Eastling Village Community Website

EASTLING PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council met on 14th March and Councillors were glad that the Youth Club was running well with support from adults. The Quiz night on the 24th March raised much needed funds.
Councillor Bailey had attended the Planning Enforcement Briefing and Emergency Planning meeting on behalf of the Parish Council. Wooden fencing around the village sign was approved and
would be installed to protect the area. Councillor Prescott advised that there would be a consultation later this year regarding modernisation of the Library Service.

The Annual Parish Council Meeting will be on Thursday 26th April 2012 commencing at at 8pm in Eastling Village Hall.

The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 30th May at 6.30pm In Eastling village Hall. Residents are always welcome to attend any meeting.

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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

New Photos of Eastling Church since the wildlife and conservation management scheme was introduced in 2008 by Caroline Pinchbeck and groundsman N.Perkins.

Click here to see photos

©2008-2012 N.Perkins

Swale Electoral Review

This from Local Government Boundary Commission Preliminary Council size consultation

On 12 September 2011 we started the electoral review for Swale Borough Council. During this six-week preliminary period, we are inviting proposals for the council size of the council.

Read our news release

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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.

EASTLING PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Annual Meeting took place on Wednesday 25th May when James West was elected as the Chairman and Peter Cheeseman elected as Treasurer. As the village sign has now been erected, it was proposed to landscape the area around the sign and also to arrange for a plaque to be made for the wooden base. Both pr oposals were unanimously agreed. The Parish Website would be reviewed at the July meeting. The Treasurer advised that the accounts had been approved by the internal auditor and the Annual Return was agreed and duly signed. A new grit bin at the bottom of Kettle Hill would be requested to replace the damaged one. Various items of correspondence was passed to councillors to peruse.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th July at 6.30pm in Eastling Village Hall. Residents are welcome to attend any meeting. Jill Seaman, Clerk to the Council. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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