News Orchids talk
MAIDSTONE Horticultural Soci- ety is hosting a talk on February 7 on the topic of “Beginner Or- chids” by Christine Bartlett. It takes place at the Baptist
Church in Knightrider Street at 7.30pm. Christine will offer ad- vice on how to care for orchids and get themto
flower.Call 01622 761423. Entry is free formembers and £2 for non-members.
Felting fungi
NATURE lovers can turn their passion into art at the Kent Wildlife Trust on February 9. LynseyHylandwill take partic-
ipants through the process of “needle-felting” a toadstool. Tickets are £35. Call 01622
662012 or go to
www.ken-
twildlifeturst.org.uk.
Voting for art
THE Maidstone Young Artist Awards’ shortlisted exhibitors’ work will be on show at the town’s museum between Febru- ary 9 andApril 21. Visitors can vote for their
favourite work in the free exhibi- tion. Call 01622 602838.
downsmail.co.uk
Stonesmanager quits after fans turn on him
BARELYtwodays after angryfans turned on Maidstone United’s managerHarryWheeler (right),he left the club “bymutual consent”. The man brought in to replace
supporters’ favourite Jay Saunders, who was fired after an indifferent start to the season, lasted barely fourmonths.During the heavyde- feat on Boxing Day to Dover Ath- letic, fans chanted: “Sacked in the morning, you’re getting sacked in the morning…” and “We’re ***t andwe knowwe are…” The club found itself in the bot-
tom two places in the National League, fivepoints fromrelegation safety. Mr Wheeler was formerly manager of Billericay Town and was a respectednon-leagueplayer. Chief executive Bill Williams
said: “Following discussions be- tween the directors and Harry, it wasdecidedthat, given our league position at this stage of the season, both parties should go their sepa-
Walton were given temporary charge of club affairs for three matches. They recorded victories against Boreham Wood and Hartlepool United, but lost at home to DoverAthletic, who have also struggled this season. The Whites responded to their
rateways.We thankHarry for the time and effort he put in andwish himwell for the future. “This is not a situation any of us
wanted to find ourselves in and I share the disappointment and re- sponsibility for it. However, we need everyone to pull together, as we do our damnedest to stay in this league.” MrWheeler’s assistant andteam captain Tristan Lewis and Simon
dire run of form by luring Dover favourite and former player man- ager Andy Hassenthaler away from Eastleigh. Their fortunes were restoredalmost as soon as the ex-Gillinghammanager arrived at the Crabble. As Downs Mail went to press,
the Stones’ board decided to retain the caretaker bosses until the end of January. In a statement, Mr Williams said: “Tristan and Simon have donewell since stepping in ... andwe’ve asked themto continue in that caretaker capacity. “They have the backing of the
Board and I for one hope theywill getusmovingupthe league table.”
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