Due to the total lack of response at the A.G.M. of the Lyminge Association, please note that this may well be one of the last ever Newsletters. Major announcement in November's issue.
Contact linda.willcox@virgin.net

People of Lyminge

Having grown up in Lyminge in the 80s & 90s, I may have spent the last few years looking back at the village through rose tinted glasses.
     After not visiting the village properly for well over 5 years, I found myself in the area last week and had a good wander round my old stamping ground. So many things had changed (to my perspective) - Mayfield Stores is now gone, along with several other local merchants - this is understandable if regrettable. But I was most appalled at how the villagers had let the place start to rot down. Entering the village, I saw the village sign which once proudly boasted "Best Kept Village 1998", but now is rotten and sad. I remember when that sign went up along with country dancing and much festivity. Shortly after, I went to the park below the well: a place which has always been somewhat magical to discover that the Nailbourne was completely overgrown and full of litter.
     I remember living in a village where everyone was proud of the appearance of each and every corner. I urge... no, BEG... you all to not allow the village to slip into disrepair.
     In my local area, one weekend a year all that are able are asked to help clear the river banks, and there is real community effort to ensure that in this weekend the area stays beautiful for the rest of the year. Please let me know, and I will come down and help you if you consider this for Lyminge.
Best regards,
Matt Butchers

Thank You to Age Concern

I think it is time to praise and give credit to the people who run the Lyminge Branch of Age Concern at Everist House. They are always so very kind, cheerful and helpful that it is a pleasure to deal with their many and varied initiatives to help the local and increasingly elderly population of Lyminge and surrounding districts.
     Personally I jumped with joy when I read in a Lyminge letter a few months ago that Age Concern was starting a machine wash and ironing service for the incredibly cheap charge of only £3.50 just when my Hoovermatic De Luxe twin tub had decided the time had come for it to retire and, I must admit, rightly so after 20 years of faithful service.
     Now ‘washing day blues’ are a thing of the past for me thanks to a caring band of people, bless them all, upstairs, downstairs and, especially, in the laundry chamber at Everist House!
Anna of Etchinghill

I am interested in knowing if you could provide me with any information concerning the crash of a craft in Lyminge Forest at 9:45pm on March 20th, 1984. I was wondering if you had any background on this incident and, if so, could you provide me with any details.
     If you could help me out with this enquiry, I would be extremely grateful as I know you are very busy.
Thanks
Oliver Hallen
ohallen@lycos.com

Congratulations to Lyminge Bowls Club

With the outdoor bowls season coming to a close, a very successful season was had both team wise and individually.
    Ladies Captain Anita reached the finals of a county singles competition. John Norton and Peter Foster were narrowly beaten in the Divisional Final of the county pairs. Bill Strange and Rosemary Brooks lost in the final of the Shepway mixed pairs. John and Eva Williams will have reached the National Final of the British regional mixed pairs to be held at Melton Mowbray next year. In their respective Shepway leagues both the men and ladies finished in 3rd place. On Bank Holiday Monday an all day Shepway League competition was held at New Romney Bowls Club. Lyminge men won 6 out of 7 games and won the Wood Cup. With the ladies points added to the men’s the club was presented with the Top Club Trophy.
    For a village club not a bad achievement. Well done!

Tour of Britain Cycle? Race?

A crowd of nearly 80 people lined the corner of Yew Tree Cross waiting for the cyclists to race by only to be dampened, not only by the slight drizzle but also by the news of the race going into confusion. It seemed that the riders lost the plot at the start of the stage while trying to get out of Rochester and had thrown their toys out of the pram and were not racing merely cycling around, albeit at a quicker pace than most of us could do it. This meant that only about half of the crowd stayed or reappeared to witness the tour as it arrived some 2 hours late.
     We did begin to wonder if this was the Tour of Britain Motorcycle Race as a series of numbered riders on motorbikes swept through including 30 Police riders, about 30 tour marshals and a few various press bikes. Suddenly the bike riders headed to the corner and to be honest you could have thrown a large tarpaulin over the whole lot of them. We cheered and waved our freebie handouts and within less than 30 seconds they were gone, apart from the circus of support vehicles carrying extra wheels, water bottles, lycra etc.
     So if you missed it, unlucky, because we had a good community laugh at the whole proceedings (except for the lady who had her car driven into). Can't wait for the Tour De France next year!!
Mike Foxon

Unwanted printer or toner cartridges?

Rather than throw away used printer and toner cartridges recycle them in aid of charity.
    The Christchurch Children’s Project is a local Shepway charity that helps provide both material support by financing equipment and one-to-one support for children with special needs. They may be able to help children you might know who need extra support. To find out visit the Christchurch Children’s Project website:
www.cc-childrensproject.org.uk
     Like all charities Christchurch Children’s Project needs to constantly raise money and you can help by simply dropping your used printer and toner cartridges in the box at the Lyminge Library porch-way. Who knows, it may be a child you know who benefits from your recycling efforts.

In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
Autumn Bazaar
Saturday 14th October
at
Lyminge Village Hall
Raffle and Tombolas
Gift Stalls
Bric-a-Brac * Toys * and much more
Refreshments
Already thinking about Christmas presents?
Lots of lovely ideas and plenty of stocking fillers
Tables available £10 pre-booked
Ring 01303 862622

VERONA GUITAR ENSEMBLE
7.30pm Saturday 14™ October
Methodist Church. Lvminqe
Tickets on the door inc. light refreshment
£3.50 adult £2.50 child
In aid of The Folkestone Rainbow Centre
& Ashford Guitar Ensemble
The Verano Guitar Ensemble, part of Kent Music School has given numerous public performances including at the Royal Albert Hall and for the Duchess of Gloucester

OCTOBER BEETLE DRIVE
Come & join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 21 October
Starts at 7.00 PM
Adults £2.00
Children 50p
Includes refreshments.
There will be a raffle.

DEMELZA HOSPICE CARE FOR CHILDREN
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 21st October 2006
At Sibton Park Cricket Club 10-12 noon
Raffle - Tombola - Bring & Buy - Cake Stall - Christmas cards & Goods
Free Admission. For further information contact Marion Hoare 01303 862913

RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Halloween
Banger & Mash
With Quiz Evening
28 October - 6.45 for 7pm
Tickets £6 In aid of Rhodes Minnis
Cat Sanctuary & Village Hall
There will be a raffle
Tel: 01303 862616

WEDNESDAY SILENCE - Wednesday nights
9.15 - 10.00pm The Church will be open for silent prayer, meditation, or just to sit and be still. Come and spend 5 to 45 minutes (as long as you would like) - In total silence: *No music * No words * No interruptions * - Just time to discover inner peace...
Come and be still in the presence of God

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH

Visitors are very welcome to join us at our weekly Service at 11am and invited to share fellowship afterwards with a cup of tea/coffee

Sunday 22nd October - 11am Service includes Holy Communion conducted by our Minister

Saturday 14th October - Concert in aid of Harvest Project to raise funds towards Folkestone Rainbow Centre Foodstop vehicle.
Tickets £3.50 Adult
£2.50 Under 16

Monday Fellowship 2.30 - 3.30pm
Every week from Sept 4th.
Why not brighten the week by joining our friendly group of men and women and enjoy a range of speakers, slides, music and chat over a cup of tea.

For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, Rev Barry Armson, on 01303 266281

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 September are:
October 1st - 3pm Harvest Festival - Rev. Barry Armson (Please Note: no morning service that day)
October 8th - Mr. Tim James
October 15th - Mr. Dudley Shipton
October 22nd - Rev. Barry Armson (holy communion)
October 29th - Mr. Terry Preston.

AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL
On Tuesday 7th November we will be participating in National "Ask about Medicines Week" The Primary Care Trust will be providing pharmacists to come to our Day Centre and answer any questions you may have about your medicines. Members of the public should come along with their medicines or repeat prescriptions between 1pm and 3pm.
We are currently recruiting additional volunteers to assist staff deliver services to older people in our Day Centre. If you have any time to spare we would be delighted to hear from you, even if it is only one hour a month. Volunteers are especially needed for driving, clerical work or assisting our cook to prepare lunches.
 If you have any enquiries or require further information regarding our services please ring the Day Centre on 01303 862364 and speak to Lisa or Matthew.

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY
The next meeting of the Society ends the season with the Annual General Meeting. This will take place at the Methodist Church Hall, Church Road, Lyminge on Tuesday 17th October at 7.30pm. We would like a few more members so please come along and see what we have on offer.

LYMINGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 7th November, 2006 at 7.45pm, in the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall
Since our last AGM there has only been one meeting, so we are looking to start afresh. With this in mind, members will be asked to elect a new Chair, Secretary and Treasurer (due to retirements), with a view to taking the Society forward.
Following the business meeting there will be an exciting slide show on Medieval Art.
There will also be a display of a selection of photographs from the Archives.
All in the Elham Valley who are interested in historical matters are invited to attend. The doors will be open from 7pm and there will be refreshments at the end of the meeting.
Mary Button (Chair) Tel: 01303 862371

Give a little time to make a big difference.
Girl guiding Lyminge need Adult Helpers weekly in term time. For;
GUIDES Girls age 10-14
BROWNIES Girls age 7-10
RAINBOWS Girls age 5-7
Do something great for the girls.
Call Angela Foxon today. 862073

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

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

Sibton Park Cricket Club Pavilion
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

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

ETCHINGHILL W.I.
Our September meeting was very well attended after the summer break. It was lovely to have Jean Bilham back after her operation. Joy presented 7 members with birthday posies. A new member, Alison, was welcomed.
The speaker was Mr D'arcy who spent 23 years in the Tower of London as a Yeoman of the Guard. Firstly we were shown slides of various activities that are involved in the Tower. He then related how some of the ghost stories originated (most amusing) and in fact had us all wondering how true they were. This was a most informative and interesting talk.
The competition for a spooky picture was won by Mary Hickmott.
Our next meeting on 17th October is our birthday meeting and we have invited members from other institutes. They have been offered tables to sell their various crafts. The speaker on this day will be Mr R Parvin on The first stage show of the Black and White Minstrels'. The competition is for a mask! We will conclude with a real party tea.
Dottie - tel:862141 or Joy - tel: 862538 will be most pleased to give any information on our interesting and friendly meetings

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

RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Are you looking for a hall in which to hold practice sessions, private party/function or meeting?
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall has the capacity to take parties of up to 100 and has kitchen facilities at no extra cost.
Rates: Sun - Fri £13.00 per session £32.00 per day Sat £19.00 per session. £26.00 evening session £50.00 per full day
Session Times:
AM session 8.30am - 12.30pin
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

POSTLING VILLAGE HALL
A new extension has just been completed at our village hall. This should be a great help in keeping the hall tidy and nicer for everyone to use. It has been built most professionally by Jenners whose attention to detail and general tidiness has been much appreciated.
Hiring charges: £12.00 per session - morning, afternoon or evening
Tel: 01303 862188

LYMINGE LIBRARY
Opening hours of the library are
changing from 18th SEPTEMBER
The NEW OPENING HOURS will be:-
Mon 2-5
Tues 9-12
Wed CLOSED
Thurs 9-6 Open all day
Fri 9-12
Sat 10-2
Local author Lesley Cookman is giving us a talk on her new book 'Murder at Staplemartin' on Tuesday 3rd October 6 - 8pm. Free tickets will be available shortly
Happy reading - JANE

Canterbury Oast Trust
And The Rare Breed Centre
Need your help...
We are looking for volunteers to help us in a variety of ways at our inspirational organisations. We have a volunteer roll to fit every interest. To find out more about the many fantastic volunteering opportunities available please call Linda Sell on:
01233 - 861493
or visit us at www.canterburyoasttrust.org.uk/volunteers.html
Please be the difference that makes a difference and call us today
New for summer 2006, Why not try one of our volunteer taster

ROSENEATH CERAMICS
Arts & Crafts, White Horse Lane,
Rhodes Minnis, Kent
www.roseneathceramics.com
Why not join Katherine at the studio on a Wednesday 10.00- 1.00pm or Monday evening 7.00- 10.00pm Many different items to paint. Studio fee £5 + cost of ceramic bisque, priced from £3. All brushes, paints etc provided + Glazing and firing
Pottery Painting in your own home or venue. Adults and Children Ideal for schools & groups
Birthday parties & Hen nights.
For more info or to book a place on a Wednesday afternoon or Monday evening
Call-01303 862979
Email. Katherinegoody@tiscali.co.uk 

Lyminge Dramatic Society - Alice in Wonderland
Rehearsals are now well under way and the play is starting to take shape. The set is being painted, props are being constructed and the costume makers are burning the midnight oil making all the costumes required. Directed by Barbara Harris, Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" is to be staged from 21st to 25th November in Lyminge Village Hall commencing 7.45pm and it promises to be a magical production. There will be a matinee at 4.00pm on Saturday 25th. Most people are familiar with this wonderful story so make a note of the dates in your diary now as this production will be one not to be missed! Watch out for posters appearing towards the end of October and badges on sale with the tickets. Tickets go on sale on Saturday 28 October at Haxtons Estate Agents, Lyminge.
 

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

 Etchinghill Residents' Association
(in conjunction with the Multi-Sports Court Committee)
invite you to a
Social Supper and Race Night (with a difference!)
On Saturday, 21st October - 7.00 for 7.30
 Programme
Mulled wine or fruit juice on arrival
'Starting Gate' Starter (provided by ERA)
First Race
Main Course (provided by those attending)
Second Race
 Dessert Course (provided by those attending)
Third Race
Raffle
This will be a fun night for all who attend and funds raised will benefit Etchinghill's Toddlers Group, The 'Eye' (youth club) and the proposed multi-sports court facility. £2.50 entry.
Phone Wendy Preston on 863495 or 07981 436325 to book your place(s) and to say what dish (or dishes) you propose to bring along for the shared supper. A raffle prize would be welcome and please note there will be a maximum bet of £1 per horse on each race.

Etchinghill Update

Socials

The Social Supper being held on 21st October 2006 at the Village Hall in Etchinghill will now include pre-drinks and starter with a shared main meal and desert. The price for this fund raising event has now changed to £2.50 on the day. The 'Horse Race Meet' will occur between courses. See the advertisement in this edition of the Lyminge News for this social, fundraising, race night with interesting food!

Etchinghill Residents' Association AGM

This year's AGM is to be held on 19th November, 2006 at Etchinghill Village Hall commencing at 3.00PM.

This is your opportunity to meet with some of the committee, find out some of the things we do and to voice any concerns you may have. How about joining the committee?

Communications

Next meeting of the Etchinghill Residents Association is 9* November so if you have any views that you wish to raise about your village and the surrounding areas then please contact either

Chairperson
Wendy, 863495

Secretary
David, 863918

Ballroom & Latin Dancing
at
Etchinghill Village Hall
Thursdays
16 & Under including Salsa 6.45-7.45pm
Adult Improvers 7.45-8.45pm
Adult (not absolute) Beginners 9.00-10.00pm
£4 per Class
For details phone Lynn on
 01303 279504 / 07967 979610

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Leaflets for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box appeal have been distributed to most homes in the parish. If you are interested in filling a box the instructions for the contents are on the leaflet. St Mary & St Ethelburga church at Lyminge is to be a main collection point this year. You can bring your completed shoe box to the church between the 13th and 21st November between the hours of 10am -2pm or deliver them to the Rectory. If you have not received a leaflet or want more please contact the Rectory or obtain from the table at the back of the church. For any further information contact Rev Vanessa Ashman 01303 862432.

Daphne Andrews would like to say a very sincere thank you to all friends for their prayers, get well messages, flowers and visiting her in hospital following major surgery. She is now home making slow, but steady progress. God bless you all.

ETCHINGHILL-HELP!!!!!
We have a lovely Village Hall for everyone's use and we are trying to make the gardens attractive too. I (Pam) would be glad of some assistance with this - if you can bend and can spare an hour or two.
Please ring me (evenings) 862501 -every little will help.
Thank you so very much

Local produce and craft market
At
Newington village hall
Every 3rd Sunday of the month 10:30 -12:30pm
Fruit & veg
hand made cards
Fresh bread
Toni's deli
Plants
And more
For more info
Producemarket@newingtonvillagehall.co.uk 

Newington village hall
Present
A Halloween party for your little monsters
Sat. 28th October 6 - 8 pm
Fancy dress competition, apple bobbing, marshmallows on strings, eyeball rolling
And much more
£2:50 per child (includes drink and nibbles) do the spooky walk to get your goody bag.
More info. Kirsty,01303 272056
Registered charity 302812