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Future of river for discussion


A MAJOR rethink on how best to protect public and wildlife use of the River Beult will come under scrutiny at three exhibitions. Those who use and enjoy thewa-


terway, such as anglers, are invited to examine the areas identified for change by The Environment Agency and Natural England. Many options included in the ex- hibition have been provided by the public and stakeholders and could be adopted as part of the Medway flood action plan. The public will be able to discuss


the preferred solutions for the area – designated a Site of Special Scien- tific Interest – with the project team and comment on whether these will bestmeet the needs of both the public and wildlife. Sam Thomas, biodiversity officer


for the Environment Agency, said: “We will agree a shortlist of options to improve the River Beult SSSI. This will include projects that can be delivered by local organisations, communities and landowners as well as projects that the Environ- ment Agency and Natural England


FACT BOX


THERiver Beult is a tributary of the River Medway. Served by several sources west of Ashford, it flows through Headcorn, Hunton and Yalding where it is joined by the River Teise. The River Beult was subject to a


land drainage improvement scheme in the 1930s, which saw it widened, deepened and straight- ened fromSmarden to Yalding. It is one of the few clay rivers to


retain much of its characteristic flora. The lack of shade, coupled with areas of grazing means there are wildlife-rich margins to the river, with nearly 100 species of aquatic and marginal plants.


will take forward.” The exhibitions are at Headcorn


Village Hall on Tuesday, Septem- ber 12; the Hop Pocket at Smarden Charter Hall on Friday, September 22; and the Kenward Conference Centre, Yalding, on Monday, Sep- tember 25, from 1-7pm.


downsmail.co.uk Silver summer for Kristian


HEADCORN’S Kristian Samwell Nash (14) has continued his outstanding first season in athletics by winning a silver medal in the 300m at the England Athletics National Championships in Bedford over the weekend. The Lenham School pupil has


already won an impressive silver at the English Schools Championship finals in July and continued to break numerous Kent sprint records over the summer. Kristian only took up the sport in


April as a way of getting fit before the start of the football season, but he now has a very exciting career ahead of him on the track. Kristian’s season is not over yet,


as he will be representing Kent for the first time at the Southern Inter- Counties Championships in Oxford in a few weeks’ time. Kristian is looking forward to


going back to the Lenham School where he will resume his new found love of the track.


Date for village beer festival


HUNTON Beer Festival is back on Saturday, September 23, following the success of last year’s event. Organiser Liz Ridgway said:


“Visitors will enjoy live music, apple pressing, apple bobbing, a barbecue and lots of local ales.” The village pop-up shop will also open at the festival, selling locally-


produced food, fruit and veg, and a licensed bar, teas and coffees will also be available. The event is at Hunton Village


Club, West Street, from noon to 5pm.Afee of £2 per adult will help raise funds for a village kitchen, while children enter for free. De- tails from ridgwayliz@gmail.com.


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