Dear Editor: We who live in the village of Lyminge, and those beyond, have much to be thankful for in being able to share the many facilities prepared and offered to us. Think of cricket, bowls, bridge, gardening and historical societies and the various fellowship groups in church and outside. There are many others.
  The umbrella facility is surely the Age Concern development under the auspices and management of Mrs Lisa Hodden and her staff, who provide and deliver daily lunches among other items of real concern.
  It must have been an arduous task to manage this during the days of extensions to the A.C. Building. Improvisation must have been the key word with a possible hiccup or problem, carefully hidden from everyone in the facility. One hears only praise from us for the organisers and the groups of people who called to deliver the meals in all weathers. They did literally brave the elements of snow, wind and rain,-and always with a smile.
  I understand the extensions of the building are up to schedule (how rarely do we hear that, today, of any enterprise!) and that Lisa and her staff are pleased with the job.
  We, in our team, have pleasure in expressing to Mrs Lisa Hodden, Matthew, Lisa, Sue, Mark and all the others including the ladies in the kitchen, our appreciation of the manner in which they have assured the success of this Age Concern enterprise so far, and all with a smile of good companionship, Many thanks to you all.
Katie Guy

Lyminge Pre-School

The staff and committee would like to thank those villagers who donated their Tesco and Sainsburys vouchers to the Pre-School. Hopefully we will have collected sufficient numbers of Tesco vouchers to purchase a desperately needed new printer/copier. The Sainsburys vouchers will be used to purchase balls and other gross motor skill physical equipment.
We would also like to thank the businesses in the village that have very kindly donated prizes for our raffles. We are very grateful for all the support given to the Pre-School.

CELEBRATION IN FLOWERS

A FESTIVAL IN FLOWERS OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

25th TO 27th June

LYMINGE PARISH CHURCH OPEN DAILY

10.30 TO 6PM

Flower displays, stalls, live music, Wedding Buffet served all day.

Sunday 10.30am Thanksgiving Service with Renewal of Wedding Vows

Sunday 6.30pm Songs of Praise to celebrate Creation

How long have you been married?
Lyminge Church is wanting to find the couple in Lyminge who have been married the longest! Could it be you? The lucky couple will be presented with a wedding bouquet at the Flower Festival on the theme of Wedding Anniversaries over the weekend of June 25th to 27th.
Please can we borrow a wedding photo?
We want to have a display of wedding photos at the Flower Festival for a 'Guess the couple in the photo' competition. If you could let us borrow a photo we would be very grateful. For both requests, please get in touch with the church office on 862345, and leave us your name and a contact number and we will phone you back. Thank you

Lyminge Festival

25 – 26 June 2005

Gardens, flowers, quilts and scarecrows! Well, where shall we start?!

How about scarecrows? Anyone in the Parish of Lyminge is invited to make a scarecrow for display – somewhere! The “somewhere” could be in your garden (visible from the street) or even a public place. Imagination is what you need. The scarecrow could reflect something of village life, it could be a “comment on society”, it could be witty – it could be something to scare the crows off. If you need straw to bulk out your “creation’s” body, please contact the Lyminge Association via Glenn Floyd on 862732. There is a bit of a competition to this – the best Scarecrow’s owner will be awarded a prize based on viewers’ choice. To vote, you will need to complete the form on the Garden Safari Passport and drop it into one of the various voting boxes around the village – or through the letterbox of Lyminge Hardware Store. For more information, please contact Liz Coleman on 863197.

The Lyminge Garden Safari is gaining a good reputation in Kent and is always advertised on BBC Radio Kent. It involves some 15 or so gardens (we’re not sure how many at the moment!) in Lyminge and Etchinghill. Gardens will be open between 10.00am and 4.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday (but not all gardens will be open on each day). A very interesting variety of gardens is guaranteed. You will find stalls, plants for sale, teas and so on in various gardens, for various charities. “Passports” for the Safari, at a cost of £3.00 per adult (children under 16 free) will be available from each garden or Lyminge Hardware Store.

Lyminge Parish Church is holding their flower festival at the same, with a wedding theme. The flowers are guaranteed to be fabulous and the scents – well….. sensational! And the teas will be TERRIFIC!

At the Lyminge Methodist Church Hall Ethelburga Quilters invite you to view a range of “textile art” Sounds pretentious? Not at all! Quilts aren’t just for beds, they often make fabulous wall hangings. Oil paintings and watercolours aren’t the only things which can make a house a home. Unusually for an exhibition, Ethelburga Quilters also invite you to see work in production during their monthly workshop. Come and watch – ask questions if you would like. There may be fabrics and threads for sale. Open from 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday only. Entry free.
 

ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
COME DANCING - FOR YOUNGSTERS

Lynne, qualified in Ballroom and Latin, is teaching
16 and Under Beginners
on Thursdays commencing 2 June 2005

Ballroom and Latin 6.00pm to 6.45pm
Salsa 6.45 to 7.30pm

One class £3.00 Both classes £5.00

For further details phone: 01303 279504/07967 979610

HFT Kent – Lympne Place, Hythe
are holding their
Annual Traditional Summer Fete
on
Sunday 5th June 2005 from 1.00pm
at
Lympne Village Hall & Playing Fields
There will be many attractions:
Llamas ~ Morris Men ~ 5-A-Side
Bell Ringers ~ Train Rides ~ Maypole Dancers
Stall and Side-shows ~ Afternoon Teas
Barbecue ~ Ice Creams
Beer Tent ~ Karate Display


Unique Opportunity to see and meet the maker of
Peace One Day – feature documentary
‘a must for all serious about World Peace’
9th June
2pm The Grand, Folkestone
6.50pm Cinema 3, UKC, Canterbury
Advance booking & info : Philippa 01303 264869


RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
MID-SUMMER EVENT
Saturday 18th June
2.30pm onwards
Cream teas – Stalls etc
Proceeds to Rhodes Minnis Methodist Chapel Building Fund

PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT

Friday 10th June Saltwood Village Hall,
Summer Variety Show – 7.45pm

Saturday 18th June Saga Pavilion, Sandgate,
Summer Fiesta
Hospice Stalls – 10am – 4.00pm

Saturday 25th June
Bilsington Craft Fayre – 10am – 5.00pm
200 stalls, rural crafts.
St Augustines Priory Bilsington

 

Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle

Next Meeting 15th June 2005
Melanie Chalk from Ushers giving a
Flower Arranging Demonstration
Competition: A buttonhole arrangement
Visitors are always given a warm welcome
Entry is £1.50 for non-members
7.30pm at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Contact Eileen Sless on 01303 863081 for further details

Lyminge Dramatic Society on tour with their Summer Variety 2005 Show
Lyminge Dramatic Society are touring with their brand new Variety Show this month! This exciting new show is a collection of comic sketches, songs, instrumental pieces, monologues and dance routines and will be performed at the following venues:- Saltwood Village Hall on Friday 10th June, Hawkinge Village Hall on Saturday 11th June, Lyminge Village Hall on Friday the 17th and Saturday 18th June all starting at 7.45pm. We are pleased to announce that the proceeds of the Saltwood evening are to go to Pilgrims Hospice, Ashford.
Tickets will be priced at £5 for adults and £2-50 for children and are on sale as follows:-
For the Saltwood performance, tickets are available from Pilgrims Hospice, Ashford.
For the Hawkinge performance, tickets are available from Serendipity, Canterbury Road, Hawkinge.
For the Lyminge performances, tickets are available from Haxtons Estate Agents, Lyminge.
Please phone Brian Edmond on 01303-863201 if you have difficulty obtaining tickets. Book early to avoid disappointment!
 

STOWTING COUNTRY FAIR
Stowting Hill House
Saturday 18th June
50 Bird Clay shoot starting at 10 00am
and continous throughout the day.
Main ring events start at 12 noon
Terrier Racing Hound Parade
Fly Casting
Duck & Dog Display
Vintage Tractors and Motorbikes
Village inter-pub tug’o’war
Numerous stands of rural crafts including working mobile blacksmiths forge
Admission £3.00 Adults
For further information on trade stands
Please telephone Richard 01303 863553

Art Exhibition,
In memory of Tony Blain FRSA.
Elham Village Hall,
23rd July
11am to 4 pm.
Admission free.

JUNE BEETLE DRIVE
Come & Join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 25 June
Starts at 7.00 pm.
Adults £2.00, Children
Includes refreshments
 There will be a raffle

LYMINGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
ANNUAL SCHOOL FETE
Saturday 25th June
11am – 2pm
BBQ – Live Entertainment
Fire Brigade – Hoopla
20ft Bouncy Castle
Tombola – Coconut Shy
Various Stalls
Grand Prize Raffle
And much , much more
Please come along and support your local school

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 – 5pm to end of Sep.

ETCHINGHILL W. I.
VISIT TO HEVER CASTLE
We have arranged a trip to Hever Castle on Tuesday 6th September at £13.50 per person
There will be a few spare seats
Please ‘phone Stella on 862363 if interested

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

WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 2ND JUNE
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
             & Guild of St Raphael
2.00PM PRAM SERVICE
SUNDAY 5TH JUNE – TRINITY 2
8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM ‘WOW’ SERVICE
6.30PM SUNDAY SILENCE
WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 9TH JUNE
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
12TH JUNE – TRINITY 3
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
6.30PM HEALING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 15TH JUNE
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 16TH JUNE
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 19TH JUNE – TRINITY 4
10.30AM ‘CELEBRATE LYMINGE’ SERVICE
               AT THE SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 23RD JUNE
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 26TH JUNE – TRINITY 5
8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM FLOWER FESTIVAL WEEKEND ‘RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS’ SERVICE
6.30PM ‘SONGS OF PRAISE’
WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
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 5TH JUNE
SUNDAY 3RD JULY
Once a month, the Mothers Union continues to host a tea party in Nailbourne Court lounge, from 3.00 to 5.00pm. The tea parties are for all elderly people who live on their own in the village. For further information, or if you would like to come, but need a lift, please contact Vanessa Ashman on 862432.
 

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 May are:-

5th June – Rev Colin Telfer Holy Communion

12th June – Mr Colin Hancox

19th June – Mrs Sue Brockman

26th June – Rev Colin Telfer Holy Communion

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 12th June – Holy Communion

Sunday 19th June – 10.30am – Celebrate Lyminge in the Primary School

Monday Fellowship 2.30 – 3.30pm every week (except Bank Holidays). Why not come and join us, meet new friends and have a chat over a cup of tea.

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

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.

FOR SALE
¾ sized Violin
very good condition
B+H 400 series
£55.
Oak Sideboard
01303 863635 - Julie

FOR SALE
11 stop Harmonium
Circa Late 1800’s
Bell Organ and Piano Company

01303 863213

REQUIRED
For restoration
WBC Beehives – any condition - and any surplus Beekeeping equipment
01303 863213

Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
The May meeting was our AGM where it was reported that we have had a very good year with interesting and diverse speakers ranging from a walk in the Blean Woods Nature Reserve looking for Nightjars and Glow-worms, prison visiting, Aphrodite’s Island, a Beetle Drive to a Painting Lesson. The evening came to a close with a fish and chip supper.
We are very pleased to welcome two new members onto the committee Margaret Newcombe and Valerie Hughes.
The Annual Competition Cup was won by Connie Burren with Pauline Hodder coming in a close second, Eileen Sless third and Paula Peers fourth
Our chosen charity for the coming year is the RNLI The coming year looks to be an exciting one commencing with Melanie Chalk from Ushers with a Flower Arranging Demonstration; the competition is a Buttonhole Arrangement.
Please contact Eileen Sless on 01303 863081 for further details or any questions you may have.
 We look forward to seeing you all there

ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

VILLAGE SIGN
It is hoped to erect a Village Sign (similar to Lyminge) to reflect the heritage of Etchinghill. Ideas and sketches are invited from our residents which should be delivered to Rodney Watts, 14 St Mary’s Drive by Saturday 25th June. These will be displayed at the Anniversary event and a public vote for selection made that afternoon.

RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION TABLE AT BOOT FAIR
The Association are taking part in the Boot Fair on 6th August at the Cricket Ground and would welcome any sensible and saleable goods to help raise funds for the Village amenities and events. Items can be delivered to Wendy, Stourbrook, Canterbury Road (Tel:863495) or Barbara, Cherry Tree Cottage, Canterbury (Tel:862873)
P.S. The Cricket Club, in association with the Golf Club and the ERA hope to have found a solution to the parking and congestion prolems recently experienced for which we are grateful.

ADOPTION OF MERIDEN PARK
Residents of Meriden Walk, St Mary’s Close, St Mary’s Drive and Chapel Walk will be pleased to know that the adoption has now been finalised, effective from 6th May. The local authority should shortly then be taking proper responsibility for lighting, road sweeping/cleaning and all the other normal facilities.

ETCHINGHILL W.I.

The meeting on 17th May was chaired by Mrs Gill Le Cras. We were saddened to hear of the death of a very long standing member, Joan Morris.
As this was a Resolutions Meeting much discussion took place on these two items
1. Farm gate milk prices ( why are farmers paid so little for their milk?)
2. Care of the environment
Delegates will vote on these at the A.G.M. at the Royal Albert Hall and will then go before Parliament. The competition for a Flower arrangement – max 4” was won by Marilyn Norton

The group meeting in Folkestone was oustandingly interesting, amusing and informative when Joyce Yates talked to us about Billington Sugar. The competition for a decorated egg was won by Barbara (our President)

Our next meeting will be on 21st June when our speaker will be Mrs V Atkins on ‘Childhood memories of an evacuee in Germany and Austria’.
On the trading stall in June the theme will be ‘Plants’ and in July it will be ‘Home-made produce’ (get busy ladies!).

LEST WE FORGET! 

BBC ARCHIVES –

WORLD WAR 2 PROJECT

Were you alive during World War 2 and do you have many memories of this time?

 The Etchinghill Residents’ Association are helping the BBC to record some of these stories for future generations to read. Come along to the WW2 Victory Celebration/Hog Roast at Etchinghill Village Hall on Sunday 10th July from 2.30 PM and tell us your story. If you are a Senior Citizen you will be entitled to a special rate ticket for £2.00. Tel: 01303 862028 or 01303 863918. Transport can be arranged.

 You may have been fighting for your country, you may have been bombed or an evacuee. We need to record your memories of this time for the BBC’s World War 2 Website, which will eventually become a national archive. We need to help build a picture for future generations of what life was really like at this time in our country’s history.

If you cannot attend but wish to know more please telephone 01303 862873 or alternatively y you may wish to e-mail me your story (barbara@newingct18.fsnet.co.uk)

WW2 “THE PEOPLE’S WAR” CELEBRATIONS/HOG ROAST

Sunday 10th July – 2.30pm – 6.00pm

Etchinghill Village Hall

Hog roast, live music and dancing, period costume. Displays,
 Films BBC archive recording and lots of other items

Tickets £4.00 (OAPs and youngsters 12 and under £2.00)

Or a Family ticket (two adults and all children …£10.00)

For tickets. Telephone Rodney (01303 862028) or David (01303 863198)

For further details see separate article in this Newsletter or telephone Barbara (01303 862873)

HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO LET
Newly renovated holiday cottage in Southern Normandy. Only 35 miles from Mt. St. Michel.
Sleeps up to 8 people in four large bedrooms. Competitive rates
For further details and brochure
Tele: Mrs P Allard on 01291 623579 or
Log on to www.mawholidays.com 

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY
Next Meeting Tuesday 28th June At the next meeting of the Society, Martin Newcombe, the well known Kent Naturalist, will walk and talk us round Westwood. As many of you know Martin is an enthusiastic and informative speaker and the evening should be most enjoyable. Be at the Library car park for 6.30pm or the Westwood car park by 7pm. As we are a local group the cost will be only £2.00 per head

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. Look forward to seeing you.
 

SKATEBOARD & TENNIS COURT FACILITY

SKATEBOARD FACILITY
The Parish Council have debated the requirements of young people in Lyminge and the rest of the Parish. The Parish Council in partnership with the KCC Community Warden, Gary Harrison and Campaigner Eileen Hall meet with a group of young people recently to discuss their wishes. After further discussion at Full Parish Council it was agreed that we would seek quotations for a small facility as the first step. Due to the fact that Eileen Hall and the young people have raised almost £2000 for the project and considering the input from people at the Parish Plan Road Shows/3 wishes consultations we feel that there is a genuine need and support for a facility.
Quotations will be sought for a half pipe, grinders, suitable surface and seating.
The Parish Council will also investigate funding sources and set up a sub committee including young people to produce a proposal for consideration at Parish Council.

TENNIS COURT
Once again the after consultation people within the Parish have over the years asked for a Tennis Court facility. The Parish Council have noted that the Basketball Court is rarely used and feel this could provide a cost effective solution to sighting this facility.
Quotations are also being sought for converting this area and the sub committee will also present on this subject.
Contact Cllr Glenn Floyd for further info 862 732
 

PARISH CLERK & COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

PARISH CLERK
After a good response to our advert for Parish Clerk we are pleased to announce that we are interviewing shortlisted candidates in June. A good selection of skills and experience are on offer and we will have a difficult choice in identifying the successful candidate. Thank you in advance to those who were not successful.

PARISH COUNCILLORS
As you will have noticed from our regular reports, becoming a Parish Councillor can make a real difference to enhancing and protecting village life, invest in your and our children's future and take part. Lyminge Parish Council welcomes enquiries from residents who have lived in the villages for some time or are new to the area.
Contact:
Cllr Glenn Floyd 862 732
Cllr Derrick Hamer 863 182

Special points of interest:
• Your Parish Council supports community projects.
• We work to enhance village life
• We have a vacancies for Parish Councillors tn Rhodes Minnis, Lyminge & Etchinghill.
• We have not increased our precept/or 2005/2006..
• Without voluntary work by your Councillors improvements cannot happen.

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

The following Councillors were elected to the positions listed and will represent the Council at the named external organisations.
Chair: Cllr Derrick Hamer 863 182
Vice Chair: Cllr Patsy Philip 862 983
Finance Chair: Cllr Glenn Floyd 862 732
General Purposes Chair: Cllr Patsy Philip
Planning Chair: Cllr Patsy Philip (acting)
Footpaths Officer: Cllr Bernard Wood 862 053
Allotments Officer: Cllr Bernard Wood
Village Hall Mgmt Lyminge: Cllr Mike Foxton 862 073
Etchinghill Residents Assoc: Cllr Josie Baxter 862 876
Nailbourne & Little Stour Mgmt Committee: Cllr Patsy Philip
Kent Association of Parish Councils: Cllrs Philip and Floyd
Parish Plan: Cllr Mike Foxton
Lyminge Primary School Board of Governors: (vacant post)
Bedingfield Educational Endowment: Cllr Glenn Floyd
As you can see your Parish Councillors represent your views on many external bodies and can make a real difference. Travel expenses outside the Parish are paid but your time is at present voluntary. Full Council meetings Monthly Committee meetings Bi-monthly Representative meetings Annually, quarterly or monthly.

NAILBOURNE UPDATE

The Environment Agency have announced that they will be assuming management responsibility for the Nailboume. Guidelines for people living along its path will be delivered in the near future. The Parish Council welcomes this development and looks forward to working closely with the environment agency. We will be acting as their eyes and ears and should warn the few residents that persist in dumping their garden and other waste into the Naiibourne that the Environment Agency will enforce restrictions and prosecute anyone who dumps rubbish/waste into the stream. The Parish Council will conduct regular inspections of the Naiibourne reporting any offences. Shepway provide excellent garden waste disposal services please use them.

CONTACTS & FUTURE MEETINGS

Full Parish Council 27th June at 7.30 p.m. Lyminge Village Hall, committee room.

Whilst the vacancy exists for a clerk please contact the following:
Cllr Derrick Hamer Chair 01303 863 182
Cllr Patsy Philip Vice Chair 01303 862 983
Cllr Glenn Floyd Finance Chair 01303 862 732

PARISH WALK

CHECK THE PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE BOARD
(outside Lyminge Post Office)
Cllr Bemie Wood Footpaths Officer