The High Street, Eastry c.1960
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The Parish Council hopes you enjoy your visit. The aim of the website is to inform both residents and visitors alike about the activities of the Parish Council, local Clubs and Societies, local businesses and local people - whilst at the same time giving potential visitors to the village a little insight into Eastry and the warm and friendly welcome you can expect.
The village of Eastry is situated approximately 2½ miles South-West of the Cinque Port of Sandwich, Eastry’s main post town; 4½ miles North-West of Deal; 12 miles East of Canterbury and 86 miles from London. It may be considered a large village by today’s standards having something over 1000 homes within its boundaries.
Until the end of 2004 Eastry was one of the only villages (if not the only village!) remaining in England to have a “butcher, baker and candlestick maker”.
(a "candlestick maker" was someone who made candles from tallow - NOT the candle holder itself!)
Voted Kent's "Village of the Year 2005" Eastry enjoys having a huge range of local businesses in its locale; from traditional crafts and equestrian equipment to tyre sales . It has a selection of hostelries providing good accommodation, food, beers and fine wines, a chemist, a fish and chip shop, a Chinese "take-away", a butcher, a baker, ladies hair stylists, an active Village Hall as well as a local convenience store, newsagent, post office and a wealth of local clubs, societies and activity groups.
A Pastoral letter from the Revd Mark Roberts is included in the latest February edition of the Eastry Village News, available here. Remember this is a very large file and may take several minutes to download dependant upon your connection speed...
Latest Council information now available. See our Council Page here.
There are a lot of Trading Standards Alerts!!! Protect yourself and your neighbours against the latest malicious scams by reading our News Page here...
Kent Downs Orchid Newspaper seeks contributions. More on this here...
Kent Police have issued a warning about problem dogs. Details on our News Page here...
Latest Agendas of forthcoming Parish Council Meetings are available here...
Latest St Mary's events can be found on our News Page here...
Please read the superb illustrated article, by Angela Crane, about the history of Fairfield House, Eastry here...
Living History Group seeks volunteers!! Read more here...
Sholden area under threat from housing development! Read more on our News Page here...
Help save a life... Find out how here...
"Buy With Confidence" Trader comes to the rescue! More here...
"Dovertime". What's it all about? What can I do? Find out here...
What happens to the contents of your "Black Box"? The answer is here...
Latest Minutes of Eastry Parish Council Meetings can be found here...
Are you a member of the Rae family from Eastry? A Lincolnshire artist seeks your help! More here...
Residents of Eastry "Beat the Bounds"! Read the full report on our News Page here...
Don't forget to check out our "Sales and Wants" page! This is a free service to all Eastry residents. Local businesses, organisations and service providers may also advertise free of charge! Contact the webmaster here.
What are Public Rights of Way (PROW)? Find out on our News Page here...
Funding for Local Community Projects is available via the local Neighbourhood Forum. Read more here...
Do you need help? Dover District Volunteer Centre have drivers willing to assist. See more on our News Page here...
INVOKE - useful local guides for those aged 50+. More here...
Dover District Council have introduced Pre-Planning Application charges. More information is available on our News Page here...
Want to know more about Kent Trading Standards? Loads of information to help protect you from unfair trading on our News Page here...
Traffic and speeding through the village is always a contentious issue. A report has been issued by Kent Highways. More on this on our News Page here...
What was Eastry like at the turn of the 20th Century? Please visit our "Views" page here...
Eastry Scouts Country Craft and Produce Market is held every Wednesday from 9am - 12:30pm. More here...
Look here for the latest information on the National CCTV Database.
Kent County Council have published information regarding to travel to local hospitals. Copies are available here...
Keep abreast of latest road works and closures by logging onto the new Kent County Council "eLGIN" website at http://www.elgin.gov.uk.
Are you throwing money away - paying too much Council Tax or rent? The Kent Benefits Partnership are there to help. Find out more here or call 08453 450310
A copy of the Shoreline Management Plan is now available for download. You can obtain your copy here...
Those of you with a hearing aid may like to know that the Hi-Kent Hearing Aid Re-Tube Clinic comes regularly to Coffee Break at the Village Hall. Batteries are also supplied; please bring your Battery Book with you when you come. This service is for NHS aids only.
"Coffee Break" is held free of charge each Friday morning from 9:30am until 12:00 noon in the Village Hall, High Street, and is an ideal opportunity to meet other Parishioners and members of the Parish Council to discuss local issues; or simply to meet over a coffee (or tea) and a biscuit or home-made cake! Children are always welcome, with an accompanying parent, and the Parish Council hope that as many as possible will attend - particularly those who are new to the village.
Are you aware of your responsibilities if a Public Right of Way exists next to your property? Overhanging vegetation can be a problem... read about it here.
Kent Archaeological Society have prepared details of the memorial inscriptions in St. Mary's church. This could help you find details of your ancestors! Full details can be found here.
Want the latest Dover-Deal Diamond Bus Timetables? Then click here.
This page last updated: 23 January, 2012 10:56:50
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