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NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2020 Info@Hextableparishcouncil.Com 01322 668530 01322 Info@Hextableparishcouncil.Com PARISH COUNCIL ABLE T HPC HEX 2008 NEWSLETTER SPRING EDITION 2020 [email protected] 01322 668530 01322 [email protected] Page 6 - 7 Page 10 - 11 Page 13 Memorial Garden Hextable Park Motor Show & Fun Day Hextable has a sad You may have noticed Amazing attractions, history of sacrifice and the works going on and spectacular motors. loss during world wars… with hextable park… 18th July, be there! 1 From the Chairman improvements we have. Dear Residents, We are planning hard for the inaugural Hextable Well, Christmas is but a memory, but it’ll soon Motor Show and Family Fun Day in July, which be Easter and the start of the better weather. we’re all really excited about. We’ve all had to deal with some awful weather this winter, which resulted in one of the trees This year marks the 75th anniversary of the at St Peter’s falling across Main Road! Well tragedy that took place when a V2 rocket hit done to everyone who helped clear it away so properties in Main Road during World War 2, quickly. resulting in ten residents losing their lives. We will be marking the anniversary by unveiling A number of councillors attended the recent a blue plaque provided by Hextable Heritage ATC inspection and awards ceremony. It is Society on the site. We will also be dedicating always great to see the cadets recognised and a new area in the village, which will become a awarded for all their achievements in the year. Memorial Garden. The unveiling and dedication They should all be very proud. ceremony will take place on 14th March, and all residents are invited to attend. For more details Councillors have also attended a number of about the events being remembered, please meetings regarding plans for a brand new see the article by Cllr Gaskin. leisure centre on the White Oak site. Although the parish council welcomes the regeneration Our annual parish meeting will take place on of this aging facility, we are concerned that the Monday 27th April in the village hall, and we’re proposals provide less space for some of the looking forward to hearing about what some dry side facilities than they do now. Cllr Hudson of our local groups have been doing over the has provided an update on this. past year. The meeting is open to all residents, and it is also your opportunity to ask questions Work is underway to make improvements in on the work of the council. We look forward to Hextable Park. We are investing in the park seeing you there. to bring more opportunities make the site beneficial for the entire community to use. Read our update from Cllr Proudlove, and we Darren Kitchener - Chairman look forward to your views on some of the Talk to Darren Tel: 01322 615847 or 07496 818558 [email protected] 2 Timber! Storm Ciara, causes a tree to fall into the main road. The Parish Council would like to thank the village residents who sprang into action when a large tree in front of St Peter’s came down during Storm Ciara, blocking Main Road. They were able to chop the tree up with chainsaws and move it out of the road, before the Council’s groundsmen, together with some volunteers, cut it up further and cleared the footpath, which is actually the responsibility of Kent County Council. St Peter’s will be A great example of community spirit! finishing off the clear-up. The recent storms mean that the drains have been severely tested, and we won’t have seen the end of the rain yet! Please keep an eye on the drains near your property to make sure that they are clear, so that they work as well as possible if we have heavy rain. If you notice any problems, please contact Kent County Council: Telephone during working hours 03000 418181 Telephone out of hours (emergency only) 03000 419191 Drains Online: www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/ report-a-problem 3 Spotlight On In each edition of the newsletter, we hope to showcase different groups or organisations within the village, for both children and adults, to highlight the diverse activities available to residents. Hi Beckie! What is your organization Hi Mel! What is your organisation called? called? The People’s Dance Company 4th Bromley Boys & 1st Hextable Girls Brigades What is it all about and who is it for? We offer various classes and services, but What is it all about, and who is it for? I’d like to focus on ‘Fitness with Friends’, We run uniformed youth groups for which are our very popular dance-based children aged 4-18 years old, using a fitness classes aimed at the mature and structured program of activities led by retired. Hextable has its very own class trained voluntary leaders. where our local and talented Amanda Hemmings provides a 45 minute fun-filled Why should people come? session followed by time for a nice hot The Brigades provide a caring and safe cuppa and a chat. place for children and gives them a chance to make new friends, develop their skills, Why should people come? achieve personal goals and take part in We welcome ladies and gentlemen of all lots of exciting activities including indoor ages and abilities as Amanda can tailor the and outdoor camps. There are lots of class to individual needs, but we suggest opportunities to enjoy games, crafts, try the class is most suited to those aged new challenges, work on gaining badges 50+. Don’t be put off by that very youthful and even to go on holiday. number though; rest assured, we have This year we are celebrating 50 years of keen movers well into their 90s across Boys Brigade and 40 years of Girls Brigade, our many classes! ‘Fitness with Friends’ which is a great achievement of which we enables those attending to maintain and are very proud. improve mobility along with encouraging the release of feel good endorphins for a When and where? healthy and happy life. It’s a great way to Both companies meet at Hextable make new friends too! Methodist Church, Main Road, Hextable. When and Where? Girls Brigades meet on a Monday evening; ‘Fitness with Friends’ meets in St Peter’s for more details contact Louise Sewell: Church Hall every Thursday from 10:30am- [email protected] 12:00pm Boys Brigade meet on a Tuesday and Visit our Website: Thursday evenings; for more details www.thepeoplesdancecompany.co.uk for contact Ian Packham: full details. We are also on Facebook and [email protected] Instagram! 4 HEXTABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The Localism Act (2011) allows local The Hextable Neighbourhood Plan communities to influence the future sub-committee is made up of a number development of their areas, by of residents, including two parish producing a Neighbourhood Plan. councillors, and is producing the Plan on behalf of Hextable Parish Council. Provided that the Neighbourhood We are looking for up to five new Plan is in line with national and local members to join us. If you live or work planning policy, Hextable residents in Hextable, have the interests of the will have the opportunity to vote on it entire Hextable community at heart, in a referendum. As long as the Plan and are willing to donate time and is approved by a majority of those effort to the project, we’d like to hear who vote, it will be brought into force from you. Please write to the Parish by Sevenoaks District Council. This Clerk [email protected] means that the views of the village before 31st March to register your residents will be taken into account interest, briefly outlining why you by planning officers when assessing would like to be involved, and what planning applications. you believe you can bring to the group. A lot of work has already been done If you have expertise in sectors such on the Plan, but there is still a long way as housing, education, health or to go to get it adopted by Sevenoaks transport, we would love you to get District Council. This is where you involved, but welcome anyone willing come in! to help. Baby Massage Have you recently had a baby? Come along to our Baby Massage class at Hextable Heritage Centre and spend quality time with your baby. First class is Suitable from birth to active crawling FREE *Increase the bond with your baby Thursdays 13.30 -14.30 *Relieves colic and trapped wind Call/Text Sarah 07967 663257 *Calms anxious babies Email: *Meet other parents and make new friends [email protected] 5 HEXTABLEHEXTABLE MEMORIALMEMORIAL GARDENGARDEN Est. 1869 Member of the Asscoiated Press . Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean. Aenean commodo ligula eget Est. 1869 dolor. Aenhswse. Cejhciebce fcdcdcd. ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER V2 ROCKET,ILLUSTRATED KILLS WEEKLY 10 NEWSPAPER HEXTABLE Est. 1869 ILLUSTRATEDThursday, March WEEKLY 15, 1945 NEWSPAPER Price 6d Marjorie Jean Carter, aged 17 Thursday, March 15, 1945 V2Lorem ROCKET, KILLS 10 HEXTABLEMember of the Asscoiated Press . Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. dolor Aenean. Aenean commodo ligula eget Thursday, March 15, 1945 dolor. Aenhswse. Cejhciebce fcdcdcd. 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