News
Managing risk: learning to live with COVID-19 and other dangers
How lovely to hear the Wye church bells this morning for the first time since lockdown began. It is a reminder that we are cautiously embracing a new world in which we learn to live with COVID-19 while going about our business and leisure pursuits as normally as possible. On that theme, parents are understandably asking when the 'jungle' natural play area and the children's playground on the recreation... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:22 by Admin
Don't miss all the fun! Boughton Lees 'Scarecrow Safari' today
At last, there is something to put a smile on people's faces! The Boughton Lees Scarecrow Safari Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July.
Congratulations to all who entered scarecrows in the Boughton Lees Scarecrow Safari, and to the winners!
- Under 12: Thea Constance;
- Over 12: Little Billing;
- Local business: Perry Court Farm;
- School, Club, Society: Challock Primary School.
If you are quick, there are 40 amazing... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:00 by Admin
Brabourne Road closed near Pickersdane
South East Water has a permit to close Brabourne Road in the vicinity of Pickersdane Cottage, Wye for unplanned maintenance work. Emergency work is in progress to repair a leaking hydrant. The KCC Highways permit runs for six days until Monday 6th July. As the summer stays dry South East Water is urging everybody to save water and save money as the company is now pumping around an extra 140 million... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:15 by Admin
Olantigh Road to shut for five days from Monday 22nd June
KCC Highways plans to close Olantigh Road for up to five days in the narrow section between its junction with Sole Street and Sunley Gardens, Godmersham. KCC's legal permit for this work starts Monday 22nd June and runs until Friday 26th June. This road closure is necessary for kerbing and haunching works, and for carriageway repairs up to 450mm deep. Please check with one.network for updated information... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00 by Admin
Southeastern is operating replacement bus services to Wye throughout Sunday 21st June
Planned engineering works at Ashford station, and between Ashford and Canterbury West have closed various lines, so buses are replacing trains today between Ebbsfleet and Ashford, and between Ashford and Canterbury West. There is no High Speed service between London St Pancras and Margate. Instead HS1 services between London St Pancras and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will run between London St Pancras... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:00 by Admin
Wye branch of Cinque Port Vets to reopen
The Wye branch of Cinque Port Vets will re-open on Saturday mornings, starting 6th June, between 08.45 and 10.30, but only for the collection of supplies, e.g. parasite treatments and repeat prescriptions. Please phone on arrival and a receptionist will advise you, however, there will not be a vet on site. Please see the Cinque Port Vets' website for details and updates.
To reduce social contact, the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:40 by Admin
Wye Road closed at Staple Lees, Hastingleigh
KCC Highways has closed Wye Road / Coldharbour Lane to through traffic, west of the junction with Cow Lees / Staple Lees. This temporary road closure is necessary to enable South East Water contractors to reinstate previous excavation works. The estimated completion date is Thursday 4th June 2020. Though, KCC warns that the timings may change for various reasons, including the current coronavirus situation.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00 by Admin
Wye Farmers' Market returns to The Green, Saturday 6th June
Wye Farmers' Market will re-open on The Green on Saturday 6th June. Although the traditional setting for the market will look familiar, as the Covid-19 crisis is ongoing and the risk remains real, shoppers will be asked to follow several new guidelines. These restrictions include a one-way system and are necessary to minimise the risk to shoppers and the stallholders, and to meet recent government... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 30 May 2020 17:55 by Admin
'The crisis is far from over: things are not back to normal and we are still in the middle of a pandemic.'
In short, you are risking your life and the lives of others if you do not behave responsibly. Speaking on behalf of the Kent Resilience Forum, Director of Public Health at Medway Council, James Williams, warned that 'there is still a danger of spreading Covid-19 and it is absolutely vital that Kent and Medway residents, as well as anyone visiting the county's beaches and open spaces, continue to social... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 30 May 2020 16:30 by Admin
Hinxhill Road due to close from Monday 1st June
KCC Highways has issued another temporary road closure order for Hinxhill Road. This order runs from Monday 1st June to Friday 5th June, and is necessary to enable contractors to work on the new T junction off the Hinxhill Park housing development. The road will remain closed outside working hours. KCC Highways scheduled the latest construction works near the ambulance entrance at the rear of the William... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 May 2020 23:35 by Admin
