Borough growing THE population of Tonbridge and Malling borough rose to 120,800 (up 12.1% since 2001), according to the 2011 census. Maidstone’s increased to 155,200 (up from 139,100 in 2001), a growth of 11.6%. It has the largest population in
Kent after the unitary authority of Medway (263,900). The pop- ulation of the county of Kent in- creased by 9% to 1,727,800.
Bollards wrecked A LORRY driver was charged with alcohol-related motoring offences after a vehicle up- rooted six wooden bollards, ploughed through a flower bed and damaged a car in Town Hill,WestMalling. The 29-year- old Teston man was bailed to appear at Maidstone Magis- trates Court this month.
Diamond memories WATERINGBURYHistory Soci- ety would like any photographs or memories of the Diamond Ju- bilee weekend for an album of pictures and reports it is com- piling of the event. Anyone who would like to have their memories included should ring 01622 812023 or 817833.
Flower meeting THE next demonstration of the Guild of Church Flowers Arrangers is at St. Peter’s Church, New Road, Ditton, at 7.30pm on Monday, September 3.
New role for Tabernacle
THE iconic Tabernacle in Mote Park has been saved and will be restored and opened as a youth sports centre, thanks to a £31,490 grant from Sport England. TheMote Cricket Club last year received other
grants of £21,000 to stabilise the derelict build- ing with a new roof and restored walls. The money will provide a large changing area and classroom, toilets, shower and a small kitchen. The grant also covers the cost of coaching aids
such as a video camera, screen and computer to help develop young cricketers, rugby players, footballers etc. “We plan this will be the first step in major im- provements to this important site,” said Dennis Fowle, chairman of The Mote CC development committee. “We will now liaise closely with Maidstone Council on an exciting scheme to build a mag- nificent new pavilion, improved access, inter-
nal road tracks and at least 200 car parking places. “Kent County Cricket Club has written to support improvements and a return of first-class cricket to the ground. We see the site becoming a significant cen- tre, too, to benefit the Maidstone community.” The total cost of the scheme is estimated at about
£3m and the club hopes this will come from further grants and an enabling residential development. There will still be two cricket and three rugby pitches. Hugh Robertson, Mid Kent MP and Minister for
Sport and Olympics and himself a keen cricketer, said: “This funding will allow The Mote to renovate and update an important building and, in a year when the Olympic torch comes to Maidstone, allow another generation to enjoy this wonderful ground.”
Drink-driver on drugs charge ADAM Yates (28), of Saltings Road, Snodland, was sentenced at Mid KentMagistrates’ Court for driving and drugs offences. He admitted drink-driving, driving without insurance and li- cence, possessing cocaine and cannabis, aggravated vehicle-tak- ing and failing to stop after a an accident. The offences took place in Maidstone on June 9. Yates drove a Vauxhall Cavalier in Old Chatham Road, and
when stopped gave a breath test of 73 mgs of alcohol in 100 mls of breath. The legal limit is 35 mgs. He took the vehicle without the consent of the owner and
failed to stop after damaging a lamp-post in Arundel Street, Maidstone. Magistrates disqualified Yates from driving for 18 months and ordered him to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months. The drugs will be forfeited and destroyed and Yates must pay £50 costs.
Summer fair A PENALTY shoot-out, fancy dress, face-painting and archery are among the attrac- tions at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Aylesford summer fair on Saturday, August 25. Fun for all the family is on
offer at the event, which runs from noon to 4pm at Aylesford Community Centre and field. As well as a stalls, games and displays, there will be compe- titions in drawing and painting for the children and crafts for the adults. Admission is free but dona-
tions will be welcome. For de- tails, call 01622 710756.
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