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yourswale K O S E E yourswale.co.uk R F w e e k midw s p a p er n e Issue No 170 Available from Wednesday, THE NEWSPAPER FOR SITTINGBOURNE, ISLE OF SHEPPEY, FAVERSHAM & DISTRICT January 12, 2011 WWEE’’RREE GGOOIINNGG DDIIGGIITTAALL FFRROOMM NNEEXXTT WWEEEEKK yourswale.co.uk ONLY ONLINE FILL UP ON MAINLAND, URGES MP A TORY MP has called on (cid:2)BY JILL HURST haulage companies in Swale. Four his constituents in Swale to years ago the firm run a fleet of 200 lorries but fuel prices together with boycott petrol stations on wants to pay less for fuel then they’ll unregulated foreign competition has Sheppey after the cost of fuel have to force the issue.I recommend seen this drop to 60. they do what I do and that’s travel to “This country gets the cheapest fuel rocketed to record levels. Sittingbourne and fill up there.” in Europe,but after the Government Gordon Henderson said con- The backbencher’s comments came adds duty it becomes the most expen- stituents should snub island garages as the Government announced the sive,”Mr Pink said. charging above average prices and fill cost of petrol will increase by 2p,to “The latest increase will see our fuel up on the mainland. 127p a litre;while diesel will rise to an bill increase by about £1,200 per He said:“It’s long been the case that average of 131p a litre. week,which isn’t sustainable.” those living on Sheppey have paid The hike has angered commuters Mr Pink said the number of foreign more for their petrol but with better and left businesses claiming the rise lorry drivers with access to cheaper links they no longer have to fill up on leaves them facing bankruptcy. petrol was driving UK hauliers out of the island.It’s a ten-minute drive to David Pink is a director at Dodds business.“They have the capacity to PIP AND PERCY’S Sittingbourne and if the community Group in Teynham – one of the largest CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 WHAT’S ON & WATCH ALSO INSIDE WINGS CLIPPED yourkenttv.co.uk Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 7 LETTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 Police have appealed for information after two African grey parrots, val- ALLYOURLOCALSTORIES: Watch videos SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 9 ued at £900 each, were stolen. Percy, pictured here, and Pip were both of all the major news stories in your area taken from their garden aviary in Murston. The brazen theft has left WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 11 their disabled owner devastated. FORFULLSTORY, TURN TO PAGE 5 Upload your favourite clip SPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 23 2 yourswale.co.uk Telephone advertising: 01303 817110 Email [email protected] (SW) Get in soon for free flu jab THIS WEEK INSIDE NEWS. . . . . . . . . . PAGES 2-11 PROPERTY . . . PAGES 18-19 DEPUTY Director of public health in “People with long-term conditions Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 7 JOBS. . . . . . . . . PAGES 20-21 Swale, Andrew Scott-Clark, says such as diabetes or heart conditions anyone eligible for a free flu jab must get their vaccine.Even if you LETTER. . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 8 CLASSIFIED. . . . . . PAGE 22 should have it as soon as possible. feel well,you are at increased risk of “We strongly urge those who are seasonal flu. SCHOOLS. . . . . . . . . . PAGE 9 SPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 23 eligible to take advantage of the free “People with cold and flu symptoms seasonal flu jab to protect themselves are encouraged to visit their local against the three types of flu in circu- pharmacist for advice on suitable INSIDE yourlifestyle lation,including swine flu,”said Mr remedies, to avoid spreading the Scott-Clark. viruses around GP practices and hos- “The best way to avoid flu is to get pitals.” immunised, but people can protect Those eligible for the flu jab include themselves and the people they come everyone over 65 years of age,babies into contact with by practising good aged six months or un,all children hand hygiene and using the catch it, and adults with serious, long-term bin it,kill it technique. health problems including heart dis- “This means carrying tissues,cov- ease and bronchitis and pregnant ering coughs and sneezes with a tis- women. PAGE LEISURE sue,disposing of the tissue after one For any medical advice call NHS 10 use, and cleaning hands with soap Direct on 0845 4647 or contact your and water or an alcohol hand gel. doctor’s surgery. PAGE WEATHER 11 Director takes over at PAGES MOTORS Dead after a 12-17 health and safety firm SITTINGBOURNE health and safety company the Bradley Group has single announced its founding partner and director Jan Mills is now the sole owner of the company,after buying out former directors Emma Cundiff SEE OUR SISTER PAPERS KENT ON SUNDAYAND THE SATURDAY and Stuart Cox. Jan said:“I’m delighted to be tak- EDITIONFOR ALL THE WEEKEND’S COUNTY NEWS AND SPORT ing both ownership and operational NEWSEDITOR:Gareth Arnold 01303 817025 punch control of the Bradley Group,and I GROUP EDITOR: Gary Wright 01303 817032 intend to invest in the growth of our WEBSITE: www.yourswale.co.uk consultancy and training services TELEPHONE ADVERTISING: 01303 817110 throughout the year to take advan- FAX: (Advertising) 01303 817002 tage of a renewed appreciation in the TELEPHONE DISTRIBUTION: 01303 817070 market of the vital importance of EMAIL:Editorial:[email protected]. Sales:[email protected] health and safety to business.” HEADOFFICEADDRESS: Apple Barn, Hythe Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent TN25 6SS A MURDER investigation VICTIM:Adrian Milner has died in te“aWme, whaitvhe tahlree raedtyu rsntr eonf gAtbhie Anetedk ooujar © 2010 KOS Media. yourswale.co.uk. Printed by Archant Print has been launched after hospital 12 days after the attack to our Kent Science Park offices fol- KOSMedia is a division of Archant Regional Limited lowing the fulfillment of a three-year the death of a father of two have come forward with really use- contract with one of our clients.It is ful information following earlier who was attacked in a great to have him back.” appeals. Murston street. “Thanks to their help we are gain- “2011 looks set to be an exciting Denture Design Adrian Milner passed away at a ing a much clearer picture of what ybeea rin fvoers tthineg B irna dtlheey Gmraorukpe.tiWnge awnildl London hospital on Sunday after- happened that evening,but we are promotion of our training and consul- Studio noon.Known to his friends as Ada, still missing information that will tancy services to ensure it is a year of he was assaulted in Church Road, give us the full picture. sustained growth.” on Tuesday,December 28,last year. “By being at the scene exactly a The 48-year-old was walking with fortnight later,we will hopefully be Academy teacher to 114 High Street Rochester Kent a friend near the Co-op grocery able to talk to people who were out 01634 849888 store just before 7.53pm. Police and about at that time in the be awarded MBE believe there was a brief altercation evening two weeks ago and may • See the person who makes and fits involving a third man,who punched have seen either the assault or Mr Milner in the face. The blow events leading up to it.” A TEACHER from Swale has been your dentures caused him to fall to the floor and Kent Police are appealing for any- recognised in the New Year honours • Choose the look you want hit his head, leaving him with a one with information to come for- list. serious head injury. ward as soon as possible and offi- Paul Murray, head of community • We use the look you want Medics fought to save the lorry cers made door-to-door inquiries cohesion at the Isle of Sheppey driver, but his injuries were too yesterday in a bid to collect more Academy,received an MBE for serv- • We use the latest materials, clear, severe.A post-mortem examination information. ices to education. flexible and chrome denture was due to take place yesterday;the Anyone who was in the area on Now in his 36th year of teaching, results will be released at a later the evening of Tuesday,December Mr Murray began his career aged • Denture repairs in 1 hour date. 28, and may have information just 21. He joined the Sir Thomas • Emergency dentures made WDhietteehcetaivde s aid:“IPnesoppelcet ionr MursLtoene sSheoriuoluds Ccorinmtaec Dt irKecetnotr aaten odn 0E1s6s2e2x Cinh e1y9n8e7 Sacnhdo otla –u gnhotw p thhyes iaccaal deedmuyc a–- • Evening appointments - have shown real concern for what 654852 or Kent Crimestoppers tion and humanities before taking up his current post. happened and as a result many anonymously on 0800 555111. available by arrangement Don’t let fuel thieves leave you in the cold A SPATE of domestic fuel thefts has (cid:2)BY JILL HURST “Installing security lights and a prompted police to warn household- lockable cage around the tank are ers to be on their guard. also worth considering.” Officers believe the spiralling cost These gauges, which cost between In Hazel Street,Stockbury,oil was F of oil has triggered the trend, and £70 and £100,can be fitted indoors to stolen from the tanks of two neigh- have issued the following advice. warn of any potential problem.” bouring properties.Oil worth about F Detective Inspector Susie Harper DI Harper said clever planting £1,000 was taken from one tank and % O nturesFeb sdaeitde:r “Tthhieevree sa.rFei ts tae pgso oydou q cuaanli ttya kcelo steo cthouinldk tawlsioc ed beeteforr eth fioervceins:g“ Tthheeiyr wwailyl otailk ewno rfrthom a pthper osxeimcoantde,lyw h£e5r0e0 dwamas- 10Neuwn tilD e2280t1h 1!!! slaleyhlv aaderclmrk olg peifas t uphoagered oslfo ialc lwlkles.iv llRbe lee silmneotw to h toeaef f t eqalauenncakt r rstaouenurdi ddcfi uebonllile-l. tsrehimvpripdaoeeluldneg cshcetl o tattorh aiipndcreegi n ccoktofilu fyybl d ltho hpoeerdd o ogvfoeifrd,e ensa dfhnoerrdree. ”dnt shoiecf amwgwFaeotw wir.o kanmes n oetrfs.repto iommnlieac wete.Ksud,ke aandtt v £i5cP0eo 0la.icned, invfiosrit- P(SW) Telrephonie esditorioal: 0130n3 8172 00 oEmail [email protected] ers contain yourswale.co.uk 3 Virtual courts ‘could replace riot after phone found magistrates’ GORDON Henderson, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey,has written to the Justice Minister to lobby for virtual courts to be introduced to the district. Mr Henderson, Aa(cid:2)t RaBnEY LJIsIIlLGeL I oHOfU USRShSeT gpapnegy pstraisrotend a aft errio at Picture GOOGLE MA ptcGrhehiocveavternuerecrsr neee mdiis,et sn tld siwtaetthcyililees-l PS sion to close police bust put their alleged drug- Sittingbourne dealing racket out of business. Magistrates Court and virtu- A group of Muslim prisoners went on the al courts may be rampage when a drug delivery to HMP the next best Swaleside was intercepted by cops lying in wait thing. outside the Category B jail. The system could see defendants and Inside,10 prison officers sustained face and witnesses giving evidence using a video head injuries after confiscating a mobile phone link to magistrates sitting in courts in being used to co-ordinate a second drop-off of Medway or Canterbury. contraband,including heroin and cocaine. The system is currently bring trialled John Hancock, spokesman for the Prison in North Kent, where 43 people have Officer’s Association,said but for the courage of been dealt with since December,and Mr guards,the jail would have been overrun. Henderson wants Swale to be included He said:“There were about 120 prisoners out in the trial. on Delta wing when officers attempted to con- However, Gary Beautridge,Assistant fiscate a mobile phone.A section of the inmates Chief Constable for Kent Police,said the did not want the phone taken away and start- trial would not be extended to other ed fighting staff on the landing. areas until a Government review had “There were only about 12 staff and they CRACKDOWN: Swaleside Prison on the Isle of Sheppey, where the confiscation of a mobile phone sparked a riot taken place in March. were put under incredible pressure,with stand- He said:“Kent Police is one of only two up fights. joined forces in a bid to tackle drug dealing at prison guards are needed, not staff in white forces nationally which are trialling the “A second alarm call was made and more staff the prison.Kent Police confirmed four people shirts doing administrative jobs,”he said. virtual court system, alongside the were deployed from other wings and the situa- were arrested last week when a large quantity “I sincerely hope this incident will cause Metropolitan Police service. tion was brought under control.However,if it of drugs and mobile phones were seized. staffing levels to be reviewed.It’s clear prison- “We have virtual court technology was not for the bravery of a few staff the inci- Prisoners commonly use mobile phones to co- ers don’t respond to rehabilitation pro- installed at North Kent police station dent would not have been quelled and there ordinate drop-offs – where contraband items grammes, they only respond to punishment, and over the Christmas period we saw would have been a full-scale riot.” are thrown over the perimeter walls to inmates which is what a prison is designed to do.They people arrested for drink-driving A prison source said about 20 Muslim prison- during exercise time. need to feel like it’s not a place they want to go processed through the virtual court sys- ers had been shipped out of the prison in an Mr Hancock said many of the problems at back to.” tem.In one case,it took just over one attempt to break up the gang. HMP Swaleside were caused by a serious • What do you think? Call our reporter on 01303 817181, hour and 20 minutes from the point of Kent Police and the Prison Service have shortage of prison guards. “Essentially more text on 07850 311216 or email [email protected] charge to the sentencing.” MP’s fuel advice Council tax freeze CONTINUEDFROMFRONTPAGE carry 1,000 litres of fuel and can enter the country without filling up backed by councillor or paying tax. It’s impossible to compete.” Starlight taxi firm owner Lionel Kipling agreed.He runs a fleet of 14 taxis in Faversham and says the increased cost of fuel will cost him KENTCounty Council’s decision to more than £300 per week. freeze the rate of council tax has “We have a contract with Kent been welcomed by Sittingbourne County Council, but since we county councillor Mike Whiting. signed it last year the cost of diesel Councillor Whiting said: “Local has risen by more than 30p,”said authorities like Kent are having to Mr Kipling. bear the brunt of the savings “We can’t increase our prices required to tackle the record levels of because these are set by Swale debt, and we face a reduction in council,so this increase will have a funding of 22 per cent in the next huge impact. I’m coming up to two years,rising to 29 per cent over retirement so I’ll probably close the the next four years. business down. “Freezing the council tax was a “If the price increases to £1.50 a huge challenge, and some difficult litre,we are dead in the water.” decisions had to be taken,but it was Commuters have also been left important that we didn’t put addi- wondering how they will find the tional pressures on ratepayers in extra cash. what will be a difficult year for Jane Hartman-Jemmett, of everybody. Hythe, works for the Bradley “At a time when demands on serv- Group at Kent Science Park in ices are rising,the council has man- Sittingbourne. She says the hike aged to protect core services – those will cost her £50 more per month. required by law – and many of the She said: “I’m undertaking a discretionary services, such as the review of all household expendi- freedom pass for schoolchildren and ture.I’ve had to reduce charitable services for the elderly that are so SUPPORT: Cllr Mike Whiting has backed the donations and am about to move valued by residents.” gyms to cut costs. He also welcomed the proposed KCC’splan to freeze the rate of council tax “I think it’s outrageous that capital investment of £317m for the diesel is significantly cheaper 23 next year,and £772m over the next our schools, including special miles away in Calais.” three years. schools,libraries,roads,youth facili- • What do you think? 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WC 050111 (SW) Telephone editorial: 01303 817200 Email [email protected] yourswale.co.uk 5 Two arrests in drugs raid TWO touring caravans were seized after a yourswale.co.uk police drugs swoop on a Sittingbourne house. A man and a teenager were remanded in NEWS IN BRIEF custody at Sittingbourne police station after the raid in Church Road,Murston. Twelve officers plus a sniffer dog and han- dler executed a warrant at the home.A 32- Cancer shop gifts appeal year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply,and handling stolen goods. A SHOPPING centre has appealed for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts to its A 17-year-old was also arrested on suspi- Cancer Research shop. cion of handling stolen goods. The store,at The Forum,Sittingbourne,is Along with the two caravans, drugs – hoping the appeal will help raise essential believed to be heroin and crack cocaine – funds for the charity. cash and property, including two satellite Store manager Mandy Radovic said she navigation systems,were seized. would welcome any item.“We will take any- Red flares lifeboat search thing at the shop,because even though we don’t sell electrical items we can pass them on to shops that do,”she said. SHEERNESSRNLI all-weather lifeboat was “Anything people can spare would be grate- launched at 5pm on Sunday,under the com- fully received.There’s a back entrance to the mand of second deputy coxswain Paul Jarvis, RUFFLED FEATHERS: African grey parrots Percy and Pip were stolen from a Murston garden by brazen thieves shop to make dropping off items by car easy. after reports of red flares. “Charities make a substantial amount sell- The sighting was off Blacktail Spit towards Fears for African ing items in shops.Without stock to sell the Warden Point,at the eastern end of the Isle of research into cancer prevention and cure can Sheppey. be severely limited. However after a thorough search of the area “So please donate unwanted Christmas between the two points, nothing untoward gifts that may otherwise end up in the rub- was found and the crew returned to station at bish or hidden in a drawer,”she said. 7.45pm. grey ‘soul mates’ Spice Court after aviary raid Eat as much as you like! A DISABLED Murston woman (cid:2)BY JILL HURST All Day Sunday Buffet has been “devastated”by the theft of her two pet birds. from 12 noon to 11pm the middle was also missing.Mrs Horsford Percy and Pip,a pair of African grey parrots, took both parrots in eight years ago when Adults £8.50 Child £4.50 were taken from Marion Horsford’s garden their owners were unable to look after them. (all day) aviary in Woodbury Drive,on December 22, She is worried the birds will be separated and A la carte menu also available just before 10pm. sold on. The pensioner had left them for a few min- “They are soul mates.We obtained Pip as a utes to wrap Christmas presents,but on her companion for Percy,who is a bit bonkers.He Spice Thursday return the birds had gone. has a habit of plucking feathers from his chest Mrs Horsford, who has severe arthritis, and can be a bit vicious at times. Choice of starter,Main Dish believes her property was targeted specifically “Pip is a little asthmatic and has breathing for the birds,worth about £900 each. problems from time to time.I worry how they Choice of side Vegetable Dish “You couldn’t see them from outside the gar- will cope if they are parted.They need their Rice or Naan Bread den,but you could hear them,”she said.“They own space and get stressed if they are con- Coffee or Ice Cream were virtually under the kitchen window,so it fined in cages.They are both very vocal and Only £10.00 was quite a brazen theft.” have good vocabularies.You can’t miss the The 63-year-old said she left the birds out- sound of a parrot, so someone may notice Add £2.95 for King Prawn side for a few extra minutes because they’d them turning up somewhere. been cooped up inside due to bad weather. “They were like members of our family and Dishes “I left them while I went to wrap presents we miss them terribly.It spoilt Christmas and with my daughter,Shonagh,but when I came now I can’t sleep wondering what’s happened back the aviary mesh had been folded back to them and where they are. SET LUNCH MEAL DEAL only £5.95 and the birds were gone. “It’s a cruel crime.I just hope someone can “I was horrified.At first I thought perhaps help us to get them back.” Take Away Menu the door had come open and they had escaped, Anyone with information on the theft or but then I saw the mesh had been pulled back whereabouts of the birds is asked call FREE HOME DELIVERY enough for someone to squeeze in and out. Sittingbourne police station on 01795 419182, on orders over £15 (within a 3 mile radius) “I ran shouting to my daughter and we or the free and confidential Crimestoppers phoned the police.We’re devastated.” line on 0800 555111,quoting reference num- A black metal carrier with a perch through ber CY/20213/10. 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QUESTION to organic is the taste,which is much better. & ANSWER AI am regional coordinator for the Food For The most obvious advantage is safety. ALarge supermarkets don’t supply schools CAROLINE worLki fteh rPoaurgthnoeursth tihpe. SI oluivteh Eina sFto slok esseteo na el obt uotf Pineosrtgicaindiecs faonodd .otMhaern ych feumnigciaclisd easr ea snpdr ainyesdec otin- tivew ritehs proanws ei ntgor eoduier nctas.mWpea ihganv efr homad sac hpooosli-- the M20 and the M25.I am married with two cides are potentially carcinogenic.With organ- meals caterers who are applying for our grown-up children. ic,the soil is not contaminated. Catering Mark and using 50 per cent locally- HALLETT Q Q sourced ingredients.We encourage parents to What is Food For Life and how did you get involved? You are reaching out to schools to spread the message use local suppliers and organic-veg-box AThe Food For Life Partnership is a network AWe have more than 400 schools across the socrhgaemniec sr,abnugte asl ln tohwe. large supermarkets carry of schools and communities committed to South East enrolled in the programme. transforming food culture.We are revolution- These are setting up gardens,getting young QWhat is the future for food distribution and choice? ising school meals,reconnecting young people people cooking and growing, and visiting with farms and inspiring families and commu- farms and businesses to understand more AThe way food is distributed nationally has nities to cook and grow food.The partnership about food and where it comes from. production,consumption and trading prac- brings together four charities: the Soil We offer an award scheme and have gold-, tices that destroy the environment,harm ani- Association,Focus On Food,Health Education silver- and bronze-award-winning schools. mals and are deeply unjust. I would like a Trust and Garden Organic. It empowers Q return to local-food-hubs, with enough pro- schools, teachers, caterers, food-producers, Will the trend towards carbon reduction aid your cause? duced locally for all.It is madness to have only pupils and health professionals to create a better food culture for young people across AAbsolutely.When we think about carbon three or four large ‘food factories’ for staples. England.This means a school-meals service footprints we tend to concentrate on how Q serving healthy and sustainable food,practical much energy we use directly,in our homes or Where can people find out more? food education and engaged pupils. travelling.This makes up our primary foot- A QWhat are the advantages of growing your own? pthreinrte,.bFuoto de nmviirloens maenndt apl aicmkpaagcint gd opersond’tu cset opa Cmhee vcika ocuhta [email protected].,uokr. email A secondary footprint. Q We encourage people to reconnect with Over-packaged items and food brought over What do you like to do in your spare time? food by growing organic or buying from large distances all add to our carbon contribu- A local farmers and suppliers. Organic food is tion.Saving energy – and lowering emissions I have a variety of hobbies,including arts grown without the use of man-made chemi- – isn’t only about changing light-bulbs and and crafts, cooking and walking. I love cals.The same is true for organic meat.One of switching off appliances. entertaining and relaxing with friends. & The Kent co-ordinator of the Food For Life Partnership speaks to James Alexandreabout transforming school meals, reducing carbon miles and what organic produce means for the future of our food supplies WWhhaatt ccoouulldd aa A handy way of keeping pprrooffeessssiioonnaallllyy up to date with Kent News mmaaddee vviiddeeoo ddoo ffoorr no matter where you are yyoouurr bbuussiinneessss?? 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EMAIL: Email your letters to us at [email protected] YOUR LETTERS out their well rehearsed rhetoric, consumer society it is amazing the having a great time as a family. obvious appeal,but for the family designed to get air-time to feed amount of money that is poured Yes I can see the point in making that receives the goat,it becomes their narcissistic souls. into non-essentials. youngsters carry out chores for absolutely central to their lives. Actions do speak Please,politicians of Swale make Most children these days have no their pocket money but to suggest They are only be used for milk or it a resolution stop talking,just idea of real cost or what it takes to they should have less at Christmas food but as an asset to trade,giving long enough to do something get the money.It is no wonder most is ridiculous. families access to credit for food louder than words constructive and make some real of the western world is in such a Mrs T Leigh, by email during low seasons or an income changes to our community. terrible state economically and to send their children to school I write to protest about the article Tom Mather, Isle of Sheppey there is no evidence that people A Wright Scrooge and then growing their wealth in Yourswale on January 5,which y yurmaidstone@ko reaching adulthood have fully as it produces kids. says the people of Swale will need yourblogger grasped the idea that it may be or on the money? 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Terry, comment on website talking to people who have detailed relation of Kent,whether that’s So yes I agree with Jamie Oliver’s knowledge of grazing patterns and health,transport or employment. value of Christmas example but I fear few youngsters Popular goat gifts feeding practices.Animal welfare is Each week we read that Swale will get similar benefits. considered every step of the way will be either the last to recover Charles Rowcroft, by email make a difference and our programme guidelines economically,that it may take up to Your blog last week hit the nail on are endorsed by the RSPCA. 15 years for employment to return the head and,like many parents I Festive season a gift We never promote animal to pre-recession levels or even that believe our children have absolutely Oxfam Unwrapped’s goats are an husbandry above agriculture.But residents may live seven years less no idea of the value of money. for children to enjoy effective way to help improve the in some areas it is simply too dry than the rest of the country.The Quite rightly the article praised lives of poor people,using locally to grow enough crops,so raising rail system is shockingly unreliable, Jamie Oliver for his determination sourced,responsibly distributed livestock is the only option. there is virtually no bus service on to teach his children the value of What a miserable attitude displayed livestock to make a difference in Thanks to people’s generosity the Isle of Sheppey and we have no money by making them work. by your blogger last week. more than 60 countries. we have raised an incredible £60 proper hospitals. There is one part of me that is Christmas has nothing to do We launched our range in 2004 million to help thousands of people So I for one am fed-up of listening glad youngsters do not grow up with kids learning the value of and the goat gift is a popular living in poverty around the world. to these vacuous turnips spitting deprived.But,equally,in our money and everything to do with choice.For the gift buyer,there’s Rick Lay, Oxfam Unwrapped What’s the value of your car? Receive an accurate valuation for your car in minutes TEXT 83338 with our SMS Car Valuation Service Text kos, the car registration and mileage leaving space between each, to 83338 e.g. kos EF04BWZ 10000 By pricing experts MMSS SSeerrvviiccee:: SSeerrvviiccee aavvaaiillaabbiilliittyy ddeeppeennddeenntt oonn UUKK mmoobbiillee ccoovveerraaggee.. SSMMSS ccaarr vvaalluuaattiioonnss ccoosstt ££11..5500 pplluuss nnoorrmmaall nneettwwoorrkk cchhaarrggeess.. 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Inspectors judged the school’s examina- the Creative Arts as it starts the tion achievment as good after it reached search for a new leader. the top 25 per cent of similar schools. The university serves hundreds of students They also highlighted the excellent work- from Swale, who attend its campuses at ing relationships between staff and stu- Medway,Maidstone and Canterbury. dents and improved in GCSE results. Professor Elaine Thomas,retired from her To find out more about the college see position as vice-chancellor of the university www.sittingbourne.kent.sch.uk or tele- last month. phone the school office on 01795 472449. Originally appointed director of the Surrey Nativity celebration Institute of Art & Design in January 2000, Elaine,was then named rector of UCA following the merger between the Surrey Institute YOUNGSTERS at Lorenden Preparatory and Kent Institute of Art & Design. School entertained visitors from neigh- It was in this role that Elaine spearheaded bouring vil- the transformation of the institution from uni- lages with a versity college to university in 2008,creating colourful pro- the UK’s first specialist creative arts university. duction of Famous television presenter, Loyd Gross- their annual man,who is also chairman of the UCA board nativity play. of governors,announced the retirement. Ruth and He said:“Prof Thomas has been an excep- John Moor, tional vice-chancellor and we owe her from Bayfield immense thanks for all that she has accom- RETIRING: Professor Elaine Thomas has been praised by chairman of the Board of Governers Loyd Grossman Farm, Painter’s Forstal, attended the plished during her tenure. event.They said:“We go every year and “Under her inspirational leadership, UCA it’s always enjoyable,it’s really good fun.” has greatly enhanced its regional, national Karen Millen,designer Zhandra Rhodes and the talent and skills that feed the UK’s envi- Hannah Rogers, deputy head of and international reputation,achieving recog- artist Tracey Emin. able reputation as a leader in the global cre- Lorenden, said:“It was great to see so nition for its world-leading research and The former Masterchef presenter continued: ative economy.” many regulars but also some new faces receiving acclaim for its distinguished alumni. “Prof Thomas has consistently championed With around 7,000 students,UCA is one of it’s all part of what we call the Lorenden “Consequently, the university has seen a the value of UCA’s disciplines to business and Europe’s largest specialist universities of art. community spirit.” massive increase in student applications.” society. A passionate advocate of the creative The UCA board of governors has appointed UCA has started the careers of a number of arts,she has fiercely argued for the need to a search committee to begin the process of famous names, including, fashion megastar invest in universities such as ours,to nurture appointing a successor to Prof Thomas. SEND your schools news and pictures to [email protected]. You can also upload your video clips of schools events on to www.yourkenttv.co.uk developing confidence and individual talents Frustrated to know that your child could succeed but is making slow progress? Is it because of going unnoticed in a large school or a large class size? For all your Is your child lacking the confidence to flourish? At Dover College, we are as keen as any other school to cater for servicing the most able pupils and do it well. 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CINDERELLAby Ballet Theatre UK is best medicine at the Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone, on The comedian has recently been starring in Saturday,January 29,at 7.30pm. his own self-titled TV show on BBC Two and is The rags-to-riches story features seen as one of the brighest new stars in the Prokofiev’s uplifting score together with comedy firmament. sumptuous costumes.The sets conjure And now he’s bringing his The Best up a magical fantasy world in this Medicine show to Canterbury. enchanting production. “I’m feeling good about life right now,”he Tickets are £18, concessions £15. To said.“I was really flattered that the BBC saw book call 01622 758611 or visit fit to give me the chance to do my own show,in www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk. this day and age if you are a comic on TV you don’t always get that platform to show all the The thrill of the circus different things you can do,so I saw it as a real great opportunity to show a bit more of myself.” FROM January 11 to 15,the big top of The show went out on BBC Two on Friday Moscow State Circus will arrive at the nights at 10pm,but the series ended in the Churchill Theatre. run up to Christmas. Performers are bringing the sensation- Stephen said of what he wanted to achieve al new show Legenda to Bromley for the with it:“I kind of hark back to the old style of first time.It is sure to thrill,astound and Dave Allen with the feel of the show.It’s quite shock audiences of all ages with its blend gentle and I embrace the variety nature of of classical and contemporary circus. shows like that as I didn’t think that kind of Presenting a huge cast of Russia’s thing was happening as much on TV anymore, greatest circus artistes, the Moscow so to help to try and revive it is something that State Circus is bursting with incredible it’s great to be involved with. human feats and death-defying acts, “I didn’t want to do another bog-standard with state of the art special effects and stand-up show.With that in mind we threw in performers who push the boundaries of some sketches,some bits with the audience physical ingenuity. and then some musical acts that you might But tickets by calling 08448 717620,or not see on things like Michael McIntyre’s at www.ambassadortickets.com/bromley. Comedy Roadshow. I just wanted to throw some more in there to mix it up a bit.” Laughter with Marlon Stephen turned to comedy 15 years ago but never thought he’d make a career out of it. STAND-up comedian Marlon Davis will He said:“I was studying law at the time be making audiences laugh at the but decided I’d try my hand at stand-up and Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone on simply haven’t stopped.It was never part of Wedenesday,February 2. my plan to live this life.I wanted to be a The young comedian,improviser,actor lawyer and see where that took me. and presenter bursts on to the stage like “I’d never tried stand-up before, or any a breath of fresh air,with an impish grin, comedy and never been to a comedy club,so boyish enthusiasm and an effortlessly to me it was like a totally new medium. open,confident style. “I just took the attitude from the start He appeared in Brown-Eyed Boy on that it was all about having fun on stage MTV and won the FHM Search For A and not being too fearful of it. Stand-Up Hero competition in 2009. “That was probably helped initially by Tickets are £10.Over 18s only. the fact that at the early shows a lot of my See www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk or call friends turned up.They found me funny 01622 758611 to book. anyway, but they obviously couldn’t be there every time I had a show and so they Tune in to war time started to stop coming.But the laughs continued and I decided to keep it going. “People always say to me it must be the ISLA St Cliar comes to the Horsebridge most petrifying thing to do,but the worst centre in Whitstable on Friday,at 7.30pm. that can happen is that people don’t The Eyes Front show is an exciting laugh.It might be uncomfortable for a combination of live performance and while but you’re not going to die.There’s film about the effect of music in wartime usually a lot of goodwill in audiences too. with the singer and broadcaster. Most people go to comedy nights to Isla St Clair,will present and perform laugh,they want to laugh.” a selection of popular songs and tell the Stephen promises that his touring stories behind them. show is very different to his TV work. Visit www.islastclair.com for details. “This is live, unedited and in the Tickets are £10 or £9 concessions from moment.I try and keep it as fresh as the box office on 01227 281174. possible. If something that is new material to me feels right I will do it Tony shares his politics and try it out.I try not to stick too rigid- ly to any script.” VETERAN parliamentarian Tony Benn Stephen begins his tour in mid- comes to the Gulbenkian Theatre in January and says that he believes com- Canterbury for one of his popular speak- edy is having a real renaissance. ing dates. “It’s absolutely going through a boom An Evening with Tony Benn, on time.That’s got to be a good thing. I Friday,January 21,will see the lauded think we’ve all had enough of celebrity left winger recall many anecdotes from chefs.There was a time when you could- his distinguished career. n’t turn on the TV without seeing one, He’ll talk about his life in politics and but that seems to have died off a little. what he thinks about the changes in the “People want to have a laugh when they Labour party. get home.There are other art forms and Expect an evening of frank responses stand-up comedy really is one worth putting and entertaining political anecdotes in on TV.” the long awaited sequel to his original • For tickets (£13 each) to see Stephen in Canterbury, Book legendary theatre tour. at www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian or call 01227 769075. For tickets (£18) call 01227 769075 or visit www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian. TO FIND MORE THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT NEWSyo LuOrGk eOnNt tAvT.coy.ouukrkenttv.co.uk