Eastling Village Community Website

Welcome to the community website for Eastling, near Faversham, Kent   The parish and small village of Eastling are set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the slope of the North Downs 4½ miles to the south-west of Faversham. With the support of Eastling Parish Council, this website provides information on the area, its history and local services, plus social networking and media sections. WHATS ON IN EASTLING latest events In the Eastling area in real-time via our events page.

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We have found a small, very pretty stray cat in a sorry state in our garden along the Otterden Road, Eastling. If anyone thinks it might be theirs please email or phone on 01795 890793

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Patricia Payne

Eastling Bluebell Walk Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May

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A choice of three circular walks in the local woods and path, all starting at Eastling Village Hall from 10.00am £3.50 per adult, £1.50 per child (£8.00 per family) Maps & Guide Notes Provided The Bluebell Bistro will be open in the village hall from 10am, serving fantastic value, homemade hot and cold lunches and refreshments. Come for lunch and bring your friends The Carpenters Arms and the Church will be open all day. For more information, please contact Harry Kyte: 01795 890703 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Walk proceeds will be given to our Church Appeal. Also BOOK SALE in the hall in aid the Red Cross

Hello. I am researching my husband's family who lived in Eastling during rhe 1800's. They are James and Sarah Hogben who had three girls and three boys and lived at 24 Hockleyhole. James died in 1875, two girls left home, Emily Elizabeth was a domestic servant and married William Potter in 1891. Sarah then moved into 2 West Street and had a lady called Elizabeth Sills aged 83 as a lodger. Sarah's occupation was launderer.

I have found all these people on Ancestry UK but have no trace of William Potter who is my husband's grandfather. If anyone can fill in any gaps about this family from old records I would be delighted as I would like to know more about the family.

At the time of the 1881 census Emily Elizabeth was living with her mother's sister, Emily Drury at 36 North Street, Sheldwick.

Thank you in anticipation from Marion Potter.

Village Volunteers

A group of Eastling villagers want to provide a volunteer service for our residents. During 2012, a number of our neighbours fell ill to a variety of causes and it would have been helpful to them, and their families, if there was an established group of people who could help out. We are focusing on medical visits, prescription collection, shopping and other errands in Faversham/ Sittingbourne and Canterbury. If you feel able to allocate one half day a week to be part of a rota of helpers please come to our opening meeting for coffee and cake at Churchfields, The Street, Eastling, on Saturday 9th February 2013 at 10.30 am. For those interested but unable to attend please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone 01795 890401.

 

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EASTLING PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council met on 9th January 2013, when the precept for the year 2013/14 was set, this will remain the same as the last year.It was agreed to write to Councillor Bowles to ask his advice on the poor state of the roads in the Parish.Other matters discussed were Localism in Swale, Planning applications and funding available from Councillor Prescott. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th March at 6.30pm in Eastling Village Hall.Residents are always welcome to attend any meeting. Jill Seaman, Clerk to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

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Hello,

I am looking for any information on my relatives who lived at 15 glebe houses family name Rowse, any information or photos greatly appreciated.

many thanks for looking at this post

Peter

The Old Cottage

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The Old Cottage is a characterful 15th-century Grade II listed building situated in the village street. It was originally part of a small Medieval Hall House - built when Henry VIII's father was on the throne - and has many exposed oak beams and a lovely Tudor inglenook fireplace.

Eastling is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the North Downs and is perfect for walking, cycling and riding. It is ideally situated for visiting all Kent has to offer - including Canterbury Cathedral and City and the beautiful Leeds Castle. We are also a perfect "pit-stop" for trips to and from Europe being only 20 minutes from Ashford International (EuroStar) and about 40 minutes from Dover.

The town and old port of Faversham (home of the country's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame) is only 4.9 miles and has a frequent direct train service to London and a new Hi-speed service to Stratford International in the heart of The Olympic Park for London 2012.

The village pub - The Carpenters Arms - is close by, offering good food and a warm and friendly welcome.

Facilities: A comfortable double room with king-size bed and private bathroom at £60 per night including full English breakfast. We also have second, large double room with king-size bed/or Twin beds available (sharing the bathroom): so we can accommodate two adults and two children or four family or friends at £120 per night including full English breakfast.

Use of sitting room and garden; breakfast times to suit; special diets catered for with notice; weekly rates available on request; off road parking for one car.
Please note: The Old Cottage has pets - but the bedrooms are pet-free.

Whether on holiday; visiting friends & family, here on business or just passing through..... We look forward to welcoming you to The Old Cottage and the village of Eastling.

The Old Cottage
3 The Street, Eastling, Faversham, Kent ME13 0AZ
+44 (0) 1795 890568

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Website: www.theoldcottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk

Saturday 16th of July 2011 was the date Kent Essental hosted its first wedding event held at Eastling Village Hall for a wonderful young couple, Melissa Hyland (formally of Painters Forstal) & Ben Hilton (of Ospringe)

The day got off to a damp start and Flower Girls (Katlin 3 & Emilia 2) were carried to the Church by the ushers to keep them dry, and two umbrellas were needed to cover the Bride safely to the door.

The church was dressed with Ivy & Organza garlands around the four large pillars. Long tapered candles were placed in all of the churches candelabras and two large flower pedestals were placed at the head of the main isle of the church while two Bay Trees dressed the start of the isle.

I live in Australia .When I was a little girl, I was living in a childrens home in Doddington. At weekends people visited to take a child from the home to spend the weekends with them I was chosen, I think I stayed with a lady named Connie ,she had 2 girls & a hubby who was a soldier. I wonder if any one there in Eastling can remember me. This was in 1947. Yes I know!! longtime ago. I loved the blue bell woods, I have told my children how magical it was for me in there chasing dragon flies. I also stayed with a family who came from South Africa, & they had a little girl my age named Verity. I would be a miracle if someone knew of all this., & contacted me. Thankyou.

Hi, would you know of anyone who knows of the history of eastling in regard to the dive family who lived at divan court. There is a book called Eastling / written and compiled by Joan Pritchett and Peter Greenwell. Faversham library has lost their copy and there is a copy at maidstone. But i wondered if there is a local expert or if the authors are local. I am especially interested in the family link to the church.

Hi everybody

I was at the feastling at Eastling a little while back and meet this absolutely gorgeous woman who's name was Natalie. She was there with her friends who were camping and mainly under the large awning for most of the afternoon. I sat opposite her and we chatted a bit but when I left I wish I had chatted her up but felt awkward about doing so with her friends there.

Does anybody know this beauty, does she live in Eastling or near by, does she have a man in her life?

Any information so I could get in touch with her would be really appreciated!

Regards

Ray