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THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER

February 2004

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

Lyminge Food and Wine
Purbeck House, Canterbury Road, Lyminge
Telephone 862225

For all your grocery needs

Freshly baked bread, cakes & hot pies available in the shop

New opening times
Monday-Friday 8am – 7pm
Saturday 8am – 6pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

THE LYMINGE ASSOCIATION will be holding their annual fundraising
Charities Coffee Morning on Saturday 6 th March .
If you would like to book a table please contact Mary Bennett on 863057.
More details inside on page 2……

Don't forget your “Three Wishes” for the Parish Plan. The deadline has been extended so you still have time! You'll find full details on the back page of January's newsletter, but the reply slip is reprinted on page 6 in this edition as well. This is your chance to have a say in shaping the future of your Parish, don't miss it!

We are pleased to receive letters for publication this month & welcome correspondence for future issues. Please note that a name & address must be supplied, although these need not be published if requested. Anonymous letters will not be accepted. The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse letters. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Lyminge Association or the editor.

Dear Editor
“A very big THANK YOU to all the knitters who helped to make the knitting stall at the St Nicholas Fair such a success.
Many ladies including the three Bettys, Freda, Joan, Peggy and myself had been knitting almost non-stop since last January, with the result that we had nearly 400 items to sell.
A special thank you too, for all who donated wool. We could not have done it without you.”
Mrs Marjorie Joyce, Lyminge

Dear Editor
“A Letter to those who feel it's okay to help themselves to another's property.
To date we have had two large wooden planks “go missing” from our rear garden. We are situated on the track between the High Street and the back of the church. The planks themselves may not be significant but as they were used for activities for youngsters not as fortunate as our own, such youngsters will now miss out.
Note that the planks were taken at different times, the track is very dark and muddy, so not used frequently and as the planks would have been quite heavy and awkward to carry I assume that whoever has taken them wouldn't have travelled too far (unless they used a car). They cost about £20 but, as stated, it's the fact that if we can't trust other villagers to look out for each other then where do we go from here?
Therefore, if anyone has information concerning this or other thefts then please let us or the local PC know (anon if necessary). Let's hope we don't end up with a village where such petty crime becomes commonplace.”
Mrs Fran Kelsey, Lyminge

Thank You
As you may know, the Lyminge Newsletter is produced and distributed by volunteers. The Lyminge Association would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the distributors who walk out in all weathers to deliver it to you. No one would receive their newsletter if it wasn't for these committed volunteers. So, thank you!

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS - Reported by Cllr Glenn Floyd

• NEW COUNCILLOR
The Parish Council welcomes Michael Foxton as a new Councillor co-opted at our December meeting. Cllr Foxton brings a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the council due to his established community and voluntary work for both The Lyminge Association and Village Hall Committee.

• VANDALISM
Unfortunately a very small minority in the village seem intent on destroying the facilities for children under 8, namely the children's play area on Tayne Field next to the Coach and Horses. The parish Council with your money paid for the resurfacing of this play area at a cost in excess of £10,000! This safety surface is required under European Health and Safety Legislation but also enabled the use of this much-used facility to be extended throughout the whole year.
The fence around this facility has been destroyed and holes purposely dug in the new surface. Repairs must be paid for to maintain this play area resulting in a cost to every household to rectify this senseless act. We should also point out that funds that should be utilised to improve facilities for all villagers (this could include extending any teenage facilities) will now be reduced by over £800.00.
The Parish Council requests that the parents of the responsible few will remind their children that this is not acceptable behaviour and should it persist legal action will be pursued.

• CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
The Parish Council fully supported the introduction of a hard surface path across the golf course thus connection Lyminge and Etchinghill for all members of our community. The Council was asked for its support from Kent County Council, which it duly gave, we are also pleased to announce that we believe a connecting footpath is to be constructed from the Lyminge end of the new path to connect with the existing Broad street footpath.
The Council supported this development after considering the environmental and visual impact and concluded that this was a development that enabled both young and old residents to have suitable connecting access between villages. This path also allows parents the choice of walking children to school, better access for Etchinghill residents to the services sited in Lyminge and businesses in both villages access to a broader customer base. Whilst The Parish Council recognises the concerns expressed by a minority of residents it was felt that the facility would benefit the majority joining communities and services.

• THE SKATEBOARD FACILITY
The Parish Council supports in principal the provision of further youth facilities in the village. The question of a Skateboard facility does need careful consideration and consultation with all interested parties.
The Parish Council has supported the formation of a Youth Group to consider issues of concern to young people whilst also encouraging their input to all issues affecting life in the Parish.
A point has now been reached that indicates a desire by a number of young people to have a skateboard facility in the Parish and dependant on consulting the whole Parish for majority support turning this into reality.
The Youth Group are now requested to set out their proposals to include: - location, size, cost and maintenance. Once the details are agreed the Parish Council will consult with all members of the community via the newsletter to ensure all views are considered and recognised.

If you wish to comment on Parish Council business or raise an issue to be discussed by the Council please contact Julie Bayley, Clerk to the Parish Council, 01303 862802, email jabayley@tiscali.co.uk . Or you could attend a Council meeting for details please contact the Parish Clerk.

The Parish Plan for Rhodes Minnis ~ Lyminge ~ Etchinghill

A logo for The Parish Plan

Steve Thomas, who organised last autumn's photo trail (see overleaf) has been on the look-out for an image that we could use as a logo for the Parish Plan. He found this drawing of a 6th century bronze brooch, one of the finds from the 1950s excavation of the Jutish cemetery in Lyminge (records of the dig are at www.kentarchaeology.org.uk Archaeologia Cantiana - Vol.69 1955).

Let us know what you think about using this image as a logo for The Parish Plan. On this, and anything else to do with the Parish Plan you can contact:

Catherine Hughes 863281
hughescatherine@yahoo.co.uk

James Butcher 863581
james.butcher@work-without-walls.co.uk

Lyminge Youth Council
Report by James Hussey

I would like to say a few things about how the youth group has been getting on lately. We've started our first project which is to raise money for a small bike and skate area. This will hopefully contain a couple of pieces of small equipment. We had a cake stall at Lyminge Primary School, where we raised £60, and thank you to those who gave to our funds when we did carol singing in the village, which raised £30.1 met Michael Howard and he seemed very interested in the project. He's helped our profile - we've been in the local paper and on the telly! Eileen Hall has been brilliant! Thanks Eileen, you've been brilliant giving out questionnaires, collecting money for us, and providing us with a warm front room to sit in.

Three Wishes

So far we've had about a hundred responses - mostly on the slips printed in last month's newsletter, although a few people have braved the technology and contributed online. Here are some of the wishes we've already received:

tennis courts... room for display of village history... skateboarding facilities... broadband... bus shelter at Brady Rd bus stop... better facilities in Lyminge Forest... better recycling opportunities ... more police officer/community warden presence... more facilities for cyclists... better public information points... major improvements to Lyminge Village Hall... traffic calming... cleaning out the stream in Tayne Field... dog poo bins... improve footpath between Lyminge and Rhodes Minnis... road repairs to Canterbury Rd Etchinghill

But what about you? What are your wishes for the parish? If you haven't yet contributed,
you can contribute online.

Funding for the Parish Plan

Parish Plans are a scheme set up by the Government, and for which they provide most of the funding through the Countryside Agency. The end result is a statement of what we think are the priorities for our community, with some ideas for how to meet them. The Parish Plan can be used as the basis for applying for grants, like a Community Transport Grant. It will hove proposals about land use, development and design: these may be considered by Shepway District Council as suitable for adoption as "Supplementary Planning Guidance", which they would refer to in making planning decisions in the parish. The Parish Council are providing additional funding, and other organisations have been approached. At the time of writing, the Countryside Agency were on the verge of confirming the success of our bid.

A cleaner stream for Lyminge

One of the wishes from the children at Lyminge Primary School was a cleaner stream through Tayne Field. So with impeccable timing comes an offer from Mike Domville of M&A Landscaping Services in Lyminge to keep the stream and surrounding area clean and tidy and maintained - all as a free service to the community. This very generous offer has been passed to the Parish Council, who are the landowners (along with Kent County Council) of Tayne Field.

The Photo Trail

Back in the Autumn we held a "photo trail", where we went off into every corner of the parish to take photos of people, buildings, and the environment. The hundreds of photos that were taken have now been collected in, and we're looking at how we can use them, e.g. for illustrating the Parish Plan when it's published, for producing posters and postcards, and for display on the website.

Three Wishes

There's still time to contribute: add your three wishes online at www.lyminge.org.uk/parishplan

Charities Coffee Morning
Lyminge Village Hall
Saturday 6 th March from 9.30am – 12 noon
Many local charities will have stalls selling a wide range of goods,
including bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, sweets and charity gift items
Refreshments by the Lyminge Association.

LYMINGE LIBRARY IN FEBRUARY
The display boards in the library are available through February and March for the exhibiting of Art and crafts or for Societies and clubs to Advertise their activities. Contact Susan or Janet on 862180 for details.
David Monk your Shepway Councillor will be at the library on Saturday February 7 th from 9.30 - 10.30am to deal with any problems you have regarding Shepway Council Services.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA
Are you elderly and living on your own?
Do the weekends seem long and lonely?
They can be, when you live alond without family or friends nearby
Would you like to join us for tea and companionship at Nailbourne Court one Sunday afternoon a month?
The Mothers Union in Lyminge plan to host tea parties monthly from 3-5pm in the lounge at Nailbourne court.
Don't worry if you need transport because we plan to provide that too.
All you need to do is ring Rev Vanessa Ashman 862432 to let us know if you are interested in coming along and we will make all the arrangements.
Our first tea party is planned for February 8 th and then following that we shall meet on the first Sunday afternoon of every month
If you have read this and are interested in helping either in hosting at the tea or providing transport, we would also be grateful if you would contact us on the same number 862432.

St Nicholas Church, Newington
Tuesday 10 February 2004 - 7.15 for 7.30pm
The Choir of Northbourne Park School
In concert
under the musical direction of Chris Berryman
This is a very talented choir – an evening not to be missed
Tickets £3.00 to include a glass of wine and nibbles available from Mary Mount 862601
or Helen Vincent 891345)
(In aid of the ongoing Church Restoration fund)

ETCHINGHILL CRICKET CLUB
Are you looking to join a village cricket team who play friendly marches on Sunday. If so, why not come along to the AGM on Thursday 29 th February at 7.30pm in the pavilion.
BOOT FAIR DATES FOR 2004
17 April, 1, 15 and 29 May, 12 June, 10 July, 7 August, 4 and 18 September and 2 October.
Boots £5.00 on the day. Free parking
For further information Tel: 862060

Wednesday 3rd March
THE RAILWAY SWING BAND
The Railway Swing Band are presenting a Charity concert in the presence of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma , CBE whose chosen charity is The Caldecott Community. This will take place on Wednesday 3 rd March at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone starting at 7.30pm. The concert is a tribute to Countess Mountbatten, who celebrates her 80 th birthday this year, to acknowledge her unstinting efforts in supporting various charities in the region over many years. The Railway Swing Band are a group of ex-Royal Maine s Musicians who now play exclusively for charity. They have a wide repertoire ranging from Big Band sound to modern show music. Tickets are available from the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone at £11 and £10 (concessions available).

In aid of Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Fund
FUR, FEATHER and EXOTICS EXIBITION
SATURDAY, 28 th FEBRUARY from 10am – 4pm
CANTERBURY COLLEGE (Main Hall)
New Dover Road
Displays of many creatures, small animals and reptiles
Information stalls
Experienced will be here and pleased to answer questions
*A lovely family day out for all *
Drawing for children
Craft Stalls
Tombolas, Raffles, Books, bric-a-brac & much more
Hot and Cold Refreshments all day
Plenty of parking available
For Information, ring 01303 862622

FEBRUARY BEETLE DRIVE
Come and Join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 28 February
Starts 7.00pm
Adults £2.00, children 50p
Includes refreshments
There will be a raffle

ELHAM VALLEY LIONS
The Ladies Supporters Group are holding a
CURRY AND QUIZ
night on Saturday 28 th February at
ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL at 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 to include curry
(Bring your own drinks)
Teams of 6.
Phone Pam Collins on 238796 to register

Tuesday 2 nd March
LYMINGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The new 2004 Season of Talks and Outings starts in March at the Methodist Church Hall with a Talk by Alan F Taylor, the Chairman of the Folkestone and District Local History Society, on a Potted History of Folkestone. Alan is well-known to our Members and has given several illustrated Talks to the Society over the years. A life-long resident of Folkestone, his Talk on ‘Potted History' has been introduced to many tourists and attracted many to return and explore. He will be most welcome so don't miss the many unknown facts to be revealed
Lyminge Historical Society meets on the first Tuesday in each Month at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall and visitors are always welcome to attend at £2 per person. Tea and coffee are available after each meeting. Any questions to Bob Gay on 862574
Members who have not already paid are reminded that Annual Subscriptions of £10 have been due since beginning of December.

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY
The first meeting of 2004 will be at the Methodist Hall on Tuesday 23 rd March at 7.30pm
It will not be as advertised in the schedule as Joanne Westgate recently moved out of the area. However, Melanie Chalk of Ushers Florists in Cheriton has kindly agreed to give a talk entitled ‘ Flower Arranging for Beginners'. It is then hoped that the flower arranging classes in the Spring Show will be overwhelmed with entries!
As agreed at the AGM, there will be a small charge when there is a speaker. In this case it will be 50p for members and £1 for non-members. The arrangements done by Melanie will also be raffled at the end of the evening. Refreshments will be available.

AN INVITATION to visit

LYMINGE SCHOOL
Church of England Primary

OPEN DAY

TUESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2004

Guided tours around the school, lasting about 30 minutes,
will start promptly at 11am and 2.00pm

This is our third year of opening the school to the village and parents of small children who may be considering the school in the future. If you are interested to see:

excellent teaching and learning in superb surroundings
a warm, village school atmosphere
a well resourced and stimulating environment
our purpose built Foundation Stage Classroom

then please come and meet the children, staff and Headteacher.

Interested?

Then please contact the school on 01303 862367
or email us at headteacher@lyminge.kent.sch.uk to book your place.

NEW MUSICAL EXPERIENCE!

Ashford Guitar Ensemble
& Gower Guitar Quartet

Approximately 20 young people
- classical guitarists - from the Kent Music School with their Director, David Green

Next tour Barcelona . Previous tours include Germany , Switzerland & USA

7.30pm Saturday 20th March,
Lyminge Parish Church

In aid of Lyminge Parish Church and Ashford Guitar Ensemble

*** A date for the diary ***
More information next month

Lyminge Handbell Ringers
The now famous Lyminge Handbell Ringers are resting for a short while. But you can change that if you need charming traditional music for a special local occasion. We now have a much greater repertoire than ever, including music written in the 16 th Century and earlier, previously not played on handbells. 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. Please contact Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530.

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 Joy Bartley a call on 862538 to discuss your requirements.

Lyminge Village Hall Management Committee requires a secretary. Help us to make the Village Hall a success! Please telephone Steve on 862775.

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
Sunday-Friday
£12.00 per session
£30.00 per day
Saturday
£18.00 per session
£25.00 evening session
£48.00 full day
Session Times
am session 8.30am - 12.30pm
pm sessions 1.30pm-5.30pm
evenings 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
We are looking forward to another successful year. Our first event of the year was to the Pantomime, Cinderella, at the Leas Cliff Hall.
There are several outings that have been suggested for the coming year, a full day and some half days with afternoon tea.
We have booked some interesting speakers for the coming year. Why not come along as a guest o a meeting where you are assured of a warm welcome (and afternoon tea).
On February 17 the speaker will be Mr P Shearman who will give a talk on Poetry and Music. The competition will be a favourite poem.

ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Protecting our environment.
The other day when I was out for a walk I passed a Planning Application notice which referred to our Village as a Conservation Area. So I wonder if you, like me, were blissfully unaware of the fact that we are covered by a Tree Preservation Order? This extends to and includes Meriden Park and therefore in conversation with the District council, we have been encouraged to remind folk that no tree should be removed or severely lopped without reference to the appropriate Officer at Shepway Council. If, through disease or whatever, you find it necessary too cut down a tree, there is an inherent obligation to replace it – or be called to account. Why not!! This is a beautiful area and the trees, which contribute significantly to it's beauty (and in many cases have been here and will continue to be here long after many of us), deserve our respect.
Date for your Diary
Wednesday 25 th February at 7.30pm – Committee Meeting at the home of Chris Price.
Quiz Evening
Following the success of our last Quiz Evening, another has been arranged for Saturday 27 th March at 7.30pm at the new Village Hall – nibbles and fun provided – just bring a bottle and your wits. Further details next time.
Subscriptions
Just a reminder that these are now due for 2004 – only £1 per household and now that I am ‘in the know', I can tell you, worth every penny. Just drop it into me – David Coombes, 16 St Mary's Drive.
Our very warmest wishes for the New Year and for our continued enjoyment of our area

Lyminge Dramatic Society
The box office for our next play will open on Saturday 6 th March at Haxtons Estate Agents in Lyminge. Barbara Harris will direct Alan Bennett's farcical comedy Habeas Corpus which will run from March 24 th to 27 th at Lyminge Village Hall starting at 7.45pm. Written in 1973, the story, set in the 1960s, takes permissive society to task as characters move in and out through a maze of mistaken identities and sexual encounters. Please note that telephone bookings will only be accepted on the basis of Haxtons receiving full payment by Saturday 13 th March and no telephone bookings will be accepted after Friday 12 th March. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Lyminge Dramatic Society'. Tickets ordered by phone will be available for collection at the Village Hall on the night of the performance.

Thinking of holidaying in
FRANCE
or just a long weekend?
Our renovated Vendeen farmhouse set in open countryside is 20 minutes from the West coast port of St Giles Croix de Vie with it's superb restaurants and just over an hour from the Chateax of the Loire.
Sleeps 6-8
For further details please call Felicity Roe
01303 863712

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 .

At the Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes Minnis
GIFT SHOP AND T-ROOMS
Open each day from 28 th July for school holidays 10am - 4pm
AGILITY CLASES
Starting Saturday 1 March at 12 o'clock, with Rosie Philbeam. Dogs must be over 12 months.
8 week courses, £40.00.
Starting Sunday 2 March, A.P.D.T. Instructor.
3.00pm Puppy Classes under 6 months
4.00pm Beginners' Obedience
All dogs must be fully inoculated.
To book, and for details of fundraising events etc. call in at the T-Rooms. To adopt an animal, please phone 862622

TABLE TENNIS CLUB
AT NEW ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL. EVERY FRIDAY 7 – 9 PM ALL WELCOME (SMALL CHARGE TO COVER COSTS) Phone 863440

Lyminge Short Mat Bowls Club
Ever thought of trying Short Mat Bowls?
We are a friendly club of mixed ages and abilities who play at the Village Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.45pm every week, all year round. A pair of flat soled shoes is all you need – we have bowls available for beginners. If you would like to give it a try, then come along one Tuesday or Thursday evening, or phone Vicki our Secretary on 862293.

Lyminge WI
At our meeting on 14 th January we were delighted to confirm that we now have a full complement of officers and committee for 2004. We were particularly pleased to welcome two more new ladies – another who had only recently moved to the village and one who had lived here many years and who had always meant to join the WI! We started to make plans for the year and had an informative quiz on the WI from our local Advisor, Mrs Ann Lockwood.
One thing we hope to do is to take part in the Miniatures Challenge, which is part of the celebrations of 85years of the WI in East Kent to be held at the end of July. We shall be making a 1/12 th scale room box depicting a year from the 20 th century & at our next meeting we hope to make a start on this.
Anyone who is interested in joining, or finding out more about the WI, please try and come to our meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 7.30 at the Methodist Church Hall. You are under no obligation to join straight away – just come along and meet us and find out what we do. If you are concerned about venturing out on a dark, winter's evening then please telephone and we can arrange for a lift or, if you would like to know more, then please ring Pam on 862013.

AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL
We are pleased to report that we have had a very successful year. Our Day-Centre is full to capacity every day where clients can receive a fresh home-cooked hot meal, enjoy the company of others, have their hair done, see the Chiropodist and enjoy a variety of activities. We have become so successful that we have outgrown our present accommodation and we are delighted to be working in partnership with Shepway District Council and Kent County Council to re-locate our Day-Centre and associated services to Nailbourne Court . This opportunity will give us the chance to accommodate more clients on a daily basis and develop new services for older people in the community. We are very interested in planning for the future and would like to hear from anyone with ideas about any community needs which may be incorporated into our project.
We are hoping that work on this project will start during 2004 and we are desperately trying to raise funds for new fixtures and fittings. The building at Nailbourne Court will become an excellent resource centre, offering practical assistance and services to all older people from our 64 square mile catchment area. At present we are devising a Wish List of equipment required and will be pleased to send a copy to anyone interested and of course for any contribution, however small.
Anyone who would like to know more about the project or who can contribute ideas can contact the Chief Officer, Lisa Holden, on 862364.
The Pensions Service will be visiting the Jubilee Day Centre on Tuesday, February 17 th from 10am until noon for anyone who requires information and assistance

YOGA 4 FREEDOM
Yoga and Meditation classes to suit all ages and abilities
NEW CLASS STARTING IN ELHAM
WEDNESDAYS 11.30am – 1.00pm
FROM 3 rd MARCH 2004
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Mondays 6.15 – 7.45pm & 8.00 – 9.30pm
St Paul's Church Hall, Sandgate
Tuesdays 9.45 – 11.45am
Elham Village Hall
Wednesdays 9.30 – 11.00am & 11.30am – 1.00pm
Thursdays 6.15 – 7.45pm & 8.00 – 9.30pm
Etchinghill Village Hall
Fridays 9.30 – 11.00am
To book a place call Chris on 01303 863196

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN SPANISH IN 2004?
Are you planning to move to Spain ?
Like Spanish speaking countries for holidays or work?
I was wondering if I can get 4/5 local people together we could hire a tutor to come to us.
Anyone interested please telephone Roy Deveau on 862790 or e-mail RoyDeveau@aol.com

Hello
Mr. & Mrs. Parry
If you are Mr.& Mrs. Parry. I have some of your mail and a parcel. The postcard is from Emma and Alan who have been on holiday in Cape Cod, Las Vegas , Boston and New Mexico.The parcel is from Corner, 4 Riverside Mews, Wanlip Leicester. I have been to Royal Mail they can only help if there is a return address, so the parcel will go back a few days after this letter has been circulated. If you know Mr. & Mrs. Parry please tell them I have their mail. Contact Tim 01303 863676.

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Church Office, Lanfranc, High Street: 862345
SERVICE TIMES
Sunday 1 st February
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am ‘WOW' service
Monday 2 nd February
[Candlemass]
8.00pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 4 th February
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 5 th February
9.30am Holy Communion &
Guild of St Raphael
Sunday 8 th February
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 11 th February
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 12 th February
9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 15 th February
10.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 18 th February
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 19 th February
9.30am Holy Communion& MU
Sunday 22 nd February
10.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Sunday Silence
Wednesday 25 th February
[Ash Wednesday]
8.00pm Holy Communion
with imposition of Ashes
Thursday 26 th February
9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 29 th February
9.15am Mattins
10.30am Holy Communion with
Laying on of hands for Healing

WEDNESDAY SILENCE
Wednesdays, 9.15 to 10.00pm
A time of stillness, calm and inner peace.
The Church will be open for Silent prayer, meditation, contemplation, or just sit and be still. NO music. NO words. NO interruptions.
Come and be still in the presence of God.

ST. MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sunday 1 st February
6.30pm Benefice Evensong
Sunday 15 th February
8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 22 nd February
9.30am Family Service
Sunday 29 th February
8.00am Holy Communion

PASTORAL CARE AND VISITING
If you would like a member of the Benefice Pastoral Team to visit you (or someone you know) then please call:
PETER & VANESSA ASHMAN (862432),
GILL & GERALD MACK (268523),
ROGER DAVENPORT (862463) or
THE CHURCH OFFICE (862345)

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.
Women's Fellowship meets every Monday 2.30pm – 3.30pm with a variety of speakers. Come and meet new friends and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea. Everyone welcome!
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire, phone Jean Strange 863039.

Women's World Day of Prayer
Friday 5 th March at 2pm at the Methodist Church

Food For Your Soul
Audio tapes of messages from Grace Chapel in Folkestone are 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. Telephone 01303 252527 (answerphone) or 07980 602898 (mobile) to request a tape.

Gardening Tips for February
Provided by Lyminge Gardeners Society
On a dry day take the opportunity to prune late flowering shrubs and clematis; also reduce roses by a half to a third. Clear debris from around the roots of trees and plants as it will provide shelter for slugs and snails.
Recent research has shown that cocoa shell used as a mulch can be a potential hazard to dogs. They are attracted by the smell of theobromine, which it contains, which is poisonous to dogs and has been known to cause death within 2 hours .

Organic Vegetables!
If you would like to purchase organic vegetables, delivered weekly in Lyminge, then please contact Jennie Huntley on 862343.

ST. OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH
Sunday 8 th February
11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 15 th February
6.30pm Benefice Evensong

Mower and Man and The Plantsman
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990
GRASS CUTTING SERVICE
Large or small lawns. Strimming and Scarifying.
GARDEN BED SPECIALIST
Planting schemes, pruning, general garden care,
mowing and lawn care
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990

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

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,

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.

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.

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 3089398

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

Mark Beer
Landscaping - Groundwork - Trenching
Patios - Paving - Decking - Driveways
Sand Schools - Drainage
Mini Digger Hire - Self Drive or Operated
CITB Registered - Fully Insured
20 years experience
Phone/Fax 863893 or 07949 291742

Mark Yorke
Brick Paving - Drives (all types) - Patios
Paths - General Building works
Phone 863196 for a free estimate
18 years experience. All work guaranteed

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

HAXTONS ESTATE AGENTS
8 STATION ROAD, LYMINGE
01303 863393
Website: www.haxtons.co.uk
Offices at
Lyminge * Evegate * Smeeth
Woodchurch * Tenterden
We specialise in Village, Country and Town properties. Properties marketed through all the offices. We offer free no obligation valuations and a no sale no fee policy. Haxtons are members of the National Association of Estate Agents
Lyminge opening hours:-
Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am ~ 4pm.

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

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

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

JUBILEE FARM SHOP
Rhodes Minnis. Telephone 862317
ORGANIC EGGS
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
H)GH QUALITY MEAT AT REASONABLE PRICES
LARGE RANGE OF ORGANIC PRODUCE
OPEN 8am-6pm, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

TAYLORS RESTAURANT
Fine English and Continental Cuisine
6 Station Road , Lyminge. Telephone: 862148
Tuesday – Saturday: 6 – 9.30pm, Sunday: 12 – 3pm
Bookings now being taken for
VALENTINE'S DAY
Saturday 14 th February
MOTHERING SUNDAY
Sunday 21 st March
Please book early to avoid disappointment

BEAT THE NEW GAS PRICE INCREASES
TELECOM PLUS WILL ALWAYS BE THE CHEAPEST IN THE UK
ON
GAS BILLS
ELECTRICITY BILLS
AND
WE ARE CHEAPER THAN BT'S BEST
TELEPHONE CALL RATES
FOR FREE QUOTATION AND INFORMATION
PHONE TONY ABBOTT ON
FREEPHONE 0800 7811848
(Distributor Telecom Plus plc)

The New Inn, Canterbury Road , Etchinghill
Telephone: 862026
The New Inn, Etchinghill, offers superb food in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere each afternoon and every night of the week
In addition to great food there is also Quiz Night and Play Your Cards Right with a jackpot of £100 – always popular and a lot of fun – starting at 9pm every Sunday.
Your hosts – Kevin and Joyce Johnson

WHOLISTIC WORKS
NEW HOMEOPATH IN LYMINGE
Wholistic Works is delighted to welcome BRIDGET McCABE L.C.H. to join our team of specialists. Bridget was trained in London in Classical Homeopathy and has had many years of experience in her field. Consultations with her will be available Tues & Fri strictly by appointment. Book now!
St Valentine's Day ….
Got plans for that someone special in your life?
We have the know-how to bring magic to your evening. Whether it's a romantic night-in or attracting the attention of Mr or Ms Right! Come in and we'll make you irresistible!!!
2 Station Rd , Lyminge. Tel: 01303 863359.
Open 6 days

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

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

Van Transport
Large Transit with driver. Light removals, collection, delivery, difficult bulky objects, single items, furniture etc. Local and National Services - regular trips into Belgium. Very competitive rates. 'Phone for estimates 863384 or mobile 07816 904220

STYLERIGHT
By Jan, your family mobile hairdresser.
Experienced stylist. Competitive prices.
Cuffing, colour, sets, perms, high and low lights,
Tel: 01227831418 Mob: 07790584598

Mick Johnson
Plumber
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Telephone 862897

DILTON
MINI SKIP HIRE
Hast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied
REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER
Telephone: 812448 or
Mobile Q7961 532479

N.P.C. Domestic Services
Qualified Domestic Appliance and Electricai Engineer Service and Repair of all domestic appliances,
including cookers and small electrical work
For a prompt and friendly service
Telephone Nell 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 Aeral Man
TV, 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.

L Wren - Homes and Gardens
Building repiars and maintenance
Carpentry, decorating, plastering and garden work
Good Rates - Free Estimates
Telephone 01303 893057 or Mobile 07743188715

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

Celebration Cakes
Something special to celebrate?
Add the finishing touch with one of my uniquely designed and hand decorated fruit cakes. These Celebration Cakes are only made to order so please allow 4 weeks notice.
To find out more contact Niki on 862530.

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 Sate 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

Lyminge Post Office
Telephone 862201
Happy New Year to all our customers, we hope it will be a good one for you all.
Bills, bills, and more bills. You can pay all the household bills and get your car tax here in the village at your post office.
Do you bank with Lloyds, Barclays, Coop, Smile, Cahoot, not to mention the Alliance & Leicester? Do you know you can do all your banking with us? Take money out, pay money and cheques in, it's easy, it's the Post Office.

Mowers and Shears cleaned, serviced , sharpened and set
Collection in the village is free.
Telephone 862442

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

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.

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

Sterry Funeral Service
Clive Sterry offers a focal family owned
Funeral Service.
• Free help and advice 24 hours a day
• Traditioral and Eco/Green funerals
• Chapel of Rest
• 24 hour service and Home Visits
• Memorials
• 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.

BUSINESS ADVERTISING NOTICE
The monthly rate for placing a business advertisement in the newsletter is £5 for an unboxed entry and £7.50 for a boxed entry. All entries must be paid for by time of publication. 12 months for the price of 10 are available if booked in advance. The front page of the newsletter can be sponsored for £30. All business advertisers must either live in or trade from the distribution area of the newsletter i.e. be able to provide a home or business address in the Lyminge, Etchinghill, Postling. or Rhodes Minnis area. A mobile business based outside of the area but which could operate here as part of its work. e.g a tradesman based in Folkestone, would not fit this criteria. Apologies to anyone who may be adversely affected by this rule, but by being strict we ensure fairness to everyone and retain the interests of readers and advertisers.
The editor retains the right to refuse material deemed as unsuitable. Products & services advertised here are not endorsed by the Lyminge Association