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Warden’s report Communitywarden Dawn Riach-Brown said she had aended the youth club, madewelfare checks and would be introducing herself to the new head teacher at the primary school. Council vacancyAflyer campaign advertising the vacancywas agreed targeting South Lane, The Harbour, Captain’s Close and Babylon Lane. Neighbourhood plan The clerk had applied for a £7,000 grant towards the cost of producing a neighbourhood plan. Play area inspections There had been inspections at thewar memorial play area and the Harbour play area. Bothwere satisfactory or low risk. Cllr Dent offered to take onweekly inspections on a temporary basis. Bus shelter Itwas suggested that the demolished bus shelter be rebuilt at a new location. Mr Edwards of Maidstone Council suggested awooden shelter should be erected outside the doctors’ surgery. This was agreed. Pedestrian crossingApuffin crossingwas to be progressed outside the school. Scaffolding There had been a complaint about scaffolding outside The Swan. The clerk had made several phone calls and KCCwas dealing with this. The scaffolding company had agreed to provide awalkway to enable its licence extension. Jubilee commiee The date for the seniors lunchwas set for May 24. The summer fete will be on June 14 and Peter Shaylers fair


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 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


was provisionally set for June 21. Other dateswere Carols on the Green on December 12, the children’s party on December 13 and the band concert on December 21. Overhanging trees The clerk had reported overhanging trees opposite the school and KCC had contacted the land owner. Dog bin The clerk had asked for an extra dog bin in Bowhall. Maidstone Councilwas considering it. Kent Men of Trees Itwas agreed not to enter the Trees in the Village competition. Allotments The clerk had asked the contractor to remove the fallen trees on Bowhalls allotments. Cllr Taylor had asked that the gate be locked and allotment holderswere not permied to take their cars on to the site unless they had a heavy load. The clerkwas to contact three allotment holders who owed money. Open spaces The planting of willow whips in the Harbour Field and wild flowers in Mrs Argles’Woodwas agreed. Crime report PCSO Richard Kirby reported six thes since the last meeting. Church request St Mary’s Church had asked for financial help towards alterations to the church, to include a toilet. Itwas agreed the councilwas unable to help financially, butwas happy to offer practical help.


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Junction Concernswere raised about safety issues at the junction of Teston Lane and


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.


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.


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Lower Road. Signs had been authorised to warn of pedestrians in the road and itwas hoped this might slow traffic down. Police No report had been received from the police and the chairman asked for a leer to be sent about their continual non aendance at parish council meetings. Charlton Lane parking The sports club had been contacted about parking issues but had not responded. The clerkwould discuss official action with Maidstone Council’s parking services manager. Banners Cllr Julie King said advertising banners had been out up outside the Tickled Trout, which is in a conservation area. Councillors agreed that if more permanent signs appeared, thiswould have to be revisited.


Yalding


Budget The budget for 2014/15would be finalised and approved at the March meeting. Itwas agreed to commit £5,000 per annum towards flood mitigation on the Beult over the life of the scheme, which equates to £250,000. The precept for 2014/15 would be increased by £5,000, whichwould be set at £57,603 with £52,000 payable by residents. Christmas lightsAquote of £600was agreed to install connection boxes to two lampposts on The Lees/Benover Road as part of the project to move away from individual properties supplying electricity.


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, he is survived by his daughter.


The Stone Shop


Memorials. Any natural stone supplied, lettered and installed anywhere.


Inscriptions added to existing memorials


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