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Kent Household Support Fund – Summer Voucher Scheme

Kent Household Support Fund – Summer Voucher Scheme

Funded by the UK government, the Kent Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent households in need of help with significantly rising living costs. The Scheme will be delivered in two phases, Phase 1 Summer Voucher scheme & Phase 2 Winter/Autumn Voucher scheme.

 The Summer Voucher scheme is open for applications from 12pm Tuesday 1 August 2023.  The scheme will close on Thursday 14 September 2023, or when the budget is spent.

If successful, support will be provided in the form of the following: 

  • £100 voucher to be used to pay for food costs within the household.  (Applicants can select an e-voucher from a list of supermarket retailers)

Vouchers will be sent by email or text.  If the person receiving the e-voucher does not have a smart mobile phone or access to an email account, the vouchers can be posted to their home address once the supermarket of choice has been selected by the applicant. This option will be available when completing an application form.

There is a limited amount of funding available for this scheme. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, with only one award per household

Who is eligible?

Applicants must:

  • be aged 16 or over.
  • be a Kent resident, permanently living within one of the 12 local authorities covered by Kent County Council (this excludes Medway, Bromley, and Bexley).
  • be in receipt of means tested benefits, or have a household income less than £40,000 per annum before tax.
  • not have savings above £1,000.
  • *not be receiving free school meal support within their household.

*Free School Meal eligible families will receive an additional energy voucher for each eligible child via their child’s school outside of this scheme.

 Eligible FSM families will receive a £100 voucher per eligible child direct from their child’s school during the Autumn term. 

Residents with no recourse to public funding are eligible for the scheme. If a National Insurance number is not available, please email householdsupportfund@kent.gov.uk with circumstances and reasons why the applicant should receive this support, attaching supporting evidence to the email.

Application Link

Apply for the Kent Household Support Fund Summer Food Voucher via Household Support Fund – Kent County Council

Voucher timescales

We do aim to send vouchers out as quickly as possible, usually within 7-10 working days of a successful application being made. However there will be high demand for vouchers, and this could impact on timescales.  The applicant will receive email confirmation of the application outcome.

Additional Queries

Any questions can be directed to householdsupportfund@kent.gov.uk or via 03000 412424 (line open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm).

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Basic Computer & Phone Skills Drop-In Sessions

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If you would like some help getting started, or improving, your computer skills, then come along to our drop-in session and speak with your local Digital Engagement Officer who can help you learn more about using your device and the internet.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or if you want to brush up on your current skills, your local Digital Engagement Officer can offer free and friendly support.

  • Thursday 29th Sept and 27th Oct 1.30 – 3.30pm
  • Thursday 24th Nov and 22nd Dec 10.00am – 12.00pm

Sandgate Library, James Morris Court, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate CT20 3RR

Visit www.DigitalKent.uk for more information.

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Temporary Road Closure – B2063 West Road, Sandgate – 21st March 2022 for 15 Days

Notice from Kent Highways: B2063 West Road, Sandgate, will be closed between the junctions of Pond Hill Road and Sandy Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

A diversion will be in place: the alternative route is B2063 North Road, B2063 Military Road, A259 Sandgate High Street, A259 Sandgate Esplanade, A259 Seabrook Road, B2063 Hospital Hill, B2063 West Road and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while foul and storm water connection works are undertaken by Walker Construction (UK) Limited.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=126540812

For information regarding this closure please contact Walker Construction (UK) Limited on 07710 077737, who will able to assist with the scope of these works.

Please note, this temporary road closure will be in conjunction with temporary traffic signals placed out on B2063 West Road and Pond Hill Road.

Temporary Road Closure Diversion.
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Sandgate Library CLOSED for the next few days [Update: Now Open!]

Over the weekend, Sandgate Library has sprung a leak, and it’s currently a bit wet!

Works are already in hand to sort and fix the cause of the problem (blocked drain to the flat roof above), and to then deal with the clean up required before we can reopen (cleaning carpets, checking electrics – that sort of thing).

We hope that won’t take too long, but expect it will be at least a couple of days and we will update as soon as we can.

In the meantime, the Library and Parish Office will be closed to visitors, but our Parish Clerk remains contactable at clerk@sandgatepc.org.uk 

Update 9/10/21: We’re pleased to say that after the flooding of last week, we’re now sorted, the Library reopened on Thursday and all is now well.

Sandgate Library is therefore open and looking forward to see you from 9.30am on Monday as usual!

https://sandgatepc.org.uk/library-opening-times/

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Sandgate Park Tennis Court: Closed

We’re sorry to have to do so, but following the (now) clear guidance issued by Government and the Lawn Tennis Association, we have had to close the Sandgate Park Tennis Court and will be removing the net until the end of lockdown on 2nd December.

It will be returned to the court so free use of the tennis court can restart as soon as possible thereafter. Although we find closing a court like this odd given we were not required to do so through the first lockdown, we can only follow the Government guidance available.

https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19—latest-advice/#england

The Government has announced new national restrictions for England between Thursday 5 November – Wednesday 2 December.

Despite the LTA and tennis community making a strong case to Government, we can confirm that the new restrictions mean that tennis activity in England is not permitted for the duration of the national lockdown, as a result of the closure of all outdoor and indoor facilities.  The only exceptions to this are for elite tennis players, and for tennis activity in schools, colleges and other educational establishments as part of education.

Whilst we are disappointed with the outcome, we must urge all involved with tennis in England to adhere to the decision that the Government has taken.

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Sandgate Walking Tours 2020

Tony Quarrington would like to show you and others around our village: stroll along Sandgate’s characterful High Street and lovely promenade, learn of its history as an elegant holiday resort, dip into detours to discover great buildings and parkland, and explore the lives of many of its most celebrated individuals.

Sandgate Walking Tours cost just £5 per person for a 2 hour tour, but advance booking is essential to ensure reasonable group sizes (maximum number of 8 guests per tour).

To book call 07738 624522 or email tonyquarrington@msn.com

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Dates are: Saturday 18th July (Sold Out), Saturday 1st August (Sold Out), Saturday 15th August, Saturday 29th August, Saturday 5th September, Saturday 12th September, Saturday 19th September, Saturday 3rd October, Saturday 17th October, Saturday 24th October.

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Meet the Silly Squad

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The Reading Agency and Kent libraries are excited to introduce the ‘Silly Squad‘.

Due to our libraries being closed, this year’s challenge will be online only.

Children aged 4 to 11 can join the ‘Silly Squad’, an adventurous team of animals who love to have a laugh, and get stuck into all sorts of funny books!

The challenge will begin on Friday 5 June and end late September. Taking part is easy and free, visit the Silly Squad website to sign up.

The challenge is to read any books that make them laugh, smile and be happy during the summer. Whether that’s comics, joke books, poetry, fiction or nonfiction (book or eBook format).

Families are encouraged to join in and ‘get silly’. New fun and silly content is available every week including activities, games, quizzes and more.

Get involved

For more information email libraries@kent.gov.uk.

Keep up to date by following the Reading Agency on Twitter and using the hashtag #SummerReadingChallenge and #sillysquad2020

Follow the Summer Reading Challenge on Facebook.

You can also follow Kent Libraries, Registration and Archives on Facebook and Twitter.

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Sandgate’s War Memorial

Sandgate’s War Memorial at the junction of Military Road and Sandgate High Street is a Grade 2 listed structure under the ownership of Sandgate Parish Council (on a long lease from Folkestone and Hythe District Council).

The location was purchased following the end of WW1 by the British Red Cross Society and bequeathed to Sandgate Urban District Council who commissioned the memorial.

The war memorial was designed by Harry Evans of Folkestone and built by Messrs Prebble and Spain. It was unveiled on 11th May 1921 by the Countess of Rocksavage and dedicated by the Vicar of Sandgate.

Following the Second World War, a plaque was added to commemorate those who lost their lives in that war. At the base of the memorial a paver was added in 2016, to commemorate the sacrifice made by Crpl William Cotter VC in 1916.



The roll of honour plaque to the fallen of WW1 reads as follows:

ALSTON, ERNEST   NORTHAMPTONS
AYRISS, JOHN   SCOTTISH RIFLES
BENNETT-GOLDNEY, F R.A.S.C.   M.P.
BRISSENDEN, ARCHIBALD   CANADIANS
BROCKMAN, LEWIS   ROYAL MARINES
BUSS, WALTER E   BUFFS
CHAMBERLAIN, LUKE   SUFFOLKS
COTTER, WILLIAM VC   BUFFS
COTTER, BERNARD A   BUFFS
COUCHMAN, WALTER B   R.A.M.C
CURRIE, ALBERT   GRENADIER GUARDS
DOBIE, J. JARDINE   3RD HUSSARS
DONELAN, WILLIAM   KENT CYCLISTS
DRAYNER, BRUCE   R.N.
EPPS, E.G.   R.G.A.
EPPS, WILLIAM   R.N.
FAGG, ALBERT H   R.N.
FITZGERALD, L.DE V.   R.I. FUSILIERS
FOLEY, THOMAS O   CANADIANS
FOX, WALTER   R. FUSILIERS
GOODRUM, ROBERT    R. FUSILIERS
HOBBS, WILLIAM   BUFFS
HOGBEN, JOHN O   R. FUSILIERS
HOLMES, FREDERICK H   R.N.
HOPKINS, CHARLES   R.G.A.
HUCKSTEP, HERBERT C.E.   R.A.F.
JAGO, GEORGE J   GLOSTERS
JAGO, THOMAS H   R.N.
JARMAN, ALFRED   E. SURREYS
MALTBY, ALFRED J.F.   R.A.F.
MOORE, BERNARD   BUFFS
OVERTON, LAURENCE L.   ESSEX
PEACOCK, JAMES   R.W. SURREYS
PEERLESS, ALFRED   BEDFORDS
PHILPOTT, ROBERT W   BUFFS
PRATLEY, GEORGE   BUCKS HUSSARS
PRIOR, CECIL   SCOTTISH RIFLES
REED, THOMAS   BUFFS
ROBINSON, GEORGE E   R.W. SURREYS
ROBINSON, JAMES F   S.W. BORDERERS
SCOTT, CHARLES L   R.A.F.
SCOTT, LINDSAY B   R.A.O.C.
STONE, GEORGE   R.W. KENTS
WHITING, EDWARD   R.E.
WHITING, HARRY   E. SURREYS
WOOD, ELI ARTHUR   R.N.

The roll of honour plaque to the fallen of WW2 reads as follows:

IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945

GEORGE ALLCOCK
TOM H. J. BRAYAM-BONE
RAYMOND E. S. BROWN
RICHARD W. CHANNER
CHARLES T. CLIFTON
REGINALD EASTON
THOMAS R. C. FACEY
HERBERT HOLLEY
HUBERT H. W. HUCKSTEP
STANLEY P. LISTER
ROBERT LYNCH
ALBERT J. MOORE
HENRY L. RICHARDSON
WILLIAM A. R. SAMPSON
JOHN H. SENDER
GEORGE H. WOODS

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.

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