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    • Map of Elham
    © Reproduced by kind permission of the Elham Village Hall Association Ltd, Elham Circle & the artist - Graham Clarke
    Elham village is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the North Downs of Kent. This beautiful and historic village can trace its past back to the Domesday Book of 1086.
    Map of Elham
    © Reproduced by kind permission of the artist Scarlett Rickard
    Nestled between Canterbury and Folkestone, the Elham Valley is situated in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is good access by car from the M20 and A2, alternatively by train to Canterbury or Folkestone and the regular No.17 Stagecoach bus service which runs along the valley.

    There can be few places as tranquil as Kent's Elham Valley that are so easy to reach and offer such a range of activities. Enjoy a walk in the unspoiled countryside followed by a pub lunch at one of the many charming village pubs.
    Breathe in the fresh air, drink in the views and feel yourself relax.

    There's accommodation to suit every budget from B&B to self catering or luxury rooms. The location makes it a great place for an overnight stop before a channel crossing from the nearby port of Dover or the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone.

    The Elham Valley Way, a 21 mile promoted footpath, passes over fields and through woods and villages, it therefore provides a wondeful encounter for the long distance walker. The Way largely traverses the track of the old Canterbury – Folkestone Elham Valley Railway which closed in 1947.

    The pretty village of Elham hosts some wonderful historic houses of Kent together with welcoming pubs, and log fires in the winter.
    NEWS
    Elham Farmers' Market
    We have decided to delay our summer market from June to August in the hope that it can be as normal as possible post Covid, and what a celebration this will be! You can look forward to our usual range of quality local and seasonal food stalls and varied craft stalls in the lovely historic square and beautiful church. The church bells will ring to mark this joyous return to normality. The Pennyroyals Clog Dancers will be there to entertain you. You can try your luck in our super raffle. Make a day of it by strolling around the village to see imaginative scarecrows, then pop up the hill to Acrise to view the popular flower festival in the pretty church.
    10/03/2021
    Elham Historical Society Online Exhibition
    Elham Historical Society Online Exhibition
    To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day the EHS have placed online the information that was due to be on display at the village hall. You can access the exhibition by visiting here
    05/05/2020
    Village update
    Newsletter: Next edition April. Please get copy in by 13th April elhamnewsletter@gmail.com

    Village shop: Opening hours. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please do not collect your paper until 8 a.m.

    The King's Arms Closed 01303 840242

    The Rose and Crown Open for take-aways 01303 840890

    The Abbot's Fireside Currently closed. New ownership

    The Cosy Tea Rooms Closed 013030 840444

    The Post Office Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 - 12:30

    18/03/2020
    Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    For the latest government update click here

    Social distancing: When distancing of two metres (six feet) is possible that should still be kept, but if that is not possible then one metre will be acceptable if certain precautions are taken - such as the use of face coverings For more information click here

    20/03/2020
    POSTERS
    EVENTS DIARY
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    July
    Fri 2 Jul
    Amy Johnson Lecture
    Village Hall - Elham Historical Society
    This special lecture will be given by Jane Priston of the Amy Johnson Project. The talk will cover Amy?s unexplained death, when she parachuted from the plane she was delivering for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and landed in the freezing waters of the Thames Estuary. Amy?s inspiring story will be told largely through her own letters and words. Jane is passionate about Amy and runs the Amy Johnson Project from Herne Bay, just a few miles from Amy's place of death. There will also be an exhibition of rare Cinque Ports Flying Club period photographs, a flying club that Amy and her husband would have visited many times. This is a pre-booked ticket event only as we need to limit numbers and adhere to any social distancing measures. Tickets are issued on a first come / first served basis. £3 for EHS Members and £5 for Non-Members. Available from Andree Sladden, Cherry Cottage, New Road, Elham. CT4 6TQ Payment by BACS to the Elham Historical Society?s Account: 34762434 Sort Code: 52-30-23 Ref: Your Surname and Initials or you can pay by cash or cheque made payable to the EHS, with your name and address on the envelope, put through Cherry Cottage door. Tickets will not be issued until payment is made.
    Fri 9 Jul
    Glad-rags’ Garden Party
    Village Hall - Elham Village Hall Association
    August
    Sun 8 Aug 11:00
    Elham Farmers' Summer Market
    The Square - Elham Farmers' Market
    CONTACTS
    Tel:
    Contact Name & email
    999
    Emergency
    101
    Non emergency Police
    07977 982185
    KCCCommunity Warden: Gary Harrison
    111
    NHS Direct
    01227 766877
    Kent & Canterbury Hosp.
    01233 633331
    William Harvey Ashford
    01303 840213
    Elham Surgery
    01303 232300
    Hawkinge Health Centre
    01303 862425
    Lyminge Pharmacy
    01227 832322
    Bourne Vet Practice
    01303 273203
    Manor Vet Clinic
    01303 253524
    Member of Parliament: Damian Collins MP
    07584 304301
    Shepway Dist. Councillor: David Godfrey
    07887 918458
    Shepway Dist. Councillor: Jennie Hollingsbee
    07968 406702
    Shepway Dist. Councillor: Phillip Martin
    07956 110887
    Shepway Dist. Councillor: Stuart Peall
    01233 670561
    Kent County Councillor: Miss Susan Carey
    01303 840215
    Parish Council Chairman: Kevin Lamb
    07581 524402
    Parish Council Vice Chairman: Emily Arnold-Newing
    07702 268475
    Parish Council Clerk: Claire Greenwood claireg.elhampc@gmail.com
    01303 840006
    Parish Council Member: Brian Swan
    01303 840224
    Parish Council Member: Christeen Chapman
    01303 840820
    Parish Council Member: Clive Stanyon
    01303 840255
    Parish Council Member: Geoff Clements
    01303 840622
    Parish Council Member: Jon Worrall
    01303 862087
    Parish Council Member: Kevin Allen
    07712893362
    Parish Council Member: Steve Jones
    07956 110887
    Parish Council Member: Stuart Peall
    01303 840566
    Abbot's Fireside
    01303 840242
    King's Arms
    01303 840890
    Rose & Crown
    01303 840344
    The Cosy Tea Rooms
    01303 840304
    Church Matters: Mary Morgan
    01303 840219
    Church: St Mary the Virgin vicar: Jane Weeks
    01303 862820
    Dog & Puppy Training
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    EHS: elhamhistorical@gmail.com
    01303 840550
    Elham Gardening Society: Frances Horton
    01303 840041
    Elham Pre-School: elhampreschool@gmail.com
    01303 840325
    Elham Primary School: Dan File
    01303 840186
    Elham Valley Stores
    01303 840820
    EVH Chairman: Jan Stanyon stanyonjan@aol.com
    01303 840647
    EVHA: Pat Holmes
    01303 840336
    Ladies' Walking Group: Andrée Sladden
    01303 862180
    Lyminge Library
    01303 261500
    Methodist Church: Kevin Taylor
    01303 840485
    Sports Centre
    01303 840009
    Sports Club: John Holmes jph99@btinternet.com
    01303 840538
    St. Mary's Church Hall: Bridget Johnson
    01303 840544
    Sunday School
    01303 862467
    Village Hall: Maggie Tappenden talktomaggiemay@yahoo.co.uk
    01303 840295
    Newsletter Editor: Renee Bull elhamnewsletter@gmail.com
    01303 840007
    Newsletter Distribution: Pauline & Barry Flanagan