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August 2019

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

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Boot Fairs, The Green Hythe 2019 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: ÂŁ10; Vans ÂŁ15.

Rubbish is to be taken by the sellers

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Tuesday September 10th at 12pm Newington Village Hall Admission 40p Refreshments available In support of St. Nicholas Church, Newington 9

Support your local Farmers' Markets in 2019

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Guest writers welcome

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JeST a minute... the cartoon humour of John Sinclair-Thomas

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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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Saturday 21st Sept 6.30 pm Fish and Chip Supper followed by card and board games. Price ÂŁ10. Tickets in Restoring and maintaining this historic building advance available from Greta and its grounds Charity number: 1122652 Raja 01303 488091, Mel Wrigley 01303 237146, Cynthia Weeks 01303 262572 or Di Fox 01303 277119. Raffle

Friends of St Nicholas Church Newington

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 ÂŁ10. 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.

Folkestone and Hythe Cats Protection operates a Lost and Found service for anyone who's cat has gone missing, or if a stray cat has been found.

Contact 0345 260 1253 for further information 51 High St, Hythe Kent CT21 5AD www.u-weigh.co.uk 01303 260745 uweigh@gmail.com 16

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Father’s Day Treat Dad on Sunday 16th June as we make Father’s Day extra special with a three course lunch in our Coast Restaurant. £25.00 per person with children up to 9 years old half price

Tri ute Friday 21st June we ha e a special tribute ni ht. rri al from 0pm and sit down at 8 00pm with a disco to follow until midni ht.

Tickets are £40 per person and includes a three course meal.

Join us for a year of entertainment at the Hythe Imperial Hotel.

From live tribute acts to special occasions, there’s plenty to do with your family or loved ones.

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Take That Tri ute n Friday 25th ctober we ha e a fantastic Take That tribute ni ht. rri al from 0pm and sit down at 8 00pm with a disco to follow until midni ht.

Here’s a taste of what to expect for the rest of 2019.

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District Councillor Report

This month I would like to highlight a couple more good news stories: Green Flag Award Scheme: Three parks in Folkestone and Hythe District have been recognised as the very best in the world by the Green Flag Award Scheme. The Royal Military Canal in Hythe and Folkestone's Radnor Park and the Lower Leas Coastal Park have once again been awarded this prestigious accolade. Well done to all our staff who help keep these parks clean and tidy.

A plea to all users is please use the litter bins provided or take it with you.

Energy-savings grants: Eligible residents can now claim free funding for energy-saving improvements at home from Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Councils are able to refer people who they think are eligible for funding under the scheme. The government is offering grants to people whose household income is under ÂŁ30,000 - after the cost of their mortgage or rent is taken off.

For more information on the scheme or to apply for funding, call Aran Services on 0800 587795 or email info@aranservices.co.uk or call the Councils Customer Services on 01303 853660 Cllr David Godfrey Cabinet Member for Special Projects

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From your County Councillor

Your County Council is responsible for most of the roads in Kent but not the unadopted roads or the motorways. Here in Kent we have a permit scheme that requires any organisation (including our own road maintenance teams) to apply well in advance for a permit to undertake work that needs partial or full road closures and a plan is agreed for how long the works take with fines for any delays. Works are planned for up to a year in advance and are often timed for the school holidays to minimise disruption. Unfortunately Highways England is not part of this scheme and closes the motorway, often at short notice, without consideration for the knock-on effects to the wider road network. This year we have had too many instances of Highways England making closures that have caused major disruption to the rest of Kent’s roads.

Highways England is answerable to the Secretary of State for Transport and KCC Leader Paul Carter has written to him in the strongest terms about the lack of co-ordination from Highways England. Paul has also pressed the case for the removal of 50mph speed limit and the barrier on the London bound direction of the M20 which is in place in case of disruption following Brexit. Both officers and members have protested to Highways England and there has been some adjustment to the closures and Kent Highways in turn has cancelled some long-planned roadworks to minimise disruption. There are still several major motorway closures to come including the complete closure of the M20 the first weekend in August for works on the new junction 10a and night closures of the M2 at times throughout the summer months. Check before you travel.

There are three important KCC consultations currently under way where your views are welcome and you will find them on www.kent.gov.uk then search for ‘consultations.’ The first is the 'Energy and Low Emissions Strategy' which aims to make 24

Kent carbon neutral by 2050 (and KCC’s own estate by 2030).

This means reducing emissions to zero, eliminating poor air quality, reducing fuel poverty and delivering an affordable, clean and secure energy supply for Kent. There’s also the ‘Kent Biodiversity Strategy’ which is about the restoration and creation of habitats for wildlife and plants. Then another important issue is the ‘Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Strategy’ which is a joint three-year plan with partners such as the NHS and Kent Police.

Matthew Scott our Kent Police and Crime Commissioner also has a consultation at www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/listening-to-you/ public-consultations This is his annual survey about priorities for Kent Police. It takes only a few minutes to complete and if, like me, you want more priority given to dealing with speeding and bad driving, this is the chance to move it up the agenda.

Finally, I’d like to ask for your help. I’m in the process of nominating the Elham Valley Line Trust for the Queen’s Award for Volunteering (it’s like an MBE for organisations) and would welcome any letters of support about what a difference this place makes to the village and to the visitors.

Susan Carey, Member Elham Valley

THE FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB NORTH ROAD SHORNCLIFFE FOLKESTONE CT20 3HL Music starts at 8pm on Thursdays......circa £12 at all gigs To book seats please email Beryl the Booker at twinklewood@btinternet.com or call 01303 277175 25

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Even more at the The Tower Theatre

In the Church this August 2019 August 4

St Martin's 10.00 benefice service

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9.00 Holy Communion

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Morning prayer.

September 1 10.00. Benefice service at St Nicholas

For any further Church information please contact The Reverend Janet Thornby on 01303 271267 27

This is the new Pilates' timetable and it will start Monday 2nd September, check out a couple of new venues and a few changes to classes and times. Any questions give Julie a call on 07825109670

If you would like to submit an article or letter please ensure it is emailed to me by the 20th of each month.

I will print almost anything as long as it’s not libellous, racist or unkind.

Name must be supplied but can be withheld if requested.

Please put your articles etc in plain text or Word and images should be in .jpg, .tiff or .png.

My contact details are: Address: Clyme House, Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5DJ Mobile: 07771 796 446 Landline: 020 3239 5828 (via Skype) email: david@thesentinel.org.uk