burham wouldham parish magazine nov 15
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Burham and Wouldham Parish magazine Nov 2015TRANSCRIPT
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View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org
& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
November 2015
THE CHURCH MAGAZINE
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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
Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650 [email protected]
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
Rev’d Mike Hayes
Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dear Friends,
November starts our season of long winter nights after the clocks have
been changed. There are memories of cold nights with the smell of autumn
leaves and lighting a bonfire, some fireworks and having mugs of hot soup.
Sue (page 21) quotes us: ‘Dull November brings the blast, then the leaves
are whirling fast.’ She tells us how to prepare our gardens and plots for the
winter and also to provide some cheery winter colour and plan for next
year. On the subject of gardening, there is some interesting garden news
from the residents of Winchester House Care Home (page 19) where
volunteers from the community have got involved.
If we’re starting to feel chilly, the ‘Home Heat Helpline’ ( page 27) offers
some important advice about keeping warm and Burham United Charities
invite applications for Winter Fuel Grants ( page 8).
Of course November brings us Remembrance Day when we remember all
those in the armed forces who have given their lives and been injured in
action. There are services in both Burham and Wouldham (page 3) and we
can contribute as usual by buying poppies to support the work of the
British Legion. Our villages have shown they are always most generous
with their support.
November seems to turn our thoughts to preparing for Christmas and there
are plenty of village Christmas events inside these pages to help - not only
to find Christmas gifts and food but also as nice opportunities to meet up
with friends and acquaintances. I see I was commenting this time last year
about the pressure of advertising on us to ‘BUY, BUY, BUY’ for
Christmas. I feel that the expectations of Christmas can of course make
very real pressure and I heard Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury
speak out then about “the absurd and ridiculous secular ‘over-the-topness’
of Christmas”. I certainly think we can start to feel that at this time of year.
There is a fascinating local history uncovered and revealed to many who
were able to attend the presentations on ‘ The Archaeology of Peters
Village’ (page 16) - artefacts and evidence of human works and graves
which date back to 4000 years BC!
Well, that’s it for the November news.
Best Wishes Mary Davis, Editor
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*BURHAM
COMMUNION SERVICE
A 9.0am Service of
Holy Communion at
Burham Community Centre on the 1st Sunday of each month.
The service lasts just over half an
hour. There are readings for the
day, a short address and the
communion prayers. Children are
very welcome.
All Saint’s Church
November Cleaning Rota
Week beginning:
1st November— Marie Rayner
8th November—Geoff & Helen
15th November—Stephen Moriarty
22nd November—Trish Rothwell
29th November—Catherine Gore
CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR
Saturday, 21st November
1pm—3pm,
Burham Village Hall
Come & look for those Christmas gifts
Also Tea & Cakes
Interested in having a stall at this event?
Contact Gwen—01634 672060.
Raising Funds for the Parish Church of Burham & Wouldham.
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NOVEMBER
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
Sunday, 1st November, All Saints Day 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
All Saints Day Festival, Wouldham School Choir
Sunday, 8th November, 3rd before Advent
Remembrance Sunday 10.30am, Remembrance, Holy Communion. All Saints, Wouldham
2.00pm Remembrance Service Burham War Memorial
6.30pm Confirmation St Nicholas Church, Strood
Thursday, 12th November 11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion
Sunday, 15th November, 2nd before advent 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday, 22nd November, Christ the King 10.30am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 29th November, Advent Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Sunday, 8th November 10.30am & 2.00pm
Services in
Burham & Wouldham
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BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
18th November
Burham
Methodist
Church,
Church St.
You are invited to our monthly.....
COFFEE MORNING
on
Friday, 27th NOVEMBER,
10.30-11.30am
ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
WOULDHAM
All are welcome
Burham C E Primary School PTFA
Christmas Fayre
Friday 27th November,
3.30pm Santa’s Grotto * Raffle * Tombola
Refreshments
Cake stall * Gingerbread Stall
Decorate Tree Ornaments
Sherbet Sand
Handmade Cards
Stocking Fillers
All Welcome!
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Tuesday
3rd November
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
5, 12, 19, 26
November
10.30 -
12
noon
Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
12 November
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
3, 10, 17, 24
November
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Tuesday
17th November
7.30pm WI Meeting
Japan. A Personal View of
an interesting country.
Competition: letter J
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
30th November
7.30pm Burham Parish Council Burham
Parish office
NOVEMBER 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
Once a week we hold either an early morning (7.00-8.00am) or evening surgery (6.30pm-
7.30 or 8.30pm) These are to make it easier for people to attend the surgery who work full
time. The days of these surgeries vary.
www.phoenixsurgery-burham.nhs.uk
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THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT
AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WOULDHAM
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 measures 52ʺ x 13ʺ and costs £170. Sharing the cost with
others who have expressed an interest is possible so contributions over
£30 are gratefully received. The cushions are worked by volunteers as it is
a non-profit making activity.
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
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM, Church St.
CHILDREN IN NEED CONCERT
PRESENTED BY MOSAIC
SATURDAY, 7th NOVEMBER
at 7.00pm.
Refreshments
Mosaic are presenting a concert of popular music
Donations will be accepted on the evening
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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 NOVEMBER
Once a week we hold either an early morning (7:00—8:00 am) or evening surgery (6:30—7:30 or 8:30pm). These are to make it easier for those patients who work full time to attend the surgery. The days of the surgeries vary depending on which doctor is on duty and the times are posted on this website which are updated monthly.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1st 10.30am Morning Worship led by Martin Smith
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8th 2.0pm Remembrance Sunday Service
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev Tony Graff SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22
nd 10.30am Morning Worship led by Worship Team
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29th
10.30am Advent Sunday Service led by Gill Gray On Sunday November 8
th there will be our Annual Remembrance Sunday
Service, starting at 2.0.pm at the War Memorial and afterwards for a short service in The Church in Burham led by Rev. Tony Graff and Rev Mike Hayes On Sunday November 29
th which is Advent Sunday, our service will be led by
Gill Gray when our decorated Christmas windows will be dedicated. As usual the windows will be decorated by Burham School and members and friends. AFTERNOON TEA This will continue as usual each Tuesday from 3.0pm till 4.30 and is open for everyone to join us for a cup of tea, piece of cake and a ‘Fun Quiz’. COUNTRY LUNCH Please note that this month Country Lunch will take place on Thursday November 5
th at 1.0.pm. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a lunch of
homemade soup, crusty bread, fruit crumble followed by tea or coffee for which we ask a contribution of £2.50. BOOK EXCHANGE This will take place on November 6
th from 10.30am till 12.0. Do come along to
see our extensive selection of books which you may exchange for ones you have read. Coffee and tea are served with a piece of homemade cake, so if you don’t want any new books, come and enjoy a social time with us. We just ask for a donation of £1 which goes towards our charity giving. FILM CLUB. This month Film Club will be held on Wednesday, November 4
th at
7.30pm. when we will be showing the thrilling film ‘The Woman in Black’, starring Daniel Radcliffe. All are welcome to come along to enjoy the film and afterwards have coffee and biscuits. We ask for a small donation of £1 which will go to our chosen month’s charity. CHARITIES In September and October we will be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society local branch where the proceeds from our various activities will be sent. Many thanks to all those who donated gifts for our Harvest Thanksgiving especially the pupils of Burham School. They were greatly appreciated by the Salvation Army who will distribute them to the needy. See the notice opposite about the Mosaic Concert on November 7
th.
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"CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT" St Mary's Church, Burham
(down by the river)
Saturday, December 19th, 6pm
Music by Mosaic with Tonia Moore Mulled wine and mince pies
Dress warmly and bring a torch
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BURHAM C of E
PRIMARY SCHOOL COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPONSIBILITY,
FORGIVENESS, TRUST
When this magazine goes to print we will be embarking on our first
holiday of the school year – a well-deserved break for our children and
staff alike. Term 1 has been a busy and productive one and this holiday is
the perfect chance for us all to recharge our batteries!
I have recently had the pleasure of showing round several new parents of
children wishing to join our school next September. They have mentioned
how impressed they have been by how polite our children are to visitors
and we are all very proud of them for their good manners and exemplary
conduct.
Giraffe Class (Year 6) visited Knole House in Sevenoaks during October
as part of their curriculum work on the Tudors which they greatly enjoyed.
Our school’s fundraising activities continued unabated during October.
Staff and parents wore pink to support Breast Cancer Now's fundraising
campaign in October to help researchers keep finding new ways to stop
breast cancer. Voluntary donations were contributed throughout the day
and during our parent consultation afternoon.
Also in October our children led the promotion of a fancy dress/cake sale
day in aid of Diabetes Day choosing to support a local group in
Maidstone. Five children led an Act of Worship giving details of their
plans for a fun day and why fundraising for this charity was close to their
hearts.
As a part of our School Improvement Plan the staff had TASC (Thinking
Activities in a Social Context) training which encourages open ended/
higher order thinking skills. Visit our website:
www.burham.kent.sch.uk to find out more and to see our slideshow
of how this was put to good use during our Multifaith Week at the start of
October (just select Newsletters, Term One from the side menu). More
photos of the children in action can be found in the photo gallery section.
Finally we wish our teacher of Dolphin Class, Miss Courtney, well during
her sabbatical and look forward to seeing her in the Spring.
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 [email protected] Michelle Grima, Headteacher
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Wouldham Parish Council met on 6th October 2015
FUN DAY. An apology to Daphne Parris who organised the Fun Day and wrote the
report wrongly attributed to Nicky Grimes.
STREET LIGHTING. KCC are consulting about street lighting in Kent. The plan is to
change all lights to LED , saving money and enabling the lights to be dimmed in lower
use areas, brighter for alleyways etc as residents and Parish Councils would like.
Comment directly on www.kent.gov.uk/streetlights or via the PC. Closing date 29/11/15.
The Council will be making their views known.
SCHOOL CONSULTATION for the new school is running from 1st October until 5th
November with an open event on 14th October at 4.30pm to view the plans. The Council
discussed questions they would like to ask on behalf of residents and parents but until the
consultation is seen cannot make any comments.
FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS. There are plans to upgrade many footpaths to
bridleways around Burham and Eccles. The PC will be submitting a statement for the
Public inquiry in December. contact our clerk to make comments or request further
information
FACEBOOK. Don’t forget we are on Facebook to inform you of anything of interest to
the Village that comes through the Parish Council. 425 people were reached this week for
our posts, let others know where we are, the more informed we all are the better.
DOG POO STENCILS. There are stencils around the village reminding people to clean
up after their dogs. It is a great idea and will hopefully work for the Village.
FORESTERS ARMS. The Parish Council have the Foresters Arms sign, does anyone
have any ideas about where to put it (nice ideas only please).
QUIZ NIGHTS. Two quiz nights were organised in the Village by Daphne Parris in
conjunction with The Medway Inn and Rubys and The Watermans Arms. £1000 was
raised for MacMillan Cancer Support. Daphne would like to thank everyone who helped
to raise this fantastic amount with special thanks to both pubs and Ruby's and also Ken
Jones and Charlie Sparrey the quiz masters.
YOUTH CLUB meets Tuesdays: 6:30 to 9:00pm and Fridays: 4:00 to 6:30pm. Sessions
are usually in the Rec. Look out for their van parked up. During the winter months they
will have use of the Village Hall.
UPCOMING WOULDHAM EVENTS. Hallowe'en Drop In for all ages at the Village
Hall from 5.30-7.30pm on 31st Oct. Free games and 50p refreshments
Quiz Night on 14th Nov at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. £3 each. Please book a table with
Anne Marr on 683786
This year's Santa Fun Run will be 13th December. Details to follow.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE 3RD November 2015
CONTACT DETAILS: wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Parish Clerk: Nicky Grimes [email protected] 01634864319 (also for Village
Hall bookings)
Chairman of ParishCouncil: Jenny Head [email protected]
Potholes and Street Lighting 03000418181
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Police Crime Figures: There were 18 crimes reported between
25/06/2015 and 26/09/2015 including criminal damage to cars, criminal
damage to fencing, theft and attempted burglary. Whilst the figures
appear to be high, this was over a 3 month period.
The full list is available via the Clerk.
Anti-social behaviour and other incidents of note:
18/08/2015 at 2315 hours reports of youths having moved cones into the
middle of Rochester Road and when then throwing eggs and glass at
vehicles who stopped to move the cones. Patrols attended and moved the
obstruction, area search conducted but no youths seen in area. No damage
reported to any vehicle.
Vehicle reported abandoned on 04/08/2015 on Scarborough Lane,
reported to council who removed vehicle.
Report on 02/07/2015 of youths throwing stones towards vehicles that
were driving along Rochester Road. The youths were stood on the
recreation ground. Patrols attended and spoke to three youths who denied
any involvement.
There have been a few reports of vehicles racing along New Court Road.
Patrols have been increased in the area.
Speed checks were conducted on Rochester Road Burham on 24/09/2015.
Several drivers adjusted their speed on seeing patrols. No vehicles
speeding in excess.
Due to the problems at Church Street car park, CCTV has been ordered
for both Bell Lane and Church Street Car Parks. It is hoped by the time
this goes to print, all work would have been completed.
Hopefully all residents have now received Trenport’s latest newsletter
dated October 2015 which includes the naming of the builder “Bellway”
to construct the first 152 dwellings, Phase 1. Copies are available from
Clerk and the lobby area of the Parish Building.
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 [email protected] or come along to the monthly meetings,
normally held the last Monday of the month. The next meeting is
scheduled for Monday 30 November 2015, 7.30 pm The Parish
Building, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM.
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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 a minimum of
24 hours notice.
PARISH NEWS
Choir Practice The practice for the Church Choir is
at All Saints Church, Wouldham on
Thursdays 7pm. for juniors and
7.30p.m. for adults. All are welcome to join. Any
children wanting to join the choir,
please contact Heather Lloyd,
Tel. 01634-863345
New junior and senior members
are most welcome.
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 –
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall – [email protected]
01634 864319
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION
Wouldham - 7th November
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 14th November
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 7th & 21st November
Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am
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.
Baptisms 4th October
Joshua Andrew Cunningham
Wedding 26 September
Dawn Smith & Leslie Woollends
The Church Coffee
morning for Macmillan
raised £220-00.
Thank you everyone for
your support.
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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: [email protected]
www.burhamvillage.org
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham &
Wouldham every week on a Tuesday:
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
A selection of books –
fiction & non-fiction.
Large print books.
Children’s books. DVDs.
Orders can be taken.
Use it or loose it!!
Wouldham Parish Council wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
We have some Wouldham
allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859]
Community Warden, John Newton: 07813 712081
Police non emergency – 101
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes [email protected]
01634 864319
THANK YOU
Many thanks for the kind
thoughts and messages and also
donations for the Church in
Burham in memory of Mum,
Madge Culver who passed away
on 27th August at Maidstone
Hospital. She will be missed very
much and remembered always.
Thank you from
Sue & Ivor Cornhill and families.
THANK YOU A huge thank you to everyone who
supported the Arts & Crafts day in
Wouldham Church on Saturday 3rd
October and made it a great success.
As well as demonstrating the
enormous number of artistic and
talented people that we have in our
villages, a fantastic sum was raised
for the church funds.
Thank You
Gwen Worcester, Church Warden
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Community fascination with archaeology earns expert’s praise
At least 250 people were keen to attend two presentations on ‘The
Archaeology of Peters Village’ held at Burham Old School Community
Centre. Such a level of interest was unprecedented, according to Chris
Clarke of CgMs Consulting, commissioned by Peters Village developer
Trenport to manage archaeological investigations:
“On a development the size of Peters Village we would normally expect
no more than 50 people at a presentation about the site’s archaeology. So
it is great to hear that upwards of 250 people attended or were interested
in attending to learn some history of their local area.”
Mr Clarke added that archaeologists had studied the site for ten years,
physically moving onto it last year, six months prior to construction, to
focus on ten areas of excavation, extending from Court Road, Burham, to
near the riverside location of the former Peters Lime & Cement Works –
the brown field site for the new Peters Village community. “So, contrary
to popular belief, it is not some last minute rush, with archaeologists
called in as the developers move their machines onsite,” he said.
Those attending on Sept 14 and Oct 5, heard a fascinating story of how
the Peters Village site’s prime transport location on the River Medway
made it important from Neolithic through to Roman times.
Isca Howell, Senior Archaeologist at MOLA (Museum of London
Archaeology) described how his team found many artefacts such as coins,
pottery and even graves, but the real excitement was evidence of human
works, such as a Neolithic ‘causeway enclosure’ – a sure sign of major
habitation around 4,000 years BC – near the new line of Court Road. continued ......
Bronze Age
Burial -
Radiocarbon
date
1010–830 BC
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continued ......
“It’s not clear whether these structures were ceremonial or defensive,” he
said. “But there are 70 across the country, and they may have had a life
span of just a few generations. What we can say is that these were
remarkable monuments created long before the Egyptian Pyramids.”
Bronze Age remains were found near Court Road and Church Street,
suggesting extensive habitation/settlement too, but curiously little ........
evidence was found of Iron Age habitation apart from a Greek-style coin,
dating from around 100BC - an example of the earliest coinage found in
Britain.
With the arrival of the Romans in 43AD, came evidence of field systems
on the rich alluvial flood plain beside the Medway and, in addition to the
known Roman villa near Burham, the Peter Village excavations found
another development near Bell Lane, notably a ditch, postholes left by a
possible defensive palisade, and a trackway or crude road, though
research suggests that the Roman presence was in the form of estates and
sub-estates rather than villages and towns.
Mr Howell said the timeline then jumps really to mediaeval times and the
founding of the estate that became Wouldham Manor in the Tudor
era - one of the best mediaeval artefacts found being a horse pendant.
The local landscape then underwent dramatic change in the late 1800s as
the cement industry boomed, leading to the construction of Peters Works,
in its heyday one of the largest of its kind in the world, with 1,000
workers and a fleet of 80 barges making full use of the Medway’s value
as a transport main artery.
*Among those attending the archaeology evenings, were three
descendants of the Peters family who traced their connection only
recently. If you want to read their story and their appeal for more
information, or of Trenport’s desire to learn about other families’
connection with the former works, please log onto:
www.trenport.co.uk/News.
On the latter point you can also email/call
Trenport's Community Liaison Manager:
[email protected] / 01233 224980.
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BARCHESTER CARE AWARDS
On Wednesday 30th September, staff from Winchester House Care Home,
Wouldham travelled north to Manchester for the ‘Barchester In Bloom
Competition 2015’ for the category of “Most Improved Garden”.
The Memory Lane patio areas had undergone a total revamp with the help
of residents, staff and volunteers from the local community: Gwen &
Dennis Worcester and Janice Emmott, transforming them into themed
areas of the seaside and the countryside. The idea behind the project was
to create an easily accessible area that was both tranquil and calm but also
one that stimulated all the senses, with water features’, herb garden and
painted murals on the walls. The judges were very impressed with how
this venture had brought everyone together and the end results were out-
standing. Winchester House were announced as winners of this category
and were awarded a trophy and certificate by Charlie Dimmock of Ground
Force and also the CEO of Barchester – Peter Calveley. The activities
team – Sheila and Sara at Winchester House were grateful to all those who
contributed to this wonderful achievement and also to Sue Simmons the
General Manager for all her help and support throughout.
JELLYBEANS CHRISTMAS FAYRE
SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER
2-4PM
WOULDHAM VILLAGE HALL.
We will have the following stalls -
Teddy Tombola
Mulled wine & mince pies
Kids Craft table
Cakes
Lucky dip
Homemade crafts
Name the Teddy
& MUCH MUCH MORE.
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November in Your Garden
‘Dull November brings the blast, then the leaves are whirling fast.’
As the garden dies down for the winter months, now is the
time to do your final clearing & tidying jobs whilst there are
still fine dry days, and before the ground becomes too wet to
walk on. Use the brighter days to finish cutting back those
perennial plants that are looking untidy, and rake up any last leaves that
have fallen. This will help to keep the lawns clear and prevent some pests
such as slugs and snails from over-wintering around your garden too. Now
is also the time to bring slightly tender plants such as Fuschias into the
greenhouse or shed to give them added winter protection. Failing that, the
pots can be wrapped in bubble wrap and moved to a less exposed location,
and placing pots together to create their own micro-climate will also help.
Take time to also enjoy the early winter light, the misty mornings with the
dew on seedheads or spiders-webs are always a wonderous natural sight
that is short-lived through the season.
There is still an opportunity for winter colour in the garden too, the smiling
faces of Pansies and Violas, together with the many pink & white hues of
Cyclamen, available in garden centres now, can be planted out into borders
or pots to give colour right through until February, by which time early
narcissus and hellebores will be starting their displays. November is also
the time to finish planting Tulips ready for their spring/summer displays.
They can be planted in pots for the patio, or in plastic pots sunk into
borders that can then be lifted once the display has finished, just remember
to add plenty of grit in both as tulips prefer well drained soil. There are
now some excellent collections and choices of tulips available, which will
provide an added burst of colour in late spring.
Don’t forget the wildlife now that winter is upon us, keep the bird feeders
topped up, and use any twigs & branches from your prunings to create a
log pile in a secluded area at the back of the garden. This will encourage
the beneficial insects such as ladybirds & hoverflies to overwinter in your
garden & give you a head start on pest control early in the year!!
Other things to be doing this month:
Continue to review your garden requirements for next year –
make a list of your likes & dislikes around the garden.
Cover brassicas to protect from hungry pigeons. Sow sweet peas in
modules for early planting. Sow broad beans for early crops.
Clean garden tools & pots ready for use next year. Sue Durrani, Secretary of the Allotment, Association, Wouldham
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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: [email protected]
Garden Services
Wouldham based
Garden Maintenance,
Lawn Mowing, Strimming,
Hedge Trimming, Pressure–
washing Patios & Decking.
Call Rob Ward:
Text or phone:
07812345951
Darren Emptage Stonemasons
Your local Family run Stonemasons for New Memorials,
Additional Inscriptions, Cleaning & Repairs For a very competitive quote, a brochure & price list or just friendly
advice, please call us on
07806633422 days, 01634 868574 evenings
E Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.darrenemptage.com
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I am holding a wedding dress event at the end of January 2016 and need dresses from 1900- to 1960's or any items to
display of interest related to weddings.
Please contact me if you have something I could display. Church Warden, Gwen Worcester—01634 672060.
WEDDING
DRESS
EVENT
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BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE have some exciting
new changes to the services on offer!
Please also note our telephone will be changing to 03000 418008
but please use 01634 686472 in the interim!
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE AND NO BOOKING REQUIRED!
Monday– am. 9.00-10.30am. Stay & Play. Burham Children's Centre.
A play group for families with children aged 0-5years with many different
toys and activities available throughout the session.
Tuesday—am. 9:30am–10:15am. Active Tots– Royal British Legion
Hall, Aylesford – A fun interactive physical development group for
walkers to 5 years.
Tuesday—pm. 1:00pm–3:00pm. Well Baby Clinic.— Burham
Children’s Centre. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month– come and have
you baby weighed and speak with a member of the Health Visiting team.
A soft play area is available while you wait.
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-am – Baby Sensory and Baby Massage. Times to be
confirmed- please call the centre for more information.
You can now register for the children’s centre online:
www.kent.gov.uk/ccregistration
Did you know you could also be eligible for Free Funding for 2 Year
olds for more information go to www.kent.gov.uk/freefor2
Website www.kent.gov.uk or email [email protected]
Burham
Children's Centre
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 Tel: 07920599287
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 now also open on a Monday afternoon and we have an
early drop of option. 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)
Wouldham Brownies & Guides
For Girls aged 7-14
We meet at the village hall on a Wednesday evening.
To join us for a fun, varied and engaging activity schedule.
Please contact Carol on 669766
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Boxley Timber &
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds & Summerhouses.
Sleepers & Decking.
Gates & Trellis made to size.
All types of Fencing. Collection/Delivery Stockist of tools: DeWalt, Bahco, Ryobi &
Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
BOXLEY SAWMILL,
PILGRIMS WAY,
BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE,
ME14 3EB. Tel: 01622 753953
www.boxleytimber.co.uk
Plumbing Services
Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile: 07710273915
Paul J. Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone: 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre,
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177. Penenden Heath, ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities, home arrangements at your convenience.
Free car parking Company Director: Paul J. Rowland
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD. LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
*CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION.
*MONEY SAVING UPDATES.
*NEW BOILERS FITTED.
*SERVICE AND REPAIR.
*GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
*EXCEPTIONAL, FRIENDLY SERVICE, AT A SENSIBLE PRICE.
*FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE, NO CALL OUT CHARGE.
TEL. 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
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‘HOME HEAT HELPLINE’ OFFERS ADVICE TO
TONBRIDGE & MALLING RESIDENTS
With winter just around the corner, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
is reminding residents who are worried about staying warm to call the
Home Heat Helpline (0800 33 66 99) for help with their energy bills.
Home Heat Helpline is a free, impartial and confidential service that
provides advice on rebates; grants for insulation and new boilers; and tips
on saving energy. In Tonbridge and Malling, some residents may also be
eligible for help towards the cost of insulation and/or a new boiler.
For more details on the Warm Homes Scheme, visit
www.kent.gov.uk/warmhomes or call 0800 170 1174.
Cllr Jill Anderson, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council’s Cabinet
Member for Housing and Environment Services, said: "As the weather gets
colder, some residents may start to worry about how they are going keep
their homes warm over the winter months but there is support available.
This is where a call to the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 can really
help. The key thing is to make sure people know where to go for advice
and this is where we can all help by looking out for neighbours, friends or
relatives who may be in difficulty so that they are aware of the Home Heat
Helpline too."
Lawrence Slade, spokesperson for Home Heat Helpline, said: “If anyone is
concerned about keeping their home warm they should call our free
Helpline on 0800 33 66 99 or visit www.homeheathelpline.org.uk.
Thousands of people are entitled to some kind of help so they’ve got
nothing to lose and possibly lots to gain by getting in touch.”
There are also some simple steps that people can take in reduce energy
consumption at home. For example:
Keep the heat in. A third of the cost of heating a home is lost through the
walls, so insulating them is the best way to save energy in the home.
Installing cavity wall insulation can save up to £160 per year on bills.
Look up. Laying the loft with 10 inches/25 centimetres of insulation can
save a quarter of a home’s heating costs. -
See the light. Replacing just one old light bulb with an energy saving
recommended one can reduce lighting costs by up to £78 over the lifetime
of the bulb. Plus they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs.
Get on down. Turning the thermostat down by 1˚C could cut bills by up to
10 per cent. Your thermostat should be set at the lowest comfortable
setting – typically 21˚C for the living room and 18˚C for the bedroom.
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CLAIRE CARR
SPORTS MASSAGE
Fully qualified,
sports/deep tissue,
massage therapist at
ProHealth Therapy
Rooms, Maidstone
Working Thursdays 9am-
6.30pm & Sunday mornings.
Tel: 01622 297202
ROOFING REPAIRS
GRP Flat Roofing Specialist
Chimney Repairs / Pointing Roof Windows/Skylights
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Guttering / Fascias / Soffits Fencing, Paving, Decking Interior & Exterior Painting
Call Nick: 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Services www.ap-services-kent.co.uk
Butterfly Funeral Services &
Carriage Masters.
Independent & Family Owned Providing low cost funerals in
Burham, Wouldham and surrounding areas. With over 11 years’ experience in this sensitive and privileged position, our funeral directors, Daniel & Karen, are available 24 hours a day for
help, advice and guidance whenever you need us. For an informal discussion about your needs, call us direct on 01634 927216 .
Proud Supporters of Avalon Funeral Plans and the HSB Health Care Benefits Scheme.
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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: [email protected]
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