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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 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.
What's New In Woodchurch
- Elections on May 4th
Voter ID
General Information
Voter Authority Certificate application:
– Download a paper copy
– Online Application Form - Parish Council Elections
– 2023 Parish Nomination Papers download
– 2023 Parish Nomination Guidance download - WPC Response to the proposed footpath diverson – AT204 behind the Rare Breeds Centre
- Hardship Help for Families in Kent
If you are experiencing hardship, especially during the current cost of living challenges, please download this ‘Help with Hardship‘ guide. This includes the universal support available across England / Kent, as well as district-specific support.
Events in Woodchurch
Upcoming events throughout the year
Woodchurch HUB on Facebook
Calling all Art Lovers........ Tomorrow I fling wide my studio doors and warmly welcome you to drop by and see my most recent work and also watch me at work, as I demonstrate my process of printmaking and painting. This is all part of South East Open Studios and I will be open for visitors 11am to 5pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2nd until 18th June. Lots of other local creatives are also open and you can find out more on the website www.seos-art.org You can find more of my work Jade Taylor Artist Please do drop by for a browse and a chat, enjoy the Art, the garden and a cuppa and cake. I also run workshops and offer private tuition too from my garden studio. 1 Harlakenden Cottages Woodchurch TN263PS
Craft Fair Woodchurch and The Great Woodchurch Summer Garage/Yard Sale both take place on Saturday 19th August. The Craft Fair will be held at The Jean Mealham Centre from 10am until 4pm. Stalls are £5 and are bookable by contacting June by email juneandsuz@yahoo.co.uk. The Garage/Yard Sale will be around the village from 10am until 3pm and there is no charge to be included on the map. To be added to the map please let them know at The HUB or email enquiries@woodchurchhub.uk with your name and address by Sunday 13th August. Come along and show your support for these two events.
Great news,thanks to the organisers great way to recycle... 1 townland Cottage will be taking part again😁
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought “WOW”? Have you ever bought or been given a telescope and found it too difficult to setup and use? 🔭 Astronomy is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, but it’s all too easy to be put off by obscure technical jargon, the enormous price of some of the equipment on sale and the sheer difficulty of knowing where to start. Here at Ashford Astronomical Society we LOVE all things space. Especially making it fun and accessible to all! Each month we meet at Woodchurch Memorial Hall. There is a talk, a raffle, a night sky tour and some observing if the clouds stay away! There will be tea and coffee available but please bring a mug. ⭐️ Tomorrow night! ⭐️ Telescope Workshop - Steve Walker and Ewan Vellacott return to provide practical advice on how to get the best out of your astronomical equipment. (Please note this is our ‘May’ meeting rescheduled due to hall availability) Meeting starts at 7.30pm at Woodchurch Memorial Hall. Pop along to our Facebook group to find out more of what we do! www.facebook.com/groups/ashfordastronomy/?ref=share
Please find attached link to the June 2023 edition of the Woodchurch Community News. Included in this months issue: Wealden Literary Festival Roadworks in and around Woodchurch in June Services to Woodchurch Awards Need urgent medical help? – a guide from Woodchurch PPG Woodchurch Local History Society Update from All Saints Church Woodchurch Carnival AGM - Carnival’24 kick-off Woodchurch Morrismen You can read past copies of the Newsletter on the Community Web site www.woodchurchhub.uk/the-hub/newsletters/. If you have any local flyer or booklet printing requirements please contact The HUB. The Newsletter is delivered free of charge to over 1,000 Woodchurch residents every month. If you would like to advertise in it please contact us for more information. Regards
www.woodchurchhub.uk
Newsletters The Hub produces a village newsletter monthy and you can read the current and past issues below.If you have anything you would like to be - NewslettersParish Council Notices
| Document Date | Document Link |
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| 20 May 2023 | |
| 18 May 2023 | |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Agenda Parish Council Meeting- 27 April 2023 Honorary Freedom Award |
| 16 Apr 2023 | |
| 05 Apr 2023 | Statement of the persons nominated for election as a Parish Councillor for Woodchurch Ward. |
| 22 Mar 2023 | |
| 22 Mar 2023 | |
| 22 Mar 2023 | Notice of Election- Election of Parish Councillors
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| 18 Mar 2023 | |
| 26 Feb 2023 | |
Your Parish Council discussed the proposed diversion and extinguishment of part PROW AT204 within the environs of the Rare Breeds Centre and agreed to submit an objection statement with a suggested solution. The PROW & Access Service Department, Kent County Council’s (KCC) proposals are illustrated below and have been added to the Parish Councils web site. At your Parish Councils request, the submission date for comments has also been extended to 4th of March. We constantly recommend that those interested parishioners who have not already responded to Mr Michael Tonkin of KCC, and would like to do so, that you email KCC as soon as possible using the following contact details:
Michael Tonkin PROW & Access Service, Kent County Council, Invicta House, Maidstone, Kent.
Telephone: 03000 41 03 25
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| 22 Feb 2023 | |
| 06 Mar 2023 | Proposed diversion of AT204 (Part) and Extinguishment of AT204 (Part) |
| 01 Feb 2023 | |
| 09 Jan 2023 | |
| 20 Dec 2022 | |
| 23 Oct 2022 | |
| 20 Nov 2022 | |
| 27 Jan 2022 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | Planning Comments – 01284 Land between, 82-120 Front Road, Woodchurch |
| 24 Jun 2021 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 |
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