downsmail.co.uk Mark Geadah
MARK Geadah (43), whowas found dead at his home in Beech Drive, Allington, had been headmaster of Allington Primary School for nine years. The inspirational teacherwas highly admired by parents and had been called on to head upAylesford Primary School aswell as Allington, such was the regard for his professional skills. Mr Geadah first joined Allington Primary
School as deputy head in September 2002, earning promotion to the headship in September 2005. Under his leadership the school earned an outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2008, which it still holds. An online tribute page had more than
400 members, many of whom chose to change their profile pictures to the Allington Primary School badge. Cllr Dan Daley said: “All who knew
Mark will recognise now the desperate loss of a truly inspirational teacher – one who genuinely engaged with his pupils and whoseworkwas rewarded by the astonishing year-on-year results of this delightful scene of early years' learning. Rest in Peace Mark. Memory of yourwork will long be held by those who enjoyed it.” The school’s chairman of governors Dr
Nigel Smetham said Mr Geadahwas "an inspirational headteacher, respected colleague and friend". Tina Lewis-Rendle, who has a daughter at Allington, said Mr Geadah “brought and gave so much to the school and my lile girl …an inspiration.” Mark leaves his wife Lesley and two sons.
Jeremy Hindle
JEREMY Hindle (68), who died near Whit- stable,was a local businessman and Conser- vative councillor who served as Mayor of Maidstone in 1988-89. He lived in Tonbridge Road, in Lower Fant
Road for 10 years and 20 years in Collier Street. Educated at Maidstone Grammar School, Jeremy had a degree in mining engi- neering andwent on to teach in Bexley and at Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne be- fore a career in business. His interests included property develop-
ment, a fireplace business and theWoodskill timber business in Milton Street, Fant. Jeremy had been a member of the Young
Conservatives andwas an elected member of Maidstone Council, serving Heath ward from 1976 to 1990. Fellow Conservative and friend Paul Old-
ham said: “Jeremy had a strong commitment to Maidstone and his work on the arts and recreation committee, which included its chairmanship, was exceptional. He gave a collection of his bright and fashionable cloth- ing from the 1960s to Maidstone Museum, where it was a popular exhibit. He was highly principled and broke with his party over the implementation of the poll tax.” Jeremy went on to stand as an independ-
ent councillor. He served as a governor of Maidstone Grammar School and also served as a trustee of a local charity.
CyrilMecoy
CYRIL Mecoy (86) spent his entire career on the same site where hewent to school. Cyril, who lived in Maidstone, attended St
Paul’s School in Fisher Street, Maidstone. Shortly before he was due to finish his edu- cation the site was sold to H Goodsell and after finishing school Cyrilmoved back to the site to start work as an apprentice carpenter with Goodsell’s in December 1941. This began aworking relationship thatwas
to last more than 70 unbroken years. The firm became H Goodsell and Son in 1957. On re- tirement, Cyril returned to the firm in a part- time role and it was only when health problems intervened in 2013 that hewas un- able to continueworking. He stopped work earlier this year. John Goodsell, ofHGoodsell and Son, said: “Cyril was a loyal member of our staff whowas re-
luctant to accept public recognition of his very many years’ association with the com- pany.”
David Tame
DAVID Tame (93) lived in Maidstone for 57 years aer moving from Siingbourne. Born in
Oxfordshire, he moved to
Siingbourne at the age of two andwas a prodigious musical talent, playing piano and organ in concerts and local churches. Hewas educated locally and at the
University of London, gaining a BSc in chemistry.Heworked as a public analyst at County Hall from 1957 to 1978 andwas also deputy county analyst. He also continued to study, andwas rewarded with a Fellowship of the Royal Institute of Chemistry (FRIC). Married for 61 years to Ellen – a chemist
in Maidstone – Davidwas father to Peter, Eileen, Sheila and Philip. His interests included golf, chess, gardening and music. In retirement Davidwas a driver with Age Concern. Peter said: “Hewas always at the heart of
family life, and unwaveringly approached life and people with enthusiasm, patience and optimism.” David, whowas widowed in 2006, leaves
his children, 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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A PROPOSAL to replace a dilapi- dated wooden bungalow with two three-storey houses at Trottiscliffe has found favour with council offi- cials after a long planning saga. Valley Homes (Kent) Ltd ap-
plied to demolish Cedar Bunga- low in Church Lane, within a conservation area, and build two four-bedroom semi-detached homes with five parking spaces. Following a succession of re-
fusals over the last two years, Tonbridge and Malling Council planning officers recommended councillors approve the latest scheme which has reduced the proposed number of units from three to
two.Areport said the lat- est plan had overcome the previ-
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ous reasons for refusal and would be acceptable in its rural surroundings. However, neighbours were still concerned that the homes would overshadow nearby cottages and parking was inadequate. Trottiscliffe Parish Council
said the application was a great improvement on previous plans although there were still con- cerns about the height of the building and its impact on neigh- bouring properties. Borough councillors advised
that an extra parking space be found at the front of the site and that the developers consider the surrounding homes when look- ing at floor and eaves levels.
AFOOTBALLteam have been given a cash boost to help them move up to the big league. Aylesford Under-13swere invited
to join the Kent Youth League this season after winning all their league matches last season. The money from UK Power Networks will go towards kit and footballs. The grant comes from the com-
pany’s Team Sports Awards pro- gramme, which donates money to sports and community groups nom-
inated by their employees. Aylesford FC was nominated by
Brent Roberts, who works for UK Power Networks in south London. His son Charlie is a midfielder with the under-13s and Brent has been helping out with the team. Ray Buckingham, the Aylesford
Under-13s manager, said: “We have worked extremely hard to achieve KentYouth League status, wherewe will play against Kent’s top semi- professional youth academy teams.”
Coffee morning to boost cancer care
THERE will be aMacmillan coffee morning from 11am to 2pm on Friday, September 26 , in the back room of the SnodlandWorking Mens Club, Hol- borough Road. Tea, coffee and cakes will be on offer, as well as a raffle, some craft stalls, guess the name of the soft toy and mini manicures.
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