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Staplehurst Carnival & FeteSaturday June 29th, 2013

Surrenden Playing Field

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Programme - Saturday 29th June 2013Foreword

Cover image courtesy of Sarah Dawson - www.kentscape.co.uk

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Councillor Joan BullerJoan Buller first took office as a Parish Councillor on Monday 16th May 1983, after having spent some years listening and learning about Parish Council work from the public gallery.Throughout the past thirty years and continuing on day by day, Councillor Joan Buller devotes her time and local knowledge to the well-being of her fellow parishioners and is the longest-serving Staplehurst Parish Councillor in living memory.She has worked with 5 different Parish Clerks, 7 Chairmen and 65 Parish Councillor colleagues. Joan continues to be actively involved in a wide variety of local issues and Council projects.

Joan takes particular care to ensure planning applications are considered thoroughly. Joan strives also to make Staplehurst a litter-free area through positive action. She is often seen early in the mornings with her litter picker and black sack cleansing the High Street of litter dropped by careless pedestrians and from passing vehicles.She also helps to organise the Village Clean Up amongst other interests, which now encompass the Rural Settlement Group, Emergency Help Team, Speed Watch and Community Hub, to name but a few.From her vast local knowledge and experience, Joan mentors new Councillors but is also very happy to listen to parishioners’ views and help where she can. Joan has said she loves being part of Staplehurst’ s welcoming, friendly and caring community and her actions certainly reflect that worthy ethos.Thank you, Joan and heartfelt congratulations on your 30 year milestone on behalf of Staplehurst.

12.00 Live on stage and back by popular demand ‘The Swinging 60s’1.00 Official opening by Councillor Joan Buller1.15 ‘The Swinging 60s’1.45 Kent’s Best Magician ‘Sam Beedle’2.15 Bonny Baby contest2.30 ‘The Swinging 60s’3.00 Tree Sculptor and Wood Carver ‘Steven Andrews’3.45 Kent’s Best Magician ‘Sam Beedle’4.30 ‘The Swinging 60s’5.00 Announcements7.00 FREE evening concert starts, featuring ‘The Right Stuff’

What a difference a year makes!

Writing this on 3rd June 2013 bathed in glorious sunshine, it seems such a short time ago we came together to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – huddled under brollies in a torrential downpour!

As a result of feedback about the two evening concerts last June we’ve booked a fantastic act to follow the fete into the evening, generously sponsored by The Kings Head.

As you’re reading this you’ll realise we’ve ‘upped our game’ in terms of this programme. Last year we aimed to give every household a Jubilee event guide and decided this is a practice we should like to repeat. In the past we’ve pounded the streets selling the programmes door to door and then again on the entrances to Surrenden Field on the actual day. In a departure from this, every household in the Parish should receive this booklet free of charge and entry to the fete will be free although you might encounter the odd donation bucket for loose change throughout the day!

The incredible generosity of local businesses that are represented in this booklet is what enables the event to take place. We are grateful to Sainsburys for their generous sponsorship of the day and to all the stallholders, helpers and contractors for their support too. Year on year there seems to be more demands on the committee’s time so much so that we couldn’t even arrange a new photo! If you enjoy what we do and would like to join us or can help on the day please let us know.

We’ve ordered sunshine this year so very much look forward to welcoming everyone to a great day and evening.

The Carnival & Fete Committee

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A warm welcome awaits you at The Hawkenbury

Under New Ownership

Our function room is available for hire all year round. We cater for a variety of events from Weddings and Civil Ceremonies to Birthdays, Christenings , Wakes and Prom Nights.

Outside licensed bars a speciality for that celebration / special occasion.

New for 2013 - Garden Bar and 3 Bouncy Castles

Tel 01580 890567 www.thehawkenburyinn.com

TRIBALANIMALChainsaw artist and wood sculptorSteve Andrews trained as a sculptor in a bronze foundry environment and then progressed into chainsaw sculpting as a preference for wood emerged.He has now been carving in wood since 2011 and has now begun performing at shows and events around Kent.TRIBALANIMAL provides an on-site sculpting service and also designs and creates sculptures to order.


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June 16thSponsored by Arron ServicesThe popular Staplehurst 10K returns for a fifth year with a 10.00am start time from Surrenden Playing Field. Organised on behalf of the Carnival & Fete Committee as a fundraiser by local events company ‘Nice Work’, the course is described as ‘a pretty rural course along wide country lanes, fast and flat with a fast time on the cards’. The route takes runners along Marden Road, turning left into Pagehurst Road and continuing on a circular route around Five Oak Lane passing the former ‘Wild Duck Restaurant’ and the ‘Eco-House’ on their return. Their steps are then re-traced to Surrenden Road and the finish line in the

playing field. Support and encouragement is always welcome along the way. A prize-giving ceremony will be held on Surrenden Field approximately 60 minutes after the first runner returns. All competitors receive a medal with specific prizes being awarded for • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Males • First Male Senior • Vet Categories 1-7 • First Male Team (of 3) • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ladies • First Lady Senior • Vet Categories 1-7 • First Lady Team (of 3)

Entry forms and info fromwww.nice-work.org.uk

Staplehurst 10k Run


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Sam BeedleSince the age of four, Sam Beedle, the Kent magician has been studying and perfecting the craft of magic.

Growing up in Kent, Sam was able to develop his performance style in a variety of different venues and situations including working on his local high street performing to passers by earning his living through the coins and notes dropped into his hat. Who said students couldn’t gain a wage without a bar or student loan?Sam enjoys performing as many different styles of magic as possible from the close-up magic that takes place right in front of your eyes to stage illusions that thrill larger audiences. This Kent magician has also travelled around Europe

performing in Spain, Ireland, France and managed to secure a two month contract touring Scotland with his unique gothic style show, ‘Magic and Mind Play’.Sam will be doing 2 shows for us, one for children, and the second for families.

Now that’s Magic...

Business Stationery

NCR Pads

Leaflets/Mailers

Tags & Labels

Boxes & Packaging

Order of Service/Invitations

Telephone: 01580 - [email protected]

PAXMAN PRINTING SERVICE


MONK LAKESA friendly welcome is alwaysassured at Monk Lakes; a mixedcoarse fishery which caters for match,pleasure and specimen anglers withover 35 acres of water.

Monk LakesStaplehurst RoadMarden, Kent TN12 9BSTelephone: 01622 833 332www.monklakes.co.uk

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Viv The SpivViv is an authentic wartime Spiv from South London.He’s always got a good supply of quality merchandise for sale, its not nicked, its just not paid for yet!These quality goods include Clothing Coupons, Johnny Walker Whisky, Tea always, Butter (real stuff), Corned Beef (not all tins are dented), Perfume (Lilly of the Valley), Powdered Egg and Wrights Coal Tar Soap.“And if I aint got it I can get it and if I can’t get it, it aint worth having missus!”Viv is available for appearances anywhere, anytime, anyplace. Film, Television, Stage, Events & Dances.www.vivthespiv.co.uk

Today’s Master of Ceremonies

Paddock Wood and District Lions Club Supporting the Local Community for over 30 years

To find out more call us 0845 833 9564 or check out our web site paddockwoodlions.co.uk Our thanks to Amethyst Group for sponsoring this advert

The Amethyst Group is a recognised leader in the provision of warehousing and distribution service.www.amethystgroup.co.uk

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One of the UK’s top party bands will perform a dazzling three shows guaranteed to replay the music from the decades back to the 50s. The evening opens at 7.00pm with a Summer Night to remember as ‘Grease is the Word’ takes us back to the Rock’n’Roll days of the 50s. The second set will keep us on track with ‘The 70s Love Train’ - a tribute to the 70s disco era. The evening will conclude with the ‘Abba Rebjorn’ show, a realistic and memorable tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time. The funfair, bar and catering outlets will remain open throughout the evening. Don’t forget, the concert is completely FREE thanks to the incredible generosity of The Kings Head who has sponsored this amazing six-piece band.

Please, no gazebos or barbeques.

An evening kindly sponsored by The Kings Head P{ublic House, Staplehurst

FREE! evening concert - Saturday 29th from 7.00pm


The Swinging 60’sProbably the most authentic sixties band performing today.

A deep desire to make people happy is why Leah, Dave and Andy always give 100% of themselves whenever they perform. ‘It’s not just a performance, it’s an experience, a nostalgic journey to a time when songs had a beat and proper words’ says Andy. He adds, ‘within minutes the audience is totally immersed in the music and that’s just great for us, it somehow repays the years of dedication’. The likeness of their covers to the original is uncannily accurate. Their passion and showmanship that is so evident during a performance is due in no small part to the fact that founder members Dave Offredi and Andy Ferguson have been best mates since the age of eleven. It was whilst watching an open air concert by the Rock-a-beats on Tankerton Slopes they first met. Growing up in the sixties and having been inspired by the Rock-a beat’s lead guitarist, Pip Hadler they went on to become professional musicians and have performed for audiences throughout the UK and Europe. The band spend every spare moment they have rehearsing in order to perfect their harmonies, which is a recognisable

key element of 60s tracks. Leah has infused some colour into the band encouragoing Andy and Dave to create a memorable image. There’s absolutely no doubt the band are totally dedicated to the music of the decade having around 2000 songs in their repertoire. Ask for a request and the chances are you’ll get it!

The stage is kindly provided by Staplehurst Transits.Temperature

Controlled Distributionwww.staplehursttransits.co.uk

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We offer a fantastic selection of quality plants, fabulous furniture, gorgeous gifts and so much more...

Visit our cafés and taste the difference with our delicious, home cooked breakfasts and lunches or treat yourself to a hot drink with a slice of cake or a pastry.

We look forward to seeing you at our garden centres at Crowborough and Gravesend and are also delighted to welcome customers to our new garden centre, Millbrook – Highgrove, located just outside Staplehurst.

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MILLBROOK - GRAVESENDMillbrook Garden Centre, Station Road, Gravesend, Kent DA13 9PA Tel: 01474 331135

MILLBROOK - HIGHGROVEMillbrook Garden Centre, Staplehurst (A229), Kent TN12 9BT Tel: 01622 832299

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Millbrook, your local garden centre

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• Signs

• Displays

• Exhibitions

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Unit 8, Honeycrest Industrial Park

Lodge Road, Staplehurst

Kent TN12 0RX

ROCKNEY COCKNEY EVENING

A Right Ole Knees Up!!!

The recent Rockney Cockney evening was a tremendous success. Del and Den’s infectious blend of humour and musicianship resulted in an evening singalong to remember. Thanks to those who supported us.Images courtesy of Sarah Coxon.


Proud to have been serving the local community of Kent since 1985. Providing a choice of funerals and memorials to suit all budgets.

For details of your local branch or to arrange a home visit please call

01580 892125Here for you,whenever you needus, 24 hours a day.

www.doves funerals .c o . u k

Mister Theobald’s Furniture Showroom

www.theobaldsfurniture.co.uk

Quality British-made Sofas & Chairs at DISCOUNT PRICESFree delivery

Theobald Upholstery

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

OF STAPLEHURST, est. 1975

Telephone: 01580-890055

MOST TYPES OF FURNITURE RE-UPHOLSTERED AND REPAIRED

BY EXPERT CRAFTS PEOPLE - HUNDREDS OF FABRICS AND LEATHER TO CHOOSE FROM

Lift and Rise Recliners - home visits can be arranged Armchairs Footstools Sofas/Sofabeds Choice of fabrics/leather

CUSHION INTERIOR REPLACEMENT SERVICE IN FEATHER, SPRUNG, FIBRE, FR. FOAM ETC.

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Again, a great selection of prizes have been generously donated for the annual Carnival Draw, so don’t forget to buy your tickets!

From its inception, some 18 years ago (we think!), Doves Funerals have been the main sponsors of the Draw and we’re delighted that they have again agreed to help us this year by providing a £100 Barbeque Basket, as the first prize.

Of course, we don’t just have one prize and we are delighted that the following firms and organisations have generously donated great prizes.

Seven Wonders of the Weald; Co-op; Godinton House; Great Dixter; Hawkhurst Fish Farm; Kent Cricket Club; Leeds Castle; Maidstone Bowl;

Maidstone Leisure Centre; Odeon Cinema; Pashley Manor Gardens;Penshurst Place; Royal Engineers Museum; Shepheard Neame; Tesco;

Weald Sports Centre and Yesterdays World.

The Draw is organised by Paddock Wood & District Lions Club.

Carnival Draw

FAMILY FunfairOpen Friday, Saturday & Sunday.


Clapper Lane, StaplehurstKent TN12 0JT

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TESCO IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE 2013 STAPLEHURST CARNIVAL AND FETE

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!


08452 505 605 www.tquality.co.ukT.Quality, 4-5 Lodge Road, Staplehurst TN12 0QY

Proud to supply Chequers Fish Bar and Support Staplehurst Carnival

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WARRANTY SERVICING USING MANUFACTURERS - COMPLIANT PARTS STOCKISTS OF TYRES, BATTERIES, EXHAUSTS, ETC.

MOT’s £40 TEL 01580 893989 UNIT 1&2, DOUGLAS BUILDINGS, LODGE ROAD, STAPLEHURST, TN12 OQZ

REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS

WARRANTY SERVICING USING MANUFACTURERS-COMPLIANT PARTS

STOCKISTS OF TYRES, BATTERIES, EXHAUSTS, ETC.

MOT’S £40

TEL 01580 893989 UNIT 1&2, DOUGLAS BUILDING, LODGE ROAD, STAPLEHURST, TN12 OQZ

Staplehurst Uprockin/JamCar Boot Sale and Family Fun Day

Saturday 20th July.Staplehurst Skate Park, Jubilee Field, Headcorn Road

Once again we will be holding the Staplehurst Uprockin at the skate park in Headcorn Road but this year we also have a car boot sale and family fun day.

Come along to the car boot sale from 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. to see what you can find. You can book a pitch for £10.00 per car by telephoning Staplehurst Parish Council

on 01580 891761. (No caterers please).From 12 noon until 6.00 p.m. will be the Staplehurst Uprockin/Jam, when

youngsters will be showing off their talents on their scooters, skateboards and bmx bikes. The scooter session runs from 12 – 1.30 p.m., skateboards from 1.30 – 3.00 p.m.

and bmx bikes from 3.00 – 6.00 p.m. During the day there will be food and refreshments for sale and a bouncy castle, climbing

wall and various stalls.Please come along and support this event which will be a fun day out for all the family.

If you are able to offer any help on the day or you require further information please contact Staplehurst Parish Council on 01580 891761.

Staplehurst Uprockin/Jam

Radfords wish the Staplehurst Carnival and Fete every success

Many thanks to the Staplehurst Carnival & Fete Committee for allowing us space to advertise this event in the programme.


Memorial Day - Sunday 30th June Spitfire Mark 9TA805

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Airforce operating from Staplehurst Advanced Landing Ground [ALG]. Three squadrons [401, 411 & 412] flew the Spitfire MkVb.

In the past, the RCAF activity in 1943 has been incorrectly referred to as ‘126 Wing’. Although the ALG was called 126 Airfield, the term ‘126 Wing’ did not come into being until the three squadrons had left Staplehurst for Biggin Hill. As a community we’ve marked the construction and unveiling of a permanent memorial at Chickenden Farm since 2010 – the location of the 400-acre former fighter airfield. This year a ceremony will be held at the memorial on Sunday 30th June to remember the Canadian airmen who served in Staplehurst seventy years ago. The USAAF airmen of the 363rd Fighter Group who flew from the ALG in 1944 will also be remembered. Everyone is very welcome to attend this event and there is ample parking at Chickenden Farm. When we look back at the last three Memorial Days there have been some incredibly emotional moments that have created deep personal memories. This year promises one of the best Spitfire displays ever witnessed as the location is over open farmland. Do have your camera ready! The occasion will commence at 2.00pm with the solo Spitfire display. This has been made possible by the incredible generosity of Tesco Stores Ltd. The service will be conducted by the Revd. Andrew Mills with music provided by the Salvation Army Band from Maidstone. Col. Bland will represent the Royal Canadian Airforce by kind permission of the Canadian Embassy. Also in attendance will be 106 Yeomanry Regt. Royal Artillery [R.A.] by kind permission from Col. Bob Christopher RA.(CVHQ WOOLWICH). The Royal Artillery have been invited to represent their involvement with Staplehurst at Loos Barracks, now the Jubilee Playing Field in Headcorn Road. The R.A. contributed to the defence of the ALG at Chickenden Farm. A gathering of period military vehicles together with a number of re-enactors will again be in attendance. Their sterling efforts are truly appreciated in these times of escalating fuel costs.

SPITFIRE MARK 9 TA805Known as ‘The Kent Spitfire’ andchristened ‘Spirit of Kent’, it was out of Castle Bromwich as part ofan order for 1,844 Mark 9s in April 1944

First allocated to No. 39 MU, its first operationalposting was to No. 183 Squadron based at Chilbolton.Moving to No. 234 Squadron at Bentwaters in August 1944,the end of the war saw it placed in storage before being soldto the South African Air Force. It sailed aboard the ‘SS Clan McLeod’ in April 1949 and became part of the defence force of South Africa. When retired it was sold to a metal dealer and lay for many months becoming more and more derelict. The remains were returned to the UK in 1989 and the aircraft was rebuilt at Airframe Assemblies at Sandown Airport on the Isle of Wight. In 1997 the aircraft was acquired by airline pilot Peter Monk who named it ‘Spirit of Kent’. Serialised TA805 (G-PMNF), the aircraft is the flagship of the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar and flies in memory of No. 131 (County of Kent) Fighter Squadron, a wartime squadron that was purchased with money donations sent in by the good people of Kent. The commanding officers aircraft was always named ‘Spirit of Kent’ with the rest of the squadron having the name of a Kent town emblazoned on the fuselage just below the cockpit. Kent was the only county during wartime to have its own squadron, a pattern that continues today as Kent is the only county in the UK to have its own Spitfire. Today it appears in D-Day markings as Peter takes the aircraft over to the D-Day beaches each year as his personal tribute to the veterans who landed on June 6, 1944. The aircraft is also used to educate the young people of the county when covering the history of the Battle of Britain and after.

With thanks to the Staplehurst Carnival & Fete Committee for allowing us to publish this forthcoming community event in the programme.

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Grateful Thanks French Market - Sunday November 24th 2013

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ACUTE SERVICES

BARRETT AND JARVIS

BH MOTORS

BRIGHT GREEN DETAILING

BUMBLES

CENTRAL GARAGE

CHEQUERS FISH BAR

CHITTENDEN FARM SHOP

CLEARY AND DOWNEY

COACHMANS COTTAGE STUDIO

COTTAGE BAKERY

HAIR BOUTIQUE

HENHURST FARM SHOP

HOP ENGINEERING (KENT) LTD

KITCHEN CONNECTIONS (HEADCORN)

PETER JONES - OPTICIANS

POPPY’S DAY NURSERY

PREMIER APPLIANCES

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SASH WINDOWS

SCISS

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SPAR

SPUDS AND BUDS

STAPLEHURST CHIROPRATIC

STAPLEHURST MOT CENTRE

STAPLEHURST TRANSITS

STATION GARAGE

STATION NEWSAGENTS

SUE SMITH - PHYSIOTHERAPIST

VALUE FRESH

WOODSTOVE TRADING COMPANY

Our grateful thanks are offered to the individuals and businesses listed below for their generosity and donations to enable the event to take place. PLEASE support THEM and our ADVERTISERS during the forthcoming weeks, months and years.

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Every effort will be made to deliver the advertised events. The Staplehurst Carnival and Fete Committee reserves the right to alter, postpone or cancel events without notice. Furthermore, the Group cannot be held responsible for any loss, delay or

inconvenience caused by its actions or by actions beyond its control.

This free programme was compiled and edited bythe Staplehurst Carnival and Fete Committee.

Design and artwork by Arts Incorporated, Tenterden.

Printed by Fastprint & Design, St. Leonards-on-Sea

© Staplehurst Carnival and Fete Committee MMXIII.

For those who enjoyed the delights of shopping ‘the French way’ last Christmas when the Market visited Staplehurst, you can say ‘bonjour’ to Muriel and her team again on Sunday 24th November. A fully stocked range of continental treats will be on sale, including freshly baked bread, patisserie products, handbags, jewellery and Provençal soaps. France at Home since 1994, still the only authentic French team regularly trading in the UK.

Grant funded byCllr Eric Hotson

Kent County Council

We want everybody to have enjoyable day and want to point out that gazebos and barbeques - including disposable barbeques - are not permitted on the event field.

Garden chairs and blankets are of course welcome.

The Parish Council and the Carnival & Fete Committee would like to stress the event field will be used by many, especially children on the 29th June. We expect the grass

to be used for sitting during the evening concert. We therefore urge dog walkers to act responsibly and clean up should their dogs foul the field or perimeter verges.

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Sainsbury’s is proud to sponsor

Staplehurst Carnival & Fete

Bringing a new store to Staplehurst

Multi-million pound investment in the village

Local source for food shopping

Up to 150 new local job opportunities

Reduce the need to make trips to out of town supermarkets

Keep shoppers in Staplehurst

Support for D.K. Holdings

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