COMMUNITY NEWS

Aldington

Correspondent: Alison Baldwin, Church Hill Cottage, Church Lane, Aldington, TN25 7EG

Mob: 07949561489 alison@coastcommunications.co.uk

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Appledore

Correspondent: Ruth Smith, Griffin Park Cottage, Tenterden Road, Appledore, TN26 2AP

Tel: 01233 758564 ruthasmith@sky.com

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Ashford

Correspondent: Emily Neighbour

Tel: 01233 664673 eaneighbour@gmail.com United Church Ashford:

The United Church, Cade Road are holding an Open Day on Monday August 26, from 11am to 3pm for people to come in and have a look round the newly refurbished building. Refreshments will be available, along with some entertainment for children and displays from some of our regular hirers, as well as live music.

Annual Dog Show: The Ashford Branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind will hold its annual Fun Dog Show for the charity on Bank Holiday Monday August 26, at Willesborough Windmill, Ashford TN24 0QG, just off Junction 10 of the M20. There are both Pedigree and Novelty classes, costing £2 each. Entry and car parking free. Booking in starts at 10am judging from 11am. The Mill is open for tours and the cafe for refreshments. Enquiries to Lorna or Stephen 01233 611650.

Bethersden

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Free Hearing Aftercare:

Hi Kent, the local charity that supports people with a hearing loss, will be holding another of its free aftercare clinics for NHS hearing aid users at Village Hall, Forge Hill, Bethersden on Wednesday August 28, from 2pm to 3.30pm. You can get free batteries and have your aid cleaned and re-tubed. For information phone 01622 691151 or email: enquiries@hikent. org.uk

Garden Fete: St Margaret’s fete will be back at the lovely garden of Street Cottage, Bethersden, TN26 3AG by kind invitation of Tim Stubbs.

The fete will be held on August bank holiday Monday 26, from 11:30am to 4pm.

All are welcome to come and join the fun, free entry and free parking. We will have Food and Drink available including BBQ, Ploughman’s Lunch, Afternoon Teas and Pimms.

There will be numerous stalls including, Bric a brac, crockery smashing,books, cakes, produce, fudge, tombola, coconut shy, old fashion pub games, treasure hunt, jewelry and perfume’s, bowling for a teddy, and a super raffle with prizes.

Biddenden

Correspondent: Sian Walker, 2 Standen Cottages, Smarden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JT Tel: 01580 291389 Sian_walker@hotmail.co.uk Biddenden Bowls Club: Our results for last week have been:

Friendly

August 15, Rye away won 93-46.

We have two friendly matches next week, on Tuesday August 27, away to Charing Ladies, and Wednesday August 28, away to New Romney both at 2.30pm. We are also hoping for good weather when we have our finals weekend on August 24/25. Visit our website, biddendenbowlsclub.org. for further information.

Bilsington

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Bodsham

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Bonnington

Correspondent: Alison Baldwin, Church Hill Cottage, Church Lane, Aldington, TN25 7EG Mob: 07949561489 alison@coastcommunications.co.uk

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Boughton Aluph

Correspondent: Ann Hardie Tel: 01233 636535 annshardie@gmail.com

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Brabourne and Smeeth

Correspondent: Sue Wood, 14 Sandyhurst Lane, Westwell, Ashford Tel: 01233 623902 susanwood@uwclub.net Parish Council meeting: Smeeth Parish Council meets on Wednesday September 4 at 7pm in Brabourne Baptist Church. All meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.

Gardeners Society: Our next meeting is on Friday August 30, commencing 7.15 for 7.30pm in the village hall when there will be a presentation by Sue Marshall on “An English Love Affair with Iris”. Sue runs Iris of Sissinghurst, a specialist nursery for tall bearded and short bearded irises. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2019 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail. com. Visitors will always be made welcome.

Fridays at Three: Do join us in the Oak Room on Friday August 30 at 3pm when we will have a talk on “How to make Polymer Jewellery”, with Liz Richardson. Everyone welcome. If anyone would like a lift to and from the Oak Room please contact Di Dawson (01303-813398). Royal British Legion: The Black Horse did us proud for our Annual Dinner on July 17 and a very good time was enjoyed by all members and friends from other Branches and organisations. There will be no Branch meeting in August, but we are looking forward to our September meeting at the Brabourne Baptist Church on September 2 at 7.30pm when we are delighted to welcome Dr Emma Hanna from the University of Kent who will talk to us on “The Sounds of War – Popular Music in the Great War” We look forward to seeing as many members as possible for this special meeting, and if any non- members would like to come please contact us as below. For further information on the September meeting or RBL in general please contact either George Taylor on 01303 812165 or Ron Cooper on 01303 813330.

First Friday: Everybody is invited to drop into the Church on Friday September 6 from 6-7pm for warming drinks or a glass of wine, nibbles and friendly chat. We look forward to seeing you there.

Brook

Correspondent: Jane Burnham, 13 The Close, Wye, TN25 5BD

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Challock

Correspondent: Dianne Sandy, C/o Challock Post Office, The Lees, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BP Mob: 07895494851 parishclerkchallockpc@ gmail.com

Challock Flower Festival: Love Is will be the theme of Challock Flower Festival from Saturday to Monday August 24-26, at St Cosmas and St Damian Church in Church Lane, TN25 4BS. On Saturday August 24, at 10.30 Challock Ladies Choir, 12pm and 2pm “Sue Ellen”. On Sunday famous local artist John Harvey portraits by donation between 11am-4pm. Pictures on Sale. Monday August 26, Lynwen’s Recorder Ensemble at 2pm. There will be grand raffle, bric-a-brac , tombola and live music. Refreshments will include ploughman’s lunches and famous homemade delicious cakes. Free admission and parking. Donations appreciated. Come along and view our fabulous flower displays! Its well worth a visit!

Public Meeting: Challock Parish Council are holding a special public meeting regarding the revised village confines and the impact this will have on our village.

To be held in the Challock Memorial Hall on Wednesday September 4, at 7.30pm. Please come along to have your say.

Further information contact the Parish Clerk Di Sandy on mobile 07895494851or email parishclerkchallockpc@ gmail.com. Correspondent: Anita & Dennis Gudge, Sherbourne House, 27 High Street, Charing, TN27 0HU

Tel: 01233 714068 drgudge@gmail.com

Football : Last weekend the friendly’s continued, with the Sat team losing 5-3 at Chilham, Sam Slegg 2 and Harry Thorpe scoring the goals. On Sunday the 1st team won 6-4, with Alfie Campbell scoring a hat trick, Dan Reynolds, Ollie Fleet and Luca Fasoli getting the others, while the Reserves lost 6-0.

This weekend the Sat team play at home v Lydd & Marsh with a 2.30pm ko, while on Sunday the 1st team play at home v Kennington 10.30am ko.

Scarecrow Competition : Scarecrow Competition Saturday September 21, 12.30pm at Charing Church Barn. Scarecrows need to be delivered by 12pm on Friday September 20 to the Church Barn. Entry is £2 and forms are available from Charing Post Office. Forms need to be returned to the Post Office by Monday September 15. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All profits to Charing Christmas Lights fund. Refresments available Saturday and cream Teas on Sunday afternoon. Please Collect scarecrows by 4pm on Sunday.

Car boot sale: Car Boot

Sale and Crafts Saturday September 7, 10am start at the Arthur Baker Playing Field’s Charing, £10 per pitch car boot, £10 per table inside crafts. Bookings’s can be done online or in Charing Post Office. Hot food and drinks available, bar open from 12pm please contact 07480135139 for more information.

Villagers Voice: Thursday August 29, 10am-12pm at the Pavilion Arthur Baker Playing Field.

Cream Teas: Every Sunday during summer months 2.305pm in the Church Barn.

Charing Heath

Correspondent: Anita & Dennis Gudge, Sherbourne House, 27 High Street, Charing, TN27 0HU

Tel: 01233 714068 drgudge@gmail.com

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Chilham

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100 Plus Club: Winners Friday August 16, £50 Adrian Wonfor, £15 Bunty Busby and £10 Pam Delo.

Crundale

Correspondent: Carol Newton, Lamley Cottage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, CT4 7DR

Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com Sacconi Quartet: Music at Crundale Church on Saturday September 21, from 7.30pm will be provided by the Sacconi Quartet, an exceptional string quartet formed in 2001. They have become known throughout the world as an exciting, imaginative quartet with a prolific recording career covering a very broad repertoire. We are very fortunate to attract such a highly acclaimed group. To reserve tickets (£15 each) please call, or sent a cheque made out to ‘Crundale PCC’, addressed to Richard Goodenough at Trimworth Manor, Crundale, Canterbury CT4 7EA (please enclose s.a.e for return of tickets).

Egerton

Correspondent: Heather James

Tel: 01233 756501 clerk@egertonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Folk and Blues Club: Saturday August 24 at Potters Forstal farm, Chapel Lane 5-9pm

Summer gardens: Wednesday August 28 at 11am-12pm at South Barn, Stonebridge Green Road TN27 9AN. £2pp for coffee and a raffle ticket, all money raised in aid of Friends of St James church. All welcome.

Elmsted

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Godinton

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Godmersham

Correspondent: Carol Newton, Lamley Cottage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, CT4 7DR

Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com Community BBQ: A date not to be missed - the Annual Gardeners’ Show on Saturday 7 September will be followed by the Community BBQ with live music from The Orange Circus Band. Tickets will be subsidised by the Village Hall Committee and bought in advance will be £2 adults, no charge for children. Tickets can be purchased online at http://gcvh.info/whats-on/ online-tickets/

Great Chart and Singleton

Correspondent: Aniko Szocs, Parish Office, Singleton Village Hall, Ashford, TN23 5LB Tel: 01233 616923 theclerkgcwspc@gmail.com If you have an item concerning Great Chart and Singleton, please contact the correspondent above.

Hamstreet/Snave

Correspondent: Rob Toal,

The Haven, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2JT

Mob: 07958 748087 Tel: 01233 733487 robtoal@me.com

Loving Hands Craft: Join us at the Cosy Kettle to knit, sew, crochet and to enjoy a coffee and a chat. Beginners welcome. Materials available if you just want to drop in and have a go. Next meeting August 29, 9.30-11:45am. Further information from Helen on 01233 733408 or email helenfrancesdavis@googlemail.com

Scarecrow Trail: The 6th Hamstreet Scarecrow Trail will take place on Sunday October 13, 10am-4pm.

Raising funds for Ruckinge and Hamstreet Scouts and Guides. For info contact Sam on 01233 733556.

Saint Matthew’s: There will be service of Evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer, at St Matthew’s Church, Warehorne on Sunday August 25 at 6.30pm.

Church Service: On Sunday August 25 at 10.30am there will be a family service at the Church of the Good Shepherd. At the same time the Fun Club for children of 3-10 years will meet. All are welcome.

Exploring Poetry: A five week course to read, discuss and explore together a wide variety of poems. If you would like to try exploring poetry in a friendly group under the guidance of a qualified tutor, then please join. No experience required just an open and enquiring mind. Cost £50 if booking in advance or £12 per session pay as you go. The price includes tea/coffee, home made cakes and all poems. Thursdays 10am-12pm, from September 5 to October 3. Ruckinge Village Hall. Contact Sally Ann Wardroper wardroper7@ gmail.com or 07873 726005

Hastingleigh

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High Halden

Correspondent: David Holman

Tel: 01233 850934 david.holman9@btinternet. com

PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council met in the Memorial Hall on Monday August 12.

The Minutes of the July meeting were approved, subject to a minor amendment, and Matters Arising discussed – there has as yet been no update on proposals to move the proposed puffin crossing at the Ransley Farm development.

The Open Session followed, which gives residents the opportunity to raise any concerns with the Council; no matters were raised.

It is hoped to install two signs at the entrances to Jubilee Park, and a quote of £475 for a recycled plastic sign was put forward; the supplier will be asked if a discount would be applied were more than one sign to be ordered. Quotes from other suppliers will be sought, including wooden signs.

Planting of commemorative trees on Parish Council-managed land: Following a request to the Parish Council to plant a tree on the village green, it was agreed that all such requests would be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account what the individual being so commemorated has done for the community.

Migration of the village website to a new host was discussed, noting that due regard must be paid to the new website accessibility regulations – the village website must comply with these by September 2020.

Planning: Three planning applications were discussed; one was supported, comments submitted on the second, and an objection made to the third. It is hoped that there will be progress in September on works at Precinct 13, pending the outcome of an application to discharge a planning condition relating to possible pollution from the fuel tanks which had been on the site. Church Hill: a decision on the appeal to the Planning Inspectorate is expected in September.

The Financial report was approved.

The borough councillor reported on the outcome of a survey of residents, which showed that 83% of residents are satisfied with the borough council, 60% of adults are physically active (which is higher than the national average), 80% of employment is accounted for by small businesses.

There are discussions to operate a minibus to link the village with, eg doctors’ surgeries elsewhere. The composition of the borough council Planning Committee has changed, to reflect the results of the May borough council elections.

The meeting closed after taking Any Other Business.

The next Parish Council meeting will be on Monday September 9 at 7pm in the Memorial Hall, all meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.

Hinxhill

Correspondent: Pat Smithers, 31 Cherry Glebe, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NL

Tel: 01233 503375 chequertree.smithers720@ btinternet.com

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Hothfield

Correspondent: Paul Fothergill

Tel: 01233 519457 paul.fothers@yahoo.co.uk

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Kenardington

Correspondent: Brenda Hedley

Tel: 01233 733085 brenda.artlines@btinternet. com

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Kennington

Correspondent: Sandra Dunn, Heather Bell Orchard Lane, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4DX

Tel: 01233 634165 sandradunn@sky.com

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Kingsnorth

Correspondent: Daisy Cumming

Tel: 01233 635491 daisycumming@gmail.com Folk dance: Ashford Folk Dance Club welcomes new and experienced dancers with or without a partner to its country/folk dances. They dance a variety of styles and meet in the village hall, Church Hill every Wednesday from 8pm-10pm. All welcome. It will be a club callers night at the next meeting.

Details from Edna on 01233 627121 or email ejbone@ tiscali.co.uk

Cream teas: Cream teas are served in the parish Church every Sunday until August 25 and on bank holiday Monday August 26, from 3-5pm. Pot of tea, two scones, cream and jam £4. Other cakes available.

Lite bite: The lunchtime gathering meets on Tuesday September 3 in the parish Church extension at 12.30pm. All welcome. No charge but donations welcome to cover costs. There is no need to book but if you are coming it is helpful to know.

Details from Mandy Spencer on 01233 501774.

Teddy bear’s picnic: Everyone is welcome to Big Ted’s teddy bear’s picnic on Friday August 23 in the sports pavilion, Church Hill, from 12-4pm. Tickets at £5 include a hot dog or sandwich, drink, games and a go on the bouncy castle. There will also be a tombola, lucky dip and book stall.

To book phone 01233 879389 or 07961340430.

Community café: The community café in the pavilion, Church Hill, will reopen on Wednesday September 18 for three days a week with money generated from the café going into a ringfenced community fund to support local organisations, clubs and projects. Regular events will include a monthly information hub that will give residents the opportunity to meet local PCSOs and community wardens, and gain information from local services such as the fire brigade and health providers.

It is hoped to have a weekly health walk that will start and finish at the café. This will be led by an experienced NHS walking for health walk leader.

The annual McMillan coffee event takes place on Friday September 27.

Volunteers are always welcome.

If you can help please contact the parish council on 01233 502969 or email kingsnorth. manager@btconnect.com

Little Chart

Correspondent: Kaye Sowden Mob: 07753 802814 kayesowden@yahoo.co.uk

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Mersham

Correspondent: Pat Smithers, 31 Cherry Glebe, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NL

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Molash

Correspondent: Geoff Jenkins, Kings View, Shottenden Lane, Molash, CT4 8EZ

Tel: 01233 740598 geoff.jenkins195@btinternet. com

Church: Next Service at St. Peter’s, Lay-Led Morning Worship 9.30am Sunday August 25 with Gerry Willis and Geoff Jenkins

Concert: Any person wishing to know details of a Welcome Home Supper and Smoking Concert held on February 6, 1920 at Molash School contact the above correspondent.

The concert was held to welcome home the returned service men of the village from the first world war. The information contains details of the menu, the toasts and Ladies and Gentlemen who kindly consented to sing. Interest has already been shown by a resident of Dorset Flower Festival: Sister parish is holding a flower Festival at Challock Church on August 24, 25 and 26, from 10am to 5pm.

Live music, refreshments and tombola.

Free admission, free parking and donations appreciated

Monks Horton

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Newchurch

Correspondent: Michael Barclay, Frostland Farm, Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0DZ

Mob: 07792 721312

Tel: 01303 872376 m-barclay2010@hotmail. co.uk

Coffee mornings: Saturday August 24 and 3, there will be coffee mornings in the village hall social club 10.30am12.30pm with all proceeds in aid of village hall funds.

Newenden

Correspondent: Geoffrey Goodsell, 13 Levetts Lane, Bodiam, TN32 5UL

Tel: 01580 830211

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Old Wives Lees

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Pluckley

Correspondent: Kevin Hart, Pinnock Farm Cottage, Pluckley, TN27 0SS

Tel: 01233 841893 kahart198@gmail.com Autumn Show: The Pluckley with Egerton Gardening Society Autumn Show is now just two weeks away on Saturday September 7. After the stopstart summer weather of this year it could present quite a challenge for exhibitors, but there are plenty of classes to enter over five categories – Decorative, Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables and Home Produce.

In addition, there are special classes in which children, aged 13 and under, can demonstrate their skill and imagination including - A vase of Wild Flowers, and 3 Jam Tarts.

Then there is the annual ‘mystery’ prize to be unearthed on the day – The Heaviest Crop from a Seed Potato purchased at the Spring Show.

In addition to the winners’ certificates there are also 11 cups to be won.

Setting up time in the village hall is 10.15am to 11.45am. Viewing doors open 2.45pm. Prize giving 3.30pm. Entry fees: 20p per class (members), 25p per class (non-members). Tea and cake will be available and a raffle. Also available will be bulbs for the special spring competition.

Further information on everything mentioned above can be seen and downloaded on https://pegsoc.org/autumn-show

Beer and Music Festival:

Next Saturday August 24, the Rose & Crown at Mundy Bois will be holding a Beer and Music Festival beginning at 12pm. There will be a continuous Barbecue from 12pm to 9pm and the music will start at 2pm. For your refreshment you can choose from a selection of 18 beers and ciders to sample!

Harvest Supper: Full details will be announced closer to the event but please make a note of the date, Saturday October 26 for the annual Harvest Supper in the village hall.

This popular event is one of the highlights in the village calendar and early booking is advised when tickets become available. Watch this space!

Rolvenden

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Ruckinge

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Sellindge

Correspondent: Nigel Fursdon, 3 Trust Cottages, Moorstock Lane, Sellindge Ashford, TN25 6LB Mob: 07437948509 nnwfursdon@aol.com

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Sevington

Correspondent: John Donovan, 24 Church Road, Ashford

Tel: 01233 502440

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Shadoxhurst

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Flower club: The flower club meet on the first Wednesday of the month in the village hall at 7.30pm. There will be a demonstration by Trudie Easton entitled Suffragettes on September 4.

The competition will be for a table arrangement using purple, green and white.

The club welcomes donations for the sales, raffle and tombola stalls.

New members welcome.

Smallhythe

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk Trivial Comedy: Friday 23 August, 7.30pm Smallhythe Place National Trust, The Importance of Being Earnest

Smarden

Correspondent: Eleanor Bliss Tel: 01233 770082 eleanorbliss1@gmail.com Post Office Services: A reminder that the Outreach Service is in The Charter

Hall on Tuesdays, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Also on Fridays between 2pm and 4pm.

Change your books: The next visit of the library van will be on Tuesday August 27.

First stop is the Flying Horse Car Park between 3.35 and 4.05pm; then it moves to The Charter Hall Car Park at 4.20pm, leaving at 4.50pm.

Hi Kent visit: The next visit by Joy of the charity Hi Kent will be on Monday September 2 in The Charter Hall. No appointment needed.

Family BBQ: The Christmas Lights Appeal team are organising a fun day on Saturday August 31 from 12pm until 4pm, raising money for the Lights Project.

Entry is £1 for adults, children free.

Lots of activities will be available.

The venue is Jubilee House (opposite The Charter Hall).

Afternoon Club meeting: On Friday September 6 at 2pm in The Charter Hall, Melanie Gibson-Barton will be giving a talk entitled ‘And so to Ted’. New members welcome. Annual membership fee is £10, but the first visit is free.

Hypo Hounds Launch : On Saturday August 31 between 11am and 5pm there will be a Family Fun Day and Launch Event of the Smarden-based charity Hypo Hounds.

The venue is Burnt House Farm Business Park. TN27 8PG.

Free entry, with a variety of stalls, crafts, food and fundraising activities.

Contact for more information: info@hypohounds.co.uk

Anyone for croquet?: Tylden Barn Smarden, TN27 8QW is the place to go on Sunday August 25 for a fun competition in the garden. Open from 3-6pm, competitors should register their entry before 3.30pm. Tickets cost £7.50 at the gate. Teas and a Pimms Bar. Organised by FOSC, the proceeds will go towards funding various projects in the Church.

History Society meeting:

The next meeting will be on Thursday September 19 in The Charter Hall. Smarden resident and recently retired Resident Judge for Maidstone Crown Court and Deputy High Court Judge, Jeremy Carey, will give a talk entitled ‘Law in Action’. The hall will be open from 6.45pm for wine, coffees, teas. The talk will start at 7.30pm. Membership is £10 per year. Visitors are very welcome: £4. WI Open Meeting: John Atkins will be giving a talk at the next WI meeting on Thursday September 12 at 7.30pm. This is an Open Meeting, and men and women are encouraged to come along on that evening, to find out the significance of his talk ‘Willies, wees and walnuts’. The clue is one particular type of cancer.

St Michaels

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk

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Stanhope, Ashford

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Stone-in-Oxney

Correspondent: Susan Lowrie, Rose Cottage, Stone-inOxney

Tel: 01233 758560 richardandsusan@btinternet.com

Pop up Pub: The Memorial will be popping up again this Saturday August 24 from 12pm with beer and a warm welcome.

There will be a BBQ from 4pm to 8pm. Open til 11pm. Go along for a fabulous community day.

Stowting

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Stubbs Cross

Correspondent: Daisy Cumming

Tel: 01233 635491 daisycumming@gmail.com Coffee morning: A coffee morning will be held on Wednesday August 28 in the mission hall from 10am11.30am in aid the hall.

It will include a raffle, book stall, bric-a-brac table and used clothes rail.

Free admission. All welcome.

Tenterden

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk Tenterden Netball Club: Thursday 29 August (and every Thursday) 7.30pm-9pm Homewood School Sports Hall, Tenterden Netball Club for adults who love playing netball, no matter the level of experience.

Tenterden Cricket: Saturday 24 August, 12pm, 1st team play at home, Tenterden Cricket Club, Morghew Park, Smallhythe Road

Tenterden Poppy Walk: Sunday 25 August, meet at the Recreation Ground Car Park in Tenterden TN30 6BW from 10:30am, walk commences at 11am. Raising money for the Poppy Appeal. Please join us with your family and friends. Sponsored 4 mile walk to the South East of the town, through picturesque farm tracks, woodland and fields. For all ages and abilities. Dogs welcome on leads. Suggested Adult Donation £10, £5 for children under 16.

Free car parking: Sunday August 25 and Monday August 26, all day free car parking in Bridewell Lane car park every Sunday and Bank Holidays too.

Road Closure: Thursday and Friday August 29 and 30, (should take no more than 2 days to complete) B2082 Smallhythe Road, Tenterden from 30mph limit to Hopes Grove Nursery, for microsurfacing works to the carriageway

Tenterden Country Market: Friday 23 August, 10am11.30am St Mildreds Church Hall, home produced goods including cakes, pastries, savouries, free range eggs, preserves, honey, vegetables (in season), plants, fresh flowers and many craft items, tea/coffee and cake served in pleasant company.

Warehorne

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Westwell

Correspondent: Sue Wood, 14 Sandyhurst Lane, Westwell, Ashford

Tel: 01233 623902 susanwood@uwclub.net Summer fete: Sunday August 25 from 1-5pm on the playing field. Another great fun day for Westwell with the bonus that it raises money for St Mary’s Church, the hall and the charity Cuddle Cots. All the usual specials for the fete: Fun dog show and agility demonstration; children’s, mums’ and dads’ races; tug of war; coconut shy; china smashing; book stall; bric a brac; tombola; produce and cake stalls; raffle; barrow of booze and much, much more. Don’t forget the ever-popular egg throwing.

Teas on sale in the hall; Pimms tent; Westwell wines available by the glass.

Parish Council meeting: On Monday September 2 at 7pm in the parish hall.

All meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.

Coffee morning: Join us in The Wheel Inn on Friday September 6 from 10.30-11.45am for coffee and lively conversation.

Benefice service: Rev Canon Sheila Cox, Rector of the G7 Benefice, leaves us in September for a well-earned retirement. Join us in St Peter and St Paul, Charing on September 1 at 10am for her farewell service. This will be followed by a bring and share lunch in Charing Barn - all welcome. Please note there will still be a service of Holy Communion in St Mary’s Church at 8am.

Willesborough / Newtown

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Annual Dog Show: The Ashford Branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind will hold its annual Fun Dog Show for the charity on Bank Holiday Monday August 26, at Willesborough Windmill, Ashford TN24 0QG, just off Junction 10 of the M20. There are both Pedigree and Novelty classes, costing £2 each.

Entry and car parking free. Booking in starts at 10 am judging from 11 am. The Mill is open for tours and the café for refreshments. Enquiries to Lorna or Stephen 01233 611650.

Wittersham

Correspondent: Jennifer Maynard, 4a Swan Street, Wittersham, TN30 7PH Tel: 01797 270804 jennifermaynard55@gmail. com

Kent Police Choir: Wittersham Church welcomes the Kent Police Choir on Saturday September 14 at 7.30pm to give a concert. Tickets £8 available from the Revd Judy 01797 270227 and on the door.

Scarecrow Festival: Harvest time is Scarecrow Festival time, with scarecrows appearing on display around the village, to be judged at the end of September by villagers voting for their favourites. If you, and your family, or your society/club would like to enter, please register at the Rectory before Monday September 23, with a small donation for the Servery Fund.

Art in the church: A weekend display of works by local artists is planned for September 7-8 in Wittersham Church, 10am-4pm. Some of the work will be on sale and refreshments are available. The exhibition will be staged by the Friends of Wittersham Church,who help to raise funds for the upkeep of the Grade 1 listed building.

Stocks Mill: The windmill at The Stocks is open every Sunday afternoon from 2.30-5pm during the summer. Entry is free but donations welcome. There are some interesting artefacts, and photos on display, although it is not a working mill.

Woodchurch

Correspondent: Peter and Sandra Marmara, 122 Front Road, Woodchurch

Tel: 01233 860603 spmarmara@btinternet.com Parish Council Meeting: Thursday, August 22 at 7pm, in the Memorial Hall annex. All welcome. Morris Men: Friday, August 23 Woodchurch Morris Men will be performing at The Woolpack in Warehorne from 7.30pm. For more details: www.woodchurchmorrismen. co.uk

Cream Teas: Sunday August 25, 2.30-4.30pm. Come along and enjoy a delicious cream tea at All Saints Church.

Tea will be served, weather permitting, in the Church grounds, otherwise in the Church itself. There is no charge but donations to Church funds would be appreciated.

Wye

Correspondent: Jane Burnham, 13 The Close, Wye, TN25 5BD

Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet.com Village clean-up: with Wye Ground Force. Saturday August 31. Please take a little time out of your Saturday morning to help spruce up our lovely village. All equipment, litter pickers, gloves etc, will be provided. Meet at the Methodist hall at 10am, returning afterwards for some well earned refreshments. Contact Kathy on 01233813350 or Mary on 01233 812510 for more information The Reece Pavillion: Official Opening Event, Saturday 31 August, 12pm. The Wye Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity would like to extend a warm welcome to come and join us and have a look around at our new facility and enjoy some nibbles and bubbly.