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incinerator FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze…at a waste in- cinerator. Workers at the site inAlling-


ton raised the alarm after the fire in a storage bunker. Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) arrived at 3.30pm on March 11 and worked into the evening to control the blaze. Kent County Council said


The Princess Royal is greeted by Cheryl Adams, the mayor and Karen Elphick The Princess Royal is greeted by Cheryl Adams, the mayor and Karen Elphick


loved animals. Among the dozens of onlookers


the incident had not affected services because the plant was undergoingmaintenancework and its waste was being di- verted to other incinerators.


loved animals. Among the dozens of onlookers


who watched the Princess depart was 88-year-old BettyWarren who hadwaited for nearly an hour to see her andwas given a chair and a cup of tea outside the shop. The charity shop opened in Union


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who watched the Princess depart was 88-year-old BettyWarren who hadwaited for nearly an hour to see her andwas given a chair and a cup of tea outside the shop. The charity shop opened in Union


Street in 1980 when the building was bought for £12,000. Thirty- seven years later, its success contin- ues, with the volunteers having


ST JAMES the Great Church, EastMalling, ishosting amorn- ing of Easter-themed craft ac- tivities andan indoor egg hunt. Activities and refreshments


Street in 1980 when the building was bought for £12,000. Thirty- seven years later, its success contin- ues, with the volunteers having


are free and the event, from 9.30am to 11.30am on Friday, April 19, is open to all ages. For details, email annaashbee@hot- mail.com.


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Sasha calling time on 43 years at clock shop


TIMES are changing in West Malling, as The Old Clockshop leaves the High Street after 43 years of trading. Owner Sasha Luck says shewill


miss meeting customers in the 17th century store, butwishes she hadmade themove 10 years ago. The 75-year-old expert in an-


raised £40,000 for the charity last year.


raised £40,000 for the charity last year.


are alwayswelcome at the tiny shop which is packed with goods ranging from clothing, children’s items, kitchen ware and a collector’s cor- ner. There is also a “wanted board” for people who are looking for something in particular and the vol- unteers will keep an eye out for them.


More donations and customers More donations and customers


are alwayswelcome at the tiny shop which is packed with goods ranging from clothing, children’s items, kitchen ware and a collector’s cor- ner. There is also a “wanted board” for people who are looking for something in particular and the vol- unteers will keep an eye out for them.


tique clocks, from Longcases to Turrets, opened the shopwith her husband in 1976. Although her marriage did not


last, the business has been her constant companion. She said: “I’ve loved every


minute of it, but with a store, the costswere becoming toomuch to open the door, particularly as clocks are not as fashionable as theywere.” The formerMayor of Tunbridge


and Malling said she was disap- pointed that only three potential tenants were interested in taking over the premises (a barber, hair-


dresser and a florist). She had hoped the shop’s departure would leave room for a different type of outlet to move into the area. With a new florist now taking


root at number 63, Sasha plans to do more of the things she has al- wayswanted to, butwas too busy to enjoy, including spending more timewith her grandchildren and returning to Ealing, where shewas born. She says she will continue to


source and sell antique clocks on- line, but also plans to spendmore time gardening and decorating her Harrietshamhome. She told Downs Mail: “Work-


ing online means I have more control ofmy time. “Iwon’t have to get up so early


and I definitely won’t miss driv- ing against the traffic everymorn- ing and evening to get to the shop.”


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