Royal Mail Delivery Scam
KCC have received further reports of residents in Kent being targeted by emails claiming to be from Royal Mail
Click Here for more information
Newchurch House Restaurant
Closed for 'Dining In' but Open for 'Takeaways'
Mothers Day Takeaway Menu
Takeaway menu available Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Call to Order 01303 872553
Road Closure Notice
Important
Covid Vaccinations Message
For residents who attend Charing, Hamstreet, Woodchurch or Tenterden (Ivy Court) Surgeries
Please Click Here for Information
Sign up for the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry and volunteer to take part in COVID-19 vaccine research.
Researchers are looking for people, aged 18 or over, from all backgrounds & ages. There is no obligation to join in any study if you are contacted.
Mental Health 'Crisis Support Cards'
Produced in collaboration between Kent County Council and the Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
Church Services
Currently the church is closed
click here for Church details.
All details are on the church notice board about Covid-19 measures at services.
An Exciting Opportunity To Be Creative
Fifth Continent and Screen South are looking for people of all ages to join them on a year long project to create a film calendar of the Romney Marsh.
Click Here for all the details
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
Coronavirus Scams
Information From
The National Trading Standards
Scams Team
Cancelled Until Futher Notice
Coffee Mornings at Newchurch Village Hall 
10am - 12 Midday
April - October
Click Here for Dates and Details
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.
Local Government Bulletin
Local Government Bulletin below for 11 January, which includes a link to the Health Secretary’s statement on the rollout of vaccinations, Action Fraud warning that the public should remain vigilant about criminals taking advantage of the vaccine rollout to commit fraud, and a link to the Government’s vaccines delivery plan.
Click Here for all the information.
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
LATEST NEWS AND ALERTS
Covid 19 Scam Alerts
Click Here to view 'Mystery Shopper Scam'
Kent Fraud Alert System Click Here for more information
Kent Together and Covid 19
Useful links and Information for those sheilding over the coming weeks
Do You Need Help?
Q. Do you have someone you can trust to help with shopping?
Q. Do you have someone looking out for you?
Q. Do you have your medication?
Q. Do you have enough food and supplies?
IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED NO TO ANY OF THESE THE ROMNEY MARSH COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB CAN HELP
Click Here for more information
OR if you would like to Volunteer Click Here
Animal & Plant Health Agency
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared - 11 November 2020
NEW HOUSING MEASURES COME INTO FORCE ON 14TH DECEMBER
In response to the heightened risk of H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared in England, Scotland and Wales. It introduces additional biosecurity measures for all poultry and captive bird keepers to protect them from the risk from wild birds. The measures apply to all poultry keepers (including game) whether you keep birds commercially or as pets. Further details, including the measures that apply in the AIPZ, can be found at GOV.UK:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-bird-flu-national-prevention-zone-declared
Cancelled Until Further Notice
New Craft Group
Starting 3rd March
In Newchurch Village Hall
Every Tuesday 1.30pm 'til 4pm
click here or contact Jill Owen for more details
07716 496220
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.
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