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THE LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER
May 2005
Produced by
The Lyminge Association
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Copy deadline for next month's edition is Wednesday
the 18th May.
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Skate Board
Park
By Eileen Hall
Just an up-date… we now have £1,615 towards the
Skate
Board
Park . Wouldn’t it be brilliant if we could
make it up to £2,000? So next time you’re passing ‘Brooklands’, North
Lyminge (opposite Thoroughly Wood) why not drop a pound coin through the
letter box – as they say, every little helps!
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You probably noticed that one of the major supermarkets just
recorded a record profit. This isn’t the place to discuss the whys or
argue over cheap prices versus fair prices but I think it’s a timely
reminder that our local shops contribute a lot more than any of the
large supermarkets towards our quality of village life. While its great
that the supermarkets also contribute back into the community with
schemes such as Computers for Schools it may be argued that what serves
our community best is not to spend that little bit extra at the
supermarket and get 0.001 of a penny for every ten pounds we spend but
spend locally just that bit more often. We all know the old adage use
it or loose it and that certainly applies to all our village stores.
Local stores not only provide livelihoods for village families but
provide the convenience of not having to drive a quarter of an hour for
a last minute loaf of bread, a prescription or coal for the barbecue. Of
course I’m not saying never go into a supermarket, but I am suggesting
let’s buy what we can locally first before needs dictate that we travel
to town. Villages, including our own, have lost too many shop fronts to
have the luxury of losing more because we don’t use the shops
themselves. However, let us also be pragmatic, if we do go to the
supermarket it makes sense to collect the voucher for our local school.
As far as I’m concerned our supermarkets owe us that much at least. |
Calling All Plumbers: Invest In Our Future – by Glenn Floyd
You may
remember starting out, maybe many years ago or just recently. Some of
you will have been lucky enough to receive the opportunity to gain an
apprenticeship and you will know how that proved invaluable to gaining
real skills and putting you on the road to success.
A young man in the village has completed his first stages of
Plumbing certification (Basic Technical Cert in Plumbing Level 2) and is
due to commence his NVQ Level II this September 2005.
Nathan has worked part time during his training and is now ready to
take the next step. Due to commence a one year NVQ Level II in Plumbing
he requires the opportunity to work hard with a Plumber and be allowed
to attend college once a month. How often have you thought an extra pair
of hands would really help your business, well Nathan is equipped with
basic plumbing knowledge, enthusiastic and keen to learn more. Just what
you have been looking for!!!.
This cost effective opportunity is available to any forward thinking
Plumber who can recognise opportunity and would like to help a keen,
polite, enthusiastic and part qualified Plumber.
Basic Technical Cert in plumbing includes: Cold Water Systems,
Domestic Hot Water Systems, Sanitation Systems, Central Heating Systems,
Electrical Supply, Sheet Lead Weathering and more.
If you would like to find out how the apprenticeship would work for
you please contact Glenn Floyd 01303 862 732 or if you would like to
speak to Nathan Pulford 07843 415344.
You provide the
opportunity, you receive:
enthusiasm – dedication – hard work – an extra pair of willing hands!
A short history of Lyminge Day – by
Sarah Huntley
The traditional Lyminge Day was re-born
eleven years ago, after an absence of many years. It was re-started
with three main aims; to raise money for Lyminge Village Hall, to
provide an opportunity for all local clubs and societies to hold stalls
and raise funds, and of course to provide an excellent social event for
the village.
Lyminge Day has all the attractions of a village fete, but also prides
itself on having a little more as well! Each year there is a different
theme to the day, recent examples include a Caribbean day with steel
drums and dancing, a Jubilee theme and a school theme with participatory
sports day events. Dressing up is always welcome and this year’s Roman
theme provides lots of opportunities.
Some previous years have seen “It’s a knock out” style games and this
year, by popular demand, the games are back! Who could resist some
Roman chariot racing and mini-marathons!
If you want more information or to be involved then telephone me on
862775. We look forward to seeing you all there on 14th May.
A Big Thank You to Everyone from Chris
Feist
I wanted to thank readers of the
Newsletter for the support I received in relation to my London Marathon
run. As reported in the March newsletter I have been training and
raising sponsorship since September. Well, the seven months of training
culminated with a 26.2 mile (42.2 km) run around the streets of London.
It took me 4 hours and 18 minutes. The last hour seemed an eternity and
my legs were pretty sore for those final miles. The crowd support
(including Mandy and my Mum and Dad) was fantastic. I had my name
printed on my shirt and all around the course lots of people shouted it
out with words of encouragement. That really helped. Despite the pain,
it was a great experience and I’m very glad I did it.
I have been staggered by the support I
have received from friends and family, as well as strangers who just
wanted to support a good cause. Craig, Colleen and the other ladies at
the Post Office have kindly been collecting money for me, as has Emma
Wren at the school. Mandy and her colleagues at the surgery have been
drumming up support and our great friend (and fund-raiser
extraordinaire) Rowena Bergin has raised a magnificent amount. I am
grateful to them all for their efforts. All in all I am expecting to
have raised over £2,500 for the charity “Get Kids Going”. A huge thank
you to everyone who has sponsored me. Anyone who has yet to make their
donation can do so on line at
www.justgiving.com/feisty or
by sending me a cheque payable to “Get Kids Going” or cash to Stanley
Lodge, High Street, Lyminge, CT18 8EN.
Thanks again for all the support. |
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GARDEN SAFARI
25TH & 26TH JUNE 2005
By Glenn Floyd
The Lyminge
Association are pleased to announce that the highly successful Garden
Safari will be held in June. We would like to hear from any previous
Gardeners who opened their gardens and any new people who are warmly
welcome and will receive full support from the Association and previous
Garden Open participants.
A small sub committee will be co coordinating the event this year and
will provide advice and guidance to any potential and regular
participants. If you have opened before you know what to expect but
please don’t think that people will not wish to experience your garden
again. Many people enjoy visiting your gardens every 2 years and are
interested to see developments or simply enjoy your efforts once again.
We are interested in representing all types of garden to demonstrate
what can be achieved, styles and work in progress so large of small,
courtyard or Kew we would like to feature your garden. When I moved to
the village I found that the Garden Safari gave me ideas and handy hints
on what would and would not grow in the area.
Etchinghill had a garden open last time and we welcome entrants from
both Etchinghill and Rhodes Minis. This is also your opportunity to
raise money for either your own garden fund or a worthy charity and this
has been achieved in a number of ways in the past by gardeners.
Hard work from now until June will be rewarded by sitting back for the
rest of the summer and only dead heading will be required!
If you wish to be included in the programme (non garden activities)
please contact us to discuss your event, display or attraction. All
potential Gardens will need to contact us to express an interest or
simply make further enquires. We look forward to a great village event
and welcome your participation.
Please contact me and leave your details and a member of the team will
contact you to discuss your requirements. 01303 862 732
The
Questionnaire. Have you done yours?
It’s not too late. Complete the questionnaire now & say what is good or
bad about the area. Your answers will help in producing a plan for the
future of this locality.
You may
well have seen the logo of the Lyminge Parish Plan on your recently
delivered questionnaire (don’t forget to complete yours) and wondered
about its origin. It derives from a bronze brooch found in a Jutish
grave in Lyminge in the 1950’s. It is about 3.5cm in diameter. The Jutes
were an Anglo-Saxon tribe who settled in East Kent in the 5th century.
Their European origin has long been debated. They described themselves
as ‘Kentings’ but Bede called them Jutes in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
They are believed to have been a mixed group and originated from the
Middle Rhineland, Frisia and Jutland.
It is said, in legend, that the British King Vortigen invited the
Jutish warriors Hegist and Horsa to help him fight the Picts in return
for being allowed to settle in an area of land that could be encircled
by one cow in a day. The warriors, however, were extremely clever and by
careful cutting of the hide of the slaughtered cow they enclosed the
whole of the Isle of Thanet. They were also extremely ruthless and
turned on their paymaster. After several battles the Britons gave up
Kent and it became a Jutish Kingdom for the next 300 years.
The kingdom became very prosperous partly because of its close
links with the continent. The royal court was not based in one place but
the king and his companions travelled about the country to the different
large estates known as 'royal vills' (sic). It is believed that one of
these royal estates was at Lyminge but no archaeological evidence has
confirmed this.
The Jutish graveyard was discovered in 1953 when a mushroom shed
was erected fairly near the Nailbourne. Kent Archaeological Society
carried out the subsequent excavations and a total of 44 graves were
found. Various finds were found including weapons, buckles, jewellery,
brooches, pottery and glassware. From the finds it has been concluded
that the burials took place in the 6th century. Full details about the
excavation can be found in Archaeologia Cantiana - Vol.69 1955 and at
www.kentarchaeology.org.uk. The report is interesting in itself being a
product of the mid-twentieth century. When reading it you will find that
PC Wellington Boot of Elham is acknowledged for his interest, enthusiasm
and ‘the establishment of good relations with the public’. When I first
read this I found it hard to believe that such an aptly named police
officer existed but on looking through the book ‘Elham Past & Present’
recently there I found picture of him at the Coronation Celebrations.
Lyminge Parish Plan Group gratefully acknowledges Kent Archaeological
Society for permission to use the image of the brooch. The original
brooch and other finds from the excavation at Lyminge can be viewed at
Maidstone Museum.
So far about 50% of the parish plan questionnaires have been
returned. Even if you have not completed yours yet, it is not too late
to do so as the questionnaire analysis is continuing. In 1987, when the
last survey was carried out in the parish, about 60% of households
replied. Let us see if we can get a similar response now and show that
we care about the future of our community. If you require another copy
of the questionnaire please contact: Mike Foxon 862073; Les Preston
863495; Alistair Bailey 864235; Charlie Dodds 862800. |
The Lyminge Association’s Charities’ Trade Fair
Saturday 11 June, 9.00am – 12.00pm at Lyminge Village Hall
The Charities Fair was forced to be rescheduled from earlier
in the year because of the snow – you haven’t forgotten, have
you? OK, this is what happens; local and national charities hire
one or two tables. They are invited to sell what they like in
order to raise funds for their organisation – so the goods on
offer may range from bric-a-brac and cakes, to their own
charities goods (pens, pencils, notepads and so on), The Lyminge
Association sets up the tables and organises the refreshments.
It is a good place to meet up with friends for a coffee and a
natter while, at the same time, supporting your favourite
charities. If you know of a registered charity which would be
interested in taking a table or two (two is the maximum, because
it is such a popular event; the cost is £3.50 per table), please
suggest they ring Liz Coleman on 863197
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LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL
AGM
Tuesday 10th May 8pm
Refreshments
Plus: guest speaker
On the Parish Plan |
Basic Dog Traning Course
(6 weeks)
Starting Friday 6th May – 7pm
Lord Whisky Centre
Rhodes Minnis
Tel: 01303 862622 |
MAY BEETLE DRIVE
Come & Join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 28th May
Starts at 7.00pm
Adults £2.00, Children 50p
Includes refreshments
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Supported by the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
DOG & OWNERS FUN DAY & BOOT FAIR
Saturday 11th June from 12 noon – 3.30pm
at
Park House, Stelling Minnis
Nr Canterbury
• Everyone welcome to come and enjoy the fun*
• Fun Classes for any dogs including Musical Mats, Fancy Dress –
Child & Dog, Adult & Dog; Dog & Owner most alike; Dog with the
waggiest tail The Lord Whisky Rescue line-up for the Happiest
Dog & Owner
• Lots of other attractions * Stalls *
• Tombolas & Raffles * Refreshments
• Plenty of parking
• Admission by donation
Stalls and boots are welcome – pre-booked £7, Charities £5
For further information, Tel 01303 862622 |
GARDEN OPEN
For The National Garden Scheme
Mounts Court Farmhouse, Acrise
Sunday 22nd May, 2 – 5pm
Adm £2.50, children free
(TEAS for Operation Sunshine)
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Co. Presents
The Fairy Queen or Oberon’s Cure
On
Tayne Field
Sunday 7th August at 7.45pm
Tickets available from Gill’s Hardware or from The Central
Box Office
01323 501260
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Lyminge Gardeners Society
Spring Show
There were 181 entries from 33 competitors, Cup winners were
as follows: -
Mrs D Andrews, Mrs P Banks, Mr B Fagg, Mr I Johnson, Mrs M
Joyce, Mr E Taylor. Children’s Class Winners:- Amy Burren,
Natasha Healey, Annabel Long, Natalie Long
Please note change of date for our next meeting which is
now 18th May
We will be visiting the garden of Mrs Carolyn Hardy at
Sandling Park to admire the fantastic display of Azaleas and
Rhododendrons. Mrs Hardy will walk round with the group and then
answer questions while cold drinks and biscuits are served. Be
at the Library car park by 5.30pm for a lift or Sandling Park
for 6pm The total cost for the evening will be £3.00 to gardens
of Kent Charities.
Lyminge Dramatic Society on tour with their Summer Variety
2005 Show
Lyminge Dramatic Society are touring with their brand
new Variety Show in June. 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 17th and
Saturday 18th June starting at 7.45pm. We are pleased to
announce that the proceeds of the Saltwood eveinig are to go to
the Pilgrims Hospice, Ashford.
Tickets will be priced at £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.
For the Lyminge performances, tickets will go on sale at Haxtons
Estate Agents, Lyminge from Saturday 21st May. Tickets for the
Saltwood performance are available from Pilgrims Hospice,
Ashford. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Elham Valley Lions Club
We would like to thank all those who supported the
sponsored walk in April, either as a walker or a sponsor, from
which we hope to raise over £1,200 for Age Concern.
Please make a note in your diaries for our next big event which
is a Charity Concert featuring The Railway Swing Band
at Elham Village Hall on 15 June at 7 for 7.30pm There will
be a bar. This is now an annual event and has proved very
popular.
For tickets, £10, call Robbo Robbins on 01303 892822, or contact
any club member.
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FOR SALE
Peugeot 405 GTFT
G registered
MOT till Feb. 06 Tax till Aug 05
New Battery
£300.
Second car no longer needed
Phone 01303 862455
FOR SALE
Chainsaw
STIHL
Completely overhauled
£150
Tel: 01303 862142 |
NOTICE OF FORTHCOMING EVENT
Lyminge Flower Festival based on Wedding Anniversaries at
Lyminge Parish Church. Refreshments to include Wedding
Breakfast, Wedding Cake, Strawberries and Cream, Bucks Fizz or
sparkling wine.
Make a note of the date
25th and 26th June 2005
Sibton Park Cricket Club
On Tuesday 31st May we will be having a Girls Cricket
Introductory Day, starting at 10.00am. There will be lots to see
and do, including, we hope, meeting one of the England women’s
side. We will be starting an U13 side and playing other girl
sides later in the 2005 season and joining a League next year.
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ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA, LYMINGE
Rector: Peter Ashman 01303 862432
SERVICES
SUNDAY 1ST MAY – ROGATION SUNDAY
8.00AM [NO SERVICE]
10.30AM ‘WOW’ ALL-AGE SERVICE
6.30PM [NO SERVICE]
WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 5TH MAY – ASCENSION DAY
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
& Guild of St Raphael
7.30PM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 8TH MAY – EASTER 7
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
6.30PM HEALING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 12TH MAY
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 15TH MAY-PENTECOST/WHIT SUNDAY 10.30AM HOLY
COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 19TH MAY
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION + MU
SUNDAY 22ND MAY – TRINITY SUNDAY
8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY
7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY)
9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 26TH MAY – CORPUS CHRISTI (DAY OF THANKSGIVING FOR
HOLY COMMUNION)
9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 29TH MAY – TRINITY 1
10.30AM MATTINS FOLLOWED BY
HOLY COMMUNION
CHURCH OFFICE
The Church Office has moved, and will now be found in the
Church, and will be 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 1ST MAY
SUNDAY 5TH JUNE
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.
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RHODES MINNIS METHODIST CHURCH
This small Chapel situated 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
1st May – Mr David Foreman
8th May – Mrs Mary Blanch
15th May – Mrs Valerie Peel
22nd May - 10am All Age Service, Rev Colin Telfer
29th May – Mr David Foreman
LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
Family worship takes place every Sunday at 11am.including
Challengers for young people
1st May– Holy Communion Visitors are very welcome and invited to
share fellowship after the Service and a cup of tea/coffee
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. Speakers: Major Munn (Salvation Army)
Colin Johnson with slides of Japan
Sheila Lloyd from Operation Sunshine
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.
CREATIVITY PUPPETS
2.30pm Saturday 21st May
at Methodist Church Hall
This lovely group of young people from Cheriton Baptist will
present the stories of Jesus in an exciting way through puppets
and music. If you have seen them before, you will want to make a
note of the date. If you have not seen them, then you have truly
missed an experience. Please come and enjoy a wonderful show,
plus light refreshments.
There will be no charge, but a retiring collection. Suitable for
all ages from 3 to 103! We look forward to seeing you there.
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Garage Sale Safari
When you consider that a fortnight tbefore the Garage Sale
Safari we were in the midst of wintery, snowy conditions, the
weather on Saturday 19th March was nothing short of miraculous!
The glorious warm, sunny weather couldn’t have been bettered
–and certainly helped both the sellers and the buyers. There
were 29 garages to peruse in the end, although some of them were
late-comers and were thus not on the map. Most did very well
indeed and were very pleased with the day, while one or two in
remoter locations did not fare so well. The insertion in the
“Village News” section of the local paper helped promote the
event, as did a mention on Radio Kent and a piece on the BBC
Kent web site. People came from various parts of Kent and even
as far away as Welwyn Garden City! Following requests for the
Garage Sale Safari to be repeated I shall be looking towards a
Sunday, probably in early September (11th September seems a
likely date), but I need to check with the local calendar – we
don’t want to clash with other events, e.g. the proposed “Fun
Run”, so it’s a case of “watch this space”! Liz
Coleman.
ETCHINGHILL W.I.
Our
meeting commenced on a very sad note when our President
announced the death of one of our stalwart members Anne Gibbons
(a very brave lady). Many members attended her funeral. She will
be sorely missed.
The usual business was then attended to. Two members were
presented with birthday posies. We then discussed where to go
for our next cream tea. A vote was taken and The Churchill
Hotel, Dover was the popular choice.
Mr I Currie entertained with his talk on Frost – Fairs and
Freezes.
Our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at
Etchinghill Village Hall starting at 2.30pm. We are a friendly
group of 40 ladies who are always pleased to welcome visitors
and members. We are well known for our lovely teas at the end of
our meetings. COME AND JOIN US.
Our next meeting on 17th May will be the resolutions meeting
– always most interesting. The competition is for a fresh flower
arrangement not exceeding 4 inches high.
Any enquiries regarding the W.I. please telephone Barbara
Syrett on 01303 265229 or Jean Bilham on 01303 239311.
ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
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children and accompanying adults had an exciting afternoon
indulging in the numerous activities organized for Etchinghill
Residents’ Association second Easter Eggstravaganza.
Our thanks go to Claire, Hester and Barbara for all their
organisation and innovation and to all committee members and
others who helped to make sure the event was such a success. The
prizewinners of the various activities were as follows:-
Children’s Colouring competition: Up to age 5 – Charley, up to
age 8 – Adam, age 8 + Gemma Helen Mc Farlan won the hamper, Jean
Howard (yes the same person wot does this newsletter) won the
bottle of champagne, Barbara Collins-Newing won the Egg Lottery
and Louisa Blunden guessed the closest to the exact number of
eggs in the elephant.
Unfortutely we did not take the names of the children
participating in the Easter Bonnet competition. However, the
winners were a girl whose crowning glory was all home made and a
boy who’s cowboy hat was really quite novel. All the children
entering this competition received a reward.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported this event and
special thanks to Lyminge Coffee shop and Etchinghill Golf Club
for their donations. A net profit in excess of £150 was raised!
Things we are working on presently on your behalf include
tidying Westfield Lane; adoption of Meriden Park’ a Village
clean-up day; the Multi-Sports Court & V.E. 60th Anniversary
celebrations.
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
At
our March meeting there was a great deal of fun and laughter
when Ahmed Ovais gave us a painting lesson. Many of us had not
touched a paintbrush since our school days and there was even a
paint box that a member had when she was at school. Look out for
us at the next Turner Prize Competition!!!.
We
were very pleased to welcome Chris Turner to our April meeting
with his stories of his family going back a few generations and
of him growing up including some of the antics that he and his 2
brothers got up to. He has some really wonderful memories. Our
competition “ A Joke” clean ones of course) 1sr Eileen Sless,
2nd Connie Burren and 3rd Di Bennett.
Next month’s meeting on the 18th May is our AGM when our members
are treated to a Fish & Chip Supper. We are always pleased to
welcome visitors and the meeting commences at 7.30pm at Rhodes
Minnis Village Hall – Entrance £3.00 for non- members to include
supper.
Please ring Eileen Sless if you have not already your supper by
11th May 2005. Please contact Eileen Sless on 01303 863081 for
further details or any questions you may have.
We
look forward to seeing you all there.
AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL
We
still have some single and double electric blankets free of
charge to any older person living in our catchment area. The
weather does seem to be improving now but be prepared for next
Winter. During the snowy conditions we were able to continue
offering a service to our most vulnerable clients. Staff
delivered hot meals and did shopping for older people who were
unable to get out and about. We were one of the few Age Concern
Day Centres in Kent which operated every day!
COMMUNITY WARDEN
The
new Elham Valley Community Warden is Gary Harrison who is
already in post and covering from Etchinghill to Elham.
He
can be contacted on 07977982185 or by email at
elhamvalleywarden@hotmail.co.uk. His base will be the
Lyminge Library.
Please give him a warm welcome and in the early stages give him
assistance as to locations and make sure that he is made aware
of any elderly or vulneralbe neighbours who might benefit from
his help
He
will of course be working with PC Trevor Moody.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Len
Gibbons, Helen, Sue and Adrian would like to thank everyone for
their kind words of sympathy following the recent loss of Anne.
A very special ‘Thank you’ to Peter Ashman and to the staff at
the New Lyminge Surgery.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Maureen Chantry would like to thank everybody who has sent cards
and been so kind after the death of George. A special thank you
to Mary and Derek Osbourne who have always been sincere friends.
THANKS
A
very warm THANK YOU to all the kind people of Lyminge who came
to my rescue when I fell on my forehead when missing the kerb
outside he Post Office on Tuesday 12 April about 4pm. They are:-
the Post Office lady who sat me inside and gave me wipes for my
forehead and a glass of water, Christine at the Lyminge surgery
and my GP Dr Blinston Jones. The biggest THANK YOU must go to a
lady called Fiona, the total stranger who tended me like a
guardian angel from the moment I fell, delivered me to the
Surgery in her car and sayed with me until she had made sure
that I was in good hands and that my son could come and collect
me. All this she did despite having children at home. Her care
and concern brought a little tear to my eye.
Much as I hate to become the centre of attention, especially for
a stupid fall, I have to agree with a quote from Ecclesiastes:
…woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he has not
another to help him up.
I
had no concussion, no broken bones, just a graze on my forehead
but feeling a bit guilty for causing some trouble to very busy
people. Thanks again to them all Anna Auten,
Etchinghill
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 take think all the staff, parents and of course the
children for being brilliantly supportive. This term has been a
busy one s 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.
Overseas family with strong family ties would like to rent a
home in Lyminge (or within 10 miles radius) for two weeks in
August 2005 (approx dates 17th through 31st). Need to
accommodate four to five well-behaved adults. To discuss please
contact us via email:
kirkmonica@aol.com
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RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL
Are you looking for a hall in which to hold practice
sessions, private party/function or meeting? Rhodes Minnis
Village Hall has the capacity to take parties of up to 100 and
has kitchen facilities at no extra cost.
Rates: Sun – Fri £12.00 per session £30.00
per day.
Sat £18.00 per session £25.00 evening session
£48.00 per full day.
Session Times:
AM session 8.30am – 12.30pm
PM session 1.30pm – 5.30pm
Evening 6.00pm – 11.45pm
A £25.00 returnable deposit is payable in advance. Electricity
will be charged at 10p per unit. Regular users will be given a
special reduced rate.
For further details contact Mick or Dorothy Athow (booking
secretarys) on 862616 |
Lyminge Bowls Club
Learn to Play Bowls for Free !!
Come along to Lyminge Bowls Club, Woodland Road (near the
Village Hall) on Sunday mornings in May and early June (starting
10.30) and try your hand at this most frustrating yet very
enjoyable sport. All equipment will be provided for your use.
Just bring some flat-soled shoes so as not to harm the green.
This sport is suitable for ALL AGES. Come alone, with a friend
or in a family group – whatever combination you will be warmly
welcomed.
Qualified coaches Sue Foster (862779) and Harry Storey (862044)
will be pleased to answer any queries you may have. |
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Lyminge Handbells
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 |
Lyminge Village Hall
Built for us all to use
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. |
Sibton Park
Cricket Pavilion
Club Having a party? Need a local venue?
Why not take advantage of Sibton Park Cricket Club’s lovely
pavilion?
We have a bar with club price drinks & friendly, efficient
staff. There is capacity for up to 100 guests. For further
information or to make a booking please Contact Lesley Kirk,tel
01303 862366 email address
lesley@invervcot.fsnet.co.uk |
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 Domestic
Oven Cleaning
By the UK’s leading oven cleaning company
• Non castic
• Fresh solutions every time
• Ovens, Ranges & AGAs
• Hobs, Extractors, Microwaves & B.B.Qs
Tel: 0800 328 9342 for your free quote |
R.B.BUILDING
SERVICES
General Maintenance, Painting, Carpentry, Drives
and Drainage, Plumbing - Quality Heating Systems – Corgi
Reg. Gas Engineer
Fully Insured
For a Free quote please ring Roy Bowling on
Home Tel: 0303 863267 – Mobile 07947 132319
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Local Picture Framer
specialising in:
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Photographs, Pictures and
Tapestries.
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Box framing memorabilia &
collectables
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Canvas stretching
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Made to Order mirrors
Choose from a wide range
of frames and mounts
Free Home Collection, Delivery & Hanging Service
Call Graham on 01303 862951
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 Cosmetics
Styles Colours just For the beautiful you By Olwen Dale
01227 709555 |
FRANCE - VENDEEN
FARMHOUSE
South facing with large garden (boules,
table-tennis or bikes) set in idylic countryside, 25
minutes from long, sandy West coast beaches. 1 hour
north of La Rochelle. Wonderful markets and inexpensive
restaurants.
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Contact Felicity Roe on 01303 863712 |
RED DRAGON I.T. LTD
Does your PC seem slow? Do annoying pop-up
screens interfere when you are on the net?
If your answer is 'Yes' then you could have spyware or
even a virus on your PC.
Give us a call
Our services include repairs, maintenance, training,
consultancy and web design
www.rdwd.co.uk
01303 862558 |
Foundation Flooring
For a free no obligation estimate on a wide
range of carpets, vynyls, sisal, seagrass, laminate and
wood flooring as well as blinds, please call Richard or
Lynda on 862186 or visit our showroom at Orchard
Garage, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill. |
Sterry Funeral Service
Clive Sterry offers a local family owned Funeral
Service.
*Free help and advice 24 hours a day
*Traditional and Eco/Green funerals
*Chapel of Rest *Memorials
*24 hour service and Home Visits
*Pre-paid Funeral Plans
*Floral Tributes and Charity Wreaths
* Always at competitive prices
Phone 272525, 93 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone,
Also Lyminge 862540 after 6pm. |
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 DOG
TRAINING
Obedience classes for dogs of all ages. Classes held at
Lyminge Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday evenings
7.30-8.30pm. Phone Barry 840007 for details. |
SJM PLASTERING AND
DECORATING
Re-skimming internal walls, Ceilings, Damp
problems cured. Coving Carpenry and all aspects of
internal and external painting and decorating
Fully insured and guaranteed
FREE Estimates and Advice
Phone 01303 863798 or 07817 741504 |
WHOLISTIC WORKS
2 Station Road, Lyminge (863359)
This is a message from all those nice people at
Wholistic Works. We have been told we don’t have enough
space to tell you all about the treatments and products
that are available at Wholistic Works!! In addition to
the 25 healing and beauty therapies now available, here
is a wide range of products designed to enhance healing
and beauty. |
JUBILEE FARM SHOP
Rhodes Minnis, Telephone 862317
Organic eggs. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
High quality meat at reasonable prices.
Now selling our own organic Aberdeen Angus beef. Bottle
bank. Large range of organic produce. Jubilee Organic
Lamb now available to order whole or half, £4.25 per
kilo
OPEN 8am – 6pm Mon-Sat and 9am - 5pm Sun |
Balloon World
For all types of balloon decorations
Let us make your day a lasting memory
We cater for all occasions
Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Parties
Character Foils, Helium Cylinder Hire
From '1' balloon to '1000's'
Telephone 870355 or 07971171130
We are members of N.A.B.A.S.
(The Balloon Association) |
Cosyburn Building
Services Ltd.
(Lyminge Heating)
Plumbing - Heating - Building Work - 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.
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Freshlook Gardens
Telephone 01303844680 Fax 01303844680
Mobile 07866091633
Garden design. Regular lawn mowing service available.
General garden work undertaken. Rubbish cleared.
Overgrown gardens cleared. Winter pruning and hedge
cutting.
Also ‘Man with Van’ to help you with light removals etc.
For free quotation ring Geoffrey Hogben. KCC registered
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Christine McGarrick
Soft Furnishings
Beautiful bespoke hand-sewn curtains and
soft furnishings
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Choose from an extensive range of
quality fabrics in the comfort of your own home.
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Samples of fabric and trimmings
supplied.
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Fully itemised quotation without
obligation.
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Professionally trained seamstress
with 17 years soft-furnishings experience and
extensive portfolio.
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Tracks and poles supplied and fitted.
For a free home visit
call Christine on 863932 |
HILLARYS BLINDS LTD
For your Office Home or Conservatory
• unbeatable choice
• expert advice GORDON BOUCHER
• free quotation 01303 862949
• select at home
• quoted price includes fitting
• daytime, evening or weekend appointments |
OSCAR PET FOODS
OSCAR DELIVERS TO YOUR DOOR
PET FOODS. BIRD SEED, 4 SO MUCH MORE
(25 KILOS WILD BIRD SEED £12)
FREE HOME DELIVERY
FREE TASTE TRIALS FOR YOUR DOG
FREE NUTRITIONAL ADVICE
TEL KATHY OR RICHARD ON 01303 862200
"OSCAR".... A FRIENDLY FRANCHISE |
TAX & FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Everything you will even need from your
accountant
- Sole trader accounts, Company
accounts and management reports.
- Business and personal tax
returns.
- Business plans.
- Energy savings
- Affordable rates.
- Total trust.
Phone Tony Abbott acima on 01303 862882
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Jackson Plumbing
and Heating
Property Maintenance
No job too small. Special rates for OAP's.
Telephone: Home/evening 270691 or day time
07981 973312 |
BEAVER BUILDERS
Jon Daughters
Conversions Driveways Plastering
Roofing Patios Decorating
Carpentry Drains Plumbing
Free estimates – Tel: 01303 863371
Mobile: 07905 999480 |
Restaurant and Coffee Shop at Etchinghill Golf
We cater for all types of functions including weddings &
private parties. Our clubhouse can seat up to 80 people
& our comfortable lounge provides the ideal place to
relax. A permanent area is set aside for a marquee if
required. We are licensed for civil weddings, renewal of
wedding vows & baby naming ceremonies.
Bring the family to our Sunday Carvery - two courses
£12.50.Food is served 7 days a week throughout the day.
We have an extensive wine list and a varied selection of
cask ales and lagers. We also offer early morning
business breakfasts and modern conference facilities.
Everybody is welcome - all enquiries telephone 01303
863863. |
HIGH TOP REMOVALS
Van and Man Hire
From single items to full removals.
Parcel pick up and delivery service included.
Also rubbish clearance
Based Nr Canterbury
Reasonable Rates
01303 864221 or 07976 277982 |
Celebration Cars
Celebrating a special occasion?
Then why not hire our Chauffeur-driven
ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW
And arrive in style
Weddings our speciality
Champagne, ribbons and flowers
Telephone: 264432 or 07989 025733 |
lan Bailey
(Builder)
If you need, or are considering, and extension, loft
conversion, kitchen, or bathroom fitted, carpentry,
interior, or exterior decorating, replacement uPVC
(fascias, soffits, gable end, windows, doors and
conservatories), why not contact your local professional
for a free quotation.
Telephone: 862093. |
Mick Johnson
Plumber
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Telephone 862897 |
DILTON
MINI SKIP HIRE
Ballast, Hardcore, Sand and Topsoil Supplied
REGISTERED WASTE CARRIER
Telephone: 812448 or
Mobile 07961 532479 |
 M.J.
Athow Est. 1965
BUILDER & DECORATOR EST 1965
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Member of the Federation of Small Businesses
Qualified and Insured. Free estimates
24 hour emergency service
Telephone 862616 Mobile 07976 306665
Email:
d.m.athow@tesco.net |
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 AIR
LINK CARS
(You pack up, we pick up)
Airport, Seaport & Long distance
Travel Specialists. The Family Run Business where
service really counts Estate cars and People Carriers
Fixed price 24hrs a day. No extras. Written Confirmation
of booking
For the Easy Airport
Link, Think Air link!
01303 862704/07753 760897 |
RUBBISH CLEARED
sheds, garages, houses, flats, garden and
builders' rubbish.
Cheaper than a skip and WE do the work!
KCC Registered
863891 or 07990 794646 |
The Aerial Man
T.V. aerial installations. Satellite
installations. Stereo FM radio aerials. Outdoor or
indoor. T.V. aerial maintenance. Video and satellite
distribution systems. Extra points for TVs. All work
guaranteed with a personal service. Estimates and good
advice given freely.
NO CALL OUT FEE
Ring anytime on 863044 or mobile 07860 645643 |
TAYLOR’S RESTAURANT
Fine English & continental cuisine
Under new ownership. Upgraded Décor and extended
including new decked outside eating area
Light lunch menu Tues-Saturday 12.00 – 3.00pm
Comprehensive menu evenings and Sunday lunch time
A family owned restaurant for that personal touch
For bookings Tel: 0303 862148 |
Alan J. Boughton
Small Works Builder
All aspects of building work undertaken
40 years experience
Telephone: 862075 |
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. |
Lyminge Post
Office.....Tel: 862201
For all your postal supplies.
Holiday money (next day) and holiday insurance over the
counter
DVD’s and video rental ONLY 99p per night
Excellent range of cards and gifts for all occasions
Please stop by and have a look inside |
Early Retired Handyman
For small household
and garden jobs. Phone John Packer on 862816 |
LOCAL MAN FOR YOUR
DIY NEEDS
Laying flooring, hanging doors
Fencing, painting and general maintenance
Free estimates Call 07952 925911 |
Mark Yorke
Brick Paving - Drives (all types) - Patios
Paths - General Building works
Phone 863196 for a free estimate 18 years experience.
All work guaranteed |
VERA’S 01303
862870
Free Range Hen’s and Duck’s Eggs
Bedding and Vegetable Plants
Cut flowers, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Homemade Jams, Local Produce
Selection of Organic Produce and Eggs
Mondays 10 – 12 noon, inside Age Concern
Fridays 10 – 1pm , inside Nailbourne Court, Lyminge
Everyone welcome
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LYMINGE HARDWARE –
01303 862932
Richard and Sylvia Norris, 4 Station Road,
Lyminge Hardware, China, DIY, Caloar Gas, Paraffin,
Coal, Charcoal, Wood and Timber cut to size, Pet Food,
Paint, Wild Bird Food, Plumbing , Electrical, Salt for
Dishwashers, Compost, Plans, Concrete, Building Sand,
Etc, The list goes on and on, please call in and see us.
New In! FLY SCREENS – to make a screen 27” square would
cost £14.45 and last for ages |
HAXTONS ESTATE
AGENTS
8 STATION ROAD, LYMINGE, Tel 01303 863393
Website:
www.haxtons.co.uk
Offices at Lyminge* Evegate, Smeeth* Woodchurch*
Tenterden
We specialise in Village, Country and Town properties.
Properties marketed through all the offices.
We offer free no obligation valuations & a no sale no
fee policy Haxtons are members of the National
Association of Estate Agents
Lyminge opening hours:- Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm,
Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 11 am - 4pm. |
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 |
MERIDIAN
In harmony with your body’s needs
Reflexology
Indian Head Massage
Patricia A Smith M.A.R., L.C.I.C.
01303 86286 |
N.P.C. Domestic
Services
Qualified Domestic Appliance and Electrical Engineer
Service and Repair of all domestic appliances,
including cookers and small electrical work
For a prompt and friendly service
Telephone Neil Collard on 248887
or mobile 07798 716044 |
Personal Computing
Have you got problems with your PC?
Do you need some training?
For straightforward IT advice, solutions and training
contact Steve Ashman
Phone: 244540
e-mail:
sra@ashman-consulting.co.uk |
Do you suspect that
you pay too much tax?
Richards & Co. Chartered Accountants
We offer professional, friendly assistance.
Telephone Tim Richards or Carol on 862022
or call in at the office
(over Browns, Canterbury Road)
for a free initial chat. |
Mark Beer
Landscaping - Groundwork - Trenching
Patios - Paving - Decking - Driveways
Sand Schools - Drainage
Mini Digger Hire - Self Drive or Operated
CITB Registered - Fully Insured - 20 years experience
Phone/Fax 863893 or 07949 291742 |
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