Kilndown Gardening Club
Despite the incessant rain and wind in the days before our Spring Flower Show on 30 March, we had a very good display of blooms for the judge to persue. Over all the classes, there were 195 entries, including some from new entrants. Plenty of tea and cake was consumed and the day declared a success! Thank You, as always to all who helped make the day so.
There were 15 in the audience to hear Katie Whittingham from The Glasshouse in Cranbrook, tell us about how the lives of women prisoners are being transformed by working with plants, and how many are going on to work in the industry after their release from prison, having gained recgonised quailifications. The shop is almost next to the Vestry Hall in Cranbrook.
We have two events in May, the evening meeting on Thursday 2 May at 7.30pm in the Quarry Centre. Our speaker is Rachel Castle from Swallowfields Nursery near Canterbury, who is exhibiting at Chelsea Flower Show this year. There may well be plants for sale!
Next on the agenda is The Plant Sale, our biggest fundraiser of the year on 18 May. Hoping the weather has warmed sufficiently to allow seedlings to flourish, we hope to have a good range of bedding, perennials and vegetable plants. At the Quarry Centre 9am – 12 noon.
For the June Evening Meeting we welcome back Dr Mick Lynn, with an illustrated presentation: Potions, Pests, Parasite and Poisons. Thursday 4 July is the date of our Sweet Pea and Rose Show, at the QC.
The Quilting Group
Finishing touches being made to the King size quilt commissioned last year. We haven't taken a count of how many 'woman' hours this has taken, from concept to completion, but does run into a good many!! A very happy customer has collected a cot quilt in great anticipation of expected grandchild! Repairs were also undertaken to a precious crocheted blanket (some 40 + years old), another satisfied ‘customer’. At present we have, six or so quilts in various stages of completion, in all hopefulness to be ready for a sale in October. And probably by that time their number will have been added to! We may create quilts from’ next to nothing’ but there is wadding and sometimes backing, that has to be purchased to produce a good finish and for that we need enough funds in the kitty. To top up our funds, we have to hand a quantity of fabrics in varying lengths and weights that have been generously donated but are not suitable for quilts and these will be on sale at the Quarry Centre on Saturday 18 May. The group meet every Tuesday at the Quarry Centre 10am – 12 noon.
Another project the Group is tackling! A pair of Victorian offertories found in Christ Church. Made of silk, with embellishments and beading, they are very delicate
The Goudhurst and Kilndown Local History Society
Meetings are held at the Goudhurst Club at 7.30pm. Members free, visitors £3.
7th May 2024
The Hop Bine – Chris Stewart celebrates Kent hops, local hop gardens & the history of beer
4th June 2024
Walking the High Weald – David Clarke describes a journey taking in three Castles and an Ironmaster’s house.
The Quarry Centre
The Saturday Shop is ticking over. With the exception of one, all our suppliers have ‘upped’ their minimum orders for delivery. Needless to say, this is making ordering somewhat difficult, and we’re looking into ways to overcome this. A few more customers may help with this problem. We appreciate that not everyone can pop in every Saturday and we are not the ‘be all to end all’ when it comes to shopping, but, when we are ‘missing’ customers it really does make a difference – some days getting on for £200 – I can hear you say the QC is a non-profit making charity - - but we have overheads, just like any other charity/business………
Don’t forget the QC is available to hire. It is an ideal space for small meetings and groups (art/craft etc) £8 per hour. (Just 20 years ago the QC was being used by up to a dozen village/parish/outside organisations a month!)
Thank you, to all who buy goods weekly for the GK Community Cupboard collection box held in the QC and equally to those that add an amount occasionally to their Saturday Shop ‘bill’ for the same purpose.
The Quarry Centre is a non-profit making Registered Charity. No. 1167410
Kilndown Education Trust
Kilndown Education Trust is a charity formed in 1994 after the closure of Kilndown Primary School. The Trust has funds available for young people up to the age of 25 living in the parish of Kilndown who might benefit from financial support for any aspect of their education. Grants are not means-tested. We continue to support the two local village schools where Kilndown children are taught. Grants towards various educational extra-curricula activities, including university textbooks, music and swimming lessons, were also made to 42 individual students last year (2023). If you are not sure if you qualify, please feel free to contact the Secretary. The next round of grants will be awarded in September 2024; the closing date for applications is September 1st 2024.
Hilary Bird (Secretary), Rogers Rough, Chicks Lane, Kilndown TN17 2RP
Telephone: 01892 890554 e-mail: hilarybird7@gmail.com
GK Church Community Lunch/Cupboard/Care fund
Lunch is held every Tuesday at St. Mary’s, Goudhurst. Drop in between 11.30am – 1pm for a delicious bowl of homemade soup with bread and cheese, followed by a hot drink and something sweet. Children on school holidays are welcome too. Community Lunch is open to everyone in the Parish. There is no cost.
The Community Cupboard is available for anyone in need. Contact ali.williams@gkchurch.org in confidence to arrange a delivery/collection.
Care Fund provides financial assistance to individuals, couples or families through a grant system. ‘Phone the Church Office – 01580 211739.
Kilndown Community Choir
Meet in Christ Church at 7.30pm every Tuesday during term times. During the year they perform at various events in and around the parish.
For details email Tina on Tinagallagher22@aol.com
Kilndown Film Club
Kilndown Film Club - next film showing is “Next Goal Wins”on Friday 3rd May, in the Village Hall. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7.30pm, entry is £5. Bar will be open from 6.45pm for drinks (wine, beer, tea coffee, juice) and snacks (crisps, biscuits, ice creams). Contactless payments accepted as well as cash. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Next dates are Friday 7 June “The Holdovers” and Saturday 6 July “Wonka”.
Millennium Green Tidy Up
Millennium Green Tidy Up is planned for Sunday 12th May from 10am to 12pm.
The plan will be to clear twigs and branches from the verge and generally around the Green. A bonfire might be required!
To take down the compost heap, clear brambles from the woodland by the road. Weed paver path and circle and clear and sweep car park. So it will be wheelbarrows and rakes but also brooms, shovels and secateurs! Tea and coffee and maybe cake will be the reward.
Exercise
Amanda, who runs the adult ballet and tap classes at the Village Hall on a Wednesday evening would love some new members! It’s great fun! If you are interested ‘phone Amanda on 07470 074144.
Lindsay, who runs the senior exercise classes also in the Hall, at 9.30pm on Thursday mornings would also like a few more takers, to book ‘phone 07538933752
There are other classes held in the Hall including Yoga and Pilates. Take a look on the Village Hall website or Noticeboard.
A D-Day 80 flag will be raised on the Millenium Green flagpole.
The D-Day 80 Flag of Peace is a symbol commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, which marks the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. On June 6th, people across the globe will come together at 9am to raise this special flag as part of the day’s commemorations. The flag represents peace and remembrance for the sacrifices made during that pivotal campaign.
The International Tribute
Let us remember those who gave their lives at home and abroad during the D-Day landings, whose sacrifice enables us all to enjoy the peace and freedom we have today. Let us remember those who came home wounded, physically and mentally, and the friends and family who cared for them. Let us remember those who returned to restore their relationships and rebuild their working lives after years of conflict and turmoil. Let us remember the families that lost husbands, wives, sons, daughters and sweethearts. Let us remember the servicemen and women and merchant seafarers of all nationalities - from all countries - who fought, suffered and died during the D-Day landings and six years of war. Let us all remember those in the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Merchant Navy, and our Allies - the brave people who kept us safe on the home front and abroad and those in reserved occupations during the difficult time of war. Let us remember the brave doctors and nurses who cared for the wounded, the men and women who toiled in the fields, the coal mines, the factories and the air raid wardens, police officers, firemen, ambulance drivers and the young people of the Scouts and Guides who all played such a vital role in the war.
Goudhurst and Kilndown Primary School
The schools PTFA are organising the Goudhurst Fete & Dog Show, which is on Saturday 8 June. Tickets on sale for the Big Farm Bash at Lower Ladysden Farm 18th May. A fantastic evening out for the whole family. BBQ & LIVE music. Get your tickets from Goudhurst & Kilndown Primary School office or email: jayne.russell@goudhurst-kilndown.kent.sch.uk
Cricket
Kilndown & Lamberhurst CC, have matches at Home on 4,18, 25 May. First ball 1pm
Some ancestors of the current Team.
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