Info rmation P ack - Headcorn Parish Council

February 2014 Updated
HEADCORN
Welcome to Headcorn
Welcome to the updated Headcorn Information Pack.
We have tried to gather as much useful information as possible
regarding key services and the many clubs and societies that operate
within our village.
We would be pleased to hear from you, if you feel that we have
missed something out. Further information can also be found on our
two Parish websites
www.headcornpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
or www.headcornvillage.org.uk
Lyn Selby, Chairman of Headcorn Parish Council
Information Pack
HEADCORN PARISH COUNCIL
Contents
History of Headcorn
2
Parish Council Members
3
Other Village Representatives
4
Churches
5
Police and Education
6
Health, Vets and Library
7
Clubs and Associations
Village Shopping
8-9
10-12
H E A D C O R N
Food And Drink
Farmers Market
13
Other Key Services
14
Travel
15
P A R I S H
C O U N C I L
“A S U C C E S S F U L
RURAL
VILLAGE WITH
PLENTY OF
COMMUNITY
SPIRIT”
History of Headcorn
Headcorn is one of the largest villages in the area, with about 3,300 residents. It is one
of the 5 rural service centres in the Maidstone area and has a good range of shops and a
main street boasting several half-timbered houses. The Old Cloth Hall reminds us that
our Wealden Community benefitted from the boom in woollens that followed the 14th
Century arrival of Flemish immigrants and lasted until the industry moved north during
the 17th and 18th centuries.
Our ancient village can be best appreciated by a stroll along Church Walk, this quiet
footpath with its medieval cottages was once the main road out of Headcorn.
Neolithic to Roman Times
The discovery of polished flint axes in the Headcorn area attest to the presence of a
community during the new stone age. There is also evidence to suggest the occupation
of farmsteads from that period until Roman times, with more than 30 roman coins being
discovered at one site alone.
Dark and Middle Ages
The earliest written records are references in charters of King Wihtred and King Offa,
respectively to Wick Farm724 and Little Southernden 785. Headcorn must have started
in the days of the Kingdom of Kent as a den or clearing, to which pigs were driven from
the northern parts of the County to feed on acorns and beechmast, in the Wealden
Forest. Although Headcorn does not figure in the Doomsday Book of 1086, the
Domesday monachorum, the ecclesiastical survey made about the same time, records
the existence of a church at Hedekaruna. According to the Oxford Names Companion,
the name possibly means “tree trunk (used as a footbridge) of a man called Hydeca”
The Headcorn Oak
The remains of the Headcorn Oak is situated near the south door of the Parish Church.
It was extensively damaged by fire on the 25th April 1989 but continued to produce new
growth until July 1993. Its age has been estimated at up to 1200 years, however Ian
Mitchell of the Forestry Commission, an expert on old oaks compared his measurements
taken 1n 1967, with those made by Mr Robert Furley FSA in 1878 and estimated its age
at 500 years.
Historic Buildings
The 1986 list of buildings of architectural or historic interest has 88 entries including the
Parish Church (Grade 1), the former Old Vicarage (II*) renamed Headcorn Manor in
1960, the Cloth Hall (II*) and Shakespeare House (II).
To find out more about Headcorn History there is a dedicated book available from the
library or why not join the Local History Society.
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Your Parish Council Members (2012- 2016)
Cllr Lyn Selby
Chairman
Cllr Dave Fox
Vice Chairman
Cllr Dave Andrews
Tel 01622 890730
Tel:01622 890939
Tel 01622 890686
Cllr Jenefer Gibson
Cllr Caroline James
Cllr Tracey Jewsbury
Tel: 01622 890200
Tel:01622 891647
Tel:01622 624427
Cllr Bridget Dungey
Tel:01622 890505
Vacancy
Cllr Penny Kemp
Tel:01622 890601
A picture will
appear shortly.
Cllr Sally Lewer
Cllr Nigel Pyman
Cllr Martin Round
Cllr John Russell
Tel:01622 890728
Tel:01622 890933
Tel:01622 890276
Tel:01622 891726
Mrs Helen Anderson
(Clerk)
Tel:01622 892496
Parish Office Details— c/o 41 Oak Farm Gardens, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9TZ
Telephone/Fax: 01622 892496
Email: [email protected]
The Parish Council meets at the Village Hall (Longmeadow) every second Wednesday at
8.15pm (except December when it is held on the third Wednesday).
The Planning Committee and Open Spaces also meet on a regular basis, please see our
website www.headcornpc.kentparishes.gov.uk or view our notice board situated at the
rear of Sainsbury’s for forthcoming agenda’s.
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Other Village Representatives
County Councillor
Mrs Jenny Whittle (Conservative)
The Cottage, Sutton Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4HP
Telephone: 01622 734897 Email: [email protected]
District Councillor
Mr Richard Thick (Conservative)
Four Oaks, Four Oaks Road, Hawkenbury, Kent, TN27 9PB
Telephone: 01622 891224 Email: [email protected]
District Councillor
Mr Martin Round (Conservative)
Timberden, 60 Oak Lane, Headcorn, TN27 9TB
Telephone: 01622 890276 Email: [email protected]
Member of Parliament
Hugh Robertson MP (Conservative)
8 Faversham Road, Lenham, Kent. ME17 2PN
Telephone: 01622 851616 Email: [email protected]
Village Hall
The Village Hall is the centre for many village events and is available for private hire. It is
located on an unnamed road, just off the High Street in between St Peter & St Paul
Church and the Methodist Church.
Bookings: Ann Holmes Tel:01622 890708
Chairman: Margarette Gilham Tel:01622 891281
Website : www.headcornvillage.org.uk
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Churches
St Peter and St Paul Parish Church—is situated at the far end of the High Street.
The Reverend Brian Curnew can be contacted on 01622 860403
Or Jenny Munt (Chuchwarden) on 01622 891724. A full list of services can be found on
the church notice board or by contacting the church wardens above.
To subscribe to the Church Magazine annually and receive it monthly contact Jean Hammond on 01580 891377.
The Catholic Church of St Thomas of Canterbury—is situated in Station Road by Becket
Court. The contact is George Swift on 01622 891256.
There is a 9am Sunday Mass with Children’s Liturgy, a 9.30a.m Weekday Mass Tuesday
and Holy Days of Obligation at 7.30.
The Baptist Church—is situated in Station Road (opposite Rushford Close).
There is a Sunday Morning service at 10.30am and Sunday evening at 6.30pm.
Every Tuesday at 10.30am Meeting Point for coffee and chat.
Friday at 8pm Youth Club. Visit www.headcornbaptist.org.uk for more details or contact
Jean May on 01622 890271 or Richard Page on 01622 890464.
Methodist Church - is situated at the far end of the High Street (opposite the Kings Arms
Public House). The contact is Reverend Peter Hills on 01580 762315.
There is a Sunday Morning service at 10.30am.
Cathedrals—The nearest are at Canterbury (25 miles) and Rochester (18.5 miles)
Canterbury Cathedral, Precincts, Canterbury, CT1
Telephone 01227 762 862
Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
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Police
The Headcorn area is covered by Maidstone Police Station. We have a police officer, a
police community support officer (PCSO) and a Community Warden assigned to look
after us.
PCSO Alan Beech Tel :0798 999 2449 email [email protected]
Stuart Ellesmere (Community Warden) Tel: 07969 583923
email Stuart.ellesmere.kent.gov.uk
Remember 999 should be used in urgent matters. To report non urgent items then
please contact the help desk at Maidstone Police Station by ringing 101
Education
Pre-School
Headcorn Pre-School (Oftsed Ref EY340577) meets at the village hall 5 mornings a week
9am to 12pm. It is a registered pre-school with fully qualified and caring staff. For more
information contact Paula Skilton on 07801 0120386
The Old School House (Headcorn) (Oftsed Ref 127701) is based at Station Approach, it is
a Montessori based nursery catering for children from 1 years old. They also provide before and after school drop off and collection service for any pupils who attend Headcorn
Primary School as well as holiday care. For more information contact Daryl King on
01622 890057.
Primary
Headcorn County Primary School (Ofsted Ref 118291) Kings Road, Headcorn, TN27 9QT
Telephone 01622 891289 Email [email protected]
Head Teacher : Ms Julie Barker
Secondary
There are no secondary schools in Headcorn, but we are served by various schools in
Maidstone, Tenterden, Cranbrook and Lenham. For more information visit
www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools-and-sixth-form/
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Health
General Practioner
Headcorn Surgery, Clerksfield. Telephone 01622 890294.
Hospitals with Accident and Emergency
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ Tel: 01622 729000
William Harvey, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ Tel:01233 616107
Dentists
The Wealden Dental Practice 25 Station Road, Headcorn Tel:01622 890512
Orchard House Dental Practice 6 Kings Road, Headcorn Tel:01622 890574
Smiles Dental Care 11a High Street, Headcorn Tel:01622 891009
Alternative Therapies including osteopaths/homeopathy etc
Headcorn Natural Health Centre 1-2 Franks Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road
Tel:01622 890803
Vets
Pierson, Stewart and Partners, Roland House, Station Road, Headcorn Tel:01622 890351
Green Lane Vet Clinic, Shenley Farm, Shenley Road, Headcorn Tel:01622 890245
Headcorn Library
Headcorn Library is located in Kings Road between the new and old buildings of the
primary school. There is a wide range of books both fiction and non fiction for both
children and adults, as well as a range of DVD’s for hire. There are also 3 computers
complete with colour printer and scanner, photocopier and fax machine available for
use. The telephone number is 01622 890566 and it is open as follows.
Tuesday 1.15—6pm
Thursday 1.15—6pm
Friday 9am—1.30 pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
The Citizens Advice Bureau hold outreach sessions every 1st Tuesday between 1.15 and
3.15pm. No appointment is necessary.
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Clubs and Associations
Allotments Association
Jo Barker
01622 890836
Angling Club
Steve Bowen
01622 890321
Badminton Club
Sandra Mepham
01622 890130
British Legion Men & Women
Alan & Jean Port
01622 890514
Cricket Club
Richard Daking
01622 890877
East Sutton Youth Theatre
Mike Dyer-Ball
01622 844321
Football Club (Juniors & Seniors)
Ian Barker
01622 890680
Footpaths Group
Christine Dutton
01622 890142
Friends of Headcorn Church
Jenny Munt
01622 891724
Gardeners Society
Alistair Harding
01622 890127
HEADARA (Headcorn Active Retirement Assoc)
Ken
01622 890397
Headcorn Bowls Club
Christina Goss
01622 861857
Headcorn Eldercare
Eileen Hale
01622 890400
Headcorn Flower Arrangers
Jay Hayes
01622 890116
Headcorn Bell Ringers
Tim Munt
01622 891724
Headcorn Handbell Ringers
Joyce Vidler
01622 880201
(www.headcorncc.org.uk)
Headcorn Parachute Club
01622 890862
Headcorn Short Mat Bowls
Peter White
01622 891232
Headcorn Sustainability Group
Penny Kemp
01622 890268
Judo (Juniors & Seniors)
Richard Armstrong
01622 891526
Ladies Netball
Jo Barker
01622 890836
Local History Society
Tim Thomas
01622 890270
Modern Sequence Dancing
Mr Hoult
01580 712534
Morris Dancers
Jackie Gaynor
01233 714622
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Clubs and Associations continued
Stardust Studios Dancing School
Natalie Bates
www.starduststudios.co.uk
01233 625786
0r
07899 844956
Table Tennis
Mrs Gilham
01622 891281
Tennis Club
Cristine Brunger
01622 890560
Weald of Kent Bridge Club
Valerie Golding
01580 763499
W.I
Barbara Allcock
01622 892339
Air Training Corps
Owen Shorne
01622 892229
R.A.F.A
Mary Baker
01622 891091
Scouts
Mike Foster
01580 241382
Cub Scouts
Kieron Bird
01622 890169
Beaver Scouts
Adele Govett
01233 820761
Guides
Naomi Dickins
01622 890207
Brownies
Zanna Brown
01622 891425
Rainbows
Fay Westerbeek
01622 892240
Uniformed Organisations
Headcorn Village Hall is always busy with lots of other activities including
Yoga
Sue Wainwright
01622 890746
Pilates
P Whyte
01622 890306
Lindy Hop
Carol Elsmore
01622 890915
Acrylic Art
Geoff Thornley
01580 241904
Knit & Sew
Margarette Gilham
01622 891281
Belly Dancing
L Coombs
01622 691966
Karate
S McMachan
07900 894458
Fun Train (Under 5’s)
Peggy Heron
01580 895326
Merry Go Round (Under 5’s)
Sue Bishop
01580 292428
Water Colour Art Classes
Graham Findley
07779 968756
Weight Watchers
08457 123000
For more information on the Village Hall activities then please feel free to pop along and have a look
around, there are 3 large notice boards in the entrance foyer or otherwise contact Margarette Gilham
on 01622 891281.
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Village Shopping
Animal Feed & Garden Products
The Emporium, Barradale Farm, Maidstone Rd
01622 890446
www.petemporium.co.uk
Art Gallery and Local Artist
West End House Gallery, High St, Smarden
01233 770261
Bakers
Waltons, High Street
01622 891217
Sainsbury’s Local, High Street
01622 892072
Bank/Post Office
National Westminster, High Street
0870 240 3355
Post Office
01622 890227
Beauty Therapy
Escape
01622 891790
Natural Beauty by Design
01622 891181
Butchers
Hollamby’s, High Street
01622 890379
Cabinet Makers
Tim Smith, Forge Lane
01622 891025
Car Accessories & Spares
Premier Supply/SOC Autoparts, Wheeler St
01622 891777
www.socautoparts.co.uk
Heart of Kent Hospice, High Street
01622 891892
www.hokh.co.uk
Sue Ryder Care, Foreman’s Walk
01622 891117
www.suerydercare.org
Cash Machines
Outside Sainsbury’s Local, High Street
Inside the Post Office, High Street
Charity Shops
Chemist with Pharmacy
Doctors Surgery, Grigg Lane
01622 890758
Photo Shop
Headcorn Photo Factory
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01622 730730 www.headcornphotofactory.co.uk
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Village Shopping
Convenience Stores
Cost Cutter, Kings Road
01622 890336
Sainsbury’s Local, High Street
01622 892072
Cycle Shop
Woods, North Street
01622 890664
Delicatessen
Curds & Whey, High Street
01622 890108
Dry Cleaning
Headcorn Dry Cleaners
01622 890823
Estate Agents
Simon Miller & Company, High Street
01622 890089
www.simonmiller.co.uk
Turnill & Company, Ringles, Grigg Lane
01622 890969
www.turnillandco.com
Ward & Partners, High Street
01622 890435
www.wardandpartners.co.uk
Fashion & Clothes
The Factory Shop, Foreman’s Centre
01622 891651
Grays Country & Clays Ltd
01622 890212
Fish Mongers
Headcorn Village Fishmongers, 19 High Street
01622 890438
Florist
Sweet William , Foreman’s Walk
01622 891767
Furniture Shop
Peppercorn, High Street
01622 891773
Garden Ornaments & Plants
Homes & Gardens, High Street
01622 890682
www.homes-gardens.co.uk
Gift Shop
Village Tea Rooms, High Street
01622 890682
Bowjangles gifts and accessories
01622 853852
Headcorn Gifts and Music
01622 891169
Green Grocers
Village Grocers, High Street
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01622 891155
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Village Shopping
Hairdressers
Beau Belle, High Street
01622 890296
Beauty Box, High Street
01622 890460
Cut Above, High Street
01622 890644
HQ Hair & Beauty, Foreman’s Walk
01622 892466
Masons, The Old Stonemasons, North Street
01622 890996
Hardware
Headcorn Hardware, High Street
01622 890409
Health Centre (Alternative)
Forstal Holistic Health, High Street
01622 892266
Headcorn Natural Health, Smarden Road
01622 890803
Kitchens
Kitchen Connections
01622 890611
Newsagents
Oldfields, High Street (paper delivery)
01622 890437
Costcutters, Kings Road
01622 890336
Sainsbury’s Local, High Street
01622 892072
Headcorn Railway Station Shop (Monday-Saturday Mornings Only)
Petrol
Headcorn Service Station, Station Road
01622 892282
Travel Agents
Go Cruise (Local ABTA Cruise Consultants)
01622 891895
www.gocruisetnt.co.uk
Wines & Spirits
Costcutter Stores, Kings Road
01622 890336
Sainsbury’s Local, High Street
01622 892072
Wine Rack, North Street
01622 890288
www.winerack.co.uk
Large Supermarkets
Tesco, Small Hythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7LN
0845 677 9803
WM Morrison, Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME15 9AE
01622 687280
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Food and Drink
Public Houses
The George & Dragon, High Street
01622 890239
The White Horse, North Street
01622 890206
The Hawkenbury, Hawenbury Road
01580 890567
Restaurants/Tea Shops
3 Indian Restaurant, High Street
01622 890101
McCoys Fish and Chips, 7 High Street
01622 891816
Homes and Gardens Tea Room, High Street
01622 890682
Krishna Indian Restaurant, High Street
01622 890665
Coffee Corner, Foremans Walk
01622 411234
Lizzys Coffee Shop (10am—4pm), Krishna Restaurant
01622 890665
The George and Dragon PH, High Street
01622 880239
Waltons Bakers, High Street
01622 891217
The Hawkenbury, Hawkenbury Road
01580 891507
Weald of Kent Golf Club, Maidstone Road
01622 891671
Takeaway
Leas Garden, Chinese, High Street
01622 890875
Krishna, Indian, High Street
01622 890665
Headcorn Farmers Market
Headcorn Farmers Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9.30am to
12.30pm at the Village Hall.
The Farmers Market is a member of Produce in Kent and there are a wide range of
goods and produce for sale. For more information contact Penny Kemp, Headcorn
Sustainability Group on 01622 890601.
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Other Key Services
Builders and Decorators
A&N Baughurst
01622 758783
N A Caselton Building Services
01622 890839
J R Building Services
01622 891032
A T Palmer
01233 770077
Graham Waters Building Contractors
01622 891125
R J Sunnucks Plastering Ltd
01622 890311
Mordons Ltd Building Contractors
01622 891073
Building Surveyor
Jefferey A Wade MCIOB, MBEng
01622 890532
Carpenter
S F Carpenter
01622 890168
Central Heating and Plumbing
A Kitts
01233 625786 /
07919 191367
Headcorn Heating
01622 891299 /
07801 989110
Fahrenheit Heating
01622 298868
Millbourne Kitchen and Bathrooms (Plumber)
01622 892498
Electrician
Sturgeon Electrical
01622 890523
Fencing
P Tassell
07941 906615
Tarmac Surfacing
Wilson Tarmac
01622 890049/891082
Waste/Rubbish Disposal
T Skilton
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07714 729229
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Travel
Headcorn Railway Station, Station Approach—Regular Services to Ashford International
and London Stations of Charing Cross and Cannon Street via Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
See www.southeasternrailway.co.uk for more information on train fares, times etc.
Bus Services—Operated by Arriva www.arrivabus.co.uk , the number 12 service
operates from Tenterden to Maidstone hourly. Bus stops are situated in the High Street,
Station Road and Station Approach (by railway). On a Sunday the No 12 starts and
terminates at Headcorn.
A 12RL service operated by Clarkes Minibuses (01580 765099) from Tenterden to
Headcorn Railway Station in the early mornings/afternoons. A timetable is available at
the Library or by contacting the Parish Clerk on 01622 892496.
Car Hire
P & L Executive Car Hire
01622 891633 or 07764 678991
Taxis
MTC Taxis based at the Railway Station
Streamline, Barradale Farm, Maidstone Road
01622 890003
www.maidstonetaxicompany.co.uk
01622 750000
www.streamline.travel/headcorn.php
Driving Instruction
Tony Loft School of Motoring
01622 891001
Hatley Driving Tuition
01622 891716
Headcorn Aerodrome
A busy centre for pleasure flights, hot air ballooning, parachuting, helicopter flights and
the Lashenden Air Warfare museum. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and watch
the planes within yards of the runway. A café is also on site. For more information
contact 01622 890226 or visit www.headcornaerodrome.co.uk
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