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View the Church Magazine online:

April

2017

THE CHURCH MAGAZINE

Church Website: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk

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Church Wardens

Baptisms

Weddings

Monuments &

Churchyard Enquiries

Prayer requests

Church Flowers

Church Treasurer

Church Secretary

Church Magazine Editor

Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060

Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873

Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060

Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742

Rev’d Mike Hayes Tel: 07964 697556

Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075

Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742

Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319

Mrs Rachael Harris

rachael@invosolve.com

Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650 zero.mexdavis247@btinternet.com

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM

All Saints Church, Wouldham

RECTOR—Rev’d Mike Hayes

Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.

Tel: 07964 697556

E-mail: mikejhayes@hotmail.co.uk

CHURCH WEBSITE: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk

Unfortunately at present the Church must be kept locked but arrangements

for access can be made by contacting one of the Church Wardens:

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Dear Friends

This is our Easter Edition and all the details of our special Easter Services

are on page 3. As usual we have plenty of information about local events

and news from our schools and local parish councils. I was interested to

receive some information about the ‘Restoration of the line of the Pilgrims

Way’ after the opening of Peters Bridge (page 10)

Foremost in my mind as I write, is the beauty of Spring unfolding daily

and the sight and sounds of the birds preparing to nest. The miracle of

Spring always thrills me and being able to start planting seeds and

watching the magic of them growing. Also we can do what we can to

encourage the wildlife by planting the right kind of nectar plants for the

bees and butterflies and secreting away suitable nest boxes for the birds.

For aspiring growers, there is the opportunity to take up an allotment.

(page 13) and as usual, Sue (page 19) gives us seasonal gardening tips.

We know we live in a beautiful part of the country that not only gives us

lovely walks and views but also supports some very special wildlife and

plants. So hopefully there will be good weather over the Easter holidays

for really enjoying the countryside.

We can visit the local wildlife reserves that are managed by Kent Wildlife

Trust who support the special habits. Local reserves:- Bluebell Hill,

Burham Down, Burham Marshes, Holborough Marshes and Nashenden

Meadow. Take a look at: www.kentlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/tyland-barn

where you will find information about their localities, access and the

different species that can be found there. Of course the Kent Wildlife Trust

HQ is very local to us at Sandling and this is a lovely place to visit itself

(and free). They have there a nature park designed to represent the diverse

range of habitats to be found in Kent and run a programme of events and

activities throughout the year for adults and children. So, very largely

because of the work they and, of course, the farmers do locally, we are able

to enjoy beautiful countryside around us with its diverse wildlife.

Wishing you a Very Happy Easter. Mary Davis, Editor

www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk

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Action Song, Story, Prayer and Social Time. For babies, toddlers, parents, carers.

All are welcome, just drop in.

All Saints' Church, Wouldham. Every Friday 9.15 - 10.15. TERM TIME ONLY

Starting again on 21st April

Enquiries to mikejhayes@hotmail.co.uk or 07964 697556

All Saint’s Church, Cleaning Rota Please can you clean the Church by the following Sundays:

Gwen—16th April

Marie—23rd April

Geoff & Helen—30th April

Rachel— 2nd April

Sue— 9th April

COFFEE

MORNING

10.30-11.30am, Friday,

28th April

(last Friday of the

month)

All are welcome

All Saints Church,

EASTER FLOWERS

for

All Saints Church

Wouldham

We welcome donations towards

Easter flowers at the Church.

You may consider making a donation in

memory of a loved one.

Donations can be sent/given to :

Gwen Worcester (Church Warden) at:

4 Church St, Burham. ME1 3SD.

Cheques are payable to:

‘Burham & Wouldham PCC Account’

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Every Friday, TODDLER CHURCH Term time only

Starting again on 21st April. (see opposite page)

All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday, 2nd April, Lent 5 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre

10.30am All Age Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday, 9th April, PALM SUNDAY 10.30am, Holy Communion joined by— St Marys Church, Burham

-walk from All Saints Church, Wouldham leaving at 9.45am.

Thursday, 13th April. MAUNDY THURSDAY

11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion. All are welcome

7.30pm Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

Friday, 14th April. GOOD FRIDAY 9.45am Messy Church followed by - Burham Methodist Church

10.45am - Good Friday Service. Burham Methodist Church

3.00pm Good Friday Service All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday, 16th April. EASTER DAY 10.30am, Holy Communion joined by- All Saints, Wouldham

Messy Church Congregation.

Sunday, 23rd April. Easter 2 10.30am Holy Communion, Rev’ Richard Lea All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday, 30th April, Easter 3 10.30am, Holy Communion followed by - All Saints, Wouldham

Annual Church Council Meeting - everyone is invited .

We will be having Cream Teas in Church monthly from May onwards -- watch for dates.

APRIL & EASTER

Church of England Services

Burham & Wouldham

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NEW SCHOOL UNDER WAY AT PETERS VILLAGE

Work has started on a new school at Peters Village to serve the new

community there and the nearby village of Wouldham.

The project has been previously described as a ‘win, win’ situation for

Kent County Council (KCC) – as education authority – and the Peters

Village developer, Trenport, which sold the school land for a nominal £1

and injected £4.8 million towards the build.

Trenport Director Chris Hall explained: “We always intended to build a

new school for Peters Village families, but Wouldham primary school’s

head teacher Carl Fitter and the governors instigated an approach to us by

KCC Education about creating an enlarged school to take pupils from

there too; they felt that, without costly refurbishment, the old village

school had reached the end of its useful life.

“We were only too happy to oblige. It meant re-locating our original

Peters Village school site, but this in turn created more space for badly

needed housing development using brownfield land – a win, win

situation.

“However, we must stress that Trenport’s involvement with this project

ended with sale of the land and funding.

“The enlarged project to include Wouldham School is now wholly in the

hands of KCC and its contractor Baxall Construction and, although we

have seen the school design concept, we are currently awaiting the

schedule for its completion from Kent County Council.”

He added that Baxall Construction moved onto the new school site in

early February and has been stripping topsoil and carrying out other

preliminary enabling work. The works will also include diversion of some

overhead power lines underground by UK Power Networks, which will

need to be carried out in advance of the school building work.

BOOK CLUB

7.30pm, Wednesday,

19th April

Methodist Church,

Church St,

Burham

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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.

Minister:- Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee. Tel No 01732 642581 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022 & Joyce Brown 01634 864413

Trevor Smith 01634 867022. & Rod Murr 01634 868075

Requests for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals to: Rev Noreen Daley-Lee or stewards.

SERVICES FOR APRIL

Sunday April 2nd 10.30am Morning Worship led by Roger Byard

Sunday April 9th 10.30am Palm Sunday Worship led by Worship

Group

Sunday April 16th 10.30am Easter Sunday Holy Communion led by

Rev. Brian Tolhurst

Sunday April 23rd 10.30am Morning Worship led by Gill Gray

Sunday April 30th 10.30am Morning Worship, led by Rev. Noreen

Daley-Lee

ARRANGEMENTS FOR EASTER WEEK.

Maundy Thursday April 13TH. 8.0.pm a short informal service.

Good Friday April 14th. The usual Good Friday Club will start at

9.45am to which all children are welcome. This will followed by a

short service for children and adults led by Rev. Mike Hayes.

There will be no Walk of Witness this year.

AFTERNOON TEA This will continue as usual each Tuesday afternoon

from 3.0.pm till 4.30pm. Everyone is most welcome to join us for a cup of tea,

piece of homemade cake and a ‘Fun Quiz’

COUNTRY LUNCH PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEXT

COUNTRY LUNCH WILL BE HELD A WEEK EARLIER THAN

USUAL ON APRIL 6TH.

BOOK EXCHANGE Our Book Exchange will take place on Saturday April

1st at 10.30am till 12.00pm.This is an opportunity to bring books you have read

and exchange for new ones while enjoying tea, coffee and a piece of cake. We

ask for a donation of £1 for refreshments.

FILM CLUB April’s Film Club takes place on Wednesday April 5th at

7.30pm. The film to be shown will be announced later. Do join us to watch the

film and share tea and coffee afterwards for which we ask a donation of £1.

CHARITIES Our charity for February was Medical Detection Dogs. Dogs are trained to alert

their owners to minute changes which could indicate problems with their chronic

health issues, such as diabetes. In March and April we will be supporting the

local branch of the Samaritans.

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PEW RUNNERS FOR ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WOULDHAM

So many people have wished to commemorate the lives of their loved

ones, that the Pew Runner Group are delighted to say that most of the

church pews now have warm comfortable seats! There are now just three

more pew runners needed, still at the price of £170 each. Joining with

other parishioners for one runner means that (£30 as a minimum) the

result can be more affordable. The cost is for materials only. If you wish

to donate one in memory of a loved one or an occasion, please complete

the form below and send to:

Mrs. H. Lloyd, 40 Downs View, Burham, ME1 3RR. Cheques payable to

Burham & Wouldham PCC Account. Contributors will be contacted

when their cushion is ready and informed at which Service it will be

dedicated.

I wish to donate £...................... to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT

My name & address.......................................................... ........................

....................................................................................................................

Contact Tel. No. .....................................................

In Memory of ..........................................................................................

I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the runner

.............Yes/No

WINCHESTER HOUSE NURSING HOME, WOULDHAM

During March we celebrated two saints days: St David's day on 1st March

and then the day after St Patrick's day we had a wonderful performance by

The Hackett Kyne School of Irish Dance at our St Patrick's party, along

with a nice glass of Guinness!

Now, there is always something to do in the garden and with the weather

now improving, we have been pruning, tidying, sowing seeds and making

sure our bird baths and feeders are kept topped up to encourage our

feathered friends to come for a visit.

We shall be looking forward to more trips out and about, including a trip

in May aboard the Kingfisher boat which is a purpose built boat that

provides river trips for the disabled and disadvantaged of all ages.

Dates for your diary: 19th April at 11am - Informative Talks, with

pictures, video and music. 3rd May at 11:30am - Musical entertainment by

Jasmine. So please check out our website for information about these

events and more.

Website: winchester@barchester.com Tel: 01634 685001

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Tuesday

April 4th

7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council

Wouldham

Village Hall

Thursdays:

April: 6, 13,

20, 27

10.30 -

12 noon Thursday Community Club

&

Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic:

13th April

Old School

Community

Centre,

Burham

Tuesdays:

April: 4, 11,

18, 25

2-4pm 60+CLUB

Social afternoon for the

over-60s

Waterman’s

Arms, 151

High St.,

Wouldham

Monday:

April 24th

7.30pm Burham Parish Council

Annual Meeting of Electors

Burham

Parish office

Tuesday

April 18th

7.30pm W.I.

Claire will introduce a medical

detection dog & explain its

work.

Competition: A pet photo.

Burham

Village Hall

APRIL MEETINGS

Phoenix Medical Practice 33, Bell Lane, Burham, Rochester. ME1 3SX

Telephone 01634 867982. Fax 01634 864513

Opening times Monday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Dispensary Opening Times Monday & Thursday: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm 2.00 pm – 4:45 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:45 am - 12:00 pm 3:30 pm – 6:15 pm We offer an early morning blood clinic on a Tuesday (at Eccles) and

Wednesday (at Burham) starting at 7am to make it easier for those patients

who work full time to attend their blood tests.

www.phoenixsurgery-burham.nhs.uk

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SCHOOL LANE

BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

Authority licensed & inspected annually---

Local family run business

Long/ Short/Stays & special rates for extra long stays

DOGGIE DAY CRECHE FROM £10 PER DAY

SUPPORTED BY LOCAL VETs

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FROM DEBBIE FOREMAN – COMMUNITY WARDEN

I am setting up a food distribution service for those in need

in the local villages.

The contact numbers are:

07813694140 (Debbie Community Warden)

or 07776136606 (Volunteer).

Please call either if you require any assis-

tance in relation to food etc, all calls will be

treated in the utmost confidence.

Local residents have been very kind to assist

with this project donating many items for

those in less fortunate circumstances

BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL

On 19th May 2017 all the staff from

Burham Pre-school will be walking up

Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales,

to raise money to develop the outdoor play

area for the children who attend the Pre-

school. It is essential, that young children

get frequent and regular opportunities to

explore and learn in the outdoor environment and to enable us to do this

in our preschool every day, we need to purchase new equipment and

improve our outside space.

The staff are funding this trip themselves, so 100% of all monies raised

will go to the Preschool. Please support us with your sponsorship. There

are sponsor forms in the reception of Preschool or you can text Tracey on

07920599287 with your donation and she will let you know how to make

payment. You can also donate via our Crowdfunding page (https://

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tracey-beechey-Burham-Pre-school)

Thank you in advance for your support.

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Walking the Pilgrims’ Way:

To Canterbury from Winchester and London.

Leigh Hatts (Cicerone Press)

I have just sent a note to the Churches Conservation Trust to inform them

that St Marys Church, Burham is now in my new book.

With the opening of the Peters Village bridge it has been possible to

‘restore the line of the Pilgrims’ Way. We also suggest walkers go

downstream past Wouldham Church to Rochester Cathedral and back.

Or start at Rochester and walk upstream.

The aim has been to make the guide and Canterbury Cathedral’s Pilgrim

website compatible.

It’s early days but do let me know of any events which can be put on the

website.

Leigh Hatts, Author www.thepilgrimsway.co.uk

WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT LIST

NAME____________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________

I would like my email address to be used for surveys or

referendums involving Wouldham Tick □

Wouldham Parish Council will not share this information with any other

group. We are registered with the Data Protection Agency.

You can drop this form off at any of the Parish Councillors addresses or

email to the clerk: clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk

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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL The Council meeting was on March 7th. We had a debate about traffic in and around

Wouldham.

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING

On April 4th the 60+ club are having training on using the defibrillator. It is between

2-4pm and everyone is welcome to attend, you don’t have to be 60+!

FUN DAY

The Fun Day Group are holding two events this year, a Spring Fair on 27& 28 May which

includes medieval displays both Saturday and Sunday, craft stalls and on Saturday night a

Barn Dance. On the Sunday evening there will be a disco. The second event will be on 26

& 27 August weekend, on the Saturday a falconry demonstration and display by Eagle

Heights, dog agility and obedience displays, a variety of stalls and in the evening a band.

On the Sunday will be a formal dog show. Both weekends will have a variety of food

stalls and Beer Tent and will be Camp Offs at a cost of £10 per night per tent. More

details to follow in the next couple of months and we will give details of how to book the

Camp Off.

DONATIONS are required for the 2 wheelbarrow raffles, the Wouldham Project are

putting together an adult one, alcoholic and non-alcoholic items required (contact Anne

on 01634 683786 or drop off at 46 Oldfield Drive) and Jellybeans are doing a children’s

one. All donations gratefully received.

PRECEPT

This coming year TMBC have removed certain grants from Parish Councils which

covered maintaining the cemetery, footway lighting and a basic allocation, as a result the

Parish Councils precept has gone up, we were informed that TMBC’s portion would go

down. Unfortunately that has not proved to be the case but Wouldham PC have agreed to

support the cemetery for the next financial year.

VILLAGE HALL BUILD

Sadly the Big Lottery Fund has closed to applications, the Parish Council will be

discussing the way forward for the current village hall, a new village hall, All Saints

school building and the car park. More details will follow.

TRAFFIC SURVEY

Wouldham Parish Council will again be conducting a traffic survey on the High St to

compare the rise in traffic now Hall Rd is open. We will publish the results and are

hoping this will give us good evidence for any requests we make to KCC Highways.

E MAIL ADDRESSES FOR RESIDENTS

The PC have decided that we would like to maintain a list of email addresses of residents

of Wouldham Parish who would be willing to participate in surveys for PC use (e.g.

regarding traffic in the village). A form is included in this parish magazine—opposite.

Those who are not online but would like to participate can register their postal address.

Next meeting April 4th, 2017, 7.30pm in the Village Hall

CONTACT DETAILS

Parish Clerk Nicky Grimes 01634864319 clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk

(also for village hall bookings) wouldhampc@kentparishes.gov.uk

Chair of PC Jenny Head: jennyhead1@gmail.com

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Prescriptions

If you are unable to collect your

prescriptions and live in the Parish

of Burham & Wouldham, the

Church offers a collection service.

Contact:

Heather Lloyd: Tel. 863345

Volunteers collecting these

prescriptions need 24hrs notice and

the surgery require 72 hours to

prepare the prescription.

PARISH NEWS

Choir Practice Church choir practice is on

Thursdays, 7.30p.m and, in the

winter, at Sue Jarvis’ house,

Wouldham.

New junior and senior members

are most welcome. For enquiries,

please contact Sandra Holman

Tel. 01634-867586

Halls for Hire Booking times up to 8.0pm in the evening.

Burham Methodist Church Hall

– 01634 867022

Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322

Burham Village Hall –

07842883028

Wouldham Village Hall –

clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk

01634 864319

SATURDAY WASTE

COLLECTION (note the changed times)

Wouldham - 1st April

Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,

8.0am – 9.0am.

Burham – 1st April

Village Hall Car Park,

9.15am – 10.15am

Eccles – 1st April

10.30am – 11.30am

29th April

8.00am—8.45am

TMBC Helpline 01732 876147

www.tmbc.gov.uk

All sites on the Saturday Service

have WEEE collection ie-Waste,Electical,Electronic,Equipment

& scrap metal items at the same

time that Veolia's vehicles are on

site. Do not leave waste unattended at the

collection sites or in advance of the

waste vehicles arriving.

Wedding Gareth Rose & Kerry Rogers on

February 25th

THANK YOU—

- to all those who attended and participated in making the Arts and Crafts Demonstration Day such a huge success on March 4th at All Saints, Wouldham.

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Burham Parish Council Pam Saunders – Clerk

The Parish Office, Rochester Road.

Burham. ME1 3RJ

Opening times:

Mon-Frid 10am—2pm

Tel: 01634 685936

Email: pam@burhampc.co.uk

www.burhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Wouldham Parish Council www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

We have some Wouldham

allotment plots available.

[Contact Ashley on 685959]

Community Warden, Deb Foreman—07813694140

Police non emergency – 101

Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk

01634 864319

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE

The library visits fortnightly in the afternoons.

Visiting Burham & Wouldham fortnightly on Tuesdays.

Visiting on:

11th April

25th April

Wouldham, Walter Burke Ave - 12.30-13.00hrs

Wouldham, Ravensknowle - 13.55-14.25hrs

Burham, Village Hall - 14.35-15.35hrs

A selection of books –

fiction & non-fiction.

Large print books.

Children’s books. DVDs.

Orders can be taken.

Use it or loose it!!

THE BURHAM SHORT MAT

BOWLS CLUB ......

is looking for New Members

Beginners and experienced

players are all welcome

Club Nights are - Mon & Wed

7.30pm—10pm.

Burham Village Hall

For all details, ring: 01634 867581

Burham Parish Council

has some allotment plots

available,

Contact:

Dave Young on 867669

ALLOTMENTS

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To mark World Book Day, the first week of March saw all children and staff take

part in our 'Inspiring Writing Week', ending with World Book Day itself on 2nd

March. The week began with a mysterious hole appearing in our field, which

could have been made by a rabbit and continued with a visit from the Cheshire

Cat, a Mad Hatter's Tea Party and even a visit from the Queen of Hearts herself.

All the children engaged with our Alice in Wonderland themed week, producing

some great examples of creative writing and on World Book Day itself, staff

dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland, while the children came in

dressed as their own favourite book characters.

Easter is an important time for the Church of England and our school had many

services and events taking place in the run up to the Easter holidays. On 28th

March children and their parents attended the Palm Service in Burham Church,

while on 30th March we welcomed Reverend Mike Hayes into school to lead

children and parents in our Easter Service and Eucharist. On 21st March our Year

2 children attended workshops and a service as part of the MASH (Medway

Anglican School Heads) Lenten Festival at Rochester Cathedral, while our Year 4

and Reception Class children led the school and their parents in Acts of Worship

on the themes of St Patrick's Day and Mother's Day respectively. Family Trust

also came in to run Easter activities for Years 4 and 5.

Our PTFA have been busy with their Race Night that took place on Friday 10th

March. This was a great night and a lot of fun was had by all who attended. It

raised a fantastic £450 for PTFA funds. Our PTFA also opened a Mother's Day

Gift Room on 22nd and 23rd March where all children could choose and

purchase their own reasonably priced gifts for their Mums.

On 8th March, Year 6 went on an educational trip to Down House (the home of

Charles Darwin). All the children found this an enriching and interesting visit.

On the last day of term (Friday 31st March) we invited all children and members

of staff to wear something pink, in exchange for a donation, to raise money for

Breast Cancer Awareness, one of our chosen charities for 2017. There was also

an exciting but noisy visit from Rocksteady Music School which the children

thoroughly enjoyed - as you can imagine!

We would like to wish all of our children and their families a very Happy Easter

and look forward to welcoming them back on Tuesday 18th April for Term 5.

As always, all updates relating to our school can be found on our website

www.burham.kent.sch.uk If you would like to get involved with our PTFA

please do get in touch office@burham.kent.sch.uk Michelle Grima, Headteacher

BURHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND

PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School School holidays are here again and most of April is spent away from

school as Term 4 finished on Friday 31st March and we don’t return to

school until Wednesday 19th April.

March was hectic yet enjoyable with lots of learning about the Tudors –

we even had Good King Henry come and visit us at the start of last month

as well as KS1 following studies around ‘Big Bad Wolves!’

We took part in art projects, football competitions, netball, hosted a

National chess competition and took part in the training of digital

ambassadors for a number of Year 5 pupils.

We also had out final total for money raised for the NSPCC following

sessions on keeping everyone safe and happy. The school parliament

opted for a big dance-athon in February and this raised a whopping

£2,026 to support the work of the NSPCC with things like the running of

Childline. Thank you to everyone for your help in raising this amazing

sum! We also helped the work of ‘Comic Relief’ through a ‘dress up

silly’ day for ‘Red Nose Day’.

Heron and Robin Class performed their amazing production of ‘Daniel’

towards the end of the term and this was enjoyed by all. Well done to all!

The ‘Friends’ have also been busy with the organisation of a family

Bingo event and Mothers’ Day gifts for the children to buy. This all adds

something to the school beyond the funds raised and so thank you for

supporting these activities. If you can join in with the organisers to help

do even more then please get in touch. There is a form which can be

completed on the ‘Friends’ section of the website.

This month sees new themes of ‘Castles’ and ‘Explorers’ with exciting

visits to Dover Castle starting in the first week. We also have the

Wouldham Marathon taking place on Friday 21st April in the morning and

it will be great to see which team end up victorious!

The new school build has been progressing well and from the end of April

we can expect to see the signs of a ‘real’ building emerging. It should

move along quite quickly providing there are no unforeseen hold ups like

bad weather. This is also the time that we welcome our new children for

September starting and we look forward to meeting those families who

will be new to us. We will be contacting all those offered a place towards

the end of April or beginning of May with information about starting

school so please watch out for it. Finally, may you all have a very happy

Easter! Check out the school website for details of events and activities.

www.wouldham.kent.sch.uk 01634 861434

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APRIL in your Garden

‘Half the interest of a garden is the constant exercise of the imagination’

Now a fresh gardening season is upon us and the sleeping lawns, beds and

borders have awoken, the general maintenance of the garden needs to factor into

daily, weekly and monthly routines. The lawn is now in growth, and will need

cutting regularly, how often will likely depend on how much time you have and

how precious your lawn is to your garden. One of the simplest and most effective

ways to show the garden off to its best is to neaten the lawn edges – use a half

moon tool to cut and reshape any edges that have softened over the last season, or

failing that trim the edges to neaten the line. Hedges may also need some

attention now too, with early April being an ideal to plant up new hedging plants.

If your existing hedge has becoming a bit gappy or died back in places, think

about replanting with a few small bushes to fill in the spaces. A light prune of

evergreen hedges will also help to neaten the line, but leave any early flowering

bushes such as Forsythia, Viburnum or Ceanothus until after they have finished

flowering in late spring.

Now is also a good time to get into a weekly routine of dead-heading fading

blooms. By now most daffs will have gone over, so snip off the flower head and

add to your compost bin together with lawn or hedge clippings that have also

accumulated. The same applies to pansies, primulas, violas and tulips – remove

fading blooms, but leave the leaves to gather and store energy for next years

display. Don’t forget to mark where your bulbs are before their leaves fade so

they don’t get inadvertently dug up! There are some lovely plant stakes available

now – especially at online suppliers – that can mark where bulbs are buried, but

will also add interest to your borders. April is also a good time to lift and divide

clumps of bulbs that are getting big, snowdrops, bluebells and daffodils can all be

lifted, divided and replanted now and will continue to grow in strength for next

season.

Other jobs to be doing in the garden this month are:

Pot up summer bulbs/corms such as Lilies, Begonia, Dahlia & Gladioli

Keep an eye on garden pests – slugs and snails will already be active, and

aphids will be on the increase as the weather warms up. There are many

effective organic treatments available now that will not affect beneficial

insects, so be mindful in your choice.

Apply Spring Weed & Feed treatments to lawns for strong growth, and

rake to remove any moss or thatch.

Sow herbs such as Parsley, Thyme and Basil – but keep protected on a

sunny windowsill until weather warms up a little.

Sue Durrani, Secretary, Allotment Association, Wouldham

We have some Wouldham allotment plots available.

[Contact Ashley on 685959]

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At the BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE we have loads of free

sessions for children aged 0-5!

Monday– pm. 1.15—2.00. Mini Mayhem- this is a group for non-mobile

babies under 12 months, we get together, sing nursery rhymes and have a

large range of toys.

Tuesday—am. 9:30am–10:15am. Active Tots– Royal British Legion

Hall, Aylesford – –this is a very interactive group with lots of running

around, playing and singing!

3rd Tuesday of the Month. pm. 1.00 –2.30pm. Well Baby Clinic.

Come and get your child weighed and speak to a health visitor.

Wednesday- am 10:00am-10:45am. Music Mayhem - (Term time only)

– St Marks Primary School, Eccles – For families with children aged 0-5

years who love to sing and dance.

Thursday pm – 1.15pm-2.45pm. Stay and play- This session has now

moved to a Thursday afternoon, this is for 0-5 year olds with a wide range

of activates, roll play and craft as well as a lovely garden to run around in!

Friday pm 1.00 –2.00. Play and Learn- we now have a wide range of

bookable groups that will change on a fairly regular basis, please call or

email if interested.

We would love to see you at the Children’s Centre!

You can now register for the Children’s Centre online:

www.kent.gov.uk/ccregistration email: tmcc@kent.gov.uk

Like us on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/Tonbridge-and-Malling-Childrens-Centres for all

the latest updates!

Burham

Children's Centre

Bell Lane, Burham.

ME1 3SY

Tel: 03000 418008

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CHILDREN’S GROUPS

BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL,

BURHAM VILLAGE HALL. 'Good ' OFSTED inspection - April 16.

We welcome children aged 2 -5yrs.

Sessions:

Mon - Fri* am 9.15 - 11.45. *Fri am is for rising 5's only

Mon - Fri pm 12.20 - 2.50. Mon - Fri Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.20

Optional ‘early bird’ drop off at 9am for £1.0.

Come along and visit to see if we are right for you!

Visit our website: burhampre-school@weebly.com

Supervisor - Tracey Beechey Tel: 07920 599287/07710 829954

Email: Burham.pre-school@hotmail.com

JELLYBEANS PRE-SCHOOL, WOULDHAM VILLAGE HALL Our Ofsted Inspection found Jellybeans to be 'good'.

Sessions :

Mon - Fri am 9.15-11.45

Mon - Thurs pm 12.25 - 2.55

Mon - Thurs Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.25

Early drop off option available.

Feel free to visit at any time, no appointment necessary.

For further information please contact-

Mrs Donna Cook (Supervisor) on 07932551771

Wouldham Court

Farmhouse

Bed & Breakfast

Ideal B&B for wedding guests

Church just opposite & River view

Honeymooners welcome

Grade 11 listed home. Beamed rooms

‘Lots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nelson’

Proprietor—Anthea Parnell

246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester,

Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271

Email: wouldham.b-b@virgin.net

www.wouldhambedandbreakfast.co.uk

Wouldham Court

Farmhouse B&B

After 25years I’m retiring and I

would like to thank all the residents

from the villages who have stayed

with us. I hope you have enjoyed

staying in our 16th Century house

with all the Nelson memorabilia.

I am not leaving the village but I’m

sure that generations to come will

treasure this bit of history.

Anthea Parnell

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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

A big thank you to those residents that are responsible dog owners and do clear

up after their dogs. Unfortunately, there are still some owners who feel that it is

not necessary. There can be very serious health consequences including infections

to your major organs including brain, liver, lungs and eyes if dog mess is not

cleared. A bag and flag exercise took place mid- March and the results will be

issued in the next magazine. Speed-watch: As you are aware, this scheme was being considered by the Parish

Council. Unfortunately, there was very little interest from residents (we only had three

residents put their name forward to become volunteers) and in light of this, we are

unable to take this forward.

Photographs: We are seeking the assistance of residents who may hold

photographs of the village which would be suitable for us to include on the website.

If you have any photos, old or new and would be happy for them to be considered,

please e-mail them to me with a brief description.

Please remember to report ANY and ALL anti-social behaviour to the Police on 101.

This includes any verbal abuse and threatening behaviour from drivers, which has

recently been bought to our attention. Ideally a quick call or e-mail to the office would

also be appreciated.

Parking reminder: We have received reports of vehicles parking inappropriately

particularly along Rochester Road. Whilst it is appreciated that parking in the village is

sometimes problematic, please ensure that when parking, you do not cause an

obstruction and sight lines are kept clear.

Hall Road/Green Way Wouldham: This was opened late February for all traffic.

It is hope that some of the problems recently experienced in certain areas in

Burham will now decrease.

Cardboard/Paper recycling: All paper and cardboard can be recycled in the large

container at the recycling area even if the container states “no cardboard”. Please

ensure that cardboard boxes are flattened to ensure that we get maximum capacity

in the container (we are charged £25 for each and every uplift). We are looking at replacing the two “Springies” in the children’s play area. Further

details should be available shortly. The parish office will be closed for 5 days from 12

June. The office will re-open on Monday 19 June at 10am.

Fly-Tipping: Fly tipping in the local area (and in fact across the UK) is on the increase.

Any fly tipping which occurs in the village that is reported to the Parish Council is then

forwarded on to TMBC for action. TMBC do have the authority to issue £400 fixed

penalty notices. One has recently been issued for an offence in Burham.

If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss, just give

me a call on my new number 01634 685936, e-mail me on pam@burhampc.co.uk

or come along to the monthly meetings, normally held the last Monday of the

month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 24 April 2017 – Annual

Meeting of Electors, 7.30 pm The Parish Building, ROCHESTER ROAD,

BURHAM .

Pam Saunders - Clerk

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Garden Services

Wouldham based

Garden Maintenance, Lawn

Mowing, Strimming, Hedge

Trimming, Pressure–washing

Patios & Decking,

Allotment dig-overs.

Call Rob Ward:

Text or phone: 7812345951

LOCAL

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Looking to take on new clients in the area

20 Years Experience.

Fully Trained Wella Color

Technician.

City & Guilds Level 3.

Teaching Experience.

Please call Michelle

07821 833112

LOCAL GASFITTER Specialist in Gas Cooker Repairs & Fitting

All types of appliances fitted including fires, cookers,

water heaters, wall heaters. Rangemaster trained.

Gas meters removed and resited for house extensions etc.

Gas leak detection and pipe re-runs after being cut off.

General servicing and repairs.

tel: 01622 719977 mobile: 07976 828223 Website: www.gascookerrepairsandfitting.co.uk

Email: terry@terryhoward4.wanadoo.co.uk 1 Skinners Close, Eccles

Gas Safe No. 303200 Rayburn/Aga Guild Member

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The Magazine of the Burham & Wouldham Parish Church

Editor: Mary Davis, 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH.

Tel. 01634 869650. e-mail: zero.mexdavis247@btinternet.com

Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month.

Please note; there are combined July/August & December/January editions.

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However, we reserve the right to edit or not to publish.

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