Stoves by Edmed


Francesca is top St John cadet


DITTON teenager Francesca Underdown has been named Cadet of the Year for St John Ambulance Kent. Francesca, 15, will act as an ambassador for the youth membership of the thriving charity and spread the mes- sage about its vital role in saving lives. Francesca, a corpo-


ral in the Maidstone division, has been a volunteer for three years. Francesca said: “I


look forward to representing Kent over the next 12 months. “I would definitely recom-


mend volunteering to young people. You have a great chance to develop some fantastic skills that can be used in many as- pects of your life and make a valuable contribution to the community. “You can also make some


great friends as I have done.” Arecord number of cadets en-


tered the competition. Alan Maycock, deputy commissioner operations, said: ”It’s great to see so many young people putting their heart and soul into this. The tasks the fi- nalists had to under- take highlighted their presentation skills as well as their ability to think and react quickly. Francesca is a very worthy winner.” St John Ambulance


in Kent has 25 divisional head- quarters, eight training centres across the county and a thriving membership of more than 1,000 adults, youth and children. It provides first aid cover at sporting and community events and delivers a variety of health and safety and first aid courses to members of the public and companies of all sizes.


Public to have a say on Ditton homes plan


Specialist in limestone


mantelpieces, granite and slate hearth. Suppliers of stoves, multi fuel and wood burner


Visit our showroom in


Sittingbourne or click on to www.edmedcoal.co.uk


01622 260514


Solid fuel available for collection & delivery


Prices now available on-line at www.edmedcoal.co.uk


EDMED STOVES - COAL - CHIMNEY SWEEPING 8 Malling


A PUBLIC exhibition will take place on the proposed develop- ment of 35 new houses on the site of the former Ditton Labora- tories. East Malling Research has agreed to sell the land to help fund its projects. Developer Millwood Designer Homes will present its proposals for Kiln Barn Road at the Ditton Com- munity Centre on Saturday, February 5, from 10amtill 2pm. Peter Bland, senior design manager for the developer, said: “East Malling Research’s fund- ing is being reduced by the Gov- ernment and so they’re having to find new income streams.” To get the maximum value for


the land, the plans do not in- clude any affordable housing. The development will replace


FAMILIES filled the main hall at Holmesdale Technology Col- lege, Snodland, to enjoy the presentation of certificates and awards to students from year 11.


A DVD of GCSE results day


was screened, much to the de- light of the students who had probably forgotten that they had been filmed. Subject awards and GCSE cer- tificates were presented to- gether with the Vice- Principal’s Awards which went to Adam Munday, MatthewWade, Chloe


THEWateringbury Players have been working on the finishing touches to their pantomime Dick Whittington which will be performed in the village hall on Friday and Saturday, January 28 and 29. The cast is made up almost


To contact Downs Mail just phone 01622 630330


a redundant fruit packing busi- ness to the rear of the site. Mr Bland added: “The land is allo- cated for employment but there has been no interest in this use. There was also a traffic issue with the previous business so a residential scheme is supported by the local authority.” Mr Bland said the homes are


likely to have a traditional Ken- tish vernacular design. There may also be allotments for the use of parishioners as well as residents. The developer has al- ready made a presentation to Ditton Parish Council and local borough members. No objec- tions were raised. Millwood Designer Homes


hopes to submit a formal plan- ning application in the next few months.


Parents’ pride at prize-giving


Mayes and Ryan Adams. Stu- dent Support Manager’sAwards went to Zac Steele, Patrick Wooley, Nicola Golding and Ryan Fuller. Trophies and special awards


were presented to Rosie-Jane King, Jonathon Souter, Georgina Whitman, Adam Munday and Huy Le. Town Cllr Anne Moloney


said: “The evening was a great success and the parents were rightly proud of the achieve- ments of the young people of Holmesdale.”


Turn around Dick – it’s panto time


entirely of villagers. Tickets, available from the


Post office and Handy Stores, are £7 for the Friday show and £8 for the Saturday evening. There’s also a Saturday matinee with child tickets at £4 and adults at £7.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40