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Call to singers


THEDetling singers are looking for newmembers. Themixedfour-part choir, formed


in 1974, performs at concerts and dinner engagements in Kent, with selections from musicals, hymns, folk songs and Christmasmusic. They are encouraging people to


come along andwatch a rehearsal as an audition is not required. Rehearsals take place in Detling


on Monday evenings. CallMike Mortlock on 01634 862297.


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PUPILS at InvictaGrammar School, Maidstone, heldapick-and-mix sale to raise £48 for Amnesty Interna- tional in just 20minutes.


Invicta sale in the area.


volv ed have been offering tree felling services to residents


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WEST Farleigh-based charity, Dan- delHeion Time, is h lding a May Fair fromnoon to 3pmon Saturday,May 12. The event will include a plant stall, barbecue and craft activities.


David Thornewell says more has to be done to stop the travelling com- munity running circles around the


says the job ofmoving on trav-


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-


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 - 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-


ATODDLERS’ groupwill be heldat St Phillip’sChurch,Waterloo Street, onWednesday,April 25.Organisers say it is a great place to meet new peoplewhile the little ones play.


Civic parade called off asArmy is sent abroad


THE Civic and Freedom Parade, marking the installation ofMaid- stone’s Mayor, will not go ahead this year. The decision by Maidstone Bor-


ellers simply moving on to take up temporary residence elsewhere in the area. He said: “They just seem to be


oughCouncil breaks a tradition that dates back to the town’s first may- oral appointment in 1549. Cllr David Naghi, who has


deputised for Maidstone’s Mayor, Cllr Malcolm Greer for the last 11 months and is to take on the civic role on May 19, has been told that owing to the absence of the Army from the town, “there is little point in holding the procession”. It is understood soldiers from


Maidstone will be deployed over- seas andwill not be able to take part inthe traditionalHighStreetparade. In recent years, hundreds have


turned out to watch the historic event, which includes a carriage procession attended by council members anddignitaries anda serv- ice at the town’sAll Saints’ Church. The borough council moved the mayor making ceremony from


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.”


Wednesday to Saturday morning, so thatmore people could see it. However,CllrNaghi,whowill be


‘Spooktacular’ at the farm


the town’s 42nd mayor since the Local Government Act of 1974 cre- ated Maidstone Borough Council, told DownsMail: “I have been told there simplywon’t be a ceremony of any kind this year, which is obvi- ously rather upsetting.” Conservative councillor for Shep-


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


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A scene from last year’s ceremony when Cllr Malcolm Greer took on the role of Maidstone mayor


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


way northMarionRing – a borough councillor for 14 years – will be the deputymayor. She said: “Iwas told


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


out of the blue by David (Naghi) that there wasn’t going to be a pa- rade this year – something about the Army being abroad. “I’m not sure why that makes a


difference when you have all the other people to attend.” Conservative group leader John


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


Perry said: “I heard awhisper about it being about the Army. It seems rather strange that it couldn’t go on without them.” Maidstone Borough Council was approached for a comment.


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