CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN Indian Restaurant Established 1974
Tandoor Mahal
We would like to wish our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Sun- Fri 12pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 11.30pm, Sat 5.30pm - 11.30pm
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You will find us in Medway Street, opposite Medway Street carpark, just off Pudding Lane ME14 IJS
CHRISTMAS AT THE SALVATION ARMY
This Christmas please join us for the following services, to celebrate the joy of the season. For tickets (where applicable) or additional information please contact the Community Office on 01622 681808.
Tuesday 1st December Carols by Candlelight at 8pm. A thought-provoking evening of worship led by our Songster Brigade (choir), reflecting on the birth of Jesus. Refreshments will be provided after this event.
Friday 11th December Community Carol Concert at 7.30pm. A celebration of the joy of Christmas with with Kent Police Male Voice Choir and Southborough Junior School drama group, plus our own Salvation Army Band. Tickets need to be bought for this service as we are raising money to support the local charity ‘More than words’ who work hard to raise funds to assist disabled children and their families. Tickets will cost £5 (under 15's free).
Sunday 13th December Gift Service with a Children’s nativity from 10.15am. This lively family service will focus on the gift of Christmas. As part of our worship we invite you to bring new, unwrapped toys to be given out to Maidstone children whose families are struggling financially, as part of The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Children are invited to come to this service dressed as a shepherd, Wise Man, Inn keeper, Angel or an animal from the Christmas story.
Sunday 20th December Family Carol Service at 6pm. This family Carol Service will be an opportunity to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ birth with all the musical sections of our Corps.
Friday 25th December Christmas Day Praise at 10.15am. A Christmas day celebration suitable for all the family.
Our usual Sunday services are held at 10.15am & 6pm throughout the year and you are guaranteed a warm welcome!
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Concern at plans for greenfield sites
COUNTRYSIDE campaign group CPRE Kent has objected to the high number of inappropriate, un- sustainable greenfield sites identi- fied for possible development in the Maidstone Local Plan. It is also concerned that Woodcut
Farm, Bearsted, continues to be put forward as an employment site. Gary Thomas, chairman of CPRE
Kent Maidstone Committee, said: “It is disappointing that Maidstone has set such a high housing target of 18,560 homes, the consequence of which is the number of inappropri- ate and unsustainable sites which could change the character of many villages and communities, aswell as lead to the loss of greenfield land and important agricultural land.” CPRE Kent says the same con-
cerns apply to Woodcut Farm as did to the controversial Kig application a few years ago and, more recently, Waterside Park. “It is a greenfield site in an inap- propriate location; it is a working farm adjacent to ancient woodland; and it will result in encroachment into the open countryside. It is not
easily accessible by cycle, rail or bus and is remote to the Maidstone urban area. It is also contrary to gov- ernment planning guidelines. “We are dismayed that Maidstone continues to put forward this area as an employment site, despite the rul- ings of planning inspectors and the strong campaigns and arguments against development here.” With regard to housing, the group
is opposed to the concentration of sites in Boughton Monchelsea, where five sites, three of which are greenfield, have been allocated for a total of 173 homes. It has also objected to a number of
sites it claims are unsuitable, being built behind existing houses, in- cluding land south of theParsonage, Marden, land to the north of Hen- hurst Farm, Staplehurst, land next to TheWindmill pub in Hollingbourne and Brandy’s Bay, Sutton Valence, which it claims is already over- de- veloped. The next stage of the local plan
will be further consultation before the final draft of the plan is pre- sented to an inspector.
Swimmers boost charity
MAIDSTONE Riverside Rotary Club has held its first SwimRelay at Maidstone Leisure Centre. With the support of The Maidstone Leisure Trust and Serco, which manages the pool, more than 100 swimmers in 24 teams were sponsored to swim as many lengths as possible in 30 minutes. Teams came
from schools and clubs and ranged in age from seven to 90. They raised sponsorship from friends, families and colleagues, based on the number of lengths swum. Prizes were
awarded in several categories including most lengths and most money raised. The event is
expected to have raised more than £7,000, half of which will go to Children in Need, with the other half going to charities nominated by the participants. BBC Radio Kent presenter JohnWarnett was the commentator on the
day and prizes were presented byMP Helen Grant, who promised to swim herself next year and to try to enter a team of MPs. Event organiser Clive Bradburn said: “We are so pleased with the
fantastic response from the teams, both in the fundraising and their participation.We had most of our Rotary Club helping as officials and marshalls, along with some of their partners.We hope to see them all back next year.”
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