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In the Church this March 2017 March 5. Benefice Service at St Nicholas at

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March 12. Eucharist.

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March 19. Eucharist

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March 26. Mattins (Mothering Sunday)

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2. Benefice service at All Souls

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For any further Church information please contact The Reverend Janet Thornby on 01303 271267

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Sandgate Library is open Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 1:00pm (closed Wednesday) For more information call 01303 248563 (mornings only) Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High St. CT20 3RR

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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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Sat 25th March, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Sat 15th July, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Sat 1st April, Fish & Chip Supper followed by Board Games, 6.30 pm in the Church. Tickets in advance £9 each.

Sat 15th July, 'Art In The Yard' - 2.30 to 4.30 pm, Drawing & painting in the church yard (or inside the church if inclement weather). Please bring your own materials, paper, pencils, paints, brushes and a garden chair. Refreshments provided. £3.00.

Sat 22nd April, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Sat 22nd April, Friends AGM & Tea and Cakes, 3 pm. Please come along to support the short AGM. Sat 20th May, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Sat 20th May, 'Art In The Yard' - 2.30 to 4.30 pm Drawing & painting in the church yard (inside the church if inclement weather). Please bring your own materials, paper, pencils, paints, brushes and garden chair. Refreshments provided. £3.00.

Saturday 10th June, Newington Village Fete The Friends will have a stall advertising membership and selling books.

June - Festival of the Yew Tree, Weekend.

Supported by The Conservation Foundation Friday 23rd June - Celebrate Mid Summer Barn Dance at Newington Village Hall with the colourful Deal Hoodeners. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. If you don't want to dance, come and enjoy the live musicianship! Tickets £10 in advance only.

Sat 16th Sept, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Sat 23rd September, Afternoon Organ Recital by Canon John Wright followed by Tea and Cakes.

3pm. In the Church. Ticket at the door £5. Raffle.

Saturday 7th October, 10th Birthday Celebration of The Friends group (all welcome), 3 pm, Live Music Afternoon & Cream Teas. Start with a short talk about The Friends achievements over 10 years.

Sat 14th Oct, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Sat 18th Nov, Church Yard Work Party 10 to 12.30 pm. Please bring gloves and tools.

Refreshments provided.

Wednesday 22nd November, 7.30 pm, Illustrated talk on 'The Folklore & Medicinal uses of chalk downland plants' by Melanie Wrigley. In the Church, Raffle. Ticket £4 at the door.

For all Bookings or Enquiries please call

Saturday 24th June - One Day Conference Festival of The Yew Tree

Mel 01303 237146, or Greta 01303 488091.

Or e-mail: melanie.wrigley@euromotive.co.uk or, greta.rajadhyaksha@tiscali.co.uk

A series of talks with different speakers and a workshop. the best way to manage and care for old yew trees, Russell Ball (Ancient Yew Group). Hear about the folklore, pagan & Christian background, history, natural history, culture, and the modern medicines from yew. Everything you want to know about Yew Trees! 10 am to 4.30 pm, venue in the church., buffet lunch included. Tickets £20. Tickets in advance only.

Dates for your diary…

Everyone Welcome.

Toilet facilities available.

On Bus Route 17

Friends of St Nicholas Church Newington Restoring and maintaining this historic building and its grounds Charity number: 1122652 10

District Councillor Report The Shepway District Council Cabinet have authorised the Head of Strategic development to prepare and submit a planning application for a new Leisure and swimming pool together with associated housing at Princess Parade. There are naturally some who object to this development but I personally fully support the application which, if it succeeds will not only finally provide Hythe with its long awaited replacement pool but also provide much needed housing and in my opinion enhanced access to the Military Canal as well as an attractive new beach promenade.

Our campaign against dog fouling continues and our Environmental Enforcement Officer and Dog Warden will be hosting “pop-up events” on the dates below; come along to find out more and raise any concerns you may have.

Should you wish to report dog fouling or any other environmental problem you can do so online by going to the Report a Problem page on our website: www.shepway.gov.uk/report-a-problem Alternatively, email environmental.services@shepway.gov.uk or call 01303 858660 Finally, Affinity Water (area water supplier) has advised that it is replacing 10 km of water mains to ensure that it continues to provide a reliable supply of water to customers in Folkestone and Dover. Details and streets affected can be found at www.affinitywater.co.uk/customerzone Not to be outdone Southern Water (waste water) have advised that they are spending over £1 million to improve the operation of the Range Road Hythe Wastewater Pumping Station.

Folkestone and St Mary's Bay bathing waters are being investigated as part of the Bathing Water Enhancement Programme Littlestone is being investigated separately as part of the Environment Agency's National Environment Programme.

I will not be submitting a report next month as my wife and I will be in Singapore for the arrival of our newest grandchild.

Cllr David Godfrey - Cabinet member for Special Projects david.godfrey@shepway.gov.uk Tel. 0758 430 4301 11

CRAFTS

2017 SUNDAY 9 APRIL 10am to 4pm at the

Hythe Imperial

Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent CT21 6AE ✦ Step into a creative world and discover 30 stalls with quality, handcrafted goods ✦ Refreshments available FREE ADMISSION CaranoArtsCraftsFairs @Carano67 www.caranoevents.co.uk ✉ Carano@sky.com

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New season programme of films 7th March 2017

2nd May 2017

Raise the Red Lantern 4th April 2017

The Salt of the Earth 6th June 2017

Timbuktu

Tangerines 4th July 2017 O Brother Where Art Thou

Where The Tin Tabernacle, Portland Road, Hythe, CT 21 6FL. Parking in council car parks (including at Aldi) is free after 6 pm, and there are often spaces alongside the canal. Full disabled access.

When 7.30 on the first Tuesday of the month, from October to July. Doors open 7.00.

Email: hythecommunitycinema@gmail.com

Entry ÂŁ5 on the door, or ÂŁ3 for Hythe Cinema Card holders.

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Phone: 01303 264914 or 01303 237227

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017 Wednesday, 8th MARCH at 6.30pm The Woodward Hall, The Bayle

Followed at 7.00 pm by a free public talk:

Buckland Anglo-Saxon Cemetery Keith Parft

Senior Archaeologist, Canterbury Archaeological Trust

All Welcome

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.

Paul worked at Crundens and since its closure has provided this excellent service.

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From your County Councillor One of the issues raised with me since my last report was the flooding on the road from Beachborough to Etchinghill in January. The drainage engineers have cleaned and jetted several gullies blocked by spoil and if the problem returns please report it to Kent Highways on 03000 41 81 81 or (if not immediately dangerous) you can use the KCC website to report highways problems. Please take a note of the reference number which helps if the work needs chasing.

I had hoped to attend the curry supper in aid of St Nicholas’ church, Newington held on 11 February but it was a sell out so well done to both organisers and supporters. Next time I’ll book early.

March sees KCC launch two campaigns and a consultation. The first campaign is Keep Kent Clean. This is the time of year when all the litter by our roadside is at its most visible and it is depressing to see it all. The district councils have the responsibility for street cleaning most roads and Highways England are responsible for the motorways. There are also many individuals and community groups who give their time to help put things right (including Newington). The Great British Spring Clean organised by Keep Britain Tidy starts the first weekend of March and KCC plans to support those taking part with equipment and to put extra resources into sign cleaning and repainting the white lines. The campaign will continue with advertising (mostly on social media) to encourage people to behave with more respect for their environment.

The other campaign will be about the apprenticeship levy which starts in April. KCC will itself be doubling the number of apprentices it employs and providing information to Kent businesses about how to employ an apprentice under the new scheme and to young people on how to become an apprentice. (Under the new scheme apprentices can be any age but it’s those who feel ‘stuck’ at school post 16 who will probably benefit most).

The campaign launches in Faversham on 07 March. There will be information available on line – look for ‘Made in Kent’.

The consultation is about combining two of the services that KCC provides for people with mental health problems to improve the way they are delivered and do so more efficiently. The consultation runs until Friday, 24 March 2017. You can find out more at www.kent.gov.uk/mentalhealthconsultation and everyone is invited to give their views.

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I am pleased to report that KCC’s work to support defence personnel and their families has been recognised with a bronze award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme. Many councils now have a formal covenant with the armed forces but it’s particularly important for Kent where the British Army has a major presence.

My term of office as County Member for Elham Valley is nearly at an end so next month instead of a report in this newsletter I‘ll be delivering a leaflet to you. It’s up to you if I return after the election on 04 May. It is a privilege to represent such a beautiful part of Kent and its people.

Susan Carey, Member Elham Valley, Kent County Council susan.carey@kent.gov.uk 01303 670561

Afternoon Tea & Cakes At the AGM with The Friends of St Nicholas Church Come and join us

3:00pm Saturday 22nd April In the Church AGM followed by tea or coffee and cakes

No Charge

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

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A SERIES OF GUIDES TO EXTENDING YOUR HOME AND ADDING VALUE 2. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT- STATUTORY APPROVALS by Peter Cross Once you have agreed the final design for your project, the next stage is obtaining all statutory approvals.

The first step is planning approval. Planning approval is different from building regulations (which I will discuss later). Planning approval seeks to guide the way our towns, cities and countryside develop. It includes the use of land and buildings, the appearance of buildings, landscaping considerations, highway access and the impact that the development will have on the general environment.

Planning permission. There are two types of planning permission: outline permission and full permission. Outline permission means you can build on the plot, in principle, and full permission describes exactly what can be built on that plot.

Another option, which may or may not be applicable, is permitted development (PD). This is meant to be a ‘fast track’ through the planning process for simple domestic extensions. PD applies only to houses, extensions to the rear and side of the building and loft conversions in some circumstances. It also only applies to applications made in England, not the rest of the UK. Your extension should not take up more than 50 per cent of the land surrounding the original property; sheds and outbuildings count towards this percentage. There are additional rules on side extensions, proximity to boundary, eaves and materials, so always check the full criteria at planningportal.co.uk Listed buildings, conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage Sites and Sites of Special Scientific Interest do not normally qualify for PD. Check with your local planning authority for more information.

You will be allowed to make changes to your home without a planning application If your project complies with the relevant PD criteria. It can take up to eight weeks for your local planning department to consider your planning application, and the department has the right to request more time to make its considerations. One of the most important things to know is that making an application to your local planning department will almost certainly be time consuming and is rarely straightforward.

Your planning application may be refused, in which case you can either alter the proposal and resubmit it within 12 months at no extra charge, or alternatively, you can appeal against the decision but you must do so within twelve weeks. A decision will be made within eight weeks. If plans are approved you must start building within three years, otherwise the permission becomes invalid and a new application is required.

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pay a fee to make your application, and this will vary depending on the complexity of the plan and where you live. As an example, a fee of around £172 is normal for an extension application. Go to planningportal.co.uk for more information and a fee calculator.

The planning department in your local area is responsible for approving all submissions and will also be able to provide you with advice.

BUILDING REGULATIONS Once the necessary planning approval has been obtained the detailed design of the project can begin. This can be carried out during the planning process but would be at risk if subsequently planning approval was not granted.

Building Regulations vary from planning approval. They set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about those buildings. They also include requirements to ensure that fuel and power is conserved and facilities are provided for people, including those with disabilities, to access and move around inside buildings.

Other consultants may be required to provide more technical information to support the building regulations application.

A structural engineer may be required to prepare foundation design and structural support calculations, to accompany the application.

A SAP energy calculation may also be required to verify energy use in the proposed building.

Once the application has been prepared a submission can be made. A fee is payable, subject to the size and extent of works proposed. An extension of up to 40m2 would be £734 - check with local building control.

Be sure to keep neighbours informed regarding your plans, and hire a chartered surveyor for any party wall issues that may arise.

A Party Wall notice may be required if the proposed work is on or within a certain distance from a neighbour’s boundary.

Check the Home Owners Alliance website party wall agreements for more details: http://hoa.org.uk/advice/guides-forhomeowners/i-am-improving/party-wallagreement/ The notice should be submitted 8 weeks before work starts.

In future articles I will explain how to progress your project after the planning approval process and building regulations approvals, including how to work out your budget, money saving tips, planning a garden room, loft extension or garage conversion. More information appears on my website www.pmcross.co.uk.

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Ticket prices [Friends] Thursday 11 May 12 noon [L] £7 [£6] Robert Drury ‘Guitarra Romantica’ Saturday 11 March 7.30pm Saturday 10 June 7.30pm £21 & £15 £12 [£10] Primavera Chamber Ensemble James Short Mozart – Flute Quartet in C, K285b (Organ Scholar, Haydn – Symphony No 101 in D St Leonard’s ‘Clock’ arr. Salomon Brahms – Piano Church). Works Quintet in F minor, Op 35

by Bruhns, Bach, Couperin, Elgar, Thursday 22 June 12 noon [L] £7 [£6] Reger, Vierne Just2 Harp Duo: Karina & Adel Wilson Saturday 8 April 7.30pm £15 [£13] Internationally acclaimed awardDominic Alldis Trio: Dominic Alldis winning harp duo, play variety of (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (double music to include traditional, classical, bass), Martin France (drums). Jazz Scottish, contemporary and jazz arrangements of classical themes, folk songs, American Saturday 24 June 5.00pm £7 [£6] songbook and original compositions Verano Quintet: Ben Uden, Richard Williams, Phillip Scott Moore, Saturday 22 April 7.30pm £12 [£10] Adam Young (guitarists) & ‘Fiddle and Faff’: Christine Adams Emmanuel Webb (violin) Award& Lissie Bayford. Traditional and winning local young musicians own songs with accompaniments on perform exciting repertoire from violin, double bass, accordion and South America, Spain and elsewhere Light lunches available in church after nyckelharpa lunchtime concerts indicated by [L].

Saturday 29 April 7.30pm £12 [£10] Daniel Cook (Sub-Organist Westminster Abbey) Guilmant – March on a theme of Handel Stanford – Sonata No 2, Op 151 Duruflé – Prélude et Fugue sue le nom d’Alain, Op 7 Widor – Symphonie VI, Op 42 No 1

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

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Fish & Chip Supper

Followed by Board and Card Games

Saturday 1st April 6:30pm Newington Church Tickets in advance ÂŁ9.00 (Numbers limited) from Greta Raja 01303 488091 Melanie Wrigley 01303 237146 Hot and Cold Drinks Provided Raffle Friends of St Nicholas Church Newington Restoring and maintaining this historic building and its grounds Charity Number 1122652

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Our ‘New Look’ Shop Proves a Big Hit! Our refurbished shop is proving extremely popular, with customers patiently queuing outside (well before opening time) for the re-opening last Saturday. A steady stream of well over 200 customers came along on the first day alone and took advantage of the new, improved facilities. Come along and see – we have a very high standard of merchandise, at bargain prices!

Address: 139D High St, Hythe CT21 5JL Phone: 01303 238661 www.folkestonehythe.cats.org.uk Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30am–4:30pm

If you are an aspiring writer and would like to contribute to the Sandgate Creative Writer's Page, please contact Joe at:

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joe.tom277864@tiscali.co.uk telephone: 01303 489736

Did you know that...

The name of March comes from Latin Martius, the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. It was named for Mars, the Roman god of war who was also regarded as a guardian of agriculture and an ancestor of the Roman people through his sons Romulus and Remus. His month Martius was the beginning of the season for both farming and warfare, and the festivals held in his honor during the month were mirrored by others in October, when the season for these activities came to a close. Martius remained the first month of the Roman calendar year perhaps as late as 153 BC, and several religious observances in the first half of the month were originally new year's celebrations. Even in late antiquity, Roman mosaics picturing the months sometimes still placed March first.

March 1 began the numbered year in Russia until the end of the 15th century.

Great Britain and its colonies continued to use March 25 until 1752, when they finally adopted the Gregorian calendar (the fiscal year in the UK continues to begin on the 6th April, initially identical to 25 March in the former Julian calendar). Many other cultures and religions still celebrate the beginning of the New Year in March.

March is the first month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia and part of Africa) and the first month of fall or autumn in the Southern Hemisphere (South America, part of Africa, and Oceania).

In Finnish, the month is called maaliskuu, which is believed to originate from maallinen kuu, during March, earth finally becomes visible under the snow (other etymological theories have however been put forward). In Ukrainian, the month is called березень/berezenʹ, meaning birch tree, and březen in Czech. In Slovene, the traditional name is sušec, meaning the month when the earth becomes dry enough so that it is possible to cultivate it.

Turkish word Mart is given after the name of Mars the god.

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