2014 Archived News
December 2014 High Halstow Times
Karmann Dance Centre Star Awards 2014
The pupils and students at the Karmann Dance Centre, based at High Halstow, Lower Stoke and Allhallows celebrated another successful year at their Presentation Evening awarding Star Awards and Certificates for Ballet, Tap, Theatrecraft, Freestyle and Street Please click here to read more November 2014
November 2014 High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the update on Empowering Local Communities, Lodge Hill, Christmas Tree Festival, Parish Council Consultations, Photographic Competition Results, Hikers News and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here November 2014
My Five Years As Environment Commissioner: Reflections from Janez Potocnik During His Last Week In Office
Guest blog for the RSPB by Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for the Environment from 2009 to 2014
In my five years as European Commissioner for the Environment one of the key things I have learned is that Europe’s citizens care about their natural environment, passionately. That most certainly includes the UK. Indeed it has been striking that despite the apparent scepticism towards the EU there, UK citizens and NGOs regard the EU as a friend when it comes to environmental protection.
I have visited many nature reserves and met with many NGOs and volunteers in my time as Commissioner. Earlier this year while in the UK I had the good fortune to visit RSPB’s Northward Hill reserve and the North Kent Marshes, which overlooks the great expanse of the Thames. I saw Marsh harriers, Herons, little Egrets, and I met the Friends of North Kent Marshes. They, like so many people in the UK, are passionate about the wild places on their doorstep, and determined that they will be protected for future generations. For North Kent Marshes, and for many other international important wildlife sites across Europe, that protection is delivered by EU environmental law.
To read the full article please click here October 2014
October 2014 High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the update on Lodge Hill, Tea at the Blitz, the Auction 25th October, Gardening Club news and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here October 2014
September High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the site visit planned for the siting of the half pipe, the Auction 25th October, Gardening Club Prize winners, the Peninsula Tea dance and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here September 2014
Jacobs Environmental Impact Study
A section of conclusion of the Environmental Impacts study on a Thames Estuary airport.
To read the full report as to the many reasons why environmentally an estuary airport is a non starter please click below July 2014
July High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the success of the cricketers in the 20/20 final, skateboard equipment update, Bus Shelter update, the Photographic Competition and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here July 2014
Build a Car Challenge
High Halstow Village Hall Quiz July 11th
This is the third of four quiz events to be held in the Village Hall to help raise funds for Phase Three of the refurbishment programme
If you want a great night out and to help raise money for the refurbishment please contact Margaret on 244203. Entry is only £3 per person June 2014
Bus Stop at Christmas Lane
At the time of going to press we can tell you that Medway Council are working on a scheme to put a path in for the above site, as previously requested…click here to read more June 2014
Skateboard Equipment
The Parish Council are considering and have applied for funding for a half pipe piece of skateboard equipment. We would like your thoughts on where this could be sited on the recreation field. One place could be between the kick wall and the youth shelter at the back of the recreation field.. click here to read more June 2014
Broadband Mast In High Halstow
At the May Parish Council, MLL Telecom consulted the Parish Council to obtain their views on a potential monopole mast required to provide connectivity to schools across the peninsula, to meet curriculum delivery requirements. This scheme is being provided by Medway Council; MLL Telecom is providing the design and delivery for them. To reach the schools one solution might involve a mast on High Halstow Hill. A high point is needed as the network needs clear, direct ‘line of sight’ between locations… click here to read more June 2014
2013/14 Annual Report
To read the report from the Parish Council and the groups that help make High Halstow special please click here June 2014
June 2014 High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the Broadband Mast in High Halstow, the Hikers update, Nat West Bank under threat, the Photographic Competition and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here June 2014
High Halstow Open 11th July 2014
Hoo Nat West Branch Under Threat – Have Your Say
NatWest, the bank that likes to say Yes. Not however, it seems, if you’re a resident on the Hoo Peninsula!
We have been informed by Medway Councillor Chris Irvine that despite NatWest, and it’s parent company Royal Bank of Scotland, being bailed out by us, the taxpayers, to the tune of some £46 billion during the disastrous financial collapse in 2008, RBS is set to proceed with plans to close it’s NatWest branch on the Hoo Peninsula in Hoo St Werburgh. There has been no consultation. The decision has seemingly been delivered as a fait accompli. Please click here to read more May 2014
Newly Discovered Map of High Halstow
May 2014 High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the Traffic Calming issue for the school, updates from the Hikers, news of the photographic competition for 2014, details of Dramas new show for the summer, and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here May 2014
Parish Council Minutes
The minutes for September 2013 to February 2014 have now been added to the site. Please click here to take you to the Minutes Page April 2014
RSPB Hustings Event 30th April 2014
February High Halstow Times
In this months edition read about the Valentines Quiz, the return of Nicky Moore and friends, the Friends of St Margaret’s update and much much more
Please click here to read the full edition. For previous editions please click here February 2014