News Homes plan
THIRTEEN homes could be built in Castle Dene, near Ringlestone. A planning application requests
the replacement of three homes – numbers 13, 15 and 17 – with 12 semi-detached two and three- bedroomed homes and a detached
house.Atotal of 26 parking spaces would be provided. In 2008, planning consent was granted for the demolition of 11 Castle Dene and the erection of 14 houses and an access road. The property has been knocked down but no new homes have been built. A supporting statement said:
“The site lies adjacent to the con- sented planning application. There- fore the principle of intensifying residential development is already established in the area.” Maidstone Council will deter- mine the planning application.
Friends’ fun day
THEMaidstone Hospital League of Friends is hoping to raise money at a fun day from noon to 4pm on Sat- urday, September 6. Attractions will include the Har-
mony group, a tombola, Punch and Judy show, a barbecue, tea tent and plenty more. Entry is 50p for adults and there will be free parking at the hospital.
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New boat and car on cards for loery pair
A MAIDSTONE couple are cele- brating after winning £1m in the EuroMillions raffle. Wayne and Desirée Home bought their winning ticket from Barming Post Office. After a chal- lenging six years, the East Farleigh couple, both 57, are now looking forward to a brighter future. Wayne, an IT project manager in financial services, discovered the win, but the self-confessed pes- simist didn’t share the news with Desirée, who is recovering from bowel cancer, until hewas sure. He said: “Initially I decided to tell
her it was half-a-million so she wouldn’t go completely crazy. Suf- fice to say, she was screaming and yelling down the phone with some colourful language as she tried to take on board what had happened. When I called back a bit later to say that it was actually a million, the screaming just got louder!” Married for 34 years, the couple
enjoyed a happy and financially se- cure family life until 2008, when
Wayne and Desirée Home are looking forward to a brighter future after winning £1 million
Desiréewas diagnosed with bowel cancer. There followed a catalogue of disasters with the mum-of-three experiencing respiratory failure twice, double pneumonia and emergency surgery on her spine. Although she is now on the
mend, the couple both lost their jobs and, facing financial ruin, had to sell the family home. Now with their heads well and
truly abovewater,Wayne said: “We have come through the hard times and this win signals an exciting fu- ture for our entire family. Family is
everything to us and we will now be able to help our three children out aswell as ensuring financial se- curity for ourselves. We won’t be moving house because we are happy here, but I will definitely be handing in my notice and finally saying goodbye to the four hours I have spent commuting to London every day for the last 18 months.” The pair have decided Wayne’s bargain boat will be upgraded and Desirée’s car will get a new spray job and plush seats. There might even be a Jag forWayne.
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Maidstone Town September 2014
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