Cricketers debate change of name
By Dennis Fowle
THE Mote Cricket Club is con- sidering whether to play under the name of Maidstone Cricket Club from the 2014 season. The proposal for the club, es- tablished in 1857, was discussed at the annualmeeting. Chairman Glen Aukett said:
“We are recognised as the lead- ing club in the Maidstone area, and after some difficult years, many changes and improve- ments are in the pipeline. “There is strong opinion that
by playing as Maidstone, we can better market the club.” The committee will now eval-
uate the possibilities. One is to retain the title The Mote CC, but to trade as Maidstone CC. An- other is to use the name Maid- stone Mote CC. Changes include forming The
Mote Sports Federation with Maidstone Rugby Club, to man- age and finance the site. The Tabernacle has been reno-
vated and modernised as The Mote Youth Sports Centre, and proposals progress for major im-
A GROUP of volunteers are mas- terminding a major spruce-up of the county town. Love Maidstone – run under the Supporting Hands Charity and backed by Maidstone Council – is looking for people of all ageswho are willing to help give their home town a facelift. Launching in Jubilee Square at
noon on Sunday, June 9, Love Maidstone will be urging local people to repair and re-paint old and tired woodwork, remove un- sightly graffiti, cleanuplitteranda whole hostmore. Tickets to join in the fun cost£6
and go towards resources for the project, includingawelcome pack with a Love Maidstone T-shirt and base ball cap. Participants will be able to take part in games and competitions aswell as tasks. The group is now seeking spon-
sors for the event – and a list of jobs which need to be done. Or- ganiserNeilPattison said: “Welive in a special town. Let us express ourgratitude and LoveMaidstone. “Come and support your county town and enjoy the buzz of being
Glass goes on show A PIECE of glass produced by artist Max Jacquard, from Ul- combe, has been selected from over 90 submitting artists by the curator at London’s V&A Museum to be displayed at a major exhibition in Cumbria. The exhibition New Glass - Ancient Skill, Contemporary Artform is at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, until May 12.
part of something significant.” Love Maidstone is offering
schools, charities and other or- ganisations the chance to get some work done free, and, if the work cannot be done on June 6, they hope to be able to help at a later date. Neil said: “The Love Maidstone
event is an opportunity for organi- sations to receive help in the form of refurbishment, clearing of un- tidy areas, graffiti removal, garden projects and painting.” The bumper clean-up will end at 4.30pm with a live road show. Tickets are non-profit and can be bought at the Love Maidstone website,
lovemaidstone.org. The group also has a facebook page.
Scout HQ parking KENT Scout Group wants to establish 20 temporary parking spaces for the next two years while it develops its new head- quarters in Sandling. The organisation is develop-
ing an activity site near White Cottage, Grange Lane, and needs parking for contractors’ plant, vehicles andmachinery. Maidstone Council will deter- mine the application.
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provements, including a new pavilion, 200 parking places and a new entrance road. “These are exciting times,”
said Mr Aukett. “TheMotemust regain its position as just about the top cricket club in Kent.” Other keys points from the an-
nual meeting included: A drive would be made to build up playing strength for colts (phone 01622 730445) and seniors (07754 292418). Nigel Mullarkey took on the role as chairman of cricket to im- prove playing strategy. Honorary secretary Malcolm Bassett was praised for 25 years in office. Senior subscriptions were re- duced to £80 a year if paid by May 31. Alex Fordhamwill captain the Saturday 1st XI. Young Player of the Year was Joe Fowler. Clubman of the Year was Den- nis Fowle, chairman ofThe Mote Development Committee. An electronic scoreboard would be in place in the next few weeks.
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