job. sleeping. The Stones saw off Kings Lang- ganise community groups in “I love getting to see children The pair moved from Twicken- ley 4-1 on October 19 and secured churches at Larkfield, Tonbridge learn about God and share the ex- ham to East Malling in August, so the former league club, currently in Road, Burham and Eccles. perience with the dedicated lay Rev Oates could take up the new the tier above, in the competition. She says since starting her new people who work tirelessly to post. Cup runs are important to all non-league sides as they generate position on September 1, she has keep the church looking and feel- She added: “For Luke, who prize money – £36,000 at this stage to constantly pinch herself that ing great. works in central London, moving – and match day revenues. this is her job and is “so excited “I love talking to people about to a new house has meant finding A spokesman for the club said: and anxious” to have secured the what they think God is calling a new working pattern and a new “We’re happy enough with the position in the church. them to do, and praying that commute. draw. Torquay won promotion The art and English graduate these dreams become a reality. It “For both of us, it has also last season from the the league told Downs Mail: “It’s a very dif- is such a huge privilege.” meant starting to work out where we’re in at the moment, so they are ferent way of life to a 9 to 5 office Rev Oates has been married to we might do some of the things a handy enough side. job. I get to do such an interesting her husband Luke for eight years we love to do here in Kent like cy- “When you go into the pot for mix of things. People tell me their after the pair met at a Christian cling, walking and eating out for the first round proper, some clubs life stories and we pray together. festival. breakfast.” want to get the biggest side they How The Stones celebrated a re- can, such as Sunderland, or they turn non-league’s top tier want a smaller side to have a bet- Flower demo ter chance to progress.” comes along. It’s a bit of a trip NATIONAL flower arranging Pupils call for clean air on civic visit The Devon side is currently doing well in the fifth non-league down there, but we will be profes- demonstrator Nick Grounds will STUDENTS spoke up to support tier of English football. sional and will prepare properly.” show off his art in Ditton. calls for action on air pollution Torquay is managed by the Mr Johnson said training on an The floral designer, from Cam- when they met the borough coun- Relationship at hugely experienced Gary Johnson artificial grass surface will help his bridge, will present “The Apple cil’s civic leader. (64) who has been in charge of Bris- team prepare for the plastic pitch Tree” at Ditton Community Cen- Primary school pupils from Snod- tol City, the Latvian national side, at the Gallagher Stadium. tre, Kiln Barn Lane, from 7.30pm land, Kings Hill, Holborough Lakes breaking point? and Peterborough United in a The club hopes to attract a gate on Thursday, November 14. and Leybourne were among those managerial career of over 30 years. of 2,000 to the match. The evening, which has been at the meeting with the mayor of The breakdown of any relationship can be He moved to Torquay after three FA Cup first round draw: Sun- arranged by Maidstone Flower Tonbridge and Malling at her of- very distressing. years with Cheltenham Town. derland v Gillingham, Maidstone Club, will also feature stalls, a raf- fices in Kings Hill. The Stones spokesman added: v Torquay, Whitby or Stourbridge Whitehead Monckton family lawyers can help you fle and refreshments. After describing her role on the “Gary Johnson knows how to get v Welling or Eastleigh, Bristol Tickets are £10 for visitors and £8 council, the mayor, Cllr Jill Ander- through this stressful and painful time. the best from the sides he manages. Rovers v Bromley, Ebbsfleet or for members. Doors open at son, opened the floor for a two- It will be a challenging game for us Woking v Notts County, Dover v 6.45pm. Call 01622 741207. hour debate to learn about the key We offer sensitive, constructive and cost effective but hopefully we can get through.” Southend. issues for children. After hearing The Torquay manager said: Matches will be played on the legal advice. All our lawyers are experienced members various views, youngsters were Church club Cllr Anderson said: “It was a pressed with the way they showed “You’ve got to play whoever weekend of November 8 – 11. of Resolution, committed to a non-confrontational asked to vote. pleasure to meet young people respect for each other’s views.” THE Remembrance Sunday serv- Forty-two of the 43 students felt who were so confident in express- Sarah Hawkins, of Valley Invicta approach to resolving family problems. ice at Aylesford church will start at the public should be concerned ing their views and debating the is- Primary School at Leybourne 10am on Sunday, November 10. about air quality, while 29 said sues with intelligence and Chase, said: “I was very proud at Fair help for job hunters An initial fixed cost meeting for just £10 (SOXV VAT) with Also at St Peter and St Paul’s is a they would not support longer maturity. 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Malling November 2019 5 News downsmail.co.uk Four injured FOUR people were injured in a two car collision in Aylesford. The Cannabis ‘helps with incident happened at around 8am on Monday, September 30, in Forstal Road. A Kent Police spokesman said: "Officers and the South East Coast pain’, said defendant Ambulance Service attended the scene where four people were A DISABLED woman admitted joint which had been mixed with treated for injuries and then con- smoking drugs every day - de- tobacco, so it is not certain exactly veyed to a local hospital for further spite having a chronic lung dis- how much cannabis was in it.” medical attention.” ease, a court heard. Defending, Simon Holmes said: Maria Miller (49), of Bonfield “Miss Miller had a very small Road, East Malling, said she quantity of cannabis. It was prob- 10th birthday smoked a joint of cannabis every ably about £10 worth. THE “group for recycled day to help her relax and sleep, “I have expressed my opinion teenagers”, AylesARA, celebrates but suffers from chronic obstruc- to her about smoking a joint a day its 10th birthday this month. tive pulmonary disease. whilst having COPD, which is ob- It is hoped that as many mem- Maidstone Magistrates Court viously not a great combination, bers as possible will join the cele- heard a warrant resulted in the but she tells me it helps her sleep brations at the community centre discovery of a grinder next to as she has arthritis. in Aylesford, from 2pm, on Thurs- Miller’s microwave and cannabis “She is not working at the day, November 28. Call Wayne on in her bedroom. minute and receives disability al- 01622 710734 for details. The court heard Miller spent lowance.” approximately £20 a month on Chairman of the bench, Linda Queen in Kent the illegal drug. Campin said: “Obviously you are Prosecuting, Debbie Jones said: aware that cannabis is an illegal BUCKINGHAM Palace has con- “A warrant was executed to Miss substance and it is a criminal of- firmed Her Majesty The Queen Miller’s address in East Malling fence to smoke it. However, we will visit Kent. and discovered the drugs in her have heard there is a medicinal The monarch will be visiting the bedroom. They also found para- purpose behind it.” Royal British Legion Industries phernalia next to a microwave in Miller pleaded guilty to the centre in Aylesford on November the kitchen. Police found one possession of cannabis and was 6. See report in the next Malling gram of cannabis along with a given a £217 fine. edition of Downs Mail.

6 Malling November 2019 News downsmail.co.uk Four injured FOUR people were injured in a two car collision in Aylesford. The Cannabis ‘helps with incident happened at around 8am on Monday, September 30, in Forstal Road. A Kent Police spokesman said: "Officers and the South East Coast pain’, said defendant Ambulance Service attended the scene where four people were A DISABLED woman admitted joint which had been mixed with treated for injuries and then con- smoking drugs every day - de- tobacco, so it is not certain exactly veyed to a local hospital for further spite having a chronic lung dis- how much cannabis was in it.” medical attention.” ease, a court heard. Defending, Simon Holmes said: Maria Miller (49), of Bonfield “Miss Miller had a very small Road, East Malling, said she quantity of cannabis. It was prob- 10th birthday smoked a joint of cannabis every ably about £10 worth. THE “group for recycled day to help her relax and sleep, “I have expressed my opinion teenagers”, AylesARA, celebrates but suffers from chronic obstruc- to her about smoking a joint a day its 10th birthday this month. tive pulmonary disease. whilst having COPD, which is ob- It is hoped that as many mem- Maidstone Magistrates Court viously not a great combination, bers as possible will join the cele- heard a warrant resulted in the but she tells me it helps her sleep brations at the community centre discovery of a grinder next to as she has arthritis. in Aylesford, from 2pm, on Thurs- Miller’s microwave and cannabis “She is not working at the day, November 28. Call Wayne on in her bedroom. minute and receives disability al- 01622 710734 for details. The court heard Miller spent lowance.” approximately £20 a month on Chairman of the bench, Linda Queen in Kent the illegal drug. Campin said: “Obviously you are Prosecuting, Debbie Jones said: aware that cannabis is an illegal BUCKINGHAM Palace has con- “A warrant was executed to Miss substance and it is a criminal of- firmed Her Majesty The Queen Miller’s address in East Malling fence to smoke it. However, we will visit Kent. and discovered the drugs in her have heard there is a medicinal The monarch will be visiting the bedroom. They also found para- purpose behind it.” Royal British Legion Industries phernalia next to a microwave in Miller pleaded guilty to the centre in Aylesford on November the kitchen. Police found one possession of cannabis and was 6. See report in the next Malling gram of cannabis along with a given a £217 fine. edition of Downs Mail.

Malling November 2019 7 News downsmail.co.uk Sunﬂower key to store help Pupils pay tribute to THOSE with “hidden” conditions like dementia can get extra help at a supermarket in Larkfield by wearing a sunflower lanyard. uncles killed in WWI Those who have less visible issues including autism, visual and TWO students from The Malling School had a very moving visit to hearing difficulties and anxiety, will find it easier to get help at Belgium as part of their studies into the Great War. Sainsbury’s after it adopted the scheme in October. Lily Dunn and Francesca Haw- The sunflower design is earning ley were taking part in a history national recognition after being visit to the Menin Gate in Ypres to introduced at Gatwick Airport. learn about WWI and were hon- Sainsbury’s at Larkfield also oured to see the names of their an- supported Carers Week, with the cestors on the memorial. charities Cross Roads Care Kent, Teachers had asked pupils to re- Kent Young Carers and Marie search their family history and Curie chatting to staff and cus- were amazed to find the pupils tomers in store about the support had such an incredible link. they offer carers. Fran said: “My great, great In the UK, 6.5 million people uncle, Cyril Francis Hawley, was a provide unpaid care to a loved captain. When I saw his name, I felt one who is older, disabled or se- sad, as if a piece of me was miss- riously ill, although many do not ing.” get the help available. Lily’s great great uncle, Alfred Larkfield store manager Rob Oliver Squire, is named on the emotional thinking that my uncle able to lay a wreath at the evening Lyne said: “Many of our cus- gate. He fought in the Queen’s had fought for his country.” ceremony. tomers and colleagues are carers, West Surrey Regiment and died on Lily comes from an illustrious History teacher Lucy Platt ap- and this is an important event to October 31 in the first battle of army background. Last month, the plied for permission for the school recognise those who have caring Ypres in the Gheluvelt. family visited Duxford Air Mu- to do so and was delighted to be responsibilities and to inform She said: “My grandad, Roy, told seum where they saw a Lancaster accepted. people about the help and sup- me my uncle’s name was on the bomber in memory of their uncle She said: “We chose Lily and port that is available to them.” Menin Gate as he went missing in Joe Beardsmore, who was a flight Fran, and another pupil Toby Du- Carers Week sets out to raise action. When we were at the Menin engineer for the famous plane. four (pictured) to lay the wreath. awareness of those offering help, Gate, I told the tour guide that my The trip to Belgium is an annual “It was important for us as a such as Cross Roads Care Kent on uncle’s name was there. highlight for pupils at The Malling school to remember all those who 0345 0956701; Kent Young Carers “He said his own great grandad School in East Malling. had given their lives for us. All in on 01892 530330 and Marie Curie served in the same regiment. I felt This year, however, was made all, it was a moving and powerful on 0800 090 2309. a flood of pride and it was really even more special when they were day.” Ask about getting a lanyard at the customer service desk at the store in Mills Road, Quarry Drugs seized Wood, Aylesford. 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10 Malling November 2019 News downsmail.co.uk ‘Bin delivery’ £4m project agreed at burglary bid POLICE are warning residents in Leybourne after an attempted dis- traction burglary. congestion blackspot Two white men in their 40s are Beautiful new reported to have forced their way into the home of an elderly couple THE county council has agreed Rob Bird, pictured, welcomed the in Roundhay, saying they were de- major work to the notorious Cold- move to increase capacity for mo- livering bins. harbour roundabout bottleneck. torists. He said developers and an After knocking at the door the The decision comes four years award from the Local Growth homes coming soon suspects said they could see dam- after the project was approved by Fund will fund the project - not age to chimneys which required Maidstone’s Joint Transportation Kent taxpayers. work. They were refused entry but Board. Work is now expected to Outline plans suggest the round- pushed their way past the victims start early next year. about will not be signal controlled. and made their way into the loft. The development of 3,900 homes However, Cllr Bird and Dan Daley to Maidstone The men left when one of the vic- in the immediate area has been a have secured the option of traffic tims said he would notify the po- huge driver. The county council’s lights. Cllr Bird said: “Ten years lice. Anyone with information report admits the £4m improve- ago when there were no lights on should call the Kent appeals line ment is urgently needed, adding: the roundabout we had gridlock. on 01622 604100, quoting reference “Significant pressures exist in the So we have been keen to ensure the 24-0502, or Kent Crimestoppers Hermitage Lane area and will con- option of traffic lights remains.” anonymously on 0800 555 111. tinue to worsen if this intervention His only concern is that the adja- is not constructed at this time.” cent Poppy Fields roundabout The work will ease traffic on the could be next to “feel the pinch” of WI meeting A20, Hermitage Lane, the hospital, traffic increases in the area. IF YOU are looking to meet some at the M20 J5 and back to Maid- KCC’s Environment & Transport new people, pop along to the next stone town centre. The roundabout KCC says there will be “a signif- Cabinet Committee heard the meeting of Aylesford & Eccles WI. will be almost double in size. icant impact on the local area, par- scheme should move forward. Guest speaker Hilary Baker will Agreement in principle has been ticularly during construction”. A A KCC spokesman said: “There talk on “monologues” in the secured with the Royal British Le- dedicated Twitter account will be is confidence that a construction Brassey Centre in Station Road, gion to sell KCC land closer to Pre- used to update users. date of early 2020 can be Aylesford, on Wednesday Novem- ston Hall for the work. KCC Lib Dem opposition leader achieved.” ber 27, and starts at 7.30pm.

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Malling November 2019 11 News downsmail.co.uk Soap role for panto star Jake THE Hazlitt Theatre’s leading man Jake Quickenden has landed a role in a Channel 4 soap. The Dancing on Ice 2018 winner market when it comes to their in- made his Hollyoaks debut last house pantomimes.” month, playing a builder named Jake has enjoyed a varied ca- Woody. reer, having started out as a pro- This is the first time Jake has fessional footballer with dipped his toe into the world of Scunthorpe United. Serious in- TV drama, after appearing on jury curtailed his ambitions, but various reality TV shows includ- he soon started to make his way ing I'm A Celebrity and X Factor. as a singer. He appeared on the X Jake (30) is also set to be the Factor twice and, off the back of love interest in the Hazlitt The- that exposure, has been in de- atre’s rendition of Beauty and the mand for reality shows such I’m Beast launching this Christmas. A Celebrity and Dancing on Ice. The singer, turned reality tele- The 350-seat venue stages its vision personality, shared a heart- annual festival of Christmas fun felt post on social media about his from November 30 until Decem- latest role. ber 31, with sales reportedly well “I’m excited to test myself again Cleverley said: “With the ever- He wrote: “After doing a musi- up on this time last year. Many of cal tour for the past six months, I at something new. Don’t let peo- popular and in-demand Jake the dates have already sold out or am now joining the amazing Hol- ple tell you that you can’t do Quickenden now appearing in nearly sold out. lyoaks family. My first day was something. Work hard and good the popular TV soap Hollyoaks, it yesterday and everyone was so things will happen.” goes to prove that the Hazlitt The- Go to www.hazlitttheatre.com to lovely. The cast, the crew, the lot. Hazlitt general manager Martin atre is aiming at the elite celebrity book your tickets. Coffee morning to combat loneliness A SCHEME to reduce loneliness among the elderly in Leybourne has been heralded a great success. Leybourne Parish Council staged a series of free coffee mornings for senior citizens through the summer to tackle the problem. The events at Leybourne Village Hall were funded by home care provider Bluebird Care Maidstone’s community grants initiative. Bob Ulph, chairman of Leybourne Parish Council, said: “With around Pam, Patsy, Ann and Josie attend a coffee morning 20 people at each event we were de- village hall. The room was set out times a year. Community liaison lighted to see such a great turnout. beautifully with fresh ﬂowers. Every- manager Nathan Brown said: “It Kay marks “The coffee mornings have been one was so friendly and made me was brilliant to see the coffee morn- a great success and a positive way welcome. The cakes were delicious ings in Leybourne had gone so well. centenary to support the older community to and made for a happy morning.” Groups and activities that foster ONE hundred birthdays – reason socialise and meet new people.” Bluebird Care Maidstone’s Com- community and help older people to enough to raise a glass for Kay Valerie Albert said: “I thoroughly munity Grant Scheme supports local socialise can play a vital role in re- Carey (pictured), from Aylesford. enjoyed the coffee mornings at the causes, with a £250 grant three ducing social isolation.” The centenarian celebrated her big day with a card from The Queen, and surrounded by her friends who joined her at home. Grape variety to boost UK wine An active member of the community and a regular in the con- FRUIT scientists in East Malling Dr Julien Lecourt, of NIAB EMR, “We believe many UK vineyards gregation at Aylesford Church, have developed a new grape vari- said: “We believe Divico offers should now consider Divico as the Kay lives at the Royal British Le- ety which could be used in the pro- strong commercial prospects for red variety of choice and it offers a gion Village with her daughter duction of quality red wine. quality red wines.” very important opportunity to help Ann Butterworth. Experts in viticulture at NIAB Divico is also proving to be nat- drive the industry forward.” Ann said her mum, who moved EMR have spent three years refin- urally resistant to many of the dis- Divico was bred at the Swiss to Aylesford over 40 years ago, is ing the Swiss-developed “Divico” eases affecting grape crops. Centre of Excellence for Agricul- “not your usual 100-year-old”. which can survive British weather. Dr Lecourt added: “Divico is tural Research in the late 1990s and “She’s up and out before I’ve Until now, the focus of English considered likely to supersede first released for planting in 2013. even had time to look round.” vineyards has mainly been on Pinot Noir, the previous industry- The 2019 harvest will be the first Kay worked for Danish Bacon sparkling and still white wines. standard red variety, as the UK one processed at the recently-comin Forstal Road when she moved The new fruit flowers in June, season often doesn’t allow for con- pleted research winery at NIAB to Aylesford and was a nurse dur- after the frosts, has optimal polli- sistent maturation of the fruit, EMR, which was funded by East ing WWII. nation and therefore a high yield. which hinders wine quality. Malling Trust.

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Malling November 2019 19 Malling Mail October/November 2019 Serving local people, businesses & events in Addington, Birling, East Malling, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Trottiscliffe, West Malling TRAIN TO TEACH AT

THE MALLING SCHOOL Parking charges for Larkfield, Snodland and West Malling SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING The Malling School offers Initial Teacher Training Tuesday 19th November (ITT) through the Kaizen Teaching School Alliance. MOTORISTS, traders and shoppers could be hit in the “In West Malling, we need more parking for traders 6pm - 8pm pocket as borough planners investigate the viability of a and their staff, not higher charges for businesses who Headteacher’s address at 7pm If you are interested in training to teach from September 2020 and raft of new parking charges. are already fighting for survival in the face of on-line would like more information, The Malling School are holding an ITT Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is set to consult shopping, increased rents and business rates, and free Open Morning on Thursday 5th December 9.00am-12.30pm. residents on the introduction of levies in Martin Square, parking at supermarkets. 01634 240416 The subjects The Malling School are offering teacher training in are: Larkfield and Snodland for the first time. “We risk losing local shopping centres, forcing more www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk English, Mathematics, Science, Drama, MFL (French), Geography, There are also moves to increase charges for shoppers people to travel further to shop, creating more congestion History, Music and Social Sciences. in the Tesco car park in West Malling by 10p per hour, and pollution.” Malling Road, Snodland, Kent ME6 5HS To sign up for the open morning please visit www.kaizentsa.org. Your but with no increase to the 30 minute tariff. Long term David Thornewell, chairman of East Malling and attendance and details of the morning will be confirmed at least one parking for traders and employees in the Ryarsh Lane Car Larkfield Parish Council, said: “People are concerned about Follow us @HolmesdaleSch Facebook.com/theholmesdaleschool week prior to the event date. Park could rise from £175 to £255. cars being pushed out of Martin Square into other nearby The Malling School, Beech Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH Trudy Dean, chair of West Malling Parish Council, said: “This locations in Larkfield.” is another blow to rural shopping centres and businesses.

SKIP HIRE 01233 660 099 Speak out about Commercial & Domestic www.gboxkent.com Recycling Services West Malling plan THERE will be a chance to discuss West Malling Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan and speak to developers about the future of the Hungry Guest and Arundel House in West Malling High Street. Doors are open between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, November 17, at West Malling Primary School, Norman Road. All welcome. Refreshments will be served.

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KENT County Council has responded to complaints about TONBRIDGE and Malling Borough Council will be consulting local Book Online flooding in New Hythe Lane near The Monks Head public house. people on changing yellow lines to alter parking restrictions. Order your skip via secure The drainage system is to be cleaned out. The consultation will look at preventing obstructive parking More work is also needed at New Road, East Malling, close to in Marlowe Road, Maple Close and Woodpecker Road, allowing Skip Hire 24hr online book facility the junction with Chapman Way, following further flooding in overnight parking in Chaucer and Papyrus Way, and preventing Roll On/Offs this location. pavement parking at The Lakes. 4 yard skip £200 inc vat Road Permits Arranged Respondents will also be asked about their thoughts on 6 yard skip £240 inc vat Waste Recycling Facility preventing vehicles from blocking roads and junctions at 8 yard skip £280 inc vat Many more services available Bondfield Road, Temple Way and Meridian Way. 12 yard skip £360 inc vat See website for details A Malling Action Partnership publication 20 Malling November 2019 Malling Mail October/November 2019 Serving local people, businesses & events in Addington, Birling, East Malling, Kings Hill, Larkfield, Leybourne, Mereworth, Offham, Ryarsh, Trottiscliffe, West Malling

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MOTORISTS, traders and shoppers could be hit in the “In West Malling, we need more parking for traders pocket as borough planners investigate the viability of a and their staff, not higher charges for businesses who raft of new parking charges. are already fighting for survival in the face of on-line Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is set to consult shopping, increased rents and business rates, and free residents on the introduction of levies in Martin Square, parking at supermarkets. Larkfield and Snodland for the first time. “We risk losing local shopping centres, forcing more There are also moves to increase charges for shoppers people to travel further to shop, creating more congestion in the Tesco car park in West Malling by 10p per hour, and pollution.” but with no increase to the 30 minute tariff. Long term David Thornewell, chairman of East Malling and parking for traders and employees in the Ryarsh Lane Car Larkfield Parish Council, said: “People are concerned about Park could rise from £175 to £255. cars being pushed out of Martin Square into other nearby Trudy Dean, chair of West Malling Parish Council, said: “This locations in Larkfield.” is another blow to rural shopping centres and businesses.

Speak out about West Malling plan

THERE will be a chance to discuss West Malling Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan and speak to developers about the future of the Hungry Guest and Arundel House in West Malling High Street. Doors are open between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, November 17, at West Malling Primary School, Norman Road. All welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Council to clean drains Parking Changes

KENT County Council has responded to complaints about TONBRIDGE and Malling Borough Council will be consulting local flooding in New Hythe Lane near The Monks Head public house. people on changing yellow lines to alter parking restrictions. The drainage system is to be cleaned out. The consultation will look at preventing obstructive parking More work is also needed at New Road, East Malling, close to in Marlowe Road, Maple Close and Woodpecker Road, allowing the junction with Chapman Way, following further flooding in overnight parking in Chaucer and Papyrus Way, and preventing this location. pavement parking at The Lakes. Respondents will also be asked about their thoughts on preventing vehicles from blocking roads and junctions at Bondfield Road, Temple Way and Meridian Way.

A Malling Action Partnership publication What’s On Malling & district clubs, societies & activities

IT IS never too late to make a fresh start by taking up in the area in 2019. So if you would like your group or event new activities or making new friends. The many clubs and to be included, please send her all the information, includ- organisations in the Malling Action Partnership area cater ing your contact details. for a wide range of interests and offer a warm welcome Please let her know as far in advance as possible so that to newcomers, so why not give them a try? Details of it may be possible to avoid clashes and maximise the atten- regular meetings are listed on this page. dances at each event. Mary Rayner collates our community diary with details of Details should be emailed to maryrayner@btinternet. various groups and is also compiling a list of special events com or call 07772 318330.

November 16 November 17 Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone. Go to Light Up Larkfield For Christmas Aylesford Farmers’ Market kentlife.org.uk 01622 763936 Join the Larkfield Community Group and Aylesford Farmers Market is held on the Martin Square Traders for this year’s third Sunday of the month at Aylesford Pri- November 24 Christmas light switch-on, with Santa, ory between the hours of 9.30am -1.30pm. West Malling Farmers Market stalls, mulled wine and carol singing. There are normally more than 35 plus The market is open between 9.30am and The event will run from 3pm to 5.30pm stalls. www.aylesfordfarmersmarket.co.uk 1.30pm. Enjoy a wide variety of local pro- in Martin Square. or call Steve Wood 07876 685853. duce from the area including fish, cakes, pies, bread, wines, fruit juice and much November 23 - 24 more. The event is held in West Malling November 16 Christmas on the Home Front - High Street. Free entry. Christmas Craft Fair WWII Experience Come and enjoy homemade gifts and Step back into yesteryear and re-live the decorations, chocolate tombola, cakes December 22 festive season in the 1940s. Take in the The Kings Hill Christmas 10k & 5k and sweets, snacks from 11am to 2pm at sights, sounds and smells of ‘Christmas on Larkfield Methodist Church. Dress up in your festive finest for this the Home Front’ Among the attractions multi-terrain, four lap courses on the paths will be ‘make do and mend’ lessons, drill and trails. The event starts at 10.30am at displays buy the Home Guard, a 1940s Kings Hill Sports Park. school lesson, shops from the era and a rehabilitation centre for injured. Kent Life,

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West Malling Christmas Lights Festival East Malling and Larkfield Parish Council Report Rising Sun Pub to Close? areas are being held, including those in public meeting to discuss the Wates (Pictured Below) West Malling, Snodland and Aylesford. planning application to build 250 A PLANNING application has been The borough has floated the houses on the Forty Acres green field submitted to change the use of the proposals with a view to saving money. site between the A20 and Lucks Hill, Rising Sun public house in Mill Street, East Malling and Larkfield Parish next to Winterfield Lane. East Malling, to housing, with an Council has indicated that, in principle, The idea of a new link road through extension to the existing building. it would take over the toilets, subject to the site linking the A20 to Winterfield It can be seen on the Tonbridge and being provided with current costs, and Lane was also questioned, as it was Malling Borough Council website under all legal costs being met by the borough. felt this would be a rat run and attract planning ref TM/19/0241/FL. The building should also be put in traffic to the nearby rural roads and There has been a public house here good order before any hand over, says lanes. since the early 19th century and if it does the parish. With East Malling having three halls go ahead, the King and Queen would nearby, the idea of a fourth was also be the only remaining pub in the village. A20/New Hythe Lane junction challenged. Twenty years ago, there were five. PARISH councillors have met KCC The importance of the public officials to discuss the finer details of footpaths crossing the site was LIDL at KIA the proposals to change the junction stressed. West Malling and Leybourne LIDL has submitted an application to layout at the A20/New Hythe Lane. parish councils have already objected, demolish the KIA garage on London The idea of a shared cycle lane/ as has the East Malling Conservation Road, and is expected to apply for pavement has been dropped. Group. permission to build a small supermarket The parish felt the pavement was too with around 100 parking spaces soon. narrow and much used by pedestrians in Heath Farm Appeal Withdrawn locations like those adjacent to Morrisons. LIBERTY Trust has withdrawn its appeal Public Toilets, Martin Square Councillors stressed the need to re- for up to 40 houses at Heath Farm, PARISH councillors have met TMBC instate the yellow box and “keep clear” Wateringbury Road. officers to discuss the future of the markings, including at Larkfield Road Appeals on the company’s other four public toilets in Martin Square. junction, when the work is completed. sites in Kings Hill and Warren Wood The borough wants to close or transfer are going ahead. An Inquiry starts on the facilities to the parish council. Forty Acres Planning application December 3 at Tonbridge and Malling Talks about all the public toilets in parish MORE than 60 people attended the Borough Council’s offices.

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plans for the Hungry Guest and Arundel with traditional fruit varieties of apple House, and from the parish council on and cherry, and establishing an insect the Age Concern building. house, bird boxes, cobnut trees and Sky lanterns ‘risk to wildlife’ edging woodland of indigenous trees. Malling Abbey Inquiry Success Wildflower meadows are also being AN INFLUENTIAL landowners' group is urging people not to release sky lanterns this bonfire GOVERNMENT planning inspector established, and the second hay crop season as they present a serious threat to the countryside. Frances Mahoney has thrown out the was brought in this year with new Bellway application to build up to 65 equipment on loan from the Medway The Country Land and Busi- way to use them. They can kill debris, or if they eat items, caus- houses on land between Malling Abbey ness Association CLA (South animals, litter the countryside ing choking and damage to inter- Valley Countryside Project. East) is asking residents to recon- and start fires.” nal organs. Lanterns also pose a and the station. sider letting the sky lights go as CLA South East represents significant danger to planes and The developers have six weeks in Age Concern Building Norman Road they can set fire to property and thousands of landowners, farm- helicopters. Malling Community Choir which to appeal. KENT County Council is considering be a death trap to wildlife and ers and rural businesses in Kent, “We would urge councils who ‘Tour de France’ The cost of legal representation on the future of the former Age concern livestock. Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berk- have not yet introduced bans to MORE than 50 members of West behalf of the parish councils and Protect building, which it owns. The parish The CLA has been arguing for shire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford- give it serious consideration, and Malling Community Choir visited the West Malling group was £73,000. council submitted a bid to lease or buy years for an outright ban, and shire and the Isle of Wight. balance the decision in favour of hopes Liberal Democrat-led The CLA has been campaign- the many who have to deal with Beauvais and Chantilly region of France The parish councils met £40,000 of the property several months ago and is Maidstone Borough Council and ing for a total ban on sky lanterns the unintended consequences. in October as guests of French Choir the cost, £20,000 was raised through awaiting a reply. Crowdfunding, and the remainder was community organisations will for a number of years, and will “There is enough littering and ‘Choer a Couer’. heed the warning and enforce re- continue to do so for the sake of flytipping in the region, without The two choirs performed separately met by donations from private individuals. Surgery Appointments strictions where they can. farming, wildlife, the environ- sky lanterns and balloons adding in two concerts at the church of Saint West Malling Parish Council is THE surgery’s appointment system is Regional director Michael ment and property owners every- to the problem.” Sulpice, and St Leu d’Esserent. now discussing the boundary for an continuing to cause problems, and there Valenzia said: “While bonfire “Releasing a naked flame with where. More than 50 local For more information about the Each concert finished with the two extension to the Conservation Area to are continued efforts to fix it. night offers a chance for people to absolutely no control over where authorities have so far imple- CLA and its work, visit their include the application site, which will Appointments can be made in person enjoy themselves at organised it will land is a serious threat to mented a ban. website at www.cla.org.uk/your- choirs joining each other in French and rural businesses, livestock, English songs. increase its protection in the future, and at the Kings Hill surgery, or over the displays across the region, we Mr Valenzia added: “Animals area/south-east/regional-news would urge them to do so with- wildlife and the environment. could be injured or killed if they and follow @CLASouthEast on The audiences gave standing ovations traffic calming for Swan Street. phone, but patients are being advised out releasing sky lanterns. “There is simply no responsible become trapped and entangled in Twitter. at each event. to try for less busy times as delays are The West Malling Community being experienced. Choir used free time to visit Beauvais Cathedral and the famous Domaine Autumn Litter Pick Rape report in de Chantilly. THE litter pick took place on Saturday, Royal honours are presented Members rehearse weekly at the October 12, and despite it being a rainy town alleyway Baptist Chapel in Swan Street on day, 16 willing volunteers attended. A MAN in his 20s was allegedly DR ANDREW Ashbee has been Tuesdays at 7.15pm. Visit their website raped in an alley in Maidstone. awarded his British Empire Medal by Kent’s Lord-Lieutenant, Vis- www.westmallingcc.wordpress.com for Macey’s Meadow Volunteers The incident is reported to have happened at about 7.30pm on count De L’Isle. HELP keep the meadow looking lovely. more information about joining up. Thursday, October 24. The victim Dr Ashbee has served the com- The choir’s next event is the annual Volunteer dates are November 2, 16 was walking along an alley be- munity of Snodland for over 60 Carol Service with More Park and and 30, December 14 and 28. Tools tween Brewer Street and Union years; is chairman of the Snodland Dr Andrew West Malling primary school choirs on are provided. All meet at the container Street. Historical Society and was instru- Ashbee (left) December 8 at St Mary’s Church. The by the railway line near the mixed There is no description of the mental in setting up Snodland Mu- receives his event has proved so popular in the Applefest Just Keeps Growing woodland, 10am to noon. male suspect and the area has been seum in 1999. BEM from past, this year the performance is being THIS year’s Applefest was bigger again, cordoned off while enquiries are He continues to spend much of Viscount De repeated a second time on the day, so despite a rather overcast day. Christmas Festival underway. Officers are appealing his time supporting and raising L’Isle at funds for All Saints’ 14th century all parents and grandparents can get in. Many residents brought their apples ST MARY’S Church will have a display for information that may assist Penshurst their investigation. church. He was also the director of along for juicing in the press. of Christmas trees decorated by Place Anyone with information is the Choral Society for over 30 Public Meeting: Hungry Guest and Over £600 was raised for the Macey’s local charities and organisations on asked to call Kent Police on 01622 years. Meadow project from the sales of cakes, Arundel House Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, 604 100 (reference 46/204772/19). The investiture was held at Pen- Mrs Louise Bryant. Also receiving pice, in Aylesford, opened by A PUBLIC meeting has been arranged at books and promotional items. December 1. The annual Christmas Alternatively, call the independent shurst Place, following the ofﬁcial her award was Ulcombe’s Molly Diana, Princess of Wales in 1992. West Malling Primary School, Norman Parish council chairman Trudy Dean Lights Festival will take place on charity Crimestoppers anony- announcement by The Queen in Poulter. The 86-year-old was a In presenting the medals on be- Road, on Sunday, November 17 from presented Malcolm Doyle, chairman of Sunday, December 1. The High Street mously on 0800 555 111 or com- June. major driving force in raising the half of The Queen, the Lord-Lieu- 2pm to 4pm. the Macey’s Meadow Volunteers, with the will have numerous stalls and activities plete the online form at Guests of the recipients were in- £1.3m needed to build the Heart tenant congratulated the It will discuss the parish council’s “Community Group Award of the Year”. for children from noon until 5pm, www.crimestoppers-uk.org. vited to attend to hear short cita- of Kent Hospice. The fund-raising recipients for their dedicated work tions read by Deputy Lieutenant feat took seven years, with the hos- on behalf of others. latest proposal to produce a The honour marked more than 10 when the lights will be switched on. Neighbourhood Plan, hear from the years of voluntary work clearing and The event is being organised by Heart Dance in court developer about the owner’s future replanting the Norman Road meadow of Kent Hospice. A MAIDSTONE man is due in court on November 8 charged with impersonating a police officer after Bike and tools stolen in burglaries allegations he used blue flashing POLICE are investigating two regarding reports that a cycle that could assist the investiga- lights to force another driver to burglaries in London Road, and electric drill were stolen tion is asked to call 01622 pull over. Ryarsh. from a garage between midday 604100 quoting crime reference Christopher Dance (33) of Red- Thieves reportedly stole a on Tuesday, October 8, and 46/194173/19. start Avenue was arrested after the drill, tools and a bike from the 8.20am on Wednesday, October Alternatively, you can contact LOCAL CONTACTS alleged victim dialled 999. He is properties between Tuesday, 9, and tools were stolen from a the independent charity Pothole reporting – T: 08458 247800 Supported by further charged with a public order October 8 and Wednesday, Oc- shed between 2.30am and Crimestoppers anonymously Trudy Dean, Malling Action Partnership chairman offence relating to threats he al- Travel Enquiries tober 9. 2.15pm on Wednesday, October by calling 0800 555 111 or using E: [email protected] T: 01732 843 119 legedly made at the scene to a po- A Kent Police spokesman 9.” the anonymous online form at Citizens Advice Bureau – T: 01732 440488 Nu-Venture Buses – T: 01622 882288 lice ifficer. He is due before the said: “Kent Police were called Anybody with information Crimestoppers-uk.org Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council Trains – T: 08457 484950 bench sitting in Maidstone. main switchboard – T: 01732 844522 Arriva Buses – T: 0871 200 22 33 downsmail.co.uk News Sky lanterns ‘risk to wildlife’ AN INFLUENTIAL landowners' group is urging people not to release sky lanterns this bonfire season as they present a serious threat to the countryside. The Country Land and Busi- way to use them. They can kill debris, or if they eat items, caus- ness Association CLA (South animals, litter the countryside ing choking and damage to inter- East) is asking residents to recon- and start fires.” nal organs. Lanterns also pose a sider letting the sky lights go as CLA South East represents significant danger to planes and they can set fire to property and thousands of landowners, farm- helicopters. be a death trap to wildlife and ers and rural businesses in Kent, “We would urge councils who livestock. Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berk- have not yet introduced bans to The CLA has been arguing for shire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford- give it serious consideration, and years for an outright ban, and shire and the Isle of Wight. balance the decision in favour of hopes Liberal Democrat-led The CLA has been campaign- the many who have to deal with Maidstone Borough Council and ing for a total ban on sky lanterns the unintended consequences. community organisations will for a number of years, and will “There is enough littering and heed the warning and enforce re- continue to do so for the sake of flytipping in the region, without strictions where they can. farming, wildlife, the environ- sky lanterns and balloons adding Regional director Michael ment and property owners every- to the problem.” Valenzia said: “While bonfire “Releasing a naked flame with where. More than 50 local For more information about the night offers a chance for people to absolutely no control over where authorities have so far imple- CLA and its work, visit their enjoy themselves at organised it will land is a serious threat to mented a ban. website at www.cla.org.uk/your- displays across the region, we rural businesses, livestock, Mr Valenzia added: “Animals area/south-east/regional-news would urge them to do so with- wildlife and the environment. could be injured or killed if they and follow @CLASouthEast on out releasing sky lanterns. “There is simply no responsible become trapped and entangled in Twitter. Rape report in town alleyway Royal honours are presented A MAN in his 20s was allegedly DR ANDREW Ashbee has been raped in an alley in Maidstone. awarded his British Empire Medal The incident is reported to have by Kent’s Lord-Lieutenant, Vis- happened at about 7.30pm on count De L’Isle. Thursday, October 24. The victim Dr Ashbee has served the com- was walking along an alley be- munity of Snodland for over 60 tween Brewer Street and Union years; is chairman of the Snodland Dr Andrew Street. Historical Society and was instru- Ashbee (left) There is no description of the mental in setting up Snodland Mu- receives his male suspect and the area has been seum in 1999. BEM from cordoned off while enquiries are He continues to spend much of Viscount De underway. Officers are appealing his time supporting and raising L’Isle at funds for All Saints’ 14th century for information that may assist Penshurst their investigation. church. He was also the director of Place Anyone with information is the Choral Society for over 30 asked to call Kent Police on 01622 years. 604 100 (reference 46/204772/19). The investiture was held at Pen- Mrs Louise Bryant. Also receiving pice, in Aylesford, opened by Alternatively, call the independent shurst Place, following the ofﬁcial her award was Ulcombe’s Molly Diana, Princess of Wales in 1992. charity Crimestoppers anony- announcement by The Queen in Poulter. The 86-year-old was a In presenting the medals on be- mously on 0800 555 111 or com- June. major driving force in raising the half of The Queen, the Lord-Lieu- plete the online form at Guests of the recipients were in- £1.3m needed to build the Heart tenant congratulated the www.crimestoppers-uk.org. vited to attend to hear short cita- of Kent Hospice. The fund-raising recipients for their dedicated work tions read by Deputy Lieutenant feat took seven years, with the hos- on behalf of others. Dance in court A MAIDSTONE man is due in court on November 8 charged with impersonating a police officer after Bike and tools stolen in burglaries allegations he used blue flashing POLICE are investigating two regarding reports that a cycle that could assist the investiga- lights to force another driver to burglaries in London Road, and electric drill were stolen tion is asked to call 01622 pull over. Ryarsh. from a garage between midday 604100 quoting crime reference Christopher Dance (33) of Red- Thieves reportedly stole a on Tuesday, October 8, and 46/194173/19. start Avenue was arrested after the drill, tools and a bike from the 8.20am on Wednesday, October Alternatively, you can contact alleged victim dialled 999. He is properties between Tuesday, 9, and tools were stolen from a the independent charity further charged with a public order October 8 and Wednesday, Oc- shed between 2.30am and Crimestoppers anonymously offence relating to threats he al- tober 9. 2.15pm on Wednesday, October by calling 0800 555 111 or using legedly made at the scene to a po- A Kent Police spokesman 9.” the anonymous online form at lice ifficer. He is due before the said: “Kent Police were called Anybody with information Crimestoppers-uk.org bench sitting in Maidstone.

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O b i t u a r e s Dave Kingsman Oliver!, the matchmaker in Fiddler on the leaves her sons, partner Mervyn, and Roof and Mrs Higgins (mother of the main grandchildren Sophie, Harry and Verity. DAVE Kingsman (77), who lived in character) in My Fair Lady. Langley, was known locally from his work A cat lover, Sybil established her own as an early British rock’n’roll singer under cat welfare charity. Stephen Brooks the name Bill Kent in the 1950s. She was widowed. Later he became the owner of The Toy STEPHEN Brooks (63) of Mereworth lived Soldier – a shop selling toy figures on The locally all his life and spent most of his Broadway. Tessa Carman working life in the local area. As Bill Kent, Dave played the legendary Born in Maidstone 2 Is coffee bar in Old Compton Street, TESSA Maureen Carman (82) lived in he moved to London – a venue so central to the Downswood for 38 years at the end of a Snodland as a child establishment of the pop music industry in globe-tro�ing life that saw her live, work and his subsequent the UK that its former site is now marked and raise her family homes included time by a plaque. in a number of in West Farleigh, He was signed to Decca Records by Dick different countries. Hunton and Rowe (the talent scout who famously Born Tessa Ralph Mereworth where he passed up the opportunity to sign The in Chingford, she lived in a co�age Beatles), and released two singles – Oh I’m grew up in linked to a job he Falling in Love and The Pre�iest Girl in Hertfordshire. Her loved, working as a School. work as a florist took vineyard manager. Locally, his performances at the her to Buckingham Stephen also worked as a casino Granada Cinema in Lower Stone Street Palace, before she manager, buyer and seller, fencing remain memorable. joined the staff of the contractor and in an office for Lord His singles remain collectable, however, SS Kenya – a ship Sainsbury. neither charted, and Dave moved to used for education and training. Whilst Stephen was father to Georgina and Canada where he secured a residency at onboard, Tessa met Jim Carman, a Steve. Steve said; “My father was happiest Toronto’s biggest nightclub and went on telecoms engineer who was working in when he was working out of doors. He to tour the USA. Africa, and the couple married in 1963. enjoyed shooting and had been involved When he returned home he set up The During their marriage they livedin in forestry management. He loved his final Toy Soldier, next door to a shop run by his Nairobi, Kenya, (where sons Richard and job on the vineyard and never really brother, Bill. Bruce were born), Dar es Salaam, retired. Dave, who was married to Gail, also Ascension Island, Cornwall, Barbados, The last relationship of his life was with leaves three daughters and one Bermuda and Hong Kong. The couple Diane for 16 years and she was the love of granddaughter. bought a home in Paddock Wood at the his life. She looked after him when he end of the 70s and eventually se�led in became ill and that meant he never needed Downswood when Jim retired. hospital care.” Sybil Simpson Bruce said: “My mother worked as a Stephen leaves his partner, his children, florist in many of the places we se�led. At SYBIL Simpson, who died at the Pilgrim’s grandchildren Isabel, Harry, Jasmine, one point, my parents had made homes in Kenzie and George and his parents. Way Care Home on Bower Mount Road, 18 places within 20 years. Maidstone, was associated with local “When we se�led in Downswood my amateur opera and amateur dramatics for mother trained and developed a career as Alice “Pip” Wakefield decades. an image consultant, working with more Originally from Welwyn Garden City, than 1,500 clients and finding herself THE funeral has taken place in West Sybil lived for decades with husband John involved in styling for high-profile events Farleigh of Alice “Pip” Wakefield (104). in Conway Road, Maidstone. like the annual Young Musician of the Year Alice was the village’s oldest resident Her involvement with Maidstone awards. and well-known from many years Amateur Operatic Society lasted for about “People will recall her as immaculate. teaching at the Boys High School on the 40 years after she joined in 1970, and saw She was an excellent cook and loving High Street and at West Farleigh School. her take a range of lead, chorus and mother and grandmother. Along with my Pip was born during WWI in Gatley, supporting roles (the la�er including father, she was a keen gardener, involved near Manchester. She trained as a teacher prompting and stage crew). with St Nicholas Church in Otham and in Bangor, Wales before moving to the In the days when the society staged two also involved in the estate commi�ee for local area. productions a year at the Hazli� Theatre, Downswood.” Pip stayed at the Boys High School her roles included Mrs. Sowerberry in Tessa was widowed 10 years ago. She until the 1950s when she was appointed to the headship of West Farleigh School. The post came with on-site accommodation on Lower Road and when the school closed Pip retired but lived in the house next door to her school accommodation which she bought with her friend, Sylvia Whi�le. 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P Footpath The public rights of way officer a r i s h Birling Leybourne was notified that the path behind the Oast Streetlights Work to upgrade the lights to Police ma�ers Cllr Ulph contacted the House had not been cut back. This had LED had been scheduled for October. The station sergeant to ask that the PCSO been allocated and was awaiting C trees affecting the light on Ryarsh Road visits to Leybourne be included in the instruction. Members said the path was o u n c i l s will be cut back in November. monthly report. It had been noticed that now impassable. Community walk Cllr Houldsworth the timing of visits to Leybourne meant Yellow lines A request for double yellow reported that the weather had been good the PCSO would be unlikely to intercept lines along Roughe�s Road into and a number of residents had taken part. criminal behaviour. Residents said they Woodgate Road was discussed with Kent It was noted that a leaflet drop would be had never seen a police officer or PCSO in Highways. useful for the next walk. their road. The chairman said the parish Traffic concerns Councillors discussed Highways There was a discussion about was requesting more visits at be�er times. cconcern about traffic from Kings Hill tabletops at the entrance to the village, as Fun day The Chase fun day was said to bypass to Leybourne Grange turning into a suitable alternative to allow the have been a success, but the change in Bull Road. Kent Highways would be agricultural vehicles to enter the village. location meant there were fewer asked to investigate, as drivers were Village maintenance The contractor a�endees. ignoring the ‘no right turn’ signs. would be asked to repair and repaint the School The school was said to be at full Village hall A new lease allowing Ryarsh village sign. Posts were to be painted in capacity and an extension was being Village Hall, which is a charity, to October, subject to weather conditions. considered. continue running the village hall, was Verge planting had been delayed due to Football club The club was said to be approved. An energy performance the weather. doing well, and now had an adults’ team certificate had given the village hall a Li�er picks The risks of li�er picks on the and disability team. There were rating of B for efficiency following the highway were discussed and it was numerous pitches at the Chase. installation of the new boiler. agreed that the clerk would contact Village hall extension The commi�ee Parked car A black car which had not had met to discuss design. Costings had TMBC for advice. been moved for some time was reported not yet been completed. A submission for Potholes Bull Road/Birling Road had to the police. However, they said the car funding had been made to the Lo�ery been marked for repair. Snodland Road was not causing an obstruction and they fund. was also affected just before the entrance would be taking no further action. The to the kennels. car had since been moved. Footpaths Path MR16 was said to be Pothole A pothole in the hatched area of overgrown after the church field, and the O�am Roughe�s Road by the A20 junction had steps on MR54 at Parsons Corner had Blaise Farm The parish council heard been marked as resolved. Cllr Butler would check that it had been filled. been eroded by floods. The clerk would concerns about the size and scale of the Roughe�s Road The badly-cut verges report these issues. anaerobic digestion plant being built at Blaise Farm Quarry. Planning permission were reported to Kent Highways. Work was granted for the site in 2013, but the had been planned as part of their Di�on build was only now nearing completion. schedule and would be undertaken The parish council was contacting Kent shortly. Overgrown trees in the road had Warden Sue Absolon was introduced as County Council, Tonbridge and Malling also been reported. the new warden for the village of Di�on. Borough Council, the Environment Play area The second phase of She said her ideas included a book Agency and other local parishes to improvements to the play area had exchange in the youth centre building. express concern about the build and finished. Two new swing sets and a She confirmed she would be visiting future operations of the site. They would basket swing had been installed along schools and pre-schools. She confirmed continue to monitor the situation. with safety surfacing. The new equipment she was aware of the drugs issues in the Race night Another race night would be had already proved very popular. Ryarsh police report. held on Saturday, February 22, to raise Village Fete was thanked for its donation A20 crossings There had been an enquiry funds for village projects. Tickets would of £1,109 towards the work, and County about the crossing places on the A20 not be on sale after Christmas. Councillor Hohler donated £600 from her being wide enough for wheelchair access. Photo competition The new photo Member’s Grant. The KCC consultation recommended that competition for a 2021 calendar had been Ne�les The clerk was asked to report the crossing points be widened. The clerk launched, and all entries should be sent to overhanging stinging ne�les past the had advised the resident accordingly. the clerk by February 28 next year. This school from Ryarsh Oast House, and the Footpath A resident commented on the calendar also raises funds for village fencing, which was in a terrible state and lack of footpath on one side of Station projects. occasionally fell into the path. Road. The clerk had advised the resident of the history of the area and that at one point KCC was going to compulsory Ryarsh Tro�iscliffe purchase land and install a footway. 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Residents said they Woodgate Road was discussed with Kent It was noted that a leaflet drop would be had never seen a police officer or PCSO in Highways. useful for the next walk. their road. The chairman said the parish Traffic concerns Councillors discussed was requesting more visits at be�er times. Highways There was a discussion about cconcern about traffic from Kings Hill The largest independently owned liquid tabletops at the entrance to the village, as Fun day The Chase fun day was said to bypass to Leybourne Grange turning into waste management company in the UK a suitable alternative to allow the have been a success, but the change in Bull Road. Kent Highways would be location meant there were fewer agricultural vehicles to enter the village. asked to investigate, as drivers were www.mtscleansing.co.uk Village maintenance The contractor a�endees. ignoring the ‘no right turn’ signs. would be asked to repair and repaint the School The school was said to be at full Village hall A new lease allowing Ryarsh village sign. Posts were to be painted in capacity and an extension was being Village Hall, which is a charity, to • Blocked drain clearance • CCTV drain & sewer surveys • Drain & sewer cleaning • Cesspool & septic tank services October, subject to weather conditions. considered. continue running the village hall, was Football club The club was said to be approved. An energy performance • Tankering including ADR (hazchem) • Pollution & flooding solutions Verge planting had been delayed due to • Waste disposal & recycling the weather. doing well, and now had an adults’ team certificate had given the village hall a Li�er picks The risks of li�er picks on the and disability team. There were rating of B for efficiency following the highway were discussed and it was numerous pitches at the Chase. installation of the new boiler. agreed that the clerk would contact Village hall extension The commi�ee Parked car A black car which had not HOODS TREE SERVICES LTD had met to discuss design. Costings had TMBC for advice. been moved for some time was reported TREE SURGERY SPECIALISTS not yet been completed. A submission for Potholes Bull Road/Birling Road had to the police. However, they said the car funding had been made to the Lo�ery been marked for repair. Snodland Road was not causing an obstruction and they fund. 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Cllr Dennison asked about large poppies in hearing of possible new projects. One Plough Inn Tonbridge and Malling for the lamp posts. The clerk would look suggestion is for an outside water Borough Council had received a notice of into this. fountain, where water bo�les can be disposal from the owner. There was a six- Football container Di�on Minors FC had refilled to cut down on plastic waste. week moratorium where no disposal changed the lock on the container, which Adult fitness equipment would also be could take place. During this time belonged to the parish council, and had considered. community interest groups could write to asked the council to agree to a payment of Stream The stream next the the village the borough council to be treated as a £50 for a replacement key, if required. It hall car park had been reported as potential bidder. It was agreed to propose was agreed that this was unacceptable overgrown with vegetation. 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C process are filtered out, measured and parish councils and residents. The other example of Shirley Williams o m e n o m e n overseen by the Environment Agency. I would have thought he should share is also classic spin. She resigned from the The flies he refers to have been shown to our concern at the inconsistency of the Labour Party in 1981 with four others due Housing chaos rebellion come from farmland spread with manure. Planning Inspectorate in upholding the to the influence of the extreme left. There is a residents’ liaison commi�ee Government’s policies, but clearly that is Most people realise that the Labour  IT had to come – and Maidstone is Marden is showing what rebellion which meets regularly, and Mr Brooks not the case. Party of their youth has become a racist, t t now really rebelling against massive can mean. More than 2,000 took to the could apply to join it so that he can see the Cllr Clive English, Chairman Planning bigoted party and its MPs free-loaders housing and population growth so MailMarks streets to protest about a proposed strong procedures which are the modus Commiee, MBC who’ll turn a blind eye to any intolerance seriously and increasingly damaging DENNIS FOWLE President “garden community” of 2,000 houses operandi of the plant. or racism just to keep their big salaries and lives of residents in many ways. It has [email protected] (with two new schools), doubling the There are also tours for those who want expense accounts. become the biggest talking point in size of the village. They have formed to see what happens inside the plant. Labour not backing women Mike Wardle, Walderslade. town, even bigger than Brexit. the Marden Planning Opposition I do hope he will take advantage of one I ADMIRE K G Banks’ audacity when he The Government, Members of population growth they are losing the Group. or other of these opportunities and thus Parliament (including our local MPs), ba�le (and numbers) and patients Coxheath residents have a “Hands claims that “the Labour Party has done change his outlook on this difficult but more than the others to encourage Fast food plan a health risk Kent County Council and Maidstone suffer. Our hospitals feel that same Off Coxheath” campaign and have essential part of life. Borough Council are in the firing line. pressure and miss Government targets. already held a demonstration outside women to pursue political careers and, I AM writing on behalf of the Snodland Dan Daley, KCC, member for Maidstone providing the right candidate emerges, a residents who are opposed to the fast Many have now reached boiling point The calls on social care grow at a time the Town Hall. Central – and the rebellion grows for this of financial and service cuts and many Harrietsham has an “Against Reckless new Shirley Williams say, or a Barbara food development planned at the bo�om nightmare to be taken much more families have very sad stories to tell as Development” group as it fights to Castle, it can only be a ma�er of time of Hollow Lane in Snodland. seriously. care pressures increasingly fall on them protect the village expanding to merge Planning criticism unfair before a woman takes full control”. We have expressed our main concern No one is effectively responding –  EDUCATION The rush goes on to with Lenham and Grafty Green. Try telling that to Luciana Berger or regarding public health. and our future looks even bleaker with provide new schools, not always in the The protests are not generally against I AND other members of the planning Margaret Hodge, both of whom are being Linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, the commi�ee on Maidstone Borough driven out of Labour because they are fried food offered in these restaurants massive building proposals just most appropriate place. Parents face some growth, but the massive extent of Council do not object to criticism of our Jewish. contributes to a deadly amount of salt and announced or in the pipeline for the longer journeys and too often miss the it. It is a tough ba�le for the likes of decisions, when it is factually based. Mike Ka�, the national chair of the saturated fats in our diet. town centre as well as our countryside. school of first choice. Staplehurst, Headcorn, Marden, However, your correspondent Peter Jewish Labour Movement said “Margaret We should be particularly concerned And there is no sign of serious new  LIFESTYLE All this is impacting on Harrietsham and Lenham, because Mitchell should have checked a few facts. Hodge has been a steadfast campaigner that our youth is going to be more infrastructure for our overcrowded our lifestyle, especially on freedom of these five villages have been designated Firstly, the Ombudsman does not against racism, fascism and intolerance exposed to unhealthy eating. roads system with the buck being movement. A 15-minute car journey can in the current Maidstone Local Plan for overturn planning decisions at appeal, throughout her political life”. Surely this new development is not passed around. Maidstone Borough now easily take twice as long, expansion. this is done by to the Planning She saw off the BNP in Barking, but is going to help central Government’s Council says it raises funding from frequently much more. It is impossible Now the calls locally for a Inspectorate. now being de-selected by Momentum for targets of lowering obesity amongst the developers – but KCC is the highways to plan the time of many Maidstone moratorium on new building comes Secondly, he seems to be under the complaining about anti-Semitism in the young? authority and makes the decisions. journeys. Our cars have opened up a from all political parties. One of the impression that there is a right of appeal Labour Party. With eight takeaways in Snodland, a Surely as the planning authority much wider world for us and in the most significant is from Cllr Trudy against the granting of planning Luciana Berger had to take a bodyguard McDonalds planned on the A228 opposite Maidstone must be more influential, countryside they are now the only Dean (LibDem), a leading Malling permission, when no such right exists. to the previous Labour party conference the M&S garage, and now the new KFC including imposing strong highways sensible form of convenient transport. councillor. Beyond that, I am at a loss as to the and, according to The Times of Israel, she development planned at the bo�om of the and timing conditions. Cycling and walking may be possible She says: “Local people are left nature of his argument. “resigned from Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour town, this community is being targeted What are the key issues making for the few and for most buses are not fighting off a feeding frenzy of On the one hand, he accuses us of Party in the face of Jew-hate”. by the fast food industry, the residents Maidstone so angry? an acceptable alternative. For most the landowners and house builders approving too many applications against Chris Leslie and Chuka Umunna being obviously easy prey and falling in  CHARACTER The character of car is essential – not optional. a�empting to bypass the democratic Government guidance, particularly in resigned saying that they couldn’t remain the category of population inclined to go Maidstone is rapidly changing and Maidstone’s rebellion is not fully process of preparing the new local plan. relation to garden developments, and on in a party that they now regard as racist to fast food restaurants. much-loved areas have become organised, but it is moving that way. MPs need to put a stop to this costly the other, he celebrates the fact that the and anti-Semitic. More particularly, we feel that KFC is unrecognisable with massive building Parishes in east Maidstone have teamed mess.” council has lost appeals when upholding K G Banks had to scrape the bo�om of unethical: with an estimated 850 million projects. Who saw Maidstone as a high- up and there are significant calls for a The moratorium demand comes too Government and local policies, sometimes the barrel to find examples of women chickens slaughtered every year, KFC has rise town? The population profile has moratorium until infrastructure catches from Maidstone Green Party on the exact type of sites he says we faring well in the Labour Party, but again, donated much funding to charity in a certainly changed, especially in the up with house-building. spokesman Stuart Jeffery and Bearsted The big parishes of Bearsted and parish councillor Denis Spooner. should be protecting. he becomes unstuck. pledge to help fight cancer. town centre which now accommodates The planning commi�ee does not Most readers will be too young to have Instead of plaguing the residents of overflows from London boroughs Boxley have combined to produce a Maidstone Council, under great major report of the impact on their pressure from Government for massive disregard planning policies and heard of Barbara Castle, who left Snodland with yet more fast food, among our new immigrants. guidelines and our concern over some parliament 40 years ago. Snodland Council and Tonbridge and  roads of 1,200 new houses south of the new housing, knows there must be TRAFFIC We used to complain about recent inspector’s decisions was precisely I read online in the Guardian’s obituary Malling Council should have the courage delays reaching the town centre. Now M20 (J7), together with new schools different answers and has just bringing 2,000 pupils and staff and announced a proposal for 5,000 houses because inspectors had overturned for her that Labour women had to insist to say NO to a development which there is so much extra traffic, delays refusals that seemed in line with Local that one woman candidate be chosen to presents no real benefits and certain occur all over the borough, with small developments on Kent Medical in a totally new se�lement in the Campus. They say improvements isolated farming area of Lenham Heath. Plan and Government policies. join the three men selected to contest the negative outcomes. problems quickly escalating due to These refusals were also supported by Blackburn seat! Annick West, Malling Road, Snodland weight of traffic. Everyone must accept planned to the road serving the This is bounded by the M20, A20 with urban Maidstone does not easily lend crematorium area will not cope with all the main railway line running through itself to major new roads the extra traffic movements. the middle. In the grand scheme of things it makes sense – but will appal (Leeds/Langley excepted) – and this The villages of Langley and Otham the countryside lobby. must be a major factor in new housing are in despair and Maidstone borough councillor Gordon Newton says I would like to see Maidstone, Kent decisions. Apart from the town centre, approval for the massive Bicknor Wood and our MPs supporting the local the three bridges across the Medway development is “wrecking the place”. rebellion. Urban Maidstone must take are ancient single lane monuments (East The borough councillor for nearby no more and can present a special case Farleigh, Teston and Yalding) built for Leeds, Cllr Gill Fort, says: “The roads to the Government of the day. How horse carriages. are descending into chaos. We need to much more of our countryside must be  HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES Our stop, pause and re-think.” lost? GPs are under so much pressure from Blinkered view of recycling Maidstone, and that the site currently certainly not to be landfilled. occupied by the Enviro Power incinerator Any material which cannot be recycled I FEEL it is necessary to counter some of facility is, together with others, being but incinerated to produce electricity, may the points made by Robin Brooks in his investigated to be considered for this. well be dealt with at the plant on the 20/20 rather blinkered view of waste recycling. First of all, this is NOT a “tip”. Wherever site (which is in Tonbridge and Malling). It is true that there is a proposal for Kent it is, the facility will need to be up to date, I can assure Mr Brooks that there is County Council to acquire by tender a and able to sort all kinds of material and nothing coming from the chimney but new extra recycling facility in north-west send it on for recycling to other places and steam, as all other materials in the burning

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C process are filtered out, measured and parish councils and residents. The other example of Shirley Williams o m e n o m e n overseen by the Environment Agency. I would have thought he should share is also classic spin. She resigned from the The flies he refers to have been shown to our concern at the inconsistency of the Labour Party in 1981 with four others due Housing chaos rebellion come from farmland spread with manure. Planning Inspectorate in upholding the to the influence of the extreme left. There is a residents’ liaison commi�ee Government’s policies, but clearly that is Most people realise that the Labour  IT had to come – and Maidstone is Marden is showing what rebellion which meets regularly, and Mr Brooks not the case. Party of their youth has become a racist, t t now really rebelling against massive can mean. More than 2,000 took to the could apply to join it so that he can see the Cllr Clive English, Chairman Planning bigoted party and its MPs free-loaders housing and population growth so MailMarks streets to protest about a proposed strong procedures which are the modus Commiee, MBC who’ll turn a blind eye to any intolerance seriously and increasingly damaging DENNIS FOWLE President “garden community” of 2,000 houses operandi of the plant. or racism just to keep their big salaries and lives of residents in many ways. It has [email protected] (with two new schools), doubling the There are also tours for those who want expense accounts. become the biggest talking point in size of the village. They have formed to see what happens inside the plant. Labour not backing women Mike Wardle, Walderslade. town, even bigger than Brexit. the Marden Planning Opposition I do hope he will take advantage of one I ADMIRE K G Banks’ audacity when he The Government, Members of population growth they are losing the Group. or other of these opportunities and thus Parliament (including our local MPs), ba�le (and numbers) and patients Coxheath residents have a “Hands claims that “the Labour Party has done change his outlook on this difficult but more than the others to encourage Fast food plan a health risk Kent County Council and Maidstone suffer. Our hospitals feel that same Off Coxheath” campaign and have essential part of life. Borough Council are in the firing line. pressure and miss Government targets. already held a demonstration outside women to pursue political careers and, I AM writing on behalf of the Snodland Dan Daley, KCC, member for Maidstone providing the right candidate emerges, a residents who are opposed to the fast Many have now reached boiling point The calls on social care grow at a time the Town Hall. Central – and the rebellion grows for this of financial and service cuts and many Harrietsham has an “Against Reckless new Shirley Williams say, or a Barbara food development planned at the bo�om nightmare to be taken much more families have very sad stories to tell as Development” group as it fights to Castle, it can only be a ma�er of time of Hollow Lane in Snodland. seriously. care pressures increasingly fall on them protect the village expanding to merge Planning criticism unfair before a woman takes full control”. We have expressed our main concern No one is effectively responding –  EDUCATION The rush goes on to with Lenham and Grafty Green. Try telling that to Luciana Berger or regarding public health. and our future looks even bleaker with provide new schools, not always in the The protests are not generally against I AND other members of the planning Margaret Hodge, both of whom are being Linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, the commi�ee on Maidstone Borough driven out of Labour because they are fried food offered in these restaurants massive building proposals just most appropriate place. Parents face some growth, but the massive extent of Council do not object to criticism of our Jewish. contributes to a deadly amount of salt and announced or in the pipeline for the longer journeys and too often miss the it. It is a tough ba�le for the likes of decisions, when it is factually based. Mike Ka�, the national chair of the saturated fats in our diet. town centre as well as our countryside. school of first choice. Staplehurst, Headcorn, Marden, However, your correspondent Peter Jewish Labour Movement said “Margaret We should be particularly concerned And there is no sign of serious new  LIFESTYLE All this is impacting on Harrietsham and Lenham, because Mitchell should have checked a few facts. Hodge has been a steadfast campaigner that our youth is going to be more infrastructure for our overcrowded our lifestyle, especially on freedom of these five villages have been designated Firstly, the Ombudsman does not against racism, fascism and intolerance exposed to unhealthy eating. roads system with the buck being movement. A 15-minute car journey can in the current Maidstone Local Plan for overturn planning decisions at appeal, throughout her political life”. Surely this new development is not passed around. Maidstone Borough now easily take twice as long, expansion. this is done by to the Planning She saw off the BNP in Barking, but is going to help central Government’s Council says it raises funding from frequently much more. It is impossible Now the calls locally for a Inspectorate. now being de-selected by Momentum for targets of lowering obesity amongst the developers – but KCC is the highways to plan the time of many Maidstone moratorium on new building comes Secondly, he seems to be under the complaining about anti-Semitism in the young? authority and makes the decisions. journeys. Our cars have opened up a from all political parties. One of the impression that there is a right of appeal Labour Party. With eight takeaways in Snodland, a Surely as the planning authority much wider world for us and in the most significant is from Cllr Trudy against the granting of planning Luciana Berger had to take a bodyguard McDonalds planned on the A228 opposite Maidstone must be more influential, countryside they are now the only Dean (LibDem), a leading Malling permission, when no such right exists. to the previous Labour party conference the M&S garage, and now the new KFC including imposing strong highways sensible form of convenient transport. councillor. Beyond that, I am at a loss as to the and, according to The Times of Israel, she development planned at the bo�om of the and timing conditions. Cycling and walking may be possible She says: “Local people are left nature of his argument. “resigned from Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour town, this community is being targeted What are the key issues making for the few and for most buses are not fighting off a feeding frenzy of On the one hand, he accuses us of Party in the face of Jew-hate”. by the fast food industry, the residents Maidstone so angry? an acceptable alternative. For most the landowners and house builders approving too many applications against Chris Leslie and Chuka Umunna being obviously easy prey and falling in  CHARACTER The character of car is essential – not optional. a�empting to bypass the democratic Government guidance, particularly in resigned saying that they couldn’t remain the category of population inclined to go Maidstone is rapidly changing and Maidstone’s rebellion is not fully process of preparing the new local plan. relation to garden developments, and on in a party that they now regard as racist to fast food restaurants. much-loved areas have become organised, but it is moving that way. MPs need to put a stop to this costly the other, he celebrates the fact that the and anti-Semitic. More particularly, we feel that KFC is unrecognisable with massive building Parishes in east Maidstone have teamed mess.” council has lost appeals when upholding K G Banks had to scrape the bo�om of unethical: with an estimated 850 million projects. Who saw Maidstone as a high- up and there are significant calls for a The moratorium demand comes too Government and local policies, sometimes the barrel to find examples of women chickens slaughtered every year, KFC has rise town? The population profile has moratorium until infrastructure catches from Maidstone Green Party on the exact type of sites he says we faring well in the Labour Party, but again, donated much funding to charity in a certainly changed, especially in the up with house-building. spokesman Stuart Jeffery and Bearsted The big parishes of Bearsted and parish councillor Denis Spooner. should be protecting. he becomes unstuck. pledge to help fight cancer. town centre which now accommodates The planning commi�ee does not Most readers will be too young to have Instead of plaguing the residents of overflows from London boroughs Boxley have combined to produce a Maidstone Council, under great major report of the impact on their pressure from Government for massive disregard planning policies and heard of Barbara Castle, who left Snodland with yet more fast food, among our new immigrants. guidelines and our concern over some parliament 40 years ago. Snodland Council and Tonbridge and  roads of 1,200 new houses south of the new housing, knows there must be TRAFFIC We used to complain about recent inspector’s decisions was precisely I read online in the Guardian’s obituary Malling Council should have the courage delays reaching the town centre. Now M20 (J7), together with new schools different answers and has just bringing 2,000 pupils and staff and announced a proposal for 5,000 houses because inspectors had overturned for her that Labour women had to insist to say NO to a development which there is so much extra traffic, delays refusals that seemed in line with Local that one woman candidate be chosen to presents no real benefits and certain occur all over the borough, with small developments on Kent Medical in a totally new se�lement in the Campus. They say improvements isolated farming area of Lenham Heath. Plan and Government policies. join the three men selected to contest the negative outcomes. problems quickly escalating due to These refusals were also supported by Blackburn seat! Annick West, Malling Road, Snodland weight of traffic. Everyone must accept planned to the road serving the This is bounded by the M20, A20 with urban Maidstone does not easily lend crematorium area will not cope with all the main railway line running through itself to major new roads the extra traffic movements. the middle. In the grand scheme of things it makes sense – but will appal (Leeds/Langley excepted) – and this The villages of Langley and Otham The five editions of the Downs Mail are delivered to 90% of households in the Maidstone and Malling area, the countryside lobby. must be a major factor in new housing are in despair and Maidstone borough councillor Gordon Newton says I would like to see Maidstone, Kent reaching over 190, 000 readers every month. decisions. 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