Tel: 01233 750393 wwwjacksons-ienclng.co.uk we have a name to protect » (0 Jacksons Fine Fencing, Stowting common Ashford, Kent TN25 GBN Sat: 8am - 5.30pm . Open Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 6pm O O 0 d L1b—Dem w1n with low turnout "’ THE political makeup of the city The turnout was 26.8 per cent. council remains unchanged fol- The by-election was called after lowing Thursday’s by-election. Lib—Dem Linda Mace resigned The Liberal Democrats held When She II10Ved fT0ID the 3183- 29__ I-Ierne — but with a reduced mar- The new Cllr Oakes, a father of gin of just 70 votes. three, said: “It is a shame that, Their candidate Nigel Oakes, giV€I1 the amount Of 8ff0rt IKIIOW Ir who was standing for the first my party and the others put into time, poued 357_ i;h1S election, that the turnout was Alan White (Con) increased his 5°10” n party’s share of the Vote with 797, “S0111eh0W 01‘ 0'the}‘ We 11aVe g0t 1‘ Y’ followed with 344 by Labour’s to try and combat thlgapathy that David Ho;-5by_ exlsts at a local level. Other candidates were Carol The .P011t1C<‘311 make-11D_ Of the " Davis (Green), 187, and John c0unc1_1 remams at 18 Llb-Dems, 9 NIGEL DAKES Moore (UK Independence), 112. 18 T01'1€S and 13 Lab0111'- F1 ' f h d k i'ed FLORAL displays at St 1 ‘ L Peter’s Church, Bridge, were 3_ admired by more than 700 l visitors. in V The arrangements were part > ‘ of the Bridge Millennium l _ Festival at the weekend. I! There was also music and ' refreshments for the visi- l tors. The event raised more l than £800 and organisers hope the total could top £1,000. Bridge Parish Council chair- man John Anderson said: “There was a wonderful atmosphere and it was quite moving to see it all come to fruition. “It has taken a lot of work to get this far and it was quite a social event. “The festival evensong we derful and the whole thing was a credit to everyone CHURCH SHOW: Ruth, three, and Ann Nchols-Pike, involved.” . The church was redecorated earlier this year and this was the first time a flower festival was held there. .. ' Mr Anderson said: “It really i had on the last day was won- l l five, admire one of the displays 27A/5054E/00 lent itself to this type of into this one. 1 event and I was very pleased «But it was a Wonderful A 1 *9 See 113 1°°kmg 50 g°°d- occasion and I was really “I hope we will have another touched by everyone’s sup- one but I daren’t suggest it port.” until we have all recovered - - from the work that went gaggfivlmemuum Page’ ah RISTOHANTE TUO E MIO O RISTOFIANTE TUO E MIO O RISTORANTE TUO E MIO O RISTORANTE TUO E MIO 0 i j .1.-.,_.,mms ‘:2. RISTORANTE TUO E MIO O RISTORANTE TUO E MIO O RISTORANTE TUO E MIO O PIZZA MENU (NOT AVAILABLE SATURDAY EVENING) MARGHERITA £5.50 Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese ' NAPOLETANA £6.00 Tomato, Mozzarella, Andiovies, Black Olives CAMPAGNOLA £6.00 Smoked MozzareI|a,Courgette, Aubergine, Rocket and Cherry Tomatoes TUO E MIO £7.50 Tomato, Mozzarella and Mixed Seafood PATRIZIA £6.50 Parma Ham,MozzareI|a, Mascarpone, Tomato and Mushrooms LARA £6.50 Cherry Tomatoes, Dolcelatte, I’-locket, Mozzarella and Parmesan PIZZA AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER THEATRE FROM 6.30pm Raffaele and Family are proud to introduce a new speciality at our newly redecorated restaurant AUTHENTIC ITALIAIII PIZZA Freshly made on the premises. This is in addition to our extensive NEW LOOK A La Carie. You can now enjoy a pre theatre meal and drinks from 6.30pm or after theatre until 10.45pm (Last Order) PASTA MENU RAVIOLI VERDI £6.00 Fresh spinach ravioli with ricotta cheese, fresh tomato and basil sauce GNOCCHI TRICOLORE £6.00 Gnocchi with spinach, sundried tomatoes and pumpkin with tomato and cream sauce TAGLIATELLE al PESTO £6.00 Basil and olive oil sauce with grated parmesan cheese PENNE ALL’ ARRABIATA £6.00 Penne with tomato, garlic, fresh herbs and chilli LINGUINE at TARTUFO £6.00 Linguine in a cream and truffle sauce SPAGHEITI AGLIO e OLIO £6.00 Spaghetti with garlic and extra virgin olive oil and parsley 1 6 THE‘ BOROUGH, CANTERBURY 01 227 761 471 O OIW 3 001. 3.|.NVHO.I.SIH C OIIN 3 001 H.|.NV|:l0.LSlH U OIW 3 001. 3.LNVHO.I..SIH 0 OIW 3 OIIJ. 3.|.NVHO..l.S|i:I OIW 3 OI't.I. SLNVHOISIU 0 OIW 3 OI'l.|. SLNYHQLQIH OIW 3‘0_fl.I. 3.LNVi:I01SIH 36 September 14, 2000 Send your reports to: Villages, 9 St George’s Place, Canterbury CT1 1UU, or by fax (01227 762415) or by e-mail on ekentvi|Iages@thekmgroup.co.uk under your areas heading) 2% Correspondent: Harry Amson, 142 The Street, Adisham. Tel/fax: 01304 842436. E-mail: harrya@adisham.ndo.co.uk Tree planting: Bossington and Station Road Residents’ Association report that the proposed Millennium tree planting has been given the go-ahead by the housing department. It is hoped that the trees will be planted next month. The association reminds entrants to their bonus ball competition to pay either Bev or Maureen by 6pm Fridays, thus allowing time for banking purposes and for paying ‘out to the winner on the following Monday. Church: On Sunday, at 11am there will be a service of family worship with ABC, led by the Delta Group. The following Sunday, at 11am, curate Rev Nigella Tyson will be conducting her final service in Holy Innocents. There will also be a buffet in the village hall at 12.30pm. See the September edition of the Adisham Newsletter for further information. Baptists: On Sunday, at 11am, members will join worship at Holy Innocents, with the Delta Group. Garden club: The autumn show in the village hall is on Saturday. Supper: Harvest Festival supper organised by the Kent MS Therapy Centre will take place on September 29, in the village hall. Cost is £7, children up to 12 £3.50. Admission is y ticket only and these can be obtained from 122 The Street. Yoga: Sessions for the autumn term from 8 to 9.30pm on Tuesdays are now transferred to the village hall in Bekesbourne. For further information, please call Deborah Holder, on 01227 830428. CARE: The annual meeting is in the village hall on Thursday, October 12 at 7.30pm. New developments in East Kent which . _ .1 .1 It ,3 pm .. pr. -1 :..1_,.... ...m 4.“ their comments and these will be sent to Mr Cooper. Letter: Adrian Peskett had written to tender his resignation from the council and a letter had been received from Royal Mail explaining non-delivery of post on July 24 because of the postman’s ill health. The Post Office apologised and gave assurances that this would not happen again. Roads: Kent Highways has written to inform the council that moving the 30mph sign and the village sign on Downs Road would take approximately six weeks to arrange, but would only take a day to carry out the work. Highways had also written concerning the city council reorganisation, Tony Parker having accepted the new post of head of environment and street scene. Dennis Dutton will assume the role of highways manager until a successor is appointed. Plans: Dover District Council has informed the chairman that a copy of the conditions relating to the planning permission for the abattoir at Ratling Court Farm will be sent to the council once they have been agreed. It appears that appeals on planning applications can only be made by the applicant if permission is refused. The gourticil agreed to keep a watching rie . Permission has been refused for the erection of a two-storey outbuilding at Little Bossington Farm. Planning application forms have been submitted to the city council for the new sports pavilion on the recreation ground. The council_ expects to hear by October 18 if the application has been successful. Gate: The chairman has repaired the damaged gate giving access to the recreation ground. Dismantling of the Tarzan play frame should commencesoon. Forms: It was agreed to distribute the parish referendum forms and this has now been carried out. Works: The public rights of way ' accommodate you. BARHAM Correspondent: Amanda Wills, c/o Mount Ephraim, Wheelbarrow Town, Stelling Minnis, CT4 GAH, phone 01227 475911/01795 597532. School: Pupils and staff at Barham Primary, including 40 new children, are back at school following the summer break. One of the first events of the new school year is the annual meeting of the PTA on Monday and as usual the committee is looking for new members. On October 11 the children will be entertained by Stockwell Puppet Theatre and on November 3 there will be a creative arts visit to London. Jessi Metcalfe has passed her grade one guitar exam and Emily Husk has passed her piano grade two with merit. Congratulations also to five children, Hannah Calderwood, Sian Llewellyn, William Gregory and William and Guy Hilton, who had a 100 per cent attendance last year. The last PTA children’s disco raised £121.22 and the strawberry teas on open day made £70.02 for the associations funds. The school has also just received another £10.84 for recycled newsprint. Services: On Sunday at 9.45am there is a united service in Barham Methodist Chapel with the Rev Michael Walling and at 6pm the Ministry Team will lead evensong at Barham Church. Unicef: This year’s mini-market in aid of Unicef is being held in Barham Village Hall from 10.30am until noon on Saturday, October 7. The need for resources is as great as ever, so all donations of bric-a- brac, cakes, books, nearly new goods, bring and buy, fruit, vegetables, preserves and raffle prizes are welcome. Phone.01227 831402/831389 if you can help. Let us know what’s going on near you... contact your local correspondent (found There is also a folder in circulation around the villages. BEL NGE Correspondent: Gabrielle Davis, 21 Sea View Road, Beltinge, Herne Bay, CT6 6JB, phone 01227 367426. Seashore animals: This fun activity which all the family can share takes place on Sunday, September 24 from, 3.30 until 5pm, starting from the Visitor Information Centre. Participants will be taken on a guided tour of the shore in search of marine life among the rocks and tidal pools. This is a Wildlife Club event suitable for children aged from four. All children must be accompanied by an adult and sturdy footwear is advised. The cost is £1 per child or £2 per family (two children or more); half price for Kent Wildlife Trust and Wildlife Watch members. In September the centre is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am until 5pm. Murder mystery: A fun evening to solve the Mystery of the Manor House is being held in Reculver School Hall on Saturday, September 30 at 7.30pm. Guests are invited to enter the spirit of the occasion and wear country manor attire. Tickets costing £5 (£3 for children) include a light three-course meal and a glass of wine. Reservations must be made in advance; ring Sue Kennedy on 01227 365971 after 6pm. The event is in aid of St Mary the Virgin Church, Reculver, but a donation will also be made to the Churches Together in Herne Bay Millennium Appeal. Churches: Services for Sunday are: St Bartholomew’s, Parish Eucharist, 10am, Searchlight evening service 6pm. St Mary the Virgin, Holy Communion, 8am: parish Eucharist, 10am. St Marys Parochial Church Council meets on Monday at 8pm in the choir Hugh Walker and Evensong, 6pm at St John’s, Barham. Today (Thursday), the prayer group will be attending a service of compline and prayers for the benefice at Bishopbourne (7.45). BOUGHTON Correspondent: Crispin Whiting, Forge Farmhouse, Staplestreet, Hernhill. Phone 01227 750948. E-mail crispinw@lineone.net Tidy up: Volunteers are needed for a churchyard clearance morning on September 23. All help will be gratefully accepted. Some tools are available but it would be useful for people to bring gloves and a few hand-tools. Turn up at the parish church, from 10am. Fair funds: The Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies summer fair at the Bull Lane recreation ground raised £500 for group funds. Seniors: At the Boughton Seniors meeting at the village hall pavilion on Tuesday, clerk to the parish council Terry Covell will be the speaker. New members are always welcome; phone 01227 750505 for further details. Meetings are at 2pm alternate Tuesdays. Rabbits: A rabbit show is being held at the village hall on Sunday, September 24. Spectators will be welcome. For further details, phone Leah Doms, on 01304 373148. BRIDGE Correspondent: John Anderson, 7 Dering Road, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5NA. Festival: The flower festival at St Peter’s Church was an outstanding success, with more than 800 visitors plus all the pupils of Bridge Primary School with the exception of the junior.class, visiting the displays over the three days. Added interest to what was a very L--....,_....1 ..... r\