The View From The Hill Your newsletter from

Kings Hill Parish CouncilWinter 2018/19

It was great to see a record turn-out, estimated at over 600 people, on Sunday November 11th for the Kings

Hill Remembrance Service, parade and wreath laying. Planning has been a hot topic this last month or so. Based on feelings from councillors and high levels of feedback from residents, the parish council have objected to the TMBC proposed plans to develop Broadwater Farm. At the time of going to print, the council had not made any formal decision on Liberty’s lastest proposed plans, however, we are aware of the strong feelings from residents, particularly about the fields at Amber Lane and I am hopeful that this will be reflected in our formal response.Looking forward, tickets for the synthetic ice rink are selling well and a grand opening is being planned. All that remains for me to do now is to wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.Dave Hurring

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New Play Area Official OpeningOn Saturday 17th November 2018, Kings Hill Parish Council were proud to officially open the two new play areas (one for younger and one for older children) at Kings Hill Sports Park, with the cutting of the ribbon being performed by the Mayor of Tonbridge & Malling, Councillor Pam Bates.

Kings Hill Parish Council would also like to thank Danni’s Fit Squad for entertaining the attendees of the opening with an amazing fitness demonstration before the ceremony began.

The two new play areas make a great addition to the facilities at the Sports Park, with more planned for the future.

If you have not visited the new Sports Park play areas yet, you can find them at Kings Hill Sports Park, 200 Beacon Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4QP.

Kings Hill Parish Council would

like to wish all residents a very

Church Services & Community Events

Kings Hill on Synthetic Ice!

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PAGE 2 Parish Council Committee News

A Message From Your Chairman

Community Centre Committee The committee have been looking into new initiatives for the Centre and a community cinema is on the agenda for investigation. The big news is that a new hall is going to be built very soon. This is part of the planning conditions for the new homes built on phase 3. A working group has been created to

liaise with the developer to ensure that the new hall meets the needs of the parish council - plans include a large, more ‘upmarket’ function hall with storage for good quality banqueting tables and chairs, and a small kitchen area. Inconsiderate parking continues to be an issue, but with the prospect of Market Square being made into a formal public car park this will ease the problems.

Planning, Highways & Environment CommitteeIt has been a busy few months for this committee with The Local Plan dominating the workload. The council held drop in sessions and leaflets were delivered to publicise the need to respond to the proposed plan for 900 new homes in the Broadwater Farm area, north of Kings Hill. The final draft of the response was agreed at Full Council and the council now await news on the consideration by the Planning Inspectorate. The council has expressed an interest to be involved in these meetings to ensure Kings Hill resident’s views are taken into account. Lobbying continues to improve the pedestrian links to Kent Street and the landowner is now being responsive to resolving these issues. The committee is also working with the borough council to alleviate the parking issues. A full review of the village will take place, starting with the main roads and any ‘hot spot’ areas.

Sports Park CommitteeThe Sports Park facility continues to improve with the finalising of the fencing works to pitch1 and the agreement to proceed with an upgraded CCTV system. The Groundsman has worked wonders with the pitches after the extreme summer and the grounds continue to progress well. The Park has welcomed

several new hirers and subsequently income is increasing. This is the first full season since the parish council decided to bring the café services back ‘in-house’. The menus continue to be developed to suit the needs of the customers and the staff continue to be trained to improve service standards. The Park welcomes the community ice rink in December and we hope that you extend the fun by visiting our cafe and trying our festive menu, with specials for the children.

Events CommitteeThe Events committee formed in May 2018 and have taken the lead in formulating a community events programme for Kings Hill. The synthetic ice rink has been arranged for the Sports Park and the committee are now working on an easter egg hunt, community safety day, a summer concert

Parish Council Committee News

Know Your Councillors Dave Hurring - ChairmanRobert Ayling Ray CassidySarah Barker Margaret ColmanSteve Beal Tony PettyAlexander Board Tony SteelCaroline Bridger Dave WallerChris Brown

Contacting The Parish CouncilAll parish councillors can be contacted via email through our website www.kingshillparish.gov.uk

If you wish to contact the Parish Council please email the Clerk, Julie Pilbeam, at clerk@kingshillparish.gov.uk or call 01732 870382

Christmas Church Services

St Gabriels, Kings Hill2nd December 10am Toy Service with collection of toys for the Salvation Army Christmas present appeal24th December 4pm Messy Nativity & Christingle Service25th December 10am Christmas Day Family Communion

West Malling Baptist Church22nd December 4pm Christingle Party23rd December 5pm Carol Service25th December 10.30am Christmas Morning Service

St Mary’s West Malling23rd December Carol Service 7pm 24th December 3.30pm & 5pm Christingle Service, Midnight Mass with Holy Communion 11.15pm25th December 8am Book of Common Prayer Service & 10am All Age Service

Kings Hill Christian Fellowship25th December Christmas Day service 10.30am at the Community Centre.

St Thomas More, West Malling24th December 4.30pm – Children’s Service at the Crib, 6pm – Vigil Mass of Christmas, 11.30pm – Vigil of Carols leading to “Midnight Mass”25th December 10am – Christmas Family Mass

Community Events Diary

Events

1st December Discovery School Christmas Fair 12.30am-3pm1st December Kings Hill School Christmas Fair 11.30am-2.30pm4th December Valley Invicta School Christmas Fair 3.30pm-6pm8th December Come and visit Santa with his sleigh outside The Spitfire where the Rotary Club will be collecting for charities 4pm-8pm8th December Spadeworks Farmers Market 10-3pm 8th December Carols Around The Christmas Tree, Liberty Square from 5pm14th December Kings Hill Cricket Club Christmas Jumper night 6.30pm-10.30pm 15th December Santa’s Sleigh on the road around Kings Hill 5-8pm20th December - 2nd January 11am-7pm ‘Kings Hill On Ice’ - synthetic ice rink open daily (excluding Christmas Day) 23rd December West Malling Farmers Market 9.30am -1.30pm

Kings Hillon Ice!

Discount For Kings Hill Residents!

Synthetic ‘Ice’ Rink Open Daily

20th December- 2nd January 2019 (excluding Christmas Day)

Brought to you by Kings Hill Parish CouncilKings Hill Sports Park, 200 Beacon Avenue, Kings Hill, ME19 4QP

Extend the fun & enjoy a meal from our new Christmas menu in the Sports Bar Café!

£12 Adults £7 Children

Book tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk

Skate times available between 11am & 7pm

(sessions are 45 minutes, last skate 6pm)

(Under 18 years)