Page 11 - The Lyminge Newsletter - August 2022

Etchinghill Update - August 2022

ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (ERA)
Chairman: David McCombe, 07939 076617 Email dmccombe1@gmail.com
Website: www.etchinghill.info Facebook: Etchinghill Residents
ETCHINGHILL FILM NIGHT - MONDAY 15 AUGUST AT 7.30 PM - “BELFAST” (12) Biography/
Drama. Starring Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie, Judy Dench and Jamie Dornan. Director Kenneth
Branagh’s autobiographical and poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood
amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s. Buddy’s family lives in a largely Protestant
district but one day his community and everything he thought he understood about life is suddenly
turned upside down. Through it all, his passionate parents and quick-witted grandparents keep the
joy alive through music and the magic of movies in this feel-good, beautifully acted story.
Entry fee is only £5pp and includes a glass of wine, tea or coffee and a free raffle. Prior reservation
is not required and new members are welcome.
THE QUEEN’S GREEN CANOPY - We are pleased to say that the trees, recently planted on St
Marys Field, are thriving thanks to the small team of residents who are watering them twice a
week. Thank you to Lyminge Parish Councillors, Dennis Huntley and Tony King, who erected the
commemorative plaque on the boundary wall behind the trees - looks great!
News contact: Jacqui Blandford - 07543 966830 or email: jacqui.blandford@gmail.com

Overtaking When Driving Or Cycling

Living in a rural environment means that we often have to share the
road with other users such as horse riders, pedestrians, cyclists, etc. A
heightened awareness is needed since many of our roads in this area are
narrow and tortuous. The following is a gentle reminder to us all as to how
we should conduct ourselves when sharing the road with other users.

You may cross a double-white line if necessary (provided the road is clear) to overtake someone cycling or
riding a horse if they are travelling at 10 mph or less (Rule 129).
There is updated guidance on safe passing distances and speeds for people driving or riding a motorcycle
when overtaking vulnerable road users, including:
• leaving at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) when overtaking people cycling at speeds of up to 30mph, and giving
them more space when overtaking at higher speeds passing people riding horses or driving horse-
drawn vehicles at speeds under 10 mph and allowing at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of space
• allowing at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of space and keeping to a low speed when passing people walking
in the road for example, where there’s no pavement)
• Wait behind them and do not overtake if it’s unsafe or not possible to meet these clearances.

Bridge

Farm

Plants

We have a large
selection of plants for
both hanging baskets and planters.

Lyminge Garage Saleage Sale
Lyminge Gar Hanging baskets and planters can also be
made up to order
(formerly Garage Safari) There is also a large variety of perennial
plants.
25 September 2022ember 2022 Bridge Farm, Redhouse Lane, (off
25 Sept
Further details in the September edition of Greenbanks)
the newsletter. (01303) 863625

Editor: pbarnes20@icloud.com 11 Tel: 01303 863737