Roy’s vision to stay in safe hands


THE widow of the man who brought Safety in Action to Maidstone 20 years ago was invited to tea at the Town Hall by the mayor. Cllr Brian Mortimer welcomed Audrey Puddy whose husband Roywas Maidstone’s health pro- motion officer. His vision and determination brought the event to life in the early 90s. Audrey was presented with a photograph of


Hollingbourne Primary School receiving the Roy Puddy Memorial Cup. The school won the an- nual, two-weekly Safety in Action event for Year 6 pupils, aimed at developing competence and confidence in responsible citizenship and safety skills. It celebrated its 20th year in 2011 and more


than 20,000 children have benefited from the event. Cllr Mortimer said: “This event shows how ef- fective partnership working between local coun- cils, business and other agencies can provide real benefits to our young citizens, which in turn helps make our communities safer. “We are working hard to run Safety in Action


in 2012 but because of the additional challenges on public services in the busy run-up to the Lon- don 2012 Olympics, the event will be held ear- lier, from April 30 to May 11, 2012. Audrey was delighted with the presentation


and added: “It is really nice to know that Roy will always be remembered, and that Safety in Action is still going strong.” Audrey’s daughter Lynn Bieryla, who came


Audrey Puddy and daughter Lynn Bieryla at with Maidstone mayor Cllr Brian Mortimer


Increasing garages in Fant CHRISTAL Russell has been given permission to remove two garages and erect 10 garages to infill the gap between the existing garage blocks at 1-3 Lower Fant Road, Fant. Maidstone Council allowed the scheme on con-


dition that the external materials match those used in the existing garages.


Parking extension THE Cutbush and Corrall Charity has applied to extend its car park at CollegeWalk, Maidstone, to provide an additional six spaces.


over from Americawhere she now lives, accom- panied her mother and received a copy of the photograph.


Charity ball at castle MAIDSTONE-basedcharity KentYouth celebrated 75 yearswith an anniversary ball at Leeds Castle. Around 200 guests attended the event, which included livemusic and a silent and live auction that helped raise over £25,000 for the charity. Kent Youth supports over 200 youth clubs across Kent and Medway. It was adopted by Leeds Castle as one of its five annual charities and received a range of support including host- ing of the AGM and amedieval Olympics event for affiliated youth clubs.


Car wash allowed


but not on Sundays JOHN Iandolo was given per- mission to set up a hand car wash business at 10 Buckland Road,Maidstone. Maidstone Council ordered


that business hours are re- stricted to 8am-5pm weekdays, 8am-1pm Saturdays and not at any time on Sundays, bank or public holidays.


Seawave may lose


upstairs seating THE first-floor seating area of the Seawave fish and chip restaurant at 89 Week Street, Maidstone, may be converted into an independent office. Maidstone Council will decide on the planning application.


Dental surgery plan A PLAN has been lodged to set up a dental surgery opposite the Mid Kent Shopping Centre in Allington. Applicant Michael Chrisp


wants to convert 1 Odiham Drive, which is currently a res- idential dwelling, and add an extension. Maidstone Council will decide on the scheme.


Three flats to six BARRY Foster has been given permission to convert three flats into six at 31 Brewer Street, Maidstone. The scheme involves the replacement of a single-storey rear extension.


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