Cricketers debate change of name
By Dennis Fowle
THE Mote Cricket Club is considering whether to play under the name of Maid- stone Cricket Club from the 2014 season. The proposal for the club, established in 1857,was dis- cussed at the annual meet- ing.
Chairman Glen Aukett
said: “We are recognised as the leading club in theMaid- stone area, and after some difficult years, many changes and improvements are in the pipeline. “There is strong opinion
that by playing as Maid- stone, we can better market the club.” The committee will now evaluate the possibilities. One is to retain the title The Mote CC, but to trade as Maidstone CC. Another is to use the name Maidstone Mote CC. Changes include forming
The Mote Sports Federation with Maidstone Rugby Club, to manage and finance the site.
The Tabernacle has been renovated and modernised as The Mote Youth Sports
Centre, and proposals progress for major improve- ments, including a new pavilion, 200 parking places and a new entrance road. “These are exciting times,”
said Mr Aukett. “The Mote must regain its position as just about the top cricket club in Kent.” Other keys points from the annual meeting included: A drive would bemade 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 improve playing strategy. Honorary secretary Mal- colm Bassett was praised for 25 years in office. Senior subscriptions were reduced to £80 a year if paid by May 31. Alex Fordham will captain the Saturday 1st XI. Young Player of the Year was Joe Fowler. Clubman of the Year was Dennis Fowle, chairman of The Mote Development Committee. An electronic scoreboard would be in place in the next few weeks.
Show that you Love Maidstone
AGROUPof volunteers are masterminding a major spruce-up of the county town. Love Maidstone – run
under the Supporting Hands Charityandbacked by Maidstone Council – is looking for people of all ages who are willing to help give their home town afacelift. 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 unsightly graffiti, clean up litter and a whole host more. Tickets to join in the fun cost £6 and
gotowards resources for theproject, in- cluding a welcome pack with a Love Maidstone T-shirt and base ball cap. Participants will be able to take part in games and competitions as well as tasks. The group is now seeking sponsors
for the event – and a list of jobs which need to be done. Organiser Neil Patti-
son said: “We live in a special town. Let usexpress our gratitude and Love Maidstone. “Comeandsup-
port your county town and enjoy the buzz of being part of something significant.” LoveMaidstone
is offering schools, charities and other organisations the chance to get some work done free, and, if thework cannot be doneon June6, they hope to be able to help at a later date. Neil said: “The LoveMaidstone event
is an opportunity for organisations to receive help in the form of refurbish- ment, clearing of untidy areas, graffiti removal, garden projectsandpainting.” The bumper clean-up will end at 4.30pm with a live road show. Tickets arenon-profitand canbeboughtat the Love Maidstone website, lovemaid-
stone.org. The group also has a Face- book page.
Felling sparks efforts to protect trees SLEUTHS inWest Farleigh are trying to discover who felled a black poplar tree at the bottom of Kettle Lane. The parish council is concerned that the tree was removed withoutwarn-
ing and is now trying to protect others from a similar fate. Cllr Bryan Merritt, together with wildlife and nature enthusiast TimHill,
is compiling a list of trees in the village which they believe should be sub- ject to tree preservation orders. Tim said: “West Farleigh has some exceptionally beautiful and very old
trees, which have been applauded on numerous occasions by the Kent Men of Trees. It would be a shame to see more of them removed.”
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