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THE LYMINGE NEWSLETTER January 2001 Produced
by Community Matters
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
A Parishioner has submitted the following poem….
Name the Village of Trees
Having a curving central
road
Answer: It's the
purposeful mellow village of Lyminge
FMS
Apologies….
Neighbourhood Watch
For those of you with access to the Internet, you may be interested to access the local Neighbourhood Watch website at http://www.sanws.org.uk. The website goes from strength to strength. With regular editorials in the Folkestone Herald, it has featured on local TV and the BBC (radio and TV), so word is getting out. The Neighbourhood Watch contact at Dover Police Station is Ian Foster and within Lyminge, contact can be made at nhw@handspin.co.uk
Letter to the Editor The name and address of this contributor are known to the Newsletter Editor, but the contributor wished to withhold them.
Dear Editor, "As a parent, childminder, and pre-school worker I wish to make it known how sad and disappointed I am to find that Lyminge Parish Council have voted against offering some financial support to the Lyminge School Building Project. This is phase two of a larger project to build a seventh classroom. Phase two plans are to convert the corridor library into a room and build a new computer suite to support the ever increasing need to offer ICT skills within the curriculum. The school can at present offer one computer to up to thirty children. "The school asked the Parish Council for finance to cover 50% of Phase Two of the building project. The other 50% is being raised by the Parents and Friends of Lyminge School. Phase One, the classroom extension has sufficient funding. "I appreciate the concern that it would have affected the council tax bill for each household, but the increase would have been less than an average small chocolate bar per week for a year only. Why can we not see that the children are the adults of tomorrow and supporting their learning is such a valuable contribution in their futures and Lyminge School needs to keep up with other schools in offering computer skills and opportunities? The reputation of a school will affect the value of the houses of the parish, and if we cannot offer better facilities in ICT, then people will move to different places to ensure children have access to these facilities. "It is with great sadness to hear that Liz Coleman has resigned from Lyminge Parish Council. She has been a great supported for the needs of the children of the village and her departure worries me as the majority of the Lyminge Parish Council do not feel equally committed. "There has been no explanation given by Lyminge Parish Council for their refusal to financially support the request. Please can the Parish Council make an official statement to qualify their actions to all those people of all ages with or without children at the school who have offered their support for the proposal?" From a very disappointed parent.
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.
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. Dates for the Diary Saturday 13 January Patchwork and Quilting Workshop This class is suitable for absolute beginners to this craft, as well as those who have more experience. All you need for this workshop is an electric sewing machine which will do a zig-zag, a selection of fabrics and a basic sewing kit. The project this time is to make a machine-appliquéd cushion cover. The location will be the Scout Hut (since there is an auction on in the village hall) and the workshop will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Bring a packed lunch but tea and coffee will be provided. Cost £7.50. More information, and to book, please ring Liz Coleman on 863197. Future projects include a wonderfully easy method to piece a bargello patchwork and a fold away seat cushion suitable for those hard Hall chairs!
Tuesday 16 January Etchinghill W.I. Our next meeting will be at Etchinghill Village Hall and anyone wishing to join us will be assured of a great welcome.
Wednesday 17 January Rhodes Minnis Ladies Evening Circle Our next meeting is at 7.30pm at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall. Speaker: John Palmer on Elham Heritage Centre.
Friday 26 January The Parents and Friends of Lyminge School QUIZ NIGHT 7.30pm for 8.00pm in the School Hall. £2.50 per head, max. 6 per team. American supper. Best dressed table, raffle, tickets from Claire Frost on 863717.
Saturday 27 January Oast Quilters Oast Quilters is a group of nearly 300 people, from all walks of life whose passion is textile art. We meet at St. Anselm's School, Canterbury, 2.00pm for 2.30pm until about 5.00pm. The Speaker this time is Dawn Cameron-Dick. The title of Dawn's talk is, "The World is My Quilting Frame". More information from Liz Coleman on 863197.
St Mary & St Ethelburga Lyminge Rector: Rev Peter Ashman tel no: 862432 Service Times Week of Christian Unity St Oswald Paddlesworth St Mary’s Postling St Mary & St Ethelburga Lyminge Children’s Workshop Saturday 6th Jan 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the church All children are welcome [adults too!] to our afternoon workshops, held on the Saturday preceding the first Sunday of the month There will be a mixture of modern worship, drama and craft activities. This month's workshop’s theme is the arrival of the ‘Three kings’ [Epiphany] For more information contact Vanessa Ashman at the Rectory 862432 For your diary: Next children’s workshop 3rd February 2.00pm to 4.00pm
There's only ONE advance notice from a Club Secretary - so thank you to RHODES MINNIS FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE! Their Flower Show and Summer Fair is on Saturday 11 August. Club Secretaries, please let the Editor know if you have organised a big event for 2001. This way we can help avoid clashes with other clubs and societies.
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. Sun 21 Jan 11.00am, United Service at the Methodist Church, which will include the Annual Covenant Service, conducted by the Rev. Colin Telfer. Sun 28 Jan 10.30am. United Service at the parish Church, followed by lunch in the Methodist Church Hall (please book in advance). For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525. Every Monday afternoon, 2.30pm -3.30pm Women's Fellowship takes place in the Methodist Church Parlour. Hall/rooms available for hire through Christina Guyett on 863049. Notices
Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup A safe and welcoming place for your child to play, learn and make friends, supervised by trained and experienced staff. The Playgroup aims to help children make a smooth transition to school. Sessions are 9.00am - 1.00pm, term-time weekdays at Lyminge Village Hall. The extra hour is optional for those parents who wish their children to stay with us - children should bring a packed lunch. The cost of the extended session is £7.00 per morning and the cost of the standard session is £5.50 (four-year olds receive Government funding to cover the cost). Children can start at 2½ years old. The Playgroup has to meet standards set by KCC Social Services and OFSTED, and is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance. More information >from Lynn Hussey on 862831.
Lyminge Babies and Toddlers We meet every Tuesday during school term time at the Methodist Church Hall, Church Road, Lyminge. Come along any time between 9.30am and 11.30am. ALL BABIES, TODDLERS AND CARERS WELCOME FOR PLAY AND COFFEE £1.20 a session (1st session free)
Lyminge Primary School …is collecting the TELEGRAPH Software for Schools Tokens. Please take them to the school office, or leave them in the Newsletter box in the Library. Thank you.
1st Lyminge Brownies
We need help for 1½ hours 6.15pm - 7.45pm every Thursday during term time. If you think you could be that extra pair of hands and would like to share in the fun, please 'phone Sally Peacock on 862535 or Angela Foxon on 862073.
Display Boards in the Library The display boards in the Library are now available for displays during 2001. Please 'phone Janet or Susan on 862180.
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle A Happy New Year to all our members and friends. A warm welcome awaits you at the first of a year of interesting meetings. We try to please most of your, most of the time. If you are new to the area why not join us on the third Wednesday of every month at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall at 7.30pm. Look forward to seeing you there!
Handbells to be Refurbished Thanks to the continued generosity and support from many within our community the Lyminge Handbells will be dispatched for refurbishment in the New Year. The work will take in the region of 6 weeks to complete after which we shall naturally be keen to show off the bells within the village and local area. We expect to play at Lyminge Day and at other summer 2001 events, but if you would like to hear the sound of the newly refurbished bells earlier, at a special celebration or event, then let us know and we will do our best to come along. A minimum donation of £40 would be appreciated to ensure the bells are properly maintained. Evenings and weekends only please. Call Liz McNaughton on 863983 or Ro Edmond on 863201 for details.
Lyminge Dramatic Society MARCH PRODUCTION Our March production will be Alan Ayckbourn's comedy, "Time and Time Again", which will be performed at Lyminge Village Hall from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th March. Performances start at 7.45.pm and tickets will be prices at £5.00 adults and £2.50 children. The reading to cast the play will take place at the Village Hall on Wednesday 10th January at 7.30pm. For more details ring Jenny Gasson on 840395.
Thanks Jean Brown of Brady Road and her family wish to thank friends and neighbours for the letters and cards received during their recent bereavement. Ken would have been quite surprised at all your words of praise.
Plants Stolen A cowardly thief stole a selection of newly planted heathers from the garden of a disabled man in Hogben Close on Thursday night 7th December. A small juniper bush was also stolen. Perhaps the thief would care to return the juniper, which was of sentimental value! E.A. Barker.
Dog Fouling A resident of Kimberley Terrace asks the owner of the dog that regularly fouls the lane to clear up the mess, as any responsible owner would.
Fly Posting Just a reminder - if you have put up posters around the Parish advertising an event, please ensure that they are taken down again once the event has taken place.
Age Concern, Elham Rural We cover a wide area, including Lyminge. We provide day care services- a freshly cooked lunch plus assisted bathing, chiropody, hairdressing, a hearing aid service and advice and information for the over 60's, available on a strictly confidential basis. The elderly can play cards or bingo, do jigsaws, read magazines and books, or simply chat with their friends. Trips and events are organised several times a year. Transport to and from the Centre is offered in our specially adapted minibus. We visit the following areas:
If you are (or you know of someone) in need of our services, please contact Sheila Woods on 862364.
Volunteers Needed We are always in need of volunteers to work in the Day Centre, helping with vegetable preparation, serving teas, at the reception desk or even just sitting with the elderly and chatting to them. If you think you can help in any way, please call Sheila Woods.
Christmas Fair - 11 November The winner of the "Name the Clown" competition was Mrs. Margaret Kurkowski, with "Coco". We raised an additional £23.50.
The Pilgrims' Hospice in Ashford Telephone: 01233 504100 Shireen West, Administrator Building work for the new hospice, which is situated on the A20 near junction 10 of the M20 motorway, has been completed. We are now fitting out and equipping the new building in order that the first patients can be admitted at the beginning of 2001. The Pilgrims' Hospice in Ashford will provide care for sufferers of terminal illnesses, mainly cancer. Facilities will include 22 in-patient beds, a large day centre able to take up to 15 patients a day and a Palliative Care team of 16 nurses providing care and support for patients in their own homes. No charge is made in respect of the care of any patient. The target for the Pilgrims Hospice Appeal 2000 was £3,500,000 by the end of the year. Owing to the extraordinary generosity of the local community funds raised exceed £3,250,000. The Appeal Committee would like to thank everybody who has supported Appeal 2000 over the past two years. Continuing support is essential if the final goal is to be achieved. To help with fundraising, coffee mornings and bring and buy sales will continue to be held throughout the year on the first Wednesday of every month at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road from 10.00am to 12 noon. The next one will be on Wednesday 7 February. Our new hospice cannot run without the assistance of volunteers, either in the hospice, the gardens or by providing transport. If you feel able to help us in any way, Shireen will be pleased to hear from you. It is intended that there will be an opportunity for people to get to know the hospice through an Open Day - perhaps more than one - likely to be towards the end of November. Please look out for details in the local press, or contact the above number a little nearer the time.
Reports Etchinghill W.I. Our Christmas meeting was a most enjoyable musical afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett entertained us with songs from the shows, also carols, which we all joined in with great gusto. This was followed by an excellent tea. The cracker competition was won by Jean Howard.
Senior Citizens' Club A Christmas dinner was very much enjoyed by the Club on Wednesday 13th December. It was held at the New Inn, Etchinghill. Transport by cars was provided by members and husbands for which we were very grateful. We are now closed until the 31st January, when we will be delighted to welcome new members.
Gardening Column Your gardening correspondent is suffering from a surfeit of Christmas cheer and will resume normal services next month! Rest and Recuperation
Business Column
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has flown the nest to her new fledglings and in order to keep the unit
functioning & to meet with legal requirements, the two remaining owls
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