Christmas cards
for charity SHOPPERS in Maidstone can buy Christmas cards frommore than 25 national and local charities in one place. Cards for Good Causes,
which sells charity cards across the country, has opened a shop at the Unitarian Church, Mar- ket Buildings, Earl Street. Staffed by volunteers, it is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, until December 17
Six flats proposal A PROPOSAL has been lodged to build six flats on the corner of Upper Stone Street and Brunswick Street, Maid- stone. The application calls for the
part demolition of the existing commercial site and the cre- ation of a new retail unit fronting Upper Stone Street. Maidstone Council will de- cide on the application.
Road closure PART of Sutton Road, Maid- stone, will be closed on No- vember 6 for two nights. The closure affects the section be- tween Gore Court Road and Wallis Avenue (east). Diver- sions will be in place.
Jubilee bungalow THE Jubilee Trust has applied to move into a bungalow next to Willington Court, at 2 Ash- ford Road,Maidstone.
Wednesday 16th November Open Day
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Do you have a child who will be 5 years old between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013?
West Borough Primary School is having an Open Day for prospective parents on Wednesday 16th November 2011 at 9.30am, 2pm and 7pm
Please pop along for a chat with the Headteacher, meet the staff and pupils and have a tour of the school.
Are you looking for a place at a local primary school with excellent facilities?
St Michael's C of E Infant School, Douglas Road, Maidstone Kent ME16 8ER
Tel no: 01622 751398
Open afternoon Friday 4th November
1.15pm until 2.50 pm.
For parents of children for September 2012 intake.
Outstanding Ofsted Report - June 2011
St Michaels CofE Infant School is outstanding. The school provides an extremely stimulating, caring and supportive environment where pupils thrive and develop an enthusiasm for learning.
"Children come to love learning and the school fully lives out its motto, 'Be the best you can be'."
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Family’s distress after pet savaged ‘like a toy’
A FAMILY has been devastated by the loss of their pet cat,which was savaged by a dog outside their home. Mum-of two Kirsty Newton said the Stafford-
shire terrier-type dog snatched up her eight- month-old cat, George, and shook him like a toy. Neighbours at Farleigh Court, in Farleigh Lane, Barming, were woken by the commotion at around 11.45pm on the footpath outside their flats.
Kirsty said: “The noise was horrific. The cat
was screaming and his injuries were terrible. A neighbour grabbed the dog but it was too late.” The cat was rushed to a vet for emergency treat-
ment but was so badly injured that he had to be put to sleep. “It was very distressing, “said Kirsty, who has
two daughters – four-year-old Amber and Han- nah, aged eightmonths. “George was an amazing cat. Everyone knew him – he was very gentle and affectionate. He was just torn to bits like one of those dog toys. “It’s not just a cat. If you have a pet, it’s part of
the family. Amber was very close to George and she really misses him. “The man just ran off and left the dog there be-
cause he knew the police had been called. He has not tried to apologise and we have heard nothing from him since.” Police said they were investigating the incident
but had been unable to trace the man, who is thought to live nearby. Kirsty warned other residents to be on their
guard as the man had another similar terrierwith him on a lead when the other dog attacked. A Kent Police spokesman said: “We are cur- rently investigating the circumstances but as yet
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Four-year-old Amber with her beloved pet cat George, who was mauled by a vicious dog
have not been able to locate the owner of the dog. “One of our neighbourhood officers is liaising
with the dog warden and the owner of the cat. The dog believed to be involved is being held at a kennel whilst our inquiries continue.”
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