Festival of Trees
At St Peter and St Pauls Church Newchurch
Saturday 7th December – Thursday 2nd January
Viewing time daily between 10:00 and 3:00pm.
Open evenings with mulled wine and mince pies
Saturday 14th & 21st December between 5pm and 7pm.
The first day of the festival is also our
Christmas Craft Fair and Coffee Morning
10.30-12.30 Saturday 7th December.
Do join us!
CONCERN MANY MAY BE MISSING OUT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Older residents in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh are being urged to check if they can apply for Pension Credit to boost their income.
Families and friends can help by checking with relatives and helping with applications. Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s welfare team has also been talking with those known to them who may be eligible.
The deadline to apply for Pension Credit and be able to receive the Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December 2024.
More information can be found on the government website or by calling the national Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234. A friend or family member may ring on a pensioner’s behalf.
Upcoming Church Events
Daily 7th December until 2nd January: 10-3pm church open to view trees
Saturday 14th AND 21st December: 5-7pm Mulled Wine & Mince Pies with the Trees and lights!
Tuesday 24th December: 5pm – Christmas Eve Carols Children friendly with drinks and mince pies afterwards.
Sunday 29th December: 10:30 United Benefice Service in Newchurch - come wrapped up warmly! Hot drinks and biscuits available after the service while you look at the Christmas trees again or for the first time!
Romney Marsh Community Hub & Hub on the Beach - December & January Events
There are so many events happening at the Romney Marsh Community Hub & The Hub on the Beach. Click the links below for more details.
Click Here for November events happening at the Hub & Hub on the Beach
Click Here for December and January events happening at the Hub & Hub on the Beach
Click Here for more information the new Marsh Bee transport service
Click Here for details on our Garden fund raising event
Kent Food Hubs have teamed up with NHS Healthy Start
Introducing the 'Healthy Start Veg Box'
Click Here for more information
Changes To Weekly Church Services from April 2024
As as result of Benefice wide changes services will be held in Newchurch from April on the 2nd Sunday of each month (generally Communion at 9am) And 4th Sunday of each month (generally Sunday Morning Worship at 9am)
Each 3rd and 5th Sunday there will be Benefice Joint Services at 10.30am...NOT in Newchurch.
Click Here to see Benefice website for all service details
The church is now open for daily private prayer and visiting between 10am and 3.30pm
Newchurch Village Hall is back open for bookings!
Kent Police - Community Updates
My Community Voice - A digital platform allowing two-way messaging between Kent Police and members of the public.
Breaching the Barrier at the Romney Resource Centre
Breaching the Barrier is an exciting project that focuses on practical conservation, agriculture and heritage training and activities for people living in Romney Marsh and the surrounding villages. Our free skills training, courses and work-related qualifications increase the ability to secure employment in industries and services in Romney Marsh and its surrounding villages.
For more information contact:
jill@romney-resource.co.uk or karenjames@romney-resource.co.uk Tel: 01797 367455 (option 3)
Mobile Phone Upgrade Scam
Click Here for the latest information on a mobile phone upgrade scam.
Parking Scam Text message Click Here for more
Mental Health 'Crisis Support Cards'
Produced in collaboration between Kent County Council and the Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
A Guide to Reponsible Dog Ownership
Click here to read Folkestone & Hythe District Council's guide to responsible dog ownership.
Just because you live in the country it doesn't mean you shouldn't
BAG IT & BIN IT
| Report dog fouling | Report that the bin is full |
Police Rural Crime Officers
There is now a rural crime officer on duty every day and a dedicated telephone number so that it is easier to make contact with the rural team for our area.
07980 978202
The officers for our area are Insp Dave Smith and
Sgt Darren Walshaw
Click here to see our Kent Police page and see the different ways to report crime
The Kent Resilience Forum ensures a co-ordinated response to emergencies that could have a significant impact on communities in Kent.
A Huge THANK YOU
to all those who have donated to the Church following our recent appeal. Your generosity is gratefully welcomed. We still need more though! So further donations definitely appreciated.
The Newchurch Club are holding a fundraiser Christmas Quiz
The quiz is open to all and has a £3 entry fee. All entries and monies are paid over the bar (cash or card).
There is a chance to win a Christmas hamper and in the event of mutiple correct quize reposes all will be put in a draw which will be drawn at the Christmas party on Saturday 21st December.
Multiple entries are premitted
Click Here for a printable version of the questions
The Newchurch Club
Did you know The Newchurch Club has a full size snooker table in a private room available to members and their guests. Good rates of hire
Yearly membership to the club is still only £12 !!
Club opening hours 7.30pm to 11pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings
Country Eye - Don't Ignore It, Share It
The country eye app is very simple to use:
Step 1: Take a photo of the suspicious behaviour
Step 2: Tell us where you are using your phone's built in GPS location.
Step 3: Describe what you can see, providing as much detail as possible.
Information Update September 2024
Please Click Here for latest fraud and scam information
Click Here for 'World Romance Prevention Date Kent'
Newchurch House Restaurant
Click Here to view Christmas and New Year menu
Dine in or Takeaway
Call to Book or order 01303 872553
Post Office
Please note the post office will no longer be operating from the Village Hall with immeditate affect.
Newchurch Women's Institute
If you are insterested in becoming a member please contact Brenda Wimble on 01233 720181
Take a look at the King's Coronation celebrations held in the village by clicking Here.
More pictures added
Animal & Plant Health Agency
All bird keepers are urged to remain vigilant and take action to protect their birds following a further increase in the avian influenza (‘bird flu’) risk levels in Great Britain.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place for all birds. If you intend to allow your birds outside after 18 April you must take action now to prepare the outside areas, please check the information available Here.
To access the new Avian Influenza Licensing Service us the following link
The online reporting service for dead wild birds has been update, click the link below
Sources of Advice and Help for the Cost of Living Crisis
If you’re concerned about managing your household bills over the coming winter, there are lots of bodies able to provide information and practical help.
Newchurch Parish Council has a role in signposting residents towards the following helpful information sources, which should be up-to-date and accurate.
Click Here for more information
Kent County Council Trading Standards
are raising awareness about African Swine Fever. This disease is not the same as swine flu and does not affect humans.
There is a national drive to co-ordinate work with all police forces affected by hare coursing. Kent have adopted the National Operation name of 'OP Galileo'.
If you have cause to report any Hare Coursing activity please quote this operation name.
New Craft Group Now Up and Running
In Newchurch Village Hall
Every Tuesday 1.30pm 'til 4pm
click here or contact Jill Owen for more details
07716 496220