Seaside fun for everyone:
Fun fair, Hog Roast, Beer Tent, Jazz band,
Punch & Judy, Sideshows, Games, Craft Stalls

Get your swimming cozzie on, and come on in!

Admission: £1 for adults, accompanied children FREE!
A Lyminge Village Hall fundraising event, Charity Number 281845
 

COACH & HORSES
Church Road, Lyminge
01303 862694
QUIZ NIGHTS
£30 first prize £20 second prize
Starts 8 – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 3rd May
BINGO NIGHTS
*****CASH PRIZES*****
17th May 8 pm
FUNDRAISER FOR LYMINGE SCHOOL
LUNCHES
12 noon to 2.30pm
EVENING MEALS
Thursday – Saturday 6.00pm -9.30pm
 SUNDAY ROASTS
12 noon to 2.30pm
£6.75 1 course
£10.00 2 course

Lyminge Village Hall
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 30th May 8pm
Please come along if you have an interest in how Lyminge Village Hall should be run. We would welcome any new committee members, and are looking for a new Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.
For details phone Steve or Sarah on 862775

ELHAM VALLEY VINEYARD
Breach, Barham, Canterbury
Tel: 01227 831266
ARTS & CRAFTS OPEN DAY
THURSDAY 1ST JUNE
10.00am – 4,00pm
Come and see what we produce

POSTLING GARDENS
OPENING
4TH JUNE 2006
12hrs —TO 17.00hrs
Tea and cakes at the Village Hall
Plants for sale
Parking
AS WELL AS OUR LOVELY GARDENS

LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL
Please put this date in your diaries
 FRIDAY 23rd JUNE
MIDSUMMER BARN DANCE
With the IAN PETRE BAND

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
NEEDS YOUR HELP BY DONATING ITEMS FOR OUR STAND AT THE ETCHINGHILL CRICKET GROUND CAR BOOT SALE
ON 27th May and 8th July
 We need goods to sell. Please donate any articles lying in your garage, home or garden shed which would be suitable - nothing electrical please Please ring the following numbers if you have any items for collection:
Elham - John Clayton 01303 840461
Etchinghill - John Vinnicombe 01303 864255
Lyminge - Alan Boughton 01303 862075
Stelling Minnis - Gerald Hogben 01227 709527

In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
SUMMER BOOT & DOGGY FUN DAY
SATURDAY 10th June from 12noon – 3.30pm
At Park House, Stelling Minnis Nr Canterbury
• Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the fun *
Lots of Attractions * Dog Training Displays
Bouncy Castle
Stalls * Tombolas & Raffles * Refreshments
Plenty of parking
Admission by donation
Stalls and boots are welcome
– pre-booked £7, Charities £5
For further information, tel: 01303 862622
Margaret Todd, Park House, Stelling Minnis
 Lord Whisky Tea Rooms open every day 10am - 4pm

Elham Valley Lions Club
Our sponsored walk in April raised some £2,000 in aid of five local primary schools, notably Mersham which raised around £800. We would like to thank all those who supported the sponsored walk, either as a walker or a sponsor. Individual winner for the most sponsorship was Nicky Brasier with £300 and “Millie” in the dog category who raised £260.
Our next big event is a Charity Concert featuring The Railway Swing Band at Elham Village Hall on Wed 14th June, at 7 for 7.30 p.m. This is now an annual event and has proved very popular. There will be a bar. For tickets, £10, ring 01303 862837, or contact any club member.

ETCHINGHILL SUMMER FETE
The Etchinghill Summer Fete takes place in the afternoon of the 22nd July 2006. It will raise money for both the EYE (youth enterprise) and the Babies & Toddler Group. Celebrating local village life, there will be a special designated craft area, lots of traditional games and competitions to meet everyone's budget, a bar-b-que and local produce area. Stalls cost £10. Please ring 01303 862 421 for more details.

Wed 3rd: 7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
              9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 4th: 10.30am Holy Communion
              2.00pm Pram Service
Sun 7th: 8.00am Holy Communion
             10.30am ‘WOW’ service
Wed 10th: 7.30pm Alpha Introductory session
                9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 11th: 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 14th: 10.30am Holy Communion
                6.30pm Healing Service
Wed 17th: 7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 18th: 10.30am Holy Communion
Sun 21st: 10.30am Holy Communion
Wed 24th: 7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thur 25th: 10.30am [Ascension Day]
                Holy Communion
Sun 28th: 8.00am Holy Communion
              10.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Sunday Silence
Wed 31st: 7.30pm Open House (Bible Study)
                [NO Wednesday Silence]
Mother’s union – Sunday teas
Our Sunday afternoon teas continue (in Nailbourne court lounge, 3 – 5 pm) on: Sunday 7th May and Sunday 4th June
Pram service: our monthly service for pre-school children will be held on 4th May 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 18th May, 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 8th May
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.
Rogation Sunday and Parish Walk
 Our Rogation Sunday Walk will be held this year on Sunday 21st May. We start with a service at Paddlesworth Church at 8.00am, which is followed by breakfast, then over to Lyminge for the service of Holy Communion at 10.30am, which is followed by a picnic lunch on the hills. Then we make our way over to Postling for a Family service at 3pm (with puppet sing-along – not to be missed!), and on to Stanford for Evensong at 5pm, which is followed by a tea. Please join us for all or as much of the day as you would like. All welcome!
Church Office - Open on Mondays and Thursdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Tel: 01303 862345

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 May are:-
May 7 - Mr. Michael Dallin
May 14 - Mr. Dudley Shipton
May 21 *10am All Age Service *
- Mr. David Foreman
May 28 - Rev. Derek Hancock
(Holy Communion)

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 7th May 11.00am Service
 with Holy Communion

 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

RAY HILL – YOUR LOCAL MILKMAN
Ray will be retiring at the end of July. For the last 20 years he has been your loyal milkman through all weathers. Anyone wishing to show their appreciation of the service he has provided can leave any contributions with Bert Lewis at 3 Ethelburga Drive or, for those at Etchinghill, contributions can be left with me Jean Howard at Aurora, Westfield Lane and I will pass them to Bert.

ETCHINGHILL W.I.
Since our last meeting seventeen of our members attended the Annual Council Meeting at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. The morning speaker was the Rt. Hon. Ann Widdecombe M.P. and what a brilliant speaker, she certainly kept us all glued to our seats. After lunch we were entertained by Miss Dorothy Gray, whose humourous monologue about the W.I. had some of us crying with laughter.
We always welcome visitors or any prospective members to our meetings which are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Etchinghill Village Hall starting at 2.30pm. Please call Joy, our President on 862538 or Dottie, our Secretary on 862141 for further information.
The winner of the competition was Joy Bartley, with Barbara Syrett, 2nd and Evelyn Holt 3rd.

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY
The editor apologizes for omitting the Lyminge Gardeners news in the April issue, however, due to an oversight, the visit to Thompsons Nurseries had to be cancelled at very short notice.
The next meeting on 16th May is a visit to Windy Ridge, Victory Road, St Margarets at Cliffe, Dover. Mr & Mrs Ryder are members of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens. The cost for the evening will be £2 and refreshments will be available.
If a lift is required please be at the Library car park at 5.45pm or at the end of Collingwood Road, St Margarets by 6.30pm

Does anyone remember the Thompson family
who lived in Lyminge from the 70s until a couple of years ago?
I am looking to urgently contact either Angela and Trevor (last known address 3 Woodland Cottages) or Michael, or Steven (last known address Julian Road, Folkestone) or Mandy (last known address Ethelburt Road, Folkestone) . I lost contact with them all about 2 years ago when they all moved and I moved to France and would desperately like to know their whereabouts or any news good or bad and resume contact.
Anyone that has any information please contact me on maztalksfrench@yahoo.co.uk 
Thank you Marianne Ironside

Lyminge 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. People will be interested to know that the income from the Saltwood performance of the Summer Variety show in 2005 was donated to The Pilgrims Hospice. A total of £636.37 was donated.

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. Next meeting Monday 24th April.

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.
50pm per item, minimum 10 items
Tel: 01303 862585 or 07961 398847

ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
The following planning applications have been made to Shepway District Council.
 Application YO6/0237/SH regarding the construction of a temporary coach and car park interchange area with toilets/rest room, security cabin and customer shelters at the former Eurotunnel site at Beachborough roundabout (there is a green sign on the gate opposite advocating 'no' to the application). It is apparently a temporary application - the current 'interchange' area by Eurotunnel's customer services centre will no longer be available and the proposed motorway services area at junction 11 will not come into being until 2008/9. 'Temporary' being at least 3 years!
Application YO6/0375/SH is for a detached 1 ½ storey building to be constructed in the garden of Highbank, Westfield Lane. The existing and new house would have very little garden, there would be another access to a garage from Westfield Lane, the housing density would be greater than locally and should the application be approved it would cause huge disruption in Westfield Lane during construction. Application YO6/0397/SH is to cut down 1 willow, 2 ash, 2 sycamore and all the cyprus trees at Roman House, Canterbury Road to allow the construction of a new fence. Judith and I have not heard of Roman House before, so can only assume it is the new house that has been built behind the two converted barns at Ridgehill. We both plan to go and have a look .
If you would like to object to anything, please write to SDC quoting the application number.

RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Are you looking for a hall in which to hold practices 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

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 EVENING CIRCLE
We had a lovely evening at our April meeting when Karen from Pen Craft demonstrated jewellery making, and we each showed our creative talents by making a necklace or bracelet. The competition for the best necklace was won by Lilian Hemsley, and for the best bracelet - Jean Lissenden. Our next meeting on 17th May is our A.G.M. when members hope to enjoy a fish and chip supper. For further details of our friendly Circle please contact Eileen Sless on 863081

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

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@invercot.fsnet.co.uk

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
01303 862585 or 07961 398847

AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL
I have been in touch with the Primary Care Trust for an update regarding the possibility of providing domiciliary dental clinics from the Everist Court Building.
They have now negotiated new contracts with the Shepway dental practices and are assessing their position. Domiciliary emergencies are on their agenda; however, additional domiciliary dental services need to have additional funding. The PCT are awaiting the outcome of a bid for additional funding. The outcome of this bid should be known in the next few weeks so I’m afraid it’s a case of watch this space.
We have helped many people over 60 to access a bus pass for free travel throughout Kent. If you already hold a concessionary bus pass this already entitles you to free bus travel. A new pass will be sent to you automatically in June. If you do not already have a free bus pass do not miss out.
To get a free bus pass come to the centre bringing with you either your birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport or driving licence that has your date of birth on it. We will provide a form for you to fill out, photocopy your document and send them off to the Council. They will then send your bus pass directly to your home. It’s as easy as that.
Sue Chitty our Advice and Information Officer has in stock a range of up-to-date fact sheets on a range of subjects provided by Age Concern England.
If you would like any additional information or other enquiries please ring the Day Centre on 01303 862364 and speak to Lisa of Matthew. Alternatively ring Sue Chitty our Advise and Information Officer on 01303 863861.

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 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.

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 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 PRE-SCHOOL
We are a friendly, experienced pre-school with opening hours 9 – 3pm every weekday and operate in term time.  Our latest OFSTED report, where we were given the highest results, said “the teaching is of high quality, staff work positively and enthusiastically with all 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 a 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.