Burham Wouldham Parish Magazine April 2012

April 2012

All Saints’ Church, Wouldham View the Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org 1

THE PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM All Saints Church, Wouldham During the Interregnum (which is while we don’t have a vicar), please make contact with the appropriate person below: Unfortunately at present the Church must be kept locked but arrangements for access can readily be made by contacting one of the Church Wardens: Church Wardens

Mrs Gwen Worcester.

Mrs Marie Rayner.

Tel. 01634 672060 Tel. 01634 681873

Baptisms

Mrs Gwen Worcester.

Tel. 01634 672060

Weddings

Mrs Catherine Gore.

Tel. 01634 404742

Funerals (also Internment of Ashes & Permission for Churchyard Memorials)

Mr John Lloyd.

Tel. 01634 863345

Prayer requests

Mr Rod Murr.

Tel: 01634 868075

Church Flowers

Mrs Catherine Gore.

Tel. 01634 404742

Church Treasurer

Mrs Janet Parris

Tel: 01795 555615

Church Secretary

Mrs Nicky Grimes.

Tel. 01634 864319

Parish Magazine Editor

Mrs Mary Davis.

Tel. 01634 869650

HONORARY ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER We have a vacancy for an organist and/or a choirmaster at All Saint’s Church, Wouldham on 3 Sundays a month. The small choir rehearses weekly on Thursday evening.

If you are interested, contact Heather Lloyd: 01634 863345 TREASURER VACANCY Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Honorary Treasurer has moved outside the Parish, so there is now a vacancy for the position. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. This will involve keeping financial records and attending PCC meetings every two months. The present Treasurer is happy to help with a gradual handover if required.

Please contact Mrs. Janet Parris, Tel. 01795-555615 2

Dear Friends, This April edition is our Easter Edition. You will see that there are Easter Church of England services at All Saints Wouldham, Burham Old Church (by the River) and the popular children’s Messy Church at Burham Old School. (page 4) During the interregnum (while we don’t have a vicar) the services are conducted by our regular visiting clergy. Also the Methodist Church in Burham has a full programme of Easter Services ( page 9).

In this April Magazine you will find plenty of activities of interest. You can see that you never need to be without friends in the villages—go along to one of the social ‘get-togethers’: Thursday Community Club (at Burham Old School Community Centre), Afternoon Tea (at Burham Methodist Church), Country Lunch (at Burham Methodist Church) and All Saints Coffee Morning ( at the newly refurbished All Saints, Wouldham). If you enjoy handicrafts there are tapestry and knitting groups to join.

You could have a great evening out on the Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer and there’s a local musical evening with ‘Mosaic Group’ at Burham Methodist Church. (all in aid of very worthy charities) For the very active (or for those who want to be more active!), Burham Parish Council have arranged for Rubicon, the skateboard specialists to be at the Skate Ramp to teach anyone who wants to turn up and learn. (page 11).

If you have small children, see what’s going on at the Children’s Centre (page 12). You could get fit and have lots and lots of fun at the new Zumba Class which is starting and, if you’re a bookworm, you could join the Book Club, visit the Book Exchange and the Mobile Library!

There are events and activities to look forward to and put in our diaries for May and into the summer. The TMBC Civic Service this year comes to All Saints Parish Church, Wouldham because it is the home Parish Church of Councillor Dave Davis who, this year, is to be commissioned as Mayor. (see page 7). Also see in May that there is a Men’s Supper Evening when men (ie any men) get together in good company for a drink, an interesting talk and a homemade supper (page 4).

The Yalding and District Beekeepers have been in touch with us to advertise their ‘Honey Bee Fayre and Auction’. It’s a real “family affair” with a summer fete atmosphere for the whole family to come along to as well as the beekeepers. Also the Summer Play scheme in Wouldham is taking place over the last week on July and will be lots and lots of fun for the children.

Join Sharon and get involved to make all it happen. (page 13).

See also what is ‘Lost & Found’! There’s much more besides and all the details are to be found within........... If you want to advertise your events/ groups, send them to the Editor. (contact:–back cover) Mary Davis 3

Men’s Supper Evenings with guest speakers.

Medway Inn, Function Room, Wouldham All meetings are held in the Function Room of the Medway Inn, Wouldham and we are grateful to the landlord and his wife, Mr & Mrs Fletcher for their hospitality.

Supper is served at 7.30pm and a contribution of £3 is most welcome. Drinks are obtainable at the bar. To assist with catering quantities, please let Dennis Worcester know that you are coming – 01634 672060 The Supper Evenings are organised by the Parish Church of Burham & Wouldham and a welcome is extended to every gentleman who enjoys an evening of good company and lively conversation on a diversity of topics.

The guest speakers are all committed Christians but only if requested directly by the audience will they speak of their faith and the influence it has had upon their life.

2012 programme Tuesday 1st May Tuesday 3rd July Tuesday 4th September Tuesday 6th November

Martyn Berry Neil Scantlebury Michael Lee Dennis Moor

House Groups

Water—it’s wonderful!

Funeralities Court in the Act Life as a hospital chaplain

COFFEE MORNING

Wouldham On the 3rd Friday of the month.

3.30pm, 20th April 12 Trafalgar Close.

ALL SAINT’S CHURCH WOULDHAM

Burham—on the last Wednesday of each month.

25th April, 8pm at 4 Church St. Our discussion will be on the message of St Luke’s Gospel.

Contact Gwen: 01634 672060

On the last Friday of the month

10.30—11.30am, 27th April All are most welcome 4

APRIL & EASTER Church of England Services All Saint’s Church, Wouldham

Sunday, 1st April.

10.30am,

Family Service for Palm Sunday Canon Brian Stevenson

Old St Marys, Burham

Mon 2nd, Tues 3rd, Wed 4th April 9.00pm

Evening Compline

All Saints, Wouldham

Thursday, 5th April. Maundy Thursday 7.30pm

Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday. All Saints, Wouldham Canon Ken Gardiner

Friday, 6th April. Good Friday 9.30am 3.00pm

Messy Church. Good Friday Club Burham Methodist Church Church Worship Team & Kim Alliston Good Friday. Service of the Word All Saints, Wouldham Ross Garner

Sunday, 8th April. Easter Sunday 10.30am,

Holy Communion Archdeacon Clive Mansell

All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday, 15th April 10.30am

Messy Church Church Worship Team & Kim Alliston

Burham Old School, Community Centre

Thursday, 19th April 10.30am

Holy Communion

Winchester House

Sunday, 22nd April. Easter 3 10.30am,

Holy Communion.

Rev. Denys Gower

All Saints, Wouldham

Sunday 29th April.

10.30am

Sunday Worship. Service of the Word.

Canon Brian Stevenson 5

All Saints, Wouldham

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 MEDWAY BRANCH - EVENTS 2012 28th April

4th - 6th May 13th May

'Swing Time in Spring Time' Jason 'Sway' Allen performing on Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer Tickets £15.00 Stall at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre FMN Walk at Shornewoods Country Park

For more info call Jim or Dot 01634 864642 www.beatbloodcancers.org

Tapestry Pew Seating in Wouldham Church Those interested in working the above, met to discuss the way forward and much enthusiasm was shown! Would anyone like to have one of these tapestries made in memory of a loved one by financially contributing and/or help by making one? If you interested or would like any further details contact me Heather Lloyd: 01634-863345

13TH –19TH MAY

This Christian Aid Week 13-19 May 2012 —thousands of people will stand together to speak out for change and raise funds to help some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people.

We hope you will make a contribution, however small, when volunteers from the Church make a house to house collection during this week. Thank you.

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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

CIVIC CHURCH SERVICE All Saints Church, Wouldham 20th May 2012 at 2:30 pm A Personal Note from Councillor Dave Davis Last year, I was selected by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council to be their Deputy Mayor. Tradition has it that the Deputy Mayor becomes Mayor the following year, so if all goes according to plan and I am duly elected Mayor in May 2012, it will be an honour that I will be pleased to accept. In the coming year, Mary, my wife, will be my Mayoress helping me to serve the people of the borough and accompanying me to most of the functions.

As Mayor, I will not have an executive role. The Mayor’s main job is to be the Borough’s public representative wherever required. The Mayor is also the Chairman of the full meetings of Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council.

The post is strictly non political and mainly a ceremonial one. It is a special role in the British way of life and Mary and I are looking forward to the coming year as Mayor and Mayoress.

The first event in our mayoral year will be the Tonbridge and Malling Civic Service which, by tradition, is held at the Mayor’s home church and, in my case that is All Saints in The Parish of Burham and Wouldham. The Service will be held on Sunday 20th May at 2:30 pm. Normally my Chaplain for my Mayoral year would be my local vicar. However, at present we have an interregnum where we have no vicar and so I’m delighted that Canon Liz Walker, who used to be our vicar here, has very kindly agreed to be my Chaplain for the year and she will conduct the Civic Service.

The Civic Service is a public event and whilst the borough will invite a number of dignitaries to it, Mary and I hope that as many people as possible from The Parish of Burham and Wouldham will come to All Saints in Wouldham and enjoy this service of dedication and commitment of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.

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APRIL MEETINGS Tuesday 3rd April

7.30pm

Wouldham Parish Council Meeting

Wouldham Village Hall

Monday 16th April

7.30pm

PCC AGM & PCC Meeting

All Saints Church Wouldham

Thursdays: 5, 12, 19, 26 April

10.30 12 noon

Thursday Community Club & Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic here on 19th April

Old School Community Centre, Burham

Tuesday 17th April

7.30pm

Monday, 30th April

7.30pm

Burham WI Meeting Village Hall Ms Ann Chance Saddle-sore in Montana Competition: Something Red Burham Parish Council Meeting

Come and Join us for a

THE BOOK CLUB meets

MUSICAL EVENING

WEDNESDAY 18th April Burham Methodist Church We begin at 7.30pm with a drink and socialising and aim to finish by 9.30pm All are welcome Books supplied Contact: Rebecca 01634 864614

Burham Old School

in the Methodist Church in Burham, Church St on Saturday April 21st at 7.30pm.

The Music Group Mosaic will be playing songs from the 60’s.

All are welcome.

There is no admission charge but there will be a collection for Demelza House.

Refreshments will be served.

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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St. Minister:- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022. Joyce Brown 01634 864413 Stewards & Property Stewards: Trevor Smith 01634 867022.

Rod Murr 01634 868075 Any requests for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals should be made to: Rev. Gary Watt or one of the Stewards.

Sunday April 1st Sunday April 8th Sunday April 15th Sunday April 22nd Sunday April 29th

SERVICES FOR APRIL 10.30am 10.30am 6.0.pm 10.30am 10.30am

Palm Sunday Service led by Tony Crowcroft Easter Sunday Service led by Ray Borrett Evening Service led by Dr. Bart Woodhouse Morning Worship led Monica Wilding Morning Worship led by Peter Joyce

SPECIAL SERVICES FOR EASTER WEEK

Our Easter Week services begin with our Palm Sunday Service on April 1st.

On the evenings of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Easter Week there will be Evening Prayers at 8.0pm.

On April 5th there will be a Maundy Thursday Service at 8.00 p.m. led by Robin Oakley.

The Good Friday Club will be held in the Church in Burham starting at 9.30am to which all children are invited.

The Walk of Witness will start at the Village sign at 10.0 reaching the Church in time for a short service at 11.0am led by Rev Gary Watt Our Celebration of Easter culminates in a Morning Service at 10.30am.

A Dawn Communion Service will take place at Bluebell Hill Picnic Site at 6.0am on Easter Day. Everyone is most welcome at all our services

OTHER ACTIVITIES: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 piece of homemade cake.

There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment!!

Country Lunch will be held on April 13th at 1.0.pm with the usual menu of soup, cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream – still a bargain at £2.50p.

Book Exchange. Saturday April 7th in the Church. Come along and have a browse. Tea/coffee and cake is served. £1 charge. If you've no books to exchange, just drop in for refreshments and a chat!

Musical Evening (see notice opposite) to be held on Saturday April 21st when there will be a collection for Demelza House. Put this date in your diary.

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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Skate ramp Community Activity Day – Rubicon, the skateboard specialists will be at the ramp on Saturday 14th April from 9.00am for informal teaching. There’s no need to register, just turn up. All welcome.

Rubicon will be on site one Saturday a month from April, so keep an eye on the notice-boards and parish magazine for the dates.

From 18th March, PCSO Stoner will be leaving our area to transfer to Edenbridge. Our new officer will be PCSO Wilson.

The 1st ‘Bash the Trash’ on 3rd March was well received with lots of litter collected. Many thanks to those residents who attended.

Please ensure that if you are utilizing any of the car parks within the village, that your vehicle is taxed, MOT and of course insured. Steps are in place to improve the surface of the overflow car park at the Village Hall and as some of you may have noticed, the recycling area has been re-arranged to increase the parking spaces. Parking at all times within the village is becoming more and more difficult and there is no easy solution to the problems being experienced. We therefore need to try and work together and make the best out of a tricky situation, so if you are using the facilities provided by the Parish Council, please ensure that you park appropriately.

Many thanks to all those residents that use the recycling site and for those of you that don’t “why not?”

The cardboard in particular generates funds for the village and so far you, the residents have raised over £2,000 in this financial year.

If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss, just give me a call on 01622 609324, e-mail me on 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 30th April 2012, 7.30 pm in the Old School Community Centre, Corner of Rochester Road/Bell Lane.

Pam Saunders - Clerk

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SKATE RAMP Rubicon skateboard specialists will be attending on Sat 14th April from 9.00 am Burham Recreation Ground for coaching/teaching sessions.

There’s no need to book or register.

Just come along. Equipment provided.

All welcome

Rubicon will be on site one Saturday a month from April, so keep an eye on the notice-boards and parish magazine for the dates.

Burham Parish Council New Website Launch We now have a new website for the village at www.burhamvillage.org and we’d like to keep it up to date with everything going on in the village. So please send notices about forthcoming events and reports on what’s been going on to Wendy Neath. Our preferred method is by email but if that’s difficult then use the phone numbers or address below. Look forward to hearing from everyone with news and comments on what we like and what can improve on the website. And don’t forget to keep checking to keep up to date! calendar@burhamvillage.org Wendy Neath, Street Farm, Rochester Rd, Burham, Rochester, Kent. ME1 3RL Tel. 01634 861339 or 07802 676 896 wendy.neath@btinternet.com

You can view this Magazine on the Website also.

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Burham Children’s Centre Bell Lane, Burham. ME1 3SY

Sarah Beautridge Tel: 01634 686472

Monday—am. Stay & Play 9.30 - 11.30am - For children between 0 – 5 years.

Free with no booking required.

Tuesday—am Music Mayhem 9.45am - 10.45am - For children between 0 - 5 years.

No booking required. Held at Burham Children’s Centre. £1 per child.

Baby Time—starting 22nd November then every 2nd and 4th week, 1.30-3.00pm. An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months. We have a soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby Wednesday—am Creative Play 9.45am - 11.15am - For children between 0 - 5 years Free group with no booking required. Held at St Marks C of E Primary School. Creative play including sticking, painting, etc. You may wish to bring a change of clothes! Aprons will be provided. (Term time only).

Thursday—am Baby and Toddler Group every Thursday 9:40am-11.00am.

Wouldham C of E Primary School. (Free group—Term Time Only) Childminding Support Group, Burham 9.15-11.15am. A chance for local childminders to come and meet. Also parents can come to this group on the last Thursday of the month if they are looking for a childminder.

Thursday—pm Twins Club 12.30 - 2.30 For parents with twins and multiple births. Held at Burham Children’s Centre.

We have new courses starting for Baby Signing, Baby Massage, Little Stirrers, Paediatric First Aid and DIY. 12

CHILDREN’S GROUPS Burham Pre-School. Burham Village Hall.

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection, March 2011. We welcome children aged 2 – 5yrs.

Sessions Monday’s to Fridays from 9.15am to 11.45am.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Lunch Club (11.45 – 12.20pm) & Afternoon session (12.20pm – 2.50pm). Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you. Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239.

Pre-school - 07946 793781 E:Mail: Burham.pre-school@hotmail.co.uk

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 necessary.

For any further information, please contact Mrs Donna Cook, Supervisor, on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session time) 13

Think On Your Feet Chiropody

Home Visits and, from 2nd of April, a Chiropody Clinic opening at the Phoenix Medical Centre, Burham State Registered Chiropodist and Podiatrist; Health Professionals Council Registered

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IMPERFECT PERFECTION Shannon (14) and her sister Leanne (13) are part of a local young band who are all aged between 13 to 15 years. They are called Imperfect Perfection and have impressed the judging panel of a Shannon Leanne music competition and sailed through the audition stage of ‘Live and Unsigned 2012’. They will be competing against other talented bands and artists in the country at the Regional Final on Sunday 29th April at Hove Centre, Brighton. There they will have the opportunity to make it to the Grand Final at Live Fest at The O2, London.

Leanne and Shannon have progressed to writing their own songs and have recently recorded their own beautiful song, ‘Tickings’. They are self-taught in playing the piano, base and electric guitar and are also taught and managed by their father Mark who has a music background himself.

Shannon and Leanne have recently moved with their family to Burham from Wrotham and they have been very well received here when they performed at local Acoustic Nights. Shannon and Leanne continue to attend Wrotham Secondary School and Shannon is studying for a BTEC in music hoping to gain a qualification in sound engineering.

For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com.

If you want go down to Brighton and support Leanne and Shannon, you can purchase tickets from the website: http://www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/purchase

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 A selection of books – fiction & non-fiction. Large print books.

Children’s books. DVDs. Orders can be taken. Use it or loose it!!

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KNITTERS! Is anybody interested in forming / joining a 'Knitting Circle'?

All levels welcome - even non-knitters who want to learn.

Meeting about once a fortnight by rota in members’ houses.

Contact me Joy Wharton on 07815 183535 or j.wharton@virgin.net

Nicola Whitcombe

OFSTED Registered Childminder Vacancies in Burham

Experienced, Qualified Teacher Offers home tuition at KS 2 & 3 and 4 in English & Maths.

SATS, 11+ and GCSE.

call me on 01634 687190 or Email:

Competitive local rates.

For more details: nicola.whitcombe@hotmail.co.uk ‘phone Anne on 01634 867263 16

Welcome to Burham CE Primary School’s news item This month’s news item has been written by Dylan Willis in Year 6.

‘Giraffe class have been collecting money to complete their goal – to raise enough money to go and see ‘Matilda’ at the theatre in London.

Giraffe class have named their company ‘Giraffe Enterprise.’ So far we have raised a whopping £560 – that’s a lot more than we expected!

Giraffe class raised the money by the following fundraising activities: selling hot chocolate, a book sale, selling Christmas cards, cake sales and selling Ribena.

Giraffe class have just undertaken an Easter egg competition too that was drawn on 30th March in our school hall.

Giraffe class would like to say a big thank you for the contributions from all the parents and children of Burham School and anyone else that helped us to reach our goal.’

Michelle Grima Headteacher

“SWING TIME IN THE SPRING TIME” JOIN US ON

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PARISH NEWS Halls for Hire

Choir Practice Practices are held on Thursday evenings: 7.30pm—9pm.

All Saints Church, Wouldham New junior and senior members are made most welcome.

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— 01634 863345. Volunteers collecting these prescriptions need a minimum of 24 hours notice LOST?

FOUND!

During the last snow fall a few weeks ago an item of value was found in Church Street, Burham. Despite putting a notice up in the local garage it has not been claimed. I would very much like to return it to it's rightful owner. So if any one would like to claim it, they could phone: 07751 248433 Want to advertise your business to 1200 homes per month in Burham & Wouldham?

1/6th page is £12 per month & £100 per year

(Please do not telephone after 8.0pm) Burham Methodist Church Hall – 01634 864139 Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322 Burham Village Hall – 01634 867669 Wouldham Village Hall – Tel: 01732 870862 Burham Scout Hut (for youth) 01634 863322

Saturday Waste Collection TMBC Helpline 01732 876147 www.tmbc.gov.uk

Wouldham - 31st March (no April collection due to Easter) Village Car Park, Knowle Rd, 8.0am – 9.0am.

Burham – 21st April Village Hall Car Park, 8.0am – 9.0am

Eccles – 31st March & 28th April (only one April collection due to Easter) Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am

Do not leave waste unattended at the Contact the Editor for all sizes collection sites or in advance of the and prices. See contact details on waste vehicle arriving. the back cover.

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THE NEW WAY OF CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE OFFICERS 101 is the number for the public to call to:  report non-urgent crime or disorder,  speak to their neighbourhood officer,  make an enquiry.

101 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week No call will cost more than 15p (even from a mobile).

Need immediate help?

If life is in danger or crime is in progress, call 999.

If deaf or speech impaired text ‘Police’ and your message to 60066.

For more information on 101 visit www.kent.police.uk/101

Zumba Classes Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class for all ages/sizes & ability!

Burham Old School Community Centre Mondays 7.10-8.00pm (OPENING NIGHT 16th April - *2 People For Price of 1* ) Classes £5 Borstal Village Hall Strood Academy School Tuesdays 8.10-9.00pm Thursdays 8.00-9.00pm ANY QUERIES / QUESTIONS CONTACT: 07746082182

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF STATION RD, AYLESFORD. 8TH - 21ST MAY Station Road, Aylesford is to be closed to road traffic for 10 metres either side of the level crossing.

The road will be closed at 23:40hrs on Friday 18th May and reopened 04:00hrs Monday 21st May.

LOST? FOUND! Does anyone know this black cat which has been in this area in Wouldham for quite a while?

It had a blue collar around his neck but this is now missing. The cat is known to us as Buzz.

If you have any information about this cat then please call: Jean Watson on 01634 660274

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Mobile Beautician

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Treatments available *Waxing *Nail Extensions *Manicures *Tints *Pedicures *Massage *Facials Toe nail cutting service available

All aspects of building work undertaken including

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Kitchens

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Bathrooms

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Painting & Decorating

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Tiling

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Landscaping

For over 65’s and over only £6.00 Call Hayley on 07525332043

Call 07856905822 P S FOOTCARE

Reliable, Wouldham-based

FOOT HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND REFLEXOLOGIST Full foot health service including treatment of corns, calluses, verruca and dry/cracked heels.

Reflexology and foot massage treatments.

All carried out in the comfort of your own home.

Tel: 01622 710166 Mobile: 07881 783786 Philippa Mulcuck

www.psfootcare.co.uk

GARDENER Grass cutting, Strimming, Hedge Trimming, General Garden Maintenance All New Equipment Rob Ward: 07812345951

Wouldham Court Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

ROOFING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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”

All Roofing & Roofing Repairs Guttering / Fascias / Soffits Roof Windows/Skylights Extensions & Renovations Loft & Garage Conversions Loft Access & Insulation

Proprietor—Anthea Parnell 246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271 Email: wouldham.b-b@virgin.net

Call Nick: 07949 588464 01634 262582 AP Systems

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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School First of all – have a very happy Easter! School is obviously closed for the first part of this month and opens to all children on Tuesday 17th.

As we move into the closing third of the school year we begin to get ever more excited about the forthcoming Olympic games. This is going to be a big feature of the next few months. We are hoping to display flags of different countries as part of this and so if anybody has any lying around that they don’t need we would be pleased to take them off you (either permanently or on loan!).

Last term we enjoyed themes of ‘Transport’ and ‘Terrible Tudors’ with all sorts of exciting learning taking place. We even had a visit from Good King Hal at the start of the month which even included a jousting contest!

Mothers’ Day was marked with a special emphasis on writing and mums and grans were invited in for a treat one afternoon.

We also had a bridge building competition, a chess match and a trip to develop spy skills for some children from Year 6. We also had an interesting trip to Burham School to join in with some drugs education delivered by a theatre group.

Children in Years 2 and 3 had a day at Rochester Cathedral as part of a Church Schools Festival where a number of different schools came together to celebrate springtime and Easter. It is always a good thing for schools to meet and share similar experiences as in the present climate we seem to be increasingly more isolated.

Depending on the publication date we may have had or be in the middle of our Easter celebrations with children creating bonnets and eggs decorated with the theme of ‘The Egglympics 2012’. I wonder what they will come up with?

Dates for your diary Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5 Friday 20th April School Marathon – all children from 9:30 Friends of School meeting at 10:30 Wednesday 9th May ‘How to keep your children safe on the internet’ a help session for parents at 2:30pm Friday 11th May Bingo! From 6:30pm Monday 14th May Year 6 Assessment week st Thursday 31 May Show ‘n’ Share – 3:15 to 4pm. All classes.

Friday 1st June End of Term 5 Visit www.wouldham.kent.sch.uk or call 861434 for more information 21

April 2012

Sunday 8th April Easter Sunday from 1pm Free Children’s Easter Egg Hunt (under 12’s)

Come and join us for a drink or lunch (booking advisable), while the children are on their hunt

Quiz Night Sunday 29th April

Please call and book your team, teams of 4, £2 pp, Cash Prizes, Free Snack, a great night out!

Our new Spring/ Summer Menu will be launched after Easter.

Come and try some of our new dishes Smoked Haddock Florentine, Cordon Bleu Chicken as well as some of your old favourites, our Homemade Burgers & Liver & Bacon (for Mr Frost!).

Homemade Desserts include Nim’s Mars Bar Cheesecake, Lemon & Lime Tart & Bread & Butter Pudding!

We would also like to welcome Charlotte to our team of Chefs!

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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS At the Parish Council Meeting this month, David Liepnik, our Community Warden told us about Operation Ramble which is an Olympics security test operation that is taking place on 21st April in Bash The Trash!!

Ebbsfleet. If there are any willing volunteers that As part of their would also like to take part – please contact David. ongoing comm itment to the ‘Love Where David also spoke about his involvement in the Yo u L i v e ’ c a m p a i g n , inter-school cross country run that had taken place in Wo u l d h a m P a r i s h Wouldham. It was so successful and everyone Council will be enjoyed it so much – that it will hopefully be organising a litter picking event in repeated next year!

Wo u l d h a m v i l l a g e o n 31 March March. It would be great to see as many of you as p o s s i b l e o n t h e d a y.

Many hands make light work!

Village Hall Update: The Village Hall Management Committee will be meeting with the fundraising company on 16th March to get Contact Sarah things moving as far as the Egglesden i f y o u necessary funds for the build are h a v e a n y i t e m s concerned. In the meantime, the t h a t y o u w o u l d like the Parish Parish Council will be organising some maintenance l to discuss and repairs to the current Village Hall to ensure that it is C– oour nccoi m e along to still in good working order. our monthly meeting on the

It has been noted that there appear to be divots (where f i r s t Tu e s d a y o f a piece of soil has been dug up) appearing in the the month, 7.30pm i n t h e Vi l l a g e Recreation ground and the cause of this is known to be Hall. Likewise, if from people using metal detectors. Clearly, leaving you would like to these divots creates a dangerous trip hazard for people hire the village walking on the Recreation ground – so this is a request hall (£8 per hour) – please contact for all of you metal detective enthusiasts to please not Sarah. carry out this activity on the Recreation Ground.

Finally, there were 5 reports of crime in Wouldham this month including 1 assault, 1 burglary, 1 possession of cannabis, 1 criminal damage and the theft of a Greenhouse from the Village allotments. Remember to stay vigilant and report any thing suspicious! The next Council will be meeting on 3rd April 2012 Contact details: Community Warden, David Liepnik : 07977 982187 , Police non emergency – 101 Parish Clerk, Sarah Egglesden: 01732 870862 Email: wouldham.pc@hotmail.co.uk 23

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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.

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.

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