Garage Sale Safari
Sunday 11 September -  from 9.00am

Following the huge success of the first Garage Sale Safari, Lyminge has been turning out its attics, rummaging through cupboards and delving in the depths of the garage – there will be bargains galore!  The Safari starts at 9.00am and maps can be bought for 50p from Lyminge Hardware Store and garage sales.  More information from Liz Coleman at Sunny Cottage, Canterbury Road (behind the Coffee Shop), telephone 863197.  We can still take bookings until Monday 5^th September.
 

Free Party, with Food and Drink
7.30 pm Wednesday 28th September 2005
Village Hall Club Room

Has that got your attention? Good. Each year the Lyminge Association holds an Annual General Meeting in which officials are elected to various positions and new committee members are sought.
     The Lyminge Association produces this Newsletter and uses the profits from it to fund events and causes in our villages. The Association also organises such events as Santa's visits to children at Christmas, the Charities' Trade Fair and, most recently, the Lyminge Festival and Garden Safari.
     Apart from being a functioning committee that takes some of the decisions that affects our village life, committee meetings are a good place to meet people and contribute something to our village community. So if you have considered giving two or three hours per month, do come along and think about it a little more. We are always looking for new people and new ideas.
     After the main part of the meeting, which should take less than an hour, there will be a slide show of gardens displayed in the garden safari. I visited a number of these gardens and was impressed by the way people opened up their back gates and weeded so we could all steal ideas for our own gardens -fantastic! Apparently the pictures are quite good too.
     So, everyone, come along to the Lyminge Association AGM. Also, consider offering just a couple of hours of your time if you can.

Lyminge Library News - We Are Now Live!
By Jane Pace (The Librarian)

Thank you to everyone for being so patient over the last couple of weeks since we have become computerised. Many thanks to Gill and Beverly for doing all the hard work while I've been on leave!
    Everyone now has one ticket and can take out 12 books (8 for children). They can be taken back to any computer library in Kent and if you borrow a book from elsewhere, eg Folkestone or Canterbury, they can be brought back to Lyminge.
    For the free public computers you need to be a member and are given a pin number to use. For children to use the computer, one parent needs to come in with the child on the first visit to give permission for them to use the internet. It is then ok for the child to come in on their own.
    Baby and Toddier Rhyme Time starts on September 8th Thursday morning 10.00 - 10.30 every week in term time. All babies, toddlers, mums, dads, grannies and granddads are welcome.
     A free taster session for complete beginners on computers is being held on Wednesday 12th October. One hour sessions wilUbe held on a one to one basis. Places are limited so please give your name and phone number to me if you are interested.
                                 Happy Reading!

Friends of Kent Churches
Sponsored Bike Ride

This takes place on Saturday 10th September, and involves hundreds of cyclists (and walkers) throughout Kent visiting churches in their area, with a view to raising money through sponsorship for the maintenance and repair of Kent churches. Last year almost £100,000 was raised, and as usual distributed to needy Kent churches
St Ethelburga Church in our village benefited from the charity to the tune of £4,000 towards our roof repairs. It's not too late to join our enthusiastic, friendly, some slightly crazy, group of cyclists who follow a cunning course which covers about 25 churches in 25 miles. If you are even slightly tempted to find out what the day holds in store for us cyclists, do not hesitate - give me a call for more information and I'm sure we can fit you in.
Equally important, if you know someone who is participating, please sponsor them. If you do not know anyone, you can sponsor me if you like!

Lawrence Lees
862922

Review

The Fairy Queen

On the 7th August The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company returned to Tyne Field to present a frenetic new play entitled The Fairy Queen.
The story chopped and changed with song, and revolved around a prince and his captor who wake in the magical world of a fairy community in the forest. Loosely based on stock standard characters from commedia dell'arte - an Italian form of theatre not too dissimilar to our own Pantomime - this play conjured up names like Oberon and Titania that we are familiar with from Shakespeare; although Puck wasn't there, we had enough of his style of mayhem.
This was a suggestive and energetic production, big, open air theatre with loud costumes and painted faces. As darkness fell, gas lamps gave the evening a mystical feel. When the actors run among the audience they were lit by all the small candles people were asked to bring.
But what makes the Rude Mechanical Theatre's ; plays such fun is the relaxed atmosphere. How many other theatre events can you take your own picnic and wine? Some people came really prepared with home made quiches and table-cloths set over picnic baskets. Next year, a if this company comes again, make a point of attending.

National Competition

Congratulations to four Elham Valley British Legion members of the Lyminge Bowls Club.

Bill Morgan (Captain), Sid Jacobs, Eva Williams and John Williams reached the All England Final Bowls Competition held recently at Melton Mowbray.

The competition has taken place over three years - firstly winning Kent and then Southern England and then losing to Northern Ireland in a very close game.

Well done!

Grateful Thanks

We must with great regret say a fond farewell to Lyminge. We have lived here very happily for nearly fifty years, and during this time we have made so many good friends. May we offer our grateful thanks for so much happiness and friendship with our very best wishes to you all for the future.
Jock and Annette Haswell

Etchinghill Villiage Hall
Annual General Meeting
Monday 26th September 2005
At 7.30pm

Come along to hear about the latest developments and to have your say about what goes on at your Village Hall.

Have you got any ideas for new activities? Could we be doing something for the youngsters in the area?

The formal part of the meeting is usually quite short and there will be plenty of time for an informal chat with Committee members over some free wine and cheese afterwards.

Holiday Havens
A Review by Daphne Marsh

In June of this year, my family and I travelled to France for two weeks, staying in two very different properties in different areas.
   The reason for this review is because both homes were previously advertised in The Lyminge Newsletter over many months. With permission from the owners, I wish to recommend both properties for couples and families alike.
   Close to 'San Tropez' in the south, a garden flat with secluded garden, very clean, comfortable, and well equipped, use of swimming pool, wonderful views, close to the sea. For more information, tel 01303 862877.
   In contrast, the other property was situated in the 'Anjou1 Region, Loire Valley. Equally idyllic, the 18th Century 'Cite' in peaceful surroundings, also has beautiful gardens and swimming pool, secluded property very well equipped, homely and comfortable. For more information, tel 01303 269088 or France 0033 241 500180.

Methodist 'Patio Party'
at Robinscroft on 25th July 2005
Fundraising for our Village to send a boat to SUDAN through Operation Sunshine

A big 'thank you' to our village shops and villagers for generous contributions to our raffle for this exciting cause! We raised over £100 at our party. Special thanks to:
Haxtons Estate Agents (Donation)
Newsagents
Post Office
Hardware Shop
Wholistic Works
Lyminge Food Store
Lyminge Coffee Shop (Sally)
Richard and Marion
Gillian
Gwen Webb (Silverlands)

Lyminge Parish Plan – What’s Happening?

You may be wondering what is happening to the Parish Plan. Much work has been going on since the questionnaires were returned. Thank you to everybody who filled in one. We had a fantastic response and over 51% of you sent your questionnaire back. The sizeable task of entering the information that everyone provided onto computer has been completed. Now the process of analysing the results is being carried out. This is producing interesting conclusions about many issues including road safety and development. One example concerns the sports facilities in the parish where early conclusions are:
  1) There is dissatisfaction with the existing sports facilities in the parish.
  2) The three most wanted sports facilities within the parish are a skateboard park,
      a multi sports court and tennis courts.
  3) The area around Lyminge Village Hall is the most suggested site for new sports facilities
      although there is some support for facilities in Etchinghill and on Tayne Field.
From the analysis of all your views, a report with an action plan will be produced. Our community and its organisations will then be able to act on this plan and early consultations are taking place to achieve this.

So, a lot is going on. As soon as the final report is published you will be among the first to know the results. And what do you consider the fourth most important physical feature in the parish? It’s Ethelburga’s Well. To find out the top three you will have to wait for the final report!

Alistair Bailey (Chairperson, Lyminge Parish Plan Group).

ST MARY & ST ETHELBURGA LYMINGE
SERVICES

THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER – TRINITY 15
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM ‘WOW’ PETS SERVICE
  6.30PM SUNDAY SILENCE
WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (BIBLE STUDY GROUP)
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER – TRINITY 16
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
  6.30PM HEALING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
10.00AM ALPHA INTRODUCTION
11.00AM ALPHA INTRODUCTION
SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER – TRINITY 17
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE (ALPHA INTRODUCTION)
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER – TRINITY 18
  8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION
10.30AM HOLY COMMUNION
WEDNESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
  7.30PM OPEN HOUSE
  9.15PM WEDNESDAY SILENCE
THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER
  9.30AM HOLY COMMUNION

MOTHER’S UNION – SUNDAY TEAS
Our Sunday afternoon teas continue (IN NAILBOURNE COURT LOUNGE, 3 – 5 PM) on:
SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER

PRAM SERVICE
THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER
(To be held on the first Thursday of every month at 2.00pm in the Church.)

CHURCH OFFICE
Open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Tel: 862345

ELHAM CHURCH
On the 1st Sunday of every month there will a Catholic Mass at 6.30pm.
 

RHODES MINNIS METHODIST CHURCH

This small Chapel in beautiful countryside surroundings holds a weekly Sunday Service normally at 9.30am Followed by coffee and biscuits A warm welcome is extended to any visitors The

Preachers for September are:-
4th Sept Mr Dudley Shipton
11th Sept NO SERVICE this day at Rhodes Minnis – joint service at Elham Methodist Church at 9.30am
18th Sept Rev. Derek Hancock (Holy Communion)
25th Sept 10am All Age Service with Mrs Val Redding
2nd October 3pm Harvest Festival – Rev. Robin Blount

The Harvest Supper, followed by entertainment, will be held on Saturday 8th October at 6.30pm in the village hall. The cost is £6 and pre-booking is essential. Ring Daphne Andrews on 01303 862865 by 4th October to reserve our place. Everyone will be welcome.

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH

Family worship takes place every Sunday at 11am
Including Challengers for young people

Visitors are very welcome and invited to share fellowship after the Service and a cup of tea/coffee

Sunday 4th Sept
11am Service includes Holy Communion

Monday Fellowship begins 12th Sept.
We meet every Monday 2.30 – 3.30pm
Variety of speakers, All are welcome to join us to meet new friends and have a chat over a cup of tea.

Advance Notices:-
Friday 7th Oct Concert 7.30pm See separate notices
Sunday 9th Oct Harvest Thanksgiving

For Baptisms, Weddings or funerals, please contact the Minister, Rev Derek Hancock Tel: 01303 266281

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 0303 252527 (ans/phone) or
07834 227307 (mobile) to request a tape.

Tuesday 6th September
TALK ON JUTES IN EAST KENT

Dr Andrew Richardson, Kent County Council’s Finds Officer, has agreed to visit us again on 6th September to Talk on Jutes in East Kent. The Jutes occupation of this area is particularly evident by burials in Lyminge, and a major Jutish Burial Ground was excavated behind house in Canterbury Road, Lyminge, in 1953. Many Members will remember Dr. Richardson who stood-in and spoke to us some years ago after a readjusted AGM. The Hall will be open from about 7.05pm. Members and Visitors should arrive between 7.15 and 7.45pm when proceedings will commence.

Non-Members and Visitors are welcome to attend at £2 per person. As usual, tea and coffee will be available after the Meeting when time is available to talk to the Speaker and for discussion. Any queries to Mary Button on 862371or to Bob Gay on 862574

PILGRIM HOSPICES IN EAST KENT

Wednesday 7th September
Monthly Coffee Mornng and Fashions from the Hospice Shop. Usual stalls and refreshments
Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone
10am to noon

ADVANCE NOTICE
Saturday 22nd October
Folkestone Fundraising Quiz Night. At Folkestone Park Bowls Club, Radnor Park Road Teams of up to 6 (cash prize for winners) Entry £10 per team. Bar Grand Raffle

Tuesday 4th October 2005
TALK ON THE HISTORY OF SHEPPEY

Few of us know much about the Isle of Sheppey, the remaining isle of Kent still surrounded by the sea, positioned in the Thames Estuary at the broadening mouth of the River Medway and separated from the mainland by the River Swale and its profusion of creeks that run up to Faversham. Jonathan Fryer, a native of Sheppey, will be welcomed on 4th October to give an illustrated Talk on The History of Sheppey, an isle of Anglo Saxon origin, meaning ‘sheep island’, steeped in English history, and formerly with a naval base at Sheerness. The Hall will be open from about 7.05pm. Members and Visitors should arrive between 7.15 and 7.45pm when proceedings will commence.

Non-Members and Visitors are welcome to attend at £2. Per person. As usual, tea and coffee will be available after the Meeting when time is available to talk to the Speaker and for discussion. Any queries to Mary Button on 862371 or to Bob Gay on 862573.

In aid of the Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund

Boot and Autumn Fayre
SATURDAY 10th September
12noon – 3.30pm
Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis

Folkestone Pipe & Drums
The Stowting Llamas * Gefion Dog Training display The Magic of Obleo
* Bouncy Castle * Face Painting
Stalls – tombolas – refreshments

Boot/pitches £7.50 – Vans £10
Plenty of parking

For information ring 01303 862622
Off B2068 (Stone Street) – turn alongside JET Garage  *Please come and support his, our last 2005 Fayre at Park House *

Last Night of the PROMS

Make a date to come along to Lyminge Village Hall on Saturday the 10th of September for a special Musical Celebration. The Hall’s Social Committee is holding an event to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms. There will be a big screen on stage with a direct TV link bringing live pictures from the Royal Albert Hall. All your favourite music and songs will be played for you to join in with. Tickets are just £5 a head so call up your friends to make up a table of 8 or 10. Please bring your own food and drink. There will be a prize for the best decorated table and individual costume, as well as a tombola table and other prize opportunities. All proceeds from the evening will go towards the upkeep of our Village Hall. Doors will open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are available from the Village Post Office. Don’t forget to wear something patriotic and bring along your union flags

 

SEPTEMBER BEETLE DRIVE
Come & join us at
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall
Saturday 24 September
Starts at 7.00 pm
Adults £2.00
Children 50p
Includes refreshments.
There will be a raffle.

ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
Annual General Meeting
Monday 26th September 2005
At 7.30pm
Come along to hear about the latest developments and to have your say about what goes on at your Village Hall.
 Have you got any ideas for new activities? Could we be doing something for the youngsters in the area?
 The formal part of the meeting is usually quite short and there will be plenty of time for an informal chat with Committee members over some free wine and cheese afterwards.

ST MARY AND ST ETHLEBURGA
ANNUAL CHURCH FETE
Saturday 24th September

To be opened at 2pm by
Mrs Sandra Howard

~~ Face painting~~- Childrens Pet Show~~
~~ Attic Treasures ~~ Produce Stall~~
~~ Coconut Shy~~ Hoopla~~
~~ Bouncy Castle~~
BBQ – Teas – Ice Creams

LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY
Tuesday 27th September A talk by Roland Stevens entitled ‘A Year in the life of a Lawn’. Non-members will be most welcome at the evening. Cost for this evening will be £1.00 members and £1.50 for
Non-members. Refreshments will be available , and there will be a Raffle.
Be at the Methodist Hall for 7.30pm

STELLING MINNIS AND UPPER HARDRES HISTORICAL SOCIETY Edwardian Soiree An Evening with Sir Edward Elgar
A celebration of the local connection
Saturday 1st October 2005
Stelling Minnis Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm Wine & Canapes
Period dress – Hats & Cravats
Tickets available from Stelling Minnis Stores

FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT
Friday 7th October

Gerald Mack and friends invite you to an evening of wide ranging musical entertainment at the Methodist Church, Lyminge, on Friday 7th October at 7.30pm. Performers with Gerald include Gill Mack (clarinet), Claire Haart Dyke (recorder, Roger Davenport (guitar), members of the St Nicholas Band, Dean Hayward and Peter Naylor (organ/keyboard)
Entry is free; programmes are now available from Chris Blanche (Tel 863832) or at the door on the night, with a retiring collection to support the new heating fund Refreshments provided.

LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH
HARVEST THANKSGIVING
Sunday, 9th October 2005 at 11am

There will be a service in Church, followed, at 11.45am by a
GRAND OPEN AIR SEND-OFF, for a
FISHING BOAT TO A VILLAGE IN THE SUDAN. The boat has it’s passage booked on an OPERATION SUNSHINE CONTAINER
from Folkestone.
Please come and see this event, either the Service or Send-off or best of all, Come to Both
Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the Methodist Hall

Lyminge Dramatic Society –It’s Pantomime time!

Well, not quite yet, but Lyminge Dramatic Society’s pantomime has been cast and rehearsals will start earnestly in September. Stuart Hunnisett has written this pantomime based on the fairy story “Rumpelstiltskin” by the Brothers Grimm and it promises to be a treat for the whole family. All the usual pantomime ingredients will be there. Please make a note in your diary for the dates of the panto which are November 28th to December 3rd. Tickets will go on sale in early November. More details will appear soon.

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 METHODIST CHURCH HALL HIRE

Hall
1 June to 30 September £5 per hour
£17 per 4 hour session £32 full day
1 October to 31 May £7 per hour
£24 per 4 hour session £42 full day
(includes heating)

Parlour
£4.50 per hour all year with use of electric over heaters if required

Overnight Stays
1 June to 30 September £30
1 October to 31 May £40
(including heating)

Contact Mrs J. Strange
01303 863039 for bookings

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 occasion
Fully licensed bar with drinks at ‘club prices’
Catering available if required. Call 862855

RHODES MINNIS EVENING CIRCLE

Our next meeting 21st September 2005 is an Open Meeting when we welcome all to come along Sheila Lloyd – Operation Sunshine

Competition: An item to be donated to this charity

Entry is £2.50 to non-members 7.30pm at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall

Contact Eileen Sless on 01303 863081 for further details

LYMINGE JUDO CLUB

Lyminge Judo Club has vacancies for anyone over the age of 6 Years. Why not come and visit us on a Monday evening at Lyminge Village Hall Time/age related groups from 6.15pm to 9.00pm.

We start back from holidays on Monday 5th September. For further information please call Debbie on 01303 862210

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.

Arts and Culture Club/Door to Door Trips

Do you enjoy going to see West End shows, operas, ballets, comedies and thrillers? Or what about visiting houses and gardens of beauty and historical interest? Would you like to make new friends with people of a similar interest in your local area?

Based on a similar arts and culture club we have successfully been running in the Maidstone and Tonbridge area for the past few years, and following my subsequent move locally, I am now setting up a division in the Lyminge-Elham Valley area.

Planned trips for the October to December period include Champagne Afternoon Tea at the Ritz, followed by a tour of London’s Christmas lights and tickets to see the new smash hit musical Billy Elliot.

All trips include the option of being picked up from and returned to your home in either our six seater taxi or small minibus, saving you any concern of travelling alone at night and the hassle of driving or using public transport (no more racing to make last train home!)

To find out more, why not come along to our coffee morning at Etchinghill Village Hall on Saturday, 3rd September at 10.30 am (entrance fee £1.50 towards costs). Where, we will be launching our list of Autumn/Winter excursions and giving you the first opportunity to reserve your place or become a club member in an informal setting.

Alternatively to be put on my mailing list please give me, Catherine Rosenberg, a call on 01303 862 421.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

ETCHINGHILL ‘UPDATE’

Car Boot Sale    Our table at the Car Boot Sale on 6th August raised just under £90.00. A great big thank you for all those who donated items for sale manned the stall and helped to set up and clear away! The money raised will go towards the provision of services and events within the village over the coming months.

Community Warden   Gary Harrison was invited to the last committee meeting of the Etchinghill Residents Association and we look forward to working with him in the future. Our grateful thanks go to him for already sorting out the removal of the dangerous tree stump in Westfield Lane – thank you, Gary!

MultiSports Court    The subcommittee has now been formally transferred to the Village Hall Committee and meetings to resolve the structure of the management team are in progress. It has been suggested that ‘execution plan’ sounded rather final and should be renamed as ‘Implementation Plan’.

The committee would like two of the younger members of the village to take part in the project planning and we would like to hear from anyone aged between 12 and 16 who would be interested to help with this project. If you would like to hear more of what is involved, please contact Rodney on 862028

Halloween Quiz     Following on from the success of last year’s quiz we are hoping to run a similar evening this year. More details next month.

 

JOB VACANCY

Lyminge Village Hall requires a
Part Time Caretaker

Main duties include unlocking and locking the hall for bookings, minor maintenance and some cleaning.

Approximately 40 hours per month, flexibility required.

Payment on a self-employed basis.
For more information ‘phone Sarah or Steve on 862775.

If desired, the same person could hold this post and the cleaner’s post

GOOD NEWS! HIP HIP HOORAY

We are delighted to inform all parents and carers that Etchinghill Parent and Toddler Group will be starting again on Wednesday 14th September 2005, 10-11.45am.

Cost is just £1.50 per family. It’s a great place to meet new people and for the children to play

JOB VACANCY

Lyminge Village Hall requires a
Part Time Cleaner

Approximately 10 hours per week.

Regular hours to be arranged by negotiation, although some flexibility required for occasional weekend work.

Payment on a self-employed basis.
For more information ‘phone Sarah or Steve on 862775

If desired, the same person could hold this post and the caretaker’s post

OPENING SOON
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.
‘Computer Specialists’
New shop and Office
opening in the heart of Lyminge
www.rdit.co.uk  01303 862558

ETCHINGHILL W.I.

August is a ‘no meeting month’

We had to cancel our Garden Party at Dorothy Bain’s due to her husband being ill, instead we met at Bybrook Barn Garden Centre. After looking round the centre we enjoyed a cream tea there.

Later in the month we enjoyed an Italian lunch hosted by Gill Le Cras in Hawkinge Her garden is an absolute riot of colour and was a wonderful setting for a wonderful lunch. It amazed us how she copes with only her husband and June Price to assist her.

In September we are back to our usual meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Etchinghill Village Hall starting at 2.30pm. Our speaker this month is Mrs Webster from UNICEF and her subject is Street Children.

There is no theme for this month’s trading stall but any bric-a-brac will be accepted.