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Anotherincursion at Larkfield park
TRAVELLERS have moved back onto a popular park in Larkfield for the second time in six months. The families - in five caravans -
This year has seen Local KENT optician Buchanan Optometrists receiving another impressive addition to their trophy cabinet as Alisdair Buchanan was awarded UK Optometrist of the Year 2017 at The UK Optician Awards in Birmingham.
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pulled on to Gighill Green in Lunsford Lane on Sunday October ,, releasing dogs on the popular public open space and setting up washing lines within hours. It is un- derstood the fami- lies in- volv ed have been offering tree felling services to residents in the area. Parish council chairman David Thornewell says more has to be done to stop the travelling com- munity running circles around the police and local councils. He says the job ofmoving on trav-
Awards recognise the best in the UK Optical industry. Voted for by a panel of industry experts, the top 6 in each category are shortlisted, and the overall winner announced at a
ceremony in April each year. To even make the top 6 is the equivalent of an Oscar nomination! Despite leaving his lucky Tartan bow tie at home this year, for the 4th time in as many years, Alisdair walked away from the Optician Awards with a shiny new trophy in hand, voted as UK Optometrist of the Year 2017. With
over 14,000 prestigious
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ellers simply moving on to take up temporary residence elsewhere in the area. He said: “They just seem to be
doing the rounds. These incidents have affectedWest Malling, forcing the closure of the village hall, and Leybourne, and now they are back in Larkfield. The police told resi- dents that this was a civil trespass when they reported it and that they couldn’t do anything and obviously the council offices were closed be- cause it was the weekend. These travellers know and play the sys- tem.” The council’s legal team served an eviction notice but it took aweek to enforce. Cllr Thornewell held talks with Laddingford Engineering in an effort to increase security further on the public land, near the M20. Valdemar Kalinin (pictured), of
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ellers for a second time will run into thousands of pounds The last inci- dent, in early summer, costing the parish council £1,200, with the trav-
the National Gypsy-Traveller-Roma Council said recently that local councils must provide designated traveller sites or “tolerated zone” which gypsy convoys can move onto. He said: “It comes down to racial prejudice against this com- munity.”
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registered Optometrists in the UK, to be voted as the best is an incredible accolade. Alisdair Buchanan said “I am privileged to be considered amongst the elite of optometrists in the UK. There are about 14,000 optometrists, to be voted by industry experts as number 1 is a lifetime achievement. My practice, Buchanan Optometrists is 57 years old and has an incredible heritage. When I took over in 1999, I wanted to offer an exceptional standard of care. Winning optometrist of the year is recognition of that. I am very proud of my support team, and they are essential to the level of attention we give and the reason we have won 3 previous awards.” Alisdair
introduced
advanced technology to his practice which has enabled the highest levels of eye examination and the ability to detect
early eye diseases – this was recognised and commended by the judge’s panel when voting for Alisdair. Alisdair goes above and beyond to ensure he and his team provide exceptional personal care moreover, bespoke services
for every
MAKE the most of the October half-term holiday at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park’s Halloween Spooktacular in Maidstone. Brave kids are invited to the vintage village to knock on doors and
‘Spooktacular’ at the farm modern and
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patient – something the judges look for when voting for their Optometrist of the year.
discover who – or what – is lurking behind them from October 21-31. The award-winning attraction at Sandling, near Maidstone, has a few
other tricks up its sleeve to turn its usual exhibits into frightening farmhouses and horrifying homes. Youngsters can try pumpkin carving, dressing up and the Ugly Bug Ball. On October 25, there will be more spooky goings-on with Kent Life
If you want the best personal care and beautiful spectacles, then you do not need to travel far.
Optometrists can be contacted on 01622 535115.
After Dark, This event includes a spine-chilling tour suitable for under-eights from
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