Town Talk
A TEENAGE fisherman found three dead fish in the side of the lake at Nevill Park, Snodland and his prompt action may have saved the lives of other fish. Aaron Sutton of Nevill Road, Snodland , who attendsMid Kent College, Maidstone was going fishing with a friend after he had finished college for the day and saw “three of the biggest fish in the lake” under a tree. He immediately called Medway
Valley Fisheries which told him to contact Snodland Town Council and two water quality tests showed a lack of oxygen in the water. “I try to go fishing every week
if I can,” said Aaron. “If you had apondinyourgardenand lost one of your fish you would be pretty upset, so how do you think I feel about this?” The Environment Agency sup-
plied two machines and three days were spent pumping oxy- gen into the lake. Tony Pocock, Medway Valley Fisheries Manager, said the dead fish would have to be taken away under licence and destroyed in
Local news for Snodland and Halling
A Downs Mail supplement produced in conjunction with the Snodland Chamber of Commerce.
Pupils and staff at Snodland Primary School were celebrating after a team of Ofsted inspectors said it was “close to outstanding”. For the full report and another picture, see page six
Young angler’s quick action saves lives of lake’s fish stock
Support for dementia
A DEMENTIA support group, open to sufferers and their car- ers, has been started in Snod- land.
Meetings are held in the Vic-
toria Rooms, the hall next to Christ Church inMalling Road, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10am to 1pm. Eight people attended the
first meeting, which costs £1.50 per person, enjoying tea or coffee, cakes and scones and a getting-to-know-you chat.
Aaron Sutton and Les Bailey, head bailiff of Woodlands Lake, with one of the mirror carp found dead under a tree
compliance with the current en- vironmental rulings. “The probable cause is the
algae bloom that took place sev- eral weeks ago,” he explained. “Once it has run its cycle and dies it uses vast amounts of oxy- gen in the water and coupled with the water level at that time being at an all-time low, it left the fish with little hope.”
He continued that he has spo-
ken with Anne Moloney, chair- man of the town council, and they plan to rectify the issue so that it does not happen in future. “Nevill Park is a very important
part of the town’s recreational curriculum and our company will do all in its power to assist and resolve this urgent issue,” Tony added.
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June Wright, one of the or- ganisers, said the first meeting had been a success and everyone vowed they would return for future meetings. “We are working alongside
the doctors’ surgery, as the partners feel there is a great need within the town for such a group and are happy to sup- port us,” she added. For more details about the
All Saints with Christ Church Dementia and Social Group, please contact June on 01634 241005 or the Rev Sue Brooks on 01634 241350.
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