WINGHAM ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY 2026 AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

Thursday 23 April 2026

The Wingham Annual Parish Assembly took place on Wednesday 22 April, 7.30pm, in Wingham Village Hall.

Thank you to everyone who came along, presented and helped with the event.

We heard the Parish Council Chairman's report from stand-in Chair of the meeting, Cllr Martin Smith, our District Councillor Trevor Bartlett updated the assembly on district-related news, and we heard from several village group representatives, including Wingham Scouts, The Friends of St Mary’s, The Meeting Place, The Wingham Charities, the A257 Traffic Group and WASUP.

The Community Award winners were announced and presented with their awards: 

Annette Dowler receiving the Jack Jolly Award from Cllr Smith

Photo credit: Gareth Winters

Mike and Vivien Leeming receiving the KALC Community Award from Cllr Smith

Photo credit: Gareth Winters

Annette Dowler received The Jack Jolly Award for her outstanding contribution to the fabric and life of the Wingham Parish Community over many years.  Her kindness and consistent willingness to help anyone in need of support were things, among many others, noted in the nominations received. 

Mike and Vivien Leeming received the KALC Community Award to acknowledge their significant contribution to our community and their amazing efforts in regularly tending the Red Lion Corner Garden since October 2018.

The Recreation Ground Management Committee, responsible for the general management and control of Wingham Recreation Ground, formally retired at the Assembly, with election of representatives noted and discussed. Nominations already received were accepted and it was agreed that any remaining vacancies may be filled by seeking representatives before the Committee's Annual General Meeting in May. Wingham Community Groups were urged to send a representative to join the Recreation Ground Committee.

All documents relating to the Annual Parish Assembly, including the agenda, 2025 minutes, 2025-26 Annual Reports and information displayed can be found under the meetings tab of this website, or by clicking this LINK.