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Formermayor on the Queen’s honours list
AFORMERMaidstonemayor has been rewarded for his community work in theQueen's BirthdayHo- nours list. Bearsted parish councillor
Richard Ash (pictured) has been made anMBE. He is among a number of Maid-
stone residents who have been recognised for their efforts in their communities or professions. Bearsted Parish Council clerk
Sarah Lewis said that shewas “de- lighted” to hear the news. She added: “Richard is a pillar of
the Bearsted community and has served Maidstone in a wider ca- pacity as themayor. “I don’t think anyonewould dis-
agree that he is awell-deserving re- cipient. I am sure that everyone locallywill be pleased for him.” Former Maidstone Girls’ Gram-
mar School pupil Lizzy Yarnold (29), who won back-to-back gold medals at two winter Olympics in Sochi and PyeongChang for the skeleton, has been awarded an OBE.
Lizzy, who grew up in West
Kingsdown, became anMBE for her earlier achievements in 2014. Nur-Ur-RahmanKhandaker (61),
fromAylesford, ismade anMBE, in recognitionofhis services to catering and the community. Bangladesh-born Mr Khandaker
owns the Gandhi Tandoori inWest Malling and is recognised for his work in promoting good relations
with the Muslim community. The businessman has been active in try- ing to tackle gun crime and is well- known for his charitywork.He also advised the government on devel- oping a fair immigrationpolicypost- Brexit. ClareHorrocks, ofMaidstone, for-
merly Principal Judge at the War Pensions and Armed Forces Com- pensationChamber, receives anOBE for services to theArmedForces and the administration of justice. Christine Vanessa Richards, of
Maidstone, head of radiotherapy services,Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, becomes anMBE for her services to cancer patients. Kent Police’s deputy chief consta-
ble PaulBrandon has been awarded the Queen’s PoliceMedal. It is nor- mally reserved for officers in the force for gallantry or distinguished service.Hewas formerly incharge of tactical operations atKentPolice and served atColdharbour andmore re- cently at HQ in Maidstone. Mr Brandon is popular among officers and staff for his leadership skills.
News Concert cash
A‘WISH Upon aHeart’ school con- cert inMaidstone has raised an im- pressive £1,857. The event by year nine students at
Maidstone Girls’ Grammar School brings the total raised for charity by the students to £13,571.05. A spokesman for the Buckland
Road school said: “We are excep- tionally proud of the level of com- mitment and effort our students are willing toput inonbehalf of others.”
Barn dance
THE RNLI will be holding a barn dance in Fant on June 29. John and Karen Sweeney will
provide the music at the Fant community hall in Fant Lane at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and include a
ploughman’s supper. They can be bought from John Ashbolt on 01622 725435 or Alan Cocks on 761004. Attendees are invited to bring their own drinks and nibbles.
Church picnic
STMARGARET’S Church in Barm- ing is holding a picnic on Sunday July 1. The event, on South Street playing field, is open to all from 12.30pm.
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