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January 1999

Charities' Coffee Morning

The popular annual Charities' Coffee morning will take place this year on Saturday 20 March at Lyminge Village Hall from 9.30am to 12 noon. The Association's secretary will be contacting all the charities which have taken stalls in the past years, but if your charity would also like to book a table please contact Mary Bennett on 863059. Tables cost £3.00 (£6.00 for two). Please note that as the venue has changed raffles and tombolas can include alcoholic beverages.

The next committee meeting of the Lyminge Association is at 8.00pm on Monday 1 February at Everist Court.


Parish Council

The Parish Council Elections will take place on Thursday 6 May 1999. If you would like to find out more about becoming a Parish Councillor, you are invited to an Informal Evening at the Civic Centre, Folkestone at 7.00pm on Wednesday 17 February. To book a place you should telephone the Kent Association of Parish Councils on 248252.

Notes on Qualification for Election and Holding Office as a Councillor:
1. A person (unless disqualified) is qualified to be elected and to be a Councillor if s/he is a British Subject, a Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of the Irish Republic, if on the relevant day (i.e. the day on which s/he is nominated and, if there is a poll, the day of the election) is 21 years of age or over and:
(a) on the relevant day is, and continues to be, a local government elector for the parish or community, or
(b) has during the whole of the 12 months preceding that day occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish or community, or
(c) his/her principal or only place of work during those 12 months has been in the parish or community, or
(d) has during the whole of those 12 months resided in the parish or community or within three miles of it.

 

Lyminge Methodist Church A warm welcome to any who wish to share our family worship at 11.00am each Sunday. January 10 - Covenant Service conducted by our Minister, the Rev. Carole Irwin. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 17 - United Service at the Parish Church January 24 - United Service at the Methodist Church followed by lunch (booking essential). The Women's Fellowship meets every Monday at 2.30pm beginning on January 11. We have a wide var-iety of speakers arranged. Why not come and join us? Tuesday 12 January Lyminge W.I. Our Speaker will be Mr. Godden who will give a talk with slides on Norway. The meeting starts at 2.15pm at Nailbourne Court. The Competition is for a photo of a winter scene. Tuesday 19 January Etchinghill W.I. The January Speaker will be Mr. P.R. Smalley on "Recollections of a Country Vet". Tea will follow. Wednesday 20 January Rhodes Minnis Circle Our next meeting will be held at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall, when our Speaker will be the Rev. Frank Kent, who will give a talk entitled, "My Life in The Marines". This will be an open meeting. The competition is a photo of a church. Why not start the New Year by joining our club? We have a very varied and interesting programme for 1999.

Saturday 23 January 1st Lyminge Scout Group Our next Jumblee will be held at 2.00pm in the Scout Hut. Admission 10p. Jumble etc. can be left at 37 Station Road Lyminge or can be collected by 'phoning 862006. The hut will also be open on the Saturday between 9.30am and 12 noon to receive items for the Jumblee. Monday 25 January Lyminge Parish Council Our usual monthly meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the Club Room of the Village Hall. Members of the Parish are always welcome to attend the meetings although they are not allowed to participate in the meetings. Should a Parishioner wish to address the Parish Council it is possible before the official meeting commences. Meetings of the full Council usually take place on the forth Monday of the month. Monday 1 February The Lyminge Association The next Committee meeting of the Lyminge Association takes place at 8.00pm at Everist Court, Station Road.

Thank You

Janet Mills and Family say "thank you" for the cards, letters and messages of sympathy we received after the death of dear Frank. We appreciated all your kindness and loving thoughts. Thank you also for donations given to the Stroke Association.
Best wishes to everyone for the New Year.


Lyminge Art Workshop

Another session of the Art Workshop will begin in the Methodist Church Hall, Church Road on 14 January from 10.00am to 12 noon. Our tutor, Mary Sampson BA Fine Arts (Hons), welcomes beginners to experienced in all mediums: oil, water, pastels etc. No fee payable on first attendance.


Sibton Park Cricket Club

A very Happy and Successful New Year is wished to all our members and friends. For private party bookings of our cricket pavilion throughout the following winter months, 'phone Bob Williams (Booking Secretary) on 863170. 100 Club winners for December were: £25 A. Wren, £10 R. Laker, £5 J.F. Lusted.


Fireworks

Editor's Note: Sorry this note is after the event, but the Newsletter is late this month due to the holiday season - but you have now been warned for next New Year's Eve!

Silvia Giles wrote to warn to all pet owners and those of a nervous disposition of any disturbance caused by the fireworks her pyromaniac husband would be letting off in the garden of their house, The Paddock, Canterbury Road on New Year's Eve and hoped that you would understand!

Christmas Card Competition

HAXTONS Estate Agents has run a Christmas Card competition for the second year running at the Lyminge Primary School. Once again, the standard of the entries was very high and judging them was very difficult because the children showed a great deal of imagination and artistic talent. Whilst everyone who entered received a small Christmas gift, there unfortunately had to be winners. The winners and runners up were as follows:
Classes R, 1 and 2: Winner: Matthew Smith, Runner up: Anna Ottaway.
Classes 3 and 4: Winner: Rachel Long, Runner up: Jessica Laker.
Classes 5 and 6: Winner: Jonathan Laker, Runner up: Amelia Ferguson.
Congratulations to everyone who entered.


Lyminge School

Very many thanks to all the Parents and the many friends we have in the Parish who collected all those Tesco tokens. An excellent computer is now used by classes 4 and 5.

Before Christmas class 6 attended the Cathedral day. Many people remarked on the excellence of the school banner which has been constructed recently. It is hoped to display this in Lyminge Library for a short while.


Etchinghill W.I.

At our last meeting our new President, Mrs. Dottie Cross presented Mrs. Bartley, our past President, with a bouquet and thanked her for all she'd done for us. A Christmas party followed with quizzes organised by Mrs. A. Morgan and Mrs. Syrett. The best party hat was won by Mrs. Le Cras.


Lyminge W.I.

Our meeting on the 8th December was our Christmas party and the Committee had laid on a very nice tea for us. We had two quizzes after tea and before going home we sang carols and received a present. On the 17th November we wend to the Marlowe Theatre to see "Me and My Girl", a show that everyone enjoyed.


The Senior Citizens' Club

The Senior Citizens' Club and friends enjoyed a very nice afternoon to Bybrook Garden Centre to see Father Christmas and all the decorations. Our Speaker for the month gave us an interesting afternoon telling us of his deep-sea diving escapades on wrecks in the Channel. He brought with him many trophies; a ship's bell, lanterns, shells and his diving suit. In all, a very enjoyable afternoon.

The authors of the following letters have both asked that their names and addresses be withheld:

Age Concern

"Most people say that vicious, unsigned letters should be treated with the contempt they deserve, however, the one received by Sheila Woods and Beverley at the Day Centre, needs to be answered. I have had twice-weekly lunches at the Centre for the past 21 years and have always enjoyed them. The food is excellent and special diets catered for. I can't be an easy job dealing with so many elderly people, many of whom need a lot of help. Sheila, Beverley and all the staff are always kind and considerate and on hand to deal with any problems. I have no complaints about how the Centre is run and I speak for all those who are glad that it is always here for us."


"Dear Editor,
"As one of the people of Lyminge who enjoys and appreciates some of the wonderful services provided at Age Concern by Sheila, Beverley and their helpers, I am delighted to say "thank you". This is more than can be said of the cowardly "people of Lyminge" who sent a very unpleasant anonymous letter to Sheila. People who haven't the courage to sign their names to their complaints are not fit to live in "The Best Village in Kent"."

 

The Coach and Horses in January Are you a footy fan? Come and watch the big matches with us on Sky TV - almost as good as being there! Interest is being received in the club proposed for the over 50's. It would take place over lunch time during the week at the Coach and Horses - somewhere for you to come and warm yourself by the fire, chat with friends, play cards and sing a few tunes around the piano. If this idea interests you, please call Sarah on 862694. Thank you. Open from 11.30am and 5.00pm weekdays (don't forget the 5-7 Club - discount bitter from 5.00pm to 7.00pm), 11.30am and 7.00pm Saturdays and all day Sunday. Telephone 862694. Ellie Topaz, BA Hons, MRSS offers HEALING BODYWORK, based on harmonising the body's energy system through gentle touch. Effective in treating sinusitis, respiratory problems, migraine, stiff neck, back problems, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, depression, digestive disorders, menstrual problems, stress and poor circulation. For further details, or to book an appointment, please contact Ellie on 862261. Mrs. L.I. Arnold MChS 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 Mrs. F.E. Sharp, MSSCh, MBChA Qualified Surgical Chiropodist I hold a clinic at Lyminge Village Hall on the 3rd Thursday each month from 9.00am AND at Lanfranc, High Street, Lyminge on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm, OR in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Phone 863692 for an appointment.

Etchinghill Golf Open to the general public. Splendid 80-seater a la carte restaurant. Coffee shop for light snacks. Tuesday evenings - 3-course meal £5.99. Traditional Sunday carvery lunch - 2 courses £9.95. Theme Food Nights Special requirements catered for - families welcome Please 'phone 862929 for all enquiries. Lanfranc, High Street, Lyminge - FOR HIRE Very comfortable Church House for hire for small parties, meetings, coffee mornings, etc. Use of whole house with kitchen and tables & chairs. With or without heating. Booking Secretary: Ken Bolton 863117. Gwen Staveley BSc, MA, MAR Reflexology Practitioner At Everist Court and Fitness Works, Folkestone For a profoundly relaxing, holistic therapy. Package deal for 6 sessions. £12.00 per session. Home visits arranged. Birthday/Anniversary Gift Vouchers available. Sue Dyson MBRA - Reflexologist/Aromatherapist Reflexology for adults and children. Special price for children/babies. Ladies aromatherapy massage. Cellulite reduction programme. Essential oils available for use at home. Gift vouchers available. The Organmaker's Cottage, North Lyminge. Tel: 862595.

 

Lyminge Airport Taxi Service A quality taxi service serving airports, London etc. Call Peter Chamberlain on 863226 or 07050 650279 Clive Adsett Mobile Car Mechanic For most petrol models General Servicing Engine Tuning Mechanical Repairs M.O.T.'s arranged, car collected and returned M.O.T. work All at competitive rates. Telephone: 863400 Matthew Reynolds Window and Carpet Cleaning Local window cleaner. Reasonable rates. Carpet cleaning estimates supplied on request. For a free estimate, please give me a ring on 863696. Sewing machines repaired in your own home Expert on Bernina, Singer, Necchi, Pfaff, Jones & Brother, Riccar, Frister & Rossman, New Home etc. We call on you. No call-out charge. Telephone: 01303 245320 or 0860 295895 Mayfield Stores, Grocers and Video Club Telephone: 862435 Open Monday-Saturday 7.30am - 6.00pm. Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm FREE DELIVERIES Cheaper videos at Mayfield Stores "Top Fifty" titles still £2.50 per night - all other titles now only £1.00 per night. Good selection of children's cartoons at 50p per night. New videos during January include: "Lost in Space", "Godzilla" and "6 Days 7 Nights". CALL IN AND SEE US SOME TIME Stairlift Services Now local to you! 24 hour call-out 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Quality service and repairs on all major makes including: STANNAH - BISON BEDE - MINIVATOR - CHURCHILL Engineers to EITB and NALM requirements. 'Phone/Fax: 01304 840150 (office-home) Mobile: 0370 763731. T. Southern and Son Solid fuel merchants/Calorgas stockists. Prompt attention from family-run business. Competitive prices. Telephone for details on 862397. C. & M.E. Blanch Lyminge Post Office Telephone: 862201 BILLS (except Southern Water) payable FREE of charge including Inland Revenue payments. SAVINGS STAMPS - to ease the pain! WINTER HOLIDAYS - foreign currency, insurance (including ski cover) E111. Regret no passport forms. The Old Mill Office Services New for 1998 - colour scanning and copying We can provide the individual or small business with quality secretarial services from the odd photocopy to the full range of typing, presentation, binding, telephone answering service, fax and e-mail (send and receive), personalised stationery and much, much more. Keep this number handy - you never know when you might need us. Gill Monk - 862393 or e-mail: GillyM@GlobalNet.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. G.W. Finn and Sons Telephone: 862246 We are specialists in country and village property sales with three residential offices in Lyminge, Sandwich and Fordwich. Particulars of properties on the market are circulated to all offices with colour photographs used on all details. If you are interested in marketing your home, please call us for free marketing advice. Alan J. Boughton Small Works Builder All aspects of building work undertaken 40 years experience Telephone: 862075 Haxtons Ltd., Estate Agents The Estate Offices, 8 Station Road, Lyminge Telephone: 863393, Facsimile: 863580 http://www.propertyworld.co.uk/haxtons We specialise in town and country properties. For a friendly and efficient service please contact us. Open 6 days a week: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm. We are contactable by telephone on Sundays. This firm is a member of the Local Independent Network of Estate Agents (LINEA) - please ask for more details.

Lyminge Fencing Manufacturers of top quality *Fencing panels and matching gates * * Close board panels and gates * * Trellis panels * Rose arches * etc. Telephone: 01303 862685 or 0860 568945 Honeysuckle Cottages, High Street. Foundation Carpets Visit our new showroom at 2, Station Road, Lyminge CARPETS, NATURAL FLOORING, LAMINATES, VINYLS AND RUGS We have carpets available to suit all budgets, from as little as £1.70 per sq. yd. For a FREE, no obligation estimate anywhere in Kent, 'phone Mike or Sue on 862186 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 CORGI registered. Qualified Tradesmen. J.C.K. Renovations The Complete Building and Plastering Service Rising and penetrating damp treatment Timber rot and beetle attack External rendering Plastering Int./ext. texture coatings Concreting Roofing Dry walling Decorating Carpentry Property maintenance Telephone: 273837 or mobile 0378 118066. Sabre Conservatories, Windows and Doors We manufacture beautiful double-glazed PVC-u units in our own factory to exacting standards. We can also boast of being only one of five companies in the UK manufacturing the fantastic slim-line Marshall Tufflex system Vertical Sliding Sash Window, which caries a severe weather rating. So, if you have old box sash style windows and believe PVC-u would look out of place, think again! Maintenance free, sealed units, spring loaded balances, slim-line appearance and decorative 'horns' make our Vertical Slider one of the best on the market. Remember, we are suppliers to the trade both in the UK and Europe - they know a good window when they see one! For a no obligation quote, call 862393 or email us at SabreWindows@GillyM.GlobalNet.co.uk 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. Jackson Plumbing and Heating Gas Acop Approved. No job too small. Special rates for OAP's Telephone: Home/evening 270691 or day time 0831 169578. 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 proprietor: 07971 202790. S. Wiles - Gardener - Telephone 862442 General tidying, tall hedges cut, fruit tree pruning, tree lopping, small jobs undertaken. Mowers and shears sharpened and set. Collection in the village free. Beaver Builders from design to completion Extensions Conversions Roofing Plumbing Carpentry Decorating Telephone: 863371, mobile: 0402 009127. 24 hour emergency. Free quotes. M.J. Athow - Est. 1965 BUILDER & DECORATOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE Qualified and Insured. Free estimates 24 hour emergency service Telephone 862616 Mobile 0976 306665 Qualified Nursery Nurse Currently registering with KCC will shortly be starting a CHILDMINDING SERVICE for children from birth to school age. For further details, please contact Pauline Cheshire N.N.E.B. on 863810