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Crash victim Jay, 33, ‘idolised by his sons’
THE family of a young father killed in a road accident have described him as “loyal, loving and caring” man who was idolised by his two sons. Jay Hayes (33) died when his
red Honda motorcycle was in col- lision with a BMW in Pembury at about 11.40am on August 27. The plumber, who was said to
have had a passion for motor- bikes since childhood, died at the scene.
A statement released by Jay’s family said: “A loving son, father, brother, husband and friend to many, Jay was the most loyal, car- ing and loving person. “Testament to that is the amount of love and well wishes we’ve received from friends old and new since the news of his passing. “As a family, we are utterly heartbroken that such a huge part of our family has been taken from us so instantly, and so young. “Our lives will never be the same and we will miss Jay, his laugh, his smile, his love, every day of our lives.” Jay, who lived in Halling, was brought up in West Malling and
much planned for their future to- gether. “We are comforted by the fact that Jay was in a happy place when he died, he had so much to look forward to, and people in his life who cared and loved him so much.” Kent Police’s Serious Collision
Investigation Unit (SCIU) is ex- amining the circumstances of his death and the causes of the colli- sion in Woodsgate Way. A Kent Police spokesman said: “Officers in Kent Police’s SCIU are conducting ongoing enquiries and would like to speak with any- one who has information that is yet to get in contact.
attended St Simon Stock School in Maidstone.
His two sons, aged two and six, “idolised” their dad, said the fam- ily.
The statement added: “They
were his whole world and we are devastated that they will grow up without their dad, who had so
“They would also like to obtain
dash camera footage, or privately- held CCTV, that captures either the collision or the vehicles in the moments leading up to it.” Anyone with information should contact Kent Police on 01622 798538, quoting reference DS/FM/078/20.
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Gold award KENT Fire and Rescue Service
(KFRS) has received the Ministry of Defence’s Employers Recogni- tion Gold Award. The award is given to compa- nies and public services that are able to show their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
This is the first time the service
has been awarded the gold recog- nition. Ann Millington, chief executive
of KFRS, said: “We are committed to supporting our staff members in every way we can – and those who work in the armed forces are no exception to this.
“The service supports and re- spects all those who are in the armed forces community, from serving troops and service fami- lies, to veterans and cadets.”
Match help LARKFIELD and New Hythe
Wanderers reserve team are look- ing for a match day assistant. Applicants need to be available Saturday afternoons, be confident of the offside rule, and be happy to assist the managing and coach- ing staff. A small payment is offered each
Take litter home, visitors told Market date
RESIDENTS in Downswood are angry at the behaviour of visitors to Mallard Way Park, the open space alongside the River Len. Since lockdown rules were re-
laxed in July, this peaceful oasis of calm has born the brunt of an in- vasion of picnickers and other revellers who regularly leave the park looking like a refuse site. Local residents Amanda Bal- dock and Alison Gladwin (pic- tured) are incensed at the complete lack of respect these people have displayed to both the natural space and those who live close by. Alison said: “Most of these peo- ple are not local. They come visit- ing with their families, spread their picnics out across the park, then leave all their rubbish behind when they go home. “They bring it all in bags to start with, so why can’t they bag it all up and take it home with them?” Alison and Amanda have both
lived in the parish for more than 20 years and admit the situation
week plus a beer or drink at all the home games. Call Karen 07872 931961. The first team are also looking for a tracksuit sponsor. Contact Graham 07748 104314
THE Allington Community Mar- ket is back. The next event is at St Nicholas’ Church Hall from noon to 3pm on Friday, October 2. Visitors can browse stalls sell- ing jewellery, cards and sta- tionery, handmade soap and bath bombs, crafts, eco-friendly prod- ucts, and local farm produce. Stalls will be spread between both halls and a one-way system will be in place. Visitors should wear a mask, unless medically ex- empt, or buy one on arrival. Entry is free.
has never been this bad. Amanda said: “The locals all appreciate the beauty of the park and look after it. There are waste bins provided, but these visitors never use them.
“It’s appalling behaviour and
they should have more respect for both the environment and those who live here.”
Discarded sandwiches, wrap- pers, plastic bags and even a sub- stantial amount of an illegal
substance, have been among the detritus found following these summer invasions. Alison added: “None of us have
a problem with visitors enjoying this beautiful open space. We even tolerate the foul language and abusive behaviour of some of the teenagers. “We just wish they would all re-
spect the park and local residents, and take their rubbish home with them.”
Store alert
PARAMEDICS were called to a supermarket in Maidstone after reports a person had collapsed. Ambulance crews were called
to Aldi in Well Road at about 11am on Friday, September 4. A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Ambu- lance crews attended the scene and assessed and treated the per- son before they were taken to Maidstone Hospital.”
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