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Open Spaces could make a plan to fill in such gaps. Cllr Greenhead said that we have some saplings available. Cllr Greenhead raised the issue of somebody scattering a bag of children’s clothes along the path alongside Murrain Drive. Cllr Newton raised the issue of fly tipping. He had observed green waste discarded on old Spot Lane. He had spoken to MBC and it would be more proactive in the future with enforcement notices. Grass cuttings had been discarded on Old Spot Lane, which he believed to have been from one of the properties on Bournewood Drive. Christmas lights: Cllr Cheesman said the new hedging would have an impact on the Christmas Lights Ceremony. Mallards Way open space revetment work: Cllr Weeks attended a meeting with the clerk, Alan Frith (MBC) and Derek Whitehead from Medway Valley Countryside Partnership. Agreed with approximately £330 contribution from the parish council to carry out work with gabions to match those existing. Four signs would be provided to advise visitors not to feed the wild fowl with bread. These would not be arriving until September. Planning applications: 17/505049 13 Bournewood Close, erection of a two storey side extension. No comment. 17/503221 43 Pennine Way, demolition of garage and construction of wo storey extension. No comment. Garden competition: All roads submitted except for Rhodewood and King’s Acre. Cllr Greenhead suggested one property on King’s Acre for judges to look at. Cllr Greenhead had suggested an informal “prettiest road” competition next year. Concerns were raised as to whether this would unfairly prejudice less affluent roads or smaller roads. Decided to be something to consider at a later date. Usual prizes were proposed of vouchers at £50, £25 and £15. Olympicnic / David Nuttall meuorial Update: Cllr Cheesman passed on the thanks of the parish council to Cllr Newton for his assistance with the memorial stone. Cllrs Newton and Greenhead would arrange to install the stone shortly before the unveiling. Cllr Cheesman had sent details of the memorial unveiling to the church for inclusion in the newsletter and the parish notices. The Rev Steve Hughes would say a few words at the unveiling. Cllr Cheesman asked if Cllr Newton would be available to attend. Community centre concerned at the current proposal that the childcare providers at the community centre may be closing over the next month. Date of next meeting: September 5 at 8pm. Correspondent: Maureen Jopson, 68 Stockett Lane, Coxheath, ME17 4PY Tel: 01622 746086 Grapevine: The deadline for anything you would like included in the next edition of Grapevine is Friday, August 18. Let wendy. lynes@hotmail.co.uk have details by then. Church coffee morning: Thank you to everybody who supported the recent coffee morning in aid of the church. Raffle prizes and some cakes were donated which helped to raise the church funds by more than £104. The next planned coffee morning is in September - more information nearer the time. Ride and Stride: As yet, there has
been no response to anybody taking part in the Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride on September 9. Although it is necessary to be available for some of the day to walk or ride, advance preparation is required to find sponsors. If you are interested in taking part on behalf of East Farleigh Church, contact Judy Salway on 01622 727142. Available premises: There is regular booking at The Old School Hall on Wednesday evenings. If you need a venue for your class or other group, contact Mandy on 07703 525138, Gary on 07985 377585 or email amandashoward@hotmail. com Garden competition: The results of the best kept front garden competition are as follows: Area 1 Lower Road/Priory Close/Station Hill: 1st 54 Hartridge Farm; 2nd 49 Hartridge Farm; 3rd Helena, Priory Close. Area 2 Gallants Lane/Heath Road/ Follys/Upper Part of Wilsons Lane: 1st Highlands Farm House; 2nd St. Helen’s Lodge; 3rd 6 Gallants Lane. Area 3 Vicarage Lane/Lower Part of Wilsons Lane: 1st Tall Pines. Area 4 Lower part of Dean Street/ Forge Lane/Stockett Lane: 1st Frith Farm House; 2nd Horseshoes Cottage. Area 5 Upper end of Dean Street/Workhouse Lane/ Adbert Drive/Fairhurst Drive: 1st 8 Fairhurst Drive; 2nd 3 Adbert Drive; 3rd Kerinna, Workhouse Lane. Prizes of garden vouchers, donated by Hadlow College have been awarded to the five gardens in first place. In addition, the following were highly recommended: Medway Cottage, Riverview, Parsonage Place, The Acorns, Rosebank, Haflong, North Folly Farm. Charity event: There are two charity events coming up which are asking for your support. Malling Correspondent: Joan Drury, Weirton Villa, Headcorn Road, Grafty Green, ME17 2AP Tel: 01622 853766. Parish council: There were three items on the agenda when the planning committee met recently. No objections were raised to a request for listed building consent for the provision of additional York stone and a courtyard at Chilston Park hotel. Two retrospective applications relating to work at the Meadows travellers site were discussed because, although the site is in Headcorn parish, it abuts Boughton Malherbe. Busy Sunday: The next-to- last cream teas afternoon of 2017 will be held at Boughton Malherbe church on Sunday, August 13 from 2pm-5pm. When the washing up is finished there will, at 6.30pm, be a service of evening prayer in the church. Mid-week prayers will be in Harri- Correspondent: Margo McFarlane, 13 Mercer Drive, Harrietsham, ME17 1AY Tel: 01622 859682 Hammock makers: If you are able to make small hammocks for rescue ferrets to snuggle into, then the Harrietsham ferret rescue would appreciate any donations. Materials can be any type except knitted wool, old fleece jackets can be used especially the sleeves which can be sewn at the cuff leaving the entrance at the shoulder seam for curious ferrets to explore. If you do not sew but can donate some fleece or material contact Chris or Roy on 01622 851690 Space and circus: days will be held at the village hall on Friday, August 11 and Tuesday. August 15 from 9.30am-3.30pm. All places must be booked and paid for. Details from the summer holiday