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-
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.
Daffodils help cancer care charity PUPILS at the Children’s House Montessori,West Malling, have raised more than £230 for Marie Curie Cancer Care through growing daffodils for the Mini Pots of Care scheme. The children each
received a daffodil bulb and a pot, and were sponsored to care for their plant through the winter. Head teacher,
Candy Balfour, said: “Mini Pots is a per- fect activity for early years children. The girls and boys really enjoy planting their bulbs and a few months later, bring them back into school, so they can decorate the pots. We then watch them flower and look forward to spring.” Membersof theRotary ClubofMallinghavecollectedmorethan£800 forMarie Curie Cancer Care’s Daffodil Appeal. The Rotary Club thanked Tesco at Lunsford Lane, Larkfield, and the public for their generous contributions.
Baby born on packed train A YOUNG woman gave birth to a baby girl on a packed commuter train atWest Malling. Sonia Banks, 22, went into labour shortly after boarding the 6.18pm service from London Victoria to Ashford International at Borough Green on March 7. An off-duty midwife and nurse responded to train driver Rob Friend’s plea for help, and assisted until emergency services ar- rived. An off-duty police officer helped clear the carriage to give the mum-to-be, her partner Allan Stanley, 21, and his mother Mari- Anne Stanley, some privacy. Baby Phoebe was born just 30 minutes after Ms Banks’ contrac-
tions started. She weighed 6lb 13oz and was born a week early. A Southeastern spokesman said both mum and baby were doing
well after the birth and the train company sent Ms Banks flowers and tweeted a congratulatory message. Conductor Colin Brooker said: “We had everyone we needed right
there on the train.We were only missing a vicar to baptise the baby! I kept all the passengers on board informed about the delay, and there was a big cheer when we announced the baby had been born.”
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