PARISH NOTES

Congratulations

To Mr. Wakeley, and to all those who work for him, on being awarded second place in the annual Brewers' Competition for the best hops grown in this country in 1964.

Farewell

And very best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith, who moved into their new home in Sittingbourne last month. We shall continue to remember their interest in and generosity towards several sides of our village life.

Welcome

To Mr. and Mrs. Church and their two young sons who moved into Place Stables from Barming shortly before Easter. Welcome also to Mr. and Mrs. Moate, now resident at Patrimonia. Both have considerable commitments elsewhere but we much hope they will be able to take some part in our local life.

Quick Recovery

Has been made by Mr. Frank Cox after his operation and we are delighted to see him home again so soon.

Flower Festivals

Are taking place at Hawkhurst 5th to 8th June, at Wigmore 17th to 19th June, and at Newington on 1st to 3rd July. Full details are in the church porch.

Your Help

At any time of the day, and even for an hour or two, would be very welcome on 8th to 10th June inclusive to assist in giving our church its annual spring-clean. As last year, there is work for men as well as ladies.

J.H.G-W.G.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

Help from Hartlip for the hungry and homeless so far totals £45 12s. 10d. There may be one or two small amounts still to come in. I am very glad that we have topped last year's figure but it is still less than that of 1963 and much less than what we could achieve if each working person gave just one day's earnings to this humane and urgent cause. As usual, the money came from a great variety of sources, including two .... (cont)