Town July 2014

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News Tribute to hanged man Academy plan

ANEWplaque marking the grave of a man wrongly hanged for set- ting light to a hayrick in the area in the 19th century has been un- veiled at Bearsted church. The plaque, marking the grave of

John Dyke, was dedicated at a service by Rev John Corbyn at the Holy Cross – John Dyke’s parish church. John Dyke was executed on Pe- nenden Heath on Christmas Eve in 1830, after being found guilty of starting a fire at Otteridge Farm in Bearsted. He denied being in-

volved but admitted supporting the agricultural riots of the time. It later transpired that he was inno- cent of the crime. The slate plaque, which replaces

a corroding stone thatwas starting to split,was bought with £500 from Bearsted and District Local History Society, as part of its 75th anniver- sary celebrations. Other contribu- tions, including an anonymous donation, made up the difference. The society’s Roger Vidler said: “Replacing the plaque was one of a number of suggestions put for-

Riverside run and ride raises funds

FLAMBOYANT fundraisers ran along the banks of the River Medway to raise money for Cancer Research. Helen Grant, MP for Maidstone and the Weald and

Minister for Sport, joined the merry band of almost 150 runners for the third year of the Maidstone Riverside Run and presented the prizes. The run is organised by Staplehurst resident Caron Holden in memory of her mother Sandra Briffa, who lost her own fight with the disease in 2010. The run raised £3,000 last year and it was hoped this

year’s event would exceed that. It starts with a train journey fromMaidstone toWateringbury and competi- tors run the 8.6k riverside path back, finishing in Maid-

Public notices Licensing Act 2003 Notice of application for a Premises Licence

Notice is hereby given that Deyana Popova has applied to Maidstone Borough Council on 20 June 2014 for the grant of a premises licence to use the premises at Unit 34, Royal Star Arcade High Street, Maidstone, ME141JL for the sale by retail of alcohol. Namely: Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 22:30.

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing of his/her representation by 18 July 2014 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JQ. The Register of Record of Application can be viewed by members of the public during office hours at Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, or accessed online by visiting http://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-licensing/ Representation shall be made in writing. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application for a premises licence. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is £5,000.

Licensing Act 2003 Notice of application for a Premises Licence

Notice is hereby given that Deyana Popova has applied to Maidstone Borough Council on 20 June 2014 for the grant of a premises licence to use the premises at Kent Continental Grocery, 19 High Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HT for the sale by retail of alcohol. Namely: Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 22:30. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing of his/her representation by 18 July 2014 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JQ.

The Register of Record of Application can be viewed by members of the public during office hours at Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, or accessed online by visiting http://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-licensing/ Representation shall be made in writing. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application for a premises licence. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is £5,000.

Licensing Act 2003 Notice of application for a Premises Licence

Notice is hereby given that Social Events Worldwide Ltd has applied to Maidstone Borough Council on 20 June 2014 for the grant of a premises licence to use the premises at Mote Park,Willow Way, Maidstone, Kent ME15 7SU in respect of eight events per calendar year starting on August 23rd 2014 for the provision of regulated entertainment, the provision of late night refreshment and for the sale by retail of alcohol Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing of his/her representation by 18 July 2014 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JQ. The Register of Record of Application can be viewed by members of the public during office hours at Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, or accessed online by visiting http://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-licensing/ Representation shall be made in writing. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application for a premises licence. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is £5,000.

Licensing Act 2003 Notice of application for a Premises Licence

Notice is hereby given that Aftab Rana has applied to Maidstone Borough Council on 18 June 2014 for the grant of a premises licence to use the premises at Pops’ Café 18 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1HT for the provision of regulated entertainment, the provision of late night refreshment and for the sale by retail of alcohol. Namely: no later than 23:00 Monday to Sunday

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing of his/her representation by 16 July 2014 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JQ. The Register of Record of Application can be viewed by members of the public during office hours at Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Office, or accessed online by visiting http://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-licensing/ Representation shall be made in writing. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application for a premises licence. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is £5,000.

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Helen Grant with organiser Caron Holden and two of the more flamboyant runners at the finish line

stone town centre. Helen said: “Caron’s event is a marvellous example of communities working together, having really healthy fun and raising much needed money for charity. I was so pleased that the weather was utterly glorious”.

ward to help us mark the society’s anniversary.” The slate plaque should last

longer and was made by stonema- son and borough councillor Gor- don Newton. Mr Vidler said: “About 180 years

after the event, no one can be ab- solutely certain about the pattern of events surrounding this inci- dent. But, certainly, things were very different to what they are now in criminal trials and the poor man deserves to be remembered for the price he ultimately paid.”

ANOTHER Maidstone school is going through the process of con- verting to an academy. Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Bicknor Road, Park Wood, was classed as ‘requiring improvement’ in its last Ofsted in- spection in 2012. Prior to that itwas described as ‘inadequate.’ The school is currently going through the process of converting to an academy within the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, with a completion date for conversion due this June. Holy Family’s partner school, St

Simon Stock Catholic comprehen- sive converted in January this year.

Solar scheme

GOLDING Homes has applied to install 144 solar photovoltaic pan- els on the south facing roof of its headquarters in Whatman House, St Leonard’s Road, Allington. Maidstone Council has to de-

cide whether the company, which owns and manages social hous- ing, could bypass the planning process and be given a certificate of lawful development. A supporting statement said: “While there are on-going envi- ronmental benefits associated with the PV panels, they can be removed if required.”

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