Scouts HQ is a hive of activities
KENT Scouts are developing a busy activi- ties centre in their new headquarters at Lower Grange Farm, close to the Yew Tree pub andM20 at Sandling, Maidstone. Many organisations in the area are in- creasingly hiring the four-acre site for activ- ities ranging from barn dances, discos and parties to power kiting, bat-and-trap and archery. The centre has also become a location for weddings and receptions, meetings, fitness clubs and camp sleepovers. Work starts soon on the climbing centre
and this should also include, by 2012, ice climbing, bouldering and abseiling.
Although developed by the Scouts, the centre’s 400-capacity Kentish barn, indoor accommodation for 40-plus guests, large meeting room with lift, refreshment area and dining facility, is proving popular with many local organisations, including Guid- ing, schools and Duke of Edinburgh candi- dates Site centre manager Simon Corrigan said:
“Visitors enjoy the way we have preserved the Kent farm atmosphere and the many activities and facilities we have introduced. “It is an exciting development causing a
lot of interest.” For more information con- tact Simon on 01622 692436.
Two die in motorway smash ALORRY driver killed in a crash on the M11 came from Maidstone. Zdzislaw Piorko, 53, died when his lorry was in- volved in a collision with a coach between junctions 9 and 8 of the motorway in Essex on Saturday, April 30. A passenger on the coach, 63-year-old Delia Walker
Chief Scout Bear Grylls on a visit to the Lower Grange Farm Scout headquarters.
Hazlitt’s Shakespeare THE Shakespeare presentation by Ha- zlitt Arts Centre this summer will be ‘The Comedy of Errors.’ It will tour Kent from June 30 to Au-
gust 7 and Maidstone shows will be at Sutton Valence Prep School (July 1), Dandelion Time (July 3), Amphitheatre (July 5), Aylesford Priory (July 8), Yald- ing Gardens (July 9), Boughton Monchelsea Place (July 15-17 and Au- gust 5-7) and ValeHouse, Loose (July 30).
from Yorkshire, was also killed. Three coach passengers were admitted to hospital with back injuries.
Cobtree anniversary walks COBTREE Manor Park, off Forstal Road, near Aylesford, is celebrating 30 years as a public park with 13 guided walks exploring its history and attractions. All walks will be led by knowledgeable amateur and professional guides and last around two hours. They are free of charge with the exception of ‘Bats at Cobtree’, which will cost £2.50 formaterials. The walks will include identifying birdsongs with a
local bird enthusiast, a mini beast safari and a guided walk with an ecologist looking for butterflies, beetles and other invertebrates. Info:
www.cobtreepark.co.uk/events.
Telescope thief jailed BERNARD Anthony Prebble (37), of Mote Road, Maidstone, pleaded guilty to stealing a tel- escope from a shop in Maid- stone onMay 9. Magistrates jailed him for 30
days because he is a prolific of- fender and had failed to respond to non-custodial penalties.
School reception THE reception area may be ex- tended at Loose County Infant School to improve the accessi- bility of the front entrance and security of the main building.
Takeaway approval MEXICAN restaurant Tacos Locos has been given permis- sion to extend its premises in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, to provide takeaway food.
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