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Bearsted information booklet goes to homes


THE Bearsted information book- lets have now been distributed to every household in the village. Any resident who has not re-


Newmembers


BEARSTED Parish Council has welcomed two newmembers, both of whom were co-opted at the full meeting of the council on Septem- ber 18. Frank Jagger has lived in the vil-


lage for more than two decades andGraemeHarrington has been a resident for five years. A spokesman said: “Both will


bring experience to the council. They are verywelcome.”


Floralwelcome


BEARSTED Parish Council will be planting the bank opposite the rail- way station. Around 1,000 bulbs will be planted for the spring, as well as shrubs to bloomall year. Cllr JonHughes has volunteered


to plant the display so that the daf- fodil bulbs spell out theword “wel- come”. A spokesman said: “We wish


himsuccesswith that and look for- ward to seeing the results in March.”


ceived their copy should call the parish office. Parish council chairman Michael


Bollomwas keen toproduce a bi-an- nual glossary of useful information for local people. The cost of producing the booklet


has been covered by the advertising of local businesses who were thanked for their support. He said: “Wewish to thank those


of youwho have emailed orwritten to thank us for the presentation and information included. If you have not receiveda bookletplease contact the parish office or email the admin address at the bottom of this page with your name and address. “Estate agents in the village have


been given copies to distribute to newresidents.” Proceeds fromtheparish informa-


tion booklet will be used to obtain nineplanters, to bepositionedunder the freestanding notice boards. The parish council is looking for


parishioners who will be willing to adopt a planter to look after during the year.BPCwill be responsible for all the costs associatedwith seasonal


The design of the planters, which it is hoped will be funded by the village information booklet (right)


planting and soil. Aspokesman said: “Allwe needis


assistance with watering and some weeding, aswell as looking after the planterswhen required.” Locations for thenewplanterswill


be under the notice boards at The Green, Hog Hill, Church Landway entrance (Ashford Road), the car parkAshfordRoad, two atMadgin- ford , ShirleyWay, Cross Keys and Holy Cross Church. Please contact the parish office on the admin email address for the locations and avail- ability.


It’s showtime Re-launch of themarket


THIS year’s Old Time Music Hall event takes place at Invicta Gram- mar School on October 13. A coach will be available from


The Green and from Maginford shops for parishionerswho are not able to get to and from the show. These spaces are limited, so please call 01622 630584 to request free tickets aswell as to confirma coach place, which will all be subject to availability.


Lier scheme


THE parish council is looking for volunteers to assist with a scheme Cllr Vivien Bowles is putting to- gether to deal with litter in the vil- lage. If you feel you are able to give up


some time please contact the parish office or email our admin address.


name. Council officials are keen


to canvass local views as to the type ofmarket local peo- ple want. A spokesman said: “Many


issues have had to be over- come, not least that stall holders book well in ad- vance, so opening themarket sooner is not an option. “As we have some time to


put things in place we would like to ask you what type of market youwould like us to bring back andwhat produce youwould like to see.” Please email the admin address beloworwrite to us at the Parish


office so we can collate the responses. The spokesman added: “We shall keep you updated everymonth


untilwe open once again.Wewish to thank everyone for their pa- tience and understanding.”


This page is sponsored and edited by:


Bearsted Parish Council www.bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk


30 Maidstone East October 2018 Firework fun


THE re-launch of Market on the Green is now progressing well, says the parish council. The market will return to Bearsted in March 2019 under a new


TICKETS arenowonsale for our an- nual fireworks extravaganza onNo- vember 2 atwww.wegottickets.com. The theme of the music this year


will be superheroes. The fireworkswill again be staged


at the Elizabeth Harvie Field. Gates open at 6pm and last entry will be 7.15pm. The showstarts at 7.30pm. Aspokesman said: “Wewill have


hot food and drink stalls on site. Please do not bring your car as no parking is available in adjacent roads. Personal fireworks are not al- lowed.”


Photo appeal


RESIDENTS are asked to carry on sending in their photos to be in- cluded on thewebsite. The only rule is that the picture


must be taken in Bearsted and emailed to the parish officewith de- tails of the subject’s location.


Council Office: Madginford Hall, Bearsted, tel 01622 630165 Emails:


Chair: Clerk:


clerk@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk deputy@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk admin@bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk Michael Bollom Sarah Lewis


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