If you were to believe the media coverage of youths today, every under-18 year old would have you running scared. We are drug-taking, unintelligent thugs, who partake in stabbings, muggings and under-age sex on a regular basis. So is ageism a real concern
CIVILIAN staff working for Bexley police, could face redundancy as the division is forced to slash its budget. Borough commander, Chief Superintendent Tony Dawson, says he does not want make a promise no one will lose their job, in case he
A WOMAN who survived an murder attempt by a jealous boyfriend, braved threats to burn her and her young son alive, to give evidence against him. A pathologist told Woolwich Crown Court Kelly Johnson “was as near to death as any case in which
EBBSFLEET UNITED Ladies have appointed Claire Shevlin as manager. It comes as a major boost to the club ahead of their first season in the SE Combination League. Shevlin has been involved with the club for several seasons as a coach and brings a wealth
Britain’s long-standing fascination with the passage through the North Pole and the trail's intriguing history is explored in a new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum North-West Passage: An Arctic Obsession looks at the motivation of the
THIS year the resolution Women’s Institute members are endorsing is SOS for Honeybees. Usually two resolutions are selected and are then debated to choose which one to vote on at the Annual General Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall. However, because
LONGFIELD Hill WI will meet on June 11 from 1.30pm to 4pm in the Scout Hall, Nurstead Lane, Longfield Hill. A strawberry tea will be included. On July 9, Longfield Hill WI will meet in the Scout Hall, Nurstead Lane, Longfield Hill, from 1.30pm to 4pm
LONDON Swimming has appointed Richard Graham as its new chairman as it works towards getting more people in pools and delivering a realistic legacy from 2012. Graham’s involvement within professional sport dates back to the 1980s and includes
THE month of May began with the return of a party of members who had been on a short holiday in Scarborough since April 27. The hotel in which they stayed was excellent, with good food and entertainment. The itinerary for the holiday gave everyone the
AT OUR last meeting, Chislehurst WI members had a lively discussion about honey bees. The statement from the British Beekeepers' Association pointed out the main problems and interesting facts regarding Colony Collapse. Bees as pollinators are vital
AT THE meeting on May 26, the subject of John Dudley’s illustrated talk was London. After working for more than 20 in London, upon his retirement Mr Dudley realised he knew very little about the City, so he took his camera to acquaint himself with the
THE ladies of the guild celebrated their 45th year as it was a sapphire celebration. Ladies were asked to wear blue, for a blue theme. We invited a few ladies from sister guilds and our entertainment was provided by Ms A Chance, “entertaining with a
GUILD members welcomed Miss A Carter, her talk accompanied with slides was Preparing For A Royal Wedding. The speaker was excellent, with many interesting facts. The subject was enjoyed by all. Social Studies Section - Mr Ayliffe, who was a microbiologist
MAY meetings within the WI movement see members discussing and voting on proposed resolutions put forward by the Federation. This year there is just one resolution for members’ consideration and that is to address the decline of honeybees with an increase
THE next meeting on June 20 is to be a Hands on Afternoon with Sue Dane, who will be teaching members how to make needlelace. Sue Dane is the Hon Chairman of the Lace Guild, the largest organisation for lacemakers in the British Isles, and the membership
TWENTY-ONE years is a long time. Mr Ogley, whose life was so completely changed by this event, brought the night of the Great Storm back with great imagination, describing the vast destruction of so many forests, landscapes and properties. He also described
REFORMED criminal, Charles Young gave an inspirational presentation to the Sidcup Rotary Club. He spent 20 years in various penal establishments for a variety of crimes and his extensive criminal record included burglary, assault, car theft, fraud and
THE club had the pleasure of Baroness Harris coming to our meeting and giving us a talk on the role of the House of Lords in today’s parliament. In 1999 she was created a Liberal Democrat Life Peer, taking the title Baroness Harris of Richmond (Yorkshire
AT OUR May meeting members gathered to enjoy an excellent illustrated presentation by David Wood on Aspects of Argentina. Over a period of 19 days using internal flights and long road trips, his party with guide visited a wide variety of locations with
ON MAY 13, the club held its AGM, followed by the popular club auction. The club will now recess during the summer months and reconvene with a members' competition covering subjects U, V and W on September 9. Details of the club can be obtained from
THE Croydon Music Festival has become an annual feature in The Kentones performance calender, and this year again the chorus excelled giving first class performances in all three singing categories. Under the direction of Michael Corr, the chorus received
AT OUR our meeting on May 13 members were asked to show Anything Beginning with the Letter “A”. Ten duly obliged and provided an interesting and varied selection of material. Ron Burn: Antarctic and Atlantic Weather Stations and South African Naval
OUR May meeting was a resolution meeting. The issue to be put forward to the Government was our concern at the decline of the honey bee and a plea to increase funding for research. Our speaker, Lesley Fancote, is a beekeeper and she reminded us that
A JURY in the trial of two men accused of murdering two French students will spend a fifth day considering their verdicts tomorrow (June 4). The Old Bailey jury, earlier told by Judge John Saunders they could reach a majority verdict, have
THE club is appealing for doantions of books, records, CDs and DVDs. Small collectables such as stamps, cigarette cards, football programmes and slide rules are also welcome. To arrange collection, call Malcolm Lowing on 01959 576628. For more information
IT WAS a busy month for Hexara members with plenty of activities, culminating in a packed and lively May meeting. Thirty-two holidaymakers had a mini-break to Amsterdam and after battling the motorways of France, Belgium and Holland it is doubtful anyone
First prize - Two premier dining tickers: Ali Edney, London SE7. Runner-up – Two standard class tickets: Kathy Knowles, Orpington.
WELLING United have signed Spencer Knight after he was released by Chelmsford City. The versatile 31-year-old can play in several positions and manager Andy Ford is hoping his experience will prove to be a major asset next year. He said
A 23-YEAR-OLD woman is hoping to win a place in the Miss England final. Sabrina Kelly-Webster, of Kynaston Road, Bromley, has been selected as one of the finalists for the Miss Fresh Photographic Competition. If Miss Kelly-Webster wins
A TEENAGER from Bexleyheath has become one of the youngest qualified rugby referees in the country. Beths Grammar School pupil Connor Freeman only recently turned 14 but still managed to pass both the level one and two referee exams. Freeman, who
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested at Crayford railway station by officers investigating sex offences. British Transport Police officers took the step yesterday (June 2) as part of an investigation into sex offences on board trains and at railway
KENNY Jackett has signed a three-year deal at Millwall. The Lions boss, who steered the club to the play-off final in his first full season at The Den, is already planning for 2009/10 with the arrival of striker Steve Morison from Stevenage
A WORKER from the Dartford-based company Mazda is missing, presumed dead, after wreckage from the airplane he was on was found in the Atlantic. Neil Warrior, 49, was among the five Britons on flight AF447 which left Rio de Janeiro on Sunday
STACY Long believes Liam Daish’s job as Ebbsfleet boss is going to be harder than ever after the club’s budget was drastically reduced. Long was released by the Fleet at the end of last season as the reality of the financial problems at Stonebridge
THREE men have been jailed for a total of 13 years after a pub fight in Bickley in which five people were stabbed. Blood was said to be “everywhere” after the incident at The Bird in Hand, Bird in Hand Lane, on May 26 last year. During
DISABLED artists are displaying their work and thoughts on coping with disabilities at an exhibition in Gravesend. Users of Kent County Council (KCC) run centres for disabled people in north Kent are showing their artwork alongside written descriptions
A MAN has had both legs amputated after being hit by a train at Albany Park railway station near Sidcup, last night. The 5.10pm train from Charing Cross to Gravesend was pulling into the station at around 5.50pm, when the driver reported a man on the
W ORLD famous RAF Battle of Britain fighter station, Biggin Hill, will host its air fair for the 46th consecutive year on June 27 and June 28. The five-and-a-half-hour flying display will include the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, the
DOG owners could be hit with an £80 fine under new dog control orders being considered by Bromley Council. The orders would replace the previous system of byelaws and could see dog walkers landed with a fine if they fail to clean up after their
YOUNGSTERS hit the court to shoot some hoops with a professional basketball player. Around 18 young people aged 10 to 18 got a training session with James Noel who plays for Plymouth Rovers. The young players have been coming along to
A WOMEN’S club is in the middle of a year long celebration of a golden milestone. Members of the Tintagel Women’s Club will celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary in November but are holding a series of events through the year to mark the occasion
A FIREFIGHTER has received a medal for his long service to the brigade. Watch manager John Howick from Renton Drive, Orpington, was given a long service and good conduct medal to mark two decades with London Fire Brigade. The medal
A HEADTEACHER has said she is ‘delighted’ after her primary school was graded as outstanding. Green Street Green Primary School, in Vine Road, Green Street Green, Orpington, was given the thumbs up by Ofsted following the inspection which took
A 34-YEAR-OLD man is in hospital with a fractured skull after a brawl in Mottingham. Police found the man in King and Queen Close at around 4pm yesterday (June 2) after being called to reports of six people fighting in the street. They
FAMILIES are being invited to get into the groove this summer at a park’s open air jazz concert. The Phoenix Dixieland Jazz Band will be providing the tunes at Greenwich Park’s annual summer jazz concert, on June 21, from 1pm to 3.30pm. Visitors
A HERBALIST is inviting people to join her on a walk to learn more about natural remedies. On June 27, Sorrell Robbins will lead a free hour long tour of Mountsfield Park’s wilderness area, in Catford, to teach people about the benefits of
YOUNGSTERS can get off the streets and into a recording studio - all for free. Musicians from Lewisham rock band Oystar are helping to run free songwriting and studio recording sessions at Bromley and Downham Youth Club in Valeswood Road, Bromley.
A MENTAL health trust has agreed to plant a tree for every completed questionnaire it receives back from this year’s patient survey. More than 1,000 copies of the questionnaire have been sent to a random selection of Bromley residents who have
THREE men have appeared in court after a 20-year-old man was left with a serious eye injury after an alleged assault. Aaron Moon, aged 22, Bradley Wood, 20, and Jake Whittington, 18, all appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday (June 1).
I caught an item on the news on Sunday regarding a suicide at Beachy Head. Three bodies had been found – a male, a female and a five year old boy, along with a rucksack full of toys. “What evil b*stards” I said “why take an innocent kid with them”.
A DISABLED man has triumphed in a national photo and short film competition. Christopher Diedo, of Lavinia Road, won a digital camera in the Mencap competition ‘Snap!’. He will have his photo of words on a gravestone displayed in the
A COUNCIL has invited carers to drop in for a day of relaxation as part of National Carers Week. The annual Lewisham Council event, which is being held on June 10, gives people who provide support to friends or relatives with illnesses or disabilities
A COMMUNITY radio station for the people of Sydenham is one step closer thanks to a £9,000 grant from the National Lottery. The not-for-profit organisation, Sydenham Community Radio, is trying to raise funds to broadcast on the internet with local
