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Network Harrietsham’s Village MagazineMay 2018
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Harrietsham Fish Scheme Who’s WhoFish Scheme Organising secretary - Marjorie Darby 5 Court Lodge Cottages, Harrietsham ME17 1AT Telephone 850657 E-mail [email protected] Chairman - Peter Brown Bassetts, Ashford Road, Harrietsham ME17 1JR Telephone 851075 E-mail [email protected]
Treasurer - Michael Gear Little Hatch, Ashford Road, Harrietsham ME17 1AJ Telephone 859410 E-mail [email protected] Network Magazine Editor - Ann Brown 22 Ivens Way, Harrietsham ME17 1JH Telephone 858915 E-mail [email protected]
Associate editor - Rod Martenstyn 6 Chippendayle Drive, Harrietsham ME17 1AD Tel. 07958 956938 E-mail [email protected] Advertising manager - Kath Rushton Pennine, Old Lain, Harrietsham, ME17 1AZ Telephone 850103 E-mail [email protected]
Distribution manager - Jackie Bevan Faygate, Ashford Road, Lenham ME17 2DA Telephone 859310
Visit our website: www.harrietshamfishscheme.org
Harrietsham Network is published by the Harrietsham Fish Scheme.
For 2018 both deadlines every month will be the first Friday of the month
Network Magazine June 2018 deadline:The deadline for both advertisements and editorial copy in the next issue will be MID-DAY on FRIDAY 4th May 2018.• Please send advertising contributions to advertising manager’s address
above.• Please send editorial copy to: [email protected]
(preferred please) or direct to the editor, Ann Brown, at the address above. You may also leave them at
Salon 62 in West Street - please mark them for The Editor. Thank You.
Harrietsham Village Hall
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Meetings
Bouncy Castle hire £45
Weddings Events
07500 548806
• Air conditioned gym with LifeFitness® strength and cardiovascular equipment.
• No contracts, membership on a monthly rolling basis with prices starting from £23 per month.
• Floodlit 3G All Weather Pitch available for public hire.
• Sports Hall suitable for Football, Basketball, Badminton, Netball etc, available for public hire.
• Air conditioned dance/fitness class studio available for hire.
Activate Body & Soul is a £1m state of art �tness facility situated at Swadelands School which is open to the public
in the mornings, evenings & at the weekend.
Pop in today and let us help you achieve your �tness goals
Activate, Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2QJwww.swadelands.kent.sch.uk/activate
[email protected] 853750
salon 62Unisex Hairdressers
Wedding hairColouring
Designer cutting
IncorporatingRelax House Beauty
TEL: 01622 85827662a West Street,
Harrietsham ME171HU
Heather’s Chiropody SurgerySurgical Chiropodist
Member of the Association of Chiropodists & PodiatristsHPC Registered. G.C.S.Ch.
M.Inst. Ch.P., M.F.S.Ch.
Tel for appointment: 01622 850376www.heatherschiropody.co.uk
[email protected] Brown Barn, Bull Hill, Lenham Heath, ME17 2JA
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• Air conditioned gym with LifeFitness® strength and cardiovascular equipment.
• No contracts, membership on a monthly rolling basis with prices starting from £23 per month.
• Floodlit 3G All Weather Pitch available for public hire.
• Sports Hall suitable for Football, Basketball, Badminton, Netball etc, available for public hire.
• Air conditioned dance/fitness class studio available for hire.
Activate Body & Soul is a £1m state of art �tness facility situated at Swadelands School which is open to the public
in the mornings, evenings & at the weekend.
Pop in today and let us help you achieve your �tness goals
Activate, Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2QJwww.swadelands.kent.sch.uk/activate
[email protected] 853750
salon 62Unisex Hairdressers
Wedding hairColouring
Designer cutting
IncorporatingRelax House Beauty
TEL: 01622 85827662a West Street,
Harrietsham ME171HU
Heather’s Chiropody SurgerySurgical Chiropodist
Member of the Association of Chiropodists & PodiatristsHPC Registered. G.C.S.Ch.
M.Inst. Ch.P., M.F.S.Ch.
Tel for appointment: 01622 850376www.heatherschiropody.co.uk
[email protected] Brown Barn, Bull Hill, Lenham Heath, ME17 2JA
Contents Clubs and Societies 100 Club 34 Country Ways Quilters & Stitchers 27 Harrietsham Amateur Musical Society 42 Harrietsham Gardening Society 37 Harrietsham in Bloom 34 Harrietsham Lawn Tennis Club 11 Harrietsham Summer Holiday Fun Club 22 History Society 17 Lenham Bowls Club 43 Len Valley Community Hub Club 17 Shortmat Bowls 46 Whist Drive 21 Wives’ Group 15 Women’s Institute 22 Village Hall Trust 42 Young at Heart 60+ 46
Churches Easter Flowers 34 Local church contact details 18 LenValleyBeneficeServiceTimes 19 Christian message 29 Information pages Diary 26 Harrietsham day by day 23 Local Directory 24, 25 Who’s who 3 Features Fish Scheme Fiftieth 8 From Russia with Lyra 32 Harrietsham Litter Drive 9 Harrietsham Times 30, 31 Event information Children’s Film Club 37 Friday Night Film Club 13/37 Lenham Family Festival 2018 20 Heart of Kent Hospice - Outside the Box (Play) 21 HeartofKentHospice-SunflowerAppeal,BluebellWalk 28 Ploughman’s Platterday 34 Welcome to Harrietsham 15
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Harrietsham NetworkA.W. AUTOREPAIRS - S. L. MOTORSWe are an independent business o�ering reliable
motor repairs and servicingWe provide
the highest standard of service which includes: • a printed estimate before we start any job, using only parts of equivalent quality to those originally �tted • a complete record of all jobs carried out and advice on work which may shortly become necessary
MoTs & MoTPREPARATION
UNIT 4, HARRIETSHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,STATION ROAD, HARRIETSHAM
Tel: 01622 859580
SERVICING & MECHANICAL REPAIRSBODYWORK l WELDING
COMPUTER TUNING l PARTS SALESPRIVATE CARS l LIGHT COMMERCIALS
FREE ESTIMATES l FREE DELIVERYIf you think we can help
you're welcome to call in or phone
parts of equivalent quality to those originally �tted
work which may shortly become necessary
CHEQUERSThe
The Square Lenham Kent ME17 2PHTelephone 01622 859878
Eat in or take awayTraditional Fish and Chips
Pies Chicken Southern Fried Chicken KebabsKids’ Meals Burgers Savouries Sauces DrinksBreakfast & fresh ground coffee from 8.00 am
Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Saturday 8.00 am - 10.30 pmSunday 11.00 am = 9.00 pm
Saxophone + Clarinet Lessons
Beginners Welcome
Grades 1 to 8 Classical and Jazz Exams Catered for
Quali�ed Licensed TeacherCRB Checked
John Berreen A.L.C.M. L.L.C.M.
07546 404973
OVENGLEAMCleaning Company
Specialist in Cleaning Your Oven - Removing:
FAT, FAT, GREASE & BURNT-BURNT-BURNT ON CARBON Caustic Caustic-Free Cleaning Materials in your home
Tel: 01233 634993 or 07903 819906
Independent Independent family run business since 2004Member of:
Association of Approved Oven Cleanersand Check-a-Trade
www.ovengleamcleaning.co.uk
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Nineteen Sixty Eight was a big year.Mexico City was the high altitude host of the
Olympics where David Hemery famously won the 400 metres hurdles in a new world record time. There was racial tension and riots in the US as well as student protests against the Vietnam war.
Planet of the Apes and 2001: A Space Odyssey were released at the cinema.
West Bromich Albion won the FA Cup and Manchester United becamethefirstEnglishfootballteam to win the European Cup.
London Bridge was sold for $2.5million dollars to US entrepreneur Robert McCulloch
Martin Luther-King and US Senator Robert Kennedy were both tragically assassinated.
Boeing introduced the largest airliner in the world up to that time, the Boeing 747 ‘Jumbo Jet.’
The Beatles released the White Album. The Rolling Stones released the Beggars Banquet album.
ItwastheyearmanfirstlefttheconfinesoftheEarth’sgravity.Apollo8flewtotheMoonanddidten orbits, paving the way for Apollo 11 to actually land on it in 1969.
So why else will 1968 be remembered? Well...A volunteer organisation called The Harrietsham Fish Scheme was founded. 2018 sees it’s 50th annniversary!
Please remember to email any photographs,articles of interest about Harrietsham,
or recipes etc. that could be considered for inclusion to:E-mail: [email protected]
A.W. AUTOREPAIRS - S. L. MOTORSWe are an independent business o�ering reliable
motor repairs and servicingWe provide
the highest standard of service which includes: • a printed estimate before we start any job, using only parts of equivalent quality to those originally �tted • a complete record of all jobs carried out and advice on work which may shortly become necessary
MoTs & MoTPREPARATION
UNIT 4, HARRIETSHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,STATION ROAD, HARRIETSHAM
Tel: 01622 859580
SERVICING & MECHANICAL REPAIRSBODYWORK l WELDING
COMPUTER TUNING l PARTS SALESPRIVATE CARS l LIGHT COMMERCIALS
FREE ESTIMATES l FREE DELIVERYIf you think we can help
you're welcome to call in or phone
CHEQUERSThe
The Square Lenham Kent ME17 2PHTelephone 01622 859878
Eat in or take awayTraditional Fish and Chips
Pies Chicken Southern Fried Chicken KebabsKids’ Meals Burgers Savouries Sauces DrinksBreakfast & fresh ground coffee from 8.00 am
Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Saturday 8.00 am - 10.30 pmSunday 11.00 am = 9.00 pm
Saxophone + Clarinet Lessons
Beginners Welcome
Grades 1 to 8 Classical and Jazz Exams Catered for
Quali�ed Licensed TeacherCRB Checked
John Berreen A.L.C.M. L.L.C.M.
07546 404973
From the Editor
So after that trip down memory lane, you’ll see in this issue that there’s plenty going on in the area through the summer. There’s concerts, plays, festivals, competitions as well as all the regular activities put on by local organisations, so please try to give them your support. Enjoy the issue.Anthony Wiffen - and a thank you to Wikipedia!!
April Front Cover NoteThe April cover photo was taken by Peter Brown the weekend before the snow in the woodland garden of Polhill Oast with the permission of the owner and shows the area behind where Polhill Mill stood in the 19th Century looking West’.
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This year we will be celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the setting up of the FISH SCHEME. This was set up in 1968 as a helping hands organization by a group
ofvolunteersandinJanuary1970thefirstedition of the Network magazine was printed.
At that time the committee chairman was the Revd. R Maxwell, the secretary Mrs. J Brasington, and there were six other members of the committee. The Editorial team comprised Revd. Maxwell, D Baldwin, T. Hodges, I Mackenzie and Mrs Baldwin.
Ifyouwouldliketohavealookatthefirsteditionandperhapscompareitwith the current magazine, a copy can be viewed on the Archive page on ourwebsite,harrietshamfishscheme.org.
Over the past 50 years the Scheme has continued to operate successfully, totallyreliantonwillingvolunteerswhohavecontinuedtofulfilltheaimsand objectives of the Scheme. Unfortunately our present committee has recently lost a few members, for one reason or another and would appreciate offers of help from anyone in the Village who has a little time to spareforotherresidents.Ifyouareinterestedinfindingouthowyoucanhelp please contact either Marjorie Darby on 850657 or myself on 851075.
Peter Brown - Chairman
Fish Scheme Fiftieth
Revd. Maxwell, D Baldwin, T. Hodges, I Mackenzie and Mrs Baldwin.
About two years ago the PCC of St John’s Church decided to pay for a garden bin to be placed in the churchyard so that any garden rubbish could be collected by the council. Over this time the bin has beenusedbypeopleputtingflowerson the graves and in the church. However it has also been ‘misused’ by others who think it can also hold generalrubbish.Apartfromflowerwrappings, this has included bottles, tins, general paper rubbish and
other litter which has to be emptied out on a regular basis if we are not to run the risk of the council workers refusing to take the bin. So this is a plea that this rubbish is put in the bins which are in the Glebefieldoppositethechurchandto keep the one in the churchyard for its original purpose.Thank you
Katherin Daking (on behalf of St John the Baptist PCC)
To whom it may concern
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May 2017
What a fantastic turnout of 26 residents for the Parish Council organised Litter Pick on Saturday April 7th.At 9am villagers met on the West Street Green, the weather was rainy and a vote was taken to still go ahead. Within a very
short time the sun was out and the village was awash with hi-vis clad, bag and picker carrying adults and youngsters.
Thanks go to all those who got involved, it was wonderful to see so many people taking part and caring for their community.Special thanks go to all the Harrietsham & Lenham Scouts that came out in force to support the event. Support was given from Maidstone Borough who supplied equipment of gloves, bags and pickers and also for collecting the litter following the eventAnyone wanting to know more about litter picks and other community events or to volunteer can contact Tom Sams on 01622 859412 Warmest regardsTom & Janetta Sams
Harrietsham Litter Drive
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Harrietsham Network
TO ADVERTISE IN “NETWORK”
please contact Kath Rushton
on
01622850103Little Dene Boarding Cattery
Lenham Heath Road ME17 2BSTel:01622 858510
Facebook.com/littledeneboardingcattery
Proprietors: Alison and Jerry OsbornA friendly family-run boarding cattery set in the beautiful Kent countryside
Fully licensed and insured and open all year round. Single and family chalets available
Harrietsham Village HallFridays
10.00 - 11.00 amNo dance experience required
Only £6 ppPay as you go
Details from:Rosie Baker
Licensed Zumba instructor07809490982
[email protected] @zumbawithmerosieb
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During the last four years we have been marking the centenary of all those from Harrietsham who died in the First World War by placing a cross, on the anniversary of their death, in our Garden of Remembrance, on the green in West Street. However, 20th May will see the centenary of two soldiers from the First World War who died very near to the village.On the night of 19th/20th May 1918 the newly formed Royal Air Force engaged a German Gotha G IV three manned plane over Kent. It was shot down and crashed
somewhere between Frinsted and Harrietsham resulting in the deaths of the pilot Albrecht Sachtler and the observer Joachim Flathow. The gunner Hermann Tasche survived and was taken prisoner.As we rightly remember each of those men and women from our village who died in the First World War, perhaps we can also spare a thought for those from another country who also lost their lives very near to where we all live now. After all they were someone’s husband, father or son too. Mike Bishop
The grass court season starts on Sunday May 6th from 2pm (families very welcome to come along from 4pm to try out tennis any Sunday).
Our evening sessions are on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30pm. Weather and playing conditions are updated via our Web Site Twitter account. Professional Coaching sessions will continue to run on Sunday mornings from 10am to 1pm for children and adults – details on the Web Site.For further details or any general enquiries please contact Andrew Rogers on 859352 or visit our website : harrietshamtennis.co.uk
Harrietsham Lawn Tennis Club
TO ADVERTISE IN “NETWORK”
please contact Kath Rushton
on
01622850103Little Dene Boarding Cattery
Lenham Heath Road ME17 2BSTel:01622 858510
Facebook.com/littledeneboardingcattery
Proprietors: Alison and Jerry OsbornA friendly family-run boarding cattery set in the beautiful Kent countryside
Fully licensed and insured and open all year round. Single and family chalets available
Harrietsham Village HallFridays
10.00 - 11.00 amNo dance experience required
Only £6 ppPay as you go
Details from:Rosie Baker
Licensed Zumba instructor07809490982
[email protected] @zumbawithmerosieb
They were someone’s husband, father or son too
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Harrietsham Network
OrchidsFine Food For All Occasions
We can help organise:Business Lunches - Dinner Parties - Funerals
Cocktail Parties - Receptions & Buffets
Sharon Prior
For personalattention todetail...
Tel: Tel: T (01622) 859761 Mobile: 07776 401405www.orchidsoccasions.co.uk
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+ Computer problems? +Virus attack?+ Need an upgrade, repair or new machine?
+ Want help with networking, wireless networks,
or broadband?+ Machine running slowly?
Or just want help to get the bestout of your computer?
For local, friendly, experienced help and advice, callMike Cuerden on 01622 859442 or 07963 020092
Harrietsham Computers
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J eff K ingMob : 07 9 6 9 3 4 3 03 6Tel : 01 2 3 3 6 3 05 89
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Electrics Southeast LtdJ MK Yoga Class
Monday morning atHarrietsham Village HallYoga is suitable for all ages;
regaining flexibility,establishing
strengthand releasing stress
Also at East Sutton andGrafty Green
Sue Burch: 01622 850381www.yogawithsusan.co.uk
Copy deadlinesfor
June 2018 issue: Advertising & Editorial:
Friday 4 May 2018
Black & white or colouradverts in Network accepted
when space available.Details of prices, terms &
conditions from:
Kath Rushtono n
0 1 6 2 2 8 5 0 1 0 3o r
e m a i l :[email protected]
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SEASONED LOGSSUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF
FIRES/WOOD BURNERSKiln dried, the best for Wood Burners
All from local coppiced woodlandscan be delivered or collected
Telephone: 077 333 28715
+ Computer problems? +Virus attack?+ Need an upgrade, repair or new machine?
+ Want help with networking, wireless networks,
or broadband?+ Machine running slowly?
Or just want help to get the bestout of your computer?
For local, friendly, experienced help and advice, callMike Cuerden on 01622 859442 or 07963 020092
Harrietsham Computers
Part P Registered F ul l y Insured
J eff K ingMob : 07 9 6 9 3 4 3 03 6Tel : 01 2 3 3 6 3 05 89
j effking2 009 @ hotmail .co.uk
Electrics Southeast LtdJ MK Yoga Class
Monday morning atHarrietsham Village HallYoga is suitable for all ages;
regaining flexibility,establishing
strengthand releasing stress
Also at East Sutton andGrafty Green
Sue Burch: 01622 850381www.yogawithsusan.co.uk
Copy deadlinesfor
June 2018 issue: Advertising & Editorial:
Friday 4 May 2018
Black & white or colouradverts in Network accepted
when space available.Details of prices, terms &
conditions from:
Kath Rushtono n
0 1 6 2 2 8 5 0 1 0 3o r
e m a i l :[email protected]
Join us at Harrietsham Village Hall for Friday Night Film Club on the 3rd and 4th Fridays in May. Run by Harrietsham Village Hall Trust, doors open at 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm start. Entry is open to all subject toagerestrictionsonthefilmsandcosts£3.00entry(£1joiningfee
for1stfilm)andincludestea/coffeeandbiscuits.
May 18th:- The Time of Their Lives (2017) 12Determined to gate crash her ex-lover’s funeral on glamorous French hideaway Ile-de-Re, former Hollywood siren Helen (Joan Collins) escapes her London retirement home with the help of Priscilla (Pauline Collins), a repressed English housewife stuck in a bad marriage. Pooling their limited resources, they hit the road together by coach, ferry, car and foot in a race to get to the funeral on time, becoming entangled in a love triangle with a reclusive Italian millionaire (Franco Nero) along the way. On this unforgettablejourney,theyfindtruefriendshipinoneanother-andhavethe time of their lives
May 25th:- All the Money in the World (2017) All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail to convince his billionaire grandfather to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr. refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son’s captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son’s life in the balance, Gail and Getty’s advisor become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.
OtherawardwinningfilmscominginJune/JulytoeveningFilmClub:-“Darkest Hour”, “Finding Your Feet“, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and “The Post”
Stephen Morris
Friday Night Film Club
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Harrietsham NetworkHARRIETSHAM
SOCIAL CLUB34 West Street (above the Post O�ce)
Open Monday - Saturday evenings
Licensed bar - Snooker & Pool tables
email Jed: [email protected]: 07759871198
New Members Welcome
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St Mary’s House, The Square, Lenham,Kent ME17 2PH
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Registered Number 70429
ALAN GRIFFITHSGREENER GARDENS
Gardens beautifully maintained,
herbaceous borders, shrubs
and lawns.
Tel: 07748 278291or email
Foot Health Practitioner Mrs Afsaneh Smith MCFHP, MAFHP Hubbards Farm, Lenham Heath 07506 376264 / 01622 853640
Routine Chiropody Diabetic Foot Care Fungal Treatment Corns & Calluses
Verruca Treatment In Growing Toenails Flexible surgery hours
Home visits
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May 2017HARRIETSHAM
SOCIAL CLUB34 West Street (above the Post O�ce)
Open Monday - Saturday evenings
Licensed bar - Snooker & Pool tables
email Jed: [email protected]: 07759871198
New Members Welcome
Harrietsham - 80mm x 90mm
Thorneloe & Co.Solicitors
A n in de p e n de n t f a m il y p ra ct ice p ro v idin g a f rie n dl y , high q u a l it y p e rso n a l se rv ice t a il o re d t o y o u r sp e cif ic n e e d.
Specialists in:
• W il l s • R e side n t ia l C o n v e y a n cin g• E st a t e A dm in ist ra t io n • C o m m e rcia l C o n v e y a n cin g• T ru st s & T a x a t io n • R e - m o rt g a g in g• L a st in g P o w e rs o f A t t o rn e y • E q u it y R e l e a se • C o u rt o f P ro t e ct io n • B u y - t o - L e t
01622 859 [email protected]
www.thorneloe.co.uk
St Mary’s House, The Square, Lenham,Kent ME17 2PH
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Registered Number 70429
Foot Health Practitioner Mrs Afsaneh Smith MCFHP, MAFHP Hubbards Farm, Lenham Heath 07506 376264 / 01622 853640
Routine Chiropody Diabetic Foot Care Fungal Treatment Corns & Calluses
Verruca Treatment In Growing Toenails Flexible surgery hours
Home visits
The Wives group had another good turnout for our monthly meeting where we welcomed Maurice Dalton
to talk to us about Ellen Terry and Smallhythe Place.
Maurice began his talk by posing a statement about Ellen Terry’s status as one of our greatest Victorian actresses. He told us about her upbringing in a theatrical family and went on to detail her more famous roles which began very early (before she had reached her teens). However he also gave us an insight into her personal life which was very ‘racy’ and not at all Victorian. The latter included two husbands (one a lot older and one younger), neither of whom lasted very long, and a number of liaisons with other men. Ellen’s life ended in Smallhythe Place which she had bought when her acting career was beginning to fade and Maurice told us about all the mementos which the house holds in safe keeping and which can be seen by its many visitors.
The evening ended with a majority of our members voting to send
the money which had been raised at our auction in February to SchoolGambia. Our March speaker, Karen di Marco had given us an extremely interesting talk about the work that she and her husband had begun 17 years ago out in this country which was still being carried on today. This included building a school which now has 10 classrooms with over 500 pupils between the ages of 3 ½ and 16 years old. Most of the pupils pass their external exams which enables them to go on to paid employment.
One of the more recent projects has been the installation of a solar water pump which means that the villagers no longer have to spend much of their time pumping water from wells. A truly worthwhile success story!
Our next meeting in May will be a talk entitled ‘3Women, 1Man’ – an intriguing title! We would welcome any newcomers to the village to our group
Katherin Daking
Harrietsham Wives Group
Welcome to HarrietshamA very warm welcome to Jason Bennett and Grace Burnham who have moved into 1 The Friars, Ashford Road, Harrietsham. We hope you will be very happy here.
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STONEBRIDGE ACCOUNTINGACCOUNTS AND TAX SUPPORT
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email: [email protected]
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May 2017
It hardly seems possible that we have now completed our sixth year as a society following our AGM on the 16th
April, obviously I am writing this article in advance of the meeting so will do a brief report next month. You will also be able to findinformationonourprogrammefor 2018/19 on our website – harrietshamhistorysociety.org.
Thefirstmeetingofournewyearis on Monday 21st May when our speaker James Dickinson’s talk will be ‘Edward II and the She Devil’. We had a very enjoyable meeting in March with a return visit by Andrew Clarke whose talk on old Maidstone transport through the ages was accompanied by him showing a large collection of photos and postcards of all of the modes of transport in our County Town. It was interesting to see
the early trams, trolley buses and other types of transport running through the centre of town. Our next fund raising event for the War Memorial Paving Project is a BINGO NIGHT on Friday 8th June at 7.30pm in the village hall which I hope you will all support as the last one we organised was a really fun evening. Membership ofoursocietyisstillonly£15.00ayear so why not join us and enjoy someofourtalksandfindoutmore about the vast history of our village. Information on our society and our projects can be found on our website. Peter Brown
Diary Dates – Monday 21st May - Village Hall 7.30pm
Future Date – Friday 8th June BINGO NIGHT
Harrietsham History SocietySTONEBRIDGE ACCOUNTINGACCOUNTS AND TAX SUPPORT
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R.A.D. BalletI.S.T.D. Tap & Modern3 years to senior levelAdult Tap & Street DanceSummer Term starting shortly.01622 850329More than a ballet school
Hi everyone, hope we have seen the last of the snow.
Our next meeting is Thursday 03/05/18. We are going on one of our outings to Bybrook Garden Centre. We are having lunch and a wander round looking at and
maybe buying a few plants.A big thank you to all who help.If you wish to contact us please ring: Jenny 01622859208 or Nina 01622851970
Martin, Fred, Tom, Janetta, Sam, Zoe, Jenny and Nina.
Len Valley Community Hub Club
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Local ChurchesParish Church of St John the Baptist Priest in Charge: Rev Dr John Huggins,The Vicarage, Old Ashford Road, Lenham, ME17 2PX 850280. Associate Priest based in Harrietsham: Rev Millie Hart The Rectory, Church Road, Harrietsham ME17 1AP 297296 [email protected] Available Wednesday - Sunday Licensed Readers: Pamela Cuerden, 859442 Joan Drury, 853766 Beneficeoffice: tel. 850604. Email [email protected] Answerphonewhenofficenotmanned. For details of services see p 19
United Reformed Church Week Street, Maidstone Minister: Rev. Andrew Royal Sunday Service at 10.30am with creche. No evening service 01622 686053 [email protected] Baptist Church Knightrider Street, Maidstone Minister: Bill Miller Office:01622686013 Sunday Services at 10.30am with creche, and at 6.30pm www.maidstonebaptist.net
Church of the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church Rectory Lane, off East Street, Harrietsham Parish Priest: Fr. Geoffrey Pointer Deacon: Rev Cyril Durbin, 736100 Mass every Sunday at 8.45am and Wednesday at 10.00am Holydays Mass 7pm
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church Button Lane, Bearsted 736100 Confessions, Saturday 5- 5.30pm Saturday Evening Mass 6pm Sunday Mass 10.30am Weekday Mass generally Monday 7pm and Tuesday and Friday 10am Holydays Mass 10am and 8pm
Pathways Church, Maidstone 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 10.30am in Lenham Community Centre. Wednesday and Thursday evenings in homes in Lenham and Harrietsham.
Church leaders: Johnny and Estelle McCabe www.pathwayschurch.org.uk
Pathways Church is supported by Jubilee Church, Maidstone
Bearsted and Thurnham Methodist Church, Bearsted (next to Station) Minister: Revd Bonni-Belle Pickard 45 St. Lukes Avenue, Maidstone. ME14 5AN Tel 752895 Sunday Service at 10.30am
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Len Valley Benefice Service TimesEveryone is always welcome to any of our services or events
Wednesday 2nd May 9.30am Lenham: Holy Communion
Sunday 6th May 9.30am Lenham: Breakfast service with informal Holy Communion 9.30am Boughton Malherbe: Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)11.00am Ulcombe: Family Worship11.00am Lenham: Holy Communion 3.30pm Harrietsham: GIFT family worship
Sunday 13th May 8.00am Lenham: Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.30am Lenham: Breakfast Service 9.30am Harrietsham: Holy Communion 11.00am Ulcombe: Holy Communion11.00am Lenham: Morning Worship 3.00pm Harrietsham: Rose Service 6.30pm Boughton Malherbe: Evensong
Wednesday 16th May 10.30am Chippendayle LodgeSunday 20th May
9.30am Lenham: Breakfast Service 9.30am Harrietsham: Morning Worship 9.30am Boughton Malherbe: Holy Communion11.00am Ulcombe: Morning Worship11.00am Lenham: Holy Communion
Saturday 26th May 8.00am Dog & Bear, Lenham: Men’s breakfast
Sunday 27th May 8.00am Lenham: Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.30am Harrietsham: Holy Communion 9.30am Boughton Malherbe: An Informal Service11.00am Ulcombe: Holy Communion11.00am Lenham: Family Worship
‘We love because He first loved us’ 1 John 4:19
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The Lenham Family Festival is only just over a month away! We’re hoping for a coming together of the community for
a weekend of music, fun and raising money for good causes. We’re also hopingforfineweather!!!
The latest news is that Lenham Social Club will be holding a special Bingo Evening event in support of the Festival on Friday 8 June. Further details to follow.We now have details of the acts that will be performing inside Lenham Community Centre on the Saturday.These will include all our old favourites: ● Lenham Ballet School● Grafty Dance Club● The Lindy Hoppers● Fred on the keyboard● Magic by Charlie
And two new acts for this year:● The Cats Pyjamas (traditional
ceilidh / folk music)● Rodney from HAMS on the
keyboard playing a selection of lively tunes
We’restillwaitingtohearthefinalline up of acts performing on the outdoor stage but at the time of writing we can tell you that these will include:● Dan Smith● Renegade● Jamie Middleton● Jenny and Holly
Finally, don’t forget to come and visit our stall in Lenham Village Square at the Country Market on Sunday 13 May. Come and chat tousabouttheFestivaltofindoutmoreandtobuyyourraffletickets.Wewillberafflingalovelyhamper.
Remember, if you would like to be involved with the Festival in any way this year, then please get in touch with Tom and Janetta Sams on 01622 859412.Gail Robinson (on behalf of the Lenham Family Festival Committee)
The 2018 Lenham Family Festival7 June to 10 June and further event on 16 June
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Heart of Kent Hospice is celebrating Dying Matters Week by hostingOUTSIDE THE BOX - A
Live Show about deathon Monday 14th May at K-Sports, Cobdown, Station Road, Ditton ME20 6AUDoors open 6.30 pm – Performance starts at 7pm We have invited performer, celebrant and award winning burial ground owner , Liz Rothschild, to bring her unique one woman show to Kent to inspire local people to talk more openly about death. Liz’s insights and experiences have created a highly original , funny , wise and taboo-busting show which confronts the ‘elephant in the room’ with dignity and humour and asks the audience to embrace mortality and look on the bright side of life. It is thefirsttimethecriticallyacclaimedOUTSIDE THE BOX has come to Kent. The performance is being organised by Heart of Kent Hospice as part of
Dying Matters Week 2018 (which runs from 14th = 20th May), a national awareness campaign encouraging people to be more open about death, dying and bereavement. Ticketscost£10.00andcanbebought at www.hokh.org or by calling 01622 790195. Thanks and kind regards,Dorothy Gorman
Outside the Box
Whist DriveAfter an enforced break in March due to the snowy weather the April whist drive took place, the winners were Valerie Kidd & Ron Kemp.
The next whist drive is on Friday 4th. May 2018 at the Village Hall with a 7.30pm start
Michael Gear
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It’s that time of year again… the Summer Holiday Fun Club, which runs from Harrietsham Village Hall, is asking for
donations of the below recyclable items to aid with craft projects and activities that will be on offer at the Fun Club this coming summer.
Egg boxesKitchen roll tubesToilet roll tubesSoda bottles (tonic water etc.) washed and cleanPlastic milk carton tops1pt plastic milk cartonsYoghurt pots, all sizesWashed sea shellsCaps from baby puree pouches
Please make sure any donated items are clean, and leave on the
doorstep of Little Goddington in Goddington Lane, Harrietsham (not on Jill Bishop’s doorstep as in previous years). If you are unable to drop off, please call 07812 555585 and we are happy to come and collect items from you if you live in the village or close by.
This is our third year of running the Summer Holiday Fun Club, and local support and feedback has been incredibly positive. Many thanks for your continued support, we are looking forward to providing more fun and exciting activities at this year’s sessions for the children to enjoy.
Susie, Jill, Jo, Natasha, Toni, Tracy and Charmaine
Summer Holiday Fun Club 2018
The 100th Anniversary celebration of the Harrietsham Women’s Institute was a great success. Visitors enjoyed the displays of our activities over the decades and sampled lots of tasty food representing those times. Sale items of WI produce were popular and there was a raffle with great prizes. The speaker Mr. Ian Porter gave an excellant talk on the role of women during these years
especially towards the end of the first and through out the second world wars.A big thank you must go to our hard working President Angela and to all the committee and members who made this such a successful and memorable day.On Thursday May 10th we will hold our Annual meeting and Resolutions.
Chris Bone
Women’s Institute 100th Anniversary
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May 2017Harrietsham day by day(T = term time only) SUNDAY Tennis Club (May-Sept) 2.00pm Booth Field
MONDAYPre School Group 9am - 2pm Primary School TYoga Classes 9.30am - 11am Ambrose Hall TShort Mat Bowls 2pm - 4.30pm Ambrose HallBrownie Guides 5.45pm - 7.15pm Booth Hall THistory Society (3rd Mon) 7.30pm Village Hall
TUESDAYPre School Group 9am - 2pm Primary School TArt Classes (Improvers) 2.00pm - 4.30pm Booth Hall TBeavers (age 6 - 8) 5.45pm - 7.15pm Scout HQ,Station RoadCub Scouts 6.30pm - 8pm Lenham Primary School TTennis Club (May-Sept) 6.30pm Booth Field Gardening Society (3rd Tues) 7.30pm Ambrose Hall Guides 7.00pm - 8.45pm Booth Hall TLenham Youth Centre 7 - 9pm Swadelands TBell Ringing Practice 7.30pm - 9pm Bell Tower
WEDNESDAYPre School Group 9am - noon Primary School T Elevenses (2nd Wed) 10.30am - noon Booth Hall Mobile Library (fortnightly) 1.30pm - 2pm P.O.West StreetTai Chi class 2.00pm - 3.00pm Ambrose HallBallet Academy 4.00 - 4.40pm Village Hall TKarate Club 6pm - 7.30pm Ambrose HallWives Group (1st Wed) 8pm - 10pm See magazine entry Parish Council (last Wed) 7.30pm Booth Hall THURSDAYPre School Group 9am - 2pm Primary School TBaby, Toddler & Parent Group 9.30am - 11.30am Ambrose Hall T Women’s Institute (2nd Thurs) 2.00pm Booth Hall Tennis Club (May-Sept) 6.30pm Booth Field Explorers (Scouts) 7.15pm - 9.30pm Kingswood Scout HQ Short Mat Bowls 7pm - 10pm Ambrose HallChoir Practice 6.15pm Parish Church Lenham Youth Centre 7 - 9pm Swadelands TPub Quiz 8.30pm Roebuck
FRIDAYPre School Group 9am - 2pm Primary School TCoffee Morning 10am - noon Booth HallScouts 7.30pm - 9.30pm Scout HQ,Station Road
SATURDAYRainbows 10am - 11.30am Booth Hall T
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Harrietsham NetworkLocal DirectoryArt Classes (Drawing/Painting Improvers) Tutor Helen Easter 03000 412222/www.helenbeeken.co.ukBaby, Toddler and Parent Group Co-Leader Zoe Edwards 07590 489591Beaver Scouts Leader Duncan Keenan 07768 926654 Bell Ringers Ringing master Mr. J. Betts 859266 Steeple keeper Mr. K. Leach 851173 Bible Reading Fellowship Co-ordinator Mrs. J. Bevan 859310 Booth and Baldwin Charity Secretary email [email protected] British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser Mr. M. Bishop 850921Brownie Guides Brown Owl Mrs. J. Burr 859494 Community Support PCSO John Boyd 101 Conservative Association Favershamoffice 01622758053Countryways Quilters & Stitchers Pamela Gillard 01233 879507Cricket Club Chairman Mr. A. Hubble 859692 Cub Scouts Leader Mrs. A. Seales 859829Disability Group Chairman Explorer Scouts Leader Mark Horlock 07789 226516 Family History Enquiries Mr. F. Long 850863Flower Guild Parish Church Mrs. R. Long 850863Friends of St. John The Baptist Church Chairperson Rev Millie Hart 297296Gardening Society Chairman Mr David Oversby 859674Girl Guides Leader Kate Davies 07971 254029/[email protected] Golf - Bill’s Round for Charity Secretary Mr. R. Bevan 859310Harrietsham Academy of Ballet Organiser Deborah Nankivell 07775 716714Harrietsham in Bloom Chairman Mr. A. Rogers 859352 Harrietsham Social Club Secretary Jed Stone 077598771198 / [email protected] Harrietsham History Society Chairman Mr. P. Brown 851075Harrietsham Pre-School Manager Susan Taylor 851819 Chairperson Richard Link [email protected] Health Walks Organiser Ms. M. Darby 850657 Helpers Chairman Mr.T. Sams 859412 Karate Club Organiser Mr Lewin Tuckwell 07812 089304
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May 2017Kent Messenger “Your Local” pages Village correspondent Margo McFarlane 01622 859682 Lenham Youth Centre Contact Toni Chincharo 07966 966090Liberal Democrat Association Mr. David Naghi 07970 626829 PTFA (Harrietsham School) Chairman Tina Humphreys, TBC, [email protected] Leader Ms. A. Thompson 850935Royal British Legion Branch Chairman Mr. Barry Wood 850702 / [email protected] Rural Community Warden Mr. M. Sherwood 07977 981993Safari SupperOrganiser Mr. R. Bevan 859310Scouts Group leader Mr. E. Seales 859829 Leader Mr. N. Still 859789 Short Mat Bowls Secretary Mr. B. Rust 859556Tai Chi Class Angela Akast 07754 454030/ [email protected] Club Chairman Mr. A. Rogers 859352 Secretary Mrs. K. Daking 850652 The Lenham School Head of School Mr. Chris Foreman 858267 Ulcombe Pre-school Chairperson Helen Leat 07511 658728 / [email protected] Hall Chairman Mr. C. Jack [email protected] Club Miss Denise Williams 859410Wives Group Leader Katherin Daking 850652Women’s Institute Secretary Mrs. J. Tabrett 859224
Public Services and EmergenciesDoctors’ Surgery (for either Lenham or Harrietsham) 01622 859204 or 858341Dentist, Lenham 01622 858204Dentaline (out of hours emergency treatment) 01634 890300Saxon Warrior Pharmacy 01622 858287Hospitals: Maidstone, ME16 9QQ 01622 729000 The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury TN2 4QJ 01892 823535 William Harvey Hospital, Ashford TN24 0LZ 01233 633331Councils: MP - Helen Whately 01622 758053 Kent County Council 03000 41 41 41 Maidstone Borough Council - all departments 01622 602000 Harrietsham Parish Council - Parish Clerk 01622 850089Police: Emergencies only 999 Non-emergencies 101Samaritans, 48 Grecian Street, Maidstone 01622 674444Citizens Advice Bureau, 2 Bower Terrace, M/stone 01622 752420Childline 0800 11 11KCC Children’s Social Services 03000 41 11 11KCC Adults Social Services 03000 41 61 61
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Village Events Diary - for Your use!Didyouknow?AvoluntarysystemofadiaryisavailableinthePostOfficefor “groups or individuals to enter” event dates and information that would be helpful to other villagers.
May DiaryWed 2 8.00 - 10pm Wives’ Group
Thu 3 2-4pm Hub Club, Social Club
Fri 4 May 12 noon Advertising deadline for June NetworkFri 4 May 12 noon Editorial deadline for June Network
Mon 7 5.30-7pm Roller Disco, Village Hall
Wed 8 12.30-4pm Country Ways, Open House, Osbourn Room, Lenham Community Centre Thu 10 2.30pm W.I. AGM Booth HallSat 12 12-2pm Ploughmans Platterday, Harrietsham Church
Tue 15 7.30pm Gardening Society, Ambrose Hall
Thu 17 2-4pm Young at Heart 60+, Community Centre
Fri 18 Film Friday see page 13
Mon 21 7.30pm History Society, meeting, Village Hall
Wed 23 12.30-4pm Country Ways, UFO day, Osbourn Room, Lenham Community Centre
Fri 25 7.30pm Film Friday see page 13
Wed 30 7.30pm Parish Council, Booth Hall
Looking AheadFri 1 June 12 noon Advertising deadline for July NetworkFri 1 June 12 noon Editorial deadline for July Network
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May 2017
What an exciting month May is going to be. It’s almost here! Our “Open House” is on May 8th. Everyone is invited to be our guests at this special event. We will all be working on fun things and getting excited to meet lots of new faces. I do
hope yours will be one of them.
We have packaged up some special little projects that you can make while you are with us and then take home. We will sit with you and show you step by step what to do so that you can go home with a new skill. All for free.
We are baking a cake and putting the kettle on, so come along and sip tea with us and visit a while. We’d love to show you what we do. If you enjoy sewing or would like to learn something new, you owe it to yourself to come check us out. We will be in the Osbourne room, Lenham Community Centre on May 8th from 12:30 until 4:30. On May 23rd we are having a UFO day. A chance to relax after all the hard workoftheOpenHouse.Youcanfocusonthatunfinishedprojectthatyoureally need to tackle and to make sure you have the time to get into it we are starting early. So bring your lunch if you like and I’ll make the tea. We are in the Osbourne room from 12:30 until 4:30 at the Lenham Community Centre.
Then we are also having a workshop on May 31st on Advanced Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery. If that is something you have been wanting to learn how to do then do please call me for details.If you would like more information on any of these events please contact me, Pamela Gillard at 01233 879507 or e-mail [email protected]. Pamela Gillard
Country Ways Quilters and Stitchers
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Sunflower Appeal
Every year we encourage those who have lost someone dear to them to celebrate their life and
remember all the happy times that they have shared together by dedicatingasunflowerandmakinga donation to the Hospice in their memory.
ThesunflowersareplacedintheHospice garden where you can come and see them and remember your loved one during our remembrance event on Saturday 9th June between 11amand1pm.Thesunflowerswill be inscribed with the names of individuals who are cherished and
very much alive in the memories of their families and friends and is open to all those who wish to come whether or not they have a previous connection with the Hospice .The SunflowerAppealissuchanupliftingand positive way to celebrate the life of someone special and to ensure that the Hospice can continue to support families coping with the loss of someone dear to them.
Ifyouwishtodedicateasunflowerplease visit our website www.hokh.org, pick up a form from one of our shops or Hospice reception or contact fundraising on 01622 790195.
Bluebell WalkSunday 6th May, Harrietsham Village Hall, Harrietsham ME17 1AP
StartingandfinishingatHarrietsham Village Hall, the walk follows the traditional 6 mile route amongst the bluebells on the North Downs and through some of Kent’s most beautiful countryside.
Begin your walk anytime between 8.30 am and 10.00 am. Make sure you grab a hot drink and check out the breathtaking views from the picnic pit-stop ¾ of the way around the route.
Help us to create a beautiful and poignant Field of Memories on top
of the North Downs. Purchase a pair of colourful wind spinners and attach a message to your lovedones.Placeoneinthefieldof memories located next to the picnic stop at Mile 4 and take the other one home to place in your garden.
At the end of your walk there will be hot food available and time to purchase a sweet treat from the ever popular cake stall.
To book your place please visit www.hokh.org – contact [email protected] or call 01622 790195.
Heart of Kent Hospice
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May 2017
A night alone in a hotel – surely the perfect time to search one’s soul and write a Christian message? I
sat and prayed and asked God to show me what to write – nothing, or so it seemed. I checked my text messages and emails as far as I could on my mobile phone – nothing much going on there. I popped to the dining room for supper where an elderly man befriended me and told me all about his life – no, nothing to write about there.
I returned to my room, switched on the television and watched the news (and an Inspector Linley mystery) – nothing. I decided to turn to those fountains of all knowledge - Facebook and Google – still nothing. “Ah well, since there is nothing to write about, I may as well turn in and read my Bible instead”, I mused. “Shame though, it would have been a useful job done whilst alone for the evening.”With a full tummy and having enjoyed a lovely bath, I climbed into bed. And there it was, staring me in the face. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)
If we want to understand God and know him, let alone write about him, we need to study his word. Observing life and people from our own point of view can only teach us so much. Google is great for
homework and Facebook is good for seeing how our friends are, but they can’t beat Biblical study.
Wonderful religious experiences are very special but, fortunately for those of us who are more familiar with the M25 than the road to Damascus, what sustains us day in and day out is the word of God where we can learn and enjoy so much:
Tales of battles against the odds and adventures at sea (complete with whales!); Amazing stories about the most unlikely people with attitude problemsorphysicaldifficulties,doing wonderful things with God’s help; Jesus teaching his disciples and the crowds who gathered and followed him, simple rules for life through picture stories or parables.
We can learn that whatever we’ve done in the past, and can guide us to an exciting and new freedom in the future. So it may be a bit late for New Year’s resolutions or Lenten promises but, if you don’t already dip into your Bible regularly, then why not start today? You could also join a homegroup and enjoy discussion, friendship and tea, while unravelling the mysteries and meanings of harder passages.
Details of homegroups can be found in our parish magazines.But a word of warning: be prepared to be amazed and changed for life!
Christian Message May 2018 by Pamela Cuerden
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Do you know?Harrietsham Post O�ce
O�ers a full range of services including Banking for all the major banks and
a Travel Money service with Euros and Dollars on
demand.Also, we stock a �ne range
of greetings cards and stationery.
We can be visited inWest Street
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The Lyra singers from Russia are making another return visit to Ulcombe Church on Saturday the May 12 at 2.30.
They will also be singing the previous evening at 7.30 pm in Leeds Church.
Ticketsforbotheventswillbe£12.50and will include a glass of wine and nibbles on the Friday and a cream tea on the Saturday. They may be obtained from Molly Poulter (01622 842988) or Brian Hardy (01622 842915).The group are touring England from April 17 - May 13 when they go over to Ireland for a few days before returning to Russia on the May 19.
The four singers are from St Petersburg. Their leader is Andrei Sysoev, the choirmaster of St Peter’s Cathedral in Petersburg. He is well known for his work with choir music of the Renaissance but also is involved in composing, teaching, and music for the cinema.
The singers are all well known in Russia. Zlata Gogol, contralto, has a wide repertoire singing music by Russian and European composers,
and has taken the leading role in many operas such as Eugene Onegin and Euridice.
Aleksei Goloviznin, bass, started singingattheageoffive.Hehasworked in various choirs and vocal groups in St Petersburg, and toured the USA, Japan, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Holland, Belgium, Sweden Norway, Finland, and Poland. He has made many recordings and is currently very involved with jazz music.
Marina Busse, soprano, was a solo singer from 2005 to 2010 in the State Conservatoire of St. Petersburg. She has won various international awards and for the last two years has been a laurate of Chopin’s International Competition and Rachmaninov’s International Competition in St. Petersburg.
Eugenii Tsvetkov, tenor, is a soloist of St Petersburg Chamber Choir. He has been on tour with several famous male voice choirs. He specialises in church music. He is also interested in jazz music and plays the jazz guitar.
From Russia with Lyra
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Do you know?Harrietsham Post O�ce
O�ers a full range of services including Banking for all the major banks and
a Travel Money service with Euros and Dollars on
demand.Also, we stock a �ne range
of greetings cards and stationery.
We can be visited inWest Street
OPENING TIMES: MONDAY to FRIDAY
inclusive09:00 - 13:00
SATURDAY CLOSEDSUNDAY CLOSED
R J MOSS LTDDomestic / Commercial / Interior / Exterior
Painting & Decorating – Wallpapering – Property Maintenance
A reliable & friendly service and a job to be proud of with over 20 years experience
CALL RICHARD FOR A FREE ESTIMATETEL: 01795 480647 MOBILE: 07974 815124
EMAIL: [email protected]: www.rjmossltd.co.uk
D FLISHER ROOFING
Free winter check on roofs
Roo�ng repairs
Ridge and hips checked
Moss cleaned o� roofs
Gutters and window frames cleaned
Chimneys re-pointed
Call Dave for a quote:
01622 850659or
07941 324286
Quality Decorating at a fair & competitive priceDulux approved
Over 30 years experienceFully insured & references available
Tel: 01622 737225 Mobile: 07816 149502www.sr-interiors.com email: [email protected]
TAXI SERVICE
VILLAGECARSPrivate Hire
Reliable service Lenham &
surrounding villagesTel: 07770 725129or 07769 780149
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Castle View Restaurant o�ers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views across the terrace of the near 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
You are welcome for drinks from 6pm and to take your seats for dinner from 6.30pm onwards. Parking is free and a ticket to Leeds Castle is not required.
Book a table online at leeds-castle.com/restaurant or call 01622 767823
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CARD CRAF T CL U BL ocal classes held at L enham C om m uni ty C entr e
Ev er y other F r i d ay 10am to 12. 30pm£ 10 per sessi on
Includ es all m ater i als, tea, cof f ee and b i scui ts Ev er y one w elcom e,
F or m or e i nf or m ati on please contact: - P auli ne. 01622 859 4 39 / 07 7 66 7 68180
C om e and let m e i nspi r e y ou w i th ov er 10 y ear s ex per i ence
Tom & Janetta SamsYour Local Borough Councillors
If we can help with matters relating to the Borough, please contact us on:
01622859412 or 07891901831/07718173329
[email protected]@gmail.com
Harrietsham Pre-schoolis taking enrolments NOW for
2018! FREE CHILD CARE
(subject to eligibility) We are a small and friendly
preschool, providing excellent care, activities and
experiences for your children aged 2 - 5 years old.
To arrange a visit or to enrol your child, please call or email:
Susan Taylor01622 851819
Easter FlowersVery many thanks to the Ladies who decorated our lovely Church for Easter. There were some lovely comments on Sunday morning;.The new rota for the period up to Easter 2019 will be sent very shortly.
Thank you for all the generous donations
Rita Long.
Harrietsham in BloomDespite the miserable wet, snowy & windy spring weather the verges and planters have given a good show. Generally, some replacement planting has taken place to replace losses and thefts from planters and our thanks go to the volunteers for keeping them tidy and weeded. We are very thankful to everyone who attended our quiz on the 17th March despite the snowy freezing weather the event raised £292.55profit.OurthankstoPeter Bowler and his helpers who provided a lovely ploughman’s supper and to the volunteers who assisted during the evening. Since the collection boxes were last emptied they have yielded £76.35.
Thank you to everyone who supports us, any enquiries to Andrew Rogers (Chair) 01622 859352
The next Ploughman’s Platterday will be held at Harrietsham Church on Saturday, 12th May 2018. Do come along and enjoy a Cheese/Pate Ploughman’s Lunch between 12 noon and 2pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits will also be served.These lunches are open to all and if you are out for a stroll why not pop into the church and enjoy lunch, with no preparation or washing up to do. We would love to see you there.Allprofitsmadeonthedaygo to the upkeep of our beautiful village church.
100 Club Lottery DrawResult of the Sixteenth draw of the Friends of St John 100 ClubDrawn on 10 March 2018 at the Church at the Soup Saturday event under the supervision of Michael Gear (Independent Adjudicator)89 numbers were included in the drawraising£89fortheFriendsof St. John the Baptist Church, HarrietshamFirst prize - number 27 - Hazel RootsSecond prize - number 80 - Chris HarbordThird prize - number 7 - Sally Tong
For further information and details of how to become a member - contact the Administrator, Chris Roots, on 01622 851 885
Ploughman’s Platterday
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Castle View Restaurant o�ers diners a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views across the terrace of the near 900 year old Leeds Castle beautifully lit at night.
You are welcome for drinks from 6pm and to take your seats for dinner from 6.30pm onwards. Parking is free and a ticket to Leeds Castle is not required.
Book a table online at leeds-castle.com/restaurant or call 01622 767823
CA
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PARKWOODTROUT FARM
Goddington LaneHarrietsham
For delicious fresh trout & a range of smoked foods.
FARM SHOPOpen to the Public
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sunday 8 am till dusk.
TelTelT : (01622) 859302
CARD CRAF T CL U BL ocal classes held at L enham C om m uni ty C entr e
Ev er y other F r i d ay 10am to 12. 30pm£ 10 per sessi on
Includ es all m ater i als, tea, cof f ee and b i scui ts Ev er y one w elcom e,
F or m or e i nf or m ati on please contact: - P auli ne. 01622 859 4 39 / 07 7 66 7 68180
C om e and let m e i nspi r e y ou w i th ov er 10 y ear s ex per i ence
Tom & Janetta SamsYour Local Borough Councillors
If we can help with matters relating to the Borough, please contact us on:
01622859412 or 07891901831/07718173329
[email protected]@gmail.com
Harrietsham Pre-schoolis taking enrolments NOW for
2018! FREE CHILD CARE
(subject to eligibility) We are a small and friendly
preschool, providing excellent care, activities and
experiences for your children aged 2 - 5 years old.
To arrange a visit or to enrol your child, please call or email:
Susan Taylor01622 851819
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West Street Harrietsham 01622 858388
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 11 am to 11 pm
Sundays: 12 noon to 10.30 pm
Food Served Daily Mon 6 pm - 9 pm
Tue - Sat 12 - 1.45pm 6 - 9pm
Sunday roast
Thursdays: come and join our quiz
All welcome £2 per person
complimentary snacks
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OPEN MIC NIGHT LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH GOLF SOCIETY STARTS LAST FRIDAY IN MARCH
SEE DARREN FOR DETAILS
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OF PROSECCO FOR MUM WITH HER ROAST
POOL TABLE DARTS CARDS
KARAOKE EVERY MONTH
Fresh traditional food Senior meal deal
Daily specials Children’s menu
Senior menu back by popular demand
Tuesday - Friday lunch times only
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West Street Harrietsham 01622 858388
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 11 am to 11 pm
Sundays: 12 noon to 10.30 pm
Food Served Daily Mon 6 pm - 9 pm
Tue - Sat 12 - 1.45pm 6 - 9pm
Sunday roast
Thursdays: come and join our quiz
All welcome £2 per person
complimentary snacks
THE ROEBUCK PUB AND DINING ROOM
OPEN MIC NIGHT LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH GOLF SOCIETY STARTS LAST FRIDAY IN MARCH
SEE DARREN FOR DETAILS
BOOK NOW FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY FREE BOTTLE
OF PROSECCO FOR MUM WITH HER ROAST
POOL TABLE DARTS CARDS
KARAOKE EVERY MONTH
Fresh traditional food Senior meal deal
Daily specials Children’s menu
Senior menu back by popular demand
Tuesday - Friday lunch times only
We held our Spring Show in March with 29 members in attendance. In view of the snow ice and rain
we were not expecting there to be a large entry but surprise surprise the members came up trumps with a very colourful display. Entries were a little down as could be expected but nevertheless 18 members exhibited with a total of 70 separate entries.
While judging was taking place members were entertained with a very well produced video about Biddulph Grange Gardens in Staffordshire. The garden was created by James Bateman in the firstpartoftheEighteenthcentury.Bateman became known as a great gardener and plantsman in his day.ThegardenhasamagnificentPinetum as well as Dahlia Walk and Stumpery. Plants were obtained from the Himalayas, Far East and China. Parts are also given over to Egyptian and Chinese themes. Bateman was also an avid collector of orchids and produced the largest ever book, in size, dedicated to them, only 125 volumes were printed and were well sought after. In the latter part of the eighteenth century the gardens fell into disrepair but in recent times the gardens have been extensively repaired and brought back to life courtesy of the National Trust who now own the property. Looks like a good place to visit.
After judging was over members were able to view the results and
found that nearly all exhibitors had been awarded a prize. The overall winner with most points in show was Ken Leach who also collected the trophy for Best Exhibit in show for his trumpet daffodils.
We are in the process of producing the schedule for the annual show on Sept 8th. These will be available shortlyfromthePostOffice,Surgeryand Village Hall. It can also be viewed on our web-site www.harrietshamgardeningsociety.orgJust so that you can get your cameras at the ready the photographic categories for the show areA Close up of a flowerA birdA humerous photoA farming landscapeA day at the seasideA photo of Percy the Pilgrim (statue
on Pilgrims Way)A photo of one of the Society’s trips
2018 (members only )We have a coffee morning and plant sale on Saturday morning 26th May at Little Hatch, the home of Michael Gear and Denise Williams. 10am to 12 noon.Our next meeting will be Tuesday 15th May. The speaker is Katherine Lynn who is giving a talk entitled ‘ Who’s been sleeping in my bed’
Visitors are very welcome and may wish to join. Please come along we are quite a friendly group of people.David Oversby
Harrietsham Gardening Society
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Tickets £ 15, Concessions £ 13 , Children F reel e n ha m f a m il y f e st iv a l . co . u k
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Harrietsham NetworkHarrietsham Village Hall Film Club
FISH SCHEME AFTERNOON FILM
Friday 18th May doors open 1.45pm film at 2.15pm
Wonder Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heart-warming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
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May 2017Harrietsham Village Hall Film Club
FISH SCHEME AFTERNOON FILM
Friday 18th May doors open 1.45pm film at 2.15pm
Wonder Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heart-warming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie's extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
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For rates and details p l e a s e c a l l Kath Rushton
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For all your window cleaning needs...
Professional, reliable and friendly window
cleaning service all year round.
Conservatory roofs, gutters, fascias and
soffits cleaned on request.
CONTACT JAMES FOR YOUR HASSLE FREE QUOTE !
Mobile: 07720849249
E-Mail: [email protected]
CLEANER WINDOWS Ltd
The price to clean your windows would be £
Your windows will be cleaned on:
Ashford RoadHarrietsham, Kent
Two and three bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments, all built to a high quality specifi cation. Ideal for local families and fi rst time buyers.
Priority will be given to local people with a live or work connection to the village of Harrietsham (or elsewhere within the Maidstone borough).
Starting from
£65,250 Based on a 30% share of the full market value £217,500
An elegant range of affordable new homes available for Shared Ownership
These homes are available now
To view these new homes please contactDi Kehoe on 020 3784 4231/ 07977 283 [email protected]/sharedownership
of Harrietsham (or elsewhere within the Maidstone borough).
Starting from£65,250 Based on a 30% share of the full market value £217,500
These homes are available
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you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage, rent or any other loans secured on it.
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HAMS Productions are delighted to announce that rehearsals are underway for their next production
which will be a new play entitled “The Boys Aren’t Home”. Thisplayisthefictionalstoryoffivelads from Lenham and Harrietsham who answer the call to sign up and follows their journey to the Front and the experiences of their relatives at home. The play has been specially written for HAMS before going on general release, there will be two performances on July 21st at Lenham Community Centre, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Allprofitfromtheproductionareto be divided equally between The Royal British Legion and The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation, so please mark this date in your diaries now.
Please contact [email protected] or phone 07731 455677 to obtain tickets, or look for details on our website, www.hamsproductions.org or our Facebook page, facebook.com/HAMSpanto .We are always keen to hear from you if you would like to be a member of HAMS. It may not be too late to join this production as a villager if you contact us now, otherwise we will be auditioning for cast to join our next pantomime later in the year. Please use any of the contact details above or email [email protected] if you would like to know more.
Rehearsals underway
There is still time to purchase your tickets to see this popular touring company perform outdoors on Saturday 2nd June on the Booth Field, adjacent to the village hall. The performance will start at 7.30pm with the hall opening at 6.00pm to enable you to purchase refreshments
before the production if you wish. Bring your own chairs and picnic and enjoy the show hopefully on a warm summer evening. Tickets are available on line from the RMT website www.rudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk or locally from Susie Jack 07812 555585
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May 2017
With spring well under way and the outdoor bowling season having only just started, if you
have been watching the bowls in the Commonwealth Games and perhaps toying with the idea of having a go yourself, now would be a good time to do something about it.
We are a lively and successful local club (just over the parish boundary on the road into Lenham) and we are on the lookout for new members.
If you have recently moved into the district you may be looking round for something healthy and enjoyable that all the family can do together. Bowls may not be the thing that immediately springs to mind, but give it a chance. Youngsters seem to love playing bowls and when they get to secondary school age they start tofindtheycancompetewith(andsometimes, satisfyingly, beat) their parents. And parents can take part in an outdoor activity knowing their children are safe and close at hand. Several grandparents have also told us it’s an excellent way to bridge the age gap.
Once someone has been playing for a short while they almost always say that they wish they had taken it up earlier. In that respect, some of our junior members have been very
successful and have even played for Kent at youth level.
You don’t have to know anything about the game – our club coach, likes nothing better than showing new bowlers the ropes. Last season’s short course for ‘complete beginners’ was very well received and he is set to run it again. We even have bowls you may borrow until you are ready to get your own.
In addition to our excellent green youwillfindwehaveagreatclubhouse with good facilities, including a well-stocked bar! Take a peek at the pictures on our Web site: www.lenhambowlingclub.org.uk.
If you decide it’s just what you’re looking for – friendly people, pleasant surroundings, useful exercise (although not too demanding) and a bit of social life – come along to the Club’s Open Day on Saturday 5th May (from 10am to 2pm) and have a go. We’re on Maidstone Road, just past Swadelands Close. Don’t stand on ceremony, just turn up wearingflatshoes(under18smustbe accompanied by a responsible adult). You will be made to feel most welcome. If you can’t make it, please give me a call on 01622 859642 and we can still sort something out for you.
Trevor Green, Club Secretary
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March and our return game against Marden (Outdoor) was cancelled because of the weather. Lenham away on the 6th for our usual friendly banter with our neighbours. We played well (until the last end
on Mat one) and came away with a loss by 6 points 34-40 shots.Phoenix came to us on the 15th ( they still await returning to their home at Heather House , Parkwood when it is refurbished) .Again we played well but lost by 6 shots again ! 41-47 shots.On the 26th 10 member go to Warners Hayling Island for a week of competitions Pairs , Triples and Singles - next month will report on how we did there. Friendlies against Smarden and Marden (indoor) still to come to complete our friendly ‘season’ as clubs lose members to outdoor bowling in the Summer.
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Hello to one and all. Our next meeting is Thursday 17/05/18 2.00-4.00pm at the Lenham Community Centre. Gez Clark will be giving a talk on Lenham.
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