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1998-2008

September 1998

NEWS FLASH

Lyminge has won the Kent Village of the Year competition.

Lyminge also came first in the 'Young People' section of the competition, and was a runner up in the 'Environmental Action' and 'Community Life' sections.

The St. Ethelburga's Well Centenary

The back page spread* gives full details of the event on Saturday 26 September, which is the centenary celebration for the wellhead. As with other parties, a lot of preparation is being put in beforehand!

The General Purposes Committee of the Parish Council are renovating and repairing the wellhead. A new grill is to be fitted at the base and all other ironwork is to be cleaned and painted. The handrail of the path from Mayfield Road into Well Field by the Well will also be repaired and replaced as necessary.

Rather than decorating the well with flowers and so on, which is done to great effect elsewhere in the country, our well will make a bold statement with banners and "people" made of pipe-lagging and kite fabric (yes, really!) under the guidance of Liz Bailey of "The Whole Hog", celebratory arts organisation. Already most of the clubs, societies and organisations in the village have returned their "wish" pennants (and what a variety of wishes!). If you still have a pennant to return, please do so soon.

The biggest banners are to be created at two workshops to be held on Saturday 5 September and Saturday 12 September at the Methodist Church Hall from 10.00am to 5.00pm (bring a packed lunch). The workshops are free and are open to anyone of any age (but under 8's must be accompanied by an adult). After they have been used for decorating the Well, the banners will be a decorative resource for use at other village functions. For further information please contact Liz Bailey on 862236.

* Unfortunately this was not available for Lyminge Online.

Community Policing

The recent hot weather has resulted in animals suffering inside cars. Irresponsible owners have left them without shade, ventilation or water, so please be aware of this problem.

The Police Surgery at Lyminge Library contin-ues to be visited by the public and is well supported in general terms. It offers you the chance to talk to your local community police officer in private without having to go to Folkestone Police Station. The Surgery is open 3.00-4.00pm Mondays and 6.00-7.00pm Thursdays.

Road checks will continue in September. Drivers without documents and those driving defective vehicles will be targeted.


Kent Air Ambulance

The Parish Council, like everyone in the community, was very saddened to learn of the tragedy which befell the Kent Air Ambulance and a two minute silence was observed at the last meeting, our thoughts going to the crew, their families and colleagues. The Council has arranged for the distribution of collection pots for the Kent Air Ambulance charity around the local shops and businesses. Councillors started the Lyminge appeal with a personal £10.00 donation each. The funds raised will help the current appeal for a second ambulance.


September's Newsletter has been kindly sponsored by:

 

Thursday 3 September Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund OPENING OF OUR CLINIC EXTENSION by THE BARONESS RENDELL 1.00pm-4.00pm at the Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes Minnis Bric-a-brac * Tombola * Raffles etc. Stalls welcome - £5.00 pre-booked (862622) Admission by donation Saturday 12 September Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund BOOT/AUTUMN FAYRE At Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis Cars £7.00 - Vans £10.00 (862622) Margate Silver Band * Martins Mini Zoo * Pony Rides Visit the Donkeys * Stalls * Games * Books * Tombola Raffle. Hot and Cold Refreshments all day. Plenty of parking. Toilets for the disabled. Admission by donation. Tuesday 1 September Lyminge Historical Society The first talk of the autumn will be "High Gothic Cathedrals" given by Bob Gay. The meeting will start at 7.45pm at the Methodist Hall. Non-members are always welcome, cost £1.00. Tuesday 8 September BACK TO SCHOOL FOR PUPILS OF LYMINGE SCHOOL! Tuesday 8 September Lyminge W.I. Mr. Godden is the Speaker at the meeting which will start at 2.15pm at Nailbourne Court, when his subject will be "Light-hearted Travel". The competition will be for the most attractive anniversary or birthday card. Sunday 13 September The Coach and Horses THE ORIGINAL FLING (the superb Irish band) is back again! Last time they came the audience ranged in age from 2 to 82, so bring the family! Starts at 8.30pm. Tuesday 15 September Etchinghill W.I. Mrs. Lambert will speak on "The Joys and Perils of Home-Sit". Good for a laugh! Tuesday 15 September Lyminge Gardeners' Society Fun quiz at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall.

Wednesday 16 September Rhodes Minnis Circle Our next meeting will be held at7.30pm at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall, when Mrs, Lloyd will talk about the Salvation Army. The competition is how many words can be made out of "Salvation Army". Saturday 19 September Elham Valley Cricket Club EVCC will be holding a coffee morning in St. Mary's Hall, Elham from 10.00am to 12 noon. Stalls will include cakes, produce, bric-a-brac, nearly new, books, videos, tapes and a tombola. All proceeds in aid of the new ground and pavilion fund. Thursday 24 September Lyminge Conservative Branch Bridge Drive at 2.00pm. £12.00 per table including tea. Tickets from Mrs. Eagle-Bott. Telephone: 863138. Saturday 26 September Rhodes Minnis Village Hall A Beetle Drive will be held at the Rhodes Minnis Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. There will be a raffle and refreshments. Saturday 26 September Etchinghill Cricket Club BOOT FAIR From 8.00am. Pitch costs £5.00 on the day. Contact Edgar Taylor on 862060 for further details. Sunday 27 September Lyminge Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service DID YOU KNOW THAT the Service will be held at Lyminge Parish Church at 11.00am, at which children for our uniformed branches will be present? ALSO in the evening there will be a joint Harvest Praise with the Hythe Town Band at 6.30pm. The Preacher will be Mike Chisnall. Tuesday 6 October Lyminge Historical Society October's talk is, "A History of East Kent: A Literary Perspective", by Jerry Blanchet. The meeting starts at 7.45pm at the Methodist Hall. Non-members are always welcome, cost £1.00. Friday 9 October Lyminge Methodist Church QUIZ NIGHT 7.30pm for 8.00pm * Teams of no more than 6 players are welcome, or come and join a team * The cost of the evening is £2.00 per person and you are invited to bring supper to share with your team. * A non-alcoholic bar will be available (only non-alcoholic beverages may be consumed on Methodist Church premises) * IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA GUYETT ON 863049 BY MONDAY5 OCTOBER AT THE LATEST.

Lyminge Village Hall

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER AUTUMN FAMILY CAR TREASURE HUNT Meet at 2.00pm at the Village Hall afterwards at the hall for High Tea and conker competition £2.00 per Adult, £1.00 per Child Contact 862928/862655

THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER FIREWORK AND BONFIRE PARTY 6.00pm at the Village Hall LYMINGE DAY 1999 It's back to May! and it's back to "It's a Knockout"! Yes, Lyminge Day next year will be on Saturday 15 May

LYMINGE DAY NEEDS YOU!!
Volunteers are needed to join the Lyminge Day Organising Committee to help organise, prepare for, and run Lyminge Day - and have a lot of fun at the same time! Interested? 'Phone Den Huntley on 862343 or Dave Hunt-Cooke on 862928.

Are you planning to hold a celebration party, wedding reception or disco? Come and see what superb facilities the LYMINGE VILLAGE HALL has to offer - contact the Booking Secretary, Joy Bartley on 862538 (between 6.00pm and 8.00pm) for information and details.


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.

               Rates                   Session Times
Sunday- Friday £11.00 per session      am session 8.30am - 12.30pm
               £27.50 per day          pm session 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturday       £16.50 am/pm session    evenings   6.00pm - 11.45pm
               £22.00 evening session
               £44.00 full day

For Sale
Almost new Hiravi steam/spray iron, £8.00.
Salter Electric Coffee Percolator in good condition, £10
1 set of 20 Carmen electrically heated hair rollers in a fitted case with mirror and light, £5.00.
Wooden folding ironing board, £5.00.
Phone 862880 after 6.00pm.


Canal Restoration
The Kent and East Sussex Branch of the Inland Waterways Association attend weekend working parties once a month to do all types of work involved with water-way restoration, e.g. bricklaying, piling. Landscaping. chamber clearance, concrete mixing, painting etc.
Members are aged from 16 to 60 with an almost equal mix of the sexes. No previous experience is nec-essary as full training is provided. Camps provide the ideal means for young volunteers, participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Scheme, to qualify for the residential part of the programme.
For further information contact Kent Parish at Eastwood Farmhouse, Ulcombe Road, Ulcombe, Kent ME17 1ET, telephone, 01622 858329, email, www.btinternet.com/~kescrg/

"Of Land and Spirits", by A. Thrush
If you bought this hardback book from the Elham School Fete on the 20th June, then please contact R. Cowling on 840544 URGENTLY!

Family Bible
Henry Pearson born 1824. Family Bible to proven relatives. Ring Judith on 862498 after 6.00pm.

The Campaign Against the Illegal Poisoning of Wildlife
The Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions is running a campaign to highlight the abuse and misuse of pesticides despite the legislation that exists. The consequences of the illegal use of pesticides include suffering and deaths of pets and wildlife. A poster is displayed in the Parish Council notice board giving further information and a freephone number which can be contacted to alert a Government investigator should an incident occur.

Sibton Park Cricket Club Report

Colts Report
Much good cricket has been played by both our sides this year. The Under 14s, under the fast-maturing captaincy of Oliver Hodgman, have won 6 and lost 6 of their games - an outstanding record. Five matches remain to complete a successful season.

Top performances with the bat have included Jamie Mears (52), Robbie Waite (48n.o.27.), Oliver Hodgman (43.34.31.), James Francis (43n.o.), Tom Guy (43.35.) and Mark Towse (41.36.34.) - all for the senior side. Among the bowlers, Patrick Osborne has bowled his left-arm spinners with distinction, ably supported by seamers Oliver Hodgman, Ben Sims, Glyn Williams and leg-spinner, Jamie Mears.

In the Under 12s, captain and highly promising wicket-keeper John Osborne (34n.o.25n.o.), William Purcell (21.17) and Nicholas Goldup (24n.o.) have batted well. Other players of note have been Bryan Washer, Richard Port and Tom Hunnisett.

The Sunday morning 'Kwik Kricket' session for even younger players has maintained its popularity and we were pleased to see several of its members moving up to the hard ball game with the Under 12s. There appears to be every reason to be confident of the future of SPCC.

Our Matchball Sponsors for August were Lyminge Bakery and Frederic Hall and Co.
We thank them both for their continuing support.

100 Club winners for August were: £25, W. Morgan; £10, W. Hewson; £5, J. Verrier.

For bookings of the pavilion contact Bob Williams on 863170. For other information contact the Secretary, Peter McKen on 862697.


Operation Sunshine

On Thursday 13 August a fully loaded container left for Tanzania. Two more containers are due to leave in September, one for Rwanda and the other for Zimbabwe. During the Lambeth Conference we had visits from Bishops from Tanzania and Rwanda. Clothes etc. can still be left at 37 Station Road. Pearl and Doug Furminger.

Lyminge Gardeners' Society

Tuesday 15 September
A Fun Quiz will be held at the Methodist Hall starting at 7.30pm. Teams of 4-6 persons - £3.00 per team. Prizes for the winning team and refreshments served during the interval. The questions will have a gardening slant, but you do not need to be an expert to know the answers. Question Master - David Godden, Adjudicator - Peter Alexander of Thompson's Nurseries. Ring Janet Turner on 862158 or Doug Furminger on 862006 to register your team.

Tuesday 27 October
The October meeting will be at Lanfranc at 7.30pm and will be a talk on bee keeping by Frank Kent. Non members will be most welcome to come along.

Report
On Tuesday 18 August 26 members enjoyed a gentle stroll around Goodnestone park Gardens on a fine, warm, summer's evening. The Lady Fitzwalter joined a few members walking around the arboretum and imp-ressed us with her love and knowledge of the trees. The Gardener gave some very useful tips on plant propagation and pest control. Some even managed to find their way to the local hostelry and rounded off the evening with a drink.

Editor's Own Gardening Tip!
Whenever you are on holiday and you are likely to come back with some plants as souvenirs of your trip, take with you six bottles of wine in one of those cardboard wine-carriers with a handle which you get from a super-market. Drink the wine (!) and then, having discarded the bottles, you will have an ideal plant carrier. Personally, I have found that six small plants travel home well protected from all the clutter in the boot of the car - and they are easy to carry. Hic!


Elham Gardening Society
Wednesday 16 September
We will be visiting Hever Castle and Gardens leaving Lyminge at 9.35am. Non members welcome. Cost will be £14.00, to include coach fare and entrance to the Castle and Gardens. Bookings to Doug Furminger on 862006.

 

The Coach and Horses Don't forget - Sunday 13 September, the Original Fling, 8.30pm. Watch out for dates of other bands in September - all displayed on the big blackboard. Lots of excellent football dates to look forward to - remember, the premiership matches are exclusive to Sky TV. Open from 11.30am and 5.00pm weekdays (don't forget the 5-7 Club - discount bitter from 5.00pm to 7.00pm), 11.30am and 7.00pm Saturdays and all day Sunday. Telephone 862694. Lanfranc, High Street, Lyminge - FOR HIRE Very comfortable Church House for hire for small parties, meetings, coffee mornings, etc. Use of whole house with kitchen and tables & chairs. With or without heating. Booking Secretary: Ken Bolton 863117. Sue Dyson MBRA - Reflexologist/Aromatherapist Reflexology for adults and children. Special price for children/babies. Ladies aromatherapy massage. Cellulite reduction programme. Essential oils available for use at home. Gift vouchers available. The Organmaker's Cottage, North Lyminge. Tel: 862595. Ellie Topaz, BA Hons, MRSS offers HEALING BODYWORK, based on harmonising the body's energy system through gentle touch. Effective in treating sinusitis, respiratory problems, migraine, stiff neck, back problems, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, depression, digestive disorders, menstrual problems, stress and poor circulation. For further details, or to book an appointment, please contact Ellie on 862261.

Fitness Consultant Want to run a marathon, or complete in a triathlon, get fit for your sport, lose a few Kg's, or just stay in shape and feel good? Individuals and teams catered for at all levels of ability. AWARD WINNING YOUTH TEAM FITNESS PROGRAMMES Low cost personal training programmes designed to fit into your life style. Weights - diet - sports science - circuit training - cycling - flexibility - running - analysis. Up to date advice for team coaches on fitness related training techniques. DEMON TRAINING - call Nick on 863574 for a FREE consultation at your convenience. State Registered Chiropodist and Reflexologist Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Member of the Association of Reflexologists Specialist Member of the Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology Mrs Lyle I. Arnold For appointments please call: Honeypot Holt Longage Hill Tel: 863359 Rhodes Minnis Fax: 863359 Mrs. F.E. Sharp, MSSCh, MBChA Qualified Surgical Chiropodist I hold a clinic at Lyminge Village Hall on the 3rd Thursday each month from 9.00am AND at Lanfranc, High Street, Lyminge on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm, OR in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Phone 863692 for an appointment. Etchinghill Golf Open to the general public. Splendid 80-seater a la carte restaurant. Coffee shop for light snacks. Tuesday evenings - 3-course meal £5.99. Traditional Sunday carvery lunch - 2 courses £9.95. Theme Food Nights Special requirements catered for - families welcome Please 'phone 862929 for all enquiries.

 

Lyminge Airport Taxi Service A quality taxi service serving airports, London etc. Call Peter Chamberlain on 863226 or 07050 650279 Matthew Reynolds Window and Carpet Cleaning Local window cleaner. Reasonable rates. Carpet cleaning estimates supplied on request. For a free estimate, please give me a ring on 863696. Clive Adsett Mobile Car Mechanic For most petrol models General Servicing Engine Tuning Mechanical Repairs M.O.T.'s arranged, car collected and returned M.O.T. work All at competitive rates Telephone: 863400 Farthing Framing Quality framing of pictures, prints, photos, needlework, paintings, repairs etc. ONE THIRD LESS THAN HIGH STREET PRICES!! Call Joanna on 840084 or call in at our workshop next to Browns Estate Agents in Elham. Free collection and delivery Mayfield Stores, Grocers and Video Club Telephone: 862435 Open Monday-Saturday 7.30am - 6.00pm. Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm FREE DELIVERIES Why not call in and try some of our Exmoor Gold - a seriously strong Cheddar? New videos during September include: "Amistad", "As Good As It Gets", "Man In The Iron Mask" and "Jackie Brown". CALL IN AND SEE US SOME TIME C. & M.E. Blanch Lyminge Post Office Telephone: 862201 Travel: Foreign currency. Insurance. EIII. Photographic Service: Quality service for all your holiday photographs East Kent Bus Co. Agent: Explorer tickets. Outings Books: O.S., road maps, travel, gardening etc. In stock or to order, including books for school, both for projects and the National Curriculum. Stationery Back to school - everything for the school bag! Writing and note paper. Interesting selection of greetings cards. 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. No call-out charge. Telephone: 01303 245320 or 0860 295895 Stairlift Services Now local to you! 24 hour call-out 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Quality service and repairs on all major makes including: STANNAH - BISON BEDE - MINIVATOR - CHURCHILL Engineers to EITB and NALM requirements. 'Phone/Fax: 01304 840150 (office-home) Mobile: 0370 763731. T. Southern and Son Solid fuel merchants/Calorgas stockists. Prompt attention from family-run business. Competitive prices. Telephone for details on 862397. The Old Mill Office Services New for 1998 - colour scanning and copying We can provide the individual or small business with quality secretarial services from the odd photocopy to the full range of typing, presentation, binding, telephone answering service, fax and e-mail (send and receive), personalised stationery and much, much more. Keep this number handy - you never know when you might need us. Gill Monk - 862393 or e-mail: gillym@globalnet.co.uk G.W. Finn and Sons Telephone: 862246 We are specialists in country and village property sales with three residential offices in Lyminge, Sandwich and Fordwich. Particulars of properties on the market are circulated to all offices with colour photographs used on all details. If you are interested in marketing your home, please call us for free marketing advice.

Donna Hawkes Wedding Photographer Stylish photography capturing those special memories. Please telephone for a free information pack. 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. Foundation Carpets Visit our new showroom at 2, Station Road, Lyminge CARPETS, NATURAL FLOORING, LAMINATES, VINYLS AND RUGS We have carpets available to suit all budgets, from as little as £1.70 per sq. yd. For a FREE, no obligation estimate anywhere in Kent, 'phone Mike or Sue on 862186 Future Security and Electrical Services Ltd. Full electrical installations, firealarm/Nursecall and security systems. Security lighting, CCTV, access control, electrical heating Free estimates No job too small EMERGENCY SERVICE Telephone: 221303/891303 Bricklayer Available for Brickwork, blockwork, garden walls, patios, drives, landscaping and other small works. For a free estimate and design service, Telephone Daniel on: 0410 544363 or 01303 863648 Alan J. Boughton Small Works Builder All aspects of building work undertaken 40 years experience Telephone: 862075 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 CORGI registered. Qualified Tradesmen. 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. Roger Ritchie High Class Decorator Hillside, Woodland Road, Lyminge, Kent CT18 8DR Telephone: 862091 K.L. Guyett Property and Garden Maintenance Services NO JOB TOO SMALL For free estimates 'phone Ken on 01303 863049 or 0850 600359. Beaver Builders from design to completion Extensions Conversions Roofing Plumbing Carpentry Decorating Telephone: 863371, mobile: 0402 009127. 24 hour emergency. Free quotes. M.J. Athow - Est. 1965 BUILDER & DECORATOR Qualified and Insured. Free estimates 24 hour emergency service Telephone 862616 Mobile 0976 306665 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. DIY LIVERY Small, friendly, private yard in Elham * post and rail fencing * good grazing with unlimited turnout * 40m x 20m all-weather manege with use of jumps * resident owners * free collection of new liveries if not too far. Telephone: 840400.