THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER

February 2002

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

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Come to the annual….. CHARITIES’ COFFEE MORNING at LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL on Saturday 2 March. From 9.30am – 12 noon

Many local charities have booked a stall and the range of goods for sale will include; bric-a-brac, books, plants, cakes, sweets and charity gift items.
Refreshments by the Lyminge Association.
Want to book a stall for your charity?  Ring Mary on 863057

 

The Lyminge Association was grieved to learn of the recent death of Sandy Hall.  Sandy, even when he lived a little distant from the village itself, was very much part of it, as are all his family.  All the Hall family has given so much of their time, enthusiasm and fun to this community and he will be sorely missed, not just by his immediate family, but by us all.  The “Halls of Lyminge” are very much in our thoughts at this sad time.

 

The Lyminge Association
As well as producing this monthly Newsletter, which is delivered to all houses in Lyminge, Etchinghill, Rhodes Minnis and Postling, the Aims of the Lyminge Association are:
• To foster a community spirit amongst the residents of the civil parish of Lyminge
• To preserve and improve existing village amenities
• To create and secure further village amenities
• To encourage and support cultural, sporting, recreational and educational activities in the village
• To endure that the history of the parish of Lyminge is recorded.
There is no subscription to be a member of the Lyminge Association – all members of the community may take advantage of its facilities.  If the Lyminge Association does make any surplus to funds (from all our fund-raising activities – not just the Newsletter), it is ploughed back into the Community.  We have recently paid £1,000 to the Lyminge Methodist Church to help with their requirement for modernised facilities (including a ramp) and £1,000 to the school to help with the new-build (which everyone in the community will benefit from, since the building, including its hall, is to be made more available for community purposes).  Other donations have included to the Scout Group, Age Concern, the Handbell Ringers and Sibton Park Cricket Club.

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Throughout February
Lyminge Library
The exhibition this month will be of mixed media paintings by Audrey Auld and Julie Clowes.  It will be the first time the two artists have shown their work at the library.

Saturday 9 February
Lyminge Methodist Church
Invites you to an
OLD TIME MUSIC HALL EVENING
With Jeanne and Phil Revnell
At 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Bangers and Mash meal.  Vegetarians cane be catered for – please make request when purchasing tickets.  Catering by our very own in-house team.  Cost of tickets only £5.00 per person, in aid of the ramp fund.  There will also be a chance for you budding Thespians to tread the boards – phone 862710.
Tickets available from Lyminge Post Office.

Wednesday 13 February
Lyminge W.I.
The February meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Parlour, Methodist Church Hall.   The evening will be entitled “History of Seaside Entertainment” and our guest speaker will be Paul Harris of Rochester .   Please do come along and join us for what promises to be a good evening’s entertainment.  Our competition is entitled “Valentine”.  Please ring Lyn Callander on 862799 for further information or to arrange transport.

Saturday 16 February
Ethelburga Quilters
We meet at Lyminge School from 10.00am to 4.00pm on the third Saturday of each month.  Beginners are always welcome.  Cost £7.50 per workshop.  All you need is a sewing machine that works and a basic sewing kit to start with.  Bring a packed lunch – tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.  Further information from Liz Coleman on 863197.

Tuesday 19 February
Etchinghill W.I.
The Speaker for this meeting will give a talk on, “Your Family History”.

Wednesday 20 February
Rhodes Minnis Circle
At our next meeting some of our members are going to share with us their experiences of their time in the Land Army during the last War.  New members are always welcome.  We meeting at 7.30pm in Rhodes Minnis Village Hall.  Why not give us a visit?

Saturday 23 February Rhodes Minnis Village Hall BEETLE DRIVE Starts at 7.00pm .  Adults £1.00, children 50p, this includes refreshments.  There will be a raffle. All are welcome. In aid of Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Fund

Saturday 23 February
Fur, Feather and Exotics Exhibition
at
CANTERBURY COLLEGE (Main Hall), New Dover Road , Canterbury
Admission 50p (adults), 25p (children), to include free raffle ticket.  Plenty of parking available
UNDER 15’S PET SHOW
(no cats & dogs please) at approx. 2.30pm (entries 25)
If you are interested in pet-keeping, or are considering having an unusual pet, pop in and see a variety of creatures, such as:
Owls, Cage Birds, pure-bred Chickens and Ducks, Fancy Pigeons, Chinchillas, Cavies, Rabbits, Hamsters, Gerbils, Ferrets, Rats and Mice, Hedgehogs, and Exotic Reptiles.
Information stalls on bee keeping, badgers, bats, foxes etc.
Many experienced keepers will be here and please to answer questions.
A LOVELY FAMILY DAY OUT FOR ALL
Hot and cold refreshments all day.  Tombolas, Raffles, Books, Soft Toys, Browse-and-Buy stalls and much more.
For information ring 862622

Saturday 2 March
The Lyminge Association’s
CHARITIES’ COFFEE MORNING
AT LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL
9.30am – 12 noon
Come and support your favourite local charity and many more!  At least 24 tables booked for our annual Charities’ Coffee Morning – a brilliant bargain-hunting bonanza – and all for good causes.  Tea and coffee (and biscuits) will be provided by the Lyminge Association’s Committee.

Saturday 2 March
Etchinghill Residents’ Association
A SPRING QUIZ BY QUIZZICAL
At 7.30 pm
ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
Tickets £3.50 each
Order from 01303 862505 or 01303 862873 in advance
to avoid being disappointed
Please bring food contributions for the finger  buffet table
Bring your own alcoholic beverages -  tea and coffee will be provided
Maximum of 6 contestants per table only
come and have some fun – you don’t have to be a member of MENSA to join in!

Thursday 7 March
Abbeyfield Society (Lyminge) Limited
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the above Society will be held at 7.00pm at Rivulet, Canterbury Road , Lyminge, to which all members of the public are invited.

Saturday, 9 March
Age Concern, Elham Rural
EASTER FAIR
We will be having an Easter Fair at the Day Centre between 10 am – 12 noon , with lots of Easter treats.  Further information to follow in the March newsletter.

Saturday 9 March
Charity Wine and Wisdom Night
at 7.30pm
Lyminge Village Hall
Rebecca Chisnall of Station Road has been selected by the charity, Project Trust, to spend a year in China , working with young people in the Guangdong province.  She leaves in August of this year, swapping the lanes of Lyminge for ......she is not quite sure what! To fund this project, she has to raise £3550 which covers transport, accommodation and basic living expenses. 
Are you able to help her raise this money? Do you fancy an evening of fun with a bit of thinking thrown in for good measure?  Perhaps you could get a table together for the Quiz Night?
If you can help, please give Mike and Linda Chisnall a ring on 862743 to book a table.
Tables will be for up to eight persons at £5 per head which will include a light supper.  Please bring your own liquid refreshments! If you cannot make this evening but would like to help her efforts, any donation, however small would be very gratefully received. Many thanks!

Saturday 16 March
1^st Lyminge Scout Group
Wine and Wisdom Evening
This very active group, which encompasses all levels of the Scout and Guide Association, is raising funds for urgent repairs needed to the elderly, but well used Scout Hut.  We are starting with a Wine and Wisdom Family Evening – with a difference!  Come and have fun while supporting a good local cause for our children.  Contact Trevor White on 840361.

A note to Secretaries….
Although copy date for the Newsletter is 18^th of the month, if you can let the Newsletter Editor know of a forthcoming event by the end of the month preceding (i.e. for March, by the end of January) it will be put on the Shepway website, which is coordinated by Shepway DC tourist office.  All “dates for the diary” entries are also submitted to the local papers’ “Village News” sections. The pupils of Lyminge School organise this service!

Lyminge School
The new building is now in use!  “Sunbeams” (the reception class) have been in their lovely new classroom since after Christmas and the staff room above only awaits the new furniture before it can be fully functional.  At the other end of the scale, the heating packed up in the mobile unit, so class 6 was moved indoors.  A huge upheaval for one and all – but exciting nevertheless.  The computer suite in the former music room has also proved an enormous boon to the school.
There will be an Open Day on Friday 22 February for everyone who would like to have a look around (particularly if you are considering Lyminge School for your child).  There will be tours starting at 10.30am and 2.00pm and if you are interested in coming, please give the school a telephone call if you can.
On Friday 15 March there will be a Grand Opening of the new facilities, and again, everyone will be most welcome to attend – more details in next month’s Newsletter.

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 if required at no extra cost.

Rates		Session Times
Sunday - Friday	£11.00 per session	am session	8.30am - 12.30pm
	£27.50 per day	pm sessions	1.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturday	£16.50 per session	evenings	6.00pm - 11.45pm
	£22.00 evening session
	£44.00 full day

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.

Lyminge Village Hall
Hiring charges from 1^st September 2001 .
MAIN HALL:
£130 for the exclusive use all day.   
Evenings: £17.00 Mondays – Thursdays,  £35.00 Saturdays,  £17.00 Sundays
Morning or Afternoons: £20 Saturdays,   £15.00 Sundays,   £11.00 weekday afternoons.
£6.00 for hire of kitchen with crockery.                                                   
£6.00 for use of the bar.
£15.00 Friday evening to set up or Sunday morning to clear up.
£6.50 for use of changing rooms
CLUB ROOM:  £10.00 mornings or afternoons,  £12.00 evenings.
COMMITTEE ROOM:  £6.00 for any 4 hour-session
START A CLUB IN LYMINGE:  reduced rates on application
COMMERCIAL USERS:  prices on application
**   £50.00 deposit required against damage   **
Bookings: please ring Joy Bartley on 862538

Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup
A safe and welcoming place for your child to make friends, play, learn and make a smooth transition to school.  Supervised by trained and experienced staff.  Sessions weekdays during term time at Lyminge Village Hall, 9.00am to 12 noon , (or to 1.00pm – additional hour is optional and packed lunch should be provided).  Standard session is £5.50 – extended session £7.00.  Children may start from 2½ years old.
The Playgroup is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and meets standards set by KCC Social Services and OFSTED.  The recent, excellent OFSTED report stated, “..In this thriving Playgroup the children are making good progress towards the Early Learning Goals.  There is a strong partnership with parents and carers which contributed positively to the children’s good progress”.  Further information from Lynn Hussey on 862831, or visit our website at www.lyminge-playgroup.fsnet.co.uk

St Mary & St Ethelburga, Lyminge – Children’s Workshop
All children are welcome (adults too!) to our afternoon workshops, held on the Saturday preceding the first Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Vanessa Ashman at the Rectory, on 862432.
For your diary: Our next Children’s Workshop will be on Saturday 2^nd March.

The Church Bells
Many of you will have noticed that the Church bells are not ringing for Sunday services or on Monday evenings.  This is because the bells have gone to White-chapel Foundry in London to begin their refurbishment.  Our ‘ring’ of eight bells varies in age from the eldest, which was cast in 1631, to mere youngsters of less than one hundred years of age; the three newest were cast in 1904.  They have had no serious work done since the beginning of the last century and some of the headstocks and fittings have reached the end of their useful lives.
Work to refurbish them began on 2 January, when they were removed from the tower.  We hope to have them back before Easter, retuned, re-hung, and ready to go on ringing for another century or more.  Whilst the bells are away, we also intend to de-rust and repaint the steel bell frame in the tower, and the ringers are keen to obtain new bell ropes.  All this will cost about £19,000, including VAT.  As you can imagine, anyone who wishes to make a donation towards this huge sum will be very welcome, and can do so by contacting any of the PCC or through the Church Office at Lanfranc.

Lyminge Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers were pleased to play at a special anniversary in mid-January and look forward to receiving more bookings for the spring and summer.  During this time we also have the opportunity of training new ringers, so if you think you would like to have a try please let us know.  You will be made most welcome  The bells are available at weekends and evenings at any local venue or at your home for a minimum donation of £30.  If you are interested please call Stuart Hunnisett on 862530 or Ro Edmond on 863201, but please give us plenty of notice.

Lyminge Methodist Church
A warm welcome to any who wish to share our family worship at 11.00am each Sunday.
Challengers for young people every Sunday 11.00am .
Friday 1 March: Women’s World Day of Prayer
Women’s Fellowship: every Monday 2.30pm to 3.20pm .
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister,
the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire.

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Lyminge Dramatic Society
Our Spring production will be the fast-moving comedy “Party Piece”, written by Richard Harris of ‘Outside Edge’ fame.   Set in suburbia, in the back gardens of feuding neighbours, it is Michael and Roma’s house warming party. The evening looks set to be a lively one until a string of hilarious disasters threatens to ruin the occasion. The play will run from Wednesday the 20^th to Saturday 23^rd March in Lyminge Village Hall commencing at 7.45pm . Tickets will cost £5-00 for adults and £2-50 for children. Senior Citizens will be admitted free of charge at the Dress Rehearsal - more details next month. Tickets will go on sale on 2^nd March at G.W.Finn and Son. Don’t miss this one !

A Genealogical Web
My name is David Cork and I was brought up in the Sandwich/Eastry area.  My maternal grandmother was born Mary Ann Bailey in Arpinge in 1876.  I have spent 2 years researching the family and I am amazed at the number of families in the Elham, Lyminge, Acrise area that link into the family.
I now wonder in this modern nomadic world if there are any living descendents of these families which were common to many of the villages between Folkestone and Canterbury in the 1800's still living locally.  I would be interested to hear from anybody who descends from any of the families set out below:
Barton, Beer, Beaumont, Bailey, Blanche, Carswell, Court, Crouch, Croud, Ellen, Ellender, Fagg, File, For(e)man, Gammon, Hambrook, Hogben, Marsh, Nutley, Pegden, Raines, Rigden, Rodgers, Shrubsole, Smith, Spicer, Stroud, Taylor, Thomas, Tritton, Webb, Whitnall, Wood.
Please contact me if you have any links with any of the above.
I can be contacted at bowlercork@aol.com, or on 01508 530073, or by mail at 27, Lime Tree Avenue , Long Stratton, Norfolk , NR15 2 TL

School Buses
We are delighted that children going to Folkestone School for Girls are now (mostly) getting to school on time.  Following pressure from a group of concerned parents, Stagecoach agreed to adjust the timetable.  However, there are still problems with this service and the one to Canterbury . On the first day of term, the bus from Folkestone did not arrive; the girls were left outside school and had to ‘phone home to be collected.  We are continuing to meet (and are pleased that Cllr David Monk is contributing his time and support to the group).  If you would like to join the campaign, or just to add your own experiences, do get in touch.  The next meeting is on Wednesday 20 February at 8.00pm .  James Butcher (863581)   james@thecedars.freeserve.co.uk

Wanted
Newspaper Delivery Person
Aged 13 or over for paper round in Etchinghill
Please ‘phone Lyminge Newsagents on 862566.

Bin Bag Hazards
Please place your bags of rubbish for the dustman with care, preferably just inside the entrance to your driveway (if you have one).  A client of Age Concern, who is partially sighted, fell over a sack one evening.  He cut his head badly and bruised his face.

Wheelie Bins
Not much longer for bin bags anyway!  Wheelie bins are coming to our area starting in February of this year.  The special small vehicle which collects rubbish from households with restricted access (e.g. Westfield Lane , Etchinghill), will be specially adapted.  If you do not need a large wheelie bin (which might be a bit difficult to maneuver for a single person), you can get a smaller one – just ring Shepway DC offices to let them know.

Toad Migration 2002 The time is approaching for the annual migration across the (former) B2065 near Beachborough Park .  Last year over 2,300 toads were successfully crossed, allowing them to spawn in the local ponds, and they will, hopefully, be returning this year to do the same.  If you are interested in conservation and would like to join our group of dedicated volunteers, please ‘phone Brett on 863198 (evenings) for further information. Many hands make light work!

Lyminge Library
“Journey into History” is a BBC-funded project utilising history sources online.  If the installation of the two computers goes to plan, Janet Adamson, a member of the Folkestone Library RILS team, will be holding three free internet family history taster sessions at Lyminge Library, in partnership with the BBC.  They will be on the 4^th, 7^th an 8^th March from 3.00pm – 4.00pm , no booking necessary, but ‘phone the Heritage Room at Folkestone Library to express an interest.
            Towards the end of March there will be another session concerning Archaeology in the Shepway area.  This will be of two hours duration and bookable, as members must be limited to ten.  Further details to follow in the March Newsletter, after which places can be reserved.

Badminton
Wanted – players to come along to our friendly club at the Methodist Hall.  Ring 862817 for details.  Evenings please.

Free Books for Schools
Walkers Crisps, the Sun Newspaper and the News of the World Newspaper are running their Free Books for School scheme again.  Please don’t throw out your tokens – give them to a child to take them to school.  You can also leave your tokens in the Newsletter box in the Library if it is more convenient.  Many thanks.

Marathon Runner
Our son, Graham, will be running the London Marathon in April.  His chosen charity is MENCAP.  He would be very grateful if anyone reading this could sponsor him please.  A collection box is located in the Coach and Horses, or, if preferred, a cheque made out to “Graham Scutt, The London Marathon” and sent c/o Rose Bank, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury , CT4 6XT . Thank you, Pauline and Colin Scutt

Room to Let/B&B
Double, ground floor room in beautiful family home.  Family live upstairs.  Use of second kitchen/utility room on ground floor, also w.c.  Bathroom and shower on 1^st floor.  Suit professional single person.  No DSS.  No pets.  £370 pcm exc telephone and meals.  (B&B £20.00 per person, per night, inc. full English breakfast).  Meals prepared by separate arrangement. References must be provided. Tel/fax  862393.  email gillym@globalnet.co.uk

Spoken French Classes
A small group of people is interested in improving their spoken French – all they need is a teacher!  Is there anyone out there who could help?  Please contact Liz Coleman on 863197 in the first instance.

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Lyminge W I
The January meeting of Lyminge WI started the year in good form with a most interesting evening given by local artist Tony Blaine.   He interjected his demonstration with lots of witty repartee which was warmly received by members.   Tony demonstrated his skill in the use of water colour and very generously donated the picture he painted as a raffle prize.

Sibton Park Cricket Club
‘100’ Club Winners
In January the winners were:
Mrs. F. Felstead - £25
Miss S. Wright - £10
Capt. E. Jones - £5.

Etchinghill W.I.
Our Speaker this month was the very popular historian, Mr. Bob Ogley.  His talk this time was entitled, “The Spirit of Invicta”.  We were told how important Kent had been over the past years to the present day and the arrival of the Channel Tunnel and Rail Link.  He also spoke of the very important part aerodromes such as Hawkinge and Biggin Hill played during the last war.  The competition this month was, “A Kentish Photograph”, which was won by Kate Towse.  Four ladies received birthday posies, one of whom was Mrs. Gillander, who celebrated her 90^th birthday.

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Gardening Hints
The garden is beginning to show signs of life and spring is hopefully not too far away.  In the middle of the month, roses can be given a hard pruning, as can honeysuckles.  Cut back late-flowering clematis and buddleias.  Any perennials left for their flower-heads through the winter can now be cut back and seeds sown in trays to increase stock.  Other seeds can be started in a warm green-house, leave until March if not heated.
            Continue to feed the birds, keeping feeders well out of the reach of cats, the principal killers of garden birds.  A report from the RSPB states that the 10 million and more cats in the UK take in excess of 70 million birds per years, as well as glow-worms, slow worms etc. – and the frogs in my pond.

Mandy Beeney
Gardener
For a friendly and experienced service to meet your individual requirements, large or small, lawn mowing, general garden maintenance etc.  “One off” or regular service available.  Tel: 862539.  Mobile 0797 123 66 26.

Freshlook Gardens
Tel/Fax: 844680
Mobile : 07866091633
Regular lawn-mowing service available.  General gardening work undertaken.  Good quality seasoned logs available from October.  For free quotation please ring/fax Geoffrey Hogben.

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Why not visit the… Lord Whisky Centre Gift Shop and Tea Rooms Rhodes Minnis (formerly the Gate Inn) Open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (not Mondays) Complementary Therapies Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, NST (Advanced Bowen Therapy), Counselling & “the Journey” work Gift vouchers available on all treatments; prices from £10.00 - £25.00 Available by appointment at Bank Chambers Clinic, Canterbury Road , Lyminge.  Telephone: 891649. Angela Twydall CIBTAC, IIHHT, ICHT, IHBC, NST Practitioner, NHS Vetted, Full Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. The George Inn , Stone Street The George Inn on Stone Street offers a warm and friendly welcome with an extensive menu available seven days a week.  Fish and ship nights on Thursday.  Live Celtic music on Wednesday evenings and also live music in the function room on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 1.00pm – 3.00pm .  The Function Room is available for club evenings and celebrations of all sorts at no charge if the pub facilities are used.  Drew and his staff look forward to seeing you between 11.30am and 2.30pm , 5.00pm-11.00pm weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.  Ring 01227 709247 for further details.

State Registered Chiropodist Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Member of the Association of Reflexologists Specialist member of the Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology. Honeypot Holt, Longage Hill, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury , CT4 6XT For appointments please call: telephone: 863359. Fax: 863359 The Coach and Horses email lymingepub@aol.com Telephone: 862694 SUNDAY ROASTS - £4.50 Relax by our cosy real fire NOW DOING FOOD SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!! We can now accept payment by credit card or Switch Come and enjoy a drink and a meal in our dining area.  Chose from an extensive menu and specials board.  Discounts and loyalty cards available. Dog Training Courses With Rosie Pilbeam and dog-grooming (by appointment) Why not stay for a ‘cuppa’ or browse through our gift shop while your dog is being groomed? Please ring 862622 for information

THE COACH AND HORSES
Church Road , Lyminge

Things to come at the COACH AND HORSES…
….HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Friday 8^th February – MEXICAN NIGHT
Starter and choice of main course.  Cut price Tequila!  £6.95 per head.  Come along and banish the winter blues – but book early to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 2 March
The all-new Original Fling – the best live Irish music around. 
Come and dance the night away – well, ‘till 11 o’clock anyway!

Monday nights are now Fish and Chip nights.  LARGE fish and chips, peas and bread and butter, all for £4.95.  (Full menu also available).

Friday nights.  Book a table for two and receive a free glass of wine each, or a table for four and receive a free bottle of wine (per table!).

Also coming soon…….
The chance to enter into our grand draw to win money off the holiday of your choice.
1^st Prize £250.00, 2^nd Prize £100.00.  NO CATCH!!

Don’t forget Thursday 14^th February (yes, Valentine’s Day).  Free chocolates for the love of your life when you book a table with us on this special night.

For any more details, or to book, call us on 862694

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Christine McGarrick Soft Furnishings For beautiful made-to-measure curtains and soft furnishings. • Choose from extensive range of traditional and contemporary quality fabrics in the comfort of your own home • Fabric and trimmings samples supplied • Itemised quotation without obligation • 14 years experience and extensive portfolio For a free home visit telephone Christine on 863932.  Mayfield Stores Telephone: 862435 Fresh ham and bacon sold loose for your convenience. Fresh bread, rolls and cakes available daily from Burgate Bakery Video and D.V.D.’s for hire New Releases for February are: “Planet of the Apes”, “Fast and Furious” and “A Knight’s Tale”. £2.50 or £1.00 per night for videos. £3.00 per night for D.V.D.’s Free deliveries Fridays Scizzor Paws Canine Beautician Over 30 years professional experience. Trimming and grooming all breeds of dog. Registered Microchipping. Collection and Delivery Yvonne Odell Telephone 01227 709313

Alan J. Boughton Small Works Builder All aspects of building work undertaken 40 years experience Telephone:  862075 Neil Hartup – Mender Have you broken a favourite tool, household items or a child’s toy?  I can mend things for which there is no recognised repairer.  Call me on 863096, or at “Homefield”, Cuckoo Lane , Postling. 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 suite you, then contact Bill Chitty on 862617 or email bill@handspin.co.uk Daniel James Bricklaying and Groundwork Patios – Drives – Garden Walls – Fencing –Decking All aspects of brickwork and groundwork undertaken by skilled tradesmen. For a free estimate and advice, ‘phone Daniel on: 863958 or 0777 9616219 C. & M.E. Blanch Lyminge Post Office WHAT A GOOD IDEA! Telephone: 862201 Pay your bills FREE of charge, including Inland Revenue Buy Savings Stamps to ease the pain! (TV, Gas, Seeboard, Car Tax).  BT by Payment Card. Winter Holidays: Foreign currency and competitive insurance including ski cover. E111

Jackson Plumbing and Heating Gas ACOP Approved. No job too small.  Special rates for OAP's. Telephone:  Home/evening 270691 or day time 0777 3089398  Lyminge Fencing Manufacturers of top quality *Fencing panels and matching gates * * Close board panels and gates * * Trellis panels * Rose arches * etc. Telephone: 01303 862685 or 0860 568945 Honeysuckle Cottages, High Street.  Lyminge Airport Taxi Service A quality taxi service serving airports, London etc Call Peter Chamberlain on 863226 or 07050 650279.  Pest Aside Pest Control Services Fleas  Wasps  Ants  Moles  Mice  Rats etc. Npta National Pest Technicians Association Peter Hawkins 01233 500654 Rosedale , Cherry Glebe, Mersham, Ashford , Kent   Cosyburn Building Services Ltd. (Lyminge Heating) Plumbing - Heating - Building Works 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.  N.P.C. Domestic Services Qualified domestic appliance and electrical engineer Service and repair of all domestic appliances including: Washing machines, tumble dryers, cookers and vacuum cleaners.  Small electrical work and household maintenance including extra telephone points.  Many other tasks undertaken.  For a prompt and friendly service and minimum call out charge, telephone: Neil Collard on 248887 or mobile 07798 716044. K. & M. Lewsey Ltd. Plumbing and Heating Engineers Established 1969 Registered Plumber.  Gas ACOP Approved Engineers Telephone: 264535 Daytime Monday to Friday manned office.  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. 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.  How about nail-extensions for that extra glamorous touch?  Our full price list is posted in the window, but please ring for advice and appointments on 863732. 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.  T. Southern and Son Solid fuel merchants Prompt attention from family-run business. Competitive prices. Telephone for details on 862397.  Clive Adsett Mobile Car Mechanic For most petrol models CAR SERVICING FROM £45 + PARTS e.g. Vauxhall Astra 1.4 1993 £84* Ford Escort 1.4 1994 £85* *Prices include labour + oil, spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, fuel filter (if fitted) Telephone: 863400 Mount View , The Street, Postling  Stylerite by Jan Your mobile family hairdresser. (Also on the team at Sue’s Haircare Salon at Elham on Tuesdays) For a change of style or brighten up your colour. For appointments please 'phone 01227 831419.  Sewing machines repaired in your own home Expert on Bernina, Singer, Necchi, Pfaff, Jones & Brother, Riccar, Frister & Rossman, New Home etc. We call on you Telephone: 01303 245320 or 07771 865112  J.C.K. Renovations The Complete Building and Plastering Service • Rising and penetrating damp treatment • Timber rot and beetle attack • External rendering • Plastering • Int./ext. texture coatings • Concreting • Roofing • Dry walling • Decorating • Carpentry • Property maintenance • Telephone: 273837 or mobile 0378 118066.

G.W. Finn and Sons Telephone: 862246   Fax:  863437 Web site: http://www.gwfinn.co.uk Email:  GWFinnL@netcomuk.co.uk We are specialists in the sale of Country and Village properties with offices at Lyminge, Sandwich and Fordwich.  All properties registered with G.W. FINN & SONS are marketed from all three branches with colour particulars of sale.  Should you be thinking of moving home and welcome professional marketing advice from experienced, qualified staff, then please contact us.  CAD steps Computer Aided Drawing Plans prepared for extensions, conversions, alterations and new buildings. For a prompt, affordable service telephone 863568. Fax 863598 Email:  cadsteps@compuserve.com John Musguin TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND CATS’s A single socket to a whole system Home or business Telephone:  863632    or    07976250675  One Off Cleaning Services For a good one-off blitz around the house.  Cleaning inside windows and surrounding paint work, work surfaces, cupboards or furniture.  Vacuum the carpets wall to wall.  Make 'that' room clean and tidy.  Or just clean the oven.  All cleaning materials supplied by me to make your home sparkle.  I use products which are effective and environmentally friendly. These services are both assured and insured.  Telephone Sue Chitty on 862617 (evenings). Foundation Carpets With over 300 carpets to choose from 30 Vinyls, 7 types of wood flooring and Hundreds of rugs, we are sure we can help you.  For a free no obligation estimate, call Mike or Sue on 862186 or visit our Aladdin's Cave at 2 Station Road , Lyminge. For the DIY enthusiast, 9mm laminate flooring and accessories with free advice. We thank you for your continued support. www.foundation-flooring.com 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  Sabre Conservatories, Windows and Doors We manufacture beautiful double-glazed PVC-u units in our own factory to exacting standards.  We can also boast of being only one of five companies in the UK manufacturing the fantastic slim-line Marshall Tufflex system Vertical Sliding Sash Window, which caries a severe weather rating.  So, if you have old box sash style windows and believe PVC-u would look out of place, think again!  Maintenance free, sealed units, spring loaded balances, slim-line appearance and decorative 'horns' make our Vertical Slider one of the best on the market.  Remember, we are suppliers to the trade both in the UK and Europe - they know a good window when they see one! For a no obligation quote, call 862393 or email us at SabreWindows@gillym.globalnet.co.uk DILTON MINI SKIP HIRE Ballast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER Telephone: 812448 or Mobile 07961 532479 Beaver Builders Extensions - Conversions Roofing - Decorating Carpentry - Patios/Driveways Telephone:  Jon Daughters on 863371 Mobile : 07702 009127.  Free quotes.  The Old Mill Office Services We offer an extensive range of services from the odd photocopy to full office support. • Word processing, spreadsheets, databases • Fax & e-mail bureau, web surfing, 1-to-1 computer training • Book keeping, telephone answering • Colour scanning and copying • Artwork, binding, laminating • Mailshots No job too small - give us a call on 862393 or e-mail: gillym@globalnet.co.uk