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 supported by Woodchurch Parish Council, whose main objectives are to promote the wellbeing of Woodchurch residents and to bring together local social groups, charities and local businesses within the Woodchurch area. We encourage “think-local-buy-local” and work towards ensuring our rural community continues to thrive. More is achieved by working together.
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
- The Woodchurch HUB is now fully open
We are open for general information, photocopying/printing/scanning, village lost property, bus timetables, tourist information, Village Newsletter and Bethersden, Woodchurch & High Halden Church magazine, or simply just for a chat.Following feedback from our visitors and volunteers we have taken the opportunity to update our opening hours, however we will still be available by phone outside of these times.
HUB opening hours:
Monday to Friday – 10am to 1pm
Saturday – 10am to 12 noon - Parish Council Vacancy. If you are a dynamic individual and would like more information about how you could help the village continue to prosper in the future please contact Judith Batt, the Clerk to the Council (on 01233 733994 or email clerk@woodchurch-pc.gov.uk) or complete the form online
- Woodchurch Museum Open Weekends and Bank Holidays.
Woodchurch Museum is now open from 10am to 4pm at weekends and Bank Holidays. Entry is free and we are only a short walk
from the village pubs, down Susans Hill.
This year there is a new exhibition called “Inspired by Woodchurch” which includes information and items from village residents and
artists, both present and past, who have been inspired by our beautiful village.
Walkers are welcome. If you are walking around the village and are
looking for a place to stop, the Museum is a good place to take a
break. Cold drinks and toilets are available as well as free high-speed broadband. There is outside seating on the Museum lawn where you can eat your picnic
before continuing on. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Museum grounds. - Newsletters now available as 3D Flipbooks. You can now read the online copies of the Parish Newsletters as 3D Flipbooks.
- Advertise your business or short term property let in the Newsletter. Distributed to over 850 homes in and around Woodchurch each month.
Woodchurch HUB on Facebook
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Well done Margaret Smith xxx
Dear Readers
The Fraud teams are still working tirelessly to keep as much information available to you on recent scams.
Please see details below especially warning of the dangers of purchasing pets during the summer when on line criminals are ready to strike.
Thank you for bearing with us with these alerts which are constant I know, sadly so are people being a victim.
I appreciate all your support as do my colleagues who work behind the scenes keeping us all safe.
Peter
Peter New (peternew1@aol.com)
Kent Police Volunteer & Neighbourhood Watch Team
Dear Readers
You will recall I posted that there would be action taken over a recent week on Anti Social Behaviour which covers a whole range of subjects.
It can cause such distress and upset and can leave a person or family feeling very alone and isolated even in total despair.The behaviour is often carried out by ignorant individuals who just blight lives with their thoughtless actions and conduct.
I also know that issues like escooters are causing concern among residents and questions are being asked of local councils and councillors of the way forward with this issue working with police colleagues.
The following post shows action right across the county and districts and is there to demonstrate actions taken.
Remember the police want all Anti Social Behaviour reported so problems can be identified.
Use 101 0r report online
Thank you
Peter
Peter New (peternew1@aol.com)
Kent Police Volunteer
Parish Council Notices
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Woodchurch Community Support
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