Village Calendar 2008
January
| Weds | 9th | 7.30pm | Gardening Society meeting | village hall |
| Sun | 13th | 11.15am | Special service of worship at which Maxine Raabe will talk about her missionary work in Asia.This will be followed by a hot lunch at 12.15 in the church for which the tickets are £5. All proceeds will go to Maxine’s charity - CMIA (Christian Ministry in Asia). Please bring your own cutlery and plate! | Holy Cross |
| Weds | 16th | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting | village hall |
| Thurs | 17th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI : Hypnotherapist Ann Earl | village hall |
February
| Wed | 6th | 7.30pm | Ash Wednesday Service | Holy Cross |
| Sat | 9th | 11am - 1pm | Hoath Parish Council surgery - come along and put your questions to County, City and Parish Councillors as well as representatives of the Police and a benefits adviser | village hall |
| Wed | 20th | 7.30pm | Parish Council Meeting ( postponed from Feb 13th) | village hall |
| Thurs | 21st | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Preservation of the Medway Queen : Mark Mashurst | village hall |
March
| Sat | 1st | Canterbury Cathedral Choir | Holy Cross | |
| Sun | 2nd | 10.15am | Mothering Sunday | Holy Cross |
| Fri | 7th | Whist Drive - tickets available from Jean Hopkins on 860362 | village hall | |
| Sat | 8th | 7.30pm | WI Nosh & Knowledge evening. Food provided - bring your own drinks.Tickets £5. Advance bookings phone Sue Hogwood 860753 or Jenny Fullford 860587 to book either a table or individual seats . | village hall |
| Sun | 16th | 10am | Palm Sunday procession from the village hall | |
| 10.15am | Palm Sunday service | Holy Cross | ||
| Mon | 17th | 7.30pm | Cross of Christ devotion | Holy Cross |
| Thurs | 20th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Kent Search & Rescue Team | village hall |
| 7.30pm | Maundy Thursday - Holy Communion | Holy Cross | ||
| Fri | 21st | 10am | Good Friday - Making the Easter Garden | Holy Cross |
| 10.15am | Good Friday Service | Holy Cross | ||
| 2pm | The Last Hour | Holy Cross | ||
| Sun | 23rd | 10.15am | Easter Sunday Holy Communion followed by Easter Egg Hunt | Holy Cross |
April
| Weds | 2nd | Hoath and District Gardening Society Spring Show |
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| Thurs | 17th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Illustrated talk about Thanet : John Robinson | village hall |
| Sat | 19th | 7.30pm | Nosh and Knowledge - £5 per person to include food and soft drink, bring your own booze, tables of eight, contact Arthur on 861158 or Cathy on 860577 to book seat or table. ONLY ONE TABLE LEFT! | village hall |
| Sun | 27th | 9.30am | Blessing of the Rogation Walk - Everybody welcome, Dogs too! |
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| 10am | Rogation Sunday - Beating of the Bounds - walk starts at Knaves Ash |
May
| Fri | 2nd | 7pm | Sturry and District group of the League of Friends of K&C Hospital - BINGO - Entrance fee £1. details from Joan on 01227 711437 | |
| Fri | 9th | Whist Drive. details from Brian Hopkins on 860362 | ||
| Weds | 14th | Hoath and District Gardening Society evening outing to Beech Court Gardens | ||
| Thurs | 15th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Resolutions Meeting and Beetle Drive ( fish and chip supper) | village hall |
| Sat | 17th | 10am - 12 noon | Village Market - Plants, home produce, bricabrac, books etc Tables available £5 Further details from Arthur on 861158 | village hall |
June
| Sat | 7th | 12noon - 4.30pm | Hoath village open gardens and flower festival weekend | |
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| Thurs | 19th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Wrinkles don't matter - Helen Kendall-Tobias | village hall |
| Fri | 20th | 7pm | Sturry and District group of the League of Friends of K&C Hospital - BINGO - Entrance fee £1. details from Joan on 01227 711437 | |
| Sun | 29th | 8pm | A Candlelit Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral |
July
| Sun | 6th | 1pm - 3.30pm | Hoath Village Summer Fair | Hoath School |
| Sat | 12th | Hoath and District Gardening Society Summer Show | ||
| Thurs | 17th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Hoping for a few laughs - Mrs Dorothy Gray | village hall |
| Sun | 20th | Hoath and District Gardening Society summer outing to Kew Gardens | ||
| Fri | 25th | 7pm | Sturry and District group of the League of Friends of K&C Hospital - BINGO - Entrance fee £1. details from Joan on 01227 711437 |
August
September
| Sat | 13th | Hoath and District Gardening Society Autumn Show | ||
| 10am - 6pm | Friends of Kent Churches Annual Sponsored Bike Ride and Walk | |||
| Thurs | 18th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: Monet and his garden- Mr Gerry Harris | village hall |
| Fri | 19th | 7pm | Sturry and District group of the League of Friends of K&C Hospital - BINGO - Entrance fee £1. details from Joan on 01227 711437 |
October
| Thurs | 16th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: The History of the High Sheriff of Kent - Mrs Amanda Cottrall | village hall |
November
| Thurs | 20th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI AGM | village hall |
December
| Thurs | 11th | 7.30pm | Hoath WI: An evening of Christmas cheer and good spirits - open evening | village hall |
Rogation Walk and Beating of the Bounds
Sunday April 27th 2008
The weather forecast for Sunday 27th April was heavy rain all day and some of us fair weather walkers had the same idea – that we might skip the walk and meet at The Gate for lunch. However, by Saturday the south east corner of the weather map showed some sunny intervals and the prospect of a pleasant walk seemed possible. We were blessed by the weather – no rain, no wind and warm temperatures. I have to say, “thank you God.”
Following a service at Holy Cross, sixty five people and ten dogs met at Knaves Ash and set off through Hicks Forstal woods to enjoy the bluebells. Then we passed through fields with ewes with their lambs and cows with their calves. Spring has arrived at last.
It was good to feel that in 2008 we are still writing local history by continuing a centuries old tradition and holding an annual procession around the fields. The walkers beat the bounds at each farm, asking God to bless the livelihood of the farmers, the land, their livestock and the crops.
Rogation is not only an occasion to bless the crops but also the community and the village, and I enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with friends and talk to people who I just wave at as we pass in cars.
The sunshine, good company and the beautiful countryside all contributed to making this a very pleasurable walk.
On schedule we arrived at The Gate where we beat the bounds for the last time in the car park before enjoying a pleasant lunch. Our thanks to Mike and Chris and their staff, who catered for us excellently. Walkers then set off back to Hoath.
As always my thanks to all those who planned and checked the route and led us, organised the tickets and lunch, the first aiders and of course the land owners, who allowed us to walk the land, sometimes off the footpaths.
I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.
Jenny Hadlow
Hoath Open Gardens 2008
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June 12 noon - 4pm
We would very much appreciate help in many ways with this event:
Opening your garden, supervision in the Church, floral arrangements, plants for sale, tombola prizes, an hour or two to help with the catering, scone and jam making.
This year, all food and drinks will be in the Village Hall.
There will also be a scarecrow competition for children to enter - details to follow.
Please telephone 861158 or 860315 or 860587 or 860573 or 860362 if you would like to get involved with the above or if you can help with the catering at the hall.
As a special thank you to everyone who either opens their garden or help in the village hall on either day, a free barbecue event ( with free food and drink) will take place on the Sunday evening, 8th June, to show our appreciation to all participants.
A Candlelit Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral
Sunday 29th June at 8pm
To be led by Canon Clare Edwards, the Canon Pastor
This is a quiet walk around the great sites of the Cathedral with appropriate prayers, readings and songs.
There is no charge
Please just get to the Cathedral under your own steam and meet at the main south west door at 7.55pm
Everybody is welcome but wheelchair users and “frail walkers” would find it difficult.
(Any queries contact Jenny Hadlow - 01227 711516)
Hoath Village Summer Fair
Sunday 6th July 1pm - 3.30pm
This year the Summer Fair is organised by
The School PTA and many Village clubs and organisations
IT’S FOR EVERYONE!
In the school field
There will be many special attractions including The Bee Keepers Club and the Spider Club!
Also Bouncy Castle, Games, Tombolas, Raffle, Coconut Shy, Smash-a-Plate, Wellie Throwing, and many other stalls.
Refreshments including:’ bacon butties’and ‘hot dogs’, cakes, ice creams and more!!
If you or your club would like to have a stall or to get involved then please phone 860487, thank you
Friends of Kent Churches Annual Sponsored Bike Ride and Walk - Sat 13 September
This event has been running for over 20 years and this year promises to be a really successful day. The event takes place on Saturday 13 September 2008 from 10am to 6pm.
Over 700 churches across Kent will be involved, welcoming riders and walkers, often with refreshments. Money is raised through sponsorship and is shared between your nominated church and the Friends of Kent Churches, who give grants for church repairs. Last year more than £140,000 was raised.
Plan your own route, long or short, flat or hilly, challenging or relaxed, whatever suits you.
This is a lovely day out for all the family.
Visit the website – www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk for more information, sponsor forms, tee-shirts and more.
Or contact – Carolyn Millen on 01622 843383, carolyn.millen1@btinternet.com