Anthony Prime, of the Under 9s team, collects the Kwik Cricket shield
Young cricketers’ success marks anniversary
LEEDS and Broomfield Junior Cricket Club mem- bers celebrated their 10th anniversary by notching up their best season. The U15 team won the Weald League and Cup,
the U13s won their league and were runners-up in the cup,while theU11s came third in their league. Both the U15s and U13s reached the Kent semi-
finals of the National Cup for the first time. John Higgs, chairman of Leeds and Broomfield
Juniors said: “We are so proud of the whole club’s achievements, which have made our anniversary extra special.” The club introduces girlsand boys to cricket from
an early age and the girls continued the club’s suc- cess, with the U11 all girls team becoming Lady Taverners county and regional champions. Leeds and Broomfield Juniors also took the ini-
tiative this year in setting up the new Maidstone Kwik Cricket League for U9s. The club then sawoff
Head’s Ofsted delight
HEAD of Swadelands School, Richard Baddeley, says he is de- lighted that Ofsted inspectors have recognised the strengths of the school. He says the “good” rating, which follows a satisfactory rat- ing at the previous inspection, is testament to the hard work from students, staff, governors and parents. Inspectors found students
made good progess, which was reflected in their examination results. Teaching was typically good, and in some cases outstanding,
and teachers used their skills and subject knowledge well. The sixth form offered a flexi-
ble range of subject choices, and examination results continued to rise as a result. Strong relationships between teachers and students helped to create a positive climate for learning, and behaviour and safety was good. Mr Baddeley said: “At Swade-
lands School, everybody works together to ensure success, and to hear Ofsted commend the school for this is very encourag- ing. I was particularly pleased
for the students, who were judged to “have positive atti- tudes to learning and partici- pate in lessons effectively”. They do this day-in, day-out, andtoget thecredittheyde- serve is very satisfying. “I was also very pleased for
the staff – we are a strong team and this inspection demon- strates the strength and unity we have at the school. We will continue to strive for the best for our students and this report shows that we have good progress on our journey to out- standing.”
four other local teams towin the inaugural title. The U9s’ two teamswent through to the county finals. Over 130 players and parents gathered for the presentation of awards for the 2012 season when club captain AdrianSamsonpresented the trophies. Leeds and Broomfield Cricket Club is the only
club in theMaidstone and Medway area to provide the full range of cricket opportunities for young players aged seven to 15. Prizewinnerswere: Chairman’s Cup: MonteMcCague U15: Dominic Smith and CamLaurenson U15 Girls: Katie Latter and Annys Fearon U13 Boys:Jamie Drewe and Sam Stevens U13 Girls: Lleane Smith and Evie Horner U11: ClarryMcCague and Bradley Thomas U11 Girls: Kitty Perry and Isobel Shelley U9: Jonny Russell and Lewis Benson-Dare
Man detained A MAN was detained under the mental health act after police were called to an ad- dress in The Street, Bearsted. Residents reported seeing officers with riot shields put- ting a man into the back of a police van at about 6pm on Tuesday, November 13. A police spokesman said:
“Wewere called to a report of a disturbance at an address in The Street, in Bearsted. “A 33-year-oldman was de- tained under the mental health act and taken to Prior- ity House atMaidstone.”
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