downsmail.co.uk MalMalling Editionling Edition
Maidstone & Malling’s No. 1 newspaper
Caravans move on to Aylesford priory site June 2017
TRAVELLERS who have been hopping from one site to another in the Malling area had camped near the tearoom at The Friars in Aylesford Priory, as Downs Mail went to press. About a dozen caravans arrived at the site – home to an ancient
order of Carmelite monks – on June 5, taking over the Tea Field. Aylesford Priory welcomes thousands of visitors each year as a place of peace. Amember of staff at the priory
said: “The police have been in- formed and the duty friarwent to
see them last night and told them it was ‘time to move on’.” Estates manager Steve Haden
said onWednesday, June 7, itwas hoped the caravans would have moved on by the end of the day.
4
Head’s changes get school back on track
AFTER staff changes led families to take their children out of a Malling school, the new head has been praised for regaining parents’ confidence.
The upheaval, which saw the pre-
vious head resign and all but one member of staff leave Trottiscliffe CE Primary School by the start of 2016, is catalogued in the latest Of- sted report. Inspector Lynda Welham notes
the appointment of Lucy Hender- son (pictured right with pupils) as the head – becoming permanent in September 2016 – as a turning point. She also praised the hard work of governors in maintaining the school’s previous good rating. In a letter to Miss Henderson, she
says: “The impact of your leader- ship is evident in the stability you have brought to the school. It is clear you have the confidence of parents, pupils, staff, governors and the local authority. “Evidence of the confidence now
felt by parents in the school is that requests for places in September 2017 are higher than ever before.” She said parents felt listened to
and changes being madewere hav- ing a positive effect, noting: “Pupils’ previous negative experiences of learning have been overcome and
FREE No. 242
News Thieves pose as police
BURGLARS dressed in police uniform stole jewellery from a Snodland house. 5
Charlie remembered
A SUMMER football match is likely to become an annual tribute to the Scout who died at a jamboree.
6 Fines target smokers
MOST of the fines handed out by Maidstone’s litter wardens are for dropping ciga- rette ends.
Working together
CHURCH leaders unite in the wake of terror attacks.
18 12
Obituaries Comment
30 32
Parish Councils 40-41 Crime Reports 41
pupils say their lessons are fun and that teachers really try to make learning interesting. Relationships between teachers and pupils are warm and respectful and enthusi- asm for learning is high.” The inspector praised an im-
provement in maths teaching and the quality of teaching generally, ac-
celerated progress in writing throughout the school and atten- dance levels above the national av- erage. She concluded: “Your determina-
tion and aspiration for the school have had a positive effect on the quality of teaching and learning.” Miss Henderson said:“We are de-
01622 690290 YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERT
maidstone@martinco.com 23 Pudding Lane • Maidstone • Kent
lighted with the finding, especially the recognition of the whole school’s commitment to our vision for excel- lence for all our children. “The positive feedback from par- ents and pupils that was evident throughout the inspection reflects the strong community feel we have developed where every member is valued, nurtured and cared for.”
webexpand.co.uk
FISHING gear was stolen from a garage in Aylesford; someone painted a thick line down the side of a property in Ditton; eggs were thrown at windows in East Malling.
Town Talk alk
Business owners in Snodland are concerned about a lack of park- ing in the town centre which they fear is causing customers to shop elsewhere - see Town Talk in this month’s Downs Mail. The bi- monthly independent magazine is dedicated to Snodland and Halling residents.
web design google promotion ecommerce•• 01622 880840
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48