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 (that is independent of the Parish Council) 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.
The Parish Council Clarification Over Not-For-Profit Orgnisations
To All Residents of Woodchurch.
There seems to be some confusion over the relationship between Woodchurch Parish Council and the various community bodies within Woodchurch, in particular “The Hub”.
In the interest of clarity and for the avoidance of any doubt:
The Parish Council and “The Hub” are two distinct and separate legal entities.
The Parish Council is an elected body whose members represent and serve the interests of the community.
The Hub on the other hand is a not-for-profit private company with its own board of directors, set up with the objective to benefit the community.
The Parish Council therefore is not involved whatsoever in the day to day affairs of The Hub.
The same applies to other organisations in and around Woodchurch.
Ian Philo
The Parish Manager (Clerk)
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