Doddington, Newnham & Wychling Newsletter January 2021 2 ‘Time waits for no-one’
This week as I write, I have received my diary for 2021 which I order every year, and usually by the time it comes in early December I already have many dates planned for the coming year that need to be written in. My life, like so many lives, has been a busy one. And in fact like many people, I have worn that busyness as a status symbol – measuring how successful my life is by how busy I am. But the diary I had for 2020 had more events crossed out than left in, and my diary for 2021 is virtually empty. For some people, however the reverse is true, as the pandemic has made life even more hectic and busy than before as their working patterns change and processes take longer to ensure safe practice. I think whatever our experience, perceptions of time have altered over the last year; we have used different measures to gauge its passing and there has been an sense of unreality about the changing seasons. At this beginning of a new year, we are given the opportunity to reflect on time and how we use it.
Affluent cultures tend to be time poor. Time and wisdom and friendship are the victims that decrease as affluence increases. And yet, our hearts feed on relationship which is only nurtured through time and wisdom. It’s not surprising that depression is on the increase even before the pandemic struck. And our obsession with time-saving gadgets means that we are also increasing the carbon footprint on our poor planet.
Jesus said, ‘Take no thought, saying what shall we eat? What shall we drink? What shall we wear? You are not to worry about tomorrow. Each day will take care of itself.’ (Matthew 6:31-34) But still we spend our time reprocessing the past and worrying about the future instead of living in the now.
The first few months of the year, as winter has hold, look set to continue a time of restriction as we await the implementation of the vaccine programme. It has been a long time of waiting and we are feeling weary. But although the wintertime can feel dark and empty, it is the darkness of the earth’s womb which is not empty at all, but warmly nurturing the hidden shoots of new life ready to emerge when the time is right. So I pray that this January, as we contemplate new diaries and calendars, and wonder what resolutions have a chance of fulfilment this year, we consider our relationship with time and whether we can gift ourselves the possibility to stop doing some things in order to do a few important things well.
I would like to leave you with this prayer by the French writer, Voltaire which I have recently found helpful:
God grant me the patience to deal with the little things of life; courage for the great trials of life; help me to do my best each day and then go to sleep knowing that God is awake.
With love, light and the blessings of Christ Lissie Bayford
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There will be no church services in the parishes during January Online services continue to be available as detailed below: Online: We are continuing with our on-line offerings of worship, with Morning Prayer being live-streamed daily at 9am on the Kingsdown and Creekside Facebook page. (Search for @kingsdowncreekside in Facebook). Can I remind you that you do not need Facebook or a Facebook account to join with Morning Prayer as the Facebook page is embedded at the bottom of the Homepage of the website. (Just go to www.kingsdowncreekside.co.uk and scroll down to the bottom of the homepage). Also, on the website, you will find a weekly Sunday Service as an audio file with an order of service that can be downloaded - again go to www.kingsdowncreekside.co.uk and follow the link from the homepage under Services. Breakthrough continues on our YouTube channel Breakthrough at Lynsted from 5.45 pm each Sunday. Sundays 9am Morning Prayer (join the service as it is being live-streamed). Newnham Church is open daily for Private Prayer. Doddington Church is open on Sundays from 10am to 4pm for Private Prayer. Sad News: The Rev Keith Innes passed away on 15th December 2020. Keith was vicar of Doddington, Newham and Wychling (and later Lynsted) from 1978 to 1997. He was instrumental in making Doddington Churchyard a natural conservation area, having witnessed the many species of wildflowers, birds and insects there.; which has since won many awards. He also developed the wildlife information area in Doddington Church. He was recognisable when walking around the local area in his distinctive black ‘Cossack’ style hat. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him. www.kingsdownandcreekside.co.uk Church Wardens Contact Details: Newnham: Bruce Leckie (01795) 890550 Dave Buckett (01795) 890240 Doddington: Les Roberts (01795) 886332 Matthew Jevons (01795) 886341 Wychling: Robbie Jardine (01795) 886165 Linda Yates (01795) 830285
John and Dorothy Davies would like to thank their friends and neighbours for all the Christmas greetings they have received during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness has been much appreciated. We have not sent any cards because we did not think people would appreciate having germ ridden envelopes through their letter boxes!!! With our very best wishes to everybody for better times to come in 2021 John and Dorothy 5 Looking for something?
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So before you hit the “search” button check out what is available locally. A defibrillator can be found on the north wall of Doddington Village Hall and also on the Porch wall of Newnham Village Hall. Until further notice no gatherings on this page will take place What’s On Doddington Village Hall (unless otherwise stated) Weekly PILATES – Thursdays 12 noon – Contact: Julie Patching, email: [email protected]***NEW
Valley Players: Tuesday evenings, September to December from 7.30pm. If you are interested in helping or taking part in future productions pop in and leave your name and contact details. Backstage help particularly welcome. Contacts Les Roberts 01795 886332 and Pam Cowan 01795 886246. Buddies Parent and Toddler Group: Thursday morning (term-time) 10.00 to 11.30. All children aged 0 - 4 and their carers are most welcome. Contacts Laura 07930 710755 and Francesca 07968 168824. Doddington Ukulele Movement: Thursday evenings 8pm. Contact: Bob Allen: 01795 886848, [email protected] Monthly Doddington Parish Council : 2nd Monday 7.30 pm. Local residents welcome to observe, and there is a section for questions and comments from the public. Historical Research Group: 4th Monday 7.30pm. Exploring local history and archaeology in the three parishes. Enquiries to Paula 01795 886165 or email: [email protected] Newnham Village Hall (unless otherwise stated) Weekly U3A Art Group: Every Monday afternoon 1-4pm. Contact: Sue 01795 890627. Newnham Brownies: 5.30pm - 7.00pm every Tuesday (term-time only). To join & find out more about Brownies, please go to WWW.girlguiding.org.uk to register your child’s interest on the GO Membership system. You will be contacted within a few days about local packs and contacts. Tea and Chat: 2pm on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month but during summer months 3rd Thursday only. Newnham Folk Dance Group: Friday 8.00pm - 10.00pm. 01227 264322 Monthly Newnham Parish Council Meeting: 2nd Thursday each month at 8pm
Nearby towns and villages Zumba: Day and evening classes in Teynham, Faversham and Eastling. Contact Leigh Miles 01795 890149, 07873431952, [email protected], or www. milesdanceandfitness.com
Guitar & Ukulele Group: The Chequers, Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm, all levels welcome. Useful contacts Doddington Neighbourhood Watch: To be kept informed of local incidents and general notifications issued by the Kent NHW police, please email: [email protected] Suspicious happenings should be reported by phone on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
Scams – for help and advice with online scams contact Citizens Advice scams action on 080250 5050
Doddington and Newnham online: www.doddingtonkent.btck.co.uk www.newnhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk. Facebook: Doddington Village and Newnham Village each have their own Facebook sites
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8 DODDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: Steve Coates 886378 Vice Chairman: Colin Jones 886857 Councillors: Kevin Attwood 886395, Graham Cuthbert 886365, Peter Duckworth 886112, Kevin Fraser 886623 and Sallie Shaw 886804 Clerk: Wendy Licence 01622 739324
This is a brief summary of the activities of the Parish Council including the remote meeting held on 14 December 2020, the full minutes will be available on the Parish Council website when ratified.
PLANNING MATTERS i. 20/504677/FULL Slips Cottage Church Hill Doddington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0AZ Erection of timber stables and exercise menage (retrospective) Councillors noted that this was a retrospective application for a Grade II listed property. They were concerned that the menage and stables already built would affect the setting of the Grade II listed building and how increased access might further encroach on neighbours. It was agreed unanimously to object to the application. ii. Any other planning matter received by 14 December 2020 18/504562/FULL Ellens Court Lady Margaret Manor Road Doddington ME9 0NT Further to previous updates, video footage of the site had now been taken and a councillor had taken part in a small meeting at the site. The Swale Planning Committee has now agreed that the Planning Working Group should consider this footage and further comments from the parish council and residents at a virtual meeting on 21.12.20Dashcam footage of the road to Ellens Court from Doddington has been taken and will also be considered. Cllr Coates will attend this meeting. The application will be determined at the Swale Planning meeting on 7 January 2021.
FINANCE Councillors agreed to the request from the Village Hall Committee for a grant of £2,500.
SPEED WATCH Regular sessions have continued and in the last month 30 vehicles have been reported to Kent police.
PLAYING FIELD The playing field and play equipment are regularly checked by councillors.
PARISH HIGHWAYS IMPROVEMENT PLAN Councillors have met with an officer from KCC Highways to further discuss the Parish Highways Improvement Plan. The key matters raised by councillors and residents are maintenance issues , some of which have already been taken up with KCC Highways. The white lines have been refreshed; the drains are being cleaned and the gullies flushed though and surveyed, and roads were to be swept; Councillors will now ask KCC Highways to consider replacing the poor road surface throughout the village. KCC Highways has stressed how important it was for blocked drains and flooding events to be reported on the KCC portal, particularly if they involved property as job priorities were data driven.
20’s PLENTY Newnham PC had requested support to campaign for a 20mph speed limit in both villages and to reduce the speed limit between villages to 40mph. Councillors considered there was insufficient evidence to support a 20mph speed limit in Doddington but did support a speed reduction between villages.
KALC COMMUNITY AWARD SCHEME 2021 Councillors agreed to participate in the scheme, details of how to nominate someone for the award can be found in this newsletter, on the Council’s website and village Facebook page.
Date of next Meeting: Monday 11 January 2021 at 7.30pm
This will be a remote meeting, details of which can be found on the agenda when published. Please contact the Clerk for the login details of this meeting.
There is a public time for residents to address the Council.
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Kent Association of Local Councils Community Award Scheme 2021
The Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) has launched its eighth Community Awards Scheme for 2021, inviting nominations of selfless individuals from across the county, who make significant contributions to their communities.
Doddington Parish Council has decided to adopt this scheme again and is seeking nominations from residents of worthy individuals, who live or work within our parish boundary.
There are no pre-determined criteria for what the contribution to the community might be. Examples may include volunteers who have/had spent many years organising village activities and fundraising events, serving on local community groups and local charities, caring for elderly and lonely people, improving the local war memorial, helping keep the community tidy, acting as a local church warden, helping young people.
In Doddington, previous winners have been Les Roberts, Graham Cuthbert, Sandra Parker and Doug Doughty. The Parish Council must submit their nominee to KALC by 12th February 2021. If you would like to nominate a worthy individual please submit their name together with a short statement which explains why they are being nominated. This should be sent to the Clerk to Doddington Parish Council, 14 Trapfield Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HT” or by email to [email protected] The nomination must be received by the parish council by Friday 8th January 2021. One nominee will be selected whose name will go forward. This year’s winner will be invited to a short presentation of the award, probably in May, and will receive a permanent memento. They will also receive a certificate signed by the High Sheriff of Kent, the Chairman of Kent County Council and the KALC Chairman to recognise their achievement.
Report Drainage Faults
Kent County Council recommends the use of their online fault reporting portal as this ensures that issues are routed to the correct team straight away. The best way to report a fault is via the KCC website www.kent.gov.uk/highwayfaults as it will provide a unique reference number to enable tracking of progress. If you select the ‘Drainage & Flooding – Blocked Gully’ fault type, you can also see the gullies in your area as blue circles on the map. However, KCC asks residents to phone on 03000 418181 if they spot a problem on the highway that could cause an accident.
NEWNHAM ADVENT WINDOWS There have been many wonderful comments about the
window decoration this year – thank you to all those who 11 took part in making the village look so festive. Ess Dee CLEANING Domestic Cleaning work undertaken Available for 2-5 hours daily on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday £10 per hour Also experienced in house/pet sitting @ £25 per day Contact 01795 892112
12 NEWNHAM PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING held Virtually on Thursday 10th December 2020 at 8pm
Present: Cllrs C Woods, S Gunner, S Elworthy, E Turner, S Wickenden, P Pawlik, J Crampton In attendance: Louise Bareham (Clerk), Cllr Bowles (KCC)
Matters Arising The Clerk reported the following: - The UK Power Network’s Operations Manager advised he was unable to attend the meeting but provided an update on the cause of the unplanned power outages affecting the parishioners together with actions taken to date to resolve these.
“I apologise again for the impact on the parishioners, UK Power Networks does appreciate the inconvenience no electricity causes our customers.
To explain what is happening with the “Auto Reclose” brief outages, we have located on our High Voltage overhead lines automatic devices. These devices form part of our protection equipment and automatically cut off the power if a transient fault is detected. Wind-borne debris, trees or birds coming into contact with the lines can cause this to happen. They can also operate due to the effects of lightning storms. Once the fault has cleared, the power is automatically reconnected. This operation usually lasts a few seconds.
Whilst we do understand the inconvenience caused by the short power cuts, we believe that these devices offer better customer service, as there is no need for an engineer to attend site to restore power. Accordingly, without these devices should a fault occur, it would inevitably result in a much longer delay in restoring power.
In respect of work we are doing to address these issues, our area operations team are continuing to identified trees along this feeder section of the network which need trimming back. If any issues identified this will need scheduling and permissions from the land owners in order to access and cut the trees. All customers that will be impacted will be written to with advance warning to advise when this work is due to commence.
• 14.07.2020 – INCD-230964-G – Restoration by HV switching. • 23.08.2020 – INCD-316157-U - Auto Reclose. • 14.09.2020 – INCD-234912-G - Auto Reclose. • 04.10.2020 – INCD-236113-G – Auto-reclose. • 04.10.2020 – INCD-236115-G – HV OH fault. • 09.10.2020 – INCD-236600-G – Auto-reclose. • 24.10.2020 – INCD-237462-G – Damaged HV switchgear – repaired. • 31.10.2020 – INCD-238119-G – HV fault – restored by switching. • 31.10.2020 – INCD-238150-G – HV cable fault – repaired. • 04.11.2020 – INCD-238386-G – Emergency isolation for grounded conductor (BT wire). • 06.11.2020 – INCD-239715-G – Auto-reclose. • 06.11.2020 – INCD-239716-G – Auto-reclose. • 11.11.2020 – INCD-238889-G – Emergency isolation for tree cutting.”
Open Session A member of the public raised concerns regarding speeding vehicles in the village and was willing to organise a campaign and petition. The Clerk noted that she would pass on details of the 20’s Plenty for Us South East Coordinator. Members requested the item be put on the agenda for January’s meeting and to ask whether Doddington and Eastling Parish Councils would be interested in the campaign...... continued on page 15 13 TAWNYHILL BOARDING KENNELS Tawnyhill Kennels Homestall Road Doddington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0HF Telephone: 01795 886046 Mobile: 07774 432482 www.tawnyhillboardingkennels.co.uk
14 Telephone Box The Parish Council had received confirmation of the adoption of the telephone box. Cllr Woods proposed, seconded by Cllr Elworthy and on being put to the meeting it was RESOLVED to agree the Parish Clerk signs the agreement for the adoption of the telephone box
It was proposed by Cllr Wickenden, seconded by Cllr Elworthy and on being put to the meeting it was RESOLVED to place a Christmas tree in the telephone box.
The Clerk noted that she was still awaiting confirmation as to whether planning permission would be required for the change of use.
Outdoor Gym Quotes - Item deferred
Councillors’ Reports Cllr Elworthy reported on the Parish Seminar and noted that Amey’s contract had been extended to 2023, there would be a pothole blitz in February, the HGV pilot scheme had been delayed. She had also signed up to the parish portal https://webapps.kent.gov.uk/KCC.ParishPortal.Web.Sites.Public/Unsecurepages/Login.aspx
Cllr Elworthy reported on the KALC AGM; the litter motion, to request drive through restaurants stamp the vehicle number plate on the paper, was agreed to go to NALC.
Cllr Wickenden reported on the SAC KALC and noted she waited 20 minutes before being let into the meeting. The meeting had a speaker on 20’s Plenty.
Clerk’s Report Application for additional dropped kerb to 24 The Street – Cllr Woods proposed, seconded by Cllr Wickenden and on being put to the meeting it was RESOLVED to note no objection
Items for the parish council’s HIP were noted including moveable SID and salt bins.
It was proposed by Cllr Elworthy, seconded by Cllr Wood and on being put the meeting it was RESOLVED to open an account with Unity Trust Bank
Matters for Report Concerns were raised regarding water running along the road, path and driveway of a property in Seed Road, thought to be linked to the new holiday let, however Cllr Elworthy believed that was not the case.
Private Session Cllr Woods proposed, seconded by Cllr Elworthy and on being put to the meeting it was Resolved that under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the public and representatives of the press and broadcast media be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items of business as publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest because of the sensitive nature of the business to be transacted.
KALC Community Award Scheme It was proposed by Cllr Gunner, seconded by Cllr Wickenden and on being put to the meeting it was RESOLVED to adopt the KALC Award Scheme and a recipient was agreed.
Date of Next Meeting; Thursday 14 January 2021 at 8pm The meeting closed at 21.05
NEWNHAM COUNCILLORS Colin Woods (Chairman) 890621, Sue Gunner (Vice Chairman) 890627, Sue Elworthy 886821, Jane Crampton 890491, Pippa Pawlik 07976301443, Emma Turner 07879225544 and Sally Wickenden 890965 Clerk: Louise Bareham 892149 email: [email protected] 15 Get involved, Get in touch!
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All actual meetings and some groups are suspended for the time being but Committee Meetings and Coffee Mornings are continuing via Zoom and monthly speaker events via Zoom have started again – to join in check the website for details – (choose F for Faversham)
16 BEWARE SCAMS There are quite a few scams about at the moment – some phone and some email If you are not sure if a message is genuine, do not press any numbers and end the call or, if email, do not open up the message but delete it. There are also some that come to your door. Examples Internet scams - You will get a phone call from what looks like a UK telephone number You will be told they have noticed security breaches on your broadband They need to connect to your computer to diagnose and fix this issue Do not allow access to your computer and report the scam. Lottery/prize draw scams – you area contacted to say you've won a large amount of money They may tell you to keep it a secret & pressure you to respond quickly If you or loved ones receive letters like this, be warned it is a scam Doorstep criminals - Someone knocks at your door He says he is a builder and says there is a problem with your roof He becomes quite forceful and insistent that you go outside and look He is resistant to leaving your property. What to do: Do not respond to cold callers. Report to Kent Police on 101. If you ask them to leave and they don't, contact the police on 999. If you need work carrying out always get three quotes. Find a trader who is Trading Standards Checked. Please warn vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours.
Reporting potential scams If you receive a suspicious email or discover a Royal Mail branded website which you think is fraudulent, please let them know by telephone 03457 740 740. They are open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-1pm. For help and advice with online scams contact Citizens Advice scams action on 0808 250 5050.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2020
The following sums were raised in Doddington and Newnham during the 2020 Poppy Appeal.
The George Inn Newnham £36.33 The Chequers Inn Doddington £42.48 Doughty’s Butchers Doddington £176.56 Doddington Service Station £50.35
Total for the villages £305.72
In this very difficult year, many thanks to all of you who contributed to this Appeal. 17 Nature Notes In early December, I was astonished to see a bumblebee (probably a buff- tailed bumblebee) visiting flowers in early December. Normally, bumblebees in Britain are inactive over the winter – the queens hibernate until the spring – but in warmer conditions, they will continue to produce new broods through the winter, and this has been increasingly noticed in urban areas, which remain warmer through the winter. However, it is exceptional for bumblebees to be active over winter in the cooler countryside. Of course, one bumblebee sighting is not in itself an indicator of climate warming. However, taking a wider view, its clear that changes in temperature and rainfall have been clearly reflected in changes in populations of plants and animals. Here in the south-east, we’ve seen some gains. Mediterranean gull, once rare in the UK, is a regular in our parishes in Summer. Goldcrests and long-tailed tits – both small species very vulnerable to cold winter weather – are undoubtedly more abundant. Mistletoe – that typical Christmas plant – has increased both locally and across the south-east in recent decades. Previously much less common in eastern England, where it was constrained by colder winter temperatures, it is now able to spread rapidly. It’s certainly become more visible in trees around Doddington and Newnham, with large clumps in some poplars and in the false acacia tree near Sharsted Court, the first place I ever saw it locally. We’ve seen arrivals of new species of insect in the UK – the ivy bee only arrived in Britain in 2001 but is now common in our villages. In the south of Kent this year, the grasshopper-like large conehead was seen; these were the first records for the UK. The southern migrant hawker dragonfly was also widespread in the county this year (I saw one near Faversham this summer), having only colonized Britain in the last fifteen years. There are losers too. Locally, we have seen the spotted flycatcher disappear as a breeding bird in our parishes within the last twenty years, with climate change a likely factor. Climate change has definitely done away with willow warblers locally. The descending song of this small bird used to be heard in woodlands around our villages, but it is a species of cooler climates and its range has contracted northwards in recent decades. The next few years will undoubtedly see further new arrivals. Here in the south-east, we are at the forefront of new and exciting arrivals from the continent. But the real negative effects of climate change in Britain will be felt in the mountains, where plants and animals will be forced to ever- higher altitudes, till they find they have nowhere to go, and in the far north, where some rarities, like Scots Primrose – a stunning flower found only in Britain – may disappear forever. Richard Moyse
18 For Life’s Journey Pam also found this ......
A mother passing by her son’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely make and everything was picked up. Then she saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed “Mum”. With the A Happy New Year to everyone, worst premonition, she opened the envelop and Let’s hope it’s better than the last. read the letter with trembling hands. Is there light at the end of the tunnel Now that the longest night is passed? Dear Mum, It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m The worst of the winter is yet to come, writing you. I had to elope with my new But the bulbs are already beginning to sprout. girlfriend, because I wanted to avoid a scene A sign that spring will soon be here with Dad and you. And the snowdrops will soon be out. I’ve been finding real passion with Stacy and she is so nice, but I knew you would not We’ve had enough of the doom and gloom, approve of her, because of all her piercings, So lets try to spread some good cheer. tattoos, her tight motorcycle clothes and Even bad things come to an end, because she is so much older than I am. So have a Happy New Year. But It’s not only passion Mum. She’s pregnant. Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children. Stacy had opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone. We’ll be Pam Hawkins growing it for ourselves and trading it with other people in the commune, for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS, as Stacy can get better. She sure deserves it!! An item of jewellery has been found Don’t worry Mum, I’m 15 and I know how to take care of myself. in The Street, Newnham. Someday, I’m sure we’ll be back to visit, so Enquiries to 890627. you can get to know your many grandchildren.
Love, your son, Nicolas. Newnham Village 100 Club December Draw results “P.S. Mum, none of the above is true, I’m over at Jason’s house. st 1 prize No. 42 I just wanted to remind you that there are 2nd prize No. 27 worse things in life than the school report 3rd prize No. 28 that’s on my desk” I love you! Next draw – 21st January 2021 Call when it is safe for me to come home. For details contact either J eff Kirby 890095 or Steve Dixon 890205 Anon 19 January History Notes
There are many articles in the newsletters in the 18th Century in January that include information of what’s happening in Newnham, Doddington and Wychling.
An article in the Kentish Gazette, 12 January 1808, tells about something happening in Newnham. “The creditors of Mr Henry Hadlow of Newnham, gardener, are requested to meet at the George Inn, in Newnham, on Friday next, the 15th instant, at twelve o’clock in the forenoon when a statement of his affairs will be laid before them.”
On Tuesday January 26th 1802 another Kentish Gazette article about Newnham. “The creditors of William Elvy, of Newnham, in Kent, Butcher, are requested immediately to transmit an account thereof to Mr Thomas Elvy, of Champion Court, Newnham, or Mr B. Henry Leese, of Norton, two of his principal creditors, who are authorised to settle his affairs: And all persons who stand indebted to the said Wm. Elvy , are requested to pay the same, within one month, into the hands of the said Mr. T. Elvy, or Mr. B.H. Leese, in order that the state of his affairs may be known and settled.”
January 20th 1893 on the Illustrated London News on their Wills and Requests article, there is some about Doddington. “The Will (dated October 23rd 1891) with two codicils (dated October 24th 1891 and January 12, 1892), of Mr Chapman de Laune, Faunce- de- Laune, J.P. , late of Sharsted Court, Doddington, Kent. Who died on November 10,was proved in January 6 by Alured Faunce DeLaune, the son, the value of the personal estate amounting to upwards £29,000.”
January 30th 1897 there was a longer article on Lake’s Falmouth Packet & Cornwall Advertiser about Albert Terry, Doddington. “Albert Terry, publican, at Doddington, Kent, was charged at Maidstone Assize, before Mr Justice Matthew, with feloniously setting fire to a windmill of his own at Lenham on December 23 last with intent to defraud.” It’s also in other newsletters.
The Canterbury Journal & Farmers Gazette, Saturday January 26th 1889, told something about Hunting Intelligence in many places including Wychling. “The Tickham Fox Hounds will meet at 10.30 on Thursday January 31st at Maitlands Wychling. Another Hunting Intelligence at 05 January 1889 tells about The Tickham Fox Hounds will meet at Tuesday January 8 at Maitlands Wychling.” So they were obviously doing lots of hunting in winter when the weather could be hard,
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21 DIARY OF EVENTS Sadly, currently no events
AFTERNOON TEA & CHAT in Newnham Village is suspended for the time being.
If you have anything of interest for the newsletter, please let us know The Current Situation Members of the villages Parish Councils have offered to be on call for any of their neighbours in the village who may, over the next few possibly difficult months, need help in obtaining shopping, medical supplies or up to date information regarding the virus. PLEASE CALL AFTER 9am AND BEFORE 6pm Their telephone numbers are:- Newnham: Sally 890965 Emma 07879225544 Pippa 07976301443 Doddington: Kevin 886623 Colin 886857 Wychling: Glenn 886434
Doughty’s, in Doddington, are open 6 days a week and will be maintaining their stock of meat, fruit, vegetables, milk, bread and other edibles to cope with the probable demand from the surrounding villages. Delivery is available locally. The George Inn’s Shop, in Newnham – Open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 10am–1pm
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