June 79 B. M. Howard Ltd. BUILDING CONTRACTOR NEWS LETTER

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Largest Selection of Model Equipment for beginner and expert Best Quality Home Killed English Cars, Boats, Planes, R/C Gear and Meat Free Expert Advice Licensed Slaughterhouse 'Phone : Greenstreet 620 * 42 LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM 84-86 London Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QH Phone : 309 R. F. & L. M. THE NEWSLETTER OF ST.MARY,NORTON, ST PETER KAYS AND ST.PAUL,LYNSTED WITH ST.CATHARINE, KINGSDOWN BRISTOW DELIVERIES TO ALL PARTS June 1979 M.P.S. Newsagent Tobacconist The Greenstreet Pharmacy Confectioner No letter this month— news instead TEYNHAM CONFIRMATION. Kent 28 LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM This year's Confirmation is earlier than usual and will take place in Lynsted Church Telephone : Teynham 322 Telephone : 224 on July 8th at 10 a.m. This means that services will have to be re—arranged that day. The programme will be:— Telephone - 2319 - Selling 222 Tel: Teynham 237 & Herne Bay 62261 Holy Communion, Norton. 8 a.m, G. A. Blythe & Son Hogben & Partis Ltd. Confirmation. Lynsted 10 a.m,. Evensong. Kingsdown 3 p.m. Ltd. FUNERAL DIRECTORS MONUMENTAL MASONS We hope that as many people as possible Motor Engineers * from the three parishes will be at the Vauxhall Main Dealers PRIVATE CHAPELS OF REST Confirmation to support cur candidates, DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE HAPPY EVENTS NORTON GARAGE * In May 27th two happy events took place. - TEYNHAM & HERNE BAY Solomon's Lane - Faversham firstly Simon Hodges Was married in Lynsted Church to Marion Mitchell. The whole occasion was very much a family affair and full CHATTEL WICKS of joy. The second was the baptism of Matthew Whiteland at Evensong in Norton. ANTIQUES For . . . We do not often have a baptism in the middle 90 London Road, Teynham BREAD, CAKES & GROCERIES of Evensong and it is always a happy Full or part houses cleared. occasion. The flowers, as usual in Norton, Single items purchased. made a lovely splash of colour. Matthew Anything old or interesting. 89 London Road, Teynham might not have appreciated them bat the rest Best Prices Paid Tel.: Teynham 349 of us did PHONE GREENSTREET 627 Any Time OUR NEW J.P. We offer our congratulat ions to Norman Laslett on his appointment A. SALES & SONS John Peters & Sons as J.P. Norton now has two JPs within CAR AND BODY REPAIRS HIGH STREET its boundaries! We must be on our best Garage, TEYNHAM, Kent 15 - 19 behaviour from now onwards. Tel : Teynham 209 SITTINGBOURNE for CAR ACCESSORIES Quality Furniture Any make of Cycle supplied and Carpets CAR HIRE Sittingbourne 70926 HIGH PRESSURE GREASING LYNSTED PARISH COUNCIL LYNSTED SCHOOL Notes of the meeting held at the Vicarage on Future events include: Tuesday, 14th may with Bert. Goldberg in the chair. Saturday 16th June. Barn dance and sausage A. BUS MATTERS and mash supper. In the school hall at It was reported that the Bus Company could not 7.30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only. Price guarantee an adequate sized-bus for the morning 50p (all one price for adults and children) run of the 358 service: The Council felt that This includes supper. Children must be the only satisfactory solution was a special-bus accompanied by their parents. for schoolchildren only especially as a large Saturday 23rd June. WALK in aid of school crease in the numbers attending schools in Sitting- funds. Any keen walker wishing to participate bourne was expected in the Autumn. It was agreed give name to Ron Harwood. Volunteers needed that further pressure should be put on the KEC & to man checkpoints etc. Please contact Ron. also an approach should be made to the Transport Saturday 7th July, SCHOOL FETE Commission as the Bus Company appeared unable to More details later but lots of help required fulfil its obligations in the matter. on the day to erect stalls etc. Volunteers B. HIGHWAY MATTERS please get in touch with Ron as soon as 1)As a result of the proposal to use Swale Lottery possible. All sorts of help needed. money to assist in the purchase by the HOC of the Saturday 28th July. land required to enable the footpath to be extend- Rounders match. Details later. ed at Bogle, the KCC had agreed to go ahead with the purchase & regrade the land to improve the BUFFET SUPPER AT DADMANS site lines. They informed the Council, however, This year's supper is on July 6th at 8 p.m. that they Lad insufficient funds to do the foot- Those who were, present last year will remember path. The Council felt that this would not help the what a grand evening it was and will want to situation at all. It Would speed the flow of the repeat it. Places are limited so first come- traffic, probably adding to the danger to the first served. children walking up the lane. There was no point in buying the land if there was no money to do the PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH AT BARBARY FARM work for which it was required. The Clerk (Tony Vaughan) was asked to refer the matter back to the 6th July at 1 p.m. In aid of Norton Church and Village Hall. Invitation open to all KCC. 2)It was reported that the flooding problems at Price 50p. Come and have a good lunch and the lay-by outside Lynchette House & The New Bothy help the funds. had not been resolved after all & the Clerk was asked to press the KCC for anew soakaway as the only practical solution. 3)It was also reported that that part of The Road Traffic Act 1974 which would prohibit parking on verges & footpaths within speed restricted areas, except where specifically exempted, would come into force next year. The Council considered that there was nowhere in the parish that should be exempted. LYNSTED PARISH COUNCIL continued PARISH COUNCILS 5 C . OLD PEOPLE'S BUNGALOWS- Borough had produced some figures which None of the parishes which are the concern indicated that as far as they were concerned there of this Newsletter were oversubscribed as was little or no demand-for -O.P.B's in Lynsted; far as nominations for their Councils were This drastically conflicted. with the Council's own concerned and there were therefore no which indicated a high demand. It was evident from elections in any of the parishes. the ensuing discussion that those of our senior LYNSTED. Only 7 nominations were received citizens anxious for such accommodation-did not or the 9 seats -Belle Friday, David Bage, aptly as they knew there was none in the parish. Arthur Braham, Gordon Cork, Tom English, They were afraid to go on the list in case when red Smith and Tony Vaughan - all of whom they were offered a place outside the parish they were returned unopposed. There will have to would have no option tut to go ( the last 3 people be a by-election for the remaining 2 seats. given old people's bungalows had all gone to Faver & KINGSDOWN. No nominations were sham). To draw the attention of Swale toe the received for the Kingdown's ward's: one seat. seriousness of the situation it was agreed that a and there will therefore have to be a petition be prepared on behalf of all by-election. those requiring old people's accommodation in Lynsted & NORTON & BUCKLAND. The exact number of nom- SIGNED BY THEM . Although many of those concerned nations were received from each ward and the were known to the Council it would help if senior following were therefore returned citizens interested (or relatives on their behalf) unopposed Norton: Mrs LaCamp, Vernon Gale, Michael Terry got in touch with Tony Vaughan (Teynham 521610) or Buckland.Mrs Oswald-Jones, Susan Warren. any other member of the Council to make sure they nominations for by--elections should be received were not missed out. t the Boro' offices; Central Avenue, D.APPROVALS PLANNING Sittingbourne by noon on Wed. 13th June. Nomination (a)Pond Cottage: 2 storey extension. apers may be obtained from those offices (b)7 The Valiance: New Building, subject to tree Sittingbourne 2481- Mr Stevens) or from your planting & landscaping approvals, Parish Clerk( see page o in the informations c) Park Farm Cottage: extension. ages. d) Swan Public House : alterations. oiling Day(if necessary) will be on hursday e) 220 London Road: New Porch. th July. E PLAYING FIELD MATTERS TEYNHAM & LYNSTED DARBY & JOAN CLUB Mr Goldberg reported that two climbing frames had forthcoming events: now been installed, paid for out of the remaining 3th June. Afternoon trip to Leysdown. 1 p.m. "Welcome Home" monies an subsequent donations. He th July. Jumble Sale at Teynham Ballroom 2pm also reported that the Parks Officer of Swale Bor- 8 July. Day's outing to Brighton. 9 a.m. ough had described the Playing Field as one of the 2 Aug. Afternoon trip to rover. 1 p.m. best in the area. F. NEXT MEETING The first meeting of the new Council was arranged for the 10th July. USEFUL INFORMATION

YOUNG MUMS UNITE Animals, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to 14 Bramshaw Road, Canterbury. (Tel: Canterbury 62585) JUNE 13th. There will be a meeting for welfare, strays & accidents. at Barbary Farmhouse at 2 p.m. over Borough Council Representatives Kingsdown (with , Tonge, Milstead & ) - Mr T. T. coffee to discuss the possibility Holden, The Old Vicarage, Newnham. (Tel: 318) of starting a young wives group or a Lynsted (with Doddington & Newnham) - Mr A. M. North, Crown House, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521668) club for young mums with children. Norton (with Buckland, Luddenham, Oare, & Stone) - Mr R. D. F. If you are interested please contact Harrison, 69 Colegates Close, Oare. (Tel: Faversham 3893). Mrs Flood on Faversham 4592. Ideas Buses, Local Offices Court Street, Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 2548). welcome so please turn up. East Street, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 23317). Children, National Society for the prevention of Cruelty to LYNSTED FETE PAINTING COMPETITION 69c Old Tovil Road, Maidstone. (Tel: Maidstone 52997). 41 Guildford Road, Canterbury. (Tel: Canterbury 63628). This competition is for young people. 16 Alison Avenue, Gillingham. (Tel: Medway 50548). There will be two classes. Citizens' Advice Bureaux 3 Berry Street, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 73652) (1)The under—sevens who will be required Open: Mon, Thurs, Fri, 10 am — 3 pm. to colour a picture which will be supplied. Tues, 10 am — 4 pm. Wed, 10 am — 12.30 pm. The pioture will be on the theme of green Gatefield Lane (back of Municipal Offices), Faversham. (Tel: 6996) and yellow, the colours of this year's fete. Open: Mon, 10 am — 12 noon; 2 pm — 4 pm. Seven to fourteen year olds who will Tues, Thurs, Fri, 10 am — 12 noon. (2) County Council Representative (East Swale) be required to paint a picture of their Mrs P. Mesham, Scarbutts Manor, Boughton. (Tel: Boughton 401). own choice and composition. The main Employment, Department of 3 Queen's Parade, East Street, Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 4891). colours must be green and yellow. Roman House, Roman Square, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 24466). Entry fee.: 2p per pocture. The children Fire Stations Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 2348). of Lynsted School who are being sponsored Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 23487). are exempt from their fees. Teynham Fire Officer — Mr J. Fryer, 12 Donald Moor Avenue, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521434) Two prizes at least for each group. Emergencies 999. Health & Social Security, Department of Plenty of entires are expected 41 Stone Street, Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 3388). Roman House, Roman Square, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 24466). Hospitals FETE MEETING Canterbury — Tel: Canterbury 6687. (Visiting Hours: Surgical Wards 3 pm to 8 pm everyday; other Wards vary). The next meeting is on June 7th at 8 p.m. Faversham Cottage — Tel: Faversham 2194. (Visiting Hours: 3 pm — 8 pm everyday) — Tel: Newington 842222. Forge Cottage this time. Medway — Tel: Medway 46111. — Tel: Sittingbourne 25458. Sittingbourne Memorial — Tel: Sittingbourne 72019. (Visiting Hours: Wed, Sat, Sun 2.30 pm — 3.30 pm; every evening 7 pm — 8 Pm). Member of Parliament Roger D. Moate, House of Commons, London, SW1A OAA.

Ombudsman (or Local Commissioner) for The Baroness Serota, The Commission of Local Administration in , 21 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1 H 9BU. (Tel: 01-930 3333). Police Central Avenue, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 72121) Church Road, Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 6639) Emergencies 999. USEFUL INFORMATION — continued SECRETARIES ETC. OF LOCAL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS Post Offices Lynsted. (Tel: Teynham 521258) * British Legion, Teynham & Lynsted — Mr Richard Salter, 10 Hutchinson Close, , Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521252) Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 78372). Ladies' Section — Mrs L. Rowles, 30 Station Road, Teynham. Railway Stations Teynham cannot now be contacted by telephone. * Contacts, Help Handicapped Children (Local Liason Officer) — Mrs M. L. Lacamp, Barbary Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 23799). Farm House, Norton. (Tel: Teynham 521470). Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 2252). * Cricket Club, Norton — Mr Nigel Bray, Greenacres Farm, Norton. (Tel: Teynham 521328). Passenger train service information. (Tel: Canterbury 65151). * Cricket Club, Teynham & Lynsted — Mr Eric Lawrence, 1 Orchard View, Teynham. Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages (Tel: Teynham 521245). Divisional County Offices, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 2392). * Darby & Joan Club, Teynham & Lynsted — Mrs B. Cockcroft, 34 Cellar Hill, Lynsted. 44 East Street, Faversham. (Tel: Faversham 2315) (Tel: Teynham 522078). Samaritans * Faversham Society — Mrs B. Barham, Fleur de Lis, Preston Street, Faversham. (Tel: Faversham Information — Rev. V. Wright, 42 Ross Street, Rochester. (Tel: Medway 42222) (Tel: Faversham 4542). Emergencies — Tel: Medway 44846. * Football Club, Norton — Mr Roy Ongley, 16 Station Road, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 522432). Schools * Football Club, Teynham & Lynsted — Mr M. S. Gubbins, 121 Honeyball Walk, Teynham. Lynsted County Primary (Tel: Teynham 521362): Headmaster — Mr R. Harwood, (Tel: Teynham 522473). 2 Oak Cottage, Lynsted. (Tel: Teynham 521035). Norton Church of England (Tel: Teynham 521244): Headmistress — Mrs Parkes, * Football Club, Teynham Strikers (Ladies) — Miss Marlene Matson, 36 London Road. 8 Roundel Close, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521355). * Foresters, Ancient Order of, Greenstreet Branch (Chief Ranger) — Mr G. E. Cork, 34 Batteries Close, Lynsted. (Tel: Teynham 522065). * Horticultural Society, Teynham & Lynsted — Mrs P. Coppins, 12 Frognal Gardens, Teynham. * Men of Kent & Kentish Men, Association of (Sittingbourne Branch) — Mrs Kay Apps, 24 Woodstock Road, Sittingbourne. (Tel: Sittingbourne 72945). * Mothers' Union, Lynsted, Kingsdown & Norton — Mrs B. Hodges, 208 London Road, Teynham. COLYN JAMES * Nursery School, Barbary — Mrs M. L. Lacamp, Barbary Farm House, Norton. (Tel: Teynham of 521470)- 46 * Parish Council, Milstead & Kingsdown (Clerk) — Miss M. Clinch, Old Cottage, Hollybushes, COURT STREET, FAVERSHAM Milstead. (Tel: 2483) * Parish Council, Lynsted (Clerk) — Mr A. J. W. Vaughan, Bumpitt, Lynsted. (Tel: Teynham 521610). 21 BURGATE, CANTERBURY Tel 64394) * Parish Council, Norton & Buckland (Clerk) — Mrs J. McKillop, Little Russet, Norton. (Tel : 521479). Offer you a very high standard of * Parochial Church Council, Lynsted-with-Kingsdown — Mrs Jean Waters, Orchard Cottage, Hairdressing at competitive prices Lynsted. (Tel: Teynham 521306).

Gentlemen's hairdressing by appointment * 'Parochial Church Council, Norton — Miss Margaret Moor, Wispen, Lewson Street, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521419). * Philatelic Society, Swale — Mr R. F. Whitehead, 15 Oak Road, Murston, Sittingbourne. * Pigeon Club, Swale Invitation — Mrs R. Read, Orchard Cottage, Sandown. (Tel: Teynham 521302). * Play Group, Lion Hall — Mrs Mary Matthews, Murzuk, Lewson Street, (Tel: Teynham 521606). TEYNHAM * Play School, Labour Hall — Mrs Joan Phelps, 49 Bradfield Avenue, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521716). * Playing Fields Management Committee, Teynham & Lynsted — Mrs L. M. Mcllroy, 511 Honeyball Walk, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521916). POST OFFICE * Salvation Army — Major & Mrs Gurr, 33 Gaze Hill Avenue, Sittingbourne. STATIONERY & SCHOOL SUPPLIES * Women's Institute, Greenstreet — Mrs Mary Mathews, Murzuk, Lewson Street. (Tel: Teynham 521606). JIFFY BAGS * Women's Institute, Lynsted & Teynham — Mrs K. Brown, 11 Rivers Road, Teynham. GREETING CARDS (Tel: Teynham 521389). * Village Hall Committee, Norton — Mrs Barbara Dale, 4 The Trefoil, Norton, (Tel: Teynham CHILDREN'S BOOKS A NOVELTIES 521478). TEL: TEYNHAM 521252 * Youth Club, Greenstreet Methodist — Mr Bray, 50 Station Road, Teynham. (Tel: Teynham 521308). (c)

YOU MAY HAVE A SPECIAL DAY

OR APPOINTMENT ON ANY G DAYS WHAT'S ON

IN A WEEK AND REQUIRE THAT APRIL SPECIAL TOUCH FROM A HAIRDRESSER Tue 3 Lynsted-with-Kingsdown & Norton Mothers' Union meeting: 7.30 pm at the ALL THE FAMILY Vicarage. Speaker: Mrs Jennie Vaughan — The E.E.C.

ARE VERY WELCOME OH ANY Wed 4 Lynsted & Teynham W.I. meeting: 2.30 pm at the Labour Hall. Speaker: Mr P. Blain — Cheaper cuts of meat. OF THE 6 DAYS AT Tue 10 British Legion Ladies' Section meeting: 7.45 pm at the Lion Hall. RAILWAY CUTTINGS Wed 11 Lynsted Church 100 Club draw: 9 pm at the Black Lion. PROP: MRS SWAINSON OPPOSITE TEYNHAM STATION) -Teynham 521325 Fri 13 GOOD FRIDAY Mon 16 EASTER BANK HOLIDAY Mon 16 British Legion meeting: 8.00 pm at the Lion Hall. Wed 18 Lynsted-with-Kingsdown A.G.M.: 8.00 pm at the Vicarage. Thu 19 Greenstreet W.I. meeting: 8.00 pm at the Labour Hall. Guest Speaker. Tue 24 Mothers' Union Coffee Evening: 7.30 pm at Well House. Wed 25 Lynsted-with-Kingsdown Fete meeting: 8.00 pm at the Vicarage. Wed 25 Norton A.G.M.: 8.00 pm. NATIONAL AND LOCAL Mon 30 Greenstreet W.I. Spring Group meeting: 8.00 pm at the Labour Hall. CHARITIES AND DIOCESAN Speaker: Professor Ken Smith from the Electronics Laboratory at East Kent AUTHORITIES TAKE ADVANTAGE University. OF THE SPECIAL RATES WHICH Mon 30 W.I. Darts Final at Chilham. WE OFFER THEM - MAY Wed 2 Lynsted & Teynham W.I. meeting: 2.30 pm at the Labour Hall. IF YOU NEED PRINT WHY NOT Discussion of resolutions of A.G.M. at the Albert Hall. TELEPHONE FOR A QUOTE ? Thu 3 Parish & Borough Council Elections. CommuniPrint Mon 7 MAY DAY HOLIDAY 303, HOXTON STREET, Tue 8 British Legion Ladies' Section meeting: 7.45 pm at the Labour Hall. SHOREDITCH, LONDON, N.1. Wed 9 Lynsted Church 100 Club draw: 8.00 pm at the George. Telephone: 01-800 1713 Fri 11 Cottage Pie Supper: 8.00 pm at Forge Cottage. Tue 15 Lynsted Parish Council Annual Meeting: 7.45 pm at the Vicarage. Thur 17 Greenstreet W.I. meeting: 8.00 pm at the Labour Hall. Resolutions meeting for the W.I. A.G.M. to be held at the Albert Hall. Speaker: Visiting V.C.O. Mon 21 British Legion meeting: 8.00 pm at the Labour Hall. Wed 23 Lynsted-with-Kingsdown P.C.C.: 8.00 pm at the Vicarage. Mon 28 SPRING BANK HOLIDAY. PIANOS, PIANO LAS Wed 30 Norton P.C.C. meeting: 8.00 pm. HARPSICHORDS AND JUNE CHAPEL HARMONIUMS Wed 6 Lynsted & Teynham W.I. PICNIC MEETING. TUNED & REPAIRED Tue 12 British Legion Ladies' Section meeting: 7.45 pm at Lion Hall. Wed 13 Lynsted Church 100 Club draw: 9.00 pm at the Black Lion. Roy W. Lelliott Mon 18 British Legion meeting: 8.00 pm at the Labour Hall. 49 Adelaide Drive Thu 21 Greenstreet W.I. meeting: 8 .00 pm at the Labour Hall. Guest speaker. Sittingbourne 709732 24-hr answering service SHOPPERS' GUIDE SHOPPERS' GUIDE — continued

GARAGE SERVICES AERO MODELS Blythe, F. A. & Son, Norton Garage, Norton & Herne Bay. Tel: Teynham 521237 & Herne Bay 62261 Weston Model Centre, 84-86 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 522020. Ferrell & Baker Ltd., London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521286/7. Revell, E. C., Bapchild Motors, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 23083. ANTIQUES Chattel Antiques, 90 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 522027. GENERAL STORES Dowson, G., Tel: Teynham 522234. Olney, C. F. & E. M., Post Office, Lynsted. Tel: 521258. Hamlyn, Maurice G. , Kingsdown House, Kingsdown. Tel: Doddington 234. GROCERS, MOBILE AUCTION ROOMS Ashbee & Gambell, Wrens Hill, Norton. Tel: Teynham 521268. Teynham Auction Sales, 132 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521415. GROCERY & CAKES BUILDING CONTRACTORS Wicks, 89 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521349. Coleman, V. J. Ltd., 139 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521448 or 522016 HAIRDRESSERS, LADIES Howard, B. M. Ltd., 26 Cellar Hill, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521672 or Sittingbourne 25352. James, Colyn, 46 Court Street, Faversham & 21 Burgate, Canterbury, Tel: Faversham 2483 & Canterbury 64394. BUILDING REPAIRS Railway Cuttings, Lower Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521325. Coleman, V. J. Ltd., 139 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521448 or 522616 Howard, B. M. Ltd., 26 Cellar Hill, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521672 or Sittingbourne 25352 HARDWARE C. B. Hardware, 32 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521372 BUTCHERS Read, L. F., 42 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521309 HARDWARE & TOOLS Stedlyn Farm Shop, Stedlyn Retreat, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521255 Stanley's, 135 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521491. HOME BREW SUPPLIES CAR ACCESSORIES Sales, A. & Sons, 63-65 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521209 Morris & Shearing, 15 Epps Road, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 21635. INNS CAR SALES Ferrell & Baker Ltd., London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521286/7. Black Lion, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521229 Revell, E. C., Bapchild Motors, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 23085. George Inn, Greenstreet. Tel: Teynham 521280 INSURANCE BROKERS CARPETS Johnstone Carpets, Roman Square, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 24632. J. Wyles, 114 West Street, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 6831 or Teynham 521416. LIGHTING CATERERS, OUTSIDE Black Lion, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521229 R. K. Lighting, 65 High Street, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 25633 MEN'S & LADIES' WEAR CHEMISTS Bristow, R. F. & L. M., The Greenstreet Pharmacy, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521244. Rousell, Alex, 70 Preston Street, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2523 Carlisle, A., 9 Market Street, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2784. NEWSAGENTS & TOBACCONISTS COAL MERCHANTS Birch, Peter, Ltd., 25, 27 & 29 Station Street, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 24107 & 72842 Davis, Francis, (Coal Merchants) Ltd., North Lane Wharf, Faversham. Tel: Favers am 2858/9. Kays, 28 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521322 "Kims", 3 Peel Drive, Vincent Park Estate, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 73853. ESTATE AGENTS Head, Peter V., 8 Market Place, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2407/3879. NURSERIES Norton Ash Nursery & Garden Centre, Norton Crossroads, Norton. Tel: Teynham 521549 FUNERAL DIRECTORS High, R. & Sons, 1 Bayford Road, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 72958 PIANO TUNERS Hogben & Partis Ltd., Solomons Lane, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2319 or Selling 222. Lelliot, Roy W., 49 Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 70973 FURNISHERS PICTURE FRAMING Blundells of Sittingbourne, 35/37 High Street, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 23933. Periwinkle Press, Chequers Hill, Doddington. Tel: Doddington 246 Gentrys, 28 & 29 Preston Street, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2139. PLUMBING & HEATING CONTRACTORS Peters, John & Sons, 13-19 High Street, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 70926. Watkins, John M., Copper Lodge, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521564 SHOPPERS' GUIDE — continued

PRINTERS & IBM TYPESETTERS CommuniPrint, 303 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, London, N.1. Tel: 01-800 1713 NORTON AND BUCKLAND PARISH COUNCIL PRINTS & OLD MAPS Periwinkle Press, Chequers Hill, Doddington. Tel: Doddington 246 The Annual Fleeting was held on Monday April RESTAURANTS 3rd in the Hall. ONE member of the public Black Lion, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521229 joined the Council, chaired by Dr.Gray to SPORTS GOODS hear Mrs P.Nesham speak on local education Coulter Sports, Tommy, 114 West Street, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 5458 Hatton & Tucker Ltd., 99/101 East Street & 57 High Street, Sittingbourne. Tel: Sittingbourne 23025 matters. STATIONERY She spoke of the County Education Authority's Teynham Post Office, 101 London Road, Teynham. Tel: Teynham 521252 policy on comprehensive education. TAX IS The present government was pressing to implement Reeves & Stratford, Forbes Garage, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2137 or 3874 one scheme in Faversham by 1980. The County's TELEVISION & RADIO SHOPS Gowers & Jones Ltd., 41 Court Street, Faversham. Tel: Faversham 2148 policy was to implement this scheme by 1983. WEDDINGS If, however, there should be a change of Black Lion, Lynsted. Tel: Teynham 521229 Government, the 1976 Education Act would be repealed WOOL SHOPS and where no building work had commenced no Joy's, 121 London Road, Teynham. Tel: — comprehensive scheme would be implemented in Kent. Small schools She told the meeting that it

The next revision of the information sheets will be for the July was not K.E.A. policy to close small schools issue of the News Letter. at to encourage such schools to combine for Secretaries — please notify us of any changes in the information rtain activities thereby improving the shown for your organisation and if you would like your meetings, fixtures or any special events included in the "What's On" section facilities to be offered. It is also the please let us have the necessary details. policy to encourage attendance by rising five All existing advertisers will be approached during the next three year olds and to staff schools at summer term months regarding renewing their advertisements and/or entry in the Shoppers' Guide in time for the July issue. Businesses etc. levels. which are not yet included should contact Peggy Bage, Forge After questions the meeting closed at 8.15pm Cottage, Lynsted. (Tel: Teynham 521273) for details. Council Meeting followed. Matters discussed CLERK. A letter of resignation had been received from the Clerk. The Chairman, Dr.Gray, as approached Mrs McIlroy. Clerk to Teynham Council to take this on. It was decided to offer the clerk a stipend of £33.30 per annum. In the absence of a Clerk and of the STEDLYN FARM SHOP Teynham 521255 Chairman Mrs LaCamp agreed to attend the Teynham 521255 audit for the Council on May 14th. Barbary Farm. Cllr. Mrs Nesham reported that FOR ALL KINDS OF HOME-PRODUCED MEATS, POULTRY, HAMS) ETC. No decision had been taken by the sub-committee with reference to the planning permission for in £25 mixed freezer packs or smaller quantities the extraction of brick earth. The Ministry of Agriculture considered the land of HOME MADE SAUSA G ES — BEEFBURGERS OUR SPECIALITY particularly high quality. 9 other sites were to be considered first. LYNSTED CHURCH 100 CLUB NORTON & BUCKLAND.P.C. (Continued) The second draw of -the current series took place NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL. 3 nominations during, the Cottage Pie Supper at _Forge Cottage had been received.It was hoped to find on Friday,11th May two more. There would then be a full The lucky winners -this month- were- council and no election would be £20 No.116 Mrs- Ron Doddington. needed. £10 No. David Bage, -Forge Cottage, The next meeting to be fixed after £10 No.115 Leslie French, Wrendale the election date. No.127 Brenda Howard, Cellar Hill.

MILSTED & KINGSDOWN PARISH COUNCIL The next draw will be at The. George on Wednesday, 13th June at 9 o'clock. Items from the last meeting included a dis- cussion on the clearance of roads in the area especially the muddy state of many. WINEMAKING AT HOME. of them. Messrs Coleman and Washington Last month I promised that we would try and are resigning from the Council and it is give you a recipe each month. This month's hoped that people will come forward to recipe is represent the parishes. The composition ELDERFLOWER WINE of the Council is 4 members from Milsted 1 pt elderflowers; 3½ lb sugar; and 1 from Kingsdown. ½lb raisins or ¼pt white grape concentrate ; The Annual Meeting will be on dune 5th in 3 lemons; 1 tsp grape tannin; yeast and yeast Milsted Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. nutrient; 1 gallon water. Method MEALS ON WHEELS STERILISE ALL EQUIPMENT Last month we appealed for volunteers for Gather flowers when they are fully open (on a Meals on Wheels. We are pleased to say that sunny day), using petals only, until you have a a couple of people came forward and offered pint. to help .but we could do with a few more. Bring water to the boil, pour over flowers, add Names please to Mrs tack at Erriott Wood sugar, chopped raisins juice of lemon. House. Doddington 275 Cool, all yeast and yeast nutrient, leave for four days in a covered bucket, strain, Do into fermentation jar and fit fermentation lock , race when clear. Two months later rac again, siphon into bottles when clear and fermentation is finished. Store for at least one year if possible. COTTAGE PIE SUPPER - Friday, 11th May. IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN TO ME Whilst the Lynsted bell-ringers, many of whom This month's story comes from Bert Goldberg. joined %he festivities later, practised their One afternoon Ber and a companion were fishing. skills, many of the natives and their friends They were having the usual luck when a from neighbouring tribes were gathering for the stranger came along. He asked Bert how annual ceremony of consuming the Cottage Pie. things were going and Bert made the usual non-commital reply that one does on these This year some 90 or so persons, ranging from occasions. The newcomer suggested that he middle teenage to early senior citizen took part make a cast. Bert, feeling that if you in this and the associated rituals of entering think you can do any better go ahead, agreed the raffles and trying the tombola. Unlike last Whereupon the stranger made a tremendous year, when a nocturnal expedition had to be des- cast. As he left Bert muttered something patched to collect supplementary victuals from about lucky show offs but his companion said the local trading post, the supply of food out- 'You know who that was ?' Bert confessed his lasted the consumers in spite of being available ignorance. 'It was Moncrieff'. throughout the evening. For the benefit of non-anglers the name of Once again we are indebted to all those who came Moncrieff in angling oircles gets the same and spent their money so generously, to those adulation .as the name of Geoff Boycott in who gave tombola prizes and donations, to those cricket circles. Collapse of Bert who lent - or organised the supply of - things VICAR RUNS DOWN PARISHIONER. I opened by & to those who helped with the raffles during the local paper with trepidation this week ex- evening. We hope all these will forgive us if we pecting to see the above headline. I was record our especial thanks to Bubbles and Alice spared. It was a good example of how news who completely & efficiently controlled the can travel for within hours it seemed as if Kitchen Front; to Doug & Jean called to the bar the whole of Kent knew that I had once again; and to George III (of Ludgate Lane) unfortunately hit a young lady's foot with my back & Peggy Two who helped with the dreaded "spud wheel. It only goes to show that when you bashing" on the day before. give young young ladies a lift you should The proceeds from the evening's activities not let them stop gossiping with their head amounted to nearly £180 of which £120 will go in the car window and their feet by the back towards Lynsted Church's running expenses & the wheel. Even more it shows that tha applic remainder will go towards the urgent guttering ation of the hand brake stops- cars rolling repairs needed at Kingsdown Church. ! YOUTH CLUB. During the evening another local ritual - the showing of the ping- pong balls (commonly known It is hoped to start a Youth Club in Nortcn as the 100 Club Draw) - took place giving Hallnewsletter in July. Details in next month's especial pleasure to three of the assembled company. The outcome of this ceremony is chronicled elsewhere.

LAND AND PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ESTABLISHED) DATES FOR DIARY 1955 139 LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM 3. WHITSUNDAY. Kingsdown.Holy Communion 9a.m REGISTERED V. J. COLEMAN LTD. Lynsted. Sung Eucharist 10 a.m. F.M.B. Norton. Holy Communion.11.30a.m N.H.B.C, BUILDING CONTRACTORS 5. Milsted & Kingsdown Parish Council.A.G.M. 6. Norton P.C.C. 8 p.m. Teynham 448 Greenstreet 616 7. Lynsted Entertainments Committee 8 p.m. GENERAL REPAIRS AND BUILDING 10. TRINITY SUNDAY. Lynsted Holy Communion 8 am Norton.Holy Communion 9 a.m Lynsted. Sung Eucharist 10am Kingsdown. Evensong 3 p.m. STANLEY'S R. HIGH & SONS 11.ST.BARNABAS. Holy Communion. Lynsted 8 am HARDWARE, GARDENING TOOLS, Funeral & Cremation Directors 14. CORPUS CHRISTI. Holy Communion Lynsted 9am D.I.Y REQUISITES, PAINTS, Norton School sports WALLPAPERS, TIMBER, HANDTOOLS, Our Chapels of Rest are at 16. Lynsted School.Barn Dance & Supper HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Your Service at 17. TRINITY 1. Lynsted. Sung Eucharist 10a.m. MOST THINGS TO ORDER 1 BAYFORD ROAD Norton. Holy Communion 11.30am 135SITTINGBOURNE London Road, Teynham Kingsdown. Holy Communion 3 p.m. Tel. 72958 23. Lynsted School Walk Tel: Teynham 491 24. TRINITY 2. Norton. Holy Communion 9am Lynsted.Sung Eucharist 10am TEYNHAM AUCTION SALES J 0 Y S Kingsdown.Evensong 3 p.m. 133 London Road, Teynham (G. F. Goatham and Y. B. Tatton) Norton. Evensong 6.30 pm Auction Sales held every Wednesday at 29. ST.PETER. Holy Communion.Lynsted 8 p.m. 11 a.m. Ladies' Dresses Secondhand and Antique Furniture Baby Linen - Haberdashery Clocks - Brassware - Paintings Hosiery - Knitting Wools JULY Anything unusual always wanted Lee Target, Robin, P. & B. Probate Valuations and House Clearance 1. TRINITY 3.Kingsdown.Holy Communion 9am Service Lynsted.Sung ucharist 10am All enquiries 'phone Teynham 415 121 LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM Norton. Mattins 11.30am or Sittingbourne 71534 Nr. Sittingbourne, Kent 4.Lynsted P.C.C. 8 p.m. 6.Ploughman's Lunch.Barbary Farm 1 p.m. FERRELL & BAKER LTD. badman's Buffet Supper 8 p.m. (Established 1929) Norton Youth Club.ist meeting. LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM, SITTINGBOURNE 8 CONFIRMATION. Details inside CHRYSLER :SALES SIMCA SPARES DODGE SERVICE

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