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the landscaping that links the resi- dential neighbourhoods running from the control tower in the vil- lage retail centre to the cricket ground, one of its schools and fin- ishing in a pedestrian greenway. Competition chairman Peter Hol-
man said Kings Hill could be the start of a new category in its own right.
Liberty is advised by project ecol-
ogist Susan Deakin and the 324- hectacre site is maintained by Coblands Landscapes, which was presented with a discretionary judges’award for its contribution. South and South East in Bloom
judge Mary Ann Winterman said: “Kings Hill’s residential and busi- ness areas are set in a carefully planned and very well-maintained landscape that incorporates many natural features which are a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna.” Sponsor Southern Water invited
Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins to present the awards at a cere- mony at Brighton.
Trial for TV
show singer THE trial date has been set for boy band singer Adam Chandler, who is accused of assaulting his former girlfriend. The 29-year-old formerAylesford School pupil, from Mackenders Lane, Eccles causing actual bodily harm toAmy Evans in January this year.
Chandler, whose real name is
Adam Diplock, is part of the swing band The Jack Pack, which reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent ear- lier this year. The band came top in the public vote in the semi-finals and has since been awarded a recording contract by Simon Cow- ell’s company Syco. Chandler was also part of the
band Futureproof, which reached the live finals of X Factor in 2007, winning them a slot on the show’s live tour. He will go on trial at Maidstone Crown Court on December 1.
Smuggling talk AYLESARA members will hear a talk from a customs officer on smuggling at their monthly meet- ing on Thursday, October 23 at 2pm in the Community Centre, Aylesford. There will also time for a cup of
tea and chat and details of various events and activities. The group is open to those aged 55 and over. CallWayne on 01622 710734 or visit
www.aylesara.co.uk.
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Enquiries into death of much-loved cat Harry
FLOWERS and cards have been tied to a lamppost in memory of Harry – a friendly neighbourhood cat, writes Peter Rimmer.
Harry was very popular with children walking along Birling Road, Snodland to and from the Church of England Primary School, and with customers of the nearby Monk’s Head pub in Con- stitution Hill. It has been alleged that Harry
died after he was kicked by some- one walking two dogs. The police have been informed. Harry's owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, said the cat was 15 years old and had been in Snodland for five years. She had not seen the incident but was told about it by a neighbour. Rebecca Ritchie, landlady of the
Monk’s Head, said customers had put up flowers and a card saying how much Harry would be missed. She said Harry had been much loved and that what had happened to him was awful.
one who has information about the incident is asked to contact Kent Police on 101, quoting reference YY/019232/14. Tributes were paid to Harry on Facebook. One of the comments read: “Just seen the tributes for Harry the cat at the end of Charles Close. “For years he was known as a
Kent Police said it was investi-
gating reports that a cat had died after being kicked by a person in Snodland. Itwas said to have been involved in a fight with dogs walked by a man and a woman in Birling Road. The cat died after being taken to a vet. Enquiries are on-going and any-
rascal ... lying in the road not mov- ing for cars, taking on the odd dog ... hewas a bit of a character. How- ever, he loved people and often greeted kiddies on the school run. I always gave him a wide berth if I had my dogs with me just in case he decided to take on six dogs. “Harry has now been killed! He
died from internal bleeding be- cause he was kicked in the air (twice) by a dog owner whose dog got into a scrap with him ... poor cat, so sad.”
Crowds flock to see former
Pupils join music festival
HUNDREDS of primary school children joined professional singers, dancers and musicians in shows based on the story of Frankenstein. The workshops and concerts
were held at St Mary’s Church, West Malling and St Mary’s Church, Ashford, as part of the fourth annual Music@Malling festival.
Sponsored by Kent music
education hub, Soundhub, the performances of H K Gruber’s “Frankenstein” were narrated by Matthew Sharp and featured members of English National Ballet, with music from Chamber Domaine. The 15 schools taking part included the Discovery School at Kings Hill, Leybourne, Ryarsh, Trottiscliffe and St James the Great in East Malling.
Drink driver disqualified
AWESTMalling man was banned from driving for 40 months after admitting a series of motoring offences. Nathan Kettle (25) of TempleWay was driving a Vauxhall Astra
on the M20 near Hollingbourne when he was stopped and gave a breath test of 53mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg. He admitted drink driving, and driving with no insurance or licence and was also fined £240 at Mid Kent Magistrates’ Court with £85 costs and a £24 victim surcharge.
control tower MORE than 200 people visited Kings Hill’s newly-refurbished con- trol tower as part of the national Heritage Open days programme. The World War Two airfield buildingwelcomed visitors during theweekend scheme which offered free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or charge for admission. Andrew Blevins, managing di-
rector of Kings Hill developer Lib- erty Property Trust UK, said: “People were encouraged to climb to the top of the tower using the original handrail to take in the views and see an early map of the airfield. The general consensuswas that the building has been well re- stored to its former glory and resi- dents were pleased to be able to find out more about the history of where they live.” Visitors included Graham Jack-
son, whose father Dennis was the training officer of 618 Gliding School, based at RAFWest Malling, and later Wing Commander of Kent Wing ATC. Graham learned to fly at the airfield and became a British military pilot. Also in attendance was 80-year-
old Air Chief Marshal Sir Anthony Skingsley, a former senior RAF commander.
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