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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2008

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Next Issue Deadline ~ 10 November 2008 Rod Morrad, 95 Avery Way, Allhallows, Kent ME3 9QW Tel: 01634 270476 |
ALLHALLOWS PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: Rod Morrad 95 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9QW Tel: 270476 Vice Chairman: Alan Marsh 164 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9PX 270726
Councillors Yvonne Forrest 45 Binney Road Allhallows ME3 9PL 270720 Lynda George 4 Beatty Cottages Stoke Road Allhallows ME3 9PE 07854 215328 John Luck 2 Marshland View Lower Stoke ME3 9SW 271802 Mark Skudder 3 Beatty Cottages Stoke Road Allhallows ME3 9PE 271026 James Duncan 79 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9QW 271035 Roy Gladdish 218 Avery Way Allhallows
ME3 9QJ 270814 Debbie Umpleby 286 Wigmore Road
Gillingham Kent ME8 0LY 01634 239459 MEDWAY COUNCIL
REPRESENTATIVES Ken Bamber 5 Aveling Close Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BZ 252394 Janice Bamber 5 Aveling Close Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BZ 252394 Phil Filmer Bridgewater House
Parbrook Road High Halstow ME3 8ZQ 254196 Both your Parish and Medway Councillors are here to help
ALLHALLOWS PARISH COUNCIL REPORTLISTED IS A RANGE OF ITEMS DISCUSSED SINCE THE LAST MAGAZINE
VILLAGE HALL ADDITIONAL INSURANCE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT Tree warden’s report Lighting Other matters GRANT APPLICATIONS YOUTH COMMITTEE MOTHERS AND TODLERS Caretaking Village Hall Recreation Ground Cross Park CLERKS REPORT CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Allhallows Leisure Park regarding Allhallows residents disabled access to the beach area through the park. Accesses to vehicles accept for bone fide holiday makers and private owners are not allowed. However “should a disabled resident of Allhallows with to gain access to the seafront with a vehicle then they will allow them access, they would however ask that they produce their blue badge to confirm their status” A letter was received from EDF regarding the recent power cuts, which explained the difficulty in locating faults and reassuring residents that they are striving to give customers a reliable supply of electricity WEBSITE UNSOLICITED CORRESPONDANCE. VANDALISM. CONTACT YOUR M.P. SEND THIS TODAY In early September we sent the following statement to Bob Marshall-Andrews QC MP. WE THE UNDERSIGNED REQUEST YOUR SUPPORT It has come to our notice that there is a White Paper (currently a Green paper) coming before parliament in July with plans to do away with Dispensing Surgeries. This has caused considerable concerns to the residents of Allhallows who have asked the Allhallows Parish Council to find out what can be done. Please support the village.
I am pleased to tell you that Bob has replied to this: “Thank you for your letter 6 September. I have recently met with four GPs from the Elms Medical Practice in Hoo who are concerned at the implications of the Government’s proposals on rural communities. After a lengthy discussion I wrote to Dr Howard Stoate MP to ascertain his views. Dr. Stoate has grave reservations and has raised this at ministerial level. I am enclosing copies of the correspondence for your information. I have sent copies to the Rt Hon Kevin Bannon MP, Chair of Health Select Committee for his observations. When Parliament returns after recess I intend to continue to campaign against the proposals contained in the White Paper. I will keep you informed of developments. ********************************************************************* I would like to thank everybody for the cards, presents and good wishes on my retirement from Allhallows Primary School. Their friendship and generosity was overwhelming. I truly am very lucky to have made so many good friends. Thank you once more. Gwen Vieler ********************************************************************* We meet in the Village Hall 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday evenings. This is a very friendly club and welcomes you to give us a try. With two players returning and one new member, this is the boost the club needed. Thanks go to all our members for supporting the club when things looked like folding up. A warm welcome awaits you. Fees are £2 after 3 weeks trial. We have plenty of bowls, so come on in and make ALLHALLOWS SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB the talk of Medway. CROSS PARK ASSOCIATION
A G E N D A The next meeting of the Cross Park Association will be held on Monday 3rd November 08, at 8.00pm in Allhallows Village Hall, Stoke Road, Allhallows. Everyone is welcome to attend.
1. Welcome by the Chairman. 2. Secretary’s Report. 3. Treasurers Report. 4. Agree constitution as laid out.
C O N S T I T U T I O N Cross Park Association hereafter called CPA, shall be responsible to Allhallows Parish Council hereafter called APC, for the promotion and general control of Cross Park within the agreed terms laid down by APC. All insurance liabilities shall be the responsibility of APC. All assets including items purchased by CPA shall automatically become the sole property of APC.
5. Items for suggestions for Cross Park following the last meeting. (a) Bridle path … (b) BMX section … (c) Children’s play area swings etc … (d) five a side football … (e) Cricket. Country type park theme (more trees) … (f) Concrete benches and tables (i.e. vandal proof) for picnic area. The Parish Council may agree to sponsor the first picnic bench and table.
Rod Morrad Secretary CPA
400 – Club Winners Winners August 2008
£70 332 Paul Pemberton, Kingsmead Park £35 158 Mr B Gardner, Queensway £20 172 Mrs Witchalls, Avery Way £15 55 N & D Marlow, Binney Rd £10 140 Mr D Blanks, Avery Way
Winners September 2008
£70 77 Mrs P Thompson, Binney Rd £35 199 Michael Jones, c/o Bingo £20 396 Mrs A Theobold, c/o Bingo £15 203 Miss K Waghorn, St Davids Rd £10 342 Mrs E Skues, St Davids Rd
Winners are drawn on the first Thursday of every month at Bingo in the Village Hall. All profit from the draw is used for the upkeep of the Hall and the 400 - Club is the primary fundraiser. Membership costs £1.00 per month (per number). If you would like to support the Village Hall by joining the 400 - Club please call Fiona on 270865. LIVE
FIRING AT YANTLET DEMOLITION RANGE Please
be advised that the Yantlet Range will be used for live firing on the
following dates and times stated below. October 2008 Date From To
07 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 08 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 14 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 16 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 21 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 25 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 28 Oct 08 08:00 17:00 For information/complaints about Yantlet Range contact HQ RSME Brompton Barracks on 01634 822815. The Navy Lark I logged the date time and call sign of the aircraft that had just asked for permission to join the range knowing that as I had three aircraft on range I had a few minutes respite before hearing the bomb gone call. It was then that the ‘phone connecting the No1 radar quadrant rang. I picked up the receiver.
“Sergeant. John Purdy No 2 quadrant I think you had better take a look at those naval vessels in the bay I think they are in the danger zone. I have taken a bearing perhaps you ought to get another cross bearing.”
I stood to look out over Lime bay I put my binoculars to my eyes and looked out over the bay to the ships I could see there. John was right they were Navy vessels and one of them was an aircraft carrier. I handed the phone to Ron Clapson the bearing plotter “Ron take this bearing from John.” I picked up the phone to No 4 quadrant situated at the other end of Chesil Beach from No 2. Peter Davies answered. “Peter give me a fix on those Navy craft in the bay especially that aircraft carrier”. I wrote down the bearings he gave me and handed them to Clapson. He crossed the bearing with that from No 2 quadrant “Je’ez Sarge they are about five miles inside the range.” I picked up the phone that connected with our base at Radipole Lane. LAC R.C. Brown whose nick name rhymed with his initials answered “RAF Radipole Lane.” “Arcy Sgt White, put me through to the naval base at Portland as fast as you can.” I think Arcy must have heard the urgency in my voice in seconds I heard “HMS ------Portland “ “This is Sergeant White duty controller Chesil beach bombing range I must speak to your duty officer.” The voice at the other end asked “Why” his tone made me angry “Because, who ever you are, some of your b…… boats are playing silly b…… inside our danger area. So get me the duty officer now.” There was silence for a moment, then “Lt Co. Soames.” “Sir Sgt White duty controller Chesil beach bombing range. Several of your boats are in our danger area and I have three aircraft on the range ready to drop bombs.” “Are you sure they are inside the range Sgt” “Absolutely sir” ” Well can’t you tell them to hold off.” “No sir once they pick up the GH signal they go into radio silence.” “Oh that’s awkward Sgt.” The supercilious tone of the man was starting to annoy me. ”Sir you must contact them and warn them” “Yes Sgt I suppose we must.” It was then that I heard. “Chesil Control Able Robert Two Four Bomb gone.” “It’s too b….. late sir the first aircraft has dropped its bomb.” I stood staring out of the window a few moments later the 25 pound bomb hit the water seemingly just yards from the carrier. Immediately across the bay came the sound of klaxons blaring I saw the smaller ships veering away from the area, Ron Clapson taking the bearing of the bomb strike from the quadrants reported “That was just fifty yards from the carrier Sgt.” I spoke into the phone again. ”We were lucky sir we missed only by fifty yards though.” “Right Sgt I get your point leave it with me.” The line went dead. I sat down as I did so the radio burst into life once more. “Chesil control Victor Easy 17 bomb gone” I stood focusing my binoculars towards the carrier, this bomb was close but not as close as the first, the readings from the quadrants confirmed a distance of 70 yards. The third bomb was even further away. The ships were clearly moving out of the area. Warned perhaps too late by Lt Co Soames or the close proximity of the bombs I neither knew nor cared. I turned to Rex Lane my radio operator “Rex close the range to any other aircraft” I picked up the phone and called Radipole lane once more. “Arcy put me through to the C.O. “ Fl. Lt English listened as I reported the mornings events to him “Right Sgt make sure everything is logged exact times etc your conversation with the Lt Co and write a full report. I doubt we have heard the last of it” He was right, a week later the C.O., my self armed with my report, my logs and those from the quadrants attended Portland Naval base to give evidence at an inquiry into the incident. I was a little nervous never having seen so much gold braid before. After I had given my report copies of the logs were taken then we were thanked asked to leave. As we drove away I said. “Seemed they could not get rid of us fast enough sir” The C.O. laughed. Well you know what it is Sgt, Senior Service and all that didn’t want us seeing them wash their dirty linen. You can bet your life though some one is in for a right rollicking.” If they were we never heard of it. All Saints Church - Sunday Services 11.00 a.m. - Allhallows 4.00 p.m. - Joy Club 6.30 p.m. – Allhallows Baptisms by arrangement For further information. Rev. Stephen Gwilt 01634 250637 or Email stephengwilt@hotmail.co.uk Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the day of judgment approaching Heb. 10:25 MEDWAY NHS PRIMARY CARE TRUST
PATIENT ADVICE AND LIAISON SERVICES
PALS – We’re here to help.
When you need advice, have concerns, or don’t know where to turn.
As a patient, relative or carer sometimes you may need to turn to someone for on-the-spot help, advice and support. This is where the Patient Advice and Liaison Service comes in.
The PAL Services focuses on improving the service to NHS patients.
This service aims to:
We act on your behalf when handling patient and family concerns, liasing with staff, managers and where appropriate relevant organisations, to negotiate immediate prompt solutions. We can also help you to get support from other local or national agencies.
This service can be contacted on 0800 014 1641
Opening hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Medway PCT, Unit 7-8 Ambley Green, Bailey Drive, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0NJ
Email: - pals@medwaypct.nhs.uk
PALS Officer for Medway PCT – Bobbie Walkem-Smith
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NEWS AND ARTICLES FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE
This edition should be with you around the middle to end of November. If you have any forthcoming Christmas Events or News articles would you please send them in to 95 Avery Way, Allhallows or telephone Rod Morrad on 01634 270476 by 10th November at the latest. Thank you. ********************************************************************* LOCAL MEDICAL PRACTICES
Doctors: K.W. Lee, Helen Mara, J.S. Birdi, J.D. Woodfield & S Chatterjee
The Elms Medical Practice is a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff offering high quality healthcare within the NHS to all members of the community. In addition to providing essential General Medical Services we hold regular clinics in Hoo for Family Planning, Cytology, Childhood immunisation, Child Health Surveillance, Diabetes, Asthma and Minor Operations. Our practice nurses are trained in carrying out a full range of nursing procedures and offering telephone advice. We have the support of the District Nurse Team, Health Visitor Team and Midwives. A dispensing service is available to patients living in Allhallows.
Allhallows Surgery times: Monday 9-11 a.m., Tuesday 4-6 p.m., Wednesday 9-10.30 a.m., Thursday 4-6 p.m. and Friday 9-10.30 a.m.
At other times please telephone the surgery in Hoo on 01634 250142. Lines are open in Hoo 8.30 a.m.-12 noon and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Friday
To register with the practice, please call at the reception desk.
Dr. GC J Davies, Dr. A. Durowoju, Dr. R. Mahandru, Dr. S. Hahm
Ante-Natal, Well Woman/Man, Family Planning, Child Health Surveillance, Menopause, Diet, Asthma, Blood Pressure, Diabetic
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE: The doctors acknowledge the growing demand for alternative therapies within the community and provide the following in-house services to their own patients and non-patients: Chiropody
AVAILABITILY OF SERVICES: To register as a patient or for further information regarding any of our services to the community, please telephone or call in at our reception desk where our friendly informal staff will be happy to assist you and furnish you with full details:
Telephone 01634 250523 8.30 to 6 p.m. USEFUL INFORMATION
Links to local Allhallows Clubs & Societies (PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Council does not control nor accept responsibility for the content of any external links. If you wish to have your link added below please email webmaster@allhallows-pc.gov.uk
All Saints Parish Church … Tel: 01634 250637 Allhallows Pre-School … Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 01634 271535 Allhallows Primary School … www.allhallows.medway.sch.uk … Tel 01634 270705 Allhallows Village Hall … For bookings and enquiries telephone 01634 270304 Bingo … Thursday 8 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 01634 271881 Brownies (1st Allhallows) … Mondays 5.50 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: Brown Owl 01634 271123 Fit Friends … Wednesdays 8.15 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 07968606583 Friendship Club for Ladies … 2nd Wednesday every month 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. … Tel: 01634 270279 Guides … Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. term time only … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 01634 271373 Mobile Library Service – Alternate Tuesdays … Kingsmead Park, Allhallows … 3.35 to 4.05 p.m. … All Saints Road, Allhallows … 4.10 to 4.50 p.m. … : 01634 718161 Hoo Library … Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday – Closed all day, Friday 9a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mosquitoes Motorcycle Club … Every other Wednesday 8 p.m. … The Fenn Bell Inn Mother & Toddlers Group … Tuesdays 1.00 to 3.00 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 07854215328 or 01634 270720 Nearly New Shop … 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. term time only … All Saints Church … Tel: 01634 270093 Short Mat Bowls … Fridays 7.30 to 10 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 01634 271485 Sunday School ‘Smash & Seekers’ … All Saints Church … 01634 271026 Village Hall for Hire … Tel: 01634 270304 Yantlet Rainbows … Mondays 4.50 to 5.50 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel: 01634 270242 Young at Heart Social Club … Sundays Fortnightly 2.30 to 4.50 p.m. … Allhallows Village Hall … Tel 01634 272498 Youth Club … Tel: 01634 271026
If your organisation is advertised above would you please check the details we hold carefully and let us know of any alterations especially times, venues and telephone numbers. We cannot assure accuracy if we are not kept up to date.
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