Disability footballers raise the bar
Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, restricted vision – none of these conditions are a bar to playing good football, as a disability football tournament at Maidstone’s Gallagher Stadium proved. Several hundred supporters turned up on Sunday to cheer on 36 teams of 10 playing in a six-a-side competition structured into five leagues of varying ability levels. Organiser Lorraine Humm, the welfare officer and head of disability football at Maidstone United, said: “We had people with just about every kind of disability apart from wheelchair-users and saw some great matches.” and Rodney Divall has been reelected as vice-chairman for the coming year. All committee and working groups remain largely unchanged. The parish council remains opposed to the planning application promoted by MBC on the Heathfield site. Consideration was being given as to what action could be taken to register the community’s disquiet with the way the case has been handled. The outcome of legal advice being sought by MBC in respect of the Coxheath Neighbourhood Plan was still awaited. The annual accounts and governance statement for 2014/15 have been approved and the relevant documentation has been submitted to the external auditors. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 30 in the village hall small hall at 7.30pm. The public are invited to attend and individuals may speak for up to three minutes at the discretion of the chairman, before the start of the meeting. The Anchorians team from Gillingham walked off with the trophy for the Premier League, but Maidstone United came second and also won some of the other leagues. The tournament was sponsored by the Civil Services Insurance Society. Maidstone United FC Raiders have eight adult and five junior disability teams, making them the biggest disability club in the county.
Anyone interested in taking part in disability football, from age five to 65, can find out how to join by contacting Miss Humm on lozmaidstoneutd@btinternet.com local elections, there are two vacancies on the parish council. If you would like to be a parish councillor contact the clerk on 01634 867173 or email detlingparishcouncil@sherriebabington. co.uk Correspondent: Mike Brine Tel: 01732 845825 mbriney.yoda@ hotmail.com Quiz night: The next Kilnbarn quiz takes place on Sunday, June 28 at 8pm. Teams of up to eight, £2 per head. Cash prizes and a meat raffle. Council date: The parish council meets at the community centre on Monday, July 6 at 7.30pm. Time will be set aside for public participation at 8pm. Residents are welcome to attend. Draw winners: Winners of the Heritage Centre 100 Club draw in June were I Mrs E Niblett, 2 Mrs C Wellbelove, 3 Mr D Stevens. To join, phone Mrs M Mulcuck on 01732844195. Village show: The Village Show is on Saturday, July 25 in the community centre. Schedules are available from the centre or from Gary and Coral Smith at 5 Cherry Orchard. Categories are vegetables, fruit, flowers, flower arranging, cooking and art and craft. There is also a class for children. Correspondent: Jake Harfleet Tel: 01732 847858 joharfleet@ blueyonder. co.uk Farmers’ market: The next market is on Sunday, July 5 from 10am1pm in the Old School Hall and car park, Lower Road. A wide range of stalls offering top quality local produce and crafts will be available for you to enjoy. This month sees the return of Galex Gardens, selling metal garden sculptures at affordable prices. Now is the time for the last asparagus, the peak of local strawberries and raspberries. Kenward Trust should have fresh cut garden flowers. Hot drinks and home-made cakes are served in Mandy’s kitchen. All profits from stall charges, after deduction of running costs, are donated to Kent charities. Last month’s profit of £80 has been donated to the Kenward Trust in Yalding in recognition of its support of East Farleigh village activities, including this year’s fete. For information contact Sue on 01622 726164. Correspondent: Mike Brine Tel: 01732 845825 mbriney.yoda@ hotmail.com Free advice: The Citizen Advice Bureau will be at Headcorn library on Friday ,July 3 for an open surgery from 10am-noon. Council date: The parish council meets in the Filmer Hall on Wednesday, July 1 at 7.30pm. Residents are welcome to attend.