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NOVEMBER 2019 Published by the Elham Village Hall Association, Charity No 1024757
Also available to read on the EVHA website, www.elhamvillagehall.co.uk
What’s On, In and Around ELHAM November Event Time Location Contact Page
4th Monday Elham Valley Branch Meeting
Royal British Legion 14.00 St Mary’s Hall
Derek 01303 862508
4th Monday Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Peggy Pike Room Claire Greenwood
07702268475 23
4th Monday Elham Bowls Club 18.30 Elham Village Hall Maggie Tappenden
01303 862467
8th Friday Elham Historical Society talk ‘The Goose is Getting Fat’
19.30 Elham Village Hall See poster and
website 13
9th Saturday Elham Gardening Society
Annual Dinner 19.30 (19.15 Sherry) Village Hall See website
10th Sunday Remembrance Sunday Service 10.50 War Memorial Church Matters 27
11th Monday Elham Bowls Club 18.30 Elham Village Hall Maggie Tappenden
01303 862467
14th
Thursday ERA Friendship Lunch 12.30 St Mary’s Hall
Sylvia Scott 01303 840584
30
14th
Thursday Elham Circle
‘Healthy Advice for All’ 14.30 St Mary’s Hall
Lorri Newman 01303 840643
7
14th
Thursday Elham Parish Council
Climate Crisis Presentation 19.00 Elham Primary School
Claire Greenwood 07702268475
25
15th Friday EVHA Autumn Quiz 19.30 Elham Village Hall Doug Martin
01303 840276 13
16th,17th, 23rd,24th
EVLT Craft Fayre Elham Valley Line See website
01303 273014 13
17th Sunday Elham Valley Walkers
Elham Park Wood 10.15 Meet at Elham Valley Stores See website 21
18th Monday Friends of St Marys Church AGM 18.30 St Mary’s Hall M.Stanford-Tuck 27
18th Monday Elham Bowls Club 18.30 Elham Village Hall Maggie Tappenden
01303 863467
21st Thursday
Elham Gardening Society talk, Floral Clocks—Mike Bundock
19.30 Peggy Pike Room See website 9
23rd
Saturday Autumn Bazaar
Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund 10.00-13.00
Lyminge Village Hall 01303862622 13
25th Monday Elham Bowls Club 18.30 Elham Village Hall Maggie Tappenden
01303 863467
27th Rhodes Minnis Circle 14.30 Rhodes Minnis Hall 01303 862913 7
28th Thursday
Turning the Tide on Plastics ERA Meeting
19.00 Education Room Elham
Village Hall Sylvia Scott
01303 840584 31
29th Friday Elham Cricket Club Quiz Night 19.30 Elham Village Hall Frank Hobbs
01303 862188 37
30th Saturday
Elham Historical Society Bring and Share Buffet Supper/Entertainment
19.30 Elham Village Hall See poster and
website 15
December Event Time Location Contact Page
2nd Monday Elham Valley Branch Meeting
Royal British Legion
14.00 St Mary’s Hall Derek
01303 862508
Continued on Page 3
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Welcome to the Elham Newsletter November 2019
So British Summer Time has ended and we are now into longer dark evenings and less gardening. I hope that you, as an Elham Newsletter reader, will find time to contribute to your village newsletter. Send your articles to share with the readership for December’s issue. If you are organising an event around Christmas or in January that you want listed in the ‘What’s On’ please send details to [email protected] before 13th November.
THERE IS NO NEWSLETTER IN JANUARY 2020 Editor Renee Bull
Contents
Page 5 Who’s who and what’s where
Page 7 Local News; Rhodes Minnis Circle / Elham Circle/ Don’ts for Wives
Page 9 Elham Gardening Society / Be Busy in Your Garden / Love your landscape
Page 11 Know Your Neighbour
Page 13 Local News; Quiz / Historical Society / Lord Whisky Bazaars / EVLT Craft Fair
Page 15 Local News; Elham Historical Society / Christmas Market/ Railway Swing Band
Page 17 Elham Primary School
Page 19 Elham Allotments / Interesting Idioms / Elham Sports Club
Page 21 Elham Valley Walkers
Pages 23 - 25 Elham Parish Council / Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary/ EPC Crisis Presentation
Pages 27-29 Church Matters and Church Events
Pages 30 - 31 Elham Residents’ Association
Page 32 Kent County Council
Pages 33 - 37 EVHA Agenda for AGM
Page 37 Elham Cricket Club
Page 38 Village Forum / Reasons to be Cheerful 1-2-3
What’s On, In and Around ELHAM (cont) December Event Time Location Contact Page
4th
Wednesday The Railway Swing Band 19.30 Elham Village Hall
Jan Stanyon
01303 840820 15
7th Saturday Pilgrims Hospices Outdoor
Remembrance Carol Service 17.00
Ashford/Canterbury/Thanet Hospices
See website
01227 782062
7th Saturday Christmas Bazaar
Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund
10.00-
15.00
Boughton-Under-Blean
Village Hall 01303 862622 13
7thSaturday Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary
Christmas Fair
10.30-
13.30
Holy Trinity Church Hall
Folkestone 01303 862243 25
8th Sunday Elham Valley Walkers
Barham Downs 10.15
Meet at The Black Robin
CT46HS See website 21
8th Sunday SWITCH ON
Christmas Illuminations 17.30 The Triangle, Elham
Mike Flight
01303 840381
9th Monday Elham Bowls Club 18.30 Elham Village Hall Maggie Tappenden
01303 863467
11th
Wednesday
Annual General Meeting EVHA
(for Agenda see pages 33-37)
19.30
for 20.00
Wine in Peggy Pike Room
Meeting to follow Peggy Pike Room 33
12th
Thursday ERA Friendship Lunch 12.30 St Mary’s Hall
Sylvia Scott
01303 840584 30
12th Thursday
Elham Gardening Society AGM and Christmas Party
19.30 Peggy Pike Room See website 9
13th Friday Pilgrims Hospices Trees of Love
Indoor Remembrance Carol Service 17.00
Barham and Charing Crematoriums
See website 01227 782062
15th Sunday Elham Farmers Market
Christmas Food and Craft Festival 11.00-14.00
The Square and St Mary’s Church, Elham
Julie Woodgate 07756087935
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25th
Wednesday
Christmas Day Lunch
FREE for people of Elham Valley 12.00 Lyminge Village Hall
Sam Cunningham
01303 863256
January 20 Event Time Location Contact Page
14th
Tuesday ERA General Meeting 19.00
Elham C of E Primary
School See website
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every Friday evening from 6pm to 9pm (orders also taken from our normal menu)
We will also open at times to suit you for Birthday Parties, Wakes, Business Meetings, Club Meetings, Seminars etc.
We can also cater for outside events either by providing the food
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LOOKING AFTER YOU and YOUR FAMILY’S WELLBEING
Pilates in Elham
New Pilates classes
Friday mornings
Elham Village Hall
8:00 – Early bird Pilates (45 min) 9:00 – Pilates (60 min)
10:15 – Stretch (45 min)
Book your space!
Luciana Clarke [email protected]
07944028445
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ELHAM VILLAGE HALL PERSONNEL
(all are volunteers)
President Jan Stanyon
Vice President: Gerry Newman
Secretary and Treasurer: Tony Rossi
Other Committee members:
Maureen Alexander Renee Bull
John Clayton Jim Clements
Mark Flight Pat Holmes
Doug Martin Angela Milligan
Gerry Newman Mike Ridley
Angie Scott Peter Wood
Registered Office: Brogdale, High St, Elham, CT4 6TB
Editor and advertising; [email protected]
Renee Bull 01303 840295
Distribution:
Pauline and Barry Flanagan 01303 840007
Please email any newsletter copy to the editor by 9am on
the 13th of the month or by hand into the Elham Village Hall bag at the King’s Arms.
Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Elham Village Hall Association. Whilst every care is taken in
gathering and presenting the information, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions nor consequential loss or
liability.
Elham Website: www.visitelham.co.uk EVHA Website: wwwelhamvillagehall.co.uk
ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL [email protected] www.elhampc.co.uk Clerk: Claire Greenwood 07702268475
Email: [email protected]
Members:
Chairman Kevin Lamb 01303 840215
Stuart Peall 07956 110887
Ken Percival 01303 840872
Geoff Clements 01303 840255
Clive Stanyon 01303 840820
Kevin Allen 01303 862087
Kevin Scott 01303 840711
Vice Chair Emily Arnold-Newing 07581 524402
Brian Swan 01303 840006
FOLKSTONE and HYTHE DISTRICT
COUNCILLORS
Stuart Peall 07956 110887
David Godfrey 07584 304301
Phillip Martin 07968 406702
KENT COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Susan Carey 01303 670561
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Damian Collins 01303 253524
DOCTORS
The Elham Surgery, Old Road 01303 840213
The Hawkinge Health Centre 01303 232300
74 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge
HOSPITALS
William Harvey, Ashford 01233 633331
Kent & Canterbury, Canterbury 01227 766877
PHARMACY
21 Station Road, Lyminge 01303 862425
SCHOOL
Elham CE Primary School 01303 840325
Vicarage Lane
LIBRARY
Mobile Library fortnightly in Elham outside the Rose
and Crown - Fridays at 12.35-13.05
A selection of used books available to purchase in
St Mary The Virgin Church
VETERINARY
Bourne Vets, Bekesbourne 01227 832322
Manor Vets, Folkestone 01303 273203
Hawkinge Vets, Hawkinge 01303 764190
ELHAM SPORTS CLUB 01303 840485
ELHAM CHURCHES www.elhamchurches.com
St Mary The Virgin, Church of England
Vicar: Jane Weeks 01303 840219
Wardens: Peter Swain and 01303 840408
Graham Ernest-Jones 01303 840645
Methodist Church, High Street
Minister: Rev Kevin Taylor 01303 261500
ELHAM VILLAGE HALL 01303 840128
COUNCIL COMMUNITY WARDEN 07977 982185
Royal British Legion Elham Valley Branch
Derek Smith 01303862508
David Whitethread 01303840650
SAMARITANS (freefone) 116 123
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FREE ATM NOW INSTALLED
Curry Night returns for the Food Theme evening in November.
Friday 29th November
Authentic Curry and a drink for £10.00
Always a popular evening!
*Midweek senior citizen offer*
Book your Christmas party– adult and children’s
menus available
All size of parties catered for.
As the evenings draw in, come and sit by our cosy log fire and enjoy a drink.
You can now book via ‘Open Table’ as well as
‘Quandoo’, the website, Facebook, over the phone
or at the bar.
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What a wonderful afternoon we had on 10th October when Lara Murphy came from The Canterbury Dogs Trust to talk to us. She gave us a history of the Dogs Trust which has been going for 128 years. Today a wide range of services are covered including taking in unwanted dogs, rehoming, education in schools, dog training, puppy farms and dog smuggling etc. Every dog that goes to the Trust is examined by a vet, vaccinated and microchipped. No healthy dog is put down and if the dog can’t be rehoused then it stays in the Trust’s care or fostered out. There is also a Canine Care Card which is freely available to ensure that if anything should happen to you then your
dog will be cared for. Lara did a wonderful presentation including a couple of videos and everyone who came had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. They are a registered charity and get no government funding so rely on donations. I’m pleased to say that we gave her a cheque from the Elham Circle. The next Elham Circle Meeting will be at 2.30pm in St Mary’s Church Hall on Thursday November 14th and the subject will be “ Healthy Advice for All’. Lorri 840643
‘DON’TS FOR WIVES’ was a self-help book written by Blanche Ebbutt in 1913
‘Don’t think anything too much trouble to do for your husband’s comfort; remember he is occupied all
day in working for you. Don’t for instance refuse to give him a bedroom fire in cold weather because it
makes ‘too much dust’. Don’t have your husband’s den turned upside down once a week and
everything put back into a different place. When the necessary amount of sweeping has been done,
replace everything as nearly as possible in the position in which he left it, even if it is not quite tidy. You
can be tidy in your own part of the house to make up for it. ’ Editor
LOCAL NEWS
RHODES MINNIS CIRCLE
In September Nicholas Reed gave us an interesting talk about Sir Kenneth Clark and Saltwood Castle. Coming from a wealthy family Kenneth studied history and art at Cambridge and became involved in the Art world, mixing with Royalty and the famous. Kenneth bought the 14c Saltwood castle in 1953 and passed it on to his son Alan in1972. The family still occupy the castle although Alan has died, but the gardens are open to the public each June.
The competition was won by Connie Burren, with Marion Hoare 2nd, Paula Peers 3rd and Fran Davies 4th.
In November Barry Oldfield will tell us about his Father's War Diaries.
We meet at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall at 2.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month and visitors will be made very welcome. For further details please contact Marion on 862913
The perfect venue for every occasion
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Situated in the beautiful Elham Valley, our modern village hall offers convenient and flexible facilities. Ideal for small or large occasions, from business
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Approved by Kent County Council as a venue for the solemnisation of civil marriages and
the formation of civil partnerships.
Take a look at our website: www.elhamvillagehall.co.uk
Contact Maggie Tappenden telephone 01303 862467 mobile 0774 6790 618 for further information. [email protected]
All hiring at competitive rates
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Threading Reflexology
Ear Candles Body
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Tinting Lash Lift
Gift Vouchers 01303 840931
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Counselling for Individuals and Couples
Therapeutic Voice Work, Sound Therapy Specialising in creative expression
Caroline Barnes BACP Accredited UKRCP, ICNM BRCP
01303 840859 07709 037 559
For details please see:www.lifespiral.co.uk
Providing private community respiratory physiotherapy,
general physiotherapy and rehabilitation to East Kent
T: 07904482097
W: www.respiratoryrehab.co.uk
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MSc Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP
LOOKING AFTER YOU and YOUR FAMILY’S WELLBEING
Yoga with Alex
Hanly
Tuesday 6:30-8.00pm
Elham Methodist Church Hall
£12 drop in
www.alexhanly.com
07868842219
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On 19th September we had what was generally agreed to be one of the best talks of the year. Sue Scrivens took us through the year showing the most spectacular and rewarding shrubs and plants at their best each month. Her commentary was light-hearted but always informative and entertaining and the photographs, mainly of her own garden, were stunning. Mrs Scrivens then answered a number of questions from a very appreciative audience. An excellent evening. On 5th October we held our Autumn Coffee Morning and Bulb Sale. A huge and varied display of bulbs attracted lots of buyers; there were excellent shrubs and plants offered for sale by the Fifth Trust and of course a cake stall and raffle. It was a very successful morning enjoyed by all who bought or savoured their coffee at the tables in the hall-a gloomy day enlightened by good company. The speaker on 21st November will be Mike Bundock who will talk about Floral Clocks. We are now looking forward to the AGM on 12th December. The business side of the event is usually brisk and entertaining-this will be followed by the Christmas Party, always a chatty, jolly affair. Keep the date free. Friends and new members are always welcome at the monthly meetings held in the Peggy Pike Room at the village hall on the third Thursday of each month. Frances Horton 01303 840 550
LOCAL NEWS
BE BUSY IN YOUR GARDEN in November
1. Spread well-rotted manure or compost on empty vegetable beds.
2. Tidy up the flower beds and borders and move wrongly placed shrubs.
3. Remove suckers from ornamental trees.
4. Plant bareroot roses, hedges and trees.
5. Dig out any annual plants that are still in your borders and compost them.
6. Clean your mower before storing it inside, compost the debris.
7. Gather up and store hoses and watering equipment indoors.
8. Save runner bean seeds when the pods have turned brown and crispy. Remove them from the
pods and store in an airtight container for 2020.
9. Buy garlic bulbs and plant in well drained soil. Cover with fleece to protect from the birds.
10. Sow hardy broad beans in module trays and keep outside to develop over winter. Ideas from Gardenersworld.com, Editor
LOVE YOUR LANDSCAPE
Elham Valley Trees – November NL looks at Poplar trees.
These are fast growing trees with a variety of species and many hybrids; Aspen, White Poplar, Grey Poplar, Black Poplar, Lombardy Poplar. These trees do not coppice well and instead throw up suckers from the root, not necessarily from the stump of the old tree. Loose catkins appear March-April, before the leaves. The true form of Lombardy Poplar (Italica) is male only. Poplars attain an age of 80-100years. The Black Poplar is the common wild
tree, with rounded burrs and swellings on its trunk.
The timber from poplars is not particularly good quality and is used for boxes and wood pulp. Commercially it has the advantage of growing quickly in the right conditions and is therefore used for screening. Poplars in Elham are most notable along the disused railway line next to the River Nailbourne and also The Six Sisters on Standard Hill.
The picture to the right is a sweet chestnut tree in Acrise, in St Martin’s Church field. Last month these trees were described as having ‘the appearance of being wrenched round by some mighty force’ … and this one does! Love your landscape! Editor
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ELHAM ANTIQUES AND ELHAM VALLEY
Beautiful bespoke shepherds’ huts, built to last for
generations. Fully insulated, woodburner, electrics,
etc.
Also garden antiques and country furniture.
Established in Elham for over 25 years. For further
details contact
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If you are over 60 years of age and no longer able to get out on your own, then
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Please call
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01303 840541
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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR
Each month a village resident is invited to respond to this light-hearted interview.
Barbara Gosbee is better known by the older generation in the village. She says she is not so mobile now and relies upon her husband, Ed with his car, to get her about. She agreed to feature as the neighbour we can get to know this month.
LOCAL NEWS
Editor
How long have you been part
of the Elham Community?
I was born in ‘America’, which is in Old Street, so I’ve been here all my life. We
lived in the middle of Beverage Wood, in Beverage Lodge, and I went to Elham
Church of England School. Derek Boughton was a pupil at the same school. My
grandparents used to live in Prospect Terrace in the village; my daughter, Sharon
lives in Folkestone; Martin, my son, lives in Lyminge.; I married Ed in Elham Church.
My family has been here a long time.
What do you consider your
greatest achievement to date?
Marrying Ed and having our two children has been my greatest achievement because
I had five miscarriages which people don’t know about.
When were you happiest?
When we were first married. We used to live at 1 Station Cottages and it was sort
of out of the village and yet in the village and I liked the open spaces. When Martin
was nearly five we moved to The Orchards.
What did you want to be when
you were growing up?
All I wanted to do was work in a shoe shop. Life was very different when I was a
child. There wasn’t the choice. I spent most of my working life in ‘Vyes’ which was
the grocer’s shop at the end of the village, it is called West End House now.
What keeps you awake at
night?
Nothing really. I get very tired and I sleep well. I do a lot of gardening and I need my
rest.
What is the most important
lesson life has taught you?
Be nice to others. I like to be friendly towards people I meet, even those who are
not very friendly towards me.
Which village event do you
most look forward to?
When I used to show in the Gardening Society Shows, I really looked forward to it.
I used to put in 30 or so entries, like all my family did before me, but now I feel I
should leave it to the younger generation.
Tell us three activities that
keep you busy?
Gardening
Looking after Ed
And Ed says ‘moaning’, but I’m only reminding him about his tablets, for his
own good.
What one change in the village
would improve your life?
I don’t drive, but even I can see that some people park inconsiderately. If everyone
could park sensibly we wouldn’t have that dreadful situation up by the War
Memorial. It is dangerous going round that corner.
Cat, dog or goldfish?
We have a dog, Eric, who is 15 years old, a border terrier. He’s got arthritis so he
can’t go for a walk; he only goes out in the garden. He is a poor old fella until he
sees a cat and then he can move!
What is the worst job you
have ever done?
Taking a bucket and shovel and clearing up the sheep mess from The Gore before
Elham Football team could play, every other Sunday morning. This was in the 1980s
when Ed ran the team. I used to come home and wash all the strip in the bath, but I
loved seeing it all red and white on the line.
Tell us a joke.
I’ve got two… What did the left eye say to the right eye?
Between you and me, something smells.
What sits at the bottom of the sea, twitching?
A nervous wreck. (with thanks to my daughter, Sharon.)
What would the people of
Elham not know about you? I only recently learned how to use the petrol mower in the garden and I’m really
good at it. Trouble is, Ed’s not too impressed.
Last thoughts, final word. We’ve had a good laugh this afternoon.
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Classes can vary from equipment based, dance based, sport based and much more. We have choreographed our classes to benefit our pupils through mobilisation, strength and stamina training along with mental focus and well being.
Come along and try a class. Charlotte is looking forwards to meeting you soon. Join us for our Live in Lyminge entertainment on Thursdays. Something different every week with live performances. Why not have lunch while you are here!
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MON 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00
TUE 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00
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THU 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00
FRI 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00
SATURDAY prebooked GP appointments 08.30—13.30 Email: [email protected] Please check that you actually need to see a doctor as there are many occasions when it may be more appropriate to see the Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse or District Nurse.
In a medical emergency out of surgery hours, please telephone NHS111 by dialling 111
HAWKINGE AND ELHAM VALLEY PRACTICE
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Appointments are available for the day on which you telephone. We also offer pre-bookable appointments. Appointments can be made by telephoning either Elham or Hawkinge. You are welcome to attend at either of the locations. Telephone lines are open from 08.00 to 18.30. If you require a home visit, please ‘phone before 10.00am
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LOCAL NEWS
Friday 8th November 7.30pm Imogen Corrigan’s talk
‘The Goose is Getting Fat’ Covers the History of many traditions of the
Festive Season
Christmas is coming, the Goose is getting fat,
please put a penny in the Old Man's hat. If you haven't got a penny a ha'penny will do.
If you haven't got a ha'penny, then God Bless you!
Our talk "The Goose is Getting Fat" promises to give a
fascinating insight into the origins of many of our Christmas traditions and rituals.
Elham Village Hall
Members £3 Non Members £5
In aid of the LORD WHISKY SANCTUARY FUND
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Tel: 01303 862622 Email: [email protected] www.lordwhisky.co.uk
Lyminge Autumn Bazaar at Lyminge Village Hall
Woodlands Road CT18 8EW
Saturday 23rd November, 10am -1pm Christmas Cards & Gifts ~ Tombola ~ Refreshments
Lots of Stalls ~ Grand Prize Draw Tables available, £10 each – ring 01303 862622 to book
Christmas Bazaar at Boughton-Under-Blean Village Hall
Bull Lane ME13 9AH
Saturday 7th December, 10am - 3pm Christmas Cards & Gifts ~ Tombola
Refreshments ~ Lots of Stalls Tables available, £10 each – ring 01303 862622 to book
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Other pet care, dog walking and holiday cover available as part of the Pet Care
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LOCAL NEWS
Seasonal Events for Elham Historical
Society
As the year turns, we are beginning to look either side of Christmas for our winter season of talks, so make sure these dates are in your diary.
Friday November 8th - The Goose is getting Fat.
Saturday November 30th - What is Christmas?
And the first talk of the New Year has been arranged for Friday January 24th, when Will Palin of the Sheerness Dockyard Trust will be talking about his ambitious plans to restore the Sheerness Dockyard Church, one of the finest Georgian buildings in Kent.
Finally, it is hoped that next month’s edition of the Village Newsletter will carry extracts from the prize-winning essays in the Elham School Writing Competition, which was sponsored by EHS, and took as its subject Elham’s historic Manor House.
Andrew Joynes
Bring and Share Christmas
Supper with Entertainment
Geoff Hutchinson will perform
"In the Round"
exploring the folklore of Christmas
in readings verse and song.
SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER
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News from
Elham C of E Primary School
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LOCAL NEWS
Associate School to the Royal Shakespeare Company
We are very excited at Elham Primary School to have been successful in our application to become an Associate School with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the Marlowe Theatre for the next two years! We will be working closely with both groups learning about and performing works from William Shakespeare. We will have visits from members of the RSC, who will be running workshops on performance, as well as theatrical skills including lighting, directing and set design. In the first year the focus plays will be 'As You Like It' and 'The Taming of the Shrew'. The year will conclude with our Year Six children performing in a secret location!
Book Week
Our busy first term came to a conclusion with our annual book week. We use this week to celebrate all that is amazing about the books we read. The week started early with a visiting author coming to school on the Friday before the main week. James Campbell shared his books with the children. The 'Boy Face' series and 'The Funny Life of Pets' had the children laughing out loud. The visit led on to some excellent writing from the children, using what they had been taught as inspiration.
During the week we had another of our favourite authors visit- Andrew Clover. He also inspired the children with his creativity and fun.
Tales from the Book of Life shared stories and wonderful music. We also had visits from poets and had a daily book fair in the school hall.
Elham Historical Society writing competition
To launch our first writing competition in conjunction with the Elham Historical Society (EHS), Mr and Mrs Wheeler of the Manor House opened their home to the children of Elham School. Mr Wheeler gave them an in - depth tour of his home, sharing the history and lots of wonderful information along the way. When the children returned to school they all had an opportunity to write about something linked to their visit. The stories were shortlisted down to a few in each class and the EHS chose winners, who will receive a history book as a prize.
We would like to thank the Wheelers for opening their home and investing so much time and effort in creating this educational opportunity for the children. It appears that the little doors of the Manor House have inspired many a mind! We have lots of information about what we do on our website at www.elhamprimary.co.uk
Dan Hale (headteacher)
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INTERESTING IDIOMS
To pay through the nose – to pay an exorbitant price for something.
In the 9th century the Danes, following a successful invasion of Ireland, imposed a hefty tax on the people. Those who did not pay suffered the penalty of having their nose split, but there is no historical evidence for this explanation.
A more contemporary explanation is a theory based on 17th century slang – RHINO was a slang term for money
(rhinocerical meant rich), but RHINOS is also the Greek word for nose. To ‘bleed’ meant to lose a lot of money or
to have money extorted hence ‘to bleed someone dry’. Since noses bleed, a victim could be said to be paying
through the nose. Editor
The Elham
Allotments
The Elham Allotments celebrated another great growing season and had a general tidy up on September 21st.
Pauline Gladstone Barrett
LOCAL NEWS
ELHAM SPORTS CLUB
Welcomes New Members
Tennis members can either book and play, or join the friendly club sessions
CONTACT INFORMATION
Chairman Mike Ridley 01303 840485
Membership Gerry 01303 864295
Treasurer Clive Stanyon 01303 840820
Adult Fun Tennis Tournament:
Rick: 01303 863419
Badminton: John: [email protected]
Elham Sports Club is a member of the LTA. This offers the
opportunity to enter the annual ballot for Wimbledon tickets.
CLUB SESSIONS
Mondays 18.30
Gerry: [email protected]
Tuesday and Friday 9.30
(10.00 winter)
Rick: [email protected]
REMINDER There is no newsletter
in January 2020.
Your annual membership of the Elham Village Hall Association, which helps to pay for this newsletter, will be requested next month for 2020. Payment by BACS or standing order will be offered. Editor
So where is this in the village of Elham? No prizes, answer on page 38.
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ELHAM VALLEY WALKERS
LOCAL NEWS
All are welcome including dogs (able to negotiate or be lifted over stiles).
Our walks are free and we welcome new members to join our group.
We would love to hear from you if you would like to join us. Just go to our website at
elhamvalleywalkers.co.uk, click on ‘contact’ and send us a message.
Peter Corkill 01303 840269 [email protected]
Chris Jelly 01303 862933 [email protected]
www.elhamvalleywalkers.co.uk
We hope to run our fifth festival on 30th and 31st May 2020.
Walk: Sunday 15th September 10.15am
Another beautiful sunny morning and one of our best turnouts this year. Pictured here on the Elham Valley Way, we enjoyed a stroll via Lyminge, ascending to Great Shuttlesfield Farm, (great views back to Elham) and returning to our Elham start point. Recently we have been joined by two intrepid walkers who drive all the way from Broadstairs to join us, our fame must be spreading!
Date Time Start point Duration Walk
17 Nov 10.15am Elham Valley Stores +-2.5hrs Elham Park Wood
8 Dec 10.15am The Black Robin Covet Lane Kingston CT46HS
+ 3 hrs Barham Downs
ELHAM VILLAGE HALL 120 CLUB
If you would like to take part, please contact Martin Turner
01303 840 804 / [email protected] We still have a few numbers left for 2019-20.
SEPTEMBER DRAW
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Finance
It was discussed and agreed to vire £1013.46 from ring fenced Community and Amenities to the
Community and Amenities budget provision.
Invoices were approved and payments were agreed.
There were no pre budget considerations.
Consultations
5G Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas – It was discussed and agreed that a working group meeting would
be held on Monday 14th October to agree Elham Parish Council’s submission.
Dementia Friends – It was discussed and agreed that Elham Parish Council would register as Dementia
Friends. Clerk to contact Elham Residents’ Association regarding the scheme.
Preferred site allocation for gypsy and traveller pitches. It was agreed no action required.
Independent review into local government audit – It was agreed no action required.
The Green Infrastructure Survey – It was discussed and agreed that all comments were to be issued to the
Clerk by Wednesday 9th October, the information received will be collated and sent to all Cllrs for
approval prior to submission on Monday 14th October.
Community and Amenities
It was discussed and agreed the Clerk would advise the Cllrs of the date/time of the Green Infrastructure
workshop when in receipt of this information.
It was discussed and agreed that Elham Parish Council would continue to maintain the following areas:
The verge/bank from the War Memorial to Oriel Cottage on the High Street.
The verge in front of Church Walk
The verge/hedge from the old police houses to the Croft on Canterbury Road.
The Shrubbery
The Pound
It was considered and agreed that Contractor A would be awarded the contract of cutting the hedge to
The Gore at the agreed cost of £360.00 + VAT.
It was discussed and agreed that a new picket gate was to be installed at The Gore. At the agreed cost of
£262.75 + VAT.
A working group tidy up of the Garden of Remembrance was arranged for Sunday 3rd November at 10am.
The Clerk updated the Cllrs and the members of the public present, that there is to be a Climate Crisis
Meeting on 14th November 2019 at 7pm at Elham C of E Primary School. The meeting will be advertised
on the noticeboard, website and social media.
Highways
It was discussed and agreed that the issues with HGVs through Elham seem to have been resolved due to
the carriage way resurfacing working being complete. At this point in time Elham Parish Council feel that
action does not need to be taken regarding additional signage.
Letter regarding parking – it was agreed to defer this agenda item until the next Ordinary meeting of the
Parish Council.
Planning
To note the receipt of received applications and agree comments:
Y19/1017/FH - Hornsdown Cottage The Row Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UP - Retrospective
application for installation of hard standing to provide additional parking and access to adjacent
field. Resolved – No objections – 8 Councillors voted for, 1 abstention. (continued)
LOCAL NEWS
Abbreviated draft minutes of the Ordinary
meeting of the Parish Council on
7th October 2019.
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LOCAL NEWS
Abbreviated draft minutes of the Ordinary
meeting of the Parish Council on 7th October
2019 (continued).
Y19/0897 -15 Hog Green Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TU - Erection of a single storey front and side
extensions. Resolved – No objections – 8 Councillors voted for, 1 abstention.
Y19/0988 - Sleepers Cottage The Halt Duck Street Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TP - Erection of a two
storey detached dwelling. (Consolidation of existing consents Y16/1154/SH, Y19/0005/NMA and
Y19/0331/FH). Resolved – No objections – 8 Councillors voted for, 1 abstention.
To note any decisions made by Folkestone and Hythe District Council.
Y19/0842 - Broadview, Old Road, Elham - Works to trees situated within a conservation area comprising
of: Beech (T1) crown raise on southern/eastern and western sides of canopy to provide 4 metres clearance
over neighbouring gardens and removal of small diameter branches growing through utility cables on
northern side of canopy; Maple (T2) reduce to below level of power lines and reshape .Granted no
objections.
Y19/0737 - Elham Village Hall, High Street, Elham - erection of timber gazebo for weddings and civil
partnership ceremonies to the rear of Elham Village Hall. Approved with conditions.
Y19/0780 - Elmsfield, Canterbury Road, Ottinge - erection of single storey oak frame outbuilding to
replace existing timber store. Approved with conditions.
Date for next meeting & Close
The next Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council will be on 4th November 2019.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.45pm
If you are interest or concerned about climate change and ecological issues, then please join us
to discuss what positive local action we can take within the parish. We will
open with a presentation on the wider climate issues and then hold discussion groups for the
community.
Any questions please contact us on
On Thursday 14th November 2019
19.00—21.00 at Elham Primary School
CLIMATE CRISIS PRESENTATION
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CHURCH MATTERS
Dear Friends,
We are living in times of great change. Changes in weather as the winter approaches, change in schools
or places of work, potentially major changes on the horizon for our country. Change is an important
aspect of life and the way we interact with each other. If our ancestors had never changed their way of
life we would still be living in caves. Change therefore can be for the good. It can help us interact better
one with another. It can help us understand one another better and be relevant to our modern busy lives.
The church is driving forward a period of change.
The Changed Lives, Changing lives initiative being driven from Canterbury is intended to open up the church to all. To make church relevant to YOU!
Churchwardens from Elham and Acrise along with one of the local ministers in training and the Benefice Administrator attended a training conference in October aimed at the concept of change. Topics discussed included widening access to local ministry, family and children centred worship and even a
workshop on understanding your vicar! �
Several churches in the Elham area are experimenting with new services. The Café church has become well established at St Mary’s Elham, but also St Martin’s Acrise now has a family service on the fourth Sunday of every month, and there was a fantastically supported pet service at Denton St Mary Magdalene Denton recently.
Attending church can have positive benefits to your mental and spiritual wellbeing. It can open up social networks and put you in touch with people who just may be able to relate to you and your situation. Have a think about attending one of the new services. Church is changing. How about you come and help us change? Written on behalf of Rev’d Jane.
St. Mary’s: 3rd 8am Eucharist BCP 9.30am Sung Eucharist 3pm Evensong & Remembrance of
Loved Ones - Lyminge
10th 8am Eucharist CW2 10.45am Remembrance Day Service
17th 8am Eucharist BCP 9.30am Sung Eucharist
24th 8am Eucharist CW2 9.30am Sung Eucharist
Methodist Church: Services at 9.30 a.m. unless stated
3rd Rev’d Dr. Paul Glass (HC) 10th 10.50am United Remembrance Service at the War Memorial 17th 4pm Valley United Tea Service - Rev’d Sam Funnell 24th Mr Richard Blackwell
SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER
LOCAL NEWS
Friends of St. Mary’s Elham
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The 2019 Annual General Meeting of The Friends of St Mary’s will be held
at St Mary’s Church on Monday 18 November 2019 at 6:30pm.
Agenda will be available at the meeting.
All are welcome and there will be light refreshments after the meeting.
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CHURCH EVENTS AND NOTICES
KNIT and NATTER in ELHAM First Tuesday of each month in St Mary’s Church Hall
(opposite the Estate Agents), 2.00 – 4.00 pm Just £2 per session, refreshments provided. BYO project
ELHAM VALLEY GROUP EVENSONG & REMEMBRANCE OF LOVED ONES DEPARTED
3rd November in St. Mary & St. Ethelburga Church, Lyminge at 3.00pm.
Please add any names you would like read out to the list in church, or contact Rev’d Weeks [email protected] 840219 or Alison Dale [email protected] 892162.
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MEETING TOGETHER IN PRAYER AROUND THE GROUP
Elham Methodist Church hosts two prayer meetings in the Methodist Hall, open to all persons of any denomination or none. On the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm half to three quarters of an hour of prayers, led by Rev Kevin Taylor & members of the church
& including a cup of tea. Bi-monthly, on a Saturday morning, at 8 am half an hour of prayer led by various Ministers followed by breakfast at 8.30 (cereal, toast, juice & coffee
or tea-please let David Whitethread know if you are coming, for catering numbers- 840650). The next Thursday meeting will be 7th November. The next Prayer Breakfast will
be 7th December. All welcome, come and join us.
Prayers for Peace - Every Friday morning at 9 o’clock, we hold a 15-minute time of
corporate silent prayer in St. Mary’s Elham. Please join us when you can especially at this
time of increasing turmoil, division and conflict in our world. In the Church there is also a
simple leaflet of suggested prayers for various occasions.
*Morning Prayer Services - All are invited to join together for a short service of morning
prayer. Gathering in prayer to focus on the needs of our churches and communities, as
well as the wider needs of the world at two of the Elham Valley Group churches. 2nd
Wednesday of each month at Elham, 4th Wednesday at Lyminge, both at 8am.
BELL RINGERS
On September 14th, Elham
Church Bell Ringers entered a
competition as part of
Canterbury District Ringers
Association. We rang at
Godmersham Church, where
Jane Austen’s brother was the
vicar. Entering 2 teams we came
4th and 9th.
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made most welcome (all ages!)
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8.30pm
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LOCAL NEWS
General Meeting
This was held on Tuesday 15 October in St Mary’s Church Hall. The key points discussed are covered
below and the minutes of the meeting will follow.
Wellbeing
Pop Up Boutique – more than £1,000 raised!
What started as a small fundraiser for the Wellbeing project turned into a full-blown boutique, galvanised by a very enthusiastic team. The boutique sold pre-loved clothes entirely donated by villagers and friends or sold on a 50-50 basis.
October 5 was a sunny day and more than 100 visitors turned up and spent in excess of £1000. A big thank you to the villagers who dug deep into their wardrobes and donated such a tremendous array of wonderful clothes.
This marvellous result would not have been achieved without the army of volunteers who collected the clothes, stored, ironed, and sold them, and most importantly the customers who spent so generously. Thanks also go to Colebrook Sturrock, St Mary's Church and Hall, Elham Farmers’ Market and those who advertised the event far and wide.
Any unsold clothes have been distributed locally to three different charities. The money raised will be used to increase the number of activities provided by the Wellbeing group.
Friendship lunch
The monthly Friendship Lunches are growing in popularity as the word spreads. The last one on Thursday 10 October attracted 18 guests including Rev. Jane and Kevin the Methodist Minister, in addition to the “staff team”. The two ministers were greatly impressed and enjoyed themselves very much. The chat was terrific and guests thanked us for a happy time, saying they will be back next month. The project has definitely hit the spot!
For those who have yet to try it, lunch consists of a choice of home-made soups, cheese, bread, cakes, fruit, tea and coffee, all for a £5 donation to cover costs. Lunches are held on the second Thursday of every month in St Mary’s Church Hall, starting at 12.30.
Future dates: Thursday 14 November; Thursday 12 December – this will be the Christmas event with seasonal food plus talk and entertainment. Thanks to the money raised at the Pop-Up Boutique this event will be free.
The next twice-yearly Welcome to the village for newcomers will take place in November. Details will be advertised around the village.
Santa’s Grotto
ERA is working in partnership with Kelli and her team at Colebrook Sturrock to set up Santa’s Grotto in their Elham office. More details will follow shortly, but anyone wishing to help can contact Sharon Jacob.
Elham Village Stores
Last year's Wine Tasting Event will be repeated on the 30 November and 1 December (11am-6pm). This will give people the opportunity to taste various wines and receive a 25% discount when buying six or more bottles of wine.
ERA News Update
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Events calendar
An online events calendar has now been created where we will aim to list as many village and parish
events as possible. To access the calendar you need to copy the following link into your browser
https://teamup.com/ksm65kvecmj6shgz5u. If you would like us to send you the link or to add
something to the calendar please email [email protected]
Join us
All are welcome to attend our meetings
whether you are a member or not. Membership will enable us to keep you directly updated on forthcoming
events etc.
Turning the Tide on Plastics
The group are working on the awareness event which they now hope will take place in the Village Hall in March next year.
There will be tables where invited businesses will put forward their ideas on how to identify recyclable plastics and where to take them. KCC will explain their recycling system and answer questions. The churches will be invited to give their views on environmental issues. The group also plans to invite representatives from supermarkets, Veola the collection service, Elham School, Elham Gardening Society and DEFRA.
The group’s next planning meeting is on Thursday 28 November at 7pm in the Education Room, Village Hall.
Mobile Telecoms
Pre-application Advice (EE and Harlequin): At the time of writing, no contact had been made between Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Harlequin, so there is nothing to report on how such discussions might be proceeding.
Draft Plans: No changes have been made to the draft plans. The East Kent Hunt has indicated that it is not in favour of the current suggested mast site. The hunt and Harlequin have been asked to look at alternative sites and to assess viability.
Drop-in Q & A: The Harlequin mast proposals were discussed at the General Meeting. Harlequin has offered to come down to do a question and answer drop-in session, open to all, but as individuals, once the plans are more firmed up. A public meeting has never been offered. It was agreed that ERA should ask Harlequin to come to Elham before plans are at a more advanced stage, to answer questions on a one to one basis about principles and technical options.
Vodafone / O2: No further progress has been made with Vodafone and O2.
5G Consultation: There is a consultation out from Government in relation to 5G and permitted development rights. The document may be downloaded from www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-permitted-development-of-5g-and-extend-mobile-phone-coverage. Be aware that the consultation ends on 4 November 2019!
Health concerns: Anyone with concerns about the potential health effects of telecommunications masts can consult the official web sites of the World Health Organisation, the Government, the Health Protection Agency and Public Health England.
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I recently learned that Kent County Council spends nearly
£6m a year on ‘community wellbeing services’ for older
people, adults living with dementia, physical disabilities or
sensory impairments (in addition to mainstream care). These extra services are delivered by 52
voluntary and community organisations and cover activities such as volunteer run transport
services, dementia cafes and befriending.
KCC is consulting about how best to support these services in the future so that they are more
‘joined up’ and reach the right people. The consultation is available on www.kent.gov.uk/
wellbeingconsultation, until 01 December. If you want a paper copy of this then please contact
me.
KCC is also consulting on its 2020/21 budget and asking residents to tell us which KCC
services are their priorities. People are often surprised by the range of services that KCC
provides and the consultation is designed to explain this as well as collect your views on what
matters most. It is available at www.kent.gov.uk/budget until 25 November.
25 November is also the date of the next Joint Transportation Board for our area and I’m
expecting a proposal for a disabled parking space to be marked out in front of the Methodist
Church in Elham’s High Street. It would then be a space that only those with a disabled parking
(blue) badge may use. The JTB will be asked if the proposal should go out for public
consultation and I expect this will be agreed. Depending on the public response the proposal
will either return to the JTB for final decision or, if well supported by the public, it will simply be
done.
I’m pleased to report that since my last update, Highways England now expects the work at
Junction 10a of the M20 to be sufficiently advanced to allow HGVs access to the proposed
customs station at Ashford. KCC is still pressing for more customs stations to be set up outside
Kent to assist HGVs get the right papers. We are also still asking for Kent Highways officers to
be given power to direct HGVs so that we can help Highways England and Kent Police control
traffic if there is disruption. As I’ve written before – the KCC website has links to information on
Brexit for individuals and businesses and our call centre will switch to an out of county location
to avoid any disruption in Kent.
If there is disruption then local radio is a good source of up to date information across the
board and can be accessed even during a power cut with a battery powered or car radio.
By the time you read this KCC will have a new leader as Paul Carter will be standing down on
17 October after 14 years in this role. Roger Gough who lives in West Kent is the leader elect.
He’s a very bright, experienced councillor and a thoroughly nice man. Roger will be
campaigning for Kent to have the infrastructure in place to properly support the growth we’ve
taken in homes and jobs as well as protecting the things that make Kent special.
I was at the Elham Parish Council meeting on 07 October to listen to local views as well as
report on KCC matters. To those who’ve contacted me about the proposed telephone mast in
Elham, I can confirm that it is the District Council that determines such planning applications
not KCC.
Susan Carey, Member Elham Valley, Kent County Council.
County Councillor’s report Elham
November 2019
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Elham Village Hall Association Limited
Registered Company Number 00498497
Registered Charity Number 1024757
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Elham Village Hall Association will be held on Wednesday 11th December 2019.
Join us for a glass of wine in the Peggy Pike Room of Elham Village Hall from 7.30pm.
To be followed by the meeting at 8.00pm.
Agenda
1. To receive apologies for absence.
2. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 29th November 2018.
3. Matters arising therefrom.
4. To receive the President's report
5. To receive the Treasurer's report and approve the audited accounts for the financial year ended 31st August 2019.
6. Resolution to amend the Articles of Association as recorded below.
7. Appointment of auditors.
8. Election of Members of the Council.
9. Any other business.
Notes: All members of the Association are entitled to attend the meeting and to vote personally. Nominations for election to the Council are welcome and Nomination Forms may be obtained from Mr A Rossi, Tel. 01303 840606 or [email protected]. Any Member of the Association may inspect the accounts for the financial year 2018 / 2019 by prior arrangement with Mr A Rossi.
A Rossi - Company Secretary Registered Office Brogdale, High Street, Elham, Kent CT4 6TB
Resolution that the Articles of Association of the company be modified as follows: MEMBERSHIP
Existing Clause: 6
Every application for membership shall, unless the Council expressly directs to the contrary in any particular case or until the Association shall decide to the contrary in General Meeting, be seconded by a then existing member and the Council shall have the absolute right to refuse to admit to membership any person or persons applying for membership from time to time without giving any reason for such refusal.
Proposed Clause 6:
The Council:
(i) may require applications for membership to be made in any reasonable way that they decide;
(ii) may refuse an application for membership if they believe that it is in the best interests of the Association for them to do so; /continued...
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(iii) may, if they decide to refuse an application for membership, give the applicant their reasons for refusal but shall not be required to do so;
(iv) any decision to refuse an application for membership shall be final.
MEMBERSHIP
Existing Clause: 8
Any member may withdraw from the Association by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of his intention to do so at least one month prior to the end of any year for which he shall have paid his subscription and subject to receipt of the notice by the Secretary he shall, subject to Article 10, cease to be a member at the end of such year. Unless such notice is given a member shall be deemed to remain a member for the whole of the following year and shall be liable to pay any subscriptions levied for that year.
Proposed Clause 8:
Any member whose annual subscription has lapsed shall remain a member until they have failed to respond to a reminder from the Membership Secretary. Failure to respond is deemed a resignation from membership. Should they reapply for membership at any time during that same year they shall pay the full annual subscription.
PROCEEDINGS AT GENERAL MEETINGS
Existing Clause: 19
All business shall be deemed special that is transacted at an extraordinary meeting and all that is transacted at an annual general meeting shall be deemed special with the exception of consideration of the income and expenditure account and balance sheet, the reports of the Council and of the honorary officers of the Association and of the auditors, the election of members of the Council and the honorary officers of the Association in place of those retiring and the fixing of any remuneration of the auditors.
Proposed Clause 19:
All business shall be deemed special that is transacted at an extraordinary meeting and all that is transacted at an annual general meeting shall be deemed special with the exception of consideration of the income and expenditure account and balance sheet, the reports of the Council and of the honorary officers of the Association and of the auditors, the election of members of the Council and the fixing of any remuneration of the auditors.
COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS
Existing Clause: 33
The business of the Association shall be managed by a Council of Management (herein referred to as " the Council ") whose services shall be honorary. Unless and until otherwise determined by the Association in General Meeting the Council shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary or Honorary Secretaries and not less than twelve nor more than sixteen other members. Such other members shall comprise:
(1) Ten persons elected from the ordinary members and authorised representatives of Group members of the Association and one at least of such elected persons shall be appointed from amongst the representatives of such Group members.
(2) Two persons appointed by the Junior members of the Association in accordance with any regulations for the time being laid down or approved by the Council. Such persons shall be ordinary Members representing the interests of Junior Members.
(3) Such other honorary officers or members of the Association as the Council may from time to time co-opt or determine to be ex-officio members of the Council, subject, however to the provisions of the Memorandum of Association. /continued...
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No person shall be elected a member of the Council or an honorary officer unless he shall be a member of the Association or the authorised representative of a member pursuant to Article 30 hereof and any member of the Council or any honorary officer who shall cease to be a member of the Association shall ipso facto vacate office.
Proposed Clause 33:
The business of the Association shall be managed by a Council of Management (herein referred to as " the Council ") whose services shall be honorary. Unless and until otherwise determined by the Association in General Meeting, the Council shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and not less than two other members.
Such other members shall be elected from the ordinary members and authorised representatives of Group members of the Association.
No person shall be elected a member of the Council or an honorary officer unless he shall be a member of the Association or the authorised representative of a member pursuant to Article 30 hereof and any member of the Council or any honorary officer who shall cease to be a member of the
Association shall ipso facto vacate office.
At the first meeting of the Council following the Annual General Meeting of the Association the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary shall retire and if eligible, may offer themselves for re-election. The members of the Council shall elect from amongst the members the Council the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.
The Council may from time to time co-opt or determine to be ex-officio members of the Council, members of the Association as the council shall decide, subject however to the provisions of the Memorandum of Association.
COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS
Existing Clause: 34
The first members of the Council shall be appointed in writing by the signatories to the Memorandum of Association and they shall from amongst their number or the other members of the Association for the time being qualified for such appointment appoint a first President, Vice-President, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary. The first Council and honorary officers shall hold office until the first annual general meeting of the Association when they shall all retire. At each annual general meeting the Association shall elect a President, a Vice-President, an Honorary Treasurer and an Honorary Secretary and the members of the Council requiring to be elected. The President, the Vice-President, the Honorary Treasurer and the Honorary Secretary and one-third of the remaining members of the Council shall retire at the annual general meeting in each year but shall be eligible for re-election and a President Vice-President or other officer, if not re-elected to his previous office, shall be eligible for re-election to the Council as an ordinary member thereof or for election to a different off ice. Except in the case of the first President or Vice-President no person shall be eligible for election to such office who has not previously served as a member of the Council.
Proposed Clause 34:
The first members of the Council shall be appointed in writing by the signatories to the Memorandum of Association and they shall from amongst their number or the other members of the Association for the time being qualified for such appointment appoint a first President, Vice-President, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary. The first Council and honorary officers shall hold office until the first annual general meeting of the Association when they shall all retire. At each Annual General meeting of the Association one third of the members of the council shall retire and if eligible may offer themselves for re-election. At each Annual General Meeting the members of the Association present shall elect the members of the Council requiring to be elected. /continued...
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COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS
Existing Clause: 39
No person other than a member of the Council or honorary officer retiring at an annual general meeting shall be eligible for election to the Council or as an honorary officer unless not less than seven days before the annual general meeting the name of such person together with his written consent to act if appointed, has been delivered to the Secretary for the time being of the Company.
Proposed Clause 39:
This clause to be deleted in its entirety.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL
Existing Clause: 46
The Council may meet together for the dispatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate their meetings as they think fit and determine the quorum necessary for the transaction of business. Unless otherwise determined by the Council the quorum shall be five members of the Council.
Proposed Clause 46:
The Council may meet for the dispatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate their meetings as they think fit and determine the quorum necessary for the transaction of business. Unless otherwise determined by the Council the quorum shall be five members of the Council, at least one of whom shall be either the President or Vice President.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Existing Clauses: 51 to 53
51. At its first meeting and at its first meeting following the annual general meeting in each year the
Council shall appoint from amongst its members and officers an Executive Committee (herein referred to
as the " Executive Committee ") and may delegate to the Executive Committee any or all of its powers as it
may from time to time determine and in such event the decision of the Executive Committee in any matter
shall be deemed to be the decision of the Council unless such decision shall be subsequently reversed or
varied by the Council.
52. The Executive Committee shall consist of twenty members or such other number as the Council may from time to time determine, elected by and from the members of the Council and the honorary officers of the Association. The Executive Committee shall have power to co-opt additional members who shall be members of the Association but need not be members of the Council Provided that the number of co-opted members at any time shall not exceed one-third of the total number of elected and ex-officio members. The President, Vice-President and honorary Treasurer and the Secretary shall be ex-officio members of the Executive Committee. 53. The members of the Executive Committee shall in the execution of the powers delegated to it from time to time conform to any regulations imposed upon it by the Council. The Meetings and proceedings of the Executive Committee shall be governed by the provisions of these regulations for regulating the meetings and proceedings of the Council so far as applicable and so far as the same shall not be superseded by any regulations made by the Council as aforesaid. Subject thereto, the Executive Committee shall make and may vary from time to time any further regulations governing its proceedings. At each Annual General meeting of the Association one third of the members of the council shall retire and if eligible may offer themselves for re-election. At each Annual General Meeting the members of the Association present shall elect the members of the Council requiring to be elected.
Proposed Clauses 51 to 53:
These clauses to be deleted in their entirety.
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MINUTES
Existing Clauses: 55 and 56
55. The Council shall cause proper Minutes to be made of all appointments of officers made by the Council and of the proceedings of all meetings of the Association and the Council and of the Executive Committee and any sub-committee and all business transacted at such meetings and any such Minutes of any meeting if purporting to be signed by the chairman of such meeting or by the chairman of the next succeeding meeting shall be sufficient evidence without any further proof of the facts stated therein.
56. A memorandum in writing signed by all members of the Council or of the Executive Committee or any sub-committee for the time being shall be as valid and effectual as if it were a Resolution passed at a meeting of the Council or of the Executive Committee or such sub-committee duly convened and constituted as the case may be.
Proposed Clauses 55 and 56:
55. The Council shall cause proper Minutes to be made of all appointments of officers made by the Council and of the proceedings of all meetings of the Association and the Council and any sub-committee and all business transacted at such meetings and any such Minutes of any meeting if purporting to be signed by the chairman of such meeting or by the chairman of the next succeeding meeting shall be sufficient evidence without any further proof of the facts stated therein.
56. A memorandum in writing signed by all members of the Council or any sub-committee for the time being shall be as valid and effectual as if it were a Resolution passed at a meeting of the Council or such sub-committee duly convened and constituted as the case may be.
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News from Elham Valley Cricket Club Season review:
2019 was another good year for the club both on and off the pitch.
The Saturday league team (KRCL), much changed from last season and introducing several new players to league cricket, had a tough start to the season but recovered well, winning several crunch games at the end of the season to avoid relegation and set the foundation for hopeful success next season.
The Sunday league team (KVCL) also had a reasonable season in division 2 of the league winning 5 of the 11 games to finish mid-table.
The Saturday ‘trundlers’ team, a mixture of older veterans and keen youngsters, had another very enjoyable season - they even managed to win a few games this year!
Colts cricket
This year the club again successfully ran a full youth team section, fielding U9, U13 and U15 teams, as well as holding regular Saturday morning and midweek coaching sessions. Many of the U15 began to play men’s cricket for the first time and certainly did not look out of place – certainly their fielding an improvement on most of the regular players!
Particular thanks must go to Paul Goldspring, Kavan Risby and Dan Bryant for organising the juniors this year, and also to all the coaches and parents who have helped along the way.
November Quiz night
Our next Quiz night will be held on Fri 29th November starting at 7.30pm at Elham Village Hall
Teams can consist of 6 to 8 people and the entrance fee is £5 per person. For more information please contact quiz master (well he does have all the answers!), Frank Hobbs on 01303 862188.
And finally ..
Thanks again from the committee to all the volunteers and supporters who have greatly contributed to the club this season. Hope to see you all in the next one!
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VILLAGE FORUM This Newsletter belongs to the people of Elham, all of whom have a view on life.
Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Elham Village Hall Association. Whilst every
care is taken in gathering and presenting the information, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or
omissions nor consequential loss or liability.
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 1-2-3 in response to a request from the editor
The Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)
In this Autumn Newsletter we are drawing your attention to the Nurse Practitioner Service available in the Practice. For some conditions it is not always necessary to see a GP. The list below outlines some of those conditions where an appointment with a Nurse Practitioner may be more appropriate. This may also mean being seen earlier.
Head/Neck
Eyes – sore, sticky,
discharging
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth Infections
Sinusitis
Swollen Glands
Colds & Flu
Ear pain/Deafness
Hay fever
Headaches
Fainting/Dizziness
Skin
Rashes
Insect Bites
Cold Sores
Cellulitis
Eczema
Ingrowing Toenails
Shingles
Impetigo
Chickenpox
Scabies
Other
Urine Infections
Cystitis
Vaginal Dis-charge
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
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Telephone Numbers: Hawkinge: 01303 232300 Elham: 01303 840213 Surgery times: 08.00 to 18.30 (Mon – Fri) 08.00 to 13.00 (Mon – Fri)
1.Going to work as a gardener on a crisp autumn morning, everything in life seems great. I love the peace and tranquillity - changing my career 15 years ago was one of the best decisions I made. 2. Returning from holidays and as we turn off the A2 into the Elham valley I always think what a wonderful place to live and how lucky we are - however great the holiday I'm always glad to be back. 3.Time with my family spent at Sunny Sands beach in Folkestone, fish and chips, rock pools, Dad telling two small people to make sure all the sand is off their feet and clothes, before they get back in the car - I'm smiling as I write this. Gavin Wales
THE PHOTOGRAPH ON PAGE 19 IS THE FINIAL ON THE GATE POST OF ST MARYS CHURCH GATE
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