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said she had made a specific mention of the possibility of some high speed trains stopping at Snodland. In order for this to be possible, beer parking would need to be provided and the station would need to be improved. It is possible that such improvements could lead to a new service by 2015. War memorial The town council chief executive is trying to establish who the architect and builders were who carried out the work on the warmemorial at the cemetery.Anyone with information should contact the town council office on 01634 240228 or


enquiries@snodlandcouncil.co.uk Carnival The carnival commiee has met to look at final arrangements for the parade, arena and stalls for the event on July 5. The set up of the carnival will be changed this year, as the new football club will be fenced off at Potyns. The arena will take place inside the football club area and stalls will have to be in new positions. The parade floats will probably be parked in the community centre car park. There are several new stalls this year and any groups which have not booked for either the parade or for stalls should contact the town council for a booking form. Please either phone 01634 240228, email enquiries@snodlandcouncil.co.uk or check the town website. If there are any residents who would be willing to help with road closures along the parade route, please contact the council offices. This usually just needs about an hour of helpers’ time. Lip-reading Hi Kent is holding free lip-


reading classes on Thursday from 10am to11.30am at Holmesdale Adult Education Centre, Holmesdale School,Malling Road, Snodland. There are places available. If you have a hearing loss and would like to improve your communication skills, why not enrol and join the group? The classes are free of charge and taught by qualified tutors in a friendly, relaxed environment. No experience is necessary. For further information and to enrol please contact Debra Jones at Hi Kent on 01622 691151 or e-mail to d.jones@hikent.org.uk


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School gates The gates into the recreation area had been successfully repaired so new ones were no longer required. Grit bin This had been delivered and filled with one of the sacks of grit/salt. Green Lane County Cllr Sarah Hohler said work to solve drainage problems had been delayed because SouthernWater was working there, but were soon to be resolved. Potholes Cllr Trevor Ledamun had reported various potholes to Kent Highways and was asked to report a post sticking out in Ford Lane, opposite Kildare.


Allotments In response to complaints, Cllr Martin Collins asked allotment holders to be considerate to others and have bonfires later in the evening. Dog fouling There had been complaints about dog fouling in the recreation


ground. Cllr Mike Merryfield Day was to look into the possibility of CCTV to cover the children’s play area and recreation ground.


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Allotments There were two vacant plots at the Old Road allotments. The annual rent is £20.


CemeteryWildwood tree surgeons were dealing with the fallen conifer tree. Crime report There had been four thes recorded in February and March, as well as an aempted the from a vehicle. There had also been an incident of criminal damage and one of drug use. Speedwatch The team had made 186 observations during March of cars passing through the village at over 35mph, and had passed the information on to the police. They identified 32 vehicles had previously been observed speeding in other parts of the country.Warning leers had been sent to the registered owners of the vehicles. Playing fields These had been closed on March 28 and 29 following spraying to combat the damage caused by leatherjackets. Councillors were dismayed to hear that a member of staff had been verbally abused by several adults who objected to the closure, but were pleased to hear that many children had been polite and interested in the need for the closure. Drayhorse car park Tree plantings had been completed.


Pupils learn about life on land


PUPILS from Brookfield in Lark- field were among almost 3,000 chil- dren and staff from 48 primary schools treated to a visual and prac- tical lesson in farming and the countryside at Detling’s Living Land exhibition. The eventwas staged by the Kent County Agricultural Society as part of its aim to educate the public about farming and where our food comes from. Over the past 11 years the exhibition – for seven- to nine- year-olds – has grown to include displays about the environment, countryside and conservation. Schools are sent an itinerary


ahead of the event to ensure pupils get a chance to visit all the displays in the woodland, interactive and livestock zones. In addition, childrenwere treated


to a birds of prey display and an amusing sheep show. Among the 50 interactive ex- hibitors was Living Eggs, fromWa- teringbury, which took along young chicks for children to hold. Apple juice-tasting, bread-mak-


ing, learning about fruit and vegeta- bles, sausage-making, bee-keeping and smoothie-making were among the topics covered, while pupils were able to stroke lambs, sheep, horses, cattle, goats, chickens and rabbits in the livestock zone, laid on


by Kent Young Farmers. This area also included country-


side stands highlighting bats, rep- tiles and mini beasts, where children could learn about insects andwatch mayflies hatching. The Living Land is a free event for schools and aims to launch in the classroom the issue of food produc- tion alongside conservation. Kevin Attwood, Kent County Agricultural Society chairman, said: “This event is one of the highlights in the society’s calendar. Everyone involved enjoys seeing young peo- ple learn about our countryside, the farmers who farm it and the won- derful produce and crops grown. “Many secondary schools are able


to attend the main Kent County Show, but due to constraints and health and safety it is more difficult for schools to bring younger chil- dren. TheLiving Land is a greatway for younger pupils to experience a mini Kent County Show, although we hope they will return in July with their families.”  The Kent County Show is at the county showground, Detling, near Maidstone, on July 11, 12 and 13. Parking is free, under 5s are free


and dogs on a lead are welcome, apart from in the food tent and live- stock areas. The ticket booking line is now


Youngsters enjoyed a birds of prey display at the Living Land exhibi- tion and right, got to grips with the sheep


open, on 01622 33060. Family tickets for two adults and


two children are £37 pre-paid or £45 on the gate. Adult tickets are £20 on the gate, £18 in advance, a child


ticket (ages 5-15) is £6 on the gate and £5 in advance.Asenior ticket is £13 on the gate and £11.50 in ad- vance. Student tickets are £13 on the gate and £11 in advance.


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