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flats refused A PLAN for four blocks of flats on disused industrial land at Mill Hall, Aylesford, has been refused. Regis Housing Solutions sought permission from Tonbridge and Malling Council for 34 affordable homes on the 0.25 hectare site, cur- rently occupied by storage build- ings. The one and two-bedroom apart-


mentswere designed around a cen- tral courtyard with car parking for 41 vehicles and 34 cycle spaces. The council received more than 20 objections from neighbours con- cerned about potential traffic, park- ing, access and noise issues and the height of the buildings. Aplanning officer’s report recom- mended refusal because the site, which is close to the River Medway, is in a floodplain. It said the devel- opment would deflect flood flows elsewhere and “push floodwaters in a way that make previously safe lo- cations at risk of flooding.”


Buffet invitation


WATERINGBURY Local History Society is holding its buffet and wine evening inWateringbury Vil- lage Hall from 7.30pm onWednes- day, May 20. Visitors arewelcome, and entry is £6 on the door.


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Bluebellwalk helps to provide care at hospice


ALMOST 700 walkers, families and their dogs took part in the an- nual six-mile sponsored hike across the North Downs in support of Heart of Kent Hospice. Now in its 28th year, the Bluebell


Walk is one of the hospice’s most popular fundraising events. It at- tracts loyal supporters who return year after year to help the charity and perhaps remember a loved one. This annual sponsoredwalk starts


and finishes at Harrietsham Village Hall and goes through the privately- ownedwoods, which are opened for the day by the Torry Hill Estate. John Northern, from Watering-


bury, regularly takes part in the an- nualwalk with family and friends. He said: “My grandmother is


being cared for in the inpatient unit, so this year we feel it is even more appropriate that we do the walk to raise money for her care.” Fiona Ray, from Larkfield, de-


cided to take part in thewalk in 2011 following the death of her husband, and has taken part every year since, along with her children Adam (14), Eleanor and Madeleine (both 12).


This voluntary organisation works The Ray family from Larkfield More than 50 volunteers gave up


their bank holiday Sunday to help organise the event, from manning the registration desks, serving tea and coffee to marshalling the route. Ro Peall volunteers at the hospice charity shop in Senacre and sup- ports the bluebellwalk every year. She said: “Unfortunately I have known so many people who have needed hospice care, so it ismyway of giving back.” Cliff Collimore and Brendan Hill


from the Southeast 4x4 Response were on hand to ferry supplies to the drinks station and offer support to the marshals andwalkers.


across Kent offering specialist assis- tance and logistical support to the community. The cake stall as manned by members of the 4th Larkfield Guides, who raised more than £800. The guide pack regularly organises fundraising events for the hospice and over the last five years it has raised more than £4,000 for the char- ity. Guide leader Donna Hansen said: “We have quite a few guides whohave had experience of the hos- pice through friends and family, and wanted to support the charity.” Sarah Pugh, chief executive of


Heart of Kent Hospice, said: “Itwas wonderful to see so many families who have been cared for by the hos- pice join us for the bluebell walk. Also, thank you to our sponsors Golding Homes for organising the Health Bus which offered free health MOTs to thewalkers, which proved to be very popular. The money raised from the bluebell walk will help to provide exceptional levels of care for those patients at the end of their life, aswell as their families.”


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