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http://fordcombechurch.org December 2019
Issue 545
Parish Newsletter
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ST. PETER’S CHURCH, FORDCOMBE fordcombechurch.org
Rector of Penshurst & Fordcombe The Revd. Tom Holme, MA. The Rectory, Penshurst 870316
CHURCHWARDENS
Mike Gilbert Rockydene, Chafford Lane, Fordcombe TN3 0SH Email [email protected] 740371 Peter Waghorn Woodpeckers, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY Email [email protected] 740645
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Hon. Secretary Linda Naidu 740724 11 The Drive Hedge Barton TN3 0SL Treasurer/Gift Paul Reeves Queens Spinney, Ashurst Road 740837 Aid Recorder Ashurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9SU Deanery Synod Representative John & Christobel Sworder 740345 Electoral Roll Officer Vacant
PCC. MEMBERS
June Gilbert 740371 Helen Morrison 740211 Isobel Smith 740404 Vacancy Organist & Director of music Bob Wilson 01732832444 St. Peter’s Fellowship Peter Waghorn 740645 Sunday Club Leader Mrs Hayley Collins 01892544458 Church Flowers Mrs. June Gilbert 740371 Mrs. Sandra Arnold 740283 NEWSLETTER - PLEASE NOTE THE COPY DATE IS 16th OF EACH MONTH Newsletter copy by e-mail please to: [email protected] Neither the Editor nor the Newsletter can be held responsible for its content. Editor and Advertising: Mike Gilbert. Rockydene, Chafford Lane, Fordcombe. TN3 0SH 740371 Advertising rates per annum: £80 full page, £45 one half, £30 one quarter, Printer: St. Mary’s Church, Leigh 01732-832236
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FROM THE RECTOR When it comes to buying a new 2020 diary, I think it might be best to avoid this time one that gives you a quotation for each day of the year. There’s enough material buzzing around in one’s head without adding to the confusion, even though some of the quotes are witty, admirable and interesting. Some of them also have a soothing, healing quality, for example Sir Francis Bacon - 1561 to 1626: ‘Prosperity is not without many fears and disasters, and adversity is not without comforts and hopes’. The diary describes Bacon as a British philosopher. But I think he was also Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. At first sight the quotation did not appear to be quite correct. I’m not remotely an expert in such things, but that word ‘disasters’ I felt was not really one likely to have been current in Elizabethan and Jacobean times. I’m not sufficiently knowledgeable for example about Shakespeare, but I don’t think we read it in the King James Bible. My Oxford Dictionary of Quotations suggests that W.H.Smith might in a small way have slipped up here, and reads Bacon as follows: ‘Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and adversity is not without comforts and hopes’. Other extracts from Bacon’s essays I found equally interesting and engaging. For example - They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea. Or - There is in human nature generally more of the fool than of the wise. I’m afraid he doesn’t believe in clerical parenthood: A single life doth well with churchmen, for charity will hardly water the ground where it must first fill a pool. And like many an Elizabethan he was no hispanophile: The French are wiser than they seem, and the Spaniards seem wiser than they are. He is not afraid of old age: I am too old, and the seas are too long, for me to double the Cape of Good Hope. And - I have often thought upon death, and I find it the least of all evils. As we begin the new church’s year on the First Sunday in Advent - 1st December - it will do no harm to take along with us the spirit of those thoughtful observations - now nearly four hundred years old. If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. I wonder also exactly what he means by this: To choose time is to save time.
Tom Holme
Registers for October 2019 Baptisms Maxwell James Scott William Sidney Harry Clarke Amelia Isabelle Jennings
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FORDCOMBE LUNCHEON CLUB
Fordcombe Luncheon club usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 12-30pm. We have space for new members to come and join us for food and pleasant conversation with old and new friends.
The next meeting is 12th December 2019 ( Christmas Lunch)
Ashurst Village Hall
Please let Kate know if you are not able to come, preferably at the beginning of the week of the lunch meeting. For more information please contact Mrs Kate Hargrave Tel 861047
CHURCHYARD TIDYING Thank you so much to everyone who came to help tidy up the war memorial and clear up the leaves, acorns and yew berries for the Remembrance Service. It was great to have two new helpers. We are meeting again on the 14th December, usual time 10am to 12md, coffee & biscuits at 11am then off to the pub after 12md! Look forward to seeing you there!
Helen Morrison 740211
CHURCH COFFEE MORNING A big thankyou to all those who hosted and all those who came to Church Coffee Mornings this year. We collected over £300 from Raffles and Donations, for St Peter's Church. Please let me know if you would like to host a Coffee Morning next year? It is always a happy social occasion. We are invited to join Pam Morris and Pat Wood at their December Coffee Morning in Langton Church Hall on Wednesday December 11th 10.30-12noon. There will be Carol Singing. Please let me know if you would like to go. Please ring Christabel on 740345 if transport is required.
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WI Hello everyone,
New WI members welcome!
Our meeting on the 19th November 2019 was the Fordcombe WI’s
99th Birthday and we celebrated with tea and cake. We would love
to celebrate our 100th
Birthday, so any prospective members out there would be most welcome to join.
Our Christmas dinner will be at the Chafford Arms on the 17th December at 6.30.
Best wishes Angie
FROM THE CHURCHWARDENS PEW Services We had two memorable services last month with the poignant Service of Remembrance together with the Family Service at the end of the month. This Family service was lead by Revd. Bill MacDougall Assist Priest in the new com-bined Benefice or Penshurst, Chiddingstones and Fordcmbe. It was a pleasure to have him with us for the first time. He played his guitar and taught us a new chorus. The services for December follow the usual pattern with the addition of the Christmas Eve Carols at 4pm and the 9-15am Christmas morning Eucharist. Please note there is still a family service on the 22nd of the month and it would be great to see all those who came to the service last month. St Peter’s Fellowship We take a break from our meetings this month over the busy Christmas period in our Church calendar. Our next meeting is scheduled to take place at 8pm on Wednesday 22
nd January 2020 at Woodpeckers.
Meal and a pint The next ‘Meal and a Pint’ meeting is set for Thursday 19th which is a Christ-mas meal.( see the advert on the middle page ). If you have not come along before why not give it a try. It’s usually a good even-ing and a chance to meet old and make new friends. The New Enlarged Benefice. Work is now underway with representatives from Pensurst, Chiddingstone, Chiddingstone Causeway and Fordcombe Churches to workout and agree mis-sion objectives, pattern of services and administration of the new enlarged Ben-efice. We will keep you posted on future developments. Best Wishes Mike Gilbert 740371 [email protected]
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Trek on the Great Wall of China
We made it! The terrain was varied and challenging; we
spent a lot of time look-ing down at our feet to make sure we didn’t fall over and there were many tears shed alongside much laughter. Thank you to everyone for supporting the both of
us, our families, Kieran, Lucy, Demelza and our trek on the Great Wall of China. Together we have raised over £10,000 including gift aid which will make a real difference to those children needing Demelza's care. We have loaded a few of the many photos from our trip to the Fordcombe school website at: https://www.fordcombe.kent.sch.uk/stream/news/full/1/-// There is still time to donate if you wish! Links as follows: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/VanessaHoward and/or https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/marthahorsford Vanessa Howard
Christmas Wishes from Sheila Oliver
A Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
With best wishes Sheila
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VILLAGE HALL MONTHLY DRAW OCTOBER
IF YOU ARE NOT IN IT - YOU CAN’T WIN IT!
“If you want to join please ring Bob on 01892 740307"
Prize Ticket No Name
First £30 481 Mrs Manktlow
Second £15 583 Mr Towsend
Third £10 575 Mr. Russell
Fourth £5 471 D Jepps
Fifth £5 614 Mrs Theisinger
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HELEN BOUCHER BSc(HONS), SRP, MCSP, AACP STATE REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
(13 years experience)
Specialising in the treatment of:
· Sports Injuries
· Back and Neck pain
· Rehabilitation following joint replacements, surgery and
fractures
· Arthritic pain
· Acupuncture
The Hawthorns, Powder Mill Lane, Leigh, TN11 8QD (Parking available) Tel: 01732 833297 Mob: 07939646030
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GARAGE SERVICES SPRING HILL FARM SPRING HILL FORDCOMBE TN3 0SB
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DIAGNOSTICS — REPAIRS
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(WHEN WORK UNDERTAKEN)
VEHICLE RECOVERY
FULLY EQUIPED TYRE FITTING BAY
GEARBOX RE-BUILDS
01892 740006 www.gdasportscars.co.uk
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LINE DANCING
Sadly the The Line Dancing Class in Fordcombe has been Discontinued indefinitely due
to lack of numbers
AC GROUNDWORK
Groundwork Landscaping Foundations Drainage Water Connections Please call for advice or free quotations
Alex Colegate T: 01892 870168 M: 07752 479747 Email: [email protected]
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AIRPORT CAR SERVICES
07799604405 (01892)731221
[email protected] www.airport-car-services.co.uk
WELD DONE Welding, Metalwork and
Ornamental Ironwork For quotations and advice
contact Neil Davies on:
Tel: 01892 740432 / 07962 502914 Email:
[email protected] April Cottage, The Lane,
Fordcombe, Kent, TN3 0RP
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C TOWNSEND ELECTRICAL SERVICES Domestic Installer Friendly local service, no job too small Part P Registered Call Chris on : Tel : 01892 740386 Mob: 07748645206
Email: [email protected]
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Fordcombe Primary School
General election Thursday 12th December As the village hall is out of action, the school will be used as a polling station. The final logistics are in how to keep the polling station separate from the pupils in school were yet to be finalised at the time of writing but it is poignant that after the school’s Parliament Week last year, the children will get to see real democracy in action. Playground Monitors One of the things that the school is very keen to promote is pupils having leadership roles right across the school - having the chance to volunteer to support others and having ownership over aspects of school life. For example, older pupils have organised sports day for many years now. A set of playground monitors have now started their roles to support the lunchtime supervision staff with setting up equipment on the playground and in the quiet area each day and making sure that other pupils are looking after it. Well done to all those pupils that applied for the role by writing an application form to Mrs Scott. Playground Buddies Applications were handed in just before half-term for the role of Playground Buddy. These pupils look out for others on the playground. Playground Buddies have already had some training on their role, identifying children who are alone on the playground, possibly those that are upset for some reason, listening to them and then instigating playground games with them. Further training will come from Mrs Broad in the coming weeks – look out for the new Playground Buddies as they once again try and earn their distinctive yellow T-shirts in the New Year. Sport at Fordcombe One of our roles is to monitor the amount of extra-curricular sport taking place in school and who is participating. Currently, 85% of pupils in the older year groups do at least one sporting club before or after school with many doing more than one. This is a fantastic offering for a small school. We are continually grateful for the help and support of those parent volunteers that give their time to support sport at school as well as our external providers. Fifteen athletes went to Somerhill to compete in the annual autumn schools’ cross-country event. There were some great performances and some great examples of sporting behaviour. Well done to all who competed. Sophie (Y5) was a stand-out finisher again, coming second in her race. Many thanks also to the parents and carers that continue to ferry, fetch, watch and support Fordcombe sport as well as cheer and clap all the other young participants from other schools.
Great Wall of China Well done to Ness and Martha for a successful trip – over £10,000 has been raised so far. Please see the links opposite
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https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/marthahorsford https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/VanessaHoward There is still time to donate if you can
Open mornings There is no need to book. The school has another open morning for prospective parents on Tuesday 3 December from 9.30 am and individual tours can be booked too. There are some school places currently available as people move in and out of the area. Contact the school office on 01892 740224 and please spread the word. Even a small increase in pupil numbers can have a positive impact as core government funding is proportionate to headcount
David Jepps
Exploring Creativity An evening once a month enjoying creative demonstrations from local artists.
Glass making Painting Contemporary textiles Silversmithing Pottery Knitting and crochet Christmas crafts
Meet new people over a cup of tea and cake at Silcocks Farm in Fordcombe. No fee but donations welcome in aid of The Hospice in the Weald. Next evening held on Thursday 5th December 8.00 - 9.30 pm for Christmas crafts.
Places are limited, so please call Sally to book your place on 01892 740365
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District Councillor Village Magazine Article – November 2019
By the time you read this I’ve no doubt you will have been bombarded with Gen-eral Election literature, and although my allegiances are with the Conservatives, I wanted to start this article with a simple plea that all candidates be treated civilly on the doorstep, and on social media. In these articles I have always stressed the importance of courtesy and never has this been needed more in public dis-course. Political life locally carries on and many of you will have seen Peter Fleming, the Council Leader, railing on the front page of the Chronical against the Planning Inspector’s decision to suspend her inspection of our Local Area Plan on the grounds of inadequate consultation with neighbouring authorities. The back-ground to this is that the proposed Plan, in protecting the Green Belt, fails to quite meet the modelled new housing requirement over the next 20 years and in such circumstances the Council should ask neighbouring authorities if they can make up the shortfall. SDC did investigate adjacent capacity but all the other local plans also have shortfalls, so not surprisingly there were no volunteers to help! The Inspector’s reasons seem disingenuous given she had spent 5 months and asked 500 questions already; frankly, it seems a convenient excuse to bounce us into agreeing more housing on greenfield sites. SDC is considering taking the Inspector’s decision to judicial review, as Reigate & Banstead did suc-cessfully, so our determination to protect the Green Belt hasn’t stopped yet! I was in the House of Commons on the afternoon the Grenfell Report was pub-lished and, like everybody, was moved to hear the tragic narrative, so I made it my business to find out whether high-rise buildings in our district are safe. I’m pleased to say there are only two such residential towers in the area and neither use the dangerous type of cladding blamed for the Grenfell disaster. A theme I’ve returned to on a number of occasions is homelessness, which is particularly distressing as we move into winter with increasing numbers each month; I am pleased to say the Council is actively looking to expand its own emergency housing capacity, so reducing the need to use expensive and ‘out-of-area’ bed & breakfast accommodation. The Council is also taking back control of its housing register from West Kent Housing on 1
st January 2020, which will ena-
ble us to determine local priorities more easily and to minimise the dislocation of moving people out of the district.
I hope you all have your Christmas preparations well in hand, which at the time of writing can’t be said of mine(!), and that you enjoy the warmth of family and community over the festive period. Happy Christmas!
Sue Coleman
01892 870435
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UNITED BENEFICE OF PENSHURST AND FORDCOMBE
CALENDAR OF SERVICE DECEMBER 2019
1st The First Sunday in Advent 9am Holy Communion Fordcombe 10am Sung Eucharist Penshurst 8th The Second Sunday in Advent 8am Holy Communion Penshurst 10am Sung Eucharist Fordcombe 15th The Third Sundayin Advent 10am Sung Eucharist and Baptism Penshurst 22nd The Fourth Sunday in Advent 8am Holy communion Poundsbridge 10am Family Service Fordcombe 6-30am Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Penshurst 24th Christmas Eve 4pm Carol Service and blessing of the Crib 11-30 Midnight Eucharist 25th Christmas Day 9-15am Christmas Morning Sung Eucharist Fordcombe 10-30 Christmas Morning Sung Eucharist and Blessing of the Crib Penshurst 29th The Sunday after Christmas 8am Holy Communion Penshurst 10am Holy Communion Fordcombe JANUARY 2020 5th The second Sunday after Christmas 9am Holy Communion Fordcombe 10am Sung Eucharist Penshurst
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DIARY
DECEMBER 2019
2nd Parish Council Meeting page 32
5th Exploring Creativity page 15
7th Fordcombe School Christmas Fair page 21
7th Blackham Market page 23 7th Penshurst Farmers Market page 32 12th Luncheon Club page 4 14th Groombridge Pre-School Christmas Fair page 16 14th Churchyard Tidying page 4 16th Newsletter copy deadline date (no later please! ) 17th WI Meeting page 5 19th Meal and a Pint see below 26th Boxing Day Walk see below
A MEAL AND A PINT (or equivalent drink)
A SOCIAL EVENING at
THE CHAFFORD ARMS
Thursday 19th December 7-00pm for 7-30pm It’s a Christmas menu and includes a vegetarian option
To help with catering, Please contact Mike Gilbert or Paul and Jackie at the Chafford if you would like to attend.
BOXING DAY WALK The annual Boxing Day Walk of approximately 5 miles will take place as usual. Please meet on the Green at 10.15 for a 10.30am start; contact me on 740393 for more information. Nick Byrne
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PENSHURST ALMSHOUSES REGISTERED CHARITY 211205 ALMSHOUSE ASSOCIATION MEMBER 339
FLAT VACANCY A first-floor flat comprising bedsitting room with kitchen and bath-room will be available early in the New Year, suitable for a single person, at the Almshouses, Rogues Hill, Penshurst. There is a small communal garden area and car parking space.
Low income persons of good character who have lived in the An-cient Parish of Penshurst, which includes Fordcombe and part of Chiddingstone Causeway for not less than two years are eligible to apply.
Residents make a weekly contribution, which covers maintenance, sewage and heating costs. Council Tax, water and electricity costs are the resident’s responsibility. Applications in writing, please, to:
The Clerk to the Trustees Miss Jan Roberts Squirrels Hollow
9 Latymers Penshurst
Kent TN11 8DE
Please supply details of name, age, and any occupation, and be prepared to provide financial details and references. We regret pets cannot be accommodated.
Thomas Holme Chairman of the Trustees
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BLACKHAM MONTHLY SATURDAY MARKET in village hall
(the first Saturday of every month)
NEXT MARKET
SATURDAY 7th December 2019
Blackham Village Hall
10am – 12:30 pm
Kirby Builders
Painting, Decorating and all Home Maintenance including
roofing.
For free Estimate Contact Mervyn Smith
on 01892 740773
2 St Martins Ashurst
Kent E Mail
Everyone Welcome! Blackham Village Hall market is the
original local market in the area, known for its friendly atmosphere and
genuine locally sourced fare.
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HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR COMPUTER?
For Friendly & Inexpensive Help, Repairs,
Networks, Upgrades, Maintenance & Internet
Problems Call: Phil Young 01892 861888
www.FixMyComputerKent.co.uk [email protected]
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PENSHURST PARISH COUNCIL-—Abstract from the minutes of the Parish Council held on Monday 4th November in Fordcombe School MATTERS ARISING: Highway Improvement Plan: The 20MPH survey response did not sup-port the council’s request for the 20MPH to be introduced over the stretches of road checked, traffic was travelling above the criteria for approval ie within 10% of the speed limit; only exceptional circumstances permitted the speed reduc-tions for shorter distances. Members were under the impression that if KCC wanted to impose a 20MPH speed limit by schools they could do this by overrid-ing any other ruling. Pedestrian Warning Signage – Rogues Hill: ED reported that Kent High-ways (Geoff Bineham) would arrange for a warning sign to be erected on the verge by the entrance to the Enterprise Zone plus an additional shield to the existing warning sign closure to the bridge approach to warn drivers of pedestri-ans walking in the road. Highways would be funding the signage. Litter/Dog Waste Bins including Leicester Square, Penshurst. SDC Officer contacted ED to confirm current list of litter bins, missing bins at bottom of Spring Hill would be replaced, replacement unit for Leicester Square steps en-trance on order, litter bin in Fordcombe play area to be emptied at £1.85 cost per empty, internal liner required replacement. Further bins, if required, could be emptied and would also be charged at the rate of £1.85 per collection. Sentinel Unit: ED was expecting a call during the following week regard-ing a demonstration of the unit being built. Footpath Obstacle – Poundsbridge Church: Parishioner confirmed this issue had been resolved Drainage Works: Information provided by KCC Drainage department ad-vising that the only problem site now listed for action was The Lane, Ford-combe. ED required to submit list of previously reported problems again. New Road problem also submitted due to flooding of property, highways officer ad-vised site visit and decision on work to solve the problem would be undertaken. (Information received providing option for work to be carried out, confirmed as acceptable by resident and highways advised to go ahead) OPEN SESSION Problems with raw sewage leaking and affecting a commercial site in Grove Road over a considerable time period was reported, SDC had been contacted via the Enforcement Department and Environmental Health during the last year regarding this issue by residents, visitors, customers and a member of the legal profession without any action being taken to stop the problem. The PC were advised that legal action against SDC was now being considered by a neigh-bour. The activities on the site were questioned as to their legality in relation to planning law, it was suggested the site should be shut down until the problems were resolved if they were not complying with Environmental Health. It was noted that the hedges from Glebelands to the school had been cut back which improved the route for pedestrians, Star House hedge still needed further work due to the overhang issue.
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Running water was affecting Rogues Hill due to blocked drains and a water leak which was washing leaves and debris down the hill. ED to report again. Planning Applications: SE/19/02726: 12 St. Peter’s Row, Fordcombe: Erection of two storey exten-sion, single storey garden room and front porch, loft conversion incorporating 2 rooflights. PC Response: No Objection SE/19/02732: Annexe at Tender Meads, Fordcombe Road, Fordcombe: Change of use of existing outbuilding to residential dwelling including modest sized dormer window at first floor level. PC Response: The PC are unfamiliar with the planning rules for the conversion to a separate dwelling of a non-redundant outbuilding within the curtilage of a listed building, we are therefore happy to leave the matter with the Conservation Officer and Planning Officer. In view of the fact that the building has already been extended, we would ask that, if consent is granted consideration be given to adding a condition to remove future permitted development Decisions: SE/19/02432LDCEX: Cabin, PORC, Grove Road: Confirmation of use of the Shimla as a dwelling with associated garden. GRANTED SE/19/01946: Meadow Bank Chafford Lane, Fordcombe: Demolition of ex-isting garage, shed and greenhouse, construction of new garage to integrate with new two storey side and rear extensions with rooflight, removal of chimney and alterations to fenestration. GRANTED SE/1902446/ADV: Kingdom, Grove Road, Penshurst: 1 Mounted Entrance sign, 1 Mounted Café Sign. GRANTED SE/19/02755: Courtlands Wood, Grove Road, Penshurst: Proposed road. PC to leave decision to SDC Planning in view of complexity and history of appli-cation. SDC Response: Prior Approval Not Required. SDC/19/02424: Hamsell Farm, Coopers Lane, Penshurst: Demolition / part demolition of existing two five chimney stack and repair / rebuilding of stack. GRANTED REPORTS: Kent County Councillor: Cllr Lake confirmed that the SID unit was unser-viceable and Highways considered that these units were no longer needed, he did not accept this. Members requested that the unit be returned to the parish as it had been purchased by the PC. Cllr Lake planned to arrange a meeting in the parish with Michael Payne and Catherine Rankin – Cabinet Member and Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation; he would contact Emi-ly Kinsella regarding the current state of the drainage in the parish. He was experiencing problems with school transport and DBS checks for drivers, Stage Coach and Arriva drivers held DBS checks but one other did not currently hold them for existing drivers, only new ones joining. Members were under the impression that it was illegal for adults to work with children without such checks. Sevenoaks District Councillor: Cllr Mrs Coleman had forwarded infor-mation regarding the rural housing work programme for circulation to members, Continued on page 30
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this included information on costs of carrying out a housing survey, members would consider the options available on this issue; ED to contact ACRE and Sundridge Parish Council for information on Community Land Trusts, meeting to be arranged with Sundridge if possible. The Local Plan had been thrown out by the Inspector, SDC were angry with the decision in view of the fact that the Planning Inspector had been provided with the information six months prior to her visit, 500 questions subsequently submitted had been answered. It was considered that had there been a concern regarding failure to consult – which was refuted by SDC – then this could have been raised earlier. SDC were taking legal advice regarding court action and would refuse to work with the Inspector again. In view of this situation the existing plan would be followed. Cllr Coleman confirmed the Enforcement Officer was liaising with parishioners on current problems although his current contract was due to end in three month’s time, members sincerely hoped that his contract would be renewed in view of his performance whilst in position. The PC’s application for CIL funds would be considered on 9 December, she had been advised that a considerable number of applications had been received. The next CIL meeting was scheduled for May 2020. Neighbourhood Watch: Cllr Horsford had reported an abandoned car at Colliersland Bridge which had been there for a week, it was neither taxed nor insured. High Weald Councils Aviation Action Group: Invitation from Gatwick Airport (GAL) and the Noise Management Board (NMB) to annual airspace and NMB public meeting on 3 December for information on progress on NMB and future plans plus how Gatwick and its partners work to manage aviation noise. Specialist interactive aviation tutorials and engagement with noise experts to experience virtual reality audio headsets will be available. Question airspace and noise discussion key industry decision makers’ panel and engage with newly established Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN) to hear their vision for the future. Cllr Rees reported that a recent meeting held in Penshurst with Tom Tugendhat to discuss the current plans by Gatwick to use the emergency runway on a regular basis had been attended by approximately 200 people. People were encouraged to write to their MPs regarding this issue, Tom Tugendhat had lobbied on behalf of Penshurst. Considerable funds were raised at the meeting to fund the campaign. HIGHWAYS: 438502: The Lane – Blocked drain from junction with road towards Reeves Court. Works to open drains being programmed, confirmed by Highways Officer. 438630: High Street, Penshurst: One area of reinstatement of bricks on pavement still awaited. Work carried out by SE Water. 443035: Speed Indicator – Fordcombe: Unit no longer serviceable request for item to be returned to parish. Continued on page32
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459331: Drain at Burzes Farm: Problems caused with water incursion dur-ing heavy rain, under investigation as of 24 October. Drainage: ED to check with drainage contractors regarding costs of empty-ing and clearing drains. FINANCE: Defibrillator: ED noted that no request for payment had been received as yet for the recent work involved in re-siting the defibrillator from the redundant village hall to the school. Cllr Townsend to follow up. Precept: ED had circulated the first set of draft figures to members for their consideration, no further projects were raised for consideration for funding. Fordcombe Village Hall Project: Confirmation received that a dedicated bank account would be opened for the project, it was agreed the same agree-ment in force with SDC would apply to Penshurst PC’s funding reserves for the contract ie all grants/donations to be in place to enable completion of the con-tract prior to any funds being transferred to the project account. ED had advised the committee that the £40K would be available for drawn down upon the forego-ing be in place, allowance had been made in the accounts for the monies to be drawn by the end of the PC financial year. General: Members considered adding funding for the housing survey but noted that the projects fund and contingency figures included in the draft budget provided £18K leeway if needed, it was agreed that the cost of a survey could be met from these areas. Replacement Play Unit – Fordcombe Play Area: Information still awaited from SDC regarding application submitted by ED for CIL funding contribution towards new equipment for play area. ANY OTHER BUSINESS School Parking – Fordcombe: Cllr Mrs Broad had been approached re-garding problems with inconsiderate and dangerous driving on the road areas immediately round the school. Members were unable to take any action in this instance as the land was not public land. The Headteacher was proactive in advising parents of the dangers of driving on the site. iii. Post – Fordcombe Green: Cllr Horsford advised 3 posts needed re-placement or repair; it was agreed that this work wait until after the village hall building work was completed due to the proximity of lorries using the area when delivering to the site. Next Meeting 2nd December Penshurst Village Hall
Saturday, 7th December 9-30am—12 noon
Penshurst Place Visitor Car Park
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HOLIDAY IN MENORCA
Spacious apartment, sleeps
up to six people.
Gardens, pool, overlooking
Mahon Harbour.
Ideal for family holiday or
quiet off season break.
For more details call: Dianne Broad 01892 870680.
Grab Hire – Aggregates – Groundworks – Landscaping
Waterscapes
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dertake Groundworks, Drainage, Land-scaping and any type of excavation
Springhill Farm, Fordcombe, Kent TN3 0SB E: [email protected]
W: www.jhcountrysideservices.co.uk M: 07581292628
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
H.J.JOHNSTON & SON Penshurst
A Family Undertaking Since 1932
Penshurst 01892 870372 Langton 01892 863317
ROGUES HILL LODGE, ROGUES HILL, PENSHURST TONBRIDGE, KENT. TN11 8BB
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FORDCOMBE ORGANISATIONS AND CONTACTS
FORDCOMBE Cof E Primary School Office 740224
PARENTS GUILD (Fordcombe School) Helen Jenner [email protected]
CRICKET CLUB Ashley Worcester 740641
FORDCOMBE FETE COMMITTEE Tara Davies 740847
THE FORDCOMBE SOCIETY Mike Arnold 740283
HEDGE BARTON RESIDENTS’ ASSOC’N Sally Jolly 740932
LUNCHEON CLUB (Pre-booking necessary)
Monthly, 2nd Thursday, 12.30 pm Kate Hargrave 861047
ST. PETERS’ MUSICAL TODDLERS Not meeting at present
STOOLBALL CLUB Kim Smithh 740184
TABLE TENNIS CLUB, Every Monday 7:45pm -9:45pm pm from October to March contact via Email [email protected] Elaine Barnett 740512
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Meetings on last Wed.
in March & October or as required Richard Fry 740431
VILLAGE HALL Sec. Vacancy
Bookings: Janice Byrne [email protected] 740393
VILLAGE QUILTERS
Monthly, 3rd Wednesday, 2-4 pm (ring for venue) Sally Hill 740365
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Monthly, 3rd Tuesday, 7.45 pm Fay Blanchard 536405
FORDCOMBE PARISH COUNCILLORS Andrew Campbell 871500
Parish Council web site Vacant
www.penshurstpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Jonathon Horsford 740032
Bruce Townsend 740451
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Mike Arnold 740283
ALL PHONE NUMBERS ARE PREFIXED 01892- .. UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE
VILLAGE WEB SITE http://www.fordcombevillage.co.uk twitter — @fordcombeinfo
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The Chafford Arms
TRADITIONAL HOMECOOKED
FOOD SERVED ALL DAY
AWARD WINNING ALES
ALL OCCASIONS CATERED FOR
PARTIES WEDDINGS ETC
OUTSIDE BAR AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT
VILLAGE HALL
TAKE AWAY SERVICE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
TELEPHONE 740 267 www.chaffordarms.com