High Halstow Times - June Edition

Here’s the latest special Jubilee edition of the High Halstow Times. Once again the magazine is packed full of stories, reports and things to do. Just click on the image below to read the full copy.

This month’s edition includes details of Diamond Jubilee events taking place in the village - the Jubilee Party in the Park on Monday 4 June and the Jubilee Afternoon Tea on Sunday 3 June (at Memorial Hall). The High Halstow Walkers provide details about their next walk, on Sunday 10 June, and there's information about the next Project 90 community action morning on Saturday 16 June. You'll also find useful diary dates and reports from local groups and organisations, including the High Halstow and District Gardening Club, the new local history group run by Dave Stephenson and plenty more reports, updates and local advertising!

The High Halstow Times is the magazine of High Halstow Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

The lighting of the Hoo Jubilee Beacon

Lots of events are taking place across Medway and around the Hoo Peninsula. I will this week feature a village by village event listing, looking at all those activities taking place during the special Bank Holiday weekend (from this Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June).

A network of 4000 Beacons will be lit by communities and others throughout the United Kingdom. And one of those Beacons will be erected in the village of Hoo - one of only six to be located in the Medway towns.

The Hoo Jubilee Beacon will be at the Kingshill Recreation Ground - at the end of Fourwents Road (at the top of Bells Lane).

Our Beacon will be lit between 10pm and 10.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday (4 June). Please make every effort to pop along to this free community event. It will be great to take part in what will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Find out more about the Jubilee Beacons located in Medway by visiting Medway Council’s events website here. If you’d like to read more about the national network of Jubilee Beacons and the history of Beacon lighting - click here.

See you on Monday evening at the Kingshill Rec!!!

  

Cliffe and Cliffe Woods - Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Cliffe and Cliffe Woods will celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with two days of family fun activities and entertainments.

Organised jointly by Cliffe and Cliffe Woods Parish Council and St. Helen's Church, the first event will be on Sunday 3 June and will take place on the Buttway and at St. Helen's Church in Cliffe.

Click the event posters below to find out more!

The second event will be on Monday 4 June at the Cliffe Woods Community Centre and Parkside Car Park (Cliffe Woods), from 11am until 3pm.

Organised by the Cliffe Woods Community Association, there'll be a BBQ and plenty of other entertainment, including side shows and a bouncy castle.

For more information about events in Cliffe and Cliffe Woods, check out the Parish Council website by clicking here.

Have lots of fun!

  

Allhallows - Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Lots of events are taking place across Medway and around the Hoo Peninsula. I will feature a village by village event listing next week, looking at all those activities taking place during the special Bank Holiday weekend (from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June).

If you are organising an event on the Hoo Peninsula and would like it mentioned on this website, send me a copy of your event poster using the contact page.

In Allhallows, there will be a couple of key events taking place.

The first is a Local History Exhibition, organised by All Saints Church. This special exhibition will run throughout the long Bank Holiday weekend and will include a special history talk on Saturday 2 June. Take a look at the event poster to find out more:

The other big event in Allhallows is the Picnic in the Park - being held in the play area next to Allhallows Primary School, on Sunday 3 June from 2pm.

Find out more about these events by visiting the Allhallows Parish Council website.

Good luck and have plenty of fun!

  

Allhallows Life - June Edition

The special Diamond Jubilee (June) edition of Allhallows Life is now available. Click the image below to see the full copy.

This month’s edition includes information about events taking place to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, including a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 3 June and a fascinating Local History Exhibition - hosted by All Saints Church. The exhibition will open throughout the long Bank Holiday weekend.

You will also find details about the next Project Day on Saturday 9 June - meeting outside the Village Hall at 8.30am, a list of services at All Saints Church plus reports and updates from the Parish Council and other local groups. And you will also find photographs of the recent birthday celebrations at Allhallows Primary School.

Another packed edition of Allhallows Life to enjoy this month, with lots to get involved with - so please take time to read from cover to cover!

Allhallows Life is the magazine of Allhallows Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here. The magazine also features items from St. Mary Hoo Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here.

  

The Chequers Pub in Hoo - under new management!

A very warm welcome to Sarah and Kevin (and Charlie the dog), who last week took over the running of The Chequers Pub in Church Street, Hoo.

Good luck guys!
 

Hoo goes Gospel with T-Jae Cole!

Something new and exciting is happening in Hoo right now, and you could be part of it!

Hoo resident, and leading music industry vocal coach, T-Jae Cole (pictured below), has launched two Gospel Choirs - one for local adults and a ‘Glee’ style Choir for our younger residents. Both groups meet weekly.

If you’d like to get involved, and maybe make some new friends whilst you're at it, you will be in very safe hands. T-Jae is a leading vocalist and Choir Director with the UK’s premier Gospel Choir (The London Community Gospel Choir). And he’s got the type of enthusiasm and drive that could easily put Hoo’s singing talents firmly on the map!

Find out more about the Choir by clicking the poster below. Don’t leave it too long before getting involved, as the Choir's first public performance will be on Sunday 3 June - part of our local celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. More details to follow.

Visit T-Jae Cole’s website here.

Good luck T-Jae and let’s hope Hoo goes Gospel!

  

Volunteering at Grain Coastal Park (Sunday 20 May 2012)

The next volunteering activity day at Grain Coastal Park is this Sunday (20 May), from 10am.

Click the poster below to find out more.

To find out more about the Friends of Grain Coastal Park, or to get involved with volunteering, come along on Sunday - you’ll be made very welcome.

Let's hope it doesn't rain!

  

New evening bus services for Hoo!

Medway Council have this week announced the launch of new evening bus services, on the 191 route, operating between Chatham and Hoo.

The new Monday to Saturday services will come into play on Monday 18 June and will be operated by Arriva.

Here are the additional services:

This will come as really positive news to many, so spread the word!

  

Hoo Clean Up - May 2012

A team of enthusiastic local residents (all volunteers) met on Saturday morning to help clear litter from around the village square.

Up until now, the Parish Council run Clean Up event has been organised every other month, but now the Clean Up activities will take place every month. And the next opportunity to get involved and help make Hoo look tidy will be on Saturday 16 June at 9.30am - meeting point to be confirmed.

So, if you have a spare 90 minutes or so - pop along next time and join in! There’s a promise of some free tea or coffee and a nice slice of cake after!

Well done to all those who gave up their time to lend a hand on Saturday and to Parish Councillor Ron Sands for motivating the troops.

If you’d like to find out more about getting involved, get in touch with Ron on 07770 747820.

  

Get ready for a big Jubilee party in Hoo Village Square!

The Hoo Village Events Committee are hard at work organising ‘The Queen’s Big Diamond Jubilee Lunch Party’. The event is taking place in Hoo Village Square on Sunday 3 June from 12.30pm to 5pm.

It’s free and, as you’ll see from the poster below, lots of entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon. Make a note of the date and be sure to tell all your friends, family and neighbours!

Another Jubilee event being organised during the long Bank Holiday weekend is the lighting of a community Jubilee beacon. As part of the nationwide celebrations, Hoo will be one of six locations in Medway with a beacon. Located at Kingshill recreation ground (at the end of Fourwents), the beacon will be lit on Monday 4 June at around 10.30pm. I’ll add confirmed arrangements for this event soon.

Lots of events are taking place across Medway and around the Hoo Peninsula. I will try and feature a village by village event listing shortly, looking at all those activities taking place during the special Bank Holiday weekend (from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June).

If you are organising an event on the Hoo Peninsula and would like it mentioned on this website, send me a copy of your event poster using the contact page.

  

Football Fun Day at Hoo Village Institute

An action packed fun day is planned for local youngsters, aged 6 to 12, on Saturday 26 May.

Organised by the Woodpeckers HI FC, the Football Fun Day event will be kicking off at 11am (until 2pm) on the football field behind the Hoo Village Institute.

Click the poster below to read more about what will be happening:

If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with Amanda on 07747 801609.

  

Coming Soon - The 2012 Isle of Grain Summer Fete and Carnival

I had lots of fun at last year’s annual Isle of Grain Summer Fete and Carnival. People from all over the Medway towns came along too and enjoyed a great day out. This year's event will be held on Saturday 14 July and preparations are under way to make it even more fun and even better!

The fete will again be held on the St. James’ recreation field, off Green Lane, and there’ll be plenty to keep everyone occupied throughout the day. There will be stalls, live shows, exhibitions and a fun fair - more details to follow. The carnival will kick off at 2pm (from Power Station Road) for an hour long procession around the village, before finishing at the fete.

Fancy having your own stall at the fete?  Get in touch with Ronnie on 01634 271674. Stalls are £10 for non residents (of Grain) and £5 for residents. No charge for charities. All stalls must be ready by 12.30pm.

Click here for Grain Fete and Carnival 2011.

  

High Halstow Times - May Edition

Here’s the latest edition of the High Halstow Times - sorry for the delay in adding it to this website! Once again the magazine is packed full of stories, reports and things to do. Just click on the image below to read the full copy.

This month’s edition includes details of Diamond Jubilee events taking place in the village - the Jubilee Party in the Park on Monday 4 June and the Jubilee Afternoon Tea event on Sunday 3 June. There’s also information about the next walk being organised by the High Halstow Walkers - taking place tomorrow (Saturday 12 May). And you will also find details of the next Project 90 community action morning, also taking place tomorrow, in the village centre. There’s useful diary dates and a report from the High Halstow and District Gardening Club, information about a night of musical entertainment with a Take That tribute band on Saturday 26 May, and plenty more reports, updates and local advertising!

The High Halstow Times is the magazine of High Halstow Parish Council. Take a look at their website by clicking here.