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downsmail.co.uk Picnic protest over homes plan
PROTESTORS showed you can make your point while having fun at a picnic organised by the Protect Hermitage Lane Campaign. The campaignerswere at Barming
Heath, on the junction of Hermitage Lane and Heath Road, to demon- strate their opposition to proposals for hundreds of homes in the area. These included residents of Oakapple Lane, where permission has been given for 80 houses and an allocation for a further 240 homes to thewest of the road is on Maidstone Council’s draft local plan, and the NewAllingtonAction Group, which has been fighting plans for 500 homes east of Hermitage Lane that
Supper club
PARENTS who bring their chil- dren along to a weekly supper club can enjoy a glass of wine while their children eat. The club is held at the Heart of Flavour café bar in King Street, Maidstone, from 4pm to 6pm every Friday. It costs £6.50 per child for a three-course meal, or £5.50 without the parent’s drink. Proceeds go to the Heart of Kent Hospice.
and a crossing for pedestrians at the busy junction next to Barming Heath. Cllrs Bryan Vizzard and James
would slice through the ancient Bluebell Wood. Appeals for these applications have been heard and decisions are expected soon. Event organiser Lizzie Hare, of Hermitage Lane, said: “Residents
are furious about the proposed de- velopments and the lack of infra- structure to support the extra traffic.” The campaign groupwants to see fewer houses, better road technology
Run a rainbow to help hospice
THE Rainbow 5K fun run is back – and it’s better and more colourful than ever. This family event in Mote Park, Maidstone on September 27 prom- ises lots of fun and laughter once the paint starts flying. Runners will be showeredwith powdered paints as they make their way along the course to the finish line. With music and a chance to
party everyone is welcome at this festival of colour which will raise money for the Heart of Kent Hos- pice. To book a place on the run, go to
www.hokh.org or call the fundrais- ing team on 01622 790195. Entry is £17.50 for those aged
over 16, £10 for those aged 12 to 16, £5 for under-12s or enter a team of eight for just £120.
Willis were also present. Ms Hare rallied picnickers, calling on them to attend Maidstone’s Joint Transport Board meeting at the Town Hall, where a 1,000-signature petition from campaignerswasdue to be dis- cussed. She asked them to arrive at 4.45pm for a demonstration. She told the crowd:“We need peo-
ple to attend to demonstrate our op- position to these housing plans and the impact it will have on our roads. Ifwe don’tmakeourselves heardwe will not be listened to at all.”
Shed fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Hadlow Close, Maidstone after a shed caught alight. The blaze, which destroyed the
shed, is thought to have been sparked by barbecue coals, which were put in a plastic recycling bin. The fire damaged fence panels as well as fascia and soffits of two properties. Crews quickly brought the fire under control.
YogaThroughLife
Yoga and Pilates Through Life @ Jag Dance Studios, Brewer Street, Maidstone Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm Thursday 7.00-7.45pm Thursday 8.00-9.00pm
Restorative Yoga Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm
@ Invictus Fitness, Crossfit Gym, Maidstone Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga - Building strength and flexibility in the body and mind.
Restorative Yoga - give the body a chance to heal, rest and digest with supported stretches using props. This is great for those with anxiety, insomnia, chronic/long term pain and tension. Includes 15 minutes Meditation and Pranayama (breathing techniques).
Pranayama - Prana means life source. Breathing keeps us alive and a high percentage of people do not breath properly. Controlling the breath can lead to an increase of strength and energy, good complexion, increased vitality helping us look younger for longer!
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