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Fields protected from developers
TWOmore pieces of land in Loose are to be protected in Maidstone Council’s emerging local plan. Lib Dem councillors for the area fought to get the two fields either side of Cripple Street included by the strategic planning sustainabil- ity and transportation committee. Members reviewed a report showing six areas of local land- scape proposed as Landscapes of Local Value (LLV) which included Loose Valley, Len Valley, Medway Valley, Greensand Ridge and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding National Beauty. Cllr Brian Clark asked the com-
mittee to consider the two fields near Broadoak Avenue and West- ward Road for inclusion in the Loose Valley protected landscape. Cllr Derek Mortimer said: "My colleagues and I had been con-
cerned that the fields in the valley alongside Busbridge Road and Stockett Lane were not included in the conservation area, so we put forward a joint case for the unpro- tected areas of the valley. “We came to Tuesday's meeting having secured much of our pro- posal and tonight we gained fur- ther protection.” The fields are beyond the devel-
oped edge of Cripple Street, bor- dered by the footpath from Old Drive to Postley Road, and Cllr Clark said: “Development at this point would lead to significant harm to the Loose Valley. Further to securing the western side of the valley, I amdelighted that the com- mittee took on board the points raised and endorsed inclusion of these Cripple Street fields in the Landscape of Local Value.”
River fun for young carers
MAIDSTONE Riverside Rotary Club joined up with Maidstone Canoe Club to give young carers an exciting afternoon on the River Medway. The afternoon consisted of challenging but fun tasks in canoes, ending
with a barbecue. The Rotary Club also teamed up with Kingfisher Med- way Trust to arrange a series of day trips for the carers and their families.
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Music and more at town Mela GDF productions performing at the Maidstone Mela
THE Maidstone Mela returned to Mote Park for its 13th year, promoting the borough’s cultural diversity and local talent. The headline act was the Trenchtown Experience, an eight-piece band
dedicated to the music of reggae legend Bob Marley. Other acts included local Bulgarian Folk Dance group Kitka and Maidstone-based South Indian dance group, the Kerala Cul- tural Association. Mela volunteer of 12 years, Barm-
ing resident Dennis Edwards is pic- tured, right, receiving an award from MP Helen Grant to recognise the work he, and his late wife Sirpa, had undertaken for the community. Visitors enjoyed food from across
the globe, craft and clothing stalls, andwere able to find out about local charities and community groups. The eventwas organised by Cohe- sion Plus and Maidstone Council.
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