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THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER

January 2004

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

** HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE LYMINGE NEWSLETTER! **

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"I and a number of other villagers were rather alarmed to find that in the later part of August a Roman Road like path had been laid across the golf course. This work had been carried out after very brief consultation with the Parish Council and as far as I am aware no further consultations with any other interested parties. The intention to carry out this work would have only been known to local residents if they had read the previous Parish Council minutes posted on the Lyminge notice board. Neither the local Etchinghill Residents' Association nor the Area representative of The Ramblers Association were consulted. We were faced with a fait accompli. As a keen walker throughout Kent and a regular user of the path 1 would judge this path to be one of the easiest, flattest and most accessible paths within the county notwithstanding that users of all types tend, with the tacit agreement of the golf course to gain access to the path by way of the vehicle entrance to the golf course. Despite Mr Hutchinson's assertion the lawful public access to the path is by a style at the Etchinghill end and a gap in the hedge at the Broadstreet end, therefore it is not yet legally accessible to mums with prams or the disabled. One must ask the question that with such a good and easily accessible public path was it necessary to spoil the ambience of what was a delightful meadowland walk by laying a concrete Roman Road across this beautiful walk? Mr Hutchinson seems to have missed the point, the whole point of taking exercise and enjoying the countryside is to get away from the concrete jungle and to enjoy the lush grass and soft earth underfoot. One must also ask the question that with so many styles in need of repair within the County and Parish, making it difficult for the able and disabled to gain access to the countryside, could this money have not been better spent on such projects? A further question, just how much did this unnecessary concreting cost?"
Les Preston, Etchinghill

"What a fantastic day! The wonderful success of St Nicholas Fair 2003 could not have happened without the hard work, enthusiasm and support of many, many people. In addition to all the stallholders, the players, actors and musicians and all those who helped at the Fair - numbering over 100 and so difficult to list in this newsletter - our special thanks go to the following people whose dedication and enthusiasm over the last year made this Fair possible: Julie Butcher, Kath Butcher, Roger Davenport, Anne Gibbons, Liz Gibbons. Sonia
Harris, Vicky Hollingsbee, Andy House, Marjorie Joyce, Georgina Osbome, Kate and Derek Smith, Anthea Wilson and above all to Lyn Callander and Alice Davis. St Nicholas Fair December 4th 2004 promises to be just as good or even better!" Helen and Catherine

"We have just returned home after an excellent holiday at Sibton Park and thought we should write to tell you how much we enjoyed our time in Lyminge and the surrounding area. Your newsletter pointed us to three very enjoyable events for us to attend. We went to the school Christmas Craft Fair which was excellent - we even won a prize. Then on Sunday we went to the Methodist Church, where we had been also on our previous two holidays, and were welcomed to a very good service. Finally, on Wednesday night we went to Aladdin, which was fantastic. Our guests from Holland had never seen panto and were enraptured. Widow Twanky singing "It's Raining Men" and her final Allsorts ensemble were memorable. It is so good to see a complete village community working together and enjoying themselves so much. Many of our nearby villages have just become dormitories with no shops and not even a pub. Keep up the good work, we will look forward to our next holiday at Sibton Park." Jeanette and Martin Shipley, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Corrections:
Unfortunately there was an error in the December newsletter. It was reported that the British Legion Poppy Appeal in Lyminge raised £160.85. Infact, the correct figure was £1160.85, and the amount raised throughout the whole valley was £3043.67. Apologies for any confusion caused.
I can also now confirm that the new phone number for lan Norman, the Community Warden is 07811271303 rather than the number previously published. Ed.

Have your say in the Parish Plan for Rhodes Minnis, Lyminge, and Etchinghill

What will life in Lyminge be like in ten years time? There's certainly plenty happening in Kent that will have an impact on us, whether it's the expansion of Ashford, or the possibility of a high-speed rail link between Folkestone and London. These and other developments will effect us in ways we can't predict, and over which we may not have a great deal of influence. So what can we influence? What do you want the Parish Council to focus its attention on? Are you bothered more about public transport or community facilities? About green issues or the needs of local businesses? What about traffic, and litter, and crime? A Parish Plan will be developed over the next few months, a statement of what we think are the priorities for our community, with some ideas for how to meet them. To start with we'd like to get an idea of the kind of hopes residents of the parish have for the future of our community.

So what are your three wishes for the parish, and what do you like best about living here? Add your three wishes online at www.lyminge.org.uk/parishplan

A hundred years ago, people in this area were thrilled
to be given an opportunity to have electricity installed
in their homes.

An equally important chance awaits you here and now in 2004.

Your community needs you......................

Would you like the opportunity to have broadband?

BT have confirmed we need 400 people to register their interest in
getting broadband in our area and they will then install it.

BUT we need another 160 registrations to hit our target.

What is broadband?

Broadband provides FAST access to the internet via your 'phone
line without tying up your telephone connection. It will enable you
to surf the internet quicker because the pages will download
quicker and if you need to download files then you will be only
waiting minutes... not hours.

PLEASE REGISTER

You need only register for the option to get broadband. You are
NOT committing yourself to anything and there is no cost involved.

To register please go to www.broadband4thedowns.co.uk and
click on "Register".

Please do it now.................

HAWKINGE FARMERS' MARKET
Saturday January 6th, 13th, 20th,
from 9am -11am
In aid of St Luke's Church, Hawkinge there will be a
weekly farmers' market in the new Community Centre (behind the small row of shops on the Canterbury Road). We are looking for both traders and customers. As a special offer traders can have the first two weeks for £10. We are looking for ail types of fresh produce and home crafts. If you are interested, please ring Stewart on 01303 892369. Look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday 17 January
Ethelburga Quilters...
...wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Our first meeting of the New Year will be held, as usual, on the third Saturday of the month at Lyminge School, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. We will be working on our UFO's (UnFinished Objects)! The cost is £7.50 and you will need to bring a packed lunch, but refreshments are provided. The Quilters' Grotto from Mersham will be bringing a huge selection of fabric (many at sales prices) for us to drool over and buy! If any non-quilters would like to drop in (from about 1.00pm) you would be very welcome.

Lyminge Village Hall
"Lend a Hand" Weekend
Saturday 31st January &
Sunday 1st February
A chance to paint, mend, decorate and tidy!!
Please come along and help
rejuvenate the Village Hall.
Refreshments
provided
More info from Steve on 862775.

New Year Beetle Drive
Come and join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
On Saturday 24th January
Starts 7pm
Adults £2.00 - Kids 50p
Includes refreshments
There will be a raffle

NEW YEAR SOCIAL SUPPER
At the New Etchinghill Village Hall
Saturday 31st January 7 for 7.30pm
Beat the January Blues and join us for Supper
First course (soup) provided
Everyone brings a plate of food towards the main course or the sweet course
Coffee is provided - please bring a bottle -
wine/juice/beer
One large table with a change of place and subject of
conversation at each course
Tickets £2
Come and try this fun evening - come alone, with a
friend or in a group.
Contact: Pam 01303 862501 (evenings/weekends)

Dance away the Winter Blues at our
Valentines Party
On
Saturday 14th February
Put it your diary now...
More details in the next newsletter

A Fundraising event for Lyminge Village Hall

Lyminge Handbell Ringers
After another busy Christmas the Lyminge Handbell Ringers are resting for a short while. But you can change that if you need charming tradition music for a special local occasion. We now have a much greater repertoire than ever, including music written in the 16th 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. 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 yourown 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 moke 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.

Patient Advice and Liaison Service
PALS
Do you have any queries about your local health care? For instance: "Where's my nearest NHS Dentist?" "What's happened about my consultant appointment?" "Where can I find more information about my chronic disease?"," How do I get a blue badge for my car?"
PALS - here to help you!
Please ring 0845 601 5890 during working hours,
Monday - Friday, or e-mail Canterbury-PALS@gmx.co.uk anytime, or you could see the PALS Manager in person at Lyminge Library, alternate Thursdays from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. The next clinics are 8th and 22nd January 2004. No appointment necessary.
Have a happy, healthy New Year!

Lyminge Library in 2004
The display boards in the library can now be booked for 2004. If you have a talent for painting or a handicraft, then individually or with a friend or two why not give your work wider recognition. There is no charge for mounting a display but a 20% commission is charged on any sales. Also displays by clubs or societies are most welcome. Call Janet or Susan on 862180 for details and booking.

Line Dancing
Line Dancing is starting again on Wednesday 14th January At Lyminge Village Hall
Beginners Class 7 - 8pm £3.00
Intermediate Class 8 - 9.30pm £3.00
Bring Refreshments
For more details ring 01303 864213
Come and have some fun

Lyminge Dramatic Society
A big thank you to all the people who attended our
pantomime "Aladdin" in December.
Our Spring production will be Alan Bennet's farcical
comedy Habeas Corpus which will run from March 22nd to 27th at Lyminge Village Hall and will be directed by Barbara Harris. 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. Tickets for adults will go on sale in early March. More news in the next newsletter.

Lyminge C.E. Primary School
Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent CT18 8JA
Tel: (01303) 862367
TWO
Mid-Day Supervisors
Required
from January 2004
Contact the school for details & application form.

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 28th July for school holidays 10am - 4pm
AGILITY CLASSES
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.

ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
The new facilities are proving to be a popular with ail weekday evenings now booked for regular sessions of Aerobics, Bridge, Scottish Country Dancing & Table Tennis. We still have some morning/afternoon sessions available and some weekends free for that important fundraising event, family party or Christmas special. Prices from only £12.00. Enquiries to Andrew/Tina on 863181.

FITNESS CLASSES
Thighs Bums 'N' Turns
Every Monday and Thursday Evening
6.30pm-7.30pm
Etchinghill Community Centre, St Mary's Drive
£3.70 per session
We are back on Monday 12th Jan 2004
Please remember to bring a towel and water
No need to book - Just turn up!
Inquiries 07816 475378 - Mandy

Etchinghill W.I
The A.G.M. in November was well attended. The new
committee was formed and Barbara Syrett was unanimously voted to be our President for another year. The Christmas lunch held at Stelling Minnis was enjoyed by 29 members.
The December meeting was a very festive time. We were entertained by Mrs Banks and and ladies - (Wings of Song), a wonderful group of five very talented singers. This was followed by a sumptuous tea. All members were then given a sample bottle of well known perfumes. Altogether a lovely Christmas meeting.
The next meeting is on 20th January at The New Village Hall and starts at 2.30pm. Visitors and new members are most welcome. The speaker will be Mrs A Woolf and her subject is 'Remembering Joyce Grenfell' The competition is for a monologue of 12 lines or less.

Lyminge Wl
On 10th December, most of our members had a very
enjoyable Christmas Party at the Methodist Church Hall and were pleased to welcome a new lady who had recently moved into Lyminge.
We are looking forward to 2004 more hopefully now someone has come forward to take on the Treasurer's role. If you are at all interested in Joining or finding out more about the Wl, please try and come to our meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 7.30 at the Methodist Church Hall. You will be under no obligation to join straight away-just come along and meet us and find out what we do. If you do decide to join, membership is just £20 for the year. 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 come but can't come in January, then ring Pam on 862013 & let us know.

FOR SALE - We've outgrown our small, square chest
freezer and need a bigger one! So for £10.00 you can have a neat, well-working freezer for your garage.
Buyer collects. Telephone 863197.

WANTED - Coal bunker - Does anyone want to get
rid of one? Please call - 862732

ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION....NEWS UPDATE

Perhaps, if , like me, you are new to the Association, I can introduce you to us..

Who are we..? A small Committee who meet regularly to try & look after the interests, and represent the people of Etchinghill
What do we do...? Make representations to the various authorities with whom many established contacts have been forged.
What are we presently involved with...? In the short-term, a "finger post" to the new Village Hall and a Village Notice Board.. and longer term, a number of issues, including the speed of traffic through the Village.
How do we exist...? By fund-raising, and importantly, subscription... these are due at the beginning of each Calender Year and are just £1.00 per household, payable to either myself or Barbara Collins-Newing.
Contact details... David Coombs, Secretary, 16 St Mary's Drive. Tel: 01303 863018, e-mail bursardavid@hotmail.com. or Barbara Collins-Newing, immediate past Secretary, Cherry Tree Cottage, Canterbury Road, Tel 01303 862873, e-mail barbara@newingct18.fsnet.co.uk

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA.
LYMINGE
Church Office, Lanfranc, High Street
862345
SERVICE TIMES

Thursday 1st January
9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 4th January
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am 'WOW service
Wednesday 7th January
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 8th January
9.30am Holy Communion &
Guild of St Raphael
Sunday 11th January
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 14th January
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 15th January
9.30am Holy Communion + MU
Sunday 18th January
(Week of Prayer for Christian Unity)
10,30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 21st January
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 22nd January
9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 25th January
11.00am Service at the Methodist
Church (Week of Christian Unity ends)
6.30pm Sunday Silence
Wednesday 28th January
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 29th January
9.30am Holy Communion
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 stiil in the presence of God.

ST. MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sunday 4 January
6.30pm Benefice Evensong
Sunday 18th January
8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 25th January
9.30am Family Service

ST. OSWALD. PADDLESWORTH
Sunday 11 January
11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 18th January
6.30pm Benefice Evensong

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)

Update on repairs to the Parish
Church

Some of you may have seen the new 'thermometer' which is keeping you updated on the fund raising towards the Church repairs. I am pleased to say that the total raised so far is £11.000. This is excellent news and has enabled us to plan for the first Phase of repairs which will start (weather permitting) in the week of 9 February.

The money has been raised from the Gift Day we held in August which, with help from the tax man, raised just over £6,000. This is YOUR contribution and we are very grateful We have also had £5.000 in grants, and have more grant applications in the pipeline.

As you know, the St Nicholas' Fair is also raising money for the Church - the total will be shared with you next month, but we are confident that our total of £26,000 is getting much nearer.

Rev. Peter Ashman, Rector

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 18th Jan - United Service at Parish Church
Sun 25th Jan - 11am United Service at Methodist Church followed by lunch (please book beforehand)
Women's Fellowship every Monday 2.30pm - 3.30pm.
All are 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.

Food For Your Soul
Audio tapes of messages from Grace Chape! 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.

Re-cycle your computer printer cartridge for a good cause
There is now a box in the Library in which to put your spent inkjet and toner cartridges. These will then be sent off for recycling and the profits will go to The Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC). A copy of the charity's quarterly magazine is freely available from Bert Lewis on 862746.

Gardening Tips
Work off the Christmas feasting by continuing to tidy and
dig in the garden when the weather allows. Also, start
thinking ahead. The problem of slugs and snails is best
tackled early, so whatever method you prefer, start
instigating it from January rather than leaving action until
the weather warms up and the slug and snail population
has become well established.

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

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

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

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: 6.00 - 9.30pm
Sunday: 12.00-3.00pm
We would like to wish everyone a
very happy New Year
Forthcoming event - Saturday 24th January
Burns Night
3 course Sunday lunch
£10.95 inc VAT

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)

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

The New Inn. Canterbury Road. Etchinghill
Telephone: 862026
The New Inn. EtchinghilI. 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.
Due to high interest & popular demand, we are now inviting early reservations for Christmas Lunch and New Year's Eve Dinner.
For the second year running, Boxing Day evening offers karaoke and fancy-dress - with prizes for the best dressed on the night.
Your hosts - Kevin and Joyce Johnson

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

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

Mick Johnson
Plumber
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Telephone 862897

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

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.

TOPCOAT
All aspects of Interior and Exterior
Painting and Decorating
Insurance work undertaken
All work guaranteed.
Enquiries welcome on 864371 or 07973 733046

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

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

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
We have Christmas all wrapped up. Beautiful pottery, pretty jewellery and fantastic gift items for all ages. Local interest books and books by local authors - don't forget you can order from us. Christmas wrappings, pretty bows, boxes, bags- bubble wrap, brown paper as well as Christmas stamps. How about a Gift Postal Order with gift cards, calendars and diaries. Have a stressless Christmas, shop without the bustle, shop at the Post Office.

Men's Hairdressing by DAVID
Forget buses, car parking and waiting,
Why not let David cut your hair in your home, at your convenience between 8.00am and 8.00pm?
Qualified to NHP standards, also SRH (STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER)
ESTABLISHED SINCE 1987
Appointments 'phone David Whitethread on 840650

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

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.

WHOLISTIC WORKS
Lyle Arnold, BSc (Podiatry),
MCHS,S,R,CR Cert in Sports
Podiatry, MAR, t.H.B.C.
With all those frantic days and busy events leading up to Christmas. How about a top to toe treatment at WHOLISTIC WORKS? From Indian Head Massage to a Chiropody/Podiatry treatment, we have it all covered! Why not try a combined Chiropody and Reflexology treatment and save 10%? Wholistic Works, 2 Station Road. Lyminge 01303 863359
Open 6 days a week, evening appointments by arrangement

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