Lyminge Online

We are pleased to announce that plans are underway to invite Father Christmas to make an early visit to our Parish once more! He has agreed to visit on Saturday 22 December, starting slightly earlier than before, at 4.00pm. If you would like to arrange for him to call on your friends and family, all you have to do is wrap your presents for delivery, label them clearly (the gnomes need to read the labels in the dark!) and then deliver them to either Stennings Insurance in Station Road, the Coach and Horses, or Liz Coleman at Sunny Cottage, Canterbury Road (behind the Newsagents). Parcels MUST be delivered to one of these points by Thursday 20 December. You can send as many parcels as you like to one address at 80p per address. We will do our best to accommodate small children’s bedtimes – please let us know. Please also give clear instructions if the house is not easy to find (especially in the dark!). Any queries, please ring Liz on 863197 or Linda on 862699. Don’t forget – Father Christmas delivers to grown-ups too!!

Newsletter deliverers – please let us know on 863192 when you are away – and please (if you can) ask a friend to do your delivery for you.

If you are planning a private firework party on a day other than 5 November, please let your neighbours know so that they can ensure their animals are kept indoors

Parish Council News

In an effort to avoid the flooding we experienced last winter, the Parish Council has been working to improve the condition of the watercourses in the Parish. Letters have been sent to all the riparian owners reminding them of their responsibilities to maintain their section of the watercourse. The Parish Council has set up a working party to clear the sections of the stream that are their responsibility and Shepway District Council is carrying out maintenance work to the culverts and drains.

Whilst every effort is being made to improve the river flow through the Parish and so reduce the risk of flooding, if we do experience very heavy rain fall we may find ourselves in the same position that we were in last year. We need to be prepared. Every household needs to take responsibility for itself in the event of a flood. Shepway District Council and the Environment Agency have issued advice in the local press on flood emergency kits and the Parish Council endorses this advice. Part of that advice is to ensure that you have sufficient sandbags to protect your property. The Parish Council is looking into providing sandbags and sand for all affected properties. If you would like us to supply you with sandbags, please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council on 862607 and let him know, as soon as possible, how many you will require.

In conjunction with the Environment Agency, the Parish Council is hoping to set up an early Flood Warning System. Hopefully, there will be more news about this in next month’s Newsletter.

Councillor Barchi was as the September meeting and spoke about the new political arrangements at Shepway District Council, including a cabinet with executive powers to make decisions on behalf of the council as a whole, with a Scrutiny Panel to check and challenge the workings of cabinet. The Scrutiny Panel is carrying out a review of the planning and development control services: the Parish Council will be making its views known to the review.

Wheelie bins are being introduced in Shepway (we're one of the few districts across the country which have yet to introduce them). We in Lyminge Parish are due to get ours next Spring. The Parish Council are expecting a briefing from Shepway District Council early next year.

Shepway District Council is publishing its ten-year Local Plan for the area, which covers designations for land use. The Plan has sections on Sustainable Development, Housing, Employment, Shopping, Tourism, Leisure and Recreation, Built Environment, Utilities, Transport, Countryside, and Folkestone Town Centre. The plan has been published for consultation: you can see a copy at the Civic Centre in Folkestone.

Saplings planted by children from Lyminge School to celebrate the Millennium are to be replanted in the church yard.

The Parish Council has written to Stagecoach asking for their comments on the complaints that have been made about the school bus service.

On the night of 4 October there were at least five acts of vandalism along Longage Hill, culminating in the theft of a 4’ statue from a secured garden (the thieves broke down the fence to get it). It was carried by the 3/4 youths involved as far as Home Farm, where, when residents confronted them, they abandoned the statue in the road. This was at 12.15am. It was only discovered the next morning. If a vehicle had struck this substantial piece of concrete during the night, the consequences could well have been fatal, particularly if it had involved a motorcycle. This is not the first case of vandalism in recent weeks. The favourite vandalism seems to be breaking and removing house name signs. As these are the only way to find an address in Longage Hill, these items are essential, particularly for the emergency services. It is not only an inconvenience and expense that elderly residents can ill afford, but potentially a matter of life and death in an emergency situation. The Police are investigating the incidents which have been reported to them, but please let your Neighbourhood Watch Scheme know if you have been affected. If you find other peoples’ house names of property in your verge or garden, please hang on to it until the owner is found.

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on 26 November, at 7.30 pm in Lyminge Village Hall.

Adrian Hackford reports that there has been considerable reaction to the letter from Brian Edmund and himself in the October issue of the Newsletter. He has collated all the responses and has sent the collation to the Lyminge Parochial Church Council. A copy has been placed in the Library. Two further letters on the subject of re-ordering the interior of the Parish Church are given overleaf.

If you have an opinion on this subject and wish to express it, please contact the Parochial Church Council direct. (Letters to Lanfranc, High Street, Lyminge. Telephone 862345.

From: Jenny Tomlinson, Church Warden, on behalf of Lyminge PCC

The letter from Adrian Hackford in last month’s newsletter raises important issues. We are delighted to see concerned for the church expressed so publicly. What happens to the church should matter very much to the local community. We endorse entirely the concern that any changes made should enhance the church aesthetically and not detract from what is by any standards an exceptionally fine historic and spiritually uplifting building for the worship of God.

The current process of consultation is intended to draw in all those who feel strongly that the church should continue to serve the local community. We are sorry if some felt excluded by the invitation in September’s Newsletter. It was meant to convey our belief that change is inevitable. Our choice is whether to take positive steps to affect the future or let events take their course.

We want the village church to be a living church, serving the needs of the community as it has done over fourteen centuries. During this time the church has constantly changed to meet changing needs and if we are to remain true to this heritage we should explore how we can respond to contemporary needs, just as our predecessors did in their time.

For those who, for whatever reason, were unable to come and see the exhibition in the church in September, there will be two more opportunities, in church, in November. The first is on Thursday 22 November from 7.30pm to 9.00pm and the second is on Sunday 25 November from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. On each occasion there will be an introduction to the exhibition from the Lyminge Parochial Church Council (PCC) Space Working Group, followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

I, along with many villagers, am horrified by the recently reported news of the plans to remove pews, choir stalls, the church organ, and erect partitions in OUR Parish Church.

We were told in September that we were not welcome to any discussions if we dared to have an alternative point of view. A small minority of the Parish decided to make major changes to OUR Parish Church and if anyone objected, well, tuff! We are all custodians of this integral part of the Parish and as such have a duty to preserve OUR Parish Church for future generations. I may only use the Church at Christmas and possibly my funeral but it still remains MY Church too.

If the current decision-takers do not wish to hear organ music then fine, but where is the sense in tearing it out? Villagers probably worked hard to fund this organ and the pews. If this current proposal is allowed to go ahead, what’s next? Maybe pebbledash the exterior, place neon lights on the tower, remove the bells to name but a few.

During November in the Library
Throughout November “Brush Strokes”, an exhibition of paintings by Anna Clayton, in styles and mediums to suite your mood can be seen. Library opening times.

Tuesday 6 November
Lyminge Historical Society
The Historical Society welcomes visitors to attend the monthly talks starting at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, which take place on the first Tuesday in the month. November’s meeting will be the AGM and the talk will be given by Derek Smith on “The History of H.M. Coastguard”. Any queries to Bob Gay on 862574.

Saturday 10 November
Age Concern, Elham Rural
Come to our Christmas Fair and shop early for Christmas! We have the usual popular stalls including cakes, bric-a-brac, books, nearly new clothing, Christmas cards and wrapping paper, small gifts and knitting wool. We will also have stalls selling designer knitwear, Easy Choice books and gifts, crafts and baby knitwear. You don’t want to miss it!

Saturday 10 November
Freeze-Marking Day
There will be a freeze-marking day for horses and ponies at my yard at Farthing Common. Cost will be from £30.00 payable on the day to Freezemark Ltd. If you wish to have your freeze-mark personalised, please inform me when booking as it involves an additional fee. Please telephone Maz Ironside on 863362 to book a time. Last booking date is 8 November.

Wednesday 14 November
Lyminge W.I.
The next meeting will be held at the Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. This will be the first Annual General Meeting of the new Lyminge W.I. and, during this meeting, Committee and Officers will be elected/re-elected for the following twelve months. We always have a lively, friendly, time, so please do come along, meet new friends, enjoy good companionship and try out new ideas. For further information, please ‘phone Lyn Callander on 862799.

Tuesday 20 November
Etchinghill W.I.
The meeting will be our AGM. The Competition will be to make words
of three or more letters from “Annual General Meeting.”

Saturday 17 November
In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Lyminge Village Hall – 10.00am – 1.00pm
Father Christmas * Raffle and Tombola
Sugarcraft demonstration
Lots of gift stalls
Bric-a-Brac * Books * Toys
Refreshments, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
Tables available £10.00 pre-booked
Further information from 862622

Friday 16 November 2001 at 7.45 pm
Etchinghill Residents’ Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At Etchinghill Village Hall
All residents of the village are welcome. We hope to have a spokesperson from Shepway District Council to discuss the traffic/highways in the village. Do you have an opinion on this and other matters to do with Etchinghill? Do come and air your views and listen to what others have to say. Let us know what you would like (or not like) in the village. As a group we can make a difference. Come and see what we have achieved already. Would you like to join us and help - if so contact Wendy on 863495 or Barbara on 862873?

Saturday 17 November
Ethelburga Quilters
Our next workshop will be from 10.00am – 4.00pm in Lyminge School hall. We will be continuing with our Kaleidoscope patchwork – but if you would like to join us it won’t be too late! Telephone Liz Coleman on 863197 for further information.

Wednesday 21 November
In aid of Demelza House Children’s Hospice
Sale of Christmas cards, calendars etc.
at Edgewood Rise, Canterbury Road Lyminge (opposite Sibton Park turning).
“Bring and Buy” * Tea and Coffee
Contact Marion Hoare on 862913

Thursday 22 November
In aid of Seeds for Africa
Black tie Gala Charity Evening with Alan Titchmarsh MBE at Rutherford College UKC. £30.00 a ticket.
More information from www.seedsforafrica.org

Friday 23 November
Parents and Friends of Lyminge School
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Unusual and interesting hand-crafted gifts at very reasonable prices
produced by talented parents!
“Professional” stalls
Mulled wine and refreshments
7.30pm

Tuesday 4 December
Lyminge Historical Society
The Historical Society welcomes visitors to attend the monthly talks starting at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, which take place on the first Tuesday in the month. The talk will be given by Rod LeGear on “History from the Air” Any queries to Bob Gay on 862574.

Saturday 15 December
In aid of Abbeyfield (Lyminge) Society Ltd.
A Coffee Morning will be held at
The Old Hospital, the Row, Elham
10.00am – 12 mid-day
(by kind permission of Mrs. D. Middlemiss)
Coffee, Mince pies, Christmas Gifts, Bric-a-Brac, Cards, RAFFLE

Saturday 15 December
Come and join our
Christmas Celebration
At the Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes Minnis
Carols and short service with the rev. Peter Ashman
Crib scene with donkeys, Curiosity and Patience
Followed by wine and mince pies

Saturday 22 December
Lions Christmas Float Visits Lyminge
From 4.30pm from the Library Car Park. Please remember we can collect all your unused foreign currency and have it changed into sterling for our good causes. Also old spectacles collection at the Library.

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 1^st December.

ST MARY & ST RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sun 4^th Nov        6.30pm BENEFICE EVENSONG
Sun 18^th Nov      8.00am Holy Communion
Sun 25^th Nov      9.30am Family Service
Sun 2^nd Dec       6.30pm Benefice Evensong

ST OSWALD, PADDLESWORTH
Sun 11^th Nov      11.00am Holy Communion
Sun 18^th Nov      6.30pm Benefice Evensong

Lyminge Methodist Church
A warm welcome to any who wish to share our family worship at 11.00am each Sunday.
Sunday 4 November - Methodist Homes
Sunday 11 November - Remembrance Day Service at 11.15am
following the service at the War Memorial
Challengers for young people every Sunday 11.00am.
For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please contact the Minister, the Rev. Colin Telfer tel: 278525.
Hall/rooms available for hire.

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

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

Lyminge Handbells
If you would like to hear the sound of our super, newly refurbished bells at a special celebration or family event, just give us a ‘ring’. We have already received two bookings for Christmas so it is never too soon to book. Please let us know some weeks in advance if you can and we will do our best to come along. Evenings and weekends only please. We have recruited some new members but would-be ringers are always welcome. More ringers make it easier for us to attend all the events we are asked to play at. If you would like to book the bellringers, or want to have a go yourself just call either Ro Edmond on 863201 or Stuart Hunnisett on 862530 for details.

Age Concern, Elham Rural
Reg. Charity no. 268428
A CARE ASSISTANT is required 22.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday to assist clients in the Day Centre at Age Concern with personal needs, organise group act-ivities and stimulation. NVQ training an advantage. For more information and an application form, telephone Sheila Woods on 862364.
Computer Course.
We now have dates for our second course, to be run by ‘the Business Highway’. This basic course, aimed at older people (60 plus) concentrates on sending e-mails via the Internet. The course will be held at the Day Centre on Saturdays 17^th and 24^th November and 1^st December between 9.00am and 3.15pm. We have a few spaces available, but if we are over-subscribed we may run another course in January. Please ring the Centre for further information – ask for Sheila or Beverley.
Harvest Festival.
Very, very many thanks to all the kind people of Lyminge for their donations at Harvest Festival time. We received gifts from the parishioners and PCC at St Mary & St Ethelburga Parish Church, the Methodist Church, the 1^st Lyminge Beavers and the children at Lyminge Primary School. We also received produce from the parishioners and PCC of Postling. We are grateful to all who have donated so generously.
Free Insulation Grants.
You could be eligible for a grant from British Gas for free cavity wall and loft insulation. You are entitled if you are over 60 and receiving a state pension. Under 60’s could be eligible if in receipt of state benefit. For further information ring 0800 220937 or contact the Area Manager on 01304 611943. Stocks of leaflets are available in our Day Centre at Everist Court, Lyminge. Funds are limited so don’t delay!

Lympne Village Shop and Post Office
An exciting opportunity arises for an experienced person to lease a shop and Post Office due to re-open in the Sprint and situated in an established and expanding village. A 6-month rent-free period is being offered with a reasonable rental for the first few years. In the first instance write with a CV to 19 Honeywood Close, Lympne, Hythe, Kent CT21 4JS.

Lyminge Fun Run on 9^th September 2001
Barry and Bunny Barker would like to express their thanks to all who generously donated sponsorship money to help with the research into an eventual cure for Parkinson’s disease, which Barry has had for thirteen years. He also has several other chronic medical problems and has been hospitalised many times recently.
Barry took part in the ‘fun run’ using his wheelchair, while his mother, Bunny, who has had major heart surgery, is a diabetic and has glaucoma walked around the course.
Your generosity helped raise a total of £168.50, which was very much appreciated and this has now been donated to the Parkinson’s Disease Society, who are extremely grateful
Bunny Barker also wishes to thank the Parents and Friends of Lyminge School for the beautiful bouquet of flowers which were presented to her.

Nutmeg’s Rabbit Sanctuary, Etchinghill
KIND HOMES wanted for RABBITS.
Needing a home at the moment are: Peter, a dark brown 6-year old, Charlie, a white 3-year old, and some baby rabbits (born in August). A Bunny can be lots of fun – but hard work too! If you would like to give a rabbit a home, please ring Meg on 07773 296732.

St. John Ambulance
Would you know what to do if some one collapses?
Why not take a FREE TWO HOUR St. John Ambulance SAVE A LIFE COURSE in Lyminge? Interested? Post/Fax/e-mail your name, address and contact details to: Maureen Lewsey, St. John Ambulance Kent, c/o 2 Albert Road, Hythe, Kent CT21 6BP e-mail: sja_kent-training-dept@ukgateway.net

Lyminge Dramatic Society
The Box Office opens at G.W. Finn and Son, Lyminge on Saturday 27 October for our lavish production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s “The Rivals”. First performed in 1775, this masterpiece of 18^th century English drama is viewed by many as one of the funniest comedies in the English language. The play centres on the love affairs of two young couples and complications in events lead to comic deception and misunderstandings.
The production will run from Wednesday 21^st to Saturday 24^th November in Lyminge Village Hall, commencing at 7.45pm and is not to be missed! Senior Citizens will be welcome free of charge on the evening of Tuesday 20^th November at 7.45pm and no tickets will be needed for this night. Tickets cost £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children

Family History
The Editor has received an email from Yvonne Davy in New Zealand. She is looking for information about her great grandmother, who’s name was Elisabeth Richards and her grave is in St. Mary & St. Ethelburga Churchyard. She had a small shop and a bit of land rearing geese in Rhodes Minnis. Her great grandfather planted a lot of the trees in Lyminge Wood. If anyone has any information for Yvonne, please email her on YvonneDvy@xtra.co.nz If you don’t have email, please ring Liz Coleman on 863197 and she’ll send an email on your behalf.

GOT ANY FOREIGN CURRENCY LEFT FROM YOUR HOLIDAYS?
The Parents and Friends of Lyminge School could change it to sterling if you would like to donated for the school building fund.

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.

Etchinghill W.I.
October 16^th was our 79^th birthday meeting. Members from the Nailbourne Group were invited to our party. Mrs Woolf, who has been in amateur dramatics for many years, told of her experiences in various productions. She sang four well-known songs. A most “entertaining afternoon”! We then had a delicious tea. Audrey Kirk, being our most senior member, cut the cake made by Jill Le Cras. Daphne Melrose was the competition winner.

Sibton Park Cricket Club
October winners in the 100 Club were:
N. Hunt - £25, J. Law - £10, Mrs. R. Bunn - £5.

The BHS and Horse and Hound Safety Ride/Walk
A big thank you to all the riders and walkers who took part on Sunday 14 October. The ride was reasonably well supported with riders coming from as far a field as Waltham, and walkers from Dover and Folkestone. It was a shame that more riders from Lyminge didn’t take part, as none of the major yards in the area were represented….maybe next year. All of the horses were well behaved… (poetic licence used here for Judy!!) and all the adults and children enjoyed themselves.
May we also take this opportunity to thank all the drivers that slowed down and took leaflets, and also to the Village Hall for use of the car park and to the Kings Arms at Elham for providing us with drinks at the half-way stage.
On a more serious note, we would also like to mention that one of the walkers was actually hit by a car as we came out of Elham, just past the Police houses. She was not badly hurt, just bruised and shaken, but the car did not even stop and the elderly couple in it carried on oblivious. It went to prove what a real danger being on the road is for all of us.
Drivers remember to give horses a wide berth on the roads and slow down to around 15mph. Don’t use your horn before you go around bends, other car drivers can’t hear you and it scares the horses.
Riders remember to wear fluorescent or hi-vis gear, have adequate insurance, wear hard hats and be courteous to drivers at all times.
Christine Jepson and Maz Ironside.

Why not try and easy pudding?
BAKED APPLE IN YOUR MICROWAVE….
Fresh picked local grown Bramleys available from Mayfield Stores.

Man and Van
Do you need something moving?
Have you got a load of rubbish that needs
to go to the dump?
Why not get me to do it for you at a very
reasonable rate?
Call Nick on 863451 anytime

Picture Framing
Picture need framing?
Ring John Clayton on 840461.
Wide selection of frames and mounts.

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: 863194 or 07989 025733

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

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 from ‘1’ balloon to ‘1000’s’
We have lots of ideas.
Telephone 891303 or 07971 171130
We are members of N.A.B.A.S.
(The Balloon Association)

Locally Produced Lamb
Available now in whole or half lamb packs. Jointed to your instructions. Weights of a whole lamb vary between 18 and 22Kg (about 40lbs) and are priced at around £3.00 per kilo. For more information ‘phone Peter Vincent on 840593.

M.E. Blanch
Lyminge Post Office
Telephone: 862201
CHRISTMAS – last day for posting:
Airmail items     10^th December
To Europe         14^th December
Second Class    18^th December
First Class        21^st December
Large stock of jigsaw puzzles and books for adults and children. Friendship books in stock. To avoid disappointment, please order special book requests as soon as possible. Good selection of boxed chocolates. Stocking fillers. Village tea towels.
Winter Holidays: Foreign currency and competitive insurance including ski cover. E111

Christine McGarrick
Soft Furnishings
For beautiful made-to-measure curtains and soft furnishings.
• Choose from extensive range of traditional and contemporary qualify fabrics in the comfort of your own home
• Free fabric and trimmings samples supplied
• Itemised quotation without obligation
• 14 years experience and extensive portfolio
For a free home visit telephone Christine on 863932.

Neil Hartup – Mender
Have you broken a favourite tool, household items or a child’s toy? I can mend things for which there is no recognised repairer. Call me on 863096, or at “Homefield”, Cuckoo Lane, Postling.

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

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

Lyminge Airport Taxi Service
A quality taxi service serving airports, London etc.
Call Peter Chamberlain on 863226 or 07050 650279.

Pest Aside
Pest Control Services
Fleas Wasps Ants Moles Mice Rats etc.
Npta National Pest Technicians Association
Peter Hawkins 01233 500654
Rosedale, Cherry Glebe, Mersham, Ashford, Kent

Cosyburn Building Services Ltd.
(Lyminge Heating)
Plumbing - Heating - Building Works - Maintenance Work
Kitchens - Bathrooms - Extensions.
From minor repairs to major alterations.
Contact Dennis Huntley on 862343 or
Chris Small on 862935, or the office on 260197
CORGI registered. Qualified Tradesmen.

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

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

Do you suspect that you pay too much tax?
Richards & Co. Chartered Accountants
We offer professional, friendly assistance. Telephone Tim Richards on 862022 or call in at the office (over the old National Westminster Bank, Canterbury Road) for a free initial chat.

Jacqueline's Hair Salon
Aberdeen House, Canterbury Road.
We are open MONDAY to Saturdays, and late on a Wednesday. Our full price list is posted in the window, but please ring for advice and appointments on 863732.

Emery and Mullett - Builders
All aspects of building, decorating, plumbing and electrical work undertaken. No job too small. Free estimates. Special rates for OAP's. Telephone: 863249. Direct line to the proprietor: 07971 202790.

T. Southern and Son
Solid fuel merchants/Calorgas stockists.
Prompt attention from family-run business.
Competitive prices.
Telephone for details on 862397.

Clive Adsett
Mobile Car Mechanic
For most petrol models
CAR SERVICING FROM £45 + PARTS
e.g. Vauxhall Astra 1.4 1993 £84*
Ford Escort 1.4 1994 £85*
*Prices include labour + oil, spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, fuel filter (if fitted)
Telephone: 863400
Mount View, The Street, Postling

Stylerite by Jan
Your mobile family hairdresser.
(Also on the team at Sue’s Haircare Salon at Elham on Tuesdays)
For a change of style or brighten up your colour.
For appointments please 'phone 01227 831419.

M.J. Athow - Est. 1965
BUILDER & DECORATOR
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Member of the Federation of Small Businesses
Qualified and Insured. Free estimates
24 hour emergency service
Telephone 862616 Mobile 07976 306665

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

The Old Mill Office Services
We offer an extensive range of services from the odd photocopy to full office support.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, databases
• Fax & e-mail bureau, web surfing, 1-to-1 computer training
• Book keeping, telephone answering
• Colour scanning and copying
• Artwork, binding, laminating
• Mailshots
No job too small - give us a call on 862393
or e-mail: gillym@globalnet.co.uk

G.W. Finn and Sons
Telephone: 862246 Fax: 863437
Web site: http://www.gwfinn.co.uk
Email: GWFinnL@netcomuk.co.uk
We are specialists in the sale of Country and Village properties with offices at Lyminge, Sandwich and Fordwich. All properties registered with G.W. FINN & SONS are marketed from all three branches with colour particulars of sale. Should you be thinking of moving home and welcome professional marketing advice from experienced, qualified staff, then please contact us.

CAD steps
Computer Aided Drawing
Plans prepared for extensions, conversions,
alterations and new buildings.
For a prompt, affordable service telephone 863568.
Fax 863598
Email: cadsteps@compuserve.com

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

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

Foundation Carpets
With over 300 carpets to choose from 30 Vinyls, 7 types of wood flooring and Hundreds of rugs, we are sure we can help you. For a free no obligation estimate, call Mike or Sue on 862186 or visit our Aladdin's Cave at
2 Station Road, Lyminge.
For the DIY enthusiast, 9mm laminate flooring and accessories with free advice.
We thank you for your continued support.
www.foundation-flooring.com

Browns
‘THE SIGNS ARE GOOD’
Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents
Bank Buildings, Elham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6TD
Telephone: 840422
135 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Telephone: 892000
Web site: www.brownscountryproperty.co.uk
OPEN 7 DAYS

Haxtons Ltd., Estate Agents
The Estate Offices, 8 Station Road, Lyminge
Telephone: 863393, Facsimile: 863580
http://www.propertyworld.co.uk/haxtons
We specialise in town and country properties. For a friendly and efficient service, please contact us. We are now open 7 days a week. We offer competitive commission rates, Internet advertising, and we advertise in the local newspapers in colour. We also produce full colour details. This firm is a member of the Local Independent Network of Estate Agents.

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

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

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

Established Family Hairdresser
I will come to your home at your convenience, daytime or evenings.
Cutting and styling from £5.00
Perms and colouring from £16.00
Please ‘phone Chris to enquire or book on 863502 or (mobile) 0771 838 8483.

C. & M.E. Blanch
Lyminge Post Office
Telephone: 862201
Pay your bills FREE of charge, including Inland Revenue
Buy Savings Stamps to ease the pain! (TV, Gas, Seeboard, Car Tax). BT by payment card.
Banking Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Co-op, Alliance and Leicester Giro, National Savings.
Holidays E111. Foreign Currency. Competitive insurance.

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

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

Sewing machines repaired in your own home
Expert on Bernina, Singer, Necchi, Pfaff, Jones & Brother, Riccar, Frister & Rossman, New Home etc.
We call on you
Telephone: 01303 245320 or 07771 865112