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THE
LYMINGE
NEWSLETTER
September 2004
Produced
by
The
Lyminge Association
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Community Matters
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Yet another call for HELP!
A number of people have
told me they would like to see more
variety of articles in this newsletter.
This seems like a great idea to me but I
can’t do this alone. I need Help! I need
a number of people submitting small
items of interest – 50-100 words about
local landmarks, walks, people, groups,
anything you think is interesting. I
won’t put any pressure on you to
contribute every month, just now and
then, when you have time. You can hand
write articles or just call me on 862907
with your ideas and we can take it from
there.
Graham Caldow
Wildlife Watch
Our wildlife
is under increasing pressure from
modern-day development with many species
appearing in lessening numbers. During
the last two decades, a network of
biological records centres have been set
up across the country. Their aim is to
collect and store information on local
wildlife and habitats. The status of
the local wildlife and any changes in
populations can then be determined and
the information used to protect
wildlife.
In order to
provide up-to-date information, each
record centre needs a constant stream of
wildlife information going in. The Kent
& Medway Biological Records Centre (KMBRC)
recently opened and is rapidly building
up a database for Kent’s wildlife and
habitats. Everyone can now help to
safeguard local wildlife simply by
passing on “a biological record”
to the KMBRC. All records of wildlife
will be welcomed, not just those of rare
and threatened species.
But what is
a biological record? Basically, it
consists of the four ‘W’s:
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Who –
the person who made the observation
(with contact details in case
further information is needed.)
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What –
the bird, plant or animal that was
seen with as much detail as
possible.
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When –
the exact date if possible but it
can be the month, season etc.
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Where –
the location an address/postcode if
it was in a garden or the nearest
location, i.e. the name of a road,
wood, or park.
KMBRC would like
records of all wildlife in Kent,
including foxes, butterflies, fungi,
grass snakes, etc, but the centre
appreciates that it’s not always
practical to make a note of everything
you see. So to keep it simple, you
could limit the records to summer
visitors in your garden or just to
sightings that particularly interest
you, such as seeing a water vole, common
darter dragonfly or a kestrel.
If you would
like to find out more about biological
recording and to help in protecting
Kent’s wildlife, visit the KMBRC website
at
www.kmbrc.org.uk or contact Ruth
Childs at the Records Centre on 01622
685646 or
info@kmbrc.org.uk.
Line
drawings courtesy of English Nature
*** PARISH PLAN
–
COME AND HAVE YOUR SAY ***
Come along and have your say at the
Parish Plan Roadshows at the local
village halls in
LYMINGE - Saturday - 25th
September 2004, 14.00 – 16.00
or
ETCHINGHILL - Saturday 2nd
October 2004, 10.00 – 13.00
(combined with the Safety Surgery) or
RHODES MINNIS - Saturday 2nd
October 2004, 14.00 – 16.00
This is your opportunity to shape the
area in which you live for years to
come. We will be there to listen. Do
you want more housing, less traffic,
specific facilities? Are you young,
elderly, disabled, or have special
needs? This is your chance to tell
us. We need to know what you want, or
don’t want so that we can plan for the
future.
Representatives from the District
Council, Parish Council, the Parish Plan
Group, Police, Community Warden, Fire
Department etc., will be available to
listen to your concerns and wishes,
individually or collectively. Come and
tell us what you want or don’t want for
your parish. You can even record your
thoughts and memories on video in a
private booth.
All this information, together with the
results of the Three Wishes Campaign
will be compiled into a questionnaire,
which will be distributed to the whole
parish. The results of this will then
be published in the Lyminge, Etchinghill
and Rhodes Minnis Parish Plan. The
findings of this research will be used
in planning for future development of
the area. Local societies and the
Parish Council are already implementing
some of your wishes. You can be a part
of this by just talking to us.
For further information please telephone
the Parish Plan Group on 863495 or
862873
HELP WANTED
LYMINGE, ETCHINGHILL, RHODES MINNIS
PARISH PLAN GROUP
The loan of old photographs of Lyminge,
Etchinghill, and Rhodes Minnis for
display at the Parish Plan Roadshows on
25th September and 2nd
October. We can make an immediate copy
of the photograph for our use, and you
can retain the original.
The loan of a number of display boards
from 23rd September to 2nd
October.
Help with transportation of various
items around the Parish during Saturday
23rd September and Saturday 2nd
October.
If you can help us with any of these
items please contact Les Preston on
01303 863495
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Editorial
Many people may have already
noticed Lyminge has lost one of
its shops: The Mayfield Stores.
The owner says this was simply
due to lack of business. Sadly,
she also reflected on a time
when Lyminge had a baker and
butcher and it might even take
you a morning to get around the
various shops. Buy locally is a
message we hear repeated over
and over again, yet – dare I
repeat it – if every one of us
makes it a point to support all
of our local businesses,
hopefully this will be the last
business to close. Each shop
that closes removes a little
piece of the community in which
we live. |
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Your
Letters
Dear Editor
Please could you pass on my
thanks to the person who
delivers my newsletter. I have
always felt as if we ware in “no
man’s Land” here at Shrubbery
Cottage, Rhodes Minnis – being
between Elham and Lyminge, so
recently, when some kind person
has struggled down the lane,
braved the Border Collie and
found the rather concealed
letter box, I have been very
grateful to that person for
helping us to keep in touch with
local news, events services etc.
Whoever they are, please pass on
my appreciation, it is an
excellent newsletter. Thank you.
Carole Robertson
I don’t know who this
particular person is; however, I
do know there is an army of
volunteer distributors who give
up their time to deliver the
newsletter and we owe a debt of
gratitude to each of them.
Unfortunately, I have not
received any letters addressing
Mrs Johnson’s concerns about
goldfish being given as prizes
at Lyminge Day. I shall endeavor
to speak to someone on the
organising committee and print a
response next month. |
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Dates for the Diary
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Tuesday 7th September
LYMINGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Continuing the Society’s
series of Evening Meetings
on the Second World War, it
is a privilege to be able to
welcome for the next Talk
Audrey Wind who worked
during the War on “Code
Breaking at Bletchley Park”.
Subject to personal
commitments, Audrey is
hoping to be assisted by
John Elgar-Whinney with a
demonstration of an actual
Enigma Machine. The Talk
will be held at the Lyminge
Methodist Church Hall which
will be open from about
7.00pm. Members and Visitors
should arrive between 7.15pm
and 7.45pm when proceedings
will commence.
Non-Members and Visitors are
always welcome to attend our
Meetings at £2. per person.
As usual, tea and coffee
will be available after the
Meeting when time is
available for discussion.
Any questions to Bob Gay on
862574
In aid of the
Lord Whiskey Animal
Sanctuary
Boot and
Autumn Fayre
Saturday 11th September
12noon – 3.30pm
Park House Animal Sanctuary,
Stelling Minnis
Folkestone Pipe & Drums
Plus many other attractions*
Stalls – tombolas –
refreshments Boot/pitches £7
– Vans £10
Plenty of parking
* Please come and support
our last fair this year*
For information ring
01303 862622
Off B2068 (Stone Street) –
turn alongside JET Garage
Lyminge Bowls Club
Bingo
at the Bowls Club
– yes – back by popular
demand!
7.00 for 7.30, Friday 24
September.
Entrance fee £2 to include
finger buffet. Licensed bar
available so do not bring
own drinks.
Book early to avoid
disappointment
Tel 863495 |
Friends of Kent Churches
Bike Ride
This takes place on Saturday
11 September. The money
raised through sponsorship
will be used to help
churches in need of repair
throughout Kent. Last year
over £80,000 pounds was
raised.
If you feel that this is a
worthwhile cause, why not
join in – or at least
sponsor one of our riders?
For more information and
sponsor forms, contact
Lawrence Lees on 862922.
If you have a last minute
impulse to join us, please
do. We will be leaving from
Lyminge Parish Church at
10.00am. All you need is a
bike.
The
Lyminge Association Annual
General Meeting
Everyone Welcome
15th September
Village Hall
Contact Mary Bennett
863057
SEPTEMBER BEETLE DRIVE
Come and join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 25 September
Starts at 7.00pm
Adults £2.00 Children 50p
Includes refreshments
There will be a raffle
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th
September
Lyminge Village Hall Lend a
Hand Weekend
If you can spare any time
over this weekend then come
and help us with some work
at the hall. With
paintbrush, hammer or drill
in hand you will be very
welcome and it will be fun!
For more information phone
Steve or Sarah on 862775
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Proms in the Park
Join us at
Elham Village Hall for our
BIG SCREEN live link to the
Albert Hall.
Saturday 11th September
Tickets £7.50 from Elham
Valley Stores and the Post
Office.
Doors open 6.30
Bring your own food, drink
and utensils. Prizes for
best dressed promenader and
best decorated table.
Wednesday 15 September
Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle
Barry Whiting BRCS –
Emergency Resuscitation
Our meetings are held in the
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
at 7.30 A warm welcome is
extended to any visitors
The competition this month
is ‘An Old Fashioned Remedy’
Please telephone Eileen
on 863081 if you would
like any further Information
Lyminge Gardeners’
The Annual Summer Show was
held on Saturday 21st August
and proved to be a great
success.
Tuesday 28th
September
Sue Scrivener will give her
fascinating talk about her
discovery of a new Foxglove
in her garden at Hythe and
her efforts to have it
recognised; culminating in
it’s introduction at the
Chelsea Flower show as a new
variety. Refreshments
available Non-members
welcome £1.00 Contact Peter
Taylor 863225 |
SAINT NICHOLAS’ FAIR DECEMBER 4TH
2004
A TRADITIONAL RURAL WINTER FAIR
“THE MORE, THE MERRIER”
FOLLOWING THE
OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF LAST YEAR’S
FAIR, THIS YEARS FAIR PROMISES TO BE
EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER!
COME AND JOIN US!
OUR SMALL TEAM WHO
WORKED SO HARD TO ACHIEVE LAST YEARS
EVENT WOULD WELCOME ANY HELP YOU
COULD GIVE!
WE ARE ESPECIALLY ON
THE LOOK-OUT FOR:
FOLK MUSICIANS/SINGERS
CRAFTS PEOPLE
SET DESIGNERS
COOKS
MORE CRAFTS PEOPLE
AND AS MANY HELPERS AS POSSIBLE
WE SHALL BE THROWING
A “ST NICHOLAS’ PARTY” IN THE CHURCH
ON 24TH SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM AND HOPE
THAT YOU CAN COME ALONG TO CELEBRATE
THE PRE-FAIR FESTIVITIES AND BECOME
PART OF OUR TEAM OF HELPERS
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LYMINGE RAINBOWS
If you have been a member of
Lyminge Rainbows you are
invited to our 10th birthday
celebrations on Thursday
28th October (half-term
week) from 5 – 7pm at the
Methodist Church Hall.
Please phone Hedgehog on
863714 or drop a note in at
23 Mount Pleasant Close by
21st October if you can
come.
LYMINGE BOWLS CLUB
Autumn Fayre
Saturday 30 October at 2.00
pm. Lots of home-made cakes
and savouries, jams and
pickles, tombola, new and
nearly new items for sale,
plus lots more. Make a date
in your diary. Further
details in next month’s
newsletter
Concert at the Lyminge
Village Hall
Saturday 6 November 2004
6pm to 11.30pm.
Line up:
Here & Now (with Joie
from Eat Static)
Kangaroo Moon
House of Thandoy (with Mike
Howlett of Gong)
Triple bill for only £10!
You do not see this quality
music down this way, only
London. It will sell out.
Lyminge Dramatic
Society – November
Production
Our next play, The Ghost
Train by Arthur Ridley, is a
comedy thriller which will
have you on the edge of your
seats! The production
will be staged at Lyminge
Village Hall from 24th to
27th November, Tickets
will go on sale on Saturday
6th November at Haxtons
Estate Agents, Lyminge.
The restarting of the
Dramatic Society's Youth
Group will now be after
Christmas. More news as we
firm up a date and venue.
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ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS
ASSOCIATION
Please make a note of the
next Safety Surgery… to be
held from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
(approx) on Saturday 2nd
October at the Village Hall,
Etchinghill. The programme
will include: 10.00 am -
free security coding and
registration of bicycles,
with a Parish Plan Road Show
being held in the Main Hall
through the morning.
11.00 am – drugs and alcohol
awareness issues for 11-16
year olds.
11.45 am – parental advice
re. the above.
12.00 am – presentation re:
distraction burglary. 12.45
onwards an Open Forum with a
panel made up from the
Police, Highway Authority,
Parish Council, District
Council and the Fire
Service.
Other folk representing
various other issues, e.g.
Neighbourhood Watch, Victim
Support, etc., will also be
in attendance.
The Fire Officer will be
in attendance from 10.00am
for consultation and the
offer of a free home fire
safety check.
We have been informed by
our Community Warden that a
supply of “Data Link”
capsules and time-switches
are available through our
Neighbourhood Watch
representative (Judith – tel
862498). The capsules are to
be kept in the fridge with
specified personal details,
and a sticker supplied
placed on the front door. In
the event of an emergency,
the appropriate services
then know exactly where to
look for details of
contacts, medication, etc.
The time-switches are
available on loan for use
when your property is going
to be unoccupied for a
while, e.g. holidays, etc.
Thanks to all who supported
our Table at the recent
Etchinghill Boot Fair. We
raised in excess of £160.
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Food For Your Soul
Audio tapes of messages from
Grace Chapel in Folkestone
are 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. Telephone 01303 252527
(answerphone) or 07980
602898 (mobile) to request a
tape
DEMELZA HOUSE
CHILDRENS’HOSPICE
The annual Coffee Morning
will be held at Sibton Park
Cricket Club on Saturday
23rd October, 2004. Further
details in next month’s
newsletter |
Lyminge Methodist
Church
A warm
welcome to any who wish to
share our family worship at
11am each Sunday
Challengers for young
people every Sunday at 11am
Sun 5th Sept – Covenant
Service conducted by our
Minister
Mon 6th Sept – 2.30 – 3.30pm
Women’s Fellowship begins
We meet every Monday with a
variety of speakers. Why not
come & join us, meet new
friends & enjoy a chat over
a cup of tea.
Sat 11th Sept – Friends of
Kent Churches Bike Ride
Sun 26th Sept – Harvest
Thanksgiving
There will be special
envelopes for monetary gifts
for those suffering from war
and natural disasters, with
an emphasis on providing
fresh water.
Gifts of rice, candles,
soap, toiletries, tinned
food (with ring-pulls),
dried milk, tea, coffee,
soup etc., for Operation
Sunshine and the Folkestone
Rainbow Centre. Please give
generously. This is an
opportunity to give thanks
for all our many blessings
and help those less well
off. Thank you!
For Baptisms, Weddings or
Funerals, please contact the
Minister,
the Rev. Colin Telfer Tel:
278525
Hall/rooms available for
hire. ‘Phone Jean Strange
863039 |
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ST. MARY & ST. ETHELBURGA,
LYMINGE
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Wednesday 1st
September
7.30pm Open House
9.15pm Wednesday
Silence
Thursday 2nd
September
9.30am Holy
Communion & Guild of
St Raphael
Sunday 5th
September
8.00am Holy
Communion
10.30am ‘WOW’ All
Age service
Wednesday 8th
September
7.30pm Open House
9.15pm Wednesday
Silence
Thursday 9th
September
9.30am Holy
Communion
Sunday 12th
September
10.30am Holy
Communion
Wednesday 15th
September
7.30pm Open House
9.15pm Wednesday
Silence
Thursday 16th
September
9.30am Holy
Communion & Mother’s
Union
Sunday 19th
September
10.30am Holy
Communion
Wednesday 22nd
September
7.30pm Open House
9.15pm Wednesday
Silence
Thursday 23rd
September
9.30am Holy
Communion
Sunday 26th
September
8.00am Holy
Communion
10.30am Holy
Communion
6.30pm Sunday
Silence
Wednesday 29th
September
7.30pm Open House
9.15pm Wednesday
Silence
Thursday 30th
September
9.30am Holy
Communion
Sunday 3rd
October
8.00am Holy
Communion
10.30am All Age
Service [Harvest
Festival]
6.30 Sunday Silence
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MOTHER’S UNION –
SUNDAY TEAS
On 5th September there will
be a tea party for anyone in
the village who lives on
their own and would like
some company. It is held in
Nailbourne Court in Lyminge,
in the lounge from 3 – 5pm.
If you need a lift, or would
like to know more, please
contact:
Vanessa Ashman on 862432.
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The Parish Church
welcomes everyone to the
Services held during the
week.
The main service on a
Sunday is at 10.30am.
On the first Sunday, 5
September, this is a World
of Worship (WOW!) All Age
Service with songs, prayers,
readings and often a sketch.
The accent is on involving
everyone in the worship.
Come and try – it’s fun!
On the 12th, 19th and
26th September the
service is Holy Communion.
Coffee and tea are available
afterwards.
Other services on a
Sunday are Holy
Communion at 8am on the 5th
and 26th September, and
Sunday Silence at 6.30pm on
the 5th and 26th September.
During the week there
is a Holy Communion service
at 9.30am on a Thursday.
WEDNESDAY SILENCE Come
and find inner peace,
stillness and calm from 9.15
to 10pm. There is no music,
no words and no
interruptions. Light a
candle, say a prayer, sit
and think – we all need some
quiet to let us renew
ourselves and allow time for
contemplation or meditation.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Confirmation Classes will
start in September, with a
view to confirmation in
November in the Cathedral.
For further information,
please contact the Rectory.
The Parochial Church
Council meets every
month to ensure all the
business side of the church
runs smoothly. At the July
meeting the following was
discussed:
- The need to extend
the churchyard and
create a new memorial
garden
- The repairs to the
church which hope to
start soon
- The need for more
cleaners for the church,
as several people can no
longer clean due to ill
health
- The plans for St
Nicholas’ Fair on 4th
December 2004
- The possibility of a
Flower Festival in June
2005 to coincide with
the Parish Safari
- The date of the
Church Fete (fixed for
10th September 2005)
- Signs asking owners
not to let their dog
foul in the churchyard
have been erected
- The recent vandalism
(a quote to replace the
windows is being
obtained)
- The arrangements for
the Gift Days at the end
of September
- The delay in the
sale of Lanfranc
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ST. MARY & ST
RADIGUND, POSTLING
Sunday 1st August
6.30pm Benefice
Evensong
Sunday 8th August
9.30am Family Holy
Communion
Sunday 15th
August
8.00am Holy
Communion
Sunday 22nd
August
9.30am Family
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ST. OSWALD,
PADDLESWORTH
Sunday 8th August
11.00am Holy
Communion
Sunday 15th
August
6.30pm Benefice
Evensong
Sunday 29th August
6.30pm Service of
Health, Healing and
Wholeness |
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Notices and Reports
The
Lyminge Newsletter can only accept hand
written submissions deposited at the
Newsagent or Library with the
appropriate fee or electronically in
Word.doc format. All images must be
submitted electronically in Word.doc
format otherwise the graphics may be
omitted. All fees for all submissions
must be paid in advance otherwise we
cannot guarantee publication.
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New Lyminge Surgery
As
of 1st September, the
following change to our
timetable will come into force:
In common with other practices
in the Shepway area, the Surgery
will no longer be open on
Saturday mornings; however, we
will be open on Friday
afternoons. Reception will be
open from 3.30pm to 5.30pm and
there will be an emergency open
surgery from 4.30pm – 5.30pm,
which will operate the same as
our old Saturday morning
surgery. There are also one or
two minor changes – patients
should collect a new timetable
from Reception. |
Lyminge Handbells
The Lyminge Handbell Ringers
have had an interesting summer
with events at Fetes, a wedding
and recently playing infront of
over 100 visitors from the
Retired Caravan Club. After a
break we will be looking at our
Christmas music again, so
although it is only September it
is not too early to book us for
a pre-Christmas event. So if you
need charming traditional music
for a special festive occasion,
played on refurbished handbells,
please contact us. Weekends and
evenings only please and with 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 me
at
stuart@hunnisetts.freeserve.co.uk
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RHODES MINNIS TODDLER GROUP
Need something to do with your
baby or toddler on Thursday
mornings? Why not come to our
Toddler Group at Rhodes Minnis
Village Hall 10.am – 12 noon
(Term time)
Make friends while your child
plays. Come along and see for
yourself or phone 863096. £1 per
session first session free.
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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 eve session,
£48.00 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 hirers
will be given a special reduced
rate.
For further details contact
Mick or Dorothy Athow (booking
secretaries) on 862616.
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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 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 Mike Clarke, tel
01303 862013; e-mail address:-
m.c.clarke@talk21.com |
LYMINGE
BOWLS CLUB
Our new and well-equipped
pavilion is available for hire
where you may: Celebrate
weddings, anniversaries or
birthdays. Hold fund-raising
events, such as quizzes and
bingo. Stage a family reunion or
other special events. Fully
licensed bar with drinks at
‘club prices’. Catering
available if required.
Call Wendy Preston on 863495 or
John Andrews on 238402 |
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ETCHINGHILL W.I.
In July we had a talk and film
show on ‘Royalty in Kent’, a
most interesting subject.
The following week we had a ‘Tea
Party’ in the beautiful garden
of John and Dorothy Bains. There
were six ex-Presidents in
attendance so hopefully their
photograph will be in the East
Kent News. We were blessed with
glorious weather.
Officially we did not hold a
meeting in August but we held a
garden party with Ron Henry
playing his keyboard. He
arranged a very interesting
musical quiz which some of us
found quite difficult.
Our president also organised a
light-hearted quiz and presented
each winning table with
chocolate bars. We are looking
forward to our visit to
Sheffield Park Gardens on 7th
September.
Our next meeting is on 21st
September when our speaker will
be Mr C McCooey whose subject
will be ‘Kent Women, famous,
infamous and unsung’. The
competition is for a wartime
photograph. Do come and join us.
Our big event will be when we
host the Group Meeting on 26th
October. Our speaker will be
Geoff Clark, the I.T.V.
newsreader. |
AGE CONCERN ELHAM RURAL
We are continuing with our plans
for our extension project,
donations of money have
gradually come in and we are
approximately one-third of the
way to our target. This money
will be used to purchase
additional equipment for the
extra people we will be able to
accommodate at the Day Centre
and for new equipment to deliver
new services. Anyone who wishes
to give a donation should
contact Lisa on 01303 862364. We
will try to provide more
information on our project on a
monthly basis so that it keeps
you up to date on our progress.
At the moment it looks as if
work will start on the building
at the beginning of February,
2005, although a lot of planning
work is being done at present to
ensure that we provide a service
to our clients whilst the
building work is being carried
out.
We are looking for a volunteer
driver who would be prepared to
drive our minibus to collect
clients and take them home at
the end of the day. A trained
escort is provided on all trips
to ensure the wellbeing of
clients.
We have a successful and
enjoyable seated exercise class
at the Day Centre on Fridays at
11am for an hour. If any older
person would like to attend
please come along and meet Lisa
Syrett, who runs the session.
The Pension Service will at the
Day Centre on Thursday,
September 23rd between 10am and
12 noon to give advice on all
aspects of Pensions and
Benefits. |
PILGRIMS HOSPICES IN EAST KENT
Sept 1st Coffee Morning at
Holy Trinity
Church Hall
Sandgate Road,
Folkestone 10 am –
12 noon
Sept 2nd - Pilgrims Hospice
Patients Art
Sept 16th Chapter House,
Canterbury
Cathedral
Details J Tyler
01227 451030
Advance Notice. Folkestone
Xmas Fayre
Sat 27th November
United Reform
Church |
Lyminge Pre-School
Playgroup Reg Charity No
1029226
A safe & welcoming place for
your child to make friends, play
& make a smooth transition to
school whilst being supervised
by trained & experienced staff.
Sessions are weekdays during
term time at Lyminge Village
Hall from 9am to either 12 noon
or 1pm. We have expanded
sessions to 2.45pm on Tuesday to
Friday. These expanded places
are funded by the European
Social fund. Packed lunch should
be provided if you child stays
after 12 noon. Current standard
session to 12.o’clock is £6.75,
to 1.00pm £9.00 and 2.45pm
£13.00. Fees for funded children
– 12 noon to 1.00pm £2.25, and
from 12.00pm to 2.45pm £6.50.
Children may start at 21/2 years
old, preferably toilet trained.
The pre-school is a member of
the Pre-School learning Alliance
& meets standards set by K.C.C.
and OFSTED. The most 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”. We also have a
very close liaison with the
local primary school. Further
information can be obtained from
Lynn Hussey on 862831(Admin) or
Julie Murphy on 862634
(Supervisor) |
FOR SALE
Absolute bargain for a mum on
the run! Sporty Freestyle
Rucksack/changing bag from Tommy
with insulated pockets for food
and drink etc. With padded
change mat – grey and silver.
Worth £64.98 unused gift. Will
sell for £40.00.
Ring Katherine on 01303
862803 |
FOR SALE Chicco Mamma
Highchairs x 2 – 6 seat
positions, 3 position adjustable
back rest, Detachable tray, Deep
padded seats, Used for 3 months
only, Suitable for an early age,
Immaculate condition. £55.00
each or £100 Pair.
Ring Katherine for more details
01303 862803 |
FOR SALE
Oven – Whirlpool eye level
electric fan oven/grill white,
V.G.C 2 years old £50.00 o.n.o.
+ Exercise Bike – Body style
£20.00 o.n.o. + Baby Walker –
V.G.C. cost £49.00 new - £20.00
o.n.o. + Desk – White with 3
blue drawers (used for computer)
£20.00 o.n.o
Telephone 01303 863728 |
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Business Column
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**BUSINESS ADVERTISING**
Phone Jean on 862488 if you wish to
advertise your business here. Logos and
pictures can be included but must be
submitted electronically as Word
documents only to
gcaldow@hotmail.com Money for
electronically submitted ads, as well as
hand written ads, must be deposited at
newsagent before 16th September
otherwise adverts will not be published.
Advertising space in this newsletter is
limited, so we cannot guarantee
immediate inclusion. Products &
services advertised here are not
endorsed by the Lyminge Association
VACANCIES
The New Inn, Etchinghill
Require part-time kitchen
assistants
Part-time assistant to work 11am
till 3pm over 5 days.
Plus, Part-time assistant to
work 6:30pm till 10pm over 5
days. This could also be a
full-time position
Kitchen duties include helping
the chef, preparing plates,
salads and sauces etc.
If interested please call
Kevin 01303 862026 |
WHOLISTIC
WORKS, 2 STATION RD, LYMINGE,
(863359)
This is a message from all those
nice people at Wholistic Works…
We have been told that we really
don’t have enough space to tell
you about all the treatments and
products that are available at
Wholistic Works !!. In addition
to the 25 healing and beauty
therapies now available, there
is a wide range of products
designed to enhance healing and
beauty. We do what we say on our
logo... (W)holistic really does
work as all our valued clients
since we opened nearly a year
ago can confirm. So please do
pop in and pick up a brochure or
give us a ring and let us talk
with you! |
Men’s Hairdressing by
DAVID
Forget buses, car parking and
waiting.
Why not let David cut your hair
in your home, at your
convenience between 8.00am and
8.00pm?
Qualified to NHF standards, also
SRH
(STATE REGISTERED HAIRDRESSER)
ESTABLISHED SINCE 1987
Appointments phone David
Whitethread on 840650 |
Foundation Flooring
With a wide range
of carpets, vinyl, natural
flooring,
laminate and wood floors we are
sure we can help. Wealso have a
large selection of rugs,
curtains and blinds. For a free,
no obligation estimate, call
Simon or Sue on 862186, or visit
our showroom at Orchard
Garage,Canterbury Road,
Etchinghill.
We thank you for your
continued support. |
FREE RANGE
EGGS FOR SALE
From ‘The Spinney’, Skeete Road,
Lyminge
Bantam – 50p, Hen – 75p, Duck-
80p Per ½ dozen
Goose & Turkey eggs usually
available
Free delivery on Fridays or Pick
up from gate
To arrange delivery (Lyminge,
Elham + Etchinghill areas)
Phone Ray or Val Jackson on
862041 |
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. J
ubilee Organic Lamb now
available to order whole or
half, £4.25 per kilo
OPEN 8am – 6pm Mon-Sat and 9am -
5pm Sun |
Lyminge Post Office
Tel: 862201
NEW..NEW…NEW
VIDEO’S AND DVD rentals, pop in
for details. POST OFFICE SAVING
STAMPS, helps you save to pay
those bills or save towards
presents or gifts from the post
office or retail side. All you
need for BACK TO SCHOOL, pens,
paper, folders, pencil cases
etc,etc. Pop in to take a look
around the shop, there’s a great
choice of cards and present. We
are always pleased to see you
and willing to help |
Bed and Breakfast
Monsoon Lodge,
Rhodes Minnis, Nr. Canterbury,
Kent CT4 6XX Telephone: 863272.
Fax: 01303 863215
Email:
jm@farmersweekly.co.net
Web site:
www.monsoonlodge.co.uk |
Mobile
Sewing Machines
35 years experience Specialist
in Bernia* Singer*
Necchi* Pfaff* Jones&Brother*
Riccar* Viking* Frister&Rossman
Machines serviced by experts in
your own home or business
Industrial Suppliers of Parts,
Needles & Accessories to the
Clothing Trade
01303 245320
Mobile: 07771 865112
Email:
giannigrech@aol.com
www.sewcare.co.uk
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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. |
|
 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. |
Lyminge Newsagents
15 Station Road, Lyminge
Now available:
Photocopying Service (black and
full colour), Fax facility, Also
DVD & Video Hire Computer Ink
Cartridges Printer Paper
Together with our extensive
range of Greetings Cards,
Stationery & Sweets |
Restaurant
and Coffee Shop at Etchinghill
Golf
We cater for all types of
functions including weddings &
privateparties. Our clubhouse
can seat up to 80 people & our
comfortablelounge provides the
ideal place to relax. A
permanent area is setaside 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
anextensive wine list and a
varied selection of cask ales
and lagers.We also offer early
morning business breakfasts and
modernconference facilities.
Everybody is welcome - all
enquiries telephone 01303
863863. |
Fitness
Classes
Etchinghill Village Hall
Starting Monday 6th September
Mon: 6.30-7.30pm
Thurs: 6.30-7.30pm
Mandy 07816 475378
Please bring a bottle of
water |
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 |
Christine McGarrick Soft
Furnishings
Beautiful bespoke
hand-sewn curtains and soft
furnishings
-
Choose from
an extensive range of
quality fabrics in the
comfort of your own home.
-
Samples of
fabric and trimmings
supplied.
-
Fully
itemised quotation without
obligation.
-
Professionally trained
seamstress with 17 years
soft-furnishings experience
and extensive portfolio.
-
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 RETURNS
Construction
Industry Scheme????? Or any
other personal or business tax
returns????? I will ensure you
get the best Inland Revenue Tax
deal in the UK!! Tax evasion is
illegal!! Tax avoidance is to
know how to get the best tax
relief out of the legal system I
will guarantee that you pay no
more tax than the law demands.
Qualified semi-retired chartered
management accountant, works
from home, at rates that make
completing that horrid form no
substitute for going down the
pub!!
Phone: Tony Abbott ACIMA on
01303 862882 |
Jackson Plumbing and
Heating
Property Maintenance
No job too small. Special rates
for OAP's.
Telephone: Home/evening 270691
or day time
0777 308 9398 |
K.L. Guyett
- Property and Garden
Maintenance
Building works, carpentry,
painting and
garden work. No job too small.
Call Ken
on 863049 or 07850 600359
for quotes and details. |
Jacqueline's Hair Salon
Aberdeen House. Canterbury
Road.
We are open Tuesday to Saturday
(closed all day Sunday and
Monday), and late on a
Wednesday. We are pleased to
offer both ladies' and
gentlemen's hairstyling. Our
full price list is posted in the
window, but please ring for
advice and appointments on
863732. |
Early
Retired Handyman
For small household
and garden jobs. Phone John
Packer on 862816 |
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
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
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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 |
The Black
and White Mortgage Company -
Dave Barlow
Buying a new house,
re-mortgaging or just looking to
reduce costs? With access to all
major Building Societies &
Banks, we can say “yes” to:
• First time buyers •100%
Mortgages
• Fixed
Rates •Commercial
Mortgages
• Cash
Backs •
Right-to-buy Schemes
• Re-mortgages • Buy
to Let
• Self Employed • CCJ’s
or Arrears
Telephone & Fax: 01303 863528
Mobile: 07887 503008
e-mail:
dave.barlow@blackwhitemortgageco.co.uk
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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. |
L Wren - Homes and Gardens
Building repairs and maintenance
Plastering, Carpentry,
Decorating, & Garden Work
Good Rates - Free Estimates
Fully Insured
NEW Telephone 01303 893057 or
Mobile 07743188715 |
Mark Yorke
Brick Paving - Drives (all
types) - Patios
Paths - General Building works
Phone 863196 for a free estimate
18 years experience. All work
guaranteed |
North Devon –
Self-catering Cottage
Newly appointed cottage in very
quiet hamlet between Barnstable
and Holsworthy. Sleeps 2 in
double room, has sitting room,
kitchen, bathroom and garden.
All linen provided. Attached to
owners’ property. Available from
July.
For further information ring
Sharon on 01409 281551
www.heavygate.co.uk
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HOLIDAY ALL YEAR ROUND N
THE COTE D’AZUR
Cavalaire sur Mer – near St
Tropez. One bedroom garden flat,
newly refurbished, sleeps 5.
Parking + communal swimming pool
(summer). Close to coastal
nature reserve, good local
amenities & entertainment –
cafes, restaurants, casino,
cinema, kids activities, shops,
quay + sea sports. 7 mins walk
to sandy beaches. Airports:
Toulon/Hycres -30 min
Marseille/Nice – 2hrs. 01303
862887 |
Immaculate
Garden Maintenance
*Full Garden Maintenance * Just
Moving *Fencing and Turfing
*Brickwork and Paving *Trees and
Hedges Our maintenance will
leave you with nothing to do in
the garden for the price similar
to what you’re paying to have
the grass cut. We work as a
co-operative of gardens and
share plants out free to our
existing customers. We have
never had a complaint about our
work or prices…..ever! I’d love
you to talk to our existing
customers who would never use
anyone else.
Michael S Domville Landscape
Maintenance 01303 863544
‘keeping the village stream
clean’ |
The New Inn, Canterbury
Road, Etchinghill
Telephone: 862026
The New Inn, Etchinghill, offers
superb food in a cosy and
relaxed atmosphere each
afternoon and every night of the
week. In addition to great food
there is also Quiz Night and
Play Your Cards Right with a
jackpot of £100 – always popular
and a lot of fun – starting at
9pm every Sunday.
Your hosts – Kevin and Joyce
Johnson |
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 |
ELHAM VALLEY LAMB
Available now, in half or whole
lamb freezer packs, jointed to
your instructions. Weight of a
whole lamb varies around 20
kilos and is priced at £3.50 per
kilo.
For more information ’phone
Peter Vincent on 840593
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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
Are you having difficulty in
setting up your computer?
Need some advice on buying a new
computer, printer etc? Have you
got the right tools for the job?
For straightforward I.T. advice
in a language that you can
understand - contact Steve
Ashman.
Phone 244540 or email
sra@ashman-consulting.co.uk
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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 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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