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Web designerAndrew is a Freeman of London


MAIDSTONE’S Andrew Dicker has joined Horatio Nelson, Flo- rence Nightingale, JK Rowling andMichael Caine as a Freeman of the City of London. The ancient honour, thatwould


have once allowed him to drive sheep across London Bridge toll- free,was bestowed at a ceremony in theCity’sGuildhall lastmonth. Today, the title is largely cere-


monial, but in 1237when the first Freeman was created, the holder was “someone who was not the property of a feudal lord but en- joyed privileges such as the right to earnmoney and own land”. Andrew (37), was singled out


for the honour by Sheriff of Lon- don Timothy Hailes after his graphic design agency, GEO Media, overhauled the alderman’s website. Andrew, who lives in Barming,


said: “I was at the autumn recep- tion of one of our clients, London Air Ambulance, in 2017 and I got talking with Tim. He askedme to


take a look at his website, but I never expected to end upwith the Freedomof the City of London.” Andrew and the GEO Media


team (pictured) went to the cere- mony at the Chamberlain’s Court at Guildhall, on December 7. As part of the age-old proceed-


ings, he was asked to swear: “I will know no gatherings nor con- spiracies made against


the


Queen’s peace, but Iwillwarn the mayor thereof, or hinder it to my power”. He was handed a parchment


copy of the Freedom and the Rules for the Conduct of Life,


Andrew Dicker (second left) and the GEO Media team with the award


which date fromthemid-18th cen- tury.Aspokesman for the Corpo- ration of London said: “Today, most of the practical reasons for obtaining the Freedomof the City have disappeared. It nevertheless remains a unique part of London’s history towhichmany peoplewho have lived or worked in the City have been proud to be admitted.” His work in the SquareMile fea-


tures as one of hismostmemorable assignments,buthe stressed: “Itwas a teameffort – even though it’smy name on the parchment, the hon- our belongs to the GEO Media team.”


News Friends plea


THE Friends ofAylesfordChurch have launched an appeal for new members. The group says it needs volun-


teers to help make decisions on future fundraising events and suggestions on where the money should be spent. The Friends are a charity,made


up of volunteerswho raisemoney to support the upkeep of the fab- ric of the church. Forthcoming events that need


helpers include a trip to the Royal ChelseaHospital, a visit toAlling- ton Incinerator Plant and a talk by MP Tracey Crouch. For details, call Anita at the church office on 01622 71119366.


Lights out


DRIVERS are bracing themselves for two months of disruption as work begins on traffic signals in Larkfield. Temporary lights will be in


place on theA20 London Road at the junction with New Road for eightweeks. KentHighways say thework, to


carry out traffic signal upgrades, should be completed by March 10.


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