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2 ELHAM VILLAGE HALL PERSONNEL (all are volunteers) President: Jan Stanyon Vice President: Liz Cox Treasurer: Sue Weller Secretary Miranda Weller Other Committee members: Maureen Alexander Trevor Bateman Renee Bull Jim Clements John Tebbs Jon Vince Registered Office: Elham Village Hall, High Street, Elham, CT4 6SX Editor and advertising; elhamnewsletter@gmail.com Renee Bull 01303 840295 Distribution organiser: Janet Pain 07710595891 Please email any newsletter copy to the editor by 9am on the 13thof the month prior to publishing or by hand into the Elham Village Hall bag at Elham Valley Stores. Whilst every care is taken in gathering and presenting the information by the volunteer who produces the Newsletter, errors can occur. No responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions nor consequential loss or liability. Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the Elham Village Hall Association. We do our best to produce an interesting, accurate and informative read. ELHAM VILLAGE HALL 01303 840128 ELHAM SPORTS CLUB 07714 415651 DOCTORS The Elham Surgery, Old Road 01303 840213 The Hawkinge Health Centre 01303 232300 74 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge HOSPITALS William Harvey, Ashford 01233 633331 Kent and Canterbury, Canterbury 01227 766877 Royal Victoria Hospital (walk-in) 01303 850202 PHARMACY 21 Station Road, Lyminge 01303 862425 Tesco Pharmacy (Junct 12 M20) 0345 6779273 SCHOOL Elham C of E Primary School 01303 840325 © Copyright Elham Village Hall Associaon 2024 Permission must be obtained for reproducon in any format. WHO’S WHO and WHAT’S WHERE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Sojan Joseph (Lab) sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk KENT COUNTY COUNCILLOR Susan Carey 01303 670561 FOLKESTONE and HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCILLORS James Butcher (Green) james.butcher@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk David Godfrey (Con) 07584 304301 Stephen Scoffham (Green) stephen.scoffham@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL VETERINARY Lord Whisky Low-Income Veterinary Clinic 01303 862622 Bourne Vets, Bekesbourne 01227 832322 Manor Vets, Folkestone 01303 273203 Hawkinge Vets, Hawkinge 01303 764190 ELHAM CHURCHES www.elhamvalleygroupofchurches.co.uk St Mary The Virgin, Church of England Vicar; Rev. Carol Bates n/a Wardens: Peter Swain 01303 840408 Ken London 01303 840440 Methodist Church, High Street Minister: Rev. Gill Songer 01303 240228 SAMARITANS (freefone) 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org LIBRARY Mobile Library is fortnightly in Elham outside the Rose and Crown - Fridays at 12.35 -13.05. HOW TO MAKE BACS PAYMENTS to ELHAM VILLAGE HALL? Elham Village Hall Association Ltd Sort Code: 09- 01- 52 Account No. 13698706 Elham Village Hall Association website: www.elhamvillagehall.co.uk elham.co.uk www.elhamvillagehall.co.uk. Chair – Kevin Lamb 01303 840215 Vice Chair – Christeen Chapman 01303 840224 Brian Swan 01303 840006 Kevin Allen 01303 862087 Stuart Peall 07956110887 Geoff Clements 01303 840255 Clerk - 07702268475 – cgreenwood@elhampc.co.uk

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3 Date Event Time Locaon Contact Page Wednesday 2 October Social Snacks and Cinema 19.00 for 19.30 Elham Village Hall Jan Stanyon 01303 840820 4 Every weekend in October The Sometimes Gallery 10.00 -17.00 St Mary’s Church Hall See poster 19 Saturday 5 October Elham Gardening Socierty Bulb Sale and Coffee Morning 10.00 Elham Village Hall Doug Martin 01303 840276 24 Monday 7 October Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Elham Primary School cgreenwood@elhampc.co.uk 11 Monday 7 October Júnior and Adult Table Tennis 18.00 / 19.00 Anna Clayton Room Elham Village Hall Jim Clements 01303 840295 25 Thursday 10 October Start of Dancing Classes 19.30 Etchinghill Village Hall Lynn 07967979610 18 Sunday 13 October Pet Art at Elham Valley Line Trust 10.00 -16.00 EVLT Elhamvalleylinetrust.org 13 Sunday 13 October Harvest Lunch 12.30 for 13.00 St Mary’s Church Judy Ufton 01202 840994 14 Thursday 17 October Friendship Lunch 12.30 St Mary’s Hall Sylvia Scott 01303 840584 n/a Thursday 17 October Elham Gardening Society 19.30 Peggy Pike Room EVH See website 24 Friday 18 October Elham Village Hall Autumn Quiz 19.00 for 19.30 Elham Village Hall Jim Clements 01303 840295 5 / 44 Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 Six Elham Artists Weekend Exhibition of work 10.00 - 18.00 Elham Methodist Hall See Poster 19 Sunday 20 October Elham Valley Walkers 10.00 Waltham Church CT4 5SS Andy Cornford 07761 034407 26 Friday 25 October Elham Historical Society The Changing Face of Elham 19.00 for 19.30 Elham Village Hall Elhamhistorical @outlook.com 14 Saturday 26 October EVHA Halloween Hullaballoon 17.00 Elham Village Hall Jan Stanyon 01303 840820 5 / 44 Thursday 31 October Pilgrims Hospice Christmas Market 18.00- 21.00 Elham Village Hall Carol Stevens See details 29 Saturday 2 November Volunteers’ Day at Elham Village Hall 10.00 -14.00 Elham Village Hall Jan Stanyon 01303 840820 4 What’s On, In and Around ELHAM Pages 2 / 3 Who’s who and what’s where / EVHA BACS details / Editor’s note / what’s on in Elham / Contents Pages 4 / 5 Elham Village Hall Association News / Social Snacks and Cinema / Autumn Quiz / Halloween Hallaballoon Pages 6 / 7 / 8 / 9-11 130 Club / Patient Group Hawkinge / Elham Parish Council Pages 8 / 9 / 10 Parish Council Minutes for July and August Pages 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 District Council Report / Kent County Council Report / Tai Chi classes / EVLT advert / Local Events Pages 15 / 16 Church page and music events Page 17 / 18 Wordsearch / Don’ts for wives / Dancing classes / Rhodes Minnis Village Hall AGM Pages 19 / 20 Art Exhibitions: Sometimes Gallery / Six Elham Artists / Elham Farmer’s Market Pages 21 / 22 / 23 EVHA Volunteers’ Day / Elham Community Shed Page 24 Elham Gardening Society Pages 25 / 26 Know Your Neighbour / Elham Primary School Pages 26 / 27 Elham Valley Walkers / Elham Sports Club Pages 28 / 44 Looking After You and Your Family’s Wellbeing / Looking After Your Home and Your Garden / Elham Services Welcome to the Elham Newsletter October 2024 Take a look at ‘What’s On, In and Around Elham’, there are many activities during the month in which you could participate. You are especially invited to the Elham Village Hall Autumn Quiz on Friday 18 October and ‘Halloween Hullaballoon’ on Saturday 26 October. There are musical and art events, history and gardening evenings… get involved and be PART of your community. You may learn some new skills and make some new friends! If you know of an event or activity in November 2024, do send details before October 13 to me at elhamnewsletter@gmail.com. Our advertisers pay entirely for this Newsletter. If you have used a trader who advertises here, please tell them! Editor, Renee Bull Contents

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4 Elham Village Hall Association News Social, Snacks and Cinema Wednesday 2 October 7.00 for 7.30pm The film This montH is a comEdy drama tHat may help blOw away the autumnaL feel on the air because it has a feel - gooD factor. We wOuld loVe you to come along and join us to see what it’s all about. Entry on the dooR juSt £5.00. The bar opens at 7.00. Hope to see you there. Jan Stanyon The perfect venue for every occasion ELHAM VILLAGE HALL Situated in the beautiful Elham Valley, our modern village hall offers convenient and flexible facilities. Ideal for small or large occasions, happy or sad, from business meetings to christenings, wakes, birthday parties and weddings. Approved by Kent County Council as a venue for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships. Take a look at our website: www.elhamvillagehall.co.uk Contact Maggie Tappenden telephone 01303 862467 mobile 0774 6790 618 for further information. bookingsecretary.evh@gmail.com All hiring at competitive rates Thank you Mike Mike Ridley was a keen supporter of Elham Village Hall and we were saddened to hear of his passing. During his 20 plus years of service he had taken on several roles, including president, and played a crucial role in the building of our hall in its current format. His knowledge has been invaluable over the years and he leaves a legacy of expertise that will be hard to follow. Mike was also a huge part of Elham Sports Club most recently as Chairman. Mike: we’ll miss you! Jan Stanyon

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5 Elham Village Hall Association News Elham Village Hall AssociationAUTUMN QUIZFriday 18 October 7.00 for 7.30pmGet those brain cells and memories active again. Enjoy a sociable evening at Elham Village Hall, book your team’s table of 6 and organise your supper and drinks for half time.TICKETS £10.00 each person which includes your personal raffle ticket and a chance to win BUMPER BEVERAGE BINS (alcohol plus other drinks)Contact Jim Clements 01303 840295 or elhamnewsletter@gmail.comfor booking and payment details It’s time to DRESS UP! Cats, witches, fairies, aliens, wizards and spooks are all welcome at the ‘Halloween Hullaballoon on Saturday 26th October at the Village Hall. Parents especially are invited to join in the fun. No Tricks… a few treats… all are invited to join in the activities that start at 5.00pm. The bar will be open and Halloween snacks will be available to purchase to feed hungry spooks..

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6 Elham Village Hall 130 Club An invitaon to join Elham Village Hall 130 Club The Elham Village Hall Association raises valuable funds every year for the running of Elham Village Hall. Money raised is used to maintain and improve the hall for the benefit of all users. During the past year we have distributed £780 in prizes and raised a similar amount for the hall. By joining the 130 Club you can help ensure Elham Village Hall remains open as a resource for all the residents in our community; as well as having a chance to win cash prizes every month! The Elham Village Hall 130 Club is a private lottery and is open to all residents from Elham and the surrounding area, their family and friends. As a private lottery you have to be invited to join, you will be allocated a number and your numbers are not transferable. You have to be 16 or over to join. Each month there is a draw for 50% of the income. This amount is divided between 3 lucky winners on the following basis: For example, if we have 130 numbers the income for that month will be £130. 50% will be used as the prize fund e.g., £65 split into three prizes assuming that there are 130 numbers. The 1st prize will be £32 The 2nd prize will be £20 The third prize will be £13 You may buy more than one number per month. If at any time there is less than 130 numbers sold then the prize fund will be proportionally reduced. If there are more than 130 numbers sold then the prize fund will be proportionally increased. We would ask that you pay for 12 months in advance (£12 per number). The more people who buy a subscription – the higher the prize money! Interested? If so, please read the attached rules and complete the form with your details. You will then be allocated a membership number for every £1 subscribed. Elham Village Hall 130 Club Rules 1. The object of the Club is to raise funds for Elham Village Hall. 2. The Club will commence on a date to be advised by the Elham Village Hall Association (once sufficient numbers have been issued) 3. The Club will be run by the Elham Village Hall Association. A member of the Management Committee will administer the Club and allocate numbers 4. The Club is open to all residents of Elham and the surrounding area, their family and friends. 5. Members must be 16 or over. 6. Members must fill in an application form (attached). 7. The entry fee is £1 per month per number. At least 12 months’ entry fees are to be paid in advance. Payments should be paid by cheque made payable to Elham Village Hall Association 100 Club. You can also transfer the money on-line (account details on application form) 8. Members may have more than one number. 9. The draw will take place each month by the Chair of the Elham Village Management Committee. 10. Cheques will be delivered to the winners and names will be posted in the Elham Newsletter. If the winnings are not claimed for 6 months, they will be placed into the Elham Village Hall Association funds. 11. The regular monthly prize fund will be 50% of the monthly Income. The first prize will always be equal to 25% of the total funds raised for that month; the second prize will be 15% and the third prize 10%. 50% of all money raised, from the Elham Village Hall 130 Club, will go towards the running costs of Elham Village Hall. 12. A register will be kept recording the name and address of each member, the number(s) allocated to them and the subscriptions received. 13. Unless otherwise advised, a member will be deemed to have left the Club if his or her renewal of subscription remains unpaid for a period of one month

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7 Elham Village Hall 130 Club Application Form (Applicants must be over 16 years old) Name: _________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Post Code: __________________ Telephone: _______________________Email: ________________________________________ Quantity of numbers required __________at £1 per month - minimum period of 12 months which equals £12 per number. Total Payment enclosed: £ ______________ I have made an online payment Yes/No Signed: __________________________________________ Please ensure you fill in all your details above or we cannot allocate you a number in the Elham Village Hall 130 Club. By signing this form, you are declaring that you have received and accepted the rules of The Elham Village Hall 130 Club Please make your cheque payable to: Elham Village Hall Association 100 CLUB Please find below account details if you would prefer to make an online payment: Account Name: Elham Village Hall Association 100 Club Sort Code: 30-93-34 Account Number: 52257560 Please use your NAME as a reference Please return this form, with your payment, to Martin Turner, Little Ginny, Exted Hill, Elham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6UD. You can also leave the form at Elham Village Stores (there is a box at the front of the shop). Please inform us of any changes to your details. ELHAM VILLAGE HALL 130 CLUB Winners SEPTEMBER DRAW 1st Prize (£32) Number 58 Linda May 2nd Prize (£20) Number 72 Robert Bagley 3rd Prize (£13) Number 6 Trevor Bateman please contact Martin Turner 01303 840804 / jgt867@aol.com

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8 ELHAMPARISH COUNCIL cgreenwood@elhampc.co.uk Abbreviated draft minutes of the Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council on 2nd September 2024. Those Present: Councillors: Cllr K Lamb (Chair) and C Chapman (Vice Chair) B Swan, G Clements, K Allen, 3 members of the public and Clerk. After agenda item 168.24 Cllr Francis joined the meeting as newly co-opted Councillor. Apologies: Cllr S Peall received and accepted. Public Contribution -A member of the public – advised correspondence had been received regarding claimed restricted byway – Cullens Farm Road to Mill Hill, Elham. Minutes of meeting. - Resolved: The minutes of the Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council meeting of 5th August were approved and were signed as a true record by the Chair of meeting. Chairmans Report - Thank you to all that attended the Community Orchard event. With the guidance of Brogdale, we will be holding a further pruning session in the Winter months. All interested parties will be informed. The conclusion for the external audit for the financial year of 2023/24 has been received. Mazar LLP, the external auditors, have reported ‘On the basis of our review of Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return, in our opinion the information in Sections 1 and 2 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return is in accordance with Proper Practices and no other matters have come to our attention giving cause for concern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met.’ Co-option of Casual Vacancy-Resolved: Christopher Francis was to be co-opted. It was noted that Christopher Francis signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office, witnessed in the presence of the Members of Office and the Clerk Finance 1)The Accounts from July 2024 were a true record and were signed by the Chairman of the meeting. 2)The Bank Reconciliation from July 2024 was a true record and was signed by the Chairman of the meeting. 3)It was noted that all Councillors received the Accounts for August 2024. 4)It was noted that all Councillors received the Bank Reconciliation for August 2024. 5)The August 2024 invoices were agreed, and payments were approved. HAWKINGE AND ELHAM SURGERY - THE PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP. INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS A quarterly newsletter for patients is now being published containing a lot of useful information – the most recent edition was distributed in September and the next will appear in December. Haven’t received your copy? The newsletter is sent via email and the surgery needs your up-to-date email details (as well as your other contact details). Please email the surgery with your details (email address, mobile phone number and any other changes): Surgery email: kmicb.hawkingeandelham@nhs.net Flu jabs A flu clinic will be run on the following dates to provide this year’s flu jab to qualifying patients, who will receive a text or email inviting them to attend a clinic. Saturday 5 October 8.30-16.00 Hawkinge Surgery Saturday 12 October 8.30-16.00 Hawkinge Surgery and Elham Surgery If eligible patients do not receive a message or cannot attend on either of these dates, please call the surgery in the meantime (after 11.00am) to book - or contact a participating pharmacy. LOCAL NEWS

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9 ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL cgreenwood@elhampc.co.uk Planning Application Address Description Comments / Views 24/1208/FH/TCA War Memorial, High Street, Elham, CT4 6SY Situated in a Conservation area T1 - Lime - Crown lift to 6 meters above ground level. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 6 meters above ground level. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 6 meters above ground level. T4 - Lime - Crown lift to 6 meters above ground level. No comments due to this being an application submitted on behalf of the parish council. 24/0947/FH Grove House Farm, Straight Hill, Wingmore, CT4 6LT Lawful development – Existing use. The parish council was not consulted, and neither were any of the neighbours. This is not a planning application; it is a Lawful Development Certificate with the purpose of establishing whether the site can continue to operate lawfully on the basis that the applicant is claiming it has been in operation for over 10 years and therefore immune from enforcement action. The Local Planning Authority does not usually consult on LDCs as the decision to be reached is based on determining the lawful facts of the application site and not policy-based decisions. The requested extension on the determination date was denied. The determination date is 26.08.2024. 24/1201/FH The Lodge, Droveway, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6AJ Erection of single storey rear and side extension and front porch. No objection. 24/1273/FH/TCA St Marys Church, The Square, Elham, CT4 6TT Works to trees situated in a Conservation area - T13 (Amelanchier spp) Removal of east facing limb, T19 (Lime) remove the epicormic growth, T21 (English Oak) Remove split, hung branch on north eastern side, T27 (Holly) Prune back north facing canopy to give 1 meter clearance from the Church, and T28 ( Cupressus spp) Removal of this tree and the adjacent Elder tree. No comments due to this being an application submitted on behalf of the parish council. There were no applications received since the agenda was issued therefore no comments needed to be agreed. The following decision were, made by Folkestone and Hythe District Council: ...cont/

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10 Address Description Decision Holly Tree Cottage, Cock Lane, Elham, CT4 6TL Works to trees in a Conservation Area T1 Dawn Redwood - Crown Lift over highway and neighbours drive to 4 m, T2 Dawn Redwood - Crown lift over highway by 5.2 meters, T's 3 & 4 Rowans - Reduce both by 5 meters and carry this height across the remaining trees(s), T5 Goat Willow - Pollard this tree to a height of 4.5-5 meters, removing 6m from the branch tips No objections. River Cottage, Wingmore, Elham Canterbury, Kent CT4 6TD Conversion of existing detached holiday let to annex accommodation in connection with River Cottage Approved with conditions Mayfield, Cherry Gardens, Elham, CT4 6SZ Felling of Sycamore tree, subject of Tree Preservation Order No 16 of 1994 Refused Elham C of E Primary School, Vicarage Lane, Elham Works to a tree in a conservation area comprising of fell Sycamore No objections. Neville Lodge, Longage Hill, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury, Kent CT5 6XT Single storey rear porch extension including recladding existing rear extension Approved with conditions. Oriel Cottage, High Street, Elham, CT4 6TB Listed Building Consent for the replacement of the windows to the front elevation Approved with conditions. The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT Listed building consent for changes to the fenestration to the east elevation to include railings to the flat roof at the north end, a new external staircase, new French doors and windows and replacement of existing windows, minor changes to the fenestration of the north extension to provide opening casements, relocation of the boiler flue, replacement of the existing windows Approved with conditions. Old Road, Elham, CT4 6UH Works to trees the subject of TPO No.1 of 1995 - G1 2 x cherries & 1 x hornbeam - crown lift all round to 3 metres, T1 large beech - crown lift to 4 metres, T2 cherry - crown lift to 4 metres, T3 large beech - crown lift to 4 metres and remove deadwood, T4 cherry - crown lift to 4 metres, T5 copper beech - crown lift to 4 metres, T6 cherry - crown lift to 4 metres and remove deadwood, T7 lime - crown lift to 2 metres, T8 beech - crown lift to 4 metres, T9 beech - crown lift to 4 metres, T10 beech - crown lift to 4 metres and remove deadwood, T11 beech - crown lift to 4 metres and deadwood, T12 small beech- crown lift to 2 metres, T13 cherry- crown lift to 3 metres and remove deadwood, T14 cherry - crown lift to 3 metres and remove deadwood, T15 hornbeam - crown lift to 3 metres and remove deadwood, T16 beech - crown lift to 4 metres and remove spilt limb over road, T17 lime - crown lift to 3 metres, T18 beech - crown lift to 4 metres, T19 lime - crown lift to 3 metres, T20 sycamore - deadwood and remove basal epicormics No objections. ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL cgreenwood@elhampc.co.uk

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11 Community and Amenities Church Wall – The faculty application is now complete and the notices are in place. The Clerk advised council that the application will automatically be sent to the Registry for consideration concurrently with the period of the 30-day public notice. The Clerk was advised that there will a fee of around £370 that is required to process the application (this goes to the Diocesan Registry). Following a discussion regarding this fee, it was agreed that once the invoice is received the Clerk would write to advise that the parish council will not be paying this fee. Burial Ground – Memorial application for RPG 348 and RPG 325 was considered and approved. The Gore –It has been reported to the Parish Council that there are activities such as car maintenance, spraying of car/ trailers and a car for sale in the carpark of The Gore. These are not appropriate activities to be taking place, and should such activities continue the parish council would have to consider keeping the gate to the car park locked. Twinning -The return visit to Ambleteuse was discussed. It was agreed that this would take place on 17th October; that the Clerk would email members of the parish who have attended previous events to see if they would see if they would like to attend. Once the Clerk has this information costings can be calculated and put to full Council at the October Ordinary meeting. Highways The Highways lead reported that the relining to highway outside the school, New Road and Vicarage Lane, is an eyesore and that the lines are already breaking up. Cllr Allen has requested a site visit with KCC highways and FHDC. The Clerk is to email correspondence received to District Councillor Godfrey. The Square – Further to correspondence received from District Cllr Butcher advising of the proposed yellow lining and time restrictions to parking bays in The Square, the council were advised that The Square is KCC jurisdiction and that KCC Highways Improvements Team have no knowledge of the forementioned being requested or even discussed. Environment Working Group – No Mow to the verges was discussed, it was agreed that this needs to be discussed in stages, so in the first instance the Clerk would mark up a plan of areas under the responsibility of the Parish Council and KCC to allow the Environment Working Group to know what areas they can consider. The Environment Group have requested funding for a resident of the parish to make nesting boxes and shelters for hedgehogs, dormice and bats. It was agreed that they could spend up to £250 on the forementioned. Remembrance Day – The Clerk has approached the Church Warden to ascertain if they have volunteers that would take over the operation of the PA system, kindly provide by Elham Village Hall, for the Remembrance Day services held at the War Memorial. The Clerk will report back at the October meeting. VE Day 80th Celebrations – A member of the Historical Society gave a brief outline of the events discussed to mark this celebration. The parish council asked that once costing had been discussed that they are emailed to the Clerk to be discussed by full Council. Tree Survey- It was agreed that tenders will be sort for the works required in the 6 month and under category of the Arboriculturist Report received in June 2024. Correspondence - The receipt of correspondence was noted, and any required actions agreed. Consultation – It was agreed to discuss Emerging Local Transport Plan – KCC are consulting on the draft new Local Transport Plan at the Ordinary meeting in October. Closing date is 8th October. Resolved: To exclude the public and press under section 12 of Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 due to the sensitivity of the items to be discussed. Staffing Committee - Further to the Clerks appraisal at the Staffing Committee meeting on 2nd September 2024 it was agreed by full council that: - The Clerk to remain on increased hours until the next Staffing Committee meeting in March 2025. The Clerk Salary would increase to spinal column point SPC22 24/25 back dated to 1st April 2024. The Clerk is to get confirmation of the holiday entitlement change. Date of next meeting and Close - The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday 7th October 2024 at 7.30pm. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.37pm. ELHAM PARISH COUNCIL cgreenwood@elhampc.co.uk

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12 LOCAL NEWS County Councillor’s report Elham October 2024 Whilst we must wait till the October budget to see what the new government will fund and what it will not, there has already been one policy announcement about Adult Social Care funding. The government confirmed in Fixing the Foundations that it will not be proceeding with adult social care funding change that would have put a cap on care costs. This reform, which would have combined a cap of £86,000 on lifetime care costs with a more generous means test, was due to be implemented in October 2025. With so many of us living into frail old age, more families are being expected to meet care costs and it’s a shame to see this attempt to share the burden more fairly is not going ahead as planned. Following the Government’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment to those eligible for Pension Credit or other means tested benefits it may be worthwhile to check your eligibility for these. If you aren’t eligible then you may still find there is support available via KentTogether. You can find KentTogether at www.kent.gov.uk or ring 03000 41 92 92. You may have seen news coverage of the government’s consultation for reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system. Housing targets have been raised in Kent to help meet the target of 1.5m homes to be built in the next 5 years (bizarrely the housing target for London has been reduced!) KCC is concerned that the consultation does not mention minerals and waste planning for which we are responsible nor of the Nature Recovery work that is under way. We do however welcome the proposals to look at transport needs earlier in the process and to look at plans across a region rather than each district being looked at in isolation. Our response to the consultation raises concerns about infrastructure in Kent to support the new housing and questions about how realistic the targets are. In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about Nature Recovery or even take part in one of our workshops do sign up to the newsletter at www.makingspacefornature.org.uk The renewal of the yellow lines on New Road/Vicarage Lane is not in the least satisfactory and I asked Kent Highways to follow up with the contractor. Kent Highways tell me they did not commission this work (it’s likely to be the District Council) and, once responsibility, is established the work will need to be redone. On 31 August I joined a group of villagers (including most of your Parish Councillors) to care for Elham’s Community Orchard. Experts from Brogdale inspected all the trees and gave advice for future care. We found that the trees need more water than they’ve been getting and I am hoping to support Elham Parish Council in the purchase of a water bowser to help with watering. Susan Carey Member for Elham Valley, Kent County Council Identity Issue for Facebook Follower

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13 LOCAL NEWS District Councillor’s News for Elham October 2024 The Council deals with a huge range of local services and as Councillors we never know what is going to crop up from one day to the next. However, one issue that is always high on the agenda concerns water. Sometimes there is too much of it, sometimes there is too little of it. And sometimes it is polluted. This is particularly the case when it comes to bathing water. There are six designated beaches in our area and some of them are not in good condition. St Mary’s Bay and Littlestone beaches in Romney Marsh are classified as having ‘poor’ bathing water with advice against bathing. Dymchurch and Folkestone are graded as ‘sufficient’. This only leaves Sandgate and Hythe as ‘excellent’. There are lots of theories about why the bathing water quality is inadequate, These include discharges from pumping stations, misconnections to the network and higher temperatures. Pollution levels tend to peak in July and August which may be significant. The Environment Agency has failed to identify what is causing the problems. The Council has no direct control over bathing water quality, nor does it take tests or impose fines when pollution events occur. However, it does have a duty to warn and inform the public about issues and dangers. The Council also exerts a certain amount of influence as it belongs to various groups at both an officer and political level which receive reports about sewage and water issues. How is bathing water quality assessed? Pollution levels are monitored by the Environment Agency which takes regular samples. These build up into a long-term average based on data collected over a four-year period. This means that even if bathing water quality improves dramatically one year, it will take time for this to be reflected in the classification. If you are interested in more immediate data go to the Swimfo website Bathing water quality (data.gov.uk) which publishes weekly test results. How does bathing water quality affect an inland area such as Elham? Well to begin with, going to the beach is something lots of people enjoy across the District. Also, increasing numbers of people go swimming even in winter months while surfing and water sports are popular past times. These activities are important for the local economy. The problems that can occur in the winter months are another issue. Last winter, the heavy rain overloaded the drainage system and, as you will remember, tankers were employed in Elham and other places to stop the sewage from backing up. The continual procession of tankers was noisy and disruptive and caused some people a lot of stress. They also damaged roads, some of which were already in poor repair. Nationally the government has recognised that water supply and sewage disposal is pressing concern and there are moves to hold water companies to account. When it comes to identifying local priorities, water also seems to score highly. For instance, the North Downs Forum – the informal community group which considers local issues – put the quality of drinking water, rivers and coastal waters high on their list of priorities when they recently reviewed the District’s new Corporate Plan. As with so many problems there are unlikely to be any quick fixes. We have an aging infrastructure which has suffered from a long period of underinvestment. Meanwhile, demand for water services and sewage disposal goes on increasing. Being aware of the issues is at least a starting point. Councillor Stephen Scoffham

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15 CHURCH PAGES Dear Friends, As I set out to write about Harvest this year, I wondered how I could possibly find anything new to say about our familiar, annual thanksgiving and celebration of God’s goodness and the productivity of our land. Good fortune came my way. I have just been in Uganda, helping to train a group of Christian doctors from ten different countries. So I asked them: ‘What does Harvest Festival look like in your churches?’. This was met by silence and blank faces. None of them have harvest festivals in their churches, but this is what they did share with me. In Nigeria, Anglican churches may have a festival that we might recognise, but the important yam harvest is mostly celebrated by people of traditional religions. In Guinea, on the west coast of Africa, there is no celebration of harvest from the land, but, at a certain time of year, the sea boils with fish, and there is general thanksgiving after this annual event. In Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, being so close to the equator, there is no rhythm of the seasons as in temperate zones. Various crops such as wheat, maize, and groundnuts are harvested at different times. People will bring some of their crops to the church to be blessed by the priest and distributed to the poor. It is always the first of the crop, or the best of the crop, that they offer to God in this way. In Russia, there is no celebration because there is still a total disconnect between the land and the food eaten by people in towns and cities - a legacy from the huge collective farms of Communist times. The city-dwellers of Australia, have little sense of the fragility of the land, whereas rural people are all too aware of their dependence on a balance of sun and rain, and concerned by the changes happening to the climate. Most Christians in South Sudan are nomads, moving according to the needs of their cattle. They have no harvest as they do not stay in one place long enough to grow crops. In Zambia, the harvest of crops - maize, pumpkin, groundnuts - is entirely dependent on the season’s rainfall. Last year, the rains lasted only a month and a half instead of the usual five. Entire harvests failed, families lost everything, and hospitals are seeing children with malnutrition. But people still bring to church to give thanks for what they have managed to grow. In Barbados, the sugar cane harvest celebration is entirely secular, with parties and dancing. In Tanzania, families bring their harvest- and their livestock – to church on Sunday to be used according to the needs of the church. Chickens and goats are brought into the church, but fortunately the cows remain outside. Many of these doctors come from countries where living is a daily struggle. Listening to them talk about their faith, and hearing their stories, has been our privilege and has felt like a bountiful harvest. Peter Le Feuvre (churchwarden at St Mary & St Radegund, Postling) St Mary’s (open daily 9-5): 6th 8am Said Eucharist; 9.30am Eucharist 13th 9.30am United Harvest Eucharist 20th 9.30am Eucharist 27th 9.30am Service of the Word Every Tuesday - 8.30am – Morning Prayer Methodist Church: (at 9.30am unless otherwise stated) 6th Local arrangement 13th United Harvest Service & lunch at St Mary’s 20th United Service at Rhodes Minnis 27th Valley United Service at Lyminge Please visit our website for information about our churches, services & events www.elhamvalleygroupofchurches.co.uk Churches Together in Elham Prayer meetings in the Methodist Hall, open to all persons of any denomination or none. Bi-monthly, on a Saturday morning, at 8 am, half an hour of prayer followed by breakfast at 8.30 (please let David Whitethread know if you are coming – 840650 or 07961053335). The next Prayer Breakfast is 5th October. All welcome, come and join us. Coffee & Cake morning – Mondays, 1030 to 1200. Next Prayer Meeting – 3rd October, then every rst Thursday of each month

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16 Cantores Diary Autumn! Season of mists, pumpkin spiced lattes and … new repertoire of music and events for your local choir, Cantores. But firstly, the exciting news that we have a new Musical Director, namely Malcolm Munro; welcome to Malcolm. We have had our first rehearsal with him , which was thoroughly enjoyable, and he has given us plenty to work on for the first event in our autumn calendar- the popular coffee concert on November2nd in Lyminge Methodist church ( see poster for details) .We tackled Lauridsen, Ravel and Mozart works for a start on the programme - it’s going to be a cracker! Then on December 14th in Lyminge Village Hall our next event will be the ever popular Christmas Concert with Hythe Town Band - always a guaranteed crowd pleaser! We look forward to seeing many of you at the above concerts, and as always , if you should like to join the choir, we welcome you with open arms, but slightly more open if you are a tenor or a bass! We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at Lyminge village hall at 7.30 pm. Just drop in. no auditions needed, so come and give us a try – contact through any members you may know or to john.vincett@gmail.com. LOCAL EVENTS Jamming Sessions Acoustic Music Collective! Do you enjoy making and playing music with other people? There are no expectations of virtuosity, just an appetite for playing a musical instrument with others. Why not join in with whatever instruments you play with a suggestion of tunes that you can share? We meet on Tuesday evenings in the Anna Clayton room at the village hall from 7.30pm. For more information and confirmation of your joining us please ring me on 01303 840295 or 07850072108. Jim Clements

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20 Welcome Button! This is Button - one of Elham’s newest residents. She is a rescue dog from Ukraine and her proud owner is Debbie Bamforth. Debbie says she is bright as a button ( hence the name) and is settling in well so you may see them out and about. J.S. A Weekend Cleaner is required as soon as possible for Elham Village Hall. £15.00 an hour. For further details please contact 07746 790618 or email bookingsecretary.evh@gmail.com. Well, the summer seems to have ended rather abruptly, and we are already busy planning our Christmas Food & Craft Festival taking place in Elham Square and Church on Sunday 15th December 2024. Our June Market was a huge success with a number of new stalls as well as our regular loyal followers. Profits from the Summer Raffle were donated to Elham Primary School and we were delighted to give them £500 towards their Early Years Play Area. A huge thank you to the businesses who donated prizes, and our loyal shoppers who bought tickets (and volunteers who sold them). We could not run this market without the support of the many volunteers who so willingly give their time Our chosen charity at Christmas will be Folkestone and Hythe Samaritans Group a fantastic facility offering emotional support to people via email, letter or over the phone. Please come ready with your raffle money to help this worthy cause and we are now also able to take credit card payments!! Lots of lovely prizes to be won This market we are also offering a “Community Gazebo” which is available for community organisations in Elham. If you would like to be part of the Community Gazebo, please let me know. It is free of charge, although we would appreciate a small donation towards our chosen charity We already have 44 stalls booked for Christmas, but still have space and would be especially interested in any local meat suppliers. If you want to contact Elham Farmers’ Market to book a stall at Christmas or for any further info, you can reach Debbie on elhamfarmersmarket.gmail.com Put it in your diary Sunday 15th December, 11am to 2pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Debbie Francis on behalf of Elham Farmers’ Market Elham Farmers Market Sunday 15th December LOCAL NEWS Is Guinness Good for You? There have recently been readers’ letters in the national press about Guinness being recommended for nursing mothers after the war to ensure they had sufficient iron. One reader’s letter stated, ‘ A pint of Guinness has 0.3mg of iron, so men would need to drink 29 pints and women 49 pints to reach their daily iron requirements.’ Interesting! Editor

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21 ELHAM VILLAGE HALL and LOCAL NEWS Sibton Meadow Some of you may have noticed some tents and campervans pitched up along the field on the corner of Canterbury Road and Longage Hill in Lyminge over the last few weeks. This is a very small pop-up campsite which has been started to raise funds for Folkestone Samaritans and already over £400 has been raised. The site will only be open til 6th Oct this year but we hope to open again next summer after hay has been taken off the field. All details about the site can be found on Pitchup.com. Debbie K LEVELLING UP! It was a good team effort, getting the Elham Community Shed site ready for paving. Many thanks to all those who have donated slabs and of course to those who have been working to progress the whole project. There remains much to do and any new or additional hands to help will be very valuable and welcome. Please get in touch if you can help. Jim Clements 01303 840295 Volunteers’ Day at the Village Hall Sunday 15 September Another busy day at the Village Hall when many hands made light work. Volunteers worked together, ensuring that the gazebo was tidy, pruning the roses and lavender, trimming hedges and hanging new blinds in the Mary Elgar room. Lunch was an opportunity to share and enjoy others’ company. Our next Volunteers’ Day is on Saturday 2 November, from 10.00 til 14.00. Why not join us if you have an hour to spare? Coffee and lunch provided. EVH Committee

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22 The site for our Community Shed in the Village Hall car park. ELHAM COMMUNITY SHED NEWS Successful Launch of Elham Community Shed It’s been two-and-a-half years in the making, but Elham Community Shed is now a reality. More than 80 interested people, including our county and district councillors and our new Rector, came to see it for themselves on Saturday 14 September. The event was described as a launch: the opportunity for potential future Shed users to come and visit the Shed in the Village Hall grounds, find out how it will work and be used, what learning opportunities will be offered , and talk to those who have been working hard to create this new village facility. In the September sunshine our visitors enjoyed a glass of Pimm’s and a barbecue, met old friends and new and signed up to receive updates and further information. The party ended with our local band The Undecided performing a lively programme of music which got people onto the dance floor. Elham Community Shed Team and volunteers are busy finishing off the internal fitting out of the Shed, which should be ready to receive its first members and run its first sessions in the coming months. Further information about membership and opening times will be in the Elham Newsletter next month. SATURDAY 14THSEPTEMBER 4.00pmFREE GLASS of PIMM’SBBQ, BAR, LIVE MUSIC, ALL WELCOME!At Elham Village Hall

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23 Many thankyous have been received following the event: ‘a lovely happy afternoon and evening, you guys, The Shed looked great!’. ‘It was such a good-natured and affirmative event’. Thanks must go to TESCO at Cheriton who supported Elham Community Shed by providing rolls and condiments for the BBQ which was a way of fundraising for the Shed. Thanks also to those who have personally donated cash to help with the setting up costs and also to JEWSON at Hythe for their donations of timber for bench making. And finally thanks must also go to the many donors of tools, equipment and materials for construction and landscaping. It is a true community effort. Elham Community Shed Team Rector’s Message Dear Villagers, It is delightful to be invited along to so many village gatherings and events: Summer Fairs, community lunches, well-being groups and on September 14 I attended the launch of the awesome Elham Community Shed. In all these activities we seek for the peace and well-being of the communities in which we live – not just for ourselves and our families but for all who live here. This is a God given directive, ‘ But seek the welfare of the city …… and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare’ ( Jeremiah 29 :7). May our communities know God’s blessing and peace. May they be places where everyone can flourish. God bless you. Rev’d Carol Bates ELHAM COMMUNITY SHED NEWS THANKYOU!

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24 Entry FreeElham Village HallTea/Coffee & Slice of Cake £3 Asian Hornets Update Following the discovery of an Asian Hornets nest in the BBQ at the allotment site in Vicarage Lane, The Animal and Plant Health agency together with the National Bee Unit attended the site over several days and were able to identify a secondary nest situated at the top of a tall tree within the allotment site. Both nests were treated and then removed. The nests will be sent to their lab in York for further tests to better understand the species. On talking to the experts, it became clear as to why the Hornets are such a danger to our honeybees. Both the European Hornet and the Asian Hornet kill honeybees as a source of food. However, the honeybees have developed a tactic to deal with the European Hornet which is not such a threat. The European Hornet will enter the beehive to seek out the bees. Once inside the beehive the European Hornet is quickly smothered by a large number of bees. This raises the temperature of the Hornet and the bees. The bees can withstand a rise in their body temperature of up to two degrees. The Hornet cannot withstand the rise of temperature and dies as a result. The Asian Hornet however does not enter the beehive, instead it waits outside for the bees to leave and then attacks and kills them in flight. One Asian Hornet can kill between 5-10 bees in one feeding session. One Asian Hornet on its own is not so bad, but if a large number are feeding at the same time, they can kill a huge number of bees very quickly. Another reason why they are so dangerous to bees is that once the bees in the hive become aware the Asian Hornets are outside the hive, the bees stop leaving the hive. They then start to die inside the hive as a result of not leaving to feed or drink. The Asian Hornet has not yet established itself in this country, that is why it is important to report any sightings so any potential nests can be dealt with by the agencies. Pam Flight A quiet month activity-wise - after the excitement of the Annual Show, a few weeks of relaxation was required. A mixed bag of weather, going gradually downhill until early September, when it was hugely wet and Cold. That didn't last long but there is no doubt now we have to be ready, all the time, for weather which is " unusual for the time of year". The speaker in August was Jane Scotchmer who talked about grasslands and the artists who portrayed them. A talk much enjoyed by a large audience. The next event, of which we hope you have all taken note, is the Coffee Morning and Bulb Sale on 5th October - always very popular. We will be selling a fine selection of Spring bulbs and, of course, serving refreshments. There will be NO entry charge this year; you will simply be charged for tea/coffee and cake if you choose to indulge! We hope to see lots of members and friends there. The speaker at the October meeting will be Ed. Flint who will talk about Autumn Sown Annuals. Don't miss it. Meetings are held in the Peggy Pike Room of the Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm. Francis Horton LOCAL NEWS

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25 Editor KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR How long have you been part of the Elham Community? My wife Julia and I moved to Elham two and a half years ago in 2022. We had been travelling in our motorhome around Europe for a number of years and with the Brexit travelling restrictions we decided to settle down, buy a house and re-establish our roots I was born in Hythe and have lived in Sandgate, Monks Horton, Pett Bottom, Lyminge and Hawkinge. (There will be no more moves!) What do you consider your greatest achievement to date? Qualifying for my 2nd Mates Certificate when I was 20 years old and marrying Julia, my first real love whom I later met in the Merchant Navy when we joined m.v Crestbank in Houston. When were you happiest? I had a great childhood. The family business started by my grandfather, Newmans of Hythe, ran furniture shops, removal lorries, coaches, taxis and warehouses in Hythe. On many occasions I was the “lad” helping out on many house removals. (Till I dropped a Ming Vase. Joke it was a glass tankard!) My career in the Merchant Navy, which started in 1973, took me to many places around the world and it was really great fun. Latterly, I have been very happy travelling with 6-8 friends around Southern Spain and Italy in our motorhomes. What did you want to be when you were growing up? I thought I would have liked to have been an airline pilot but I was persuaded to become a navigator in the Merchant Navy – apparently much safer – according to my parents, who sent me off to sea when I was 16. What keeps you awake at night? Trying to deactivate my mind from planning and sorting out all the things that Julia and I want to do: - renovating our home, travelling to Vietnam, socialising, learning bridge and teaching myself about idiosyncratic dishwashers. Job lists are essential. What is the most important lesson life has taught you? Keep busy and keep focussed, always be polite, courteous and offer assistance to people whatever their age, gender, race or beliefs. You will always reap what you sow. Which village event do you most look forward to? Has to be Friday night in The Abbots Fireside where we meet all the friends that we have made since we came to Elham. Tell us three activities that keep you busy? 1) Socialising and hosting friends 2) Looking after Elham Valley Bees (www.valleybees.co.uk) that I share with Jon Vince which are situated around the village. Extracting honey at this time of the year is the most time-consuming part. 3) Travelling around Southern Italy especially Sicily – generally Wildcamping. What one change in the village would improve your life? I really wish that motorists passing through the village had more respect for the 30 MPH speed limit. The roads are narrow and busy with parked cars, pedestrians and wildlife. Maybe if/when the speed limit is dropped to 20MPH the village could be a safer place. Cat, dog or goldfish? We both would love to have a dog or two but our travelling lifestyle dosen’t make this possible at the moment. However we are very lucky since our neighbours let us dog sit when they want to go on holiday.(!) What is the worst job you have ever done? When I came out of the Merchant Navy, I worked for a company in Tonbridge selling Navigation Aids – lighthouses, nav lights, fog horns, buoys. I had to spend 2 years in the office to learn the ropes which was really boring for me as I am a fresh air fiend. Then I became a sales rep for them. My “territory” was Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, France, Monaco and all the Scandinavian countries. So it wasn’t too bad then but a lot of flying! /continued... Roger Newman is the person you may know if you go to the Village Hall – he is generally seen with Julia, his wife, doing many volunteering jobs – especially keeping the dishwasher going! He agreed to feature as the neighbour we can get to know this month.

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26 Term 1 has now started with much excitement and a happy and positive atmosphere throughout the school. Almost immediately the new Year 6 took their Kent Test which will ultimately decide which secondary school they will go to in 12 months’ time. Unusually the weather was lovely during the summer holidays, but it turned distinctly autumnal when we returned to school. That made us very glad that work is now proceeding to install our new heating system in order to be sure that the school is warm and cosy throughout the winter months. Replacing our old boiler, which was ever so slightly beyond its sell-by date, we will have a state-of-the-art LPG fueled boiler together with an air source hot water system serving the entire school. So not only will it be very much more reliable, but energy costs will be reduced to boost our green credentials. Terms 1 and 2 are when parents and carers whose children will start in September 2025 are visiting schools, and we are holding two Open Days on the afternoon of Tuesday 12 November and the morning of Saturday 16 November. Everybody considering Elham School as an option will be most welcome. Alternatively, or as well, we would be delighted to provide individual tours of the school. Please contact the school office for an appointment. Either way, come and see that Elham Primary School really is as good as we [and Ofsted] say! T Gasson ELHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCAL NEWS Elham Valley Walkers Autumn Programme Tuesday 1 October. A pleasant walk along the Little Stour from Wickhambreaux, deviating to Preston, Ickham and back to the start.Moderate, 6.75 miles. Meet 10am by The Rose Inn, Wickhambreaux CT3 1RQ. Road parking. Ros Humphreys 07760 485382. Sunday 20th October. Meet 10am, Waltham Church CT4 5SS. From the church down into the valley, up the other side into Yockletts Banks, a nature reserve following a track called the Gogway through the middle of the wood, to Sheepcourt Farm before climbing and joining a peaceful lane and turning back to Waltham. A moderate walk of just over 5 miles. Expect farm animals and some of the paths are not regularly trodden, their condition reflects that, suitable clothing needed. Andrew Cornford 07761 034407 Tell us a joke. I told my boss that 3 companies were after me and I needed a pay rise to stay at my job. We haggled for a few minutes and he decided to give me a 5% increase. Leaving his office, he stopped me and asked me “by the way which companies are after you?” I replied, “the gas, electric and phone companies!” What would the people of Elham not know about you? When my father died in 2008 I inherited his role as family historian. I find my family history very interesting and I have boxes of photos going back to 1890 and even more boxes of documents relating to the businesses created by my grandfather. I have started a website to try and bring the information up to date but much work is still to be done: - www.newmansofhythe.co.uk. In another era I ran some service businesses and was OPERATOR 001 for 3M, applying Scotchgard Protector to thousands of 3-piece suites and metres and metres of carpet! My last job after driving P & O ships on the Dover- Calais route was at Port Control Dover where I worked as a VTS Operator controlling the movement of ships in and out of the port – then it was time to retire. Last thoughts, final word. Try and pack in as much as you can whilst you are fit. Don’t wait for your retirement – you may not be able to fulfil your dreams then with aching joints, pains and hospital appointments.

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27 LOCAL NEWS CLUB SESSIONS Mondays 18. 00 Clive; stanyonc@aol.com Tuesday and Thursday 10.00 Maureen Alexander 07714 415651 maureentalexander@gmail.com Fridays 17.30 - 19.30 BEGINNERS and RETURNERS FUN SESSION Steve Uttley 07984 763156 Steveuttley@gmail.com We welcome New Members Tennis members can either book and play, or join the friendly club sessions CONTACT INFORMATION Chair Maureen Alexander 07714 415651 maureentalexander@gmail.com Membership Brett Clitheroe Treasurer Clive Stanyon 01303 840820 stanyonc@aol.com Badminton: Clive Stanyon 01303840820 stanyonc@aol.com Casual Bookings Clive Stanyon 01303 840820 stanyonc@aol.com MIKE RIDLEY Mike Ridley, who died recently, served as both treasurer and chairman of the Elham Sports Club, until I took the treasurer role from him seven years ago. It did not seem fair that he was doing both, but that was typical of Mike’s commitment. Mike was a great chairman, operating with dignity and integrity, whilst also making sure that decisions were made and harmony maintained. I am sure that I speak on behalf of others who have served on the Sports Club committee when I say that Mike was a true gentleman, with whom we had the privilege of spending time. We will miss his presence and his wisdom. Clive Stanyon Any adults or youngsters for Table Tennis? The table tennis sessions on Monday evenings in the Anna Clayton room have been going well - long may they continue. There is now a session from 6:15 to 7:15 for children, in school Year 5, 6, 7 or 8 ( adult accompanied ) in the Anna Clayton room. Please contact me if you intend to come at 6.15. The adult session continues on Monday nights at 7.15 Elham Village Hall, upstairs as usual. Equipment provided, we just need your enthusiasm. If you would like further details please contact Jim Clements 01303 840295 or ajcjim1904@gmail.com.

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28 LOOKING AFTER YOU and YOUR FAMILY’S WELLBEING Open Times Monday 12pm - 10pm Tuesday 12pm - 10pm Wednesday 12pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 11pm Saturday 12pm - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 10pm Food served Tues - Sat 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm Takeaway menu available Stone baked pizza, burger, fish and chips Contact us: Tel: 01303 840566 Email: info@theabbotsfireside.com Sara’s Fruits Apple and Pear Juice - 1 Litre Bottles Frozen Fruits 500g Freezer Bags Raspberries Blueberries Littlegate House, Park Gate, Elham CT4 6NE Email sara@littlegatehouse.com 07980911589 FRESH BERRIES NOW ALSO FOR SALE Air Link Cars (You pack up, We pick up) Airport, Seaport and Long Distance Travel Specialist The family run business where service really counts. Estate cars and people carriers. Fixed price 24 hrs a day. No extras. Written confirmation of booking. Established 10 years. For the Easy Airport Link, Think Air Link!

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31 LOOKING AFTER YOU and YOUR FAMILY’S WELLBEING Hatha, Zen and Yin Yoga Mindfulness Meditaon Trauma Informed Yoga Pre and Post Natal Yoga 1:1 and group classes Gentle Evening Yoga, Wednesdays 7-8 PM Morning Yoga, Fridays 10-11 AM Currently at St Mary’s Church Hall, Elham serenityyoga20@gmail.com www.serenityyoga20.com @serenityyoga As osteopaths, Adam and Katie can help patients suffering from a wide variety of conditions including arthritic pain, circulatory problems, frozen shoulder, back pain, sciatica and much more. Please visit our website or give us a call for more information. AK Healthcare Garden Suite 4 Station Road, Lyminge Tel; 07904311554 / 07980897382 www.akhealthcare.org.uk Pilates, Skeletal alignment exercises and Stretch Tuesday Morning 08.30-09.25 and 9.30-10.25 Elham Village Hall CT4 6SX Thursday morning Pilates, Mobility exercises and Stretch 08.30- 09.25 and 09.30- 10.25 St Mary’s Hall CT4 6TQ

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32 LOOKING AFTER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY’S WELLBEING Guided Safaris Self-Drive Adventures Tailor Made Holidays Contact Your Elham Safari Specialist www.yoursafari.co.uk kathryn@yoursafari.co.uk 01233 510269 Boyke Manor Coages Family run holiday lets that have been running for 12 years. Are you looking for somewhere for a break or a longer stay? Two coages available in the Elham Valley (Onge) One sleeps 6 and One sleeps 4 Can be let individually or together. Fully equipped holiday coages rated as 4 star. Relaxing holidays in a peaceful rural seng, close travelling dis-tance to the coast and a wide range of places to visit in close prox-imity. Ideal for a family getaway/ holiday or short stays in between house purchases/whilst renovaons are being undertaken. Much more economical than hotels and the accommodaon oers very high standards. www.boyke-manor-coages.co.uk Contact Paul on 07860 452640

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36 Swanson Plumbing and Heating Local Elham Valley experienced plumber Reliable and on time From taps to bathrooms to complete heating systems 24hr emergency service Call 07971090018 / 01303 840177 Email FBS_LTD@Yahoo.co.uk LOOKING AFTER YOUR HOME AND YOUR GARDEN FINCHAM PLUMBING and HEATING We specialise in bathroom remodelling, including all tiling and pipework. Natural gas boiler servicing. Installation, Maintenance, Repairs and Replacement. All your plumbing requirements. Martin is a qualified Plumber Gas Engineer Gas Safe, CIPHE, WIAPS registered. Rosemary and Martin Fincham 07835 851 706 martinfincham@sky.com JACKSON PLUMBING Domestic plumbing and property maintenance No job too small Special Rates for O.A.P.s Free estimates Home/evening: 01303 270691 or daytime direct line to the proprietor 07773 089398 or 07864 929826 Email: jackson.mark20@gmail.com

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37 LOOKING AFTER YOUR HOME AND YOUR GARDEN Luxury German Kitchens at Internet Prices Contemporary and traditional styles Family run local business with the most experienced design team in the area Built-in appliances from Neff, Bosch, Siemens and Miele Visit our showroom at: Units 8-10 Kingsmead, Park Farm Ind. Est. Folkestone CT19 5EU 01303 223322 info@tradexltd.co.uk ANDY MANNERING FLOORING SPECIALISING IN AMTICO AND KARNDEAN LUXURY VINYL TILES Also Safety Flooring, Rubber Flooring etc Commercial and Domestic Work Undertaken No Job Too Small Free Estimates and Advice Given Over 35 years experience Fully Insured Telephone: 0797 434 7248 or 01303 863095 info@andymanneringflooring.com Please visit my website for further information and to view my Feedback www.andymanneringflooring.com + Carpets Supplied and Fied + Carpets Professionally Cleaned + Carpets Whip Edged and Coon Bound Domesc and commercial carpet specialists If it’s to do with carpets … get in touch 07943 764442 Email: kingdom.carpet.co@gmail.com www.kingdomcarpetco.co.uk SARAH de ROUGEMONT UPHOLSTERY Established 1990 Loose Covers - Fabrics - Roman Blinds All commissions considered Tel: 01227 455841 Mob: 07973 377817 CAROL CREES CLEARANCES HOUSE CLEARANCE IN SOUTH EAST KENT Based in Folkestone Full/Part House Clearance Est. over 30 years –Fair Prices Paid Antique/Vintage/Retro/Modern Registered Rubbish Carrier Contact SIMON CULLEN 07745 421680 sijnzo@aol.com Need a Van? Then I’m your Man! For all light removals, furniture, domesc items including house clearances Avoid expensive deposits, pick-ups and drop-os Remove, dispose of or recycle all household items, including electrical appliances Based in Barham Reasonable and fair rates Free esmates and quotaons Call Chrisan on 07771 728080 Email stablegate@hotmail.co.uk CEDAR HOME MAINTENANCE General Builders and Roofing Specialist Roofing.-.PVC.-.windows/doors.-.Kitchens/Bathrooms.-.Plastering.-.Electrical- Installations - Plumbing CALL NOW FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION All Work carried out by Qualified Tradesmen (Fully insured – all areas of Kent covered) Mobile: 07968197613 Office: 01303 230787 Email:cedarhm@hotmail.co.uk www.cedarhomemaintenance.co.uk If you wish to advertise here, the cost is £53 per annum. Please contact elhamnewsletter@gmail.com

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SERVICES FOR ELHAM Jeff's Computer Services £25 per hour PC setup, software installation, upgrades, repairs, computer problems, website building and hosting packages, app development and technical advice. One-to-one or small group tuition available. For a friendly and local service based in Elham, please call Jeff Martin BSc (Hons) MBSC on: 01303 840838/07761 299895, email: jeff@jeffrmartin.co.uk or view my website at www.jeffrmartin.co.uk Young’s Accountancy Services Accountancy, Audit, Book-keeping, Payroll and VAT Services. For all businesses, partnerships and sole traders. Free inial consultaon, exible hours. Contact details: Mob: 07704 518251 Tel: 01303 259734 contactyoungstoday@gmail.com Based in Etchinghill, I provide a personalised service with a one-o at fee of £180.00 to prepare and submit your Tax Return. No hidden costs. FMAAT Licensed Accountant, fully insured and HMRC authorised. Ring Anita on 07361 238744 or email aabookkeepingservicesaadams@gmail.com East Kent Mole Catcher No Mole – No Fee Your local mole catcher, based in Ash, covering all local towns and villages. Offering mole control for your lawns, gardens and paddocks. Public liability insurance. Call/Text – Keith, East Kent Mole Catcher 07876 686543 Email – molecatcherkeith@hotmail.com www.eastkentmolecatcher.co.uk

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Social, Snacks and CinemaElham Village Hall 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Entry on the door. £5.00 for EVHA friends. Others £6.00Pay Bar available from 7.00pmELHAM VILLAGE HALL EVENTS Elham Village Hall AssociationAUTUMN QUIZFriday 18 October 7.00 for 7.30pmGet those brain cells and memories active again. Enjoy a sociable evening at Elham Village Hall, book your team’s table of 6 and organise your supper and drinks for half time.TICKETS £10.00 each person which includes your personal raffle ticket and a chance to win BUMPER BEVERAGE BINS (alcohol plus other drinks)Contact Jim Clements 01303 840295 or elhamnewsletter@gmail.comfor booking and payment details HALLOWEENHULLABALLOON!Saturday 26thOctober 4.30-lateWitches, cats, wizards, fairies, aliens, spooks and ghosts all welcome.Activities start at 5.00pm at Elham Village Hall Free Event!For accompanied primary aged children. Burgers, sausages and spookysnacks for sale and pay bar available. 130 ClubYou’ve got to be in it to win it!12 monthly draws. £12.00pa for each number.*Three prizes each month*.Contact Martin Turner for an application form.840804/ jgt867@aol.comThe 130 Club is run by Elham Village Hall Association Ltd. Reg Charity No: 1024757