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A Letter from the Rector
Dear All,
As we transition into the warm and vibrant season of summer, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes to each of you. Summer is a time of renewal and refreshment, a season that invites us to step back from our busy lives and embrace the beauty of creation around us.
I want to express my sincere gratitude for all that so many do for our church community. Your dedication, support, and service make a profound impact on our mission and ministry. Whether through your participation in worship, volunteering your time, or offering your gifts in various ways, you contribute to the vibrant life of our church. Thank you for sharing your talents and for being a vital part of our family!
Summer is not only a time for fun and relaxation but also an opportunity for reflection. I encourage you to take some time for yourselves—whether it be through quiet moments of prayer, engaging with nature, or spending quality time with loved ones. These moments of refreshment allow us to recharge and reconnect with God, giving us the strength to continue our journey of faith.
As we gather for worship and fellowship in the coming months, let us remember to support one another and to cherish the moments of joy and connection that summer brings. Whether you’re traveling, enjoying backyard barbecues, or simply soaking in the sun, may you find peace and renewal in each experience.
Wishing you all a delightful summer filled with blessings, laughter, and love. Let us return together, refreshed and ready to serve in the fall!
Blessings,
Rev Barry
Diary: St Peter & St Paul
Our regular pattern of worship includes a service every Sunday at 10am. Usually this is Holy Communion (to which all are welcome, whether or not you choose to receive communion) with a Family Service on the fourth Sunday of each month. Other services of Holy Communion, including ‘Book of Common Prayer’ services at Saltwood and Pedlinge, are shown on the website calendar, along with all services and events for the month.
Bubble Church, for families with Toddlers, is held in the Lads’ Club at 10am on the first Sunday of the month; Sunday Club, for children aged 3 – 10 is held at 10am in the Lads’ Club, on the third Sundays in term time.
Some dates to note for your diaries:
Tuesday 1st July – Our Rector’s day off – and each following Tuesday
Wednesday 2nd July – 10 – 11.30 -Toddler Group in the Lads’ Club
Wednesday 2nd July – 14.00 – Afternoon Prayer Group at 34 Harpswood Lane
Thursday 3rd July – 18.00 – Bell Ringing practice – and each following Thursday
Thursday 3rd July- 19.00 – Choir practice – and each following Thursday
Friday 4th July – Carol Eastell’s day off – and each following Friday
Friday 4th July – 9.00 – Prayer Group in the church – and each following Friday
Monday 7th July – Monday Chats – Cream Tea Outing
Wednesday 9th – Toddler Group’s Teddy Bears’ picnic (last meeting until September)
Saturday 12th – 10.30 – Creative Arts day at Lympne church
Wednesday 16th – 14.00 – Cinema Club in the Lads’ Club
Saturday 26th July – 10.30 – Coffee Morning at Lympne Church
Useful Contacts
Rector – Rev Barry Knott: Telephone: 01303 883243 email: rev.barry@icloud.com
Church website: www.saltwoodchurch.org
Community Support Hub: 01303 269602
Parish Pastoral Support: 0300 030 1330
Children & Families Ministry (including weddings and baptisms) – Christine Clover:
Telephone: 0300 030 1662 email: christineclover@lympneandsaltwoodchurches.uk
Lads’ Club Bookings: Jan Heard 01303 266945 email: jan.entendu@gmail com
Parish Magazine: Beth Lewsey 01303 264577 email: parishmagazine@saltwoodchurch.org
Items for the September Magazine
If you have any items for the September edition of the magazine, please forward to Beth Lewsey, by the 21st August
by email if possible, to: parishmagazine@saltwoodchurch.org
or deliver to 20 Castle Avenue. (Tel 01303 264577).
N.B. This is a slightly earlier date than usual
Saltwood Church Pastoral Group
Caring for One Another
‘And let us look out for one another to provoke love and good works’ (Hebrews 10:24)
Our Pastoral Group meet monthly to seek ways of offering support to those who are going through difficult or challenging times. If you know someone you are concerned about, or if you have concerns yourself, please contact us. You will always find a friendly voice and a listening ear at the end of the line. Caring for others is at the heart of Christian life and you can help us by being our eyes and ears, letting us know of anyone who is in need.
Contacts: 01303 266454 01303 883243
From the Parish Records
We welcome into the family of the Church:
Bonnie Johnstone-Spayne, whose baptism was on 29th June
Congratulations to:
Harriet Russell and Samuel Guy, who were married on 21st June
Our love and sympathy go to the family and friends of:
Collette Clarke, whose funeral was on 5th June
Mary Nougher, whose funeral was on 13th June
Lydie Darling, whose funeral was on 24th June
Carol Dampier, whose funeral was on 25th June
John Underdown, whose funeral was on 26th June
PRAYER MINISTRY on Sundays at Saltwood
Every Sunday, at the end of the morning service at Saltwood, there is an opportunity for anyone to receive prayer, with two members of our Prayer Ministry Team. If you are concerned for someone in your family, a friend or a worrying situation, we would be honoured to pray with you. You will not be asked any invasive questions, and your request is always treated in complete confidence. We trust you will find these prayers bring you the Lord’s blessings – as many people have already experienced. We look forward to welcoming you in prayer.
A Prayer for the months of July and August
Loving God, Creator of all times and places, we thank you for the gift of summertime, the days of light, warmth and leisure.
Thank you for the beauty that surrounds us everywhere we look: the multi-coloured flowers, the deep blue of the sky, the waves on the sea, the laughter of children at play, people strolling in parks, families gathered around picnic tables and the more time to spend with family and friends.
As we open our eyes and ears to the landscape of nature and people, open our hearts to receive all as gift. Give us that insight to see you as the Divine Artist. Help us to realise and appreciate that you are at work, keeping all in existence. Warm our souls with the awareness of your presence.
Let all the gifts we enjoy this summer deepen our awareness of your love so that we may share this with others and enjoy a summertime of re-creation.
Amen
Intercessions for July …
Today we pray especially for:
1 Those who live in Bartholomew Close and Lea Close
2 Those who protect us – the emergency services
3 All who worship at St Peter & St Paul
4 Our Rector Barry, in his role as Area Dean
5 The lonely, thinking particularly of those known to you
6 Those who live in Bartholomew Lane and St John’s Road
7 Those who visit our church and those who make use of it
8 Holy Trinity Folkestone, St George Folkestone, and St. Paul Sandgate
9 Our organists and choir
10 Canterbury Cathedral, Diocesan House and their staffs
11 Those who live in Hillcrest Road and Quarry Lane
12 Those who care for the church and churchyard and make them beautiful
13 The national role of the Church of England
14 St John the Baptist Folkestone
15 Our neighbours
16 Those who live in Holly Close and Mulberry Court
17 Those unsure of their future, thinking particularly of those known to you
18 St Augustine’s Primary School – staff and pupils
19 The Pilgrims Hospice
20 Families going through difficult times, thinking particularly of those known to you
21 Those who live in North Road West, North Road and Barrack Hill
22 Those parts of the world where there is war or political strife and those who suffer as a result
23 Our own benefice with St Stephen Lympne
24 His Majesty’s Government and Members of Parliament
25 Compassion UK
26 Those who live in Pedlinge and Sandling
27 The terminally ill and their families, thinking particularly of those known to you
28 Our study groups
29 Other, non-Anglican, churches in the local area
30 For our Church Wardens
31 Those who live in Sandling Road and Highfield Close
…and August
1 Those who live in Turnpike Hill, Britten Close and Spanton Crescent
2 Those who worship at Pedlinge
3 St Mary the Virgin Elham
4 Those who minister in our residential homes
5 Those who maintain our community
6 Those who live in Rectory Lane and Victoria Place
7 Sunday Club
8 Our sister church at Lympne
9 Our local GPs
10 Those involved in selecting the next Archbishop of Canterbury
11 Those who live in Old London Road, Redbrooks Way, Summer Close and Sunny Bank
12 Those unable to attend church, thinking particularly of those known to you
13 The homeless, thinking particularly of those known to you
14 Brockhill Park Performing Arts College – staff and pupils
15 St Martin’s Cheriton, All Soul’s Cheriton and St Nicholas Newington
16 Those who live in Grange Road and School Road
17 Bubble Church: those who lead and help, and the families who attend
18 Those who seek Christ
19 Residential and nursing homes – their staff and residents
20 Sidesmen and welcomers
21 Those who live in Castle Avenue, Lookers Lane and Quarry Road
22 Those who represent us – in parish, district and county councils and in Parliament
23 Those who help lead our worship
24 Those parts of the world suffering from natural disasters and all those seeking to relieve the suffering these cause
25 St Leonard’s Hythe, St Michael’s Anglican and Methodist Centre and Holy Cross Palmarsh
26 Those who live in Brockhill Road and Seaton Avenue
27 The armed forces and their families
28 The Folkestone Rainbow Centre
29 Those coping with debt and unemployment, thinking particularly of those known to you
30 Those preparing for the new school term: staff and students
‘HOPE’ meeting
The ‘Hope’ meeting to share and discuss God’s word is at The County members, Lympne on the first Thursday of each month.
Meeting is at 7pm, but arrive from 5pm for food, or just a bit early for a drink
CHURCH & VILLAGE FAMILY NEWS
Brian Doorne
Brian passed away peacefully on Tuesday 3rd June at Balgowan Nursing Home. He lived in School Road, with Jeanne, since 1976.
Brian was very much involved with village life over the years, including Group Scout Leader for 1st Saltwood Scouts, the Parish Council and also was Chairman of Saltwood Village Society for a number of years, amongst other things.
For those of you who would like to attend, his funeral will be held at Barham Crematorium on Friday 4th July, at 1pm. And afterwards at The Duke of Cumberland at Barham.
His children Lindsey, Andrew and Jo would be happy to see you there.
Mrs Jean Lewis
The family of Jean would like to thank the many friends who attended her funeral on May 15th in Saltwood Church, and for the donations to Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
Jean had lived in the village for 75 years, the last 23 years in the Alms Houses, where she was very happy. She also enjoyed ‘Tea and Chats’ and WI meetings.
Jackie Hughes & Janet Tamplin (Jean’s daughters)
Note from the editor: Those of us who attended Jean’s funeral were also reminded of what an active part she played in earlier years, in both church and village life, including her work as school secretary and role as church verger. I’m sure we would all be delighted to be as active as Jean at such a great age!
USED STAMPS
Several of you have asked where to send our used stamps now that Beryl is not dealing with them. Unfortunately, she has not kept the address. I had a look on line and there are several charities we can send them to. However, it looks as though an easy one for us would be Age UK. We could drop them down to Stade Street or send them to the following address:
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove
Lavinia House
Dukes Square
HORSHAM
RH12 1GZ
It would be a fairly easy job for someone to co-ordinate our collections so if anyone has a mind to take this on, please let Carol know. (07795 100 441)
The suggestion before stamps are sent are that we trim the border of the stamps to 1 cm and separate them into two packs, one for British and one for Overseas (which includes Channel Islands and Isle of Man).
Naturally they do not want gold Post Office labels or pre-printed postage marks!
Quotes
Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.
– Anon.
Saltwood Cinema Club
will be showing
MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
On Wednesday 16th July
at 2pm in the Lads’ Club
After a lot of struggle, Colin Clark (of Saltwood Castle) starts working as an assistant to actress Marilyn Monroe. Eventually, he comes to know the reality of the glamour world and the hardships behind all the fame. My Week with Marilyn documents the tense interaction between Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during the production of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).
Starring Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Jim Carter, Judi Dench and many other stars.
Cost £5 per person to include tea and cake
All proceeds to the Lads’ Club Funds
WARDENS’ CORNER
From Carol Eastell: –
The Afternoon Prayer group meets on Wednesday 2 July at the home of Penny Forsyth, 34 Harpswood Lane. We will not be meeting during August but will be back on track on Wednesday 3 September.
Monday Chatterers are being driven to Bybrook Barn, Ashford in the Community Bus! We will meet on The Green at 1 30 on Monday 7 July. Be prepared for a bit of a sing song as Richard and Joan will be with us!
Our final Monday Chats will be on Monday 28 July when we take a break for the holidays but back to Chats on Monday 1 September.
From John Campbell: –
There are days when I wonder how our parish church continues to function. Not because anything is wrong—but because it seems quietly miraculous.
If you stand back for a moment and take it all in, you begin to realise that almost everything that happens in and around our church is done by volunteers. From the ministry team to the magazine editor to those who maintain rotas, from the flower arrangers to the garden gang, from the welcomers and tea-makers to those who clean, polish, pray, sing, mend, and simply show up—week in, week out—this church is run on love. Not just goodwill, or duty, or tradition—but love.
Christian love is not always loud. It doesn’t always come with trumpets or applause. Often it’s expressed in quiet, sacrificial acts of service that most people never see. Yet in doing them, our volunteers are walking in the very love of God. As it says in Hebrews: “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10)
The service extends further still. There are those who visit the sick without fanfare, or bring Holy Communion to those who can no longer join us in person. There are the faithful souls who arrange Monday Chats or set up the Cinema Club—not to mention those who bake cakes and scones with such generosity that we’ve never yet been found wanting. These are acts of love, not just hospitality.
Then there are the choir members who turn up week by week, not just to lead us in worship on Sundays, but to rehearse and keep themselves in good voice for the Lord. That too is a gift of service. Others prepare and lead the prayers, or stand up to read the Word of God to the gathered church. These are not just practical duties; they are sacred ministries—and again, all done by volunteers.
We mustn’t forget those who run church activities for the children and their families. Their patience, creativity, and care are planting seeds that may bear fruit for years to come. They remind us that church life is not just for the present congregation—it is for the future too.
There are also those who host and lead our home groups and prayer meetings. These are the people who keep the embers of fellowship and discipleship glowing between Sundays—offering their homes, their time, and their hearts for the building up of the body of Christ. Then come the quieter still things: the careful maintenance of the Memorial Book, handled with reverence and attention to detail. A quiet ministry of remembrance, offered in love.
And we mustn’t forget the bell ringers—faithfully marking moments of worship and celebration, calling the village to prayer with a sound that reaches further than most sermons. Their joyful noise is part of the soul of our church.
We owe particular thanks to the PCC, whose members, current and past, quietly carry and have carried the shared responsibility of guiding our parish life and making decisions on our behalf. Their service, often behind the scenes, is essential to the flourishing of the whole.
Let’s be honest—many of us are no longer in the first flush of youth! Yet here we are, doing what we can, as we can, with glad and willing hearts. There’s something wonderfully Christlike about that. What’s more—extraordinarily—not all of our volunteers even go to church. Some simply want to help. Somehow, Christ is working through them too. The grace of God is not limited by our expectations. It overflows. It finds a way.
So to all of you who serve or have served, in ways great and small, thank you. Truly. You are the living heartbeat of this church. Perhaps this month, we might each take a moment to thank one another. Let’s not take each other for granted. Let’s give honour where honour is due.
Above all, let’s remember this: it is Christ we serve, and it is Christ who sees.
From Rachel Cornish and Chris Laker (Wardens at Lympne):
When we worship God, singing hymns is an important part of our worship.
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Psalm 95:1
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness
Come before him with joyful songs.
Psalm 100:1–2
“O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise!”. Charles Wesley
The hymn singing evening at Lympne organised by Chris and Peter was an enjoyable evening of both praise and practise, learning some new hymns and improving less familiar ones. We plan to have more of these – watch out for dates.
During services having the words on the screen is helpful for many – and the accompanying images add an extra dimension to worship. Thanks to Peter and Susan for putting these together each week and Allison/Chris for operating the laptop.
Lympne Churchyard
Thanks to Suzy, Mark, Yvonne, Keith, Rachel, Chris, Laurence and other volunteers. The aim is to increase wildlife, increase numbers of flowering plants and maintain the amazing view. We are usually working late Saturday morning, and sometimes Thursday or Friday mornings. Some of us specialise in cutting things back, others in planting or weeding. A job for everyone – new volunteers are always welcome.
Creative Arts Day
Saturday July 12th. Meet others and create artwork inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Lympne church and churchyard. Activities and materials provided. Please note that this event is not suitable for young children. You don’t need to be a skilled artist to take part. (More details later in this post)
Help Relocate the Lympne Church Bees
Lympne church has a large honey-bee colony just above one of the roof beams. Roof timbers are not designed to support large honeycomb structures so this ought to be removed. Leaving the honeycomb where it is attracts new colonies each year. Many of the bees end up inside the church, unable to escape and get trapped and die.
The bees have been in the roof area for many years – but the honeycomb is getting larger and ought to be removed before it causes structural issues. As this is high up, this requires an apiarist able to work at heights. We are currently raising funds for this work – to relocate the bees and remove the honey comb. If you’d like to contribute, please contact one of the churchwardens, Rachel Cornish or Chris Laker or by email at lympnechurch@gmail.com
From the Parish Magazine – JULY 2005
An Extract from Praise for the Flower Festival, ‘A Melody of Flowers’: Wandering round the well-planned route … we travelled through floral seasons, along the highways and byways of this garden of England, to the sea and beyond these shores. The tour was via well-trodden paths of childhood, observing the delicate beauty of Mother Nature’s wild flowers, to the explosion of bright, beautiful and energetic haunts of youth. We could dance with butterflies to rainbow coloured lands, glowing in amazing technicolour, to the majestic gates of adulthood where love blossomed in all its rhapsodic fullness. Season follows season and… the hedgerows and gardens mature into a glorious canvas of riotous colour… until total magnificence is achieved. Finally, the dark night fell and the pale moon cast a path over this country church in silent worship, prayer and praise – truly a Melody of Flowers
All in the month of July
100 years ago, on 21st July 1925 that racing driver Malcolm Campbell became the first person to travel at over 150 mph.
80 years ago, on 5th July 1945 that WW2 leader Winston Churchill lost the General Election to Clement Attlee’s Labour Party.
75 years ago, on 11th July 1950 that the first episode of the BBC children’s TV show Andy Pandy was broadcast in the UK.
60 years ago, on 8th July 1965 that Great Train Robber Ronnie Briggs escaped from Wandsworth Prison in London.
40 years ago, on 13th July 1985 that the two Live Aid concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia
St Stephen’s Church, Lympne
Services and events in July and August
Sunday 6th July 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 13th July 11am Hooba Family Service
Sunday 20th July 11am Morning Worship
Sunday 27th July 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 3rd Aug 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 10th Aug 11am Morning Worship
Sunday 17th Aug 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 24th Aug 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 31st Aug 11am Benefice Communion
Looking Ahead:
Thursday 3rd July: 7pm at The County Members – Hope Discussion Group
Saturday 12th July 10:30am Lympne Church – Creative Arts Day
Saturday 26th July 10:30am Lympne Church Coffee Morning
Thursday 7th Aug: 7pm at The County Members – Hope Discussion Group
Saturday 16th August 10:30am Lympne Church Coffee Morning
Regular Events:
Mondays 12:-30-1pm (every other week) – Prayer Meeting
Mondays 4:30pm (every other week) – Home Group – Speak to Rachel or Peter
Mondays 19:30-21:30 – Bell ringing Practice (each week)
Friday mornings (every other week (- Home Group – Speak to Monica or Peter
Saturday mornings 10:30 – 12:30 Eco group working churchyard (when dry)
Lympne Fellowship
In June we enjoyed a fascinating talk by Charlie Davies, a retired member of the RNLI who told us about the history of the Romney Marsh lifeboats from 1826. These were initially rowing boats! As motorised boats developed so did the lifeboats, but early ones were slow and not self-righting. As time went on a self-righting model was developed by university students until we have the ones we see today.
Charlie told us that he personally had not had to deal with any fatalities, but his brother had twice. Once was a young girl and Charlie put the call out to the lifeboat station to bring the lifeboat straight into the shed without hosing down and close the back door so that no inquisitive members of the public could see. There was also a story of a woman running along the seafront with her dog and waving to a woman in the rough water who appeared to be in trouble. The woman then suddenly dived into the water and the dog went with her, as she headed to join her daughter. The lifeboat picked them all up and took them back to the swimming club further down the coast, whereupon the daughter jumped back in the water and swam to the beach. The mother and dog were then landed safely.
Lympne Fellowship normally meets at 1.15pm in the Harry Margary Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month, with a programme of interesting and informative talks and activities. Our July meeting will be Would I Lie To You?
For further information about our group, please contact Jill Page on 07846 819693.
Creative Arts Day
ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH, LYMPNE – Coffee Morning
SATURDAY 26th July
10.30 am – 12.30pm
Join us for coffee, cake & savoury bakes
Take a break from those preparations/walk
(Well-behaved dogs welcome)
Catch up with old friends and new
Proceeds to maintenance of the church plus a donation to this month’s nominated charity:-
HYTHE DEMENTIA AWARENESS FORUM
Another Quote
Worry is like a rocking chair; it will give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.
– Anon
SHAL: Studying History and Archaeology in Lympne
SHAL’s only outdoor visit this year, on a hot sunny day was enjoyed by a group in the gardens and religious houses of the followers of St. Francis of Assisi- Franciscans who founded many religious houses across Europe. The friars wandered and preached among the people who took vows of extreme poverty and supported themselves by working and begging for food. These Greyfriars, were called by their distinctive grey long belted robes. After Henry VIII’s dissolution of the friary, the site in the centre of Canterbury, had a succession of private landlords including the MP William Lovelace in the 16th century who built a large house with only the large boundary wall remaining from his time. The re-creation of the large friary garden also remains with some of the areas of trees and bushes. The proposal for the layout and planting of the large garden was pollinators influenced by research into the history of the site by studying Franciscan sites in Italy with a variety of British native plants and pollinators with a wildflower meadow. Eastbridge (the hospital of St. Thomas) has functioned as an almshouse in the heart of Canterbury for over 400 years, serving as the third longest in the country under the patronage of the Archbishop and administered by Trustees who have a strong sense of community, whilst the Chantry chapel is used for saying Mass after its abolition in 1547 and reconstruction in 1969 for its original purpose. It is definitely worth a visit to the grounds and chantry.
Our next meeting on 15th July at 7.30pm in the Harry Margary Hall welcomes Andy Ward of Kent Archaeological Society to update us about local finds which will bring us up to date.
Hythe Guided Town Walks
Hythe Civic Society Celebration
Castle Green WI
President Christine Farquhar welcomed thirty-two members to the June meeting. The minutes of the May meeting were approved.
NFWI AGM. The report of the meeting from our link delegate highlighted that the Bystanders Can be Lifesavers resolution was passed. Hilary Askew who presented the resolution and who came to our May meeting, is hoping to come to Castle Green in October to give us a more hands-on demonstration of resuscitation techniques.
Subgroups. The Knit and Natter Group, Book Group and Garden Group met in June. The Walking Group, Patchwork Group and Lunch Club will meet in July. See website for more details.
Future events. 8th August, Fish and Chips on the beach. 26th November, Christmas Lunch.
At the conclusion of the business part of the meeting we had a practice fire drill.
After coffee we welcomed Juliette Holmes a volunteer education speaker from the Cats Protection League. Juliette told us of the history of the charity and of its work. She also told us about the different types of cats and their different behaviours. This was a very interesting talk and Juliette illustrated it with pictures of cats expressing a varied range of emotions; some of which were obvious, and some were not. Kay Hygate gave the vote of thanks.
The next meeting will be on July 11th and is entitled “Our Previous Lives” led by Dawn Neale. Castle Green WI welcomes prospective members to any of our meeting. Please see website for more details.
Margaret Alcock
Finishing with a Smile …
…The choir was practising the anthem. The choirmaster said to the trebles: “Now don’t forget, when the tenors reach ‘The Gates of Hell’, you come in.”
… A north country choirmaster was rehearsing the hymns for Sunday, telling the choir the hymns they were to sing, and the tunes to which they were to sing them. He concluded the list and said, “Now then, ‘Come ye that love the Lord’, to Southport!” A moment later a voice called out, “Where are you tekking t’rest of us then?”
Enjoy the Summer!