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July 2001

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Community Matters

Lyminge Association News

There will be a Clubs and Societies Evening on Friday 14 September 2001 at Lyminge School. If your club or society has not registered your wish to attend already – get on to Mike Foxon on 862073. It will be an ideal opportunity for local organisations to promote themselves and also a good opportunity to recruit additional members or volunteer helpers. For those who are new to the village, or those who are thinking of a new hobby, it will be your chance to see what is on offer, without commitment. Lyminge School Parents and Friends will provide refreshments during the evening. At the end of the evening the Lyminge Association will hold a short Annual General Meeting, to which everyone will be most welcome.

Lyminge Parish Council

Thank you for the feedback and comments following last month’s column. The agenda for forthcoming Parish Council meetings is displayed on the notice-boards at Etchinghill and Rhodes Minnis; space doesn’t allow for the minutes to be shown as well. The next Parish Council meeting will be on 30th July, at 7.30 pm, at Lyminge Village Hall.

Road repairs
Kent County Council wrote to the Parish Council in April about emergency road repairs, explaining that in many cases temporary repairs are carried out in order to maintain safety:
“Unprecedented rain and floods are having a hugely detrimental effect on roads. We inspect roads regularly but pot-holes can develop very quickly and become dangerous in a matter of days… Maintenance budgets have been increased by 23% this year… Between inspections we rely upon the general public to inform the Highways Unit of local pot-holes.”
You can contact the Shepway Highway Unit on 850388.

Street lights
Street lights are not the responsibility of the Parish Council, however if you notice a light not working, you can report it to Shepway District Council on 852283.

Electoral review
The Local Government Commission have been reviewing electoral boundaries in our area. They have decided that Lyminge and Etchinghill should be split between different wards (wards are the basis upon which representation is organised for Shepway District Council). This proposal was opposed by the Parish Council. The Commission have also decided that the Parish Council should have one less councillor -13 instead of 14 – with 10 councillors representing Lyminge and Rhodes Minnis, and 3 representing Etchinghill.

James Butcher (01303) 863581 email: james.butcher@work-without-walls.co.uk


LYMINGE SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE

SATURDAY 14 JULY
11.00am – 2.00pm

Entertainment provided by the Air Cadet Band – and Belly Dancing!
Food: BBQ/Strawberries/Cheese and Wine/Cakes
Stalls: Books and Toys/Tombolas/LOTS of games
Proceeds towards the School Building Fund



Fun Run and Family Walk

Sunday 9 September

HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR LYMINGE SCHOOL BUILDING FUND
AND KEEP FIT AT THE SAME TIME!
(This event was originally scheduled for the Spring Bank Holiday,
but had to be postponed due to the Foot and Mouth outbreak)
This is a new event to Lyminge and has been kindly sponsored by
HAXTON’S ESTATE AGENTS
More details in next month’s Newsletter – but get into training NOW!

Dates for the Diary

During July in the Library
Another chance to see some more spectacular paintings by Adele Entwistle, who first exhibited last year.

In aid of Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
Wednesday 4 July: Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Saturday 7 July: Joan Tinsely’s 10th anniversary walk. 9.00am. Depart from Leas Cliff Hall for Dungeness (or as far as you can go!) Further information from 221433.
Friday 13 July: Dinner at Philbeach, Tanners Hill, Hythe. Price £20.00. Information from 262421.

Tuesday 17 July
Etchinghill W.I.
A talk on the “Birth of an Orchestra” will be given by Mr. G. Quinton Jones. The competition will be for a lighthouse replica or an unusual shell.

Wednesday 18 July
Rhodes Minnis Circle
Our Speaker is Janet Adamson, whose subject is “Family History”. The competition is for a childhood photo including yourself. We welcome new members and guests on the third Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in Rhodes Minnis Village Hall. Please note that we do not meet in August.

Wednesday 18 July
L yminge Dramatic Society – “The Rivals”
Our next production will be “The Rivals”. Written by Richard Sheridan in 1775, the play is regarded by many as one of the funniest comedies in the English language. Set in Bath, the play centres on the love affairs of two young couples and complications in events give rise to comic deception and misunderstandings. This lavish production will be performed from 20th to 24th November in Lyminge Village Hall, commencing at 7.45pm. The reading to cast the play will take place on 18th July at 7.45pm in Lyminge Village Hall and all are welcome to attend. Please also note in your diaries the date of 22nd September for the Dramatic Society’s “Indian Summer Ball”, to be held at Etchinghill Golf Club. Tickets will be on sale soon at £22.50 each. Watch this space for more details.

Saturday 21 July
Patchwork Workshop
Invisible machine appliqué at Lyminge Village Hall from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Cost £7.50. Further information from Liz Coleman on 863197. Beginners welcome.

Sunday 22 July
Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary
OPEN DAY
At Seathwaite, Green Lane, Rhodes Minnis
From 11.00am – 4.30pm
Our Annual Garden Party With The Cats
Stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, honey, homemade cakes, books and lots of “catty” novelties, refreshments on sale all day. Raffle. Tombola.
Dedication of our new “Kittery” building by T.V. actress,
LIZ SMITH
Car park at Little Rhode Farm next door by kind permission of Mr. And Mrs. Peers
Entry 50p, Children 25p.
All proceeds from the day go to help care for and rehome unwanted cats and kittens.

In aid of Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
Saturday 28 July
BOOT AND SUMMER FAIR
12 Noon – 3.30pm
at
Park House animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis
Boots £7.00, Vans £10.00
Special attractions – Live Music, Allegro School of Dance display, Punch and Judy
Lots of Stalls, attractions, tombolas, refreshments, ice creams, plenty of parking
Admission by Donation

Tuesday 7 August
Etchinghill W.I.
Coach trip to Penshurst Place. Seats are still available at £6.00 for the coach fare only. Entry to the house and gardens is £5.30 in addition to the coach fare. ‘Phone Ann on 862478 to book a seat.

Tuesday 7 August
Lyminge Historical Society
The Historical Society welcomes visitors to attend the monthly talks starting at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, which take place on the first Tuesday in the month. August’s talk will be given by Arthur Bailey on “Folkestone – The Lease”.

Thursday 23 August
Rude Mechanical Theatre Company
In
“Twelfth Night”
Performing on their colourful pageant wagon
Director Peter Talbot declares that this is ”one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, full of wit and sparking language, wonderful characters, bawdy humour, more than a touch of pathos and one of his strongest plots”. The show starts at 7.30pm, but come earlier if you want to picnic (and come dressed for the weather!). Tickets £8.00, concessions £5.00. (Actual location in next Newsletter!)

Advance notice: early booking is advised
Visiting male-voice choir
Coro Vetta
From the Italian Alps
Will be joining Cantores Dominicae and
Various instrumentalists in a series of light-hearted
SUMMER CONCERTS
At Dover Castle, Wednesday 29 August
at St. Mary in Castro, 7.30pm
£5.00 inc. glass of wine
At Egerton Millennium Village Hall, Friday 31 August
7.30pm. Concert Party £7.50 inc. supper
At Wye Parish Church, Saturday 1 September
7.30pm. £5.00 inc. refreshments
Net proceeds from all concerts to Demelza House
Further information from James Nicholas 01233 750272 or Roz Field on 01233 812423.

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Rector: Rev. Peter Ashman tel no. 862432
SERVICE TIMES
Sun 1st July Trinity 3
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am WORLD OF WORSHIP
4.00pm CONCERT in CHURCH
Thu 5th July
9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 8th July Trinity 4/Sea Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Thu 12th July
9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 15th July Trinity 5
10.30am Holy Communion
Thu 19th July
9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 22nd July Trinity 6
10.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Sunday Silence
Thu 26th July
9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 29th July Trinity 7
9.15am Matins
10.30am Healing Service

St Mary & St Ethelburga, Lyminge – Children’s Workshop
All children are welcome (adults too!) to our afternoon workshops, held on the Saturday preceding the first Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Vanessa Ashman at the Rectory, on 862432.
For your diary: Our next Children’s Workshop will be on Saturday 4th August.

ST MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sun 1st July 6.30pm Evensong
Sun 15th July 8.00am Holy Communion
Sat 21st July 2.30pm SUMMER SALE in the Village Hall.
Sun 22nd July 9.30am Family Service
Sun 29th July 8.00am Holy Communion

ST OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH
Sun 8th July 11.00am Holy Communion
Sun 15th July 6.30pm Benefice Evensong
Sun 29th July 6.30pm Taize-style worship

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.
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire through Christina Guyett on 863049.

Notices
 

Lyminge Handbells Summer Events

The Lyminge Handbells group continue to be seen at various summer events in the area. We were pleased to be associated at the Home Farm Trust day at Lympne on the 3rd of June and on the 30th of June at the special Summer Church Yard event in the village. If you would like to hear the sound of our super, newly refurbished bells at a special celebration or family event, just give us a ‘ring’. We have already received two bookings for Christmas so it is never too soon to book. Please let us know some weeks in advance if you can and we will do our best to come along. Evenings and weekends only please. We have recruited some new members but would-be ringers are always welcome. More ringers make it easier for us to attend all the events we are asked to play at. If you would like to book the bellringers, or want to have a go yourself just call either Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530 for details.

Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup

A safe and welcoming place for your child to make friends, play, learn and make a smooth transition to school. Supervised by trained and experienced staff. Sessions weekdays during term time at Lyminge Village Hall, 9.00am to 12 noon, (or to 1.00pm – additional hour is optional and packed lunch should be provided). Standard session is £5.50 – extended session £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 Social Services and OFSTED. The 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 862831, or visit our website at www.lyminge-playgroup.fsnet.co.uk

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)

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.

 

Rates		Session Times
Sunday - Friday	£11.00 per session	am session	8.30am - 12.30pm
	£27.50 per day	pm sessions	1.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturday	£16.50 per session	evenings	6.00pm - 11.45pm
	£22.00 evening session
	£44.00 full day

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.

Age Concern, Elham Rural

Annual General Meeting
Age Concern, Elham Rural’s AGM will be held at the Day Centre at Everist Court, Lyminge on Wednesday 25 July at 3.20pm. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Lin Talbot from The Stroke Association. Her talk is entitled, “Update on Services in Kent and the National Service Framework”. All are invited to attend.

Vacancies
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 Lyminge Monday to Friday. If you are (or you know of someone) in need of our services, please contact Sheila Woods on 862364.

Open Week at Age Concern – 9th – 13th July
We would like to invite everyone to our Open Week in July at the Day Centre, Station Road, Lyminge. We are arranging a wide variety of demonstrations and events on the following days:
Tuesday 10.45am Plate painting & flower arranging demonstrations.
Wednesday 10.30am Jason’s Fashions and Bring & Buy and Coffee Morning
Thursday 11.15am A coastal watch talk
Friday 10.45am Ashdales will be showing their range of small mobility equipment
If you would like any further information on any of the events, please ring Sheila or Beverley on 862364.

Alexandra Rose Day 3rd – 17th June

The collection for Lyminge this year raised £120.24. 80% of this amount comes to us at the Day Centre. A big thank you to all of those who contributed.

Abbeyfield Lyminge Society Ltd.
Rivulet House, Canterbury Road, Lyminge CT18 8HT
VACANCY

An upstairs, en suite room has recently become vacant at Rivulet House, for an active retired person. Please contact Mrs. R. Shepherd, Hon. Sec. On 862557, or at Rivulet House, for an application form. If you would like further information, please contact Mrs. McDougall, Chairman on 840420.

Government Strategy of Fuel Poverty

You may be aware that the government has developed a strategy for tackling fuel poverty. The majority of the fuel poor live in their own homes, which means that referrals to sources of assistance have to be secured on an individual self-referral basis. To facilitate this process, DTI have produced two types of leaflets:
“Beating fuel poverty – a community approach”
“Cold in winter? You may be eligible for a Government grant to make your home warm”.
Stocks of these leaflets are kept at the Day Centre, Age Concern, and are available to everyone who thinks this might apply to them. Please call in and ask for one or ring the freefone number on 0800 952 0600.

Neighbourhood Watch

This is a warning that at this time of the year burglaries to sheds are prevalent. Extra security for your shed is very worthwhile. Shed alarms are available cheaply from DIY stores and through the Watch Office. Items stolen from sheds are often then used to break into the properties nearby. Please consider the security of your property.

Lyminge W.I.

Our July meeting will be held at the home of our President, Fran Baillie, and will be a garden party. Please ring Lyn Callander on 862799 if you would like to attend and haven’t yet registered. We hope this will be a good social occasion, enabling members and guests to get to know one another.

Lord Whisky Tea Rooms and Gift Shop,
Rhodes Minnis

Open daily from 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Lovely setting, good food, friendly service.
Other services:
Dog training and agility courses (beginners and advanced). Dog grooming by appointment. Low income Veterinary clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.00pm – 3.0pm. Telephone 862622.

Lyminge Slimming Club

Our Slimming Club has started and has received a good response. We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Parlour. It is a friendly social group, all weighing is in complete confidence. We welcome newcomers. The cost is £1.00 per week with all profits going to charity.

WANTED

Cleaner: Etchinghill village, 3-4 hours per week, £5.00 per hour. Please telephone evenings 863408.

Help wanted one day a week, or two half days, to maintain buildings, land and garden in Canterbury Road, Lyminge. The work will be varied and will suit somebody with practical skill who takes pride in managing ongoing projects. Telephone 862055.

Woodwork Drills. Could the person to whom I lent all my woodworking drills, several months ago, please return them. They are slotted into partitions in several fabric rolls and were originally in a white plastic plaster bucket. Duncan Harrington, Ashton Lodge, Church Road, Lyminge 862368.

A two bedroom bungalow in the Silverlands area, Lyminge. Please telephone 872001 or 863370.

LOCALLY PRODUCED LAMB

AVAILABLE NOW IN WHOLE OR HALF LAMB PACKS. JOINTED TO YOUR INSTRUCTION. WEIGHTS OF A WHOLE LAMB VARY BETWEEN 16 AND 20 KG (ABOUT 40 LBS) AND ARE PRICED AT £3.50/KILO. FOR MORE INFORMATION ‘PHONE PETER VINCENT ON 840593.

Reports

Christian Aid

Sincere thanks to all who gave and all who walked the streets to collect. The result is an amazing £1,220, much of which was also Gift Aided. Your generosity will truly Make a Difference for many in need around the world. Thank you and God bless you.

Lyminge Senior Citizens’ Club

During June we played cards, bingo and had a quiz. One of the set of questions John gave us on the old currency had our brains working hard! It’s amazing how soon we have forgotten how many pennies in a half-crown etc. All good fun. D. Bain.

Sibton Park Cricket Club

‘100’ Club Winners for June were:

1st, G. Webb - £25; 2nd L. Woods - £10, 3rd, Mrs. B. Smith - £5.

Etchinghill W.I.

At our June meeting our Speaker, Mrs. Bryant, brought many aromatic plants to explain the art of making Pot Pourri. She then made a box of previously dried herbs and leaves which was put in the raffle.

The Trash and Treasure sale was successful. We have purchased a wooden seat and donated it to Etchinghill Village Hall. The plaque is to read, “Millennium Seat 2000”

Mrs Holden was the competition winner.

Rest and Recuperation