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Correspondent: Lorraine Jones, 36 The Street, Adisham, CT3 3JL Tel: 01304 840005 lorraine.j.jones@btinternet. com Church: Crafty Church will be held Wednesday March 6, 3.30-4.30pm, Holy Innocents, for details please contact adishammessychurch@yahoo. com or 01304 449314. Services at Holy Innocents this month, 11am, Sunday March 3 and 17 Morning Prayer. Sunday March 10 and 31 Holy Communion. Sunday March 24 Benefice Service at St Giles Kingston. Coffee and cake concert. There will be an eclectics choir concert, Saturday March 16, 10.15-11.15am, St Peters Church, Bridge. Donations for the upkeep of the Church. For all information regarding the Church go to www.barhamdownschurches. org.uk Village Hall: Committee meeting, Thursday March 7, 7.30pm, 131 The Street. If anyone is interested in joining the committee please pop along to the meeting or contact Roger. To hire please call Roger 07782 173776, or take a look at the new Facebook page for more details. Jazz: An evening of Jazz with Ian Miller on saxophone and Dominic Spencer on the piano. Sunday March 10, 8pm, village hall. £10 per ticket, from Roger 07782 173776. Village Summer Fete: Sunday July 7, this will include the Church strawberry tea, village hall. Stalls and more information to follow. PARISH COUNCIL: Next meeting will be held Monday March 11, 7pm, village hall. The agenda for meetings will be available on the parish council’s website www.adishampc.kentparishes.gov.uk also will be displayed in the notice boards on the barn at the pond and the village hall. To contact the clerk please email clerk.adisham@outlook.com or call 07584 160199. If you have any items for the parish news sheet please make sure they are sent in by the 20th of the month in order for them to be included in the magazine. Contact kenterrett@btinternet.com The AGM will be held Monday April 8, 7pm, village hall. Big Breakfast: Saturday March 2, 10am-12pm, last orders 11.30am. Pop along to the village hall for a delicious breakfast or just a coffee catch up with friends and neighbours while raising money for our village hall. Volunteers also needed for serving, setting up and clearing up please contact Sue 01304 842009. Waste: Collection times are now between 6am-6pm. Household and food waste will be collected Friday March 8 and 22. Recycling and food waste will be collected Friday March 1. Garden waste collections resume on March 15 and March 29. Calendars for collection dates will no longer be delivered to households. Information can be found at canterburycitycouncil.gov.uk A calendar can be requested from Serco. Library Van: Outside the school, Friday March 8 and 22, 1-1.45pm. Sustainable Adisham : Contact, Judith White 01304 842345 or judith.white@armingford.co.uk. A hedgehog survey is being carried out in the village, if you see any hedgehogs or any evidence of them being in your gardens please record the information, dates times etc. Then pass onto Judith at the big breakfast or email angelaweaving@gmail.com My Rural: Available in Adisham a wide range of animal activities for families, groups and individuals. Different themes and animals available. All include a site tour and hands-on time holding and feeding the animals. Please contact Jo 07845 123947 joanna@myrural.co.uk Check out the Facebook page or go to www.myrural.co.uk Toddlers: Meet in the village hall, term time, Thursdays, 9am. Warm welcome for all, pop along and join the ladies for a coffee and a chat.

Ash

Correspondent: Jean Ryan, Old Barn Cottage, Hoaden, Ash, Canterbury, CT3 2LG Tel: 01304 812148 jeanryan42@gmail.com Horticultural Society: Thursday February 28, village hall, 7.30pm when Jacqueline Aviolet speaks on Hardy Geraniums. The competition is for a house plant in a pot. For further information visit www.ashhortsoc.org.uk Community Coffee Morning: Saturday March 2, village hall, 10am-12pm when the Ash Brownies and Guides will be the hosts. They are raising funds towards an PGL adventure holiday. Come along and support these Ash youngsters whilst enjoying hot tea, coffee, bacon rolls and home made cake. The Hi Kent charity volunteer will be in attendance for those NHS hearing aid users. Council Meeting: The Parish Council meets Monday March 4, Library Room, village hall, 7.30pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend. View the agenda and last month’s minutes on the council’s notice boards situated in The Street car park and at the hall or online at www.ashpc. kentparishes.gov.uk Good Companions: The social group for the over 60s meets Tuesday March 5, Library Room at the hall, 2-4pm. Drop in for a game of cards, scrabble or bingo and have a chat over a cup of tea. Jackie Hinkes 01304 812532.

Aylesham

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Badlesmere

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Barham

Correspondent: Diana Forrest, Derringstone Hill House, Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6QD Tel: 01227 831304 diforrest@vfast.co.uk Pancake Races: March 5, Pancake Day, the shop will be organising races, 3.30pm in the car park near the bowling green. Bring your frying pan and show your skills at tossing, or cheer the participants in the pancake races. Wives Club: Meeting in the Grabham Room, village hall, Tuesday March 5, 7.30pm. The speaker is Melanie Gibson-barton. The subject of her talk is “Three Women One Man”. Come along and see what it’s all about. All ladies welcome. Horticultural Society: There will be an informal evening at the Duke, Tuesday March 12, when you are invited to call in and discuss any gardening questions or problems with others who may have the answers. Just turn up any time from 7.30pm, buy a drink and improve your gardening knowledge. Wednesday March 13, 7.30pm, Barham village hall, Fern Alder will be giving a talk on “Gardening for Wildlife”. Non-members are welcome, £2. B w K W.I: Next meeting, Thursday March 14, 2.30pm, Barham village hall when James Duff will be talking about the work of Catching Lives which works to help rough sleepers, the homeless and the vulnerable in our area. History Society: The next meeting of Barham Downs History Society is being held Wednesday March 20, 7.30pm, Kingston Barn, Andy Linklater will be talking on “The First Brexit”. As this is a public lecture there is a charge of £3 on the door for members and £5 for visitors. The Society’s March archive morning will be Friday March 15, 10am-12pm, Barham village hall. Bowls Club Jumble: Barham Bowls Club is holding a jumble sale in village hall, Saturday March 16. Admission £5. Contributions of clean jumble may be deposited at the village hall on Mondays, 6.309pm or Wednesdays, 1.30-4pm when the Club holds its short mat sessions. Litter Pick: A litter pick working party is planned for Saturday March 16, 2pm. Further details nearer the date. Charity Games Night: A night of filmed racing, bingo and easy to play games is planned for Saturday March 23, Barham village hall, 8pm. Bring your own food and drink. Tea, coffee and ice creams will be available during the interval. Tickets £5, tables of 8. For tickets call Bernadette Hall 8318731 or Matt Archer marieandmatt@ hotmail.co.uk Benefice Services: Sunday March 3: Barham 8am Holy Communion; 9.30am Family Service; 11am Womenswold Holy Communion; 11am Bishopsbourne Morning Prayer; 11am Adisham Morning Prayer. Successful Jumble Sale: Last Saturday’s jumble sale held by the League of Friends in Barham village hall raised £288 and some of the remaining goods were distributed to local charities.

Bekesbourne

Correspondent: Jill Thomas, The Gatehouse, Old Palace Road, Bekesbourne, CT4 5ES Tel: 01227 832573 s.thomas.jt@gmail.com Songs Of Praise: The 10am service on Sunday March 3, is songs of praise on the subject of preparing for Lent. It will be followed as usual by refreshments in the Church. Pancakes: Sunday March 3, 11am there will be pancake racing and eating for all on the Church field parallel to the Nailbourne. Bring your own frying pan if you plan to race. 100 Club: Winners in February are: Mandy Williams £50; Peter Ellis £25 and Mary Butlin £15. Nick Jaggers drew the numbers. If you have an item concerning Beltinge, please contact the correspondent above.

Bishopsbourne

Correspondent: Malcolm Mitchell, The Old Cottage, Bishopsbourne, CT4 5HT Looking Good: Make-up specialist Olwen Shaw will be demonstrating Look Fabulous for Ever range specially formulated for more mature skins in the ballroom, Charlton Park, Saturday March 2. There are hourly group appointments at 10am, 11am and 12pm. Coffee and biscuits will be provided for a donation towards St Mary’s Church. For more information ring Olwen 07720 445600 and for bookings ring 01227 831355 or email info@charlton-park.org Parish Council: The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Conrad Hall, 7.30pm, Tuesday March 5. All villagers are welcome to attend and time will be allowed before the start of the official business for any questions to be asked or topics aired. Church Services: There will be morning service, St Mary’s Church, 11am, Sunday March 3. Snowdrop Walk: A combination of sunshine, snowdrops and a stately home attracted crowds to Charlton Park on Sunday February 24. Nearly 200 people came to walk in the grounds during the unseasonable warm weather to admire the historic double snowdrops. Charlton Park owner Gubby Wales was delighted to announce a profit of £469 had been raised for the funds of St Mary’s Church.

Blean

Correspondent: Tamsin Parry Mob: 07791 400367 tamsinblean@gmail.com Garden Waste Collections: Garden waste collections will begin again on the week beginning Monday March 4 and then fortnightly as usual. Charity Quiz: The monthly quiz held at The Royal Oak, Monday February 18 raised £68 for the RSPB. The total now raised for local and national charities is £17,562. The next quiz will be held Monday March 18, 8pm, entry only £2 per person, come as a team, or come individually and you will be welcome to join a team on the night. Tenancy Deposit Scam: Action Fraud have received several reports where fraudsters are claiming to be landlords of properties offered for rent online. Always make sure you, or a reliable contact, have viewed the property with an agent or landlord before agreeing to rent it. Only transfer funds when you’re satisfied a genuine property, safety certificates and valid contract are in place. Once you’ve paid your deposit, you can check whether it’s protected by entering your tenancy deposit certificate code on www.tenancydepositscheme.com Coffee Morning Thanks: Many thanks to all the enthusiastic volunteers, cake bakers and visitors to last weekend’s monthly coffee morning and light lunch event at the village hall. £190 was raised for hall funds.

Bossingham / Upper Hardres

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Bridge/patrixbourne

Vacancy: If you would like to be correspondent for Bridge/ Patrixbourne, please contact us by email: kmgvillages@thekmgroup. co.uk Church Services: Sunday March 3: Next Before Lent. St Mary’s, Patrixbourne, Sung Eucharist, 9.30am; St Peter’s, Bridge, Choral Evensong, 6pm. Friday March 1: World Day of Prayer Service, 11am. Thursday, 9am, Little Lambs Toddlers’ group, Bridge pavilion. Church Events: Pancake party, Bridge pavilion, Tuesday March 5, 3.15pm. Pop in for after school, pancakes and fun. Please let Estella know if you can help. Lower Hardres Tea ‘n’ Talk (TNT) every Wednesday afternoon from March 6, John Baker White hall, 2-3.30pm. Run by volunteers from the Church. Lent, Ash Wednesday March 6, 7pm, St Peter’s, Bridge: Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes. Lent, ‘Lectures’ A series of 4 talks to encourage ones journey of faith. Thursday evenings from March 7, 7.30pm in the Church. Rev Estella Last and Miriam Westendarp will officiate. 710218 Dogs: Local farmers are asking dog walkers to stay on the footpaths, keep their dogs in sight and clear up after the dog when walking across farmland. Fundraising: The Sturry League of Friends, Canterbury Hospitals will be serving soup and have stalls at St. Nicholas Church, Sturry, March 16, 11am-1.30pm. Jumble Sale: Broadoak village hall, March 16, 2pm. 20p entrance. Offers of jumble to sell, contact 01227 711402 or 01227 712707 for collection. Proceeds to Broadoak W.I. Lunch: Soup and pudding lunch, Broadoak village hall. March 14 from 12.30pm. A choice of 6 soups and 6 puddings. £6 per person. Proceeds to Sturry/fordwich Aire-surLa-lys Twinning Association. If you have an item concerning Chartham, please contact the correspondent above. If you have an item concerning Chartham Hatch, please contact the correspondent above.

Chestfield/ Swalecliffe

Correspondent: Deborah Johnson kentishmaid58@btopenworld.com Community Litter Pick : Chestfield Parish Council is organising a litter pick, Sunday April 7. If you are able to help, please come to the play park, Chestfield Road, 10.30am, weather permitting. The council will arrange for high-viz jackets and litter picking equipment etc. to be available. The pick will last no more than a couple of hours. Chestfield Annual Meeting: The Annual Electors meeting for Chestfield residents, Monday March 25, 7.30pm, WI hall, Chestfield Road. Come and hear the annual reports from your local societies and local organisations, together with the parish council Chairman’s annual report. Chestfield History Society: At the moment our members are researching the emergence of Swalecliffe since the 17th century, local schooling, which goes back to Roman times, the Pout and Silk families in the last two centuries, and the Copperas industry. The Parish Council has agreed to support us getting copies of archived Chestfield materials currently held in Maidstone and we will be visiting the Maidstone Archive Centre in March to identify what can be usefully reproduced. Finally we hope to be designing murals for the new play area opposite Polo Way later this year (subject to Canterbury City Council’s agreement). The first edition of our illustrated History of Chestfield