Please put in your diaries 2.00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon of 17th September 2006 at Etchinghill Village Hall for a discussion on what is helpful to keep your group, society or hall going with sufficient volunteers and funding at The Lyminge Association's A.G.M.
 

An Outsider’s Perspective of the Car Park Charge
By Michael Herten

As a visitor to the village for a week at Sibton Park I looked up Lyminge on the net. Several things were of interest to me as a Parish Councillor in Somerset.
     You have an excellent Newsletter in which I read of the controversy about parking. A similar thing is proposed in our local town probably because the officers see free parking in this small town as a loss of potential revenue. The cost of collection and enforcement is conveniently ignored, but there is an element of daftness creeping in at all levels of government.
     The puny charge of 20p is strange as most people are just popping in for a few things like a prescription. It should be free for the first 45 minutes!
     If you are trying to stop all day parking there are a more effective ways like a 3 hour limit etc.
     I was surprised by the substantial numbers of cars going through the village not just going to Elham and beyond but also up the Stelling Minnis road. This makes it unpleasant for pedestrians and motorists alike. Making use of the car park more attractive might be beneficial.
    However on a more positive note as a visitor I was delighted by:
         1. The friendliness of the local people (an echo of comments in the guest book at Sibton Park).
         2. The amount of enjoyable cricket, at all levels, there is to watch.
         3. The amazing number of excellent eateries there are in the area. This may be the cause of item 1!
I look forward to my next visit to Kent

If you have concerns about how the new parking charges are affecting local traders, you can write to our local Councillor David Monk at Shepway District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY or Alistair Stewart, Shepway Chief Executive, at the same address or email him at
alistair.stewart@shepway.gov.uk

After three years of questionnaires, roadshows, photographic workshops and the Three Wishes Campaign a Parish Plan for the parish of Lyminge has now been finalised.
    A Summary of this Parish Plan has been delivered to all households in the parish. Our full report has been presented to the Parish Council to enable the Council to act upon the wishes and views of the community it represents, and has been warmly received by Shepway District Council, Action for Communities in Rural Kent and the Kent Downs AONB Unit. It is available on the parish plan website www.lymingeparishplan.org.uk for those who would like more information.
    The Lyminge Parish Plan Group, which is now disbanding, wishes to thank everyone for their contributions to this project. In particular, thanks are due to Alistair Bailey, James Butcher, Deborah Caldow, Barbara Collins-Newing, Charlie Dodds, Mike Foxon, Paulien Gill, Denise Glenister, Catherine Hughes, Deirdre Macdonald, Lesley Malkin, Julie Murphy, Les Preston, Wendy Preston, Jack Simmons, Mark Thomas, Steve Thomas, Noel Tatt, Colin Walton, Philip Wilson, Hannah Zaidi and all those who have helped us on the way.
    The Group is grateful for financial contributions received from The Countryside Agency and Lyminge Parish Council for this project and for administrative help and contributions from The Channel Business Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone.
    Advice and support was also kindly provided by Action for Communities in Rural Kent (Richard Backhouse and Victoria Lawson), the Kent Downs AONB Unit, Action for Communities in Rural Sussex, Kent Archaeological Society and Shepway District Council.
Lyminge Parish Plan Group
 

Elham Valley Lions Club

Enjoy a Golf Day at Sene Valley and help raise funds for charity. Our annual golf day will be held this year on 25th August in aid of the Paula Carr Trust which provides screening and treatment services for Diabetes in East Kent. For just £40 you can enjoy a round of golf with a chance to win prizes and finish up with a three-course meal. Sponsored by Spain Brothers and Co. and other local supporters. For details, call Colin on 01303 862607, or Ken on 0303 238041.

Thanks to all those who supported our Easter-Egg raffles which raised £576. Our charity band concert in June featuring the Railway Swing Band was a sell out and a brilliant success, raising £1,500. There is nothing quite like live music and when there are two dozen musicians together with two singers you can’t beat it. Look out for next year’s date!

Thanks also to all those who supported our sponsored walk for schools in April. As well as funds raised direct by individual schools, we have recently paid £250 to each participating school from the “floating” walkers.

Organic box scheme

I am the delivery point for a scheme run by Ripple Farm Organics in Crundale. Every Thursday boxes of organic vegetables are dropped off at my house here in Lyminge. Over 90% of the vegetables in the boxes are grown at Ripple Farm and they are always vegetables which are in season and locally grown. So not only are they wonderfully fresh and delicious but they also have very few “food miles” involved in their delivery. It’s a wonderful surprise every week to see what is in the box! This week as well as new potatoes, fresh new carrots and green onions there was mixed lettuce, summer cabbage, broad beans, fresh beetroot and tomatoes. If you would like to find out more about this scheme, give me a ring or leave a message and I shall be happy to give you more information.
Jennie Huntley 862343

Pottery News

We enjoyed our July meeting painting pottery provided by Katherine Goody and her daughter from Roseneath Ceramics. The best pottery design was won by Diane Potter, with Val Hughes 2nd, Gillian Taylor 3rd and Eileen Sless 4th. In August we have an outing to Windsor, and we meet again at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall on 20th September when we will have a talk on the Kent Air Ambulance.charity. Visitors are very welcome.
Marion Hoare
Tel: 01303 862913

POSTLING CHURCH
COFFEE MORNINGS
Every day for a week
Monday July 31st
To Saturday August 5th
10.00 to 12.30
Come in for coffee, tea, cakes, plants & chat!
Also there will be a concert of light summer music in the Church given by Canterbury Operatic
Saturday August 5th 7.30pm
(refreshments will be served)
Donations please for Church funds
and Demelza House

Lyminge Bowls Club
You are cordially invited to a
Coffee Morning and
 "Farmers Market"
to be held at
Lyminge Bowls Club
on Saturday, 5 August from 10.30 to 12.00.
Unlike most other Shepway bowls clubs, Lyminge Bowls Club is totally self-supporting, so we rely heavily on fund-raising.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
No entrance fee, Coffee, Tea, Cakes, etc available, and bowls accessories for bowlers!
If you would like to find out more,
please call Wendy Preston on 863495

NEWINGTON VILLAGE HALL
FAMILY FUN AND BAR-B-Q
NEWINGTON VILLAGE HALL FUNDRAISERS
...PRESENT...
FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL THE FAMILY
WITH A BAR-B-Q
FUN STARTS AT 3.30PM
(cooking from 4.30pm till 7.00pm
£2.50 per person includes food-burgers, salad etc.) Saturday 26th August 2006
... Free entry to...
THE SUMMER TIME GROOVE WITH THE NVH
MUSIC MACHINE TILL 11.00PM RAFFLE
Bring your own drink and nibbles
REGISTERED CHARITY No. 302812

LIVE JAZZ
at
ACRISE PLACE
SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER
2.00 until 6.00pm
Picnic in the magnificent grounds of the centuries old Acrise Place and listen to an afternoon of Jazz
Prepare to be stirred by the haunting tunes of
Scottish Pipers
Tickets £7.50 available at Lyminge Newsagents

ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
A demonstration of flower arranging by
National arranger David Thompson :
Entitled "The Colours of my Life"
September 4th 2006 at 7pm for 7.30pm
Organised by Hythe Flower Club
Tickets £6 (including tea or coffee)
From 01303 862811 or at the door
There will be a sales tables for plants,
Flower arranging accessories and a raffle

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
SUMMER FETE
Saturday 12th August 1pm onwards
Free entry
Lots to eat, see and do

Rhodes Minnis
Summer Flower Show
To be held in the
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 12th August 2006 at 2.30pm
Schedules from the Show Secretary
Mrs Daphne Andrews 01303 862865
There will be stalls, Teas, Tombola and a Raffle

Associated Gospel Artists
& Performing Evangelicals
 7pm Saturday 12th August 2006
St Mary & St Ethelburga Parish Church, Lyminge
"MARCHING TO ZION"
(The Christian Journey From Here to Eternity
Via The Cross) .
 "Marching To Zion" is a lively and uplifting work that, along with other musical items, will feed your soul and make your spirit soar
Refreshments will be available during the interval
ENTRANCE FREE!
A retiring collection will be taken in support of the work of the choir and the Church.
All welcome
 Come prepared to be blessed!

ACRISE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
At St Martin's Church on
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August from 10.00am
Morning Coffee * Ploughman's lunches * Plants
Tombola * Games * Raffles * Jams * Produce. *
Teas * Cakes * Stalls * Ices* Handicrafts* Books

In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
Boot and Autumn Fayre
SATURDAY, 9th September
12noon -3.30pm
Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis
• Lots of attractions *
Plus
Folkestone Pipe & Drums
The Stowting Llamas
Anthea Barnes School of Dancing display
Bouncy Castle * Face Painting
Stalls - tombolas - refreshments
Boot/pitches £7.50 - Vans £10
Plenty of parking
For information ring 01303 862622
Off B2068 (Stone Street) - turn alongside the JET garage
Please come and support our last
Fayre at Park House this year

WESTENHANGER CASTLE
and MEDIEVAL BARNS
OPEN DAYS 2006
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September
10.00am to 5.00pm (including Wedding Fayre on Sunday only from 12.00 noon)
The Medieval Siege Society will entertain with their exciting battles, colourful parades and authentic campaign camp
Guided Tours telling the forgotten history of this ancient monument and the famous people who lived there.
Craft Stalls and Refreshments
Entrance £3.00 (£1.50 for children under 12 years) Leave M20 Junction 11 towards Hythe and follow signs to Folkestone Racecourse
Visit www.kentcastle.co.uk and  www.westenhangercastle.co.uk

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA - NAILBOURNE COURT -6th August. Teas are held on the first Sunday in each month from 3 - 5pm in Nailbourne Court Lounge - for all people who live on their own in the village of Lyminge. If you would like to come, but need a lift, please contact Vanessa on 01303 862432.
PRAM SERVICE - 10th August Our monthly services for pre-school children will in future be held on the SECOND Thursday of every month at 2pm in Lyminge Church. The service will finish in plenty of time to collect older children from school. For more information, contact Vanessa on 862432.
COFFEE MORNING - 14th August Coffee mornings continue to be held on the second Monday of each month from 10.00am to 11.30am in Wentworth Close lounge. Do join us as we meet with the residents of Wentworth Close for coffee and a chat.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT LUNCH - 17th August The lunches continue on the 3r Thursday of each month. The meal will be two courses plus coffee, at a cost of £6.50 per head. Transport can be arranged for those who need it. Please let Vanessa know if you would like to book a place.
CRAFT ACTIVITY AFTERNOONS If you enjoy crafts, then you are warmly invited to join in an afternoon of craft activities twice a month at Joan Coleman's house, 9, Greenbanks - from 2 till 4pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Joan on 863485.

Samaritan's Purse International Relief-
Shoebox Appeal
Once again we shall be sending gift filled shoe boxes to Samaritan's purse.
In August you will receive a leaflet about the boxes through your letter box.
Please help us to make this years collection the biggest ever by taking part.
The Church is acting as a collecting point this year and all boxes will need to be in by mid November, a little earlier than previous years.
For further information please contact Rev Vanessa Ashman - 862432

RHODES MINNIS METHODIST CHURCH
This small Chapel in beautiful countryside surroundings holds a weekly Sunday Service normally at 9.30am
Followed by coffee and biscuits
A warm welcome is extended to any visitors
The Preachers for August are:-
Aug. 6th - Mr. Dudley Shipton
Aug. 13th - Mrs. Ruth Leutner
Aug. 20th - Mr. Peter Ellis Aug.
27th - Mrs. Mary Blanch

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
Visitors are very welcome to join us at our weekly Service at 11am and invited to share fellowship afterwards with a cup of tea/coffee
Sunday 13th August - 11am
Service includes Holy Communion led by the Rev. Wesley Kenworthy
Saturday 12th August -
Fete in our grounds for the Harvest Project (see separate notice)
Monday Fellowship resumes on the 4th September at 2.30pm
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Rev lan Hamilton Tel: 01303 253403

Lyminge Pre-School
Registered Charity No. 1029226
We hold our sessions of Lyminge Village Hall, Woodland Road. Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm (Term time only). We accept children from the age of 2 years.  We are a non-profit-making charitable organisation.
We are members of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and on our latest Ofsted report we were awarded the highest marks possible.
Our staff are friendly and experienced at providing a safe and stimulating environment for the children to learn, play and have an enjoyable transition from Pre-School to Primary School.
Please feel free to call in and visit or telephone Julie on 01303 862634 or Lynn on 01303 862831.
We would also like to clarify that Lyminge Pre-School DO NOT have any members on the Parish Council.

LYMINGE LIBRARY
The children's summer reading challenge has now started do join!
The summer activity is on Tuesday 1st August 2pm - 4pm. Stories, crafts and games. No need to book, just turn up it's FREE! This month's reading group book is The Shadow of the Wind' by Ruiz Zafon. If anyone belongs or would like to start a reading group themselves, your group can join at the library. You select the book and we order in the number of copies required and you can have them for a longer loan period.
Enjoy your summer reading, Jane.

Do you have a toddler aged 18mths- 5 years? Come along to a fun, stimulating weekly art session where you child will experience quality messy fun, without the stress of having to clean up.
Starting Friday 15th September 10.30-11.30 at Lyminge Methodist Church Hall.
Please contact Toni on 07720 447886 or email toni@messymitts.co.uk for more details and to book a place.

Lyminge Short Mat Bowls Club
Held every Tuesday and Thursday evening in Lyminge Village Hall from 6.30 to 9.30. Come along to one or both evenings a week to enjoy good company and a sporting activity which is suitable for people of all ages.
For further information call Peter on 275937 or Ellen on 862143 - or simply come along one evening. We have bowls for you to use, but please wear flat soled shoes. We look forward to welcoming you.

FOR SALE
WHEELCHAIR WITH TGA POWER PACK
(Superlight)
£500. Tel. 01303 267336

Do you play a musical instrument
and want to join a band?
Three Ashford-based groups welcome new members: Ashford Orchestral Players; Windmill; Misselayneous. Contact Layne Aviss on: 01227 276304 or 07941 386631 or layne@layne.co.uk

FOR SALE
Mothercare Urban Detour
Travel system
3 wheeler pram inc. car seat.
Excellent condition with all accessories
£130. O.N.O. Tel 862775

ETCHINGHILL W.I.

Our President, Joy Bartley, chaired the July meeting. Two birthday posies were presented, one of whom was Audrey Kirk, one of our oldest members who rarely misses a meeting.

In June we enjoyed a B.B.Q. in the garden of June Price whose husband and brother-in-law were excellent 'chefs'. A really lovely day and much appreciated.

The speaker in July was Mrs Ward whose subject was 'Over the pond and Down under'. She kept us well amused with her exploits in spite of walking with crutches most of the time and her mimicking of the American and Australia tongue was amazing. The competition for 'A travel tip' was won by Daphne Melrose.

We do not hold a meeting in August but will be going to Leeds Castle on our Annual Summer outing. We will also be having a cream tea at Lathe Barn.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 19 September at Etchinghill village Hall at 2.30pm. Our speaker will be Mr D'Arcy whose subject will be 'Living with the ghosts of the Tower'. The competition is for a Spooky picture.

We are always pleased to see visitors who are most welcome to come to our meeting. Anyone interested please 'phone Dottie on 862141 or Joy on 862538 or just turn up.

There are a few seats available for our trip to Leeds Castle on 15th August. Please 'phone Stella on 862363

Canterbury Oast Trust
And The Rare Breed Centre
Need your help...

We are looking for volunteers to help us in a variety of ways at our inspirational organisations. We have a volunteer roll to fit every interest. To find out more about the many fantastic volunteering opportunities available please call Linda Sell on:

01233-861493
 or visit us at www.canterburyoasttrust.org.uk/volunteers.html

Please be the difference that makes a difference and call us today
New for summer 2006, Why not try one of our volunteer taster

Thank you to everyone who either supported or assisted with the Etchinghill Fete & Craft Show. Money is currently being counted & distributed. But, I would like to mention the generosity of The New Inn who donated over £400, Clydesdale Bank who donated £100 and companies Red Dragon IT Limited and Wolseley Hire Centre who donated services for free. We would not have been able to organise such a successful fete without the calming determination, creativity and, organisation skills of Marie & Phil Reynolds, Hester & Ann Ethell, Katie & Karl Dodd and Margaret Pau. Well done & thank you for your help! Catherine & Simon Rosenberg

Thank you from all the "Yummy Mummies" to Katherine & Hester for co-ordinating the Etchinghill Parent, Baby & Toddler Group for the past year. We wish your little ones every success at pre-school & hope that you'll still manage to pop in and see us. Reminder to all mums, dads & grandparents - we do need some new volunteers to help open/close up the hall to ensure that we can open every week from September. Please contact Catherine 862 421 for more details.

You could help!
Lyminge Village Hall Management Committee is trying hard to ensure that we provide a really good facility for the area - but we urgently need volunteers to become Treasurer, Secretary and Chairman.
Without these positions the hall may close!
If you could spare a couple of hours a month to make a difference, please call Steve on 862775. Thanks.

LYMINGE GARDENERS
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th August when we are hosting the Inter club competition with Newington and District Garden Association It takes place at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm
SUMMER SHOW
On Saturday 19th August we are holding our Summer Show which also takes place at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall. Staging of Exhibits is from 8.30am to 10.30am
Doors open 2pm. Prize giving at 4.30pm

Lyminqe Dramatic Society - Alice in Wonderland

Rehearsals will start in a few weeks for what promises to be a magical production of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland to be staged from 21st to 25th November in Lyminge Village Hall. Most people are familiar with Lewis CarroM's wonderful story so make a note of the dates in your diary now as this production will be one not to be missed !
Set design and set building play a vital role in the staging of our productions. We are keen to strengthen this part of the Society by asking for interested people to contact us with a view to joining the Society and playing an active part in these roles. Fancy yourself as an artist designing the scenery we paint onto our sets or alternatively perhaps you enjoy the set construction side? Ring Brian on 863201 or Stuart on 862530.

Lyminge Pre-School Staff Vacancy

We are currently seeking a part-time assistant to initially work a minimum of one morning a week for terms 1 and 2 2006 (Autumn Term) with the possibility of additional supply work.
The successful candidate will assume certain responsibilities such as Keyworker notes, undertake training, if and when required, and attend monthly plus any other staff meetings.
Applications forms and Job Descriptions are available from Lynn Hussey - 862831. Alternatively phone the Pre-School at the Village Hall on 863149, or even call in personally when you will be able to see the children and staff in action !
Closing date for applications will be 18th August 2006.
We are hoping to interview at the end of August,

LYMINGE BABY & TODDLER GROUP

Our group will continue to run through the summer holidays, so new and existing members are more than welcome to come along for their little ones to play with others for a couple of hours. We meet at Lyminge Methodist Hall every Tuesday from 9.30 -11.30. There is lots for babies and toddlers to do including vehicles to ride, cars, books, jigsaws, a slide and plenty of baby toys. Every week we do some form of Arts and crafts from painting, sticking, drawing to playdough.
We have tea, squash and biscuits to re-charge at mid morning. All this for £1.50 a session!
Look forward to seeing you.
For further information, contact Yvonne on 01303 862765 or Abi on 01303 862840
 

Lyminge Village Hall
Built for us all to use
Birthday parties only £12.00 weekday afternoons (bring your own paper plates and cups)
 Friday night could be quiz nights £45.00
Fundraising? At our popular Saturday nights £45.00.
Club Room for smaller functions from £11.00
Committee venue needed? £7.00
Give Jacqui Storey a call on 862044 to discuss

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
HALL HIRE
Hall
1 June to 30 September  £5 per hour 
£17 per 4 hour session £32 full day
1 October to 31 May £7 per hour
 £24 per 4 hour session £42 full day
(includes heating)
Parlour
£4.50 per hour all year with use of Electric over heaters if required
Overnight Stays
1 June to 30 September £30
1 October to 31 May £40
 (Including heating)
Contact Mrs J. Strange on 01303 863039

  LYMINGE HANDBELLS
With summer now well established the popular Lyminge Handbell ringers are out and about. We have a large selection of tunes so are able to offer a wide choice of music for all events. We ring at formal and informal events and are quite happy to come to your home or garden for a special celebration. All we need is a large table for our bells and a donation of at least £35 for the Pilgrims Hospice. We will also play tunes appropriate to the occasion from our classical and contemporary repertoire. Please give plenty of notice but weekends and evenings only. Call Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530. Alternatively you can e-mail Stuart on stuarthunnisett@hotmail.co.uk 

Lyminge Bowls Club
Our new and well- equipped pavilion is available for hire where you may
• Celebrate weddings, anniversaries or birthdays
• Hold fund-raising events, such as quizzes and bingo
• Stage a family reunion or other special occasion
Fully licensed bar with drinks at ‘club prices’
Catering available if required. Call 862855

 RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Are you looking for a hall in which to hold practice sessions, private party/function or meeting?
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall has the capacity to take parties of up to 100 and has kitchen facilities at no extra cost.
Rates: Sun – Fri £13.00 per session £32.00 per day Sat £19.00 per session. £26.00 evening session £50.00 per full day
Session Times:
AM session 8.30am – 12.30pm
PM session 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Evening 6.00pm – 11.45pm
A £25.00 returnable deposit is payable in advance. Electricity will be charged at 12p per unit. Regular users will be given a special reduced rate.
For further details contact Mick or Dorothy Athow on 01303 862616

Sibton Park Cricket Pavilion Club
Having a party? Need a local venue?
Why not take advantage of Sibton Park Cricket Club’s lovely pavilion?
 We have a bar with club price drinks & friendly, efficient staff.
There is capacity for up to 100 guests.
For further information or to make a booking please
Contact Lesley Kirk, Tel 01303 862366
Email address lesley@invervcot.fsnet.co.uk