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Public Notice:
Future Biogas would like to invite local residents and interested members of the public to a Public Exhibition regarding the submission of the Planning Application for a renewable energy facility near Westwell Leacon.
Future Biogas will be present to explain the proposal and answer questions.
The Exhibition will be held at Charing Village Hall on the 25th June and 26th June between 11:00am and 4:00pm.
For further details of the proposal and the Exhibition, please contact Will Mezzullo at Future Biogas on 01483 688060 or leaconlane@futurebiogas.com
And you can win one (or two) during the Fete!
An initiative of the Charing Business Association (CBA)
The Charing Business Association have produced some exciting new cash; the Charing Pound. The Charing Pound can be spent and redeemed with any Charing Business Association member. That means people lucky enough to have Charing Pounds will be able to spend these not only in the High Street but also with any of the other many interesting businesses in Charing.
You can use Charing Pounds where-ever you see the orange CBA logo. The idea behind the Charing Pound is to promote the many different businesses and services available in Charing. So whether it’s a hair cut, a gift, dinner, gym membership, therapy, business services, wood, carpet, cleaning or bigger purchases such as some carpet or even a house, the Charing Pound is very useful and definitely the cash to have!
The CBA has donated 50 Charing Pounds for a prize at the Summer Fete. They look like the above image - the real ones have been signed by CBA's chariman Vin and have a serial number. The lucky winner will be able to redeem these with any member of the Charing Business Association. So look out for the new Charing Pound - it’s the cash to have!
CBA members:
The vouchers can't be exchanged for cash or any change given when they are redeemed. The expiry date is December 2011.
There are only 5 of these in circulation currently and in denominations of £10!
(CBA members receiving one, or more of the vouchers, please see Vin at Wady&Brett - as explained in the CBA members' email broadcast of 16.06.11)
From the village:
Peter Lunn, Vera Mobbs and a few others ring the church bells every wednesday evening at 6-30. They would like to get other people of the village interested in joining the team of bellringers.
For more information contact:
Peter Lunn: 07789 340291
Vera Mobbs: 07742118218 or 01233 712505
Email vmobbs@btinternet.com
From Charing Scouting Group:
Charing Beaver Scouts started in 1989 and its membership has been made up of boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old living in Charing and surrounding villages since then. Our Colony is the only one this side of Ashford.
Charing Beavers is now in need of an adult to take on the leadership of the Colony. Our current Beaver Scout Leader, Glenys Goldsmith is stepping down at the end of July after many years of service. We already have Dominic Woodward in place as Assistant Beaver Scout Leader but because he is only 20 years old he is not considered old enough to take on the leadership of the Colony. If we cannot find a volunteer by the end of August then Charing Beavers will have to close and that would be a great shame for the village and the young people of the surrounding area.
If you enjoy inspiring young people, don't mind being daft some of the time and are prepared to make a commitment then this position could be for you. Full training is provided locally and there are experienced leaders in the Ashford District Team to help you along the way.
If you are interested in becoming a Leader for Charing Beavers, or know some who might be please email me or give me a call on 713275.
Nigel Wills ~ Cub Scout Leader ~ Charing Cubs
From Charing Primary School PTFA
'Lazy' as it has a much later start than usual!)
Saturday 2 July, 10 am start - Charing Primary School Field. entry via School Road
For pitches, please call 01233 639046 or email joannaastbury@sky.com
Pitch Price:
Pitch set up from 9 am (no commercial sellers please)
PFTA Charing Primary School
When visiting the fair by car, please do not block normal traffic or commercial parking places on School Road/High Street. (Local bus service needs to be able to get through!)
Parking available behind Brenchley Mews Estate off School Road
From Charing Tennis Club:
Charing Playing Fields, The Moat, Charing
We will be holding a fund tournament on the above date. Please come along, all standards are welcome. For those who wish to play, there will be an entry fee of £ 5.00 per person and this includes a BBQ and a glass of wine or soft drinks afterwards, which families are more than welcome to join in with.
Should you just want to find out more about our club and its activities, then come along for a friendly chat on the day or feel free to contact either:
Vanessa Manson on 01622 - 859922
or
Diane Tate on 01233 712575
Saturday 18 June 2011 - Clewards Meadow - from 12 o'clock
We welcome you all most warmly to the 2011 Church Fete with its fun, stalls and activities.
The Fete represents something very important as it provides a means to build on the friendship and acquaintances we have with others in our community. The involvement of the Gardening Society and the Primary School makes this much more than just a church event. An observer would recognise that there are many parts of the overall Fete that come from outside the immediate village community but none the less would see it as a typical English village activity.
A community only grows as the relationship between its members are enriched. Spending time together at events like the Fete enables our relationships to grow.
So, enjoy the hog roast, and the other things there are to eat and drink. Good luck with "guess the wieght of the cake" and other games and may you make new friends and renew old friendships.
Finally, my thanks go to the many, many people who work so hard to make this event possible. It is months in the planning and without the effort of all involved it would be impossible to hold. So to you all, thank you so much.
Graham Mason and Kevin Moon - Churchwardens.
Program of Events (as known to date)
12.00pm Fete opened by Vic Reeves and nacy Sorell
12.05pm Prize Giving - Primary School Painting Competition
12.15pm Wicked Belly Morris
12.45pm Dancing, Charing Primary School
01.15pm
01.45pm
02.00pm Wicked Belly Morris
02.15pm Dancing, Charing Primary School
03.15pm Novelty Races for Children and Adults
04.00pm Gardening Society Sale of Flowers
04.15pm Announcement of Competition Winners
04.15 Dine out and Grand Draw
Plus:
The Fete Committee wish to express their appreciation and thanks for the generous support received from businesses, local traders, the Primary School, Gardening Society and individuals. At the time of going to print here are many who many not yet realise that they are going to volunteer or be involved in some way. As a Committee we will never be aware of every individual's involvement but rest assured that we are grateful for everyone's support.
We would encourage everyone to make use of the local traders and businesses whenever possible. Sourcing things local is likely to be an ever-increasing aspect of our daily lives as we start to look at our carbon footprint in response to the concerns about global warming.
Having sustainable village shops and businesses is a vital part of what makes this a vibrant and active village rather than simply being a "residential suburb of Ashford".
The Fete Committee
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