Raising the flag at Dymchurch beach 24 June. More to follow.
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Dymchurch flies the flag again
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Playing on the railway
Wednesday, April 28th, 201020 March – opening a new play park at New Romney station on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. More to follow.
Chris Kirkham, Susan Carey, Sam and John
Shop window awards in Dymchurch
Thursday, December 24th, 2009
The winning window
On Tuesday 15 December I’m in Dymchurch to announce the winners of the best decorated Christmas Window competition. I have already been to Dymchurch after dark to see the windows and take notes and pictures.
Cllr Susan Carey, Chairman of Shepway District Council with the winners of the Dymchurch Christmas window competition
Looking at windows for design rather than to buy is a novel experience. I find myself noticing all sorts of details and appreciating the care that goes into the creation of these displays.
The first prize goes to Hi-Lites, the hairdresser’s which has a striking display in white and glass. (I discover later that this shop also won last year’s prize with a different display.). Second prize goes to the Pilgrim’s Hospice Furniture store which has managed to theme the whole shop for Christmas (I also loved the model railway running round the base of the Christmas tree). And third prize went to Vantage Pharmacy which had hand made much of its display.
Solo's nodding reindeer
I liked many of the other displays including Solo’s nodding reindeer and the humour in the Paws Pets Supplies window.
The prizegiving was well supported by the parish council and local shopkeepers and hosted the local amusement arcade. Joyce Cockerill is the guiding light behind the contest and Terry Preston, a former chairman of Shepway District Council, made a fine speech. We all enjoy the drinks and nibbles. Well done to all involved!
Our hosts
Romney Marsh scouts
Monday, September 28th, 2009My next event on 25 September is the Annual General Meeting of the Romney Marsh Scout groups which this year is hosted in Dymchurch Scout headquarters.
There’s a good turn out from scout leaders and supporters and the reports tell of an active year for the youngsters with camps, football, outings and much work to acquire badges. The work of Ted Carey (no relation) was specially mentioned as Ted had recently died and his funeral was that day. I knew Ted only slightly but I knew of his work for his community and the scouts and it is clear he will be missed.
Roger Meade, Area District Commissioner, Janet Thomas, District Commissioner, Cllr Susan Carey and Alan Noake, Assitant County Commissioner
After the formal business of the meeting there’s a barbecue and a chance to chat with everyone and hear more about what’s happening. The number of scouts is healthy and some more people had come forward to help but there’s always a need for more.
PS Alan asks if we know what ‘Dyb, dyb, dyb, dob,dob,dob’ mean and tells us that Dyb stands for ‘Do Your Best’ and Dob for ‘Do Our Best’.
On the Beach
Thursday, June 18th, 2009The choice of events today was either a day of cricket at Tunbridge Wells or a ceremony on Dymchurch beach to mark the award of a Green Flag for the beach. Dymchurch wins hands down.
The beaches at Dymchurch are sandy, wide and just what an English seaside should be. It’s an ideal spot for families and I see many already enjoying the fine weather. What’s not so obvious is the major work under way to improve the sea defences along this stretch of the coast and that’s because the Environment Agency have phased the work so that the amenity beach stays open for the summer.
The Green Flag ceremony today is partly to publicise that the beach is remaining open but it’s also a celebration of the work under way to improve the beach and the Green Flag is a step on the way to achieving Blue Flag status. Together with Dymchurch Parish Council chairman, Terry Preston, I run the flag up the flagpole. This is the first time I have raised a flag and I’m relieved to see that it is the right way up.
Flying the Flag at Dymchurch
This is another event with a good turnout from Shepway. The District Councillor for the Dymchurch ward, Russell Tillson, Councillor Michael Lyons (standing in for the cabinet member for Technical and Environmental Health) and from the officers there’s David East and Lisa.
Peter from the Environment Agency with Parish Council chairman Terry Preston
After looking at the plans for the sea defences which are scheduled for completion in 2011, we adjourn to Dr Syn’s Restaurant for tea and coffee. Dr Syn is a famous (fictional) son of Dymchurch who was both a pirate, highwayman as well as being a clergyman. He is the creation of author Russell Thorndike. The Restaurant is full of paintings of Dr Syn in his disguise as ‘The Scarecrow’. Overlooked by Dr Syn and his Nightriders, Peter Anidjar-Romain of the Environment Agency talks about the vast scale of the sea defence work. The total project will cost £60 million and be good for at least the next 100 years. I am glad to learn that Dymchurch and its lovely beach will be so well protected for so many years.
Dr Syn the Scarecrow