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THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER

March 2002

Produced by
The Lyminge Association

Don’t forget to come to the annual charities’ coffee morning on
Saturday 2 March At Lyminge village hall – 9.30am – 12 noon

LYMINGE JUBILEE DAY
Saturday 11 May from 1.00pm
To celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee
We are looking for Vehicles, Fashions and any memorabilia (e.g. toys and games)
from each of the five decades.  If you have anything you could lend, parade, or display for us,
please contact Dave Hunt-Cooke (862928) or Den Huntley (862343).
We are also looking for helpers on the day!
An evening Jubilee Disco is planned for the Village Hall.  Make a note in your diary!

The Queen’s Golden Jubilee
Commemorative Medals/Coins
The LYMINGE ASSOCIATION is planning to give all the children attending Lyminge School, the Lyminge Pre-School Playgroup, the Babies and Toddlers Group, all Uniformed Groups (e.g. Scouts etc.) and all those children living in Lyminge who are aged 16 and under (and who are not covered by the above categories!) a souvenir of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.
More details next month.

Proposed Alterations to the Parish Church
A paragraph in a letter from English Heritage to a parishioner reads;
            “It would certainly be necessary for the Parish to indicate wide support for what is often a matter of acute public concern, particularly as justification is certainly necessary as the part of the faculty procedure by which the Diocese would consider proposals for change.  May I suggest a postcard to the Diocesan offices at Canterbury, simply stating;
                        ‘I am in favour of the proposed changes to St, Mary and St. Ethelburga Church at Lyminge, or ‘I am against the proposed changes …etc.’
“This would give the Diocese an idea of opinions within the villages served by the Church.”

Neighbourhood Watch
Cars and Garages
There have been thefts from garages which have been left unlocked in Hythe.  Please always lock your garage and shed.  Please also be careful when you are washing and cleaning your car.  Keep it locked when you are washing it and if you are cleaning the interior, make sure you have put the steering wheel lock on and that the keys are not in the ignition, but in your pocket.  This form of “car-jacking” has been happening just across the county border in Sussex – the owner is distracted by someone asking for directions whilst his accomplice jumps into the car and drives away.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously, call the Police on 850055

DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR SHEPWAY PRIMARY CARE GROUP QUESTIONNAIRE?
Actually, not many people did – which is sad, because this is YOUR opportunity to have a “say” in local health care.  Your voice really matters.  If you let SPCG know what works and what doesn’t they can act – but if no one responds then we will get the health care provision that they think we need.  The questionnaire will be reprinted next month.

Saturday 2 March
“Cantores Dominicae”
QUIZ NIGHT
To be held at Lyminge Village Hall.  7.30pm for 8.00pm.  Teams of eight.  Tickets £6.00 each including supper.  Booking essential.  863803.

Tuesday 5 March
Lyminge Historical Society
The Historical Society welcomes visitors to attend the talks starting at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, which take place on the first Tuesday in the months of March, April, May and August - December inclusive.  March’s talk will be given by B.R. Fagg MRSH, Fellow Ancient Monuments Society, on “Ramsgate – Then and Now”.  Members who have not already paid are reminded that Annual Subscriptions of £5.00 were due to have been paid last December.

Wednesday 6 March
In aid of Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
COFFEE MORNING AND BRING & BUY
At Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone. 10.00am to 12 noon.
Contact 253013 for further details.

Thursday 7 March
Lyminge Conservatives
AGM
At Etchinghill Golf Club (Upper Room) 7.30pm.  Please support your local Conservative Association. Further information from Gill Monk on 863803.

  Friday 8 March
Lyminge School Parents and Friends
QUIZ NIGHT
Cost?: £2.50 per head.  Time?: 7.30pm for 8.00pm.
More information?: Claire Frost (863717). Who’s welcome?:
EVERYONE!

Saturday 9 March
Age Concern, Elham Rural
EASTER FAIR 10 am – 12 noon
Our Easter Fair at Everist Court, Station Road, Lyminge promises to be a good one.  Stalls will include cakes, bric a brac, second-hand books, tombola, small gifts, videos and, of course, Easter goodies.  We are also running an Easter Draw with some very special prizes.  Great bargains to be had whilst supporting Age Concern at the same time.

Saturday 9 March
Cantores Dominicae
THEATRE TRIP
Coach leaves Lyminge School at 11.00am to Piccadilly Theatre in London for matinee performance of the new Gershwin musical, “My One and Only”.  After which you have free time to have a meal or something, returning to Lyminge in the evening.  £35.00 per head, cheques made payable to A.H. Nichols and sent c/o Gill Monk at the Old Mill, Canterbury Road, Lyminge.  Organised by Cantores Dominicae (local choir).  Further information – ring Ann on 01233 750272.

Saturday 9 March
Oast Quilters
For more information about this meeting to be held at St. Anselm’s School, Canterbury
from 2.00pm (or for a lift), please ring Liz Coleman on 863197.

Wednesday 13 March
Lyminge W.I.
The March meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. in the Church Parlour, Methodist Church Hall.   Our speaker will be Joy Whittington and the evening is entitled “Chelsea Hospital.  We always welcome visitors, so please do come along and meet us.  Please ring Lyn Callander on 01303 862799 for further information or to arrange transport.

Saturday 16 March
(International Quilting Day)
Ethelburga Quilters
Our usual workshop will take place at Lyminge School from 10.00am – 4.00pm.  Bring a packed lunch, but refreshments provided.  The Quilters’ Grotto, from Mersham, will be visiting after lunch with their large selection of interesting, unusual and pretty craft fabrics, which are ideal for Patchwork (of course!,) and other craft purposes as well.  If you would like to browse their stall, please come along from 2.00pm, when you would be welcome to see the Group’s work in progress.

Monday 18 March
St. John Ambulance
Why not take a FREE two-hour “Save a Life” course in Elham Village Hall?  Open to anyone 12 years or over.  7.15pm for 7.30pm.  Interested?  Want to book a place?  Contact Maureen Lewsey, Deputy Commissioner, tel. and fax: 230775.
or email: sja_kent_training_dept@ukgateway.net

Wednesday 20 March
Rhodes Minnis Circle
Our ladies will be enjoying a trip to Africa – via the films of Mr. John Phillips.  No passports required – just turn up at Rhodes Minnis Village at 7.30pm.  Don’t forget your Easter Posy for the competition.  See you there!

Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 March
Lyminge Dramatic Society
Tickets are now on sale at G.W.Finn and Son, Lyminge for our Spring production, the fast moving comedy, “Party Piece”, written by Richard Harris of ‘Outside Edge’ fame. Set in suburbia, in the back gardens of feuding neighbours, it is Michael and Roma’s house warming party. The evening looks set to be a lively one until a string of hilarious disasters threatens to ruin the occasion. The play will run from Wednesday the 20^th to Saturday 23^rd March in Lyminge Village Hall commencing at 7.45pm. Tickets cost £5-00 for adults and £2-50 for children. Senior Citizens will be admitted free of charge at the Dress Rehearsal on Tuesday 19^th March at 7.45pm. Don’t miss this very funny play !
In June we will be touring the villages with our Summer Variety show. We will be at Lyminge on the evenings of 14^th and 15^th June . More news next month.

  Tuesday 2 April
Lyminge Historical Society
The Historical Society welcomes visitors to attend the talks starting at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, which take place on the first Tuesday in the month.  April’s talk will be given by John Morgan on “London and its River”.

Wednesday 3 April
Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
COFFEE WITH A DASH
Sample the top selection of fashions and accessories and the Hospice Shops at the Coffee Morning and Fashion Sale from 10.00am at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone.

Sunday 7 April
Elham Valley Lions
Our charity walk will take place this year starting at 10.00am starting at the Woolpack, Smeeth.  We intend to walk through Hatch Park and Nacolt Wood on the Brabourne Estate on a circular route back to the pub.  The walk is about 8 miles and all proceeds are for the Paula Carr Eye Screening Programme.  The money will be specifically for a new fourth mobile van.  Sponsor forms from Lyminge Post Office.

ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Rector: Rev. Peter Ashman tel no. 862432
SERVICE TIMES
Sat 2^nd Mar
2.00pm - WOW WORKSHOP
Sun 3^rd Mar - Lent 3
 8.00am - Holy Communion
10.30am - WOW SERVICE
Thu 7^th Mar
 9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 10^th Mar -  Mothering Sunday
 8.00am - Holy Communion
10.30am - Family Service with H/C
Thu 14^th Mar
9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 17^th Mar -  Lent 5
10.30am - Holy Communion
  Thu 21^st Mar
9.30am - Holy Communion
Sun 24^th Mar - Palm Sunday
10.30am -  Holy Communion and Reading of the Passion
6.30pm -  Sunday Silence
Mon 25^th Mar - HOLY WEEK
 8.00pm -  Meditation on Forgiveness
Tue 26^th Mar
8.00pm -  Stations of the Cross
Wed 27^th Mar
8.00pm - Passover Seder (Meal)
Thu 28^th Mar - Maundy Thursday
9.30am - Holy Communion
8.00pm - Eucharist/Feet Washing and Watch (one hour)
Fri 29^th Mar  - Good Friday
10.00am - Children’s Carrying the Cross
12.00 – 3.00pm -  Devotions – remembering Jesus on the Cross
Sun 31^st Mar - EASTER DAY
10.30am -  Family Service with H/C

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 6^th April.

ST MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sun 3^rd Mar 6.30pm - Benefice Evensong
Sun 17^th Mar 8.00am - Holy Communion
Sun 24^th Mar 9.30am - Matins Service
Sun 31^st Mar 9.30am - Family Service with H/C

ST OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH
Sun 10^th Mar 11.00am - Family Servicewith Holy Communion
Sun 17^th Mar 6.30pm - Benefice Evensong
Sun 31^st Mar 6.00am - Dawn Vigil

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.
Friday 1 March
Women’s World Day of Prayer. 2.00pm. Speaker Rev. Gill Mack
Thurs. 7 March
Prayers for Zimbabwe elections.  7.00pm
Lent Study Groups  Tuesdays
5, 12, and 19 at 7.30pm in the Church Parlour.
Sun. 10 March
Mothering Sunday.  11.00am
Sun. 24 March
Palm Sunday.  11.00am
Good Friday
Service of Reflection.  7.30pm
Easter Day
Celebration.  11.00am
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact
the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire.

Churches Together Lent Groups
Tuesday 5, 12 & 19:  7.30pm Methodist Parlour
Wednesday 6, 13 & 20:  8.00pm Lanfranc
Thursday 7, 14 & 21:  3.00pm Lanfranc

GOOD NEWS
(at last!)
Etchinghill Village Hall
Plans to build a new Village Hall on the open space at Meriden Park received a massive boost with news of a grant of £142,000 from the Community Fund – the operating name of the National Lottery Charities Board.
Major grants have already been agreed by Shepway District Council and Kent County Council, with further resources from local fundraising.  It will now be possible to proceed with a detailed planning application.  Tenders for the work will also be sought with a possibility that building work could start by mid-summer.
It is more than four years since the idea to replace the existing 100-year old Hall was first put forward and this was the third attempt to obtain a major grant from Lottery sources.  In addition to the various grants and local fund raising, proceeds from the sale of the present Village Hall site will also be used towards the cost of the project.
The new Hall will have a much larger main room than at present, a stage area, a smaller meeting room and much improved kitchen, toilet and storage areas.  There will also be adequate car parking facilities with appropriate areas and proper access for disabled users.
Progress reports will be issued periodically, but in the meantime, further information can be obtained from Andrew Paris, Chairman of the Village Hall Committee on 863181.

Sibton Park Cricket Club Pavilion
Having a party? Need a local venue?
Why not take advantage of Sibton Park Cricket Club’s lovely pavilion?
We have a brand new bar with club price drinks and friendly, efficient staff
There is capacity for up to 100 guests
****
For further information or to make a booking please contact
Louise on: 07904 111 001 (after 6pm) or
      Email: lou@lyminge7.freeserve.co.uk

Charlie Seymour
The Lyminge Association, along with Lyminge Gardeners’ Society, is sorry to learn of the death of Charlie Seymour on Friday 22 February.  Charlie was a kind and gentle man of the “old school” – and a very good gardener.  He will be much missed by his family and the people of Lyminge.

Elham Valley Lions
Apologies are sent to both Etchinghill and Postling villages concerning the Christmas float, which never materialized.  Unfortunately the Landrover had radiator problems just as we started that night and we had to abandon the float and the collection.
We are still collecting foreign coins for charity thanks to the Thomas Cook exchange programme.  Please bring them to Carol Crees at Elham Fudge Shop.

Volunteers Sought
Volunteers with just a few hours a week are required to help with a new Government initiative aimed at helping young people who have been involved in crime to get back on track.  From April of this year the volunteers will act as panel member to implement Referral Orders which will replace some fines and conditional discharges.  More information from 01622 772183.

DOGS
 Dear Dog,
I know you can’t read this, but perhaps your owner will.  For goodness sake, get your owner to take a “poop scoop” with him/her when you go for a walk.  The footpaths around Lyminge are not the place for “it” (besides which your owner could be fined if identified).  Take particular care along regularly frequented paths, e.g. alongside the Methodist Hall and the path between Brady Road and the Silverland Estate.  Your “messages” are being trampled into the carpets of Lyminge.  We know it’s not your fault, dear Dog – it’s your owner.

Tokens for Schools (e.g. Tesco’s for computers)
Lyminge School is always very grateful to friends in the village who donate their tokens – as ever, if you haven’t got a child to hand – pop them in the Newsletter box in the Library.  Very many thanks.

Lyminge Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers look forward to receiving bookings for the spring and summer.  We are training new ringers, so if you think you would like to have a try please let us know.  You will be made most welcome  The bells are available at weekends and evenings at any local venue or at your home for a minimum donation of £30.  If you are interested please call Stuart Hunnisett on 862530 or Ro Edmond on 863201, but please give us plenty of notice.

Lyminge Primary School
The Grand Opening of the new extension and computer suite is to take place on Friday 15 March.  We are delighted that the Right Reverend Bishop Stephen Venner, Bishop of Dover, is undertaking this duty.  All parents and anyone who has helped towards the planning, execution and funding of the building has been invited to attend the official opening and the celebrations afterwards.  If you would like to see these wonderful new facilities, please telephone the Headteacher, Mrs. Michèle Rowland on 862367.

Lyminge W I.
The February meeting of Lyminge WI commenced with a minute’s silence of respect for the late Princess Margaret.   Fran Baillie then introduced Paul Harris (of Radio Kent fame) who gave a very interesting talk on Seaside Entertainment  which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.  We are now planning a summer visit to Margate to see Paul’s traditional summer seaside concert together with a Fish and Chip lunch.

Etchinghill W.I.
Mrs. Janet Adamson was our speaker in February and her talks was on Family History.  Anyone wanting to research their family tree will be given help from Folkestone or Hythe Library.
P.S.  We will be having a table at the Lyminge Association’s Charities’ Coffee Morning – we hope you will all come along.

Lyminge Library
            During March Lyminge Library has an exhibition by members of the Lyminge Art Workshop.  Pictures in oil, water colour, pastel etc. will be for sale.  The group meets every Thursday from 10.00 am till noon in the Methodist Church Hall.  Beginners are very welcome.  Contact Bert Lewis on 862746, or June Price on 862569.
A reminder that the Family History computer sessions will take place on Monday 4^th, Thursday 7^th, Friday 8^th March from 3.00pm – 4.00pm.  Ring Folkestone Library, Heritage Room on 256710 to register an interest, no booking necessary.  “Archaeology in Shepway” will be on Thursday 21^st March 4.00pm – 6.00pm.  Booking essential.  Again, ‘phone the Heritage Room at Folkestone.  At these times the computers will be unavailable for public use.
            Once the computers are installed, the staff (i.e. Janet and Susan) will set them up and switch them off each day, but will be unable to give tuition, as the rest of the library will still have to be run (and they’re not that expert with computers!).
            For the second time in the last few months, a Library window has been broken by football-playing persons.  Once the library is closed, it tends to be used by the young people for a goal post.  As well as windows, a down-pipe has been pulled from its brackets and plastic guttering shattered.  The building is 115 years old and not robust enough for such treatment.  We all, including the parents of those concerned, pay for the repairs through the Council Tax.  The seat outside the Library, a popular resting place for older people who have struggled up the slope to the building, is also receiving vandal treatment.  It would be appreciated if the young people use  the vast area of Tayne Field for their games and also remember, one day they will be of the older generation and as such, grateful for an unvandalised seat to sit on.
            The Lyminge Brownies have a wonderful collage on show at the Library currently, entitled, “Bin It” – a rallying cry for all the village (see especially “letter” to “Dear Dog”).
            Twelve of the trees planted behind the Library by the school children (who started them from seed to commemorate the Millennium Year) have been moved to the Churchyard by Phil Wilson and his team.  Left in the bed are some oaks, horse chestnuts and field maples, which are looking for a safe, temporary home until such times as they are sturdy enough to be planted around the Parish.  If anybody has some ground where all, or some of these trees could be temporarily accommodated, please ring 862180. 

Lyminge Village Hall
Hiring charges MAIN HALL: £130 for the exclusive use all day
MAIN HALL   Morning  Afternoon  Evening
Mon-Thurs   £11.00   £11.00     £17.00
Friday      £11.00   £11.00     £30.00
Saturday    £20.00   £20.00     £35.00
Sunday      £15.00   £15.00     £17.00
£6.00 for hire of kitchen with crockery.
£6.00 for use of the bar.  
£15.00 Friday evening to set up or Sunday morning to clear up. 
£6.50 for use of changing rooms
CLUB ROOM:  £10.00 mornings or afternoons,  £12.00 evenings.
COMMITTEE ROOM:  £6.00 for any 4 hour-session
START A CLUB IN LYMINGE:  reduced rates on application
COMMERCIAL USERS:  prices on application
£50.00 deposit required against damage. To book, ‘phone Joy Bartley on 862538

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.

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.

Lyminge Gardeners’ Society
The Society’s gardening year begins with a talk given by Mr. Lush, an amusing and excellent speaker.  He will speak on general gardening with an emphasis on composting household and gardening waste.  The meeting is at the Methodist Hall, beginning at 7.30pm.  Visitors welcome at the cost of £1.00.
                The Spring Show will be on Saturday 6 April at the Methodist Hall.  Staging from 8.00am – 10.30am.  If you have not entered before, do have a go this year – there will be people available through the morning to help you stage your entries.  The hall will be open from 2.00pm for viewing and refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.  Programmes and further information available at the Library, or from Doug Furminger on 862006, Janet Turner on 862158 or Peter Taylor and other committee members.
                N.B.  There are two printing errors in the programme for the SUMMER SHOW.  In the domestic section Class 37 should read, “A jar of pickles, any variety”
Class 47 should read, “A Handcrafted Bookmark” and Class 41 should read. “A Savoury Vegetable Pie”.

Gardening Hints
After a few months of rest, now begins the busy time for gardeners.  After the very high winds last month, check climbers are well supported before new growth gets started.  Start on the weeding while the soil is still moist, although not over-wet.  Begin with that which can be done from a path, rather than treading on soil or grass.  The lawn will soon need attention, although again, not if over-wet.  Giving it a good rake can improved the appearance greatly, until it can be mown.  Give houseplants some TLC on not such good days; re-pot if necessary, gently clean the leaves and start to feed.

Mandy Beeney
Gardener
For a friendly and experienced service to meet your individual requirements, large or small, lawn mowing, general garden maintenance etc.  “One off” or regular service available.  Tel: 862539.  Mobile 0797 123 66 26.

Freshlook Gardens
Tel/Fax: 844680
Mobile: 07866091633
Regular lawn-mowing service available.  General gardening work undertaken.  Also, ‘Man with Van’ to help you with light removals etc.  For free quotation please ring/fax Geoffrey Hogben.

Bridge Farm Nursery
(Ann and Geoff)
Tel: 863625
Hardy Perennial Nursery – Hundreds of Plants
Selling areas in garden settings
Pots of bulbs for Easter and Summer bedding available from late April
Open 26 March to 30 September
Tuesday – Friday  10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday  10.00am – 4.30pm