Call to axe trees
on golf course APROPOSAL has been submit- ted to remove 16 protected trees at Cobtree Manor Golf Course in Chatham Road, Sandling. The planning application,
which will be decided byMaid- stone Council, would see the removal of four cherry, four ash, three common ash, two wild cherry, two hawthorn and a field maple tree, as well as work to remove deadwood from several other trees. Applicant My Time Active
says this would be “prudent tree management” following a recent health and condition tree survey.
Youth club dates YOUNGSTERS aged from 11 to 15 are invited to the Salvation Army’s youth club, which takes place on the first and third Fri- days of the month (October 4 and 18). Based at 74-80 Union Street, Maidstone, it runs from 7-9pm and entry costs £1.50. Activities includeWii games,
Nerf guns, and table tennis. A tuck shop is also available. Call the community office on 01622 681808.
Office conversion MICHAEL Walker wants to convert a vacant office in Hed- ley Street, Maidstone, into four flats.
Care home told to improve
A HOME for the elderly in Maidstone has been told to make urgent improvements after inspec- tors found major failings in the care provided. During an unannounced visit to Ranc Care Homes Ltd’s Maidstone Care Centre in Boxley Road, the Care Quality Commission found basic standardswere not being met in five out of eight areas inspected. In two cases – involving staffing – warning notices were issued. Inspectors found staffing levels at the home
were inadequate on all units, both day and night, and this was having amajor impact on the qual- ity of care being given. Staff trainingwas also not up to date, meaning
they lacked the knowledge to provide effective care. Care plans, too, did not always provide enough information on individuals’ needs and
while some people in the homewere happy, oth- ers thought staff were too busy to give proper care. The Care Quality Commission formally warned Ranc Care Homes Ltd to make urgent im- provements. Adrian Hughes, the regional director for the
south, said the commission’s findings had been referred to the local authority and it would re- turn to the home unannounced to check that the changes needed had been made. He added: “People are entitled to be cared for
in services,which are safe, effective, caring,well led, and responsive to their needs. This means there should be enough staff on duty who have received training to equip them to provide con- sistently good quality care.”
Rowers find success at regatta
MEMBERS of Maidstone Invicta rowing club returned from Sudbury Regatta in Suffolk with a boat-full of trophies following a successful day on the river. TheRiver Stour hosted its 133rd
regatta earlier this month and amongthe club’s crewsand single scullers who entered the regatta, 10 won trophies in the junior and veteran categories. NewmemberHayley Griffith (27),
from Perryfield Street in Maid- stone, said: “Itwasareally great to see somany members of the club do sowell at the regatta. Itwasmy first competitive event, as I have
only been rowing for six months so itwas a great experience for me.” The rowing club is constantly looking for newmembers and peo-
Ross Porter, from
Bearsted, and Jake Harris, from Downswood, collect their trophies
ple interested in becoming a cox. For more information about the club, go to maidstoneinvicta.
blogspot.co.uk.
THE HARROW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
A beautiful 200 year old pub set in the heart of Stockbury
Roy, Di and their team welcome you to The Harrow. A warm welcome and atmosphere await you.
Stockists of
Annie Sloan paints. Painting courses available.
An open invitation awaits you at this charming village tea room, cocooned amongst a wealth of shabby chic home wares and handcrafted gifs.
A truly eclectic, vintage shopping emporium
www.lilypiecafe.com
Book your vintage afternoon tea (Sundays)
Georgian House, Warmlake Road, Chart Sutton ME17 3RP 01622 844590
Serving fresh homemade traditional food cooked to order.
Sunday Lunch 2 Course
Food Served: Lunch 12-3pm Dinner 5pm-9pm
07973 282 818
theharrowstockbury@hotmail.co.uk
Now booking for Christmas Festive menu available – call for details.
Visit Downs Mail’s website —
downsmail.co.uk East 21 Starter & Main £14.95pp
Booking advisable Bar snacks & specials board available
Theme Night - Every Friday
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