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Beresfords Footpath

Saturday, 03 December 2011 10:17 Last Updated on Saturday, 24 December 2011 10:29 Written by Simon Witherington

The 3rd December 2011, saw the official opening of phase two of the footpath along Beresfords Hill.

The footpath was opened by several generations of Parish residents that will use the footpath regularly.

The footpath has taken several years to come to fruition and provides a safe route from the Quarries to the village.

This section of the path runs behind the hedge bordering the grounds of Beresfords. The path and fencing have cost £32,000 and was funded by the Parish Council and a grant of £2000 from Cllr Eric Hotson's members highway fund.

The Parish Council would like to thank the owners of Beresfords for their co-operation in entering into the necessary legal agreement allowing the footpath to be constructed at this location.

Tiger Primary

Tuesday, 22 November 2011 09:29 Written by Simon Witherington

Opening in September 2012.

Applications now being accepted.

Tiger Primary offers more:

• Open from 7.30am - 6pm

• The core curriculum plus personalised support and enrichment

• A focus on Mandarin alongside English

• Abacus numeracy tuition

• Extension classes in music, sport and the arts, at no extra charge to parents

• Encouraging all children to learn to play a musical instrument

• Superb resources and state-of-the-art surroundings

• A school farm and ecology woodland on site

• Holiday clubs

Consultation Evening for Prospective Parents on Tuesday 29 November at 6pm

New Line Learning Academy, Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9QL

Tiger Primary School and New Line Learning Academy are part of Future Schools Trust. Future Schools Trust Registered Office: Hubbards Lane,

Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX. Future Schools Trust : Registered in England, No. 06272751. A company limited by guarantee.

Designed for Success

More information, application forms and consultation questionnaires are available on

our website. Alternatively, you can contact us by calling 01622 743286 or emailing

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www.futureschoolstrust.com

Scout Community Week

Tuesday, 08 November 2011 12:06 Written by Simon Witherington

Scout Community Week 14^th – 20^th May 2012

The Scout Association has developed an exciting new fundraising campaign to help Scout Groups across the UK make an impact on their local communities. Part of the fundraising will support the valuable work of the Development Grants Board. Grants are made available for a range of things including starting a new Scout Group, leader training, trustee/executive training, minibus training, support for members 'in financial hardship' and for members with special needs.

Scout Community Week takes the best bits of Scout Job Week and offers Groups the opportunity to design a fundraising project that delivers real benefits locally. B&Q are supporting Scout Community Week and we will be approaching local businesses regarding sponsorship or donating resources for the chosen project.

Boughton Monchelsea Scout Group are therefore asking the Parish Council, Maidstone Borough Council and members of the local community to suggest projects which would enable the boys and girls to help the community. You may be aware that the Scouts already do a Parish Litter Sweep twice a year and raise funds by recycling clothing, waste paper, etc.

Please contact Robin Fuller with your ideas for projects, large or small, which can then be put to the Group Executive and Scout’s Forum. We are keen that, where possible, the chosen projects can involve the whole group; Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

There is a lot more information on www.scouts.org.uk/scoutcommunityweek.

Robin Fuller:

Home 01622 609973

Work 01622 609975

Mob 07889 081028

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Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Friday, 11 November 2011 13:24 Written by Simon Witherington

To mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. A special Diamond Jubilee weekend will be held between 2 – 5 June 2012. The four day Jubilee Bank Holiday will provide an opportunity for people and communities across the nation to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60 year reign.

Boughton Monchelsea

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

If this parish is to take part in the national celebrations we need people to help organise it!

We are holding our first meeting in the parish office on Saturday 26^th Nov 2011 at 10:30am to form a committee and start the planning needed.

Volunteers Needed

If you feel you can help then please just turn up

Your community needs you

Number on the committee to date is 1

I need your help

If you are unable to attend and wish to take part then please contact

Steve Munford telephone 01622 741310 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If no-one turns up the celebration will be cancelled

PLEASE HELP!

Buses Saved from Withdrawal

Sunday, 16 October 2011 19:16 Written by Simon Witherington

Buses Saved from Withdrawal

Cllr. Mike Fitzgerald recently met with the Cabinet Member Cllr. Bryan Sweetland and KCC Officers to discuss the rural bus services in east Maidstone. Those present at the meeting were impressed with the detailed response and welcomed the positive approach to addressing the need to make savings while at the same time identifying possible solutions to maintain a service put forward by Cllr. Fitzgerald.

The outcome is that the need of passengers on the service have been recognised and the Service will continue under the current contract unbroken to the end of this year and for 2012-13.

There is still a need to press for increased use of the services to avoid any further review going forward but if that becomes necessary the proposals will be reconsidered before any re-contracting.

Cllr. Fitzgerald would like to thank the Group Members and County Members for all their support and will asking to agree a date for a meeting to look at how the support the service continues going forward.