Web view- SE/17/01417/HOUSE: Polebrook Farm, Bore Place Road, ... the quicker it will be so please spread the word. ... Office of Tom Tugendhat MBE MP

OCTOBER 2017Forthcoming Events

Saturday 30 th September White Diamond Band see page 16 Sunday 1st October Family Harvest Thanksgiving Service see page 14Tuesday 3rd October Chiddingstone WI see page 9Thursday 5th October Responses to SDC’s Local Plan - deadline see page 4Friday 6th October, Music at the Castle Inn see page 13Saturday 7th October Applefest at Edenbridge see page 21 Blackham monthly market see page 23 Penshurst farmers market see page 25Monday 9th October Chiddingstone Causeway WI see page 8Tuesday 10th October Crafternoon see page 9Saturday 14th October Verdi Requiem see page 21Tuesday 17th October Chiddingstone Over 60’s see page 6Saturday 21st October Flower Decoration and Design see page 8 Blackham Traditional Quiz Night see page 21 Cowden Film Club see page 22Wednesday 25th October Magazine copy by 12 noon see page 6Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th October School of Witchcraft and Wizardry see page 20Saturday 28th October Elsie’s Band at the Queen’s Arms see page 22 Craft Fair and Big Draw see page 10Sunday 29th October Addington Fund Speaker see page 10 Saturday 4th November Penshurst Fireworks and Bonfire see page 25Sat 11th November Chandelier Cleaning St Mary’s see page 6

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NOT FROM THE RECTORY`Nothing is forever`Six very happy years are over. Martin and Ruth have retired and the Rectory is empty – not for too long, we hope! Martin`s last Sunday service (10th Sept) was a memorable occasion – the fullest of congregations, all ages and from the four corners of the parish. The choir`s farewell song was a treat for all and the warmth of the atmosphere reflected the tremendous contribution made by Martin and Ruth to our two churches, the whole of the community and the lives of so many. They will be greatly missed. However now we must look forward and pull together during the interregnum and in support of our new incumbent.

Practical mattersThe Rectory will be locked up and Rick Langridge (01892-871268) has kindly offered to mow initially. He would appreciate offers of assistance to help keep the garden tidy during autumn and winter. Perhaps, a working party in late October to put the garden to bed for the winter.Any wedding matters should be addressed to our wedding co-ordinator, Sue Coleman (870435)Any pastoral matters should be addressed to the Pastoral Assistant, Carol Benton (870483)Any other matters relating to St Mary`s or St Luke`s should go to the relevant churchwardens (contact numbers on front page of magazine)

First stages in selection process(1) A Parish Profile is required by the Diocese. [A final amended copy has been sent](2) A `Notice of Vacancy` is sent by the Archdeacon to the PCC, when the Parish Profile is complete and not before the end of September (when Martin retired). [We will seek this on 1st October](3)Within 4 weeks, the PCC must hold a `Section 11` meeting [This is scheduled for 22/10/17](4)Section 11 meeting – main features include:- -Appointment of 2 representatives from each church to interview applicants and select/reject.

- Whether to ask the Patron (Bishop of Rochester) for approval to advertise nationally (in Church Times) in addition to Diocese nomination or following rejection of applicants. [PCC favour advertisement to achieve wider choice]

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CommunicationThe churchwardens will use these Notes `Not from the Rectory` to provide a monthly update.Additional updates will be given mid-month during Notices at the end of the Sunday 10.00 morning service.After Sunday morning services, the churchwardens will be happy to answer questions in the Parish Room.

Interregnum services The next month`s services and clergy will appear in the Parish

magazine. All 10.00 Sunday services are covered but there will be a reduced

number of 8.00 services. Compline will take place as usual but with Carol or Jean officiating.

Although a few generous offers of increased covenants have been offered, these are insufficient to afford a full-time priest and the Parish will therefore be seeking a part-time priest (4-5 days a week) resident in the Rectory.BG/CB/PA/JA 18 Sept 2017

The Cake at Martin and Ruth’s farewell.

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CHIDDINGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL

1. Co-option: Paul Myers was co-opted onto the Parish Council at the September Parish Council meeting. Paul, who lives with his family in Bough Beech, will bring a host of planning and legislative knowledge to the Parish Council and we hope he enjoys his time as a member.2. Sevenoaks District Council’s Local Plan consultation can be found at www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/issuesandoptions. The deadline for responses is 5pm on Thursday 5th October. Comments on the sites included in the consultation can be emailed to [email protected] and please also complete and return the paper consultation.The sites included in this consultation in our parish are:- Garages at Richards Close: 1-2 residential units- Redleaf Estate Yard, Camp Hill: 4-5 residential units- Causeway House: 7-11 residential units, retention B1(a) office floorspace- KCC Highways depot, Chiddingstone Causeway: 6-8 residential units- Newtyehurst Farm, Chiddingstone Hoath: 34-46 residential units- Penshurst Station Yard - B1-B8 employment useIf you have any questions or concerns about the consultation, please contact me for further information. 3. Planning: the following applications have been determined by Sevenoaks District Council:- SE/17/01417/HOUSE: Polebrook Farm, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone: demolition of existing single storey extension consisting of study, office, 2 store rooms and garage. Erection of two storey side extensions and front porch, alterations to fenestration and roof, erection of a new chimney and removal of existing chimney. Application refused as the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt.- SE/17/02573/AGRNOT: Newtyehurst Farm, Cowden Pound Road to Truggers Lane, Markbeech - extension to existing building and one new building, both steel portal framed with concrete base. Application for permitted development refused.- SE/17/02324/HOUSE: The Oast House, Charcott - single storey extension to the side and single storey extension to the rear. Application approved.4. Highways: Ryewell Hill, Chiddingstone Hoath, will be closed for five days from 2nd October for carriageway patching works. A diversion will be in place whilst the work is carried out.

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5. New bus shelter in Bough Beech: the Parish Council has been awarded a grant from Kent County Council towards a new bus shelter, which will be located at the current bus stop opposite Bough Beech Farmhouse. 6. Kent Police: Non-emergency incidents and crime can now be reported on the Kent Police website. www.kent.police.uk/services/report-a-crime.7. A Litter Pick will be held on Saturday 14 th October meeting at:

Chiddingstone Hoath (Rock Inn): 09.30Bough Beech (Wheatsheaf): 09.30Chiddingstone Causeway (Richards Close): 09.30Chiddingstone (Castle Inn) 09.30

High visibility waistcoats, gloves, litter picks and bags will be provided, all we need is some willing volunteers! We would be really grateful for your help, it will keep our beautiful parish tidy and rubbish-free. The more people who help, the quicker it will be so please spread the word. Thank you.8. The Bulk Refuse Freighter will visit the parish on Saturday 14 th

October stopping at: Chiddingstone Hoath (Rock Inn): 09.45-10.30

Bough Beech (Wheatsheaf): 10.45-11.30Chiddingstone Causeway (Richards Close): 11.45-12.30

The Freighter cannot accept fridges, freezers, cookers, cast iron boilers or baths, long metal poles, building materials, manure, large parts of engines, vehicle parts or hazardous waste. This includes items like fluorescent tubes, TVs & computer monitors, batteries, oil tins and filters, paint and paint tins and chemical containers. These items must be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre. Compostable garden waste cannot be accepted either. SDC operates a separate, fortnightly Garden Waste Collection Service. Please do not leave any rubbish unattended.9. The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th

October at 7.30pm in Chiddingstone Village Hall. Please come along.

Louise Kleinschmidt, Parish ClerkSalehurst Barn, Oak Lane, Blackham, Kent. TN3 9UB. Tel: 01892-740753.Email: [email protected] www.chiddingstone.org

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NEXT EDITIONThe November edition of the Magazine goes to press on Monday 30th

October. All contributions by 12 noon on Wednesday 25 th October. Please put the date in your diaries immediately so that I don't have to chase people! Copy can be left in Chiddingstone Village Shop, posted to me at 6a High Street, Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7JB or: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW MAGAZINE ADDRESS!

THE CHIDDINGSTONE OVER 60’s

The next meeting is on Tuesday October 17th at 2.30 in the new Chiddingstone Causeway Hall. Pick up time as usual, 2.15 pmDennis Ward is kindly coming to entertain us with a Talk entitled "My Parents" which I am sure will be fun. The more the merrier so please bring anyone who you think would interested in coming.

Alice Peterkin   870503Elizabeth Fleming 870224

CHIDDINGSTONE CAUSEWAY 100 CLUB.

Results for September draw£20 Mandy C/o Sally Pocock£10 John Broad 

CLEANING THE CHANDELIER.

We will be polishing the chandelier on Saturday 11th November. Anyone who can spare some time from 9 am would be very welcome. Please join us if you can at St Mary’s.

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NURSERY NEWS

We are pleased to welcome all the new children and their families who have joined us for the September term, the new committee members and Mrs Kickham onto the staff core team, having been cover for many terms. We are looking forward to hearing how the children that have left us at the end of July are settling into their new primary schools.

The children are enjoying themselves playing and exploring the nursery environment and making lots of new friends. We are talking about ourselves and those things and people that we treasure and are dear to us.

To reinforce the settling in process we read the story ‘Owl Babies’ and then went into the castle wooded area to make baby owls out of clay, feathers and twigs.

For our letter sound ‘s’ we have read the story ‘Sam’s Sandwich’ and made sandwiches with different fillings of our own choice, some more appetising than others. We have been learning about healthy eating and food hygiene.

The ‘Gotcha smile’ has also been read and we looked in the mirror to look at our own smiley faces and passed these happy faces onto each other.

Mrs. J. McCoy, Chiddingstone Nursery 01892 871315

CHIDDINGSTONE YOUTH CLUB

Youth Club is for young people Year 7 and upwards and usually meets at the Village Hall in Chiddingstone from 7.30pm – 9.30pm every other Friday. Next session, Sept 29th.For more details contact Chris or Nicky. [email protected]

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CHIDDINGSTONE CAUSEWAY WI

“Pearls and Pearl Jewellery”A presentation by Mr John Llewellyn-Jones

9 th October 7.30pm Causeway Hall

On Saturday 9th September the District W.I. show was held in the Causeway Hall. It was a great success well supported by our 4 local W.I.’s, providing a large number of exhibits across Baking, Preserves, Crafts, Flower Arranging, Photography, Art and Horticulture classes. The high standard of entries impressed our judges in all classes. Well done to all; our WI managed to win several 1st’s but not enough to beat Chiddingstone WI who won the shield scoring the most points. Congratulations to Chiddingstone and well done.Monday 11th saw us return after our summer break for our September meeting at the Causeway Hall. Our speaker for the evening was Mr John Mills who gave an excellent, entertaining and amusing talk on how our communities and life has changed over the years, with new technology, health and safety, and Medical advances.

Next Meeting on 9th October at 7.30pm at The Causeway Hall (please note new earlier start time)Our speaker for the evening will be Mr John Llewellyn-Jones who will be giving a presentation on Pearls and Pearl Jewellery and our members are looking forward to the meeting. If you are interested and not a member just come along, - you will be given a very warm welcome.For further details please contact Carol Benton 01892 870493

FLOWER DECORATION AND DESIGN

Learn to create seasonal flower decoration and design in the natural country style, this year hosted at Garden Workshops in Shipbourne.Both Autumn and Christmas workshops will be using materials from an extraordinary 4 acre walled garden. 21st October plus 2nd and 9th December.Embrace the season, relax enjoy. Contact Sue Eldridge [email protected] 07768026823 for more details.

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CHIDDINGSTONE WI.

Our September meeting was planned and taken by the members, Committee could take a night off although they had to make the tea!

We then sat back to listen to our speaker, Lyn Dabroska. It was as a young girl of 12 and reading a book that first whet her appetite for the Himalayas. Her opportunity came when listening to a Radio 4 programme some years later; her mind was made up and she announced to her family that she was off to trek in the Himalayas. The year was 1997. This trek and many more made her determined to help the children of Nepal. Education was so lacking, with 30 children educated in a three storey house. In 1999 the foundation stone was laid for a new school and to her delight on returning she noted the children speaking English. The political situation was dreadful and it was not long before the school was destroyed. Not to be beaten Lyn, seeing a rundown orphanage for 40-50 children aged from 3 months to 16 years, decided to fundraise for a new building. This was completed in 2006.Lyn has raised so much money herself with parachute jumps, paragliding and giving talks. She finished her talk telling us how she returns frequently to see her friends, when there she wears their traditional dress and is so highly thought of. Lyn you were an inspiration to us all.

Our next CRAFTERNOON session is on Tuesday 10th October in the St. Luke's Parish Room from 2 to 4pm. Anyone is welcome, not just WI members, to come and stitch, knit, craft, try a new skill, or just chat over a cuppa! £2 a session

Our October meeting Tues 3rd – The wonderful work and training of Medical Detection Dogs.Reminder to members that there will also be a Produce Stall.

Can we tempt you to join us, or to come along as a guest? We meet in Chiddingstone Village Hall, every first Tuesday, at 7-00 for 7.30pm. and have a variety of speakers as well as social evenings. You will receive a warm welcome and have the opportunity to socialise and make new friends. Interested? Do contact our Joint Presidents: Brenda Bishop 01892 870810; Alison Savage 01732 700536 or our Secretary Janie Ramsay 01892 870283

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CHAPS CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION

This year our Christmas show will be our first in our new "home" the Causeway Hall! We are going down the pantomime route ( oh yes we are!), with Jack and the Beanstalk ( or possibly Beansprout) and anyone interested should make themselves known to any of the usual suspects i.e. Dennis Ward, Tim Kemp, Penny Harris etc. or me. If you are new to the area just ask!Rehearsals will take place in the Causeway Hall , dates and times to be arranged! Paul Allen.

THE ADDINGTON FUND

Ian Bell, chief executive of the charity set up in 2001 in response to the foot and mouth outbreak and inspired by Canon Richard Addington, will be talking to us in the Matins service at St Luke's  on Sunday 29th October. Ian is an accomplished speaker and has spoken to us before. I would therefore encourage you to attend and help support our farming community, as the collection will be donated to the fund. Paul Allen,  Joanna Allwood , Churchwardens

A DOUBLE EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY, DOUBLE THE FUN

Chiddingstone Causeway Village HallSaturday 28th October – 10.00 am– until 4.00 pmEden Valley Artists Art & Craft FairAnd The Big Draw (every year around this time, people are gathering together to draw - events are happening all over the country)Cathy Bird and her team from Jessops Farm are bringing the Big Draw to the village - while Eden Valley Artists are showing a variety of original crafts including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, print making and photography.Free Entry – Tea, Coffee & Cakes available NO AGE LIMIT – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – JUST COME ALONG AND DRAW! - DRAWING IS FUN!For more info – call Cathy Bird: 01892 870067 cathy,[email protected]

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CHIDDINGSTONE CRICKET CLUBREPORT - SEPTEMBER 2017

To the irritation of all concerned, the season is nearly over. There have been some excellent performances in these final few weeks, emblematic of a season of notable attainment for the club. In spite of our recent struggles, Chidd still managed to comfortably finish 4th in the league, while losing only 4 of 23 games on a Sunday. Congratulations to all participants for their contributions to these excellent achievements.

The penultimate league fixture at Bidborough saw us on the receiving end of a pasting from a strong, soon-to-be-promoted outfit. Their youthful intensity overpowered our bowling, as they smashed their way to 278-8. Chasing such a mammoth total proved beyond us, although Richard Cooper deserves praise for his patiently constructed 33*. The final game at Knockholt was more rewarding, as (bowling first) we restricted their scoring rate, allowing them to muster only 145-9. Richard Mayes, Steve Leppard, and Robert Littler all bowled tidily. In reply, Alex Hanwell made 69 to anchor the chase. Fittingly, our Saturday skipper Eddie Allwood sliced the winning four through gully to seal a five wicket win, our ninth of the season. Thanks are due to Eddie for his leadership this year.

On Sundays, a draw at Linton Park on a pleasant batting surface reflected an impressive salvage job. Their batsmen plundered some erratic bowling (mea culpa), laying the foundations for a significant 234-5. Tony Cooper batted well for 73 not out to ensure we walked away with some sense of parity, Chidd settling for the draw having lost only five wickets. The indifferent weather played its part in a gruelling game at Bells Yew Green. Alex Hanwell and Graham Cooper notched up 50s in a total of 213-7. Bells Yew Green were fluent in reply, but lost wickets too regularly to truly threaten the target, eventually bowled out for 183.The weather gods made mischief the following week at St.Lawrence, in a game against wandering side Knockers CC. In a hastily arranged 20/20, they demonstrated a flair for the format, bludgeoning their way to 162. Lex Wills showed a more effervescent side to his batting in our response, compiling a classy 59. However, we were unable to overhaul their score, falling a mere ten runs short. Most recently, we contested a far cagier affair at Newington. Chris Franklin and Eddie Allwood took 4 wickets each to restrict them to 104. Complacency abounded as we replied in stuttering

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fashion, subsiding to 71-8. To much relief, veteran campaigners Eddie (23*) and Brian Leppard (13*) shepherded us home from there in the decisive partnership of the match. A two wicket victory was the perfect way to conclude Phil Barnett’s impeccable tenure as Sunday captain and his final game for Chiddingstone CC. Phil has been a stalwart for the club, leading by example (22 wickets this year), fostering enthusiasm, and preserving a pleasant atmosphere in which we can enjoy this great game. Thank you very much Phil, we look forward to seeing you at the ground in seasons to come. To everyone else involved in making this year such a treat, heartfelt gratitude from us. We wish you all a tranquil winter. Looking forward to 2018. Cheers. AH

SCHOOL NEWSIt was lovely to welcome the new Reception class and to see the children return to school refreshed after their holidays. Year 6 started the term by producing some wonderful written pieces about the best day of their summer. Here is an excerpt from Eva Moseby’s work:“The best day of my summer was, undoubtedly, my birthday. It started when I opened my dreary eyes at 2.00am (what can I say? I was excited!). After many hours of reading, looking at the presents laid out on the kitchen table, making charms out of loom bands, looking at presents, reading some more, dancing and looking at presents, I decided it was time to wake my brother. He was very grumpy at first but once he realised it was his birthday too – we’re twins – he moaned a little less”

This month we are celebrating the Harvest, thanking God for what we have whilst learning about less fortunate people in other countries. Year 5 pupils have been preparing for the service with the creation of drama and dance pieces based on the Tear Fund’s “Hunger Steals” appeal. The intention behind this appeal is to empower local churches to release more people from hunger by raising money to provide training in innovative, sustainable farming techniques that could enable families to secure a hunger-free future – even in a challenging climate. Year 4 children have been learning about Fairtrade food and how it helps farmers across the world. They looked specifically at the journey of a banana from Costa Rica to the UK. The class all agreed that they would pay more for a Fairtrade banana because it keeps farming sustainable, benefits working

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conditions and puts money into projects that help the local community. They have been inspired by Martin Luther King’s quote:

“Before you finish eating breakfast this morning, you’ve depended on more than half the world”

Across the whole school all the children will be decorating a Harvest envelope for a donation to the appeal and bringing in non-perishable food for the Tonbridge Food Bank.

Our Harvest Service will take place at St Mary’s Church at 9.00am on Wednesday, 4th October – everyone is most welcome to attend and there will be a collection for the “Hunger Steals” appeal.

LARKINS THANKS HOP-PICKERS

Bob Dockerty and co would like to thank all those who turned up for the hand-picking day and the FOUR days of machine picking. We very much appreciate all the hard work so generously volunteered. It was a bumper crop, now safely gathered in. A brew of Green Hop beer is already maturing in the cold room and we have a plentiful supply of pressed hops for the year ahead. KT

MUSIC AT THE CASTLE INN

FRIDAY 6 TH OCTOBER, 8 pm

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SERVICES FOR OCTOBER 2017

Sunday 1st October – Trinity 1610.00 am Family Harvest Thanksgiving St Mary`s

[Sally Musson]Reader/prayers by Sunday School

Sunday 8th October – Trinity 1710.00 am Sung Eucharist [Keith Foot] St Luke`s

Intercessor – Carol BentonChalice – Fiona Leathers/Carol Benton

6.00 pm Compline St Mary`s

Sunday 15th October – Trinity 1810.00 am Family Eucharist & Sunday School St Luke`s

[Ian Harrison]Intercessor - Jean LorimerChalices – Chris Bell & Sally Carroll

Sunday 22nd October – Trinity 1910.00 am Sung Eucharist [Brenda Hurd] St Luke`s

Intercessor – Chris LloydChalices – Denys & Gill Killingbeck

6.00 pm Compline St Mary`s

Sunday 29th October – Trinity 208.00 am Holy Communion [David Flagg] St Mary`s

Chalice – Christine Grainger10.00 am Matins [Helen Langley] St Luke`s

Intercessor – Hilary Allen

Sunday 5thNovember – Trinity 21 (4th before Advent)10.00 am Family Service [Sally Musson] St Luke`s

Reader/prayers by Sunday School

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READERS AND SIDESMEN FOR OCTOBER [Please volunteer by signing on list at back of church]

Sunday Readers Sidesmen

1st Oct 10.00 am Sunday School Claire & Robert Hunt8th Oct 10.00 am Chris Bell/Rachel McIlwham Sally Carroll15th Oct 10.00 am Robert Hunt/Janie Ramsay Margaret Gibson22nd Oct 10.00 am Hilary L- Lambeth/Chris Lloyd Rita Ibbotson29th Oct 8.00 am Arranged by Barbara Hale

10.00 am Joanna Allwood/Rob McCoy Alison Whitehouse5th Nov 10.00 am Sunday School TBA

ST LUKE'S ROTA FOR OCTOBER Cleaning Brasses Flowers

Ready for Sunday:1st October Ali Pounds Amanda Hutchison Harvest8th October Christine Grainger Amanda Hutchison Harvest 15th

October Christine Grainger Penny Beare Carole White22nd October Lou Biddle, Liz North Penny Beare Carole White29th October Lou Biddle, Liz North Ginny Lloyd Audrey Stroud5th November Ginny Morris Ginny Lloyd Audrey Stroud

ST MARY'S FLOWER ROTA FOR OCTOBER

Ready for Sunday:1st October Harvest festival, Sue Hook and helpers8th October Tidy up15th October Wedding from 14th22nd October Tidy up29th October Alice Peterkin5th November Alice Peterkin

ST MARY'S POLISHING ROTA FOR OCTOBERReady for Sunday:1st October Alice Peterkin Brasses8th October Hilary Lambert Lambeth and Karah Templeton Polishing15th October Debbie Keeler Polishing22nd October Rita Ibbotson and Linda Gilbert Brasses29th October Barbara Hale Polishing5th November June Glover Polishing

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