Parked cars delay fire crew Owner’s fury at


FIREFIGHTERS have warned drivers to be more careful after Larkfield crews were blocked from getting to a blaze at Mckenzie Close, Aylesford, by parked cars in the road. A Kent Fire and Rescue Serv-


ice spokesman said that al- though they got to the incident within six minutes, the fire ap- pliance did experience some difficulty passing parked vehi- cles. There were no casualties. The spokesman said: “This


isn’t just an issue for this road or area. Over the past few years,


THEWateringbury Players took to the boards to present Little Red Riding Hood in memory of long- standing colleagueandlocal thes- pian Richard Ogilvie. Mr Ogilvie, who died of Motor Neurone Disease in March 2010, aged 69, lived in the village and was a much-loved member of the Players. Oneofhis earliestperformances


was in 1985 as the Sheriff of Not- tingham in “Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood”. He had to have a stand-in for the matinee performance, as he was busy on Saturdays at his stallonTonbridge market. His last performancewas in the summer of 2009, in the Players production of “From Sunrise to


Kent Fire and Rescue Service has tried to raise awareness of poor parking in almost every part of the county. “Badly parked cars can result


in slowing down response times to incidents, as fire engines have had to crawl through tight gaps, and it is particularly bad during the school run. “In some cases, crews have


had to change routes because their shortest journey has been blocked, but this could result in a tragedy if the delay means they are too late to save some-


one from the deadly effects of smoke and fire. “Larkfield fire crews have pre- viously distributed leaflets out- lining responsible parking to residents.” Borough ward Cllr John Bal- combe told Aylesford Parish Council he was aware of the fire service problems in accessing Mckenzie Close and parking re- strictions were on the joint transport board list, but cur- rently did not have priority. The fire service was now sup- porting the proposals.


Players pay their dramatic tribute to former actor


Members of the Wateringbury players in their


production of Little Red Riding Hood, a tribute to former player Richard Ogilvie


Candlelight – A Hopping Day in Kent”, performed in St John the Baptist’s Church. Since 1986,Wateringbury Play- ers has raised over £34,000 for


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charitiesandlocal causesandthis year the proceeds of Little Red Riding Hood will be divided be- tween the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Church.


nursery scam NURSERY owner Julia Ambler has warned that rogue traders have been selling gardening items door-to-door, claiming her business is closing down. Mrs Ambler who has run


Aylesford Nursery in Rochester Road, Aylesford, with her hus- band John since 2008, said the con men had been operating in HoltWood Avenue area. She said: “We have reported


it to the police. Customers say these people have been selling three bags of compost for £10, claiming it is from Aylesford Nursery which is closing down. “We are not closing down and it is not our compost.”


Jubilee flowers ACARPET of flowers will mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Church of St John the Bap- tist, Tonbridge Road,Watering- bury. The flowers can be seen from 2-5pm on June 2, and 10.30am to 5pm on Monday and Tues- day, June 3 and 4. The History Society will lead


a guided walk around the vil- lage from 2-4pm on Monday, June 4, when there will also be a fete in the churchyard. On Tuesday, June 5, there will


be a musical afternoon with harpist Carys Hughes and an evening service of thanksgiving.


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