Lovely Charing - Kent

Charing Parish Church Fete, Flower Show and Craft Fayre 2010

Saturday 19 June 2010 - Clewards Meadow - from 12 o'clock

We welcome you all most warmly to the 2010 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.

Rev Richard King - Priest for Charing.

Program of Events (as known to date)

12.00pm Fete opened by Rev Richard King

12.05pm Prize Giving - Primary School Painting Competition

12.15pm Headcorn Morris Dancers

12.45pm Dancing, Charing Primary School

01.15pm Punch and Judy Show

01.45pm Headcorn Morris Dancers

02.00pm Dancing, Charing Primary School

02.15pm Magic Show

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:

• a variety of Side shows and Stalls on and around the Meadow;
• Craft Fayer in the Archbishops Palace;
• Rose, Sweet Pea and Clematis Show and an exhibition of the "in the style of..." paintings by Charing Primary School in the Gardening society Marquee
• Hog Roast at about 12.30pm
• Kent Fire & Rescue Service (Charing Fire Station)
• Norton Knatchbull School Jazz Band
• Two Classic Cars, a Police Car and possible some old motor cycles
• "Dine out" stall ticket £ 1.00 (see the menu on the day, there may be some "chef specials of the day")
• Grand Draw tickets £ 1.00 available from High Street shops (First prize £ 250.00)

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

Going to the flicks - Charing in motion

On Friday 19th and Saturday 20th March you can watch various (old) films about Charing, Charing events and some of Charing's well-know inhabitants (from past and present) during

Harold Trill's Film Show in Charing Church Barn

Want to learn about the village history and support both the Air-ambulance and the Starlight charity in one go then buy your tickets (Adults £6.00, children under 11 £3.00) from 19th February onwards at

Alan Hogben Butchers or Dixons Charing Stores.

On both evenings the door opens at 7.00pm with a 7.30pm start. During the break at 8.30pm for light refreshments there will be a raffle too. The evening ends around 10.00pm.

All proceeds will go to the Air-ambulance and the Starlight charity.

For enquiries, contact Harold Trill on 712687

Never too early to book

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don’t DRINK and DRIVE !!

Book a TAXI from Executive Cars (CHARING)

BE SAFE AND ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS FAYRE.
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Early seasonal greetings from Les of Executive Cars

Eat your way around the world in Charing!

All those of you who go on garden safaris and supper safaris already know that it doesn't mean you'll find a lion or a zebra round the corner, but an interesting and entertaining experience instead. We all look forward to a meal we haven't had to cook, so when you come to Charing to eat out, why not try a different part of the world each time, making it your very own safari?

In the High Street you can find a pub and a coffee shop serving mainly English dishes, close to a brasserie specialising in dishes with their roots in Morocco and South Africa.

Something a bit more oriental? Nearby on the A20 The Swan offers an authentic Thai restaurant as well as an American style steakhouse.

The Peony is just the place for Chinese and a short journey up Charing Hill will take you to two Indian restaurants.

Back in England again, that old favourite fish and chips is served up at the bottom of the High Street on a Friday evening.

Why not set off for Charing next time you are hungry and make a point of visiting a different "country" each time?

"there's always something going on in Charing"

By Elizabeth Tweed ("44") on Behalf of Charing Business Association.