entertainment too – with live music every Friday and a Rhythm and Blues night on the first Saturday of the month.
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CHAIRMAN: BobHinderCLERK: Pauline BowderyASSTCLERK:Melanie Fooks ParishOffice, BeechenHall,Wildfell Close,Walderslade,ME5 9RU
Tel: 01634 861237 email:
clerk@boxleyparishcouncil.org.uk Website:
www.boxleyparishcouncil.org.uk Contact details for parish councillors can be obtained fromthe parish office, the Useful Contact Details leaflet or the website
Gentleman Geoff – parish stalwart dies
One hundred
years’ service IN recognition of their service three parish councillors –Vic Davies, TonyHarwood and MaureenWaller (pictured) – and clerk Pauline Bowdery were presentedwithminiature cups atNovember’smeeting. Chairman Bob Hinder said:
“I didn’twant to let it pass unnoticed that these four peo- ple have a combined service to the community of over 100 years. “Whilst the cups are plastic
– not silver or gold – the senti- ment behind the presentation is genuine.Without quality councillors and staff willing to work hard communities will be a poorer place to live.”
IT was with much sadness that Boxley Parish Council learnt of the death ofGeoff Smith, a parish councillor from1998 to 2016. BobHinder, chairman, said: “We
all knewGeoff as a kind, gentle and hard working man who gave a lot of his time and energy to the vari- ous communities he lived and served in. “We also knew that he had very
strong opinions – and a lovely sense of humour, too. His contri- butions to the parish councilmeet- ings were always welcome and he was prepared to passionately argue his point but supported the rights of others to have different views.” Geoff was always interested in
the local environment and nature andwas a talentedmusician, chess player and amateur philosopher. Having lived in New Zealand,
where he ran a smallholding, he quickly recognised the benefit of and access to open spaces and was an avid supporter of tree planting, preservation of public rights ofway and public open space/countryside improvements and he bought all these issues to the parish council’s attention. Hewas particularly proud of the parish council’s development of al-
Autumn tidy
VOLUNTEERS of the WaldersladeWoodlands Group and Boxley Parish Council chairman Bob Hin- der, joinedMaidstone Coun- cil staff in anAutumn Clean Up between Badger Road and Conifer Drive. Huge amounts of rubbish
were collected and the parish council will arrange commu- nity workers to visit to try to keep the area clean. Unfortu- nately,most of the rubbish was domestic waste, probably froma few inconsiderate local residents.
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Annual award for best plot
GREEN-FINGEREDallotment owners in Boxley parish were recognised by an annual award. The Ann Spain MBE Allotment
Cup is presented to the owner of the best-kept allotment at the parish council-owned Dove Hill site. There are 66 plots at the allot-
ments, with 30 tenants, and Mrs Spain and her husband Bob chose this year’s winners. Announcing them ahead of No-
vember’s parish council meeting, Mrs Spain said: “I am amazed at what goes on at Dove Hill. The amount of work that goes in is ab- solutely fantastic.
Maidstone East December 2017 “Bob and I both agreed that the
allotment holders are the best bunch of neighbours we could have.” The winners of the prize were Les- ley Shaw and GillWatson, with Sara
Simpson in second and James Mur- ray in third place. The winners all received rosettes,
with Lesley and Gill also getting a trophy to keep for the next year.
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Geoff Smith, right, chats with HRH Prince Edward at the opening of the allotments and Jubilee ochard
lotments and the Weavering Dia- mond Jubilee Orchard where, at the opening, he was presented to HRH Prince Edward. A dedicated Christian with links
to St Williams Church in Walder- slade hewas, not just because of his impeccable dress sense, a familiar figure in the church cafe and around the village. Despite his time inNewZealand
he had family links to StMary and All Saints Church, Boxley, where hewill be buried.
Flytipping curse
AN INCREASE in flytipping, espe- cially around Lordswood andWalder- slade, has been noted and residents are asked to report incidents to Maidstone Borough Council. In the past, the council has been
good at removing the rubbish as it has been proven that one lot of un- cleared rubbish encouragesmore. Cllr Wendy Hinder, chairman of
the parish council’s environment committee said: “We try to keep an eye on areas that seemto attract re- peated flytipping but we need resi- dent’s help to report any they see”.
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The Kings Arms in Boxley is the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious meal in front of a cosy log fire this autumn. The traditional country pub serves real ale and a seasonal menu using only the best fresh local ingredients. The pubs cosy interior features red Chesterfield sofas and exposed beams, perfect for relaxing with friends and family on a cool autumnal day. Christmas at the pub is a busy time so be sure to book early – their Christmas menu is great value with prices starting at £26.50 for a three course meal.
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The Early Bird at Grove Green has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and if you hadn’t visited before make sure you do now. The welcoming fresh interior provides a relaxed retreat - the perfect place to meet, catch up with friends and enjoy food and drink in a friendly atmosphere. It might be called the Early Bird, but with food served until 9pm every evening, it’s the perfect place to eat any time of day. Dishes include gourmet burgers, specials from the grill, pizzas and many popular pub classics. Perhaps book in for Sunday lunch to enjoy a roast with crispy roast potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetabl es, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. A popular place to eat, booking is always advised.
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