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THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER
December 2004
Produced by
The Lyminge Association
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Jean, I and The Lyminge
Association Committee wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a
very Happy New Year - we hope you get everything in your
dreams and more mince pies than you could possibly dream of.
Do all the things you're not supposed to do and, most of
all, enjoy doing them.
Finally, we would also like to dedicate this
edition of the Newsletter to all our delivers. These
volunteers brave all the elements and, somehow, us saying
thank you seems insufficient. But thank you!
Copy deadline for next month's edition is Thursday the
16th December.
- ADVERTISING: Call Jean Howard on 862488 or
email in word.doc format
jean.howard1@btinternet.com Money must be
received before Advert can appear in this newsletter.
- ARTICLES & LETTERS Call Graham Caldow on
862907 or email in word.doc format
gcaldow@hotmail.com
Community Matters
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Father
Christmas
about Lyminge
The Lyminge Association has arranged for Santa to
visit early and deliver presents. If you would like him
to visit your home on the evening of Wednesday 22nd
December, please clearly address your parcels and
deliver them to Stennings, during their opening hours,
or Sunny Cottage (behind the Lyminge Coffee Shop) in the
evenings. Parcels should be at a collecting point by
5.00pm on 21st December. If you wish Father Christmas to
visit early for small children please advise us when
delivering your parcels. A small charge of 80p will be
made and passed on to charitable causes via grants given
by The Lyminge Association.
Still No Skate Park
By Mrs Eileen Hall
I am sure that most readers will know
how concerned I am about the kids who live in our
village. They are our future. But half the time they are
bored and have nothing to do. If they are too old for
the playground and they are too young for the bright
lights of Folkestone, they just mooch about.
I talked to a bunch of them and found out that what they
really wanted was a skate park, so I helped them raise
funds and get publicity. We even got Michael Howard
behind the project.
We've done really well - we've raised more than £1,500 -
and we want to spend it. People keep putting barriers in
our way. There's a lot of NIMBYs about. I need Lyminge's
help now. We need to provide a facility for our kids,
perhaps not a whole skate park, but something that
starts it off. I would really welcome help and support.
I am also worried when I hear about "Curfew Orders"
being put in place in the larger towns near us. Does
that mean that the kids who are cleared off the town
streets will come finding trouble in our village? The
last thing I want to hear is that there's been damage or
thieving which is then blamed on our kids, when
outsiders are at fault. If you see evidence of this, I
hope that you will inform the Police or the Community
Warden.
If anyone wants to contact me about this, please drop me
a line via the Newsletter box in the Library.
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Poem of the Month
Outside
A butterfly with elegant wings, Listens as a magpie
sings, A quiet bee buzzes along,
And hears a quiet robin's song,
Leaves whispering up so high,
White clouds float up in the sky,
Standing tall, the mighty trees,
Are whispering in the chilly breeze.
Eddie Barnes (Yr6)
A Welcome to the New Editor
- Well sort of!
I'm please to announce that we have
another editor: Jean Howard. Jean has been working very
hard on the Newsletter for the better part of 18 months
and has now very kindly volunteered to become co-editor.
She will edit the Dates for the Diary, Notices & Reports
and Adverts sections. Anyone wishing to contribute
anything to these sections should contact her on 862488
or email
jean.howard1@btinternet.com - attachments must be
in word.doc format only. Money must be
received before Adverts/Notices can appear if they are
submitted via email.
Needless to say I am delighted by this outcome, because
I will have time for the Articles and Letters. If you
have something you feel like sharing with the village,
please do! This Newsletter needs your voice! We publish
any genuine submission, and can offer help with writing.
You can call me on 862907 to discuss submissions or
submit them directly to me
gcaldow@hotmail.com
, regrettably I too can only receive word.doc
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The Bright Lights!
For most
of us Christmas decorations are restricted to a few
lights on the front window and around the Christmas
tree. But some people go just that bit further
lighting up not only their own houses but also
brightening the spirits of those who happen to drive
by. Last year I noticed one house on Station Road,
Lyminge, which made me wonder just what makes people
go to this much trouble. So this year I knocked on
the door of that house and asked! Ken and Chris
Laverty's reply was simple "because we like to."
What better answer could there be!
If you didn't see the Laverty's house last year, it
was the one with a railway theme. Ken used to work
for the railways, and so it seemed a natural thing
to put up. Originally, when they started 7 years
ago, the display was a string of lights connected to
a wire frame but it's a bit more complicated now.
The frame stays up all year and each Christmas Ken
adds something new - last year's addition was
icicles that appear to be on the railway tracks.
I asked how long it takes to hang all the lights up,
how many bulbs there are and how much does it all
cost to power the display? I was surprised to learn
it only takes a day, if the weather is not too bad.
Ken couldn't answer how many bulbs, so he plucked a
number of the air out number, 'Hundreds' - sounds
close enough. Incredibly all the lights run off one
13 amp socket! So we are talking pennies per day,
not pounds.
Ken and Chris's neighbours don't mind with Ken
assuring me, The people over the road quite like it
because they can see it through their window.'
This year may be the last time you'll be able to see
the Laverty's' current display, because they are
hoping to upgrade next year - their current crop of
lights are getting a bit old. They switch the lights
on in the first weekend in December; Ken isn't so
keen on Christmas starting in November. So come
December take a look as you drive by, look for the
new addition and most importantly just enjoy the
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Dear Editor: We would
like to pass on our congratulations and thanks to
all those people involved in organising the Lyminge
Bonfire and Firework night. It was the first time we
have all visited this event and did not know what to
expect. We were very impressed with the whole
evening, from the courteous young people who greeted
us at the entrance, to all the various stall
holders, from soup to Sparkler sellers, to the huge
happy crowd of spectators, of all ages, who
thoroughly enjoyed the most spectacular fireworks
set to music, with a wonderful bonfire lit by a
flaming arrow! What a credit to the organisers who
must have worked very hard together to make such an
enjoyable and above all safe event for so many
people. Again thankyou all of you.
The Robertson/Dunk family
From Rhodes Minnis, Elham and Folkestone
Dear Editor: I, like so many other Valley
dwellers, are now blessed with Broadband for our IT
needs - and I thank goodness for it. But just who is
'Goodness'? Certainly not BT who were so resistant
when the idea was first mooted a couple of years.
No, I believe 'Goodness' has many faces but is
collectively known as Broadband A the Downs. This
small group of villagers from Lyminge, Elham, and
Sellindge spent huge amounts of time and money
fighting for BB and overcame obstacles too numerous
to mention. Read all about it on the website
www.broadband4thedowns.co.uk . So, speaking on
behalf of all those sad people like me who got
excited over BB - Thank you Mike, Andy, Gareth, Roy
and Chris for all the Goodness you have spread
through the Valley.
Gill Monk aka "gillydotcom"
The Old Mill |
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Dear Editor: For the
second time in two years we find ourselves mourning
the loss of another of our much loved cats. 'Zippy'
was our much loved pet Cat for three years and was
sadly found motionless in the road near our home on
Friday 12th November. No doubt he is just another
victim of a speeding motorist who thinks Brady Road
is a Race Track! Like his brother 'Bungle' who was
also killed in Brady Road on December 18th 2002, he
was an adorable friendly black moggie just out for a
stroll. Cats don't understand the Highway Code.
Foolishly they think that the countryside is there
to be explored, a safe haven for animals. If the 30
mile per hour speed limit had been adhered to, he
would have made it to the other side of the road. So
motorists PLEASE THINK, KILL YOUR SPEED NOT OUR
CATS!!
Margaret Tappenden
LYMINGE PARISH PLAN WEBSITE
December 21st will mark a new phase
in the evolution of our community's plan for the
future. The Parish Plan Website will be launched and
then will be found at
www.lymingeparishplan.org.uk. It will feature
the progress so far with pages about the
photographic project, the three wishes campaign and
the road shows (which will include details about the
past, present and future of the parish).
December 21st is also the Winter Solstice and the
feast day of St Thomas, the questioning apostle,
which both suggest a new stage in the preparation of
the plan. In the New Year a questionnaire will be
given to all households in the parish. We do hope
you will complete yours when it arrives. For our
community your answers will be as important as the
ten yearly national censuses. If you feel that there
are important questions that you would like to be
considered by the Lyminge Parish Plan Group for
inclusion please contact us by email
(secretary@lymingeparishplan.org.uk) or Alistair
Bailey on 864235.
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Dates for the Diary
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ST
NICHOLAS FAIR
December 4th 2004
A Traditional Rural Winter Fair Following the
outstanding success of last year's fair, this year's
fair promises to be even and better! Saint Nicholas will
be at the Parish Church from 1 1 .45am, ready to head
the procession of children to the hall to open the fair!
Come and Join Us!
In aid of
the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary
We are holding a Christmas Bazaar at Beltinge Memorial
Hall, Reculver Road, Herne Bay on Saturday 4th December
9am- 12.30pm
Father Christmas * Face Painting
Christmas cards and gifts - stocking fillers
Cakes - Refreshments - and much more
The draw for our Christmas Raffle with over 100 prizes
will take place during the morning
Admission is by donation
Cantores Dominicae
In conjunction with
St Cosmos & ST Damian Church
Present
'Carols by Candlelight'
Wednesday 8th December
At 7.30pm
Musical Director: Chris Lockyer
Proceeds in aid of St Cosmos & St Damian
Tickets £5
CHRISTMAS BEETLE DRIVE
Come and Join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 18th December 7.30pm
Starts 7.30pm
Adults £2.00 Children 50p
Includes refreshments
There will be a raffle
LYMINGE
COFFEE SHOP
Canterbury Road, Lyminge
Tel: 01303 864222
Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm, Sat 10.00am -4.00pm
CHRISTMAS FOOD FAIR
Sunday 19th December
11.00am - 3.00pm
At The Lyminge Coffee Shop
Lots of Home made and Festive Treats, Ideal Gifts,
Preserves, Cakes, Pies, Biscuits, Hams, Quiches,
Christmas Cakes, Puddings, Mince Pies
AND MUCH MORE!
Lyminge
Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers have received a
variety of bookings for the Christmas period but may
still be able to fit in more, if you call quickly. We
shall be playing at the St Nicholas Fair on the 4th and
again at the crib and midnight services. So if you need
charming traditional music for a special festive
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 Edmund on 863201 or Stuart
Hunnisett on 862530. Alternatively you can e-mail Stuart
at
stuart@hunnisetts.freeserve.co.uk |
VICTIM
SUPPORT KENT
The Kent Police Band
Will be performing a selection of
Christmas Classics
Saturday 11th December
The Saga Pavilion
7.30pm Tickets
£5 and £4. Call 01303 211400
In aid of the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary
Come and join our
Christmas Celebration
At The Lord Whisky Centre & Tea Rooms,
Rhodes Minnis
On ' Saturday 11th December at 2pm
*Christmas Carols and an Animal Blessing Service* with
Rev. David Houston
Crib scene with our donkey, Patience and her friend
* Mince pies and wine *
Bring the family - pets welcome
01303862622
MUSIC FOR A CHRISTMAS NIGHT
Due to popular demand we shall be staging this
event again this year
Thursday 16th December 2004-
at The Old Mill, Lyminge at 7.30pm
A magical evening of live Christmas Music to celebrate !
the season of love and goodwill
Local singers and musicians
£15 per person including a hot supper
Contact Gill Monk: 01303 863803 / 07968 233890
Gil@monkonline.co.uk for tickets
Etchinghill Village Hall
Social Supper
Following last year's popular evening, we are
holding another Supper on
Saturday 15th January from 7.00pm
Everyone brings an item towards the three-course
meal First course provided (bring a bottle for own
consumption) Good conservation - excellent food - book
early to avoid disappointment
Pam 01303 862501 for more information
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
Wednesday 8th December
Christmas Party
Our meetings are held in the Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
at 7.30pm
A warm welcome is extended to any visitors. The
competition this month is 'A Christmas Card'
Please telephone Eileen on 863081 if you would like any
further information
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
A big THANK YOU to everyone in Lyminge and
surroundings for their very generous support of the
poppy appeal and a very special thank you to all those
gallant people who collected for us.
The Lyminge total will be well over £1100.00 Well done!
Henry Shackleton 01303 840228 |
Churches
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Services at St Mary & St Ethelburga
Sunday 5th December
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am ‘WOW’ All Age service
Sunday 12th December
10.30am Holy Communion
Thursday 16th December
2.00pm BUGGIES TO BETHLEHEM
Saturday 18th December
7.00pm CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 19th December
10.30am Holy Communion
Friday 24th December
3.00pm BLESSING OF THE CRIB
11.30pm MIDNIGHT MASS
Saturday 25th December
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am CHRISTMAS DAY ‘TOYS AND JOY’ FAMILY SERVICE (NOT
Holy Communion)
Sunday 26th December
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 2nd January
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am ‘WOW’ All Age Service
The Parish Church welcomes
everyone to the Services held during the week.
The main service on a Sunday is at 10.30am.
On the first Sunday, 5th December, this is a World
of Worship (WOW!) All Age Service with songs, prayers,
readings and often a sketch. The accent is on involving
everyone in the worship.
On the 12th, 19th and 26th December the 10.30am service
is Holy Communion. Coffee and tea are available
afterwards.
Other services on a Sunday are Holy Communion at 8am on
the 5th December and on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Please note that there will be no Healing Service at
6.30pm on the 12th December, and no Sunday Silence at
6.30pm on the 28th December.
During the week there is a Holy Communion service at
9.30am on a Thursday.
WEDNESDAY SILENCE
Come and find inner peace, stillness and calm from
9.15 to 10pm. There is no music, no words and no
interruptions. Light a candle, say a prayer, sit and
think – we all need some quiet to let us renew ourselves
and allow time for contemplation or meditation.
MOTHER’S UNION – SUNDAY TEAS
On 5th December there will be a tea party for anyone in
the village who lives on their own and would like some
company. It will be held in Nailbourne Court in Lyminge,
in the lounge from 3 – 5pm. If you need a lift, or would
like to know more, please contact Vanessa Ashman on
862432. |
REPAIRS TO THE CHURCH
We have raised enough money!
In summer 2003, the church set out to raise the
£26,000 needed to do the urgent repairs. This was mostly
to prevent any further deterioration of the stonework by
preventing water seeping in. It also involves repairing
some of the lead sheeting, removing vegetation high up
on the walls, and wood preservation. The task was huge
and the support of the village, who on many occasions
have voiced their support for the church building and
all it means to them, was essential. At the same time,
grant applications were made to tap into the resources
of specialist charitable organisations.
By the end of October, with all the Gift Day donations
counted, we had reached our total! Thank you to everyone
who responded to the Gift Day appeal and supported St
Nicholas’ Fair last year - your support has been
fantastic! This is how we raised the money:
Grants received or pending: £13,650
Gift Day donations 2003 and 2004: £10,334
St Nicholas’ Fair 2003: £ 2,598
TOTAL: £26,582
You will see that the scaffolding is already in place
and we expect the work to take between 3 and 4 weeks. We
will continue to raise money for the building, as there
will be more work to do in 2006 when the next inspection
takes place. Please support St Nicholas’ Fair on
December 4th in the Village Hall - all proceeds go to
the Repair Fund.
This is a great achievement - your help and support is
very much appreciated.
John Stammers ,Jenny Tomlinson [Churchwardens]
We wish all readers a very Happy Christmas!
Food For Your Soul
Audio tapes of 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
A warm welcome to any who wish to share our family
worship at 11am each Sunday
Challengers for young people every Sunday at 11am
Wed 22nd December – 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight
followed by Coffee and Mince pies. Come and choose your
favourite carol. Christmas Day – 11.am – Family
worship
Sunday 26th December – We shall be joined for
Worship by friends from Elham and Rhodes Minnis
Monday Fellowship will not meet on 27th December and 3rd
January
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the
Minister the Rev Colin Telfer. Tel 278525
Hall/rooms available for hire.
Tel: Jean Strange 863039 |
Opening
Hours Over the Holidays
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Friday
24/12 |
Christmas
Day |
Boxing Day |
Monday
27/12 |
Tuesday
28/12 |
Wednesday
29/12 |
Thursday
30/12 |
Friday
31/12 |
New Years
Day |
Sunday 2/1 |
Monday 3/1 |
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Chemist |
9-4 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Normal
Hours |
Normal
Hours |
9-4 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Hardware |
9-4.15 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
9-1 |
9-5.30 |
9-4.15 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Haxtons |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
11-4 |
11-4 |
11-4 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Jacqueline's Hair |
9-4 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Normal
Hours |
9-5.30 |
9-5.30 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Library |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Normal
Hours |
Normal
Hours |
Normal
Hours |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Lyminge Food & Wine |
8-7 |
Closed |
Closed |
8-1 |
8-1 |
8-7 |
8-7 |
8-7 |
Closed |
Normal
Hours |
Normal
Hours |
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Newsagent |
7-3.30 |
Closed |
9-11 |
7-11 |
7-11 |
7-12.30 |
7-5 |
7-3.30 |
9-11 |
7-12.30 |
7-11 |
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Post Office |
9-1 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
9-1 |
Normal
Hours |
9-1 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Stennings |
9-2 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Normal
Hours |
Normal
Hours |
9-4 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Wholistic
Works |
9-1 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
9-1 |
9-1 |
Normal
Hours |
9-1 |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Foundation Carpets and
Lyminge Coffee Shop will be closed over the Christmas/New Year
period
Note: The times above
do not include the usual lunch hours.
Notices and Reports |
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Lyminge Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers have received
several early bookings for Christmas but can
still fit in more events, large or small. If you
haven’t seen us before come along to the St
Nicholas Fair where we will be performing
throughout the day. If you need charming
traditional music for a special festive
occasion, played on refurbished handbells,
please contact us soon. Weekends and evenings
only please and with 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 at
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 nights 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
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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
Mike Clarke, tel 01303 862013; e-mail address:-
m.c.clarke@talk21.com
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
eve session £48.00 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 hirers will be given a special reduced
rate. For further
details contact Mick or Dorothy Athow (booking
secretaries) on 862616
Etchinghill W.I
The meeting on 16m November was a well
attended A.G.M.. Owing to the number of ladies
willing to serve on the committee a ballot was
held. Barbara Syrett was unanimously elected to
stand as President for another year. We held the
group meeting in October. Our guest speaker was
unable to come so it was requested that each
Institute entertain us. This proved to be
hilarious, amusing and entertaining. A most
enjoyable afternoon was rounded off by a lovely
tea.
Our competitions are very popular. The member
with the most points this year was Daphne
Melrose, who will be presented with the cup at
our next meeting.
We meet every third Tuesday at 2.30pm in
Etchinghill Village Hall. We extend a warm
welcome to any ladies wishing to come along. The
next meeting is our Christmas Meeting where we
will be entertained by Ron Kenny. The
competition is for a decorated Christmas
Cracker.
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AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL
Thank you to everyone who supported us at
our Winter Fair on November
6th. We raised the sum of £542.52, which will go
towards our extension
project which is due to start in February, 2005
The Pensions Service will be at the Day Centre
on Monday, December
20th between 10am and 11am.
We are holding our Christmas Party at
Etchinghill village on Thursday 9th
December and there will be no-one in the office
that afternoon.
The Day Centre will be closed on 25th, 26th,
27th and 28th December and
also 1st and 3rd January.
Lyminge W.I.
Your village W.I. will have to close if
we cannot find a new President to replace Pam
Clarke who has moved out of the area - such a
shame. We have a secretary, treasurer and
committee who will be very supportive. We meet
in Lyminge Methodist Hall at 7.30pm on the
second Wednesday each month. Please ring Marilyn
Manton on 01303 862991 if you can fill this post
Lyminge Gardeners Society
At the recent A.G.M. Peter Taylor was
re-elected Chairman, Pearl Furmtnger Vice
Chairman and Chris Guyett treasurer Since Janet
Turner, our secretary, moved away, Chris has
been acting secretary, although she and Janet
had already organised the programme for 2005. It
was difficult to find a new secretary but three
people offered to share the position.
We have had a successful year and managed to
beat Newington Gardeners in the inter-club
competition. AH our meetings have been well
supported with approximately 32 people attended
each event. We have a break over the next few
months until our first meeting next year on
Tuesday 22nd March. Watch this space!
Folkestone and Hythe District Scouts
I am looking for someone to help me with the
administration of records
for the Folkestone and Hythe District Scouts.
You do not have to have been a Scout or had a
child at Scouts. I am looking for anyone who can
volunteer a few hours a month to keep the
records on a computer and send out letters.
If you are interested please contact me on
863177
Janet Fry, District Commissioner |
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Demelza House Children's
Hospice
The Coffee morning on 23rd October
raised a wonderful £752.55.
Grateful thanks to all who helped on the day and
to those who turned out to support us on such a
wet morning.
A very Happy Christmas to you all
Marion Hoare
ETCHINGHILL UPDATE
Thanks to all who came along to, and all who
helped to arrange, our Halloween quiz Night,
especially Claire Wilcoxon who did us proud with
the "bangers & mash" and most of the decorations
for the Hall. We had a really enjoyable evening
and a bonus of raising over £200 towards
Association funds.
Talking of funds - just a reminder that annual
subscriptions are due. We would be really
grateful for a token £1 per household, which can
be dropped in either to Wendy at Stourbrook,
Canterbury Road; David, 16 St Mary's Drive, or
Judith, West Ho, Westfield Lane. Thank you
The Etchinghill website is now live - with our
grateful thanks to Gareth of Red Dragon Web
Design, please see
www.etchinghill.org.uk
Finally thank you for all your support during
the year. Please do not hesitate to contact one
of us if you would be interested in joining.
Please accept our warmest wishes for a merry
Christmas and a happy New Year.
Wanted
Daily wash help required
between 7am and 10am. House
Hoovering weekly - not
Sunday's Tel 01303 863353 |
Job Vacancy
Lyminge Village Hall requires a Part
Time Caretaker
Main duties include unlocking and locking the
hall for bookings, minor maintenance and some
cleaning. Suit recently retired person who
enjoys meeting people.
Payment on a self-employed basis.
Position available from January 2005.
For more information phone Sarah or Steve on
862775
If desired, the same person could hold this
post and
the cleaners post (see separate advert)
Job Vacancy
Lyminge Village Hall requires a Part
Time Cleaner
Approximately 10 hours per week. Regular hours
to be arranged by negotiation, although some
flexibility required for occasional weekend
work.Payment on a self-employed basis
Position available from January 2005
For more information phone Sarah or Steve on
862775
If desired, the same person could hold this
post and
the caretakers post (see separate advert)
FOR SALE
3 Wall Cupboards
Height 281/4" Depth 43/4"
Glass Doos Width 30"
7 narrow shelves
Ideal for small collectibles
£10 each Tel: 862141
FOR SALE
Donna single Duvet cover and
matching pillow case, fringed
edges. Pretty design, cream
background with subtle coloured
flowers in pink and green
Tel: 01303 862172
FOR SALE
Wheelchair
Self -propelling, collapsible,
able to fit into the boot of a car.
One year old, Buyer collects
£95. Tel: 01303 862430 |
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LYMINGE NEWSAGENTS
PLEASE NOTE: We have
decided to give the ladies and gentlemen who
deliver your papers a Christmas and New Year
holiday so there will be no delivery on
Boxing Day or New Year's Day however the
shop will be open from 9.00am to 11.00am on both
of these days for the purchase of newspapers
etc.
All delivered News Accounts will be credited for
newspapers for the days on which there are no
deliveries but cash purchases may be made at the
shop.
May we take this opportunity to wish you all a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Business Column
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The Lord Whisky Animal
Sanctuary
A volunteer, who does a tremendous amount of work
helping the Sanctuary, recently had his trailer STOLEN from
outside the Tea Rooms. Unfortunately, this was not insured so we
would be pleased to receive any information that may lead to
its' recovery. If you can help please ring:-
Margaret Todd on 01303 862622 |
VICTIM
SUPPORT KENT
Victim Support has helped victims and witnesses of crime
for over 20 years here in Kent. In that time many people in the
parish of Lyminge have received, confidential help and advice.
Because Victim Support is not fully funded by the government
there has always been a need to fundraise.
The County Fundraising Committee has been tasked with helping to
raise the shortfall, so that the people of Kent can continue to
access its comprehensive services
The first of these ventures is a Christmas Concert is advertised
in "Dates for the Diary'. We would appreciate your support |
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 Table
Tennis Club
Etchinghill Village Hall
Fridays 7-9.30 pm
New players welcome
For more information call Gordon or Margret on 863440. |
Lyminge Post Office - Tel: 862201
A very happy Christmas to all our customers
We have a fantastic range of affordable quality gift ideas along
with some brilliant stocking fillers. So please pop in and take
a look. Diaries and calendars, wrapping paper, bows and tapes.
Christmas cards, chocolates and treats. Hire a DVD/Video to pass
these cold winter nights. Language CD Roms now available.
Last posting dates:- Airmail outside Europe 6th.Dec Western
Europe 13th.Dec. UK 1st class 21st.Dec 2nd class 18th Dec |
LOCAL MAN FOR YOUR DIY
NEEDS
Laying flooring, hanging doors
Fencing, painting and general maintenance
Free estimates
Call 07952924911 |
VERA'S FARM SHOP
Skeete Road, Lyminge
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Free
Range Eggs
Flowers and Plants etc |
LOCAL IRONING LADY
Free pick up and delivery
1 - 20 items £8.00
40p per item thereafter
Call 01303 862023 |
ETCHINGHILL TODDLER GROUP
We meet every Wednesday (even outside school holidays)
from 10am -12 noon
at Etchinghill Village Hall
All mums, dads and carers welcome
Babies to pre-school
£1.50 per family |
JACQUELINE'S HAIR SALON
Sara, Helen and staff would like to wish our clients a Very
Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year and our extended team,
look forward to welcoming you. |
SARAH'S HOME MASSAGE
Beat the winter blues Pamper yourself or treat someone
for Chrismas Full body or back and shoulder massages in the
comfort of your own home
Tel: Sarah on 01303 07837 546113 |
Foundation Flooring
With a wide range of carpets, vinyl, natural
flooring,
laminate and wood floors we are sure we can help. Wealso 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. |
FREE RANGE
EGGS FOR SALE
From ‘The Spinney’, Skeete Road, Lyminge
Bantam – 50p, Hen – 75p, Duck- 80p Per ½ dozen
Goose & Turkey eggs usually available
Free delivery on Fridays or Pick up from gate
To arrange delivery (Lyminge, Elham + Etchinghill areas)
Phone Ray or Val Jackson on 862041 |
JUBILEE FARM SHOP
Rhodes Minnis, Telephone 862317
Organic eggs. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
High quality meat at reasonable prices.
Now selling our own organic Aberdeen Angus beef. Bottle bank.
Large range of organic produce. J
ubilee Organic Lamb now available to order whole or half, £4.25
per kilo
OPEN 8am – 6pm Mon-Sat and 9am - 5pm Sun |
FRANCE - VENDEEN FARMHOUSE
South facing with large garden (boules, table-tennis or
bikes) set in idylic countryside, 25 minutes from long, sandy
West coast beaches. 1 hour north of La Rochelle. Wonderful
markets and inexpensive restaurants.
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Contact Felicity Roe on 01303 863712 |
RED DRAGON I.T. LTD
Does your PC seem slow? Do annoying pop-up screens
interfere when you are on the net?
If your answer is 'Yes' then you could have spyware or
even a virus on your PC.
Give us a call
Our services include repairs, maintenance, training, consultancy
and web design
www.rdwd.co.uk 01303
863203 |
Mobile
Sewing Machines
35 years experience Specialist in Bernia* Singer*
Necchi* Pfaff* Jones&Brother*
Riccar* Viking* Frister&Rossman
Machines serviced by experts in your own home or business
Industrial Suppliers of Parts, Needles & Accessories to the
Clothing Trade
01303 245320
Mobile: 07771 865112
Email: giannigrech@aol.com
www.sewcare.co.uk
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Sterry
Funeral Service
Clive Sterry offers a local family owned Funeral Service.
*Free help and advice 24 hours a day
*Traditional and Eco/Green funerals
*Chapel of Rest *Memorials
*24 hour service and Home Visits
*Pre-paid Funeral Plans
*Floral Tributes and Charity Wreaths
* Always at competitive prices
Phone 272525, 93 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone,
Also Lyminge 862540 after 6pm. |
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 DOG
TRAINING
Obedience classes for dogs of all ages. Classes held at Lyminge
Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday evenings 7.30-8.30pm. Phone
Barry 840007 for details. |
Antique Clocks
Old and antique clocks repaired, restored and serviced. 20 years
experience.
Free estimates All work is guaranteed.
Please telephone 863384
or mobile 07816 904220
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Restaurant
and Coffee Shop at Etchinghill Golf
We cater for all types of functions including weddings & private
parties. Our clubhouse can seat up to 80 people & our
comfortable lounge provides the ideal place to relax. A
permanent area is set aside for a marquee if required. We are
licensed for civil weddings, renewal of wedding vows & baby
naming ceremonies.
Bring the family to our Sunday Carvery - two courses £12.50.Food
is served 7 days a week throughout the day. We have an extensive
wine list and a varied selection of cask ales and lagers. We
also offer early morning business breakfasts and modern
conference facilities.
Everybody is welcome - all enquiries telephone 01303 863863. |
HIGH TOP REMOVALS
Van and Man Hire
From single items to full removals.
Parcel pick up and delivery service included.
Also rubbish clearance
Based Nr Canterbury
Reasonable Rates
01303 864221 or 07976 277982 |
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 07971171130
We are members of N.A.B.A.S.
(The Balloon Association) |
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.
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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 |
Christine McGarrick Soft
Furnishings
Beautiful bespoke hand-sewn curtains and soft
furnishings
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Choose from an extensive
range of quality fabrics in the comfort of your own home.
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Samples of fabric and
trimmings supplied.
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Fully itemised quotation
without obligation.
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Professionally trained
seamstress with 17 years soft-furnishings experience and
extensive portfolio.
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Tracks and poles supplied and
fitted.
For a free home visit call
Christine on 863932 |
HILLARYS BLINDS LTD
For your Office Home or Conservatory
•
unbeatable choice
• expert advice GORDON BOUCHER
• free quotation 01303 862949
• select at home
• quoted price includes fitting
• daytime, evening or weekend appointments |
OSCAR PET FOODS
OSCAR DELIVERS TO YOUR DOOR
PET FOODS. BIRD SEED, 4 SO MUCH MORE
(25 KILOS WILD BIRD SEED £12)
FREE HOME DELIVERY
FREE TASTE TRIALS FOR YOUR DOG
FREE NUTRITIONAL ADVICE
TEL KATHY OR RICHARD ON 01303 862200
"OSCAR".... A FRIENDLY FRANCHISE |
TAX RETURNS
Construction Industry Scheme????? Or any other
personal or business tax returns????? I will ensure you get the
best Inland Revenue Tax deal in the UK!! Tax evasion is
illegal!! Tax avoidance is to know how to get the best tax
relief out of the legal system I will guarantee that you pay no
more tax than the law demands. Qualified semi-retired chartered
management accountant, works from home, at rates that make
completing that horrid form no substitute for going down the
pub!!
Phone: Tony Abbott ACIMA on 01303 862882 |
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 |
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. |
VALLEY REMOVALS AND FREIGHT
Large Transit and Luton van.
Removals, furniture and freight
Local and National Services - regular trips to Belgium and
France
Very competitive rates
Phone for estimates 863384
or mobile 07816 904220 |
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: 264432 or 07989 025733 |
lan 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. |
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 |
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
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 AIR
LINK CARS
(You pack up, we pick up)
Airport, Seaport & Long distance Travel
Specialists. The Family Run Business where service really counts
Estate cars and People Carriers Fixed price 24hrs a day. No
extras. Written Confirmation of booking
For the Easy Airport Link,
Think Air link!
01303 862704/07753 760897 |
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 |
The Black
and White Mortgage Company - Dave Barlow
Buying a new house, re-mortgaging or just looking to
reduce costs? With access to all major Building Societies &
Banks, we can say “yes” to:
• First time buyers •100% Mortgages
• Fixed Rates •Commercial Mortgages
• Cash Backs • Right-to-buy Schemes
• Re-mortg | | |
