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Chestfield Parish Magazine Edition 102, March 2016
Chestfield Parish Council Office 4, Jagow House, Joseph
Wilson Ind. Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3PS. Tel:
01227 773121 / [email protected]. Website:
www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
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CHAIRMANS MESSAGE
It’s been a very hectic first two months of the year for your parish council,
and one that has seen several changes in the make- up of it.
You will recall that we posted the vacancy with Joe Hunters’ departure, and
we were delighted to receive no less than four applicants – we would like to
think that this is a testament to how important a role the parish council plays
within the village community. We felt that the best way to deal with this was
to hold informal discussions with each applicant, so my vice chairman Chris
(assisted by Amanda to make sure we did what we were told!) and I met with
all four applicants at our offices…but more of that later!!!
Following our January meeting, and in view of the unprecedented response
received, Cllr Adrian Young magnanimously took the decision to step aside
to allow a second applicant to be co-opted onto the council. I would like to
both applaud and thank Adrian for this gesture and also for his efforts during
his time on the parish council. So then there were two vacancies to
consider…but more of that later!!!
It most certainly was business as usual in the ‘day job’ though … we have
received many deputations and comments regarding the proposed
development at Grasmere Pasture. As the land is not within the parish
boundary, the parish council is not a statutory consultee, however, we
remain supportive of the action groups involved, and have offered our help
and advice based on our experiences gained during our successful fight
against the proposed Bodkin Farm development. We have also registered
our objection to the inclusion of the site for housing in Canterbury City
Council’s Local Plan and also our concerns on the recent environmental
impact assessment application registered with CCC.
It was lovely to see so many of our volunteers at the ‘thank you’ buffet held
in January at the cricket club. I am sure that you will all agree that it was a
very pleasant afternoon, and it really is our pleasure to extend this invitation
each year. My thanks to Amanda for her assistance in organising this, to The
Little Catering Company, and to Chestfield Cricket Club for providing a most
wonderful and homely venue free of charge. Without wishing the year away,
I’m looking forward to the next one already!
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Talking of the cricket club, we are delighted to confirm that we have secured
a date with them to enable us to hold our second village fun day on Sunday
26th June. This will also coincide with the celebrations for Her Majesty’s 90th
birthday – therefore we would be delighted to hear from anyone who would
be prepared to help us with the organisation of what promises to be a great
day for all. We are also looking to organise a quiz night at the cricket club in
the near future, so please keep a look out on the various notice boards
around the village for details.
I am delighted to announce that the nominated Chairman’s Charity for 2016
has been ratified as the Kent and Sussex Air Ambulance, and would confirm
that all monies raised through our fundraising efforts this year will be
donated to this very worthy and vital service. For your information, we are
also delighted to announce that a representative from the organisation will
be giving a short talk at the forthcoming annual electors’ meeting on Monday
21 March 2016.
Sadly, we have also received the resignation of Cllr Eileen Watkins from the
parish council due to ongoing health concerns. As with Adrian, I would like to
thank Eileen for her time on the parish council – I am sure that those of you
that know Eileen, will join me in wishing her a speedy recovery and our best
wishes for the future.
So – there will be three new councillors on your parish council after our
March meeting – unfortunately and in line with procedures and due process,
I cannot at this stage divulge the names of those persons – the names of the
newly co-opted councillors will be posted on our notice boards once
formalised.
The names may change, but the resolve and aims of the parish council will
not… and that is to continue to provide you with a parish council that has the
interests of the community at heart.
All The Best
Steve
Cllr Steve Bailey Chairman, Chestfield Parish Council
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A housing needs survey Whilst the issue of finding any land to build any affordable homes identified as being needed, is likely problematic in the village, a housing needs survey and write up report could actually help the parish council to inform (with evidence) any large planning development(s) that may come in to the village or adjacent to the village – and could steer what is actually needed locally. All households were sent the survey in February. This is being undertaken by the Housing Enabler at Action with Communities in Rural Kent – who also receives them back direct – so the parish council remains impartial and one step removed. The housing enabler will analyse and collate the information obtained and provide a write up report for the parish council. Please look out for the survey and covering letter explaining more, and please do complete it for us! Thank you Christmas lights winners Congratulations to the residents of Huntsman Lodge, at the junction of The Drive and The Drove, the worthy winners of the Christmas 2015 Christmas Lights competition. NEW – Councillor surgeries for residents Ever wanted to speak informally to a parish councillor? Chestfield Parish Council is going to trial ‘councillor surgeries’ for residents for three months. Come along between 6pm and 7pm to the WI hall in Chestfield Road to voice any concerns or give any comments to Cllr Fowler and Cllr Rabey – on 14 March, 11 April and 09 May 2016.
Speedwatch statistics Our thanks to our speedwatch volunteers who since November 2011 until Christmas 2015, have undertaken 141 checks recording a staggering 1,757 vehicles travelling at speeds in excess of 36 mph along roads in the village (whose speed limit is 30mph).
A date for your diary! An event to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday
At Chestfield Cricket Club – Sunday 26 June 2016 More details will follow in the June magazine – all welcome!
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A second date for your diary! The Annual Electors meeting for residents
Monday 21 March 2016 from 7pm at the WI hall in Chestfield Road Come and hear the annual reports from your local societies and
local organisations – together with the parish council Chairman’s annual report.
We will also have Guest Speakers from the Kent Air Ambulance Service to talk about their role (donations will be invited)
All residents welcome! For more information, contact the Clerk
Charity for 2016
At their January 2016 parish council meeting Chestfield Parish Council resolved to have the Kent Air Ambulance Service as the chosen charity for 2016. A raffle had been held in aid of the Service at the Thank you buffet event for the village volunteers. Any Quiz night or Fun Day events this year will raise money in aid of the Service.
Unsung heroes In the December edition of this magazine, Chestfield Parish Council invited residents to nominate an exceptional person or persons in the village; someone who lives in the parish and who has made a significant contribution or made a difference to their local community. We received the following:
“Just over 3 years ago John and Sonia Turner moved into Shepherd’s
Walk whereupon they became acquainted with their neighbour, Mrs
Mavis Preston, who owned a dog, which for personal reasons she
could no longer exercise herself. John and Sonia immediately
offered to walk the dog for her, and did so every single day up until
the pet’s recent demise last year. During their daily strolls around
the village they made a point of picking up litter and were often seen
returning home with bags full of rubbish that they had collected.
Their altruistic efforts have helped improve our village environment,
keeping it a cleaner and tidier place for us all to enjoy. They still go
round picking up litter to this day.”
Mr and Mrs Turner will be presented a glass etched vase in recognition
for their efforts. If anyone else would like to nominate ‘a hero’ contact us.
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Community Survey for Chestfield Many of you may remember the survey to all households in 2004 which culminated in the parish plan document of 2006. From April, the parish council is going to lead a repeat of this Community Survey to highlight the good and bad about living here and find out local people’s views on what future changes are needed to improve that area, and what residents want from and for the community. PLEASE take the time to complete this survey. Your views are important to us! And do not confuse this second survey with the Housing Needs Survey delivered to you all in February 2016 – they are different with different aims and outcomes. Our survey will : - Give everyone the chance to express views - Ensure local needs are identified. By taking stock of what the
community has and has not, features missing or services needed can be highlighted.
- To enable access to all services and facilities in the community, and make community members more aware of what is already currently available.
- To influence local authorities and grant making organisations. Evidence of what is most important to people in an area is collected to support decision makers, such as Canterbury City Council, the Police and health service providers.
What you tell us, will steer the initiatives that the parish council will strive to achieve over the next five years or so. Change is perhaps inevitable, but an appraisal gives you the opportunity to influence that change, and work towards a thriving community for present and future generations. Could you help us with this survey project? If you would like to get involved to deliver and possibly also collect the survey from residents, or if you are able to spend some time to help us analyse the results, and draw up an action plan, we would like to hear from you! Probable roads without volunteers as we go to print are Charnwood, The Drive, Meadow Drive, Molehill Road, The Ridgeway and some of Primrose Way. Any assistance however small would be welcomed – please contact the Clerk or any councillor and give us your details! Thank you.
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CENSUS 2011 RESEARCH The last census of all households in the UK was undertaken in 2011. The statistics are now generally available. Some general key interesting points are:
On census night the population in England and Wales was 56.1 million, 53.0 million in England and 3.1 million in Wales. This was the largest the population had ever been.
The population of England and Wales grew by 3.7 million in the 10 years since the last census, rising from 52.4 million in 2001, an increase of 7.1 per cent. This was the largest growth in the population in England and Wales in any 10-year period since census taking began, in 1801.
The median age of the population in England and Wales was 39. For men, the median age was 38 and for women it was 40. In 1911, the median age was 25.
The percentage of the population aged 65 and over was the highest seen in any census at 16.4 per cent, that is one in six people in the population was 65 and over.
There were 430,000 residents aged 90 and over in 2011 compared with 340,000 in 2001 and 13,000 in 1911.
In 2011, there were 3.5 million children under five in England and Wales, 406,000 more than in 2001.
More locally, Kent County Council’s geographical statistics are at: https://shareweb.kent.gov.uk/Documents/facts-and-figures/Population-and-Census/2011%20Census/2011-census-ward-level-population.pdf And the Area Profiles page is useful – this holds ward profiles. The latest
population is in the population page.http://www.kent.gov.uk/about-the-
council/information-and-data/Facts-and-figures-about-Kent/area-profiles
Blue Badge Scam Kent Trading Standards have received reports of bogus Blue Badge websites charging £49 for a badge. They ask for your personal information and will not have the authority to issue you a Blue Badge. The official Blue Badge costs £10, you can find more information and apply or renew your Blue Badge by visiting the Kent County Council website. You can contact Kent County Council's Blue Badge Team on 03000 416262 or [email protected].
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What is Whitstable parkrun? - It is a free weekly 5km run for adults and 2km run for children - it's you against yourself. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan. About Us - It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy our surroundings and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE. When is it? - Every Saturday at 9:00am for adults and Sunday's 9.30am for children aged up to 14 years Where is it? - It's run on Whitstable Promenade and Tankerton Slopes. The start is on the promenade opposite St Anne's Road.
What does it cost to join in? - Nothing - it's free! but please register before your first run. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode each time. Go to www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ to register. You only need to do this once. Once registered you also have the choice of over 400 parkruns located all over the country. How fast do I have to be? - We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Volunteers always welcome - It is entirely organised by volunteers - email [email protected] to help.
We're friendly! Every week many of us enjoy a post parkrun coffee at The Lounge on St Anne's Road, which is directly opposite the finish line. A warm welcome is always given......come along and try us out....
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Can you spare a hand? I have recently ‘discovered’ the Playhouse Theatre in Whitstable High Street. The Theatre is a registered charity, owned and operated by a local group called the Lindley Players. Although people principally think of acting when theatre is mentioned, this is only one of a wide variety of roles found in theatres. The Playhouse operates in exactly the same way as any other theatre except that all jobs are carried out by volunteers. The jobs are very varied and range from helping ‘front of house’, serving behind the bar, manning the box office, to the more technical tasks involved in putting on a production. One skill that is particularly in demand is for people with basic DIY skills who can help with building scenery. The level of practical skill required doesn’t need to be extensive, and if you can use hand tools and items like battery powered drills, then you have the skills needed. There is usually a three week window for a set build, and you would be part of a team working during the day or the evening depending on your availability. Even a few hours work a week would be appreciated. I joined the group last autumn, and while writing this article I am helping build the set for their January Pantomime. Most of the set is built with lightweight plywood, and there is a well-equipped workshop next to the stage. I think that particularly for the annual Pantomime the design team at the theatre let their imagination run wild and it has been great fun being involved. Another new volunteer who has been working with me said he had spent much of Christmas talking about the theatre, and has brought several members of his family down to show them what he had been building. There is a core team of around six of us working on the set, all from different backgrounds, and some have been working at the theatre for many years, Overall, I would say that for me being involved with the Lindley Players has been a very rewarding experience, and I have got a lot more from the process of being a volunteer than I had expected. I have no previous experience of theatre work, and I have found there is something quite refreshing about starting a completely new work area, and certainly in this theatre there is a real emphasis on harnessing peoples’ creativity. Despite being classed as an amateur group, the Lindley players have a reputation for putting on productions of a high standard, and they have won many awards for their productions. If you think you might be interested in volunteering in the theatre, the best time to visit is 10.00 – 12.00 on a Saturday, when there is a regular coffee morning for members, and there will be people available who will be pleased to give you more information, and show you around. Andrew Campbell, Ashley, The Leas, Chestfield
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Roadworks Get Better Communities these days rely heavily on services which run under (and occasionally above) our streets; water, gas, electricity, telecommunications etc. Essential maintenance or improvements to these can cause considerable disruption to road users. It is the job of Kent County Council Highways to reduce inconvenience and delays by working with utility companies to minimise the effects of roadworks. Legislation continues to assist them in doing this through use of two different approaches:
The Kent Permit Scheme requires those working on the highway to apply for a permit, to which conditions can be applied. The scheme has delivered considerable improvements over recent years, reducing roadwork disruption by 1 day in every 15 across the county, lowering complaints by 26% and ensuring that 98% of works are completed on or before target dates.
Additionally Kent is one of only two authorities in the UK piloting a Lane Rental Scheme, aimed at further cutting congestion on key routes by providing clear financial incentives to reduce the scale and duration of roadworks on the county’s busiest roads. This, it is estimated, has achieved a 90% reduction in occupation of strategic routes at the busiest times.
Officers from the Highways Department also operate a comprehensive inspection regime to help ensure that roadwork sites are reinstated properly once repairs are complete. More information on all of the above is available at www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/highway-permits-and-licences Also of interest might be this web page which shows live information about roadworks, delays and events in our region http://kent.roadworks.org/
Mindfulness & Meditation Group Starting 3 March 2016
Breathing techniques to help you relax, re-energise, restore balance and develop a positive mindset
Swalecliffe with Chestfield WI Hall, Chestfield Road Thursdays 8pm-9pm with tea/coffee afterwards £2 towards hall hire only – suitable for everyone
Call Sophie 01227 507423 for more information
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Rotary Club of Chestfield – Charity Spring Ball
16 April 2016 – in aid of NSPCC Canterbury Cathedral Lodge 7pm until Midnight at The
Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH Join in an evening of fine food and entertainment Dining to the sounds of harpist Siobham Casha
Dancing after dinner to Maelstrom Dress Code Black Tie
To reserve tickets (at £45 each) or for more details email Andrew
Brealy: [email protected]
Rotary Club of Chestfield – Tools with a mission 2 April 2016
Let “Tools With A Mission” put your old tools to good use. Tools With A Mission enables people to earn a living and to
support themselves in developing countries.
Bring your old tools to Stocks, 114-118 Cromwell Road, Whitstable CT5 1NH from 9am to 4pm – or
the playground, Chestfield Road, Chestfield from 10am til 12pm - on Saturday 2 April 2016.
Items accepted in any condition – all types of hand tools for carpentry, motor
mechanics, builders, electricians, plumbing, engineering and gardening; lathes, bench and band saws, electric power tools, sewing machines, knitting
machines, manual typewriters, motor mowers, motorised strimmers, motorised chainsaws.
Not accepted, glass jars, glass bottles, electric hedgecutters or lawnmowers.
For more information email [email protected] or visit www.chestfieldrotaryclub.org.uk
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Restorative Approch – a national lottery funded local project Chestfield Parish Council received a presentation in January about a project that will deliver training to young people, partner organisations and volunteer mentors in Shepway, Dover, Canterbury, Gravesham, Swale. Awarded three year funding from the National Lottery, this exciting and innovative community based project aims to help build a more restorative community by engaging key people, including young people and providing them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to better resolve conflicts in their own community. 1. The project will deliver an amount of one day training programmes to local partners and wider organisations about how to facilitate restorative practices. Through this, 100 members from partner organisations will support the embedding of this work throughout the community. Then the project wil become sustainable within community practice; communities as a whole may benefit from reduced conflict and improved cohesion. 2. This project will train, equip, support and motivate young people (through a three day Restorative Practitioner Accredited Training) to tackle local community conflict and anti-social behaviour. Using entirely restorative principles young people will be supported to drive change and achieve positive solutions for the whole community. These young people will be at risk of isolation either through school exclusion, risk of NEET or risk of engaging in offending behaviour. This specifically adapted programme is tailored to meet the needs of young people, and promotes, empowers and up-skills young people to tackle their own issues in a long term and self-sustaining form. 3. Identify and recruit volunteer mentors to the project, delivering Restorative Approaches Practitioner Accredited Training to all. This 3-day programme tailored to meet the needs of volunteers, promotes, empowers and up-skills individuals to help young people tackle their own issues in a long term and self-sustaining form. Previous experience has shown young people want to feel empowered to help repair conflict and knowing that they had a support network in place would help lead to longer-term feelings of safety in the community and a stronger community overall. Once trained, volunteer mentors will be able to mentor the trained young people and help facilitate restorative meetings in their communities. This training, as funded by the National Lottery, is free of charge. Further information about the charity www.salusgroup.org.uk
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Canterbury City Council’s Annual Parking Review 2015 At the request of some residents Chestfield Parish Council asked that a proposal for double yellow lines be considered in Chestfield Road, Chestfield, from the WI hall up to Polo Way. The Annual Review Panel is made up of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Joint Transportation Board, and the Council’s Enforcement Manager, Transportation & Environment Manager and Senior Transportation Officers. The Clerk was advised at the end of January 2016 that this panel considered all of the requests for changes to parking restrictions that the city council received during 2015 and decided which of the proposals should be progressed and which should be turned down. The panel considered the parish council’s request for changes to the parking restrictions in Chestfield Road, Chestfield. However the panel decided that this proposal should not proceed any further and the city council will therefore not be able to take any further action with this request. The panel’s decision was made for the following reason: The panel is concerned that removing parking would lead to an increase in traffic speeds.
Increasing Neighbourhood Watch Membership in the village In 2015, two new schemes have opened in the village recently bringing the total to 20, covering 31 of our roads. Despite that the under mentioned roads remain outside of current schemes. If anyone would like to find out more about being a co-ordinator for a road, or for any further information on what’s involved, please contact Neal Fowler, Vice Chairman of Canterbury and District Neighbourhood Watch Association on 01227 639257 or email [email protected] Roads not covered: The Ridgeway, Fern Close, Primrose Way – Chestfield Road end is covered, Lavender Close, Willow Way, Shepherds Walk – only 20 to 34 & 9 to 13 is covered, Longtye Drive – only 29, 44, 46 & 50 is covered, Cherry Orchard – only 37, 43, 45, 47 is covered, Chestfield Road – only 1 to 29 & 6 to 26 covered (all at Thanet Way end), Little Paddocks, Molehill Road, Shrub Hill Road, The Russets, Charnwood, Longacre, Woodcote, Beechcroft, The Leas (new part), Polo Way, The Ridings, Churchwood Drive.
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Catering and Event Services
Amanda: 07856506769 Debbie: 07788556165
Email: [email protected]
Catering, Bar and Event Services
For All Occasions
Become a member of the 200 Club – Help support Chestfield Warriors Table Tennis Club in their new venue How does a 200 Club work? Simple, each member pays £4 per month to stand a chance of winning a pay out. You can have as many goes as you like. A copy of the Rules is available on request In a 200 Club, every month, there will be 2 prizes, 1st prize £100, 2nd prize £50. In December one lucky member will receive £500 and a further pay out of £1,000 is awarded to someone in April. Should the membership increase to over 250 then the prizes will go up accordingly If you would like to register your interest in the scheme please contact John Wickings [email protected] or by post to: 200 Club, J Wickings, 51 Chestfield Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3LD
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Re-roofs Roof repairs Tile changing Lead work Leaks Felt/flat roofs Sheds and Out
buildings Fascias/Soffits Gutter clearing High quality
materials used
Over 12 years’ experience in slate, tiles and flat roofing Public Liability Insurance, Local, Polite and Prompt Service
Free quotations Call Ben on 01227 363366 or mobile: 07949973176
PAINTING & DECORATING
GREENFINCH GARDEN SERVICES
ALAN PACKER
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WORK & ALL DIY UNDERTAKEN
References & Full Insurance
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01227 275656
Mobile: 07729 446916
Grass cutting Weeding Hedge Trimming Garden Clearance
Chestfield Resident
Tel: 01227 792926 Mob: 07952 218867
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Please visit our website for full details. 01227 503542
Jonathan Hopkins
Personal Training
Call now to make a change
At your home or outside
Tailored personal training
sessions.
Based in Chestfield
Phone 07933 661710
www.jonathanhopkins.fit
Reps No: R0147490
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Canterbury Curtain Track Company
We supply and fit curtain tracks, poles and blinds. Bay windows are our speciality
We also make and fit all types of curtains and blinds in your fabrics or from our varied range.
For a friendly, reliable, quality service from a
family run business of over 30 years’ experience call 01227 749269 or Phil 07725 220542.
Email: [email protected].
www.philjonestrackfitting.com
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Have you had a fall? Are you worried about falling? You can join a friendly, specialist exercise programme which is proven to reduce the risk of falling. Join postural stability exercises classes in our community. Transport provided for those who need it
Brighter Futures Falls Prevention Service 01622 762403 or 07723 397214 Email [email protected]
SW Cycle Repairs Advert available Servicing and Repairs
Internet purchases assembled
Insurance Estimates Reasonable prices
At your place or mine CYTECH qualified. All work insured.
Chestfield resident/ex Police Inspector
Contact Steve on 01227 793406 or 07729 594271
www.swcyclerepairs.co.uk
Advertise here for £45 for four editions
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR THE HEALTH CENTRES
Whitstable Health Centre: 01227 284320
District Nurses, Health Visitors and Chiropody: 01227 594400
Chestfield Medical Centre: 01227 795130
Estuary View Medical Centre 01227 284300 (Main Number)
For Out of Hours medical advice please call: NHS 111
Emergencies that are out of hours (other than 999) ring NHS 111 For Commuters: Whitstable Medical Practice offer early morning and late
evening extended hours appointments for patients who cannot attend the
surgery during the day. These appointments start at 7.00 a.m. and the
evening appointments go on until 7.30 p.m. These appointments are
available on various days at all of the Practice sites, Chestfield Medical
Centre, Whitstable Health Centre and Estuary View Medical Centre and
should be booked by calling the surgery where you are registered.
Bus timetables are available from Traveline. Ring 0871 200 2233 for details or visit the web site www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk
Did you know that there is a FREE BUS SERVICE to Estuary View? Runs from Tesco, Whitstable / The Plough at Swalecliffe / Priest & Sow Corner, Tankerton / Tankerton Circus / Town Centre Horsebridge / Top
of Borstal Hill. Starts at 9.30am
ADVERTISING
Would you like to advertise in this magazine? The Magazine goes out 4 times per year to all households in Chestfield (over 1380 properties). Each advertiser also receives a copy (if they require one). The annual rates depend on the size of advert required, and space permitting, and start from £45 per year for four editions. If you would like to advertise your local business then please contact the Clerk, Amanda Sparkes by email [email protected] or phone 01227 773121. Ideally you will supply your artwork in Microsoft Word format. If you want help with the artwork just ask. Publication of any advertisement, including loose inserts, in this magazine does not imply endorsement by Chestfield Parish Council.
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ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH Chestfield Road, Chestfield, Kent, CT5 3LD Father St Aubyn – Tel 01227 272758 SATURDAY (First Mass of Sunday) : 6:00pm Mass at Our Lady Immaculate, Northwood Road, Whitstable SUNDAY : 8:30am Mass at St Joseph’s, Chestfield 10:30am Mass at Our Lady Immaculate, Whitstable
Note: Above details are for usual times, etc but may, of course be subject to change due to funerals, holidays, etc.... details for each week can be
found on: www.rcourladyimmaculate.org.uk
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH Swalecliffe Court Drive. Rev. David Vannerley - Tel 07510 838 123 SUNDAYS 8.00am Traditional language (1st and 3rd Sundays) 10.30am The main service Parish Eucharist (except the first Sunday
of the month when we join with the Swalecliffe Free (Baptist) Church, Herne Bay Rd
6.30pm Evening Prayer The fourth Sunday of the month is Village Praise, a special service in Chestfield at 6.30pm in the WI Hall, Chestfield Road. WEDNESDAYS 10.00AM Communion at the Church Centre, 11 St. John's Road Swalecliffe (next to the Barbers and Chemist on the corner with
Rectory Gardens) 5.30pm Evening Prayer SWALECLIFFE FREE CHURCH (BAPTIST) Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe. Pastor: Rev. Simon King – Tel 01227 274697 All are welcome to our weekly Sunday services which start a 10:30am.
On the first Sunday of each month we have a joint service with St John’s Parish Church in Swalecliffe Free Church, and communion is served on the fourth Sunday each month. Further details of event can be found on our website: www.swalecliffe-free-church.com
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VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
Swalecliffe with Chestfield WI President: Mrs P Joseph 01227 791878 Secretary: Mrs J Saunders 01227 793210 Bookings: Mrs R Medlock 01227 792447 Neighbourhood Watch Information: Mr Len Claisse Tel: 01227 793740 Radfall & Broomfield Gate Amenity Society Chairman: Mr Mike Battson Tel: 01227 792238 Green Pastures, Broomfield Gate Secretary: Mrs Brenda Hunter 11 Dukeswood Tel: 01227 794909 Maydowns Road Residents Association Chairman: Mr Mick Clarke Tel: 01227 794042 92 Maydowns Road, CT5 3LW PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS Parish Council meetings are open to all residents of the parish. There is an opportunity to ask questions with Parish Councillors, or make comments on current issues. Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk. If you do not have access to the internet, and have a specific query, please telephone the Clerk on 01227 773121. Full minutes are available at each meeting for members of the public. If any resident would like to receive an electronic version of the parish council Agenda for each meeting and the subsequent Minutes, please let the Clerk have your name, address and email address, and she will add you to the circulation list. Meetings are held at the WI Hall, Chestfield Road and commence at 7:30pm. The Hall is open from 7:00pm when current planning applications are available to view. The next meetings are: 14 March (21 March for the annual parish meeting for electors), 11 April, 09 May, 13 June, 11 July, (no meeting in August – summer recess), 12 September, 10 October, 14 November and 12 December 2016.
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CHESTFIELD PARISH COUNCIL PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS are usually held on Clerk to the Council the second Monday in the month. Notices are posted Ms Amanda Sparkes on the village notice boards, and dates are included Office 4, Unit A and B, Jagow House on the website www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate and in the village magazine Millstrood Road, Whitstable All parishioners are welcome to attend Kent CT5 3PS Meetings which are held in the WI Hall, Telephone: 01227 773121 Chestfield Road from 7:30pm. Doors open at E: [email protected] 7:00pm when planning applications are viewable.
STEVE BAILEY 84 Primrose Way Chestfield Whitstable CT5 3QN T: 01227 794289 Mobile 07711 442303 [email protected] (Responsibilities: Chairman, Highways, Policing, Bus and Train services and Social events co-ordinator)
CHRISTOPHER BREALY Chestfield Farmhouse The Drove Chestfield CT5 3NX T: 0751 300 7932 [email protected] (Vice-Chairman, Highways, Environ-ment & Street scene, litter, dog fouling, Play Park & Rec Grnd)
TRICIA CHAPMAN 39 Primrose Way Chestfield Whitstable CT5 3QW [email protected]
(Tree Warden and Training)
NEAL FOWLER 31 Woodvale Road Chestfield Whitstable CT5 3NJ (T. 01227 639257) [email protected] (Planning, Neighbourhood Watch)
CHRISTOPHER ELLIS South Tythe Barn The Drive, Chestfield Whitstable CT5 3NS [email protected] (Planning, Circular walk, & Website/IT)
ANDREW RABEY 21 Birkdale Close Chestfield Whitstable CT5 3PY T. 01227 794571 (Planning)
Vacancy – candidate to be co-opted at the March parish council meeting, assuming no by-election is called for
Vacancy – candidate to be co-opted at the March parish council meeting, assuming no by-election is called for
Vacancy – candidate to be co-opted at the March parish council meeting, assuming no by-election is called for
If you have any difficulty contacting a Cllr contact the Clerk.
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City Councillors Cllr Jennifer Samper – Smeeds Farm, Church Street, Whitstable, CT5 1PJ Tel: 01227 272666 Cllr Pat Todd – 60 Sherwood Drive, Whitstable, CT5 4PH. 01227 276396 County Councillors KCC Cllr Mark Dance – Santa Cristina, 76 St Mary’s Grove, Whitstable CT5 4AB Tel: 01227 770837 KCC Cllr Mike Harrison – 4 Tower Hill, Whitstable, CT5 2BW Tel: 01227 273570 PCSO Jade Hoyle Jade is the Kent Police’s Police Community Support Officer for Chestfield and Swalecliffe. Jade can be contacted on 0797 200 4405. Bear in mind that she may not be on duty and she will return your call if you leave a message when she is able. Alternatively ring Kent Police on 101 any time of the day or night.
New to the village? Or know someone who is? Ring the parish council clerk on 01227 773121 or email [email protected] for a free ‘welcome pack’ with information about local councillors, churches, tree works and so on. Free ‘slow down’ stickers for you wheelie bins These stickers support our speedwatch volunteers and help remind drivers to drive carefully within the speed limit. If you would like some stickers for your bins just contact the Clerk with your name, address, telephone number and how many stickers you would like. Not sure if you need planning permission? Check out Canterbury City Council’s residential self-assessment
forms at http://www.canterbury.gov.uk/main.cfm?objectid=58
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CLUB AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION Chestfield Warriors Table Tennis Club Linda or John Wickings Tel: 01227 794511 Chestfield Cricket Club Tel: 01227 793 260 Chestfield Golf Club Tel: 01227 794411. Mob: 07837273560 Whitstable Rugby Club Mr Bob Tomlinson Tel: 01227 793329 Whitstable Junior Football Club – Boys from 7-13, Mr R Parr Tel: 01227 265471 6th Whitstable Scout Group Long Rock, Swalecliffe, Leader Tessa Dale 01227 792325 Chestfield Rotary Club David Mann Mob: 07736 463921 1st Swalecliffe Brownies Long Rock, Swalecliffe, Sarah Marshall Tel: 01227 261391 1st Swalecliffe Rainbow Guides Long Rock, Swalecliffe, Jessica Cleary Tel: 01227 793964 ABC Pre-School Long Rock, Rachel 01227 280444 [email protected]. Whitstable Volunteer Centre Tel: 01227 772248 Canterbury City Council Planning Call Centre Tel: 01227 862178, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. For Planning Officers for specific enquires before 10am and after 3:00pm Canterbury City Council For reporting problems and making comments on services Tel: 0800 031 9091 To report broken stiles Tel: 0845 345 0210 Southern Water Services Customer Help Desk (24 Hour Help Line) Tel: 0845 2780845 Please call the number above if you know or see a problem with a public sewer or drain Serco Ring for syringes in the play park, vandalism, the state of public lavatories, dog fouling and graffiti Tel: 0800 031 9091 Fly Tipping Tel: 0845 345 0210 Passenger Transport Information Free Phone Tel: 0345 696 969 The Environment Agency : Daytime Office Number Tel: 0870 850 6506; Hot Line for Out of Hours Tel: 0800 807 060 ; Flooding Tel: 0845 988 1188 Email: [email protected] Website: www.environment –agency.gov.uk Victim Support – Bridget Blackford-Reed Tel: 0845 389 9527 Kent County Council Highways and Road/ Lighting defects Tel: 03000 418181 web link for the KCC fault reporting tool – for reporting things like potholes, faulty lights, overgrown vegetation etc. : http://webapps.kent.gov.uk/KCC.KHSFaultsGIS.Web.Sites.Public/Default.aspx To report a potential emergency situation (something that is likely to cause an immediate injury or death), please call KCC immediately on 03000 418181 between 8am and 6pm Mon – Fri or on 03000 419191 at all other times Emergency Out of Hours CCC Tel: 01227 781879 Consumer Direct www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Tel: 0845 404 0506 Complaints to Manston concerning aircraft Tel: 01843 823333 Or visit www.kentinternationalairport-manston.com To report a lost dog, call the dog warden service on Tel. 01227 290069
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RECYCLING DIRECTORY Council Services Recycling Information – 01227 862247 Recycling Sacks – 0800 031 9091 Refuse Collection (Domestic) – 0800 031 9091 Street Charity Collections – 01227 862069 / 01227 862010 General Cash for Cans 01527 597757 – www.alupro.org.uk Computers, Monitors, etc 01622 792694 Electrical goods repair www.expressspares.co.uk Engine Oil 08708 506506 – www.oilbankonline.org.uk Furniture 01227 712680 Hearing Aids 0207 2781114 www.helptheaged.org.uk/recycling
Home Compositing 0845 077 0757 www.recycleno.com/compost Junk Mail/ Mail Preference Service 0845 703 4599 www.mpsonline.org.uk KCC Household Waste Recycling Centres – www.kent.gov.uk/environment Mobile phone recycling 0207 2781114 www.helptheaged.org.uk/recycling
Paint 01227 712680 www.communityrepaint.org,uk Real Nappies Library 0845 3450 210 www.kent.gov.uk/clothnappies Recycling for Kent 0845 345 0210 Salvation Army Trading Company – 01843 411 086 Spectacles – Contact Specsavers who send them out to Africa Toner recycling and refill – 0207 2781114 www.helptheaged.org.uk/recycling
Tyre Recovery Association – 020 7457 5040
www.chestfieldpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
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call 01227 794747 or mobile 07989 556421
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94 Herne Bay Road
Swalecliffe Whitstable, Kent
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Models required for training purposes please call for more details
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If you respond to any adverts it would be helpful if you would kindly mention that you saw their advert in the Chestfield Parish Magazine.
If anybody would like to receive the parish council meeting agenda or Minutes electronically, please contact the Clerk and provide your
email address
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15 yrs experience, All aspects of carpentry undertaken
O WINDOWS AND DOORS O WOOD AND LAMINATE FLOORS O FULL OR PART KITCHEN REFURBISHMENTS O LOFT CONVERSIONS AND EXTENSIONS O PLASTERING AND MORE O ALL WORK CONSIDERED - NO JOB TOO SMALL
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Toys, Games, Songs and Fun
- Every Friday 9.30 to 11.30
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– All welcome – just turn up
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M: 07790 156789 [email protected]
For all your plumbing needs
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24 Lodgefield Road, Chestfield CT5 3RF
Gas safe registered
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Tel: 01227 272375 53 Oxford Street
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24-hour service.
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Funeral Directors Est. 1911
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Over 30 years
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Mobile: 07831 690613
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also turfing, all turf supplied Free estimates No job too small
Call Tony on 07884010803
Email: [email protected]
One-to-One Carer Retired registered care manager offers excellent personal care in your home, can include shopping, light housekeeping, cooking,
pet walking, laundry and more.
Compassionate, understanding and conscientious.
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For informal chat please telephone Rosie on 07902 911035.
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SPJ Heating Combined experience of over 40 years'
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With us… it’s personal
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o Hospital Discharge
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o All types of lighting
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o Fault finding
Registered office: The Wattles, The Leas, Chestfield, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3JX. Acer Electrical is the trading name of Acer Projects (SE) Ltd.
