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Kent Life gets ready to re-open
WORK is now taking place at Maidstone’s popular tourist at- traction Kent Life, ready for its re- opening on February 1, 2016. Those holding memberships
were concerned when the attrac- tion, on the Cobtree Estate, closed to the public on November 2 but the new owner – Planning Solu- tions Ltd – has now offered to ex- tend all memberships, regardless of length, by three months to com- pensate for the hiatus. Managing director Michael Stick-
land said: “We understand that the temporary closure has been incon- venient to Kent Life members. We’re currently in the process of developing the infrastructure of the site, and working with the team and Maidstone Borough Council in refining the servicewe provide.” Mr Stickland said: “It’s important
that we use the interim period to ensure that the re-opening meets the expectations of our members.” The Cobtree Estate is owned by
The Cobtree Manor Estate Charity Committee, which comprises five councillors appointed by the coun- cil.
The charity is responsible for all matters relating to the registered charity, known as the Cobtree Manor, and the land, known as Cobtree Manor Estate. The committee terminated its contract with the previous opera- tor, Continuum, last year. Committeee chairman Cllr Steve McLoughlin said: “The next stage of the Kent Life cycle promises an exciting 2016 and beyond. “With the development of Kent
Life, along with the recent im- provements to Cobtree Manor Park, we hope to encourage more visitors to enjoy the Cobtree Estate, thereby fulfilling the ambitions of benefactor Sir Garrard Tyrwhitt- Drake.”
downsmail.co.uk Putting the boots in
UNEMPLOYED residents may be able to get a helping hand to put their best feet forward. Maidstone Council has opened a “boot bank” which will enable people
to take on manual work by giving them free work boots, which can be paid for at a later date. The money will then be used to buy more boots to keep the scheme going. The idea for the scheme came about when a group of agencies working to- gether to support homeless people in the town found that some people had been offered work, but could not afford the boots they needed to take on the job. Lordswood-based construction company Faithdean has agreed to kick-
Damien South presents boots to Cllr Marion Ring
start the scheme with a donation of 10 pairs of work boots. Director Damien South said: “I hope that providing some of the equipment needed to take on work will make a real difference.” Cllr Marion Ring, chairman of Maidstone Council’s communities, hous-
ing and environment committee, said: “Some of the barriers that people face to get back into work can be very simple to overcome with just a lit- tle innovative thinking, and the boot bank has the potential to help some of those in most need.” Those using the scheme initially will be those with a local connection
who have been referred by local support agencies. Any companies able to donate boots or protective equipment to the scheme, can email
housingadvice@maidstone.gov.uk.
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