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Spring clean Volunteers werewelcomed to two events aimed at improving the environment of the village. On Saturday, April 5, a tidy up of the churchyard starts at 9am and on Saturday, April 12, the annual spring clean lier pick will be held. Meet outside the Red Lion at 9am. For more details, call 01622 859682 or email margo.mcfarlane@btinternet.com.


Ulcombe


Co-opted MrsMLovegrovewas co-opted on to the parish council to fill the last of the vacancies which had arisen in October. Clerk The retiring clerk, Bridget Samuelson,was thanked for herwork over the last 18 years. Eastwood Road Aer an incident when a double decker bus had skidded dangerously on Eastwood Roa, Kent Highway Services had confirmed the lane was no longer on the priority griing


Bert Kitchenham


BERTRAM “Bert” Kitchenham (76) lived in Senacre for 11 years, having previously lived for over 30 years in Hampshire Drive, Shepway. Born in the Laurels area of Tonbridge Road, Bert grew up locally and only le the area for national service for the Royal Engineers, with whom he served in Germany, Malta and Suez. Bertworked locally


for Reed’s paper mill andwent on to forge a career driving


lorries for haulage firms including Vidlers and Colin Ashby. His finalwork involved delivering medicines for Lloyd’s Pharmacy of Grove Green. Bertwas married to Jean for 53 years and


father to Steven, Barbie, Andrew “Butch” and Kevin. Jean Kitchenham said: “Bert was always joking and his illness didn’t stop him. He loved snooker, played


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route. The parish council had asked KCC ward member Cllr Jenny While to support its request for it to be reinstated as itwas a bus route. She had now advised KHS this should be the case. Flooding The problem ofwater running downWindmill Hill and across the corner of Eastwood Road towards Oak Villa had been referred to Kent Highway Services’ drainage team. The cause of floodingwas thought to be a broken land drain in the field opposite Forge House. Similar flooding at Eastwood Road opposite Rock Coage/Waterloo Housewas also reported. Therewas concern that thewater might freeze in icyweather. Sewage flooding across Eastwood Road from the substation was reported to SouthernWater. There had been a lack of action aer a previous referral by residents. Chegworth Road Kent Highway Services had put forward two options for signs warning of the unsuitability of Chegworth Road for HGVs. Parish councillors opted for the largest sign with a multilingual warning in black leers on a yellow


regularly at Rileys on Stone Street and played darts with our son Steven. “He had travelled towatch the Snooker


World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.” Bert leaves his wife, children, nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.


Margaret Keane


MARGARET Keane (73) lived in Tovil for 40 years. Born MargaretWard in Dublin, she met


and married Arthur Keane and spent years moving around the world as he pursued an Army career. Margaret lived in locations that included Manchester, Malta, United States and Canada. When Arthur le the Army the family


seled in Maidstone, where Arthurworked locally, including a spell at Reed’s paper mill in Tovil. Margaret did cleaning and receptionwork, but her main responsibility was to her family. Margaretwas mother to Andrew, Arthur,


Patrick, Anthony, Margaret and Steven. Anthony said: “My motherwas a strong matriarchal figure, very much the head of the family. She cared for us all and made surewewere alwayswell looked aer. “Shewas a really good mother. Shewas


also involved with St Francis’ Catholic Church inWeek Street and got much more closely involved in her later years. Shewas one of 11 children.” Margaret, whowas widowed in 2000,


leaves four of her children – sons Arthur and Steven pre-deceased her. She also


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background as it sent the clearest message. Potholes The sign which had blown over on the Eastwood triangle would be reported, along with extensive potholes on both sides of Chegworth Road and from Jubilee Corner all theway towards the Headcorn boundary. The very deep pothole on the north side ofWents crossroadswould be reported. DogsAnotice reminding parishioners to clear up aer their dogswould be put in the village newsleer. Solar farms Headcorn and East Suon parish councilswould be invited to co-host the proposed public meeting in July to provide information about solar farms. Industry speakers and advisers from Maidstone Councilwould be invited. Junction 8 The Kent Joint Parishes Group had circulated to member parishes details of a publicity campaign relating to proposed greenfield development at Junction 8 of the M20. The parish council agreed the cost apportioned to Ulcombe. The parish council supported Bearsted’s for the protection of the open countryside


leaves 12 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.


Abe Draper


More than 300 mourners aended the funeral of Abraham “Abe” Draper, of Ulcombe. Awell-known member of the local


travelling community, Abe hadworked as warden of a caravan site and had lived in the area for almost 50 years. Tributes have been paid to his “smiling” and “happy” nature. Abe leaves his wife Eileen, one son, four daughters and grandchildren and great grandchildren.


Peter Hedgeland


PETER Hedgeland (89) of Tonbridge Road, Maidstonewas a commercial photographer in Maidstone for most of hisworking life. He served on the photography national council andwas Kent regional president. An old boy of Maidstone Grammar School, he joined The Buffs in 1941. Hewas commissioned and served with the 8th Army in Egypt, Italy and Austria andwas twice injured. Aer his demob as


a captain he joined the family photography business. He became very


active in Maidstone


life, first as a member of Round Table for 12 years and then joining the Rotary Club of Maidstone 56 years ago. Hewas club secretary, president in 1973/4 and represented the club at 23 district conferences and seven national conferences. Hewas honoured by Rotary with a Paul


Harris award in 1997 andwas a director of Maidstone Utd FC in the difficult years that led to the loss of the London Road ground. Awidower since the death of Margaret, Peter is survived by his daughter.


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