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May 2019

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

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Wednesday 22nd May

7:30pm

Neanderthals in the Elham Valley Illustrated Talk by Anne Beecham Who were the people who lived here before us? What were they like? What became of them?

A little of what we know, what we can speculate and what still remains a mystery!

At St. Nicholas church Tickets at the door ÂŁ5.00

Raffle

On Bus Route 17 Friends of St Nicholas Church, Newington, CT18 8AX Restoring and maintaining the historic church and its grounds Charity Number 1122652

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Work Party Join us for a Church Yard Clean Up Please bring hand tools and gloves Tea, Coffee, Bacon or Egg Butty and cake provided

Saturday 11th May 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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Tuesday May 14th at 12pm Newington Village Hall Admission 40p Refreshments available In support of St. Nicholas Church, Newington 6

Next 2019 jumble sale date Tuesday July 9th

Boot Fairs, The Green Hythe 2019 12th May

Seabrook School PTA

19th May

Girlguiding Hythe

26th May

Hythe Bay Primary School

9th June

Hythe Town Youth Football Club

16th June

Royal Air Forces Association, Hythe & Romney Marsh Branch

30th June

Kent (Marine) Cadet Force

7"' July

1st Hythe Scout Group

21st July

Rotary Club of Hythe

28th July

Friends of Folkestone, Dover and Hythe Samaritans

11th August

Hythe Twinning Association

18th August

Mayor's Charity Fu nd

1st September Music & Arts for the Community - Shepway Voices Gates open 7am.

Cars: £10; Vans £15.

Rubbish is to be taken by the sellers

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Dear Resident Every year throughout the spring and summer KCC Highways & Transportation receive numerous complaints regarding trees, hedges and other vegetation, which overhang the highway from private property. This matter can pose a number of problems for people trying to use the footways, especially if they are trying to pass with buggies, wheel chairs and scooters. It would be greatly appreciated if you could ensure that any trees and hedges that are bordering the Highway are maintained and cut back to your boundary which would greatly benefit all Highway users. This will help us all keep the highway safe and prevent the need for KCC Highways & Transportation writing to you requesting that you cut back your vegetation.

So that you are aware of our requirements, please refer to the text below.

If the boundary of your property borders the footway, then please be aware that: ♣ ♣

The full width of the footway/pavement must be available for use by pedestrians.

As well, there must be a minimum height clearance over the footway/pavement of 2.1 metres / 7 feet for any vegetation.

If the boundary of your property borders the carriageway, then please be aware that: ♣ ♣

If you have vegetation that overhangs into the road, there must be a minimum height clearance of 5 metres / 16 feet, to accommodate buses and HGV’s that may use the road.

If your property is rural, then vegetation should be 0.45 metres / 1’6” feet behind the edge of the road and all signs need to be kept clear of foliage for at least 20 metres.

Also, I would ask that you pay special attention to your trees, hedges and vegetation if your property is on or near a junction, and/or inside bend of the road, to maintain maximum visibility for road users.

Thank you for your help with the above.

Highway Steward Kent County Council Highways & Transportation 9

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Hythe Farmers’ Market takes place on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month

If you are an aspiring writer and would like to contribute to the Sandgate Creative Writer's Page, please contact Joe at: joe.tom277864@tiscali.co.uk telephone: 01303 489736

from 10am until 1pm. in the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, Hythe, Parking is available nearby.

For more information call (01303) 266118 or 268715

The editor of The Sentinel is also responsible for sending Hythe, Newington and Sandgate related event information to the Folkestone Herald. If you have an event you wish to publicise it is needed by Tuesday at 17:00. The information should appear in the edition two weeks later although it is not guaranteed.

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

Charity number: 1122652

Saturday 11th May 10 am to 12.30 pm Church Yard Volunteer Work Party. Please bring gloves and tools. Clearing weeds, ivy, path & drainage gullies. Tea, coffee, bacon or egg butty and cake provided.

Wednesday 22nd May 7.30 pm Neanderthals in the Elham Valley An illustrated talk by Anne Beecham on a little of what we know, what we can speculate and what still remains a mystery! Who were the people who lived here before us? What were they like? What became of them?

Tickets £5 on the door. Raffle.

Saturday 29th June Church Yard Volunteer Work Party. Please bring gloves and tools. Clearing weeds, ivy, path & drainage gullies. Tea, coffee, bacon or egg butty and cake provided.

Saturday 13th July 10.30 am to 4.30 pm Folklore Festival. An All-Day Conference. Speakers are: David De Verny – Unicorns; Jeremy Harte – The Green Man; Martin Newcome – Myths & Folklore of Trees; Dr Geoff Doel – Hooden Horse of Kent. Tea/coffee & Buffet luncheon Price £20.

Tickets in advance available from Greta Raja 01303 488091, Mel Wrigley 01303 237146, Cynthia Weeks 01303 262572, Joy Millar 07842 426 751 or Di Fox 01303 277119. Raffle. Folklore Book Sale.

Saturday 21st Sept 6.30 pm Fish and Chip Supper followed by card and board games. Price £10. Tickets in advance available from Greta Raja 01303 488091, Mel Wrigley 01303 237146, Cynthia Weeks 01303 262572 or Di Fox 01303 277119. Raffle Saturday 5th October 10 am to 12.30 pm Church Yard Volunteer Work Party. Please bring gloves and tools. Clearing weeds, ivy, path & drainage gullies. Tea, coffee, bacon or egg butty and cake provided.

Saturday 19th Oct 3.00 pm Swing Band Concert and Cream Tea. A concert by the U3A Swing Band playing traditional jazz and songs together with a cream tea. Price £10. Tickets in advance available from Greta Raja 01303 488091, Mel Wrigley 01303 237146, Cynthia Weeks 01303 262572 or Di Fox 01303 277119. Raffle Saturday 16th Nov 10 am to 12.30 pm Church Yard Volunteer Work Party. Please bring gloves and tools. Clearing weeds, ivy, path & drainage gullies. Tea, coffee, bacon or egg butty and cake provided.

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From your County Councillor We are fortunate to have such a beautiful church in Newington; it’s one of the buildings that makes the village distinctive with its wooden shingle tiled tower, its ancient yew tree and its attractive stone walls. Such a building needs upkeep and as well as raising funds for the necessary repairs, the Friends of Newington church have regular work parties in the churchyard.

I joined them on 13 April to help remove ivy from the external walls and in just an hour had removed a full sackload. There’s no need to be a churchgoer to appreciate St Nicholas church or help care for it and it would encourage those already caring for the building if more local people helped even for an hour.

Last month I reported that 79% of pupils in Kent were allocated a place at their first choice secondary school.

The figures are now out for primary school pupils and show that 89% of pupils were offered a place at their first choice of school and 97% offered a place at a school named by their parents on their application. There is a specialist team at KCC to help advise parents on the appeal system (I’m happy to help as well) and the second round of offers will be made on 12 June.

Most of us have had emails, phone calls or someone on the doorstep with a plausible but false tale and I know several residents who’ve been scammed out of money. Quite apart from the financial loss it can be devastating for someone to realise they’ve been conned and it’s those living on their own who are the most vulnerable as these criminals are adept at making friends. People 24

are often ashamed to admit they have been taken in and some even refuse to believe the scammers are not their friends.

What can be done? First of all, use your common sense. Does it sound too good to be true? Have you really won a contest you haven’t entered? Would someone you know contact you for urgent assistance because they’ve been mugged on holiday abroad? (The British Consulate will always arrange repatriation of UK nationals in trouble overseas). Be wary if people want things from you urgently.

Don’t let yourself be rushed. Ask a trusted family member or friend for their view. (You can also ask me).

There’s plenty of information about scams and how to deal with them on www.kent.gov.uk (search for scams). You can take a free 20-minute online learning course and become a Friend Against Scams. You can also become a Scam Marshal forwarding scam mail you receive to the National Trading Standard (NTS) Scams Team so it can be investigated. Anyone concerned that someone they know may be falling victim to scammers can report their concerns online via KCC Trading Standards or ring Citizens Advice consumer helpline: 03454 04 05 06 Let’s remember that most people are honest, helpful and kind and that’s particularly true in our area. Please look out for your neighbours and don’t let people become vulnerable through loneliness.

Susan Carey, Member Elham Valley, Kent County Council

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In the Church this May 2019 May 5 Benefice service. 10.00 a.m St Martin's May 12 Holy communion. 9.00a.m May 19 No service May 26 Holy Communion. 9.00a.m June 2 Benefice service 10.00 a.m. St Nicholas

For any further Church information please contact The Reverend Janet Thornby on 01303 271267 To advertise in all three of The Sentinels with circa 2300 targetted readers and growing please email me at: david@thesentinel.org.uk for a rate card.

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