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Doddington, Newnham & Wychling Newsletter December 2019 Merry Christmas CHEQUERS INN, DODDINGTON 01795 886366 Opening Hours: Monday – closed EXCEPT for Bank Holidays Tuesday, Thursday 12-3 & 6-11 The Friday & Saturday 12-12 Sunday 12-8 George Breakfast now served every Sat and Sun 9.30 - 11am Newnham Possibly the best Sunday lunch, served 12-4pm Opening hours Tuesday: 6pm-9pm 2 Delicious Burgers for just £13 Mondays Closed all day Wednesday night: Midweek Roast - Tuesdays 6pm – 10.30pm Food served 6-9pm available to all but £7.95 for our lovely OAP’s Monday Closed Thursday: Curry night 6pm-9pm & a drink for £10 Wednesdays,Tuesday 6-11.00pm Thursdays food 11.30aam served- 10.30pm6-9pm Food served 12-3pm and 6-9pm Kids & Dogs welcome. Gluten free options available. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 11.30-3pm 6-11.00pm Friday 11.30am-11.30pm food 12-3pm & 6-9pm Lunch menus available 12pm-3pm FoodFish served & Chips 12-3pm available 6-9pm Evening menu and specials available from Saturdays 11.30amSaturday-11.30pm9.30- 11.30amBreakfast 9.30-11.30an Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 3pm/6pm – 9pm Food foodserved 12- 123pm-3pm 6-9pm 6-9pm Booking advisable to avoid disappointment Breakfast 11.30-11.00pm Sundays 12-8pm food 12-6pm Please see back page for other events Sunday 12-8pmAfternoon Food Teasserved 12-5pm The Chequers Post Office: Tues 13:00-14:30. Usual PO services, (bookings only) utility bills, Council Tax. Lloyds, Barclays and Co-op deposits and www.thegeorgenewnham.co.ukwww.thegeorgenewnham.co.uk withdrawals, Pre-order foreign currency – 0% commission TELEPHONE 01795 890237 TELEPHONE 01795 890237 www.shepherdneam.co.uk/pubs/Faversham/chequersinn Newnham Village Hall Available to hire for parties & functions Well fitted kitchen with cooker Crockery, cutlery and glasses available (at additional charge) Enquiries regarding availability to: Sue Kirby: 01795 890095 - 91 The Street, Newnham - [email protected] The George Inn Newnham Friday Fish & Chips - £5.00 12noon-2.30pm & 6-9pm Take away only Tel: 01795 890237 Thursday Pie & Liquor Night 6-9pm Saturday Morning Breakfast 9.30-11.30am Cooked Breakfast, baguettes, eggs benedict, Eggs royale and pancakes Christmas Eve open 6-10.30 Food 6-9pm Christmas Day open for drinks 12-2pm Fully booked for Christmas07748 Dinner 220 998 2 Everybody knows the ‘little town of Bethlehem’ where Jesus was born according to the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament. Bethlehem was probably a place like our village. Normal people lived their normal lives. The difference is this place was mentioned in the Old Testament hundreds of years before Christ was born: ‘But you, o Bethlehem of Ephrata, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel.’ So Bethlehem was quite famous among the people of ancient Israel. Thinking of the world around us these days we can’t look away from the many problems and challenges to mankind which have to be solved by all of us. Often I hear people say: ‘Well, I think this or that has to be changed in the world or has to be handled differently’. And I myself am quite aware that are things I should change in my life. After a little while – and maybe with a helpless smile in their faces – they might add: ‘But then I think I am only a little light in the world. What difference does it make what I do or don’t do?’ A lot!!! I would think. In a certain way we may compare to Bethlehem. – We may probably be only ‘a little light’ in the world, quite insignificant and of little importance as a single individual – and yet we are important for making things better throughout the world. Bethlehem was the place where Jesus was born, a man who preached love and charity, a man who changed the world. All things – good as well as bad – have small beginnings. Just like Bethlehem we could be of minor importance to the rest of the world and yet each one of us will leave their marks in the world for better or for worse. As Advent is drawing near we might start growing more aware of our own possibilities. Just as Bethlehem started out rather insignifcantly and yet went down in history as something very special, we could stop thinking or saying: ‘I am only a little light I cannot change the world.’ We could start thinking or saying: I will make a difference. I can try to bring more peace into the world. I can try to live in a way that is environment friendly. I can try to support an atmosphere of friendly welcome to strangers wherever they may come from. I can . I wish you the good feeling of making a difference to this world as we go on to Christmas. Yours, Hans 3 Kcs carpentry & Joinery Karl smith All carpentry work covered 01795 435294 07780608819 [email protected] Doddington Tea Rooms Come in and join us for: Breakfast & Lunch, Teas & Coffee, Sandwiches & Cake Open Tues–Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm Bookings taken for Traditional Afternoon Tea Doddington Tea Rooms, Standford Nursery Chequers Hill, Doddington, ME9 0BL [email protected] 07930017014 Doddington & Maidstone based qualified Florist. Providing flowers4 for any occasion. Free local delivery. Order via our website or Facebook page. Tel: O7710 480068 [email protected] Website ellicawse-floraldesigns.co.uk 4 CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH DECEMBER 2019 1st December 9.00am Holy Communion Lynsted Advent 9.00am Holy Communion - Extension Oare 10.30am Family Service Teynham 10.30am Family Service - Harvest Norton 10.30am Holy Communion Doddington 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted 8th December 9.00am Holy Communion Oare Advent 2 9.00am Holy Communion Norton 10.30am Holy Communion Newham 10.30am Family Communion Teynham 10.30am Family Service Lynsted 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted 15th December 9.00am Holy Communion Newnham Advent 3 9.00am Holy Communion Oare 10.30am Family Service Teynham 10.30am Holy Communion Norton 10.30am Christingle Doddington 3.30pm Holy Communion Teynham 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted 6.00pm Carols Round the Tree Newnham 21st December 5.00pm Carols Wychling 22nd December 9.00am Holy Communion Doddington Advent 4 10.30am Family Holy Communion Teynham 3.30pm Carols Teynham 5.00pm Crib Service Oare 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted 6.30pm Carols Norton 24th December 3.30pm Christingle Teynham Christmas Eve 5.00pm Crib Service Newnham 11.30pm Holy Communion – Ex Newnham 25th December 10.00am Family Service Lynsted Christmas Day 10.00am Holy Communion Oare 11.00am Holy Communion Norton 11.00am Holy Communion Doddington 29th December 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion Oare Trinity 15 6.00pm Breakthrough Lynsted www.kingsdownandcreekside.co.uk Quiet time of Bible Reading and prayers Mondays 12 noon at Norton, Tuesdays 8.30am Lynsted, Fridays Doddington 9.15am. Church Wardens Contact Details: Newnham: Bruce Leckie (01795) 890550 Dave Buckett (01795) 890240 Doddington: Les Roberts (01795) 886332 Matthew Jevons (01795) 886341 Wychling: Paula Jardine (01795) 886165 Linda Yates (01795) 830285 5 Wildwinds Antique Centre Norton Crossroads, London Road, Teynham (A2) Tel: 07986 815580 Antiques, Vintage, Retro, Tea room 10-5 Wed-Sat, 10-4 Sun Lots of different traders with fantastic items A defibrillator can be found on the north wall of Doddington Village Hall and also on the Porch wall of Newnham Village Hall. What’s On Doddington Village Hall (unless otherwise stated) Weekly PILATES – Thursdays 12 noon – Contact: Julie Patching, email: [email protected]***NEW MEDAU - exercise, move, & dance your way to fitness! Tuesdays 9.45am - 11am. Contact: Jane on 01795 886267 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. 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 Youth Club: **Until further notice, there will be no youth club for the time being**. As some will know, the original plans did not come to fruition. Newnham Parish Council are still investigating alternative arrangements. It would be useful if those parents interested in their teenagers having a youth club could contact the Parish Council (see page 11 for contact details). Newnham Brownies: 5.30pm - 7.00pm every Tuesday (term-time only). Contact: Val - 890240 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 Medau: Tuesdays 7.15pm-8.30pm Tunstal CoE Primary School, Wednesdays 9.45am - 11am Norton V. Hall, Thursdays 9.30am-10.45am & 11.15am-12.30pm Tunstall Village Hall, 1.45pm-3.00pm, Boughton Village Hall. Plus specialspecial seated seated class class at Norton at Forge Village Hall, Hall, Borden Wednesdays 1.45pm 11.30am -3pm. Contact: Jane on 01795 886267 Zumba: Day and evening classes in Teynham, Faversham and Eastling.