April 2005

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

The weather also caused the cancellation of the Charities’ Trade Fair – again the organisers put safety first. However they have decided to re-schedule this event, so keep your eyes peeled for the new date. 

Last month I missed out a zero in my article on Our Very Own Marathon Man, Chris Feist. Sports wheelchairs can cost as much as £3000, not £300 – which would be a bargain! Anyway, it is not too late to sponsor Chris for his efforts, so please, if it’s only penny a mile, pledge something.

I must have had several ‘senior’ moments last month as many of you pointed out mistakes.  I apologise for this and hope this month’s will be correct If nothing else, it proves that you are reading everything!

Tescos are once again giving away ‘Computers for Schools’ tokens.  These can be collected and placed in the box in the library where they will be given to the local Primary school.

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

Fully licensed bar with drinks at ‘club prices’.
Catering available if required. Call 862855

LYMINGE JUDO CLUB
Lyminge Village Hall,
Monday evenings from 6.15pm
Judo - A Gentle Art
Lyminge is a small club licensed by the British Judo Association, which was first formed in 1982. At Lyminge judo we like to keep the atmosphere friendly, welcoming and informative. We meet on a Monday evening where the training is split into 3 sessions to cater for all ages and abilities. The 1st group runs from 6.15 until 7.00 and is for 8 to approx 11year olds, the 2nd group runs from 7.00 until 8.00 and is for 11 to approx 16 year olds depending on ability. The last group is for adults and runs from 8.00 until 9.00. Judo gives everyone a very good grounding in self-control and discipline alongside being able to defend themselves in a safe way. Through the club it is possible to take part in gradings in which the player’s ability is tested on theory and practice, gaining a different coloured belt for different grades attained. They are always reminded when and where judo should be practised, safety is paramount. Parents are able enjoy a tea or coffee while watching their children train.
For further information contact:
Debbie 01303 862210 or Selwyn 01303 862946

Does anyone know if someone in the locality has recently acquired a brown Doberman dog?  If you do would you please contact PC Leslie-Veal on 01304 240055.

Lyminge Dramatic Society – Summer Variety Show

June will see the Society put on a brand new Variety Show with the usual mix of sketches, songs, dramatic pieces and dance routines.  The show will be appearing at Saltwood Village Hall on Friday 10^th June, Hawkinge, and Saturday 11^th June and at Lyminge Village Hall on Friday17th and Saturday 18^th June.  More news in the next newsletter.
We are actively seeking help from small businesses for the task of selling tickets for us for these shows in the Hawkinge and Saltwood area.  Anyone who feels they can help are requested to ring Brian Edmond on 01303 863201

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Rector: Peter Ashman 01303 862432
SERVICES

SUNDAY 3RD APRIL – EASTER 2
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM ‘WORLD OF WORSHIP’
  6.30PM SUNDAY SILENCE
WEDNESDAY 6TH APRIL
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 7TH APRIL
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION & Guild of St Raphael
SUNDAY 10TH APRIL – EASTER 3
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
  6.30PM HEALING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 13TH APRIL
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 14TH APRIL
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 17TH APRIL – EASTER 4
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 21ST APRIL
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION + MU
SUNDAY 24TH APRIL – EASTER 5
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE

MOTHER’S UNION – SUNDAY TEAS
(IN NAILBOURNE COURT LOUNGE, 3 – 5 PM):
SUNDAY 3RD APRIL

CREATIVITY PUPPETS

2.30pm Saturday 21st May
at Methodist Church Hall

This lovely group of young people from Cheriton Baptist will present the stories of Jesus in an exciting way through puppets and music. If you have seen them before, you will want to make a note of the date. If you have not seen them, then you have truly missed an experience. Please come and enjoy a wonderful show, plus light refreshments.
There will be no charge, but a retiring collection. Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103! We look forward to seeing you there.
 

RHODES MINNIS METHODIST CHAPEL

This small Chapel situated in beautiful countryside surroundings
Holds a weekly Sunday Service, normally at 9.30am
Followed by coffee and biscuits
A very warm welcome is extended to any visitors

The preachers for April are:
Sunday 3rd – Mr David Foreman
          10th – Mrs Ruth Leutner
          17th – Mrs Mary Greenhalgh
          24th – Chapel Anniversary Service at 3pm –
The visiting preacher will be Rev. Philip Barker from Canterbury. (no service in the morning)
          1st May – Mr David Foreman

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.

Monday Fellowship 2.30 – 3.30pm every week (except Bank Holidays). Why not come and join us, meet new friends and have a chat over a cup of tea. We have a variety of speakers

For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals please contact the Minister, the Rev Colin Telfer on 01303 278525

Hall/rooms available for hire
Tel Jean Strange 01303 863039

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) to request a tape.

Lyminge Methodist Church wishes to make it known that the Methodist Graveyard, Wesley Terrace, Lyminge will be closed permanantly on 1st May 2005 For further information contact Rev. Colin Telfer 01303 278526

In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
(Registered Charity No 384483)

BOOT and SPRING FAYRE

Saturday, 30th April – 12noon – 3.30pm
At Park House Animal Sanctuary
Stelling Minnis, nr Canterbury

Car Boots £7 – Vans £10

*ATTRACTIONS *
Woodman School of Dance
Live Music with the Folkestone Pipes and Drums
Raffles* Stalls* Tombolas and Lots More!
Hot & Cold Refreshments* Ice Creams*
Plenty of Parking

Admission by Donation

Tel: 01303 862622

Lord Whisky Tea Rooms, Rhodes Minnis

*Experienced WAITRESS required *

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10am – 4.30pm

Ring Margaret Todd on 01303 862622

SPRING CRAFT FAIR

Saturday 30th April
10.00am – 3.00pm

Newington Village Hall

Water Colours, stained glass, jewellery, handmade cards, cushions, honey products, decorated stones, knitted goods, collectors’ bears, woodturning, contemporary embroidery, preserves and pickles.

Admission free
Refreshments served

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION VE DAY LUNCHEON

60 years ago hostilities in Europe ceased

Join us to celebrate on
SATURDAY 7th MAY 12.30 for 1pm
at
THE ELHAM VILLAGE HALL

Tickets £14 from Gerald Hogben 01227 709527

MARVELLOUS RAFFLE!!
By general agreement, please bring your own wine

LYMINGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tuesday 5th April
TALK on THAMES SAILING BARGES
IN THEIR HEYDAY

M.A. (Tony) Farnham will give his Talk on Thames Sailing Barges in their Heyday at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall, which will be open from about 7.05pm. Members and Visitors should arrive between 7.15 and 7.45pm when proceedings will commence.

Tuesday 19th April
AFTERNOON VISIT to DOVER MUSEUM

Members will receive details of the Afternoon Visit to Dover Museum at the evening meeting to be held on 5th April but are reminded that their intention to come should be indicated on the notice available at the meeting.

Tuesday 3rd May
TALK on THE HISTORY OF DOVER HARBOUR

Members will remember the fascinating talk in 2001 by Mark Frost on Dover Bronze Age Boat. We are delighted to welcome him again to Talk on the History of Dover Harbour. It never ceases to amaze us how little we citizens of Shepway know about our sister town and harbour, just under seven miles along the coast. So this spring we aim to rectify this by inviting a Dover expert following the visit to his museum. The talk will be given at the Lyminge Methodist church hall which will be open from about 7.05pm.members and visitors should arrive between 7.15and 7.45pm when proceedings will commence.

Non-members and visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings at £2 per person. As usual, tea and coffee will be available after the meeting when time is available to talk to the speaker and for discussion. Any queries to Mary Button on 862371 or Bob Gay on 862574.

RHODES MINNIS EVENING CIRCLE

Wednesday 20th April

Chris Tutton – From Sirens to ?

Our meetings are held in the
Rhodes Minnis village Hall at 7.30
A warm welcome is extended to any visitors
 

ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
COME DANCING

Lynne, qualified in Ballroom and Latin
is teaching Adult Beginners on Thursdays commencing 7th April 2005
Ballroom and Latin – 7.45 til 8.45pm
Salsa 9.00 til 10.00pm

One Class £4.00 – Both Classes £7.00
For further details phone
01303 279504 or 07967 979610
 

PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT

Wednesday 6th April
Coffee and Fashions from the Hospice Shop
Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road
10.00am onwards
 
Saturday 9th April
Freddie Kempf Concert
Kings School Canterbury

8th May
K.M. Charity Walk

TREASURE AND TRASH FAIR

Sunday 10th April
10.00am – 1.00pm

Rhodes Minnis Village Hall

Tables £6. Pre-booked on
01303 840138

Refreshments available
In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund

ETCHINGHILL “UPDATE”

Lovely to see so many signs of Spring after our “surprise” Winter..

The Etchinghill Residents Association will, by the time you read this, have held our Easter “Eggstravaganza”.. and would thank you for your support.
During the year, we are planning involvement in the local Boot Fairs and perhaps, a “Best of British” event in the Summer – “watch this space!”.
Other matters being addressed are a Village sign, Beautiful Village funding.. and some issues with Shepway District Council.
Finally, we have received information that your Rural Community Warden, Ian Norman, has relinquished this post to Paul James. Paul can be contacted on 07977 981994 or e-mail capelwarden@hotmail.com. We would like to take this opportunity of welcoming Paul, but also recording our real and sincere thanks to Ian, a real character!, and for his work on our behalf.

Sponsored Walk 2005 Elham Valley Lions Club

Starting from the Woolpack PH, Smeeth

In aid of AGE CONCERN - Elham Rural

Come and enjoy a ramble in the Spring countryside and raise funds for a worthy local charity at the same time. The walk covers a circular route of about 8 miles of country paths from the Woolpack to Hinxhill church and back following paths and tracks around Hatch Park and surrounding farmland.

Help Age Concern to raise £55,000 to refurbish and extend their Day Centre, which covers a 64 square mile catchment area covering the Elham Valley.

Sponsor forms available from Lyminge Hardware or call Roger Osbourne on 01303 814510 or come along on the day and sponsor yourself or your dog.

Lyminge Baby and Toddler Group

Are you a new parent or have you recently moved to the area! If you want to meet other parents/carers who have young babies and children in the village or surrounding area then come along to one of our meetings.

We meet every Tuesday morning 9.30 – 11.30 during term time at the Methodist Church Hall (opposite Lyminge Primary School).

Our group provides a chance for adults to have a chat and coffee with other parents and for the children we provide a stimulating environment where the youngsters can play, have fun and socialise with others.

The first session is free and then afterwards we charge a small fee of £1.50 per family each week you come. All funds are used for the group’s activities. i.e. hire of hall, refreshments, new toys, craft materials etc.

If you want to come and join us then either just turn up on a Tuesday or tel. Abi on 01303 862840 or Yvonne on 01303 862765 for further details.

Overseas family with strong Lyminge family ties would like to rent a home in Lyminge (or within 10 mile radius) for two weeks in August 2005 (Approx dates 17th through 31st) . Need to accommodate four to five well-behaved adults. To discuss please contact us via email: kirkmonicapaul@aol.com

INFORMATION REQUIRED

Mr R Stacey would like to trace the history of Teddars Leas House.
It has previously been known as Meridien House and Thornley Leas.
 Any information would be gratefully appreciated
Please contact 07939 528785

FOODSTOP part of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre

Foodstop gives soup and sandwiches to the homeless and those in need 3 times a week on the streets in Folkestone. They urgently need drivers/team leaders who can give 4 – 5 hours on a regular basis once or twice a month. If you would like further information Telephone Trudy MacGregor: 01303 862066 or contact Folkestone Rainbow Centre 01303 850733.

ETCHINGHILL W.I.

The well-attended meeting in March was a very interesting, informative and at times, amusing afternoon. We had one of our favourite speakers, Mr Bob Ogley (his fourth visit) and his subject this time was ‘Kent in the 19th Century’. He is very knowledgeable about the County;so much research has been put into all his subjects. It is amazing how many personalities of renown such as Royals, Artists and Authors resided in the County. At the end of his talk he was asked to judge the competition which he found quite difficult, as there was a record entry of ‘Old books of Kent’. The winner was Mary Hickmott.
Bob’s latest book ‘Kent in the 19th Century’ was on sale at the end of the meeting. These signed copies were very popular. Bob and his wife then joined us for our usual sumptuous tea..

The first of our many planned treats will be a cream tea at the Grand Hotel later this month.

At our next meeting on 19th April the speaker will be Mr I Currie whose subject is’Frost – Fairs and Freezes’ and the competition is for ‘A Fairground Prize’
 

Lyminge Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers are looking forward to new opportunities in the weeks leading up to the spring. So if you need charming traditional music for a special occasion played on refurbished handbells, please give us a ‘ring’. We play at weekends and evenings only but please give as much notice as possible. All we need is a large table and a minimum donation of £35, which goes to The Pilgrims Hospice. Call Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530. Alternatively you can e.mail Stuart stuart@hunnisetts.freeserve.co.uk 

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 your requirements.

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@invervcot.fsnet.co.uk 

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 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.
Qualified coaches Sue Foster (862779) and Harry Storey (862044) will be pleased to answer any queries you may have.