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Woodchurch is a Kent village, the largest civil parish in the Borough of Ashford. It is centred 6 miles (9.7 km) from the market town of Ashford and 4 miles (6 km) from the Cinque Ports town of Tenterden, in Kent, South East England. The village became firmly established in the 13th century with the erection of the large All Saints church which still boasts a 13th-century chancel. The windmill that overlooks the village from the north commands extensive views over the Walland marshes to the English Channel coast.
Woodchurch Hub is a not-for-profit organisation whose main objectives are to promote the wellbeing of Woodchurch residents and to bring together local social groups and charities within the Woodchurch area. The HUB provides community support through The HUB building six days each week and at other times by phone and email. As well as a central information helpline, in cojunction with the Tenterden Social Hub we organise the “Meals on wheels” service within Woodchurch and, in conjunction with Woodchurch Surgery and the Jean Mealham Centre we assist with transport and prescription collection.
The Parish Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. Please check noticeboard or website for agenda and to confirm meeting is taking place at 7.00 pm in the Memorial Hall Annexe. Anyone from the village is welcome to attend these meetings, which include an Open Forum where matters that you would like to be considered by the Council can be discussed.
What's New In Woodchurch
- Temporary 2A bus timetable – August 2024
Download the temporary 2A bus timetable here - Apply to be a Charity Trustee
Woodchurch Village Green, Woodchurch Windmill Trust and Legge Farm Charity are inviting residents of Woodchurch parish to apply to become trustees.
Events in Woodchurch
Upcoming events throughout the year
Woodchurch HUB on Facebook
The new year starts, but the old frauds keep on coming. Some of you may have seen this shocking bank fraud from the BBC News website:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67865410
It can happen to anybody so please be on alert and keep your mental shields UP and NEVER EVER rely on a displayed phone number - as the story says, it can be easily 'spoofed'.
This reminds me so much of the recent run-in I had with Nationwide who operate the shocking security practice of ringing YOU up about something to do with your account then refusing to talk to you unless you can answer "security questions" to prove who you are. What reminded me of that in particular was the above warning about number spoofing and my mind went back to the Nationwide customer service caller who, (when I refused to comply with her request for security details), asked me: "can you not see what number I am calling from?" which rendered me speechless... That call led to me filing a complaint with Nationwide who basically didn't accept that their security system was flawed, but gave me £50 anyway... I spelled it out to them that if they ring me up again and ask me to prove who I am by giving them the answers to my security questions I will never do that as it legitimises a typical scammer practice.
Just work on the principle that "Every cold caller is a scammer" and never ever rely on the displayed number or give out account security information or let anyone have remote access to your computer by persuading you to download and install software that does just that.
Stay safe in 2024!
Scammer told bank fraud victim 'you're so thick'
www.bbc.co.uk
Wendy Falconer says she was verbally abused by the man who pretended to be calling from her bank.1 CommentComment on Facebook
A few years ago I asked Yorkshire Building Society how I would know they were who they said they were and they completely understood. Number spoofing makes it very difficult to know who is genuine!
Woodchurch House care home hosted the virtual dementia bus experience yesterday.
We were exposed to how dementia can feel for the individual suffering from this grim illness and then given face to face training - huge food for thought for those who attended: 20 carers, 2 managers, 3 GP admin staff, 1 trainee paramedic plus 6 family members. Hats off to Woodchurch House staff for their compassionate hearts and interest in training and ongoing learning. I’m excited to roll the ideas generated out to others amongst our community. So much support is needed for all those dealing, in whatever way, with dementia.
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What a brilliant idea! I am a music therapist and work in a dementia care home- information like this is crucial. Well done Woodchurch House!
Thank you for inviting us to join you. Very worthwhile training.
🦔If you have any unwanted Christmas presents or will be having a post Christmas clear out, please consider donating to us here at Thorne Hedgehog Rescue C.I.C or to Little Urchins Hedgehog Rescue Dover .
We run regular auctions and events to raise funds and your new or good condition items would be much appreciated!
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Jean Mealham Centre, Woodchurch will be open 2 ock Wed.3rd Jan. for afternoon Tea & Cake, Quiz, quick game of Bingo. Raffle. Do come & join us. Bargain Buy Marquee open if weather permitting. Happy New Year 2024.
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Mum loves the meet ups,thankyou
⭐️job alert ⭐️ seeking cleaners in the local area for weekend , and evening cleaning positions. Ideal candidates must be hard working , able to drive due to local locations and hold a in date DBS if anyone is interested please send me a direct message . Thank you
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Parish Council Notices
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| 08 Dec 2023 | |
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| 29 Sep 2023 | 23.09.29 Woodchurch Parish Council External Audit Report Update |
| 29 Sep 2023 | |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 23.09.21 Woodchurch PC Notice of Casual Vacancy – Nicola Job |
| 21 Sep 2023 | |
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| 18 May 2023 | |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Agenda Parish Council Meeting- 27 April 2023 Honorary Freedom Award |
| 16 Apr 2023 | |
| 05 Apr 2023 | Statement of the persons nominated for election as a Parish Councillor for Woodchurch Ward. |
| 22 Mar 2023 | |
| 22 Mar 2023 | |
| 22 Mar 2023 | Notice of Election- Election of Parish Councillors
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| 18 Mar 2023 | |
| 26 Feb 2023 | |
Your Parish Council discussed the proposed diversion and extinguishment of part PROW AT204 within the environs of the Rare Breeds Centre and agreed to submit an objection statement with a suggested solution. The PROW & Access Service Department, Kent County Council’s (KCC) proposals are illustrated below and have been added to the Parish Councils web site. At your Parish Councils request, the submission date for comments has also been extended to 4th of March. We constantly recommend that those interested parishioners who have not already responded to Mr Michael Tonkin of KCC, and would like to do so, that you email KCC as soon as possible using the following contact details:
Michael Tonkin PROW & Access Service, Kent County Council, Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent.
Telephone: 03000 41 03 25
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| 22 Feb 2023 | |
| 06 Mar 2023 | Proposed diversion of AT204 (Part) and Extinguishment of AT204 (Part) |
| 01 Feb 2023 | |
| 09 Jan 2023 | |
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| 27 Jan 2022 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | Planning Comments – 01284 Land between, 82-120 Front Road, Woodchurch |
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| 23 Jul 2021 |
Woodchurch Community Support
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