Downs Mail
works for us “SINCE advertising with Downs Mail, we have seen a 50% increase of calls from the advertised areas ofMaid- stone and Malling. “We have also had an in- crease in sales by some 40% from the calls we obtained. “The feedback we had
from our customers is that they find the editions easy to read and full of detailed in- formation. We will continue to use Downs Mail as an ad- vertising platform on a regu- lar basis.” Joni Cooper, AHM Instal- lations
Poppy Day appeal Invicta pupils
THE ROYAL British Legion in Maidstone hopes to raise about £10,000 this year, as part of its 90th anniversary celebration. The major event is a dinner- dance at Maidstone’s Village Hotel on Remembrance Day, November 11. The evening will include a Michael Buble tribute act, a silent auction and a raffle. Primary and secondary schools in the area may also contribute, by holding non-uni- form days, with proceeds going to the Poppy Appeal, Maidstone has less than 100
RBL members and with no treasurer, the charity is desper-
Camper van and cash seized in police raid on property
ate for more people to join. SecretaryHelen Collingwood,
of Farleigh Lane, said: “Welcoming new members and continuing with fundraising is vital for keeping the charity alive.” The RBL aims to raise £90m across the UK, of which more than half is earmarked for the Battle Back charity, an organi- sation which supports injured soldiers and helps to re-inte- grate them into society. The dinner-dance tickets cost £32.95, of which £6 will be do- nated to the Poppy Appeal. Tickets can be booked via the Village Hotel.
AN ALADDIN’s cave of property was seized by police officers dur- ing a raid on a Maidstone ad- dress. Push bikes, power tools and
even a camper van, all believed to be stolen, were recovered. Officers arrested 83 people throughout Kent during the first week of Operation Enforce 2, a countywide initiative aimed at reducing burglary. In Maidstone, several thou-
sands of pounds worth of cash was also seized. The police operation will run
Some of the property seized in raids in the Maidstone area
for the summer period and in- volves officers acting on infor- mation gathered to target
o
have got talent INVICTA Grammar School’s YoungChamber–partofthe Chamber of Commerce – hosted a lunch for Maidstone’s businessmen. Speakers included County
Cllr SteveManion and Victoria Wallace, chief executive of Leeds Castle Enterprises Ltd. The previous day, ‘Britain’s
Got Talent’ 2010 finalists Twist and Pulse were invited to the school to perform their street dance routines and to promote their new single. The visit was a reward for
Year 7 and Year 8 students for their excellent attendance rates and achievements.
offenders and reduce crime. It also involves more officers pa- trolling burglary “hot spot” areas. As a result of the arrests, 49 people were charged. Twenty- nine warrantswere executed and around 150 crimes were de- tected.
Assistant Chief Constable Paul Brandon said: “We have made significant progress and will con- tinue to keep the pressure on burglars over the comingmonths as more warrants are carried out.” The initiative follows the suc-
cess of a recent enforcement op- eration on vehicle crime which resulted in 365 arrests.
orchard dental practice
Emergency Appointments
Free Parking
Pay Less Dental Care
Introducing
Independent Dentistry
Our prices are based on NHS charges
Examination £17.00 £47.00
Examination & Filling
To see how we can help call 01622 741817
www.paylessdental.co.uk 146 Heath Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4PL
22 East Have you got news for us? Phone our News Desk on 01622 734735
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 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48