Lyminge Online

One of the Lyminge Association’s Aims is to "encourage cultural, sporting, recreational and educational activities in the village". To that end, the Association has been able to make grants to a number of clubs, societies and other organisations in the parish in order to help them progress. The Association also endeavours to keep an up-to-date list of all the local organisations, with their contact names and addresses, a copy of which is kept in the Library. This is available to everyone to refer to, and especially newcomers to the parish who wish to join a particular organisation. If your club has had changes to its committee recently, please let Mike Foxon know on 862073.

In order to help promote our local clubs and societies, a "Publicity Event" is to be held in September 2001. Look out for information arriving shortly for an event that might help to increase your attendance or find new helpers.

This is the first of a regular column, with news from the Parish Council. If you want to know more, you will start to find minutes of the Parish Council meetings in the Library as well as on the notice-board by the Post Office, or come along to a meeting and find out for yourself; the next one will be on 25^th June at 7.30pm, at Lyminge Village Hall.

You might have seen in the local paper that Peter Carroll, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate has presented a petition to the County Council from the "residents of Lyminge". News to you too?

Last year Parish Councillors met with the Traffic Manager from Shepway District Council. The Parish Council wanted the introduction of better signing for the 30mph limit through Lyminge. One immediate outcome was the yellow boards around the signs to make them stand out more. The Parish Council also wanted 30mph signs painted on the road on red tarmac, and other measures to emphasise the speed limit. We are still waiting to hear whether these have been agreed by KCC.

When Shepway took over more responsibility for local roads, they asked Parish Councils for their priorities. Lyminge Parish Council included amongst theirs, a speed limit through Rhodes Minnis. An earlier approach to KCC had met the response that there were not enough houses to warrant one. However, limits will now be introduced: 40 mph from Sibton Park to the top of Longage Hill and then 30mph to Monsoon Lodge.

The Parish Council had also asked about a zebra crossing by the Post Office (too close to the bend, according to KCC), and an island opposite Wentworth Close.

Shepway DC wrote to the Parish Council saying they were planning to close the loos in the village – unless we wanted to pay them to keep them open and maintained. The Parish Council wrote back objecting strongly to the plan. The latest position is that Shepway are reconsidering the move.

You might have seen the leaflets that used to be in the Library with a monthly list of events in the area. Shepway DC have withdrawn these, saying that the information is now on their website (www.shepway.gov.uk), in response to the Government’s push to get information on-line. However, the website contains much less detail about events than did the leaflet. The tourism team at Shepway say that new software due later this year will allow more information to be published on the web site, which is not much consolation if you don’t have access to the Internet.

Dates for the Diary

During June in the Library

The exhibition for June will be a joint effort with paintings by Yvette Grandfield and Shirley Heppenstall. This will be Shirley’s first show at the library, so call in and take a look.

3-17 June
Alexandra Rose Day

There will be a house to house collection in your area between the above dates. 80% of the money raised comes directly to Age Concern, Elham Rural.

Saturday 3 June
For the Pilgrims Hospice Appeal

Come and see ROLY the clown – the 1999 holder of the Clowns’ International Slapstick Award. Long before he became a priest of the Church of England, Rev. Roly Bain knew that he was a born clown. Meet him at the United Reform Church, Folkestone at 7.30pm. Tickets £3.00 adults and £1.00 children, families £5.00. Contact Christine Pledger on 253013 for details.

Sunday 3 June
Lympne Place Annual Summer Fête

The fête starts at 1.00pm at Lympne Village Hall and Playing Fields. Please come and join us for our annual traditional fête, featuring; Lyminge Hand Bell Ringers, live music, games, side-shows, stalls, displays, dance, cream teas and Punch and Judy. Come and join us for lots of fun!

Monday 4 June
In aid of the Hospice on the Hill

Coffee Morning at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone from 10.00am to 12.00noon. If you would like a lift please ring 253013.

Saturday 9 June
Dog and Owners Happy Day

At Park House, Stelling Minnis
(in aid of the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary Fund)
Exemption Dog Show
Followed by fun classes and the Lord Whisky Rescue line-up for the Happiest Dog and Owner. There will be a Fancy Dress Class – so get your costumes ready! Cup to be presented by our President, the Rt. Hon. Susannah, Viscountess Hawarden. For a schedule, please call in at the Centre or ring 862622.
Folkestone Pipe and Drums, Punch and Judy,
Dog Agility Display, Lots of Stalls, Tombolas and Raffles
Refreshments, Bottle Stall.
Stalls are Welcome – pre-booked £7.00, charities £5.00

Saturday 9 June
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall

A Beetle Drive will be held at the hall from 7.00pm. Adults £1.00, children 50p – this includes refreshments. There will be a raffle.

ALL ARE WELCOME.

Wednesday 13 June
Lyminge W.I.

Our next meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall (we have had to move from the Parlour due to the rise in numbers of members!). This will be a "fun" evening with a light-hearted quiz and some craft demonstrations. You are assured of a warm welcome and friendly companionship. No charge for visiting!
For further information, ring Lyn Callander on 862799.

Saturday 16 June
Etchinghill W.I.

New venue for Etchinghill WI "Trash and Treasure Sale" – this will now be held at Etchinghill Village Hall from 10.00am to 4.00pm. ‘Phone Barbara on 265229 to book a table.

Saturday 16 June
Patchwork Group

Quick and easy "Roman Stripe" blocks to make into a big bag for your cutting board and rules (or a beach bag etc.). This will help use up all your odds and ends of fabric, especially light-weight curtaining. The next stage of the "Round Robin" will be explained. (Don’t know what that is? Come and find out!). In June we will work on an invisible appliqué project. No meeting in August. Begin-ners are very welcome indeed – all you need is a sewing machine (help given to get it from your car). 10.00am – 4.00pm (bring a packed lunch). Further information (including venue) from Liz Coleman on 863197.

Saturday 16^th and Sunday 17^th June
Pétanque Weekend in Elham

Just turn up to the Pétanque Terrain in Elham on Saturday to join in with the Mêlée – where names are drawn from a hat to make teams of either pairs or triples. The Mêlée starts at 2.00pm. The 2001 tournament starts at 10.30am on the Sunday. There will be a barbecue to provide sustenance. More information from Denis Huntley on 862343.

Monday 18 June
Gardeners’ Society – see Gardening Column

Tuesday 19 June
Etchinghill W.I.

Our Speaker will be Mrs. J. Bryant whose subject will be "Making Pot Pourri". The Competition will be "a small dried flower".

Wednesday 20 June
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle

Our members are looking forward to hearing Mr. Bernard Mundell giving an illustrated talk on the "History of Silk Postcards". The competition is for a photo of flowers. We look forward to seeing you at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome.

Saturday 23 June
Lyminge Methodist Church Hall

(fundraising to revamp the entrance to the hall)
Table Fair from 9.00am to 1.00pm. ‘Phone Christina on 863049 for tables (£5.00 for one or £8.00 for two tables).
Date for your diary
Kent Police Male Voice Choir – Saturday 8 December

Tuesday 26 June
Gardeners’ Society – Evening Visit
See gardening column for further details

Sunday 1 July
CONCERT

At St. Mary and St. Ethelburga’s Church
Lyminge
At 4.00pm
Chamber Music performed by
THE PRAGA ENSEMBLE
Tickets (on the door) £4.50
(children £1.50, OAP’s £2.50)
Proceeds to village charities
For more information, call Kathy Butcher on 863250

Saturday 7 July
Lyminge Historical Society
INVITATION

Non-members are invited, as always, to join the Society on its Summer Outing; this year to historic Chichester, with its fine Cathedral, Market Cross and old buildings at its centre, and then onto Fishbourne Roman Palace, the finest surviving in Britain. The coach will depart from Lyminge Post Office at 8.30am and the coach fee will be £10.50 per person, payable in advance to the Lyminge Historical Society. On arrival at Fishbourne Palace there will be another small admission charge. Persons interested in joining should contact Mary Button on 862371. Reservations and coach fee payments are required by Friday 29 June.

Tuesday 7 August
Etchinghill W.I.

Etchinghill W.I. coach trip to Penshurst Place. Seats are still available at £6.00 for the coach fare only. Entry to the house and gardens is £5.30 in addition to the coach fare. ‘Phone Barbara on 265229 to book a seat.

Thursday 23 August
Rude Mechanical Theatre Company

In
"Twelfth Night"
Performing on their colourful pageant wagon
More details in future Newsletters

Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Are you looking for a hall in which to hold practice sessions, private party/function or meeting? Rhodes Minnis Village Hall has the capacity to take parties of up to 100 and has kitchen facilities if required at no extra cost.

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

A £25.00 returnable deposit is payable in advance. Electricity will be charged at 10p per unit. Regular hirers will be given a special reduced rate. For further details contact Mick or Dorothy Athow (booking secretaries) on 862616

CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN LYMINGE

St. Mary and St. Radigund, Postling

Sun 3 June
6.30pm Evensong

Sun 17 June
8.00am Holy Communion

Sun 24 June
9.30am Family Service

Sun 1 July
6.30pm Benefice Evensong

St. Oswald, Paddlesworth

Sun 10 June
11.00am Holy Communion

Sun 17 June
6.30pm Benefice Evensong

St. Mary & St. Ethelburga, Lyminge

Children’s Workshop
All children are welcome (adults too!) to our afternoon workshops, held on the Saturday preceding the first Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Vanessa Ashman at the Rectory on 862432.
For your diary: our next Children’s Workshop will be on Saturday 30^th June.

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE

Rector: Rev. Peter Ashman tel no. 862432

SERVICE TIMES

Sun 3^rd June PENTECOST
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am WORLD OF WORSHIP
3.00pm OPEN AIR SERVICE
(LYMINGE CHRISTIANS TOGETHER)
TAYNE FIELD

Thu 7^th June
9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 10^th June Trinity Sunday
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion

Thu 14^th June Corpus Christi
9.30am Holy Communion
8.00pm High Mass

Sun 17^th June Trinity 1
10.30am Holy Communion

Thu 21^st June
9.30am Holy Communion

Sun 24^th June Trinity 2
10.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Sunday Silence

Thu 28^th June
9.30am Holy Communion

Sat 30^th June
2.00pm – 4.30pm
A SUMMER AFTERNOON IN THE
VILLAGE CHURCHYARD

Sun 1^st July Trinity 3
8.00am Holy Communion
10.30am WORLD OF WORSHIP

Lyminge Methodist Church

A warm welcome to any who wish to share our family worship at 11.00am each Sunday.
Challengers for young people every Sunday 11.00am.
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Every Monday afternoon, 2.30pm -3.30pm Women's Fellowship takes place in the Methodist Church Parlour.
Hall/rooms available for hire through Christina Guyett on 863049.
Don’t forget the Table Fair on Saturday 23^rd June 9.00am – 1.00pm in aid of the new ramp.

Lyminge Handbells at Lyminge Day
The Lyminge Handbells group were proud to show off the newly refurbished bells at Lyminge Day of the 12^th of May. We were pleased to find Michael Howard among the spectators as he had previously donated to our refurbishment fund and showed great interest in the transformation of the bells. We have already received bookings for other local events during the summer and are willing to attend private functions for a small fee. If you would like to hear the sound of our super, newly refurbished bells at a special celebration or family event, just give us a ‘ring’. We have already started taking bookings for Christmas. Please let us know some weeks in advance if you can and we will do our best to come along. Evenings and weekends only please. We also hope to recruit more ringers this year to make it easier for us to attend all the events we are asked to play at. If you would like to book the ringers, or want to have a go yourself just call either Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530 for details.

Notices

For Sale

Oak bedside table (shelf with cupboard underneath with one shelf). £8.00. "White-wood" (with a dark pine varnish) wardrobe with a double door – hanging space with set of shelves to the right). £10.00. Both would look really good revamped with paint effects for a child’s bedroom – but are in good condition anyway. 863197.

For Sale

Ottoman – Lloyd Loom – white-coloured lid. Length 2ft 10 ins, width 1ft 4½". £55.00. Telephone 862141.

Nutmeg’s Rabbit Sanctuary, Etchinghill

For help, advice, or more information, please ‘phone 07773 296732. Many thanks to everyone who has helped by donating hutches, hay, feeding bottles etc. at the start of this new venture.
WANTED: Bric-a-brac etc. to raise funds to help with neutering costs. If you can spare anything, please ‘phone with details of where this can be collected. Thank you! Margaret Vickers.

Wanted

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

Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup

A safe and welcoming place for your child to make friends, play, learn and make a smooth transition to school. Supervised by trained and experienced staff. Sessions weekdays during term time at Lyminge Village Hall, 9.00am to 12 noon, (or to 1.00pm – additional hour is optional and packed lunch should be provided). Standard session is £5.50 – extended session £7.00. Children may start from 2½ years old.
The Playgroup is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and meets standards set by KCC Social Services and OFSTED. The recent, excellent OFSTED report stated, "..In this thriving Playgroup the children are making good progress towards the Early Learning Goals. There is a strong partnership with parents and carers which contributed positively to the children’s good progress". Further information from Lynn Hussey on 862831.

Lyminge Babies and Toddlers

We meet every Tuesday during school term time at the Methodist Church Hall, Church Road, Lyminge. Come along any time between 9.30am and 11.30am.
ALL BABIES, TODDLERS AND CARERS WELCOME FOR PLAY AND COFFEE
£1.20 a session (1^st session free)

Lyminge School News

The Building Project moves on and the ground will be broken at the end of May as the building work begins. The fund-raising effort continues as we report success at raising £150.00 at our Quiz Night and another £150.00 at Lyminge Day. Thank you to all who supported these events. It is with great pride at which I can inform you all that the Sponsored Bounce raised just over £2,000. Thank you to all who sponsored the children. They all had such fun taking part.
The Lyminge School Building Fund Grand Draw is launched and the prizes are still accumulating. They are as follows:
1^st prize A long weekend in a cottage in Northern France
2^nd prize A Champagne Balloon Flight for two
3^rd prize A five-day Eurotunnel return ticket for a car and passengers
Other prizes A week guest pass for Hunters’ Health Club; a tea table by Bradley’s Furniture; a family ticket (6 persons) to Diggerland in Strood; a Cut and Blow Dry from Jacqueline’s Hair Salon.
Prizes are still coming in and we will keep you updated. Draw tickets are available from Haxtons @ 40p per ticket. It will be drawn on the 29^th September at a Harvest of Talents Show at the Village Hall. Our Summer Fair will be on Saturday 14 July.

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

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

Thanks

Ron and Gladys Collins and Family wish to thank everyone for their sympathy and kindness at the passing of Vera, also for the wonderful singing at Barham that Vera would have enjoyed.

Kent Mobile Library

This service is operating in Etchinghill on Thursday mornings at 10.45am – 11.00am weekly on Meridian Park. Do come along. A great variety of books and audio items, also videos.

Opening of Public Rights of Way

Most rights of way in the Kent County Council area were open from 6.00am on Saturday 12 May, but NOT:
• Those in and around the part of North Kent still designated by MAFF as an Infected Area.
• Those which are grazed by farm livestock (or are likely to be grazed, or have been grazed within the previous 28 days)
• Those which are signed as closed
Please follow the Code of Practice for use of
Public Rights of Way
For more information ring 216307 or email prow@kent.gov.uk Web site: www.kent.gov.uk
Janet in the Library has more information as well.

The Lord Whisky Centre

Every Saturday Dog Agility Classes, Dog Training and Dog Grooming by appointment. More information from 862622.
Date for your diary: Boot and Summer Fayre at Park House, Stelling Minnis on Saturday 28 July 12 noon to 3.30pm.

Lyminge Dramatic Society

Our next production will be "The Rivals". Written by Richard Sheridan in 1775, the play is regarded by many as one of the funniest comedies in the English language. Set in Bath, the plot centres on the love affairs of two young couples and complications in events give rise to comic deception and misunderstandings. This lavish production will be performed during week commencing 19^th November in Lyminge Village Hall, commencing at 7.45pm. The reading to cast the play will take place on 18^th July at 7.45pm and all are welcome. See next month’s newsletter for more details.

Reports

Etchinghill W.I.

At our May meeting we discussed the resolutions that were to be put forward at the I.G.M. in Cardiff. The competition for a resolution for our own W.I. was won by Jennie Halden. Our monthly lunches are popular – we go to various venues in the area.

The Lyminge Senior Citizens’ Club

We enjoyed Mrs. Vallée from Hythe speaking to us on the position she holds as "Pearly Pride of Hythe". Mrs. Vallée arrived in full costume; skirt, jacket, handbag all covered in pearl buttons. With her hat covered in Ostrich feathers, a delightful picture she made! We were told how the Pearly Kings and Queens were formed in London and the work they do for charity after seeing the poor children in London at that time. Their work still continues today, even abroad. D. Bain.

Lyminge W.I.

Our May evening was entitled, "What are Resolutions", and inspired some lively debate after Barbara Gibson told the meeting about this year’s resolutions and the background. Certainly, some of our members missed the opportunity to discuss matters with our M.P. and Shadow Home Secretary when he visited Lyminge Day.

The Sargent Cancer Charity for Children

‘Blue Bear’ and his old friend, William, would like to thank Roy and Maureen Copping of Haxtons Estate Agents for being their foster parents over the last six months. Both teddy bears proudly sent the proceeds of their stay, amounting to £330.44, to the Sargent Cancer Charity for Children. If you would like a collection box for you to put your loose change into, please contact Bobbie Sessions on 862481

Lyminge Day

The Organisers and the Management Committee of the Village Hall would like to thank everyone who came along to enjoy Lyminge Day.
WASN’T IT A WONDERFUL DAY?!!
Special grateful thanks go to all of our helpers on the Day – and on the day before in preparing the field and on Sunday for help with clearing up. Thank you also to our very generous sponsors; Haxtons, Stennings, Ray Hill (our local milkman), Hythe Plant, Plumb Centre (Ashford) and Cosyburn of Hythe. We hope to have raised in excess of £2,000 to help fund improvements to the Hall.

Gardening Column

Lyminge Gardeners’ Society

Monday 18 June

The Inter-club table competition will be hosted this year by Newington and District Garden Association at Newington Village Hall from 7.30pm. It should be an enjoyable evening enhanced by mouth-watering refreshments service by the Newington ladies.

Tuesday 26 June

Please note the change of venue….

We will be visiting Layham Garden Centre, Lower Road, Staple. The Centre is in beautiful countryside and the owner, Mr. Wessel, specialises in growing roses, which will be at their best at this time of the year. There are also many other plants and shrubs grown and three small demonstration gardens from which to get planting ideas. Mr. Wessel will give the group a talk and then there will be time to wander around at leisure. The cost will be £2.00, inclusive of refreshments. Meet at the library car park at 6.15pm, where car sharing can be arranged, or be at Layham Garden Centre by 7.00pm. Non members will be very welcome to come along for the evening.

Freshlook Gardens

Tel/Fax: 844680
Mobile: 07866091633

Regular lawn-mowing service available. General gardening work undertaken. Good quality seasoned logs available from October. For free quotation please ring/fax Geoffrey Hogben.

MTS Contractors
Garden Maintenance and Small Building Works

From….Grass cutting up to 1½ acres. Hedge and brush cutting. "One-offs" or on a permanent basis – weekly fortnightly etc.
To……. Paths, pergolas, fencing, turfing and patios. Repairs undertaken.
Account customers welcomed
FREEFONE (0800) 0836469

Bridge Farm Nursery

Bedding and Container plants. Vast selection of hardy perennials.
Open: 9.00am – 5.00pm Tuesday to Friday
9.00am – 4.30pm Saturday
Closed: Sunday and Monday

Gardening Hints

June is a lovely month with foliage fresh and green, lawns looking lush, hanging baskets and patio pots put in place and ready to burst into flower and colourful annuals planted out. It’s also a busy time for gardeners, but with long, light, and hopefully, sunny evenings, no task seems too onerous. Also it is a month when aphids proliferate, so in the greenhouse try planting the herb Dill and a few Marigolds to help combat the invasion and a quick blast from a can of fly spray just before closing the greenhouse door at night can help too. Clear away foliage from the spring flowering bulbs and prune back winter flowering shrubs and just enjoy the garden after all the winter’s rain.

Rest and Recuperation

Mrs. L.I. Arnold MChS, Dipl.Pod.Med.
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

Emma Guyett
Diploma in Sports Therapy
Qualified in prevention of sports injuries, sport mass-age, Swedish full body massage, Postural analyst.
For a free consultation 'phone Emma on 863049.

The George Inn, Stone Street
Visit the George Inn on Stone street and enjoy a warm and friendly welcome. Open seven days a week with wholesome fresh food available from an extensive and imaginative menu each lunch time and evening. Fish is a speciality. Tap your feet every Wednesday evening to live Celtic music. Feast on fish, chips, salad or peas for £4.25 on Thursday evenings. Relax over a full roast Sunday lunch for £5.25. Every second Sunday there is live music from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Function room available at no charge if using pub facilities, for club evenings and celebrations of all sorts. Pool and darts for the active drinker.
Drew and his staff welcome you, weekdays 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.00pm –11.00pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. ‘Phone 01227 709247 for enquiries and bookings.

The Coach and Horses
email: coachandhorses@talk21.com
Telephone: 862694
SUNDAY ROASTS - £4.50
If you want to sit outside – ask for the Skittles and enjoy this old English game.
NOW DOING FOOD SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!!
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.

Want to lose a few pounds before you try on that bikini?
Do you need a bit of encouragement so that you can lose those few extra pounds? A group of friendly ladies is hoping to start up a Lyminge slimming group, just to get together once a week for a weigh-in and encouragement and to exchange ideas and diets. The first meeting will be held in the Lyminge Methodist Church Parlour at 7.30pm on Thursday 7 June. Everyone welcome.
This is not a professional group and the fees will be nominal.
Please ring Lyn Callander on 862799 for further details.

Personal Counselling for Individuals and Couples
For Personal, Workplace and Relationship Difficulties
* Self Esteem * Stress * Change * Bereavement * Depression etc.
Training for Organisations
* Stress * Change * Communication * Assertiveness * Handling Difficult People etc.
Progammes to suit your needs.
Offered by experienced, qualified practitioners.
Penny Graham BA Dip Couns
Jonathan Freilich BA (Hons) Dip Couns
Telephone: 252600 for immediate appointment
Email: freilich@appleonline.net
Members of the BAC

Angela Twydall
CIBTAC, IIHHT, IHBC
Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, fully insured, NHS vetted.
Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Neurostructural Integration Technique, (Advanced Bowen Therapy)
SPRING SPECIAL OFFERS!
Treat yourself or someone you love to an aroma-therapy massage and get a facial treatment for free
By appointment at Bank Chambers Clinic, Canterbury Road, Lyminge. Telephone: 891649.

Business Column

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).

Lyminge Fencing
Manufacturers of top quality
*Fencing panels and matching gates *
* Close board panels and gates *
* Trellis panels * Rose arches * etc.
Telephone: 01303 862685 or 0860 568945
Honeysuckle Cottages, High Street.

C. & M.E. Blanch
Lyminge Post Office Telephone: 862201
Pay your bills FREE of charge, including Inland Revenue
Travel Foreign Currency. Insurance. E111. Competitive Insurance
East Kent Bus Co, Agent Explorer tickets. Outings
Books O.S., road maps, gardening etc. Stock or to order
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Weekly service – Tuesday am
Banking Barclays, Lloyds, TSB, Co-op, Alliance and Leicester Giro, National Savings

Alan J. Boughton
Small Works Builder
All aspects of building work undertaken
40 years experience
Telephone: 862075

Book-Keeping Service
Computerised and Manual Book-keeping. VAT returns.
Realistic Rates
‘Phone Julie Bayley on 862011

Jackson Plumbing and Heating
Gas ACOP Approved.
No job too small. Special rates for OAP's.
Telephone: Home/evening 270691 or day time
0777 3089398

K.L. Guyett
Property and Garden Maintenance Services
NO JOB TOO SMALL
* Building * Carpentry * Painting * Decorating *
* Gardening *
For free estimates 'phone Ken on 863049 or 0850 600359

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.

N.P.C. Domestic Services
Qualified domestic appliance and electrical engineer
Service and repair of all domestic appliances including:
Washing machines, tumble dryers, cookers and vacuum cleaners. Small electrical work and household maintenance including extra telephone points. Many other tasks undertaken. For a prompt and friendly service and minimum call out charge, telephone:
Neil Collard on 248887 or mobile 0498 716044.

K. & M. Lewsey Ltd.
Plumbing and Heating Engineers
Established 1969
Registered Plumber. Gas ACOP Approved Engineers
Telephone: 264535
Daytime Monday to Friday manned office.

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.

Jacqueline's Hair Salon
Aberdeen House, Canterbury Road.
We are open MONDAY to Saturdays, and late on a Wednesday. 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/Calorgas stockists.
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.

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

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

J.C.K. Renovations
The Complete Building and Plastering Service
• Rising and penetrating damp treatment • Timber rot and beetle attack • External rendering • Plastering • Int./ext. texture coatings • Concreting • Roofing • Dry walling • Decorating • Carpentry • Property maintenance •
Telephone: 273837 or mobile 0378 118066.

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@globalnet.co.uk

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

Beaver Builders
Extensions Conversions
Roofing Decorating
Carpentry Patios/Driveways
Telephone: Jon Daughters on 863371
Mobile: 0402 009127. Free quotes.

John Musguin
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND CATS’s
A single socket to a whole system
Home or business
Telephone: 863632 or 07976250675

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

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
http://www.propertyworld.co.uk/haxtons
We specialise in town and country properties. For a friendly and efficient service, please contact us. We are now open 7 days a week. We offer competitive commission rates, Internet advertising, and we advertise in the local newspapers in colour. We also produce full colour details. This firm is a member of the Local Independent Network of Estate Agents.

Sabre Conservatories, Windows and Doors
We manufacture beautiful double-glazed PVC-u units in our own factory to exacting standards. We can also boast of being only one of five companies in the UK manufacturing the fantastic slim-line Marshall Tufflex system Vertical Sliding Sash Window, which caries a severe weather rating. So, if you have old box sash style windows and believe PVC-u would look out of place, think again! Maintenance free, sealed units, spring loaded balances, slim-line appearance and decorative 'horns' make our Vertical Slider one of the best on the market. Remember, we are suppliers to the trade both in the UK and Europe - they know a good window when they see one!
For a no obligation quote, call 862393 or email us at SabreWindows@gillym.globalnet.co.uk

Bliss Domestic Agency
No longer able to manage those daily chores?
Are you too busy?
Or would you simply like to have more spare time?
Then why don't you let us take the stress out of your life?
We provide a high quality, friendly and professional domestic service to meet your individual needs. The services we offer cover the following areas:
• Housework
• Laundry/Ironing
• Meal preparation
• Local Shopping
However, enquiries for any other services are welcome.
Telephone: 862763 or mobile 0789 065 8404 and we will be happy to provide more information