LYMINGE FRIENDS
Our next meeting is on 6th August 2008, 10am to 12 noon in the
Methodist Church Parlour.
Gary Harrison, the Community Warden, has kindly agreed to give a talk.
A warm welcome is extended to all.
RHODES MINIMIS EVENING CIRCLE
Our speaker on the 16th July was John Pearce. His subject was
"The Missing Nurse" - a tale of intrigue which captured our interest to
the last.
The competition - to complete a limerick - was won by Marie Hambrook,
with Molly Walker 2nd, Daphne Andrews 3rd and Ann Wetherall 4th. Our
annual outing is in August, and we meet again at Rhodes Minnis Village
Hall on the 17th September at 7.30pm.
Our speaker will be Jeanne Brinton giving us an insight into Family
History. Everyone is very welcome - come and join our friendly group!
Marion Hoare 01303 862913
ETCHINGHILL W.I.
There was a good attendance at July's meeting. Barbara Syrett
welcomed members and presented birthday posies to Jane Manton and June
Price.
Our speaker, Major Chris Sands from the Salvation Army, paid us a return
visit and an update of the many various and good works carried out by
the Canterbury Branch, both at home and abroad. He also spoke proudly
about The Salvation Army Band and the many countries they had visited.
He then sang and accompanied himself on the accordion which was most
enjoyable. A few seats are available for the Annual outing to Mikhelham
Priory on Tuesday 19th August. Cost is £15.00. Please contact Stella
Samuels on 0303 862363
There will be no August meeting. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 16th
September at 2.30pm, when Mr and Mrs Wagner will speak about
Phantasmagoria (Lantern Slides)
For further details please contact-Barbara Syrett on 265229 or Dottie
Cross on 862141.
JOHN & JEFF'S ELHAM VALLEY VIEWS
Now available, DVD, £7.00 plus £1.00 p & p incl. the old Elham
Valley Railway Line.
Mr John Heathfield, 81 Rylands Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9LR
1st Lyminge Brownies
Adult volunteer needed to help our girls continue on their
Brownie Adventure. Come and have fun with us on Thursday evenings
6.00-7.45
Contact Angela on 862073
Wanted - Room to rent or lodgings
Good references can be provided - no ties
01304 840304 |
LYMINGE BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
Calling all parents, grandparents or carers with children under
school age at a loose end on Tuesday mornings. We meet every week
(during term time ) at the Methodist Hall in Lyminge between 9.30am -
11.30 am to give the children a chance to play and interact with others
the same age. We offer a wide range of craft and play activities
including trikes. Bikes and slides to painting books and jigsaws.
We charge £1.50 per session (1st session free) which includes 'half
time' refreshments for both adults and children.
Come and join in the fun.
For further information 'phone Abi (01303 862840)
NEWS FROM LYMINGE LIBRARY
As a result of very successful Baby Rhyme Times, we would like
to start a story time at the library We propose to start these in
September on a Thursday from 10.15am starting on 4th September and then
every 1s Thursday of the month. These sessions should be suitable for
children that have outgrown Baby Rhyme Time. If you want any more
details please speak to Jane on 01303 862180 or Sheila on 01303 850123.
DID YOU KNOW ...that the most popular children's author is Francesca
Simon. The most popular non-fiction books are Biographies, followed very
closely by WW2.
Jane, David, Gary and Sheila look forward to your continued support and
welcome any suggestions that you may have.
Sheila Gaunt, Customer Services Officer, based at Folkestone Library
ETCHINGHILL TODDLER GROUP
We are open again from Wednesday 3rd September. New members
welcome. We meet every Wednesday 10am -12noon at Etchinghill Village
Hall - £1.50 per family CO -school age. Soft play area for babies,
structured music session every week, crafts, healthy snacks, inside and
outside toys. If you need any more information please contact Kathy
Robinson, Tel 862271 or mobile 07930 919340.
Lyminge Dramatic Society - Autumn production
Our Autumn production will be a serious of plays based upon
stories from the Brothers Grimm. This production will be much enjoyed by
young and old alike. Play week will be week commencing 17th November in
Lyminge Village Hall and tickets will go on sale during October. Watch
this space for further information.
LYMINGE GARDENERS SOCIETY
Saturday 16th August - Summer Show
At Lyminge Methodist Church Hall - 2pm
Tuesday 9th September - Interclub competition with Newington and
District Gardeners.
At Lyminge Methodist Church Hall - 7pm
Come along and enjoy the evening.
Raffle and refreshments |
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Age Concern Elham Rural
The winners of our April 100+ club draw were 1st prize,
number 4, Len Mayatt, 2nd prize, number 36, Vanessa Carr and 3rd prize,
number 14 Gillian Haywood. If you would like to join the 100+ club
please contact the Day Centre or Marian Chubb on 01303 862015. Each
number you choose cost £12 for the year. At the end of each month we
make a draw using all the entered numbers, 1st prize winning £25, 2nd
£15, 3r £10.
Our Advice and Information Officer is available to help
with benefit applications. If you want help to check you are getting
everything you are entitled to or help with and Attendance Allowance,
Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance, Council
Tax and Housing benefits please contact Sue Chitty Advice and
Information Officer on 01303 863861 e-mail acer.information@atlas.co.uk
or call into the centre. Home visits can be arranged.
We are increasing the number of seated exercise classes
at the Day Centre. The sessions are open to any older person wishing to
participate. If you are interested please contact the Day Centre.
Would you like to make your own greetings cards, try
your hand at painting or drawing, or may be try painting on china? If
so, why not come along on a Tuesday morning and join our friendly mixed
ability group. There is no charge and materials are provided. We would
be delighted to see you. Tuition is available if required, also free of
charge.
We have some availability for lunches within the centre.
Lunch is served at mid day and consists of a small orange juice, main
meal of meat and 2 veg, a sweet and tea and coffee for £3.75. Please
contact the centre if you wish to come in for lunch or use any of our
other services or activities ask for Lisa Hodden or Matthew Martin on
01303 862364, e-mail ac.elhamrural@atlas.co.uk or pop in to the Day Centre at Everist Court.
Lyminge Bowls Club
There are not many home fixtures during August, but you
are nonetheless cordially invited to come along and watch. Refreshments
are on hand from bar and kitchen and there is a variety of seating in
sun or shade (or indoors) to suit your needs. All welcome. August home
fixtures are as follows:-
Friday 1 August - 6.00 pm start against Cheriton
Sunday 3 August - 2.30 start against Sellindge
Friday 8 August
- Ladies Captain's day starting at 2.30
Tuesday 12 August - 2.30 start
against Folkestone
Saturday - 16 August - 2.30 start against Barham
Saturday 23 August - Lyminge Bowls Club hosts the Shepway Finals
Monday
25 August - Lyminge Bowls Club hosts the Wood Cup and Harold Rose Bowl
Competitions. Saturday 30 August - 2.30 start against Pfizers
Sunday 31
August - Webb Trophy - a club competition featuring teams of three.
On
Wednesday afternoons and Friday evenings members get together for
friendly 'roll-ups'. Do come along as it may be possible for you to
'have a go' if you would like to (flat soled shoes are the only
necessity). On Saturday mornings our new bowlers have the green to
themselves. Maybe you would feel happier coming along then?
Club members
look forward to welcoming you ... but if you want to find out more then
please call 863495. Thanks from the Bullimore family
Sandra, Jane and
Karen would like to sincerely thank all family, friends and customers
for the overwhelming amount of tributes, cards and flowers they have
received since Derek died on the 5th July.
It was very comforting to see
so many of you at the Church service and afterwards at Etchinghill Golf
Club. Derek would have been very touched.
Very Special Thanks go to Dr Catto, Debbie, George and Anne the district nurses, Helen from the
Hospice and Peter and Vanessa, whose support was invaluable.
Lunch time
helper required
We have a vacancy at Elham Primary School for a lunch
time supervisor for one hour (12 till 1pm) on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday every week during term time.
Duties will include helping in the
dinner hall and then on the playground. Please contact Mrs Hope if you
are interested in applying for the post on 01303-840325 between 9am -4pm
weekdays only.
Storage Space Wanted
Secured dry storage needed for
household stuff. Minimum 6 months - garage or similar space
Can you
help? Please 'phone 01303 863232 ETCHINGHILL UPDATE
Farmers'/Craft Market
The next market is on 9th August. Starts at 10.00 and finishes at 12.30.
The quality of goods and produce is second to none so why not come along
and try for yourself? Contact Anne on 863174 for details
Village Hall
Don't forget the hall will be closed for 2 weeks from August 11th as the
floor will be resealed and walls to the main hall plus outside will be
painted.
At the same time the man-made pond in the corner of the amenity land
will be filled in starting 11th August. If you can spare an hour or a
day that week then contact Anne on 863174. Remember: what can you do for
Etchinghill!
The management committee have agreed to remove the pebbles from the
grounds of the hall following a spate of mindless scattering of the
stones all over the car park and grass to the hall and Shepway's amenity
land. This has caused extensive damage to mowers, and the undesirable
job of picking up the stones from the ground, together with a broken
window means we are getting rid of them. Some of the stones will be
buried in the pond but the majority will be sold to anyone who wants
them. Donations of £5 for a car load or £10 for a trailer will secure
whatever you can legally carry in your vehicle. Don't just take them -
contact Anne on 863174 to arrange time and date for you to PYO.
Our thanks go to the Lyminge Parish Council for the new notice board at
the entrance to the village hall. It is certainly in keeping with the
surrounding area. Watch out for news from the parish together with local
information.
Are you legally minded and recently retired? Do you understand
contractual jargon and have time on your hands? The Management Trustees
are seeking someone to act as advisor to the Management Committee and
commit research time on Land Registry issues and Charity Commission
protocol? Please contact Rodney on 862028 if you can support us.
A new venture for the village hall is 'Open House' which will be held
every Monday. Come along to the Village Hall on 1st September between
10.0 am and 12.0 noon, meet with other people of all ages, exchange
views and ideas of interest, possible visits and talks. Have a cup of
coffee in a casual atmosphere! Watch out for the flyer with further
details, or contact Keith and Rosemary on 863418.
Etchinghill web site
Good news. Matt has come forward to act as web manager for the new web
site. As soon as he has settled in we will publish contact details, for
those contributing to the site, so that it is kept up to date. Have you
already logged on?
www.Etchinghill.org
Etchinghill Country Fete
We hope you all enjoyed yourselves at the Fete despite the chill in the
air. More than 300 people attended over the period and nearly £1000 was
taken on the day. A great effort was made by all the stall holders, the
events committee and helpers to provide entertainment for you. A special
thanks to all the sponsors for the valuable prizes for the raffle and
loan of equipment.
Neighbourhood Watch
Did you call in to see Judith about NhW when you came to the Fete? If
not then contact her on 862498 for details of how to enrol for FREE!
Etchinghill Residents' Association
David and Edna have formed links with Lyminge Association and meet with
them to discuss joint benefits to the community. The ERA updates are
displayed in the new notice board and comment on Red Telephone boxes,
footpaths, surface water issues, speed watch and other planning issues.
Contact David on 863918 to find out more
Taking Pride in Where You Live
Just because Shepway or KCC don't do their bit it doesn't mean that we
can't. Weeds by the footpaths, sycamore saplings in the communal flower
beds, tree debris on the amenity areas, the mess left by thoughtless dog
owners and rubbish left around gives visitors the wrong image. Do you
care?
By the way several houses have also had dog faeces left on their lawns -
please remember that dog mess should be cleaned and taken away for
responsible disposal.
Dates for forthcoming events
9th August, 13th September, 11th October Farmers/Craft Market
11th - 17th August Pond to be filled in
FROM LYMINGE PARISH COUNCIL - DOG-MESS FOULING
VILLAGE HALL FIELD
The field and the foot-path which runs up the hill from Lyminge High
Street past the village hall and the Churchyard is becoming badly fouled
by dog mess. This is unhealthy, especially for children who play in the
field, and is caused by a minority of thoughtless and selfish dog
owners. You are requested, once again, to carry plastic bags and to
clear up after your animals. This is a general problem around the parish
green areas and footpaths, but the village hall field has attracted
several complaints from members of the public. Everyone who owns a dog
is reminded that the maximum penalty for allowing your animal to foul a
public place is now one thousand pounds!
The Community Warden and PCSO will be keeping a general eye on this
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