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MUNSON SHOW TIME
Boeing Boeing Willington Players, Hazlitt Theatre
A BRILLIANT programme on the door promised a brilliant produc- tion, and the promise was kept. This fast-moving farce directed by Roger Still kept the laughs rippling round the audience. A terrific set and costumes and a quality back stage crew gave those on stage fabu- lous support.
The actors, an experienced lot,
gave Roger their all. Caroline Dunk as Gloria; Gloria Endredi as Gabriella and Penny Baines as Gretchen were gorgeous fantasy air hostesses who electrified the stage. Matt Dallas as Bernard was the oh- so-clever worker of airline timeta- bles, until he came an awful cropper caused by a faster airliner and an At- lantic storm. Sheila Veitch gave us a wonder- fully hard-done-by maid. The part of Robert fitted Scott Raffle like a tai- lored glove. He was wonderful as the hapless visitor who got drawn into this menage a quatre. The timing and speed, as they all ran in and out of bedroom doors was bang on. I have seen this play several times and this was a defini- tive version.
News
Former Tory rivals in new bale at polls
ONE of the tantalising borough council seats to be contested on May 5 sees the selected Conserva- tive facing a direct fight from the rival candidate for the post. Retired chartered town planner
Denis Spoonerwas beaten by Mike Revell, of Mote Park, who he claims was “parachuted in” for the Tory candidacy. Mr Spooner (67), of Bearsted
Park, will now stand as an inde- pendent candidate in the Bearsted ward, which is one of 19 being con- tested. The Bearstedward had been rep- resented by Cllr Richard Ash since 1992. Mr Spooner said: “I do know
some of the existing Conservatives would have been happy for me to replace Richard Ash as the candi- date, but it appears the powers that be seemed towant to have this new chap parachuted in. “Iwas disappointed, of course. It
people in for the place and I was picked. There was no controversy, so far as I amaware.” The retired optometrist spent two periods in office at the Essex uni- tary authority in Thurrock where his wifewas a former mayor. Mr Revell sat as the portfolio
Denis Spooner (left) and Mike Revell
just happens, I suppose, but I have been around long enough to know that all is fair in love,war and poli- tics. So I decided to stand as an in- dependent and have been very pleasantly surprised at the level of support for me. “I also feel that I have to do it for
the benefit of the people who have supported me.” Mike Revell, who lives in the
Mote House retirement complex in Maidstone, has a lengthy career in serving at local council level. Mr Revell said: “There were two
holder for education and the envi- ronment, where he helped to intro- duce the three bin collection scheme. Cllr Ash was first elected in 1992
and has decided not to stand this time for personal family reasons. The retired schoolteacher is a for-
mer mayor and has been a member of the Maidstone/Beauvais Twin- ning Association. He has also been active in the
Mid Kent Downs Steering Group, the Quality Bus Partnership and voluntary group Involve. Kent Police and Crime Commissioner election candidates, page 38
For a full list of candidates see our election coverage on pages 18 and 19
VOTE David Naghi - On May 5th Police & Crime Commissioner David Naghi is a successful local businessman and Maidstone Borough
Councillor, he has represented East Ward for 14 years, during this time he has served on the Licensing Committee; which has given him an insight into many issues relating to public safety and anti-social behavior.
Retired Kent Police Chief Superintendent Richard Rixon says:
“A key requirement of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is to provide an effective link between Kent Police and the communities it serves.
This means consulting local people and organisations, listening to their views and taking appropriate action.
David Naghi has 14 years experience of reflecting the needs of the community in his role as Borough Councillor. Through being accountable to the electorate and representing the public he has built useful relationships and delivered consistent results.
This kind of proven track record is essential for anyone putting themselves forward for the post of PCC in Kent.”
David says:”I have seen how the police are losing the trust of the community. At the same time some crimes are being tolerated, whilst the police seem uninterested. They should be supporting community, events and initiatives.
David wants to rebuild trust and look to reduce central costs, including those of the Commissioner’s Office and advisors, and refocus on front line services.”
www.naghiforpcc.org.uk david@naghiforpcc.org.uk
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