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Chestfield Parish Magazine Edition 88, September 2012 Chestfield Parish Council Office 4, Unit A and B, Jagow House Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3PS Telephone: 01227 773121 Email: [email protected] www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Page | 1 Signature Mirimar, where Lifestyle and Care go hand in handd Signature Miramar is a new concept in care homes. We provide person centred care to suit your lifestyle in a friendly and luxurious environment. Our skilled and friendly team are on hand 24 hours a day to provide whatever care you need, however the emphasis remains on wellbeing, independence and enjoyment. Please call Becca to find out further information 01227 374488 / 01227 376292 [email protected] www.signature-care-homes.co.uk Signature Miramar, 165 Reculver Road, Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6PX Page | 2 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAIRMAN Earlier this year, I mentioned that it was our aim to try to bring back the spirit of community into our village. It was wonderful to hear of so many street parties to celebrate the Jubilee, and your parish council was only too pleased to play their part in those organising committees that requested our assistance in the awarding of small grants to assist in costs. Certainly folk that I have spoken to have all voiced how much fun and enjoyment their respective parties gave, and indeed the word ‘community’ was uttered on more than one occasion. A big well done and thanks to all organising committees!! At the time of writing, the whole country is enveloped in Olympic fever, I can definitely state that the feel good factor is well and truly alive and well ( yes – I know it helps when we’re winning! ) – and long may it continue. For me, it wasn’t just about the athletes involved, but also the friendliness exuded by the volunteers in each and every venue – may I take this opportunity to send a big thank you and well done to anyone that has been involved from our community, whether it has been at the torch relay, or a games venue themselves. Thanks also to those children that have taken the time enter the poster competition – the winners will be notified shortly, with the winning entries posted around the village. The winners will also be invited to attend the official planting ceremony for our commemorative oak tree later on this year. A NEW LOOK TO YOUR MAGAZINE THIS QUARTER You may have noticed from the front of the magazine, that there is a different look to your magazine. The parish council have elected to trial a new way of magazine production this quarter. The compilation of the magazine has therefore come in house with the tasks shared between the Clerk and me. In conjunction with Canterbury City Council, we have sourced a new printing agreement, and hope that in doing so, we will be able to totally offset the production costs via the income generated from our much valued advertisers, thereby effectively ensuring that our advertising rates remain competitive and self supporting. If you have any comments on the new look this quarter we would be happy to hear from you. Page | 3 Your contributions and comments are always most welcome, and we will make every effort to include these wherever possible. In this edition you will find another truly emotive poem from Ron Cove – and this will also serve as a timely reminder to support the next poppy appeal. I am delighted to report that our recent appeal for a possible volunteer First Responder has proved successful, and therefore your parish council are at present in negotiation with regards us joint funding a public defibrillator for the village in conjunction with the Rotary Club – yet a further example of community spirit at its best. It is with great disappointment that we have this week lost the services of one of the village’s longer serving parish councillors, Mick Shorter, who has resigned due to his own personal workload. I would like to personally thank Mick for his contribution to the Parish Council over the last five years, and wish him well for the future. Steve Bailey, Chairman YOUR PARISH COUNCIL AND SAINSBURYS Many of you have recently registered concerns over certain pockets of land on the Primrose Way estate being somewhat unmaintained. The main area of complaint concerned the footpath leading from Primrose Way parallel with the rugby pitches leading down to the store. Although we had pursued this matter with Sainsburys themselves on numerous occasions, it became apparent that no action was forthcoming. Therefore, and in the interests of your comfort and safety, we took the considered opinion to address the situation by cutting the grass verge ourselves !! Since our token efforts, we are pleased to note that Sainsburys have now cut back all offending vegetation – hopefully our little ‘prompt’ was partially responsible for this !? ! The other area of concern was the open land at the rear of the Ridgeway – an area that we have previously highlighted as being the source for anti- social behaviour. We can advise that we have now held discussions with both Sainsburys and their ground works contractor , and look forward to seeing improvements in this area also – rest assured that we will be closely monitoring the situation. Page | 4 REPORTING PROBLEMS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY (PROW) Last year Kent County Council’s Countryside Access Service received nearly 8,000 new reports of issues on the public rights of way network. They have introduced a web based reporting tool to add to the dedicated phone line, and want to encourage its use. Access the online fault reporting tool at http://kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/report_a _problem.aspx The web based tool is quick and easy to use, and you can request e-mail updates, so that KCC PROW team can keep you informed at various stages as your issue is dealt with. You can also log onto the website at any time to view the current position. If you do not have web access please use the dedicated report line (0845 3450210). Map of all the Public Rights of Way You can also view an interactive map at http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/introducti on_to_the_map.aspx DO SOMETHING AMAZING 96% OF US RELY ON THE OTHER 4% TO GIVE BLOOD...PLEASE DON’T LEAVE IT TO SOMEONE ELSE IF YOU’RE GENERALLY HEALTHY AND AGED BETWEEN 17 AND 65, DO SOMETHING AMAZING........GIVE BLOOD Blood donations can be made at the following sessions. It is suggested that you book an appointment to donate but is not necessary. Donors who have booked an appointment will usually be seen first. 18th/19th OCTOBER 2012 ( 2 DAYS ) WHITSTABLE SAINBURYS STORE, REEVES WAY, CHESTFIELD ( Further sessions are available in both Herne Bay and Canterbury ) For an appointment or more information please call 08457 711711 or log on to www.blood.co.uk Page | 5 CHESTFIELD EMERGENCY PLAN Chestfield Parish Council is compiling an Emergency Plan to feed in to the city and county councils’ emergency plan response capabilities. Nearly all emergencies will be dealt with routinely by an integrated multi- agency response, such as city, county council and Kent Police who would take the lead, however, a situation could occur (such as extensive flooding, storm damage, deep snow, power outage or major incident), which could delay the arrival of outside assistance due to services being overwhelmed, when our community will need to help itself. Residents may remember the centrefold in the December 2011 edition of the magazine – which was a form to Aid Information Gathering within the Community. We asked all residents to tell us of any skills or offers of help that could prove useful in an emergency and also to tell us if you or anyone in your household would have special needs in the event of an emergency. REMEMBER it is not too late to let us know of this! The Clerk has drafted an Emergency Plan document. A separate meeting was then held when Kent County Council’s Community Resilience officer and parish councillors talked through scenarios, looked at the draft plan so far and brainstormed ways to improve the content of the document. Actions are now underway for this. One of the actions that might be needed in an emergency is to create a rest centre and locations are being explored. It would be important to have volunteers there who were able to ‘book people in’ and take their details and special requirements (if any). Kent County Council offer rest centre training – and specific booking in sheets – the parish council is exploring this training, and looking for resident volunteers to also undertake it – if you are interested in doing this to help out in an emergency please give your name, address and contact details to the parish clerk. Page | 6 SUDOKU 1 9 5 9 2 6 8 4 9 4 5 1 7 8 5 5 6 4 3 8 7 1 6 4 Answers on page 16 Do you have problems with your memory? 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