East October 2014

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Funeral of college head

STUDENTS from Maidstone’s MidKent College were among the hundredswho paid their re- spects to former principal Sue McLeod, in a memorial service at Rochester Cathedral. Sue was diagnosed with a

brain tumour in June, and died in hospital a month later, aged 53.

The memorial servicewas led

by The Dean of Rochester, the Very Reverend Dr Mark Beach, who earlier in the day had over- seen the funeral service at Blue Bell Hill Crematorium. The college’s chief executive, Stephen Grix, said: “The further education sector has lost a champion, MidKent College has lost an inspirational princi- pal and many of us have lost a dear friend.” Sue’s partner and daughter

paid moving tributes to the for- mer travel and tourism lecturer, who became the college’s first female principal since it began more than 100 years ago. Vice-principal Simon Cook

has been appointed acting prin- cipal by the college’s governing body.

downsmail.co.uk Bid to stop pub smells

THE Windmill pub in Holling- bourne has applied to relocate its kitchen extraction unit after neighbours complained about nasty odours. It is currently positioned in a pur-

pose built enclosure to the rear of the property, in Eyhorne Street. Dr Roger Bancroft, who lives

next to the pub, undertook a study between July 2012 and August 2014 that claims residents of 34 and 38 Eyhorne Street suffered odour nuisance from the rear kitchen on 282 days (37% of the period). He said: “On average only on one

day in eight are the properties ad- joining the Windmill pub not af-

Herbal histories

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”. 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.

fected by odour nuisance. On the other days kitchen smells pervade the gardens and penetrate interior rooms. The odour nuisance is re- current and can occur at any time throughout the day from 8am to 10pm.” The pub, which is owned by celebrity chef Richard Phillips, has now applied to extend the existing ductwork within the enclosure and change its direction so it discharges further into the rear garden. Dr Bancroft is not convinced the measures willwork. He said: “After a period of sad neglect, all of the residents of Hollingbourne were happy to see

THE Mote Cricket Club honoured two of its veteran officers when pre- sentations were made at the an- nual dinner to Micky Back and Bill Hickling. Micky, aMote player and member formore than 50 years, served the club in many capacities and recently retired as president. Bill, who played both cricket and rugby at The Mote, was honorary treasurer for seven years. Highlight of the season was

theWindmill public house opened again for business in May 2012. “At that point we all wished the

new venture nothing but success. Unhappily for a few residents this success has brought private dis- comfort and anxiety. “The pub needs to install a vent-

ing system that scrubs the kitchen exhaust of odours and then dis- burses the fumes effectively into the air. From the Windmill’s point of view this of course will cost money but, like all businesses, it has a responsibility to its neigh- bours.”

Maidstone Council will deter- mine the planning application.

Veteran club cricketers honoured

promotion for the 4th team, but both the 1st and 2nd teams had to work hard to retain their status in their Kent League Divisions. After 20 seasons playing as an

all-rounder, current club chairman Glen Aukett (pictured) is to retire from1st team cricket but said he would be available to play in the 2nd XI in 2015.

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