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Local Community

�(* Sandwich Neighbourhood Forum)

(* Kent Fire & Rescue Service)

�(CLICK HERE FOR THE MINUTES OF THE LATEST PARISH COUNCIL MEETING)

Information for Staple Residents, and Details of the Various Committees, Organisations and Facilities

�Which Make Staple 'Tick'. (Plus Useful Dover District Council Numbers):

�� Vicar (The Vicarage, Woodnesborough)

Revd. Nigel Genders

01304 613056

�� Curate

Robert Stevenson

01304 366003

�� Reader

Mr & Mrs Donald Baldwin

01304 614523

�� Benefice Administrator

Joy Dean

01304 812043

�� Church Warden

Mr Andy Raggett

01227 720864

�� Church Warden

Mrs Diana Burges�

01304 812203

�� PCC Secretary

Mrs Vanessa Nedderman

01304 812515

�� PCC Treasurer

Mrs Pat Heathfield

01227 713396

�� Parent & Toddler Group

Mrs Diana Burges

01304 812203

�� Chairman, Parish Council

CllrTrevor Bartlett

01304 813492

�� Clerk to Parish Council

Mrs Pat Heathfield

01227 713396

�� President W.I.

Mrs Sylvia Sear

01304 812549

�� Pre-School Enquiries

Mrs Naomi Lemar

01304 614430

�� eading Fellowship

Mrs Edith Goulden

01304 611453

�� Footpaths Officer

Mr S Brooman

01304 812872

�� Neighbourhood Watch

Mr Peter Young

01304 812625

�� Village Hall Bookings

Mrs Michelle Abbott

01304 812308

�� District Councillor

Cllr Trevor Bartlett

01304 813949

�� Parish Magazine Editor

Tamsyn Young

01304 812919

�� Parish Magazine Distribution

Peter Young

01304 812625

�� 'Staple Online' Web Site Editor�

John Kirk

01304 813178

THE ESCALLOP:

(Parish Magazine):� Articles and notices for the magazine should be sent to the Editor at Reed Cottage, Buckland Lane, Staple by the 17th of the Month (13th� in December).� Material submitted later will be included in the next issue.�

BIBLE STUDY GROUP:

There is a Bible Study Group which meets fortnightly at the home of Mrs Diana Burges, Whitegate (opposite the Church) on Thursdays: 2.15 to 3.15 pm.� Bring your own favourite version of the Bible.� Tea and biscuits provided!

STAPLE EMERGENCY HELPLINE:

If you need help to attend a doctor's appointment or visit the hospital, require a prescription collected from the chemist or even essential food shopping, the following drivers are willing to help:

Diana�� 812203���� Enid or Derek�� 813393��� Duncan�� 813377��� Bronwen�� 813321��� Bill�� 812767� Sarah 814131

COFFEE & MOBILE LIBRARY:

Coffee is served in Staple Church on the first Tuesday of the month, from 9.45 am until 10.45 am.� This is when the Mobile Library stops opposite the church. There will now be a Bring and Buy Stall for homemade cakes, produce and home grown vegetables and flowers.� Please come along for a chat, suggest good reading, meet a few friendly faces and purchase some of the goods.� The coffee and biscuit are charged at 25p. (Proceeds to church funds).�

STAPLE PRE-SCHOOL: (Village Hall)

Meets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Staple Village Hall 9.15 to 12 noon.� Small friendly playgroup.� All children from 2 1/2 to 5 yrs welcome.� Contact A. Baker 01227 728445

STAPLE YOUTH CLUB: (Village Hall)

Fridays 7 to 9 pm.� Activities for 7 to 14 year olds.

PARENTS & TODDLERS: (Village Hall)

Wednesdays 1.30 to 3 pm.� Activities for those with babies from 0 to 3 yrs.

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS:

For individual or block bookings of the Hall please contact :� Michelle Abbott, Tel. 01304 812308

Re-CYCLING AT STAPLE:

There are recycling banks for Paper, Cans and Glass Bottles In Mill Road Opposite The Village Hall.

BOTTLES:������� If Full Contact Berryman, 0208 9848858

CANS:�������������� If Full Contact Recycling Officer, Dover District Council

PAPER:������������ If Full Contact Aylesford Newsprint, 01622 796000

Sandwich Neighbourhood Forum (link).

A (regularly updated) local web site, with information on public meetings, contact details and meeting notes for your information (when available).

Sandwich Neighbourhood Forum covers the following:

• Wards ~ Little Stour & Ashstone, Sandwich, part of Middle Deal & Sholden, part of Eastry.

• Town & Parish Councils ~ Stourmouth, Preston, Wingham, Ash, Goodnestone, Staple, Woodnesborough, Sandwich (Town), Worth, Sholden, Eastry.

BUS TIMES� �� POST-CODES� �� MAPS� �� BLACK PIG� �� THREE TUNS� �� FROG & ORANGE� �� LOCAL BUSINESSES ��LAYHAM'S GARDEN CENTRE �� SUMMERFIELD NURSERIES �� STAPLE HISTORY �� VILLAGE CHURCH �� BARNSOLE VINEYARD���� OLD PHOTO'S� � PICTURE TOUR� � GUESTBOOK� �� �STAPLE-FORUM� ��NEWS & UPDATES� �� LINKS� �� LOCAL COMMUNITY

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