Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

Summer 2015

communitymagazine

News and events from your Parish Council

Professional Care

Fully Insured

With decades of experience in tree care and maintenance we bring the highest standards in commercial tree surgery and domestic tree LOGS services to a diverse FOR range of clients and SALE projects in Kent

Free Quotes

• Experts in trees, their maintenance and care • Full range of tree surgery services • Highly qualified, specialist, experienced team • Environmentally responsible practices • Exceptional quality and service standards • Providing services across Kent info@treetopssurgeons.co.uk

07765 673384 | 01634 221469 | www.treetopssurgeons.co.uk

• Compassionate and caring • Available 24 hours a day • Private chapels of rest • Pre-paid funeral plans • Memorial Mason

2

MEMBER

108 Frindsbury Road Strood Kent ME2 4JB

303 Walderslade Road Chatham Kent ME5 0NU

Tel: 01634 420060

Tel: 01634 420030

mfdstrood@talktalk.net

mfdchatham@talktalk.net Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Frindsbury Extra Parish Council Magazine, with its many articles and information which we hope you will find interesting.

This is your Community magazine and we would love to hear your views and thoughts on any issue relating to Frindsbury Extra Parish Community and its residents, past, present and future.

Please send all contributions to Roxana Brammer, via email to clerk@frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk or call 01474 874343.

COMPUTERS NO FIX NO FEE, NO CALL-OUT FEE! • Computer Repairs & Upgrades • Laptop Repairs & Screen Replacements • Data Backup & Recovery • Great Deals on New PCs • Over 15 years of experience Call Ben on 01634 302125 or 07772 843544

www.bl-it-solutions.co.uk

Contents Council Contacts ����������������������������������4 Care in the Community ��������������������� 12 Huguenot Museum ��������������������������� 16 Frindsbury Cricket Club ������������������� 18 Gardening Tips for Summer ������������� 24 All Saints Church ������������������������������� 26

Paul HugHes

Double Glazing Repairs •misted or cracked units replaced •Broken hinges •catflaps fitted •locks repaired •Damaged handles •Doors re-adjusted •Windows fitted

07815 948637 01634 256631 no call out charge free estimates

PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES A big thank you goes out to all the local businesses that have advertised and supported Frindsbury Extra Parish Magazine.

To advertise please call Carl on 01843 293062 Please mention Frindsbury Extra Parish Magazine when responding to advertisers Published by Community Ad Web Ltd 01843 834160 email info@communityad.co.uk web www.communityad.co.uk The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. The Publishers and Frindsbury Extra Parish Council accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any information contained in the publication. The contents of this magazine including images may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, downloaded or displayed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Frindsbury Extra Parish Council and/or Community Ad Web Ltd. Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. The Publishers reserve the right not to publish a submission or part of a submission that they consider defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publication.

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

3

CONTACTS

Please make contact via the Clerk Roxana Brammer 01474 874343 clerk@frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk or roxana@madasafish.com

Council Contacts Trevor Archer Val Archer

Gary Etheridge Peter Hicks

Peter Martin

Ope Onimole

Chris Buckwell

Fatima Mitchell

Chris Sparks

John Williams

Chairman David Coomber

Vice-chairman Geoffrey Moore

Medway Councillor for Strood Rural Peter Hicks Medway Council

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

T 01634 306000; F 01634 333188

Minicom 01634 333111 TextRelay 18001 01634 333333 Email info@medway.gov.uk Web www.medway.gov.uk

Take Care Home Help Supporting your independence

For the elderly and those with a disability or unwell.

An old fashioned home help service to assist with housework, provide support to shops, outings and appointments Gardening and handyman jobs undertaken

01634 316821

Frindsbury Extra

Website

www.frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk The webmaster is Clive Stanley, Clive Stanley Associates, 29 Oak Drive, Higham ME3 7BD 01474 822676 stanley.clive@gmail.com

CRB checked Fully insured Reliable and friendly

nominated for the

Pride in Medway Award

JRB CARPENTRY & BUILDING Extensions Loft Conversions Kitchens

Bathrooms Wet Rooms Plumbing

Plastering Decorating Fencing

01634 402688 07940 304568 All work undertaken, free quotation and advice

4

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

DIGITAL HEARING AIDS

£399

Local family business Personal service in the comfort of your home Free demonstrations After-sales service

For a Free hearing assessment call

01634 848441

from only

www.21stcenturyhearing.com

EXCLUSIVE

DRIVEWAYS Block Paving Specialist Driveways Paving Fencing Turfing Patios Landscaping Drainage

We’llanbyeat like for like quote!

All groundwork projects from small residential to large commercial and public spaces.

Free estimates, free design and planning, free advice.

NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED Office 01474 746594 Mob 07961 165286

exclusivecontracts1@gmail.com

www.exclusivecontractsukltd.com

15 years of experience · Available Mon-Sat

01634 387701

Repair specialists Roller doors OAP discounts Automation All up & overs Side hung doors American-style sectional Insurance approved

www.south-east-garage-doors.co.uk 45 Silverspot Close · Rainham · Kent · ME8 8JS

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

SRSWINDOWSLTD Your friendly, family-run double glazing specialist Energy saving windows and doors Conservatories Porches French and bi-folding doors Composite doors Trade supply No call-out fees UK Trade/CERTASS registered



01634 251487 or 07889 631319 Over 30 years of experience

Free quotations

01634 254937·07769 660699

Stable Heating Ltd Emergency call-outs · Evening calls All makes and types of gas appliances installed and repaired Breakdowns · Servicing · Powerflushing · Boilers · LPG Gas Cookers · Warm Air · Solar Thermal · Domestic Heat Pumps Underfloor Heating · Landlord Certificates

Friendly, reliable and affordable

Free estimates · Fully insured · All work guaranteed · British Gas trained

SALMON WINDOWS INSTALLERS OF QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR 30 YEARS Conservatories designed and built Upgrades to existing roofs Misted units replaced

Energy efficient ‘A’ rated uPVC windows & doors

uPVC soffit, fascia & guttering replacement

Family run independent company For advice and a very competitive quote call

01634 363881 or 07973 860369 Registered Company

www.salmonwindows.co.uk 5

COUNCIL

Parish Brief You may remember that on 7th May we elected a new Government. At the same time elections were held for Medway Council and for the Parish Council.

The Parish Council is warded, which means it’s divided up into 4 areas – Frindsbury Extra North; South; East and West. Each ward is represented by 3 parish councillors.

When you were at the polling station, unlike for Parliament and Medway Council, you would not have been handed a ballot paper for the parish election as 3 people were nominated for each ward. This means all 12 new parish councillors were “elected unopposed”. All parish councillors are listed elsewhere in this magazine. We hope to highlight our councillors over the coming months, so you get to know them. The first two, the Chairman and Vice-chairman, will be featured in the next edition.

Several councillors stepped down at the elections. They were David Miller, Pam Coomber and Georgina Revell. Other councillors who are no longer members are Tom Mason and Andrew Millsom. I would like to thank them all for their past service to the council and the community, which together comes to about 100 years.

Over the last few months we’ve been consulted by Medway Council on a couple of road schemes – one for Wainscott Road near the new school entrance and another for a safe crossing point in Hollywood Lane, close to Greenfields Close. We discussed the latter scheme on site and are waiting for the drawings and proposals. The crossing is needed but must be in the safest place for both drivers and pedestrians alike and especially for the more senior residents of Greenfields Close.

The Lower Upnor Riverside Project, which has been in abeyance for two or three years, is being re-costed. The project was put on hold while the future of the former MoD depot by the riverfront was decided through the planning process, as there could have been a potential impact on the project masterplan. For those who are unaware, the project is an environmental enhancement of the river front between the village green and the beach, running past the Arethusa Venture Centre and Medway Yacht Club.

A future issue will talk about the project in more detail.

Currently in Medway developers have to contribute what is known as “Section 106 money”, which is part of the planning consent. This is negotiated with Medway Council and some of it goes towards education, community facilities and the like. In Lower Upnor there is Section 106 money available for formal sports. We had a meeting with an officer from Medway and she has gone back with the suggestion of a multi-use games area (“MUGA”) at the rear of the car park. We haven’t had an update, but the funds are available and Medway Council owns the car park. It would have the advantage of being accessible to the Arethusa Venture Centre and also away from houses. At the moment and until we hear more, it’s merely a suggestion and might not happen, so please don’t get your hopes up too much. If it does proceed, there will be somewhere sensible for children to kick a ball about, rather than in front of other residents’ houses.

The Parish Council has been handed over the final tranche of Section 106 money for community facilities from the Crest Nicholson development to use on the continued on page 8

6

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

Lasting Memories Independent Civil and Family Celebrant Bespoke Ceremonies for all occasions

FOUR ELMS TREE SERVICES LIMITED Tree Surgery Hedge Cutting Clearance Work Tree Stump Removal

y Weddings y Renewal of Vows y Civil Partnerships y Naming Ceremonies y Funerals y Ceremony Writing Service Allow me to create a ceremony with you that is about you, for you, and, to include your family and friends; a truly bespoke ceremony that has all the elements you want, unhindered by protocol!

07868 564286 fourelmstreeservicesltd@yahoo.co.uk

Call for an appointment in the comfort of your own home or a place of your choice

Yvonne Roberts 077 88 791 677 yvonne@lastingmemoriescelebrant.co.uk www.lastingmemoriescelebrant.co.uk

www.fourelmstreeservices.co.uk

A.Osborne Electrical Limited Commercial & Domestic Installations BALLeT · STreeT · TAP moDern THeATre · ADuLT TAP

Full Inspections & Reports Rewires, Alterations & Additions PAT Testing

From Age 2½

Classes held at Cliffe (Wed/Thurs) Cliffewoods (Saturday)

APPROVED CONTRACTOR Registration No. 20175

T 01634 251503 F 01634 253027 E office@aosborne-electrical.co.uk

50 Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8NL

Classes from £3.50

Rochester Roofing

Long-established school Highly qualified DBS-checked teachers

• New Roofs • Repairs • Lead Work • Tiling

For more details call

Karen Buckingham

A.I.S.T.D. Dip (Principal)

07906 626242 or 01634 574048 Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

Call Paul on

07903 581926 paul@rochester-roofing.co.uk

7

COUNCIL

Parish Brief (continued)…

Memorial Hall in Holly Road and its environs. Normally Medway Council would take the decisions and we are grateful to Medway for letting us deal with it. So far we have refurbished the gents’ toilets in the hall. During the summer holidays we will be renewing the floor in the main hall and putting up new stage curtains. We will also be enhancing the audio visual facilities by putting screens in the main hall and parish room, a ceiling mounted projector in the main hall and boosting the broadband so that it works better in all rooms. The hall still needs a new booking clerk – please contact the Secretary on 01634 723611 if you feel you could help out.

This year sees the 50th anniversary of the local Women’s Institute and next year the 50th anniversary of the Memorial Hall.

The WI will be putting up a plaque in the hall and planting yellow crocuses on the corner of Higham Road. The Parish Council will be marking the hall’s golden anniversary by planting in the hall garden, to maintain a succession of golden flowers as far as possible throughout the year.

Roxana Brammer Parish Clerk

communitymagazine

To advertise here call Carl on 01843 293062 8

Have

your

Say Frindsbury Extra Parish Council welcomes letters and comments received for publication on matters to do with the Parish Council, its activities and those of the Parish of Frindsbury Extra. Please write to the Clerk, Roxana Brammer 53 Capelands, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent DA3 8LQ, or email clerk@frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk or roxana@madasafish.com The Council reserves the right to moderate and edit the content of any correspondence according to the requirements of the magazine.

WANTED

YOUR PHOTOS

?

Please send us your pictures of Frindsbury for a chance to have them displayed on the front cover info@communityad.co.uk

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

v 路 e 路 white & co

Solicitors

A friendly and professional firm, with offices situated in Strood and Rainham, Kent, offering an efficient legal service in your local area and specialising in: w Residential and commercial conveyancing w Landlord and tenant matters w Re-mortgages and transfer of equities w Equity release w Wills and probate w Lasting powers of attorney w Matrimonial and children issues

w Pre-marital agreements w Declaration of trusts w Divorce and separation w Employment law w Property disputes w Change of name deeds

Strood office 01634 739195 w Rainham office 01634 376555 enquiries@vewhitesolicitors.co.uk

w w w. v e w h i t e s o l i c i to rs . c o . u k Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

9

USEFUL INFO

Useful Numbers Animal Welfare

Cliffe Boarding Cattery Ltd The Old School, Cooling St, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7UB 01634 220169 Cliffe Boarding Cattery Ltd The Old School, Cooling St, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7UB 01634 220169 Petsearch UK 10 Chancery Rd, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7TL 01634 220109

Banks Halifax 79 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4AH 01634 497803 NatWest Bank 56 High Street Rochester, ME2 4AG 0345 788 8444 Nationwide 4, Friary Precinct, Strood, Kent, ME2 4AR 0845 266 0886 Lloyds TSB plc 129-131 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4TW 0845 300 0000 Barclays 86 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4AT HSBC Bank plc 104 High Street, Rochester, ME2 1BY 0845 740 4404 Kent Reliance Michael Gill Building, Tolgate Lane, Rochester, ME2 4TG 01634 717374

Cinemas & Theatres Cineworld Rochester Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Strood, ME2 2SS 0871 200 2000

Clubs Frindsbury Cricket Club Frogs Island, Long Meadow, Upnor Road, Frindsbury, ME2 4UX 01634 716543 Upnor Sailing Club 1-3 Upnor Road, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UY 01634 718043 Darnley School of Dancing 5 Sole Street Farm, Lower Rochester Road, Frindsbury, Kent, ME3 8EH 01634 714139 Frindsbury Lawn Tennis Club Upnor Road, Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4UX 01634 814695

A & E Locks & Property Maintenance Lock Fitting · Repairs · Upgrades 24/7 emergency lock and door opening Most building maintenance work taken on call John on 07910 044188

K&S

Electrical & Security Steve Kirby Qualified Electrician

ALL WORK

To advertise here call Carl on 01843 293062 10

GUARANTEED

01634 721476 07885 616060

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

USEFUL INFO

Dentists Thakray Dental Practice 11 Central Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 3HF 01634 716840 Louise Lunness-Barnes Dental Clinic 4A Allington Drive, Strood, Kent, ME2 3ST 01634 713422 The Rochester Orthodontic Centre Cypress House, 227 Frindsbury Hill, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4JS 01634 710105

Doctors Wainscott Surgery The Parks Medical Practice, Miller Way, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent ME2 4LP 01634 717450

www.shawswood.co.uk 01634 721053

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home Shaws Wood is a Residential Care Home that specialises in care for older people living with dementia or with physical frailties. At Shaws Wood we have a Christian ethos and are committed to providing compassion and companionship as well as care. We are proud of our warm, friendly and homely service; where we place an emphasis on enabling people to remain as active as possible. We are able to take regular trips out into the community in our own transport and have an on site hair salon, secure dementia garden and an excellent chef that provides wonderful home cooking. We provide both long term and respite care. CQC rating - Good.

Shaws Wood Day Care Centre Shaws Wood has a small, dedicated day care centre that provides a homely and relaxed environment for those that wish to enjoy some companionship during the day. Shaws Wood is located at the head of Mill Road (corner of Everest Lane), off the A228 Frindsbury Road in Strood, Medway.

Pharmacies Medi Pharmacy Ltd 63 Miller Way, Wainscott, Rochester ME2 4LP 01634 297580 Marshlands Pharmacy Ltd 63 Miller Way, Wainscott, Rochester, ME2 4LP 01634 297580

National Helplines Age UK

0800 169 6565

Alcoholics Anonymous

0845 769 7555

Alzheimer’s Research UK 0300 111 5555 Cruse Bereavement Care 0844 477 9400 Deafblind UK

01733 358 100

Debt Line

08000 919 991

Disabled Living Foundation 0300 999 0004 Domestic Violence

0808 2000 247

GamCare

020 7801 7000

Men’s Advice Line

0808 801 0327

Mind Infoline

020 8519 2122

Parentline

0808 800 2222

BLS Building Services & Property Maintenance Floor & Wall Tiling Painting Fencing Laminate Flooring

Kitchens & Bathrooms Plumbing Carpentry Electrical

07729 481377 · bobbysquire@hotmail.co.uk

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

11

COMMUNITY

Care in the Community

In order to enable some people to live in their own home for as long as possible a range of home care services are available. A range of help is on offer from day to day tasks such as cleaning, shopping and support to appointments. The larger Care Agencies often deal with the personal care needs, so help with tasks like dressing, bathing and prompting the taking of medication and cooking.

Home help organisations such as Take Care concentrate on practical help and emotional support always ensuring the wellbeing of the person is at the centre of the service. This can be achieved by allocating the same familiar face to each visit with the emphasis on reliability and continuity.

Anita and Julie, Directors of Take Care both agree that the social interaction and companionship cannot be underestimated within each service they arrange knowing this is so appreciated by the clients they support.

ATKINSON Heating & Maintenance Central Heating, Hot water & Gas work • Gas Safety Inspections • Free estimates • Power Flushing • Up to 10 year • New systems Guarantee • Boiler repairs

CURTAINS

BY SONIA K

Cut out the designer come straight to the maker Curtains, Soft furnishings & blinds Own fabric made up or samples available Alteration work undertaken Established since 1985

Find us at

190074

5242K001 3/7/2007

12

01634 366 435 / 07754 833250

please ring for a free quotation 01634 352318 / 07715 629 791

www.loveyourboiler.co.uk

sonia68@hotmail.co.uk / www.soniakcurtains.co.uk or find me on facebook - Sonia Dowsett

16 Boston Gardens, Rainham,

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

EVENTS

ANTHONY GRAY CLOCKS Since 1975, our team of skilled craftsmen has been restoring and conserving fine 17th, 18th and 19th century clocks and barometers for discerning collectors and members of the trade in several countries.

Parsonage Farm Marshborough Kent CT13 0PG

07860 378 122

Restoration Services High Quality Watch Restoration Wheel and Pinion Cutting Dial Restoration Clock Hand Making Gilding · Engraving Case Restoration Valuations

info@anthonygrayclocks.com

www.anthonygrayclocks.com BREWSTER FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD

With 23 years experience, I provide a wide range of services to individuals, families and businesses. I have the expertise to help you in all financial areas including: - SAVINGS & INVESTMENT PLANNING - RETIREMENT PLANNING & PENSIONS - INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING regulated by the FSA - LIFE COVER My emphasis is on maintaining a long-term relationship with my clients and to provide them with trusted financial advice.

01634 323761 | 07944 946804 richard.brewster@sjpp.co.uk

www.richardbrewster.co.uk Free quotes & advice

Fry Landscaping & Brickwork Ltd

• Patios • Driveways • Fencing • Decking • Soft Landscaping • Maintenance 07817 647181 07938 393956 01634 724651 Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

The Memorial Hall Meetings Groups & Clubs

The Memorial Hall, Holly Road, Wainscott Mondays 9am-1pm Sure start Kids 7pm-8pm Aerobics 7pm-9pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesdays 7pm-9pm Girl Guides

Wednesdays 9am-3pm Sure Start For Kids 4.45pm-5.45pm Rainbows 6pm-7pm Brownies Thursdays

1.30pm-3pm Pensioners’ Bingo 6pm-7:30pm Brownies 7:30pm-9pm Keep Fit Fridays 9am-11am Weight Watchers 4:30-5:30 Children’s Karate

Frindsbury Extra Women’s Institute An active WI meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday monthly. For more information, please telephone Mrs Janet Jarvis on 01634 719116. New members and visitors welcome!

Remembrance Day 11 November In memory of The Fallen from Wainscott and surrounding area, a Wreath from the Parish Council is normally laid by Councillors at the War Memorial within the Memorial Hall. Often, Members and Leaders from the Brownies and Guides also attend this important occasion.

The memorial hall may be hired for your special occasion, event, group or club.

To Book and check availability, please call Freda on 01634 719426 £12:50 Per Hour; Sat 8am-midnight £250; Sat 4:30pm-midnight £125; Deposit Required

13

Getting to know The Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, championing native woods and trees. It operates in an environment where tree disease, inappropriate development and changes in land use have reduced woodland cover in the UK to a meagre 13% compared to 37%in the rest of the EU. The Trust gives a voice to woods and trees, and tries to protect them where current planning law does not. There are 69 ancient woodlands currently under threat in Kent, and 21 have been lost in the last 10 years.

Just one example of this is Oaken Wood.

Although an important habitat for pipistrelle bats, dormice, reptiles, 37 species of bird and a range of plants, in July 2013 permission was granted for Gallaghers to quarry the area. 79 acres of precious ancient woodland was lost as a result. The Trust campaigns for better protection for ancient woodland, and it hopes that people will think twice before they are mindlessly destroyed.

Only 12% of Kent’s population live within 500m of a 2 hectare woodland and it suffers a below average woodland cover. The Trust

14

believes that communities and families should be able to experience woods and trees as part of their everyday life, and aims to increase these figures. In fact it has recently sent 7,230 trees to schools in the Kent area as part of its free community tree packs scheme. This will enable schools and groups to create their own woodland, giving the next generation a personal connection to trees. Applications for the tree packs scheme are currently still open, with trees due to be delivered in November.

The threats to woods, and the need to create more is an unrelenting battle – and the Trust simply cannot do it alone. There are many ways to get involved – planting trees, volunteering and making donations towards its work are just a few examples.

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

If you want to explore woods in your area, here are a few recommendations: Hucking Estate, Hollingbourne Hucking Estate is a mix of ancient woodland, and open grassland, nestled in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is scattered with archaeological remains, wonderful walks, and breathtaking views.

NO CHIMNEY? NO PROBLEM! Traditional and contemporary designs Multifuel and woodburning stoves All types of chimney liners installed Prepacked coal and logs Chimney Sweep Service

over 70 stoves on display

Full installation Free surveys 43 Skinner Street Gillingham Kent ME7 1LG

01634 855098 07956 835822

Dering Wood, Pluckley Saved from development in the late 1990s, Dering Wood is home to more than 25 species of butterfly and rare beetles and renowned for its stunning display of bluebells and wood anemones.

www.medwaystovesandfires.com

Denge and Pennypot Woods, near Chartham This ancient semi-natural woodland is home to many invertebrates, including the rare Duke of Burgundy butterfly. It is perfect for scenic dog walks during the summer months.

To find more woods in your area go to: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ visiting-woods

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

15

Huguenot Museum The first Huguenot Museum in Britain opens in Rochester.

With the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund Britain’s first museum dedicated to the history of the Huguenots opened in Rochester this May.

Since the early 1960s the French Hospital, La Providence, has been situated at the heart of Rochester High Street. Originally founded in London in 1718 to provide accommodation and assistance to Huguenots and their descendants, this institution has over the years amassed a beautiful collection of artefacts which relate to the history of French Protestants and the Hospital. It is this collection that forms the basis of the museum displays which give an overview of the history of the Huguenots in England.

Using the stories behind the artefacts the galleries cover the persecution of the Huguenots in France, their arrival in England, the skills and trades they brought with them and the organisations they created. The displays also set the arrival of the Huguenots in the context of the wider history of refugees in Britain.

On the top floor of the museum a vibrant and engaging learning space has been created. Here visitors will be encouraged to continue to explore the Huguenot story, whether through taking part in one of our craft workshops, lectures or demonstrations.

In 2015 we will be hosting events such as ‘Huguenots of Kent’ a talk by Dr Gillian Draper on 18th July, a full day bookbinding workshop for adults on the 13th June and an introduction to Huguenot family history with genealogist Celia Heritage on 4th November (see www.huguenotmuseum.org for further details).

16

For family historians and researchers the museum has a small archive room. Here researchers will have access to publications and academic articles from the Huguenot Society, normally only available at The National Archives. We also have a state of the art museum store where researchers can call up objects and archives from the museum’s collection to research. The museum catalogue is currently being developed but will be available to view prior to a visit at www.huguenotmuseum.org and will be updated regularly as we work our way through the cataloguing of the collection. The archive room will be available during our opening hours but we do ask that visitors book an appointment before they visit to ensure we have space to accommodate them.

The Huguenot Museum is open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm on the top two floors of 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent. Entrance is £4 for adults and £3 for concessions and can be validated for 12 months with gift-aid (entrance to the archive room is included in the price). For more information or to get in touch visit www.huguenotmuseum.org call 01634 789347 or email learning@huguenotmuseum.org

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

Learn

to

Swim

HANDYMAN365

SMALL CLASS SIZES

Small group and private lessons for all ages and abilities starting from 4 months.

Our classes are conducted at a range of modern Private well-equipped pools

gravesend@angelasswimschool.co.uk

07432 530104 Medway Towns Gravesend Cobham Hall Istead Rise Longfield Dartford

angelasswimschool.co.uk

Plumbing • Electrical Decorating • Gardening • General Local professional team for homes and offices in the Medway Towns ge jobs welcome!

Small, medium and lar

O One-off jobs and regular contracts O Free estimates O Insured and guaranteed O No call-out fee Tiles • Floors • Kitchens • Bathrooms Patios • Decks • Carpentry

Call 01634 309266 Out of hours telephone service regulated by the CQC

Domiciliary & Personal care Palliative Care • End of Life Care Enablement • Mobility Support Medication Support Dementia Support, Respite, Companionship

01634 719662 www.beescareagency.co.uk enquiries@beescareagency.co.uk Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

9 Christchurch House Beaufort Court Medway City Estate Rochester Kent ME2 4FX 17

Frindsbury Cricket Club Teenagers to play in new NatWest T20 Blast-style competition

As this season’s new NatWest T20 Blast campaign gets underway, Kent captain Rob Key is backing a new campaign to get more teenagers playing the format at grassroots level.

23 clubs in Kent have already signed up to the first national NatWest Club T20 for Under-19s competition, with more than 475 teams set to be involved across the country.

The national roll-out of the competition follows a successful pilot project last summer involving four counties (Kent, Surrey, Yorkshire and Durham) which attracted nearly 60 clubs and was won by Kent’s Bexley Rangers (pictured above).

Kent captain Rob Key said: “It’s vital that we build on the success of NatWest T20 Blast by inspiring more youngsters to take up cricket.

“A competition like this gives teenagers a great opportunity to emulate the professional game – and get as much pleasure and enjoyment out of the T20 format as we do.”

The pilot project attracted positive feedback from clubs with one in three seeing lapsed players returning and more than half the players involved saying they were more likely to play club cricket this season as a result.

ECB Chief Operating Officer Gordon Hollins said: “This competition is all part of a wider ECB initiative to encourage greater grassroots participation and address player drop-off in the 16-19 age-range as teenagers find work or move into higher education.

“Last year’s pilot project was a great success and showed that there’s a real appetite in junior cricket for a dynamic, fast-paced

18

format which mirrors our own county game – and also allows club sides to replicate the NatWest T20 Blast competition in full – with coloured clothes, team nicknames and music all part of their match-day experience.”

Kent’s Bexley Rangers were crowned the inaugural champions of the 2014 competition last September, beating Surrey’s Sunbury Chieftains in the final with England bowler Stuart Broad presenting the trophy and medals (pictured above).

This year’s competition will run across the country from May to August from Cornwall to Cumbria climaxing with around 30 county finals days in September.

Clubs will again be supported by the PlayCricket.com website, providing players with statistics, fixtures and results.

The teams registered in Kent are: Bexley Rangers, Bexleyheath, Blackheath, Broadstairs, Bromley Common, Carribean Mix, Catford & Cyphers, Cowdrey, Dartford, Dartfordians, Folkestone, Frindsbury, Holmesdale, Horsmonden, Horton Kirby, Old Elthamians, Old WIlsonians, Orpington, Rainham, Sidcup, Tunbridge Wells Borderers, Whitstable.

For more information go to www.ecb.co.uk/U19T20 or use #U19T20 on Twitter

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

Our first XI got promoted last season into the Kent Regional Feeder Premier League.

Our Second XI got promoted last season into the Kent League Division 4.

Our Third XI got promoted into the Kent Regional Feeder League East Division 1A. The Sunday First XI were also promoted into the Kent Village League Division 4 (up three leagues).

Colts training is every Wednesday 6-8pm.

Senior training is every Thursday 6-8pm.

Our T20 team have won the Kent Regional 20/20 League two years in a row (of which the final is played in Canterbury).

This year we have a new overseas player/ coach, Josh Duane (from Australia), who will be coaching at training sessions and playing in the first XI on Saturdays.

“This season is looking promising.

Selection will be difficult for our captains this year with so many of our former colts coming up through the ranks. As a club we always set high targets - and this year is no exception with most teams looking positively towards back to back promotion.” – first XI player (Sam Gracey) We’ve already had a few new players join us this year and are always pleased to welcome new ones.

In terms of colts, we have U13, U15, U17 and U19 squads and are hoping to spread the word to more youngsters in the area. There’s always something to get involved in at the club! There will be summer training sessions coming up and taster sessions for the sport as well.

United Brickwork New build & extension specialist All brickwork undertaken

01634 827341 07932 549508 Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

19

BESPOKE PLUMBING

The Home Care Specialists

www.bespokeplumbing.com Full central heating systems Bathrooms fully designed and installed including tiling, building work and plastering, supply or install only Free quotations - what we quote is what you pay Full public liability

Free phone 0800 068 4840 Office 01634 253 336 Mobile 07717 886 825 POWER FLUSH YOUR HEATING AND SAVE ££££ ON YOUR GAS BILL! Local, family-run business, with over 25 years of experience

Do you need a Helping Hand?

Our local care team has been providing award winning quality homecare since 1989.

We offer you a one-to-one 24 hour live in care service that enables you or your loved one to remain at home with compassion and dignity by assisting with: personal care, companionship, errands and housekeeping.

To find out how we can help, call: 0808 180 1016 or visit: www.helpinghands.co.uk

Re c Ca rui N rer ting ow s

Boiler changes

TheThe Captain's House Captain's House The Captain's House Chatham Maritime The Captain's House Chatham Maritime Chatham Maritime ME4 4UF Chatham ME4 4UF Maritime ME4 4UF 01634 304000 01634 304000 ME4 4UF 01634 304000 www.dgblaw.co.uk www.dgblaw.co.uk 01634 304000 www.dgblaw.co.uk www.dgblaw.co.uk

   

   

20

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

MoRtgage aRReaRs?

PLASTERING SPECIALIST

Help in All situAtions

Plastering • Artexing Coving • Decorating Water-damaged ceilings Artex skimmed over smooth Ceilings repaired or new

Repossession imminent?

Debt due to divorce or redundancy?

We can take your pain and stress away.

A solution for all situations: a guaranteed sale with no chain and a quick offer.

We provide the solicitors so there are no legal fees. We can agree a price you will be happy with and an added bonus of a cash sum after completion.

Call Alex on

Plastering

LOCKETT

MAKE YOUR CEILINGS SMOOTH AND MODERNISE YOUR HOME Insurance work Fully insured Local & reliable No job too small Painting & decorating as well 7 Topley Drive, High Halstow, Kent ME3 8PZ

07870 636451

01634 253197 • 07793 139213

BATHING A PROBLEM? WE CAN HELP • Slip-resistant safety flooring Call • Product & labour guarantee for a free • Walk-in showers (inc level access) survey and • Wet rooms • Walk-in baths quote • Waterproof wall panelling • Grabrails, shower seats & raised toilets • Grants & council work • Discounts for OAPs, WI members, ex-service personnel, SSAFA & British Legion members NO PRESSURE TO BUY ON THE DAY

01634 649035 01622 611880

www.ahminstallations.co.uk Unit 11, Newnham Shopping Village, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 5LH Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm • Friendly, family-run business

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

21

RECIPE

Ricotta Dip

with Crushed Tomatoes & Bruschetta Ingredients

2 x 250g tubs ricotta 200g tub light cream cheese Small bunch mint, chopped, plus a few leaves to serve Small bunch chives, snipped 450g ripe cherry tomatoes (we used a mixture of red and yellow) 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra to drizzle For the bruschetta 1 French baguette (or gluten-free bread), thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 fat garlic cloves, squashed

With the arrival of summer, our appetites change from wanting filling winter comfort foods to a lighter easier dinner that we can enjoy al fresco.

Method

In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, cream cheese, mint, chives and some salt. Once this is smooth, spread over a large plate or a wide, shallow bowl, creating a dip in the centre to hold the tomatoes. Place in the fridge and chill until ready to serve.

In another bowl, crush and rip up the tomatoes with your hands until they are in small chunks and really juicy. Then strain through a sieve and discard the juice.

Add the vinegar, sugar, olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Mix together, then put to one set aside.

Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot.

Brush the bread slices with olive oil and rub with the garlic cloves. Place on the hot griddle for 1-2 minutes each side until nicely charred – you’ll have to do this in batches.

Place the squashed tomatoes on top of the ricotta spread. Drizzle this with extra virgin olive oil and scatter with the remaining mint.

Place in the centre of the table and let everyone dip in with the charred bruschetta.

22

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

TAURUS LOCKS

www.whittonmarine.co.uk

24 HOUR LOCKMITH

Marine services Outboard repairs Dry dock Slipway

UK Locksmith Association Member

•Emergency non-destructive entry •Domestic & commercial work •Free lock surveys & estimates •Medway based •OAP discounts •All locks fitted, repaired & upgraded brianburr@tauruslocks.co.uk Please include the telephone – Email:01634 351244 •number 07775 423744

Ltd

New outboards New canoes & kayaks Smartwave boats

01634 250593

whittonmarine@btconnect.com

GLOBE PLUMBING Don’t let a on your car put a in your pocket!

& HEATING

We paint the chips - not the car

Professional quality repairs at a fraction of body shop costs 3Mobile or CarCare Centre 3Same day service 3We come to you • Bumper scuffs • Paintwork scratches • Minor dents • Small accidental damage • Alloy wheels y ll d fu e S te iR n PA RA Re uA g

0800 0287878

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS COMPETITIVE QUOTES

01634 730392 sales@globeplumbing.co.uk www.globeplumbing.co.uk

www.chipsaway.co.uk

The Kitchen Centre

SupplierS Of fine Quality Meat

DH Denis Hills

Quality ButcHers Unit 22 Castleview Business Centre Gas House Road Rochester ME1 1PB

01634 827242 www.kitchen-centre.co.uk

4 Beef · pork · lamb 4 locally sourced products 4 Barbecue packs 4 fresh poultry

01634 721392 94 Frindsbury Hill, Strood, Kent

Free Delivery on all orders over £20

Try our delicious homemade varieties of award-winning sausages

ELECTRICIAN OAKTREE (KENT) LTD

Full Rewires Additional Lights/Sockets Extensions Fuseboard Changes CCTV Intruder Alarms Heating Controls

Call Terry: 07957 467716 - 01634 811378

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

communitymagazine

To advertise here call Carl on 01843 293062 23

GARDENING

Gardening Tips for Summer 1

2

3

Keep soil well fertilized

Helping your plants thrive in the Summer can often be a case of pre- planning and soil fertility. A strong plant will be able more likely to cope with the stresses of high heat and dry weather through the peak of the hot weather if some factors are taken in to consideration. The soil needs to be well fertilized before planting preferably using organic compost .

Use water catchments to save rainwater

Even if you use mulch, shade cloth and/or plant heat resistant crops at some point you’ll need to have water at some point. To save money and other valuable resources, use a water catchment to collect water when it rains. This will give you a free water reserve to use in the gardens during dry periods. You can use water butts or similar water catching devices; this can overcome large water bills and hose pipe restrictions

Mulch

When it comes to retaining fertility and moisture in your soil, mulch is on your side.Mulch can attract slugs and other gastropods, but it also protects the soil from UV light, as well as the heat of the sun and compaction, while helping the soil to retain nutrients and moisture. £30 per treatment session

Rochester

Physiotherapy

01634 290370

& Sports Injury Clinic

rochesterphysio@aol.com

Back and neck pain · All sports injuries Acupuncture · Sprains and strains Soft tissue and joint injuries · Home visits Private health insurance accepted Evening and weekend appointments available

www.rochesterphysiotherapy.co.uk St Mary’s Medical Centre, Vicarage Road, Strood ME2 4DG

24

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 4Painting & Decorating

4General Plumbing

4Roofing & Guttering

4Carpet Cleaning

4Bathroom & Kitchen Fitting 4Made to Measure Blinds

No call out charge

No job too small

contact steve@sjgroup.co.uk

www.sjgroup.co.uk

01634 786310 | 07782 476757 Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

FINANCE

How Retirement will look in 2015

On 21 July 2014 the government released their response to the ‘Freedom and Choice in Pensions’ consultation, effectively giving the go-ahead for the sweeping pension changes that were proposed as part of the 2014 Budget in March. These changes could radically alter your plans for retirement.

More Freedom in how you draw your income

In theory, the flexibility will allow you to treat your pension fund in the same way as any other investment: you will be able to take withdrawals whenever you want.

From April 2015, if you are a member of a defined contribution pension scheme and aged 55 or over, you will be able to draw money from it as you see fit. You can receive a tax free cash sum of up to 25% of the amount you take, then you will have the freedom to access some or all of the remaining fund as income, taxable at your marginal rate of income tax. So if you want to access all of the money from your pension, you will be able to take it as a lump sum.

As tempting as it sounds to get hold of your money when you want it, in practice, the tax treatment may discourage you from extracting large sums in a single year. So unless you really need the extra income, you may want to withdraw your pension savings at a slow rate that is more tax-efficient.

Although the new pension freedoms mean you will no longer be compelled to buy an annuity, if you are looking to secure a guaranteed income for the rest of your life, an annuity will still be an appropriate option for you, especially as it’s impossible to tell how long you will live.

Taxation on death to be reviewed

The tax position on death under the current rules is that lump sum payments from any money remaining in drawdown is subject to a death tax charge of 55%. The same tax rate also applies to any remaining pension fund not being used to provide benefits, if the death occurs from age 75 onwards.

As part of the new reforms, the government intends to abolish the 55% tax charge from money inherited from pension funds, regardless of the age of death.

It has also extended the same generosity to money in drawdown, if the death of the holder occurs before age 75. For deaths after age 75, the tax rate for money inherited from drawdown will reduce to 45%.

The new rules are effective from April 2015 but importantly, it is the date the claim is settled rather than the date of death, which determines if the money is paid at the new rates.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement planning or Inheritance Tax planning or to arrange a free initial consultation please contact: Richard Brewster DipPFS, Financial Advisor Brewster Financial Planning | 01634 323 761 or 07944 946804 richard.brewster@sjpp.co.uk | www.richardbrewster.co.uk

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

25

WORSHIP

Worship

All Saints Church, Frindsbury

with Upnor and Chattenden

The parish church of Frindsbury is one of the oldest Anglican churches, having first been established 900 years ago. The church is set on top of a cliff and overlooks the River Medway, Rochester castle and cathedral.

The Parish of Frindsbury has 3 church buildings in Church Green Frindsbury, Upnor and Chattenden. We currently are awaiting a new vicar, but have a pioneer curate Sue Vallente-Kerr who works with us, as well as across the other churches in Strood, working on community engagement and mission.

As well as offering you, our community, the usual church services we also run toddler groups in Frindsbury (Tuesdays 1.15-2.45pm) and Upnor (Wednesdays 10-11.30am), a Kidschurch in Chattenden (Saturday 10-11.30am) and a Drop In cafĂŠ in Frindsbury Parish Hall (Wednesday 10.30am-12pm).

We have also just started a new experience for families called Sundays@4 where we aim to enagage with people of all ages together in craft, music and food; this is also based in Chattenden church.

As the Church of England we are here to help and serve you - our parish.

Do get in touch or pop along and see us sometime.

Our usual pattern of Sunday worship is as follows: All Saints 8.00am 10.30am

All Sundays 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday 4th Sunday

St Philip & St James 9.00am 2nd & 4th Sunday

1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday Bishop Gundulph 4.00pm 1st Sunday

Holy Communion BCP Holy Communion Fourth Sunday Worship Holy Communion Morning Worship Sunday @ 4

More information about the churches can be found on our website www.allsaintsfrindsbury.co.uk You can contact the Parish Office on 01634 296050 or email pa@allsaintsfrindsbury.co.uk All Saints Vicarage, Parsonage Lane, Frindsbury, Rochester ME2 4UR

26

Frindsbury Extra Parish Council

MEDWAY

or go online to

Driving School YOU CAN

K O O W B NO

A-CLASS

PASS Greartates!

First

3

Lessons for £45

First

5

Lessons for £75

First

10

Lessons for £160

Call 01634 913122 or text lessons plus your name to 080010

www.a-class.co.uk

THEORY TRAINING

MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC PASS PLUS MOTORWAY LESSONS