Come along to the Unicorn Pub to meet Helen Grant, Maidstone & The Weald MP and Minister for Sport and Equalities.
The event is hosted by John Warnett of BBC Radio Kent, commencing at 6pm on 13th December, Members and a guest welcome.
New Members
We would like to welcome the following new members to the business forum.
Sally Paffard – Pilates Foundation teacher based in Marden and Cranbrook.
Massage Angel – Denise Macey, fully qualified, insured and registered Massage Therapist offering sports and holistic massage.
Simpson’s Sound Ltd. – Peter Simpson, Piano and Keyboard Tuition catering for all ages and abilities.
Anno Distillers Limited – Kent’s first micro-distillery and the first to start distilling gin in the county for over 200 years.
Membership has been excellent this year, but if you know someone that would like to join, our online registration page can be found here
7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction
The temporary 7.5 tonne weight restriction through Yalding 6 month consultation period ends soon. The experiment is scheduled to be in place for 18 months.
You may agree with it or disagree, but make your individual representation to KCC Highways Department as each email counts for 1 opinion.
If you wish to make your representation on the scheme, you can do so by clicking here until the consultation period ends at noon on 7th November.
Road Works
Up to date road work details and Parish Council minutes are now available through the MBF website
News for the Village – October 2013
Chainhurst – Marden
New York
Miranda Pigott of Travel Finders is running in this weekends New York Marathon in support of The Kent Air Ambulance.
To view Miranda’s Just Giving page and make a donation click here.
Is your shed safe?
Housing Developments
Marden was designated to build an extra 320 homes as part of Government Policy, but this figure is likely to increase as a result of Maidstone Borough Council local plans.
All applications are discussed by the Parish Council in public, so to find the next meeting and voice your opinion visit the Marden PC website