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)
Support Newchurch Village Hall Trust
An Amazon Smile account has been set up for the Village Hall.
It offers Charities such as us "cashback" from purchases by supporters; If you do not already support another Charity through Amazon Smile and are an Amazon Prime member - please consider ordering through Smile.
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
Loneliness Survey - KCC would like your feedback
KCC are asking people to complete a short Loneliness survey to help understand how many people have experienced loneliness during this time, and what has helped
The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete
Please click on Loneliness Survey to take part
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.
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.
Newchurch Craft Group 
Need Your Help !
If you have and Red, White or Blue fabric that they could use to make decorations for the village celebrations please could you bring it to the hall on Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm.
Your help would be very much appreciated.
Let's decorate Newchurch !
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
Heating Oil Thefts
Animal & Plant Health Agency
Housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are being extended and will be in force across England from 00:01 on Monday 7 November 2022. This means that, from this time, it will be a mandatory requirement for all bird keepers across England to keep their birds housed and to follow strict biosecurity measures, in order to limit the spread and to eradicate the disease.
Click Here for full details
To access the new Avian Influenza Licensing Service us the following link
Newchurch Women's Institute
If you are insterested in becoming a member please contact Brenda Wimble on 01233 720181
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.
Folkestone and Hythe Over 50's Forum
Would you like to be a member of the Over 50' Forum? Click Here to see the newsletter.
To join please email fhoffs@kcv.org.uk or telephone 07812 487971
Membership is free !
Post Office
The Post Office in The Village Hall is open Tuesdays between 3pm and 4pm
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
Would you like your local event in the Kent Messenger? Or do you have results from a team event?Maybe you have something to promote or an upcoming event?
Contact Mike Barclay. He is the Newchurch correspondent for the Kent Messenger.
Email kmnews@newchurch.org
or call 01303 872376