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PLANS to move a listed build- ing atMereworth, to keep it safe from passing traffic have been turned down The old barn, which is known


as Malthouse Cottage, and flanks Butchers Lane, was granted planning consent a year ago for conversion into a single home. But its owners, Mr and Mrs


John Self are concerned that it is often struck by large vehicles using the narrow road. They asked Tonbridge and Malling Council for permission to dis- mantle the property and rebuild it about one metre inside the boundary, using the same de- sign and as much of the existing building material as possible. Despite having the support of Mereworth Parish Council, the proposals were refused by Ton- bridge and Malling Council as inappropriate development. Architect Phil Rowe said the


barn is listed by association as it is within the grounds of the Grade II listed main house, The


A CROP of fresh ideas includ- ing a monthly farmers’ market is helping an Offham charity to keep its bank balance healthy. Spadework provides training


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for 90 adults with learning and other disabilities at its base in Teston Road where clients grow the produce sold in the farm shop and café. General manager Camilla Medhurst said that, like all small charities, it had been hit hard by the economic climate, but “we have been actively ex- ploring a number of initiatives


No need for poll JAMIE Stewart has taken the vacant seat on Leybourne Parish Council following an un- contested election. The council said it was cam- paigning for the rules of calling an election to be revised due to the high costs of the process. Polling cards for a possible election had to be issued before the confirmation of candidates, with the parish council picking up the bill. But as only one per- son stood for the vacancy, an election was not necessary.


Malt House, in The Street. He said: “The proposed develop- ment will have a neutral effect on the area, on the basis that the building as reconstructed will remain the same in all material aspects and is only proposed to be moved by 1m.” The scheme had “the added advantage that it will improve the safety of the area by setting the barn back off the boundary to ensure that it is not hit by passing traffic,” he said. The borough council said the


plan involved the erection of a new homewithin the green belt and there was no justification for overriding planning policy objections.


Farmers’ market growing success


to help our long term viability.” Its biggest success was the launch of Offham Farmers’Mar- ket, enabling it to sell its freshly-picked fruit and veg and cakes, jams and chutneys. Starting with 15 stalls and


100 customers, the market has gone from strength to strength. It now has 30 stalls with a wait- ing list, live music, food demonstrations and more than 500 customers. The next Offham Farmers’ Market is on Saturday, October 12.


Hungry for funds PARISHIONERS went on a 24- hour fast in a series of charity challenges to help restore the organ at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church in Aylesford. The church needs £50,000 to refurbish the organ. Volunteers have raised around £30,000 with a range of activities in- cluding a parachute jump by churchwarden Brenda Sladen. To donate, send a cheque payable to Aylesford PCC to the Vicar, Vicarage Close, Aylesford, ME20 7BB


Green efforts boost air ambulance RECYCLING efforts by residents of Tonbridge and Malling have helped to raise £40,000 for the Kent Air Ambulance Trust. During the past 15 years, the council has donated £1 to the life- saving helicopter for each tonne of household waste recycled through the green box scheme. To mark the milestone figure, the Mayor, Cllr Howard Rogers


met doctors, paramedics and pilots at the trust’s headquarters in Marden. Themayor said: “It has been a huge achievement to have raised £40,000 in this way over the last 15 years and Iwould like to con- gratulate all our residents who participate in this scheme.”


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