What unprecedented times! Chestfield in Lock down and play parks and outdoor gyms locked up……. Stay safe and well everyone.

Chestfield Parish Magazine

Edition 119, June 2020

Chestfield Parish Council Office 4, Jagow House, Joseph Wilson Ind. Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3PS. Tel: 01227 773121 / [email protected]. Website: www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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8Chairman’s Message You do not need to be reminded that the past months have been difficult for us all but we thought it important to ensure that your parish magazine was produced as normal, as it is important for you all to know that your parish council is still functioning in an albeit (and understandably) restricted service, and is to provide you with as much information and support as possible during these troubled times. Hopefully you will have noticed that we have endeavoured to keep the parish notice boards updated as much as possible, although even this has proved difficult as things change on an almost daily basis. One thing that has struck me is the manner in which you all continued to follow Government guidelines and advice in your observance of social distancing, and in many cases by self-isolating where necessary. There does appear to be a general acceptance (perhaps at times grudgingly) that this in necessary at this time, and I thank you all on behalf of the Parish, City and County councils for acting so responsibly as a community. Latest Government guidelines released this week have relaxed things to a certain extent, but please all heed the advice to ‘stay alert’! I think that anyone reading this will unfortunately know of someone who has suffered due to this awful pandemic, and I unfortunately know firsthand how this feels and can affect even the strongest. My heart genuinely goes out to each and every one of you. One thing that is welcomed however is the resumption of garden waste collections, the cessation of which we had vehemently protested against (and so it appears, we were not alone in doing so!) – Chestfield has been fortunate to avoid the spate of fly tipping instances that other areas have experienced as this also coincided with the closure of the KCC managed rubbish tips. And all at a time when the only place that you were allowed was our gardens! Good to see that they too have now re-opened ... a real case of shutting the stable after the horse had bolted if ever I saw one! Many of you will know that we regularly host quiz evenings in happier times, so we thought that perhaps we should publish some mixed quiz questions within this magazine for a bit of light relief for you all. The answers to all questions are also published, so perhaps the first person to read this magazine should be appointed the quizmaster? We hope you all enjoy ! Earlier this month we learnt of the sad passing of our dear friend and former chairman Len Claisse. Len was so very dearly loved and appreciated for all that he did for the village over the years and he will be greatly missed by all. I asked his family for permission to be able to write a small tribute to Len within this magazine, and you will find this further within this magazine. The History Society are currently working on a reminiscent study, and this

Page | 3 includes a more in-depth interview with Len – this can be found on our website. As you know, Thursday evenings have brought the community together in their ‘appreciation clapping’ for the NHS and carers. But appreciation goes both ways, and I know that my NHS colleagues at my own place of work both appreciate and admire everyone who not only takes the time to clap, but also for those who don’t necessarily show their thoughts in the open but just have ‘a minute’. This new ‘Thursday Phenomenon’ has certainly brought communities all over the country together, and we should also bear in mind those ‘forgotten’ workers (refuse collectors, delivery persons, utility workers, shop assistants, etc) during this time. These are the people behind each clap – the people and services that we should never take for granted. But perhaps the biggest and loudest applause should be reserved for everyone of you reading this magazine – perhaps the next time you all join together in your round of applause (or pot bashing!) you might just like to turn to your neighbours and applaud them – for it is everyone who is playing their part in their own way that are the heroes of our own particular special community. Please Stay Safe, Steve.

A thank you!

During these very difficult times, we would like to thank all of those selfless volunteers who have been giving their time to help others in so many different ways - this has varied from the running of errands and collecting shoping, dog walking, and even cooking and providing meals for elderly neighbours !

We feel that we should also mention Chestfield Cricket Club which was accepted as a packaging and distribution venue by Canterbury City Council, although thanks to true community spirit throughout the district this was no longer required.

We also owe thanks to Chestfield Cricket Club volunteers who have helped deliver this edition of the magazine to you, as so many of our usual distributors are shielding or self-isolating.

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A TRIBUTE TO LEN CLAISSE

Since first moving to Chestfield in 1996, Len was actively involved in different groups and organisations within the village, not least our own Parish Council. Len joined the Parish Council in the early 2000’s, and typically threw himself into his responsibilities, and within a year or so became first Vice- Chairman, quickly followed by his election to Chairman in 2005. Len stayed in post for two years until he stood down to allow others to accept the Chairman’s role, although this did not deter him from carrying on with his main responsibility on behalf of the Parish Council, that being in the guise of planning – which as many previous applicants’ will testify, was dealt with in the detailed efficiency and knowledge that we came to know so well.

Len was indeed a stickler for detail and, despite his failing health, Len made a point of physically visiting the location of every planning application, irrelevant of size or complexity, and in doing so provided detailed comment and advice to assist in our deputation to the City Council. This dedication stayed at the forefront of his thinking until he left the Parish Council in 2017.

Many of you will have noticed the Spring flowers that each year suddenly appear on the grass verges along Chestfield Road. You may be surprised to learn that until he left the Parish Council, Len was responsible for these too! Even when into his late 80’s, Len insisted on taking on this duty – and when Len made his mind up – you didn’t argue!

Right up until last year, Len would attend the annual carol service outside St. Joseph’s Church - and, as would befit a retired music teacher – always sang with great enjoyment and gusto!

Len was a very wise and extremely astute man, always willing to assist or advise when asked. He never shirked on either his responsibilities nor in making his feelings felt – safe to say that he was nobody’s fool!

REST IN PEACE COUNCILLOR CLAISSE

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In memory of Len Claisse

Photos kindly provided by his daughter Katherine Gladstone – she says “this is one of a few pictures of which I am very fond. On his 90th birthday the family met up and Dad had the opportunity to get in one of BMWs prestigious sports cars.”

Len was almost 90 when he stood down from the Council.

He was 93 when Chris Ellis conducted an interview with him in November 2019 as part of the Chestfield History Society’s ‘reminisences project’ which may be read on the front page of our website.

Len had great respect from all who worked with him.

He was awarded the Neighbourhood Watch Turner Prize.

Len died on 29 March of this year, thankfully not from COVID-19).

Our condolences to his family.

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A TASTE OF THE HERB GARDEN GOES DOWN A BIT TOO WELL

Many of you will have seen (and most definitely heard!) the Police helicopter hovering over the village a couple of weeks ago as police searched for burglars that had broken into ‘Johnsons’ – apparently having taken a fancy to some hot tubs – the thieves were subsequently caught, and all goods retrieved.

However, we feel that we should report another (unreported) theft in the village – one that remains unsolved with the booty as yet un- retrieved. This concerns the theft and removal of an entire curly parsley plant from the community herb garden...in fact, the perpetrators of this heinous crime returned the following night to help themselves to more soil from the planter!!

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Launch of New Mental Wellbeing Support Info Hub

Health partners and providers, local authorities and emergency services across Kent and Medway are working together to provide information on local support services to help people’s mental wellbeing during the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic crisis.

Information is available at www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing for people experiencing bereavement and loss, debt and financial difficulties, pregnant women and new mums needing extra support, families looking for help with young children or teenagers. There is support for those who might already have pre-existing mental health conditions, are victims of domestic abuse or are people in the shielded community.

The site also offers help for people with learning disabilities, people who don’t use English as a first language, carers and NHS staff, care staff and other key workers.

Kent County Council Director of Public Health, Andrew Scott-Clark said: “The challenging reality of lockdown is creating uncertainty and anxiety for many. The constant news can feel overwhelming and you may be adjusting to a different way of life, with children off school, many people not working or working from home, as well as not seeing family, friends and colleagues. “This anxiety is natural, and we are all feeling it. Fortunately, there are things that we can do to protect our mental health and to support the wellbeing of our friends and family. At www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing you can find information, advice and signposting to other great sites which can help, whatever your situation and need. This is #kenttogether.”

Thanks to all of those supplying content to www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing including: Kent County Council; Medway Council; Public Health England; NHS England; Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group; Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust; Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Live Well Kent; Healthwatch Kent; Kent Community Foundation; Headstart Kent; Carers UK; Kent’s Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Services; KCC Children’s Centres; Citizen’s Advice and Age Concern.

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As part of the Release the Pressure campaign, a new text service is now available - by texting the word “Kent” or “Medway” to 85258, you will start a conversation with one of the many trained and experienced volunteers who can give support at any time, wherever you are. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Texts are free on all major mobile networks and the service is provided by SHOUT and the Crisis Text Line. The service will run in addition to the current 24/7 freephone helpline and is funded by the Kent and Medway Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) which is a collaboration between Kent County Council, Medway Council, Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust and all the NHS organisations across Kent and Medway.

Vulnerable people in Kent who need urgent help, supplies or medication are also reminded of the helpline – called Kent Together – which provides a single, convenient point of contact for anyone in the county who is in urgent need of help during the Coronavirus outbreak. It is a collaboration between KCC, central Government, District, Borough and local councils, the voluntary and community sector, the NHS and other partners to ensure help is at hand for vulnerable people. If you are vulnerable and have an urgent need that cannot be met through existing support networks, you can contact the Kent Together helpline at www.kent.gov.uk/KentTogether or by calling on 03000 41 92 92. It is a 24-hour service.

The Kent Together service is a single, convenient point of contact for anyone in Kent who is in urgent need of help during the coronavirus outbreak at www.kent.gov.uk/kenttogether and on 03000 41 92 92

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Press Release 29th April 2020

Neighbourhood Watch makes it easier for everyone to connect with their communities and prevent crime. www.ourwatch.org.uk

It’s now easier to access information on crime prevention and ways of connecting with your community through the revamped website (www.ourwatch.org.uk.) for the millions of Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales. Neighbourhood Watch groups have been in the vanguard of community responses to the COVID-19 crisis, through their own efforts and by working with others in their communities.

John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of Neighbourhood Watch, said: “Neighbours looking out for each other is key to building strong and resilient communities which help to prevent crime, and the COVID-19 emergency has highlighted this more than ever. Our members have been testing the new website for several weeks and report that it has helped them focus on actions that make a difference locally by sharing learning and resources”.

The new website provides toolkits on domestic abuse and scams that have increased in prevalence during the pandemic, as well as information on preventing and reporting burglary, child sexual exploitation, serious violence and terrorism. There are also guides to tackling loneliness and vulnerability, and advice on CCTV usage, disability crime, vehicle crime and hate crime. An ‘Inspiration’ section demonstrates the wide variety of work undertaken by Neighbourhood Watch volunteers, including running awareness campaigns; organising litter picks; establishing community cafés; responding to floods; and delivering presentations in schools.

Neighbourhood Watch is a grassroots movement with over two million supporters across England and Wales. The movement works in partnership with the Police, the Home Office, corporate partners and other voluntary organisations to prevent crime, strengthen local community links and keep people safe.

Neighbourhood Watch’s website address is www.ourwatch.org.uk.

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Kent’s Household Waste & Recycling Centres to reopen

From 15 May 2020 Kent County Council’s 18 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will open to the public for essential use, which closed on March 23 as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown. You need to book a slot to use one - book a slot either online or by phone. The website details can be found at https://www.kent.gov.uk/waste-planning-and-land/rubbish-and- recycling/visiting-a-hwrc-during-coronavirus

The booking system, developed by Medway Council, is to ensure visitor numbers are at a level where social distancing can be maintained and queuing minimised.

The sites will be open to the public between 9am-3pm rather than the usual opening hours in order to allow for enhanced cleaning. Most sites will be open seven days a week and will accept all types of waste including chargeable items. Government advice is that residents should continue temporarily storing their waste at home, if they can do so in a way that doesn’t pose a risk to their health.

Residents can only book one trip in any four-week period to allow all residents to have access to sites, and must follow social distancing guidelines. Social distancing proved impossible to maintain prior to closure as visitor numbers topped 800 visits a day.

The number of bookings for each site will vary depending on the size of each site. You can only access the sites by booking an appointment. The quickest way to book is online.

You can only book one trip in any four-week period. If you want to drive a restricted vehicle to a Kent council site you’ll still need to apply for a vehicle voucher. https://www.kent.gov.uk/waste-planning-and-land/rubbish- andrecycling/vehicle-restrictions-and-vouchers Restricted vehicles are not allowed to tow a trailer.

Bookings will only be accepted from residents in Kent/Medway. You should not try to book a visit if you have symptoms of Covid-19, if you are part of a household undertaking 14-day isolation or if you are someone who is in the shielded category. Page | 11

Arriving at the site: If you booked online you must bring your proof of booking email, either a printed copy or displayed on your phone. If you booked over the phone, bring the booking reference number given when you made your booking. To reduce infection risk, your car windows should remain closed when showing proof to staff.

You must attend the site within your booking slot. If you miss your slot, you may not be allowed to use the site. We suggest you stagger your entry times within your booked slot, as we are expecting a high demand for the service.

Social distancing and safety: You will need to observe the social distancing measures when visiting the sites. Site staff will not be able to offer their usual assistance to help unload and dispose of waste.

A maximum of two people can leave each vehicle to dispose of bulky items without site staff help. However, if you do not have bulky items to dispose of, only one person can leave the vehicle to dispose of waste.

Traffic management will be in place at all sites. Some sites may also block off every other parking bay so that customers and staff can keep to social distancing guidelines. Site staff will direct you.

You will not be allowed onto the compactor platforms when a member of staff is operating the machines. You will need to follow site guidance, and this may include wearing gloves and masks. If you wear either gloves or masks, you’ll need to take them home for disposal to avoid the risk of cross contamination.

If you need to dispose of waste contaminated with coronavirus this should be carried out at kerbside. If this is not possible then you need to double bag the material and store this securely for 72 hours before bringing it to the site.

To receive current parish council meeting Agenda and Minutes electronically, please provide your email address to the Clerk. Minutes also include our planning appendix which lists the local planning applications – those current at the time of the meeting and decisions made by CCC.

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Letters page

The following letter has been sent to the parish council: Can you help?

Land to rent or buy as an exercise paddock for dogs?

I know we are living in very worrying times but walking our dogs is one of the simple pleasures we can still enjoy (albeit only once a day!) The unexpected loss of Grasmere Pasture came as a real blow as it is a great place to exercise and socialise dogs and being well away from busy roads (unlike Church Street playing field) it is pretty safe. We are lucky to have the Radfall Rec but that is on a busy road where drivers often don’t obey the speed limit and the part nearest the road feels particularly unsafe for dogs to have a run with its wide entrance for car access and carpark with just a low rail around it. The part of the rec furthest from the road is a much better bet of course but even so, this part is shared with a cricket square loosely roped off with ropes left dangling dangerously low for running dogs.

This brings me to looking for a piece of land within the parish to rent, or possibly buy for use as an exercise paddock for our dogs. Ideally it would need to be around 1-2 acres and ultimately would have to be fenced securely (i.e. not barbed wire or the like). Maybe other Chestfield dog owners might be interested too if such a piece of land was available, who knows.

I don’t expect anything much could be achieved at this time of Coronavirus lock-down but maybe some preliminary enquiries could be made by phone or e-mail if anything turns up.

Please contact the Clerk in the first instance if you are a landowner willing to explore this further, or if you would support this initiative in some other way.

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VE Day Pop-Up Display

An impromptu display for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day popped up in Chestfield Park early on the morning of May 8th.

The word flew round the local telegraph as neighbours mentioned to neighbours and it soon became the destination for the daily Corona Virus exercise.

Possibly half the village turned out to view the exhibits presented by Military Vehicle enthusiasts Dave and Audrey Lee of Ellison Close. These included a WWII Willys Jeep, into which several of the local children clambered to be photographed – all part of the Home Schooling no doubt. Also on display was a 1940 Austin Tilly which was the type of vehicle Her Majesty the Queen drove and tinkered with when as Princess Elizabeth she joined the ATS. Page | 14

Bunting was strung across poles which supported two models of wartime aircraft: the Spitfire and Hurricaine. These planes were crafted by David as a project when he retired. He then progressed to build the small Field Gun in the picture, which is towed behind the Jeep. None of these items had plans – they were built “by Eye”.

The biggest crowd puller was undoubtedly the 15ft Warship, “HMS Clearance”, which, as the name suggests was built entirely from unwanted rubbish, and again with no plans or instruction. Villagers were invited to see what items they could recognise on the deck, and folk found scartleads, rawal plugs, coke can ring pulls, bits of refrigerator shelves, plastic pipes, screws, and knobs to mention just a few.

Totally unplanned and with Social Distancing observed at all times, at 11am a large group gathered spilling into the road and blocking the traffic to observe the two minutes silence, made all the more poignant being un-premeditated.

Along with a commemmorative banner for VE Day was another which read:

“THANK YOU” Armed Services NHS & ALL Emergency Services Then and Now

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Free Christmas Decorations Art Outreach Session Following excellent feedback from those who attended the last session, we have provisionally booked Espression Arts CIC to run another free workshop for the community at Chestfield Cricket Club in Grasmere Road on Saturday 21 November 2020 from 11.30am to 2.30pm. This is ideal for families or individual residents to come along and make and paint their own ceramic Christmas decorations etc.

Every family member may get involved – young and old! Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Places must be booked please as space and materials are limited – please book through the Clerk: 01227 773121 or email [email protected]

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Below are four rounds of fun quiz questions to suit all ages. (We hope you enjoy… and no cheating!) DISNEY QUIZ

1. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE HUGE SNAKE IN THE JUNGLE BOOK ? 2. WHAT TYPE OF ANIMAL IS ABU IN THE FILM ‘ALADDIN’ ? 3. WHAT DISNEY FILM DOES PRINCESS AURORA APPEAR IN ? 4. WHAT IS THE EVIL FAIRY’S NAME IN SLEEPING BEAUTY ? 5. WHAT IS THE NAME OF MULANS’ PET DRAGON ? 6. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE KINGDOM THAT ANNA & ELSA LIVE IN ? 7. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE MONSTER THAT GUARDS ELSA’S PALACE ? 8. IN THE LION KING, WHERE DO MUSTAFA AND HIS FAMILY LIVE ? 9. WHO WORE A GLASS SLIPPER ? 10. THE SONG ‘A WHOLE NEW WORLD’ IS FROM WHAT FILM ?

SPORTS QUIZ

1. WHO DID ALEX FERGUSON SUCCEED AS MAN.UTD MANAGER ? 2. IN WHAT SPORT DID FLORENCE GRIFFITHS-JOINER TAKE PART ? 3. WHAT SPORT IS PLAYED AT WRIGLEY FIELDS ? 4. WHAT HORSE WON THE 2018 AND 2019 GRAND NATIONALS ? 5. IN WHAT YEAR WAS THE FIRST FIFA WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT ? 6. VIRGINIA WADE WON WIMBLEDON IN WHAT YEAR ? 7. CHESTER BARNES WAS FAMOUS FOR WHICH SPORT ? 8. JADE JONES HAS WON TWO OLYMPIC GOLDS IN WHAT SPORT ? 9. MARTIN JOHNSON WAS CAPTAIN OF ENGLAND IN WHAT SPORT ? 10. IN WHAT SPORT WOULD YOU FIND AN ‘END ZONE’

TELEVISION

1. WHO WAS THE ORIGINAL PRESENTER OF ‘CATCHPHRASE’ ? 2. WHAT COUPLE PRESENT ‘THE HIT LIST’ ? 3. WHO IS THE QUESTION MASTER ON ‘MASTERMIND’ ? 4. WHO HAS A SECOND HAND FURNITURE SHOP IN CORONATION STREET ? 5. IN WHAT BBC SERIES WOULD YOU FIND THE SHELBY FAMILY ? 6. ON WHAT PROGRAMME WOULD YOU FIND COUPLE ‘LEE & JENNY’ ? 7. WHO PRESENTS ‘IN FOR A PENNY’ ? 8. WHAT DOES LAURA TOBIN PRESENT ON TV ? 9. WHAT QUIZ SHOW CAN YOU WIN FOR SCORING ZERO ? 10. HOW MUCH DOES EACH TEAM START WITH ON ‘BARGAIN HUNT’ ?

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. WHO IS THE DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION ? 2. WHO WROTE ‘A HANDMAIDS TAIL’ ? 3. WHO IS THE CURRENT ENGLAND WOMENS’ FOOTBALL MANAGER ? 4. WHO DESIGNED THE COVER OF THE SERGEANT PEPPER ALBUM ? 5. IN WHAT FILM WOULD YOU FIND GIGGLE McDIMPLES ? Page | 17

6. WHAT IS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE OLD TESTAMENT ? 7. WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF CHILE ? 8. WHAT IS THE SMALLEST CITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ? 9. WHAT IS THE LARGEST BIRD OF PREY IN THE WORLD ? 10. WHAT TWO COLOURS MAKE UP THE SWEDISH FLAG ?

Answers can be found on Page 27.

Grasmere Pasture Appeal Ref W/19/3229319 for application ref: CA/17/00469/OUT - Grasmere Gardens, Land South of The Ridgeway, Outline application for a mixed use development of up to 300 residential dwellings and 3,500 sqm of employment floorspace You already know this application was GRANTED planning permission after the Appeal in October 2019. Soil investigation work started in February/March 2020 but we don’t have any update on this development, detail or timeframe for you at the moment. We will continue to keep you informed going forward.

Viewing planning applications – residents need to view plans online, although CCC will continue to advertise of applications / write to affected residents. You need the application reference number. Each application is made up of a reference, such as CA/20/10001/FUL – where the CA prefix stands for Canterbury (as the planning authority), the 20 is the year the application is registered, the next 5 digits denote the unique sequential application number in that relevant year, and then the last three letters are an abbreviation for the type of application, for example FUL is a Full application, OUT is Outline and LB is a listed building type application. To view online: visit www.canterbury.gov.uk Then select ‘planning’ then ‘view and comment on planning applications’ . Then click on the blue box in the middle “search planning applications”. In the search box at the bottom you need to enter the planning application reference number. As explained above each application has a unique reference – but for viewing purposes you need to input just the year and application number in the search box – so in our example input 20/10001 only, not the full reference. CCC’s planning call centre may assist with any difficulties: call 01227 862178 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

In May 2018 we put together a Guide to Planning and Planning Applications – which we include as part of our welcome pack documents for new residents. The full document may be found on our website.

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Lifeline.canterbury.gov.uk 01227 862 540 A lifeline alarm, worn on your wrist or as a pendant, is a service provided in East Kent by Canterbury City Council's CCTV control room, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Having a lifeline alarm would help you or a family member feel safe and independent in the home. To book your free demonstration or to make an enquiry please call 01227 862540 or visit www.lifeline.canterbury.gov.uk

Did you know that there is an assisted collection for dustbins if you are unable to put your bins out for collection yourself? Call 0800 0319 091 and you will be sent a sticker to put on your bins that says an assisted collection is required.

The unadopted section of Grasmere Road Did you know that the unadopted section of Grasmere Road (from the wooden bridge to Blackberry Way) is actually a Bridleway and not a public highway? This section of road is not meant for through traffic using the road as a rat run or short cut. The road is not maintained by KCC Highways – its upkeep (and that of the wooden bridge) has to be paid for by the residents of Grasmere Road, and the damage that thoughtless and illegal drivers do to the road surface has to be paid for by the residents. Please be considerate and don’t break the law.

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Swalecliffe Library Please NOTE the closure of all Kent libraries from 20 March 2020 due to coronavirus: Under the exceptional circumstances caused by COVID-19, KCC implemented the following temporary changes:

• All 99 libraries were closed to the public, including the mobile library service, from 20 March 2020 until further notice. • All loan periods are extended for all customers until the end of June. If you need further extensions after June, please let the library know via email: [email protected] or call 03000 41 31 31.

• If you have reservations, or reservations on order, they will be kept safe until KCC re-opens libraries. Once they re-open, they will be available for 10 days before going back into circulation. If you cannot collect the reservation during that time KCC will refund you the reservation fee or re-order it at no additional charge.

• Remember digital collections are always available. These include reference resources as well as free e-books, e-audio books, a vast range of the latest e-magazines and daily e-newspapers. These can be accessed at kent.gov.uk/libs

• The Ask a Kent Librarian Service will remain available on 03000 41 64 38, email [email protected] or via 24/7 chat at www.kent.gov.uk/askakentlibrarian

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TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR THE HEALTH CENTRES Whitstable Medical Practice (Harbour Street) : 01227 284320 Chestfield Medical Centre: 01227 795130 Estuary View Medical Centre 01227 284300 (Main Number) For Out of Hours medical advice please call: NHS 111 Emergencies that are out of hours (other than 999) ring NHS 111 For Commuters: Whitstable Medical Practice offer early morning and late evening appointments starting at 7am and evening appointments until 7.30pm. Appointments are available on various days at all of the Practice’s sites (Chestfield Medical Centre, Whitstable Health Centre, Estuary View Medical Centre) – book by calling the surgery where you are registered. NHS Patient transport service - for people who cannot get to hospital or clinic appointment because of their medical or physical condition - bookings number 0800 096 0211 (open 24/7) For further information about patient transport, including alternatives for people who are not eligible for patient transport, visit www.km-pts.co.uk Bus timetables are available from Traveline. Ring 0871 200 2233 for details or visit the web site www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk FREE BUS SERVICE to Estuary View – runs from Tesco, Whitstable / The Plough at Swalecliffe / Priest & Sow Corner, Tankerton / Tankerton Circus / Town Centre Horsebridge / Top of Borstal Hill. Starts at 9.30am Transport by bus The following web sites may be useful to you: o https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travelling-around-kent/bus- travel/plan-your-bus-journey o https://www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey o https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travelling-around-kent/bus- travel/plan-your-bus-journey o https://www.stagecoachbus.com/maps#tab2

Mini bus service and local volunteer transport schemes 1. Red Zebra volunteer car service – Red Zebra based in Whitstable, has been set up in Whitstable through the city council. See http://www.redzebra.org.uk/volunteer-car-scheme/ The scheme is for people who find it difficult to use public transport either through age or a need for special assistance. It is aimed at helping people get to essential health appointments and where resources permit, shopping and social trips may also be possible. The scheme offers a return journey and you will not be charged for waiting time, which is up to a maximum of two hours. A longer wait e.g. a drop-off in the morning and collection in the afternoon, will mean a double charge. Page | 21

There are charges to cover the cost of running the scheme and petrol mileage, these are: o annual subscription of £10 (or £15 for a couple) o £2 administration charge per trip o 45p per mile All volunteer drivers are DBS checked and insured, and a driver who is able to carry and assist with a wheelchair etc can be arranged. To arrange your journey telephone Red Zebra in advance on: 01227 271111 - volunteers are available to take your calls Monday – Friday between 10am–12.30pm.

2. Kent Karrier dial-a-ride service - will take you from your home to set locations, such as the nearest town centre or supermarket. Group bookings, airport runs and a shopping service are also available. All services are operated with wheelchair accessible vehicles and our experienced drivers will give you all the help you need. You are eligible to join if: o you have a medical condition that makes travelling on public transport difficult OR you live in a rural area more than 500 metres from a bus route or railway station o you are aged 85+. You must join the scheme to be able to use it. It costs £5 per year and a small fare for each journey. Concessionary fare passes are not valid for travel on Kent Karrier services. Carers or companions can also travel. They don't need to be members but companions will need to pay the journey fare and carers can travel for free.

Download the Kent Karrier application form at https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/4761/Kent-Karrier- membership-Form.pdf , complete it and post back to: Kent Karrier Membership, Public Transport, Kent County Council, PO Box 441, Aylesford, ME6 9HJ. If you have any questions please call 03000 413567. The information leaflets by district at the following weblink show you a timetable for your area, where you can travel and who to contact to book a journey: https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travelling-around- kent/community-transport/kent-karrier#tab-4

3. Thanet Community Transport DIAL-A-RIDE - A door to door service for the disabled and elderly for individuals, typically used for medical appointments, shopping trips, days out and holidays. TELEPHONE: 01843 602030 or EMAIL: [email protected]. ADDRESS: Thanet Community Transport Association, Unit 2, The Lead Centre, Dane Valley Road, St Peters, Broadstairs, CT10 3JJ. More information on their website: http://transportinthanet.co.uk/ Page | 22

ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH Chestfield Road, Chestfield, Kent, CT5 3LD. Father St Aubyn – Tel 01227 272758 SATURDAY (First Mass of Sunday) : 6:00pm Mass at Our Lady Immaculate, Northwood Road, Whitstable SUNDAY : 8:30am Mass at St Joseph’s, Chestfield 10:30am Mass at Our Lady Immaculate, Whitstable Note: Above details are for usual times, etc but may, of course be subject to change due to funerals, holidays, etc.... details for each week can be found on: www.rcourladyimmaculate.org.uk

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH Swalecliffe Court Drive. Rev. David Vannerley - Tel 07510 838 123 SUNDAYS: 9 am. Traditional Language Holy Communion (3rd Sundays) 10am Children's Brunch Club (starts in the Church Centre) 2nd and 4th Sundays 10.30am Parish Eucharist; 3rd Sunday family friendly Morning Praise 4 pm Café Church (family friendly informal worship in the Church Centre) - 1st Sundays. 630pm 1st and 3rd Sundays - Evening Prayer in Church; or Village Praise (2nd Sunday Church Centre; 4th Sunday in Chestfield WI Hall). WEDNESDAYS 10am Holy Communion, Church Centre (with healing ministry on 1st Wednesdays) 5.30 Evening Prayer in Church See the parish church website: http://www.swalecliffestjohns.co.uk/

SWALECLIFFE FREE CHURCH (BAPTIST) Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe. Pastor: Rev. Simon King – Tel 01227 274697 All are welcome to our weekly Sunday services which start at 10:30am. Communion is served on the fourth Sunday each month. On any fifth Sunday of any month we have a joint service with St John’s Parish Church, alternating venues. Further details of events at: www.swalecliffe-free-church.com

RIVERSIDE CHURCH Thanet Way (next to Amphenol) CT5 3JQ Pastors Simon & Keely Bateson Sunday morning services start at 10:30 Further details, including other meetings at www.riversideuk.org

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VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS Chestfield WI: President: Mrs R. McGill 01227 793277; Secretary: Mrs J Jewiss 01227 792502 ; and Bookings: Mrs M Champion 07919260596 or Mrs J Papaspyrou 07941935761

Neighbourhood Watch: Neal Fowler Tel: 01227 639257

Radfall & Broomfield Gate Amenity Society Chairman: Mike Battson, Green Pastures, Broomfield Gate, 01227 792238 Secretary: Mrs Brenda Hunter, 11 Dukeswood Tel: 01227 794909

Maydowns Road Residents Association Chairman: Mick Clarke, 92 Maydowns Road, CT5 3LW Tel: 01227 794042

The Drive, The Drove, Meadow Drive and The Leas Residents Road Association - For any matters concerning these private roads contact Chairman Chris Brealy, email: [email protected]

Pre Schools in Whitstable o Townsend Montessori @ Whitstable 4, Makerstudy Business park, Thanet Way · 01227 274444 o All Saints Nursery School, Shirley Hall, Church St · 01227 282628 o Choochoos Day Nursery Whitsable Station, Railway Avenue · 01227 280077 o Daisy Chain Nursery School Within Community College Whitstable Whitstable 07947 819348 o Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery, Herne Bay 01227 361377 o Kindergarten Kids Within St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

Primary Schools in Whitstable o St Marys Catholic Primary School Primary School, Northwood Rd · 01227 272692 o Joy Lane Primary School 01227 261430 o Swalecliffe Community Primary School o Primary School, Bridgefield Rd · 01227 272101 Kent Police – In a non-emergency situation ring 101. This 101 number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There can be a wait until your call is answered – continue to use 999 in any emergency. Chestfield is supported by Police Community Support Officers PCSO Jack Roy and PCSO Bethany Hahner – Jack and Bethany cover all Whitstable wards including Chestfield and Swalecliffe. Call 101 to leave them a message. Page | 24

CHESTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL Clerk to the Council Amanda Sparkes Office 4, Unit A and B, Jagow House, Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3PS Telephone: 01227 773121 Email: [email protected]

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS and SURGERIES Parish Council formal meetings are usually held bi-monthly and in person at the WI Hll, Chestfield Road. However due to coronavirus and the government instruction on public gatherings these have been suspended in person. Regulations enabling town and parish councils to lawfully conduct virtual meetings by video and telephone conferencing until May 2021 have been published. The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 came into force on 4 April.

Chestfield Parish Council is planning its first virtual meeting using Zoom as a virtual hosting platform.

Members of the public may still “attend” the meeting either online or by telephone but to do so will need to contact the Clerk for details of the meeting link or phone number and the PIN code for access to enter.

If there are members of the public “present” at the meeting there will be an adjournment of the meeting. This is the only opportunity during the meeting for residents to speak.

Councillor surgeries for residents The parish council used to hold monthly informal residents’ surgeries to enable any residents to speak informally to a parish councillor and/or the Clerk but again due to COVID-19 these have had to be suspended.

Look for Notices and Agendas on the village notice boards and on the website www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk. Minutes are published on the website and available from November 2007. Full minutes of the previous meeting are available at each meeting for members of the public. To receive an electronic version of the Agenda for each meeting and the subsequent Minutes, please let the Clerk have your name, address and email address. Page | 25

Your local councillors: STEVE BAILEY CHRIS BREALY TRICIA CHAPMAN Responsibilities: Vice-Chairman, Play Tree Warden, Open Chairman, Highways, Park and Rec Grnd, spaces, and Training. Bus/Train services, Highways, Environ- Community events support Social events ment & Street scene, litter, dog fouling. ANNE LODER CHRIS ELLIS PAT GIBSON Traffic, Footpaths/ Planning, Village walks, Parish Plan, footpaths. Village Calendar Community events support Public rights of way BOB TODD – Parish DAVID FITZPATRICK LORRAINE EAST Pland, Emergency Planning, Highways and Fire Hydrant inspection and Plan, Planning reserve Drainage problem reporting As the Clerk is part-time, email is the favoured means of contact for a more timely reply to any urgent enquiry. When you contact the Clerk by telephone please ensure you leave contact details if you want a reply! The answerphone does not capture numbers called to it. Also…. Please also note that we cannot deal with anonymous reports. For the Clerk to onwardly report any item we need to have contact details of the person reporting – although these details can be withheld if appropriate for onward reporting. Speak to the Clerk if unclear.

City Councillors i) Cllr Pat Todd: 60 Sherwood Drive, Whitstable, CT5 4PH. Tel. 01227 276396

ii) Cllr Ben Fitter-Harding, Email: ben.fitter- [email protected] ; Mobile 07973826678.

County Councillor Cllr Robert Thomas, 11 Hollow Lane Canterbury CT1 3SB. Telephone: Mobile 07740347419. Email: [email protected]

Partially sighted? Want this magazine in a larger format?

Contact the Clerk and she will arrange this – call 01227 773121 and don’t forget to leave your name, address and phone number.

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USEFUL NUMBERS Chestfield Warriors Table Tennis Club Linda or John Wickings Tel: 01227 794511 Chestfield Cricket Club Paul Gibson 07723308040 or email [email protected] Chestfield Golf Club Tel: 01227 794411. Mob: 07837273560 Whitstable Rugby Club Mr Bob Tomlinson Tel: 01227 793329 6th Whitstable Scout Group Long Rock, Swalecliffe, Leader Tessa Dale 01227 792325 Chestfield Rotary Club David Mann Mob: 07736 463921 1st Swalecliffe Brownies Long Rock, Swalecliffe, Sarah Marshall Tel: 01227 261391 1st Swalecliffe Rainbow Guides Long Rock, Swalecliffe, Jessica Cleary 01227 793964 ABC Pre-School Long Rock, Rachel 01227 280444 [email protected]. Whitstable Volunteer Centre Tel: 01227 772248 Passenger Transport Information 0800 0960211 Canterbury City Council o Main switchboard 01227 862000 www.canterbury.gov.uk o CCC Planning Call Centre Tel: 01227 862178 o Recycling Information – 01227 862247 o Refuse - (Domestic) bulky collections and missed collections – 0800 031 9091 o Street Charity Collections – 01227 862069 / 01227 862010 o Emergency Out of Hours CCC team - Tel: 01227 781879

CCC fly-tipping reports on the CCC website https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/info/20043/waste_and_enforcement/31/report _flytipping. CCC’s reporting tool to report fly-tipping enables you to drop a pin on a map. It can also take the location from a phone if reporting is done in situ. And there's the facility to upload pictures of the waste. Reporting items to Serco - such as litter, dog fouling, problems or overflowing litter bins and/or dog bins - telephone or ideally do online: Please call Serco on 0800 031 9091. Or report at https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/info/20008/environmental_problems/119/keep ing_the_district_clean For any waste that could cause immediate danger, such as discarded needles and syringes, please call Serco for a rapid ponse. Out-of-hours emergencies - If you have an urgent query and need to talk to the CCC out-of-hours team, please call 01227 781 879. Report dog fouling - Dog fouling can be reported to CCC to be cleared up. This online form can also be used to tell CCC about repeat offenders. If CCC catch them they will be given a fine of £80. https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/info/20008/environmental_problems/119/keep ing_the_district_clean/2 A reminder – did you know? dog waste can be put into ordinary black bins too – not necessarily just the red dog-bin only bins. Please bag it and bin it! Page | 28

Report graffiti at https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/info/20044/vandalism_and_graffiti/55/request _graffiti_removal .Note: Canterbury City Council will remove graffiti from a residential home or property CCC own, such as play areas and public toilets BUT can't remove it from locations like phone boxes or bridges that don't belong to CCC. If the graffiti is on someone’s property, there is no charge for the first two hours work or a maximum area of 5m2

Reporting crimes and incidents on the Kent Police website Report crimes and incidents as well as non-injury road traffic collisions ONLINE directly to Kent Police through www.kent.police.uk . Post Office Near Me: For a web site for people to find local post offices and the services they offer. Visit: https://www.postofficesnearme.com/ Chestfield History Society: To contribute any information about Chestfield's past or ask the History Society any questions go to the Society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/chestfield history/ or email [email protected]

Power cut? Call 105 – all electricity operators have this national number: Calling 105 when you have a power cut is free and puts you through to the local electricity network operator that manages cables, powerlines and substations to homes and businesses in your area. You can still contact by phone or website. UKPN vulnerable customers Priority Services Register – call 0800 169 9970 or email [email protected]. Southern Water Services Customer Help Desk (24 Hour Help Line) Tel: 0800 820999 The Environment Agency : Daytime Office Number Tel: 0870 850 6506; Hot Line for Out of Hours Tel: 0800 807 060 ; Flooding Tel: 0845 988 1188 Email: [email protected] Website: www.environment –agency.gov.uk Consumer Direct www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Tel: 0845 404 0506

Kent County Council Highways and Road/ Lighting defects - web link for the KCC fault reporting tool – for reporting things like potholes, faulty lights, overgrown vegetation etc. : http://webapps.kent.gov.uk/KCC.KHSFaultsGIS.Web.Sites.Public/Default.aspx To report a potential emergency situation, please call KCC immediately on 03000 418181 between 8am and 6pm Mon – Fri or on 03000 419191 at all other times

If you're paying someone to take rubbish away - if you have your rubbish removed and it ends up being flytipped, you could be fined. Protect yourself - ask the waste removal service or tradesperson for their waste carrier registration number. Check the number with the Environment Agency 0370 850 6506 or www.cleankent.com (follow the link to the Environment Agency). Keep information from the waste collectore – and ask for a receipt. If they're not registered don't use them and tell Trading Standards - 03454 04 05 06. Page | 29

112 (999) on a mobile – did you know if you call 112 in an emergency on a mobile phone, it pinpoints your location to within a few metres (this is done by tracking to the cell that the phone is using). You can still call 999….

Blood donation: 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood. If you’re healthy and aged 17- 65 you may be able to give blood - For an appointment or more information please call 08457 711711 or visit www.blood.co.uk

Necessary Furniture – to donate unwanted furniture or for anyone to buy second hand furniture at very reasonable prices, visit Necessary Furniture, Unit 2B, Canterbury Industrial Park, Island Rd, Hersden, Canterbury CT3 4HQ.Tel. 01227 712680

Homelessness - If you see a homeless person on the street there is a 24 hour helpline – 0800 567 7699 – this puts you through to the charity “Porchlight”

Junk Mail/ Mail Preference Service 0845 703 4599 www.mpsonline.org.uk KCC Household Waste Recycling Centres – www.kent.gov.uk/environment Engine Oil 08708 506506 – www.oilbankonline.org.uk Mobile phone recycling 0207 2781114 www.helptheaged.org.uk/recycling Real Nappies Library 0845 3450 210 www.kent.gov.uk/clothnappies Recycling for Kent 0845 345 0210 Salvation Army Trading Company – 01843 411 086 Spectacles – Contact Specsavers who send them out to Africa Toner recycling and refill – 0207 2781114 www.helptheaged.org.uk/recycling Check-A-Trade: www.checkatrade.com/ A directory of recommended/trusted tradesmen who have been vetted and monitored and meet standards of trading Trading standards – for information and to report a prolem: http://www.kent.gov.uk/business/trading-standards Fire safety advice visit www.kent.fire-uk.org/cooking or call 0800 9237000. Keep your family safe – test your smoke alarm weekly!

Talking Newspapers – The Whitstable Echo supply talking newslpapers for the blind – they come in a resealable pack – please send back once finished. Call 01227 763366. Talking Books – Books for the blind for a payable subscription – call Calibre on 01296 432 339.

Not sure if you need planning permission? CCC’s residential self-assessment forms at http://www.canterbury.gov.uk/main.cfm?objectid=58 Any errors with details above, or any community information elsewhere in the magazine, let the Clerk know to amend in future editions. Or to add new contacts also let us know!

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ADVERTISING Would you like to advertise in this magazine? The Magazine goes out quarterly, four times per year to all households in Chestfield (over 1380 properties). Each advertiser also receives a copy (if they require one). Annual rates depend on the size of advert, and space permitting, and start from £50 per year for four editions. If you would like to advertise please contact the Clerk, Amanda Sparkes by email [email protected] or phone 01227 773121. Ideally you will supply your artwork in Microsoft Word format. If you want help with the artwork just ask. Publication of any advertisement magazine does not imply endorsement by Chestfield Parish Council. The Parish Council recommends you seek more than one quotation for works to be undertaken in or around your home. And you may wish to consider checking whether your chosen trader is on Check-A-Trade or similar. Or ask for local references – and follow up on them with previous customers!

TAKE AWAY IRONING

Hate ironing? Why not give us your ironing to do? Fast, clean and reliable service. Take away service: we take ironing away & return it within 24 hours. £30 per one laundry basket (first basket half price) Please send a message or call with the address and time of collection to: Gosia 07737162911

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Heating & Plumbing Installation & Servicing Breakdowns & Repairs Gas Safe Registered Tel. 07704698070 [email protected]

Feakins Pest Solutions Pest Control for Domestic and Commercial Premises Insured and Certified with 29 years’ Experience Rats, Mice, Moles and Squirrels. Wasps, Fleas, Bed Bugs, Ants and Other Insects Call Ian on 01227 771481 / 07808 817252 [email protected]

Our Annual Electors meeting for residents was due to be held on 20 April 2020 but obviously because of COVID-19 and the social distancing requirements was cancelled. We hope to reschedule it later in the year. It will be advertised in this magazine and on our village noticeboards.

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• Re-roofs • Roof repairs • Fibre glass roofs • Tile changing • Lead work • Leaks • Felt/flat roofs • Sheds and Out Public Liability Insurance, Local, buildings Polite and Prompt Service • Fascias/Soffits Free quotations • Gutter clearing • High quality materials used

Over 12 years’ experience in slate, tiles and flat roofing Call Ben on 01227 363366 or mobile: 07949973176

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Visually impaired? Why not join the Kent Association for the Blind friendly Club! Free transport is available. The Whitstable and Tankerton Club meets weekly every Tuesday at Swalecliffe Community Centre, St John’s Road, Whitstable from 2pm to 4pm. For more information contact Michael Peak on 01227 275731 Kent Association for the Blind | www.kab.org.uk 51 London Road | Canterbury | Kent | CT2 8LF | T: 01227 763366 | Registered Charity No. 1062354 | Company 03339912. www.kab.org.uk

Supporting sight impaired people to live independent lives

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This advert space is available – contact the Clerk for more

information Female gardener specialising in maintenance: weeding, beds & borders, pruning, tidying. Over 20 years horticultural experience, fully insured. Call or email: 0786 0537664 or mercy@home- plants.com

GREENFINCH Lady Painter & GARDEN SERVICES Decorator

▪ Grass cutting Lady Painter & Decorator ▪ Hedge Trimming And resident of Chestfield ▪ General Garden Maintenance 30 years’ experience Clean & tidy work; No job too Established since 2010. small; Fully insured Chestfield Resident. Tel: 01227 792926 Call Kim Mob: 07952 218867 01227 791524 Email: [email protected] 07599 951412

TOP TIP – We recommend that you get a price upfront, and in writing, for any work/job that you wish a tradesperson to undertake for you.

New to the village? Or know someone who is? Ring the parish council clerk on 01227 773121 or email [email protected] for a free ‘welcome pack’ with information about local councillors, churches, tree works and so on.

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Canterbury Curtain Track Company We supply quality curtain tracks, poles, blinds and shutters. Bay windows are our speciality We also make and fit all types of curtains and blinds in your fabrics or from our varied range. For a friendly, reliable, quality service from a family run business of over 30 years’ experience call 01227 749269 or Phil 07725 220542. Email: [email protected]. Please visit Canterbury Curtain Track Company online to view previous installations

All DIY Jobs; Property Maintenance ; Home Improvements & Renovations; Painting & Decorating; Patios & Brickwork ; Guttering Maintenance and Cleaning; All aspects of Roofing and Fencing; Ceramic and Stone Tiling; Basic Plumbing, toilets and taps Local, FrieNdly & Call Gavin on Reliable, Trustworthy 07768 770777

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Yoga for All – Mondays at Chestfield WI hall 1.00pm – 2.30pm Come to your local class which is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Beginners especially welcome. Stretch – Breathe – Relax to develop Physical and Mental wellbeing. Call or text Shanta for more details on 07581 059 882 or email [email protected] Website www.yogashanta.co.uk

Quality Kitchen Fitting

Bob and Kim offer a personal, friendly and reliable service working from Chestfield.

We are independent installers and will fit kitchens from any supplier.

Contact Bob & Kim for a free quote on:  07772833043  [email protected] www.bkfitting.co.uk

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Save on your home and car insurance • Individually tailored quotes • A personal face to face service • Policies available for all ages • Multi-policy discounts

GSI Insurance Services (Southern) Ltd Your local broker has it covered 118 John Wilson Business Park Whitstable CT5 3QT Tel: 01227 772 775 Keep it local, keep it personal, keep it in the community

House and Garden Maintenance

Turfing, Patios, Paths and Drives Mowing, Hedge cutting, Rubbish cleared

Mowing on a regular basis or just one off tidy up.

Also turfing, all turf supplied Free estimates No job too small Call Tony on 07884010803 Email: [email protected]

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DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES LTD Super Cleaning! Super Courtesy! Super Efficiency! For regular or one-off cleaning in your home, office or church Tel: 01227 277033 Quality Cleaning with Care www.supermaids.co.uk [email protected]

If anybody would like to receive the parish council meeting agenda or Minutes electronically, please contact the Clerk and provide your email address

C W Lyons and Son Ltd High Spec Cleaners

Your local Window, Gutter and Tel: 01227 272375 driveway cleaners. 53 Oxford Street We clean frames and the cills. Whitstable, Kent CT5 1BD Average 3 bed house only £12 24-hour service. Gutter clean average 3 bed house from £32 Local Family Owned Support your local business: Funeral Directors call Robin 07907219102 Est. 1911 www.highspeccleaners.com

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Independent specialist using professional cleaning products and techniques to bring your oven back to new condition call 01227 794747 or mobile 07989 556421 to talk to Phil www.ovencleaning man.com

Mobile Hairdresser

Try me in the comfort of your own home! Cut and blow dry £25 (Seniors discount only £20), Shampoo and set; L’Oreal Colour too. Daytimes or evenings. Contact Patsy, resident of Chestfield: 01227 507745 or 07584 962 538. Page | 42

Brain Gym for Advert available Well-being Get your mind and body working together to improve: • Memory and concentration • Balance and co-ordination This advert space • Vision and hearing is available – contact the Clerk for more details • Sleeping and energy levels • Calmness and relaxation Individual or small group bookings available in Chestfield Call Paula on: 07484 697557 25% discount with this ad

Wild Bird Food Tracey Blackman Personal Travel Counsellor Plowmans Choice Blend Whatever your holiday needs, 20k £11.53 speak to Chestfield resident, Plowmans High Energy Tracey, who has 24 years High 5k £7.00 Street travel agent experience, Est 1969. and extensive travel knowledge Full price list on request Free delivery through East Kent T: 01227 806220 or 07867 485655 [email protected] Curlews 36 Bournemouth Drive, www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ Herne Bay CT6 8HH tracey.blackman Tel: 01227 372288 24 hr With us… it’s personal Mobile: 07751 436 756

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Non-medical in-home services for Seniors by Seniors. We provide dependable, friendly seniors to help with services like companionship, transportation, overnight stays, dementia care, light housekeeping and much more. The same person visits at times you decide and you will meet the carer before service starts. Fully flexible, award winning elderly care emphasising customer service and independent living. Like getting a little help from your friends®.

SENIORS Helping SENIORS® ….a way to give and to receive® Contact us today on 01227 454 900 www.seniorshelpingseniors.co.uk

Chestfield Cricket Club, Grasmere Road, Chestfield, CT5 3LX. Birthday, Retirement, Children’s parties, Christenings, Wakes and Christmas functions. Or a venue for daytime midweek get togethers? The Chestfield Cricket Club pavilion with its fully licensed bar can provide for all function types for up to 80 persons at very reasonable rates of hire. There are Kitchen facilities for Self Catering and ample free car parking. A Safe environment for families on the grounds. Please call Paul Gibson on 07723308040 or email [email protected]

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Mat-work Pilates classes in Herne Bay, and studio sessions in Whitstable. For more information and full class schedule please visit: www.pilatesmovementmatters.co.uk You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram

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We sell all major brands of wood, multifuel and pellet stoves and boilers. We have been established over forty years and have a very large showroom next door to Wildwood. Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01227 711788 or 01227 712046 OR VISIT US TODAY Derek Mercer Plumbing T: 01227 792004 M: 07790 156789 [email protected] For all your plumbing needs o Plumbing o Heating o Boiler o Approved Water Contrcator o Approved Gas Installer o City & Guilds Energy & Efficiency

24 Lodgefield Road, Chestfield CT5 3RF Gas safe registered

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Piano Lessons for All Ages

Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano? Well now’s your chance either as a beginner or continue where you previously left off

Nadia Grant T. 01227 794012, M. 07903 459907

Toys, Games, Crafts, Songs - Every Friday 9.30 to 11.30 £1 per adult, 50p per child including refreshments At St John’s Church Centre, Swalecliffe (near chemists) All welcome – just turn up

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If you prefer a friendly and helpful service that’s fully qualified, professional and insured then please call or email: 01227 793 793 or 07738 215524 [email protected]

Very Competitive Rates and Discounts for Chestfield Residents

o All types of o New Sockets o Circuits and Fuse lighting o Electrical Boards o Repairs improvements o Safety Inspection o Rewires o PAT Testing & Testing o Fault finding

Registered office: The Wattles, The Leas, Chestfield, Whitstable Kent CT5 3JX Acer Electrical is the trading name of Acer Projects (SE) Ltd.

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