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Newington November 2020

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

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Can you help?

I am starting research on the use of geological deposits in the area and I’m very interested to hear from anyone who has information about the use of the chalk from Peene Quarry. There were lime kilns on the road beneath the quarry and I know that chalk was burnt to create lime. I think these were still operational in the 1950s maybe into the early 1960s? Do you have any family members, friends or acquaintances that worked at the quarry or lime kilns? Do you have any memories you can share with me or photos please?

I am also interested to know about anyone who worked at the Kent ragstone/sandstone quarries in Seabrook valley? Again do you have any information you could share with me please?

Thank you very much, Melanie Wrigley White Cliffs Countryside Partnership And Friend of St. Nicholas’ church, Newington. e-mail: melanie.wrigley@dover.gov.uk Mobile: 07880 706 990

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NEWINGTON VILLAGE HALL

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Folkestone and Hythe Cats Protection shop in Hythe is now open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 3pm.

New measures in place to protect customers and volunteers.

Stringent cleaning regime and quarantining system to further protect customers and volunteers and only 2 customers in the shop at any one time.

Many bargains from ÂŁ1.

Contact shop on 01303 264285 and general enquiries on 0345 260 1253 Local Cat Charity Fears Unscrupulous Selling of Cats and Kittens Folkestone and Hythe Cats Protection is deeply concerned about the dwindling number of cats and kittens coming into its care. The charity would normally expect to be overwhelmed with people wanting assistance but, even taking Covid into account, there is a worrying lack of numbers. One disturbing trend is the current rise in demand from people wanting to buy pets, rather than adopting from a rescue centre.

And there is also the possibly of cats just being abandoned because of the Coronavirus, with cat owners not caring about what will happen to their pets.

The current situation also means that cats are not being neutered, increasing the risk of them reproducing. (A kitten is sexually active at just four months). But this need not happen! The Branch, which is part of a national network, gives each cat in its care a full health check, including; vaccinations, microchipping and four weeks free pet insurance before an ideal home is found. There is also a neutering scheme available for cat owners on benefits or low incomes.

Anyone wanting assistance, can call: 0345 260 1253 Neutering helpline: 03000 12 12 12 7

Report from your County Councillor for Newington Last month I wrote about KCC’s SolarTogether project to use collective buying power for Kent householders to install solar panels or buy extra storage capacity. It attracted 3,856 expressions of interest. The next stage is for individual price quotes which, if accepted, will see the work carried out over the next few months.

Also proving popular is a conference on 16 November about Kent’s Plan Bee, KCC’s pollinator action plan. Pollinators are vital to much agriculture and our gardens and we want to do more to reverse their decline. It was intended to hold the conference at a venue but the need for social distancing means we will be online but the advantage of this is we can now accommodate everyone who wants to attend and several hundred people have already signed up. If you are interested do please contact me for details.

As well as pollinators KCC is also trying to encourage our young people through our annual Tryangle Awards. If you know of any young people (11 – 18 years or 11 to 25 if they have special educational needs) who deserve an award for achievement or effort, please nominate them before 30 November. The categories are Arts, Community Action, Courage, Good Friends and Young Carers, Music, Personal Development, Positive Intervention, Sport or Outdoor Activities. This should enable all efforts to be recognised.

Just being nominated can encourage a young person. See https:// www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/young-people/try-angleawards Please continue to report any potholes and particularly any drains you see that are blocked by silt or leaves in advance of the winter rains. You can do so via the KCC website or on 03000 41 81 81 in normal office hours or 03000 41 91 91 for anything urgent out of office hours.

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The transition period for the UK leaving the EU ends at the end of this year. KCC has a particular responsibility together with Highways England and Kent Police for managing traffic and there are plans in place to limit the number of HGVs that can enter Kent should there be major disruption. I will keep my facebook page (see below) updated on this.

I’ve started a facebook page called The Elham Valley, Kent where I’m posting some of the information that I have on roadworks, events and local businesses which are too time sensitive or I’ve no room to include in my monthly reports. Do feel free to add to the posts with news from Newington parish.

Finally, you may have seen that the recent Honours List included a knighthood for Paul Carter for services to local government. Paul led KCC for fourteen years and chaired the County Council Network for four. He received a CBE in 2014 after his work to rescue jobs in East Kent when Pfizer withdrew from their Sandwich site. He really has been indefatigable in his work for Kent, its people and businesses as I’ve witnessed at first hand. It’s good to see his dedication recognised this way. Also honoured was Newington resident Cleo Smith of Age UK Hythe and Lyminge who has been awarded a BEM for her work during the recent pandemic. It’s good to see one of the local ‘heroes’ honoured in this way.

Susan Carey Member for Elham Valley Kent County Council

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SANDGATE FARMERS MARKET

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Shop Local. www.sandgatebusiness.org.uk

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

Charity number: 1122652

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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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It is that time of year again, year 6 of the Christmas Shoebox campaign, for Elderly, Children and mothers or fathers with families in Hostels after leaving relationships, Pick up point in Dover, Deal and Hythe, Collection from other areas can be arranged via PM, we would once again like to thank all who take part in the scheme to enable others to enjoy the festive season more, drop off points can be seen on the main poster, or in the Christmas in Kent group on Facebook.

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The Chichester Hall is proud of its relationship with its hirers some of whom have held their weekly activities at the Hall for more than a decade.

Now, the newly refurbished Hall is a wonderful, warm space for like minded people to pursue their interests.

Fully Covid-19 compliant, the Hall is now open so if you are looking for a larger space or starting a new activity do contact David at david@chichesterhall.co.uk who will be happy to discuss the options available.

Thank you

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We are a small family run business, trading for over 30 years in the heart of Hythe High Street at number 51 (CT21 5AD) and we pride ourselves on customer service and of a range of products with high quality produce. We cater for all needs, whether it's a small treat for your pet, tapioca to make your favourite nostalgic pudding, or some of our delicious, local, free range eggs, perfect for cooking, baking and breakfasting!

At U-Weigh we have more than 400 items in store, ranging from cupboard essentials to sweet treats and snacks. We have a large selection of herbs, spices and seasonings to take your meal plans to every corner of the world, and to cater for the home bakers and amateur chefs, some cupboard staples; flours, sugars, cake mixes, pastas and rices. As dried food specialists, we all have a wide knowledge and will not hesitate to help with any queries or questions you may have.

Take a look at our many products, write your list and pop into the shop. We're also doing our bit for the planet by introducing paper bags, and don't forget, if you are trying to be more green, you can bring your own tubs, jars and containers to fill up. www.u-weigh.co.uk

www.facebook.com/uweigh/ From the cutting-edge London design agency Here Design - writer and poet Philip Cowell, and award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand, author of The Herbarium, this playful, original, beautifully designed book brings to life the punctuation marks we use every day, including: The dashing dash So-called "quotation marks" The colon: and on and on.

The shouty exclamation!

Kindle edition The three dots of... ÂŁ9.99 (Not forgetting the brackets) Hardback And even more 16

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Light lunches available local in church after lunchtime concerts

WOW Design-led gifts and interiors 76 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5AL

01303 265340 www.facebook.com/wowhythe

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In the Church this November 2020 Service October 26 CANCELLED November 8 Remembrance service. 9.30a.m including Holy Communion November 29 Advent Sunday 9.30a.m Holy Communion For any further Church information please call 01303 270604

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All now available in paperback and on Kindle Set in Folkestone in the heady days of the late 60s.

They say if you can remember it, you weren't there!

Two plays. One an imaginary meeting between Dylan Thomas and Brendan Behan in a Fitzrovia pub. The other is Caitlin Thomas reminiscing after the untimely death of her husband.

This is the tale of Hana, a young girl who moves from where she was born in London, to the Kent coast. They discover a wonderful area called Prince's Parade which is full of amazing animals, has a beautiful canal and is right next to the sea too! By buying this book you will be helping to protect it. All profits from it will be donated to the Save Prince's Parade campaign which aims to halt plans to develop the area into a housing estate.

This walk through the history of Sandgate to the present day was first performed at the Chichester Hall a decade ago on Wednesday, 9th June, 2010.

It is now available on Kindle or in paperback.

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My contact details are: Address: Clyme House, Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5DJ Mobile: 07771 796 446 email: david@thesentinel.org.uk