Town Talk


PUPILS from Holmesdale Technology College have taken part in their own bake-off with mas- ter bakerChris Beaney, owner of Beaney's Bak- ery in High Street, Snodland. Twelve students and two members of staff,


Sue Phyall and Jeanette Hamilton, were given an insight into the trade by a professional with more than 36 years experience and were amazed to see the huge original baking oven on the premises. They also tried their hands atmaking cottage loaves. The winner was Sasha Stuart and run- ner-up Harvie Costello. Miss Hamilton said: "The whole experience


was absolutely amazing and the students were fantastic ambassadors of the school.” Mrs Phyall said: "I am extremely proud of our students and their commitment to raising their standards of achievements – they are master bakers, all of them." School principal, JuliaCampbell, said: "Thank


Festive concert


in Betty’s name AN evening of festive songs is to be held at Snodland Commu- nity Centre on December 6 in memory of Betty Trott, two days before what would have been her 82nd birthday. She and her husband, David,


lived in Snodland for more than 50 years and celebrated their di- amond wedding in 2012. They loved opera and classical music and David thought the concert would be a fitting way to raise money for the Heart of Kent Hospice and Macmillan, which helped Betty in her last few months of life. The concert will feature opera


from local classically-trained singer Rachel Taylor as well as Christmas and popular songs by the Harvel Singers. Emily Huxtable, David and Betty's granddaughter, said the whole Trott family, including David, six children and four grandchilden, are involved in the concert, including making home-made sausage rolls and mince pies. Tickets are £5. For details call


Emily on 07815 873304 or email snodlandfestiveconcert@gmail. com.


Homes on show


THE latest phase of the Berkeley Homes development at Holbor- ough Lakes, Snodland has been unveiled with homes overlooking the lakes. The Herons includes a collec-


tion of one, two, three, four and five bedroom properties. A school for pupils aged seven


to 11 is due to open in September 2015 and the site already includes a village hall and green, a resi- dents' gym, creche and a water sports and diving school. Properties are available from £171,950.


you verymuch toBeaney'sBakery in Snodland. “Our pupils are very lucky to be able to work


with such a successful local business and we look forward to working with other local busi- nesses in the future. "If any other businesses would like to work with the school, they can contact us through our


website." Pictured from left are: Harvie Costello, Con-


nor Whitely, Ryan Randall, Daniel Knight, Kailebh Andrews, Miss Hamilton, Mr Beaney, Mrs Phyall, Sasha Stuart, Charlotte Hall, Deanna Jeffrey, Amelia Williams, Daniella Manser and James Day.


Mayor guest at over 50s advice day


PEOPLE aged over 50 attended a free information and advice day at the community centre, Snodland. The event was timed to cele-


brate National Older People's Day, organised by Tonbridge & Malling Seniors Forum (Tams). Talks were given on falls pre- vention (Kent County Council); avoiding scams and rogue traders by Ditton community warden John Newton; dementia-friendly communities (KCC); fire preven- tion and safety in the home (Kent Fire and Rescue); local activities, groups and events (Alan Cham- pion, vice chairman of Snodland Town Active Retirement Associa- tion). Tams is an independent, non-


small management committee formed of local volunteers. Chairman Michael Adams said:


Mayor Sasha Luck and Vince O’Connell at Saracens Gym


party political group set up three years ago to promote the needs of older residents. It is run by a


England star a hit at club Signal box


Paul Merson with Ross Mitchell, Paul Boardman, Kathryn Legg and Rob Matthews from Marley Tiles, one of the club's sponsors


FORMER England and Arsenal footballer Paul Merson received a standing ovation when he enter- tainedmore than 200 people at a Snodland Town Football Club fund-raising evening at the com- munity centre. Compere was Sky Sports pre-


senter Paul Boardman, son of the famous Stan Boardman. Paul Merson played for Arsenal


from 1984 to 1996 before moving to Middlesbrough, followed by spells at Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Walsall, where he was also the manager. He appears regu- larly on Sky Sports. The evening closed with an


auction which included a framed England 1966 World Cup team picture with a Geoff Hurst signa- ture and a programme from Bobby Charlton's last game for Man Utd against Chelsea, signed by Charlton and Ron Harris. Club chairman Mel Rayfield


said: "It was a brilliant night. Paul Merson deserved his standing ovation and Paul Boardman was superb."  The club is looking for an as- sistant manager for the reserve side which plays in the Kent County League. Call first team manager Ross Mitchell on 07584 528315.


SNODLAND Town Council has ob- jected to a planning application to install security galvanised steel welded mesh on the windows and doors of the signal box at Snod- land Railway Station. Because it is a listed building the council has suggested it is com- pleted in a manner more aestheti- cally pleasing than steel mesh.


Sponsored run


PUPILS at Church of England Pri- mary School, Snodland held a sponsored run and raised £2,370 for PE equipment. AMacmillan cof- fee morning was held at the same time, raising a further £400.


"I am pleased that we are able to organise an event in Snodland this year to help older people find out more about what's going on locally. "We've had some very positive feedback from some of those who have attended. “The talks and demonstrations proved particularly popular and I'm delighted that we were able to provide older people in the Snod- land area with an opportunity to develop new interests, meet new people and pick up some useful health and safety tips at the same time."


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