Kent's Plan Bee
Please open the links below to view our new guides from Kent County Council’s Kent’s Plan Bee, intended to help the community identify, appreciate and take actions to help Kent’s pollinating insects.
Click Here to view Kent's Plan Bee Community Pollinator Toolkit
Click Here to view Kent's Plan Bee Pollinators of Kent
We have a vacancy seat on the Newchurch Parish Council
Following the resignation after many years of loyal service by one of our councillors there is a vacant space on the Parish Council.
If you live in Newchurch or have strong connections to the Parish of Newchurch and would like to help and represent your community then please get in touch with me as Chair, councillor5@newchurchvillage.org or the clerk, pcclerk@newchurchvillage.org by email.
The Parish Council meets once a month, uisually on the first Monday of each month.
Romney Marsh Community Hub & Hub on the Beach
There are so many events happening at the Romney Marsh Community Hub & The Hub on the Beach. Click Here to take a look
Click Here to see May Events
Click Here to see June Events
Click Here for more information on the new Marsh Bee transport service
'What's happening in June 2025' Click each link below for more details
CONCERN MANY MAY BE MISSING OUT ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Older residents in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh are being urged to check if they can apply for Pension Credit to boost their income.
Families and friends can help by checking with relatives and helping with applications. Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s welfare team has also been talking with those known to them who may be eligible.
The deadline to apply for Pension Credit and be able to receive the Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December 2024.
More information can be found on the government website or by calling the national Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234. A friend or family member may ring on a pensioner’s behalf.
Changes To Weekly Church Services from April 2024
As as result of Benefice wide changes services will be held in Newchurch from April on the 2nd Sunday of each month (generally Communion at 9am) And 4th Sunday of each month (generally Sunday Morning Worship at 9am)
Each 3rd and 5th Sunday there will be Benefice Joint Services at 10.30am...NOT in Newchurch.
Click Here to see Benefice website for all service details
The church is now open for daily private prayer and visiting between 10am and 3.30pm
Kent Food Hubs have teamed up with NHS Healthy Start
Introducing the 'Healthy Start Veg Box'
Click Here for more information
Newchurch Village Hall is back open for bookings!
Kent Police - Community Updates
My Community Voice - A digital platform allowing two-way messaging between Kent Police and members of the public.
Breaching the Barrier at the Romney Resource Centre
Breaching the Barrier is an exciting project that focuses on practical conservation, agriculture and heritage training and activities for people living in Romney Marsh and the surrounding villages. Our free skills training, courses and work-related qualifications increase the ability to secure employment in industries and services in Romney Marsh and its surrounding villages.
For more information contact:
jill@romney-resource.co.uk or karenjames@romney-resource.co.uk Tel: 01797 367455 (option 3)
Mobile Phone Upgrade Scam
Click Here for the latest information on a mobile phone upgrade scam.
Parking Scam Text message Click Here for more
Mental Health 'Crisis Support Cards'
Produced in collaboration between Kent County Council and the Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
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 |
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.
07980 978202
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
UPDATED - Kent Police 5 K'FAS Fraud Alerts
Click Here to see Crypto Currency and Investment fraud latest
Please Click Here for the latest
SAVE THE DATE
Safari Supper Date Set for the 25th October 2025
Click Here for more info on how to take part
Protecting Livestock
As we get towards lambing, the police and NFU see an increase in livestock attacks. PCSOs will be out at dog walking hotspots trying to educate the public.
Click Here for more
The Newchurch Club
Did you know The Newchurch Club has a full size snooker table in a private room available to members and their guests. Good rates of hire
Yearly membership to the club is still only £12 !!
Club opening hours 7.30pm to 11pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings
Newchurch House Restaurant
Newchurch Women's Institute
If you are insterested in becoming a member please contact Brenda Wimble on 01233 720181
Take a look at the King's Coronation celebrations held in the village by clicking Here.
More pictures added
Animal & Plant Health Agency UPDATE
In response to the number of detections of Avian influenza in kept and wild birds, gathering of poultry (including ducks, geese, swans, pheasants, partridge, quail, chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl), will be banned in England, Scotland, Wales from noon on Monday 10 February 2025.
Please check GOV.UK for details.
Check the avian influenza interactive map to see where restrictions are in place.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place for all birds. If you intend to allow your birds outside after 18 April you must take action now to prepare the outside areas, please check the information available Here.
To access the new Avian Influenza Licensing Service us the following link
The online reporting service for dead wild birds has been update, click the link below
Sources of Advice and Help for the Cost of Living Crisis
If you’re concerned about managing your household bills over the coming winter, there are lots of bodies able to provide information and practical help.
Newchurch Parish Council has a role in signposting residents towards the following helpful information sources, which should be up-to-date and accurate.
Click Here for more information
Kent County Council Trading Standards
are raising awareness about African Swine Fever. This disease is not the same as swine flu and does not affect humans.
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.
Craft Group In The Village Hall
Every Tuesday 1.30pm 'til 4pm
click here or contact Jill Owen for more details
07716 496220
A Huge THANK YOU
to all those who have donated to the Church following our recent appeal. Your generosity is gratefully welcomed. We still need more though! So further donations definitely appreciated.
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