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Fant governor steps down


THE chairman of governors at a pre-school in Fant has stood down – the second chairman and fourth trustee to depart since Ofsted rated Cobnuts Steiner Kinder- garten inadequate in February. Mr Lloyd Porter says he resigned


from Cobnuts, in Gatland Lane, be- cause “nobody appeared to take a blind bit of notice of my advice as chairman”. He says his mission “to move Cobnuts forward” and to address the observations made by Ofsted failed to win support. Manager Joanna Hammond did


not wish to respond to Mr Lloyd’s comments, saying: “We are run- ning a lovely setting and doing a


IF youwant to hear all about herbs, and the history of their cultivation and uses, go along to the Maid- stoneHorticultural Society meeting on Thursday, October 2 at 7.30 pm. Sue Eldridge will be giving a talk entitled “Herbs: a History”.


good job here.We are moving for- ward and have a very nice group of children and supportive parents. We are awaiting an inspection from Ofsted and are hoping for a posi- tive outcome.” The Downs Mail reported in Au-


gust that 30 areas of concern at the pre-school had been highlighted in an Ofsted follow-up inspection, after itwas given awelfare require- ment notice related to the visit in February. The kindergarden was given an extensive list of action points re- quiring improvement in key areas including behaviour, safety and de- velopment, monitoring, manage- ment and administration.


Discover the history of herbs


The society meets at the Baptist Church Hall, Knightrider Street (enter by the back doors). Visitors and new members arewarmlywel- comed. Entry £2, which includes light refreshment. For more details, contact 01622 674384.


downsmail.co.uk Chloé aims for UK title


AMAIDSTONE graduate is hoping to show she has brains – aswell as beauty. Chloé Davis (21) has just finished a business


and management degree at The University of Kent and been awarded the title of Miss Kent. Chloé, who attended Cornwallis Academy,


lives in Downswood, but her grandmother DaisyWare and aunt and uncle Van and Chrissie Williams all live in Staplehurst. She now goes forward toMiss Great Britain


in Leicester in November. She said: “I feel I'm lucky to have the opportunity to represent Kent. This will be a unique experience forme,my family and friends.” Mike Butler, managing director of Allied


Fabrications Ltd of Rochester, has agreed to sponsor Chloé.


Wills to help fund hospice


GULLANDS Solicitors is teaming up with the Heart of Kent Hospice in an offer to write 30 wills for half the normal price in return for a donation to the hospice. The wills cost £75 plus VAT (nor-


mally £150 plus VAT) for a single will or £125 plus VAT (normally £250 plus VAT) for a husband and wife or partner and partner wills. This offer applies only to wills


made in September and is on a first-come first-served basis.


Although there is no obligation


to do so, Gullands will be able to advise how you can leave a dona- tion or a legacy to the Heart of Kent Hospice if you wish to do so. The hospice provides end-of-life care for patients and their families in the Maidstone, Aylesford, Tonbridge and Malling areas. Call Gullands on 01622 689700 or


email Carly Miller on c.miller@gul- lands.com and quote HOKH WILLS.


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