Burham wouldham parish magazine november 13

THE CHURCH MAGAZINE

November 2013

Rev’d Mike Hayes All Saints’ Church, Wouldham View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org & www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk 1

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 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 Interment of Ashes & Permission for Churchyard Memorials)

Mrs Nicky Grimes.

Tel. 01634 864319

Prayer requests

Mr Rod Murr.

Tel: 01634 868075

Church Flowers

Mrs Catherine Gore.

Tel. 01634 404742

Church Treasurer

Mrs Marie Rayner.

Tel. 01634 681873

Church Secretary

Mrs Nicky Grimes.

Tel. 01634 864319

Church Magazine Editor

Mrs Mary Davis.

Tel. 01634 869650

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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 1

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 2

NOVEMBER Church of England Services All Saint’s Church, Wouldham

Friday

1st November. All Saints Day See notice opposite

7.30pm

Holy Communion followed by Celebration with refreshments.

Sunday,

3rd November, 4th before Advent

10.30am,

All Age Holy Communion,

Sunday,

10th November, Remembrance Day

10.30am, 2.00pm

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Sunday,

17th November, 2nd before Advent

9.00am 10.30am

Holy Communion Messy Church

Thursday,

21st November

11.00am

Holy Communion

Sunday,

24th November, Christ the King

10.30am,

Holy Communion

All Saints, Wouldham

All Saints, Wouldham

All Saints, Wouldham Burham War Memorial All Saints, Wouldham Burham Community Centre Winchester House

All Saints, Wouldham

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.

COME FOR COFFEE to All Saints Church, Wouldham FRIDAY, 29th NOVEMBER 10.30-11.30am, All are welcome 3

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.

THE ADVENT FAIR 1pm, Saturday 9th November BURHAM VILLAGE HALL To book a table, contact Gwen 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 4

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

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.

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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 4th 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 29th 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 6

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 Remembrance Service (See below) Holy Communion led by Rev. Tony Graff Morning Worship led by Roger Byard

Sunday November 10th 2.0.pm Sunday November 17th 6.0pm Sunday November 24th 10.30am

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 homemade 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 6th. 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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NOVEMBER MEETINGS 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

WI Meeting 7.30pm Mrs Ann Chance: Tuesday 19th November Sea Sick in the Sinai.

Competition: A holiday photo 7.30pm Monday: 25th November

Burham Village Hall

Burham Parish Council Meeting

Burham Scout Hut

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: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm 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 8

WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Wouldham’s Recycling Area – You may have noticed the newly refurbished recycling area in the Streetlights – Please report any car park. The work here was problems with streetlights to the carried out thanks to the Parish Clerk. It would be helpful Tonbridge & Malling Borough if you could provide us with the Council. I am sure you will agree code on the post, nearest property that this has helped to tidy up the number and road name. 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.

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

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The next Parish Council is on Tuesday 5th November in Wouldham Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE & TABLE TOP SALE WOULDHAM VILLAGE HALL 16TH NOVEMBER 12 TIL 3PM

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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 MOBILE LIBRARY VAN The Mobile Library visits Burham & Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at: Wouldham, School Lane— 1.15- 2.15pm Wouldham, Post Office2.20- 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!!

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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

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 12

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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PARISH NEWS Baptisms Hugo James Dark 29th September Hugo Alfie Arthur Cade -Parnell 6th October

Funeral. Rest in Peace

Halls for Hire Burham Methodist Church Hall – 01634 864139 Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322

Olu Lamikanra 4th October

Burham Village Hall – 01634 867669

Choir Practice

Wouldham Village Hall – Tel: 01732 870862

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.

SATURDAY WASTE COLLECTION Wouldham 2nd November Village Car Park, Knowle Rd, 8.0am – 9.0am.

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

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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 ieWaste,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

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.

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.

A new website has been launched detailing: The History of Wouldham Village Can you help with memories, photos or anything?

Thank you everyone who supported the MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING at ALL SAINTS CHURCH We raised £185.50

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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)

Plumbing Services

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Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush

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Over 35 Years experience

A HOME VISIT State Registered Chiropodist & Podiatrist

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Health Professionals Council Registered

Mobile: 07710273915

Ring 07788 415 691

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 16

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

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 812, 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) .

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POLICE NEWS 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

SPADEWORK

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Teston Rd, Offham. ME19 5NA 01732 870002

Quality Sheds & Summerhouses.

Sleepers & Decking.

Gates & Trellis made to size.

All types of Fencing. Collection/Delivery

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

Stockist of tools: DeWalt, Bahco, Ryobi & Quality Faithfull Tools A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. BOXLEY SAWMILL, PILGRIMS WAY, BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE, ME14 3EB. Tel: 01622 753953

www.boxleytimber.co.uk

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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 19

Burham Children's Centre Welcome To The Team: Bell Lane, Burham.

ME1 3SY

Jane Higgins - Children’s Centre Manager Kelly Bailey Lawrence - Community Involvement Worker

Please pop in or call us on Shelly Thomson - Early Years Practitioner Sarah Beautridge - Receptionist 01634 686472.

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!

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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)

Paul J. Rowland

Wouldham Court Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

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We offer a full range of services and facilities, home arrangements at your convenience.

Free car parking Company Director: Paul J. Rowland

Proprietor—Anthea Parnell 246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester, Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271 Email: antheaparnell@btinternet.com 21

Fireworks Colouring

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THE MAGAZINE FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM The Magazine is a free publication and delivered to each house (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 but please contact the Editor earlier to reserve the space and agree the content. Please email (by preference) items in a text or picture file and 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: Mary Davis. 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH. Tel. 01634 869650. E-mail: zero.mexdavis247@btinternet.com Our advert sizes & current rates: Size 1. - 6cm x 6cm.

1/6th of A5 page.

1 issue £12

5 issues £55

10 issues £100

Size 2. – 12cm width x 6cm height.

1/3rd of A5 page Size 3 – 12cm width x 12cm height 2/3rd of A5 page.

1 issue £18

5 issues £80

10 issues £150

1 issue £22

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Full page. A5 12cm width x 19cm height

1 issue £28

5 issues £130

10 issues £240

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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 the30 Church’s endorsement.