Community Matters

  Congratulations to Mrs. Nancy Benham, OBE

The Editor received the following message by email…
In the New Year Honours list, the Queen has awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, rank of Member (MBE) to Mrs Nancy Benham of Rectory Lane, Lyminge for services to women, children and disabled people, and to the British community, in Bangladesh.  Nancy is currently visiting me in India (where I am working) but will be back next month.                                                 Best wishes for 2003  Colin Benham.

The Lyminge Association is delighted to receive this news and sends hearty congratulations to Mrs. Benham.

News from the Parish Council

Report from Shepway District Council
Councillor Barchi reported that an independent review of Shepway District Council had been carried out by the Improvement and Development Agency. A draft report has been presented to Shepway councillors. The report spoke favourably of Shepway's work with other agencies. In due course the report will be published at www.idea.gov.uk.
Budget preparations continue. Next year's council tax is unlikely to be any lower.
The reference to potential development in West Wood has now been deleted from Shepway's Local Plan. However, the potential remains for applications to be considered for a holiday village development within the District.
No reply has been forthcoming from Shepway about the state of bus shelters in the parish.

Finance
The Parish Council has made grants to the Parish Church (towards the upkeep of the churchyard, and external lighting), to the Lyminge Pre-school Playgroup, and Age Concern.

Next meeting
27 January 2003, 7.30pm, at Lyminge Village Hall.
james.butcher@work-without-walls.co.uk , 863581

Advertising Costs Increase in April

Sorry, but as has been mentioned previously, all entries in the Newsletter will cost a little more from April 2003.  It is a long, long time since they were increased and, given that nearly 1,500 copies of the Newsletter are printed (and on average each copy is likely to be read by at least two people), represents very good value.
Business advertisements will now cost £5.00 per entry unboxed and £7.50 boxed.  ALL other entries will cost £1.00 or £1.50 (boxed).  Block bookings of twelve issues for the price of ten are still available.  It is important to emphasise that ALL entries have to be paid for – this income covers the cost of printing so that we can distribute so many copies free of charge.  Organisations, businesses and so on who have already taken a block booking will not be affected until the time of renewal.
Should a business or organisation wish to sponsor the Newsletter, the cost remains at £30.00 for businesses or £15.00 for charities.  This gives an acknowledgement and up to one third of the front page for advertising.  Please note that we cannot often accept “specials” (advertisements larger than normal) and we cannot under any exception attach “fliers” and handbills to the Newsletter.
The Newsletter is put through your door by one of our small team of volunteer distributors; they do this through wind and snow (well, pouring rain, actually!) year in, year out – unsung heroes each one – thank you.  Another unsung hero is Adrian Willcox, the Printer, who often burns the midnight oil to ensure the Newsletter reaches you in good time.

Wanted!
New Lyminge Newsletter Editor – or an Editorial Team

Thirteen years ago, when a new Editor was required, I thought, “Yes, I can do this.  I don’t work now that I’ve had a baby (!) and I have a word processor – a doddle…!”  That was thirteen years ago – and now with two children at senior school and a full-time job (oh, and ‘im indoors, of course) there seem to be less hours in the day, which, combined with the fact that the Newsletter is now much larger, makes it more difficult to meet the deadlines.  Time to say “time”.  I shall miss it of course, but I will not be giving up my connection with the Lyminge Association.  I have given three month’s notice, which means that my last Newsletter will be the March issue.

So….who’s going to take over?  Volunteers please!

Admittedly the way I have worked as Editor can be changed significantly; a team could probably share the work and make the workload easier for individuals.  The work breaks down into: 

• dealing with new advertisers and reminding those who need to renew,
• booking in the adverts. and sorting out the finances (including paying in the money to the Post Office, sending invoices, reminders and receipts) – i.e. book keeping,
• keeping a note of the regular advertisers and their renewal dates (Andrew (AKA ‘im indoors) does this in a computer data base)
• editing and typing up the words in the Newsletter
• printing out a fair copy for the printer (Adrian Willcox) and sending a copy via the email to the webmaster for the Lyminge Website.

This is an ideal opportunity for a team to take on the work.  It is also an opportunity for the Newsletter to be re-vamped; it could be done in “Publisher” and other “pretty” packages – I have always done it in a standard two-column Word” format owing to space constraints.

If you think (like me, thirteen years ago!) “Yes, I can do that” (but you don’t have to do it all!), please contact the Lyminge Association’s Chairman, Jeff Turnbull on 862732, or myself on 863197.  If you are not sure and you would like to talk about the “ins and outs", please give me a ring, or come to Sunny Cottage for a chat.

One thing’s for sure, I do have to stop – it’s time “I devoted more time to my family”!  In saying that, I could not have kept going for so long if it had not been for the understanding of Andrew, Will and Sarah; they have been silent members of the editorial team.  Thank you.  A very, very big thank you to our Webmaster, Andy Silwood too.  He ensures that the Newsletter wings around the world before most of the Parish have copies on their mats!  If you haven’t visited the Website – please do at www.Lyminge.org.uk.

Liz Coleman, Lyminge Newsletter Editor

Doug Furminger

As this Newsletter was being produced, we heard of the sad death of Doug Furminger of Station Road.  Your Editor has known him for many years.  He was quiet, kind and helpful.  I knew him when he was in the Finance Department of Laser Transport at Lympne – I worked there temporarily as a job-share with a friend when our first babies were tiny.  He worked accurately and conscientiously.  Many people will have seen him walking the (generations of) family dog.  He and Pearl worked hard for Operation Sunshine (which often sends containers of items to desperate countries).  He was also a staunch member and Chairman of the Lyminge Gardeners’ Society – he always had his garden open when Lyminge had a Garden Safari and he was very encouraging to new members of the Society and his garden was a riot of flowers (and birds!).

The Gardeners’ Society has contributed the following:

“The members of the Lyminge Gardeners’ Society were so very sorry to hear of the death of their Chairman, Doug Furminger.  He was loyal and hardworking and instrumental in reviving the Society when it was on the brink of closure.  He will be greatly missed.  Our thoughts and sympathies are with Pearl, Sarah and Adrian.”

Letters to the Editor

Depending on your point of view, this has been an exceptional year for fireworks.  If you visit the message board of the Lyminge Website, you will find a number of despairing letters on the topic.  It seems that several animals are driven frantic by the loud bangs of fireworks going off.  Their stress can be alleviated if the owners know when fireworks are to be let off.  If you can possibly do so, please inform people via the Newsletter or the Website – or even a poster or two if you plan to let off fireworks for a special occasion. 

Karen Hessing wrote to the Editor, enclosing an article from the Daily Mail, in which the author mentions that measures will come into force from January 2003 under which the noise level of fireworks will be reduced.  “Bangers, maroon shells and ‘repeater shot’ rockets will be unavailable.  The fireworks industry, currently self-regulating, will be asked to restrict selling times to a fortnight before and after November 5.  Guide Dogs for the Blind has its own ‘Regulate Fireworks Now’ campaign, as it is losing guide dogs through firework misuse.” 
Karen points out that, “This year the ‘fireworks’ night and bonfire night lasted for over three weeks in Lyminge.
“During that time my dog was in a state of shock very evening, even refusing to go for ‘necessary walkies’.  I do hope that the (Daily Mail letter) information is adhered to.  I am not trying to spoil people’s enjoyment of Bonfire Night, but would just like to remind them that the actual date is November 5^th.”

This must be a first…the Editor has received a letter from one of our canine friends!....

 “I am a quiet, gentle, retired black greyhound who was forced to run round a racetrack chasing so-called hare for the amusement of humans.  Because of this, I might be tempted to chase cats or other small animals.  This is why I have to wear a muzzle when I am out.  I am not a dangerous dog.
“After many months spent confined in kennels, firstly in Essex and then at the RSPCA animal sanctuary at Leybourne (where I was well looked after, but sad and lonely (I have now found a kind and loving home with Doug and ‘Bunny’ Barker.  Please give me a chance”.    Signed, Max.

From Alan Alton, White Horse Lane, Rhodes Minnis

Re. Industrial Development at Jubilee Farm, Rhodes Minnis

“Further to my letter in the September Newsletter, I am pleased to be able to advise you that the appeal by the owners of Jubilee Farm, against Shepway D.C.’s refusal to allow planning permission for the above development, has been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate for reasons generally in accordance with those raised by SDC and the local community.
“The Inspector’s Report was comprehensive; the main points being as follow:

1. The eventual amount of traffic generated would exceed the level suggested by the appellant.  Further additional labour requirements would have to be sourced from larger urban centres, thus creating even more traffic.
2. As whichever route was taken to and from the site, a significant number of vehicles would need to travel along narrow lanes; the Inspector judged that this would detract from the tranquillity of the ANOB (area of outstanding natural beauty).
3. That the proposal would not contribute to achieving a sustainable pattern of development in accordance with development plan and Government policy.

“I should like to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported the objection to this development and who managed to attend the appeal hearing to voice their objections.  The appellant has the right to challenge the decision through the High Court on certain specific grounds, but not simply that someone does not agree with the Inspector’s judgement.”

From: Alan O’Neill, The Paddock, Canterbury Road

Re. Speeding in the Village

“I note the concerns expressed in recent newsletters about vehicles speeding through the village and the suggestions to reduce this menace before someone is injured.
“I would like to add my own suggestion.  If the yellow line no-parking restrictions in Canterbury Road were taken away, parked cars along the road would act like traffic calming obstacles.  Traffic would naturally then have to slow to pass through the village. In addition, this would have the affect of improving the parking situation for residents in Canterbury Road and other neighbouring streets.
“With the declassification some time ago of the “B2065” road to Canterbury, we seem to be the only village between Newington and Bridge with ‘Yellow line’ restrictions.
“If this seems too radical, my alternative proposal would be to allow parking limited to ‘30 minutes not to return within 60 minutes Monday to Saturday’. This would at least allow visitors such as Doctors, Utilities, trades people and other visitors to conduct their business without fear of prosecution.
“The present restriction of 8.30am to 6.30pm seven days a week seems totally inappropriate for a declassified road.”

Spring Cleaning

If my dear husband reads this he will faint!  The Coleman family (as far as he is concerned) is hopeless at throwing things out.  We live in a perpetual clutter.  He says.  You should see the old computer bits he doesn’t get rid of.

Well, here’s my tips for de-cluttering.  There is no guarantee that I follow my own advice (but I do do a lot of this!)

• Don’t put any tin cans in the general rubbish.  Wash them out and put them in a box in the back porch.  Out of preference, put the aluminium ones (drinks cans) in the bin at the school because they get a bit of money for school funds, the rest can go in the can bank in the library car park.  There’s an aluminium collection bin there too (the proceeds go to Shepway D.C. and keep our rates down – by a micro penny!).
• Milk bottle tops should be washed and put in a jar on the kitchen window-still.  Bag them up eventually and take them to the Post Office – they are then donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
• Tear all postage stamps off envelopes (leaving a good margin of envelope all the way round).  Store them in a packet and take the packet to the Post Office as well.  I can’t remember which charity they go to – but it’s a good one!
• If you use a lot of A4 paper in the computer printer – and then a lot of it is scrap – keep it in a clip board for telephone messages (we do this in my office) or for young children to scribble on.  Then shred it.  Use the office shredder or buy a cheap hand operated one and then offer the shredded paper to someone with caged pets.  You could even compost it (in layers with garden refuse).
• All other paper should be recycled including cardboard packets (cereals, fish fingers etc.).  Newspapers can go in the bin at the school (again, they make a bit of money out of this) and all other paper and card can be bagged or tied up and put out with the rubbish on bin day.
• Are you composting every scrap of (uncooked) vegetable matter?  If you haven’t got a compost bin, or you don’t want to compost twiggy bits, ask Shepway DC if you can have a brown-topped wheelie bin.  They empty the bins once a fortnight (but I can never remember which Saturday it is!) and then the stuff gets chopped up and composted.  You can then buy the resulting compost.
• Bottles and glass.  I don’t think there’s anyone in Lyminge who isn’t recycling glass (apparently we’ve got a very good reputation in Lyminge of filling up the bins quickly (hic!)), but please make sure you separate the colours.  If you have to put any broken glass in the rubbish bin, do please make sure it is properly wrapped.
• Now here’s the tricky bit.  Look in your wardrobe.  If you haven’t worn a garment in over a year or so it had better go out.  Gulp!  It’s OK, you can keep the odd sentimental garment, but the rest’s got to go.  Look out for local jumble sales – not that there’s many these days.  Good quality stuff can go to your favourite charity shop (but it’s got to be in good condition) or Operation Sunshine, the rest had better go in the Salvation Army bin in the car park.  If you can sort out the stuff, you will help them a lot and it must be bagged up.  Reasonable pairs of shoes can go in the bin too – but if they’re worn and tatty, into the rubbish please!  They will also take sheets and curtains – as will Operation Sunshine (who makes them up into bags for sending clothes abroad in). 
• As a keen patchworker I save all my scraps of cotton fabric in a bag and they go in the Sally Ally bin too as they can use them in “shoddy”.
• Once you have read a book – give it to someone else, or if it is in good condition, give it to the Library – I’ve taken a lot of books there – you can always borrow it if you need to read it again!
• Try a second hand book shop for discarding old books (I made a little money recently getting rid of my old Enid Blyton books!)
• Spent computer printer cartridges must be taken to the Library – they then go in a bin for eventual recycling, the proceeds from which go to Arthritis Research Campaign.
• Theoretically, there is a number of organisations which will take old computers, software and printers (Operation Sunshine is one of them), but nothing from the Editor’s family has got there yet!
• Engine oil should go to the recycling dump at Shorncliffe.  Please don’t what ever you do, put anything like that (chemicals etc.) down the drain.
• Of course, if your GP gives you a medication, you should take the entire course according to the instructions, but if you have any left please take them to the Pharmacist’s for safe disposal.  Please don’t put them down the loo.  Even if you don’t have any young children at home, your must beware of inquisitive visiting children.
• If you have knitting wool, either give it to Age Concern so that ladies there can knit it up, or knit/crochet it into squares for blankets for Project Linus.  The square should be of a tight pattern rather than lacy, as small fingers and medical equipment can get caught in the holes.  Project Linus sends blankets and patchwork quilts to sick and traumatised children (children in need of a big hug) and is named after the comfort blanket-toting character in the Peanuts comic strip.  Our local coordinator is Jean Collins in Sittingbourne, telephone 01795 421277.
• If you are throwing out fabric and sewing needs, please remember “Feed The Children” as this is an ongoing appeal. This may sound fussy, but they cannot use fabric which is too obviously American; Stars and Stripes, Coca Cola and other images of the west. Needles, pins, zips, buttons, scissors, in fact everything you would use, they would too.  Send to: Feed The Children, Att: Gaynor Jones, 2 Tavistock Industrial Estate, Ruscombe, Twyford, Berks, RG10 9NJ
• Old sewing needles and rusty pins should be put in an old film cartridge pot before you put them into the rubbish.

If you have other recycling ideas – please let me know, especially if they are local or can help local people.

Liz Coleman (Editor) 863197

Dates for the Diary

Wednesday 8 January Lyminge W.I. Lyminge WI meets on the second Wednesday in every month at 7.30 p.m. in the Parlour at the Methodist Church.  We are a very friendly group of women of varying ages and you can be assured of a warm welcome and an interesting evening. No need to join, come and visit us first.  If you have any questions or would like a lift please give Lyn Callander a ring on 862799. Saturday 18 January Ethelburga Quilters We are making a start on a “Hidden Wells” project.  This is easy strip-piecing, but once it is all together the patchwork looks very complicated – appearances are deceptive!  Six pieces of cotton fabric are required, two lights, two mediums and two darks (pre-washed).  You will also need a cutting board and rotary cutter, a sewing machine and sewing kit and a packed lunch!  We meet at Lyminge School from 10.00am to 4.00pm and the cost is £7.50.  More information from Liz Coleman on 863197. ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE Church Office, Lanfranc, High Street: 862345 SERVICE TIMES Thursday 2nd January  9.30am - Holy Communion Saturday 4th January  2.00– 4.00pm - Children’s ‘WOW’ Workshop Sunday 5th January (Christmas 2)  8.00am - Holy Communion 11.00am - SERVICE AT THE SCHOOL Wednesday 8th January  7.30pm - Open House  9.15pm - Wednesday Silence Thursday 9th January  9.30am - Holy Communion Sunday 12th January (The Baptism of Christ)  8.00am - Holy Communion 10.30am - Holy Communion Wednesday 15th January  7.30pm - Open House  9.15pm - Wednesday Silence Thursday 16th January  9.30am - Holy Communion Sunday 19th January (Epiphany 2) 10.30am - Service to start the WEEK OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Thursday 23rd January  9.30am - Holy Communion Saturday 25th January (Conversion of St Paul)  7.30pm - Holy Communion Sunday 26th January (Epiphany 3) 11.00am - Service at the METHODIST CHURCH to end the Week of Christian Unity  6.30pm - Sunday Silence Thursday 30th January  9.30am - Holy Communion Sunday 2nd February (Candlemass)  8.00am - Holy Communion 10.30am - ‘WOW’ Service  8.00pm - Holy Communion

Tuesday 21 January Etchinghill W.I. We will be pleased to welcome members and visitors to our next meeting, when the Speakers will be PC Ivory and Warden Bedwell. Dates for Your Diary In aid of Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Park House, Stelling Minnis.  Telephone: 862622 Saturday 22 February: Fur, Feather & Exotica Exhib., Canterbury College (full information in the next issue) The following events are all at the Park House Animal Sanctuary and are all on Saturdays: 3 May - Boot and Spring Fayre 7 June - Dog Owners Tea Party and Fancy Dress – all welcome 26 July - Boot and Summer Fayre 13 September - Boot and Autumn Fayre We would like to thank everyone for all their support over the past year and to wish you all a very Happy New Year. St. Mary & St. Ethelburga, Lyminge Children’s Workshop Our next Children’s ‘WOW’ Workshop will be held on Saturday 1st February. For more information, please contact Vanessa Ashman on 862432. ST. MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING Sunday 5th January  6.30pm - Benefice Evensong Sunday 19th January  8.00am - Holy Communion Sunday 26th January  9.30am - Family Service Sunday 2nd February  6.30pm - Benefice Evensong ST. OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH Sunday 12th January 11.00am - Holy Communion Sunday 19th January  6.30pm - Benefice Evensong 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. Sunday 5 January 11.00am Annual Covenant Service Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sunday 19 January 11.00am United Service at Parish Church Sunday 26 January 11.00am United Service at Methodist Church, followed by lunch.  Please make sure you book! For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525. Hall/rooms available for hire through Jean Strange on 863039.

Notices and Reports

Lyminge Village Hall Built for us all to use Birthday Parties only £10.00 weekday afternoons (bring your own paper plates and cups) Friday nights could be quiz nights £30.00 Fundraising? At our popular Saturday nights £35.00 Club Room for smaller functions from £10.00 Committee venue needed?  £6.00 Give Joy Bartley a call on 862538 to discuss your requirements. 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 brand new bar with club price drinks and 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.

Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup             A safe and welcoming place for your child to make friends, play, learn and make a smooth transition to school, with which we have a very close liaison.  Every session is supervised by trained and experienced staff.  Sessions take place weekdays during term-time at Lyminge Village Hall, 9.00am – 12 noon (or 1.00pm – the additional hour is optional and a packed lunch should be provided).  The standard session is £5.50 and the extended session is £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 and OFSTED.  The most 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 862131 (Admin) or Julie Murphy (862634 (Supervisor).

Rest and Recuperation

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. Astrological Counselling Local Astrologer, Cathy Tredgett, has been giving readings, teaching and writing about astrology for the past 10 years.  A reading of your birth chart is a useful mirror from which to gain further self-understanding and confirmation of your life trends.  Appointments are available at the Bank Chambers, Lyminge.  For more information and bookings, please contact Cathy on 253518.  email:  cathy@earthsong-astrology.co.uk or see my website: www.earthsong-astrology.co.uk Bank Chambers Clinic Canterbury Road, Lyminge.  Telephone 891649 Aromatherapy, Reflexology, NST (Advanced Bowen Technique), Facials, Indian Head Massage Angie Twydall CIBTAC, IIHHT, IHCT, MAR Full Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists NHS Vetted NST Practitioner Yoga Teacher

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 Premier Care Agency In association with Barham House Nursing Home QUALITY HOME CARE SERVICE We are committed to raising the standard of care for people living at home.  Our care staff are there to promote your independence at home whether you require personal care of domestic support.  To discuss your needs in confidence, please telephone Dawn Caldicott on: 01227 833417/833428/831197 (out of hours). Qualified Chiropodist Christine P. Evans MA CH.POD.G.C.SCH “A fully comprehensive footcare service” Home visits Evenings and Weekends at your convenience 28 Enbrook Valley, Cheriton, Folkestone Telephone: 221104, Mobile 07881 855712

Taylor’s Restaurant Fine English and Continental Cuisine 6 Station Road, Lyminge.  Telephone: 862148 Book now for Burns’ Night Supper on 25th January.  Scottish salmon and Angus beef will be on the menu with, of course, the Haggis.  All overseen by the genuine Scottish owner, Drew!  Meantime, why not treat yourselves to our very reasonably priced lunch-time specials or a three-course Sunday lunch at £9.95. A very Happy New Year to you all.

Transport Solutions
Giles Bond, the East Kent’s NHS Transport co-ordinator, is working with the Richard Armitage Consultancy to find out what transport services and information patients living in rural areas need to enable them better access to primary and secondary care.  Funded by the Countryside Agency, views from patients and other statutory and voluntary organisations are being sought and will be brought together during the beginning of next year.  If you have any comments, Please get in touch with Giles at Protea House, Marine Parade, Dover CT17 9HQ, or by email at giles.bond@ekentha.nhs.uk or by phone on 01304 222303 – deadline by the end of January.

Business Column

 

Air Link Cars (You pack up, we pick up) The Airport and Long Distance Travel Specialists A family run business, where service really counts. Corporate and Private Car Hire New Air-Conditioned Cars Get your best price and then contact us on, 862704 or 07753 760897 Antique Clocks Old and antique clocks repaired, restored and serviced.  20 years experience.  Free Estimates.  All work is guaranteed.  Please ‘phone 863384 or mobile 07816 904220. Clive Adsett Car Servicing and Repairs For most petrol models 863400 Mount View, The Street, Postling Alan J. Boughton Small Works Builder All aspects of building work undertaken 40 years experience Telephone:  862075 DILTON MINI SKIP HIRE Ballast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER Telephone: 812448 or Mobile 07961 532479 Van Transport Large Transit with driver.  Light removals, collection, delivery, difficult bulky objects, single items, furniture etc. Local and National Services Very competitive rates Phone for estimates 863384 or mobile 07816 904220. N.P.C. Domestic Services Qualified Domestic Appliance and Electrical Engineer Service and Repair of all domestic appliances, including cookers and small electrical work For a prompt and friendly service Telephone Neil Collard on 248887 or mobile 07798 716044 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. C. & M.E. Blanch Lyminge Post Office WHAT A GOOD IDEA! Telephone: 862201 Banking: Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Co-op, Alliance and Leicester Giro, National Savings. Travel: Foreign currency, E111, Competitive Insurance Books:  O.S., road maps, gardening etc.  Stock or to order 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 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. Mick Johnson Plumber 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Telephone 862897 M.C.G. Specialists in…. Grass, hedge and brush cutting up to 3 acres. Custom-built sheds, paths, patios, decking, fencing, turfing and driveways. Repairs undertaken; weekly, fortnightly or one-off’s also LIFT & SHIFT If at any time you have got any awkward item(s) to collect/ deliver or move to/from storage, we can help.  Free, no obligation quotation - account customers welcomed. email salesatmcg@talk21.com Freefone 0800 0836469 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 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@virgin.net Ian Bailey (Builder) If you need, or are considering, and extension, loft conversion, kitchen, or bathroom fitted, carpentry, interior, or exterior decorating, replacement uPVC (fascias, soffits, gable end, windows, doors and conservatories), why not contact your local professional for a free quotation.  Telephone: 862093. Logs for Sale Broadstreet House, Lyminge £2.20 per bag.  5 bags £10.00, 10 bags £19.00. Bulk load £60.00 (approximately 30 bags) All logs are seasoned hard wood logs. Enquiries: 862448

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 171130p We are members of N.A.B.A.S. (The Balloon Association) Tuition at Home Have you recently obtained a computer? Do you have problems getting it to do the work you want it to do? If you would like individual tuition on your computer in your own home, at times to suit you, then contact Bill Chitty on 862617 or email bill@handspin.co.uk 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 Jackson Plumbing and Heating Property Maintenance No job too small.  Special rates for OAP's. Telephone:  Home/evening 270691 or day time 0777 3089398 Lyminge Airport Taxi Service A quality taxi service serving airports, London etc. Call Peter Chamberlain on 863226 or 07050 650279. 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 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. 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. K. & M. Lewsey Ltd. Plumbing and Heating Engineers Established 1969 Registered Plumber.  Gas ACOP Approved Engineers Telephone: 264535 Daytime Monday to Friday manned office. Jacqueline's Hair Salon Aberdeen House, Canterbury Road. Jacqui and her staff wish all their customers a very Happy New Year 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. 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 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 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 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). 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. Computer and Internet Training the Hairnet way, with no jargon, and free illustrated, award winning supporting materials. Training by the over 50s for the over 50s. Hands-on, one-to-one or group training, in your own home, on your own computer, with Roy Atkins, your accredited Hairnet Trainer. Call to book your lesson today. Tel. 01303 840452   training@elham.net training@hairnet.org