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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 -


A SNODLAND home for the eld- erly has been praised for its care. Pilgrims View, which also offers


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-


places for thosewith dementia,was graded good in every category dur- ing a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. It follows its last inspection, in


2015, which also rated the service good, but called for improvement in its responsiveness. The inspector noted in this in-


spection that staff made time for residents, all of whom had up-to- date support plans setting out how their care and support needs should bemet. The home, in Roberts Road, pro-


vided activities for people, both in- dependently and collectively, and dining-room tables were laid to en- courage different activities, the re- port noted.All staff took the time to sit and engage with residents and took an interest in their lives and those thatmattered to them. The inspector described John Toju


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-


Ogbe, the registeredmanager at the Avante home, as a good leader,who checked staffwere focused, suitably qualified and trained.


Care home for elderly keeps up goodwork


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


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.”


Speeding bus


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driver stopped DRIVERS, including one travelling at 82mph along the West Malling bypass, were stopped by Kent Po- lice during a week-long operation to cut speeds. A bus driver travelling at 40mph


on theAshford Road inMaidstone in a 30mph limit, with passengers on board, was another of the 164 motorists stopped during the SpeedDown Save Lives campaign, during Brake’s Road SafetyWeek. Ninety-four drivers were issued


‘Spooktacular’ at the farm


Managers and staff at Pilgrims View are doing a good job, says CQC Residents were supported to eat


and drink. They also received the support they needed to stay healthy and to access healthcare services. The inspector said: “Staff showed


they were caring and treated people withdignityandrespect andensured people’s privacy was maintained, particularly when being supported with their personal care needs. “People were supported to have


maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them


in the least restrictive way possible. The policies and systems in the home supported this practice.” Mr Ogbe said residents and staff


wereproudof their inspectionresult, adding: “Our organisational vision – Communities where everyone has a vibrant and fulfilling life – is our springboardandit’snosurprisewhat this teamhas achievedandits aspira- tion to working towards being an outstanding service provider, with our residents at the centre of it all.


with a Traffic Offence Report (TOR) andwill find out in the com- ing weeks whether they will re- ceived a fixed penalty or court summons. Another 70 drivers were given


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


verbalwarnings by officers. Sergeant Steve Dunnett, from


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


5-6pm and, for older visitors, from 7-8pm. If you would like to know more about any of the above, call 01622 763936.


Kent Police Roads Policing Unit, said: “It is incredible to think that in just one week, so many drivers have been stopped and dealt with by the police for speeding across Kent. “Drivers should always consider


After Dark, This event includes a spine-chilling tour suitable for under-eights from


that a child could run out between parked cars into their path. Slow- ing down could save a life!” Kent Fire and Rescue Service also


supported the campaign by talking to drivers at service stations and encouraging themto slowdown.


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