Capel-le-Ferne Parish Council are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on the 8th September 2022. A truly inspirational Monarch who dedicated her life to her throne and her people. She taught us so much about the commitment we have to our communities, our country and the world. For many, including our Parishioners, she was the only Monarch we have known and loved, and she gained a very special place in our hearts. She had a plethora of wisdom and integrity. The Councillors and Parishioners of Capel-le-Ferne, along with the rest of our country and people throughout the world, mourn the loss of our beloved Queen. We send our condolences to the Royal Family.
The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September. A bank holiday across the UK has been approved by King Charles III for the day of the funeral of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects: LINK FOR ARRANGEMENTS. Arrangements for the Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen | The Royal Family
More information e.g., condolence books, flowers, donations etc.
Thank you Sharon (Capel Floral Services) for the lovely spray of flowers prepared for the Council and Community.
>> Flowers and donations: Areas in the Parish for residents to leave floral tributes. In Capel-le-Ferne this can either be at the Memorial Stone in Lancaster Avenue, or at the Queen’s Green Canopy area on the Playing Field. Please could we request no cellophane or plastic. Flowers will be removed the day after the funeral and placed at the Queen’s Green Canopy area for use as compost, where a tree in memory of the Queen will be planted in due course. This will involve local school children and a ceremony of the event will be made at a suitable time.
>> The Parish Council will also accept donations on behalf of a national or local charity, which will be confirmed by Councillors at their next meeting. Details for payment: By Bank Transfer as follows: Sort Code: 60-07-04. Account Number: 08503346, Reference: Queen. Or, delivery to the Parish Clerk at 39 Victoria Road, Capel-le-Ferne.
>> Condolence Books are available at the Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, CT18 7LX and St Radigund’s Church, Albany Road, CT18 7JT, available when open. OR online: >> The Church of England is offering anyone who might wish to do so virtually, the opportunity to sign a memory book, light a candle and view messages of condolence online by visiting www.churchofengland.org and following the links.
Capel-le-Ferne Parish Council arranged 105 Saplings to be planted in the Playing Field to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Planting took place in conjunction with children from the Primary School, Thursday, 28th April from 1.30pm.The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invited people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”.
For the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022, Capel-le-Ferne took part in “The Queen’s Green Canopy”. Approximately 25 children from the village Primary School and 10 adults from our community, joined together with Parish Councillors and Teachers, planting 105 Saplings with protective spiral guards and canes for support. The planting took place on the Village Playing Field, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7LX on Thursday, 28th April 2022, in an area which will form a coppice of trees in one corner, particularly for Wildlife, establishing and providing food and shelter and create a living legacy for future generations.
We hope the children enjoyed their little outing and benefit in watching the trees thrive and grow in the future with appreciation.
“THANK-YOU” AFTERNOON TEA FOR OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, ETC.. Grapevine Deliverers, Speed Watchers, Capel Cares, Parish Councillors and Clerk, Police Community Support Officer and Kent Community Warden, enjoyed Afternoon Tea, at the Village Hall on Saturday, 12th March 2022
CAPEL-LE-FERNE REMEMBRANCE DAY 2021 in 11th month, on 11th day at 11th hour. We Remembered Them! Excellent attendance today, at the Memorial in Lancaster Avenue, to observe the Two Minute Silence. Children from Year 1 and Year 5 of the Primary School, representatives of Parish Council, St Radigund’s Church, Baptist Church, Pre-School and Village Hall Management Committee, with members of the Community, remembered those who fought and died for this country. Thank you all so much. A BIG thank you to Matt Curtis and Kent PA Hire for loan of Public Address system for the Remembrance Day event today. Much appreciated. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kentpahire Website: https://www.kentpahire.co.uk/
❤️ A very BIG THANK YOU to all volunteers in Capel-le-Ferne that helped out over the lockdown, whether it be cooking, delivering meals, shopping, making kids packs, collecting supplies, etc etc, you were all amazing ❤️
#volunteersweek2021
UNSUNG HEROES nominated in CAPEL-LE-FERNE will be receiving their flowers and cup-cakes this weekend, an initiative sponsored by the PARISH COUNCIL and supported by CAPEL FLORAL SERVICES and TORI’S CAKES.
ALL OUR NOMINATED CAPEL-LE-FERNE UNSUNG HEROES have now been presented with flowers and cup-cakes by Parish Councillors; Philippa Seager, Tony Lake (Chairman) and Keith Pilcher (Vice Chairman).
Our sincere grateful thanks to you all as helpers and volunteers; Alison (Capel Pre-school), Angela, Jan, Lynn & Colin, Lynne & Paul, Maureen and Steve, who all helped out in different ways in our Village during unprecedented times over the lockdowns.
This was an initiative sponsored by the PARISH COUNCIL and supported by CAPEL FLORAL SERVICES and TORI’S CAKES #volunteersweek2021
JOIN IN THE FUN! SPOT THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TRAIL IN CAPEL-LE-FERNE If you have Christmas lights/decorations at your property and/or in your window, that families can enjoy on a walk/drive and “Spot the Christmas themed loveliness”, please add your address in the comments below, which will be added to a list for downloading of those displaying festive adornments.
PLEASE RESPECT OTHERS BY SOCIAL DISTANCING.
If you have a display, perhaps you could take a photograph and post it here for the benefit of those that don’t wish to venture out at night. These will be uploaded to our website in the Gallery.
