burham wouldham parish magazine dec 13 jan14
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Burham & Wouldham Parish Magazine for December 2013 & January 2014TRANSCRIPT
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All Saints’ Church, Wouldham
View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org
& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
December 2013 &
January 2014
Rev’d Mike Hayes
THE CHURCH MAGAZINE
Keep Christ in Christmas
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Church Wardens
Baptisms
Weddings
Funerals (also Interment
of Ashes & Permission for
Churchyard Memorials)
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
Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319
Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075
Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742
Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873
Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319
Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
Rev’d Mike Hayes
Available on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dear Friends,
This is our combined Christmas and New Year edition which
means the Magazine and our deliverers get a break at this
busy holiday time.
I see I was writing this time last year about the pressure of advertising on
us to ‘BUY, BUY, BUY’ for Christmas. The expectations of Christmas
can make the pressure very real.
So I thought it was good to hear Justin Welby, the Archbishop of
Canterbury speak out recently about “the absurd and ridiculous secular
‘over-the-topness’ of Christmas”. He said that the pressure to have a
perfect Christmas can put us and our relationships under strain. He urges
us to be sensible and not put too much pressure on our finances because if
we’re short of money, it can cause arguments. We can get cross with the
children and it spoils life. Rather we should try to share love and affection
with reasonable gifts that demonstrate we really care. He gives us
something to reflect on here and perhaps we should try to get back to
experiencing what Christmas is really about.
So in this Magazine there are many special Christmas services to choose
from for a real Christmas flavour this year. (See page 2 & 3)
You might like to come and join in the carol singing just before Christmas
on the evening of Sunday 22nd December or just come and listen to the
lovely music and choir and see the Parish Church in Wouldham
beautifully decorated with flowers and candles. Afterwards of course we
will enjoy some good Christmas cheer together with mulled wine and
mince pies. Also there is the special Christingle Service on Christmas Eve
and then later, Midnight Mass just as Christmas Day begins.
What could be more Christmasy?
It is a special time to enjoy the simple pleasures of Christmas and also to
make time to reflect on what Christmas is really about.
So the Magazine wishes you ........
A Very Happy, Peaceful Christmas and New Year.
And we’ll be back with the Magazine again in the New Year.
Mary Davis
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Sunday, 1st December. Advent Sunday 10.30am, All Age Holy Communion, All Saints, Wouldham
3.00pm Thanksgiving for the departed
followed by refreshments.
Sunday, 8th December. Advent 2 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Friday, 13th December 7.30pm W.I. Carol Service All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 15h December. Advent 3 9.00am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church Burham Community
Centre
Thursday, 19th December 11.00am Holy Communion Winchester House
Friday, 20th December 9.15am, Wouldham School All Saints, Wouldham
End of Term Service
6.30pm Winchester House Winchester House
Carol Service
Sunday, 22nd December. Advent 4 10.30am, Holy Communion (Said Service) All Saints, Wouldham
6.30pm Carol Service followed by
mince pies & mulled wine.
Wednesday, 24th December. Christmas Eve 4.00pm Christingle All Saints, Wouldham
11.30pm Midnight Mass
DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS
Church of England Services All Saint’s Church, Wouldham
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continued ....
Thursday, 25th December. Christmas Day 10.00am, Holy Communion, (Said Service) All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 29th December. Christmas 1 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
A Very Merry
Christmas
to all my friends and
neighbours
From Judith King
Christmas
Greetings
from Shirley
(File) to all
my friends
locally
Heather and John
Lloyd wish all their
friends in Burham &
Wouldham Parish
A Very Happy
Christmas and
New Year
BEST WISHES FOR
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
AND NEW YEAR
To all those who contribute
to the Magazine, our
Advertisers and to all the
volunteers who deliver the
Magazines each month.
From Mary Davis, Editor
Christmas Greetings
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St Mary's Church, Burham (down by the river)
“Carols by Candlelight"
Saturday, December 14th
6-8pm.
Mulled wine and refreshments provided www.facebook.com/stmarysburham
Flowers in memory of a loved one at Christmas
It is customary to remember family and friends who have sadly
departed with flowers at Christmas time. This Christmas, with your
help, we would like to fill our church in Wouldham with flowers in
memory of our loved ones. All names will be recorded in a book of
remembrance which will be on display in the church over Christmas.
The Church will be open for flower viewing on 21st,22nd,23rd December from 1- 3pm giving families and friends the opportunity to have a time of
reflection and quietness during this busy period. The church will be open at least half an hour before and after services as well. If anyone wishes to request a specific opening time please e -mail or phone Mike Hayes to arrange, (see front of magazine for details)
If you would like to remember your loved ones in this way please use the form below and
send to Catherine Gore, Ringshill Farm, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. ME1 3TP or leave
in the Shop in Wouldham or in Frosts Service Station, Burham in an envelope.
Please make cheques payable to Catherine Gore or enclose cash.
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Please print in block capitals
I would like Flowers to be placed in Wouldham Church this Christmas in memory of:
………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
Donation from: ……………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone number: …………………… I enclose donation of : £ ……………………
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JANUARY
Church of England Services All Saint’s Church, Wouldham
Sunday, 5th January. Epiphany 10.30am, All Age Holy Communion, All Saints, Wouldham
& Baptism
Sunday, 12th January. Baptism of our Lord 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 16th January. 11.30am Holy Communion Winchester House
Sunday, 19th January. Epiphany 2 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham 10.30am Messy Church Burham Community
Centre
Sunday, 26th January. Epiphany 3 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
COME FOR COFFEE
to
All Saints Church,
Wouldham
FRIDAY, 31st JANUARY
10.30-11.30am,
All are welcome [No coffee morning in December]
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THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
This project is proceeding well and anyone interested in joining the
needle workers will be very welcome. We are working tapestry cushions
for the pews in memory of loved ones. The finished cushion will carry a
permanent label with the name of the donor and/or to whom it is
dedicated together with the name of the person who has worked the
cushion. Contributors will be contacted when their cushion is ready and
informed at which Service it will be dedicated.
Each cushion costs £170. Contributions over £30 are gratefully received.
Can you help by making a donation to the scheme? Thank you.
Complete below and send to :
Mrs H Lloyd, 40 Downsview, Burham. ME1 3RR
Cheques payable please to ‘Burham & Wouldham PCC Account’
Thank you.
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 cushion.... Yes/No
MEN’S SUPPER EVENING
7.30pm, Tuesday, 7th January
Medway Inn Function Room, Wouldham
A warm welcome is extended to every gentleman who enjoys an evening
of good company and lively conversation on a diversity of topics. The
evening begins with a simple two course meal at a cost of £4-00. Supper
is served at 7.30pm and drinks are available at the bar.
To assist with catering quantities, please let Dennis Worcester know that
you are coming – 01634 672060.
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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.
Minister:- Rev Tony Graff. Tel: 01732 871436 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022 & Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022. & Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals to: Rev Tony Graff or Stewards.
SERVICES FOR DECEMBER Sunday December 1
st 10.30am Advent Sunday – Special Service
during which the Christmas windows will be dedicated. Led by Gill Gray Sunday December 8th 10.30am Morning Service. Simon Pooley Sunday December 15th 4.30pm Celebration for Christmas. Tony Graff and assisted by Robin and Ruth Sunday December 22nd 10.30am Morning Worship. Rev. Gareth West Christmas Day 10.30am Christmas Praise. Led by Worship Group
There will be no Service on Sunday December 29th
SERVICES FOR JANUARY Sunday January 5
th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Geoff Harris
Sunday January 12th
10.30am Covenant Service led by Rev. Tony Graff Sunday January 19
th 6.0pm Evening Worship led by Rev. Tony Graff
Sunday January 26th
10.30am Morning Worship led by Jackie Trice
Christingle Service This will take place as usual on Christmas Eve
at 3.0.pm. Please join us for a special Family Service. This year the service will be led by Rev. Tony Graff. AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 3.0.pm till 4.30pm. All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and home-made cake. There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment!! Please note – there will be no Afternoon Tea on December 24
th or December 31
st.
COUNTRY LUNCH There will be a special Christmas Country Lunch on Thursday December 12
th at 1.0.pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.
The Country Lunch in January will be held on January 9th
BOOK EXCHANGE There will be a Book Exchange on Saturday December 7
th in the Church Hall. Why not come and see our selection of books, while
enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and homemade cake. We ask for a donation of £1 and you may also buy books for 50p each. There will be no Book Exchange in January FILM CLUB On December 4
th, we will be showing ‘The Full Monty’. Do join us
for an enjoyable evening at 7.30pm. After the film we will serve coffee, tea and biscuits and hope that you will donate £1 for charity. There will be no Film Club in January. THIS MONTH’S CHARITY In December we will be supporting Maidstone Christian Care and NCH Action for Children. In October £160 was sent to MAPS, a charity supporting families who have a child suffering from diabetes.
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Tuesday
3rd December
7th January
7.30pm
Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
December 5,
12, 19.
January 2, 9,
16, 23, 30.
10.30 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 12th December
& 16th January
(2nd Thursday)
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesday
17th December
7.30pm WI Meeting
Christmas Party
Mrs Kate Tym:
The St Leonards Twins.
Competition:
Christmas Decoration
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
16th December
27th January
7.30pm
Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham & Wouldham every week on a
Tuesday at:
Wouldham, School Lane— 1.15- 2.15pm
Wouldham, Post Office- 2.20- 2.40pm
Wouldham, Ravensknowle- 2.45– 3.00pm
Burham, Village Hall - 3.05– 4.05pm
Selection of books – fiction & non-fiction.
Large print books. Children’s books. DVDs. Orders can be taken.
Use it or loose it!!
DECEMBER & JANUARY MEETINGS
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New Medway Valley Crossing and Peters Village infrastructure
construction to progress in 2014
Against the background of continued improvements in the
economy, Trenport Investments Limited has made the decision to
progress with the Peters Village development.
The new village will ultimately provide up to 1,000 new homes
together with community facilities including a new primary school,
village hall, medical accommodation and local shops.
As a result of this decision, construction of the new Medway Valley
Crossing and the infrastructure, including all east bank highway
improvements for the new Peters Village near Wouldham, will now
go ahead as soon as possible. Construction will therefore
commence in the spring of 2014, the east bank highway works will
be completed by mid 2015 and the new bridge open to the public
during the autumn of 2016. the building of houses will start during
2015, once the east bank highway works have been completed.
Detailed negotiations with contractors are now underway and full
details of the construction timetable will be provided as soon as
this is available.
Your Parish Councils, village magazine and Trenport’s website
will be regularly updated with news and the dedicated helpline
number remains available to respond to individual enquiries.
Website: www.trenport.co.uk Helpline: 01233 721466
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ARE YOU OVER 60? COME AND JOIN OUR
“60+CLUB” TUESDAY AFTERNOONS, 2.00—4.00PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM, MEDWAY INN,
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St & The Knowle)
Enjoy a social afternoon
meeting old friends and making new.
Wouldham Perrins Charity
Trustees: The Rector & churchwardens
Co-opted: Two members of ECC
Regulations
This charity may only be distributed to people who:
1. Have lived in Wouldham for 10 years or more
2. Are 65 years of age or older
3. Are known to be of good character
At the discretion of the Trustees are known to be in need of financial
assistance.
Application form
All information given will be treated as absolutely confidential.
Name……………………………………………………
Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of Birth…………………………………….Signature of applicant…………………………
This form should be completed and sent to a Trustee by 7th December
2013
Please deliver to:
Marie Rayner or Janet Parris
8 Trafalgar Close Arkadia Accountants
Wouldham Burham
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School
December and January Newsletter Dark nights and short days are a feature of this time of year but we’re
glad of the brightness of our children bringing lots of light to our school.
Hedgehog Class did a great job of getting everyone to think about being
bright and safe on the roads when they started November off with an
exciting safety presentation.
Hedgehogs also led worship on the theme of ‘Peace’ with Fox Class
leading on Goodness. This is part of our emphasis on the school Christian
values from the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’. It was good to see so many children
supporting the ‘Shoebox’ appeal, wearing poppies and getting enthused
over the sponsored spellings to raise money for ‘Children in Need’.
As we reach December things always get extremely busy and this year is
no exception! We now have significantly more children than ever before
and so are putting on a range of Christmas events that people are invited
along to.
We will be starting with ‘Mend the Manger’ presented by Fox and Badger
Classes on Tuesday 10th December. There will be an afternoon
performance and also an evening one so that all parents and grandparents
have the chance to see it. Following on from this our Year R Otters will
present a nativity play on the afternoon of Wednesday 11th.
Caterpillar and Hedgehog Classes (Years 3, 4 & 5) are delivering their
Christmas production on Wednesday 18th December.
Finally, Year 6 Owls invite you to carols and mince pies on Monday 16th
at 10:30am in the hall.
The last day of term will see a special service at All Saints Church
starting at 9:15am.
May you all have a truly happy and peace filled Christmas and we look
forward to a successful and fun filled 2014!
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 10th December Fox & Badger Christmas Show
Wednesday 11th December Otter Christmas Show
Wednesday 18th December Junior Christmas show
Friday 21st December End of Term 2. Shining Stars.
Tuesday 7th January 2014 Term 3 begins for all pupils
Visit www.wouldham.kent.sch.uk or call 861434 for more information
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
An additional 300 Christmas lights have been purchased to decorate the
tree on the green at Whitehouse Crescent. These will be up very shortly
(if they are not up already) for all to enjoy as you drive/walk past.
Updates on the Parish Councillor vacancy can be found in the
Notice-boards.
The vacancies for the treasurer and secretary for the Old School
Community Centre have now both been filled, with Janet Richardson as
the treasurer and Nicky Grimes as the secretary.
The Remembrance Sunday Service held on 10 November was well
attended. The weather bright but slightly chilly. Councillor Barritt laid the
poppy wreath on behalf of the Parish Council.
An updated “Welcome” booklet has been produced and is available to
purchase from myself at a cost of £2.00 per copy.
War Memorial Gardens: This project is still hopefully going ahead. We
now have a design plan and will be obtaining quotes over the next few
months. The war memorial itself will not be touched in any way, just the
surrounding area/gardens.
With the cold weather fast approaching, if you have elderly neighbour’s,
please take a moment to ensure that they are safe and well especially as
the festive season is nearly with us.
Don’t forget to recycle all your cardboard, paper, glass, plastics and any
other items which are recyclable. For those new members of the
community, the recycling site is at the Village Hall over flow car park.
Finally, we are still receiving complaints regarding dog poo on pavements
and walkways. Please ensure that you bag and dispose of this correctly,
any bin will do.
Finally, finally, we would like to wish all our residents
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!! If you have any items that you would like the Parish
Council to discuss, just give me a call on 01622 609324,
e-mail me on [email protected] or come along to the
monthly meetings, normally held the last Monday of the
month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 16 December 2013,
7.30pm SCOUT HUT, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM (earlier than usual
due to Christmas).
January 2014 meeting is scheduled for Monday 27 January, 7.30 pm in the
Scout hut. Pam Saunders - Clerk
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MOBILE BARBER
David Joseph from
Wouldham
MEN’S HAIRCUT £10
TRADITIONAL &
MODERN STYLING
MONDAY / FRIDAY
9am / 4pm
TEL. 0795 1840 633
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Contact details:
Police non emergency – 101
Parish Clerk, Sarah Egglesden: 01732 870862,
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wouldham.pc.kentparishes.gov.uk
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Community Payback Work – The Parish Council has continued to use
the services of the Community Payback team free of charge for work
around the village. The work has now been completed on the steps on
footpath MR6. They are now working on clearing back the weeds on the
footpath on Wouldham Road from the Church to the Nursing Home.
The Parish Council has applied to
Trees to Treasures to obtain free
hedging whips to continue it’s
planting along the edge of footpath
MR1 to help establish this popular
footpath. Once some further
clearance work has been done here, it is hoped that the Community
Payback team will be able to plant the whips for us in the New Year.
Defibrillator Update – We are currently looking at an alarmed cabinet
for this unit and at locations in the village to place it. It is still on
schedule to get this in the village during November. Please see the Parish
Council website for further updates.
Please be vigilant in the village as there have been a number of thefts of
crops from the allotment site recently. This is very disappointing for the
allotment holders who have spent a lot of time and effort here.
The Youth Club has made a promising start with good attendance from
young people in the village every week. Their aim now is to raise funds
for equipment and a container to use for its club.
The next Parish Council meeting is on Tuesday 3rd December in Would-
ham Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
As this is the last newsletter before Christmas, the Parish Council would
like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Streetlights – Please report any
problems with streetlights to the
Parish Clerk. It would be helpful
if you could provide us with the
code on the post, nearest property
number and road name.
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Choir Practice Practices are held on Thursday
evenings: 7.30pm—9pm.
All Saints Church, Wouldham
Junior practices are held at the
school after school hours.
New junior and senior members
are most welcome.
Halls for Hire
Burham Methodist Church Hall
– 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall –
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall –
Tel: 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
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 a minimum of
24 hours notice.
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION
Wouldham - 7th December Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 14th December
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 7th & 21st December
Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am
January dates not available
when going to press.
All sites on the Saturday Service are
having the trial extended for WEEE
collecting 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.
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
www.tmbc.gov.uk
Baptisms Eve Elisabeth Brown
27th October
Funerals. Rest in Peace Ivy Fowler 7th November
Hazel Boakes 12th November
BOOK CLUB
18th December
7.30pm
Christmas Curry
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A new website has been
launched detailing:
The History of Wouldham
Village
Can you help with memories,
photos or anything?
www.wouldhamvillage.com
SPADEWORK Teston Rd, Offham. ME19 5NA
01732 870002
INDOOR CHRISTMAS
MARKET 10-12pm
Saturday 7th December
&
LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET
Home grown & local produce, fine food
& craft from Kent’s best producers
Café, garden centre & parking
JOHN CULLINGWORTH
7th May 1948 – 4th September 2013
John Cullingworth, former Headteacher at Wouldham All Saints CEP
School died suddenly at his home in Tobago on 4th September 2013.
John was Headteacher at the school from 1992 until he retired in
2005. He joined the school at a time when the roll was only 49
children This grew steadily to around 120 at the time of his retirement.
John was responsible for many structural changes at the school and
over-saw the new buildings. He was always happy to help with
redecoration himself. He also began the Chess Club and this is still
thriving today. A giant Chess Set is planned for the playground in his
memory. John was also responsible for the first Kingsquad group at
Wouldham and again this is still very well attended today.
Following his retirement John moved to his home in Tobago but still
visited England regularly where he always enjoyed meeting
ex-colleagues. An evening to remember John was held at the school on
Saturday 16th November.
POPPY APPEAL
This year’s Poppy Appeal raised £1205.21 from street collections in
Burham and static collections in both Burham and Eccles schools,
Eccles Post Office, Frosts, the Bakers, Surgery and the village Pubs plus
a donation from the Burham Parish Council. Once again many thanks to
all the helpers who made this possible, collectors and counters alike, and
the generous Villagers for giving so well. Thank you. Margaret Mather.
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Farmhouse
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Church just opposite & River view
Honeymooners welcome
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‘Lots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
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Telephone 01634 867982. Fax 01634 864513
Flu vaccinations are available.
Please ring to arrange.
Opening times Monday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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BLYSTHWOOD CARE APPEAL FOR YOUR HELP
Blythswood Care responds to requests for help locally and globally—
demand for clothing, bedding, shoes, etc is currently exceeding what we
can supply! We would be grateful if you would help us by passing the
word around that we URGENTLY need more clothes, bedding, shoes etc.
There is also a need for musical instruments for young people to learn,
spectacles and empty spectacle cases, hearing aids, good quality pots &
pans, crockery, cutlery — where appropriate in sets of four or more,
personal CD or audio players, sports equipment for children’s camps etc.
Contact Doreen & Malcolm Northover: 01634 864139
Also......... If you have any spare knitting wool, Doreen can make good
use of it for charity.
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Ring Tony: 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
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Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
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POLICE INFORMATION
Dear Resident
As we approach the winter many of you in the rural communities will,
like me be checking your domestic oil fuel tank to make sure you have
enough to see you through the winter. Many people will also buy now to
get the best price. At this time I would also ask that you to check your
fuel tanks and consider their security. Thieves will know that fuel tanks
will be filling up at this time of year and will seek opportunities to steal
the contents.
The simplest action you can take is to lock the tank cap. Other methods
are shielding, disguising or hiding the tank or placing obstacles around
it which make it difficult to get, such as thorny hedging. The tank needs
to be accessible for delivery companies, of course, but they will under-
stand the need for security and staff carry ladders to assist them in their
deliveries.
Keep your yard or drive gates closed and locked and ensure gates and
fences are in good repair. Lock away tools so they cannot be used to
access your tank.
There are alarms available now that are set off when there is a sudden
change in oil level. These are more expensive security options, starting at
around £100. But this investment should be considered against the cost of
the contents of your tank. Consider installing CCTV and security lighting
too. If siting a new tank, make sure it is within sight of your home but
difficult to spot by potential offenders.
Finally, do look out for your neighbours. Thieves are known to have
followed oil delivery vehicles to identify locations where tanks are full.
They will often use panel vans with plastic tanks in the rear and will use
high speed pumps to transfer the oil. If you see anything suspicious
contact the police by calling 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress You can download and print off a leaflet on fuel thefts, plus read our latest
magazine on rural crime and what Kent Police is doing to tackle it, using the
links below. http://www.kent.police.uk/advice/property_security/property/attachments/
heating_oil_theft_flyer.pdf
http://www.kent.police.uk/advice/business/attachments/Rural_matters_lr.pdf
Sergeant Mark Ginsberg, Tonbridge & Malling Neighbourhood Policing
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Visit www.kentchildrenscentres.org.uk for the latest updates.
Tuesday—am
Mini Mayhem 9:30-10:45 am Burham Children's Centre. For babies
aged 0-12 months who love to sing and dance. Fun and learning through
music and nursery rhymes. This is a free session. Booking required. Call
the Children's Centre to book
Music Mayhem 10:30-11:15 am Burham Children's Centre. For
children aged 0-5 years who love to sing and dance. This is a free session.
Booking required. Call the Children's Centre to book!
Tuesday—pm
Well Baby Clinic 1:00-3:00 pm Burham Children's Centre. Come and
have your baby weighed and speak with a member of the Health Visiting
team. Clinic is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. No need to
book. A soft play area is available
Baby Time.1.00—2.30pm, For parents with babies 0-12 months. Soft play
area available. Free with no need to book and runs alongside Baby Clinic.
Wednesday am
Stay & Play. Eccles, St Marks C of E Primary School.(Term time only)
A play group for children aged 0-5years with many different toys and
activities available throughout the session. Free with no need to book.
Thursday pm
Well Baby Clinic Aylesford Community Hall 1:00 - 3:00pm Come and
have your baby weighed and speak with a member of the Health Visiting
team. Clinic is held every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. No need to
book. A soft play area is available.
Friday pm- Mini Mayhem at Aylesford Community Hall. 1.15-2.00pm
For babies aged 0 - 12 months who love to sing and dance. Fun and
learning through music and nursery rhymes. This is a free session.
Booking required. Call the Children's Centre to book!
Please pop in or call us on
01634 686472.
Burham Children's Centre
Welcome To The Team:
Jane Higgins - Children’s Centre Manager
Kelly Bailey Lawrence - Community
Involvement Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years Practitioner
Sarah Beautridge - Receptionist
Bell Lane, Burham.
ME1 3SY
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CHILDREN’S GROUPS
Burham Pre-School. Burham Village Hall. 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection - March 2011.
We welcome children aged 2 -5yrs.
Sessions:
Mon - Fri am 9.15 - 11.45. Mon - Fri Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.20
Mon - Fri* pm 12.20 - 2.50. *Fri pm is for rising 5's only.
Optional ‘early bird’ drop off at 9am.
Come along and visit to see if we are right for you!
Visit our website: [email protected]
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Email: [email protected]
Jelly Beans Pre-School, Wouldham Village Hall. Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be ‘good’
Sessions run Monday to Friday 9.15am – 11.45am, and Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 12.25pm – 2.55pm. For all children
aged from 2yr.
We also now run a lunch club, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11.45am –
12.25pm,
Feel free to visit at any time, no appointment is necessary.
For any further information, please contact Mrs Donna Cook, Supervisor,
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
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WILDLIFE IN THE WINTER
It’s an ideal time to take stock of your garden and look at how you can provide
shelter for wildlife through the colder months ahead.
The severe winds many of us have
experienced in the last month may have
caused havoc in the garden but if you
can salvage any fallen wood you could
turn the devastation into something
positive.
Why not turn your clear up operation
into a habitat creation project?
It is very easy to provide winter homes
for wildlife in your garden. Log piles
make the perfect winter home for
several creatures including moths. Some
caterpillar species will only survive
with dead wood to feed on.
A small pile of logs with the bark still attached can support many species of
invertebrates, mosses and fungi, as well as providing food and shelter for birds,
amphibians and small mammals.
A wood pile made of different sizes of logs can be tucked away at the back of a
border in a damp and shady place. Don’t position the pile too close to living
trees and shrubs to prevent any spread of disease or fungal infection from the
decaying wood. Partially bury some logs at the base of the pile so they remain
damp. If in view, the log pile can be made more attractive by growing ferns and
primroses around it or growing climbers over it, such as honeysuckle. This can
help retain moisture but the shade may make it too cold for some insects.
Woodlice, wood-boring beetles, slugs and worms will soon settle there. In turn
these will attract other animals seeking food. Woodlice, for example, feed on
dead wood and plants and are preyed upon by many different animals including
shrews, toads, centipedes and spiders. Small mammals such as mice and
hedgehogs and amphibians such as frogs and toads will shelter between the logs
and look for food. Birds such as wrens and blackbirds will also come looking
for insects.
Housing for solitary bees can be provided by drilling some holes in the logs
horizontally (so they don’t fill with water). You can also provide nesting sites
for aphid-consuming lacewings and ladybirds by tying bundles of hollow canes
or plant stems together and placing horizontally.
Also there are several moths which can benefit from the presence of log piles in
your garden.
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JOY
LORD
MARY
JESUS
KINGS
GLORY
PEACE
JOSEPH
ANGELS
CHRIST
MANGER
SAVIOUR
SHEPHERDS
BETHLEHEM
CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD
Fit these Christmas Words
into the grid above
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Home-made Soup with Parmigiana, Croutons & warm Bread (v)Rocket & Goats Cheese Winter Salad & Crostini (v)
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***Roast Turkey & All the Trimmings
Roasted Butternut Squash stuffed with Red Lentil, Peppers & Feta (v)Fillet of Salmon in Puff Pastry
Pork Fillet stuffed with Sage, Mushroom & MustardBraised Steak in a Red wine Jus with turned Potatoes & Fresh Veg
***Home-made Christmas Pudding
Home-made Caramelised Orange CheesecakeHome-made Chocolate Berry Tart
Neapolitan Ice Cream SundaeCheeseboard & Biscuits
Coffee & Mince Pies (see website for the full menu)
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All household and garden works undertaken. Carpentry,
brickwork, plastering, decorating and plumbing. All domestic
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(approx.1150) in Burham & Wouldham villages every month except in
January and August.
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The Magazine of the Burham & Wouldham Parish Church
Editor: Mary Davis, 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH.
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