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All Saints’ Church, Wouldham

View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org

& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

November 2013

Rev’d Mike Hayes

THE CHURCH MAGAZINE

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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: mikejhayes@hotmail.co.uk

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Dear Friends,

The Churchyards We had a really good response for the working party in Wouldham churchyard in

September. Nine people helped to clear ivy from walls and gravestones and

remove unwanted self seeded trees and shrubs. We are planning another morning

in Wouldham churchyard on Saturday Nov.16th from 8.30-11.30 for anyone who

would like a workout in the green gym. We would be very pleased to see you.

Please bring gardening gloves if you have them and wear strong shoes.

I would also like to say that I have a responsibility to look after the churchyards

in accordance with the Diocese of Rochester churchyard regulations. Only

monuments which have been approved can be introduced, and no kerbs, railings,

chippings, decorative objects or artificial flowers are allowed. We have written to

some people to ask them to remove some of these items.

Why do we have rules about churchyards? The churchyards have a particular

ethos and a historical significance. They are managed with wildlife in mind,

natural stone and grass are easy on the eye, making them a place of tranquillity,

and they speak of community more than individualism. Some people may choose

to put up a memorial (with approval), others will leave a grave unmarked. Some

will place flowers on a grave, others will mark anniversaries by placing flowers

or lighting candles in church. In a churchyard people pay for the use of a grave

space, they do not buy the plot as happens in some council and private

cemeteries. Councils often permit a greater variety of monuments and this will

suit some people better.

Most people now choose cremation rather than burial, and we have space in both

of our churchyards for the foreseeable future at the present rate of burials. A

number of people are now choosing woodland burial sites where the grave is

marked by a tree which becomes part of a forest.

Whether you go for cremation or burial you can still have the funeral service in

church. This can make it easier for more local people to attend. A good church

funeral service will be individual and personal.

After cremation some people choose to inter ashes, some scatter them in a place

that has some significance. Interment in the churchyard is a possibility. In

Wouldham churchyard we now have a special area for the interment of ashes

with a monument on which people’s names can be inscribed.

Christians believe in the resurrection, a completely new kind of life in the nearer

presence of God. However it can be comforting for us to have a particular place

where we remember those whom we love, and that is why we try to keep our

churchyards as places of beauty.

In peace

Mike

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All Saints' Day

7.30pm, 1st November

Festival Communion and Party at

All Saints' Church, Wouldham.

Preacher Fr. Michael Manning from Aylesford Priory

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 but any contributions are gratefully received.

Can you help by making a donation to the scheme?

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

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Friday 1st November. All Saints Day See notice opposite 7.30pm Holy Communion followed by All Saints, Wouldham

Celebration with refreshments.

Sunday, 3rd November, 4th before Advent 10.30am, All Age Holy Communion, All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday, 10th November, Remembrance Day 10.30am, Remembrance Service All Saints, Wouldham

2.00pm Remembrance Service Burham War Memorial

Sunday, 17th November, 2nd before Advent 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham 10.30am Messy Church Burham Community

Centre

Thursday, 21st November 11.00am Holy Communion Winchester House

Sunday, 24th November, Christ the King 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

NOVEMBER

Church of England Services All Saint’s Church, Wouldham

COME FOR COFFEE

to

All Saints Church,

Wouldham

FRIDAY,

29th NOVEMBER

10.30-11.30am, All are welcome

CREAM TEAS

The afternoon cream teas held in

Wouldham Church have proved

to be very popular and have

raised some much needed funds

for the Church. Mike the vicar

conducted tours of the tower for

which there were queues. The

view from the top is spectacular

and luckily all the open days have

been blessed with good weather.

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THE ADVENT FAIR

1pm, Saturday 9th November

BURHAM VILLAGE HALL

To book a table, contact Gwen 01634 672060

MEN’S SUPPER EVENING

7.30pm, Tuesday, 5th November

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.

CHARITY LUNCH 23rd November, 12.00—2.00pm

Burham Village Hall

Soup & French bread. A slice of cake. Tea, coffee & fruit juice.

£5/head Cakes for sale & a raffle

ALL WELCOME

If possible, to help with catering, ring Barbara: 01634 862932

All proceeds to St Mary’s & All Saints’ Church Funds

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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.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all the generous

contributors who made it possible for the 60+ CLUB

to send £422.00 to the Macmillan Cancer Support.

We held the charity event on Tuesday 24th September.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2013

Why not join us for an evening of

Songs, Music and Stories presented by Christine, Lis and others.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th

at 7.30pm THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM, Church St.

Refreshments will be served. You do not need to buy a ticket in advance but there will be a

collection for Children in Need.

Donations may also be made by those unable to attend. For any information please phone Eileen on 867022

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United Charities of the Ancient Parish of Burham

Winter Fuel Grant 2013

Applications for grants towards the costs of winter fuel bills are invited from residents of the Ancient Parish of Burham.

To qualify for assistance applicants should be aged 65 years or over and have lived within the boundaries of the Ancient Parish for the past 10 years. The weekly HOUSEHOLD income of applicants, i.e. the total income from all occupants, must not exceed £240 for single occupancy or £310 for multiple occupancy. For this purpose, income is determined after deducting half of rent payable (rent after deducting any housing benefit received) and ignoring attendance allowance and similar state benefits and credits. Only one application per household will be considered. The Trustees reserve the right to make such enquiries as they believe necessary to confirm entitlement to the grant. Application Forms will be available from 4

th November 2013 from:

Burham Dave Young (17 Bell Crescent), Jill Emptage (147 Rochester Rd) Tony Ford (1 Downsview) Roger Kiralfy (c/o Arkadia, 159 Rochester Rd) Jack Owen (22 Whitehouse Crescent) Jill Pannell (177 Rochester Road)

Blue Bell Hill: Barry Smith (296 Robin Hood Lane) On Line: www.burhamcharity.co.uk e-mail: info@burhamcharity.co.uk

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence

If you require help completing the form please feel free to ask a trustee. Completed Application Forms should be returned to Mr. Kiralfy at the above address by 29

th November 2013. Registered Charity Number 233519

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BURHAM FILM CLUB will be on

WEDNESDAY November 6th, at 7.30pm in the Burham Methodist Church Hall

This month our film is

THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE starring Nigel Hawthorne and Helen Mirren

We plan to hold the Film Club on the first Wednesday of each month.

There will be tea or coffee available and we will ask for a donation of £1

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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 Sunday November 3rd 10.30am Morning Worship led by David Newell Sunday November 10th 2.0.pm Remembrance Service (See below)

Sunday November 17th 6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev. Tony Graff Sunday November 24th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Roger Byard REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY There will be a Celebration of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 2.0pm with a short service afterwards in the Church in Burham led by Rev. Tony Graff and Rev. Mike Hayes.

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!!

COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on Thursday November 7th

at 1.0.pm. Please note the change of date.) Do join us for a hearty meal of homemade soup, crusty bread and cheese, fruit crumble and ice cream followed by tea or coffee, all for £2.50. Everyone is welcome.

BOOK EXCHANGE continues on Saturday November 2nd

from 10.30am till 12.0 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.

FILM CLUB Following the successful first meeting, we will be holding another Film Club on Wednesday November 6

th. Please see separate notice.

THIS MONTH’S CHARITY

The chosen charity for September was the LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST, which raises money to help with the purchase of wigs for children who suffer hair loss through cancer treatment or alopecia. We have sent £120 with money raised at our various activities. In November we will be supporting Children in Need.

CHILDREN IN NEED CONCERT.

On Saturday November 30th there will be a concert of songs and stories given

by our Minister Tony Graff’s wife and others. Please keep that date free. See the separate notice on page 5.

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Tuesday

5th November

7.30pm

Wouldham Parish Council

Meeting

Wouldham

Village Hall

Thursdays:

November 7,

14, 21, 28

10.30 -

12 noon

Thursday Community Club

&

Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic

here on 14th November.

(2nd Thursday)

Old School

Community

Centre,

Burham

Tuesday

19th November

7.30pm WI Meeting

Mrs Ann Chance:

Sea Sick in the Sinai.

Competition:

A holiday photo

Burham

Village Hall

Monday:

25th November

7.30pm

Burham Parish Council

Meeting

Burham

Scout Hut

NOVEMBER MEETINGS

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

Telephone 01634 867982. Fax 01634 864513

Flu vaccinations are now available. Please ring to arrange.

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

www.phoenixmedicalpractice.co.uk

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Contact details:

Police non emergency – 101

Parish Clerk, Sarah Egglesden: 01732 870862,

Email: wouldham.pc@hotmail.co.uk

Website:

www.wouldham.pc.kentparishes.gov.uk

WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Wouldham’s Recycling Area – You may have noticed the newly

refurbished recycling area in the

car park. The work here was

carried out thanks to the

Tonbridge & Malling Borough

Council. I am sure you will agree

that this has helped to tidy up the

area here considerably.

Wouldham’s Youth Club is launched! Thanks to the hard work of the

newly formed Youth Council along with CATs, a Youth Club has now

started in Wouldham in the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings (apart from

the 1st Tuesday in the month. It starts at 6.30pm to 9pm – all 11 to 19

years olds are welcome. They are working hard to raise sponsorship

money to provide equipment for the club and they would welcome ideas

on what you want at your Youth Club.

For further details email hut4fun@gmail.com

Defibrillator Update - Thank you to residents with medical or first aid

experience who have contacted the Parish Council so far – any more

residents who might be able to help please contact the Clerk. The Parish

Council is currently getting the defibrillator serviced and it is hoped to

install this in the village hall during November. Please see the Parish

Council website for further updates.

We have been using the Community Payback people to carry out work in

the village free of charge. Recent work includes clearing the footsteps on

footpath MR6. Other footpath work is planned for them during the next

few months. Work has been continuing at Wouldham Common to clear

the area and make the most of the fantastic views here.

The next Parish

Council is on Tuesday

5th November in

Wouldham Village

Hall, starting at

7.30pm. Everyone is

welcome to attend!

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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CHRISTMAS

CRAFT FAYRE

&

TABLE TOP

SALE

WOULDHAM

VILLAGE HALL

16TH NOVEMBER

12 TIL 3PM

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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!!

BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Warning: Plant/shrub thieves are operating in Burham.

Over the summer months, several newly planted shrubs/plants have

been stolen in Burham, so please be on your guard

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.

Police crime reporting number is 101

The Parish Council is looking at the possibility of refurbishing the

scout hut so that it could be utilized as a parish office.

Due to personal reasons, Councillor Gunn resigned at the end of

September. Updated information in relation to this has been pinned up in

the notice boards as and when it was available.

An updated “Welcome” booklet has been produced and is available

to purchase from myself at a cost of £2.00 per copy.

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

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 25 November 2013, 7.30pm SCOUT HUT,

ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM. Pam Saunders - Clerk

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All household and garden works undertaken. Carpentry,

brickwork, plastering, decorating and plumbing. All domestic

electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire.

No job too small.

Hourly rates available for smaller jobs/repairs.

15 years experience. All work fully insured and guaranteed.

Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946

Garden Services

General Garden Maintenance,

Lawn Mowing, Strimming,

Hedge Trimming, Pressure–

washing Patios & Decking,

Also Gutter Cleaning.

Call Rob Ward:

Text or phone: 07812345951

Email: robward6@talktalk.net

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A warm welcome from everyone at

Burham CE Primary School. Our new Reception children (Panda Class) have all settled into

school life and recently enjoyed cooking seasonal vegetable

soup, apple crumble and making their own bread. They have

also been learning the stories of the Little Red Hen and the

Enormous Turnip.

Below is some of their brilliant Autumn artwork for you to

enjoy. They are on display in School but sadly the Magazine

can’t show their beautiful colours.

Michelle Grima Headteacher

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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.

PIANIST/ORGANIST

Would any pianist/organist be

interested in joining a rota for

playing at Church Services in

Wouldham? You could play as little

or as often as you wish.

Please contact Rev. Mike Hayes,

tel.07964 697556

SATURDAY WASTE

COLLECTION

Wouldham - 2nd November

Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,

8.0am – 9.0am.

Burham – 9th November

Village Hall Car Park,

8.0am – 9.0am

Eccles –

2nd & 16th November

Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am

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 Hugo James Dark -

29th September

Hugo Alfie Arthur Cade -Parnell

6th October

Funeral. Rest in Peace Olu Lamikanra

4th October

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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

Thank you everyone who

supported the

MACMILLAN

COFFEE MORNING

at ALL SAINTS CHURCH

We raised £185.50

155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE

Six months ago the highly successful trial of the new 155 evening bus

service ended. It proved that Arriva could run the new evening bus as a

commercially viable service and the service was safe from cuts for the

foreseeable future.

Since the end of the trial the service continues to run well with the

support of enough passengers to make it successful.

During this winter from the beginning of November to the end of

January, Arriva will cap the return fares from Burham and Wouldham to

£5.00 which will be a saving of £1.00.

Updates to both county and national policies on concessionary travel and

other items such as revisions to the cost of fuel duty are awaited and

Arriva have pledged to consult with local representatives if there are any

significant changes.

The best support anybody can give the bus is to use it.

Every journey counts.

THANK YOU On behalf of parishioners, the Church wishes to say a big

‘thank you’ to Darren Emptage, our local stonemason, for

his special work in cleaning Walter Burke’s grave in the

churchyard and for restoring the engraving. The elements

had taken their toll on the stone and the wording is now clear.

It says: Sacred to the memory of Walter Burke Esq. of this Parish who

died on the 12th of September 1815 in the 70th year of his age. He was

Purser on his majesty's ship Victory in the glorious battle of Trafalgar

and in his arms the immortal Nelson died.

Each year on Trafalgar Day, the children from Wouldham School lay

flowers on the grave in his memory.

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Plumbing Services

Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush

Over 35 Years experience

Dennis Woodward Mobile: 07710273915

Need to re-decorate that bedroom, lounge or hallway?

Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update?

Whether it’s re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating,

then just give me a call.

Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed.

Ring Tony: 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)

Darren Emptage

Master Stonemason

New Memorials

Additional Inscriptions

Memorials cleaned and repaired

All natural stonework undertaken

07806 633422 days, 01634 868574 evenings

77 Church Street, Burham, Kent. ME1 3SB

Think On Your Feet

CHIROPODY

State Registered Chiropodist &

Podiatrist Health Professionals Council

Registered

Ring 07788 415 691

PLEASE RING JOHN

TO ARRANGE

A HOME VISIT

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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.

SHOE BOX APPEAL

Shoeboxes are sent to Eastern Europe for Christmas.

Some people have so little and things we take for granted

can mean so much. Gifts are luxuries that can’t be afforded.

Please fill a shoe box with small gifts to bring joy this

Christmas. Wrap a shoebox & lid separately. No food other

than sweets. Note whether the gifts are for a: girl 3-7, girl 8-

12, teenage girl, woman, elderly woman, boy 3-7, boy 8-12, teenage boy or

man. Then attach the list to the outside of the box.

Please take your shoeboxes containing gifts to Doreen in Burham (864139) .

ASAP please so that they can be ready to ship in time for Christmas

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

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Hello everyone, I would just like to update you of some of the things the

neighbourhood policing team have been doing in Burham and Wouldham

during the last month and offer appropriate security advice.

After speaking with members of the community I was very happy to hear

the last Wouldham Parish Council meeting went well and the ball is

rolling with the youth club! I think this really will benefit the community.

I have had reports regarding youths acting anti- socially in the car park

behind the Medway Inn PH, Wouldham. Vehicles are driving erratically

and if caught will be dealt with appropriately. I am aware of a couple of

vehicles, if anyone has any more information please report it to 101.

There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with

Kent Police. Call 101 to report a non emergency incident, visit

www.kent.police.uk, follow us on:

Twitter @kentpoliceton or Facebook.

People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text ‘police’ and their

message to 60066.

People should continue to call 999 in an emergency, such as when a

crime is in progress, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when

there is danger to life, or when violence is being used or threatened.

PCSO Roxane Negus

POLICE NEWS

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Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds & Summerhouses.

Sleepers & Decking.

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All types of Fencing. Collection/Delivery Stockist of tools: DeWalt, Bahco, Ryobi &

Quality Faithfull Tools

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www.boxleytimber.co.uk

SPADEWORK Teston Rd, Offham. ME19 5NA

01732 870002

LOCAL FARMER’S

MARKET 10-12pm

Saturday 9th November

Saturday 7th December-

(indoor Christmas Market)

Home grown & local produce, fine food

& craft from Kent’s best producers

Café, garden centre & parking

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ACTION WITH COMMUNITIES IN RURAL KENT AND

BRITISH GAS ECO SCHEME NOW INCLUDES

REPLACEMENT BOILERS

Action with Communities in Rural Kent has been working with British

Gas to offer eligible local residents free insulation; they are pleased to

announce that replacement boilers have now been included in the

scheme. People in receipt of certain benefits including pension credit, tax

credits, ESA and income support who have an old and/or broken boiler

may be entitled to a free replacement. Loft and cavity wall insulation are

also still available to the above eligible groups.

For people who don’t receive benefits but have hard to treat cavity walls,

there is an offer of up to £1000 off the cost of the work to insulate them.

If you have previously been declined for cavity wall insulation or think

you have hard to treat cavities there may now be a solution to them.

All the offers are open to people who own their own homes or live in

private rented housing.

The whole process is simple, all you have to do is give British Gas a call

and if you are eligible, they will book in a survey at a time convenient to

you. Their survey is completely free and is just to make sure that your

home can benefit from any additional measures. They will then arrange a

time to undertake the work.

This is a government initiative to reduce energy bills and carbon

emissions. There is no catch, you don’t have to take out a contract, take

up any British Gas products or services or even be a British Gas

customer to take advantage! British gas will check your eligibility when

you phone them; calls are free.

We’re expecting demand to be high so give them a call right now

free on 0800 980 9037.

If you need any help or require further information please contact

Tessa at Action with Communities in Rural Kent on 01303 813790

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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: burhampreschool@weebly.com

Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239

Email: Burham.pre-school@hotmail.com

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)

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 Nel-

son”

Proprietor—Anthea Parnell

246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester,

Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271

Email: antheaparnell@btinternet.com

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

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All domestic plumbing repairs, maintenance, alterations and new

installation work undertaken. Taps, leaks, overflows, blockages, basins,

sinks, wc’s, full bathroom suites fitted and much, much more.

No job too small.

Free estimates or advice: call Amanda on 07702 408948 or

Email: ajsplumbingservices@blueyonder.co.uk

www.ajsplumbing-services.co.uk.

AJS PLUMBING SERVICES

Fully Qualified Female Plumber

GOODWIN PEST MANAGEMENT

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Christmas Menu 20132 courses £18.50, 3 courses £24.50, Kids menu £9.95

Home-made Soup with Parmigiana, Croutons & warm Bread (v)Rocket & Goats Cheese Winter Salad & Crostini (v)

Pigeon Breast with Black Pudding, Bacon & Sauté Potatoes Mushrooms in a Port & Stilton Sauce & Bread (v)Smoked Salmon & Dill Terrine with Melba Toast

***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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ROOFING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

All Roofing & Roofing Repairs Guttering / Fascias / Soffits

Roof Windows/Skylights Extensions & Renovations Loft & Garage Conversions

Loft Access & Insulation

Call Nick: 07949 588464 01634 262582 AP Systems

RCS SERVICES

General Building, Carpentry

& Property Maintenance.

Specialising in:

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Tiling.

Also Extensions, Flooring, Decking,

Roofing & Block Paving.

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

FULLY INSURED FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

CALL ROB:

07946 709443 or 01634 786825.

E-mail: rcsservices@me.com

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(approx.1150) in Burham & Wouldham villages every month except in

January and August.

It can also be viewed on-line: www.burhamvillage.org &

www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

The deadline for copy is always on the 10th day of the previous month

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only send in PDF if the item is the exact agreed size.

Payment for adverts should be made by the deadline in cash or by

cheque.

Cheques are payable to: ‘Burham & Wouldham PCC Acc.’ and sent to:

Magazine Editor:

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

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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.

A Note From The Editor

We hope you enjoy reading this Magazine.

We welcome your news items and articles.

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

The publication of any advertisement

does not carry the Church’s endorsement.