Family store
on the move ONE of West Malling’s best- known family firms, Bal- docks outdoor shop, has moved from its landmark site at the corner of Swan Street and High Street. But the business, which
was established in 1878, will remain in the town centre, as owner Tim Baldock is mov- ing the stock to his nearby ski shop Moor andMountain.He is retaining the old premises which he hopes to lease for retail. Mr Baldock said he was saddened by the move, but had decided to consolidate the business to make it more manageable as he nears re- tirement. He thanked staff and cus- tomers for their support and promised the same high level of service would continue.
School rated outstanding
made since the last inspection”. The report goes on to say that “outstanding teaching” and “precise” planning “takes learn- ing forward.” Headteacher Jason Matthews,
STAFF and pupils at Ryarsh Primary School are celebrating an “outstanding” Ofsted rating. The inspection team praised
the school, which was rated good at a previous inspection, for the “high expectations that staff have of pupils’ achieve- ment”, adding that “achieve- ment is outstanding because of the rapid progress pupils make throughout the school” and that
Park volunteers swing into action FRIENDS of Nevill Park, Snodland, worked wonders over a week- end when they painted andwood-stained all the old equipment in the play area ready for new items to be installed. Working with the town council, the group has raised more than £13,000 and a contractor has started to install the new pieces. The main item is a £9,000 zip wire, which was one of the items on chil- dren’s wish list. Other new items include balance logs, a springer and a picnic table. The group is hoping to get grants to create a new play area in the north of the park. Environment award for volunteers – see Town Talk page 6
“skilled teaching assistants make a valuable contribution”. They also said “pupils’ be- haviour, attitude to learning and conduct are exemplary” and that “a family atmosphere per- vades the school.” Leadership and management
were praised, with the empha- sis on the leadership of teaching being judged as “instrumental in the overall improvements
who is pictured with pupils, said: “To be judged outstanding under the new Ofsted inspec- tion framework is an enormous achievement and I am tremen- dously proud that Ofsted has recognised the hard work, ded- ication and exceptional com- mitment of all the staff and governors.” “We are very proud of our wonderful school and all of our fantastic children, and are all excited about continuing to de- velop the school into the fu- ture.” Abby Paris, a year 6 pupil
added “I think Ryarsh Primary School is an amazing school and a fun place to learn.”
Travelling site inquiry hitch A PUBLIC hearing into whether land off Castle Way, Leybourne, can be used as winter quarters for travelling showmen, was ad- journed because of legal issues. The inquiry at the Civic Suite, KingsHill, was attended by around
30 residents, but is now expected to go ahead on September 11. An appeal had been lodged by Sheldon Whittle after planning permission was refused by Tonbridge andMalling Council. The inspector considered that arguments presented by both sides should take into account changes in planning rules since the bor- ough made its decision.
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