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THE
LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER
July 2003
Produced by
The Lyminge Association
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News from the Parish
Council
New council
As reported last month, a number of long-serving parish councillors stood
down at the end of the last session of the council, which ended in May. In
their place we welcome four new members of the Parish Council: Anthony
Johnson, Catherine Hughes, Julie Murphy, and Hannah Zaidi, as well as our
new clerk, Julie Bailey.
There are still two vacancies on the council, one for Lyminge Ward and
one for Etchinghill Ward. Several people have already expressed an
interest, and as a result there will be a by-election. Details, which will
include information about how to get nominated, will be posted on the
parish notice-boards. In the meantime, if you'd like to know more about
being a parish councillor you can contact Derrick Hamer, the Chairman, on
863182, or James Butcher, the Vice-Chairman (details below).
As well as regular monthly meetings of the council as a whole (which
anyone is welcome to attend), there are sub-committees which focus on
different aspects of the Council’s responsibilities:
The General Purposes sub-committee considers matters to do with the
fabric of the parish – stiles and footpaths, drains and streams, trees,
and the land which the Parish Council owns (like the allotments at Rhodes
Minnis). Patsy Phillips chairs the General Purposes sub-committee and she
can be contacted on 862983. If you have a query about footpaths you can
contact Bernie Woods, the Parish Council's footpaths officer on 862053.
The Planning sub-committee considers all planning applications from the
parish, and makes recommendations to Shepway District Council before they
make their decisions. Pippa Hope chairs the committee and can be contacted
on 862115.
The Finance sub-committee considers requests for grants, and recommends
a budget and precept (that element of your council tax which goes to the
Parish Council). Glenn Floyd chairs the committee and can be contacted on
862732.
Village Hall car park
A number of people have expressed their concern about the homemade bike
ramp in the Village Hall car-park, and the risk that in the mêlée of
bikes, cars, and children someone will get hurt or a car or bike get
damaged. These days you can’t help but be aware of the risk of claims
for damages when things go wrong. Whilst the Parish Council has a Public
Liability insurance policy, we have to make sure that our facilities are
being used for the purpose for which they are designed, otherwise any
claim could be met directly by the Parish Council – which, of course
means through all of us in the parish stumping up. Our view is that the
bike ramp can’t really be considered a safe use of the car park. That
said, we’re impressed by the ingenuity that went into constructing the
ramp in the first place, and of course recognise that biking is a great
activity. Some of the Village Hall Management Committee met recently with
some parish councillors, and Steve Ivory, our local policeman to sort out
what to do with the ramp: for the time being we’ve moved it off the car
park, while we look at what possibilities there might be for more
permanent facilities. We’re also setting up a meeting for any young
people who want to express their views about the sorts of facilities
they’d like to see in the parish – and to help create them. And the
Parish Plan (see below) will have a group looking at this area.
Reminders
A reminder that parking on pavements is a traffic offence, which may
attract the attention of the police. The parish council has received a
number of complaints about the obstruction caused in this way.
A reminder that trees on Tayne field shouldn't be cut or pruned, nor
should bonfires be lit on Tayne Field: both the trees and the land belong
to either the Parish Council or Kent County Council. A number of trees
along the stream have been damaged in this way, and we are seeking Tree
Preservation Orders to protect them.
Floral displays
Following the planting of bulbs along the bank at Broadstreet, the Parish
Council have placed a trough at the corner of Greenbanks for all to enjoy.
Many thanks to Ann and Jeff Bulldock of Bridge Nurseries, who have planted
it up at no expense to the parish, and will be replacing the summer
flowers with spring bulbs in due course.
Parish Plan
As you might have seen in previous newsletters, we are in the early stages
of developing a plan for the parish and all the communities within it,
from Wheelbarow Town, through Rhodes Minnis and Lyminge to Etchingill -
and all the places in-between. At the moment we’re looking for more
people from across the parish to get involved. If you’re interested, and
would like to know more, you can contact James Butcher (details below) –
and see www.lyminge.org.uk/parishplan
where you’ll start to find updates on progress. We’re planning a
series of meetings in the Autumn to find out from as many people as
possible their views about priorities for the future.
Next meetings
The next meetings of the Parish Council are on 30th June and 28 July, at
7.30 pm, at Lyminge Village Hall.
James Butcher, james.butcher@work-without-walls.co.uk,
(01303) 863581
News from the Lyminge Village Hall
Hurry, there is still time to join the Village Hall Management
Committee!
We are particularly looking for a secretary, but if you have any skills
that would help us to make the village hall a success, the new committee
will give you a warm welcome.
For more information phone Mike Foxon on 862073 or Steve Huntley on
862775.
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On Monday 23rd June the Village Hall Committee and the Parish Council
had a very successful meeting with about 25 of the BMX bikers and
skateboarders who have been using the ramp in the village hall car park.
We discussed the idea of a skate park in the village and suitable
locations (i.e. not in the car park!). More details to follow …….
Summary of Public Meeting about the future of the Parish Church,
held at the Village Hall on 11th June 2003.
The public meeting was chaired by the Archdeacon of Canterbury, the Ven.
Patrick Evans, and attended by 37 people. The purpose of the meeting was
to facilitate open discussion about how the PCC, the congregation and the
wider community of Lyminge envisage the future of the Parish Church. To
this end, the meeting did not consist of an exchange of prepared proposals
and counter-proposals, but was instead a collective clarification of which
problems the Parish Church faces, and a subsequent discussion of a number
of possible solutions to these problems. The Rector informed the meeting
that no definitive decisions had yet been taken, and that no clear
proposals or drawings had been presented to the Church and/or other
authorities for planning permission. However, English Heritage, the
Victorian Society and Shepway District Council have all been consulted.
The public were also reassured that the organ would remain functional and
in its current place for the foreseeable future.
Broadly, three areas were discussed. Firstly the requirements of modem
worship, and to improve access to the building itself in order to comply
with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act and Health and
Safety. Secondly, the difficulty of not having a Church Hall (which would
normally fulfil the functions of catering, performing, meeting,
celebrating, socialising, and administrating). Thirdly, the lack of money
to retain a Rector at Lyminge, to maintain the fabric of the building in
the longer term and to run the church week by week.
Some possible solutions were discussed that would address these problems,
some of which were put forward by the Rector on behalf of the PCC, others
of which came from members of the public. Careful note was taken by the
PCC of all points discussed. A brief summary of the solutions discussed is
as follows:
The requirements of modern worship
In order to provide worship which caters for a variety of needs, it is
proposed to create more space in the chancel by removing the choir stalls.
In addition, it is proposed to remove the pews in order to create a more
flexible and comfortable seating arrangement, and provide a better space
for cultural events, and occasions such as prayer groups and spirituality
courses.
There was much discussion with regard to the pews. Clearly some
parishioners would be happy see them go, while others felt strongly that
they should stay. Although this point was not resolved at the meeting, a
number of compromises were suggested such as re-cycling the present pews,
or removing only some of the pews. When the Archdeacon asked for a show of
hands from people who were definitely opposed to some of the pews being
removed, 3 people responded.
With regard to access for the elderly and disabled, a number of ideas
were put forward, such as improving access via the lane that leads to Kent
Cottages and creating a path to the north door, diminishing the gradient
by excavating ground at the south door, or laying a path across Church
Field so that people could gain access to the church from the Village Hall
car park up the slighter gradient.
The difficulty of not having a church hall
The PCC is currently looking into the possibility of purchasing an
alternative property to Lanfranc in the centre of the village in order to
bring the church closer to the heart of the community. A facility of this
kind would fulfil a number of the functions of a church hall mentioned
above, and is considered by the PCC to be a more viable option Should the
space available not be sufficient, alternatives would be to create a
meeting space in the tower by raising the ringing chamber and adapting the
vestry extension in order to include better catering and toilet facilities
within the church building.
There were some suggestions that more use could be made of the Village
Hall for church functions. It was also suggested that such an alliance
would benefit both the Village Hall and the Parish Church.
The problem of money
The PCC are always trying to find new ways to encourage people to
experience spirituality. If the congregation were to grow then this would,
no doubt, help to alleviate some of the financial difficulties. At the
moment, a restricted income affects what can be done in terms of worship,
outreach, facilities and repairs undertaken to the church building itself.
The setting up of a 'Friends of Lyminge Church' society would reach beyond
the regular congregation and out into the community for financial support.
The idea was widely shared that a great many parishioners who are not
members of the regular congregation still appreciate having a beautiful
old parish church. This could be for aesthetic reasons, historical
reasons, social reasons, occasional worship, solitary reflection, or to
attend special events such as weddings, christenings and funerals, as well
as special services such as Christmas, Easter, Remembrance and Harvest
Festival. As well as appealing to this wider group of more than 3000
people for financial support through regular or one-off donations,
bequests or fund-raising activities, it was also suggested that this may
well assist in facilitating a closer integration between the village
community and the church as a wider centre of spiritual experience.
The Rector welcomed the suggestions put forward at the meeting. The public
were reassured that none of the proposals put forward by the PCC are 'set
in stone', and that any alterations to the church would be subject to
local consensus, planning permission and funding. Although there are
clearly still various, and sometimes conflicting ideas as to which
solutions will be the most appropriate, there was a general consensus at
the meeting with regard to what the problem areas actually are. This being
half the battle, it was concluded that it is now the challenge of the PCC,
the congregation and the wider community to ‘sensibly negotiate’ which
solutions will be implemented by whom, where, when, and with what
resources.
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Adrian Hackford
Parishioner
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Rev. Peter Ashman
Rector |
Jenny Tomlinson
Church Warden |
“Dear Editor
My sister and I would like to thank most sincerely our Community
Policeman, Steve Ivory, for all his kindness and support to us when we
were on the receiving end of abuse and vandalism in a car park in
Folkestone. This has repeatedly occurred over the last two years and on
each occasion we had been unsuccessful in getting through to the police
via the Call Centre. In sheer desperation we contacted our local
Policeman, even though the actual location was not within his area, and he
worked tirelessly to get the matter investigated and passed on to the
appropriate authority. It was excellent to feel that, even thought the
incident was not in Lyminge, we were able to call on his support.”
Name
and address supplied
“Dear Editor
On the subject of local kids erecting a skateboard ramp in the car park
behind the village hall, I agree that they could be a danger to others
using the car park. However, at least they are out and about in the fresh
air and having fun. Unfortunately, there is no where else for them to play
on their bikes and skateboards. Couldn’t the Parish Council build some
sort of skate park on Tayne Field? This area is owned by the Parish
Council, is central, and the vast majority of the space is never used
except by dog walkers. It is about time that the council did something for
the youth of the village.”
Name
and address supplied
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July in the Library
David Monk, Shepway Councillor for Lyminge, will be holding a
surgery at the library on the first Saturday of each month from
9.30am-10.30am, starting from 5th July. If you have any problems
regarding the council services do call in and discuss them with
him. An official from Shepway is at the library each Thursday
afternoon, so there are two opportunities to talk to somebody who
might be able to do something about any grumbles you might have.
The exhibition for July will be paintings by Ruth Fowler.
Saturday 5th July
Broadband Clinic
With 150 registrations on the board after our leaflet campaign,
it’s looking more and more likely that we will succeed in
getting the Lyminge exchange converted, hopefully this year, maybe
even this summer. If you have any queries, Broadband4Lyminge is
holding an advice clinic. BT may even have a representative there.
The clinic will be at Lyminge library and will start with a brief
presentation at 10.30am. We’ll be there until 12noon, so bring
along your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can.
Saturday 5th July
11.30am-2pm
Lyminge School Fete
“Pirates and Princesses” Fancy Dress Parade 12noon. Barbecue,
Strawberries, Tea & Home Made Cakes, Pony Rides, Bouncy
Castle, Football Competition, Hoopla, Lucky Dip, Prize Draw,
Tombola, and much, much more!
Entry Free
Wednesday 9th July
Lyminge WI
On 9th July we shall be having a Garden Party at 57 Station Road,
Lyminge. This is open to anyone who might like to come and meet
our members and find out what the WI is really about! There will
be refreshments, a raffle, a “bring and buy” stall and a warm
welcome. If you would like to find out more or can’t come on 9th
July, we will be taking a break in August but will be back in
September at our usual venue of the Methodist Church Hall, Lyminge,
on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (10th September) at 7.30pm. For
further details, or a lift, phone Lyn on 862799 or Pam on 862013.
Tuesday 15th July
Etchinghill WI
Our next meeting will be held on on 15th July. The speaker will be
Mr A. M. McElwee on “Behind the scenes of the National Trust”.
The competition is an old garden implement. Members are also asked
to bring a childhood photo of themselves.
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Wednesday 16th July
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
This month’s meeting is on 16th July and we have Joanne Westgate
showing slides on Wild Flowers. Joanne has her own nursery and
also sends wild flower seeds all over the country. The competition
is “An object depicting a Wild Flower”. The meeting commences
at 7.30pm at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall. Further information from
Eileen Sless on 863081. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Saturday 19th July
Postling Village Sale
Bric-a-Brac, books, toys, furniture, tombola, home- made cakes and
much more.
Enjoy a “Bargain Hunt”, it’s all “as cheap as chips”.
Then, relax with a cream tea in the garden.
Postling Village Hall.
Free entry, doors open at 2.30pm
Saturday 19th July
Stelling Minnis Windmill Fete
12 noon to 5pm
Live music with Jazz Omnibus
Wantsum Morris Dancing
Alpacas
Classic Cars * Vintage Motorcycles * Steam and Stationary Engines
* Crafts * Spinning * Sugarcraft * Pottery * Thatching * Stalls *
Sideshows * Children’s rides * Vintage Agricultural Vehicles and
machinery * Raffles and tombolas * Bar * Barbecue * Refreshments.
Admission £1.50
Children under 5 free, 5-11 years olds 50p
In aid of the Windmill Museum
01227 709238 for information
Saturday 19 July
Ethelburga Quilters
After the rush and bustle of June’s meeting, when we were
“open to the public”, we will be having a quiet day catching
up with projects. Newcomers are always welcome. The location is
Lyminge School and the time is 10.00am to 4.00pm. The cost is £7.50
per session. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided, but bring a
packed lunch. Ring Liz on 863197 for further information.
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RHODES MINNIS CAT SANCTUARY
Registered Charity No 262245
OPEN DAY
AT SEATHWAITE, GREEN LANE, RHODES MINNIS
ON SUNDAY 20TH JULY FROM 11AM –4.30PM.
THE GARDEN PARTY WITH THE CATS.
STALLS SELLING PLANTS, BRIC-A-BRAC, HONEY, BOOKS, HOME MADE CAKES AND
REFRESHMENTS ON SALE ALL DAY.
WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE, RAFFLE, TOMBOLA, BALLOON RACE.
CAR PARK AT LITTLE RHODE FARM NEXT DOOR BY KIND PERMISSION OF RON AND
PAULA PEERS.
Entry 50p - children 25p.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DAY GO TO HELP CARE FOR AND REHOME UNWANTED CATS.
Sunday 20th July - Rude Mechanical Theatre
Company
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company will be performing “The Wife of
Bath” outdoors on Tayne Field. It is based on Chaucer’s tale, but
using their own new script and songs. The show starts at 7.45pm, but
people often come early to have picnics. Tickets can be bought in the
village at Gills Hardware or from the central box office on 01323 501260.
Prices £8 for adults and £5 for children and students. Information on
the website. www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk.
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Monday 21st July & Tuesday 22nd July
Lyminge Gardeners Society
The annual Table Competition with Newington and District Gardeners
Association will be on Monday July 21st at Newington Village Hall
at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served. It is always a good
evening and we hope that members come along and support the club.
The outing on 22nd July will be to Mounts Court Farm, Acrise.
Graham and Geraldine Fisher will show us around the 1½ acre
garden. It is a prize winning garden which includes many trees,
plants grasses, a pond and a bog garden. The cost of the evening
will be £2.50 in aid of nursing and caring charities and will
include refreshments. Be at the library car park by 6.15pm for a
lift, or at Acrise by 6.30pm.
Wednesday 23rd July &
Wednesday 30th July
Age Concern Elham Rural
We would like to thank everyone who helped or attended the Elham
Lunch on 10th June, the magnificent sum of £536 was raised which
will be used to purchase new armchairs for the Day Centre. Special
thanks to Jenny Brooks who organised the event.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Jubilee Day Centre,
Everist Court on 23rd July at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome. We have
now taken delivery of our second minibus which enables us to bring
clients in more quickly and more frequently.
The Pensions Service will be at the Day Centre on 30th July
between 10am and 2pm. Confidential advice is available on all
aspects on Pensions and Benefits
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Pilgrims Hospice
Fundraising Events
2nd July-Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale, Holy
Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, 10am – 12 noon.
27th July -Garden Open Day, Mounts Court Farm, Acrise.
Teas, proceeds to Pilgrims Hospice. Phone 892425
3rd August-Concert at the Leas Bandstand by the AGAPE
Choir. Collection. 2.30pm-4.30pm.
Sunday 10th August
Bridge Farm – Open Gardens
Gardens will be open at Bridge Farm, Lyminge from 11.30am until
4.30pm on 10th August in aid of Cancer Research UK. Tea, coffee
and homemade cakes available.
Admission £1.50. Sorry, no dogs
Gifts for the Cancer Research UK tombola would be much
appreciated.
Wednesday 3rd September
Etchinghill WI visit to Chartwell
Seats available. Anyone who would like to join us, please phone
Mrs Samuels on 862363. The cost is £13.50 inclusive, (coach £7.00,
entrance £6.50) Entrance free for National Trust members.
Husbands and partners welcome.
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Lyminge Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers are practising again ready for the
summer. We are introducing some new music with a classical theme
so if you would like us to come to a local special event, public
or private, please call. Weekends and evenings only please, with
as much notice as possible. We ask for a minimum donation of £30,
which goes to our selected charity the Pilgrims Hospice. If you
are interested in hearing us, or perhaps joining us, call Stuart
Hunnisett on 862530 or Ro Edmond on 863201.
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 and friendly, efficient staff
There is capacity for up to 100 guests
For further information or to make a booking please
contact Mike Clarke, tel 01303 862013; e-mail address:- m.c.clarke@talk21.com.
Lyminge 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.
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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
Sunday - Friday
£12.00 per session
£30.00 per day
Saturday
£18.00 per session
£25.00 evening session
£48.00 full day
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Session Times
am session
8.30am - 12.30pm
pm sessions
1.30pm - 5.30pm
evenings
6.00pm - 11.45pm
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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.
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Etchinghill Cricket Club
New players are needed for friendly club. Games played on Sundays
only. Excellent ground and clubhouse facilities. If you are
interested in joining the club and would like further information,
phone Edgar Taylor on 862060
ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Church Office, Lanfranc, High Street: 862345
SERVICE TIMES
Wednesday 2nd July
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 3rd July
9.30am Holy Communion & Guild of St Raphael
Saturday 5th July
10.30am PRAYER WALK round the village, starting at the Parish
Church.
Sunday 6th July
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am ‘WOW’ Service
Wednesday 9th July
7.30pm OPEN HOUSE
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 10th July
9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 13th July
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 16th July
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 17th July
9.30am Holy Communion & MU
Sunday 20th July
10.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 23rd July
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 24th July
9.30am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th July
10.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Sunday Silence
Wednesday 30th July
9.15pm Wednesday Silence
Thursday 31st July
9.30am Holy Communion
MOTHER’S UNION
Our next meeting will be on
Wednesday, July 9th, when we will be enjoying an
outing to Romney Marsh with tea at Lathe
Barn.
BARBECUE
At ‘Farngate’, Sandling Road, Lyminge on SATURDAY
12th JULY at 6pm.
Tickets £10 to include a glass of wine, available from Harold
Stenning (863299)
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 still in the presence of God.
ST. MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sunday 6th July
6.30pm Benefice Evensong
Sunday 20th July
8.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th July
9.30am Family Service
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.
Cleaning Help Wanted
We need someone to help with cleaning a largish, slightly
disorganisd house in Stowting. 3 hours per week - £20 inc.
petrol. Phone 862310 or email fanrichmond@aol.com.
Garden Help Wanted
We are looking for someone to help with a garden in Stowting, some
knowledge of plants preferable. 2-3 hours per week at going rate.
Phone 862310 or email peteraine@aol.com.
Abbeyfield Lyminge Society Ltd.
Vacancy at Rivulet House.
A ground floor en-suite room has become vacant at Rivulet House,
for an active retired person. Contact Mrs Shepphard at Rivulet
House or on 862557 for an application form. For more information,
contact Mrs McDougall on 840420.
Gardener Required
For garden in Lyminge, 4 hours per week,
£5 per hour.
Phone 0781 6830960.
For Sale
Hotpoint “Aquarius” automatic washing machine. Very good
working order, only £35. (23½” wide by 33½” high)
Inflatable vinyl & flocked airbed/ mattress complete with foot
pump. Double size,used once, £10, tel 862172
.Help needed
Disabled lady requires part time help to stay in her own home.
Various duties. £7 per hour. For information phone 862038.
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Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup
A safe and welcoming place for your child to make friends, play,
learn and make a smooth transition to school, with which we have a
very close liaison. Every session is supervised by trained and
experienced staff. Sessions take place weekdays during term-time
at Lyminge Village Hall, 9.00am – 12 noon (or 1.00pm – the
additional hour is optional and a packed lunch should be
provided). The standard session is £5.75 and the extended session
is £7.50. Children may start from 2½ years old.
The Playgroup is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and
meets standards set by KCC and OFSTED. The most recent, excellent
OFSTED report stated, “…In this thriving Playgroup the
children are making good progress towards the Early Learning
Goals. There is a strong partnership with parents and carers which
contributed positively to the children’s good progress.”
Further information from Lynn Hussey on 862131 (Admin) or Julie
Murphy (862634 (Supervisor).
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.
No Women’s Fellowship on Mondays during July & Aug
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister,
the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire, phone Jean Strange 863039.
Etchinghill Village Hall
The Old Hall requires a regular grass cut. Could you help? Say,
once a fortnight? It’s not a large area but you will need your
own mower. Contact Pam Stansfield on 862501
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Allotments
There are presently three vacant allotments in Rhodes MInnis.
Anyone interested should be aware that they have not been well
maintained in the past and will require regular attention. Phone
862115 for details
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At the Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes
Minnis
GIFT SHOP AND T-ROOMS
Open every day except Monday 10.00am – 4.00pm
AGILITY CLASES
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
Organic Vegetables
There is an organic box scheme operating in Lyminge. If you too
lust after spuds with dirt on and yearn for carrots that aren’t
necessarily straight, then contact Jennie Huntley on 862343.
Stolen Front Door - 2 Rose Cottages,
Woodland Road
This large arched oak door has still not been recovered. A reward
is available for information leading to its return. Any
information to the house or phone 0781 6830960.
ST. OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH
Sunday 13th July
11.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 20th July
6.30pm Benefice Evensong
Church Cleaning
We are in the process of setting up a rota for cleaning the Church
in Lyminge. At the moment, the task is shared by a very small
group, so if you would be able to help, we would very much like to
hear from you. Please contact Vanessa at the Rectory on 862432.
Postling Summer Sale
Saturday 19th July at 2.30pm in Postling Village Hall.
Christian Aid Collection – May 2003 – Lyminge &
Etchinghill
A big thank you to all who collected and gave so generously in
this years door-to-door collection. The total sum given was £1634,
the signed Tax Declaration increased this to £1830. Wow!
Etchinghill WI
At our June meeting we were kept in suspense until the very end of
a talk by Mr B Mundell on “The Death of Henry Hutchings”. June
Manton gave us a report on the AGM held at the Albert Hall earlier
in the month, all three resolutions were passed. The winner of the
competition of an old postcard was Gladys Harris. We concluded
with a most enjoyable afternoon tea.
Lyminge WI
Lyminge WI has continued to have a varied and enjoyable programme
recently. At the end of April we were delighted to host the
Nailbourne Group Meeting, which was enjoyed by about 70 ladies
from Folkestone and the Elham Valley. Everyone was thoroughly
entertained by Mad Jack Fuller, Squire of Brightling! In May we
had some lively discussions on the resolutions to be debated at
the AGM in the Royal Albert Hall, and in June had fun trying on
the lovely Weekender clothes with Wonka Blakeney.
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
We had a wonderful June meeting with many visitors who had all
come to meet and hear our Guest speaker Bob Ogley, author,
historian and guest speaker on Radio Kent. He gave a very lively
reduced history of the last century in 45 minutes with lots of
anecdotes on some of the famous people who were born or lived in
Kent.
We are very pleased that Pat Kent has volunteered to take care of
the monthly competitions, the post having been vacated by Daphne
Andrews, who is now our Treasurer and we have welcomed her now as
a committee member. This months competition was won by Joan Tutton,
with Pearl Furminger 2nd, Eileen Sless 3rd and Daphne Andrews 4th.
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service
(PALS)
Do you have a query about local health issues? Perhaps you don’t
like to bother the Doctor/Dentist/Pharmacist/Optician, or you
don’t know who to ask. PALS is here to help you. Contact us by
telephone on: 0845 601 5890
Or come to the next “clinic” at Lyminge Library when you can
discuss the issues with the PALS Manager. Clinics are held on
alternate Thursday afternoons from 4pm, so this month’s dates
are 10th and 24th July. No need for an appointment. We promise a
friendly, informed and prompt response.
Independent Internal Auditor Required
The Parish Council urgently requires an independent internal
auditor. There is no requirement for the person to be
professionally qualified but essential competencies are:
• understanding of basic accounting processes,
• understanding the role of internal audit in reviewing systems
• awareness of risk management issues.
Anyone able to offer their services, please phone Julie Bailey,
Clerk to the Council on 862802 or email jabayley@tiscali.co.uk.
Care Assistant/Companion
Top hourly rate paid for a Care Assistant/Companion, part time in
Lyminge. A rewarding job with time to do everything properly, time
for outings and even time to sit and talk – an opportunity to
demonstrate how well care for an elderly person in their own home
can work. Professional training in dementia included. Successful
applicant(s) will be empathetic, caring, dependable and efficient.
References required and criminal records checks made. Phone 07967
801 549 for an application form.
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Take your first cuppa of the day and last drink at night
into the garden and potter. Pull a weed here, dead head
there, and note what needs to be done when you have more
time. It’s a great way to start and end the day and
enjoy the garden.
Pasture topping, Grass cutting, With
compact tractor. Narrow access possible, Post hole
boring for gate posts & post & rail fencing.
Garden maintence, Mowing, Mulch mowing, striming, weed
control spraying.
Phone 863 272.
The Plantsman
GARDEN BED SPECIALIST
Planting schemes, pruning, general garden care,
mowing and lawn care
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990
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Mower and Man
Telephone 863625 or 07813 865990
GRASS CUTTING SERVICE
Large or small lawns. NOW WITH HEDGE CUTTER
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
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BUSINESS ADVERTISING NOTICE
The monthly rate for placing a business
advertisement in the newsletter is £5 for an unboxed entry and
£7.50 for a boxed entry. All entries must be paid for by time
of publication. 12 months for the price of 10 are available if
booked in advance. The front page of the newsletter can be
sponsored for £30. All business advertisers must either live in
or trade from the distribution area of the newsletter i.e. be
able to provide a home or business address in the Lyminge,
Etchinghill, Postling. or Rhodes Minnis area. A mobile business
based outside of the area but which could operate here as part
of its work. e.g a tradesman based in Folkestone, would not fit
this criteria. Apologies to anyone who may be adversely affected
by this rule, but by being strict we ensure fairness to everyone
and retain the interests of readers and advertisers.
The editor retains the right to refuse
material deemed as unsuitable. Products & services
advertised here are not endorsed by the Lyminge Association
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Food For Your Soul
Audio tapes of messages from Grace Chapel in
Folkestone are available free of charge by post.
The messages deal with the main themes of the Bible in an
easy to follow manner and are suitable for all.
Telephone 01303 252527 (answerphone)
Or 07980 602898 (mobile) to request a tape.
Antique Clocks
Old and antique docks repaired,
restored and serviced.
20 years experience. Free Estimates.
All work is guaranteed.
Please 'phone 863384 or mobile 07816
904220.
Van Transport
Large Transit with driver. Light removals, collection, delivery,
difficult bulky objects, single items, furniture etc.
Local and National Services
Very competitive rates
Phone for estimates 863384 or mobile 07816 904220.
Air Link Cars
(You pack up, we pick up)
The Airport and Long Distance Travel Specialists
A family run business, where service really counts. Corporate and
Private Car Hire
New Air-Conditioned Cars
Get your best price and then contact us on,
862704 or 07753 760897
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
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
The New Inn, Canterbury Road.
Etchinghill
Telephone: 862026
Food served, seven days a week.
Quiz Nights, Jackpot and Play Your Cards Right
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.
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.
Lyminge Post Office
Telephone 862201
Holidays, Holidays, Holidays!
Foreign currency, E111s, Travel Insurance…
We can do it all, as well as arranging to have your mail safely
kept “Keepsafe” – you can rely on us.
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.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
ARMA BUSINESS SERVICES
Need help with bookkeeping, payroll or VAT?
Paperwork driving you mad?
Or maybe some general business advice?
Call Arma Business Services on:
0845 126 0306 (Lyminge)
Email: mail@arma.co.uk
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 phone 863359
or fax 863359
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.
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 NHF standards, also SRH (STATE
REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER)
ESTABLISHED SINCE 1987
Appointments 'phone David Whitethread on 840650
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, Sue or Dan on 862186, or visit
our showroom at Orchard Garage, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill. We
thank you for your continued support.
Badgers Bridge Nursery
Postling Village Hall
Quality childcare for pre school children.
Come and visit our small, friendly nursery, offering a wide range
of activities for children from 2½ years to school age, including
daily 1 to 1 assistance.
We can arrange sessions to suit everyone, from half days, mornings
or afternoons, to full day sessions with a light lunch included.
The nursery is OFSTED inspected and can offer funded places for 3
and 4 year olds.
For a free prospectus or to arrange an informal visit please phone
Dawn on 863609.
We look forward to meeting you.
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Mick Johnson
Plumber
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Telephone 862897
Clive Adsett
Car Servicing and Repairs
For most petrol models
863400
Mount View, The Street, Postling
Alan J. Boughton
Small Works Builder
All aspects of building work undertaken
40 years experience
Telephone: 862075
DILTON
MINI SKIP HIRE
Hast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied
REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER
Telephone: 812448 or
Mobile 07961 532479
N.P.C. Domestic Services
Qualified Domestic Appliance and Electrical Engineer
Service and Repair of all domestic appliances,
including cookers and small electrical work
For a prompt and friendly service
Telephone Neil Collard on 248887
or mobile 07798 716044
Cosybum 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.
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
Taylor’s Restaurant
Fine English and Continental Cuisine
6 Station Road, Lyminge. Telephone: 862148
Tuesday 6pm to 9.30pm
Wednesday-Saturday
12noon to 2pm & 6pm to 9.30pm
Sunday 12.30pm
Closed Sunday evenings and all day Monday
Lunch menu
3 courses £9.75, 2 courses £7.50, 1 course £5.95
K. & M. Lewsey Ltd.
Plumbing and Heating Engineers
Established 1969
Registered Plumber.
Gas ACOP Approved Engineers
Telephone: 264535
Daytime Monday to Friday manned office.
Jacqueline's Hair Salon
Aberdeen House. Canterbury Road.
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.
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.
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
Early Retired Handyman
For small household and garden jobs.
Phone John Packer on 862816.
Soft Fruit Available
From Homefield, Cuckoo Lane, Postling
Phone for details on 863096
The Aerial Man
T.V. 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
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
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
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
TOPCOAT
All aspects of Interior and Exterior
Painting and Decorating
Insurance work undertaken
All work guaranteed.
Enquiries welcome on 864371 or 07973 733046
If you enjoyed Kunle Kazim’s excellent food
and ambience created at the Timber Batts you will pleased to be
invited to the newly refurbished
George Restaurant and Ale House
“We are a restaurant with a bar, not a pub with grub” However,
our bar is for drinkers of all ages to relax and enjoy themselves.
Whether you want a quick drink or an evening out, this is the
place to come. Lunchtime and a la carte menus available 7 days a
week. Sunday lunch. Live music last Friday of every month.
Phone 01227 709247. www.georgeinn.biz.
Stone Street, Stelling Minnis.
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