August 2003

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

There are 2 remaining vacant seats on The Parish Council and they are both in the Etchinghill Ward
The Election will be held on 11th September 2003 and the poll will be held only in the Etchinghill Village Hall (further details in Septembers Newsletter).
To play your part and represent the residents of Etchinghill you will need complete nomination papers which are available from 4th August at either the offices of The Returning Officer, Civic Centre Folkestone or The Clerk to the Parish Council, tel/fax 01303862802 or email: jabayley@tiscali.co.uk.
Nomination papers must be returned to The Returning Officer by Noon on Thursday 14th August2003.
If you wish to find out further details please send a request to the email address above and a Councillor will contact you.                     Cllr Glenn Floyd

News from the Parish Council

Parish Council Election
As reported last month, there are still two vacancies on the Parish Council and more than two people interested in filling them. Rather than choosing which of the candidates to co-opt, the Parish Council has asked Shepway District Council for a by-election: you’ll find details elsewhere in the newsletter. If you’re interested in standing and would like to know more about being a parish councillor, contact Derrick Hamer, Chairman on 863182, or James Butcher, the Vice Chairman (details below).

Parish Council meetings
The agenda for Parish Council meetings are published three working days in advance, and can be found on the notice-boards outside Lyminge Post Office, opposite what used to be the pub in Rhodes Minnis, and by the old village Hall in Etchinghill (although the Etchinghill board has been vandalised, so at the moment agendas can’t be displayed there). Anyone can attend meetings of the Parish Council and of the various sub-committees. The General Purposes Committee chaired by Patsy Philip (862983), usually meets on the second Monday of the month, at 7.30, at Lyminge Library. The Planning Committee, chaired by Pippa Hope (862115) meets when planning applications are received from Shepway District Council; the Parish Council only gets two weeks to respond, which doesn't allow for a regular cycle of meetings. The Finance Committee, chaired by Glen Floyd (862732), meets on the 3rd Monday of the month, at 7.30pm at Lyminge Library.

Meeting with young people of the parish
Along with members of the Village Hall Management Committee, a number of parish councillors met with a group of local young people to talk about facilities they would like to have available – in particular the feasibility and cost of creating a skate park to replace the homemade ramp that was recently moved off the car park.

Trees
The Parish Council asked the Tree Officer from Shepway District Council to inspect the trees along the Nailbourne; as requested he is recommending that they be covered by Tree Preservation Orders.
Our Tree Warden, Georgina Christian, has recently resigned: our thanks for her work over recent years. The job involves keeping an eye on the welfare of trees in the parish, and contacting owners of trees that need attention. If you would be interested in taking on this voluntary role, please contact the Clerk, Julie Bayley (862011).

Roads
Shepway District Council have recently carried out some road repairs in the parish. The Parish Council is continuing to press Shepway about other roads that urgently need attention.

Thank you
Thanks you to the unsung volunteers who help keep the parish tidy – particularly those kind people who empty litter bins.

Calling all trades
If you have a trade (e.g. fencing, building, grounds maintenance) and are interested in being asked to quote for Parish Council work, you can contact the Clerk, Julie Bayley, on 862802 , by writing to her at Eau Rouge, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6XX, or by emailing her at jabayley@tiscali.co.uk

Next meeting
The next two meetings of the Parish Council are on 1 and 29 September, at 7.30 pm, at Lyminge Village Hall.
James Butcher, james.butcher@work-without-walls.co.uk, (01303) 863581

A change of Rural Community Warden

“As from 7th July I will no longer be available as Rural Warden as I am moving on to pastures new. The replacement is Ian Norman. Ian currently works in Hawkinge and although he will not be a visible presence, he will deal with any enquiries that you may have. PC Steve Ivory will still be available on 07980 770583. I would like to thank the whole community for the support that I have been given over the last 15 months and wish Elham Valley continued prosperity and peace in the future.” Tessa Bedwell

Ian Norman can be contacted by phone on 07980 683481 or by email: rcwnorman@yahoo.co.uk and he will also be available in the library every Tuesday morning from 9am –12 noon.

August in the Library
• The Elham artist Alan Burroughs will be mounting an exhibition of his pictures entitled MOSTLY FRANCE.
• The summer reading scheme entitled “The Reading Maze” runs through from July until September. It is aimed at the 5 – 12 years age group. Call into the library for details.

Saturday 2nd August
Shepway Councillor David Monk will be holding a surgery at the library from 9.30-10.30am. If you have queries or complaints about Shepway services do call and discuss them with David. A Shepway Officer is in the library each Thursday afternoon to help with problems you might have with Council services.

Tuesday 19th August
Staff from Folkestone Heritage Team will demonstrate the BBC WW2 Peoples War website at 10.30am. They will also bring memorabilia and local newspapers of the time. Come along and tell them your memories of wartime Shepway. These memories are important, and will be added to the website for current and future generations to see.

Tuesday 5th August
Lyminge Historical Society
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The Society’s 2003 Season of Evening Talks continues with a talk about the RNLI by Geoff Parry, an RNLI Volunteer Presenter from Whitstable, at 7.45pm on 5th August at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall. Visitors are welcome to attend at £2.00 per person. Tea and coffee will be available after the meeting. Any questions to Mary Button on 862371.

Sunday 10th August
Bridge Farm – Open Gardens
Gardens will be open at Bridge Farm, Lyminge from 11.30am until 4.30pm on 10th August in aid of Cancer Research UK. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes available.
Admission £1.50. Sorry, no dogs
Gifts for Cancer Research UK tombola much appreciated.

Saturday 16th August
Lyminge Gardeners Society Summer Show
The garden show is on Saturday 16th August, staging from 8.00–10.30am and open to the public from 2pm. Prize giving at 4pm. Non members are most welcome to exhibit and help will be on hand to assist with staging. If you are particularly proud of your flowers, or fruit and vegetables, or are a wizard with flower arranging, cake and jam making or photography, do take part in the show. Schedules are available at the library. Otherwise call in for tea and cakes during the afternoon.

Saturday 23rd August
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
BEETLE DRIVE
Starts at 7.00pm. Adults £2.00, children 50p, this includes refreshments. All are welcome.

Tuesday 26th August
Age Concern Elham Rural
The Pensions Service will be making its monthly visit on between 10am and 12 noon. Anyone with queries over Benefits and Pensions is welcome to attend.

3rd August – Concert at the Leas bandstand by the AGAPE Choir. Collection. 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
6th August – Coffee morning & Bring & Buy Sale, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Rd, Folkestone, 10-12 noon
30th August – Garden Fete, Philbeach Nursing Home,Tanners Hill, Hythe, 1.30-5pm. Phone 262421 for details.

Ethelburga Quilters
There will be no meeting during August owing to the holiday season! The next workshop will be on 20th September when we hope to have a session on dying. More details next month.

Tuesday 2nd September
Lyminge Historical Society
Capel Airship Station
The history of flying in Britain is for many reasons closely associated with this part of Kent and we are fortunate to have David Collyer to talk to us about the Capel Airship Station and associated flying history at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall at 7.45pm on 2nd September. Visitors are welcome to attend at £2.00 per person. Tea and coffee will be available after the meeting. Any questions to Bob Gay on 862574

Wednesday 3rd September
Etchinghill WI visit to Chartwell
Seats available. Anyone who would like to join us, please phone Mrs Samuels on 862363. The cost is £13.50 inclusive, (coach £7.00, entrance £6.50) Entrance free for National Trust members. Husbands and partners welcome.

Wednesday 10th September
Line Dancing in Lyminge Village Hall
New beginners class 7 – 8pm £3
Intermediates 8 – 9.30pm £3
Bring Refreshments.
For more details phone 864213

Saturday 14th September
Boot and Autumn Fayre
in aid of the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary
12 noon – 3.30pm
Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis
*Folkestone Pipe and Drums * The Magic of Obleo * Face Painting * The Quadmania Experience * Stalls * Tombolas * Refreshments *
Boot/pitches £7 - Vans £10
Plenty of parking
*Please come and support our last fayre this year*
For information phone 862622
Off B2068 (Stone Street) – turn alongside Jet Garage

Wednesday 17th September
Lyminge Association AGM
The Lyminge Association AGM will be held in Lyminge Village Hall on the evening of 17th September. Details and speaker to be arranged. All are welcome.

Tuesday 26th August
Lyminge Gardeners Society
This meeting is for members only. Please refer to the programme or call Peter 863225 or Janet 862158 for details

Garden Tips for August
Visit the many private gardens open to the public for charity during the month. It’s an ideal way to get ideas for your own garden and to buy plants at bargain prices. Copies of the National Gardens Scheme, Kent, pamphlet are available for 50p from all libraries.

Pasture topping, Grass cutting, With compact tractor. Narrow access possible, Post hole boring for gate posts & post & rail fencing. Garden maintence, Mowing, Mulch mowing, striming, weed control spraying.
Phone 863 272.

The Plantsman
GARDEN BED SPECIALIST
Planting schemes, pruning, general garden care,
mowing and lawn care
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990

Mower and Man
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990
GRASS CUTTING SERVICE
Large or small lawns. NOW WITH HEDGE CUTTER

Freshlook Gardens
Telephone 01303844680
Fax 01303844680
Mobile 07866091633
Garden design. Regular lawn mowing service available. General garden work undertaken. Rubbish cleared. Overgrown gardens cleared. Winter pruning and hedge cutting. Also ‘Man with Van’ to help you with light removals etc.
For free quotation ring Geoffrey Hogben. KCC registered

Cosyburn Building Services Ltd.
(Lyminge Heating)
Plumbing - Heating - Building Work - Maintenance Work
Kitchens - Bathrooms - Extensions.
From minor repairs to major alterations.
Contact Dennis Huntley on 862343 or Chris Small on 862935, or the office on 260197
CORGI registered. Qualified Tradesmen.

K.L. Guyett -
Property and Garden Maintenance
Building works, carpentry, painting and garden work. No job too small. Call Ken on 863049 or 07850 600359 for quotes and details.

Ian Bailey (Builder)
If you need, or are considering, and extension, loft conversion, kitchen, or bathroom fitted, carpentry, interior, or exterior decorating, replacement uPVC (fascias, soffits, gable end, windows, doors and conservatories), why not contact your local professional for a free quotation. Telephone: 862093.

K. & M. Lewsey Ltd.
Plumbing and Heating Engineers
Established 1969
Registered Plumber. Gas ACOP Approved Engineers
Telephone: 264535
Daytime Monday to Friday manned office.

M.J. Athow –
Est. 1965
BUILDER & DECORATOR
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Member of the Federation of Small Businesses
Qualified and Insured. Free estimates
24 hour emergency service
Telephone 862616 Mobile 07976 306665
Email: d.m.athow@tesco.net

Jackson Plumbing and Heating
Property Maintenance
No job too small. Special rates for OAP's.
Telephone: Home/evening 270691 or day time
0777 308 9398

Emery and Mullett - Builders
All aspects of building, decorating, plumbing and electrical work undertaken. No job too small. Free estimates. Special rates for OAP's. Telephone: 863249. Direct line to the proprietor: 07971 202790.

Alan J. Boughton
Small Works Builder
All aspects of building work undertaken
40 years experience
Telephone: 862075

Badgers Bridge Nursery
Postling Village Hall
Quality childcare for pre school children.
Come and visit our small, friendly nursery, offering a wide range of activities for children from 2½ years to school age, including daily 1 to 1 assistance.
We can arrange sessions to suit everyone, from half days, mornings or afternoons, to full day sessions with a light lunch included.
The nursery is OFSTED inspected and can offer funded places for 3 and 4 year olds.
For a free prospectus or to arrange an informal visit please phone Dawn on 863609.
We look forward to meeting you.

Wiltshire Farm Foods
The home meals service
A unique service bringing a choice of over 150 complete dishes frozen direct to the door. All our easily heated to provide hot food any time of the day. Prices start from around as little as £2.10 for a main course and dessert. Delivery is absolutely FREE. For a free colour brochure call FREEPHONE 0800 773 773

Tuition at Home
Have you recently obtained a computer?
Do you have problems getting it to do the work you want it to do?
If you would like individual tuition on your computer in your own home, at times to suit you, then contact Bill Chitty on 862617 or email bill@handspin.co.uk

Personal Computing
Are you having difficulty in setting up your computer? Need some advice on buying a new computer, printer etc? Have you got the right tools for the job? For straightforward I.T. advice in a language that you can understand - contact Steve Ashman. Phone 244540 or email
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
Very competitive rates
Phone for estimates 863384 or mobile 07816 904220.

Antique Clocks
Old and antique clocks repaired, restored and serviced.
20 years experience. Free Estimates.
All work is guaranteed.
Please ‘phone 863384 or mobile 07816 904220.

Lyminge Post Office
Telephone 862201
Holidays, Holidays, Holidays!
Foreign currency, E111s, Travel Insurance…
We can do it all, as well as arranging to have your mail safely kept “Keepsafe” – you can rely on us.

ARMA BUSINESS SERVICES
Need help with bookkeeping, payroll or VAT?
Paperwork driving you mad?
Or maybe some general business advice?
Call Arma Business Services on:
0845 126 0306 (Lyminge)
Email: mail@arma.co.uk

If you enjoyed Kunle Kazim’s excellent food and ambience created at the Timber Batts you will pleased to be invited to the newly refurbished
George Restaurant and Ale House
“We are a restaurant with a bar, not a pub with grub” However, our bar is for drinkers of all ages to relax and enjoy themselves. Whether you want a quick drink or an evening out, this is the place to come. Lunchtime and a la carte menus available 7 days a week. Sunday lunch. Live music last Friday of every month.
Phone 01227 709247. www.georgeinn.biz.
Stone Street, Stelling Minnis.

TAYLORS RESTAURANT
Fine English and Continental Cuisine
6 Station Road, Lyminge. Telephone: 862148
FRENCH GOURMET DINNER EVENING
6 course meal of classic French dishes on Friday 15th August and Saturday 16th August. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Open lunchtimes - Tue – Sat 12-2pm
Open for Dinner - Tue – Sat 6 - 9.30pm
Sunday lunch - Sunday 12 - 3pm

The New Inn, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill
Telephone: 862026
Food served, seven days a week.
Quiz Nights, Jackpot and Play Your Cards Right

Bed and Breakfast
Monsoon Lodge,
Rhodes Minnis, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT4 6XX
Telephone: 863272. Fax: 01303 863215
Email: jm@farmersweekly.co.net
Web site: www.monsoonlodge.co.uk

New Yoga and Meditation classs starting in Etchinghill Village Hall.
On Friday 5th September from 9.30am until 11am
Regular weekly classes also held in:
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall: Mon 6.15 – 7.45pm
8.00 – 9.30pm
Elham Village Hall: Wed 9.30-11am
Thur 6.15-7.45pm & 8.00-9.30pm
Spaces are limited, phone Christine Yorke on 863196 to book a place or for more information.

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 07961 532479

N.P.C. Domestic Services
Qualified Domestic Appliance and Electrical Engineer
Service and Repair of all domestic appliances,
including cookers and small electrical work
For a prompt and friendly service
Telephone Neil Collard on 248887
or mobile 07798 716044

RUBBISH CLEARED
sheds, garages, houses, flats, garden and builders’ rubbish.
Cheaper than a skip and WE do the work!
KCC Registered
863891 or 07990 794646

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

Foundation Flooring
With a wide range of carpets, vinyl, natural flooring, laminate and wood floors we are sure we can help. We also have a large selection of rugs, curtains and blinds. For a free, no obligation estimate, call Simon or Sue on 862186, or visit our showroom at Orchard Garage, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill. We thank you for your continued support.

TOPCOAT
All aspects of Interior and Exterior
Painting and Decorating
Insurance work undertaken
All work guaranteed.
Enquiries welcome on 864371 or 07973 733046

Early Retired Handyman
For small household and garden jobs.
Phone John Packer on 862816.

Celebration Cars
Celebrating a special occasion?
Then why not hire our Chauffeur-driven
ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
And arrive in style
Weddings our speciality
Champagne, ribbons and flowers
Telephone: 863194 or 07989 025733

Balloon World
For all types of balloon decorations
Let us make your day a lasting memory
We cater for all occasions
Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Parties
Character Foils, Helium Cylinder Hire
From ‘1’ balloon to ‘1000’s’
Telephone 870355 or 07971 171130
We are members of N.A.B.A.S.
(The Balloon Association)

Jacqueline's Hair Salon
Aberdeen House, Canterbury Road.
We are open Tuesday to Saturday (closed all day Sunday and Monday), and late on a Wednesday. We are pleased to offer both ladies’ and gentlemen’s hairstyling. Our full price list is posted in the window, but please ring for advice and appointments on 863732.

Browns
‘THE SIGNS ARE GOOD’
Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents
Bank Buildings, Elham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6TD
Telephone: 840422
135 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Telephone: 892000
Web site: www.brownscountryproperty.co.uk
OPEN 7 DAYS

Haxtons Ltd., Estate Agents
The Estate Offices, 8 Station Road, Lyminge
Telephone: 863393, Facsimile: 863580
We specialise in town and country properties, now covering a much wider area with offices in Lyminge, Saltwood, Tenterden, Woodchurch and Ashford. Visit our website at www.haxtons.co.uk.
We offer free, no obligation valuations and operate a no sale not fee policy. Haxtons are members of The National Association of Estate Agents and the Local Independent Network of Estate Agents.
Lyminge Office is open seven days a week. Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm.

Do you suspect that you pay too much tax?
Richards & Co. Chartered Accountants
We offer professional, friendly assistance. Telephone Tim Richards on 862022 or call in at the office (over the old National Westminster Bank, Canterbury Road) for a free initial chat.

State Registered Chiropodist
From 26th June I will no longer be at Rhodes Minnis, I am moving to 2 Station Road, Lyminge. The telephone number remains the same. However, due to building conversions I am unable to take on new appointments until 5th August. I apologise to my patients and assure that any emergencies between 27th June and 12th July will be seen. I shall however be closed from 12th July to 5th August. Please watch this space for more news!
For appointments please phone 863359 or fax 863359

Christine McGarrick Soft Furnishings
For quality made-to-measure, hand finished curtains and soft furnishings including swags and tails, valences, cushions, Roman, Austrian and London blinds etc.
• Choose from an extensive range of quality fabrics in the comfort of your own home
• Samples of fabric and trimmings supplied
• Itemised quotation without obligation
• Professionally qualified seamstress with 15 years soft furnishings experience and with references and extensive portfolio
For a free home visit telephone Christine on 863932

AIR LINK CARS
(You pack up, we pick up)
Airport, Seaport & Long Distance Travel Specialist
Private/Business Hire
The family run business where service really counts.
Fixed price, 24hrs a day, no extras!
FOR THE EASY AIRPORT LINK, THINK AIR LINK
Contact us on:
862704 or 07753 760897

OSCAR PET FOODS
• FREE Home Delivery
• FREE Nutritional Advice
• FREE taste trials
We have a large range of foods and accessories for both Dogs and Cats. We also supply wild bird and poultry foods. To experience the ultimate in pet care service phone 862200

Scizzor Paws
Canine Beautician
Over 30 years professional experience.
Trimming and grooming all breeds of dog. Registered Microchipping
Identification service.
Collection and Delivery.
Phone Yvonne Odell on 01227 709313

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Thank you for reading this August edition of the Lyminge newsletter.
Copy deadline for next month is 18th August. Take articles to Lyminge library or newsagents, or email to the editor at sarah_huntley@hotmail.com, or phone 862775. Enquires regarding payments to jean.howard1@btinternet.com or phone 862488. Thank you!