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 Multimarket : There will be another multimarket in the Village Hall on Saturday 17 August. If you haven’t been to one yet, they are well worth visiting. There are a plethora of stalls - arts, crafts, cakes, bakes, jewellery and other handmade goods. The market is open between 10am-4pm.

Ashford

Correspondent: Emily Neighbour Tel: 01233 664673 eaneighbour@gmail.com

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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 Bowls Club: Our results for last week have been:

Friendlies

August 4, Cranbrook away won 60-56

August 7, Maidstone away lost 52-76

Weald League Division 2 (“A” team).

August 6, Loose “B” away won 64-43 (points 10 -00). Congratulations to them as this result confirmed their winning Division 2.

Weald League Division 3 (“B” Team)

August 6, Ditton “A”away won 54-48 (points 08-02)

Also, on August 8, we had our very successful Ladies Tournament, with 28 clubs participating, the winners being Peninsula of Rochester and the runners up Lenham, the sun shone, and a great day was had by all. Finally, we had our Club Handicap Competition on August 10 and the finalists are Sean Mitchell and David Bryant, who will play on our Finals Weekend August 24/25.

As our club helps with the Tractor Fest, we only have one match next week, which is a friendly on Wednesday August 21, away to Lenham at 2.30pm. We are also hoping for good weather when we have our Finals Weekend on August 24/25. Visit our website, biddendenbowlsclub.org. for further information.

Bilsington

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Bodsham

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Bonnington

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

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Boughton Aluph

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

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Brabourne and Smeeth

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

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

Fridays at Three: Do join us in the Oak Room on Friday August 30 at 3pm when we will have a talk on “How to make Polymer Jewellery”, with Liz Richardson. Everyone welcome. If anyone would like a lift to and from the Oak Room please contact Di Dawson (01303-813398).

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

Brook

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

Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet.com Don’t forget: Brook Flower, Produce and Craft Show will be on Saturday September 14. Doors open at 9am. Entries to be staged by 10.30am on the day. For schedules and entry forms go to www.brookvillagehall.org, or contact Janet Jessop on 01233 812650. Doors open to the public 2-4pm. Come along and enjoy seeing all the entries, tea/coffee and cake. Entrance £1.

Challock

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

Challock Flower Festival: Love Is will be the theme of Challock Flower Festival from Saturday to Monday, August 24-26, at St Cosmas and St Damian Church in Church Lane. There will be a grand raffle, bric-a-brac, books, tombola and live music. Refreshments will include ploughman’s lunches and famous homemade delicious cakes. Free admission and parking. Donations appreciated.

Pet Service: Challock Methodist Chapel, the Lees, Challock are holding a Pet Service on Sunday August 18, at 10.30am. Please join us for an informal service with your pets - preferably on a lead or in a cage! For further details please contact Rev. Malcolm Peach 01227 219966. Everyone Welcome.

Charing

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

Tel: 01233 714068 drgudge@gmail.com

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

Fish Chips Quiz: Early warning as places go very quickly. Saturday September 14, in the Church Barn fun quiz with your quizmaster the Revd Richard Webb. Fish and chips, chicken and chips, sausage and chips or veggie option. Tables of 6 or 8. If you cannot make a table come along and we will fit you in. To book call 01233714068. All profits to Charing Christmas Lights. There will be a raffle on the night so any prizes are most welcome.

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

Farmers Market: Every Thursday 9-11.30am in the Church Barn.

Health Walks: Meet Tuesday’s at the surgery 10.20am and depart 10.30am.

Football: Last weekend all three adult teams played their first friendly’s before the new season gets under way in September. On Saturday they came away with a

2-1 victory with Krzysztof Stefankiewicz and Adam Luke scoring the goals. On Sunday the 1st won 1-0, Ollie Fleet scoring, while the Reserves lost 6-0.

This weekend the Saturday team play away at Chilham with a 2.30pm kick off, while on Sunday the 1st team have no game at present, while the Reserves play at home v Aldington Res 10.30am kick off.

Charing Heath

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

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Chilham

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100 Plus Club: Winners Friday August 9, £50 David Twaite, £15 John Swan and £10 Lyam Nevin

Crundale

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

Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com Communion Service: Sunday August 18, at 9.30am. A Common Worship Communion Service will be taking place at St Mary’s Church led by Canon Brian Chalmers. Parishioners and visitors are most welcome to this service.

Egerton

Correspondent: Heather James

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

Summer gardens: Wednesday August 21 at 11am-12pm, at Verralls Oak, Stonebridge Green Road TN27 9AP. £2pp for coffee and a raffle ticket, all money raised in aid of Friends of St James Church. All welcome.

Elmsted

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Godinton

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Godmersham

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

Mob: 07768 074698 carolnewton84@gmail.com Community BBQ: As well as the Annual Gardeners’ Show, on Saturday September 7, it is also the annual Community BBQ immediately afterwards. There will also be live music from The Orange Circus Band. Tickets are subsidised by the Village Hall Committee and bought in advance are only £2 which includes free first BBQ food. Child tickets just 50p. There will be a licensed bar and soft drinks for children are free. Tickets on the door will be £3. For tickets or further information check the Godmersham and Crundale Village Hall website: gcvh.info/what’s-on/ online-tickets

Gardeners’ Show: The 88th Annual Show will be held in Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall on Saturday September 7. Admission is

50p for adults, children free. Doors open at 2.30pm with prize giving from 4.00pm. For

entry forms contact David Lindsay, Yew Tree House, The Street, Godmersham or Richard Goodenough, Trimworth Manor, Crundale - 01233 813709 or Gerry Flack, Further Northfield, Bilting. Invitation: Are you a member of Godmersham and Crundale Gardeners’ Association? A warm welcome always awaits newcomers at ‘The Gardeners’. Winter meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of each month. For membership enquiries contact Julie Knuckey on 01233 812095

Save the date: Next years’s village fair will take place on Saturday June 20, 2020. To ensure it’s success we are looking for as much help as possible; even an hour setting up stalls and marquees, helping with the car park, donate produce or helping on a stall would make a real difference. If you are willing to help in any way please contact Sarah Lindsay - Sarah.lindsay169@ gmail.com or Sue on 07582 582739 - lloydbiltinghq@ gmail.com

Great Chart and Singleton

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

Hamstreet/Snave

Correspondent: Rob Toal, The Haven, Warehorne

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

Saint Matthews: The service at St Matthew’s Church, Warehorne on Sunday August 18 will be 6.30pm Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer.

Royal British Legion: The local RBL meets monthly in Hamstreet pavilion on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome.

Whilst the aim is to support ex-service people you do not need to be ex-military to belong. The group needs a volunteer to take on the role of Branch Treasurer, or swap roles with the secretary. Further information from Dennis Seton (Chairman) on 01233 733055

Victory Hall - Wanted: The committee would welcome donations of fresh soft back books for the coffee club, also bric-a-brac, puzzles etc. Please leave items at Marsh View opposite the hall.

Church Service: There will be a celebration of Holy Communion at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday August 18, 10.30am.

The Fun Club for children of 3-10 years will meet at the some time. All are welcome.

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

Mobile Library: Alternate Saturdays. It will be in Dudley Road from 9.10-9.40am and then in Broadhurst Drive from 9.55-10.25am on Saturday August 17.

Kingsnorth

Correspondent: Daisy Cumming Tel: 01233 635491 daisycumming@gmail.com Patient participation group: Kingsnorth Medical Practice patient participation group meets on Wednesday August 21 at 6pm. This group of volunteer patients meet regularly and are involved in making sure the surgery provides the services its patients need. Details from 01233 610140.

Holiday club: A holiday club is being held weekdays until August 23 in Kingsnorth Primary School, Church Hill . Details from 07749280043 or email kingsnorth@kentplayclubs.org.uk.

Folk dance: Ashford Folk Dance Club welcomes new and experienced dancers with or without a partner to its country/folk dances. They dance a variety of styles and meet in the village hall, Church Hill every Wednesday from 8-10pm. All welcome. Details from Edna on 01233 627121 or email ejbone@ tiscali.co.uk

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

Motor vehicle thefts: Items were stolen from a motor vehicle parked on a driveway in Lucilla Avenue between 11pm on July 22 and 6am on July 23.

Cash was stolen from a motor vehicle in Bell Chapel Close on August 3 between 2.45am and 3.15am. If you have any information which may be useful to the investigation of these incidents please phone 101.

Residents’ association: Kingsnorth Residents Association believes that the new building developments currently being proposed will have a serious and significant impact on the village of Kingsnorth and surrounding countryside. If you have concerns about how the new builds will impact on you and your way of living and want to get involved, please email kingsnorthresidentsassociation@gmail.com. This is an independent association and membership is free.

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

Planning: On behalf Northdown Residential Care Home in Canterbury Road, Ashford BC has received an outline planning application to consider access, landscaping and layout for demolition of the former care home building, bungalow and associated ancillary outbuildings, for the erection of three detached dwellings with garages History: Two residents of the village have expressed interest in setting up a History Society. If you have any historical facts/pictures that you would like to share with the village please contact Tony Dodd 01233 740554 or Robin Nicholas 01233 740776

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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Pluckley

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

01233 841893 kahart198@gmail.com

Ride and Stride: Last year the G7 churches raised well over £1,000 in the Rise and Stride event. This year it will be on Saturday September 14 between 10am-6pm and it is hoped to beat last year’s record. The G7 circuit takes approximately 3 hours including a coffee stop. Sponsor forms and all details will be available in the Church shortly. Meanwhile, it is not too soon to be lining up your sponsors; and more details can be found on www. friendsofkentchurches.co.uk Here is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a little exercise whilst also helping your local Church.

History Society Programme:

The Charing and Local District History Society has now published its 2019/2020 programme of monthly talks. The interesting topics to be covered include The Red Arrows, Victorian and Edwardian School-days, Bletchley Park, South Foreland Lighthouse, Catherine the Great, Marlow of Canterbury, and the Suppression of the Monasteries. The talks take place in the Charing village hall on the second Thursday of each month, commencing on September 12. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tea and coffee are served from 7:30pm followed by the talk at 8pm. Now could be an ideal time to join the Society. Visitors to any of the talks are welcome at

£3. But full adult membership is only £9 per annum, representing exceptional value if you are interested in the whole series of talks. In addition, the Society exists to promote an active interest in local history. It has around 100 members, runs the regular programme of lectures and outings as well as occasional exhibitions, and has published a number of books on local history. For more information go to www. charinghistory.co.uk

Salutation Gardens Visit:

Gardening Society members are advised that the trip to the Salutation Garden in Sandwich on Wednesday August 21 is now fully booked, but if you would like to go on the reserve list, please give Sue Steward a ring 01233 840320.

Rolvenden

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Ruckinge

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Table Top Sale: Indoor table top sale at Sellindge sports and social club, Saturday August 17 9am-1pm, set up from 8.15am. Tables £6, to book a table contact Jeanette 07753 283 575 various stalls. Refreshments available within club house and plenty of free parking.

Baby Clinic: The baby clinic is on Monday August 19 in the surgery from 2-4pm this is a walk in clinic the surgery is behind the village hall.

Sevington

Correspondent: John Donovan, 24 Church Road, Ashford Tel: 01233 502440

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Shadoxhurst

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Smallhythe

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk

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Smarden

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

Hall on Tuesdays, between 12.30-2.30pm. Also on Fridays between 2-4pm. However, we have been notified that there will be NO service this Friday, due to staff shortages.

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

First stop is the Flying

Horse Car Park between 3.35-4.05pm; then it moves to The Charter Hall Car Park at 4.20pm, leaving at 4.50pm.

Anyone for croquet?: Tylden Barn Smarden TN27 8QW is the place to go on Sunday August 25 for a fun competition in the garden. Open from 3-6pm, competitors should register their entry before 3.30pm.

Tickets cost £7.50 at the gate, and cover the cost of entry. There will be teas and a Pimms Bar. Organised by FOSC, the proceeds will go towards funding various projects in the Church.

Hypo Hounds Launch: On Saturday August 31 between 11am-5pm there will be a Family Fun Day and Launch Event of the Smarden-based charity Hypo Hounds. The venue is Burnt House Farm Business Park. TN27 8PG. Free entry, with a variety of stalls, crafts, food and fundraising activities. Contact for more information: info@ hypohounds.co.uk

Smarden Community Store: The Action Group would like to thank all the volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the project. Together with the Shareholders’ donations, a total of £180,000 has been raised from various sources to enable the building process to get started.

Family BBQ: The Christmas Lights Appeal team are organising a fun day on Saturday August 31 from 12-4pm, raising money for the Lights Project. Entry is £1 for adults, children free. Lots of activities will be available. The venue is Jubilee House (opposite The Charter Hall).

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

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

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

Correspondent: Daisy Cumming Tel: 01233 635491 daisycumming@gmail.com Coffee time: Wednesday August 28 in the mission hall, 1011.30am in aid the hall. It will include a raffle, book stall, bric-a-brac table and used clothes rail. Free admission.

Tenterden

Correspondent: Sue Ferguson sue@mytenterden.co.uk Summer Fayre: Saturday August 17, 10am-3pm at St Mildred’s Church, a variety of stalls, including refreshments, cake stall, tombola, jewellery, ceramics and more. Raising funds for the clients at West View Care Centre. Meet your Councillors: Saturday August 17, 10am-12pm. Tenterden Town Hall, free coffee and cake, come along and have an informal chat with your Town Councillors. Knit and Natter: Monday August 19, 10-11am, Tenterden Gateway, knitting, coffee and chat for all ages and abilities. 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.

Parkinson’s Café: Monday August 19, 10.30am-12pm, Highbury Hall, Tenterden. Join us for a friendly social gathering for people affected by Parkinson’s. Partners, family and friends welcome Every third Monday of the month. Christine Endersby, Parkinson’s Tenterden Support Group, Parkinson’s UK

Warehorne

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Westwell

Correspondent: Sue Wood, 14 Sandyhurst Lane, Westwell, Ashford Tel: 01233 623902 susanwood@uwclub.net Messy Church: There will not be a Messy Church in August - we return in September, when Messy moves to the second Sunday of each month. Summer fete: Sunday August 25 from 1-5pm on the playing field. Another great fun day for Westwell with the bonus that it raises money for St Mary’s Church, the hall and the charity Cuddle Cots. All the usual specials for the fete: Fun Dog Show and Agility demonstration; children’s, Mums’ and Dads’ races; Tug of War; Coconut Shy; China Smashing; Book stall; Bric a Brac; Tombola; Produce and cake stalls; Raffle; Barrow of Booze and much, much more. Don’t forget the ever-popular egg throwing. Teas on sale in the hall; Pimms tent; Westwell wines available by the glass.

Quiz Night: Thursday August 22 at 7.30pm in The Wheel

Inn. £2 per head, teams of up to 6 - cash pot.

Parish Council meeting: On Monday September 2 at 7pm in the parish hall. All meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.

Willesborough/ Newtown

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Wittersham

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

Vintage Cream Teas: Every Sunday afternoon in August, 2.30 5pm the Church tower is open for escorted trips to see the views across the Marsh, the bells and the clock. In the Church refreshments are available, including cream teas and cake. Funds raised go to the Church. Art Exhibition: A weekend display of works by local artists is planned for September 7 - 8 in Wittersham Church, 10am-4pm. Some of the work will be on sale and refreshments are available. The exhibition will be staged by the Friends of Wittersham Church, who help to raise funds for the upkeep of the Grade 1 listed building. Scarecrow Festival: The Rector is hoping to have a scarecrow festival at Harvest time, with scarecrows appearing on display around the village, to be judged at the end of September by villagers voting for their favourites. If you, or your society/club would like to enter please register at the Rectory before Monday September 23, with a small donation for the Servery Fund.

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

Woodchurch

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

01233 860603 spmarmara@btinternet.com Darby and Joan: Meet at 2pm in the Memorial Hall, Friday August 16. £1 includes a game of Bingo, a quiz and light refreshments. Details from Joyce on 01233 860427. Woodchurch Yard Together: The next volunteer gardening weekend to tidy up the churchyard is on August 17/18, 10am-3pm in the churchyard. Why not pop along for a few minutes¦or longer (please!) to be curious and hopefully help with gardening tasks. To find out more and/or to register your interest in volunteering, please contact Philippa: 07774608281 philippa.nick@ btinternet.com

American Style Barbecue: WoodchurchYardTogether will be holding an American Style BBQ on Sunday August 18 at 4pm in the churchyard at All Saints Church. Tickets are £8 each available from Woodchurch Hub and Townland Stores. Please just bring your own drinks. There will be games to join in. For more information contact Philippa on 07774608281 or search WoodchurchYard Together on Facebook.

Morris Men: Sunday August 18, Woodchurch Morris Men will be performing at Tractorfest in Biddenden from 11.30am. For more details: www.woodchurchmorrismen. co.uk

C.A.R.M: Fancy some cheerful company, a chat and a cuppa? Then do join us at the Woodchurch meeting point of C.A.R.M. (Caring all together on Romney Marsh) at the Bonny Cravat on Monday, August 19 from 10am-12pm. Hi Kent will be attendance also for your hearing issues and hearing aid needs. Further details from Margaret on 01233-860512.

W.O.E.S.: If you are over eighty years of age do come

Sports’ Clubs’ Lottery: This month’s lottery draw was made on Thursday August 1 by Mr Pete Sherwood, supporter of Woodchurch Sports’ Clubs. The results are as follows: 1 - £35, No. 254 Mr & Mrs P Marmara. 2 - £20, No. 361 Mrs P Dolman. 3 - £15, No. 125 Mrs A Mount. 4 - £10, No. 579 Mr B Rogers. Many thanks to all who are participating. Anyone wishing to enter the new draw, please contact Ian Davy, 130 Front Road, Woodchurch. Phone: 01233 860534.

Wye

Correspondent: Jane Burnham, 13 The Close, Wye, TN25 5BD Tel: 01233 812042 ja.burnham@btinternet.com Arts Association: August event, Monday August 19 at 7.30pm in the Large Village Hall. The Heritage of Wye College: A talk by Dr Paul Burnham. Paul’s talk will primarily be about the Grade 1 listed buildings of the College. He was on the lecturing staff from 1969 until his retirement in 1997 and is the author of ‘The College in Wye: A Historical Guide’ published by Wye Historical Society in 2007. Tickets £5 from WAA committee members or Ticketyboo.