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and plants. The Not so Young club will be holding a raffle and selling refreshments. Correspondent: Eileen Riden Tel: 01622 844953 riden887@ btinternet.com PARISH COUNCIL: The council met on July 11. Telephone boxes: Community Heartbeat, which took over the phone boxes, does not remove them but would like to work with the parish council to get a defibrillator installed in them. If the PC still wants them removed they would be signed over and the PC would be responsible for the cost. Development on land at the Former Brandy’s Bay South Lane: The developer had suggested: Skylark Avenue, Goldfinch Mews, Redstart Mews, Wren Drive and Linnet Drive. The parish council does not agree with any of the names. It believes that these names have no relevance to the rural area. It does not wish to see mews and drives and believe that tree names would be more appropriate than the birds which are used in suburban areas. Planning: Letter from parishioner to MBC complaining about the fact that three major applications at Warmlake had not been decided in time and were therefore going straight to the Inspector for a decision thus bypassing the planning committee. Clerk had sent a letter to the Chief Executive of MBC complaining about the applications at Warmlake that had gone to the Inspector because MBC planners had not made a decision in time. i.16/505135 Babylon Farm, Babylon Lane, Hawkenbury, agricultural building for storage of machiner and hay with associated hardstanding. No comment. 16/505114 Homewell House Norton Road, erection of three detached dwellings, asociated parking, access and landscaping on the land to the south of Homewell House. Clerk to arrange a site visit. 15/510509/OUT Southfield Stables South Lane, demolition of front annexe building and side shed to Southfield Stables house, and construction of attached singlestorey extension; demolition of stable blocks and outbuildings including removal of caravans, and erection of five detached dwellings with garaging/parking together with construction of access roads – amended plans. Refused, to go to committee. Decisions, permitted: Swan Inn, Broad Street, alterations to rear/ side elevations to sw feather edged boarding painted, partial demolition and alterations to toilet block and corridor to form bin store and boot room, and erection of dormer window. Warm haven, Warmlake road, erection of a cart lodge for parking of two cars in front garden; Oakdene Farm, Leeds Road, use of land for the over-winter storage and limited occupation of 53 additional seasonal and general workers agricultural caravans and drainage; Haven Farm, North Street, temporary storage of six mobile homes between December 1 and April 30 and for harvest related activities at other times Valence House, Broad Street, construction of underground single garage and alteration of ground levels. Crime figures: May 29, burglary other than dwelling, South Lane; May 31, Theft in South Lane; June 3, theft in Maidstone Road. Date of next meeting: August 8. Correspondent: Ron Stubbs Tel: 01622 726962 P is for: pasta, pudding and plonk as well as phew! Friday, July 29, is the date for the gastronomic extravaganza that will be served at South Cottage (get some training done now. Note that it was to start at 8pm but it has been brought forward to begin at 7pm. How will you use that extra hour and will you be able to walk on a straight line at the end? Tickets cost £7 available from Dawn on 01622 812691 with proceeds going to the church. The crafty lot: A group of people known as the Teas’n Craftees are dreaming up fresh ideas and making some items for the stalls at church-related events. They meet monthly and enjoy these sessions where teas and coffees flow freely with the next gathering on Monday, July 25 at 3pm in South Cottage. Call Dawn (details above). Flowers and art: The village’s annual Flower and Art Festival will take place from Saturday to Monday, August 27-29. Anyone with art exhibits to sell will be welcome to take them along. Pieces may be sold subject to a 20% deduction for church funds. Speak with Dawn if you have any questions on the event. Parish council: There will be a meeting of the planning committee on Monday, July 25 at the community centre starting at 6pm. Correspondent: Leila Ware Tel: 01622 842330 leilaware@ outlook.com Aladdin seeks princess: UDAS, the village drama society, is a small friendly bunch of amateurs who don’t take themselves very seriously, except when they are committed to producing a play. They plan to perform Murder at the Panto in February 2017 if they can find just one more actress to play a small but vital part. If you have ever fancied am dram this would be the ideal opportunity to have a go. UDAS meets on alternate Monday nights in the village hall or at a member’s house. Ring Mimi 843592 or Leila 842330 to find out more. 3D modelling project: Don’t forget the launch of the 3D modelling project of All Saints Church on Saturday, July 30 at 3.30pm. See many ancient features of this beautiful medieval church transformed into 3D models which, with the aid of a smart phone and 3D glasses, can be viewed from every angle. The afternoon will finish with tea and refreshments Although there is no charge for the event or refreshments, they need to know numbers beforehand, so contact Rita Strutt 01622 844325 or rjstrutt@talktalk. net Planning the future: The Len Valley Benefice will be holding a Vision Day to discuss planning for the successor to the Rev Dick Venn, who retires in September. If you would like a say in the way forward for All Saints’ Church and the Benefice, join the discussions on Saturday, July 30 from 9.30am12.30pm at the village hall. The facilitator for the day will be Kerry Thorpe. Dick and Helen Venn are offering a babysitting service for those with younger children who wish to attend. Holy Communion: All are welcome to this service at All Saints’ Church on Sunday July 24 at 10.45am. Join fellow communicants afterwards for tea/coffee. Correspondent: Jackie Nixon Mob: 07527 449540 jackie.kmlocal@ hotmail. com Find football players: Vinters Football Club is looking for players to join three of their teams. The Correspondent: Christine Byron Tel: 01622 812023 New book: Local man Mike Whiting has recently published a book. The Bible in a Day. It is a précis/summary of the whole Bible that can be read in just over seven hours. The heart of this book is a précis of all the history books with the remaining books varying from a précis to a summary. Just reading this book once will give you a good feel for what’s in the whole of the Bible. Particularly appealing to those not yet familiar with all that’s in the Bible, this book also serves as a useful refresher for those established in their faith. The retail price is £10.99 but is available at a discount from www. the-bible-in-a-day.net, or £5.50 if collected in person from the author in Wateringbury. mike.whiting@ btinternet.com; phone 01622 814975; 07814 158265. Empower Young People: The Scouts and Guide sections are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a love of empowering young people to