Town Talk


Local news for Snodland and Halling Opticians in line


for top awards A SNODLAND optometrist has been shortlisted for two awards in the National Opti- cian Awards. BuchananOp- tometrists, in Malling Road, are the only op- ticians in Kent to have been shortlisted since 2008.


Alisdair Buchanan, pictured, Volunteers helped to count the fish in the lake and removed rubbish, below Fish counted as lake is cleared


MORE than 200 fish were removed and returned after being counted from the lake in Nevill Park, Snodland, as part of a fisheries management scheme. A huge amount of rubbish, including wood, deckchairs, parts of motorbikes, a door mat, bot- tles, cans and toys was also cleared away. Members of Medway Valley Fisheries Club and students from Hadlow College fisheries division carried out the survey. The club has a liability to help clean out the lake, which it does every year, but this is the first complete survey. It shows the type of fish and provides a general


health guide, including the numbers of fish and the quality of the water. Matt Vidal, a lecturer in fisheries at Hadlow Col-


lege, explained that the huge Seine net, with floats on the top and leads on the bottom, is hauled from one end of the lake to the other and into a small area. The fish are stunned with an electric shock and,


after being counted, are returned to the water. Matt estimated about 90% of the stock had been caught. For the record, there were 125 tench, 82 carp,


two eels and four goldfish. It was thought that a koi carp weighing 14–16 lbs was probably put in the lake from a garden.


CLARKES FUNERAL SERVICE


(R.G. KINSBURY M.M.S.Dip)


WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY BUSINESS OFFERING A 24 HOUR, PERSONAL, CARING SERVICE.


ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE AT OUR OFFICE OR IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME


•PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE • PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST •MEMORIALS SUPPLIED • ALL AREAS COVERED


said: “This places us at the top of the opticians’ game, as we are always one of the top three or five practices in the UK.” The practice has been nom-


inated for the Vision for Life Award and the Premium Lens Practice of the Year Award. Alisdair said: “We are nomi-


nated by patients and col- leagues. “It is a national competition,


so it is open to all the opticians in the UK, both independent and multiples. We are never told howmany are nominated, butthisyearitwasarecord number. “It is judged by a panel of in-


dustry professionals.” Alisdair has been in Snod-


land for 12 years, 10 years at the current address, which is currently undergoing a refit to make it more environmentally aware.


Up and Over, Sectional and Roller Doors Supply and fit or supply only Repairs and spares to any make or model For a prompt local service & no call out charge


GARAGE DOOR ASSOCIATES


Call: 01732 590085 Head office: 01634 244452 Maidstone: 01622 685850


Showroom, 18 Holborough Road, Snodland (Junc. 4 of the M20) www.garagedoorassociates.co.uk


Kent Trading Standards & checkatrader approved All major debit & credit cards accepted


Local AA Driving Instructor Barrie Garlick


Lessons available now • Learners • Pass Plus


• Intensive Courses • Advanced (IAM)


0800 60 70 80 or 07557 336 954 31 High Street, Snodland Tel: 01634 240458


Email how2drive@virginmedia.com AA Instructor Number 2019012


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