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Welcome

‌to the Spring edition of the St Nicholasat-Wade & Sarre Parish Council magazine.

It has been a bit of a challenge putting this together because it is my first one and also because it was written before the results of the elections in early May were known so your local, regional and national representatives may well have changed dramatically by the time you read this.

I look forward to producing many more of these magazines in the future but for now I would just like to say thank you to all the local organisations and advertisers who contributed to this publication and that I hope you find something interesting inside.

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Messy Church here in St Nicholas at Wade!

Messy Church is for children and their families to learn about Jesus, in different creative ways through craft, fun, friendship and food! Come along for a range of activities followed by an afternoon tea together at each session.

It is run by St Nicholas Church at Manor Hall, on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Next sessions are on May 9, June 13 and July 11 from 3-5pm, at Manor Hall, Manor Road, St Nicholas at Wade.

To book a place and for more details, please phone Vanessa Fairbrass on 01843 847012.

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The playgroup has finally achieved our aim of an all weather surface being installed at the rear of the village hall. This was possible because of the generosity of Kent County Council, the Parish council, Tessa Tapp and the Millennium Group.

We are now waiting for the fence to be renewed before we have a shed erected for storage of our outside toys, the money for which has been kindly donated by the Hoodeners from their Christmas performances.

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Letter from the Chairman

Cllr Bernard Clayson I am writing this piece at the start of April and by the time you read it everything will have changed. The elections will be over and the new term of office will have started at Parish, District and Government level.

I decided not to stand again, so in one respect it is goodbye, but I am not moving away from the village. I have been on the Parish Council for twelve years and have been Chairman since 2008, having reluctantly accepted the position when the previous Chairman resigned. Every AGM I hoped that someone else would be nominated but it never happened.

I have enjoyed many aspects of the work, the numerous outside meetings, training to keep up with an ever changing world, and the maintenance work that I will continue to do to keep our villages a lovely place to live. Your Councillors do a lot for people living locally, as do other individuals and I have found that the people who do nothing are often the first to complain. Parishioners

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have every right to comment and ask questions, but this should be done politely and constructively and not in an unnecessarily rude and intimidatory way. I hope some of the poor behaviour I have seen from a very small number of individuals will no longer occur going forwards.

Paul, our new Parish Council Clerk, is doing a good job of getting established in the complexities of the role, constant changes in legislation and reductions in finance that are affecting all levels of government. County and District Councils are disposing of liabilities currently, a situation which means that your Parish Council will be considering the implications of taking over the freehold of Bell Meadow. I am leaving at a time when your elected Councillors will have a number of challenging issues to deal with in the coming months and years. I am proud of what I have achieved serving you for so many years on the Parish Council and look forward to still meeting you around the village.

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Parish Council News Annual Parish Meeting 2015 This will be held on Wednesday 27 May from 7pm onwards in the Manor Hall. Put this date in your diary and do come along as it will be a chance to meet your newly elected Parish Councillors.

Thanet Local Plan Consultation

Speed Watch Volunteers

A public meeting was held on 23rd February at the Manor Hall to discuss the impact of the Local Plan which proposes the building of approximately 75 new houses in St Nicholas-at-Wade. As a result of that meeting, the Parish Council submitted a formal response to the consultation which can be seen in the News section of our website. The public consultation period ended on 6 March and Thanet District Council are now considering all the responses received.

Parish Council Website Sarah McManus has kindly agreed to become our volunteer Webmaster.

She will be reviewing the current website and making suggestions for improvement so keep an eye on developments from the end of May at www.stnicholas-at-wadewithsarrepc. kentparishes.gov.uk

The speed of vehicles driving through the villages is regularly raised as a concern. There are currently a small number of volunteers who monitor the speed of vehicles using a portable speed indication device (SID) and pass on details of any vehicles exceeding the speed limit to Kent Police.

More volunteers are always welcomed, so, if you are interested in participating in occasional patrols, contact the local co-ordinator Iris Osbourne on 01843 840901.

Allotment The Parish Council manages a small number of allotments in Shuart Lane.

There are currently no vacant plots but it is anticipated that this may change in the coming months. There is currently no waiting list so if you are interested in being considered as and when a plot becomes vacant, contact the Clerk for more details.

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Regular Events

Here are some of the many events held in the village hall that you may be interested in attending or joining.

MONDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

9.45 to 10.45 Low Impact Aerobics Just turn up on the day

Wednesday afternoon Yoga Classes will start on 21 April. See noticeboards for details

10.45 to midday Coffee Morning Just turn up on the day

10.00 to 11.55 Playgroup Barbara on 01843 847332

13.00 to 14.30 Free Fit Club 07737 373751 or 07912 293007 or just turn up on the day

12.30 to 13.30 Dance4Fun Steven on 07710 469148 or just turn up on the day

17.00 to 20.45 Dance4Fun Steven on 07710 469148 or just turn up on the day

19.30 to 20.15 Keep Fit with Cher Todd Just turn up on the day (Except second Weds of the month)

TUESDAYS 10.00 to 11.55 Playgroup Barbara on 01843 847332

19.00 to 21.30 Gardeners Club Just turn up on the day

THURSDAYS

12.00 to 13.30 Minster Surgery 01843 821333

10.30 to 13.00 Art Group with Tina Rowland 01843 294829 or just turn up on the day

18.00 to 19.00 Dance4Fun Steven on 07710 469148 or just turn up on the day

13.00 to 14.30 Free Fit Club 07737 373751 or 07912 293007 or just turn up on the day

19.15 to 20.45 Line Dancing with Annette Just turn up on the day

19.00 to 21.00 Highland Dance Just turn up on the day

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Village Hall Events The Hoodeners (December 2014)

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

10.00 to 11.55 Playgroup Barbara on 01843 847332

First Saturday of the month 08.00 to 10.00 Parish Council Surgery Just turn up on the day

12.00 to 13.30 Minster Surgery 01843 821333 15.45 to 18.45 Dance4Fun Steven 07710 469148 or just turn up on the day

The latest information can be found on the village hall web site: www.villagehall.snaw.org.uk

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New Parish Council Clerk I started as the new Clerk to the Council on 2 March having retired as an Inspector with Sussex Police and moved to the area late last year. I am currently on a steep learning curve and my head is full of names, locations, legislation, policies and audit data but I am thoroughly enjoying my new role so far. There are a number of issues I am trying to progress currently, all of which are focussed on improving facilities for local residents. I look forward to meeting more of you on my regular trips to the villages and at our Parish Council meetings. Whilst the meetings are formal by necessity, they are a great opportunity for you to hear what is going on locally and to have your say if you have something to contribute. Paul Drake

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Council Contacts

Your Parish Council The Parish Council meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month; usually joined by visiting Councillors from Kent County Council and Thanet District Council. The public are always welcome and a slot is available for questions from the public. If you would like to attend to ask a specific question, make a suggestion or simply to complain, contact the Parish Clerk or come to our Councillors’ monthly Saturday morning surgeries at the Village Hall, St Nicholas for an informal chat (details on the Parish notice board). Copies of the Parish Council meeting agendas, minutes, Freedom of Information Act publication scheme and other useful information can be found on our website (address on facing page).

Councillors St. Nicholas-at-Wade Cllr Bernard Clayson

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Cllr Yvonne Barnes

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Cllr Nathan Coldwell

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Cllr Steven Emms

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Cllr Valerie McManus 01843 847485 Cllr Terry Robson

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Cllr Peter Radclyffe

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Cllr Sonya Smyth

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Paul Drake Clerk to the Council

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New Parish Councillors The election of your Parish Councillors will be held on Friday 7 May, the same day as the general election.

Details of any changes following this election will be published in the next edition but look out for information locally such as on our website and the Parish Council notice boards in both villages in the meantime.

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The duties and responsibilities of the Parish Council include the following • Provide services

• Act lawfully

• Create policies

• Hold at least three meetings a year in addition to the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council

• Raise and spend money on behalf of the community • Budget & manage its finances in accordance with the Accounts & Audit Regulations

• Representing the interests of its people • Keeping its people informed

• Ensure adequate insurance cover

• Working in partnership with other bodies

• Manage Parish land, buildings and property

• The health & safety of its employees

• Appoint a Proper Officer

• Obtaining the best value by working within the spirit of Best Value

The full responsibilities and powers of the Parish Council can be viewed on application to the clerk or viewed on the website www.kentparishes.gov.uk

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Working in partnership with Sands Heritage Limited and Thanet District Council award winning multi-disciplinary designers Hemingway Design led by Wayne Hemingway MBE, Gerardine Hemingway MBE and Jack Hemingway have been appointed to deliver the look, feel, smell, taste and sound of a re-imagined Dreamland.

The UK’s original Pleasure Park has been re-imagined, ready to welcome a new generation of fun-seeking visitors to an ‘old fashioned, yet oh-so-fashionable’ world of thrills, amusements and good times.

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Wantsum Community & Sports Association With Summer well and truly in our grasp we say farewell to our winter football season and look forward to welcoming Blean Sunday and Hernebay Harriers back for the 2015/16 season. Working alongside the Parish Council we now begin the work of repairing the football pitches, whilst also preparing the cricket square to welcome the new St Nicholas and Sarre Cricket Club who will be playing at Bell Meadow from the beginning of April onwards.

WCSA are very pleased to welcome St Nicholas and Sarre Cricket Club who play in division 6 of the Kent Village Cricket League and division 5 of the Thanet Indoor Cricket League. The club aims to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all members and would be keen to hear from anyone who would like to take up cricket as an activity, regardless of age or ability. Please contact Mark Richardson on 07979 108398 if you are interested. The team will be having practice sessions on a Wednesday night at Bell Meadow and would love to meet anyone interested in training, their first session is the 1st April, and they will also have matches every Sunday during the summer. Feel free to come and support them if you are in the area or have some spare time to watch some local cricket.

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summer events both on the Meadow and in The Pavilion. This summer we have boot fairs planned for Sundays 17 May, 14 June, 19 July and 20 September at 8am, plus Saturday 22 August at 8am.

Pitches are £7 for a car or £10 for a van. There is a discount if you prebook, so if you are interested call Phil on 01843 449190.

As well as the boot fairs and following on from last year’s success we are excited to be presenting another Strawberry Summer Sunday on the 23rd August with a BBQ, cream teas, pimms and games for all of the family, so please make a note of the date and come along and join us.

Don’t forget as well as the cricket and boot fairs we have a full diary of social events over the forthcoming months; for more information go to www.wcsassocation.wix.com/wcsa Come and join us at the Pavilion for our regular Friday Fortnightly Social event, ranging from theme evenings to games nights and everything in between. Or simply just come along for a drink, a bite to eat and a catch up with friends. Not a member? Not a problem, download an application form from our website or pop in and grab a form from one of the bar team.

The WCSA team look forward to seeing you at The Pavilion soon.

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Almost Last Night of the Proms St Nicholas Has Talent

October 9 23

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Shed-Education Burglaries of sheds and garages are growing!

The value of property in sheds and garages is more than people think. Thieves are targeting them for power tools, cycle and sports equipment. Hand tools are stolen and used to break into homes.

So let’s weed out these thieves by getting some SHEDUCATION!

Secure the access to your shed or garage by locking gates and using thorny bushes next to walls.

Have you visibly marked the contents of your shed? Make a note of

the serial number and photograph valuable tools and other items. If you don’t know how to mark your item then speak to your local Kent Community Warden or PCSO.

External security lights which are activated by movement are useful.

Doors of sheds require attention. Use strong padlocks. Windows should be secured with locks or grilles.

Use coach bolts or non-return screws to secure door hinges.

Chain cycle, mowers, ladders and tools to a strong anchorage point.

Alarms for sheds and garages are available for under £20 at most DIY stores or on line.

Together we’ll crack crime. Join a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.

Exactly what insurance cover do you have? Check that your household policy covers you for theft from your garden and outbuilding.

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MINSTER YOUTH FORUM ANNUAL EVENT 2015 13TH JUNE 2015 – 13:00 @ MINSTER RECREATION GROUND & PAVILION!

* FREE ENTRY PUBLIC EVENT * MINSTER YOUTH FORUM WILL BE HOSTING THEIR VERY FIRST ANNUAL EVENT AT MINSTER RECREATION GROUND AND PAVILION ON SATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2015 @ 13:00 EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND YOUTH GROUPS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS & LOCAL CLUBS ONE OF THANET’S BIGGEST YOUTH EVENT’S OF THE YEAR!

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OPEN GARDENS Approximately twelve village gardens will be open, with stalls selling plants, cakes, preserves, books, bric-a-brac etc Gardeners’ lunches & cream teas Entrance includes all gardens open Art & flower exhibitions in church Entry £3.50 For more info call 01843 847922

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Useful Contacts 01843

Thanet STD code

Community Warden Tony Gander

07969 584 182

PCSO Craig Raisbeck

07772 113 097

Community Police Officer Darren Reed

07989 993 383

Police non-emergency Police emergency

101 999 or 112

Thanet District Council

577 000

Community Dog Warden

577 580

Kent County Council

Library (Minster)

821 442

Doctor’s Surgery Birchington Doctor’s Surgery Minster

848 818 821 333

St Nicholas Post Office

844 632

School St Nicholas-at-Wade CofE Primary School

847 253

St Nicholas Church, The Vicarage

447 791

Wantsum Community & Sports Association

03000 416 161

07938 774 983

Websites Parish Council Website www.stnicholas-at-wadewithsarrepc.kentparishes.gov.uk Village Website www.stnicholasatwade.wikispaces.com Wantsum Community & Sports Association www.wcsassociation.wix.com/wcsa

Venues for hire The Pavilion, Bell Meadow, Bridges Close 07938 774 983 Wantsum Community & Sports Association www.wcsassociation.wix.com/wcsa The Village Hall, The Street dennis.kirby@villagehall.snaw.org.uk

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