LYMINGE PARISH CHURCH SERVICES METHODIST CHURCH

nd Sunday 2 Jan 8.00am Holy Communion (CW order 2) Visitors are very welcome to join us at our weekly 10.30am WOW (World of Worship) Service at 11am and invited to share (Child friendly family service) fellowship afterwards with a cup of tea/coffee Wed 5th Jan No Holy Communion No Open House (Bible study) Preachers for January: No Time of Silence & Quiet Prayer nd th 2 Jan - Mr Dudley Shipton Sunday 9 Jan 10.30am Holy Communion th Wed 12 Jan 7.00pm Holy Communion (short said) 9th Jan - Miss Barbara Lunn 7.30pm Open House (Bible study) 9.15pm Time of Silence & Quiet Prayer until10pm 16th Jan – Rev. Derek Hancock Thurs 13th Jan 2.00pm Pram Service rd Sunday 16th Jan 10.30am Family Communion 23 Jan – United Covenant Service led by (Child friendly family service) Rev. Barry Armson followed by lunch 6.00pm Evensong (Please book) th Wed 19th Jan 7.00pm Holy Communion (short said) Wednesday 26 Jan. 7.30 – 8.30pm 7.30pm Open House (Bible study) “Reflections” – informal worship time 9.15pm Time of Silence & Quiet Prayer until10pm Sunday 23rd Jan 8.00am Holy Communion Monday Fellowship 2.30 – 3.30pm 11.00am Joint Service at the Methodist Church For Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals, please for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity contact the Minister, Rev Barry Armson, (followed by bring and share lunch) on 01303 266281 Wed 26th Jan 7.00pm Holy Communion (short said) 7.30pm Open House (Bible study) 9.15pm Time of Silence & Quiet Prayer until10pm Rhodes Minnis Church Sunday 30th Jan 10.30am Matins (Morning Prayer) followed by Holy Communion This small Chapel in beautiful countryside surroundings holds a weekly Sunday Service normally at 9.30am Mothers Union – Please note the new venue Followed by coffee and biscuits For more details about the dates below please contact Sue on 862221 A warm welcome is extended to any visitors Sunday 2nd January – 2.45pm Wave of Prayer in Nailbourne Court Lounge Preachers for January: Wednesday 12th January - 10.30am Talk about the Nativity in Nailbourne Court Lounge 2nd Jan. – Rev. Derek Hancock

nd Afternoon Tea - Nailbourne Court Sunday 2 January 9th Jan. – NO service at Rhodes Minnis but a This is held in the lounge from 3 - 5pm. joint Covenant service at Elham If you would like to come but need a lift, contact Sue on 862221 Methodist Church at 9.30am

th Craft Afternoon – Wentworth Close - Tuesday 4 January 16th Jan. – Mr Dudley Shipton 2pm – 4pm in the lounge. Even if you are not a ‘crafty’ person, you are still very welcome to come along for a cup of tea and a chat 23rd Jan. – Rev. Barry Armson For more information contact Lynne on 863010 30th Jan. – Rev. Robin Blount ( Holy Coffee morning – Wentworth Close - Tuesday 11th January Communion) This is held in the lounge from 10.00-11.30am Do join us as we meet with the residents of Wentworth Close for coffee and a chat POSTLING CHURCH SERVICES Pram Service – Thursday 13th January This is a short pre-school friendly service for babies and toddlers and a 2nd January Evensong 6.30pm chance for their carers to get together and chat. Refreshments provided For more information contact Vanessa on 862432 or Trish on 862151 9th January Family Communion 9.30am th St Nicholas Fayre Craft Group – Tuesday 18 January 16th January Holy Communion 8am This group will meet specifically to make items for the craft stall for the St Nicholas Fayre. Everyone welcome and new ideas appreciated 23rd January Family Service 9.30am Contact Lynne on 863010 Prayer Shawl Ministry Group – Wednesday 19th January 30th January No service This group meets once a month to knit prayer shawls and pray for people, in the lounge at Nailbourne Court from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. This is a joyous and useful way to bring prayer and healing to our world L.E.T. (Lyminge Ecumenical Team) and everyone is welcome to join in whether you can knit or not. Tea and coffee are provided. Prayer Box. Please place any prayer requests For more information contact Madelaine Lewis on 863582. concerning a bereavement or illness in the prayer Bereavement Support Lunch box at Lyminge Post Office. It would help to have If the new kitchen installation allows it this will be held in the Coach the name of the person you are praying for but not and Horses Pub at 12.30pm on January 20th necessarily your name. All are welcome and transport can be arranged, These will be included in Sunday worship in both Please contact Vanessa on 862432 churches and added to private prayer life.

2. We would like you to give us details of your future events for this page. This will help us all plan for our own events and help spread them throughout the year. There is no charge for entries on this page. For entries into future issues please phone Gillian on 863232 and leave a message if necessary, or email [email protected] by 18th of the month.

One Off Events In Forthcoming Months When and Where? Contact Details 7 May Boot and Spring Fayre for Lord Whisky Sanctuary Park House, Stelling Minnis 862622 Margaret 3 Mar Cantores Dominae Concert 7:30 Smarden Church 7 Jan Branch of Royal British Legion 2:30 pm St. Mary’s Hall, Elham 864255 John 17 Jan Talk: Brian Webb, History of Gideons International 10:30 Etchinghill Village Hall 863495 Wendy 24 Jan Meet your new PCSO. Surgery and Public Meeting 10am Etchinghill Village Hall 07772226187 Laura 28 Jan Beetle Drive 7 pm Rhodes Minnis Village Hall 862616 Mick 29 Jan Winter Blues Quiz 7 for 7:30pm start Lyminge Villiage Hall 862928 Honor 4 Feb Book Reading and Sale Pushing Up Daisies 6- 8:30 Lyminge Methodist Parlour 863729 Margaret 5 Feb Pushing up Daisies Book Sale 10-1pm Lyminge Methodist Parlour 863729 Margaret 18-20 Feb Beer Festival Coach and Horses 862694 Alicja 19 Mar Lyminge Association 2011 Showcase Event Lyminge Village Hall 862699 Adrian 9 Apr St, Mary’s Hospital Reunion 862573 Barbara 16 Apr Garage Safari Around the villages 2 Oct Garage Safari Around the villages

Weekly Events When and Where? Contact Details Mondays Etchinghill Open House 10 am Etchinghill Village Hall 863394 Edna Mondays Monday Fellowship 2:30 Lyminge Methodist Parlour 863832 Mary Mondays Women’s Circuit Training Fitness 7:30-8:30 Lyminge Methodist Hall 07951698008 Katherine 862465, 862873 Christine, Wednesdays Gentle Exercise Class 10:15-11:15 Lyminge Methodist Hall Barbara Wednesday Cantores Dominicae Choir 7:30 Lyminge School 01233503686 Jenny Wednesdays French Conversation 7pm 862972 Vanessa Thursdays Lyminge Art Groups – AM/PM 10am and 2pm Lyminge Methodist Hall 211364 Linda and 862972 John Thursdays Rhodes Minnis Toddlers’ Group 10am Rhodes Minnis Village Hall 863096 Elaine Fridays Women’s Circuit Training Fitness 11:30-12:30 15 Lyminge Methodist Hall 07951698008 Katherine

Monthly Events Dates 2011 When and Where? Contact Details 1st Tue Lyminge Historical Society 7:45 Lyminge Methodist Hall 840419 Derek 1st Wed Lyminge Friends 10:30 Lyminge Methodist Parlour 862427 Mavis 2nd Wed Mothers’ Union 10:30 Lyminge Methodist Parlour 862221 Sue 3rd Wed Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle 7:30 Rhodes Minnis Village Hall 862913 Marion 1st Sat. Farmers and Craft Market 10:00 Etchinghill Village Hall 862832 Bryan 2nd Sat Coffee Morning 10:00 Postling Church 863536 Pat 4th Fri Beetle Drive 7 pm Rhodes Minnis Village Hall 862616 Mick Last Wed Quiz Night 7.30: Coach and Horses 862694 Ray or Alice 3rd Sun1 Parish Walk 10:00 Lyminge P.O. Car Park 862015 Richard 3rd Tue Etchinghill W. I. Meeting 2:30 Etchinghill Village Hall 862141 Dottie Last Mon Parish Council Meeting See Parish Notice inside Newsletter 239500 Crispin

Copy deadline for next month’s Newsletter is the 18th of the month Call Jean Howard on 01303 862488 or e-mail in word.doc format to [email protected] Money must be received before articles can appear in the Newsletter. A paper copy and money can be left at Lyminge Hardware or the Lyminge Library. For the latest charges please call Jean on 862488

3 Dates for your Diary Pilgrims Hospices FARMERS and CRAFT MARKET IN EAST ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL th Wed 5 January – Our first coffee morning of St Mary’s Drive, Meriden Park CT18 8 NQ the New Year. Start as you mean to go on. Enjoy the good company and indulge in some Saturday 5th February 2011 cake. We made many good friends last year, 10am – 12.30pm we want many more in 2011. Usual stalls, cakes and raffle. First Saturday in the Month

The Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Contact Number for bookings 9.30am onwards Bryan – 01303 862832

In Aid of The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund Rhodes Minnis Village Hall Registered Charity: 2843483 Park House, Stelling Minnis, , Beetle Drive Kent CT4 6AN Friday 28th January Tel: 01303 862622 Fax: 01303 863007 Please note change of day Website: www.lordwhisky.co.uk Email:[email protected] Come along and join us at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall Happy New Year from all at Lord Whisky Adults £2.00 – Children 50p Fundraising Events in 2011 Bring and share refreshments There will be a raffle Fur, Feather & Exotic Exhibition Saturday 26th February, 10am - 4pm Boughton-under-Blean Village Hall, Nr Faversham WINTER BLUES QUIZ Come and meet some unusual and exotic species and chat to the experts Isle of Thanet Bird Club ~ Kent Mammal Group ~ Chinchillas ~ Ferrets Alpacas ~ Rabbits ~ Cavies ~ Rats ~ Mice and much more 29th January 2011 Craft Stalls ~ Tombolas ~ Hot & Cold Refreshments Boot & Spring Fayre at Park House Saturday 7th May, First quiz of the year. Try to get your 2nd Annual Cyclo-sportive at Park House Bank Holiday Monday, 30th May th name on the board! Dog owners Fun Day at Park House Saturday 11 June, Boot & Summer Fayre at Park House Saturday 30th July, Boot & Autumn Fayre at Park House Saturday 10th September

Lyminge Village Hall Become a Friend of Lord Whisky For a minimum donation of £10 (or £60 to become a friend for life you will receive quarterly newsletters packed with news and information about our 7:00 for 7:30pm start work. You support will help us care for the many animals we receive into the sanctuary every year. If you would like to become a friend, please send Hot meal, Bar your details and a cheque, made payable to Lord Whisky Sanctuary fund, to Tables of 4-8 @ £8.00pp the above address. Hurry – tickets going fast!! Visit the Lord Whisky Tea Rooms & Gift Shop at Rhodes Minnis. Open every day from 10am ~ 4pm. Tel: 001303 862349 Contact Honor: 862928 or Niki 862530 Delicious Breakfasts, Lunches and Snacks all prepared on the premises. Come and try our Monday Specials, Friday Night Fish & Chip Specials for details Or Friday evening Fish & Chip Supper (6pm – 9pm) Home-made cakes, jams and marmalades to take home Organised by the Village Hall Management Good quality Bric-brac and Lord Whisky Gifts Committee Reg Charity 281845 Responsible loving homes sometimes needed for young and elderly dogs and cats, ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats etc. Please contact us if you could offer a loving home to an animal in need pushing up daisies Book Sale and Story Telling Evening India Bike Ride 3-12 November 2011 Join us on a trip of a lifetime and cycle for 5 days through at the Methodist Church Hall on rural Rajasthan along with other like minded people and raise Friday 4th February from 6 – 8 pm th funds for the Kent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre in Saturday 5 February – Book Sale nd Canterbury (KM Charity of the Year 2010). This will be the 2 Re-opening on 5th January 2011 with a major fundraising event for the Centre which provides HALF PRICE SALE! therapies, advice and support for people with MS in Kent. We are looking for over 30 people to take part in the event which A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL finishes with a visit to the Taj Mahal. For more information Our shop opening hours are: and a registration pack call 01303 862 996 or e-mail Wed – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. –1p.m. [email protected] or visit www.kentmstc.co.uk

4. Notices and Reports

Etchinghill Update January 2011

Christmas Tree lighting up Fortunately the lighting of the Christmas trees in the village did take place successfully on Saturday, 12th December, after a failed attempt the previous week due to the bad weather. On this occasion the weather was cold but fine. A crowd of over 50 people turned up to watch the ceremony which began with the official lighting of the tree by Susan Carey, chairman of Shepway District Council. Afterwards most people went to the Village Hall for a welcome glass of mulled wine and mince pies. Father Christmas had managed to reschedule his commitments and also arrived at the hall in order to speak to the children. The trees both make a grand sight when entering the village from either direction, particularly on a dark, gloomy evening. Thanks to all those who organised the event.

Farmers’ market No farmers’ market took place in December, due to the bad weather. The next one will be held on Saturday, February 5th, 10.00-12.30 in the Village Hall.

Open House Open House takes place every Monday morning in the Village Hall from 10.00 am to 12noon. Everyone is welcome to come along, have a coffee and a chat. Sometimes there are speakers who give talks on a wide variety of subjects. Otherwise there are also crosswords, board games and other activities.

Open House Diary January 2011 3rd January- no meeting (bank holiday) 10th January – normal meeting 17th January – talk by Bryan Webb – The History of the Gideons International 24th January – normal meeting 31st January – normal meeting

Rhodes Minnis Evening Circle

Unfortunately our Christmas party had to be cancelled because of the icy weather. However, we enjoyed lunch at the King's Arms, Elham on the 10th December when Christmas presents and cards were distributed. Our next meeting is on the 19th January when John Pierce returns to tell us about "Flowers for Emma". We meet at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall at 7.30pm and everyone is very welcome. Marion Hoare 862913

Lyminge Dramatic Society Happy New Year to everyone and we hope that you all had a very nice Christmas break. No sooner does one show end than another begins, so to those of you who have made a New Year’s Resolution to try something new in 2011, how about coming along to the play reading to cast our new show, “Dads’ Army”?

You may be interesting in “treading the boards” or helping backstage – no matter what, you will find a warm welcome from us. The play reading in on 4th January, 7.45pm, at Sibton Park Cricket Club and the play itself is on from 13th to 16th April.

Also this we are holding a voice projection/social evening, 7.45pm 25th January at the Methodist Church Hall, Church Road and afterwards at the Coach and Horses for a finger buffet. Pete Talbot from the Rude Mechanicals Theatre Company will run the workshop. The evening is open to members and non-members and costs £9 a head, so if you are interested in attending please contact Mike Chisnall on 01303 862873 or 07546 496111

Lastly, we would really like your help. We are always looking for new shows to do, but of course want to give our audiences what they would like to see, so if you have any suggestions for future productions, why not get in touch. Please speak to Ann Barnes, on 01303 862823 - she will be very happy to hear from you.

Talk Time

Come and join us for our first meeting of Talk Time at Lyminge library on Thursday 6th January at 2.00pm. This is an exciting new group where you can make friends, share activities and a chance to have a chat and a cup of coffee. The group will meet weekly and everyone is welcome. For further details please contact Jane Pace on 01303 862180.

5. Lyminge Handbells

After a very busy and successful Christmas season we are taking a short break prior to our Spring events. But if you have an occasion in the New Year where the sound of traditional handbells will add to your celebration we will be more than happy to come along. All we need is a large table, room for up to 12 players and a donation of at least £40 for our charity, the Pilgrims Hospice. A contribution to travelling costs is asked for if bookings are at locations more than 5 miles from Lyminge. Weekends and evenings only please and plenty of advance notice. Want more info or make a booking? Just call Ro Edmond on 863201 or email [email protected].

Poppy Appeal 2010

On behalf of the Royal British Legion I would like to thank everyone for their very generous support of the 2010 Poppy Appeal. All the collectors did a fantastic job and the total sum raised in the Elham Valley area was £5654.14. The amounts collected in each of the villages are shown below.

Lyminge £1367.71 Elham £1249.36 Etchinghill £407.22 Rhodes Minnis £86.12 Hawkinge (with Lidls) £2365.55

I would like to thank everyone involved, whether as a collector or a contributor, and I look forward to your continuing support in 2011 – the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion.

Mrs Susan Foster Poppy Appeal Organiser, Elham Valley

Elham Valley and Wye Lions Club

We are very sorry that due to the weather conditions we were unable to help Santa with his early visit to Lyminge on Dec 18th. Our apologies to anyone who was disappointed. We had already distributed hampers to elderly people and donations for Christmas parties. Although it was the weather that stopped Santa this time, to keep Santa coming in future years we do need to attract more club members. Your local Lions club exists to serve the local community, usually by making donations to local projects or providing physical help. As part of an international organisation, we also help in a small way towards projects like Diabetes Research and housing for earthquake victims in Haiti. We do this by various fund raising events such as the annual Christmas Float and sponsored walk. We also aim to enjoy ourselves in the process with various social events. If you would like to know more, visit elhamwyelions.org.uk or ring Neil on 01303 862837. Thanks for your support in 2010 and best wishes for 2011.

Etchinghill W.I.

Members and one guest were welcomed by Barbara Syrett, President, to our Christmas party which had a very festive atmosphere. Birthday posies were presented to Ann Morgan and Joyce Frankson.

John Pearce accompanied by his wife gave a very interesting talk “Glenn Miller lives on”, indicating the film made about his life and family was quite different in many aspects from the true story.

It was the tea time. The tables were beautifully decorated with the Christmas theme and an array of delicious food plus a small gift for everyone. The hostesses for this meeting was the committee. The afternoon was concluded with a mammoth raffle. Everyone had a most enjoyable afternoon.

The next meeting is on Tuesday 18th January at 2.30pm when Amanda Carter who will speak on Alternative Therapies. For further information please contact Barbara Syrett on 265229 or Rita Warner on 863503

6. Lyminge Heritage Questions and Answers

Happy New Year. It’s time to review the questions and answers that have appeared in these articles This time, to save space, I have converted them into subjects about our locality. In alphabetical order they are: • ‘Captain Swing’ agricultural riots (1830) • Notable buildings • Celebratory events • Notable inhabitants • Churches • Objects that reflect the locality’s • Church’s bells and bell ringers heritage • Elham Valley Railway (eg the gates at Yew Tree Cross) • Environmental projects Old popular songs and community songs • Folklore (eg St Augustine * the Saxon Place names and origins gods and ghosts) Public houses • Lyminge market School playground games • Lyminge School Sports clubs • Music makers (eg Lyminge silver Band Shop and businesses • The Nailbourne Weather events • Natural history (eg buzzards, stoats) The Workhouse /St Mary’s Hospital The World Wars

The recent snow has reminded Roger Davenport about a previously familiar sight, - Pegden Brothers’ Sentinel steam truck. During inclement weather in the 1950s, it was fitted with a snow plough and cleared local, snow-blocked roads. Pegden Bros. were based at Pegden’s Yard which was down the last road on the left as you leave Elham in the direction of Canterbury. Apparently, the power of these steam vehicles enabled them to cope with snow very well (perhaps much better than the vehicles of today). Alan Boughton also remembers swinging on the ‘roundabout’ (which was mentioned last month) at the entrance to the footpath between Church Road and the Silverlands estate although he can’t remember Mr Clayson ever telling him off. He tells me that it can still be seen today at the top of the path that leads from Well Road to the bottom of Ethelburga’s Well. Apparently, this ‘turnstyle’ was moved by the Parish Council when the Silverlands estate was built because there was not enough room for prams or buggies to pass down the footpath by the side of the Methodist Church. Last month, there was an enquiry concerning Lesley James Smith who was a pharmacist in the 1930s and lived in Lyminge. Mrs Joan Tugwell remembers the pharmacy in Station Road which was on the other side of the road to the present pharmacy. She especially remembers the red and green bottles in the window. She also remembers that the pharmacist was Mr Defrates and has a vague recollection that he was assisted by a Mr Smith. She thinks he may have lived up Nash Hill and also wonders if Mr Smith was the organist at the Methodist Church as Miss Collins was the Parish Church’s organist at that time. Have you any information or questions about the local heritage? Contact me. Alistair Bailey (email: [email protected] tel: 864235)

LYMINGE WEATHER STATISTICS – NOVEMBER 2010

THANKS TO Mr. D. GODDEN for these weather statistics and notes.

Maximum Minimum

Temperature (C) 19.0 (04/11/10) -2.8 (30/11/10)

Air Pressure (hPa) 1010 (16/11/10) 875 (10/11/10)

Wind Speed (mph) 42 (12/11/10)

Total Monthly Rainfall 185mm (7.29in) (Highest Day 38mm (1.54in) 8/11/10 LOWEST BAROMETER READING IN NINE YEARS.

7 LYMINGE METHODIST CHURCH HALL HIRE ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL HIRE FEES Hall 1 June to 30 September £5.50 per hour Occasional Users £19 per 4 hour session £35.50 full day Standard weekday rates (08h30 to 23h00) 1 October to 31 May £8 per hour Hourly rate – up to 4 hours ...... £7.00 £26.50 per 4 hour session £46.50 full 1 Session – 4 continuous hours ...... £21.00 day(includes heating) 2 Sessions – 8 continuous hours ...... £42.00 Parlour All-day rate ...... £70.00 £5.00 per hour all year with use of Weekend rates (08h30 – 22h00 Sundays) will be Electric over heaters if required £10.00, £30.00, £60.00 and £100.00 respectively

Overnight stays Discounted rates are available for Etchinghill 1 June to 30 September £33 Residents who are occasional hirers and for 1 October to 31 May £44 Regular Users after 12 months’ hiring. (Including heating) The Committee Room costs £6.00 per session for Regular Hirers, £6.00 per hour for Non-Residents For any enquiries please ‘phone 07971 722401 and £5.00 per hour for Residents.

All-day hire for Weddings, Banquets and Lyminge Village Hall Commercial Functions: £100.00 for Residents At the heart of our busy community the Village Hall £200.00 for non-Residents. offers an excellent venue for up to 200 people and For bookings and enquiries, please contact Eileen on can meet a variety of requirements with its small 01303 862832. Committee Room, larger Club Room and the Main Hall with servery and large stage. We have invested heavily during 2008 with a storage extension completed plus new Ladies toilets. With the full RHODES MINNIS VILLAGE HALL stage now available concerts and bands can be accepted. With excellent parking, kitchen facilities Are you looking for a hall in which to hold and plenty of tables and chairs the Village Hall Practice sessions, private party/function or makes a great place for larger celebrations or charity Meeting? events. Price example: Friday or Saturday evening Rhodes Minnis Village Hall has the capacity £50.00 to take parties of up 100 and has kitchen facilities at no extra cost. For full price details and availability just give Jacqui Rates: Storey a call on 862044 Sun – Fri £14.00 per session. £34.00 per day Sat - £20.00 per session. £27.00 evening session Lyminge £55.00 per full day. Session Times: Pre-School AM session 8.30am – 12.30pm PM session 1.30pm – 5.30pm Evening Session 6.00pm – 11.45pm Passionate about providing excellent childcare A £25.00 returnable deposit is payable in advance. We’re proud of our latest Ofsted report which Electricity will be charged at 18p per unit. Regular stated that our ‘Partnership with parents and users will be given a special reduced rate. carers is outstanding’ For details contact Mick or Dorothy Athow on We are a well established pre-school with 01303 862616 committed, enthusiastic highly qualified staff We are a well: • Range of flexible sessions Sibton Park Cricket Pavilion Club • Breakfast club • Outdoor play area with sensory garden Having a party? Need a local venue? • Spacious indoor facilities Why not take advantage of Sibton Park Cricket Did you know…? Club’s lovely pavilion? KCC will fund up to 15 flexible hours per week for children 3+ years. Also we are a provider We have a bar with club price drinks & friendly for the governments initiative ‘free for 2’ to efficient staff. provide free hours for 2year olds. There is capacity for up to 100 guests. For further To discuss your requirements, or to arrange a visit and information or to make a booking please meet the team. Call 01303 863149/862634. Alternatively, email [email protected] Contact Lesley Kirk, Tel: 01303 862366

8. RHODES MINNIS TODDLER GROUP Age Concern Lyminge 01303 862364 Charity No. 1128429 We are a small group open to mums, dads, grandparents and carers who meet on Thursday Services Activities mornings at Rhodes Minnis Village Hall any time Lunches Arts & Crafts between 10 am – 12 noon during term time. Laundry Health & Wellbeing Come and have a tea/coffee while having a friendly Hairdressing Social History chat as your child plays. £1.50 per session (first (Male & Female) Seated Exercises session free) Hearing Aid Support Computer Training ‘Phone Elaine on 01303 863096 if you need more Information & Advice Lip Reading Classes information Transport to & from the Centre

th We re-open on 5 January Chief Officer: Lisa Hodden Centre Manager: Matthew Martin LYMINGE Jubilee Day Centre, Everist Court, Station Road, Lyminge, Kent CT18 8HQ BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Email: [email protected] Calling all parents, grandparents or carers with Web Page: www.ageconcernlyminge.co.uk children under school age at a loose end on Tuesday mornings. We meet every week (during term time ) at the Methodist Hall in Lyminge Wholisticworks Clinic is very pleased to between 10.00am - 12 noon to give the children a announce that from January 2011 Mr Adam chance to play and interact with others the same age. Price B.Sc. Osteopathy will be increasing his clinics to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday We offer a wide range of craft and play activities a.m. including trikes, bikes and slides to painting books We are also very pleased to welcome Ms and jigsaws Phoebe Deng B.Sc. (Traditional Chinese . st Medicine), L.L.M. (Cant) (Medical Law and We charge £1.50 per session (1 session free) Ethics) to the clinic and she will be available on which includes ‘half time’ refreshments for both Thursday mornings for acupuncture therapy. adults and children. Finally, it is sadness that we say goodbye to Come and join in the fun. Hiro Kelly who has been with us for over 7 years For further information ‘phone Karen and who has left to concentrate on her own 01303 863274 clinic in Hythe. We will all miss her and her treatments.

REGISTERED OSTEOPATH ADAM PRICE B.Sc. (Ost) 01303 241535 / 01303 863359

• Treatment of lower back pain, both acute and chronic • Treatment of tension/cervical type headaches both acute and chronic • Treatment by Cranial-Osteopathy of babies and young children • Treatment of various stiff & painful arthritic conditions • Treatment of sports injuries, both soft tissue and skeletal • Deep tissue back, neck & shoulder massage for symptomatic relief of painful conditions NOW AT WHOLISTICWORKS CLINIC IN LYMINGE ON TUES, THURS & (SAT 10 – 2.00 emergencies) By Appointment Only (The cost of your treatment may be recoverable from your insurers. Please check)

Lyminge Methodist Church Hall Renovation Group would like to wish you a very happy New Year. The Group has been set up to organize the renovation of the church hall including the kitchen, parlour, toilets and corridor. Fundraising has already started and we wish to take this opportunity to invite you to the official launch of the renovation on Tuesday, 22nd March, 2011, at 7-30pm, in the hall. If you have: any new ideas concerning the renovation; any suggestions or help in fundraising; or any questions then please contact Alistair Bailey (01303 864235 or [email protected]).

9. Do you have any photos of local events or

Out and About local groups in action, please call 01303 862699  The rain held off just at the right time for the Christmas Lights Switch-On

The Railway Swing Band put on a great concert. If you missed it, they  have agreed to come back next year !

The St, Nicholas

Fayre attracted  quite a crowd when it finally took place one week late due to the weather, complete with The Lyminge Handbell Ringers 

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