November 2005

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

Father Christmas tells me that he will be visiting Lyminge on the evening of Wednesday 21st December. Stennings and Haxtons have kindly agreed to be collecting points and parcels should be taken to them during their opening hours. Please clearly address the parcels, as it is usually dark when Father Christmas reaches Lyminge. There is a charge of £1 per address and all parcels should be at a collecting point by 5.00pm on 20th December. If you would like Father Christmas to visit early for small children please advise us when depositing the parcels.
 

We are currently looking for someone to receive the bulk of the newsletters and count them into bundles ready for our deliverers to take out.The only delivering you would need to do would be to two addresses in Lyminge. You would need to be a car driver as the boxes may be too heavy to carry far. A little job for someone recently retired? Please contact 01303 862488

An Appreciation
by Katie Guy

The residents of Lyminge and thereabouts have reason to be grateful to the Editor and company involved in putting before us the monthly newsletter - one of the many advantages of living here. We are kept up to date with every aspect of the village's daily routine. There must be something of interest for each one of us. We, the recipients of this interesting budget, would like to express our thanks to those who produce this daily calendar. Could we perhaps say thank you in a practical way by continuing to take the trouble to keep our village clean and tidy? We could aim high and possibly merit the title of "Best Kept Village". We have been very close.

Shepway District Council seems to be working hard to provide the necessary containers and the collection of them. The residents have excelled in planting up their gardens to produce scene of riotous colour and beauty and gardens are not made by saying, "Oh, how beautiful" and sitting in the shade, pleasant though that is.

Age Concern have succeeded in providing for everyone in need the services of an experienced information officer. Just ask for Ms Sue Chitty of Age Concern (Lyminge Branch). Tayne Field, with seats and always well cut grass, is to be appreciated and enjoyed especially in this out of season summer. Sit there and take note of the newly decorated village pub (built 1888), and the Lyminge Methodist Chapel, which rose from the ashes by the efforts of the elder statesman Mr Frank Clayson and his workers. The chapel really hit the headlines this weekend, deservedly, in producing a unique exhibition when a boot full of necessities and some luxuries was shown ready to be used in the fishing industry in the Sudan. Practical Christianity in action! The result of really expert planning and production by the Lyminge people.

It is not nice to leave all these good happenings for my next comment. But it has to be said, and re-said, Tayne Field was marred by dog-fouling last week - and remember that our young children are using the field daily.

Someone must have an uneasy conscience! But, back to where we came in! Thank you to the Editor and to all the people who help you and help us by keeping us so well informed on the happenings in Lyminge village.

Dear Editor:

Re: Folkestone School for Girls

This notice is addressed to each girl from the above school that took the No. 17 bus from Folkestone to Lyminge at 15.35 hours on Tuesday 11th October 2005. As a passenger on that bus I am very concerned at the anti-social and disgusting behaviour being displayed by girls from Lyminge. As soon as the conductor for Stagecoach leaves the bus at Cheriton, so the behaviour deteriorates. You are old enough to know better. You have proved by attending grammar school that you are clever. You all alight from the bus at the various bus stops in Lyminge.

What are you thinking about when you scream so loudly for no reason, how do you expect adults to know when you are being attacked and need help and assistance? Why do you jump up and down on the seats and fight each other? How do you know that some of those people who have to endure your behaviour might be the very ones who put money into funds for young people in the village and may wish to employ you? What sort of impression are you having on them? How do you expect the bus driver to do his job, when you are doing everything in your powers to distract him or her? Do you really want to arrive home safely?

Trust has been placed in you, to attend school, teachers have worked hard to get the best from you. Your parents have worked hard to pay for the bus pass and get you a better life, which is the wish of each generation. Is this how you repay them?

What do we have to do, as the older generation to make you proud to live in a community that does care, as we do in Lyminge. To those girls who are not misbehaving, congratulations, please talk to those girls who are giving you a bad name and ask, why?

Name & Address Supplied.

Perhaps someone who was on this bus might like to reply? It will be published anonymously if you wish.

ETCHINGHILL UPDATE

Community Land – goal posts… Our sincere thanks must be recorded to Shepway District Council, and in particular Wilbert Greaves, their Sports Officer, for the “long-term loan” of two sets of very sturdy demountable goal posts and nets, together with two sets of football vests, for our local youngsters to use..

A good number of the youngsters turned out to meet Wilbert when he delivered them and they all struck up a really good rapport.. Rodney Watts, who had been liaising with Wilbert, managed to get some photos and “action shots”, and hopefully these may be published in the local press.

Youth Club…

Following a plea for helpers, a good number of folk have come forward to help lead and staff a possible Youth Club on Monday evenings – it is early days yet, but please “watch this space” for further details..

Multi-Sports Court…

An “Open Morning” was held on Saturday 15th October at the Village Hall and showing the various aspects of the Court and the surrounding landscaping, picnic area and the revised pond area for ecological activities”… we are so grateful to all those who have put so much effort into trying to make this a reality.. please, again, “watch this space” for updates..

Annual General Meeting…

Our AGM is to be held on Sunday 6th November at the Village Hall commencing at 3.00 pm… everybody is welcome, and all qualify simply by being resident in the Village.. please come along for just a short while and learn a bit more about “life in Etchinghill”..

A Feather in our Cap

Hello I have been meaning to write and tell you how much I enjoy reading your Lyminge Newsletter each month. I wish I could attend the Family History Session on Oct 15, as my late husband’s ancesters came from Lyminge. I visited your town a few years ago and spent an enjoyable few hours with the Rector and his wife. He directed me to Canterbury Cathedral for records.
He was very kind but I have forgotten his name.
My husband’s family were Mannerings. I don’t suppose you have anyone living in Lyminge now with that name that might be related.
Thank you again for sending me the Newsletter. Good luck to the new owners of the Coach and Horses. I remember I made enquiries there when I arrived and a took a picture. Good memories.
Best Wishes
Pat Mannering Robertson

A Politician for the Guy

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament by Guy Fawkes and his group of co-conspirators. In 1605 Guy Fawkes and friends, having formulated their plan, known as the 'Gunpowder Plot', rolled 36 barrels of gunpowder into the cellars of the Houses of Parliament, and were waiting for the king to arrive when guards broke in and arrested them.

Now on November 5th across the country (including Lyminge Village hall 6.30 PM) people go to organised fireworks displays. They stand around the bonfire, watch fireworks and burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes. This suggests that maybe people rather admire the cheek of Guy Fawkes, trying to blow up Parliament, and that's why they celebrate Bonfire night, rather than -celebrating the fact that his plot failed and he was caught!
 

B.P.SHOW
Friday 11th November
&
Saturday 12th November
7.30pm
LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL
Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies & Rainbows will be holding their bi-annual variety show in November this year
Tickets £3. available from Lyminge Post Office

RHODES MINNIS EVENING CIRCLE
Our next meeting 16th November is an Open Meeting when we welcome all to come along
Peter Vincent – Country Matters
Competition: A china ornament of a Farm Animal
Entry is £2.50 to non-members
7.30pm Rhodes Minnis Village Hall

Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary
(Registered Charity No 862245)
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Will be held in Holy Trinity Church Hall
Sandgate Road, Folkestone
On Sat 26th November
10am – 1.30pm
Presents for your cat
Cards * Raffle * Tombola * Books *
Bric-a-Brac * Cakes * Jams
Refreshments
Teas and Coffees
Entrance Free
All proceeds go to feed the homeless cats at the Sanctuary over the Christmas period
MERRY CHRISTMAS

NOVEMBER BEETLE DRIVE
Come & Join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 26th November
Starts at 7 00pm.
Adults £2.00, children 50p,
includes refreshments.
There will be a raffle.

Lyminge Dramatic Society
– It’s Pantomime time!
Tickets, priced at £6-00 for adults and £3-00 for children, will go on sale on 5th November at Haxtons Estate Agents, Lyminge for the Dramatic Society’s new pantomime, “Rumpelstiltskin”. Stuart Hunnisett has written this pantomime based on the fairy story by the Brothers Grimm and it promises to be a treat for the whole family. All the usual pantomime ingredients will be there .The dates of the panto are Tuesday November 27th to Saturday December 3rd at Lyminge Village Hall. Evening performances will start at 7.45pm and there will be matinees at 4.45 pm on Friday and 4.00pm on Saturday. There will be a limited number of seats available free of charge to Senior Citizens for the Tuesday performance only and these tickets must be collected from Haxtons in advance of the performance – first come, first served. Book early to avoid disappointment!
The Lyminge Drama Club for 8 to 15 year olds is held at Lyminge Methodist Hall on Friday evenings. Sponsored by the Society, the sessions will initially be held between 6pm and 7pm and will be run by Amanda Rynston of Little Acorns Performing Arts. The sessions will increase to one and a half-hours once the children start working on a script. Various theatre visits and workshops have been arranged and the children will get the opportunity to take part in the Society’s pantomime. The cost is £4-00 per session (excluding the various visits) for each of 12 sessions and the £48-00 is payable in advance.
For more details phone Amanda on 862049
or Liz Parrish on 862748.

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE. SERVICES

WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER – ALL SOULS  
  7.30PM SERVICE OF COMMEMORATION
               OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER – THIRD SUNDAY   
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM ‘WOW’ SERVICE
  6.30PM SUNDAY SILENCE
WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
  7.00PM ALPHA COURSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER
   – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
10.00AM REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
(10.50am at the War Memorial)
  6.30PM HEALING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
  7.00PM ALPHA COURSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER – CHRIST THE KING
  10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER
  7.00PM ALPHA COURSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
  9.00AM – 7.00PM ALPHA DAY
SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER – ADVENT SUNDAY
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
  7.00PM ALPHA COURSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE

MOTHER’S UNION – SUNDAY TEAS
Our Sunday afternoon teas continue
(IN NAILBOURNE COURT LOUNGE, 3 – 5 PM) on:
SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER

PRAM SERVICE
Our monthly service for pre-school children will be held on 3rd November starting at 2pm in the Church. The service will finish in plenty of time to collect older children from school.
(Next: THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER)

ALL SOULS’ DAY
We are marking All Soul’s Day again this year with a memorial service for those of our loved ones who have died. This will be held in Lyminge Church on November 2nd at 7.30pm.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY:
Sunday 13th November. There will be a joint Anglican and Methodist service in the Church at 10.00am, culminating at 11.00am at the War Memorial.

CHURCH OFFICE
Open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Tel: 862345

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 November are: -
Nov. 6 Rev. Derek Hancock (Holy Communion) Nov.13 Mrs. Mary Blanch
Nov.20 Rev. Alan Hewitt
Nov.27 *10am All Age Service *Mr. Dudley Shipton

Food for Your Soul
Audio tapes and messages from Grace Chapel in Folkestone available free of charge by post.
The messages deal with the main themes of the Bible in an easy to follow manner and are suitable for all.
Tel: Tom Drion on 01303 252527 (ans/phone) or 07834 227307(mobile)

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH

Family worship takes place every Sunday at 11am including Challengers for young people.
 Visitors are very welcome and invited to share fellowship after the Service and a cup of tea/coffee.

Sunday 6th Nov – 11am Service includes Holy Communion
Sunday 13th Nov – Remember Sunday
10am United Village Service at Parish Church
No Service in Methodist Church which will be open for private prayer

Monday Fellowship weekly 2.30 – 3.30pm – an opportunity to hear a variety of speakers, meet new friends and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.

Friday 25th Nov – Advent Service followed by refreshments and Bring & Buy stall for Network Project.

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

Thank you to all those who gave such wonderful support to the Concert and our Harvest Project

MUSIC for a Christmas Night by Candlelight
Friday 16th December 2005
Lyminge Village Hall 7.15 for 8.00pm
Back by popular demand
 – but now at the Village Hall
As usual, the handbell ringers will ring everyone in between 7.15 and 8pm
Both before and after supper, a musical soirée featuring local vocalists and instrumentalists will entertain you with Christmas Music inviting you to participate in the sing-a-long sections.
A hot supper comprising a choice of chicken, beef, pork, fish & vegetarian options served with jacket potatoes, French bread and salads and presented on real plates with real cutlery will be served during the interval. A truly magical, candlelit evening and all for just £15 per ticket!
Would you join us? Come alone or bring friends & family and Make up a table of 8 or 10. (Booking essential for catering purposes)
Call me, email me, or write to me to book your tickets now. Cheques should be payable to NDW Conservatives for £15 per person.
Gill Monk - 01303 863803 / 07968 233890 / gill@monkonline.co.uk 

ETCHINGHILL W.I.
Our meeting on 18th October was a celebration of our 83rd birthday. We invited friends from other W.I.’s in the area. Our speaker, Paul Harris from Radio Kent, gave us an entertaining talk on ‘Variety through the Ages’ and had us all laughing at some of his hilarious stories.
We had a sumptuous tea finishing with a beautiful birthday cake made by Gill Le Cras and decorated by Daphne Melrose. After tea we were able to browse the various craft stalls where there were many very reasonably priced items which enabled us to do some Christmas shopping.
Our team entered the ‘Top team quiz’ and although we did not win we were pleased with our score. (Thank you Dottie for stepping in at very short notice.)
June Price won the competition for ‘A Theatre Programme’.
If any ladies can spare an interesting and friendly afternoon, please ‘phone 01303 265229 when Barbara will give you any information
Our next meeting is on 15th November and will be our A.G.M. The competition is ‘A Home-made cracker not exceeding 12” long’.

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 £12.00 per session £30.00 per day. Sat £18.00 per session £25.00 evening session £48.00 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 10p per unit. Regular users will be given a special reduced rate.
For further details contact Mick or Dorothy Athow
(booking secretarys on 862616)

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 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

Arts & Culture Club
Door to Door Trips
An article advertising the above club appeared in both the September and October Lyminge Newsletter.
Prior to print Catherine Rosenberg had asked for this article to be removed as due to family commitments (a new baby), she felt unable to give the Club her fullest attention. Unfortunately, due to an administrative error by the Newsletter team the article was not removed.
Both the newsletter and Catherine would like to apologise to anyone who either attended the village hall meeting or telephoned to request information regarding the club and has been disappointed to learn that it is not proceeding.
Catherine is aware of a company that offers a similar service and is happy to provide you with their contact details.
Once again, we apologise for any disappointment caused.

RHODES MINNIS TODDLER GROUP
Come and join our small friendly group and have a tea/coffee while your children play. We are at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall from 10am – 12 noon every Thursday during term time.
Everyone welcome – Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Friends.
Ring Elaine on 863096 if you need further details.

Friends of Kent Churches sponsored bike ride
This took place on 10th September, when about 15 of us set off from Lyminge Parish Church and pedalled around towns and villages in this area, visiting as many Churches as possible on the way. Despite reports of cloudbursts and other forms of bad weather not too far away, we enjoyed perfect weather for the whole day. In fact, some of our party cooled off with a dip in the sea as we reached Sandgate sea front. The rest of us waited impatiently for them at the Clarenden Inn, fiddling with our pints!
Those with children had had enough by now and retired to the beach, leaving 10 of us to tackle Sandgate Hill and beyond. We divided further on the way back to Lyminge, when certain ‘old hands’ insisted on taking devious short cuts (including off-road) and on cycling up impossibly steep hills. One of our new recruits, who stayed with this renegade group mildly commented that he had ‘learned a lot’. That’s one way of describing it I suppose.
Whichever route you took, I hope it was not too tough and that you enjoyed yourself at least as much as I did.
STOP PRESS: Wow! Excuse me if I sound a bit over excited, but I’ve just had the last few rider’s totals in, which when added to the current total gives a staggering £927 collected in sponsorship! We’ve only gone and broken our record. Hang on a minute while I sit down. How did we do that? I know, through hard work on everyone’s part. To all those who were involved in any way with the ride, please give yourself a pat on the back.
Hope to see you all next year – Lawrence Lees

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 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
01303 863039 for bookings

HANDBELLS AT CHRISTMAS

The popular Lyminge Handbell ringers have dusted off their Christmas music and are already taking bookings for the festive season. As usual we will be attending several church services and have already accepted bookings for the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. We ring at formal and informal celebrations and are quite happy to come to your home for a special festive event. All we need is a large table for our bells, room for up to 10 ringers and a donation of at least £35.00 for The Pilgrims Hospice. So if you’d like to hear charming traditional handbells playing Christmas melodies just call Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530. Alternatively you can e-mail Stuart on stuarthunnisett@hotmail.co.uk 

CALLING ALL DRIVERS

Shepway Volunteer Centre urgently needs volunteer car drivers for its community transport service. The transport service enables those unable to access public transport (primarily the elderly or disabled) to meet important appointments, hospital, doctor, dentist etc or undertake essential such as visiting someone in hospital. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles and are reimbursed their petrol expenses. The time commitment can be as little as one journey a month. A clean driving licence and a caring disposition are all that are needed.
Do you think you could help? Want to learn more? Please call Shepway Volunteer Centre on 01303 253339 and speak to Pauline, Janet or Sue. You really could make a difference.

AGE CONCERN

We now have an Advice and Information Officer working at our Day Centre. Her role is to assist older people to access up to date information and provide practical support in maximising their income. At the moment Sue is building a portfolio of helpful leaflets and practical services available to older people in Shepway. She can assist with complicated Attendance Allowance forms. This service is provided confidentially within an office at the Day Centre in Everist Court or Sue can visit the housebound in their homes. If you would like to access this service, pop in to the day centre or ring Sue Chitty on 01303 863861.
We are now able to provide a document shredding service for older people. This is in response to clients concerns regarding identity issues. There have been incidents of people rifling through peoples refuse to access personal information, receipts and banking documents in order to take on their identity. To access this service you must bring your documents to the Centre and watch them being shredded.
We are still investigating how many older people would be interested in receiving dental treatment at our Day Centre. If there is sufficient demand they may be able to allocate us a NHS Domiciliary Dentist. We need to prove this service is needed by the community. If you would be interested in this service PLEASE LET US know by ringing 01303 862364

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 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 the 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.

Comments from Lyminge Pre-School regarding the proposed Village Sports Facilities

The staff and children of Lyminge Pre-School are delighted with the plans for the proposed sports for the rear of the village hall.
Why? Because we can use them as part of our educational programme. How? Well, firstly the fenced 5 aside football pitch/tennis court will be ideal for the pre-schoolers to use for various ball games as they will be enclosed etc.
However it is the proposed cycle track and skate-park facility that is most exciting. The pre-school children will be able to use the cycle track on their bikes/trikes for races, sponsored rides or just general riding – a good physical activity!
They will also be able to use their bikes/trikes on the smaller “humps” in the skate-park area – which will be an unusual and exciting form of co-ordinated physical activity. Both facilities will be an added attractioon at sports day too!
And just think, when other young village children/youths use this facility during our session times, the pre-school children will be able to watch. Hopefully, these skaters/BMX bikers will demonstrate their skills for the pre-school children! This in turn will lead to all manner of interesting discussions where the children can describe what they have seen and so improve their language, social and listening skills.
We all look forward to this whole facility going ahead and hope that other people will see the positive points to such an amenity which can after all provide enjoyment for such a wide age range – even the little ones!

ARE YOU READY TO PARTY???

If you’ve got lots of creative flair, problem-solving skills and enjoy organising parties or events. Or if, you’ve got lots of community spirit and would be willing to give up a few hours a couple of times per year (more if you can) to help benefit all of your local community.

We want to talk to you!

We are forming a group of volunteers to raise money for Etchinghill’s Multi-sports Court and sensory nature Garden. Come along on Thursday, 10th November at 8pm to 5 Ark Cottages, Etchinghill for our first meeting.

We would also be keen to hear from any young people who would like to gain some PR, fundraising or event management experience for their College or University applications. For further information please call Catherine on 01303 862 421.

 

LIBRARY NEWS

Baby Rhyme Time is going really well, its lovely to see so many little people in the library.
The computer taster sessions were very popular and a great success. Apologies to all those who couldn’t come to the course. I have kept all names; hopefully there will be another session in the New Year.
The Family History Taster Session as again well supported. Janet Adamson gave a very enjoyable and informative talk. For more information on family history courses contact Adult Education.
The first reading group meeting is being held on Tuesday 1st November 10.30 – 11.30. We shall discuss and select the first book to be read. Looking forward to seeing all who are coming, this is a new venture for both Beverley and me, so is very exciting.
The library does provide a housebound service to anybody unable to get to the library. Volunteers collect and deliver the books every two or three weeks.
The last thing this month is the outside of the library is to be repaired and painted.
For more information on anything above please the library on 862180.
Happy reading
Jane

Something I have intended to publish for months are the Library opening hours. I keep a copy on my notice board for reference. (Ed)
MONDAY 2.30pm – 5.00pm
TUESDAY 9.30am – 12.00pm
WEDNESDAY CLOSED
THURSDAY 9.00am – 12.00pm; 2.30pm – 7.00pm
FRIDAY 9.30am – 12.00pm; 2.30pm – 5.00pm
SATURDAY 9.30am – 12.00pm

FOR SALE
Solid 2 door cherry-wood wardrobe in good condition with internal shelf, hanging rail and key. Dimensions – 200cm(h) x 91.5cm (w) x 58cm (d) Offers invited, buyer collects Tel: 01303 862051

DEBBIE DUNHAM
Registered child Minder
Tel: 07967 369817
Based in Lyminge

CALLING ALL DOG WALKERS

PLEASE could all dog walkers give consideration to us all and clear up any poop which your dog deposits on Tayne field. The field is used by Lyminge Primary School for outdoor activities and for all children out of school. Outdoor play on fine days has been stopped due to the amount of dog poop. It is not only nasty smelly stuff but can seriously damage a child’s health.
The football season is upon us and Lyminge Primary will be hosting matches on Tayne field throughout the winter and spring terms. If visiting players have to endure a poop filled pitch it creates a very bad picture of Lyminge as a village.
So, please dog walkers, scoop the poop and encourage others to do the likewise. Many thanks, a dog walker and concerned parent

Does anyone have a spare brown lid wheelie bin which they no longer need? We have recently moved to a house that does not have a garden refuse bin and the Council have stopped supplying them. If you have a bin which you would be happy to pass on we would be very grateful.
Please ‘phone Jane on 01303 863690

DIVAS DANCE
A Fun and Funky Jazz Class
LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL
Every Wednesday
Term Time Only
5 – 7 yrs 5.15pm – 5.45pm £2.00
8 – 2 yrs 5.45pm – 6.15pm £2.00
13 yrs and above 6.15pm – 6.45pm £2.00
(Payable half termly)
 Principal: Rebecca Uden AISD AIDTA
Tel: 01303 246875

FOR SALE
Venetian Blinds
Colour – White
Size: 80” drop x 43” wide
80” drop x 45” wide
60” drop x 79” wide
60” drop x 47” wide
37” drop x 49” wide
£5 per blind o.n.o.
Tel: 01303 862358

Etchinghill Parent & Toddler Group

Etchinghill Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday between
10.00 am to 11.45 am, at Etchinghill Village Hall.
We only charge £1.50 per family

There are a range of activities to inspire your little ones imagination including baby arts and toddler crafts, puzzles, books, development toys, indoor slides and cars. Squash, fruit and biscuits are provided at 11.00 am, so the children are relaxed for nursery rhymes and stories.
For Mums, Dads and Grandparents, we offer tea, biscuits and sympathy! We have planned guest speakers on matters such as emergency aid and dentistry for children and, people demonstrating crafts, books and pampering products for you.
We are just introducing a "nearly" new/seconds children and baby clothes line, where you can sell things you no longer need. All we ask is that you donate 50% back to Etchinghill Parent & Toddler Group. This will go towards running costs and new equipment.
We have a new specially designated baby area and would also like to extend our welcome to "mums to be", who might be curious to see what goes on.
All the parents and children from Etchinghill group look forward to seeing you soon!

A BIG THANK YOU!
We'd like to say thank you to Richard Crispin and his team at Foundation Flooring Solutions Ltd for donating 3 fantastic play mats. Foundation Flooring Solutions Ltd are a local family orientated firm who have really come up trumps for us. The children adore using the mats for car games, building blocks and rhyme time. THANKS!

DATES FOR DIARY
October 27th - Halloween mask making
November 2nd -Talk on emergency first aid
9th - Marshall Arts Photography
16th - Printing and painting
23rd - Ordinary playtime
30th - Christmas card making
December 7th - Christmas card making
14th - Christmas party

A big thank you!
To Serena for providing us with a slide to replace our broken one. The children have had lots of fun using it. So thank you for your kind gesture.