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Work onwater main delayed
AN attempt to replace a water main along the A249 near Detling is unlikely to resume this year. South East Water was due to
meet county council officials aswe went to press to finalise details for managing the 41,000 vehicles that use the dual carriageway every day between the M2 and M20 in a third attempt to complete the seven-week project. The water company, which was
forced to pull off the site in Janu- ary this year after a string of acci- dents, and again on September 24, after just three days due to traffic chaos, says it is now in a position to negotiate a new start date. The traffic management pro-
posal is still likely to involve one lane being closed northbound and one southbound, off-peak, when necessary. South East Water’s project man-
ager, Steve McIntegart, admitted the project to lay 710m of pipe for
just 83 propertieswas proving one of its most difficult pipe replace- ment projects because of the high volume of traffic using the road throughout the year. He said: “Unfortunately, the
water supply pipe needs to feed in from the front of the properties along this stretch of the A249. “To keep disruption to a mini-
mum, we are doing as much work aswe can in the verge.However, in order to keep the public and our workforce safe on this very busy and fast road, it will be necessary to close one lane. This is unavoid- able.” He added that the existing pipe
had burst five times in the past five years, flooding the carriageway and leaving homeowners and busi- nesses without water. The new pipeline will cost £240,000. He added: “I would like to apol-
ogise in advance for any disruption this work may cause.”
Rotarian’s work rewarded
A ROTARIAN with a long record of service to Maidstone, and particularly Bearsted, has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Maidstone. Bernard Head, of Clarendon Close, Bearsted retired from local company Marley in 1990 and set up his own accounts business working as a bursar for five schools, including Roseacre Primary School, Bearsted, and Redhill special school, East Sutton. He became treasurer of Redhill Trust after the school closed in 2002.
He is a former treasurer of Holy Cross Church, Bearsted, founder member of both Bearsted tennis and bowls clubs and is treasurer and a trustee of Bearsted Woodland Trust.
He joined Rotary in 1995,
was club treasurer for five years and was president in 2004.
Club president William Perry presents award to Bernard Head and wife Helen
Lime tree ‘risk to apartments’
A LIME tree that is causing a “nuisance” to tenants near Birkdale Court in Buckland Road, Maidstone could be felled and poisoned. A planning application says the protected lime, at the back of a car park, is also causing a pillars of a retaining wall to fail, “which could have a detrimental effect on the footings for the apartments behind”. A supporting statement added: “This tree is also causing a nuisance to tenants of the building to the rear of Birkdale Court, as it blocks out almost all light to the windows affected.”
Maidstone Council will determine the proposal, which also includes reducing the height of a protected sycamore tree.
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ASK DEBBIE... for help, advice and assistance Dear Debbie,
I live in a different country and am unable to visit my elderly mother who lives on her own this winter. As winter is approaching and the weather is getting colder I was wondering if you could provide me with some advice on how to deal with the colder climate? Yours sincerely, Marie-Ann B
Dear Marie-Ann, As the weather starts to get colder, people need to prepare for the winter with some simple steps to stay warm and safe. Last winter was one of the coldest on record and with the threat of another severe winter Bluebird Care is urging the public to think WARMTH this winter. Wrap Up indoors and outdoors. Wearing extra layers indoors can help you keep warm. If you need to go outside, sturdy shoes with good grip or attachable grips to wear over your shoes can help prevent falls, and an insulated waterproof coat will help keep you warm and dry. Alert Keep an eye on the weather forecast and stock up with nutritious food and speak to your GP about medicine in advance of a cold snap. If you have vulnerable neighbours, try and check up on them during cold weather. Risk Minimise the risk of falls or becoming ill by taking the weather into account when you plan activity when severe weather is forecast. Plan ahead for the cold weather by talking to your GP about getting a flu jab, and talking to your neighbours about clearing snow in front of your home. Money Winter bills can be very expensive. Make sure that you’re receiving all of the benefits you’re eligible for. In addition to the Winter Fuel Payments (Helpline 0845 915 1515), if it gets very cold you could be entitled to additional Cold Weather Payments (Helpline 0800 731 7898). Please call 0845 601 8821 for the Helpline in Northern Ireland.
www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/heating Temperature Keep your bedroom heated to 18°C (64°F) and your living room around 21°C (70°F). If you prefer to heat just your living room during the day, to keep you warm through the night try heating your bedroom just before you go to sleep. Hot Meals One hot meal a day and hot drinks throughout the day can help to keep you warm. Eating nutritious food regularly can help to keep up your energy levels and support your immune system in the cold weather. Best wishes,
Debbie Moulton, Care Manager Bluebird Care
• Help with getting up or going to bed
• Personal Hygiene • Cleaning the home • Preparing Meals • Assist with medication
• Overnight Care • Washing or Ironing • Shopping • Sightseeing or leisure activities • 24hr Live-in-care • Trips to see friends or relatives
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