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M20 closure


BPC are fully aware of the road clo- sures takingplacewhich are causing havoc through the village. Borough councillor Val Springett


and BPC are continually in dialog withKentHighways in trying to re- duce traffic during these times. It appears that social media post-


ings have been advising motorists they cancut throughBearstedwhich is not acceptable. Signs are made clear at each end


of the village with cones restricting lorries turning down Roundwell. Allwe can do is try to reduce traf-


fic flowthrough the villagewith the assistance of KentHighways.


Adopt planter


OURnewplanter boxes arrivedand will be installed duringOctober. We have a fewlocations left await-


ing volunteers to look after themso please call the office if you can help.


Bulbs display


PLANTING was completed on the bank opposite the railway station with over 1,000 bulbs and other plants including rhododendrons. We look forward to full bloom in the spring next year.


Photo contest


WE ARE still looking for photos for ourwebsite home page.At this time of the year there aremany beautiful scenes. Photosmust be taken in the villagewith the location sent to our admin email address below.


Dog fouling


WE ARE experiencing more com- plaints about dog excrement. The Community Warden will patrol withMBC’sDogWarden andstencil pavements with a fine warning for thosewho continue to offend. If you witness this type of behaviour, email details to the community warden sally.williams@kent.gov.uk.


Old timemusic hall event a great success


THIS event took place at Invicta Grammar School on Saturday,Oc- tober 13, and was a great success. The Players’ Theatre Group put


on a fantastic show. Over 130 residents attended, in-


cluding the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr David Naghi, who attended with hismotherc Ena,who is 92. Acoachwas arranged to pick up


fromtwo collection points for those without transport. A great afternoon’s entertain-


mentwas had by all. Raffle prizes and sponsors for the


event were by W Crouch, Cavendish Tea Rooms, Costa Cof- fee, Co Op and Inspired Village group. Our thanks also go to Cllr Tony Ryan and Barbara Dunford for or-


ganising this joyous event once again. More than 130 people attended


the event in the main hall of the Huntsman Lane. Tesco Grove Green, Co-op in


Madginford and Costa Coffee pro- vided the refreshments. Various parish councillors and


local volunteers helped with the event, including community war- den SallyWilliams. Organiser BarbaraDunford said:


“Itwas a great event and everyone had a good time.David, themayor, was a star turn and a great enthusi- ast, so we’re grateful for his atten- dance. “He really got into the swing of


things and was hilarious. It was so nice that he was able to bring Ena


Market on the Green update


WEARE pleased to report that themarketwill resume on the third Sunday of eachmonth, commencingMarch, with local produce. The council is committed to bringing this back and Emma Hull,


whoworks in our parish office,will be taking on the task to restart themarket. We would be pleased to invite any local businesses that wish to


apply for a stall to contact Emma on the admin address below or call the office. As we have motioned, we will not be able to offer a Christmas


Market but our intentions is to also resume this in 2019. We really appreciate your understanding on bothmarket delays


but this has been due to overcoming licensing laws and finding a marketmanager which has been very difficult.


This page is written and edited by:


Bearsted Parish Council www.bearstedparishcouncil.gov.uk


28 Maidstone East November 2018


MaidstoneMayor DavidNaghi joined performers on the stage


Firework show TICKETS are selling fast for our a Super Heroes Fireworks extrava- ganza atwww.wegottickets.com. Located in our Elizabeth Harvie


Field, gates will open at 6pm and last entrywill be 7.15pm. The show will start at 7.30pm, and hot food and drink stallswill be available on site. Please do not bring your car as


no parking is available in adjacent roads. Personal fireworks are not allowed.


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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