February 2012
Newsletter Deadline 15th February please send your contributions for the next Hothfield Newsletter to hothfieldnewsletter@tiscali.co.uk
Winter Wander Walk 17th February between 10.30am -1.00pm. A buggy friendly winter wander on Hothfield Common start and ends at Bluebells Childrens Centre. Followed by arts and craft and an indoor picnic at the Centre.
World Cinema Film Club 26th February in the Village Hall, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, ends approx. 9.00pm. The Salt of Life (in Italian with English subtitles). Entrance £5/£2 concs, no children under 15, tea and coffee available. Read the film information flyer. 
March 2012
Curry and Quiz Night 10th March at 7pm for 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Tickets £10 each from Hothfield Post Office. Tables of 6 and please bring own drinks and glasses. In aid of the Friends of St. Margaret’s church.
Jumble Sale and Easter Bonnet
Parade 31st March in the Village Hall. For details and Jumble Sale Donations, please contact Tina Marden on
07773 191 050.
April 2012
Report Deadline for Annual Parish Meeting 1st April If you represent an organisation within the parish and
would like to report on your work over the past year,
please send a report of between 200 and 300 words to
hothfieldnewsletter@tiscali.co.uk, or by post to
4 Common Way, Hothfield TN26 1EF.
Hothfield Youth Project Programme
The Project is funded by Big Lottery Funding, supported by Kent County Council Integrated Youth Service and is supervised and run by qualified Youth Workers. More information from Bridget King on 07917 639 080, email Bridget.king@kent.gov.uk.
 See the latest Project update reports and photographs
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ACTIVITIES AT BLUEBELLS CHILDREN’S CENTRE
01233 622296 (Fax 01233 622030)
Email: hothfield.reception@kent.gov.uk
Play sessions, Baby Sign and Rhyme, Parent and Toddler Groups, Messy Play and a whole lot more....
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Are you interested in attending one of our up and coming workshops?
? Parents Forum ?
Managing young children’s behaviour ?
? Volunteering ?
Chill with Dad ?
? Bumps and Bruises?
Places on activities and the free creche are limited - please book ahead.
Play sessions and other activities also held in Charing, Pluckley and Goddington. Please ask for more details.
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>>> Volunteers Required <<<
Would you like to gain experience in working with children or polish up admin skills?
If so speak to us at Bluebells Children's Centre to see if we can help.
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Regular Village Events
Every 4th Sunday of the month (except for December) -- The Hothfield World Cinema Club 6.30pm for 7pm start – ends at approximately 9pm. Most films shown are Cert.15, and all are subtitled in English.
Every Monday (except Bank Holidays)-- ContraDance dance classes, from 8pm to 10:30pm in the Village Hall started 18th January 2010. More information, click here.
First
Monday monthly -- Monday Night Group, 7.30 to 9.00pm
Christian discussion group meets in various locations.
First Monday of every month -- Village Hall Committee meeting 7pm.
First Tuesday of every month -- Coffee Morning 10.30am in the Village
Hall.
First Tuesday of every month -- GIFT - Ladies only Christian Group 7.45pm meeting in various locations.
Every
Tuesday -- Short Mat Bowls, 7-10pm in the Village
Hall.
Every
Wednesday --Darts, 2-3pm in the Village
Hall.
Every Wednesday evening -- Dog Training Class in the Village Hall.
Every Thursday -- Hothfield Family Friendly Walk, starts at 12:30pm from the Children's Centre with a picnic beforehand at 12:00 that everyone can join in with. The walk lasts 45mins and is pram friendly. No booking required, simply turn up and join in!
Every Thursday -- Bingo in the Village Hall, doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start until 9pm.
Every other Thursday - Afternoon Bingo in the Village Hall, at 2-3.30pm.
Every
other Thursday -- Merry and Bright Club for the over 50's, 2 to 4pm afternoons in the Village
Hall.
Every Thursday -- Evening Bingo 7 to 9pm. Cash prizes.
Every Thursday evening -- Ladies Netball 7-8pm on the MUGA next to the old school.
Every second Friday -- Hothfield Housing Surgery, 3 to 4pm in the Childrens Centre.
Every Friday evening -- Youth Project@Hothfield, 6-8.30pm in the Village Hall. Various activities and events for young people.
Every Saturday morning -- Puddle Ducks baby and toddler swimming lessons at the hydrotherapy pool at Hothfield Manor for children from birth to 5 years old. Starts January 2012. More details click here or call 1622 236111.
For St Margaret's Parish Church events and information, click here.
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Household Rubbish Clearance and Flytipping
Guard against YOU being fined!
The law now states that if you have any of your rubbish removed and it ends up being flytipped, you could be held responsible and fined. When dealing with waste removal services or tradesmen where rubbish will be generated e.g. builders, plumber, gardening contractors, always ask for a valid waste carriers licence. Householders should follow these 4 simple steps to help protect yourself and the environment.
1. Ask for their waste carrier registration number.
2. Check the number with the Environment Agency (click here) or by calling 08708 506506.
3. Keep a note of all the information you receive from the waste collector/tradesman.
4. If they're not registered don't use them. Inform Clean Kent of the rogue trader immediately by calling 0845 345 0210.
For more information, visit www.cleankent.co.uk
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Recycling and Waste Disposal
Residents who want information about recycling and waste disposal at their fingertips can now download a free smartphone app. The app, launched by Ashford Borough Council, allows residents to find out blue box collection dates, search for their nearest recycling and waste disposal centres, find out what items can be recycled where and set collection reminders. For more information about the app please click here.
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Hothfield
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Amenities
in Hothfield
Bluebells Childrens' Centre, Post Office,
General Store and Play Area. A mobile library visits on Thursday
morning.
The Multi Use Games Area can now be booked for games such as
Football Basketball Netball Tennis.
To book the MUGA, please contact Emma at Bluebells Chldren's Centre on 01233 622 296 for details and costs. Click here to view MUGA pictures.
For more information about the Bluebells Childrens' Centre, please call in or telephone 01233 622296 .
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The Village Hall is available for hire - telephone 01233
610455.
Charing Surgery News- Changes are afoot with Dr Lister's retirement and new contact telephone numbers. Read more details. [September 2010]
The Ashford Volunteer Centre - Well-Being at Home Befriending service is looking for volunteers to befriend people with dementia. Our specialist befriending service supports older, socially isolated people in their own homes by providing a listening ear, tea and chat.
If you would like to know more and for an informal chat please contact Jill on 01233 665535 or email home.visitor@volunteering-ashford.org.
We
all deserve to feel safe and secure in our village. If any resident
is concerned about anti-social behaviour, threatening behaviour
or any other police matter please contact...
...our village policeman, PC Gary Hastings on 07980 770 577.
PCSO Christine Peel is on 07972 004 561 and works with PC Hastings.
Dave Beckley, KCC Community Warden is on 07811 271 306.
CALLS WILL BE TREATED WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE
Look >> 101 is the new national non-emergency number
to contact Police in your area.
Residents in the Kent policing area should call 101 to contact their local officer, make an enquiry and to report non-urgent crimes. The old non emergency number 01622 690690 is being phased out.
Village Activities
Clubs
include: Merry and Bright Club,
Friends of St Margaret's Church, Local History Society,
Singing Group, Monday Night Christian Discussion Group,
Darts Club, Bingo and Short Mat Bowls Club.
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A N T E D ~~ Bellringers for St Margaret's
Parish Church, Hothfield
Would
you like to learn to ring_church_bells?
You'll find that it's both fascinating and fun. There is a
possibility that we might be able to arrange tuition sessions at
Hothfield, so if you would like to seize the chance to be a bell
ringer, or if you would like to know more before you commit yourself,
then please get in touch with Rev Lindsay Hammond on 01233 712576.
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~~~HOTHFIELD
VILLAGE HALL NEEDS YOU~~~
Mural in the entrance lobby of Hothfield Village Hall
The
Hall is a real asset to the village and is available to hire -- from
village Quiz Nights to entertainment events to wedding receptions and parties. Bookings and all other enquiries to 01233
610455. The Village Hall Committee meet every 1st Monday of the month, 7pm at the Bluebells Children Centre. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Support Hothfield Village Hall by entering the monthly Lottery. 50% of all proceeds received will go to the Village Hall and 50% will be paid out in prizes each month. See and print more information plus the application form. [A PDF file opening in a new window].
Go to the Village Hall webpage for much more information.
Hothfield
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