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A REVISION to rules governing neighbourhood Speedwatch schemes means more motorists are being trapped for falling foul of the law. Information from parish schemes has been collated – and drivers caught in the fast lane in one or more villages can now find themselves on the police “radar”. East Farleigh has had a marked success in pulling up drivers rac- ing through the village, with 19
New look for
street pastors MAIDSTONE street pastors are wearing a new kit, thanks to Maidstone Lions. A “significant donation” from
the Lions paid for five uniforms – jackets, polo shirts and caps. The street pastors, who volun-
teer on the streets of Maidstone and alongside the Urban Blue Bus to help those in need of sup- port, are pictured modelling the uniforms with some of the Lions. They are pictured together at
the Blue Bus in Jubilee Square. Nigel Downes, co-ordinator
Business Focus
for Maidstone street pastors, said: “Thanks to Maidstone Lions for their generosity in as- sisting us with these new uni- forms. We have some new volunteers who will feel great in this new kit.”
Mr Downes said he wished to
thank Lion Peter Hooper for all his help with the project. For more information about
the work of Maidstone Lions, visit their website
atwww.maid-
stonelions.org.uk.
warning letters sent to motorists as a result of just one day’s Speed- watch in March. Peter Beasley told the annual
parish meeting that, of the 19 let- ters, two were for a second detec- tion and 17 were for excessive speed. Warning letters are only sent out
to drivers found to be travelling at more than 50% above the desig- nated limit, which would be 45mph in a 30mph zone.
Mr Beasley said: “This is signif- icantly more than a year ago, whenwewould have had to catch someone two or three times in the same parish before they got a warning letter. “Itwould have taken us a whole
year to achieve this kind of result. “Now, someone caught speed-
ing in East Farleigh then again in, say, Yalding, could find they are in receipt of such a letter from the police.”
Mr Beasley said Dean Streetwas
a notorious hot spot for speeding motorists – and, surprisingly, not at the expected peak times. He said: “We have found that drivers speed up after 9am and 6pm – and on Sundays.” He warned that in future, Speedwatch volunteers would be on the lookout for drivers who flouted the law at all times of the day, aswell as evenings andweek- ends.
Show songs live
LEEDS and Broomfield will be re- verberating to the sound of songs from the shows when Cameo Opera takes to the stage in Leeds Church this month. The group, which as the name suggests sings light opera and pop- ular show tunes, will be perform- ing at 7.30pm on Saturday June 14. Tickets, which include a glass of
wine and light refreshments, are now on sale. Contact Jenny on 861280.
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