burham & wouldham parish magazine september 15
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Burham & Wouldham Parish Magazine September 2015TRANSCRIPT
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View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org
& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
September 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,
CLIMATE CHANGE PILGRIMAGE –
WALKING TO PARIS
On Nov 28th world leaders gather in Paris to seek
agreement on proposals to reduce carbon emissions.
All of us are affected by extreme weather conditions
associated with climate change but the poorest people in
the world are often the worst affected by flooding and
drought and storms. Churches seek to follow Jesus in
solidarity with the poor.
The Church Commissioners have already begun coal
disinvestment and the Church of England is committed
to supporting the climate talks by prayer and also with a
Pilgrimage which begins in London on Nov 13th. Those
on the pilgrimage will walk to Paris over the course of
two weeks, via Newhaven and ferry to Dieppe.
They will join with members of other churches in Paris
on Nov 27th.
The aim is to strengthen and encourage those taking part
in the Paris talks to reach fair, accountable and firm
commitments which will change the way we act and
move towards a low carbon economy.
Local churches are encouraged sign up for the walk or to
walk with the pilgrims for some of the way or to gather
and cheer them on.
Details of this event can be found on
www.pilgrimage2paris.org.uk
Locally, Prayers for the Climate are held on the first
Monday of every month at 11am at Aylesford Church
which all are welcome to join in with.
In peace, Mike
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You are invited to .....
THE WORLD’S BIGGEST
COFFEE MORNING
To raise money for MacMillan Cancer Care
....... come along and help Families Affected By Cancer
Also....... A ‘BRING & BUY’ STALL & TOMBOLA
Friday, 25th September, 10.30-11.30am
ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
WOULDHAM All are welcome
CREAM TEAS
&
CHURCH TOWER
TOURS
3-5pm
SUNDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER
All Saints Church,
Wouldham
mmmmmm........
BRING YOUR
CAMERA FOR
THE VIEWS
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SEPTEMBER
Church of England Services
All Saint’s Church, Wouldham
Sunday, 6th September 9-00 am *Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am, All Age Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 13th September 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
3-5pm, Cream Teas & Church Tower Tour. See page 4
Thursday, 17th September
11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion
Sunday, 20th September 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
3-5pm, Cream Teas & Church Tower Tour. See opposite page
Sunday, 27th September 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
*BURHAM COMMUNION
SERVICE
We have an extra
9am 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
September Cleaning Rota
Week beginning:
6th September—Trish Rothwell.
13thSeptember—Catherine Gore.
20th September– Sandra Holman.
27th September—Nicky Grimes
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A great fun day of .. Arts and Crafts All Saints Church, Wouldham
October 3rd 10am-4pm
Come and See - Lace making * Painting in different mediums
Stick making * Card making Model boat making * Train display
*Woodworking
Also there will be …..
CHURCH TOWER TOURS (50p) MUSICAL INTERLUDES: 11AM & 3PM.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: 12AM AND 2PM.
TEA & CAKES, SOUP & ROLLS for sale
£1.00 Adult entry. Children are free
If you have any questions or you have a craft would like to
demonstrate please contact:
[email protected] before September 14th.
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Tuesday
1st September
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
3, 10, 17, 24
September
10.30 -
12
noon
Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
10th September
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Tuesday
15th September
7.30pm WI Meeting
NFWI Centenary Produce
Show & Fun Evening.
Competition: letter H
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
28th September
7.30pm Burham Parish Council Burham
Parish office
SEPTEMBER 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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Churchyard Working Group
Morning Churchyard Working Party
Saturday, September 12th,
8-30am onwards
All Saints, Wouldham
Bring your own hand tools
Refreshments provided
Everyone welcome
MEN’S SUPPER
Tuesday, 1st September
Brassey Centre, Aylesford
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.
To assist with catering quantities, please let Dennis Worcester know
that you are coming – 01634 672060.
Birdwatching Walk with Dennis Worcester
on September 9th
Please phone for details 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 SEPTEMBER
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 SEPTEMBER 6th
10.30am Morning Worship led by Margaret Price SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13
th 10.30am Morning Worship led by David Newell
SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 20th
6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev Tony Graff SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 27
th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Karen Willing
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 This will take place on Thursday September 10th. 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 September 5th. 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 On Wednesday September 2nd at 7.30pm we will be showing the film’ Marnie’. This is a psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Tippi Hedren and Sean Connery. 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 July and August the proceeds from our Film Clubs, Afternoon Teas, Country Lunches and Book Exchange have been sent to the local branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind. For the next two months this money will go to the local Alzheimer’s Society. On Saturday September 12th, the annual Sponsored Ride and Stride takes place, raising money for Kent Churches. The Church in Burham will be open for walkers and cyclists so they can add this to the list of Churches
they have visited.
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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
BOOK CLUB
7.30pm,
Wednesday
16th September
All Saints
Church,
Wouldham
LOCAL
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07821 833112
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BURHAM C of E
PRIMARY SCHOOL
What a wonderful summer it has been! The weather
has been (for the most part) glorious and we hope all
our staff, children and families have been enjoying the
well-earned break.
Believe it or not, September is already here and we are looking forward to
welcoming back our staff and children. An especially warm hello and
welcome to all of the children who are joining our school for the first time,
both in Panda Class (Year R) and in other classes throughout the school.
Our children and staff will do our best to make you all feel very welcome
and are sure that you will have settled in in no time! We are delighted to
note that our Reception intake is almost at capacity this year.
No sooner are we back then the work begins in earnest. Some of our Year
6 children will be taking the Kent Test (11+) on Thursday 10th September
and the Medway Test on Saturday 19th September. We wish all of the
children taking these tests the very best of luck.
At the end of this month (week beginning 28th September) we are looking
forward to holding our Multicultural Week which last year proved to be
very popular with our children. The children's work will be exhibited in
the hall on Friday 2nd October and parents and families will be invited to
our Family Time to have the opportunity to see and hear about what the
children have been making, creating and learning about during this fun
and busy week.
An advance notice: our Harvest Festival will be held in Burham Church,
Church Street at 9:30am on Thursday 1st October. All are welcome.
As outlined in the last magazine, our action plan for the coming year is to
further build on our achievements and to move our school towards
achieving ‘outstanding’ status.
Please do get in touch if you are considering our school for your child and
we will be delighted to welcome you and show you round. As always, all
updates relating to our school can be found on our website
www.burham.kent.sch.uk Michelle Grima, Headteacher
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Welcome back after the summer break. We hope you all had a good summer and
the children had a lovely break from school! The new “Spectra” play unit has
now been installed for a few months and is well used.
The Archaeology of Peters Village (arranged by Trenport) has been
arranged for 14 September, Old School Community Centre. Numbers were
restricted and places allocated before the leaflets were pinned up. Trenport
hope to arrange a 2nd presentation. Keep an eye on the noticeboards.
The “Spur road sweeping curve” from the old and new Court Roads will be
changed to a “give way” and the hedge removed to improve sight lines but
replanted further back. Whilst its old news now, we have changed the card-
board/paper recycling to another company, DS Smith. Whilst still charging
for each uplift, it also pays the Parish Council per ton. So please can you
squash down cardboard so that more can be inserted for each uplift.
Small changes have taken place in Church Street and the car park security
is being looked at. It may well be addressed by now.
Southern Water are in the process of addressing security around Burham
reservoir including new signage and extended fencing. Work was carried out
by a local farmer to trees and shrubbery along Rochester Road from the Bakery
up towards the Chinese. Crime figures: Crimes reported between 15/05/2015
and 24/06/2015 which are the latest figures available. YY/012412/15 – criminal
damage to ornamental telephone kiosk Rochester Road, Burham. Perspex
windows damaged. YY/012099/15 – Attempt burglary at Stables, Pilgrims Way,
Burham. Unknown persons have attempted to gained entry without success.
YY/011965/15 – Vehicle damaged whilst parked in residents car park Brisleys
Row, Burham. Wing mirror casing ripped off. YY/011835/15 – Burglary on
BAM construction site, containers forced into and power tools stolen.
YY/011493/15 – Theft from motor vehicle parked in Church Street car park,
entry gained and fuel pump stolen. Various small gas canisters and balloons
found in Church Street car park.
As a reminder, the recycling area is for recycling only. Please do not dump
your rubbish in the area. Any fly-tipping will be reported to TMBC and
appropriate action taken. Also, please can we remind dog owners to pick up
their dogs mess. Most owners are very responsible, but there’s still a few
which do need reminding now and again
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 28 September 2015, 7.30 pm The Parish Building, ROCHESTER
ROAD, BURHAM. Pam Saunders - Clerk
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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 - 5th September
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 12th September
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 5th & 19th September
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 May 24th, Lily Elizabeth Day
July 26th, Dolly Betty Low-Hing
Weddings 11 July, Joshua Hampson &
Rebecca Absolon
17 July, Mark Stanley &
Helen Gould
18 July, Liam McCabe &
Lynsey Taylor
Funerals 15 July, Joan Sudeeks
23 July, Roland 'Nobby' Hutton
5 Aug, Evelyn Ingram
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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
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
Wouldham Brownies &
Guides Need You.
Volunteer Leaders needed….
We meet at the village hall on a
Wednesday evening & are
looking for Adult helpers.
If you would like to help . . . . .
Please contact Carol on 669766
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes [email protected]
01634 864319
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HOUSE CONSTRUCTION MOVES CLOSER AT PETERS VILLAGE
Peters Village developer Trenport is
close to awarding the contract to build
the first batch of new homes at the site,
on the east bank of the River Medway
near Wouldham.
Those who have already used the
Trenport website (www.trenport.co.uk) to register an interest in the 152 homes of
Phase1 will have their details forwarded to the, as yet, unnamed housebuilder, who will
obviously handle the sales. Once the housebuilder is named, we will also publish its
contact details online, so that would-be buyers can get in direct touch.
The approved plans for the Phase1 homes were originated by Trenport itself, with the
intention of setting a premium benchmark right at the start of the housebuilding process,
and will then be formally adopted by the first housebuilder.
Trenport Director Chris Hall explained: “The Peters Village scheme will eventually
deliver 1,000 homes and it is important that this first phase sets a high quality tone. We
have listened to the views of the local community in developing these proposals, with
detailed matters including building heights and parking.” Trenport has actually exceeded
car parking guidelines from Kent County Council by some margin: 313 spaces –
including 44 on-street communal or visitors’ slots – to serve the 152 Phase1 homes.
Keen to create the blueprint for a new community that is visually interesting and
characterful, Trenport has opted for a careful and varied mix of properties comprising
28 2-bed apartments and 124 houses, with the latter breaking down into 16 2-bed,
75 3-bed and 33 4-bed homes.
ARCHAEOLOGY EVENING
By popular demand, an extra date has been added to an evening presentation of the
history surrounding the Peters Village site - 7.0pm, Monday 5 October 2015.
at Burham Old School Community Centre, Rochester Road, Burham.
‘The Archaeology of Peters Village’, presented by the Museum of London
Archaeology in conjunction with CgMs - heritage consultants to Peters Village
developer Trenport Investments – was over-subscribed almost immediately it was
announced. Shirley Boards, Trenport’s Community Liaison Manager, explained: “As
with any such event, you have a likely target audience and number in mind, but we were
pleasantly surprised by the level of enthusiasm and interest in this topic. “As a result, the
original 90 seats on offer just couldn’t satisfy demand and Trenport has boosted the
original budget to allow for a second evening a few weeks’ later” Admission is free, but
all seats are on a pre-registered basis on a first come, first served basis - on application
to: (email) [email protected] or call 01233 721575
‘The Archaeology of Peters Village’ is designed to peel back the many fascinating layers
of history at the Peters Village development site, from the Stone and Bronze Ages,
through the Roman and Mediaeval eras and up to the site’s more recent industrial past
when what is now called Peters Village, was the site of the former Peters Lime &
Cement Works, once one of the largest chalk quarrying operations in the area. At its
peak, it employed 1,000 people and operated 80 barges
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL Firstly I would like to introduce myself, my name is Nicky Grimes and I am the
new Council Clerk. It looks like you will be seeing my name on a lot of letters
and notices from the Council.
BUS SERVICE. Following the Council meeting on July 7th, a meeting was held
on July 15th between Arriva, KCC, TMBC and Wouldham PC. Wouldham’s
response to the conclusion of that meeting has been put on the local notice-
boards but a brief outline is that some additional double yellow lines are
required for a free flowing bus service with some other yellow lines shortened.
The object is to minimise the loss of parking spaces in Wouldham whilst
enabling the buses to get through. There will be public consultation before any
of the work is started but the result is that Arriva have agreed to keep the buses
running through the High Street.
WOULDHAM SCHOOL have announced plans for moving/enlarging the
school, there will be a 4 week public consultation on the plans when in place.
POSTERS. If you put posters around the village to advertise a function, please
can you remove them afterwards to keep the village clean and tidy.
REPORT CRIMES. If you are witness to any crimes in Wouldham please can
you report them to the Police, it contributes to the stats and improves our
allocation of resources. Our PCSO’s name is Jo-Anne Tiller 07772226153.
2016 CALENDAR. If anyone has any photos of the village they think would
look lovely in the Village Calendar please could you send them to :
FOOTPATHS. If whilst doing your front garden you would care to have a go at
the footpath in front of your property, this would help the village maintain its
good looks and make you look good too!
FACEBOOK. Wouldham Parish Council now have their own Facebook page
where we will be posting anything of interest to the village. It is not for putting
comments on as we have ‘Keep Wouldham Connected’ for that. I hope everyone
who has Facebook will look us up and that you will find it interesting and
informative.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON 1st September 2015 at
Wouldham Village Hall 7.30pm.
CONTACT DETAILS: wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes [email protected] 01634 864319
I am also booking out the Village Hall. Do not hesitate to get in touch if you
have any problems.
Jenny Head, Chairman of Council - [email protected]
Potholes and street lighting - 0300041818181
Allotments - Ashley 01634 685959 between 7-9pm
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September in Your Garden
‘September gardens are grief and glory, rolled into one last
hurrah before Autumn winds roll in.’
What a wonderful summer it has been, but with the heat also comes the drought
which has seen borders and lawns suffer through lack of water. Like many, I
have been harvesting waste water to use in the garden to increase the plants
chance of survival, and will continue to do so whilst the dry weather persists.
The need to mow the lawns will have reduced, especially in the dry conditions,
but once autumn sets in it’s the ideal time to tackle any weeds that may have
colonised. Using a proprietary autumn weed & feed product will stand the lawn
in good stead for the winter months, and together with a quick tidy of the edges
will keep the lawn looking trim over winter.
As the nights now begin to draw in, the garden mellows into hues of burnt
oranges and plums, and the colourful summer borders begin to die back.
Depending on your style of gardening, you can choose to leave flower heads to
provide interest through the winter (and to collect or scatter any last remaining
seeds that will spring to life next year), or you can continue to dead head and cut
back spent stems to create a clear backdrop to any evergreen plants that will
continue to provide winter interest.
Now is also the time to be thinking about spring colour as early autumn is the
ideal time to be planting spring flowering bulbs. Garden centres will have a good
selection, but for increased variety online catalogues will have a far wider
selection so why not try something different.
The vegetable garden should also still be producing plenty of produce, with
tomatoes, courgettes, salads and beans (runners and French) all still going
strong, and the cabbages and Brussel sprouts showing the promise of harvests to
come. Tree fruit should also be ripe, but may ripen at different times – to test if
they’re ready for picking lightly lift to one side – if the stalk separates from the
tree then it’s ready to pick, and who can resist apple & blackberry crumble in
autumn.
Other things to be doing this month:
Net ponds before autumn leaf fall starts
Continue to water pots and hanging containers, even if it rains
Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so they’re ready for
overwintering tender plants
Plant herbaceous perennials in borders whilst the soil is still warm, or
split existing herbaceous plants to make more of your stock.
We have some Wouldham allotment plots available. Contact Ashley on 686859
Sue Durrani, Secretary of the Allotment, Association, Wouldham
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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 9.30-10.30am. 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)
Calling all Girls aged 7-14
Wouldham Brownies & Guides Need You
We meet at the village hall on a
Wednesday evening.
To join us for a fun, varied and engaging activity
schedule.
Volunteer Leaders needed….
We looking for Adult Helpers.
If you would like to help . . . . . Please contact Carol on 669766
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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]
AJS PLUMBING SERVICES
Fully qualified female plumber
All domestic plumbing repairs, maintenance and new installation
work undertaken. Taps, leaks, overflows, blockages, basins, sinks,
wc‘s and much more. No job too small.
For free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948
Garden Services
Wouldham based Garden Maintenance,
Lawn Mowing, Strimming,
Hedge Trimming, Pressure–
washing Patios & Decking &
Gutter Cleaning.
Call Rob Ward:
Text or phone:
07812345951
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No job too big or small,
all house work & offices
undertaken, one off cleans, builders cleans,
oven cleans.
ELAINE BARKLEY
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING
07979082097
01732 321167
BARKLEY CLEANING &
IRONING SERVICES
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
11+ ? PASS WITH US. (Three thousand have.)
Lessons (£17p.h.). Assessment. Mock tests.
Revision courses. Advice. Since 1986. +
Yr. 3 to GCSE Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, SATS.
Handwriting. Confidence. Oxbridge prep.
Anita Clemens M.A., Bright Young Things
ROCHESTER TUITION CENTRE
16 Union St. ME1 1XZ
01634 814420 / 540088
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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