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Barn conversion spurs gypsy fears
RESIDENTS of a caravan park in Harrietsham fear a proposal to convert two light industrial barns into four homes could lead to more gypsies in the area. Roger Lee has applied to demol-
ish outbuildings and convert the buildings at The Barn, Mount Farm, Greenway Forstal. Residents of Garden of England
Park, in Forstal Lane, fear Mr Lee, who is of gypsy origin and has also applied to double the number of caravans on nearby Oakland Place to four,will use the homes to house more gypsies into the area. The residents have submitted a 24-name petition to Maidstone Council, which said: “We feel this development could end up in the hands of other gypsies. “Failing that, we could well be
MAIDSTONE rings and vaulting star Courtney Tulloch has been se- lected for the upcoming World Gymnastics Championships in China. The 18-year-old, from Pegasus Gymnastic Club in Tovil, who
looking at an increase in the vol- ume of traffic. Many of us are eld- erly, we feel very strongly against any of this happening. “Forstal Lane is a one-track lane
with overgrown vegetation on both sides, with no space for pedestrians or mobility scooters to get out of the way of traffic. Any additional traffic is unwelcome.” Mr Lee’s application said the con-
version “will achieve a very con- siderable improvement”. It added: “The light industrial
has either overgrown the available space (the eastern barn) or lacking reliable letting (the western barn). Vehicle movements along the lane and within the site will be much reduced.” The council will determine the proposal.
Courtney wins a place in world games
claimed the rings title in the Eng- lish Championships inWigan, will join double Olympic bronze medallist Max Whitlock, NileWil- son, Kristian Thomas, Dan Keat- ings and Dan Purvis in Nanning from October 3 to 12.
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. 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.
Boxley allotments open
BBC Radio Kent gardening expert Andy Garland joined plot holders and parish councillors at the official opening of the Dove Hill allotments at the site acquired by Boxley Parish Council in Sandy Lane. After unveiling a plaque to cele-
brate the occasion, Andy congratu- lated everyone on the success of the project. The venture has trans- formed a steep hillside sheep pasture into productive allot-
ments with a good approach road, rabbit and vandal-proof fence, pipedwater and a compostable toi- let.
Boxley Parish Council chairman
Ivor Davies thanked all those who had helped, especially Cllr Bob Hin- der, parish clerk Pauline Bowdery, and local resident John Brooks, as well as the Royal Engineers and Queen’s Own Ghurkha Engineers, and St Paul’s Scout group.
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