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 The News Letter was started in 1977 by the late Bill Hill who was Vicar of Lynsted-with-Kingsdown and Rector of Norton from 1976 until 1987. It is published monthly in an A5 format and runs to around 70 pages.
It is distributed free to every household in the parishes of Lynsted with Kingsdown and Norton who find it invaluable for keeping them up to date on coming events and for its directory of local service providers. Many ex parishioners living elsewhere locally, and those who have moved further away (most of whom contribute to the cost of the postage) are also on its circulation. It also goes out to the local newspapers and other interested organisations, to the MP and to the advertisers without whom the publication in its present form would not be possible.
The publication contains news of what is going on in the parishes and notices of forthcoming events as well as interesting articles and comments provided by the readers. It also contains a lot of local information including a ‘Shoppers’ Guide to goods and services available. It is financed by, revenue from the advertising; grants from the Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish Council, the Norton Buckland and Stone Parish Council, and the Kent County Council; and from unsolicited donations from grateful recipients. No charge, however, is made for the copies distributed.
The newsletter is also available electronically on request to those whose systems are compatible with Microsoft Publisher 2003, 2000 or 98. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, email newsletter@lynsted.com giving details of your preferred Microsoft Publisher version.
How you can contribute?
The deadline for copy is given in the timetable below. The News Letter contains details for most of the local organisations it knows about and receives regular contributions from many of them. The Editor is always happy to hear of other organisations relevant to the two parishes and to include the appropriate details and to receive any articles or ‘snippets’ that the contributor may feel to be of interest to the readers. Copy should be sent to newsletter@lynsted.com
It is hopefully delivered ready for circulation to our team of deliverers in the two parishes around the last Sunday of the calendar month.
Can I advertise in the newsletter?
Advertising: Those wishing to advertise their business or commercial service in the News letter should contact Mike Trim.
The costs of advertising, as at July 2007, (if space is available) are as follows:-
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Cost Per Month (at July 2007)
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1/8 pageon back cover
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£2.75
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1/8 pageon inside cover
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£2.25
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1/8 pageon inside page
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£1.25
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1/4 page on back cover
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£4.75
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1/4 page on inside cover
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£3.75
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1/4 page on inside page
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£2.25
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1/2 page on back cover
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£8.25
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1/2 page on inside cover
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£6.50
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1/2 page on inside page
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£4.00
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full page on back cover
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£14.25
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full page on inside cover
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£11.25
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full page on inside page
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£7.00
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Can I help with the newsletter?
The Editor is always happy to recruit new people to the newsletter collating teams and would welcome any offers of assistance. The editor may be contacted at newsletter@lynsted.com.
Timetable
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Issue 2007
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Deadline - WEDNESDAY
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Distribution - FRIDAY
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August
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18th July
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27th July
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September
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15th August
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24th August
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October
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19th September
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28th September
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November
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17th October
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26th October
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December
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14th November
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23rd November
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2008 Timetable
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Deadline - WEDNESDAY
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Distribution - FRIDAY
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January
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12th December
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*21st December
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February
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16th January
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25th January
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March
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13th February
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22nd February
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April
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19th March
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28th March
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