COMMUNITY NEWS

Aldington

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Appledore

Correspondent: Ruth Smith, Griffin Park Cottage, Tenterden Road, Appledore, TN26 2AP Tel: 01233 758564 ruthasmith@sky.com Markets: Three markets this weekend. Friday May 31, 10am-2pm, multi-market with magic, plate spinning and crafts. Saturday June 1, food market, 10am-2pm and Sunday June 2, Antique and Book Fair12-4pm. All of these will be in the Village Hall, with the usual refreshments.

Strawberry Fair: Saturday June 15. Strawberry Fair at the Church. Stalls selling cakes, preserves, strawberries, crafts, plants and books. Cream teas and other refreshments. 2pm, Morris Dancing. 10am-4.30pm.

Village Hall Annual General Meeting: Wednesday June 12, 7pm in the Hall. There will be reports on the events of the last year and opportunities to put forward new ideas.

Churchyard Work Party: Another tidying of the Churchyard. Saturday June 8, organised by the Local History Society. The work will start at 9am and it is hoped it will be finished by 12pm.

Appledore Smugglers: Our local football team had a bad start to their first season in the first division. For a while it looked like they would be returning to the second division. However, over the last few months, they have beaten most of the top teams and have ended up in the middle of the division. A pat on the back goes to Mark Hilden who has scored so many of the winning goals.

Ashford

Correspondent: Emily Neighbour Tel: 01233 664673 eaneighbour@gmail.com Hearing Aid Clinics: Free hearing aid aftercare clinics Ashford Gateway Plus in Church Road every Monday and Thursday 10.30am12.30pm, not bank holidays. Ashford Age UK, Joe Fagg Centre, Stanhope Road, every Tuesday 10.30-11.30am not bank holidays. No appointment needed. Information from 01227 760046 or enquiries@hikent.org.uk

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

Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch : The Post Office has moved and it is no longer possible to hold the monthly surgery there. However if you have any concerns about crime in the village or surrounding area or if you have any issues which you wish to discuss in confidence if preferred please contact me. You can also arrange to receive email notification’s about crime trends in the area and precautions that can be taken. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of your Parish Councillors.

Biddenden Bowls Club : Our results for last week have been: Friendlies, May 19, Hunton away lost 51-78 and 22nd May Northiam away won 68-63. Weald League Division 2 (“A” team). May

21, Bearsted “C” at home won 56-47 (points 08-02) Weald League Division 3 (“B” Team) May 21, no game. Maidstone Triples League Division 5. May 24, Loose “C” at home won 39-30 (points 06-00)

Our matches for next week are friendlies. Saturday June 1, at home to Charing, Sunday June 2, away to Loose, and Wednesday June 5, at home to Penenden Heath, all at 2.30p.m. We have our Maidstone Triples League game Friday May 31, away to Headcorn “B”, and playing on Tuesday June 4, our

Weald League teams, the “A” team in division 2 at home to Hawkhurst, and the “B” team at home to Loose “C”, all at 6pm. Visit our website, biddendenbowlsclub.org.

Bilsington

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Bodsham

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Bonnington

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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 Smeeth School: parent governor: Are you interested in education and would you like to be involved in a local school. If the answer is yes to both these questions would you be interested in becoming a non-parent school governor. The Governing Board works with the headteacher to ensure high standards of educational achievement and good conduct for the children. There are 6 Full Governing Body meetings a year where, as a team, we work to support the staff and children to achieve their goals. Our role is to continuously monitor and evaluate the ongoing progress of the many and varied areas of the school. This a voluntary role and there are no qualification’s required. For further information please email on headteacher@ smeeth.kent.uk or call the headteacher, Ms Jen Payne, on 01303 813128.

Pimms, Pork and Puddings: To commemorate D Day and launch the Brabourne and Smeeth Branch Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Pimms, Pork and Puddings will be held at the village hall, June 22, 6.45pm, with entertainment appropriate for D Day. Tickets £15. Contact Jenny Cooper 01303 813330 .

Gardeners Society: Next meeting. Friday May 31,

7.15, in the village hall when there will be a presentation by Sue Turner on “The

Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (Nematodes). Sue has given us several excellent presentation’s over the last few years. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2019 Programme 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. Friday May 31, 3pm, for a talk on “Polymer Clayâ not just Jewellery” with Liz Richardson. This will be followed by a delicious tea. If anyone would like a lift to and from the Oak Room please contact Di Dawson 01303-813398.

Penstock Farm Walk:

Sunday June 2, 2.30pm, led by George Jessel. The walk will be followed by tea.£2 per adult, children go free, well-behaved dogs 50p. Proceeds in aid of St Mary Brabourne.

Newspaper collection: The next collection Saturday

June 2, 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.

Messy Church: Saturday

June 1, in Scout HQ please note change of venue, 3-5pm. This month’s theme is The Banquet to which everyone is Invited. Listen to the story about the Grand Banquet with the assistance of the puppets. Help to make a collage, play a game, join in the crafts and play with lego. Enjoy our ever popular hot dogs and cake. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations welcome. Kathleen MacPhee 01303 812536 for further information

Brook

Correspondent: Jane Burnham, 13 The Close, Wye, TN25 5BD Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet.com Concert: with the City of Correspondent: Dianne Sandy, C/o Challock Post Office, The Lees, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BP Mob: 07895494851 parishclerkchallockpc@ gmail.com

Challock Community Festival: Saturday June 1, 10.30am. Children’s treasure hunt, photographic competition, Challock School art competition. Scheduled talks about the village and Church. Local organisations promotional stands. Free portrait sketch by our local artist

John Harvey. Fun day for all ages to meet other people from the Village.

Friends of Kingswood: The Wildflower Wonders event meets at Molash, A252, War Memorial Triangle. 10am, Sunday June 23, when we walk across the fields into Cutlers Valley that should be ablaze with woodland flowers. Text 07523 203458 or email enquiries@friendsofkingswood.org

Pay on the Day £4, members and accompanied children priceless

Mother & Toddler: The Mother and Toddler group Wednesday during term time. 9.30-11.30am. It is £1 per child, babies free, to include free snacks for children and coffee and biscuits for the mums. For details call Pat Feddon on 07813 625105 or email pat. rattlehalt@hotmail.co.uk.

Charing

Correspondent: Anita & Dennis Gudge, Sherbourne House, 27 High Street, Charing, TN27 0HU Tel: 01233 714068 drgudge@gmail.com

Tram Hatch: Tram Hatch Gardens, open Saturday June1, 12-5pm in aid of the National Garden Scheme. Homemade tea and cakes proceeds to the RNLI. Come, enjoy and relax.

Charing Tennis Club: Men’s first team kicked off the Ashford Tennis League summer season with a good win over Bethersden 3-1 at home. All the Charing teams, won their divisions last season and have now gone up to the top division in the Ashford League so there should be some good tennis to watch over the coming season at Charing Tennis Club. The next home matches are Ladies, Sunday June 2, 2pm. Mixed, Sunday June 9, 2.30pm and Men’s, Saturday June 15, 2.30pm.

Summer Fete: Charing

Fete, Flower Show & Craft Fayre. Saturday June 22. Clewards Meadow adjacent to the Church, 12.00pm. Hog Roast, Hot Dogs & Burgers, Ice creams, refreshment in the Barn. Ashford Sings Choir, Dance Visions Studios demonstration’s. Mark’s Magic Show. Children’s roundabout, lots of stalls & games, grand draw, tombola, win the contents of the wheelbarrow full of Booze, homemade cakes & savouries, plants, tug o’ war competition, auction of flowers, Local crafts and Correspondent: Anita & Dennis Gudge, Sherbourne House, 27 High Street, Charing, TN27 0HU Tel: 01233 714068 drgudge@gmail.com

PARISH COUNCIL: See Charing entry

Chilham

Correspondent: Elisabeth Arter, April Cottage Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AB Tel: 01227 730752 garden@arter2.plus.com

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Crundale

Correspondent: Carol Newton, Lamley Cottage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, CT4 7DR Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com If you have an item concerning Crundale, please contact the correspondent above.

Egerton

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

Parish Council meeting: Tuesday June 4, 8.00pm in the Committee room. All welcome

Summer gardens: Wednesday June 5, 11am-12pm, Iden Farm Cottage, Iden Lane TN27 9AR. £2 pp for coffee and a raffle ticket all money raised in aid of Friends of St James. All welcome

WI: Wednesday June 5, 7.30pm in the Millennium hall. Flowers and flower arranging demo by Anna Evans, competition ‘The best bloom in your garden’. 100 Club: Here are the results of the May Draw £100 Gwen Hughes. £50 Sue Johnson.

£25 Chrissie Rawlins. £25 John and Gill Harper

The next Draw will be held, Wednesday June 19, at ‘The Barrow House’.

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 Correspondent: Aniko Szocs, Parish Office, Singleton Village Hall, Ashford, TN23 5LB Tel: 01233 616923 theclerkgcwspc@gmail.com Repair Café Ashford: Singleton Environment Centre is now ready to receive items for repair and re-use. If you have an item you would like to get repaired or up-cycled bring it along to one of the sessions or you can drop it off at the centre at a convenient time for you. The Repair Café operates on the first and third Wednesday each month between 1-6.00pm.

Hamstreet/Snave

Correspondent: Rob Toal,

The Haven, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2JT Mob: 07958 748087 Tel: 01233 733487 robtoal@me.com

Saint Matthews: The service at St Matthew’s, Warehorne, Sunday June 2, 8.30am, Holy Communion.

Church Service: Holy Communion at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Sunday June 2, 1030. At the same time the Fun Club for younger children will meet.

Hastingleigh

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High Halden

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

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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 Friends coffee morning: Saturday June 1, 10.30am-12pm,

at the WI Hall, 228 Faversham Road, TN24 9AN. Come for a cuppa and support the Friends at St Mary’s. Raffle, cakes, bacon rolls and stalls. Entrance £1.

Phoenix Community Funday: Phoenix Community Primary School, Belmont Road, TN24 9LS Saturday June 8, 12-4pm. Performances, gaming bus, games and craft stalls, refreshments and raffle.

Summer Fayre: Saturday June 29, on the recreation ground behind Kennington CE Academy, Ulley Road. 12-4pm. Full programme of arena events, charity and local voluntary organisation stalls and fun dog show

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 8-10pm. All welcome. The next callers will be Dorothy and Ken Wiseman. Details from Edna on 01233 ·627121 or email ejbone@tiscali. co.uk¶

Family disco: A spring family disco in aid of the Teddington Trust Saturday June 8, Kingsnorth School, Church Hill, 7.30-11pm. Tickets at £5 for adults and £3 for children. are available from nmiller@ teddingtontrust.com. Funds raised will go towards vital life saving protection for patients with Xeroderma Pigmentosum. No bar but you are welcome to bring your own bottles.

Parish council: Parish council meeting, Tuesday June 11, 7pm, in the pavilion, Church Hill.

If you wish to speak or ask questions during the open forum, please contact the parish manager on 01233 502969 at least four days in advance of the meeting giving details of the subject to raise.

Ploggers meet: Park Farm Ploggers litter picking whilst jogging, Sunday June 2, in the car park near the central playground. 10-11am to raise money for the redevelopment of the playground.

Lite bite: The lunchtime gathering. Tuesday June 4,12.30pm, in the parish Church extension. 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.

Friends AGM: The Friends of Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst Churches AGM. Monday

June 10, 6.30pm, in the parish Church. All welcome to hear how the Friends have given so much to the upkeep of the churches and what fund raising ideas are in the pipe line.

Knit and natter: The Knit ‘n’ Natter group which used to meet at the community café, now meets in the Church extension, Church Hill, 1-4pm, Mondays. £2 per session to cover refreshments.

Roller disco: A roller disco. Friday May 31, 5.30-7pm, in the recreation centre. Entrance £5. Details from 01304 619007. WI: Members meet Wednesday June 5, 10am, in

Cade Road Church hall, Kingsnorth Road. Simon Pollard will give a talk entitled A Wildlife for Us, the importance of bringing wildlife into your garden. There will also be a competition for a small flower arrangement in an unusual container. New members and visitors welcome. Details from Liz Taylor 01233 502721

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 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@btinternet. com

Permitted: Ashford BC has given its permission for the conversion of a redundant stable block to a four bedroom house plus conversion of a current garage to a farm office, demolition of a large recent pre-fabricated agricultural shed, plus erection of a new detached timber garage building plus alterations to external surfaces. This is a revision to a previous planning permission.

Church: The congregation at last Sundays lay-led Service totalled that of a usual Communion Sunday. The Service was led by Gerry Willis with Geoff Jenkins and Tony Dodd reciting Epistle readings, Geoff also lead the prayers and read Banns of Marriage for the forthcoming Marriage in July of Alexander Rafik Zahr-Iddin and Jessica Sarah Main. This was the first time of asking.

New Rep: Roger Mudge is now the footpath representative replacing the retiring Julia Phebey. Any problems with footpaths in the area contact Roger on 01233 740680

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 morning: Saturday 1 June, 10.30am-12.30pm,. All proceeds in aid of Church funds.

Meeting: Next parish council meeting, Monday June 3, 7.30pm in the Old Wool Store at Brooker Farm. General public are invited to attend.

Newenden

Correspondent: Geoffrey Goodsell, 13 Levetts Lane, Bodiam, TN32 5UL Tel: 01580 830211

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Old Wives Lees

Correspondent: Elisabeth Arter, April Cottage Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AB Tel: 01227 730752 garden@arter2.plus.com

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Pluckley

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

01233 841893 kahart198@gmail.com Wealden Wheels: At the recent Annual Assembly another plea was made for more volunteer drivers. Wealden Wheels provides a vital service to many local charities, clubs, schools, organisations and individuals. If you are over 25 and were able to give some of your time to helping others please call Graham on 01233 840000 or email wealdenwheels@btconnect.com. You will receive Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme training.

Gardening Society: The beautifully presented May Newsletter for the Pluckley with Egerton Gardening Society has a wealth of information including Forthcoming Events, and a review of Recent Events including the Spring Show, as well as details of other gardens to visit around Kent. You can see and download the newsletter on www.pegsoc.org.

The next members’ outing will be on Wednesday June 12 to Balmoral Cottage, Benenden. The garden is an eclectic mix of hardy perennials in a framework of topiary hedges and sentinels of all shapes and sizes. More details can be seen in the May newsletter. £11 includes minibus, entry and refreshments. To reserve a place call Sue Seward on 01233 840320.

Footpaths: Janet Gwillim reports that most of the footpaths around the village are in very good order but, regretfully, some people are walking on farmer’s’ fields where there are no footpaths. Janet suggests that a local footpath map would be most useful. The matter can, perhaps, be dealt with through KCC Footpaths.

Village Hall: Work on the new extension has been completed and plans are now being made for the next stage that will include a new kitchen and tidying up the outside. Finance is an important consideration, and in this respect the village hall committee is active with fund raising by organising events and securing bookings. Soon Wi-Fi, to be provided by the Parish Council, will be available.

Yoga and Nutrition: Saturday June15, 10am-1pm, a Yoga and Nutrition Workshop. Yoga with Keighley will focus on moves to help improve digestion, breathing techniques and creating a calm mind and body. Elaine, a Registered Nutritionist, will present a workshop on mindful eating techniques. Cost £30. For more details or to reserve place call Keighley 07765 221374 or Elaine 07775 582925

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 demonstration: The flower club meet on the first Wednesday of the month in the village hall 7.30pm. Joyce Pannell will give a demonstration entitled Flowers, Fun and Friendship at the next meeting on June 5. The competition is Floral Fantasia.

Smallhythe

Correspondent: Emma Isworth, 11 Elmfield, Tenterden, TN30 6RE Tel: 01580 765518 e.isworth57@gmail.com On Stage: Friday May 31, 7.30pm, BA Acting students at East 15 Acting School present Macbeth. Saturday June 1, 7.30pm, they perform King Lear. Friday June 7, Comedy at The Barn featuring Glenn Moore, Annie McGrath and James Loveridge. Please note this performance contains strong language. Over 15’s only at parental discretion. For tickets call 01580 762334. Open Studio: Smallhythe Studio open for the annual South East Open Studios. June 7-9 & June 13-16, 10am-4pm. Visit www.smallhythestudio.com or call 07905 948525 for details

Smarden

Correspondent: Eleanor Bliss Tel: 01233 770082 eleanorbliss1@gmail.com Zion Community Breakfast: Monday June 3, 9-11am.

There is no charge for the food, although donations are most welcome.

Community Share Offer: You are reminded that you can invest in the project to provide a new store, post office and café area. Comprehensive information packs are available, and give details of how to invest. For more information, go to the website smardencommunitystore.co.uk or email smardenshop@gmail. com. Members of the Action Group will be available to answer any questions Saturday June 8, 10am-1pm.

Hi Kent clinic: For free NHS hearing aid aftercare, advice and battery supply come to The Charter Hall, Monday June 3, 10.10-11.30am. This Kent charity can give free hearing aid batteries, tube cleaning, practical help and advice. Contact: www.hikent. org.uk phone 01227 760046

Footpath Group Walk : Join the walkers, Saturday June 8, 2pm at the Flying Horse

Car Park. This will be a one way walk to Biddenden via Haffenden Quarter, Wagstaff and River Hall. Return by car. This will be about four and a half miles. Dogs on leads are welcome. Contact Bob for more information, or to arrange for a lift back to Smarden. 771947.

Afternoon Club meeting: The AGM of the Smarden group Friday June 7, 2pm, in The Charter Hall. There will also be a presentation by Pam and Doug Brown, talking about the Medical Detection Dogs. The Afternoon Club is for anyone aged 50+. It meets on the first Friday of each month, for a talk or entertainment. £10 per year to join.

Safari Supper date: Saturday July 6. Everyone in the village is invited to join in. You do not need to be a master chef to take part, however you will be invited to provide one course for six to eight people. Please contact Lyndsay Hardwick (770158) or email smardensafarisup@aol. com to register.

Change your books : The library van will visit Smarden, Tuesday June 4, 3.35-4.05pm. It will be at The Flying Horse Car Park. Afterwards it will move to The Charter Hall Car Park, 4.20-4.50pm.

St Michaels

Correspondent: Emma Isworth, 11 Elmfield, Tenterden, TN30 6RE

Tel: 01580 765518 e.isworth57@gmail.com Fun Run: The Third Annual Tenterden 5 and 10K run. St Michaels School, Saturday June 9, 10.30am. Refreshments and entertainment’s in the school grounds plus a 1K race for younger children. Monies raised go to St Michaels School PTA. Marshall’s wanted to help with directing the race. Training will be given plus a voucher for free hog roast barbecue and a drink. Please contact 01580 763210

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

Correspondent: Daisy Cumming Tel: 01233 635491 daisycumming@gmail.com Men’s breakfast: Continental style breakfast Saturday June 8, 8am in the mission hall. Phone Arthur Waters on 01580 761835 for details or just turn up.

Tenterden

Correspondent: Emma Isworth, 11 Elmfield, Tenterden, TN30 6RE Tel: 01580 765518 e.isworth57@gmail.com

Fair deals: Traidcraft, the charity selling fairly traded goods will hold a sale at St Mildred’s Church Sunday June 2, after the 9.30am service.

Charity Coffee Concert: The Rhythm of Life Choir will be raising the rafter’s at St Mildred’s Church Saturday June 8, 10am-12pm during a fund-raising coffee morning for Team Ben Hammond.

All monies raised go to the cardiac screening programme for young people.

Free Community Lunch: Free Community Lunches for singles and families who struggle to make ends meet. In collaboration with Fareshare to prevent food waste. St Mildred’s Church hall. Friday June 14, 12.30-2pm.

Community Hub Help: Tenterden Community Hub is a charity established to help people who are experiencing financial difficulties by providing a listening ear in confidence to understand any personal problems and then agree the best way forward to provide a solution. In co-operation with Kent Savers Credit Union they also provide access to low cost loans and secure savings for your money. Open at St Mildred’s Church Hall on Fridays, 10am-12pm. Just drop in. No appointments necessary. Appointments at other times can be arranged by calling 01580 766155 or email info@tenterdencommunityhub.co.uk

Sweet Memories: An informal setting for people with memory problems or dementia, their family, friends and carers to meet in an informal setting for tea and cake. St Andrews Church Community Hall, Ashford Road every Friday, 2-4pm. For details call 01580 762932 or 01580 763292. Also,Singing for Health every Tuesday, 10.45am-12pm at Highbury Hall.Not only will it be good fun, but singing is scientifically proven to promote good health and a feelgood factor. For details call 01580 762932 or 01580 763292.

Rotary Street Party: Tenterden Rotary Club Street Party at Tenterden Junior School. Sunday June 2, 12-4pm.A fun event with food, drink and entertainment to welcome new residents.

Footpaths Group: The Footpaths Group Bells Lane, 2pm, Sunday June 2, for a walk to Hongland.

Next Generation Café: Highbury Hall, Mondays and

Wednesdays, 4.30-7pm. Open to all young people age 11 onwards. Free entry. Details on 07716 862010.

Town Council Meeting: The Town Council meet at the Town Hall, Monday, June 3, 7pm.

CARM Meeting Point:

CARM, has a Tenterden and St Michaels Meeting Point at Trinity Baptist Church, Ashford Road on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 10am-12pm. The group is for older, isolated people to meet and enjoy coffee, chat and help and advice about local services. Next Meeting, Tuesday June 4. Call 01233 758122 for details.

Rockit Choir : The Rockits Rock and Pop Choir every Tuesday at the Social Hub, 7.15-9pm. The choir have raised thousands of pounds each year for local charities.

Charity Barbecue Fun: Wealden Business Group fund-raising barbecue at the Little Silver Hotel. Friday June 21, 6-9pm. Tickets £20. Call 01580 767117 or email wealdenbusinessgroup@ gmail.com to book.

Folk Club: William Caxton Inn. Tuesday June 11, 8pm. All folk singers, musicians, storytellers and poets are welcome to come along or you can just come and listen to the music. Call 01233 626805 for details

Cycling Club: TN30 Cycle Club every Wednesday and Sunday at The Crown, St Michaels to enjoy a variety of friendly bike rides to suit all ages and abilities. New members always welcome. www. tenterdencycleclub.com or email tn30cycleclub@gmail. com or call 07419 785411

Camera Club: Tenterden Camera Club first Wednesday at The Vine Inn and second and fourth Wednesdays at the Social Hub, 7.30pm. Experts to guide on all forms of camera work. www.TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk for details.

Umbrella Club: The Umbrella Club supports people with mental health problems.They meet at the Leisure Centre. Wednesdays, 11.15am, for a guided, gentle stroll. Details from 01580 241936 .

Health Walks: Health Walks for the more experienced walker each Tuesday. Meet at St Andrews Catholic Church on the Ashford Road, 10.15am for a 90 minute walk. Contact 01580 762526 for details. The Tenterden Trekkers meet for an informal walk each Friday 10.15am, Zion Baptist Church. A one hour walk, just turn up.Contact 0300 123 1220 option 2

Horticultural Society: Tenterden and District Horticultural Society meeting St Mildred’s Church Hall 7.30pm, Friday June 7. Jude Lawton will give a talk on garden ferns.There is a small charge.

Open Studio: Sundays June 9, 16, 23, 10.30am-5pm, Gill Bridgestock will be demonstrating her pewter, copper and silver work at her studio, Goodhill Cottage which is found 1 mile from Tenterden High Street, half a mile beyond the level crossing on the Cranbrook Road, located on the right hand side. Parking available

Book Volunteer needed:

The Pilgrims Hospice shop require a volunteer with a knowledge of books for a couple of hours a week to price the books accordingly and tidy. If you can help, please call into the shop or telephone 01580 765462.

Cricket Fixtures: Saturday June 1, the First X1 play at home to Bromley, 12pm, the Seconds are away to Bexley, 12pm and the Thirds away to Sturry FirstX1, 1,30pm. On Sunday June 2 Tenterden play Willsborough at home 2pm and the Midweek X1 play away to Westfield, 2pm on Wednesday June 5.

Warehorne

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Westwell

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

Tel: 01233 623902 susanwood@uwclub.net Tapas Night: At The Wheel Inn on Friday May 31. Call 01233 712223 for more details or to book.

Messy Church: In the parish hall on Sunday June 2 in the parish hall at 3.30pm. The theme is Heading for Heaven. Children with an accompanying adult are invited to join us for a Bible story, crafts, activities and tea.

Coffee morning: The Wheel Inn, Friday June 7, 10.30am for coffee and lovely conversation.

Willesborough / Newtown

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Wittersham

Correspondent: Jennifer Maynard, 4a Swan Street, Wittersham, TN30 7PH

Tel: 01797 270804 jennifermaynard55@gmail.com

Open Gardens: Tuesday

June 4, Michael and Jenny Clarkes’s garden will be open 11am-12pm in aid of Church funds. Entry £3.Their garden is at Primrose Cottage, Rose Hill, 7HE, near The Stocks. BBQ and The Banned: Saturday June 8,12-3.00pm there will be a BBQ and live music from local group, The Banned in the Rectory garden.

Stocks Mill: More volunteers are needed to keep Stocks Mill open on Sundays between May and the end of September, 2.30-5.00pm. Contact Sue Duff on 01797 270295.

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 May

31. £1 includes a game of Bingo, a quiz and light refreshments. Details from Joyce on 01233 860427.

All Day Breakfast: In the Memorial Hall, Saturday

June 1, 8.30am-2pm. Tickets £6 available from Townland Stores, The Bonny Cravat, The Six Bells and Woodchurch Information Centre. This is a fundraiser for the Hall kitchen refurbishment so please do come along!

Morris Men: Saturday June 1, 12.30pm, Woodchurch Morris Men will be dancing/warming up at the White Lion in Bilsington before moving on to the Canterbury Oast Trust site at Poulton Wood for their Open Day and dancing there at approx. 2.30pm.

Boot Fair: Sunday June 2. Boot Fair in the grounds of the Pop In Centre in Lower Road in aid of the building fund. Stall holders from 8am and customers from 9am. First table £5, second table £2.50. Details contact Clive on 01233 860139. Masses of bargains – do come along.

Patients’ Participation Group: Monday June 3, 6pm in the Bonny Cravat the speaker will be a representative from Kent Air Ambulance. If you would like to learn more about the Group and its purpose contact the Chair, Philippa Jones, on philippa.nick@btinternet.

Local History Society: Monday June 3, 7.30pm, in the Memorial Hall when the speakers will be Sylvia Golding and Joyce Saunder whose talk is entitled ‘Babies Castle of Hawkhurst’. The building was created for Barnardo’s in 1883 and could accommodate up to 120 babies. Small fee £3.

Wye

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

Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet.com Parish Social: Saturday June 1. In the Small Village Hall. This is a drop-in event 11.30 . Refreshments (RSVP for catering purposes). Displays of new and current projects. The Annual Parish meeting will start at 12.15pm with presentation of awards at 12.30pm, followed by a question and answer session with the new Wye with Hinxhill Parish Council Chairman, David Reece.

Village Clean-up: with Wye Ground Force. Saturday June 1. Please take a little time out of your Saturday morning to help spruce up our lovely village. Meet at Wye Methodist Hall at 10am.

RAFA: The Wye branch meets at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of each month at Wye Village Small Hall. Our next meeting will be on Thursday June 13, when Bill Phillips will give a talk. Contact Ron Cooper on 01303 813330.