Village News

The Parish Council has been informed by Ibstock Bricks that they wish to extract clay from the field behind Hempstead House Hotel on 6th May for a one day trial.

Isn’t it wonderful how members of our caring local government have valiantly come running to the rescue of the poor unfortunate rail commuters who now have to endure the misery of reduced services to the primary train terminus, all for the sake of an ill conceived high speed service?

HEAVY rain caused sewage to pour into gardens in Bapchild where residents have been plagued by flooding for more than 10 years.

The paper collection has unfortunately been postponed until the following Sunday due to the weather.

Apparently the weather has caused problems with the bin collections over the last few days and has resulted in a backlog.

You have to hand it to Swale Borough Council if you’re going to make a complete hash of revitalising your website, you might as well do it on a grand scale.

Last honey of the season now available at £5 per 1lb jar. Happy to deliver within the village or please call round for a tasting.

Mrs Butcher and the ECO Warriors would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recycling efforts with "Phil The Bag" and the £235.00 raised will be used towards the cost of eco-projects at the school.

Mrs Butcher reports that 91 shoeboxes were collected last week and were taken to the area collection point at Ashford where they will be rechecked and then sent to Eastern Europe for final distribution.

More than 250 people have signed a petition urging Swale Council to take complaints about foul stenches in Bapchild seriously.