July 2005

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

New Recycling Program

Shepway District Council is making a positive move for the environment with a new recycling program. This will start as from the week beginning 4th July - hopefully you will have received a leaflet through your letterbox explaining the details.
    You should already have:
(1) a wheeled bin with a green top, which is for non-recyclable landfill rubbish
(2) a wheeled bin with a brown top, which is to recycle garden waste
(3) a box, which is to recycle glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tins and cans
(4) a bag, which is to recycle paper and small card.
    Every week the box for recycled bottles and the bag for recycled paper will be collected.
    In addition to this, each week one of the wheeled bins will be collected. One week your green top landfill wheeled bin will be collected and the next week the brown top garden recycle wheeled bin will be collected. So really the big change is that our landfill waste will only be collected every second week.
    Of course for some people this could be a problem, particularly if you have a large family. The council does have strategies in place so give them a call on 01303 858660.
    For those of us who don't have a landfill wheeled bin but use black sacks instead alternative arrangements are being made and you should have received a separate letter from the council.
    This new system may take a week or two to get used to, but once we all have I'm sure we will agree it is a good idea. Landfill costs are rising, partly because of the levies now applied, and it does seem silly to bury rubbish rather than take the extra few moments to sort it into piles and give the bottles and tin cans a quick rinse out. The council even say that: "By taking action now we hope to protect council tax payer from future increases in waste disposal costs" - let us not be too cynical after some of the council tax rises imposed on us in recent years, but let us applaud Shepway District Council for this recycle initiative. It is a positive move for us and our children's future.

Pleasant Day Outings

By Katie Guy

Without doubt the older folk of Lyminge and environs have reason to be grateful for the hard work and care of so many people.
    On May 21st Elham Valley Lions organized a day's outing along the blossoming lanes and bluebell woods of lovely Kent, heading for Whitstable's United Reform Church Hall, there to be warmly greeted by the "Lions" of Herne Bay and Whitstable who provided a wonderful tea-party spread with lots of fun and entertainment. We returned alongside the harbour, through the narrow streets and almost touching the pictures in houses on either side. A very comfortable and enlightening way to enjoy that unique part of Kent. Our driver relayed a few accompanying tunes on the pipe line. Sad to say, our voices were not quite as tuneful as they once were, the excuse for the off-note rendering was that we were drowsy after a really lovely and busy day's outing. Once again Age Concern staff tucked us in for a safe journey and ensured that the day went happily for each one of us.
     On Tuesday June 7th we of Age Concern were welcomed by the ladies of Elham Church to yet another feast in Elham Methodist Hall, the proceeds to be offered to provide further amenities for Age Concern. Matthew, Deputy Manager of Age Concern, has had a great deal of practice recently in organizing transport for outings and daily lunch provision. Indeed Lisa Hodden and all her staff, including the people who staff the kitchen, have all been stretched ad infinitum during the past weeks.
    More work at Age Concern "home" continues behind the scenes as we learn that the work is up to schedule and that we shall soon be welcomed "home." This has been a period of real hard work and improvisation for Lisa and the Age Concern staff and we now look forward with pleasure and excitement to "business as usual" in rather more elegant surroundings but in the assurance that it will still be the same brand of care, and of helpfulness offered to us with a smile.

More Volunteers Needed for
The Lyminge Association Newsletter

The Lyminge Association still needs more volunteers for the Newsletter. At the moment there are two coeditors who sort, compile and deliver the copy to the printer, but we are still desperately short of people to write pieces of interest on anything as varied as what you do at one of the many local clubs to interesting days out, as Mrs Guy describes on page 3.
     The format of your contribution doesn't matter (handwritten or typed); what the Lyminge Association seeks to do through the Newsletter is offer a space for members of our community to express their opinions about certain issues and inform others in the community about events that may be of interest. In short, the Newsletter needs to be a collection of different and diverse points of view.
     So, if you can spend just half an hour of your time writing something, please do and pop the written version into the library or newsagent or you can send it electronically to one of the addresses on the front cover. If you would like to attend the next Lyminge Association meeting, it will be held on 18th July at 8pm - call Graham on 862907 for further details.

Lyminge Library

My name is Jane Pace and I am the new Library Assistant in charge at Lyminge Library.

I have worked at Folkestone for many years, but this is the first time I have had my own library to look after so it is very exciting. Looking forward to meeting you all. Any suggestions for books, displays etc are most welcome.

Currently, Library times are:

Mon    2.30-5
Tue     9.30-12
Wed    Closed
Thu     9-12 & 2.30-7
Fri      9.30-12 & 2.30-5
Sat     9.30-12
Sun    Closed

Are there fairies in Lyminge?

The Rude Mechanical Theatre, will be back on Tayne Field again this summer (Sun 7th August at 7.45pm) with their new play, The Fairy Queen or Oberon's Cure'.
     Its an earthy new comedy with 'a touch of tenderness' telling the story of Oberon's and Titania's alleged affairs (according to each other) referred to in passing in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - that is, what really happened! Last year's show, The Odyssey', was listed by The Times in their Top 200 Things to Do outdoors for families. Jill Parkin said: "There's an almost circus-like feeling of anything could happen." So it will be a good evening. 
    Take your own chairs, picnics, wine - and lanterns to create a fairy ambience. Although the show is aimed at adults, children will love it too with the white faced clown style, the live music, the slapstick and highly audience interactive style. But it's full of poetry and has layers of meaning and provocative observations on love, seduction and getting older.
    Tickets can be bought at Gill's Hardware or the Central Box Office: 01323-501260. Tickets are priced at £9 for adults, £8 for senior citizens and £5 for anyone in full time education - a good price for actors who work regularly in the West End and major theatres around the country. There's a Family ticket too for £23 (that is, any two adults & school aged children) and a large group rate (£1 off per ticket for groups of 10 or more). Don't miss it! Get tickets early - and it's cheaper to see the show here than if you go to Canterbury to see it (staged there in The Marlowe).

The Staff and all the cats invite you to their
Thirty Second
Open Day
At Seathwaite, Green Lane, Rhodes Minnis
On Sunday 17th July 2005
11am – 4.30pm
Stalls selling Home Grown Plants, Home-made Cakes and Jams, Pet-Related Presents, Bric a Brac, Books and Bee products.
Raffle, Tombola.

Refreshments All Day

Parking Next Door by Kind Permission of Mr & Mrs Peers

Entry 50p Children 25p
All profits from the day go to support the homeless cats in the Sanctuary.
Come and help make it our best ever!

 to be held in the

Rhodes Minnis Village Hall

Saturday 13th August 2005
at 2.30 pm
Schedules from Show Secretary
Mrs Daphne Andrews
01303 862865
or email
flowershow@rhodesminnis.org.uk.
There will be Stalls* Teas* Tombola and a Raffle

FOR SALE
Toys – Equipment - Girls Clothes
For 0 – 3 years
Excellent Condition - Reasonable prices
Phone 01303 862501 eve

In aid of the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Fund
BOOT and SUMMER FARE
Saturday 30th July
12noon – 3.30pm
at
Park House Animal Sanctuary
Stelling Minnis, near Canterbury
 Boots £7 – Vans £10
Lots of Attractions
PLUS
Bouncy Castle* Face Painting*
*Ice Creams * Refreshments
Lots of Stalls* Tombolas
Plenty of parking
Admission by Donation
Ring Margaret on 01303 862622
All donations received are solely for the care of all the needy animals at the Sanctuary

Lyminge Primary School
Mrs Rowlands would like to thank everyone from the Lyminge area who generously donated so many ‘Computer vouchers’ and ‘Activity vouchers’ for the benefit of the school. Thank you so much

Christian Aid Collection
Lyminge & Etchinghill
A very big Thank-you to all who collected and gave so generously. The final figure was £1750 including Tax Declarations.
A wonderful result

Lyminge Historical Society

Saturday 2nd July
TO GODINGTON HOUSE, ASHFORD
AFTERNOON VISIT
Members are reminded of this extra Afternoon Visit on 2nd July to Godington Park House, which lies off the A20 west of Ashford, most of which dates back to early –17th Century and some much before. The House is of warm red brick, two-storeyed, with big shaped gables.
Members should meet by the Methodist Church in Church Road at 1.45pm and will travel by Own or Members Transport and are required to pay on entry to the House.
Enquiries to Mary Button on 862371

Correction
Afternoon Visit to Woodchurch Museum
will be on Tuesday 19th July
NOT on18th July as stated in June Newsletter
The final Visit in this year’s programme is to the fine 18th Century Barn with adjacent Wagon Shed housing a Museum of local social and rural history worthy of our Members’ interests.
Members should meet by the Methodist Church in Church Road at 1.00pm and will travel by Own or Members Transport and are required to pay on entry to the Museum. Enquiries to Mary Button on 863271 or Bob Gay on 862574.

Tuesday 2nd August
TALK ON HOUSE HISTORY IN OUR AREA
We are pleased to welcome Janet Adamson, the well-known local Historian whoseTalk on Family History in 1999 was cancelled by a family accident. Many of us know her through her post at the Folkestone Library Archives so we shall be keen to hear her Talk on House History in our Area at the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall which will be open from about 7.05pm. Members and Visitorsr should arrive between 7.15 and 7.45pm when proceedings will commence.
Non-Members and Visitors are always welcome to attend our Meetings at £2. Per person. As usual, tea and coffee will be available after the Meetings when time is available to talk to the Speakers and for discussion. Any queries to Mary Button on 862371 or to Bob Gay on 862574

Art Exhibition,
In memory of Tony Blain FRSA.
Elham Village Hall,
2nd and 3rd July
11am to 4 pm.
 Admission free.
 

Let Let
Self contained flat comprising wing of architect designed country house in Etchinghill, suit up to 2 persons. Available from August. For details and terms Call 07703 528531

Soft Fruit For Sale
Gooseberries – Raspberries
Redcurrants – Blackcurrants
Ring 863096 or call in at
Homefield, Cuckoo Lane, Postlng
Ready Picked or we can pick to order

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
Wed 6th July – Coffee Morning, Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone. 10am to noon. Bring and Buy Table and Raffle.
Sat 16th/17th July – Garden Safari Lots of lovely gardens to see in St Margarets Bay Dover Advance Notice
Sat 6th August – Ashford Hospice Summer Fayre

JULY BEETLE DRIVE
Come & join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 23 July
Starts at 7.00 pm
Adults £2.00 Children 50p
Includes refreshments.
There will be a raffle.

STELLING MINNIS WINDMILL FETE
Saturday 9th July
12noon to 5pm
Burt Butlers Jazz pilgrims * Wantsum Morris Men Shire Horses & Cart ride
 Invicta Arachnid Club Display * Craft demonstrations
Steam & Sationary Engines * Vintage & Classic Vehicles & Machinery
Crafts * Stalls * Sideshows * Childrens Rides
Raffles & Tombolas
Bar * Barbecue * Teas * Ice Creams
Windmill & Museum Open
Information 01227 709238
The Windmill is also open Sundays and Bank Holidays – Mondays 2 – 5 to end of Sep

Lyminge Methodist Church
Saturday 16th July
A Games Evening
In aid of Bishop Francis Loyo’s
Fishing Boat Appeal
Games will include:- Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Boules, Table Football, Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, Twister (for the more energetic) and lots more.
Light refreshments will be served and there will be stalls such as Bring and Buy, Raffle. Or just sit and chat.
Admission Adults £2.50
Children £1.00
Family ticket £5.00. 2 adults + 2 Children
 

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Rector: Peter Ashman 01303 862432
SERVICES

SUNDAY 3RD JULY – THOMAS THE APOSTLE
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM ‘WOW’ SERVICE
  6.30PM SUNDAY SILENCE
WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY [NO OPEN HOUSE]
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 7TH JULY
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 10TH JULY – TRINITY 7
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
  6.30PM HEALING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY [NO OPEN HOUSE]
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 14TH JULY
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
  2.00PM SERVICE OF RENEWAL OF
              MARRIAGE VOWS
SUNDAY 17TH JULY – TRINITY 8
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 20TH JULY [NO OPEN HOUSE]
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 21ST JULY
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 24TH JULY – TRINITY 9
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY [NO OPEN HOUSE]
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 28TH JULY
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 31ST JULY – TRINITY 10
10.30AM MATTINS FOLLOWED BY
              HOLY COMMUNION

CHURCH OFFICE
Open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Tel: 862345.
MOTHER’S UNION – SUNDAY TEAS
(IN NAILBOURNE COURT LOUNGE, 3 – 5 PM):
SUNDAY 3RD JULY
SUNDAY 7TH AUGUST

Food For Your Soul
Audio tapes and messages from Grace chapel in Folkestone 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.
Tel: Tom Drion on 01303 252527 (ans/phone) or 07834 227307 (mobile) to request a tape

RHODES MINNIS METHODIST CHURCH
This small Chapel in beautiful countryside surroundings
Holds a weekly Sunday Service normally at 9.30am
Followed by coffee and biscuits
A very warm welcome is extended to any visitors
The Preachers for July are:-
3rd July - Mr David Foreman
10th July – Mr Dudley Shipton
17th July – Rev. Derek Hancock (Holy Communion)
24th July – 10am All Age – Mrs Mary Blanch
31st July – Mr Michael Dallin

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
Family worship takes place every Sunday at 11am. Including Challengers for young people
Visitors are very welcome and invited to share fellowship after the Service and a cup of tea/coffee
Sunday 10th July – Holy Communion
No Monday Fellowship until September
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer on 01303 278525
Hall/rooms available for hire
Tel: Jean Strange 01303 863039
Advance Notice
Sunday 7th August – Holy Communion – 11am
Sunday 7th August – 4.30pm Circuit Service to say farewell to our Minster, Rev Colin Telfer.
All who have known Colin over the past five years are welcome to join us to wish him well in his future ministry and to give thanks for all he has done in the Folkestone area.
There will be tea following the Service

POSTLING CHURCH
Coffee Mornings
10am – 12.30pm
Every day - week beginnng
Monday 1st August
Memorabilia of Postling will be on display
Cakes and Plants for sale

ELHAM CHURCH
On the 1st Sunday of every month there will be a Catholic Mass at 6.30pm

WORLD WAR 2 – THE PEOPLE’S WAR

What did your family do during World War 2? Were you alive at the time and do you still have many vivid memories? Would you like to tell some of these to the BBC WW2 Story gathering Project? Your children and great grandchildren and many others will be able to read them for many years and even centuries to come.
   The BBC is undertaking a huge task by collecting and archiving memories from all aspects of life during the 2nd World War and using them to build a picture of what life was like at this time. Future generations can then access the archive for information, research and education. They have to complete this task by November 2005.
   Come along to the 60th Celebrations of VE/VJ Day at Etchinghill Village Hall on Sunday July 10th from 2.30 onwards and talk to the story gatherers or write your story down on the forms provided. The stories don’t have to be long just relevant to the period. Join in the celebrations that are also taking place. Tickets only £2.00 for over 60’s.
    If you can’t make this date do contact Barbara Collins-Newing on 01303 862873 to make an appointment. Or send an e-mail to barbara@newingct18.fsnet.co.uk

AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL

On the 20th June we restarted services from our refurbished day centre. We are very pleased with how the project has been carried out. Now that we have more room we can deliver new services such as a laundry service for frail older people and a pop-in area for any older person to come in and have a coffee, this area will soon have an internet accessible computer for our people to use.
    Other new services are planned for the very near future including an Advice and Information Service which has been funded for 3 years by the National Lottery.
    We continue with our Chiropody clinic, hearing aid maintenance and battery replacement service, assisted bathing, hot lunches, transport to and from the centre, activities all in the company of other older people. You don’t have to be a member to join; any older person is welcome to pop in, see what we do, access as many services as they need. The staff are friendly and are keen to show the community what a wonderful resource is now available.
    Our AGM is being held on Wednesday 21st July 2005 at 3pm at our Everist Court Day centre, all are welcome. There will be an opportunity for everyone to look around the centre. For any further information regarding the centre or its services please contact Lisa Hodden or Matthew Martin on 01303 862364

ETCHINGHILL W.I.

If you are a resident or visitor to the area and have an afternoon to spare on the third Tuesday of each month why not join us at 2.30om in the Village Hall for an interesting, friendly and sometimes amusing time concluding with a sumptious tea.
    Last month we paid a second visit to the Grand Hotel for a cream tea. There are still some vacant seats on the coach to visit Hever Castle in September. If you would like to join us on the visit , please ring Stella on 862363
   Joy Bartley, Mary Hickmott, Evelyn Holt and Kate Towse, participated it the Top Team Quiz for W.I.at Barham and at last we won. Congratulations to all these members. The next meetig on 19th July will consist of a talk by Mr G Hutchinson on ‘History of Comic Verse’. The competition is for a’ Comic Verse ‘

RHODES MINNIS EVENING CIRCLE

Our June meeting was held on the 15th June when we welcomed Melanie Chalk from Usher’s the Florist Limited who entertained us with lively flower arranging demonstration of three entirely different arrangements, two of which were donated for the raffle. Diane Potter and Marion Hour were thrilled to be the two lucky ladies to win the arrangements. Both displays were entirely different; one being the typical Our competition “A buttonhole” 1st Ann Weatherall 2nd Ronnie Mosely 3rd Connie Burren and 4th Pauline Hodder.
    On the 21st July we are holding an Open Meeting where Brian Doorne is giving a talk on Windmills of Kent, we are advised on good authority, that he a wonderful speaker and all visitors are welcome to join us. Entrance is £2.50 to non members to include refreshments. Next month’s competition is a picture or photograph of a windmill. Sorry the competition is for members only.
    The meeting commences at 7.30pm at the Rhodes Minnis Village Hall Please contact Eileen Sless on 01303 863081 for further details or any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you all there

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th July when we will be visiting the home of Major and Mrs Blizzard at Seaclose, Cannongate Road, Hythe who will welcome members and friends to their garden. The cost will be £2.50. Light refreshments will be available. Donations to SSAFA, their favoured Charity. Be at the library car park for 6pm or at Seaclose by 6.30pm
 

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
HALL HIRE

Hall
1 June to 30 September £5 per hour
£17 per 4 hour session   £32 full day
1 October to 31 May £7 per hour
£24 per 4 hour session £42 full day
(includes heating)
Parlour
£4.50 per hour all year with use of electric over heaters if required
Overnight Stays
1 June to 30 September £30
1 October to 31 May £40 (including heating)

Contact Mrs J. Strange
01303 863039 for bookings

WASPS OR BITING INSECTS
Dont get stung! call Gary for a quality job at a great price. Wasp Nest from £25
Call 01303242032 or Mobile 07710668639

DIY Livery in Lyminge
First class facilities with use of all
weather dressage arena
Tel: 07967 801549

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Emergency information capsules are available free of charge. These consist of a small container into which name, address , Doctor and next of kin may be placed. It also includes a sticker to be placed where it can readily be seen ( the front door is ideal). The capsule should be kept in a corner of the ‘fridge. Should an emergence arise and medics need to be called, they would know where to find information about you.
     Safety lamps are also available to borrow if you are going to be away These come on automatically to floodlight the area when anyone approaches your house.
    If you would like to know more about these items please contact Mrs Judith Landsell on 01393 862498

BEDINGFIELD GARDENS
Garden care and Design

Creative garden designs, Cottage gardens, Formal gardens and Parterres a speciality

Please contact me for a free consultation

Glenn Floyd 01303 862732
Visit my own garden for inspiration and ideas

Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup Reg. Charity No 1029226

In February this year the OFSTED inspector was so impressed by the Lyminge pre-school setting that she awarded us with the highest grade possible! This is only achieved by 15% of all pre-schools and nurseries in the country! She felt “The education provision at Lyminge pre-school is of high quality and staff work positively and enthusiastically with all children, encouraging them to be confident, independent and self assured”. We were very pleased with the result and as leader of the Lyminge pre-school I would like to thank all the staff, parents and of course the children for being brilliantly supportive. This term has been a busy one as we have been learning about colours and shapes as well as different cultures and festivals. This topic is supported by visitors to the pre-school and walks around the village. We have also been encouraging spontaneous creative activities in addition to our curriculum as further support to the children’s learning.

Our pre-school is a day care setting open 9am to 1pm on Mondays and9am to 3pm for the rest of the week in term time. We take children from the age of 2 years old – toilet trained or not and we offer specialist sessions for the older children in readiness for school. We meet exacting standards set by OFSTED, are members of the pre-school alliance and have a good liaison with Lyminge Primary School.

If you are interested in sending your child to us then please ring me Julie Murphy (863834) or Lynn (862831) or simply pop in for a visit.

The Lyminge Handbell Ringers are looking forward to new opportunities in the weeks leading up to the spring. So if you need charming traditional music for a special occasion played on refurbished handbells, please give us a ‘ring’. We play at weekends and evenings only but please give as much notice as possible. All we need is a large table and a minimum donation of £35, which goes to The Pilgrims Hospice. Call Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530. Alternatively you can e.mail Stuart stuart@hunnisetts.freeserve.co.uk 

Birthday Parties only £12.00 weekday afternoons (bring your own paper plates and cups) Friday night could be quiz nights £45.00 Fundraising? At our popular Saturday nights £45.00.
Club Room for smaller functions from £11.00 Committee venue needed? £7.00

Give Jacqui Storey a call on 862044 to discuss your requirements.