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BOXLEY Parish Council has set up a working group to enable the adoption of internet banking. The group will recommend secu-
rity precautions and discuss how the scheme will work. It is felt that both the council and its residents will benefit after a change in the law that permits parish councils to introduce modern banking prac- tices.
Roof refusal
A PLANNED roof extension in Forge Lane, Bredhurstwas refused for being obtrusive. Bredhurst Parish Council sup- ported the planning application to extend a kitchen and roof at The Grove. However, Maidstone Council felt
the extension would result in an “obtrusive, visually prominent and unattractive feature”.
Kestrel boxes
FOUR kestrel nest boxes con- structed by Grove Green Scouts have been received by Boxley parish council. It is hoped to install one at Dove
Hill Allotments, Boxley, and an- other near the parish offices at Beechen Hall, Walderslade. Loca- tions for the other two are to be de- cided.
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Runners enjoy sunshine and boost hospice funds
MORE than 540 runners enjoyed the sunshine at Maidstone’s first 10k run in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice
Supported by Mercury Holidays,
this was the first charity run of the year to be organised by the hospice, which provides end-of-life care for more than 1,000 patients and their families each year. Starting from Cornwallis Acad-
emy, the circular route took the runners through Boughton Monchelsea and along winding country lanes. The runwas the per- fect warm-up for experienced run- ners getting ready for the spring races and a challenge for those new to running. First to cross the finish line was Calvin Mullings from Greenwich in 36:11, followed by Nigel Ling from Bexley in second place with 36:23 and in third place Alexander Lindfield from Downswood with 37:54. The first three women runners to complete the race were Penny Holden from Bearsted in 43:12, Holly Priestley from Maidstone in
From left. ClareWhitehouse, Penny Holden and Holly Priestley
44:54 and Claire Whitehouse from Bearsted in 45:17. The 10k was well supported by
local clubs, with more than 100 members from Beginners2runners taking part. Beginners2runners provides a network of groups across Maidstone and caters for those who are new to running. Ateam of 15 staff fromWesterhill Homes also took part to support the hospice as its charity of the year.
Spokesperson Tim McLoughlin
said: “Many of us haven’t run be- fore, so we have been out training at lunchtimes from our offices in Coxheath. It’s been great fun and a real team effort for what is a very worthy cause.” Richard Neville, events manager
at Heart of Kent Hospice, said:“We are hoping the 10k will raise in the region of £30,000.We would like to thank Cornwallis Academy for kindly hosting the event on our be- half and to our team of volunteers for their invaluable help.”
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