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THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER
July 2002
Produced
by
The Lyminge Association
News from the Parish Council
Cllr. Peter Brockett
Councillors were saddened to learn of the recent death of one of their
members, Peter Brockett. Peter first joined the Parish Council in
September 1980. He served the community very well indeed; whenever the
Parish Council was looking for a volunteer to help erect some playground
equipment, or carry out repairs to the bridge from Well Field to Tayne
Field, he was the first in line. He also repaired many vandalized
seats and was prominent in the refurbishment of the Ethelburga Well.
He must have saved a considerable amount of money for the Parish over the
years. A true stalwart.
For most of his service he was on the General Purposes and Planning
Committees. With his knowledge of the construction industry, he was of
particular help to the Planning Committee. He will also be remembered
for his fight to understand why the District Council kept shutting Public
Conveniences, a matter which he made quite plain whenever he had the
opportunity to raise it with the Ward Representative.
In truth, he was a very sincere man, who stuck to his principles and he will
be sadly missed by his fellow Councillors.
Golf Practice Forbidden on Tayne Field
A letter of complaint regarding the playing of golf on Tayne Field has been
received. The Council is very concerned about this, as the dangers to
passers-by and properties should be obvious. There is also a By-Law
which prohibits it. If Parishioners see anyone practicing golf please
report it to the local community Policeman or to a Parish Councillor.
Flooding
You may have had a questionnaire from the Environment Agency about the risk
of flooding, and being placed on their database for Automatic Voice Message
alerts in case the Nailbourne rises above set limits. If you have returned a
questionnaire and want to check that you’re on the database you can
contact the Flood Warning Officer at the Environment Agency on 01732 875587.
News from Kent County Council (Councillor John Palmer)
Cliffe Marshes have been identified as a possible site for a fourth
London airport. KCC is pushing for Manston to be chosen instead.
Traffic in Kent is expected to rise by 10% per year as the cost of motoring
reduces and the cost of public transport rises.
A new secondary school is needed in this area; its location will be decided
within the next five years.
A public meeting about local policing is to be held: date to be announced.
News from Shepway District Council (Councillor
Andrew Barchi)
Shepway recognise the growing need for social housing (i.e. affordable
rents and part-ownership schemes). It’s possible for parish councils to
put forward proposals for new social housing schemes.
Shepway’s “Cabinet” – the group of councilors which leads the
council – now meets in public. You can go along to listen and put your
views. Advance notice of any key decisions now has to be given. The Scrutiny
Committee which checks the way decisions have been made is now chaired by a
member of the opposition.
Hedgerows and Overhanging Vegetation
If you have a hedgerow overhanging a footpath please make sure it is
kept trimmed to keep the path clear. Please also look at your
path-side vegetation from the perspective of a child in a pushchair –
please clear any nettles or scratchy plants.
Next meeting
The next Parish Council meeting is on 29 July, 7.30 pm at Lyminge
Village Hall.
James Butcher, (01303) 863581, james.butcher@work-without-walls.co.uk
Jubilee Celebrations
…in Postling
What a wonderful celebration we enjoyed in Postling over the Jubilee
weekend! It began with Elizabeth’s floral army turning the church
into a spectacular display – the chancel became a haven of golden peace
overseen by a representation of Annigoni’s portrait of the Queen.
The entrance was a riot of red, white and blue, to remind us of Britain and
the Commonwealth. These two areas were joined by an aisle of wild flowers as
if we were walking along one of our country lanes. During the three
days we had over 200 visitors from far and wide. Songs of Praise on
Sunday evening began with the dedication of our bench with its plaque
commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thanks go
to David Leach for all the work he did in finding such an unusually
comfortable seat and installing it. Many will enjoy the rest on their
way to the services or just to relax in the peace of a country
churchyard. There was no reluctance in the large congregation to
request their favourite hymn and the volume of voices was enhance by members
of the Agape Choir – a joyous occasion!
Monday was ‘party day’ and the whole village entered
into it with gusto. The children enjoyed two hours of competitive
games and the winners were awarded medals of Olympic design – gold, silver
and bronze. This was followed by rounders matches between four teams of
indeterminate size so as not to prevent any children, ages 4 to 74, from
taking part. This too was an enthusiastically competitive session!!!
The courtyard was the beautifully decorated setting for the
evening barbecue. Villagers and their invited guests enjoyed the
festive atmosphere and our thanks go to the residents who worked hard to
make it such a success.
The climax of the day came with the lantern procession to
the top of One Tree Hill to light the ‘beacon’ which would have been
seen from afar as the flames licked into the sky!
It would take up far too much space to thank by name
everyone who contributed to our community effort, and so I (BMW) will
mention only the two enablers without whom nothing would have happened – Elizabeth
Andrews and Tony Van Eldrick
Barbara
Wadie.
…in Lyminge
A rather low-key celebration during Jubilee day, but then most
people were glued to their televisions! Things got more lively during
the evening when Parishioners were invited to join the Lyminge Association
for the Beacon lighting at 10.15pm (this time was dictated by the organised
Beacon chain). Thanks to Adrian Willcox, Glenn Floyd and Jeff Turnbull
an arrangement of gazebos and sound and lights provided a focus for the
party, with the Beacon safely to one side. Those who attended were
able to barbecue their own food and eat it while watching the concert in
London on the television set up by Adrian. At the appointed hour the
Chairman of the Lyminge Association, Debbie Marsh, lit the Beacon after a
noisy count-down. Thank you to all who attended and to Neil Mullins
who very kindly stores the Beacon and fetches and returns it on request.
…but on a sad note
On Jubilee Day I proudly flew my Union Jack at my front gate on
Farthing Common. In keeping with tradition, at sunset I went to take
it down, only to discover that some low-life had stolen it. It deeply
upset me that someone would do such a thing, especially on that special
day. That’s the way things are nowadays, I suppose.
I would like to take this opportunity to inform all those people in
passing cars who slowed up or stopped to talk to or comment on my Shetland
pony. William, when I exercised him along Farthing Common most mornings,
that he was sadly put down last week. He suffered from a sudden onset
of paralysis and the vet had no choice, having diagnosed the condition
incurable. He is very sadly missed. Edina Blain.
…and just in case you are wondering
The Jubilee coins are still on order! An order for another
organization which was placed some two weeks before ours has only just been
received – so perhaps we will get ours sometime during July! Thank
you for your patience everyone!
Newsletter Distribution
Thank you very much to June Price, who has volunteered as the new
distributor for the Teddars Leas Road area of Etchinghill. The Lyminge
Association, and the residents are very grateful!
Now we need another volunteer (or volunteers!), this time for Rectory
Lane and Mayfield Road in Lyminge. Mrs. Taylor has been your
distributor for a long time, but would now like to finish with the September
or October issue. If you could spare an hour (possibly less if you do
it at a trot!) once a month, please give Debbie Marsh a ring on 863192.
Going on holiday? Please ask a friend or neighbour to
distribute your Newsletters for you if they are likely to be published while
you are away – and let Debbie know what the arrangements are please (so
that they can be delivered accordingly)!
Community
Policing
Your eyes do not deceive you – you have seen a Policeman
wandering around the village in recent times! PC11030 Steve Ivory has
been in post since the beginning of May and has responsibilities in the
villages of Etchinghill, Lyminge and Elham and the immediate area
surrounding the valley. He is our village beat officer and here to
address our concerns. In reality, issues of anti-social behaviour and
crime are few and far between, but the general perceptions outweigh that
reality and he hopes to make us all feel safer and reduce any fears you may
have.
Steve is assisted by Tessa Bedwell, who is a Rural Community
Warden. She is an employee of Kent County Council. Although she wears
a uniform, she has no powers of enforcement other than those of any member
of the public. Her function is to deal with any matters concerning
both the district and county council and also a link between the community
and the police. If you have any concerns she can help with, she can be
contacted at most times of the day on 07970 50674.
 Steve
and Tessa hope to renew the concept of a “surgery” to be held on a
regular basis at the Library – look out for posters around the village, or
via the Lyminge Web site. In the meantime, here are a few useful
numbers – cut them out and put them in a safe place (e.g. on your notice
board or by the telephone):
Emergency
Services: Fire, Ambulance and Police: 999/112
For calls where life and property are in danger, when a crime is
being committed, when there is a Road Traffic Accident and there is serious
injury.
Non
emergency – Police: 01303 850555
To report a suspicious incident, to report a car that is abandoned
or untaxed, to report a problem that YOU cannot resolve and that YOU think
involves the Police, to report a community issue that requires police
attendance because it is going on there and then (Anti social behaviour,
noisy motor bikes etc)
To
report a crime: 01622 650065
To report a crime that has happened to you and the offenders have
gone (e.g. Car damaged or shed broken into overnight)
Lost
and found property - Folkestone
01303 289321
CRIME
STOPPERS
If you have information about any crime please call
0800 555 111
Calls are free and anonymous and you may be eligible for an award.
Rural
Partnership
To discuss any community issue, concerns about drink & drug related
incidents, anti social behaviour or other incidents that do not require
police attendance there and then. To obtain information about district and
county council services.
Rural
Community Warden – Elham, Lyminge and Etchinghill
Tessa Bedwell: 07970 506764
Email: tessabedwell@hotmail.com
Community
Beat Officer - Elham, Lyminge & Etchinghill
PC 11030 Steve Ivory: 07980 770583
Email: stephen.ivory@kent.pnn.police.uk
Parish/
Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer
Caroline Barnett: 01304 218151
Email: cso.sek@kent.police.uk
Lyminge
Village Hall – built for us all to use
Following the recent AGM, our new committee got their heads together for
the aims and objectives in 2002/3. This year concerns refreshing the
facilities and improving the image to make it the natural choice for sport,
leisure and social events.
Externally, we want to look at the landscaping, floodlighting and hall
frontage, whilst internally creating a welcoming atmosphere. This
means strengthening our partnership with local people and
organizations. We are looking for an architect, designer or
landscaper to offer their expertise in providing some free community advice
in return for a bit of prestige local advertising. Similarly, if a
local painter and decorator or contractor can provide any free time to help
our improvements, we would be very gratefully.
We are also working with the Parish Council and would like to thank them
publicly for their speed in providing a directional sign and the bottom of
Woodland Road.
We have already begun to improve our facilities with the recent purchase
of two new electric cookers. Currently the toilets are having a
facelift and later this year, the main hall will be given a new look.
This year we are aiming to focus more on our customers’ requirements
and have started to offer special packages. Only £10.00 for a weekday
afternoon birthday party when you bring your own paper plates and cups.
We are a purposeful committee with specific areas of responsibility and would
welcome a secretary to come forward to take the minutes every month and deal
with a small amount of correspondence.
Finally, we are grateful to Haxtons and Stennings for their support of
our Jubilee Lyminge Day (well organised by our Social Committee). We
raised around £2,800, so thanks to everyone who took part or came along and
enjoyed the day.
Mike Foxon 862073
Letter
to the Editor
From: John Worsfold Esq.
Living Alongside the
Faming Community
"I, along with many others, had much sympathy and empathy for the
farming community during their recent problems. Unfortunately as
sympathy and empathy appear to be one-way traffic, this is rapidly dwindling
and may end up like the Dodo.
“Like many others, I live near a rather large field. This field
backs towards Woodland Road, Dog Kennel Lane, High Street, Village Hall and
the Bowls Club and is quite close to many other areas of population, in fact
the whole village may be affected.
“This field has been sprayed on and off for the last ten days or so
with applications (plural is intended) of slurry and the associated
offensive smell. Shepway District Council, Environment Department, seem to
have little or no authority to stop this practice. The only avenue
left to myself and the community is to complain about this as a public
nuisance. Should anyone wish to complain, and I strongly urge anyone who has
suffered to make that effort, do so to the Construction and Health
Department of the Shepway District Council, Mr. Wai Tse (850388 (who has
been extremely helpful in all my dealings).
“Living in the countryside we must accept that farmers do have a job to
do, which may include crop-spraying and the aromas that sometimes ensue. For
this to happen on a set-aside field, appears to me as a snub to the whole
community, especially as it is on-going and continues as I write (24 May
2002). Having to shut yourself in with all windows and doors firmly
shut, to alleviate the appalling smell caused by a farmer, who as I
understand, does not even reside in our community, is certainly an
infringement of my “human rights”.
"I suspect this farmer is an exception to the rule, but when farmers
plead for our help, as we have heard so many times in the past, I for one
will be thinking twice. We have to exist together and therefore
thoughtfulness, by both sides, should not have to be spelled out.”
During July in Lyminge
Library
Alan Burroughs from Elham, a previous exhibitor at the Library, will
be showing a selection of his new water-colour paintings.
Saturday
6 July
Lyminge Historical Society
Visit to the Museum of Kent Life. Further information from Bob
Gay (Secretary) on 862574.
Sunday
7 July
Elham Pre-School Playgroup
2.00pm – 4.00pm at Elham Village Hall
Please come along and have some fun and see what we have
to offer your pre-school children
Bouncy castle * magic show * cream teas * cake stall
Raffle * other attractions
Wednesdays Recommencing
10 July
Speak French for an Hour!
A few of us meet in one another’s houses each Wednesday for French
conversation. The “guide” for our faltering grammar (etc., etc.!)
is Mr. D. Price. The topics of conversation are wide and varied. If you
would like to join us, ring Liz on 863197 for more details.
Saturday 20 July
Ethelburga Quilters
As usual, we will meet at Lyminge School from 10.00am to
4.00pm. We are currently finishing off one project and will be
starting another in September. The new project will be to produce a
quilted appliqué (a quilt, wall-hanging or even a tea-cosy!) based on the
style of Clarice Cliffe, or any other preferred artist. If you are
interested in joining us in September, come along to this meeting for
further information.
Saturday
20 July
Stelling Minnis Windmill Fete
Mill Lane, Stelling Minnis, 12 noon – 5.00pm
Classic cars * Vintage motorcycles
Steam and Stationary engines
Vintage agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
Craft displays * Sheep shearing * Dog Flyball
Stalls * Sideshows * Children’s rides
Raffles and Tombolas
Bar * Barbecue * Teas * Ice creams * Hot & Cold Food
Admission £1.00
(children under 5 - free, under 11 - 50p)
01227 709238 for information
in aid of the new Windmill Museum
Wednesday 24 July
Annual General Meeting
Age Concern Elham Rural’s AGM will be held at the Day Centre at
Everist Court at 2.30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Ms Sue Newman of
the federation (not Age Concern England). Everyone is invited to
attend.
Wednesday
24 July
Rhodes Minnis Methodist Chapel
As part of the fund-raising efforts to improve facilities at the
Chapel, a SUMMER LUNCH will take place in Rhodes Minnis Hall from 12.30pm
onwards. This will be a two-course lunch and the cost £5.00 per
head. All lunches need to be pre-booked. Please ring
862281 by Friday 19 July to book a meal. There will be a bring and buy
stall and a raffle.
All proceeds in aid of the Chapel Building Fund.
In
aid of the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Fund
Saturday 27 July
BOOT AND SUMMER FAYRE
12.30pm – 3.30pm
at Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis
Boots £7.00 – Vans £10.00
Special attractions * Live music * Allegro School of Dance display
Lots of stalls * Attractions * Tombolas
Refreshments * Ice creams * Plenty of parking
Admission by donation
Saturday 27 July
Nutmeg’s Rabbit Sanctuary, Etchinghill
A Coffee Morning/Book Sale
…to raise funds for the rabbits will be held on from
10am to 12 noon at LANFRANC, HIGH ST, LYMINGE
(next to the Fish & Chip shop). Also bric-a-brac, etc. Any
donations of books, bric-a-brac or other items to sell will be much
appreciated. Please phone Meg on 07773 296732, who can collect. Thank you!
Saturday
3 August
Project Trust
QUIZ NIGHT
Victoria Wisniewski is currently raising money to spend a year working with
children with learning disabilities in South Africa, with the charity
Project Trust. The Quiz night will help raise fund. It will be
held at Lyminge Village Hall and any support would be welcome. Tables
of eight at £5.00 per head – a light supper is included! For more
details contact Victoria at 4 Badgers Bridge, Etchinghill, telephone
862632. Any other donations would be gratefully received!
ADVANCE NOTICE
The Annual General Meeting of the Lyminge Association will be held on
WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER AT 8.00PM
At Lyminge Village Hall
Tuesday
6 August
Lyminge Historical Society
The Historical Society welcomes visitors to attend the 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 Mr. C.
McCooey on “Kent Women”.
Saturday
10 August
Rhodes Minnis Annual Flower Show
and Summer Fair
2.30pm
For more information and a prospectus contact the Show Secretary, Mrs.
Daphne Andrews, 31 Bedingfield Way, Lyminge. Telephone 862865.
Friday 23 August
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company’s
Theatre of the Green Tour 2002
The Comedy of Babi Babbett
All those who attended the Company’s previous production last
year spoke very highly of the production – and are looking forward to
this year’s! Despite only a small cast, this multi-talented
company has clearly demonstrated that they have honed travelling theatre
to a fine art.
Traditional characters such as, Pantalone, Harlequin and Colombine will be
recognised in this riotous new play, where the setting is 1793
Islington. Babi Babett is the servant of Sydney Lean, a rich but
deeply mean retired goldsmith – and the plot seems to have something to
do with sausages (!).
Bring your own garden chairs and/or rugs and a picnic. Tickets
will cost £9.00 for adults, £8.00 for senior citizens and £5.00 for
children, students and the un-waged. There are group rates for
families and groups of 10 or more. Further information from 01323
501260
Etchinghill Village Hall
News
Planning permission for the new Village Hall has now been granted
and tenders for the new building are due to be received by early July.
The current focus is on fundraising and the first two events are:
Thursday
(morning) 11 July
Charity Golf Challenge
Etchinghill Golf Club
4-person teams – men, ladies or mixed – although singles, twos
or threes can be teamed up with others on the day. Coffee and bacon
rolls. 18 holes, 2 course lunch - £33.00 (discount for Etchinghill
Club members). For further information, or to book a place, contact
Andrew Paris on 863181.
Saturday
13 July
Summer Boot/Table Fayre
Etchinghill Village Hall
White elephant, home produce, tombola, cakes,. Plants, toys,
refreshments and lots more. Stalls pre-bookable for £5.00.
Contact Tin on 863181.
Pilgrims’ Hospices in
East Kent
Fundraising events in July 2002
Wednesday 3 July
10.00am – 12 noon Coffee
morning and Bring and Buy, Holy
Trinity
Church Hall, Sandgate
Road,
Folkestone
Thursday 11
July Folkestone
Races
Afternoon
Saturday 13 July 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tombola
at Scout Hut Smeeth
Saturday 27 July 1.30pm – 4.00pm Canterbury
Hospice Strawberry Fayre
and Open Day
Sunday 28 July 2.00pm – 5.00pm Garden
Open Day, Mounts Court Farm,
Acrise
(Teas for Pilgrims’ Hospices)
Lyminge Handbells
The bell ringers are happy to play at weekends and evenings at any
local venue or at your home, for a minimum donation of £30, but please give
us plenty of notice. Our selected charity is the Pilgrims
Hospice. If you are interested in hearing us, or perhaps joining us,
please call Stuart Hunnisett on 862530 or Ro Edmond on 863201.
Lord
Whisky Tea Rooms and Gift Shop
Rhodes Minnis
Open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Lovely setting, good food, friendly service.
Other services
Dog training & agility courses (beginners & advanced)
New dog training classes start
Saturday 11 July 11.00am
at the Lord Whisky Centre. £10 booking deposit.
Dog Groom (by appointment)
Low Income Veterinary Clinic – Tuesdays & Thursdays 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Telephone: 862622
 House
Share Offered
LOVELY COTTAGE
in
BEAUTIFUL NORTH LYMINGE
£75.00 per week plus share of the bills
Please contact Geraldine Riley on 862595
Reading Scheme for
Children
 The
Reading Scheme for the children at Kent Libraries, starting at the end of
July, is entitled, “the Reading Planet” and will have a “Space”
theme. It will run through-out the school holidays. Details have been
sent to all Kent schools. For further information, contact Janet or
Susan at Lyminge Library.
Lyminge
Short Mat Bowls Club
Why not join us for a social, but competitive, evening playing Short
Mat Bowls? We are a friendly Club of mixed ages. Skill and
technique gradually develop with help from the more experienced
bowlers. We meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm in the
Lyminge Village Hall, where three 43 foot mats await our concentration and
fun. Sets of bowls are available for beginners. Please turn up
and have a go. More details from Vicki, our Secretary on 862293.
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
£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.
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
Louise on: 07904 111 001 (after 6pm)
or Email: lou@lyminge7.freeserve.co.uk
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.
ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Church Office, Lanfranc, High Street: 862345
SERVICE TIMES
Thur 4th July
9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 7th July - Trinity 6
8.00am - Holy Communion
10.30am - 'WOW’Service
Thu 11th July
9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 14th July - Trinity 7
8.00am - Holy Communion
10.30am - Holy Communion
Thu 18th July
9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 21st July - Trinity 8
10.30am - Holy Communion
Thu 25th July
9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 28th July - Trinity 9
10.30am - Holy Communion
6.30pm - Sunday Silence
Thu 1st August
9.30am - Holy Communion
St Mary & St Ethelburga, Lyminge – Children’s
Workshop
PLEASE NOTE that the Children’s WOW Workshops for the first Saturdays
in June, July and August have been cancelled. We will resume on SATURDAY 31st
AUGUST, preceding the ‘WOW’ service on Sunday 1st September.
For further information, ring Vanessa Ashman on 862432.
ST MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sun 7th
July
6.30pm
Benefice Evensong
Sun 21st
July
8.00am
Holy Communion
Sun 28th July
9.30am
Family Service
ST OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH
Sun 14th July
11.00am
Holy Communion
Sun 21st
July
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.
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister,
the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire.
Local Garden Open for the National Gardens Scheme
Mounts Court Farmhouse, Acrise
One and a half acres surrounded by open farmland; variety of
trees, shrubs, grasses and herbaceous plants; pond and bog garden.
Teas. Admission £2.50, children free. Follow the signs from
the turn-off on the Lyminge to Elham road. Sundays 2.00pm –
5.00pm, July 14 th and 28 th.
Etchinghill
W.I.
The Speaker for our meeting on 18 June was Mr. Black from H.M.
Customs and Excise. He told us of the various jobs he had to do to
become a Customs Officer, which included in his early days, being on duty
at a distillery in Scotland and at Smithfield Market. Finally, he
worked with the Customs and Dover Harbour Port. The competition this
month of a dog ornament was won by Mrs. Cross.
We have a coach going to Chatham Historic Dockyard on Tuesday 3
September. There are some seats available on the coach; the price is
£6.50 plus admission charge. For further details contact Jenny on
862637 or Ann on 862478.
Sibton Park Cricket Club
100 Club Winners for June
G. Keutenius - £25, M. Clark - £10, C. Wren - £5.
At the Library
Many thanks to Judith Lock for her wonderful photographic
exhibition displayed in the library through-out June. It was much
admired by all who saw it.
Age Concern Lunch In Elham – 11th
June
We would like to offer our thanks to all those who worked so hard at the
above fundraising event. Delicious, homemade food was on offer –
made by a bunch of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers from Elham.
The resulting amount raised of £539.00 was gratefully received by
us here at Age Concern and will be put to good use to help the elderly
folk in the Elham Rural area.
Lyminge Gardeners’
Society
On Tuesday 23rd July, the Society will visit
Essentially Hops, Parsonage Farm, Bekesbourne. There will be a
guided walk around the hop fields (help will be on hand for those with
walking difficulties – let Janet know beforehand on 862158). A
visit to the shop will follow and refreshments will be available for
purchase. The cost of the visit will be £2.00, payable on the
night. Meet at the library car park at 6.15pm for car-sharing, or
Bekesbourne by 7.00pm.
After a dreadful day, the sun shone on the Gardeners’ Society members
and friends for the visit to Higham Park on the evening of May 28th.
Amanda Harris-Deans, one of the owners, gave us a most informative and
entertaining guided walk through the gardens. We were amazed and
impressed how hard work and dedication had transformed the gardens from
dereliction to their present verdant condition, in a few short
years. Many of us will certainly visit again.
Gardening Tips
Now is the time to be on friendly terms with the neighbours!
Invite them to your barbecue and soften them up with a drink or two.
Then, when you ask them to water all the pots, baskets and vegetables
whilst you are on holiday, they won’t be able to refuse! To make
life easier for your volunteer, gather all the pots together in a shady
spot in your garden. The pants will create their own eco-system and
need less watering (this is a tip for house plants too, a collection of
several plants fare far better than single plants dotted on tables and
window sills). If you can find a sturdy clothes rail in a charity
shop, the baskets can be gathered together in the same shady spot as the
pots. Enjoy your holidays!
Freshlook
Gardens
Tel/Fax: 844680
Mobile: 07866091633
Regular lawn-mowing service available. General gardening
work undertaken. Also, ‘Man with Van’ to help you with light
removals etc. For free quotation please ring/fax Geoffrey Hogben.
Bridge
Farm Nursery, Lyminge
Telephone: 863625
Container and bedding plants – wide range available.
Check out our selection and prices before you buy elsewhere.
The
Plantsman
GARDEN BED SPECIALIST
Planting schemes, pruning, general garden care,
mowing and lawn care
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990
Mower
and Man
GRASS CUTTING SERVICE
Large or small lawns. Weed, feed and trim edges.
Paddock topping. Rough areas no problem.
Telephone: 863625 or 07813 865990
Gardens
Open For Charities
Bridge Farm, Lyminge
Ann and Geoff Baldock
Telephone 863625
Sunday 14 July
for SUSTAIN (East Kent Neuro-Rehabilitation)
Sunday 11 August
for Cancer Research UK
Entrance £1.50. Open 11.00am – 4.30pm.
Tea and Coffee with homemade cakes
Sorry no dogs.
At the August Open Day there will be a plant naming competition, tombola
and holiday gift stall. If you could bring a small gift back from
your holiday, or donate a prize for the tombola, we would be very
grateful. All proceeds to Cancer Research UK.
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).
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
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
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Rayston
Farm Livery Yard
Small private Livery yard specializing in holistic
treatment with a quiet calm atmosphere, ideal for horses who are
retired/recuperating, or rider who wants stress-free base in
idyllic surroundings. Offers grass livery or full/part time/DIY
stabling. Instruction available with resident BHS
Intermediate who follows Pirelli/Wanless philosophy. All
year turn out with 20 x 40 arena. Please telephone for
competitive rates. Maggi Newman 862365.
Complementary
Therapies
Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, NST
(Advanced Bowen Therapy), Counselling and Facials
Gift vouchers available on all treatments; prices from
£10.00 - £25.00
Bank Chambers Clinic, Canterbury Road, Lyminge.
NEW LONGER OPENING TIMES
7 DAYS A WEEK!
9.00am – 8.30pm Monday – Saturday
9.00am – 2.00pm Sunday
Contact: Angie Twydall CIBTAC, IIHHT, ICHT, IHBC,
NST Practitioner, NHS Vetted, Full Member of the Federation of
Holistic Therapists on 891649 for daytime appointments and
Carol Broad ICHT, FHT on 01227 831353 for evening and
Sunday appointments
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The
Coach and Horses
email lymingepub@aol.com
Telephone: 862694
SUNDAY ROASTS - £4.95
NOW DOING FOOD SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!!
(Except Sunday evenings)
Don’t forget that large cod and chips are only £4.95 on a
Monday evening!
We can now accept payment by credit card or Switch
Come and enjoy a drink and a meal in our dining area.
Chose from an extensive menu and specials board.
Discounts and loyalty cards available.
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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.
Books: OS, road maps, gardening etc. Stock or to
order.
Travel: Foreign Currency. E111. Competitive insurance.
East Kent Bus Co.: Agent. Explorer tickets.
Outings
Laundry and Dry Cleaning: Weekly – Thursday a.m.
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.
E-mail salesatmcg@talk21.com
Freefone 0800 083 64 69
Home ‘N’ Dry
THE COMPANY THAT DRY CLEANS CARPETS
• No fuss • No mess • No waiting •
• Just deep down clean and dry •
• Prolongs carpet life • Safe products•
CLEANER, FRESHER AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE
Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
by People who Care
19 Chapel Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5BE
FREE QUOTE 266881 FREE QUOTE |
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)
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
M.
Burchell
Ceramic Tiling
Interior and Exterior Painting and Decorating
and home maintenance
20 years experience
Telephone: 863110 or mobile 07949 181438
FREE QUOTATIONS
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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.
Pest
Aside
Pest Control Services
Fleas Wasps Ants Moles Mice Rats
etc.
Npta National Pest Technicians Association
Peter Hawkins 01233 500654
Rosedale, Cherry Glebe, Mersham, Ashford, Kent
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.
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
Mick
Johnson
Plumber
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Telephone 862897
K.
& M. Lewsey Ltd.
Plumbing and Heating Engineers
Established 1969
Registered Plumber. Gas ACOP Approved Engineers
Telephone: 264535
Daytime Monday to Friday manned office.
Beaver
Builders
Extensions - Conversions
Roofing - Decorating
Carpentry - Patios/Driveways
Telephone: Jon Daughters on 863371
Mobile: 07702 009127.
Free quotes.
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.
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
G.W.
Finn and Sons
Telephone: 862246 Fax: 863437
Web site: http://www.gwfinn.co.uk
Email: GWFinnL@netcomuk.co.uk
We are specialists in the sale of Country and Village properties
with offices at Lyminge, Sandwich and Fordwich. All
properties registered with G.W. FINN & SONS are marketed from
all three branches with colour particulars of sale. Should
you be thinking of moving home and welcome professional marketing
advice from experienced, qualified staff, then please contact us.
CAD
steps
Computer Aided Drawing
Plans prepared for extensions, conversions,
alterations and new buildings.
For a prompt, affordable service telephone 863568.
Fax 863598
Email: cadsteps@compuserve.com
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).
DILTON
MINI SKIP HIRE
Ballast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied
REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER
Telephone: 812448 or
Mobile 07961 532479
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Jacqueline's
Hair Salon
Aberdeen House, Canterbury Road.
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.
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.
T.
Southern and Son
Solid fuel merchants.
Prompt attention from family-run business.
Competitive prices.
Telephone for details on 862397.
Clive
Adsett
Mobile Car Mechanic
For most petrol models
CAR SERVICING FROM £45 + PARTS
e.g. Vauxhall Astra 1.4 1993 £84*
Ford Escort 1.4 1994 £85*
*Prices include labour + oil, spark plugs, air filter, oil filter,
fuel filter (if fitted)
Telephone: 863400
Mount View, The Street, Postling
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.
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
Telephone: 01303 245320 or 07771 865112
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
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
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
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
sabre.windows@virgin.net
Foundation
Carpets
With over 300 carpets to choose from 30 Vinyls,
7 types of wood flooring and Hundreds of rugs, we are
sure we can help you. For a free no obligation estimate,
call Mike or Sue on 862186 or visit our Aladdin's Cave at
2 Station Road, Lyminge.
For the DIY enthusiast, 9mm laminate flooring and accessories with
free advice.
We thank you for your continued support.
www.foundation-flooring.com
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