THE LYMINGE NEWSLETTER

Do you know where your teenage children are & what they are doing?

Some youngsters from Lyminge and Etchinghill are finding Etchinghill Cricket Ground to be a good place to meet up. That in itself is fine. Youngsters would be welcome to use the benches there as long as they respected the property and environment. Unfortunately they do not! Smashed bottles (some of which obviously contained alcohol), litter of various descriptions, evidence of items being burnt - including on one of the tables, churned up grass caused by cycles and, worst of all, vomit strewn across one of the tables constitute the debris which club members have to clear up on a regular basis. The local policeman and warden know of this problem. They also know who most of the youngsters are. If your youngster is one of the culprits, please try to make them more aware of their social responsibilities. This item has been submitted by the Etchinghill Residents' Association Wendy Preston

Gates for Etchinghill

I am delighted to see that Lyminge has followed Barham in having gates installed at both ends of their SOmph controlled area. The residents of Etchinghill require the same. It is very apparent that the boy and girl racers, and older drivers, are blatantly ignoring the 30mph signs in Etchinghill. Though not an excuse for drivers ti speed, the signs are often partially obscured by foliage. This needs to be addressed by the Highways Agency. More obvious and robust signs and aates are needed. Colin Manvell

Lyminge Shops feel the Cost of the Car Park
Graham Caldow

Parking meters have recently been installed in the car park at Lyminge by Shepway District Council. One of the reasons for the introduction of these meters is to solve the problem of people blocking the car park all day instead of for short stays to do local business, such as visit the Post Office, nip across to the Hardware Store or fill a prescription. But it seems that the local shops are feeling the cost of this new imitative. Most report takings are down.

A walk along Station and Canterbury Roads reveals the thoughts of our shopkeepers. Jas Thind, the pharmacist, like many of the shops in Lyminge, has helped gather a petition against the meters installed in the car park. Jas requested one of our local ward councillors, one of the key initiators for the introduction of parking meters, Cllr Monk, to add his signature when he visited the chemist. Cllr Monk apparently refused, saying he was in favour of the meters because they would unclog the car park. Jas freely acknowledged a problem but suggested this parking meter solution was "a sledge hammer to crack a walnut." He went on to say, "although I can't give precise figures because of seasonal fluctuation in scripts, anecdotally my takings seem to be down."

Sally Burr, from the Coffee Shop, says she is angry, 'People are not parking as a point of principle, which is fair enough, but at the same time by not parking there this doesn't do shops any good.' She went on to suggest that, 'Although it starts off at 20p I bet in a year it will be 80p or a pound.' This point of people refusing to pay was also echoed by Jas Thind, who went on to wonder whether people might use the surrounding roads instead, notably Church Rd. He said, "that could cause another problem in itself because if everyone parks along there it presents a danger to children coming out from school."

Colleen, the Post Mistress, reports that while people have come in to do their regular post office business they tend not to hang around and browse the shop section of the post office and takings are down. She attributes this to people double parking. She believes that once they leave the post office they do not visit other shops unless they need to, and so there is a knock on effect of other shops takings being down. She also thinks that her business suffers for the same reason; people need to go to another shop but don't stop at the shop section of the Post Office unless they need to.

Sylvia Norris, from the Hardware Shop, feels Shepway District Council have let her down. If people can't park on the road they don't stop because they are unwilling to pay for parking. She spends half her day speaking to customers about the parking situation; she hastens to stress she doesn't defend the parking. She reports her "takings are significantly down."

As I was talking with Sylvia, Andrew Garrett, one of her customers, entered her shop. He regards the situation as "self defeating in the sense that it might drive people out of their cars and park on the [yellow] lines, so wardens have to book them." He went on to say that an awkward parking situation would make it undesirable to stop in the car park or anywhere else in Lyminge so people wouldn't stop. They would drive through and use the shops in town, and then only locals will use the shops in Lyminge, which wouldn't be enough to support them.

At the Parish Council AGM last month, Cllr Monk apparently said he would review parking charges in one year if local businesses suffered. He also gave an undertaking not to put any more yellow lines in Lyminge. However, Helen Burnham, manager of Samuel Jacob Hairdressers, argues that, "it will be too late then, because the businesses are already suffering now.' She went on to ask, "how can you keep sustaining losses for a year?"

Perhaps this is a timely reminder to us all. If this parking situation is putting more pressure on our local shops to survive we must make sure we use them now, when they are having difficulties, otherwise we will lose them. Perhaps Cllr Monk and Shepway District Council did not full realise the consequences of their decision, but it is not too late to ask them to reconsider. If you support our local shop keepers and want to put pressure on Shepway District Council to remove the parking meters, please register your concern, even if you have already signed the petition. If you take the time to buy a stamp and go to the post box, the council will be able to see how strongly the feeling is against parking meters in Lyminge. Let us be charitable and think this decision is misguided, nothing else. Helen Burnham seems to sum up well what many feel when she says, "I'm sure he [Cllr Monk] is a very nice man but people have long memories and they won't forget the car park issue next year during the local elections."

STOP PRESS We can also help by writing individually to Alistair Stewart at the address below or e-mailing him at alistair.stewart@shepwav.gov.uk as was suggested at the meeting in the Car Park on Saturday 27th

You are cordially invited to a
Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy
to be held at
Lyminge Bowls Club
on Saturday, 3 June 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 donations to our 'Bring and Buy' and your purchases will be greatly appreciated.
No entrance fee, Coffee, Tea, Cakes, etc available.
If you would like to find out more,
please call Wendy Preston on 863495

In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
BOOT FAIR AND DOG & OWNERS HAPPY DAY
on
SATURDAY 10th June. 12 noon - 3.30pm
at
Park House Animal Sanctuary
Stelling Minnis
Nr Canterbury
Boots £7* Vans £10
Fly Ball - Alaskan Malamutes -
Dog Training Displays
Have your dog ID chipped for £10
Fun Classses for all dogs start 2pm,
booking from 12.30
Live Music Bouncy Castle * Ice Creams
* Hot & Cold Refreshment Stalls
Tombolas & Raffles
Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the fun
Plenty of parking
Admission by donation
For further information tel: 01303 862622
Directions: B2068 - turn alongside Jet Garage, continue for approx. 1 mile, left at junction, and Santuary is 500 yards on right.

Lyminge Village Hall Management
Committee proudly present
Friday 23rd June
Midsummer Barn Dance
7.30pm at Lyminge Village Hall
With the fabulous lan Pietre Barn Dance Band
"American Supper" - bring your own
food and refreshments
Tickets £6.50 in advance available from
Lyminge Post Office
Or £7.50 on the door

JUNE BEETLE DRIVE
Come & join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 24 June
Starts at 7.00 pm
Adults £2.00 Children 50p
Includes refreshments
There will be a raffle

Newington Village Hall
Annual Summer Fete
Saturday 10th June 2006
11.30am - 3.30pm
Fun and games for all
Free entry - Free car parking

A CELEBRATION OF THE INNER JOURNEY
Phoenix and the deer
Fri 9th June 10am - 5pm and 6pm - 9pm
Sat 10th June 10am - 5pm
Sun 11th June 10am - 5pm
Fri 16th June 10am - 5pm
Sat 17th June 10am - 5pm
Fri 24th June. 10am - 5pm
Sat 25th June 10am - 5pm
3 Ivy Close, Etchinghill, Kent
01303 863213
In connection with East Kent Open Studios

EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS
By local amateur artists Elham Village Hall
Saturday, 17th June, 2006
10am to 4pm
Admission Free

A Charity Event for Asthma UK
The Lyminge Festival of Soul & Rock n Roll
Featuring
Souled Out
Plus special guests
Paradigm Lost
Saturday 17th June 2006 7.30pm
Lyminge Village Hall
Tickets cost £5 in advance or £7 on the door
Children are welcome and can enter for FREE
The idea of this event is to raise money for Asthma UK, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun while we do it!
Bring your own drink, chips & dips and we'll supply the entertainment!!!
Both bands play a great selection of covers from artists such as;
The Beatles, Elvis, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, The Blues Brothers, The Commitments and Elton John plus many more.
So if you fancy doing something different on a Saturday night? Then come along and join in the fun.
For details of how to get tickets please visit our web site www.souledoutuk.com or
call James on 07838 147875.

In Aid of THE PAULA CARR TRUST
"A weekend in France"
at The Timber Batts in Bodsham
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June
French and Kentish Market
Wine Tasting
BBQ
Moules Frites
Crepes and Galettes
Entertainment
..Available All Weekend
Saturday 24th June from 10,00am to 3.00pm
"French and Kentish Gourmet Market"
And "Bodsham School Fete"
Sunday 25th June from 1.00am
"Family Fun Day"
"Fun Dog Competition" Classes to suit all dogs start at 2.30pm make sure you have entered by 2.00pm
DON'T MISS THESE EXCITING DAYS!!
How to find us and more info.
Froggies at the Timber Batts
School Lane, Bodsham Kent
TN25 5JQ Tel: 01233 750237 www.thetimberbatts.co.uk
or www.jumpingfrogs.com

Old McDonald has a farm.......and it's down in Etchinghill!

Etchinghill Summer Fete takes place on 22nd July and promises to celebrate all the fun and traditions of a family fete. Here is some advance notice of the competitions:
"An English Country Garden". A colourful flower arrangement to depict the title in a 6" flowerpot. This is open to over 12s.
Scary Scarecrow! Design and make a scarecrow either on your own or as a family. Judged on its ability to scare crows!!
Vegetable or animal? Using fruit or vegetables from the garden or shops, what strange animal can you make? This competition is for children under 12s.
Old McDonald Farm & friends. Fancy dress competition open to under 12s.
Welly Throwing! How far can you throw one of our wellies? Open to over 12s.
So whether you're green fingered, a wizz with the sewing machine, creative in the kitchen or simply know a (wo)man who can, why not enter into the spirit of things and have a go - after all your helping to support 3 very good Etchinghill causes and we have some fantastic prizes including £20 WH Smiths Vouchers & a gliding lesson courtesy of the Kent Gliding Club.
Entries to the first three competitions must be dropped off prior to the official opening at 2pm. For further details please call Anne on 863174 or Catherine on 862421.

Gold Rush in Lyminge
The Rude Mechanicals will be paying their annual visit to Tayne Field on Sunday 23rd July, this year starting slightly earlier at 7.30pm. The show will be The Gold Rush', a new play with music about a group of vaudeville actors who get caught up in the Yukon gold rush of 1897. A mad lust for gold begins as the townsfolk of Skagway Creek sell their possessions, their homes and even their wives to buy what they need to drag their dreams up The Golden Staircase' of the Chilkoot Pass to hell or paradise. The show is full of hilarious vaudeville and spoof cowboy routines, but will break your heart with its pathos. This company of first class actor / musicians was listed in The Times' Top ten outdoor shows for The Fairy Queen last summer & called in The Independent on Sunday:'A fabulously talented group. A delight!' Bring a picnic and wine, your own chair or rug, dress up as cowboys and indians and have a good time. Although the show is aimed at adults many children will enjoy it too.
Tickets can be bought at Lyminge Hardware, or the Central Box Office: 01323-501260. They are priced at £10 for adults, £9 for senior citizens and £5 for anyone in full time education - a good price for actors who work regularly in the West End and major theatres around the country. There's a Family ticket too for £25 (that is, any two adults & school aged children) and a large group rate (£1 off per ticket for groups of 10 or more). Don't miss it!

Lyminqe Dramatic Society - Alice in Wonderland

Plans are under way for what promises to be a really special production of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland to be staged w/c 20th November in Lyminge Village Hall - note the date 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? You'd be part of a friendly team who would have the satisfaction of producing sets which are widely admired. Ring Brian on 863201 or Stuart on 862530.
The Youth Drama Club, run by Amanda Rynston of Little Acorns Performing Arts, has been very successful and the Dramatic Society has been pleased to provide sponsorship for it. In May the club entered the Drama Festival at the Sittingbourne Community College and various other activities are planned to supplement the weekly sessions at Lyminge Methodist Hall. New members are actively encouraged and people should ring Amanda on 01303-862049

St. Mary & St. Ethelburga Church,
Lyminge.
Services for June
Thur 1st: [NO Holy Communion]
Sun 4th: 8.00am Holy Communion
             10.30am 'WOW service
Wed 7th: 7.30pm Alpha Course
              9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 8th: 10.30am Holy Communion
              2.00pm Pram Service
Sun 11th: 10.30am Holy Communion
               6.30pm Healing Service
Wed 14th: 7.30pm Alpha Course
                9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 15th: 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 18th: 10.30am Holy Communion
Wed 21st: 7.30pm Alpha Course
                9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 22nd: 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 25th:   8.00am Holy Communion
               10.30am Holy Communion
                 6.30pm Sunday Silence
Wed 28th: 7.30pm Alpha Course
                9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thu 29th: 10.30am Holy Communion
Mother's union - Sunday teas
Our Sunday afternoon teas continue (in Nailbourne court lounge, 3-5 pm) on: Sunday 4th June and Sunday 2nd July
Pram service: our monthly service for pre-school children will be held on 8th June starting at 2pm in the church. The service will finish in plenty of time to collect older children from school.
Bereavement support lunch. Our next lunch will be on Thursday 15th June, 12.00 for 12.30pm at the Coach and Horses, Lyminge at a cost of £6.50 per head. If you would like to book a place, please contact Vanessa on 862432.
Coffee morning - Monday 12th June Coffee mornings will be held on the second Monday of each month from 10.00am to 11.30am in Wentworth close lounge. All welcome to join us as we meet with the residents of Wentworth close for coffee and a chat.
Church Office - Open on Mondays and Thursdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Tel: 01303862345

The Revds Peter and Vanessa Ashman are taking a group on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 6-16 February 2007. If you are interested in joining us please ring 01303 862432 for more details.

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 June are:-
June 4 - Mrs. Valerie Redding
June 11 - Mr. Dudley Shipton
June 18 - Rev. Robin Blount (Holy Communion)
June 25 - Mrs. Valerie Redding

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

All will find a warm welcome at any of the following meetings

Sunday 18th June 11am Service
includes Holy Communion
Conducted by Rev. Robin Blount

Monday Fellowship weekly 2.30 - 3.30pm
(except Bank Holidays)

For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals,
please contact the Minister,
Rev Derek Hancock. Tel: 01303 266281

On behalf of Lymnge Village Hall Management Committee, I would like to thank all of you who came and enjoyed Lyminge Day this year and helped to make it a success. I would particularly like to thank all of our helpers and our kind sponsors, Haxtons Estate Agents, Etchinghill Golf and Ray Hill, the Milkman. All of the funds raised go towards the upkeep of the Village Hall. Thank you to you all!
Steve Huntley

ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

A number of folk expressed concern regarding an almost brand new estate car, parked in the Village Hall car park for over a week (and still there at the time of "going to press"., this was reported to our Community Warden who came round with a police officer, took details, etc., and put a "Police Aware" sticker on it - it seems it is a hired car so presumably enquiries are being pursued with the rental company., but it goes to prove... if you are concerned, report it - you never know, even in our quiet village, if there may be something suspicious.
Flooding - Meriden Park... some of the residents of Meriden Park have suffered significant flooding and damage to property from water during heavy rain running off the field behind their houses. This issue had already been taken up with the M.O.D. and now we have "raised the ante!".. The M.O.D., Jones Homes and Shepway Council have all been invited by Michael Howard, our M.P., to meet "round the table" to sort the problem - we are grateful to our busy M.P. for being so willing to become involved and acting promptly.
Next meeting of the Etchinghill Residents Association is on Wednesday 21st June at 16, St Mary's Drive.. if there are any issues of concern to you, please let us know - can't promise miracles, but we can at least try!

RHODES MINNIS EVENING CIRCLE

We had our usual fish and chip supper following our Annual General Meeting on the 17th May 2006. We have had a very successful year with a great variety of speakers.
After three years in the position of Chairperson, Eileen Sless stepped down and the Circle is pleased to welcome Marion Hoare in her place.
The Annual Competition Cup was won by Molly Walker, with Pearl Furminger and Paula Peers as very close runners up.
For 2006/07 we have a very interesting programme planned. The committee have decided that all meetings will be Open Meetings when visitors are made welcome without being expected to join the Circle after two attendances at the meetings, however, it is more economical to join, the membership fees are only £10.00 that is less than £1 per meeting. Not bad for a night out, is it?
Sue Scrivens will be our speaker at the next meeting on the 21st June, Sue will be telling her exciting story of | how she discovered an unknown strain of foxglove in her garden and of her journey from the discovery to a | major company being the suppliers of the variety. A must for all keen gardeners.
Please contact Marion Hoare on 01303 862913 for further details or any questions you may have.
A very warm welcome is made to all visitors and members alike.

LYMINGE JUDO CLUB
Lyminge Judo Club has vacancies for anyone over the age of 6 years. We would particularly like more teenagers & young adults - an opportunity to learn self-defence skills and improve fitness. Why not come and visit us on a Monday evening at Lyminge Village Hall. Time/age related groups from 6.15pm to 9.00pm.
For further information nlease call Debbie on 01303 862210

ETCHINGHILL W.I.

Our meeting on 16th May was to discuss 2 resolutions - Renewable Energy and Sport for a healthy population. The resolution for Renewable Energy received the most votes. This was followed by a quiz and a most enjoyable tea.
The competition for a Spring Poem was won by Mary Hickmott. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 20th June when our speaker will be Mrs H Allison and her topic is ' Life in a Union Workhouse in Kent'. The competition is for an old cleaning remedy.

W.I. VISIT TO LEEDS CASTLE ON TUESDAY 15th AUGUST

An outing has been arranged to Leeds Castle leaving Lyminge at approx. 9.30am. The cost will be £15.50. A £5 deposit must be paid on booking with the balance due at the end of July. Please 'phone Stella on 01303 862363

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 30th June when we will visit Sue Scrivener's Garden. We hope the Digitalis and Orchids will be in bloom. Some of us will remember when Sue gave us a talk on the discovery of a new Foxglove in her garden at Hythe. Be at the Library car park at 6pm or at Pedlinge Court, Pedlinge, Saltwood, Hythe by 6.30pm. Light refreshments available. The cost for this evening is £3.

AGE CONCERN - ELHAM RURAL

Age Concern Elham Rural, Jubilee Day Centre, Everist Court, Station Road, Lyminge.
Open Monday to Friday 9am until 3.30pm.
We have been approached by a number of people regarding information on Private Hearing Aids. These can be very expensive, especially if they end-up "not being quite what you thought it would be".
Our Advice and Information Officer has produced a useful leaflet entitled: "Questions to Ask Before Buying a Digital Hearing Aid" it contains lots of things to take into consideration and a list of private suppliers.
Our office now holds a stock of passport application forms.

RHODES MINNIS TODDLER GROUP

We are a small friendly group for all family members.
Come and have a tea/coffee while your children play.
Thursday mornings 10 00am - 12 noon at the Village Hall
Cost £1.50 per family
Tel: 01303 863096 if more information is needed.

NEWLY RENOVATED, GROUND FLOOR, SELF-CONTAINED, ONE-BEDROOM FLAT. EASY ACCESS, ASHFORD CANTERBURY, FOLKESTONE. 5 MINUTES STATION AND M20.

Off road parking. Fully fitted kitchen including all new appliances. Quiet, sought after location in Stanford North.
£430 per month. 07745 589810

LYMINGE PRE-SCHOOL
We are a friendly, experienced pre-school witt opening hours 9 - 3pm every weekday and operate in term time. Our latest OFSTED report, where we were given he highest results, said "the teaching is of high quality staff work positively and enthusiastically with al children, encouraging them to be confident independent and very self-assured". We hold our sessions at Lyminge Village Hall, Woodlands Road.
Please feel free to pop in for a visit at any time for e chat and a coffee! Or telephone Julie on 01303 862634 or Lynn on 01303 862831
Email address Lymingepreschool@aol.com
We look forward to hearing from you.

LYMINGE HANDBELLS
The popular Lyminge Handbell ringers are increasing their selection of tunes each month 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 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 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.

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

HANDS AND FEET
Beauty Therapist available to pamper your hands and feet in the comfort of your own home.
Manicures from £8.00. Pedicures from £10.00
Please ring Rebecca to make an appointment

FOR SALE
Heavy duty blue plastic barrells 35 gallons capacity Ideal garden water storage - open tops
£12.50 each Tel: 07776 300712

For Sale
3 Bedroomed Detached Bungalow in Lyminge.
Large Lounge/Diner, compact fitted kitchen, bathroom.
Partially converted loft space with ladder.
Garage, small but established gardens with 6ftx6ft shed. Driveway for 3+ cars.
Storage Heating £230.000 ovno
Phone 01303 862831 for viewing and/or information

Lyminge Bowls Club
Learn to Play Bowls for Free!!
Come along to Lyminge Bowls Club, Woodland Road (near the Village Hall) on Sunday mornings in May and early June (starting 10.30) and try your hand at this most frustrating yet very enjoyable sport. All equipment will be provided for your use. Just bring some flat-soled shoes so as not to harm the green.
This sport is suitable for ALL AGES. Come alone, with a friend or in a family group - whatever combination you will be warmly welcomed.
If you have any queries, please call one of our qualified coaches,
Harry Storey, on 862044
Or club member Wendy Preston on 863495

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

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

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 ofElectric 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

Lyminqe 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

IRONING SERVICE
No time to do that pile of ironing? Give me a ring and I will come and pick it up and return it to you nicely pressed the following day
50p per item, minimum 10 items
Tel: 01303 862585 or 07961 398847

Total garden care for all your needs TIM MILLETT Grass Maintenance General Gardening Fencing-Repairs & New Installations Small to Medium size tree work Turfing Hard & Soft Landscaping Free estimates Fully Insured 01303 863676 Mob:07752 880583 Email: tim-millett@supanet.com	MOWER & MAN (Incorporating THE PLANTSMAN LTD) Tel: 01303 863625 Bridge Farm, Lyminge Bedding & Container Plants Hardy Perennials Open:Thurs & Fridays 2.00 – 5.00pm Saturdays 10.00am – 4.00pm From Thurday 4th May
Auto economy centre & auto tyre centre Fully Equipped Mechanical Repair & Tyre Centres 01303 863656 Proprietor:J Weatherley Orchard Garage, Canterbury Rd, Etchinghill	Carpenter/Builder Handyman No Job Too Small Free Quotation. No Obligation Special Rates for Senior Citizens Phone Ronnie: 07973 545125 01303 863187
Local Picture Framer specialising in: • Photographs, Pictures and Tapestries • Box framing memorabilia & collectables • Canvas Stretching • Made to order mirrors Choose from a wide range of frames and mounts Free Home Collections, Delivery & Hanging Service Call Graham on 01303 862951	Red Dragon I.T Ltd. ‘Computer Specialists’ We offer you the ‘One Stop Shop’ now open for your computer requirements. Our services include repairs, maintenance, training, consultancy and web design. www.rdit.co.uk 01303 862558
Foundation Flooring For a free no obligation estimate on a wide range of carpets, vynyls, sisal, seagrass, laminate and wood flooring as well as blinds, please call Richard or Lynda on 862186 or visit our showroom at Orchard Garage, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill.	STERRY FUNERAL SERVICE Clive Sterry offers a local family owned Funeral Service Help and advice 24 hours a day Traditional and Green funerals Home visits Pre-paid Funeral Plans & Memorials Always at competitive prices Call 272525, 93 Cheriton High Street Also Lyminge 862540 after 6pm
Personal Computing For straightforward I.T. advice, solutions and training Contact Steve Ashman 862869 sra@ashman-consulting.co.uk	Van Transport Large Transit with driver. Light removals, Collection, delivery, difficult bulky objects, single items, furniture etc. Local and National Services - regular trips into Belgium Very competitive rates 'Phone for estimates 863384 or mobile 07816904220
Wholistic Works Chiropody/Podiatry, Complementary Heath and Beauty Clinics We are an expanding centre with offering a wide range of treatments in many therapies and now including Beauty. Our aim is to holistically care for the whole you - inside and out. We would be delighted to hear from you and show you more! WHOLISTIC WORKS - 2 Station Road, Lyminge. www.wholistic-works.co.uk e-mail: info@wholistic-works.co.uk	JUBILEE FARM SHOP Rhodes Minnis, Telephone 862317 Organic eggs. Fresh fruit and vegetables. High quality meat at reasonable prices. Now selling our own organic Aberdeen Angus beef. Jubilee Organic Lamb (whole or halfto order) Large range of organic produce. OPEN 8am – 6pm Mon-Sat and 9am - 5pm Sun
SCRUBBERS – Est 1988 The Home and Commercial Cleaners One off or regular Moving day ‘Blitz’ Oven cleaning – Ironing Carpet cleaning and more… For a friendly and reliable service Tel: 01303 862249 Free Estimates	Cosyburn Heating Services Ltd. Riverside Estate West Hythe Road Hythe CT21 4NT 01303 260197 For all types of heating needs Rayburn range cookers Plumbing -Central Heating - Multi -fuel stoves Contact Dennis Huntley on 862343 or VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OFTEC & CORGI Registered - Qualified Tradesmen
Freshlook Gardens Garden design. Regular lawn mowing service available. General garden work undertaken. Rubbish cleared. Overgrown gardens cleared. Winter pruning and hedge cutting. For free quotation ring Geoffrey Hogben. KCC registered Telephone 01303 844680 Mobile 07866091633	Christine McGarrick Soft Furnishings Professionally made bespoke curtains. Choose from quality fabrics in your own home. For free home visit and itemised quotation Call Christine at 01303 863932
HILLARYS BLINDS LTD For your Office Home or Conservatory • unbeatable choice • expert advice GORDON BOUCHER • free quotation 01303 862949 • select at home • quoted price includes fitting • daytime, evening or weekend appointments	OSCAR PET FOODS OSCAR DELIVERS TO YOUR DOOR Pet foods, Bird seed, & so much more (25 kilos wild bird seed £13) * Free home delivery (Pup to Senior * Free meal for your dog Wheat & * Free nutritional advice Gluten free foods) Tel Kathy or Richard on 01303 862200 A friendly franchise
TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Everything you will even need from your accountant Sole trader accounts, Company accounts and management reports. Business and personal tax returns. Business plans. Energy savings Affordable rates. Total trust. Phone Tony Abbott acima on 01303 862882	Jackson Plumbing and Heating Property Maintenance No job too small. Special rates for OAP's. Telephone: Home/evening 270691 or day time 07773 089398 (please note new mobile number)
BEAVER BUILDERS Jon Daughters Conversions Driveways Plastering Roofing Patios Decorating Carpentry Drains Plumbing Free estimates – Tel: 01303 863371 Mobile: 07905 999480	Etchinghill Golf Every Sunday we run a Carvery style lunch with prices starting from £8.50 per person and concessions for children. We also have monthly Food Theme Nights from £10.00 for two courses. Etchinghill has 27 hole golf course a par 3 course and a floodlit driving range and we welcome all abilites to our golf clinics. We also offer Loyalty golf membership from as little as £39.00 a year. For golfing enquiries tel: 01303 863863 For restaurant or function enquires tel: 01303 862929 .
G. GRECH Sewing and Pressing Machinery - 35 years experience Specialist in: Bernine, Singer, Necchi, Pfaff, Jones & Brother, Riccar, Voking, Frister & Rossman Machines Serviced and Repaired by Experts Industrial Suppliers of Parts Needles & Accessories to the Clothing Trade. 01303 245320 - Mob: 07771 865112 email: giannigrech@tiscali.co.uk	TIPPER SERVICE Rubbish cleared Scrap metal wanted Building materials, Hardcore, Ballast etc. delivered phone 01303 863384 mobile 07999 564093
WILL WOODBRIDGE Carpenter/small works builder With years of experience Telephone: 01303 863062	Mick Johnson Plumber 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Telephone 862897
DILTON MINI SKIP HIRE Ballast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER Telephone: 812448 or Mobile 07799 433754	M.J. Athow Est. 1965 BUILDER & DECORATOR EST 1965 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Member of the Federation of Small Businesses Qualified and Insured. Free estimates 24 hour emergency service Telephone 862616 Mobile 07976 306665 Email: m-d-athow@supanet.com
AIR LINK CARS (You pack up, we pick up) Airport, Seaport & Long distance Travel Specialists. The Family Run Business where service really counts Estate cars and People Carriers Fixed price 24hrs a day. No extras. Written Confirmation of booking For the Easy Airport Link, Think Air link! 01303 862704/07753 760897
The Aerial Man T.V. aerial installations. Satellite installations. Stereo FM radio aerials. Outdoor or indoor. T.V. aerial maintenance. Video and satellite distribution systems. Extra points for TVs. All work guaranteed with a personal service. Estimates and good advice given freely. NO CALL OUT FEE Ring anytime on 863044 or mobile 07860 645643	BAILEY CONSTRUCTION Extensions, Bricklaying, Concreting, Drives, Patios, Fencing and for all your building needs Call Tony on Home: 01227 283626 Mobile 07884 181920
Alan J. Boughton Small Works Builder All aspects of building work undertaken 40 years experience Telephone: 862075	BRIAN HEWETT Painter and Decorator Property Maintenance Telephone for free quotation and advice without obligation 01303 862150 I have been painting and decorating for 45 years and still enjoy it!
Lyminge Post Office.....Tel: 862201 For all your postal supplies. Holiday money (next day) and holiday insurance over the counter DVD’s and video rental ONLY 99p per night Excellent range of cards and gifts for all occasions Please stop by and have a look inside	R.B.BUILDING SERVICES General Maintenance, Painting, Carpentry, Drives and Drainage, Plumbing - Quality Heating Systems Fully Insured For a Free quote please ring Roy Bowling on Home Tel: 01303 863267 – Mobile 07947 132319
Vera’s Farm Shop. 01303 862870 Fancoome, Skeete Road, Lyminge Free Range Hen’s and Duck eggs Bedding and Vegetable Plants Cut Flowers, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Selection of Organic Produce & Eggs Mondays 10 – 12 noon Inside Everist Court Fridays 10am – 1.00pm Nailbourne Court Come and say ‘Hello’ to all the animals	Mark Yorke Brick Paving - Drives (all types) - Patios Paths - General Building works Phone 863196 for a free estimate 18 years experience. All work guaranteed
DOG TRAINING Obedience classes for dogs of all ages. Classes held at Lyminge Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday evenings 7.30-8.30pm. Phone Barry 840007 for details.	LYMINGE HARDWARE – 01303 862932 Richard and Sylvia Norris, 4 Station Road, Lyminge Hardware, China, DIY, Caloar Gas, Paraffin, Coal, Charcoal, Wood and Timber cut to size, Pet Food, Paint, Wild Bird Food, Plumbing , Electrical, Salt for Dishwashers, Compost, Plans, Concrete, Building Sand, Etc, The list goes on and on, please call in and see us. New In! FLY SCREENS – to make a screen 27” square would cost £14.45 and last for ages
MAXTED CONSTRUCTION We are specialists in House Refurbishments, Extensions, Loft Conversions, Electrical works, Plumbing, Roofing, Carpentry, Driveways, Patios, Conservatory Installations and most forms of Property Maintenance. Contact us now for a free no obligation Estimate on: Freephone: 0800 083 6469,Tel: 01227 709606 Email: office@maxtedconstruction.co.uk, or contact us via our website www.maxtedconstruction.co.uk	Antique Clocks Old and antique, clocks repaired, restored and serviced 20 years experience, free estimates All Work is guaranteed Please telephone 863384 Or mobile 07816904220
HAXTONS ESTATE AGENTS 8 STATION ROAD. LYMINGE. Tel 01303 863393 Website: www.haxtons.co.uk Offices at Lyminge * Evegate* Smeeth* Woodchurch. We specialise in Village, Country and Town properties. Properties marketed through all the offices. We offer free no obligation valuations & a no sale no fee policy. Haxtons are members of the National Association of Estate Agents.* Lyminge opening hours:- Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 4pm. Sunday 11am - 4pm	N.P.C. Domestic Services Service and Repair of all domestic appliances, including cookers and small electrical work For a prompt and friendly service Telephone Neil Collard on 248887
	Domestic Oven Cleaning By the UK’s leading oven cleaning company • Non castic • Fresh solutions every time • Ovens, Ranges & AGAs • Hobs, Extractors, Microwaves & B.B.Qs Tel: 0800 328 9342 for your free quote Local representative: Geoff Cheshire
Mark Beer Landscaping - Groundwork - Trenching Patios - Paving - Decking - Driveways Sand Schools - Drainage Mini Digger Hire - Self Drive or Operated CITB Registered - Fully Insured - 20 years experience Phone/Fax 863893 or 07949 291742	K & M LEWSEY LTD PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS ESTABLISHED 1969 REGISTERED PLUMBER GAS ACOP APPROVED ENGINEERS TELEPHONE: 01303 264535 MANNED OFFICE, DAYTIME MONDAY TO FRIDAY

SHEPWAY PARKING POLICY
DAMAGES THE RURAL COMMUNITY

WHAT A SHAMBLES!! EMPTY CAR PARK, EMPTY SHOPS, EMPTY LIBRARY, EMPTY PARKING METERS, and above all EMPTY HEADS!!

We reported in our April edition that "charging for parking in a rural village setting where local service providers struggle to survive is a thoughtless action without consideration". How right we were. When will the District Council listen to the people it is supposed to serve?. The Parish Council has insisted that for Shepway District Council to solve their budget difficulties penalising an already under provided for rural community was and is utter madness and is damaging the local community. Lyminge shops, businesses and Library provide a valuable service for a wide number of people from our Parish and rural communities. We are not treated on an equal basis with communities in Shepways towns and large population centres so WHY are we subjected to this blanket policy?

Parish Councillors and some local business owners asked our District Councillors these questions but met with little sympathy and comments such as "it's only 20p". It may only be 20p but the effect has been devastating for local business and community services. The big question is also, if it is "only 20p" how can this possibly make a valued contribution to Shepways budget difficulties especially when you consider how much it must cost to send parking attendants from Folkestone to Lyminge 3 times a day? The policy is bad for Lyminge, bad for the rural economy, bad for shepway,s income and bad for the whole community.

A WORD OF WARNING!

Door Knockers have been found to be working the Elham Valley recently offering to buy valuables, from broken watches to garden tools. They operate putting fliers through doors and say they will be in the area during that week and to phone for a home visit.

Although this is not illegal, if they are registered under the Kent Act, I would be very cautious to invite someone unknown into your house to look at your valuables.

My advice would be to take your valuables to a known dealer if vou want to sell them. A door Knocker who was not registered was recently asked to leave the area but he may return. If you are unsure or receive a flier please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards—Gary Harrison your KCC Community Warden. Telephone:-07977982185

PARKING CHARGES-THE RESULTS

The Parish Council fully support the campaign against the Car Park charges in Lyminge. Councillors attended the recent demonstration in the Car Park and have written again to the District Council demanding action.

The drop in people using the businesses and Public Library is drastic and unsustainable. The Coffee Shop is down on takings by some 40% and as a small business operating on a weekly takings basis is struggling to survive. The Hardware store has at least a 35% drop in customers and The Library has reported a massive 50% drop in people through their doors. Take note Shepway District Council you are in danger of driving businesses and services out of business!. The combination of re-instating the single yellow lines in Canterbury Road (against protests from the Parish Council) and the introduction of Car Park Charges are having a devastating effect on the whole community. The Parish Council would prefer to see no charges but have again suggested a compromise, in the form of no charge for the first 2 hours. This would allow people to use the majority of businesses and the Library whilst deterring all day parking. Over 1600 have signed the petition against the charges. This constitutes a massive vote against these ill thought out charges and should dictate a positive response from our Councillors and Shepway District. The original purpose of securing finances for the District have not and will not be met, Cllr David Monk said at the Parish Council Annual Meeting that" of course the Council would look aging at the charges if it was having an adverse effect on businesses" It is and therefore we hope he will be true to his word and in the next edition we can report the result.

LYMINGE PARISH CLERK DETAILS

We are pleased to provide contact details for our temporary Parish Clerk Mr John Gretton, resident of Lyminge with a strong financial and administrative background we feel, he will contribute well to the administration of the Parish Council.

Whilst still getting to grips with the administration of a Parish Council John will be happy to liaise between parishioners and the Parish Council. Contact Tel 01303 864230

Once again your Parish Council demonstrates its ability to represent and make a difference to our community. We have vacancies for Parish Councillors in Lyminge, Etchinghill and Rhodes Minnis Please contact us to discuss how you can make a difference.

CONTACTS & FUTURE MEETINGS

Full Parish Council - 26th June at 7.30 p.m.
held in The Village Hall Lyminge
Parish Clerk 01303 864230
Cllr Derrick Hamer Chair 01303 863182
Cllr Patsy Philip Vice Chair 01303 862983
Cllr Glenn Floyd Finance Chair 01303 862732

PARISH WALK
Sunday at 10.00am
Check the notice
board out side
Lyminge
Post Office