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Your Parish magazine January 2017

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

If you do not wish to receive these newsletters please email UNSUBSCRIBE to him at david@davidcowell.net

2017 In the Church this January 2017 January 1.

10.00 a.m. Benefice service at All Souls. No service at Newington.

January. 8. 9.00 a.m. Eucharist.

January 15. 9.00 a.m. Eucharist January 22. 9.00 a.m. Mattins January 29. 9.00 a.m. Eucharist February 5. 10.00 a.m. Benefice service St Martin's. No service at Newington For any further Church information please contact The Reverend Janet Thornby on 01303 271267

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Newington Village Hall Coffee Morning Saturday 4th February 10.00am - 12.00noon Did you know Newington Village Hall is managed by villagers?

Would you like to get involved? All it takes is a couple of hours every other month and on odd occasions throughout the year.

The Village Hall Committee invite you along to a friendly and informal coffee morning. Come along for a chat to find out more, to meet the committee and have a cuppa.

2017 subscription Thank you to those who have renewed their subscription for 2017 or opted to receive an on-line version of the magazine.

If you wish to renew please use the form circulated with the December edition.

If you no longer have the form then you can send your cheque to the address on the back page.

Thank you.

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New season programme of films 3rd January 2017

2nd May 2017

Manon des Sources 7th February 2017

The Salt of the Earth 6th June 2017

Pride

Tangerines

7th March 2017

4th July 2017

Raise the Red Lantern 4th April 2017

O Brother Where Art Thou

Timbuktu

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.

Entry

Email: hythecommunitycinema@gmail.com

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

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Phone: 01303 264914 or 01303 237227

www.aridzonaawnings.co.uk For the finest German engineered awnings and glass rooms Installed by a Kent based family company.

Call Sam Ruddle for a free survey on 0330 6600949

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Tuesday, 3rd January

11.35am to 12.05pm

Tuesday, 17th January

11.35am to 12.05pm

Tuesday, 31st January

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From its heyday as a Victorian seaside resort to its role as a major departure point for cross-channel ferries, Folkestone has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the town.

Folkestone in 50 Buildings explores the history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures. From the magnificent century-old Grand Hotel to the stunning new Rocksalt Restaurant, part of the ongoing regeneration of its famous seafront and harbour, this unique study celebrates the town's architectural heritage in a new and accessible way. Well-known local author Paul Harris guides the reader on a tour of the city’s historic buildings and modern architectural marvels

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.

No job too small

If you just have prints do drop them into Clyme House and I will scan.

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I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something.

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.

Thank you.

Neil Gaiman

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District Councillor Report Let’s start off with some very good news. I am delighted that the Elham Valley Line Trust application for funding from the Shepway Community Chest pot towards their outdoor education shelter was successful and look forward to seeing this come to fruition.

For those of you that use the Hythe swimming pool the latest position is as follows “Repairs to Hythe Pool will begin on Sunday 18 December. The pool is scheduled to re-open on Monday 23 January 2017, subject to any further adverse weather.

We have had to carry out extensive investigations into the damage caused to the new roof by Storm Angus in order to make sure that such extreme weather does not cause further problems in the future.

Scaffolding will have to be put up both inside and outside the pool over the Christmas period so the roof repairs can start in January. The council’s insurers are satisfied that the damage was caused by the storm and will be meeting the cost of repairs.”

On the subject of swimming pools feedback from recent public exhibitions on the design and proposed site on Princess Parade is being analysed and further information will be made available late January.

2017 will be a very busy year for Shepway with work continuing on the many new proposed developments in the District and I will continue to bring news on these as it becomes available.

I hope you will all enjoy the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Cllr David Godfrey – Cabinet member for Special Projects

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The Historic Houses Association (HHA) represents over 1,640 of the UK's privately and charitably owned historic houses, castles and gardens. These are listed buildings or designated gardens, usually Grade I or II*, and are often outstanding. Many are considered to be iconic symbols of Britain's unique heritage.

Around 500 of these properties open their doors to visitors for days out, special tours, school visits, film locations, weddings and events, or as memorable places to stay. 24 million people a year visit HHA Member properties and there are over 45,000 Friends of the HHA. Members range from iconic stately homes such as Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle, Castle Howard, Knebworth House, Longleat and Burghley House, to more intimate houses such as Traquair in Scotland, Treowen in Wales and Belle Isle in Northern Ireland. Most are still private family homes.

The Association was established in 1973 to help owners conserve these wonderful places in the interests of the nation and carries out important lobbying, advisory and marketing work on behalf of Member properties.

Please visit http://saveprincesparade.org

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In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Newington like this: NEWINGTON-NEXT-HYTHE, a village and a parish in Elham district, Kent. The village stands near the Southeastern railway, 2½ miles N E of Hythe, and 3½ W by N of Folkestone r. station; is a scattered place, amid romantic environs; and has a post-office, of the name of Newington, under Hythe. The parish extendsto the coast; and comprises 3, 134 acres of land, and 60 of water. Real property, £3, 150. Pop., 523. Houses, 94. Beachborough is the seat of T. Brockman, Esq. Asummer-house is on a hill adjoining Beachborough; isaccessible to strangers; and commands very fine and extensive views over land and sea.

A vantage-ground on the Downs, about a mile from the village, likewise commands a magnificent view over the marshes to Hastings. There are remains of ancient entrenchments; and Roman coins and pottery have been found The living is a vicarage, annexed to the rectory of Cheriton, in the diocese of Canterbury.

The church is ancient; consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with a lofty tower; and contains a font cased in carved oak, two brasses of 1501, and a brass of a man and three wives of 1522. There are an infant school and charities.

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The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

FOLKESTONE QUAKERS MEET IN SANDGATE We gather at

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH HALL on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month at 10.30am Anyone is welcome to join us.

A Quaker Meeting for Worship is very simple and may be just what you need. It is a coming together in silence in which we ponder the deep issues of life without the constraints of pre-fixed beliefs. Anyone can share a heartfelt thought in the meeting. We don’t answer it or discuss it - we just receive it. In some meetings no-one speaks at all. The meeting ends with handshake and chat over coffee or tea.

We also hold house discussion groups and monthly social coffee chats.

Quakers have always been prepared to speak out on social issues and act on their convictions, resulting in the practical and social action that we have been known for over the years. www.eastkentquakers.org.uk

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From your County Councillor Undoubtedly by the time this newsletter has reached you we will have had bad weather. Kent Highways gritters have been out on many nights since November and cover the main routes across Kent. There’s plenty of advice about winter on www.kent.gov.uk and search for ‘winter service’. You will then see if the gritters are being sent out and can even follow their progress on the gritter twitter. Kent schoolchildren named many of the individual gritting vehicles – Gritney Spears, Frosty, Snowflake, Freddie Salted being some of the more memorable names. The website also has a map of where the saltbins can be found. They are generally at trouble spots on hills or slopes and rely on road users to spread the grit as and when needed. Over the years I have used my KCC member grant to increase the number of saltbins on our local roads.

Grit needs traffic to work it into the snow which is why, even if a road has been gritted, it can still be treacherous. The gritters can also function as snow ploughs but they normally have to be set to plough a little above the road surface so they don’t tear up reflecting road studs (cat’s eyes) from the road. Traffic islands, speed humps and other traffic calming can also make it impossible for some stretches of road to be ploughed. Experiments have been taking place with equipment that can detect changes in the road surface so that the road can be cleared ‘back to black’ but we haven’t yet had the weather to properly road test this. We are also grateful to the farmers who are issued with snow plough attachments for their tractors by Kent Highways so they can help keep their local roads clear. After the last really heavy snow in Kent, one such farmer described how as he cleared the road in front of him he could see the road behind him already closing under deep new snow. In such circumstances nothing will keep the road clear.

Because it has been several years since we last had heavy snow there will be new drivers who’ve never encountered such conditions and who may not even know where to find the fog light on their dashboard. If you know a new driver like this then please pass on some advice about being prepared and allowing extra time for a journey when there’s snow or ice on the roads.

The Kent website also has a link to the Government’s advice on snow clearance by individuals, information on the weather and advice from Public Health. Local radio usually has the most up to date information and will be 15

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briefed by KCC and all the emergency services. If there’s a power cut and you don’t have battery radio then remember you can always turn on the car radio.

There’s a very useful booklet for Kent residents called ‘What to do in an emergency’ which includes information and contact details for a whole range of situations such as flooding or power cuts and I am looking at whether I can arrange a special edition for Newington with more local information.

Kent Highways have put verge markers to mark the edge of the road where the hedge has been removed in Arpinge and are ensuring the landowner reinstates a proper boundary. Thanks again to Newington Parish Council for reporting this hazard.

And to finish on a really positive note, I was delighted to receive a cheque for £750 from the Ronald Cruickshank Foundation for St Nicholas church, Newington towards the cost of roof repairs. Happy New Year indeed.

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

David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne), two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he's plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he is becoming a werewolf.

When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the next full moon causes him to transform from man to murderous beast.

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2017 jumble sale dates for your diary April 4 June 27 September 12 November 7

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The Historic Houses Association (HHA) represents over 1,640 of the UK's privately and charitably owned historic houses, castles and gardens. These are listed buildings or designated gardens, usually Grade I or II*, and are often outstanding. Many are considered to be iconic symbols of Britain's unique heritage.

Around 500 of these properties open their doors to visitors for days out, special tours, school visits, film locations, weddings and events, or as memorable places to stay. 24 million people a year visit HHA Member properties and there are over 45,000 Friends of the HHA. Members range from iconic stately homes such as Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle, Castle Howard, Knebworth House, Longleat and Burghley House, to more intimate houses such as Traquair in Scotland, Treowen in Wales and Belle Isle in Northern Ireland. Most are still private family homes.

The Association was established in 1973 to help owners conserve these wonderful places in the interests of the nation and carries out important lobbying, advisory and marketing work on behalf of Member properties.

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Never a crossword Across 1 It engages a ratchet wheel 5 Dog irritant 9 Say "That's nothing!" e.g.

14 "Rebel Yell" rocker Billy 15 Collect, as rewards 16 One of the James Bond portrayers 17 Two things you don't have to refrigerate 20 Place for professional sporting events 21 Chinese restaurant flowers 22 Ladies of the house in Mexico 25 Museum feature 26 Knot in a tree, e.g.

28 Didn't sell or lend out 32 Title for a French gentleman 37 Nest high off the ground 38 Three things you don't have to refrigerate 41 Respond to, as an opportunity 42 Eager enthusiasm 43 It can make the grade 44 Vandalized an auto, in a way 46 Prickly seed case (Var.) 47 Loner 53 Part of a road 58 Major blood carrier 59 Two things you don't have to refrigerate 62 Word with "Mongolia" or "limits" 63 Raze (with "down") 64 Accept a challenge 65 Wear away gradually 66 Terrier type 67 Place to find a shovel Down 1 Greek gyro breads 2 More than admire 3 Battle-of-the-sexes team 4 Large, grassy plain 5 To's counterpart 6 Stan the superhero creator 7 Major direction 8 Come out of nowhere?

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10 Chanel of perfume 11 Ahs complements 12 On the house 13 Admit, country-style (with "up") 18 Thick, black, gooey substance 19 Member of the British nobility 23 Celebrates birthday after birthday 24 Give the brush-off to 27 Splendid display 28 Space letters 29 Lake linked to the Hudson River 30 Cropped photographs?

31 Expendables on a golf course 32 What a drawbridge might cover 33 How many times "in a lifetime"?

34 Minor criticisms 35 Pollution component 36 It's quaint and roomy 37 Do a bit of math 39 "As ___" (letter closing) 40 Assistant coach, e.g.

44 African antelope with distinctive horns 45 Is in the skyscraper business 46 Blow that horn!

48 Its job is to run for you clues continue and answers on page 23

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Did you know that...

January (in Latin, Ianuarius) is named after the Latin word for door (ianua) since January is the door to the year. The month is conventionally thought of as being named after Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions in Roman mythology, but according to ancient Roman farmers' almanacs Juno was the tutelary deity of the month.

Traditionally, the original Roman calendar consisted of 10 months totaling 304 days, winter being considered a month-less period.

Around 713 BC, the semimythical successor of Romulus, King Numa Pompilius, is supposed to have added the months of January and February, so that the calendar covered a standard lunar year (354 days).

Although March was originally the first month in the old Roman calendar, January became the first month of the calendar year either under Numa or under the Decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers differ). In contrast, each specific calendar year was identified by the names of the two consuls, who entered office on May 1 or March 15 until 153 BC, from when they entered office on January 1.

Various Christian feast dates were used for the New Year in Europe during the Middle Ages, including March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) and December 25.

However, medieval calendars were still displayed in the Roman fashion with twelve columns from January to December. Beginning in the 16th century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of the New Year once again.

According to Theodor Mommsen,1 January became the first day of the year in 600 AUC of the Roman calendar (153 BC), due to disasters in the Lusitanian War. A Lusitanian chief called Punicus invaded the Roman territory, defeated two Roman governors, and killed their troops. The Romans resolved to send a consul to Hispania, and in order to accelerate the dispatch of aid, "they even made the new consuls enter into office two months and a half before the legal time" (March 15).

New Year's Day. A fresh start.

A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery.

Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change.

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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)

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Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High St. CT20 3RR

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