Could you help your community? Become a Volunteer Flood Warden
The Role
· Help local people prepare for flooding
· Provide a vital link between your community and the emergency responders
The Commitment
· 2 hours evening session
· Flood Wardens meet a few times a year to test their flood plan
What you’ll get
· Comprehensive handbook
· Access to a whole host of resources
· Support from Flood Wardens
Free virtual training 19th September and 8th November 19:00 – 21:00
Click Here for futher information
Harvest Supper at the Church
Newchurch Village Harvest Supper is in church on Saturday 30th September at 6:00 for 6:30. Please contact Diana on 01303 311779 by Saturday 23rd to reserve your chairs and enable our cooks to buy and prepare their variety of home made hot main meals including vegetarian option, and pudding. Our Harvest Service will follow on Sunday 1st October.
Click Here for more information
3 Dates for Your Calendars Further Ahead For The Church
We are planning to continue our Remembrance Sunday service pattern of open-air worship at the Air Force Memorial by the Village Crossroads - more information next month.
On Saturday 2nd December we will be holding our Christmas fair with loads of relevant stalls in addition to the final coffee morning of the year from 10:30 to 12:30. Again contact Diana on 01303 311779 if you would like to join us to sell your gifts or produce.
And we already have an organist practising for our 5pm Christmas Eve Carol Service! Children friendly with both mulled wine and soft drink afterwards.
Do come to some or all !
Free Events At The Romney Marsh Business Hub
Click Here for more details and booking instructions
Business Hub Questionaire
Click Here to take part
Doorstep Discovery Walk Leaflets Are Out Now !
Stuck with something to do with the whole family? Why not grab one of our new Doorstep Discovery leaflets. Funded by the Fifth Continent Landscape Partnership, these family fun quiz trails will guide you to search for hidden answers to find out what your local Romney Marsh Landscape is all about. There are 5 walks to complete; Lovely Lydd, Discovering Dymchurch, New Romneys Revelations and Military Meander. They are all available to pick up for free at the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre and will be available to download soon. So why not grab your copy and get out exploring!
Kent Police - Community Updates
My Community Voice - A digital platform allowing two-way messaging between Kent Police and members of the public.
Newchurch Village Hall is back open for bookings!
Church Services
The church doors are once again open.
click here for Sunday service details.
The church is now open for daily private prayer and visiting between 10am and 3.30pm
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.
Mental Health 'Crisis Support Cards'
Produced in collaboration between Kent County Council and the Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
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.
07980978202
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
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 |
The Kent Resilience Forum ensures a co-ordinated response to emergencies that could have a significant impact on communities in Kent.
Events at the Church
9th September - Kent Ride and Stride, raising funds for all Kent churches. Could you join to help by visiting lots of churches after getting sponsors? We will be serving refreshments all day from 10.00am to 6.00pm (extended cake opportunities) and a ploughman's lunch until we run out of food!
7th October - Coffee Morning
14th October - Coffee Morning hosted by Newchurch WI
So a busy 6 weeks for us ! Do please support us where you can.
Take a look at the King's Coronation celebrations held in the village by clicking Here.
More pictures added
Post Office
The Post Office in The Village Hall is open Tuesdays between 3pm and 4pm
Newchurch Women's Institute
If you are insterested in becoming a member please contact Brenda Wimble on 01233 720181
Animal & Plant Health Agency
Plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone houseing measures for poultry and captive birdsin England and Wales from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023. However, the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures will 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
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.
Newchurch House Restaurant
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
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.
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.
Romney Marsh Speed Watch
Are you concerned about vehicles speeding through our village?
You could become a Speed Watch volunteer
Click here to find out more
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.