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 History Quiz: Don’t forget the History Society are running their Years Olde Appledore Quiz’ this Saturday. Teams up to 6 people at £5pp. Bring your own refreshments. It starts at 7.30pm. More information from Brian on 758319.

Book Club: 7pm in the Black Lion to discuss this month’s book - All the Light we Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr. It is a story set during WW2 about a blind French girl and a German orphan. This book kept a young relative of one of the members engrossed over Christmas, which shows how good this book is. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. So read the book and come and join us discussing it, over a glass or two.

Ashford

Correspondent: Emily Neighbour Tel: 01233 664673 eaneighbour@gmail.com If you have an item, please contact the correspondent above.

Bethersden

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Biddenden

Correspondent: Sian Walker, 2 Standen Cottages, Smarden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JT Tel: 01580 291389 Sian_walker@hotmail. co.uk

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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 Well-being cafe: Welcome to RENEW 18 at Brabourne Baptist Church, a quiet shared space where it’s OK not to be OK. Mondays, 3-5pm the Church becomes a community space for a variety of hobbies and activities. These are run by the community for the community. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join a workshop or activity. They are all free. Or you can come and relax and chat, or enjoy the peace in our quiet area. The activities are based around the ‘5 ways to well-being’ which promote good mental and emotional health. To connect, give, be active, keep learning and take notice will hopefully contribute towards a preventative approach to mental ill health. A place where you are known by your name, not a label. All welcome.

For details contact: Julie Muir, 01303 813502. Renew 18 is part of the nationwide Renew Well-being www. renewwellbeing.org.uk

Newspaper collection: The next collection is on Saturday February 8, 9.30am. Please remember we take birthday wrapping paper, birthday cards and any other paper based products and card (hard card preferably like the card used for cereal boxes) as well as any TV guides, newspapers, magazines, books, directories etc. We don’t have much room for large corrugated cardboard boxes, whether they have been flattened or not. Please use small cardboard boxes (like the ones that take reams of photocopier/ printer paper) to put your newspapers in as these are the most efficient way of collecting your papers, are just about the right weight for a Guide or Scout to lift and can go straight from collection vehicle to skip.

All proceeds go towards improving our Scouts and Guide facilities.

First Friday: St Mary’s Church Brabourne, Friday February 7, 6-7pm for warming drinks or a glass of wine, nibbles and a friendly chat.

Art club: Tuesday February 11, 10am-12pm, Brabourne Baptist Church. All those who come along are encouraged to do their own thing and just enjoy art in a friendly social setting. Further details from Mike on 01303 812484.

Quiz Night: Roughley Speaking presents A Quiz & Tribute to Comedy Night, Saturday February 15, Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall. Doors open 7pm. Show starts 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50 on the door or to reserve call Chris, 07595 458898.

Coffee morning: Southwood, Church Road, Smeeth, February 18, 10.30am-12pm. There will be bring and buy tables for cakes, produce and paperbacks. In aid of St Mary’s Church, Smeeth.

Brook

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

Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet. com

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Challock

Correspondent: Dianne Sandy, C/o Challock Post Office, The Lees, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BP

Mob: 07895494851 parishclerkchallockpc@ gmail.com

Mother & Toddler: Wednesdays during term time, 9.3011.30am. £1 per child, babies free, includes free snacks for children and coffee and biscuits for the mums.

For details contact Pat Feddon, 0781362510 or pat. rattlehalt@hotmail.co.uk

Friends of Kingswood: Talk & Walk - Sunday February 16, 2pm, main KW car park TN25 4AR. February “fill dyke” and the blues getting to you? Enjoy some good company and conversation as we walk and talk our way around the forest. Dress for the weather. Text 07523 203458 or email enquiries@ friendsofkingswood.org

Pay on the day £4 members and accompanied children free. www.friendsofkingswood. org

Parish Council Meeting: Thursday February 13, 7.30pm, the Audrey Allen Room, Challock Memorial Hall. On the agenda is Councillor co-option, clerk’s report, correspondence, financial statement for January, planning applications, A251, Faversham Road Footpath, VE 75th Commemorative, verge markers, memorial bench.

Contact the clerk Di Sandy on 07895494851 or parishclerkchallockpc@gmail.com

Snow Drop Teas: Ss Cosmas & Damian Challock Parish Church, Snowdrop Teas Sunday February 9 and 23, 12-4pm. Tombola and music. Come and enjoy a homemade tea, look at the famous murals and have a chat with friends. The churchyard is carpeted with snowdrops which should be out.

The Church is located at the end of Church Lane, 1 mile off the A251 and A252. Satnav TN25 4DB

Challock Youth Club: Wednesday February 12, Challock Memorial Hall, 6.30-8.30pm. Entry fee at £2.50p.

The club is open to all people aged 10-19yrs. Membership forms are available from Challock Primary School office and Challock Post Office.

Any queries or offer of help please contact Emma Jones, 07779 165979 or pop in and see us at the Youth Club.

Results. Saturday February 1: TSS U12’s 2 v Charing U12’s 3 Logan Bouchard, Max Doughty, Lily Barrett), Charing 1 v South Willesborough 1 (Chris Cryer)

Fixtures: Saturday February 8: U7’s Away v Ashford Courtside, U8’s Black Home v Hythe Town, U8’s White Away v Mersham, U10’s Away v Wye, U11’s Black Away v Park Farm Rangers, U11’s White Home v South Willesborough, U12’s Home v Wye, U13’s Home v Pilgrims, U14’s Away v Hythe Town, U15’s TBC, Saturday Adults No Game

Sunday February 9: Charing Sunday v Folkestone Utd 10.30am ko, Kingsnorth Pilgrims v Charing Sunday Res 10.30am ko at The Ridge Kennington, Parkwood Rangers v Ashford Ladies 2pm ko

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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Permitted: Ashford BC has permitted the repair and restoration of two dormers to rear elevation and new casements and spliced repair to two sections of wall plate underneath dormer and replacement roof tiles at Old White Hill Cottage, Canterbury Road.

100 Plus Club: Winners Friday January 31, £50 Janine Poulton, £15 Janet Bradley and £10 Jean Noble.

Crundale

Correspondent: Carol Newton, Lamley Cottage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, CT4 7DR Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com Spring Quiz Night: Save the Date: Saturday February

29, 7pm in Godmersham and Crundale Village Hall. £5pp, maximum of 6 people per team. Bring your own supper and drink, hall will be open from 6pm. Tea and coffee at half-time and our usual raffle. To book a table please contact Sue and David Lloyd on 01233 812484 or lloydbiltinghq@gmail.com

Egerton

Correspondent: Heather James Tel: 01233 756501 clerk@egertonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Over 60’s: Monday February 10, 2pm in the Millennium hall.

The Arts Society: Tuesday February 18, 2.30pm in the Millennium hall. Special InDinner terest Day ‘The Magnificent Maya’ with Dr Diane Davies. Scout’s Quiz night: Saturday March 7, 7.30pm, the Millennium hall. Teams of six £10pp including hot meal and cake. Book tickets with Kevin Harper 01233 756659 or kevinharper623@btinternet.com

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 Church Service Suggestions: In Godmersham at 10am on the second Sunday of the month, a Lay led service is held at Godmersham Church. This is an informal form of worship led by a member, or members of the community. Usually, there are hymns or music, prayers, and words from the Iona Morning Worship. Sometimes there is the opportunity for coffee and biscuits and a chat after the service. It is hoped that it will become a community event where villagers and neighbours can meet together and become better acquainted. But how do we reflect this in the title of the service? Village Service? Morning Praise? Celebration Service? Your suggestions would be welcome to help advertise our service and what is on offer and to reassure anyone in doubt that this is a service for everyone to enjoy. Please contact Sue Lloyd with your suggestions on: 01233 812484 or lloydbiltinghq@gmail.com

Spring Quiz Night: Save the Date: Saturday February

29, 7pm in Godmersham and Crundale Village Hall. £5pp, maximum of 6 people per team. Bring your own supper and drink, hall will be open from 6pm. Tea and coffee at half-time and our usual raffle. To book a table please contact Sue and David Lloyd on 01233 812484 or lloydbiltinghq@gmail.com

Village Fair: Another date for your diary - this year’s Village Fair will take place on the June 20. If you are interested in running a stall to sell your crafts or produce, please contact Sarah Lindsay for an application form at: sarah.lindsay169@ gmail.com or call 01227 730215. If you are able to run a stall for the fair, or help in any way, we would love to hear from you. If you know where we can source a portable PA system you would be our hero! Children’s books, toys, tombola prizes, sponsors and raffle prizes would also be gratefully received.

Gardeners’ Association:

The Gardeners’ Annual

will take place in the Village Hall on Thursday February 27. Our monthly meeting in February is traditionally reserved for our Annual Dinner. Following a very successful event last year, food will be provided by Blackbird Catering and served in the village hall. We will be meeting at 7pm for a drink, with the meal being served at approximately 7.30pm. The cost of the evening will be £20 which will include a welcome drink, a main course, including a vegetarian option, dessert, coffee and mints. Please bring your own drinks for the meal. If you would like to come to the dinner please let Richard know by February 20 - 01233 813709 or trimworth95@gmail.com

Friends of Godmersham: Present ‘It’s Only Television’ at St Lawrence Church on Friday February 21.

Mike Field will be talking about his new book and the interesting people he has met during a long career in journalism. Mike is a founder member of the Friends. Tickets are £10 including a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, from 07713 643985 or sue.sueuings.com or on the door. All profits are for the preservation of this lovely Church.

Talk and Walk: The Friends of King’s Wood are organising a ‘Talk & Walk’ on Sunday February 16, in the main King’s Wood car park from 2pm. Enjoy some good company and conversation as we walk and talk our way around the forest. Please dress for the weather. Text 07523 203458 or email enquiries@friendsofkingswood.org

FOG update: The main fundraiser for 2019 featured Friends of Godmersham President Dr Gerry Flack talking to ex TV journalist Mike Field. Celebrating both his 90th birthday and the publication of Gerry’s book, My Fortunate Life, the appreciative audience, many of them ex-patients, filled Godmersham and Crundale Village Hall and were highly entertained with fascinating and amusing stories of the long and interesting life of a village GP. The event raised a magnificent £1000.

A Perpetual Calendar: We hope to produce a perpetual calendar which, unlike usual calendars, has no days of the week, only the month and date. For a modest £2 you can have a short favourite saying or verse inserted. At present we are only seeking expressions of interest so that we can gauge demand.Do please email Leslie Smith - fogies57@ yahoo.com

Great Chart and Singleton

Correspondent: Aniko Szocs, Parish Office, Singleton Village Hall, Ashford, TN23 5LB Tel: 01233 616923 theclerkgcwspc@gmail.com Pop-up Cafe: and Information Hub, Great Chart Village Hall, Wednesday February 12. Come and get together with old friends and new. Have a cuppa and a delicious slice of cake.

We’ll have all sorts of local information available or you can just come for a chat. Please help us to spread the word. Can’t get there under your own steam? Call us and we’ll see if we can help. AniParish Clerk 01233 616923 or email to TheClerk@ greatchartsingleton-pc.gov. uk

Great Chart & Godinton

WI: 2020 started off with a very informative talk by the Education division of the fire Service. This was accompanied by slides on the prevention of fires in the home. Wednesday February 5 Activity Group are having a Bingo and Buns session starting at 7.30pm in the small hall of Godinton Village Hall. Wednesday February 12 members are promoting the WI at Great Chart Village Hall’s Pop up Cafe, 11am-1pm. Do come and meet us. Wednesday February 19, main meeting at Godinton Village Hall starting at 7.30pm is a talk on the History of Print. For further information contact Secretary Janet Goodwin 01233 332510 or committee member Pam Grigg 01233 878013

Hamstreet/Snave

Correspondent: Rob Toal, The Haven, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet, TN26

2JT Mob: 07958 748087 Tel: 01233 733487 robtoal@me.com

Saint Matthews: Sunday February 9, an all age family service at St Matthew’s Church, Warehorne, 10.30am.

Village blog page: The ‘Objective View’ web page contains general facts about the village as well as links to walking and cycling routes, local business sites and other pages of local interest. It is now a blog-based page which can be found by searching for ‘deepest Kent miscellany Hamstreet’ and it goes under the name ‘Hamstreet, Kent - portrait of a village.’ The site was recently updated with a link to Hamstreet’s newest business. The page’s author, Adam Colton, has also recently uploaded the entire back catalogue of songs recorded with Teresa Colton to all major music sites including Spotify, YouTube, iTunes and Google. The mother and son duo from the village write their own songs and perform on acoustic guitars and harmonica, being guests of BBC Radio Kent’s Dave Cash show a couple of times. Some of their songs have local Kent references too. Physical

CDs can be tracked down by emailing hamcopublishing@aol.com

Church Service: There will be a Family Worship Service at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday February 9, 10.30. The Fun Club for young people of 3-10 years will meet at the same time as usual.

Church singing: Do you enjoy singing in Church? Please join us for an uplifting experience. A chance to enjoy Church songs old and new (children to be accompanied by an adult please). Hot drinks will be served.

Bring poetry, stories, art or memories you may wish to share too. St Matthew’s Church, Warehorne, February 23 at 4.30pm for pre-refreshments: to sing 5-6pm. For more information email warehornechurchevents@ gmail.com

Hastingleigh

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High Halden

Correspondent: David Holman Tel: 01233 850934 david.holman9@btinternet. com

Brews News: Heavy overnight rain put paid to the Brews game last Sunday against Kennington, as it left the Sandyhurst Lane pitch waterlogged. They will be hoping for better luck this Sunday, when they take on old rivals, Market Hotel, in the Quarter-Final of the Bodkin Cup at Hopes Grove, 10.30am Kick-Off.

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 If you have an item, please contact the correspondent above.

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 Ashford Wellbeing Cafe: is in The Annex, Live It

Well Centre, Gore Hill, Canterbury Road TN24 8QF on Fridays and Saturdays, 5.30-9.30pm and on Sundays, 1-5pm. Feel comfortable in the company of like-minded people. Take the opportunity to seek support from a qualified wellbeing worker about mental health and wellbeing. For more details contact MMK Mind on 01622 692383 or mindhelp@mmkmind.org.uk.

Walking for fitness: Mondays, 9.30am. Start from the ‘Conningbrook’ car park except the 1st and 3rd Mondays where they will meet at a different start point. This is a walking group set up under the NHS ‘Walking for health’ scheme and is for experienced walkers who’ll enjoy up to 2 hours of brisk walking over varied terrain, consequently walking boots or decent supportive trainers are a must. This is a very welcoming group with social time at the end if desired. See Facebook “walking for fitness” for updates or ring Sally for further details on 07545 980772.

Guide Dogs: The Ashford group of Guide Dogs for the Blind meets in the restaurant at Dobbies Garden Centre on Monday February 10, 10am.

Parents and Toddlers:

Meets in the Puppies room at Downs View Infant School, Ball Lane TN25 4PJ, Monday afternoons in term time, 1.15-2.45pm. £1 per family. Includes a healthy snack and a sing along.

Ashford Birdwatchers’ Club: The next indoor meeting is on Wednesday February 12 when there will be an illustrated talk about the Scottish Spring by committee member Andrew Lapworth. The talk is entitled “A look at the iconic birds, mammals and flora of Scotland’s Caledonian forest and coasts”. The evening will be held at the WI Hall, 228 Faversham Road, TN24 9AS, 7.30-9.30m. Admission is £3 and everyone is welcome. For further details ring 01233 637067 or go to the website ashfordbirdwatchersclub.blogspot.com.

Kennington Community Council: will be holding an Ordinary Meeting in public on Wednesday February 12, 7pm at St Mary’s Community Centre, Rylands Road, TN24 9LH.

Clearance morning: at Bybrook Nature Reserve, Nine Acres, TN24 9AW, Saturday February 15, 10am-1pm. Come and see around the Reserve and/or give them a hand. All tools provided.

Quiz night: Ashford Hockey Club, Friday March 20, 7.30pm at the Hockey Club Clubhouse, Ball Lane. £30 per table (maximum 6 per team). Email floplayfood@ hotmail.com or phone 01233 631315 to book a table. All proceeds towards fundraising for a new hockey pitch.

Kingsnorth

Correspondent: Daisy Cumming

Tel: 01233 635491 daisycumming@gmail.com Craft afternoon: Saturday February 8, Kingsnorth school, Church Hill, 3-5pm. Craft activities, tombola and refreshments.

Parish council: The next meeting is on Tuesday, February 11 in the pavilion, Church Hill at 7pm. All welcome.

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, Wednesdays, 8-10pm. The next caller will be Dru Hopkins. Details from Edna on 01233 627121 or email ejbone@tiscali.co.uk

Little Chart

Correspondent: Kaye Sowden Mob: 07753 802814 kayesowden@yahoo.co.uk If you have an item, please contact the correspondent above.

Correspondent: Pat Smithers, 31 Cherry Glebe, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NL Tel: 01233 503375 chequertree.smithers720@ btinternet.com

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Molash

Correspondent: Geoff Jenkins, Kings View, Shottenden Lane, Molash, CT4 8EZ Tel: 01233 740598 geoff.jenkins195@gmail. com

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Church: St Peter’s: Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Sunday February 9. Officiant: Canon Brian Chalmers Kings Wood Friends: Enjoy some good company and conversation as we walk and talk our way around the forest starting from the main KW car park, Whitehill Road at 2pm, Sunday February 16. Please dress for the weather. As always members and accompanied children walk free with non members paying £4 on the day. Text 07523 203458 or email: enquiries @ friendsofkingswoof.org for further details.

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

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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

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Rolvenden

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Ruckinge

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Shadoxhurst

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Coffee Morning: In aid of Emmaus Dover - a charity which provides work and accommodation for homeless people. Monday February

10, 10am at Shadoxhurst Methodist Church.

Smallhythe

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk

Art Exhibition: Friday 7 and Saturday 8 February, 10am-4pm, Smallhythe Studio, Smallhythe Road. Exhibition of work by pupils and tutors, “see what we have been doing this year”. Refreshments and demonstrations throughout. Raffle in support of Tenterden Social Hub

Smarden

Correspondent: Eleanor Bliss

Tel: 01233 770082 eleanorbliss1@gmail.com Afternoon Club meeting: Paul Brooker will be coming along on Friday February 7 to show more ‘Photos and videos from my microlight’. The meeting starts at 2pm, followed by tea and cakes. Visitors and new members are most welcome.

Pancake Party: The annual Smarden Pancake Party, hosted by Friends of Smarden Church, will be held on Tuesday February 25 in The Charter Hall, 4-7pm. Delicious savoury and sweet pancakes will be served. There will also be children’s craft activities, a bar and raffle. Tickets payable at the door: Adults £6. Children £4. Enquiries 01233 770695. Visit, http:// fosc.yolasite.com

WI February Meeting: Karen and Patricia from The West End House Gallery are giving an illustrated talk entitled ‘Women in Art’ at the meeting on Thursday February 13, 7.30pm, in The Charter Hall. They have invited artist Dani Humberstone to join them. She has exhibited at the Gallery, and is also a Director of The Society of Women Artists. It promises to be a fascinating three way talk. New members are welcome. You can ‘try us out’ for one meeting, to see if you would like to join.

Gardeners’ Society talk: Members are reminded that Annual Subscriptions will

Footpath Group Walk: Bob is organising a short circular walk on minor roads and pasture. Starting at the Flying Horse Car Park at 2pm, on Saturday February 8, the route will be across The Minnis, Mill Lane, Bell Lane, Rosemary Lane to Coldharbour Farm, then back via the railway crossing to Bell Lane, Water Lane and home. Dogs on leads are welcome, but there are a few stiles to negotiate.

Village tours: Have you ever wanted to know more about Smarden’s history? If you have recently moved to Smarden, or maybe just want to find out more about your village’s past, join us on the afternoon of Saturday April 18 for a special History Society Talk and Walk event. We’ll tell you how the village went from obscurity to prosperity, the story of its houses, with special emphasis on The Street and Water Lane, and the lives of some of the fascinating people who have lived here. The event begins with an illustrated talk at The Charter Hall and is followed by a gentle stroll along The Street to the Church for a guided tour there. The whole programme is expected to last for about 2 and a half hours. It is suitable for all ages and it is free to attend. All you have to do is email us at smardenlife@ gmail.com telling us how many people you would like to book for (so just give us your name and the total number of people coming including yourself). We will confirm to you your start time as soon as we know the final numbers attending, as we may need to organise more than one group, but at this stage we expect things to start between 2-4pm. Please book as soon as possible, as numbers are limited. Charter Hall Lottery: There is still time to join the Lottery for 2020. Money raised goes towards the maintenance of Charter Hall, and to enable the hire fees to be kept at a reasonable rate. Half the income is given back in prize money. Details are on forms in the February Parish magazine, page 18. Also available in the Charter Hall, the Church and the Gallery.

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

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Stowting

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Stubbs Cross

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Tenterden

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk Family Fun Club: Friday 7 February, 4-6pm, Trinity Baptist Church Hall, craft, games, story and family meal. Register at familyfunclub@tbctenterden.com or WhatsApp 07879 817739 or ring 01233 626522

Weald U3A Meeting: Friday 7 February, 3pm, St Mildred’s Church Hall, Philip Richardson is the speaker “Post Impressionism” Why and how was it different to Impressionism? Weald U3A Monthly Meeting. Non members welcome

Hi Kent Clinic: Friday 31 March and every Friday, 10am-12pm, Tenterden Gateway. NHS hearing aid aftercare and battery supply. Helping deaf and hard of hearing people. Free advice. Clinic also at Tenterden Social Hub (Tenterden Day Centre) on Wednesday mornings 10-11am. Hi Kent, the local charity that supports people with a hearing loss.

Boxing Youth Finals: Saturday 8 February, Weigh in 10.30am-12.30pm, Boxing 1.30pm onwards, Tenterden Leisure Centre. Southern

Counties v. East Counties Youth Finals. Tenterden Boxing Club

Road Closure: Saturday 8 February, 12.05am through to Monday 10 February at approximately 4am, Appledore Level Crossing will be closed. B2080 Station Road, Appledore. There will be no direct access between Tenterden and the Romney Marsh during this closure.

Charity Fundraiser: Saturday February 8, 10am, Phil Sweatman will be running up and down the length of Tenterden High Street dressed as a tractor as part of his London Marathon training and fundraising for Team Ben Hammond/ Cardiac Risk in the Young. Phil and his tractor will be running from The William Caxton to Tenterden Sorting Office and back again and repeating this until a marathon distance has been reached. Then at the London Marathon on April 26 Phil will be attempting to become a world record holder for running the fastest marathon dressed as a tractor.

Bereavement support group: Saturday February 8, 10.3011.45am, The Vine. “Coffee at the Vine” is an opportunity to meet with others who have been bereaved and find additional support. You are warmly invited, please arrive and leave when you like. For more details, or to come along, please contact Irene 07743 093075. Second Saturday of every month.

Tenterden Footpaths Group: Sunday February 9, 10am Swain Road for a walk to High Halden

Town Council Meetings: Monday February 10, 7pm, Town Hall, External, Internal Committee Meetings, Tenterden Town Council and Committee meetings are open to the public, and members of the public are very welcome to attend.

Tenterden Mens Shed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, Glebe Hall, come and make things, play darts, table tennis, pool, play cards, chess or just for a cuppa and a chat, contact the group, tenterdenmensshed@gmail. com all members over 18 welcome.

Free Soup Lunch: Friday

February 14, 12.30pm, St Mildred’s Church Hall. Lunch made by Tenterden Community Hub with food from Fareshare. Developing community friendships. Helping people in need. Stopping food waste. For families and individuals (children welcome with their families).

Cranbrook Choral Society: Saturday February 15, 7.30pm, St Mildreds Church, Community Charity Concert from Cranbrook Choral Society in aid of Hospice in the Weald. Tickets available from Webbs Ironmongers, in the Church porch after services or on the door. Ticket price £10 including refreshments.

TODS - Chicago: Buy your tickets now for TODS next production, Chicago, at The Sinden Theatre. Tickets £15 available online. 7.30pm Wednesday February 19 Saturday February 22, and 2.30pm Saturday February

22.

TOWN COUNCIL: Public Exhibition, Friday February 21 and Saturday February 22 at the Town Hall (times to be announced). Find out about all three Tenterden Regeneration Projects, timescales, cost, design and more: Recreation Ground Re-ordering Project, Town Hall Renovation Project, and the Tenterden Cinema Project.

Warehorne

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Westwell

Correspondent: Sue Wood, 14 Sandyhurst Lane, Westwell, Ashford Tel: 01233 623902 susanwood@uwclub.net Parish Council meeting: Thursday February 20, 2pm, the parish hall. All meetings are open to the public.

Coffee morning: Join us in The Wheel Inn on Friday February 7, 0.30am for coffee and lively conversation.

Book club: The Wheel Inn, Tuesday February 11, 11am. This month’s book choice is ‘The Last Rhinos’ by Lawrence Anthony.

Messy Church: Parish hall, Sunday February 7, 3.30-5pm. For children with an accompanying adult: fun, games, crafts, a story, songs and tea. This month’s theme is ‘Jesus meets his disciples’.

Art group: The Westwell Art Group meets in the parish hall, Monday February 17, 1.30pm. All levels of ability and choice of media are welcome.

Willesborough / Newtown

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Wittersham

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

Sewing Room Seconds: Village Hall, Saturday February 22, 10am-12pm there will be a return of Sewing Room Seconds, where off-cuts of material and all things sewing/knitting related are offered for sale. Remnants will be priced up, and there are a lot to choose from. Refreshments and cake will also be served.

Film Society: Thursday February 6 “The Upside” starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman will be showing at the village hall. Based on a true story, it is about a disabled billionaire and his carer, who is also on parole. Doors open 7.15pm, film starts at 8pm. Wine and beer available by the glass, entry £7 non-members and £4 members.

Big Breakfast News: Thanks to all who supported the Big Breakfast on Saturday February 2. Over £800 was raised for Mais and Maurice House, the care homes of The Royal British Legion, and the village hall was buzzing with numerous conversations over the teacups.

Church News: Ebony Church, opposite the Tenterden Garden Centre, has temporarily had to be closed due to loose sections of plaster in the roof spaces. Repairs costs are likely to be expensive and an unwelcome addition to money already paid out for work carried out on the floor and foundations.

Woodchurch

Correspondent: Peter and Sandra Marmara, 122 Front Road, Woodchurch Tel: 01233 860603 spmarmara@btinternet.com Darby and Joan: 2pm in the Memorial Hall, Friday February 7. £1 includes a game of Bingo, a quiz and light refreshments. Details from Joyce on 01233 860427.

Hall Coffee Morning: The Memorial Hall Committee will be holding their regular monthly coffee morning, Saturday February 8, 10am12pm, in the Memorial Hall. Admission £1.50 for tea/ coffee and home made cake. Produce stall, hand-made greetings cards, second hand books and a raffle. Proceeds to the upkeep of the hall and annex.

Women’s Institute: The speaker at the February meeting of the WI will be biologist Dr Clive Nuttman with his talk entitled Madagasca – Enchanted Isle. Clive will tell us all about the natural history of Madagascar with examples from several habitats spanning the whole island. The meeting is on Tuesday February 11, 7.15pm in the Memorial Hall.

Film Society: Showing in the Memorial Hall on Friday, February 14 is “Green Book” (Cert. 12A). A deeply moving film, Green Book is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly. Set in

1962, the film is inspired by the true story of a tour of the Deep South by African American classical and jazz pianist Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) and Italian American bouncer Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen) who served as Shirley’s driver and bodyguard. The film won widespread critical acclaim and a great many awards (including 3 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and a BAFTA). Profound stuff. 7pm for 7.30pm screening. Admission £4.50 for members, £5 for non-members. Hot and cold drinks plus home-made cakes for sale during the interval. Sorry, no unaccompanied children admitted.

Woodchurch Yard Together: The first volunteer gardening weekend this year to tidy up the churchyard is on Saturday and Sunday February 15/16 10am-3pm in the churchyard. Please come and join us – jobs for all! To find out more and/or to register your interest in volunteering, contact Philippa: 07774608281 or philippa.nick@btinternet. com

Sports’ Clubs’ Lottery: This month’s lottery draw was made on Saturday February 1 by Mr Mick Prior, supporter of Woodchurch Sports Clubs. The results are as follows: 1£35 No. 564 Mr S Paine, 2-£20 No. 118 Mr T Boucher, 3-£15 No. 460 Mr F Gill, 4-£10 No. 135 Mrs J Anning.

Many thanks to all who are participating. Anyone wishing to enter the new draw, contact Ian Davy, 130 Front Road, Woodchurch. 01233 860534.

Wye

Correspondent: Jane Burnham, 13 The Close, Wye, TN25 5BD Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet.com Wye College Centre: There will be a public meeting to discuss proposals for the grade 1 historic buildings on Thursday 13 February, 7pm, in Wye School, Olantigh Road. For details contact the Wye College Regeneration Group, wyecrag@gmail.com Outing to Bluewater: on the Woodchurch Wagon Community Mini-bus. Friday 14 February leaving at 10am. All seats are free for Wye residents but must be prebooked. Call 07934 129 123 for details, pick up points and to book a seat.

Wye Arts Association: The Golden Days of Variety. Monday 17 February at 7.30pm in the Small Village Hall. Dean Caston will provide an insight into what it was like as a performer touring round theatres in the 30s and 40s, including music. Tickets £5 for members, £7 for non-members from Ticketyboo or Committee Members or on the door.