Fordwich Town Council

It is with much regret that due to COVID restrictions, the planned performance of  A Christmas Carol has been cancelled. Those who have bought tickets will have been offered to attend the event in Sandwich or receive a refund.

Corona virus COVID-19 information

If you live in Fordwich or nearby and need help or can offer help please contact Chris Fris on chrisfris1@gmail.com or tel 07522 480284.

For all information relating to the government advise on the Corona virus (COVID-19) please click here.

For information from the NHS regarding the Corona virus (COVID-19) please click here.

Marriage and Civil Partnership Ceremonies have resumed.

KENT TOGETHER – HELPLINE LAUNCHED BY KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

A 24-hour helpline has been set up to support vulnerable people in Kent who need urgent help, supplies or medication.

You can contact the Kent Together helpline at www.kent.gov.uk/KentTogether  or by calling on 03000 41 92 92. It is a 24-hour service.

Kent County Council also has a page on its website answering frequently asked questions and the very latest Coronavirus information on its service updates page.

Visit www.kent.gov.uk

Seniors Helping Seniors has been able to maintain services throughout this extraordinary period.

We have local experienced carers covering Fordwich to help with elderly care in peoples’ homes.

The hourly fee £24.60 includes VAT and paying above the Living Wage to our amazing carers.

·  This information may also be useful for people seeking work/to use their care experience to help others during the crisis.

More info here https://canterbury.seniorshelpingseniors.co.uk or call me on my mobile 07802 229050 with any questions

Please feel warmly welcome to visit the stunning Fordwich Town Hall dating from 1544.

Our knowledgeable volunteers are keen to show you around and tell you about Fordwich Town Hall’s history, its importance and connection to the building of Canterbury Cathedral and how it is used today.

Entry at £2 per person which helps us to keep this wonderful building open to the public.

Please note that we have a newly installed lift enabling us to welcome even more visitors.

All enquiries to sarah.fordwichevents@gmail.com

There will be no Civic Service for 2020 due to the ongoing pandemic.

The next Civic Service will be held on the 19th September 2021 at 3.00pm.

Canterbury Bishop Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has kindly agreed to attend and we wish her and all of you a very warm welcome.

Canoe Wild

Keen on exploring the River Stour and lakes? Make your way to Canoe Wild in Fordwich. For more information find us at www.canoewild.co.uk

Fordwich River Tour

Keen on exploring the River Stour in a more gentile fashion? Find us moored up outside The Fordwich Arms and enjoy an excursion on the Ethelbert. For more information find us on fordwichrivertours.co.uk