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image of the Brookland village magazine, the Marsh Harrier

Please send any news and articles for The Marsh Harrier magazine by the 15th of each month to Maureen Akers 01797 344571.

photograph of a Romney Marsh cycle route marker in Brookland

The village and parish of Brookland, located between Walland Marsh and Romney Marsh in south Kent. For a location map, please click here.

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Brookland is a village and civil parish in the Shepway district of Kent, England, about five miles west of New Romney. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 453. It is located on the A259 road in Romney Marsh.

photograph of St Augustines Parish Church, Brookland
The parish church of St Augustine has the unusual, if not unique, feature of an entirely wooden spire being separate from the body of the church. Various popular tales are told as to why this is but the proper explanation is it is separate as the weight can not be supported by the marshy ground. Inside the church there is a round lead font dating from the 1100s. Around its circumference are panels with reliefs showing the 12 Zodiac signs and the typical labours of each month.

Brookland is a pretty village but has changed in recent years to include more residential dwellings. As late as 1970 there were 5 shops, a tea room, a garage, blacksmith, abattoir, a vicar and 2 pubs. Sadly, only the pubs remain. The Royal Oak is situated in the village by the church, whilst the Woolpack Inn continues to operate one mile south of the village. The nearest general stores are now at Appledore (5 miles), Hamstreet (6 miles) and New Romney (6 miles). [Based on WikiPedia entry]

photograph of Brookland War Memorial

Trees of Remembrance

A former Parish Councillor proposed that the diseased trees which were removed from the Village Hall grounds could be replaced with ornamental trees donated in memory of a loved one. It has been suggested that a Memorial Book within the Village Hall could record the name of the preson to be remembered along with the species and location of the tree planted.

The Parish Council have taken advice from an Arborealist with regard to suitable trees to plant and would like to hear from anyone who is interested in doing so.

Contact Colin Hill on 01797 344 464.

photograph of Brookland Village Hall, July 2009
The Village Hall, Brookland is available for hire.
Contact the Booking Clerk Kevin Roper 01797 344757.

The Village Hall Committee Needs You!! New members and volunteers sought to help as a Key Holder or as Treasurer plus new committee members.
Please speak to Diana Roper 01797 344757 for more details.

Brookland Clubs and Organisations

Brookland Events Diary

Monday 19th July at 7.15pm -- Brookland Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall. Members of the public welcome. See the Agenda.

Friday 30th July 2010 at 7.30pm -- Bangers and Mash Evening with Entertainment at the Cricket Club Pavilion. Funds raised for Cricket Club.

Friday 17th September 2010 at 7.30pm -- Steak'n Kidney Pie Evening with Entertainment at the Cricket Club Pavilion. Funds raised for Cricket Club.

Saturday 14th August 2010 at 2.30pm -- Annual Garden Party at Quince Cottage, High Street, Brookland. Proceeds in aid of Cancer Research.

Monday 20th September at 7.15pm -- Brookland Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall. Members of the public welcome.

First Saturday monthly, 10am to Noon -- Brookland Village Hall Market.

Fourth Friday monthly, 1.30pm to 3.30pm -- Caring Altogether on Romney Marsh meeting in the Village Hall with light refreshments, good company and information.

Mother and Toddler Workshop - 9.30 to 11am Tuesdays (termtime only) in Village Hall. £1.50 per session. Contact Maria Cornwell 01797 363872.

Sunshine Club - 2pm to 4pm on 2nd Thursday monthly in Village Hall. Any over 60's welcome to join our happy bunch of friends, £10 subscription per year. Contact Molly Fuller 01797 344522.

Brookland Singers - We practise on various Saturdays and other days with a monthly performance at Evensong. New voices and parts welcomed. Contact Sylvia Pegge on 01797 344250 for more information.

Brookland Bell Ringers - 7.30 to 9pm Tuesdays at St Augustine's Parish Church. New recruits age 15 to 75 year welcome, contact Ken Abrey 01797 344300 for more information.

Cricket Club - plays home matches at The Balcombs, Old House Lane, Brookland, TN29 9RN. New players and supporters wanted, contact David Rhys Jones (Chairman) on 01797 344215.

Football Club -

Yoga Class - meet at Brookland Village Hall on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday mornings monthly from 9am to 10.30am.

Police - PCSO Denis Connolly is the local Community Support Officer for Brookland and the Romney Marsh area. Denis can be contacted on mobile 07772 226 103 or non-emergency 01622 690690. Email: 56518@kent.pnn.police.uk

If you want your local club or society details here, please contact either the Parish Clerk (judith.batt@tiscali.co.uk) or webmaster@brookland.org.uk

Contact the Parish Clerk, Mrs J. Batt
Keg Barn, Shadoxhurst,
Ashford, Kent TN26 1HX
Tel: 01233 733994.
Email: judith.batt@tiscali.co.uk

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