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OCTOBER 2018 Published by the Elham Village Hall Association, Charity No 1024757 BISH …...BASH …..BOSH It’s that time of the year again! The Famous Elham Conker Bash - An event not to be missed. SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER 12 noon at ElhamVillage Hall If you are new to the village do come along and enjoy the fun with a delicious barbeque and bar. There are classes for all ages. Under 7 years (well worth a watch!), 8-11 year olds, ladies and girls over 12 and the one that always seems to be the most fiercely fought, men and boys over 12. There are medals for all winners and runners up plus THE ONE. The Champion of Champions when the winning lady plays the winning man!!! Look forward to seeing you all there. THE NEWSLETTER TEAM We would like to welcome contributions from the community. This would be local news or matters of interest in general. For example, do you have a particular hobby which others may like to read about? Maybe you have issues or points of view on any community matters - naturally this needs to be non political and non contentious! Publication will be at the discretion of the Editors and dependent upon space available. The Editors reserve the right to edit any contribution.

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OCTOBER 2018 Published by the Elham Village Hall Association, Charity No 1024757

BISH …...BASH …..BOSH

It’s that time of the year again! The Famous Elham Conker

Bash - An event not to be missed.

SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER 12 noon at

ElhamVillage Hall

If you are new to the village do come along and enjoy the fun

with a delicious barbeque and bar. There are classes for all

ages. Under 7 years (well worth a watch!), 8-11 year olds,

ladies and girls over 12 and the one that always seems to be

the most fiercely fought, men and boys over 12. There are

medals for all winners and runners up plus THE ONE. The

Champion of Champions when the winning lady plays the

winning man!!! Look forward to seeing you all there.

THE NEWSLETTER TEAM

We would like to welcome contributions from the

community. This would be local news or matters of

interest in general. For example, do you have a

particular hobby which others may like to read about?

Maybe you have issues or points of view on any

community matters - naturally this needs to be non

political and non contentious! Publication will be at the

discretion of the Editors and dependent upon space

available.

The Editors reserve the right to edit any contribution.

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WHAT’S ON IN ELHAM 2018

The perfect venue for every occasion

ELHAM VILLAGE HALL

Situated in the beautiful Elham Valley, our modern village

hall offers convenient and flexible facilities. Ideal for small or

large occasions, from business meetings to wedding parties.

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

01303 862467 for further information.

[email protected]

All hiring at competitive rates

ELHAM VILLAGE HALL NEWS

Notes from the Chairman

The EVHA has a number of important events coming

to you this Autumn. October brings the ever-popular

Conker Bash and Autumn Quiz. At the end of the

month will be Derek’s talk to raise funds for the

Christmas trees and their illumination. Please turn out

in droves as we have to fund replacement lights and

star for the big tree that is erected on The Triangle.

In November (11th) the Village Hall is proud to host

the final event of a week of celebrations of the

Centenary of the ending of the Great War. It will be a

late afternoon event of drama, songs, and live music.

A committee representing numerous village clubs,

societies and institutions have worked tirelessly to

bring this one-off event to us all.

December brings another visit from the great Railway

Swing Band and the traditional Christmas

Illuminations ceremony. In addition we hope to

arrange another Desert Island Discs evening.

Thursday November 27 is the AGM of the Elham

Village Hall Association. We still have a couple of

vacancies on this management committee and

importantly for a Chairman as I shall be stepping

down then. If anyone is interested in filling these

vacancies or would like discussions about them please

contact me (840947 or [email protected]).

Gerry Newman

October

Sat 6 Elham Gardening Society Bulb Sale and Coffee Morning 10am Elham Village Hall

Sun 7 Conker Bash 12 noon Elham Village Hall

Thurs 11 Elham Circle - The Tea Man with Gil Ryan 2.30pm St Marys Church Hall

Fri 12 Elham Historical Society, Fred Palmer’s War 8pm Elham Village Hall

Thurs 18 Elham Gardening Society talk by Russell Bowes 7pm Elham Village Hall

Fri 19 Autumn Quiz 7.30pm Elham Village Hall

Sun 21 Elham Valley Walkers 10.15am Market Square

Thurs 25 Pilgrims Hospice Christmas Market 6-9pm Elham Village Hall

Fri 26 Derek Boughton’s Illuminations Talk 7.30pm Elham Village Hall

Wed 31 Halloween Parade 5pm The Square, Elham

November

Fri 9, Sat 10

and Sun 11

Elham Historical Society exhibition to mark 100th

anniversary of the Armistice All day Methodist Church Hall

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WW1 Commemorations: Elham’s

Programme of Events

Friday 9th November

The tower of St Mary’s Church will be adorned with

thousands of knitted poppies. Inside will be a

congregation of Tommy soldiers who are ‘There But

Not There’ and sit in silent reflection. They will remain

in place for the entire weekend. There will also be

Tommy soldiers in the Methodist church.

0930-1030: The school will be open and all are invited to

view the work that the children have been undertaking

on WW1.

10.30-16.30: Elham Historical Society invites you to a

WW1 exhibition in the methodist church.

The exhibition will include the Elham Historical Society’s

research into those who served during The Great War

as well as those back at home in the parish of Elham.

There will also be an opportunity to see how the

residents of the parish celebrated the end of the war,

following the signing of the peace treaty on the 28th June

1919.

11.00: Year 6 of the school will attend the annual

remembrance service at the war memorial.

13.30: The whole school will attend a commemorative

service in St Mary’s Church, to which all are welcome.

19.00: Vicky and Alan, at the Rose and Crown, invite you

to a WW1 dinner. Three courses £17.00.

The menu is as follows:

Starters: Pea Soup or Potted Crab

Mains: Trench Stew or Potato Pie

Desert: Apple Brown Betty or Elderflower and Fruit

Jelly.

Please phone 01303 840890 to make your reservation.

WW1 dress optional!

Saturday 10th November

10.30-16.30: Elham Historical Society WW1 exhibition

continues in the methodist church.

14.00-16.00 St Mary’s Church members invite you to

‘Tea of The Times’ in St Mary’s Church. Simple old-

fashioned sandwiches and cakes from the time will be

served.

Sunday 11th November

10.30: Remembrance parade from St. Mary’s Church to

the war memorial.

10.45-11.15: Remembrance at the war memorial. If you

need assistance getting to and from the war

memorial please phone Jan on 840820. There will

also be a number of chairs provided for those

who need them.

11.30-12.30: Service at St Mary’s Church

11.15-16.00: Elham Historical Society WW1 exhibition

continues in the methodist church.

13.30-16.30: A half muffled peal from Saint Mary’s bell

tower.

16.00-19.00: ‘Aftermath: The Landscape Of Peace’ at

Elham Village hall, followed by Peter Morgan’s ‘Roaring

Twenties Orchestra’.

Elham celebrates the return of Peace to a war-torn

Europe. This production, written by Ingrid Goodchild,

presents in words, images and songs, the end of the First

World War as it affected Elham and began to shape its

future. Come along and experience it’s poignancy and

share in the togetherness that the time inspired. You will

be moved! (There will be a pay bar and raffle at this

event)

Unless otherwise stated, all of the events and exhibitions

above are free and it is hoped that many residents, young

and old, will show their support for the efforts

undertaken by so many of our community who have

strived to make this special weekend unforgettable.

UPDATE ON THE DEFRIBRILLATOR AT

ELHAM VILLAGE HALL.

You may be aware of several fundraising indicatives that

have been undertaken by myself and Angie Scott to raise

funds for a defibrillator to be located outside of Elham

Village Hall.

Following our latest event- a very successful Gin Tasting

evening we are delighted to report that our total is now

£1026.00. This includes a pledge of £300 from the sports

club for which we are very grateful. The estimate for the

defibrillator is around £1,400 so we are now within £400

of what is needed to purchase, install and hold a training

day for all interested parties.

If you would like to donate to our fund to make this

instillation happen soonest please contact me on

840820 /[email protected]

We would like to thank those villagers who have

supported our events to date and look forward to

organising further events for worthwhile causes.

Jan Stanyon

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Spooky Halloween Parade –

Wednesday 31stOctober. Gathering in The Square, Elham from 5pm,

leaving at 5.30pm. The Spooky Halloween Parade is organised annually by Play for Elham. The layout of the

village, its lovely old buildings, the decorated homes of residents who live along the route

of the parade and the community spirit of all involved, makes Elham an ideal location to

hold this magical event. By holding an organised event children are discouraged from doing

their own ‘Trick or Treating’ around the village which can, in particular for some elderly residents, be an

unsettling experience and of course may not be safe for the children.

People participate in this event at their own risk and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at

all times.

Once again we kindly ask residents along the route to join the fun and decorate the front of your home -

everyone was blown away by the efforts that you all made last year and we thank you in advance for all that

you do to support the night.

Parents wishing to bring children, residents and all are invited to donate sweets if they are able. Details of

where to drop off the sweets prior to the parade will appear on posters around the village.

Prizes for the Best Decorated House and Best Costume. Don’t forget your torches!

Play for Elham will be disbanding at the end of 2019, so this will be the last parade that we will be running. If

anyone is interested in continuing the tradition we would love to hear from you. Thank you as always for the

support and donations from the community which help keep our lovely park open and ship-shape. Emma,

Briony and Cristina – Play for Elham. [email protected]

Play for Elham - Registered Charity Number: 1129105

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Tickets go on sale for Glorious from Saturday October 20th from Laing Bennett in Lyminge and from our website.

The play tells the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, whose father was determined that the world would not hear

her sing. However, when he died, leaving her a wealthy woman she propelled herself into the role of an operatic

diva - with a little help from her friends St Clair, Dorothy and, of course, Ricky the dog. Florence recruits Cosme,

an impoverished pianist and the rest is history. Come and join us in celebrating the life of ‘the worst opera singer

in the world’. The play is by Peter Quilter and is directed by Mike Chisnall and Jan Watts and produced by Tricia

Stewart. It will be a spectacle for your eyes and leave you with a song in your heart. However, your ears may take

a while to recover!

Make sure you put 14- 17 November in your diary. It is curtains up at 7.30 pm on the Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday. However, please note it is 3pm on the Saturday as we are not having an evening performance. Tickets are

£8 each.

Unfortunately the planned talk on Wild About Flowers didn't take place as the speaker was unable

to come However we were not disappointed with a different speaker that Rosemary managed to

locate at very short notice - thank you Rosemary. We had a splendid talk by Christine Bartlett on

Orchid Mania.

We heard how orchids came to England in the 19th century and that they could cost as much as £20,000!

Amazing when you think that today they can be bought for less than £20. They started cloning orchids in 1960

and now one bud can produce four million plants hence the drop in price. Christine then went on to explain the

different sorts of orchids and how to care for them.

She finished off with a demonstration of how to repot our orchids - so now we’re all experts!

Lorri

As our speaker was unable to come to our August meeting Diana organised a Quiz. This was challenging but great

fun. The competition was won by Connie Burren, with Molly Walker 2nd, Pat Kent 3rd and Gladys Harris 4th.

On October 24th we look forward to Sylvia Scott telling us about "My Life as a Nurse".

We meet at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall at 2.30 pm, and visitors will be warmly welcomed. (First visit free!)

For further details please contact 862913.

RHODES MINNIS CIRCLE

At the August meeting a large crowd gathered to hear Sue Marshall talk about

the glories of the Iris family. She described the range of Iris varieties, their

cultivation and, of course, their beauty, particularly their wonderfully subtle colours. She showed lots of pictures,

ranging from the tall, stately varieties which can be a metre in height to the dwarf bearded which rarely grow to

more than 8-10 inches. A fascinating and beautiful family and an interesting talk.

On 6th October, we have our Autumn Coffee Morning. There will be a good selection of bulbs for sale - always a

big attraction - a cake and produce stall, plants and, of course, a raffle. DO come along and enjoy this sociable

morning - the Village Hall at 10am.

On 10th November, we have our Annual Dinner. Tickets will be on sale at the coffee morning. Its always a jolly

enjoyable and very well attended event, so don’t miss it!

The speaker at the October meeting will be Russell Bowes on the “Inexhaustable Mr. Paxton”. PLEASE note that

this meeting will start at 7pm. We shall have a short interval half way through the talk. He is always a very popular

speaker so don’t miss it! Frances Horton

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Village Christmas Illuminations

It seems incredible that we are mentioning Christmas

as early as this!

However, as you may know, we are indebted to Derek

Boughton who produces an illustrated talk each year to

raise funds to finance the Village Christmas

Illuminations.

This year it is entitled “20th Century Elham” and will

cover the history of the Village from the last days of

Victoria to the Millennium. Derek’s talks are always

popular, so mark the date in your diary for an

entertaining evening!

The talk will take place in the Village Hall on Friday 26

October at 7.30pm.

THE KINGS ARMS

WEEKLY SPECIALS

TUESDAY Selected menu: buy

one meal get one half price

WEDNESDAY Fish & Chip night. Large beer

battered cod, chips and peas (mushy peas too!) £6.95

THURSDAY Steak Night. 28oz Sirloin steak and all

the trimmings £20.00

SUNDAY Full Sunday Roast. Choice of three meats

and cauliflower cheese. One course £9.95, Two courses

£11.95, three courses £14.95

‘FOODY FRIDAYS’ in September and October.

Come on in and take a look, save 10% when you book

on main meals, cannot be used in conjunction with any

other offers.

Specials Board, Sweets Board

Certificate of Excellence. Hope to see you soon!

The usual menu runs alongside the weekly specials

01303 840242

www.thekingsarmselham.com

FAMILY HISTORY Interested in your ancestry?

Lacking the time or expertise to research it

yourself?

Then give me a call, or email me, to arrange a free,

no obligation, initial chat.

Research is undertaken at very affordable rates to

suit your pocket.

Clive Stanyon 01303 840820/07771 922192 [email protected]

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PILGRIMS HOSPICE ELHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET

The annual Elham Christmas Market is being held on

Thursday 25th October 2018 6.00pm-9.00pm (Special

preview for disabled visitors from 5.30pm-6.00pm) at

the Elham Village Hall in Elham, Kent, CT4 6SX. In aid

of the Pilgrims Hospices.

Festive atmosphere, lovely christmas gifts, quality

market stalls including: jewellery, chocolates, teddy

bears, garden crafts, christmas gifts and decorations,

arts and crafts, candles, ceramics, knitted and crocheted

items, homeware and much more…

Refreshments will be available on the night including

delicious homemade mince pies and festive mulled wine.

Fabulous raffle prizes!

Entry: £1.00 (Children under 12 free)

Parking: Please park in field opposite (signposted) down

Park Lane (bring a torch!) or in the village itself.

Any enquiries to Carol on 01303 840430

It's a festive, fun evening out for all the family. We hope

to see you there!

POST OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

9.30am - 12.30pm

The Kings Arms, The Square, Elham

Do your day-to-day banking with all the UKs

major banks here.

CHRISTMAS FOOD AND

CRAFT FESTIVAL

Our Christmas Food & Craft Festival is on Sunday, 16

December 11am to 2pm in Elham Square and St

Mary’s Church.

We hope you’ve saved the date as Santa is looking

forward to meeting you in his Shepherd’s hut, helped

by his elves. There will be mulled wine and roast

chestnuts for Christmas fragrance and flavour and our

decorating committee is busy planning to make the

Square sparkle. As usual, the Square will be thronged

with our food and drink traders and the church will

host our craft makers and sellers, as well as the very

popular Chancel Café.

Welcome to all newcomers to the village and big

thanks to those who have offered their help. We

hope you enjoy the day.

If you would like a stall, please email

[email protected].

We hope to see you there

www.elhamfarmersmarket.co.uk

POPULAR SOCIAL DANCING Cha Cha Cha ~Waltz ~ Jive ~ Quickstep ~

Rumba ~ Foxtrot

Salsa ~ Sequence ~ Party dances

Etchinghill Village Hall

Beginner Classes

Commencing 18th October 2018

Thursdays 7.30 - 8.30pm Sundays 8.00 - 9.00pm

Improver Class Thursdays 8.30 - 9.30 pm

£6 per person per hour

Bring your two left feet and your sense of humour

get FIT, get HEALTHY and get DANCING

Partners not necessary

Xmas party - Thursday 20th December 2018

Holiday shutdown - 23 December 2018 to 13 January

2019 inclusive

To join any of my classes,

or for further details, or information about private lessons

and parties

contact Lynn on 07967979610

[email protected]

IDTA (AB), (AL), (SalDip)

BOB HEADY

The family of Bob would like to thank everyone who

sent cards, messages and attended his funeral.

The donations collected have been sent to Cancer

Research.

Ray, Richard, Sue, Karen and Pete

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NOTES ON THE MINUTES OF

THE MEETING OF THE PARISH

COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY

6TH AUGUST. STARTING AT

6.45PM

A discussion to consider a Report on The Gore was

held in camera but the vote was taken in public

The Locum Clerk handed out copies of the report regarding

The Gore. The report brought together the issues regarding

the various options of taking on a Lease.

A detailed discussion took place, which included whether or

not the parish Council should consider taking on the lease.

What would be the most cost effective way of managing it.

Options for the old pavilion on the site and how this could be

resolved, given that there may be an effect on future precept

requests.

The public meeting commenced at 7.30pm

To form/agree a resolution to consider moving from

Heads of Terms to a creation of a final contract with

the Trustees and agree any actions.

A further short debate took place and the following motion

was decided

‘To engage in further discussions with the Trustees of The Gore to

consider a final contract.’

After being proposed and seconded the motions was

unanimously agreed.

It was further agreed that should any lease not be in the

financial interest of the village the full council would re-

consider situation..

Minutes of the July meeting were agreed with no matters

arising.

Public Contribution

A member of the public asked if the discussion that took place

in camera was to do with the Gore. The Chairman replied

that it was but there were lots of issues to discuss and agree.

Finance To agree invoices and sign cheques

The Acting RFO reported that there were no invoices

received, although the carriers who would be delivering the

now repaired Speed watch equipment needed £66.00 +VAT

before they would deliver it. This was agreed, and a cheque

will be raised after the meeting.

To consider the purchase and placing of planters in the village

and agree any actions required.

A member of the Residents Association (RA) raised the

suggestion that having some planters around the village would

enhance the village. He had approached some-one in the

village who would be happy to build them for the costs of the

materials only. After a short debate it was agreed in

principle, but it would also require planting and ongoing

management of the planters. The Locum Clerk suggested that

the RA or if there was a Gardeners group volunteers could be

requested. The size of them was agreed as 3’ X 2’ and 22”

high.

To consider the refurbishment of the parish notice board and

agree any actions As no further information was available this

item will be deferred to the September meeting. Update on

the repair of the Well. As agreed at the last meeting, a

message was placed on the village social media page asking for

people with building experience to quote for the job. A reply

had been sent expressing interest but no quote sent. It was

noted that the person was on holiday; this item was referred

to the next meeting. District Cllr Peall had nothing to report

owing to the fact that he had been off for the last few weeks

Community Warden The Community Warden had given his

apologies. The Chairman read out a short report stating that

there had been very little for him to consider.

Chairman’s & Councillors Reports It was reported that

the Double Yellow Lines from The Square to Pound Lane had

been done. It was hoped these will be enforced. There were

concerns over some dog walkers who continue not to pick up

after their dog. The Dog warden should be contacted, if the

time and place are on a regular walk the dog warden will

come out and issue a fine. It was noted that a Tree by the

surgery and the seat nearby are in need of work. The tree has

some dead branches which need to be removed and the seat

is broken and needs to be taken away.

To discuss various road issues and agree actions

The Chairman reported receiving an email from a resident;

the capstone which had been knocked off the churchyard wall

has now been repaired at the residents expense. The Parish

Council were happy to record a vote of thanks to him for

arranging this.

To exclude the public and press under section 12 of

Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 due

to the sensitivity of the items to be discussed

This was agreed

Date of next meeting and close

There being no further business the meeting closed at

9.40pm

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DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON

MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018. STARTING AT 7.30PM.

The Chairman would like to extend a warm welcome to Claire Greenwood the new Parish Council

Clerk.

To record those present and list of apologises

Those Present:

Councillors: G Clements – Chairman, K Percival, B Swan, K Allen, C Johnson, S Peall. 5 members of the public,

Clerk and Locum Clerk.

Apologises:

Were received from Councillors J Worrall, K Lamb, Cllr S Carey, Mr G Harrison.

To declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI), Other significant Interests (OSI’s) or a

Voluntary interest relating to items on the agenda.

There were none declared.

To note and agree the minutes of August meeting.

Having been previously circulated, it was agreed to delete

Post meeting comment, the Chairman has reported that the RA does not want to take responsibility.

The minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.

To consider any matters arising from the Minutes.

Update on planters

The planters are made. The Garden Society are donating bulbs / plants for the planters and agreed the ERA will be

responsible for the management of the planters.

A committee to take forward the previously agreed actions.

Elham Parish Council have received the Heads of Terms for the Gore and wish to contact the Trustees. It was

agreed that a Sub Committee of Mr G Clements, Mr B Swan and Mr K Lamb would take the negotiations forward.

To consider any matters arising from the Minutes.

Update on planters

The planters are made. The Garden Society are donating bulbs / plants for the planters and agreed the ERA will be

responsible for the management of the planters.

A committee to take forward the previously agreed actions.

Elham Parish Council have received the Heads of Terms for the Gore and wish to contact the Trustees. It was

agreed that a Sub Committee of Mr G Clements, Mr B Swan and Mr K Lamb would take the negotiations forward.

Public Contributions

Elham Parish Website – a member of the public asked what and when is going to be done to update the Parish

Councils website. It was agreed that the Clerk would take responsibility of this going forward.

Allotments – a member of the public requested an update on the position of the Lease of the Allotments. The

Clerk will meet with the TEAP to discuss and receive copies of paperwork. The Clerk is to receive handover from

the Locum Clerk. Mobile Phone Signal – it was reported that O2, Vodafone and EE have carried out surveys in

Elham and reported that the coverage is unacceptable. The providers are looking to resolve this situation.

Bus Timetables - after the District Councillors report a member of the public asked if the Parish Councillors will be

reviewing the new timetables and commenting.

Planning – A member of the public asked if the Councillors carry out a site visit for current Planning Applications.

Where there is a TPO does the Parish Council ask the Tree Warden to visit location. The Chairman confirmed

this is done

Finance Report and Invoices

The following invoices were agreed and cheques to be signed:

*Payment to be released once works completed.

Name Reason Gross (VAT)

Elham Village Hall Room Hire £112.00

Wraights * Tree Works £60.00 (£10.00)

Parish Clerk Reimbursement of ILCA Course

£118.80 (£19.80)

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ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES CONTINUED

Finance Report read out on behalf of Cllr Worrall

Speed Indication Device (SID) is now repaired and working.

Vat refund submitted to HMRC for £2610.00 for year 31st March 2018.

Annual return submitted to external auditors.

Outstanding payment received from Lyons Funeral Directors.

Viking (Stationery) Account remains open.

Planning

Y18/1029/FH, The Cottage, Cock Lane, Elham – Listed Building Consent for the formation of an Ensuite in the 1st

floor cupboard, insertion of a conservation roof light in the NW Elevation of cat slide roof. Resolved no

objection.

18/0978/FH, Peels End, High Street – Installation of glazed French doors and Juliet Balcony to the front elevation to

replace existing barn doors. – Resolved no objection.

18/1038/FH, 2 Hunters Bank, Old Road -Tree works. To crown, reduce, raise and thin out a Maple subject to a

Tree Preservation Order No. 25/1996 – Resolved no objection.

Decisions made by the District Council

18/0802/FH Broadmead, High Street – Approved.

18/0787/FH, 3 Manor Field, Old Road – Approved.

Casual Vacancy

To hear a short verbal report from each applicant – deferred until October meeting.

To consider the applicants for the casual vacancy and agree any actions – deferred until October meeting.

Chairman’s and Councillors Report

Cllr. G Clements

Tree opposite the doctor’s surgery, half of the tree appears to be dying. The Tree Surgeon has advised to leave

the tree until the Spring and then reinspect to consider what action to take.

War Memorial – It is looking green. This needs to be cleaned in October and a working party arranged to do this.

Churchyard – Elham Gardening Society has offered to plant species crocus bulbs on the banks in the churchyard

Thank you to Linda, the Locum Clerk for her contribution over the last four months.

Cllr. K Allen

Parishioners have reported their concerns at the grass cutting to the cemetery. Head Stones are being covered in

grass. Cllr Clements said he would contact the contractor.

Cllr K Percival

Parishioners need to make their Flu jab appointments as the surgery has taken delivery of the vaccine.

Cllr C Johnson

Dog fouling is still an issue. This will be reported to the Community Warden. Parking is becoming an issue in the

village.

Cllr B Swan

Parking is an issue by the Memorial on the bend. Yellow or white lines are required. Discussed taking photos of

dangerously parked cars to send to KCC Highways

Date for next meeting & Close

The next meeting will be on Monday 1st October 2018, there being no further business the meeting closed at

8.35pm. ELHAM VILLAGE HALL 120 CLUB

If you would like to take part, please contact Martin

Turner

(840804 / [email protected] )

SEPTEMBER DRAW

1st Prize (£30) Number 103 Val Blythe

2nd Prize (£18) Number 101 Lorraine Newman

3rd Prize (£12) Number 83 Michael Stanford-Tuck

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WALKING GROUP

All are welcome including dogs (able to

negotiate or be lifted over stiles). Our

walks are free and we welcome new

members. Our forthcoming walks are as follows, all

commencing at 10:15am:

21 Oct Market Square, Elham. Autumn colours via

Madams Wood and Park Gate Wood. 2 hrs

18 Nov Market Square, Elham. Elham Valley walk

with coffee at Elham Valley Vineyard. 2.5 hrs

9 Dec West Hythe Canal Car Park at foot of

Lympne Hill. Hythe to Saltwood via Lympne

Castle Bistro for coffee. GR125:343. 2.5 hrs

Duration times are approximate and include coffee

stops.

THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION FOR

CHILDREN IN NEED ON AUTUMN WALKS

Contact Peter Corkill 01303 840269

[email protected]

Chris Jelly 01303 862933

[email protected]

www.elhamvalleywalkers.co.uk

Find us on Facebook

The pothole repair programme

continues and the latest figures show

50,956 potholes filled across Kent and

201,790 sqm of resurfacing. Within that

figure the Folkestone & Hythe district has seen 4,781

potholes filled and 25,083 sqm of resurfacing with more

to come. Please keep reporting highway problems at

www.kent.gov.uk or 03000 41 81 81. The reporting

system is not just for potholes; blocked drains, faded

road markings, overhanging vegetation, damaged highway

signs and much more can also be reported this way.

KCC’s consultation on whether to introduce charges for

soil, rubble, hardcore and plasterboard at our 16

Household Waste Recycling Centres continues until 1st

November. The early responses have mostly come

from people who don’t use the Centres for this

themselves but fear changes might lead to an increase in

flytipping. Experience elsewhere in the country is that

charging for this type of waste does not lead to an

increase in flytipping as most householders are law

abiding and accept that a payment of £4 for a bag of

rubble is a reasonable charge compared to the cost of an

entire skip. Most flytipping is done by criminal gangs not

individuals and Kent Police have had some major

successes in catching those responsible. We can all help

with this by reporting flytipping we see to the Police and

the District Council or by using the country eye app

which I am told is by far the simplest method. (An

Elmsted resident has recently been able to provide

evidence that will lead to a flytipping prosecution.)

In October KCC will launch its annual consultation on

budget choices for the next financial year. Once again

our Government grant is decreasing despite demand for

social care and inflation rising. We’ve been making major

savings since 2010 which is why we are not on the list

you may have seen other local authorities facing financial

crisis. However, there’s no doubt that every council

with social care responsibilities will eventually go under

as the present system of funding how we care for the

elderly, disabled and vulnerable is unsustainable and a

long term cross party agreement on a better system is

needed. Damien Collins our MP and Elham resident tells

me that he has been continuing work with the mobile

phone operators about improving coverage in the area

and he will share news as soon as he can. Susan Carey

Member for Elham Valley, Kent County Council

District Councillor, North Downs West, Folkestone &

Hythe District Council

ELHAM SPORTS CLUB

Welcomes New Members

Tennis members can either book and play, or join the

friendly club sessions

Tennis coaching available with David

Whitehouse

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chairman Mike Ridley

[email protected]

Membership Gerry

[email protected]

Treasurer Clive Stanyon

[email protected]

Adult Fun Tennis Tournament:

Rick: [email protected]

Tennis Coaching:

David: [email protected]

Badminton: John: [email protected]

CLUB SESSIONS

Mondays 18.30pm

Gerry: [email protected]

Tuesdays 09.30am

Rick

[email protected]

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CHURCH MATTERS

KNIT AND NATTER

The poppy project is on-going, and we have started attaching them to their strings so will have a good idea of how

many we have when that is done.

Next Knit and Natter is on 2nd October, from 2 to 4 pm. £2, includes refreshments

POPPY APPEAL

If you haven’t been able to help with the knitting but would still like to contribute to the Poppies for the church

Tower in some way, we are looking for donations towards the cost of the strings and tags and guns that we are

using to attach them. Donations can be handed to Janice or Val or put in an envelope marked “POPPIES” in the

chest in church.

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“PRAYERS FOR PEACE”. Every Friday morning at 9am 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.

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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. On a Saturday morning, every quarter,

at 8 am half an hour of prayer led by various Ministers followed by breakfast (cereal, toast, juice & coffee or tea-

please let David Whitethread know if you are coming, for catering numbers- 840650) at 8.30. The next Thursday

meeting will be 4th October. The next Prayer Breakfast will be 1st December. All welcome, come and join us.

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‘LETTERS TO GOD'- Film night

Friday 5th October at 7.30pm at St. Mary and St. Ethelburga, Lyminge

A film about a postman who is inspired to turn his life around after reading the letters to God sent by an 8 year

old boy with cancer.

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ST LUKESTIDE SERVICE OF HEALING AND BLESSING

Sunday, 21st October at 6.30 pm

Canterbury Cathedral Crypt

Preacher: Reverend Canon Sarah Chapman, Diocesan Advisor in Healing and Wholeness

Everyone is welcome to attend our annual service of healing and blessing at which there is an opportunity

to receive anointing and healing prayer.

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Dear Friends,

The evenings are drawing in as summer comes to an end; but endings always bring about new beginnings. And, we

have had so many beautiful new beginnings within our community. “Love had definitely been in the air!”

We have had so many weddings and baptisms this year it has been quite unbelievable! It is wonderful that so many

people still value what Christianity has to offer. We also have five people who are going to be confirmed on

Monday the 8th October at 7:30pm in Elham church so do come along and support them.

Those wedding couples came to church to honour their relationship before God and seek God’s blessing upon it

and to start in the understanding of God’s engagement in it.

Because in it God is; whether they like it or not. For where there is Love, there is God; for God is Love and those

who Love; live in God and God lives in them. God is Love and Love is certainly what these couples had for each

other! A Love made so very visible.

After visiting the Holy Land, the story of the Wedding at Cana of Galilee now feels and tastes different. The village

of Cana high upon a hill where people Arab Muslims and Christians chose to live in the coolness and breeze of the

mountains it is dry, cool and windy. Not hot or arid as I had thought. Cana wine is sold there which is mostly dark

and sweet; like sherry not cool and thirst quenching as I had imagined. But most weddings in that era usually

happened after Harvest in the autumn so the heat would not be intense, and a warm sweet wine would be perfect.

And perfect it was better than any wine served before it. But what a calamity it would be to run out of wine;

Mary here directs the scene:

‘They have no wine!’ Imploring Jesus to act. Jesus seems quite irritated by this Mother; just like we all can be at

times. ‘Woman, what concern is that to me and you?’

But she pushes him to act! ‘Do whatever he tells you!’

The running out of wine thus gives a pause for God to Act.

How did God then Act?

Jesus made no fuss, gave no magic statement or great long prayer. He chose the servants to do this work; to do

this sign. Jesus himself directs them gently: ‘Fill the jars with water and draw some out.’

The servants do the work and it is through their work not Jesus’s that God acts. It is through their work that ‘Love

is made visible’ and water is turned into wine. The embarrassment and possible suing of the caterers is averted, and

the celebrations can continue on.

It will be the same for us! Whatever we do in our lives, our churches, in our relationships and marriages we need

to take ‘pauses’ to enable God to act and to make our work ‘Love made Visible.’

Services for OCTOBER

St. Mary’s:

7th 8am Eucharist BCP 9.30am Sung Eucharist

14th 8am Eucharist BCP 9.30am Café Church

21st 8am Eucharist BCP 9.30am Sung Eucharist

28th 8am Eucharist BCP 9.30am Sung Eucharist

Church Events

Methodist Church: Services at 9.30 a.m. unless stated

7th 10.15am Valley Service at Lyminge (Holy

Communion)

14th Deacon Carys Woodley

21st Local arrangement

28th Mrs Joy Brumwell

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D.M.B. Plastering

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Call David on 07818 607209

Need a Van? Then I’m your Man!

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Remove, dispose of or recycle all household items, including electrical appliances

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MICK ATTWELL

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Come along and see our new look!

You must check out our new hand roasted coffee,

selection of fine teas, cakes/pastries and snacks. Same

friendly team in place plus a few new staff for you to

chat with.

Now open Monday to Saturday

9:00am-4:00pm

4-6 High Street, Elham, Canterbury

CT4 6TD Telephone 01303 840344

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THE KINGS ARMS

01303 840242

www.thekingsarmselham.com

Andy, Sarah and the team welcome you

QUIZ NIGHT last Tuesday of the month

(30 October). Please pre-book at the Bar, £2 per

person, £7 with food. Up to six people per team.

CURRY NIGHT last Friday of the month

(26 October). Fabulous authentic curries plus a drink

for £10.

LIVE MUSIC Friday 5th October - An evening of

Rhythm and Blues with Dan and his band. Lots of

popular music to sing and dance along to!

We are now taking bookings for Christmas.

The menus are now available.

Bookings between the 1st December and

the 24th December inclusive

Find us on facebook

and at www.thekingsarmselham.com

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KENT’S WATER FEATURE SPECIALISTS AND POND BUILDING EXPERTS

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Child Safe Pond Covers

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Tel. 07563 212858

FREE ESTIMATES and CONSULTATIONS

www.reflectionbywater.com Email: [email protected]

Enjoy your leisure time, Let SuperMaids do your housework!

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Mobile: 07831 394372

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ELHAM ANTIQUES AND ELHAM VALLEY SHEPHERDS’ HUTS 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

01303 840874 / 07802 618681

www.elhamvalleyshepherdhuts.com

CLOCK

REPAIRS

Carried out by a

qualified Swiss watchmaker

Free estimates

Collection and delivery service

Josef 01303 862814

If you are over 60 years of age and no longer

able to get out on your own, then you are

eligible for a NHS sight test in your own home.

Please call

Elaine Edwards

BSc (Hons) MCOptom

01303 840541

to arrange an appointment

Registered with the General Optical Council (01-15421)

Member of the College of Optometrists

Member of the Association of Optometrists

HOME VISITING OPTOMETRIST Providing professional eye care

in your own home

Experienced, Established, Trusted, Registered Mobile Foot Health Practitioners

(BSc, MAFHP, MCFHP) Treating and managing common foot problems, corns, callus, verrucae, thickened nails, fungal problems, toe and finger nail management, diabetic foot assessments.

07745 532075

www.eastkentfootcare.co.uk

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SIX MILE GARAGE LTD

ACCIDENT & REPAIR CENTRE

STONE STREET, STELLING MINNIS

Tel 01227 709214/709491 Service and repairs to car and commercial vehicles

MOT – Class 7 MOT – Body Repair Centre – Car Sales – Collection and Delivery available

Forecourt Fuel and Shop Open 7 days a week

RALPH ALLARD

CHIMNEY SWEEP Brush and Vacuum

All Chimneys, Boilers & Stoves Swept

Woodburning Stoves & Fireplaces Fitted,

Chimneys Lined

Certificates Issued

HETAS & NACS Registered, Fully Insured

Member of the

National Association of Chimney Sweeps

Tel: 01303 844465 - Mob: 07813 716654

CEDAR HOME

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[email protected] Please visit my website for further

information and to view my Feedback www.andymanneringflooring.com

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JACKSON PLUMBING

Domestic plumbing & property maintenance

No job too small

Special Rates for O.A.P.s

Free estimates

Home/evening: 01303 270691

or daytime direct line to the proprietor

07773 089398 or 07864 929826

Email: [email protected]

Beauty and Holistic Salon

Massage Facials

Manicures Pedicures

Threading Reflexology

Ear Candles Body

Scrubs Waxing

Tinting Lash Lift

Gift Vouchers 01303 840931

[email protected] www.roserooms.co.uk

2 Cullings Hill, Elham, CT4 6TE

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Tuesday Hatha Yoga (All levels) Align, strengthen and de-stress. Tuesdays 18:30-20:00. £12 Elham Village Hall Moving Mamas Yoga (Age 0-4) Mum and baby yoga and meditation. Wednesdays 10:00-11:30. £10 Elham Methodist Hall Private Yoga Therapy Alignment of body, heart and mind for health and Vitality. £60

www.alexhanly.com 07868842219 [email protected]

This past month we have been celebrating the

fantastic work our volunteers do. Did you know

that over 50 people regularly get involved and

support Age UK Hythe and Lyminge as

volunteers? Do you have some free time? It is

easy to get involved, just contact

[email protected] for more information.

We are always looking for ways to introduce

people to our services. If you hold a regular

group, or coffee morning and would like us to

attend to tell you more about our groups and

services then please contact Hayley at the centre

who would be happy to help.

Call us to find out about our friendly flexible services on

01303269602

Jeff ’s Computer Services

PC and electronic equipment setup, software

installation, upgrades, repairs, computer

problems, website building and hosting

packages (please take a look at

www.jeffrmartin.co.uk), Tuition and general

enquires or technical advice.

£20 per hour

For a friendly and local service please call Jeff on:

01303 840838/07761299895 or email

[email protected]

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Shuttlesfield Barn

High Quality Self Catering near Elham

JAZZ AT THE GEORGE

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 8.15PM

ADMISSION FREE

REAL ALES, GOOD FOOD AVAILABLE

(see Trip Advisor Reviews)

from 6pm – best to book in advance

01227 709170

THE GEORGE STONE STREET CT4 6DF

JUST PAST SIX MILE GARAGE

SUPPLY, INSTALL, REPAIRS, DIY ADVICE

01227 830179

CHRIS SHEATHER 5 WHITELOCKS CLOSE KINGSTON NR CANTERBURY KENT CT4 6JG

Elham Dog Training Club and Coul-Pups Pet Care Service

Full, all-round dog training and pet care services

Dog Training classes at Elham Village Hall accept puppies from 12 weeks old

1-2-1 home based puppy training and education available from BEFORE you

even get your puppy, in the comfort of your home and continuing for the 1st 4 weeks of your new bundle of joy coming home!

Other pet care, dog walking and holiday cover available as part of the Pet Care

Service

Contact us or email us for more information:

Lyn Fagg 01303 862820 or Sue Coulstock 01303 488797

[email protected] [email protected]

1st Thursday of month

The Stour Valley Jazz Band (Dixieland Jazz)

2nd Thursday

The Vocalion Jazz Band (New Orleans Jazz)

3rd Thursday

Anything Goes (30s 40s 50s Jazz and Swing)

4th Thursday

The Roaring Twenties Orchestra ( The Charleston

etc)

5th Thursday (when there is one)

The Temple Jazz Band (New Orleans Jazz)

Disability access with en-suite

wet room. Children and pets

welcome. Heated outdoor

pool. Fully furnished and

equipped. 2 bedrooms, both

en-suite. Sleeps 4. Suitable for

holiday or longer stays.

www.shuttlesfieldbarn.co.uk - Enquiries 01303 862729

CT18 8LB - [email protected]

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Park House Sanctuary Boarding Kennels and Cattery

Park House, Stelling Minnis

Brick-built Heated Kennels Daily Walks – Reasonable Rates

All dogs and cats must be fully inoculated Heated Cat Chalets in Quiet Area

To book, or for further information, call us on 01303 862622

or email [email protected]

www.lordwhisky.co.uk

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CN ELECTRICAL DOMESTIC & RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN New sockets, Fault finding, Rewires, Lighting, Consumer units and much more. Mob: 07826 505671 – Contact Chris www.cnelectrical .co.uk [email protected]

Tony Wells Your local professional

mole catcher

Cost-effective traditional mole control

Free Survey No call-out fee Fully Insured

01304 611090 / 07518 949587

Member of the Association of Professional Mole Catchers

BARKING BEAUTIES 01303 840456 / 07866 463660 Unit 11, Barham Business Park Valley Road, Barham CT4 6DQ

Fully qualified City & Guilds grooming: Bathing, drying, nail clipping. De-matting. Hand stripping and de-shedding. Fully qualified City & Guilds Master Diploma and K9 First Aid qualified. £16 for simple wash and blow dry. www.affinityandbarkingbeauties.co.uk Find us on Facebook under Affinity Barking Beauties

Providing private community respiratory physiotherapy,

general physiotherapy and rehabilitation to East Kent

T: 07904482097

E: [email protected]

W: www.respiratoryrehab.co.uk

Kris Bahadur. Chartered Physiotherapist

MSc Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP

SARAH de ROUGEMONT UPHOLSTERY

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND RENOVATION

(All Commissions considered)

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ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL

For parties, for the smaller function

and for Meetings

£10.00 for Mornings and Afternoons

£12.00 for Evenings and Saturdays

Use of Kitchen included

Bookings: Mrs Pat Holmes

01303 840647

HAWKINGE AND ELHAM VALLEY PRACTICE

Surgery Times 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

Hawkinge 0

Elham

MON 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00

TUE 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00

WED 08.30 - 18.30 08.30 - 13.00

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

Sterry’s of Hythe

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“Caring for those you care for”

Independent Funeral Director

Traditional and Eco funerals

Choice of pre-paid funeral plans

Always here for you

24 hour service

01303 264400

41 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD

(opposite Lloyds TSB)

www.sterrysofhythe.co.uk

The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund

Registered Charity No: 283483

The Lord Whisky Tea Rooms Rhodes Minnis CT4 6XY

(turn at Six Mile Garage on the B2068)

Open daily from 10am-4pm

for breakfasts, lunches, teas and snacks

Fish & Chip Supper

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 or service.

Contact us on 01303 862349/862622

or email us at [email protected]

www.lordwhisky.co.uk

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ELHAM VILLAGE HALL PERSONNEL

President: Gerry Newman

Vice President: Mike Ridley

Secretary and Treasurer: Tony Rossi

Registered Office: Brogdale, High St, Elham, CT4 6TB

EDITORS AND ADVERTISING

[email protected]

Laura Benson 01303 840682

The Well House, St Marys Rd, CT4 6TH

Ros Humphreys 01303 840941

Oxenden Cottage, The Row, CT4 6UN

Distribution:

Pauline and Barry Flanagan 01303 840007

Newsletter copy required by 9am on the 15th of

the month to the Editor by email, post or by

hand to the Elham Village Hall bag (no cash

payments) 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

Advertising rates

WHO’S WHO ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL [email protected] www.elhampc.co.uk

Clerk: Claire Greenwood 07702268475

Email: [email protected]

Members:

Chairman Geoff Clements 01303 840255

Stuart Peall 07956 110887

Ken Percival 01303 840872

Colin Johnson 01303 840538

Kevin Lamb 01303 840215

Kevin Allen 01303 862087

Vice Chair Brian Swan 01303 840006

Jon Worrall 01303 840622

SHEPWAY 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

WHAT’S WHERE 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 Rose &

Crown - Fridays at 12.35-13.05

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

TAXI SERVICE 01303 840974

07515 797591

COUNCIL COMMUNITY

WARDEN 07977 982185

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SNIPPERS and

CLIPPERS

Barbers

Monday 9am - 5pm

Tuesday 9am - 5.30pm

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday 9am - 5pm

Friday 9am - 6pm

Saturday 8am - 3pm

Earlier or later cutting on request

01303 647333

4 Station Rd, Lyminge, CT18 8HP

Free Parking Opposite, WIFI, Loyalty Scheme

ELHAM VALLEY STORES Open Monday-Sunday 7am-7pm

(also open Bank Holidays)

We provide:

Newspapers and Magazines

Fresh Ark Bakery Bread and Rolls

Local Simply Ice Cream

Morning Goods

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Groceries and Confectionery

Health and Beauty Products

Off Licence and Tobacco

A Cash Machine

We accept all major cards.

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOP

01303 840080

1 Cullings Hill, Elham CT4 6TE

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Lavender House, High Street, Elham CT4 6TB

T: 01303 840577 E: [email protected]

W: www.bournephysio.co.uk

Professional Physiotherapy for multiple conditions and Sports Injuries

Julie Perkins, Chartered Physiotherapist

MSc, BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MCSP, MPF, MSOM

HCPC registered

ETCHINGHILL GOLF

Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone

A fantastic golf course and clubhouse in the Village of Etchinghill. Open to the public for breakfast, lunch and

afternoon tea. Perfect for weddings, private parties, christenings and wakes. Every Sunday open for lunch in either

our panoramic restaurant or our conservatory,

All through April until the end of August we will be running our ever popular fish and chip night alongside our new

pizza menu - best to book!

School Run breakfast offer - between 9am-10am quote School Run when paying and get 10% off all breakfast

dishes. We are delighted to have achieved a fantastic score of 5 in our recent hygiene rating. Follow us on Facebook

Etchinghill Golf - Further details on etchinghill golf or catering: Email - [email protected] or telephone - 01303 862929

An independently owned veterinary surgery for all types of small animals. Separate waiting, consultation and recovery rooms for cats, small pets and dogs.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-19:00

Saturday 08:30-13:00 24hour emergency service

Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery 9b Defiant Close Hawkinge CT18 7SU

TEL: 01303 764190

www.hawkingevetsurgery.co.uk email [email protected] You’ll find us opposite Lidl supermarket