September 2020 THIS ISSUE: Words from Father Paul Woodpeckers The Woolpack Inn Collier Street in World Ward II Ramblings Sofia’s Lockdown story Jacqui Bakes Speed watch Fibre Broadband in Collier Street Parish Council Notes Councillor retires Community Infrastructure Levy background PAPER DELIVERY There is a paper delivery service to the village at around 6am every morning. It is supplied by Jackie’s News Limited based in Tenterden, they can be contacted on 01580 763183. Cost of delivery is £3.51 a week. KENT MESSENGER VILLAGE COLUMN Rubbish, food waste and small electrical Are you organising a local charity event or items do you have any community news? 14th and 28th September If you would like it to appear in the Kent Messenger for free, please contact: Recycling, food waste and textiles Jenny Scott 01892 459041 7th and 21st September Email:
[email protected] Deadline is 9.00 Monday morning Please check www.maidstone.gov.uk for more information. PCSO NICOLA MORRIS If you are worried about crime and antisocial behaviour in your area, I am the local Police Community Support Officer for Collier Street, Laddingford and Yalding. If you would like to talk to me, please ring - Mobile: 07870163411 / Non-emergency: 101 There is a very successful Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Collier Street involving over 100 residents. However there are many more households within the Parish who are currently not involved in the scheme. If you would like to be part of the NHW scheme and receive notifications of any suspicious activity or crime then please send your email address to Barbara Grandi at:
[email protected] 2 Welcome to the September edition! We hope you have all stayed safe and well in these unusual times.