Category Archives: Village

A Day In the Life of Hernhill Parish

1st May 2012 As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Open Dawes propose a PHOTO EXHIBITION of “A Day In the Life of Hernhill Parish”, a snapshot of village life in one day, capturing the ordinary, every-day activities of everyone living, … Continue reading

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Staplegate W.I.

The WI is looking for new members. Launched as an evening institute in 1975, the group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.45pm in the village hall. There is a membership of around 30, many of whom … Continue reading

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Dunkirk Pylon Planning Application

An application for the “Erection of Data Storage Facility and Permanent Historical Exhibition” at Dunkirk Pylon has been made to Swale Council. “The pylon was one of  the defensive home chain radar stations during the Second World War. The application … Continue reading

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Carol Singing!

Wednesday 21st December. 7pm. Everyone Welcome! No experience necessary. The More the Merrier!

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Missing Dog

MIA Spayed Female Alsatian/Husky cross (4 years old) White with grey markings Missing from Dargate on Thursday 18th August 2011 Wearing brown leather collar with tag REWARD OFFERED CONTACT 07931 244382

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Join Hernhill Singers Wednesday 13th July

Ever fancied singing in a choir ? If so, you are warmly invited to the new Hernhill Singers first rehearsal next Wednesday, 13 July, in the Upper Room of the Red Lion Pub, Hernhill. Take note! The Hernhill Singers   … Continue reading

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Jo Jingles classes

Jo Jingles classes start at Hernhill Village Hall on Friday 24 June at 10.45. These are music and movement classes for the under 5′s with their parent or carer; each class lasts for 45 minutes and are carefully structured and … Continue reading

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Ghosts and Memories

On Sunday 29th May, the anniversary of the Battle of Bossenden Wood, soldiers returned to the resting place of the Rebels to lay a wreath in their memory.

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New website for The Red Lion – Hernhill

http://www.theredlion.org/

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Hernhill Horticultural Society Spring Show 2011

Some photos from the Horticultural Society Spring Show can be viewed now, just click the picture to the left. If you are interested in joining this friendly Society please contact Sylvia Philpott on 01227 750259

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Hernhill News for April

The April issue of the Hernhill News has been published. You can download your digital copy in PDF format here Hernhill News April 2011

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Cut your Speed!

Full marks to the enterprising individual who has mounted a 30 mph speed limit sign guide just up from Godfrey’s Grave. It has been a source of much consternation that the speed limit is officially 60mph on this road! On … Continue reading

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DCA Singing Workshop

Next Workshop on Saturday the 26th of March 11:30 till 12:30. For children over 4, adults and families.  Children aged 4 – 6 need to be accompanied by an adult participant. No musical experience necessary. Music games and songs for … Continue reading

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Hernhill Open Gardens 2011

The Hernhill Open Gardens is on Sunday June 12th this year. If you are interested in showing off your garden whilst raising money for local charities then please get in touch with Alison West via the contact page on this … Continue reading

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Hernhill News March 2011

The digital copy of the latest Hernhill News can be seen at the News page along with archived copies back to August 2009. Click on The News at the top of this page (below photo)

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William Albert Butcher of Staplestreet

I am trying to find any information about my Father. He was William Albert Butcher and was killed in the war in July 1944. I believe he lived in Staplestreet, Faversham at some the time.I was born in March 1944, … Continue reading

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Jo Jingles is coming to town!

Jo Jingles is starting at Boughton under Blean Village Hall Friday 6 May; times to be confirmed but earliest class will start at 9.45am.  Jo Jingles classes are age-specific music, movement and fun classes for babies and children 3 months … Continue reading

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Grommit’s Stall

Jill Geliot writes in the Hernhill News that she has raised a fantastic £450.00 for the National Society for Epilepsy through the sale of fruit and vegetables. She  thanks everyone who bought and contributed to the produce on sale.

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Bat & Trap at The Dove

The Dove is keen to build on the Pub as the heart of the Village Community and preparations are in place for a Bat & Trap pitch. They look forward to some local teams forming a regular meet when the … Continue reading

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Exchange Cafe 11th February

      This Friday 11th Feb Apple Juice & Eggs Restoration Fund Stall Free children’s activities – Mexican Paper Flowers For Valentine’s Day! Please bring your old catalogues and junk mail and we will show the children how to transform them … Continue reading

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Bunting for the Village Fete

Donations of cotton fabric needed! We need your old cotton or poly/cotton sheets, shirts or any cotton textiles to make new bunting for the Village Fete. Any colour, plain or patterned. Please leave donations at 1 Manor Cottages. You can … Continue reading

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Resources for Ghana

In February half term Alice Edgington will be visiting schools in Ghana with a group of teachers organised by Kent County Council for a teaching and learning project funded by the Ghanaian government. She is collecting resources to donate to the … Continue reading

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Horticultural Society AGM

The Horticultural Society AGM will be held at Hernhill Village Hall on Thursday 17th February 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Even if you are not a member, you are welcome to come along to the meeting to see what we have to … Continue reading

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Hernhill Forum

http://hernhillforum.wordpress.com Hernhill Forum:  ‘Making things happen for the Hernhill community’. The hernhillforum website is a means for parents / guardians and anyone involved with young people in the community to discuss issues and events concerning their education and enrichment opportunities for both children … Continue reading

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Hernhill Horticultural Society Autumn Show 2010

Peter Bentley has kindly sent in some photos of the latest show. You can see the produce in all it’s glory in the Photo section click here

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