For the communities of
LYMINGE, ETCHINGHILL,
RHODES MINNIS and POSTLING

January 2009

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

Sunday 4th          8.00am Holy Communion
                          10.30am WOW
                           (World of Worship Family Service)
Wednesday 7th    7.00pm Short Holy Communion
                           7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                           9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Sunday 11th        10.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 14th   7.00pm Short Holy Communion
                            7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                            9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Sunday 18th       10.30am No Holy Communion
                          11.00am at the Methodist Church
                       A Joint Service for Week of Prayer
                       for Christian Unity (followed by Lunch)
Wednesday 21st   7.00pm Short Holy Communion
                           7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                           9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 22nd      2.00pm Pram Service (see note below)
Sunday 25th         8.00am Holy Communion
                          10.30am Holy Communion
                            6.30pm Sunday Silence
Wednesday 28th   7.00pm Short Holy Communion
                            7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                           9.15pm Wednesday Silence

Sunday afternoon tea - Nailbourne Court – 4th January
Our Sunday afternoon teas continue on the first Sunday of the month in the lounge from 3 - 5pm. If you would like to come but need a lift, please ring Vanessa at the Rectory

Coffee morning - Wentworth Close – 12th January
Coffee mornings continue to be held on the second Monday of each month from 10.00am to 11.30am in the lounge. Do join us as we meet with the residents of Wentworth Close for coffee and a chat.

Bereavement Support lunch – 15th January
These lunches continue on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12.30pm in the Coach and Horses. The meal comprises two courses followed by coffee, at a cost of £6.50 per head. Transport can be arranged for those who need it. All welcome. Please let Vanessa know if you would like to book a place.

Pram Service – 22nd January
Please note that for this month only our pram service will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2pm in Lyminge Church. This is a short friendly service for pre-school children followed by refreshments, which is normally held on the second Thursday of each month. The service will finish in plenty of time to collect older children from school. For more information, contact Vanessa on 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 January are:
Jan. 4 - Local Arrangement
Jan.11 - Mr. Dudley Shipton
Jan.18 - Rev. Ian Hamilton (Holy Communion)
Jan.25 - Mr. David Foreman (all-age worship)
Feb.1 - Mrs. Val Redding

L.E.T. (Lyminge Ecumenical Team)
Prayer Box. Please place any prayer requests concerning a bereavement or illness in the prayer box at Lyminge Post Office. It would help to have the name of the person you are praying for but not necessarily your name. These will be included in Sunday worship in both churches and added to private prayer life.

POSTLING CHURCH
You will receive a very warm welcome in this little church set in the pretty village of Postling where a service is held every
Sunday January 4th Evensong at 6.30pm
January 11th Family Communion at 9.30am
January 18th Holy Communion at 8am
January 25th Family Service at 9.30am
February 1st Evensong at 6.30pm
February 8th Family Communion at 9.30am
February 15th Holy Communion at 8am
February 22nd Family Service at 9.30am

On Saturday 31st January 2009, the Lyminge Association is hosting a showcase day in the Lyminge Methodist Hall. We will present over 30 of the 39 clubs, societies and organisations that thrive in the parish. These organisations cater variously for the youngest to the most elderly of our residents.

Toddler groups, craft clubs, entertainment activities, sports, youth groups, local history meetings, help and support groups, friendship and book readings – all these will be represented.

Even with so much going on it is sometimes difficult for those of us living here to discover what each organisation has to offer, when they meet and what – if any, commitment is required by their members. Therefore, we thought if we bring them together you will have a better opportunity to see what is on offer.

The clubs and societies will ‘lay-out their stalls' as it were, so that you can see what they do and what joining would entail. Not all of them will be able to take on new members but vacancies will occur in the future and you owe it to yourself to find out what is available.

Additionally some of the local keep-fit and musical groups will show us what they can do in the Methodist parlour.

So break into the winter gloom, come along on Saturday, 31st January 1:30pm to 4:30pm – bring the family. Light refreshments will be available.

How do you think you are doing in tracing your family tree?

Are you interested in forming a small group to meet on a regular basis to overcome any difficulties in researching your family tree?
 

There are a few of us who have already started researching in different ways but we all need some extra help to find the ‘next bit of the puzzle’.
 

Together we can:
  o get you started and compare progress to help inspire
  o give tips on searching the Internet
  o make suggestions on alternatives when you reach a ‘dead-end’
  o explain how to search for certificates – perhaps organise a visit

If this sounds as if it will help you, please register your interest and provide a brief summary of how much research, if any, you have already done. You can do this at the Lyminge Historical Society table on:

Saturday 31st January 2009 between 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm at:
The Lyminge Showcase in the Methodist Hall in Lyminge.

Lyminge Bridge Club
Would you like to join us at our Monday morning Bridge club?
We meet in the Bowls club pavilion from 10 – 12 am.
It is a very friendly club and players of all ages are welcome
Please contact Peggy Banks on Lyminge 863064

 

LYMINGE BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
Calling all parents, grandparents or carers with children under school age at a loose end on Tuesday mornings. We meet every week (during term time ) at the Methodist Hall in Lyminge between 9.30am - 11.30 am to give the children a chance to play and interact with others the same age. We offer a wide range of craft and play activities including trikes, bikes and slides to painting books and jigsaws. We charge £1.50 per session (1st session free) which includes ‘half time’ refreshments for both adults and children. Come and join in the fun.
For further information ‘phone Abi (01303 862840)

LYMINGE FRIENDS
Meetings 10 am - 12 noon in the Methodist Church Parlour. Everyone welcome to come along and join in. Entrance £1.50 inc. refreshments. For further details contact Marian on 862015
Wednesday 7th January 2009 - NO MEETING Members Christmas Lunch. Meet at 12.30 for 1 pm at the Rose & Crown in Stelling Minnis.
Saturday 31st January 2009 - Come and meet us at the Lyminge Showcase in Methodist Church Hall between 1.30 and 4.30pm.
Wednesday 4th February 2009 - There will be a talk by David Godden on A Policeman’s Lot in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s - the days when Policemen had a sense of humour.
Wednesday 4th March 2009 - We will have a Pastel Painting morning.

Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
Our Christmas party was held on the 10th December when members shared a festive buffet and enjoyed singing Carols played by Daphne Andrews. The competition - "6 Truffles or other sweets" - was won by Pat Kent, and there was a Christmas Raffle before wishing each other a Happy Christmas. On the 21st January we look forward to welcoming a Police Dog Handler (hopefully with his four-legged friend).
We would like to invite visitors to come along to what should be a very informative and entertaining evening. We meet at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall at 7.30pm. Marion Hoare 01303 862913

Don’t just sing in the bath!
Local friendly choir now recruiting new members – tenors and basses especially welcome. Can you sing, have you ever sung in a choir, would you like to join us for a very special event?
We rehearse every Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Lyminge School, Church Road, Lyminge.
We will soon be rehearsing for a very special event taking place in the glorious Nave of Canterbury Cathedral on Palm Sunday 2009. Have the opportunity of rehearsing in the Nave of the Cathedral and refreshments in the Chapter House.
We look forward to seeing you!
More information from Maddy Scarre 07717 500060
Or visit our website where you can send us an email www.cantoresdominicae.co.uk 

Letter to the Editor

Our thanks to the Dramatic Society for such a magical presentation of the Grimms fairy tales. What a pity it did not get the support it deserved.

Mary and Chris Blanch

LYMINGE HANDBELLS
The popular Lyminge Handbells ringers have had a busy festive season and will be taking a break prior to the spring. But it’s never too soon to book us for that special event where the sound of traditional hand bells will add to your celebration. We have a large selection of popular and classical music for all occasions. All we need is a large table, room for up to 10 players and a donation of at least £40 for our charity, the Pilgrims Hospice. A contribution to travelling costs is also asked for if bookings are at locations more than 5 miles from Lyminge. Weekends and evenings only please and plenty of advance notice. To request a booking please speak to Ro Edmond on 863201.

ETCHINGHILL UPDATE

Farmers’/Craft Market
What a great turnout at the last market this year with many children meeting Father Christmas in his grotto. There is no Farmers’ Market in January and February. We will start again on 7th March 2009 and thereafter on the first Saturday in every month. Contact Anne on 863174 or Bryan on 862832 for details

Village Hall
Open House finished the year with a flourish what with the very interesting talk by John on traditional wreath making, a Christmas get together with residents in Etchinghill (including the Home Economics group), and the New Years’ Eve party. In 2009 there will be even more things to do – quizzes, 4th July Ho down, weekly meetings plus much more. Why not come along every Monday at 10.00 am. Contact Keith and Rosemary on 863418.

Surprise surprise! By the time you read this, the mounds around the car park will be gone, the pebbles and water feature removed and the MSC access road and overspill car park complete. The teen shelter is being erected week commencing 12th January and we hope to have a photographic record of the opening on Saturday 17th January. Why not come along at 10.30 and be part of the celebration and then afterwards join the hedge planting team to plant over 250 hedge whips along the western edge of the car park. Soup and rolls will be served at lunch time to those sturdy volunteers who stay the pace

On Tuesday 20th January at 2.30 pm Mr and Mrs Phillips, who donated money for the hedge whips, trees and for grass and wild flowers seed, will be planting one of the eight mature trees surrounding the car park. They will be joined by Susan Carey our local and County Councillor who also made available funds for the works to the grounds and access road. Do come along and join the celebration and afterwards enjoy a cup of tea

Dates not to be missed
Open House                            Restarting Monday 5th January, then every Monday 10.00 – 12.00
Teen Shelter Opening               Saturday 17th at 10.30
Hedge Planting by residents     Saturday 17th at 11.30
Tree Planting Ceremony           Tuesday 20th at 2.30
Farmers/Craft Market                2nd March 10.00 – 12.30
Ho Down with Hog Roast           4th July
 

RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Price increase from 1st January 2009
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 100 and has kitchen facilities at no extra cost.
Rates:
Sun - Fri £14.00 per session. £34.00 per day
Sat - £20.00 per session. £27.00 evening session
£55.00 per full day.
Session Times:
AM session 8.30am - 12.30pm
PM session 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Evening Session 6.00pm - 11.45pm
A £25.00 returnable deposit is payable in advance. Electricity will be charged at 15p per unit. Regular users will be given a special reduced rate.
For 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
 

Lyminge Village Hall
At the heart of our community our recently redecorated Village Hall offers an excellent venue for up to 200 people and can meet a variety of requirements with it's small Committee room, larger Club room and the Main Hall with servery and large stage.
Excellent parking, kitchen facilities available and all in a delightful part of the Village. Price example. Friday or Saturday evenings £50.00 Afternoon weekday birthday parties £13.00
For full price details and availability give Jacqui Storey a call on 862044

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH HALL HIRE
Hall
1 June to 30 September £5.50 per hour
£19 per 4 hour session £35.50 full day
1 October to 31 May £8 per hour
£26.50 per 4 hour session £46.50 full day
(includes heating)
Parlour
£5.00 per hour all year with use of
Electric over heaters if required
Overnight stays
1 June to 30 September £33
1 October to 31 May £44
(Including heating)
For any enquiries please 'phone
07971 722401

Lyminge Pre-School
One of very few in Kent awarded an 'Outstanding' category by Ofsted (Oct 2007).
We are a well established pre-school with committed, enthusiastic and friendly staff passionate about providing excellent childcare. We welcome children from all the surrounding villages and towns and offer a breakfast club together with a range of sessions to suit your needs. Located in the village hall we have a fabulous new outdoor play area for 2008 together with spacious indoor facilities. Places for September are filling up fast so to register your child and find out more please call 01303 863149. Alternatively visit our website www.lymingepreschool.org.uk or email admin@lymingepreschool.org.uk

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