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July 2017 This newsletter is compiled and edited by David Cowell who is totally responsible for content.

If you do not wish to receive these newsletters please email UNSUBSCRIBE to him at david@davidcowell.net

In the Church this July 2017 July 2. 10.00am Benefice service at All Souls. No service at Newington July 9.

NO SERVICE AT NEWINGTON

July 16 9.00am Eucharist July 23. 9.00am Matins July 30. 9.00am Eucharist.

For any further Church information please contact

The Reverend Janet Thornby on 01303 271267

Support your local Farmers' Markets in 2017

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Hythe Venetian Fete 2017 Date for your diaries WEDNESDAY 16th AUGUST 2017 - HYTHE VENETIAN FETE 2017 - ON THE ROYAL MILITARY CANAL. A floating extravaganza of family fun with a procession of decorated floats, live music, entertainment & live fireworks at dusk. More details at www.hythe-venetianfete.com

If you have any photographs of the area either current or past do send them to me by email and I will feature them in future editions.

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Ticket prices [Friends]

Purcell, Bach, Howells, Vaughan Williams

Monday 3 July 7.30pm £12 [£10]

Saturday 5 August 7.30pm £12 [£10] Narropera: Dorothee Jansen (soprano), Floriane Peycelon (violin), Haydn Rawstron (piano and narrator) Mozart - Così fan Tutte

Ashford Youth Jazz Orchestra Sunday 9 July 3.00pm £15 [£13]

Tickets available from Brandon Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD (01303 264429), online www.friendsofstleonardshythe.org or at the Church prior to each concert

The Grier Trio Beethoven - Violin Sonata in A major, Op 30 No 1 Brahms - Cello Sonata in E minor, Op 38 Beethoven - Piano Trio in G major, Op 1 No 2 Thursday 13 July 7.30pm £15 [£13] (‘JAM on the Marsh’ Festival event) David Rees-Williams Trio: David Rees-Williams (piano), Neil Francis (bass guitar), Phil Laslett (drums) Programme unites best of classical and jazz

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Saturday 22 July 7.30pm £12 [£10] Snowdown Colliery Welfare Male Voice Choir & Three Valleys Male Voice Choir Thursday 27 July 7:30pm £7 [£6] Christopher Pilgrim (countertenor) & Jonathan Pilgrim (piano) The Art of the Countertenor’: featuring works by Dowland, Handel, Light lunches available in church after lunchtime concerts indicated by [L].

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Friends of St Nicholas Church Newington Restoring and maintaining this historic building and its grounds Charity number: 1122652

To advertise in all three of The Sentinels with circa 2300 targetted readers and growing please email me at: david@davidcowell.net for a rate card.

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Art in the Yard

Drawing and painting workshop

Bring paper, paints and seat to enjoy a quiet creative afternoon in this historic churchyard.

Inside if raining.

15th July 2:30 - 4:30pm St.Nicholas Church, Newington. ÂŁ3.00 per person, Includes tea, coffee, biscuits.

Friends of St Nicholas Church Newington Restoring and maintaining this historic building and its grounds Charity Number 1122652

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From your County Councillor I am very pleased to report that following an intensive three-week inspection by 12 inspectors looking at every aspect of KCCs Children’s Services OFSTED has assessed them as ‘Good’. Within the subcategories there was one area where there was further improvement needed to reach’ Good’ but overall the report is glowing (and available to read on our website). Considering the strains put on our services by the influx of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and the additional burden on public services of the large number of children placed in foster care in Kent by other local authorities this is a result that is really welcome. KCC has made protection and care of the vulnerable our top priority which has meant it has received extra funding whenever needed despite our financial pressures and the wish to do more in other areas such as improving our roads.

The General Election result in our area is particularly interesting following so soon after the County Council election. I saw a lot of people during the campaign and was at both counts so was able to see the results from each ballot box before they were mixed together for counting. This area saw strong support for the Conservatives at both elections. The big difference was turnout which was 34% across the Shepway district for the County Council election but 68% for the Folkestone and Hythe constituency. The Conservative candidate and sitting MP, Damian Collins was returned with an increased share of vote (55% compared to 48% last time) and a larger majority.

The latest casualty figures for Kent roads (including the motorways) show a drop in the number of fatalities from 55 to 48 but a rise in the number of people seriously injured from 652 to 930. The Police have changed their definition of ‘serious’ to encompass more. Looking further back to 2007 there were 94 casualties and 629 serious injuries and in 1997 109 fatalities and 1008 serious injuries so in the long term the downward trend continues. The vast majority of these incidents are due to driver behaviour with drink driving involved in one in six of all road deaths. Even one drink can impair driving and KCC will be running a campaign in June to discourage drinking any alcohol whilst driving and Kent Police will be increasing checks on drivers.

Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner recently joined me at a Community Speedwatch at Etchinghill. He tells me that his consultation on priorities from the public showed people want more done to tackle bad driving and that in response he is asking Kent Police to step up action against speeding, use of mobile phones whilst driving and drink driving.

KCC/SDC stand with Susan Carey, David Godfrey, David’s wife Kim and two of their grandchildren

I was very pleased to be able to arrange and be part of a joint KCC and Shepway District Council stand at the Newington fete on 10 June. It’s always an enjoyable day with traditional games and some fun new ones (battery powered racing 16

pigs anyone?) and lots of local people running stands and taking part. The sun shone and people turned out in their droves and at one point the car park and overflow car park were full. It’s an important fundraiser for the village hall but just as important a great community event. Well done to all involved.

Finally, if you know someone aged between 11 and 18 (or up to 25 if they have special needs) who should be recognised for trying their best then please nominate them for one of KCC’s Tryangle awards. There’s information about the wide ranging categories on KCC’s website and nominations close on 12 July.

Karen Lloyd on the Milk the Cow game

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The Historic Houses Association (HHA) represents over 1,640 of the UK's privately and charitably owned historic houses, castles and gardens. These are listed buildings or designated gardens, usually Grade I or II*, and are often outstanding. Many are considered to be iconic symbols of Britain's unique heritage.

Around 500 of these properties open their doors to visitors for days out, special tours, school visits, film locations, weddings and events, or as memorable places to stay. 24 million people a year visit HHA Member properties and there are over 45,000 Friends of the HHA. Members range from iconic stately homes such as Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle, Castle Howard, Knebworth House, Longleat and Burghley House, to more intimate houses such as Traquair in Scotland, Treowen in Wales and Belle Isle in Northern Ireland. Most are still private family homes.

The Association was established in 1973 to help owners conserve these wonderful places in the interests of the nation and carries out important lobbying, advisory and marketing work on behalf of Member properties.

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District Councillor Report As news about the dreadful tragedy at Grenfell Tower continues to unfold it is difficult to concentrate on local news and our thoughts are primarily with those families devastated by this awful disaster.

Turning to somewhat brighter news I was recently invited to visit the site of the new homes under construction at Military road , Shorncliffe which is continuing apace and by Feb 2018 the first these affordable homes will be handed to East Kent housing to provide 35 one, two and three bed flats and houses which will be offered to local people through the housing list as part of Shepway’s commitment to provide affordable homes. I was particularly impressed by the thought that had gone into the design of some of the ground floor flats for wheel chair access.

Otterpool Park. Shepway arranged a series of events between 22nd and 24th June at which members of the public could see the emerging ideas on the design and layout of the new garden town and to encourage ideas which could help shape this long term project. With one of our economic develop team I recently attended the National Infrastructure Forum at Excel where we were able to learn about some innovative “smart city” technology which will help us in our determination to provide a quality new town with emphasis on green space and the environment.

Finally I cannot sign off without mentioning the annual Newington fete on 10th June which was a resounding success as always. My Shepway colleague and KCC Councillor Susan Carey has Kim Godfrey and grandchildren on kindly submitted a couple of photos including one the railway with my wife and two of our grandchildren who also enjoyed a ride on the Elham Valley Line trust miniature railway .

Cllr David Godfrey - Cabinet member for Special Projects david.godfrey@shepway.gov.uk Tel. 0758 430 4301 20

Work Party Join us for a Church Yard Clean Up Please bring hand tools and gloves Refreshments provided Saturday 15th July 10:00 - 12:30

Friends of St Nicholas Church Newington Restoring and maintaining this historic building and its grounds Charity Number 1122652

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