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Council accepted this budget and precept proposal and instructed the clerk to submit the Parish Precept and Grant Claim Form to ABC on this basis. Parish Community Grant: Council approved a Parish Community Grant grant of £772.to Chilham Parish Recreation Ground Trust Borough Report: Giving his report to the parish council’s December meeting Borough Councillor Stephen Dehnel covered the following matters:1) WW1 commemoration in Ashford; 2) The Snowdogs trail; 3) Placemaking in Ashford which is the development of the Town Centre; 4) Update on the progress of the major Projects, Junction 10A, Outlet Centre, Elwick Road Cinema and restaurant complex and Victoria Road; 5) Unveiling of the statue of Queen Marie of Romania on December12 and 6) opening of Elwick Place on December 15. Refuse: Over the Christmas holiday period refuse collections in Chilham parish will be up to two days later than normal: Thursday December 27 will be on Saturday December 29, Thursday January 3 will be on Saturday 5, January 10 will be only a day late on January 11. Normal collections resume in the week beginning January 14. Permit: Ashford Borough Council has permitted Demolition of the existing garage and erection of 2 new dwellings within the grounds of the existing house, with associated amenities at Noveis, Canterbury Road, Chilham. Tree Competition: The parish had been Highly Commended in the 2018 Trees in the Village Competition: Council expressed its thanks to the tree warden for the time spent with the judges and asked the clerk to investigate displaying the certificate in Chilham post office. 100 Club: 100 Plus Club winners on Friday December 14 were first prize, £50 Lyam Nevin, second prize, £15 Margaret Goodall and third, £10 Claire Teasdale. Chilham FC: After not playing football for 2 weeks due to the wet weather Chilham played their last game in 2018 at home to Faversham’s The Bull in the Whitstable Charity Cup and unfortunately lost 2–5. The Bull raced to a 3–0 lead in the first 20 minutes, Chilham pulled one back when John Pilcher scored on the half hour but the Bull scored again just before half time. The Bull increased their lead to 5–1, Leon Baker scored for Chilham in the 65th minute and although Chilham had several more chances to score they were unable to put them away. Chilham now have 2 weeks off as the league closes for the Christmas Holiday Bowls: On Monday December 10 John Turton, Jim Stanford and Chris Bradley won by 14 points to 4, but Joan and Martin Ingram and Michelle Elvidge lost by 22 points to 7. The return fixture on 12 at Wingham saw Chilham lose both matches to the home teams. Michael Gray, Jim Stanford and Chris Bradley were beaten by 16 points to 6, while Liz and Alastair Baker and Martin Ingram lost by 24 points to 9. Chiham Herons short mat bowls club’s New Year starts on Monday January 7 with a home match against Swalecliffe

Chislet

Correspondent: Alison List Mob: 07976 843645 alison.list@btinternet.com Church Service : Sunday January 6, Epiphany Morning Praise, 9.15am. The Mummers of Boydon Gate: Saturday January 13, Wessailing at 9pm.

Conyer

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Crundale

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Davington

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Correspondent: Allyn Thomas allyndgthomas@aol.com

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Dunkirk

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Eastling

Correspondent: Hilary Harlow, Pinks Farm, Eastling, Faversham, ME13 0BA Tel: 01795 890338 hilary.harlow@me.com Church: Sunday December 23, there will be Communion, 8am. Christmas Eve Carol service, 4pm Family Communion on Christmas Day, 10am. Stalisfield has Midnight Mass, 11.30pm on Christmas Eve. There are no services in the High Downs parish on Sunday December 30, but there will be morning prayer at 10am on Sunday, January 6. Neighbourhood Watch: Village Warden, Alan Willson, whilst wishing a merry Christmas to residents, reminds folk not to drink and drive, but to remember that it is the families left behind who suffer most and those that have lasting injuries so if you are going out to drink, leave the vehicle at home. A thank you from the village to Bob Lind and the band for staging a free music evening at the village hall in aid of extra funding for the village defibrillator. The grand sum of £283 was raised which was stupendous for the numbers that attended. School News: This busy term ended with the infant nativity ‘Hey Ewe’, Christmas maths morning, Christingle service in St Mary’s, Christmas lunch and a pantomime. Eastling Primary School term three starts on Thursday January 3. There are a few spaces available across the school for an immediate start. Any prospective parents looking for a Reception place for September 2019 are welcome to call the office on 01795 890252 to arrange a visit. The fundraising team are organising a Burns Night Quiz on Friday January 25, 7.30pm in the school hall. Bookings at £6 per head can be made by calling 07841 838561.

Eastry

Correspondent: Robert Barwick, Kyrenia, Mill Lane, Eastry, CT13 OLD bob.barwick@btinternet.com Village Hall: The weekly coffee break on Friday mornings is a friendly meeting place, a time to catch up on what has gone on in the previous week. All refreshments are provided free, courtesy of the Parish Council. Margaret and her team of helpers deserve a big vote of thanks for giving a service with a smile throughout the past year. Eastry Church: Sunday 23, Holy Communion, 8am; Benifice Holy Communion, 10.30am; Christmas Eve, Crib Service, 4pm. This will be preceeded, as families arrive, by the Eastry Handbell Ringers playing Christmas Carols; Holy Communion, 11.30pm; Christmas Day Family Communion, 10.30am As your Correspondent: I would like to thank everyone, both individuals and groups that have contacted me over the past year with items for the Community News. What I am informed about I can put in, so don’t be shy, the information you need to contact me is at the head of the Eastry column week by week. Seasons good wishes to all. Robert Barwick If you have an item concerning Elham, please contact the correspondent above.

Eythorne and Elvington

Correspondent: Jeanette Stares, Homeside New Road, Eythorne, Dover, CT15 4DS Tel: 01304 831031 jeanette.stares@btinternet. com If you have an item concerning Eythorne and Elvington, please contact the corre- If you have an item concerning Fordwich, please contact the correspondent above.

Godmersham

Correspondent: Carol Newton, Lamley Cottage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, CT4 7DR Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com Christmas Church Services: Services, St Mary Crundale and St Lawrence Godmersham are as follows: December 23, 11am, Family Service, St Lawrence December 24, 4pm, Crib Service, St Lawrence, 11.15pm Midnight Communion, St Lawrence. December 25, 9.30am Christmas Communion, St Mary December 30, 11am, Benefice Service, St Mary, Chilham. Christmas Cards: If you wish to pin up a Christmas Card to your village friends, you are very welcome to do so at the back of Godmersham Church. Christmas flowers: For some years now, flowers for our Christmas Festival at Godmersham Church have been purchased with the help of donations made in memory of loved ones. If you would like to remember a relative or friend in this special way, please contact Jill Swan on 01233 812125 before December 20. Family Theatre: The Little Match Girl, a family show for Christmas inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional tale, takes place at the village hall on Saturday December 29 from 6pm. Tickets: Adults £10, under 16s £5, under 2s are free. Ample free parking on site, a licensed bar, soft drinks and ice cream. Book online at: http://qcvh.info/whats-on/ online-tickets/ Winter Warmer Walks: Our second winter warmer walk will take place on Sunday December 23, 2pm at the main forest car park, White Hill Road, Challock and will last about an hour and a half. Please dress for the weather. Text 07523 203458 or email enquiries@friendsofkingswood. org. Pay on the day £4. If you have an item concerning Goodnestone/chillenden, please contact the correspondent above.

Graveney

Correspondent: Crispin Whiting, Forge Farmhouse, Staplestreet,, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9UD Tel: 01227 750948 whitingcrispin@gmail.com Festive pub quiz: The Four Horseshoes invites everyone for some seasonal fun at the Christmas quiz today, Thursday, from 8pm. Crib and carols: The carols and crib service will be held at All Saints’, 3pm on Christmas Eve. Christmas worship: Christmas Day service at All Saints’ is Family Worship, 10.30am. If you have an item concerning Greenhill, please contact the correspondent above.

Hampton

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Harbledown/rough Common

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Herne/broomfield

Correspondent: Carol Davis, Honeywood, Braggs Lane, Herne Common, Herne, CT6 7NP Tel: 01227 372519 herne.broomfield@btinternet.com PARISH COUNCIL Santa’s Herne visit: Santa Sleigh will visit Herne on Saturday December 22. The route is as follows, please look out for the Santa Stops Here signs. Start 4.15pm Bullockstone Road; 4.30pm Stop 1 Canterbury Fields; 4.45pm Canterbury Road, Curtis Wood Park Road; 5.10pm Stop 2 Junction Shepherdsgate Drive; 5.20pm Stop 3 Top Curtis Wood Park Road; 5.30 Albion Lane; 5.40 Stop 4 Forgefields junction with Ridgeway Road; 5.50 Norton Ave/forgefields; 6.10 pm Albion Lane to School Lane; 6.25 Stop 5 School Lane Service Road; 6.40 Back onto School Lane, into Mill Lane & Mountview Road to layby outside Farmhouse Close; 7.05pm Pigeon Lane; 7.10pm Stop 6 Hillcroft/ Ravensbourne junction; 7.25pm Mill Lane to Millview Road. For further details please phone our parish office on 01227 742700. PARISH COUNCIL Santa’s Broomfield visit: Santa will visit Broomfield on his float on Sunday December 23. Please look out the ‘Santa Stops Here’ signs. Start 4.30pm Stop 1 Willow Farm Way; 4.45pm Margate Road to Huntsman & Horn; 5pm Stop 2 Huntsman & Horn; 5.15pm Down Broomfield Road to The Meadows; 5.30pm Stop 3 The Meadows outside 38; 5.45pm Stop 4 The Meadows to Harvest Court; 6pm Into Margate Road; 6.15pm Stop 5 Arden Road; 6.30pm Stop 6 Arden Road/ Halford Close; 6.30pm left into Hawe Farm Way onto Savernake Drive; 6.40pm Stop 7 Hawe Farm Way/bramblefields; 6.50pm Hawe Farm Way to Hunters Forstal Road; 7pm Hawe Farm Way to Hunters Forstal then into Kingsfield; 7.10pm Stop 8 Peartree/kingsfield junction; 7.25pm Stop 9 Peartree/helding Close; 7.40pm Mill Lane & Millview Road. For further information please call our Parish Office on 01227 742700 Herne Common plan: Planning application at Herne Common. has been received: Number CA//18/02489/FUL Proposed two-storey detached dwelling with associated parking following demolition of existing double garage. At land adjacent to 1 Rose Cottages, Canterbury Road, Herne Common, Herne CT6 7JU View plans at Canterbury City Council Planning Portal or for further information call our parish council office on 01227 742700.

Hernhill

Correspondent: Crispin Whiting, Forge Farmhouse, Staplestreet,, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9UD Tel: 01227 750948 whitingcrispin@gmail.com Carols on Green: Bring your lantern and join in the carolling on the village green, 5pm, Saturday December 22. Afterwards hot drinks and mince pies will be served in the Church. Liane is back: Book now for the Three Horseshoes Christmas jazz special on Sunday, with Ronnie Scott’s favourite Liane Carroll accompanied by Russell field on drums from 4pm. Sunday lunches available, but early booking is essential. If you have an item concerning Hersden, please contact the correspondent above.

Hoath

Correspondent: Sue Nash, Greenacre Church Road, Hoath, Canterbury, CT3 4LA Tel: 01227 860291 sue@greenacrehoath.com Gardening Society: The first meeting of the New Year will be Wednesday January 9 when Robert Nash will be giving a film show. Meetings take place at 7.30pm in Hoath village hall and new members are always given a warm welcome. Holy Cross Church: A service of Holy Communion will be held on Sunday December