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View the Church Magazine online:
February 2016
THE CHURCH MAGAZINE
Church Website: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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Church Wardens
Baptisms
Weddings
Monuments &
Churchyard Enquiries
Prayer requests
Church Flowers
Church Treasurer
Church Secretary
Church Magazine Editor
Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060
Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873
Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060
Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742
Rev’d Mike Hayes Tel: 07964 697556
Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075
Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742
Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319
Mrs Rachael Harris
rachael@invosolve.com
Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650 zero.mexdavis247@btinternet.com
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
Rev’d Mike Hayes
Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: mikejhayes@hotmail.co.uk
CHURCH WEBSITE: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
Unfortunately at present the Church must be kept locked but arrangements
for access can be made by contacting one of the Church Wardens:
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Dear Friends,
The Magazine wishes you a happy, healthy and successful
New Year.
Spirits can feel a bit low over the cold, wet, dark days of winter but
we can find plenty of activities inside the magazine for getting
together with others and keeping spirits up. It’s traditionally a time of
course for new resolutions so its a good time to make plans for the
spring and summer. Lovely plans can be made for summers holidays
and Sue (page 19) helps us to think about planning the garden for
spring and summer. It’s certainly lovely to think of spring arriving.
Of course this is a landmark year for Burham and Wouldham villages
and the valley. (page 8 ) The first residents will start to move into
Peters Village and new routes will open to us when the new road link
and Medway bridge open. This Magazine of course will be printing
more copies and so I shall be on the look out for people who will
deliver the Magazine and also welcome the new residents to the
community.
It’s exciting to see the plans proposed for the new school in
Wouldham. I can see that a purpose-built, modern building would
bring so many opportunities for the children’s education and of
course increase the intake of pupils. (page 4) I know that the
curriculum at the schools is very exciting and the children are having
lots of fun learning. I saw that for myself the other day when I went
into Burham School and saw what the children were doing. It’s great
to see. (page 11)
We’ll take the year month by month with the Magazine. I’m thinking
that 2016 is a year of change. Mary Davis
www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
17th February
Burham
Methodist
Church,
Church St.
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham &
Wouldham every week on a Tuesday:
Wouldham, School Lane—
1.15- 2.15pm
Wouldham, Post Office-
2.20- 2.40pm
Wouldham, Ravensknowle-
2.45– 3.00pm
Burham, Village Hall -
3.05– 4.05pm
Use
it or
loose
it!
Coming soon on March 5th.......
An Evening of
Instrumental Music,
17th to 20th Century
In the beautiful setting of
All Saints Church, Wouldham
The De Mere Wind Quintet.
Wendy Bangbala on the violin accompanied by
Mary Tasker on the Piano.
The Concert starts at 7-30pm
Tickets can be obtained on the night or in advance
from Gwen, 4 Church St, Burham.
Adults £6-00, Children free.
Donations for refreshments in the interval.
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All Saint’s Church
Cleaning Rota
Please clean the Church by the
following Sundays:
7th February—Gwen Worcester
14th February—Marie Rayner
21st February– G & H Wells
28th February-Stephen Moriaty
Sunday, 7th February. 1 before Lent 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am, All Age Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Wednesday, 10th February. Ash Wednesday 7-30pm Ash Wednesday Service All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 11th February
11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion
Sunday, 14th February. Lent 1 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 21st February. Lent 2 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham 10.30am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday, 28th February. Lent 3 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
FEBRUARY
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
COFFEE MORNING
Friday, 26th February,
10.30-11.30am
ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
WOULDHAM
All welcome
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School
2016 has started in earnest and we have enjoyed an active January with
many exciting challenges. Our current themes are ‘Chinatown’ for our
juniors which has been very popular and has seen the development of
greater understanding of a different culture along with a little
introduction to the Chinese language! We will be ending the term with a
Chinese New Year celebration and possibly a chopstick competition!
The younger children have been ‘On the Farm’ with their learning about
animals and where our food comes from. They have enjoyed trips to the
Rare Breeds Centre near Ashford as well as visits from different ‘animal’
related people.
We hope you have seen the proposed designs for our new school building
to be located just off Hall Road. If not, these are available on the school
website. It looks very exciting and we are hoping that we will be able to
progress to a formal planning application in the not too distant future.
The school team are very excited at the prospect of having purpose built,
modern facilities to help improve what we do even more! The School
Parliament had a good discussion around the plans and made some very
good suggestions as well as raising important questions. We appreciate
that there are several uncertainties still to be worked through and we are
working in partnership with the local authority and other groups to make
sure that these are considered appropriately. The statutory notice for the
expansion of the school, subject to relocation approval, was published on
the 8th January The complete proposal is available on the KCC website at
www.kent.gov.uk/schoolconsultations. Any person may send in a
response supporting, objecting or commenting on the proposals to Jared
Nehra, Area Education Officer by email to
school.consultations@kent.gov.uk. The closing date for objections and
comments is 5 February 2016.
Dates for your diary
Friday 5th Feb Quiz Night – Come and test yourself!
Saturday 6th Feb Half time penalty challenge at Gillingham FC
Monday 8th Feb Chinese New Year
Tuesday 9th Feb Shrove Tuesday – Festival Day!
Wednesday 10th Feb Show ‘n Share – 8:30 till 9am. All classes.
Friday 12th Feb End of Term 3. Return on Mon 22nd Feb.
Learning Progress Meetings on Tues/Weds 23rd & 24th February
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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.
Minister:- Rev Tony Graff. Tel: 01732 871436 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022 & Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022. & Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals to: Rev Tony Graff or Stewards.
Once a week we hold either an early morning (7:00—8:00 am) or evening surgery (6:30—7:30 or 8:30pm). These are to make it easier for those patients who work full time to attend the surgery. The days of the surgeries vary depending on which doctor is on duty and the times are posted on this website which are updated monthly.
SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY Sunday February 7
th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Sarah Crouch
Sunday February 14th
10.30am Morning Worship led by Elena Markova Sunday February 21
st 6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev Noreen Daly-Lee
Sunday February 28th
10.30am Morning Worship led by Worship Team
AFTERNOON TEA This will continue as usual each Tuesday afternoon from
3.0.pm till 4.30pm. Everyone is most welcome to join us for a cup of tea, piece of homemade cake and a ‘Fun Quiz’ COUNTRY LUNCH This month’s Country Lunch will take place on Thursday February 11
th at 1.0.pm.
. All are very welcome to join us for a meal of home-
made soup, bread and cheese followed by fruit crumble and ice cream and tea or coffee for which we ask a donation of £2.50. . BOOK EXCHANGE Our Book Exchange will take place on Saturday February 6
th from 10.30am till 12.00pm. This is an opportunity to bring books you have
read and exchange for new ones while enjoying tea, coffee and a piece of cake. We ask for a donation of £1 for each book taken. FILM CLUB February’s Film Club takes place on Wednesday February 3
rd at
7.30pm when we will be showing ‘The Italian Job’ starring Michael Caine. Do join us to watch the film and share tea and coffee afterwards for which we ask a donation of £1. CHARITIES The money raised at the Concert in November together with the donations from November and December’s Film Clubs, Book Exchanges, Country Lunches and Afternoon Teas amounted to £400 and this was sent to BBC Children in Need. The collection at the Christingle Service amounted to £80 which was sent to Ac-tion for Children. £60 was collected at the Special Christmas Evening Service and this was sent to Maidstone Homeless Care. The money raised during January will be sent to the Rochester Branch of the support group for sufferers from Motor Neurone Disease. CHRISTINGLE ORANGES AND SWEETS. We would like to thank Mark Frost for once again donating the oranges and sweets for our Christingle Service. His generosity is very much appreciated.
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Tuesday
2nd February
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
February 4, 11,
18, 25
10.30 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
11th February
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
February 2, 9,
16, 23
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Tuesday
February 16
7.30pm WI Meeting
Julie Davies:
War Time Cookery
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
February 29
7.30pm Burham Parish Council Burham
Parish office
FEBRUARY MEETINGS
Phoenix Medical Practice 33, Bell Lane, Burham, Rochester. ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982. Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday & Thursday: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm 2.00 pm – 4:45 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:45 am - 12:00 pm 3:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Once a week we hold either an early morning (7.00-8.00am) or evening
surgery (6.30pm-7.30 or 8.30pm) These are to make it easier for people to
attend the surgery who work full time. The days of these surgeries vary.
www.phoenixsurgery-burham.nhs.uk
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PETERS VILLAGE COUNTDOWN FOR 2016 – MEDWAY IS BRIDGED AGAIN AFTER A GAP OF SOME 70 YEARS
Peters Village developer Trenport has confirmed that it will step back from
onsite construction there later this year, as planned, and a little over two
years since work began on the £50million project.
This year will also mark the return of a crossing at Wouldham: the
Medway’s banks were temporarily linked at that point by a Bailey Bridge
during World War II.
“Major infrastructure works on Peters Village by ourselves and our onsite
contactor BAM Nuttall will have been completed by late summer this year
and, without tempting providence at the 11th hour, have gone smoothly and
to schedule,” said Trenport Director Chris Hall. But he added that
remaining work this year did include some of the biggest elements in the
creation of the new 1,000-home community on the River Medway’s east
bank near Wouldham.
Largest of these is the all-new road bridge over the river – grander and
more permanent than the wartime structure. It is due to open to traffic in
late August and bears a new carriageway, linking with the Snodland-
Halling roundabout of the A228 west of the river. continued .....
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continued ....
“But this route also depends on completion of a new rail bridge spanning
the north-south rail line between the river and the A228, one of the last
elements able to be put in place.
Trenport’s project manager Paul Morris explained: “There is an ageing
brick and steel bridge over the railway, built simply for access when the
old cement industry was active, but inadequate for a modern day road link
carrying the sort of volumes needed here. “However, with the train
timetable taking priority, ‘windows’ of opportunity for building a
replacement were few, but BAM Nuttall now has an agreed programme
with Network Rail and has started building embankments and boring
holes for piled foundations needed to bear the new rail bridge.
“Work should then be completed at around the same time as the Medway
crossing and allow demolition of the old bridge over the railway. Both
new bridges will include footways and cycleways.”
He added that another major job in hand is completion of the east bank
riverside walkway: “It will be a showpiece landmark for the entire
development, with timber and composite riverbank cladding and block
paviors for the walkway/cycleway. A crane is needed to manoeuvre the
cladding into place, so the walkway surfacing itself has to come after that
element is completed or risk damage from the crane’s movements.
All work on services – water, gas, electricity and telecomms – are nearly
complete and the footpaths programme in Court Road is a priority, due to
finish soon.”
Looking ahead, Chris Hall said: “We are delighted that our first house-
builder, Bellway, is now onsite and due to start construction this month.
“We anticipate announcements soon also for other housebuilders taking
up the further phases on what we believe is perceived as a premium
development, offering excellent jobs and communications potential for
residents and a high quality of life, with its own village centre and shops,
school, playing fields and other recreation facilities.
“The new Medway crossing is, of course, key to its success, offering easy
access to the Medway’s west bank and on to London and other important
destinations via rail and road.
“When completed, around 2024, Peters Village will mark a dramatic
transformation and improvement of a derelict eyesore, a brown field site
that once housed the former Peters Lime and Cement Works.”
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All types of appliances fitted including fires, cookers,
water heaters, wall heaters. Rangemaster trained.
Gas meters removed and resited for house extensions etc.
Gas leak detection and pipe re-runs after being cut off.
General servicing and repairs.
tel: 01622 719977 mobile: 07976 828223 Website: www.gascookerrepairsandfitting.co.uk
Email: terry@terryhoward4.wanadoo.co.uk 1 Skinners Close, Eccles
Gas Safe No. 303200 Rayburn/Aga Guild Member
Lawnmowers, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters,
Strimmers, Garden Tractors,
Pressure Washers, Generators
Power tools repairs and sharpening
Call Les on 07973718893
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BURHAM C of E
PRIMARY SCHOOL COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPONSIBILITY,
In the absence this month of our usual report, I put my reporter’s hat on to
find out about what pupils are doing at Burham School. I was able to make
a brief tour and get some interviews in between all the activities.
Of course this winter so far has been relatively warm and it is pointed out
to me that many of the children have never experienced snow. The
reception class have been wishing for a white Christmas and beyond but
there is still no snow to play in. In the meantime though they are really
enjoying some ‘wintery’ stories and learning about Iceland. Also I found
myself amongst some cheery snowmen mobiles that they’ve made which
definitely add to the ‘chilly’ theme in the classroom.
I sense the excitement of Year 1 and 2. They have been exploring the
world. In Year 1, I find myself discovering and marvelling again at ‘The
7 Wonders of World’ in the work that the children have done. Year 2
children have been off to the USA in their studies. Here to be seen is work
on the great symbols of America: the Statue of Liberty and of course
Uncle Sam. At the moment they are finding out about the Apache tribe
Indians and part of this has been having lots of fun making Indian tepees
on the field.
Year 3 were excitedly writing descriptions using all the senses of familiar
places for others to work out where they are. I see it as learning disguised
as a game! Also I was impressed by their comparing and contrasting a
written passage of Harry Potter with a clip from that part of the film.
Clever stuff!
It is explained to me that each year group plan and run daily worship at
assembly. Year 4/5 have been researching the inspirational life and work
of Mary Seacole which they intend to use at their worship time.
The Year 6 classroom is sporting some beautiful artwork of Stone Age
cave paintings as part of their Stone Age studies. I’m also told about the
science lessons and learning about electricity and how light bulbs work,
French conversation sessions (so we could exchange some formal greet-
ings) and some fun in maths ‘rounding’ figures. I was certainly impressed
by their ‘Enterprise’ in which they must come up with ways of raising
money to fund their end of year theatre trip to see Lion King.
Well, thank you very much for having me. I came away thinking that it is
exciting and fun being at school. Mary Davis
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Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham & Wouldham, the
Church offers a collection service.
Contact:
Heather Lloyd: Tel. 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice.
PARISH NEWS
Choir Practice Over the winter, as from Thursday
7th January Church choir practice
will be at 40 Downs View, Burham
on Thursdays at 7.30p.m.
All are welcome to join. Any
children wanting to join the choir,
please contact Heather Lloyd,
Tel. 01634-863345
New junior and senior members
are most welcome.
Halls for Hire Booking times up to 8.0pm in the evening.
Burham Methodist Church Hall
– 01634 867022
Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall –
07842883028
Wouldham Village Hall –
clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk
01634 864319
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION Wouldham - 6th February
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham –
13th February
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles –
6th &20th February
Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
www.tmbc.gov.uk
All sites on the Saturday Service
have WEEE collection ie-Waste,Electical,Electronic,Equipment
& scrap metal items at the same
time that Veolia's vehicles are on
site. Do not leave waste unattended at the
collection sites or in advance of the
waste vehicles arriving.
Baptism Esther Pascale Masih 13-12-2015
THANK YOU
Margaret Valler and her
daughters Nicky and Tina
would like to thank everyone
in Burham and Wouldham
who came to John's funeral on
8th January at All Saints. The
family really appreciated the
support. May he rest in peace.
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Burham Parish Council Pam Saunders – Clerk
The Parish Office, Rochester
Road. Burham. ME1 3RJ
Opening times:
Mon-Frid 10am—2pm
Tel: 01634 685936
Email: pam@burhampc.co.uk
www.burhamvillage.org
Wouldham Parish Council wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
We have some Wouldham
allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859]
Community Warden, John Newton: 07813 712081
Police non emergency – 101
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk
01634 864319
Poppy Appeal in the Villages Well done Wouldham
Thank you to all who generously donated for the Poppy Appeal in
Wouldham and thank you to everyone who gave their time to collect the
donations which totalled £837.76. Trish Rothwell
Well done Burham
Once again you did really well and raised £1036-88 for the British Legion
Poppy Appeal. I would like to thank all the helpers, schools, shops and
public houses for all their support and for a job well done.
Unfortunately I am stepping down as organiser but I hope that someone
else will step up and take this on, I will continue on as a door to door
collector and will give all the help and support they may need so please
contact me on O1634 862258 if you think you would like to take on this
very rewarding and worthwhile once a year commitment. Margaret Mather.
CHRISTMAS ‘THANKYOUS’..........Thank you to Frosts Garage
for donating oranges and sweets for the Christingle service at All Saints.
The church was beautifully decorated for Christmas with flowers that were
kindly donated and many where in memory of loved ones. The church was
open for three days before Christmas so that the flowers could be seen and
appreciated. Thank you for your generous donations. Also thank you for
the generous donation of the Christmas tree which was so beautifully
decorated and admired by the visitors and congregation.
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Welcome back after the Christmas break. I hope you all had a lovely
Christmas and best wishes for 2016. Police crime figures for the period 29 November 2015 to 11 December
2015. Five crimes ranging from damage to greenhouse (on the allotments),
interference to a vehicle, criminal damage to the school goal posts and a
dog incident. There were also a three incidents reported of anti-social
behaviour and other incidents of note.
As a reminder the national speed limit in the village is 30mph.
Although of course some areas, this limit is most definitely
inappropriate. Please be aware of your speed and keep it low. “Clean for the Queen” is a campaign to clear up Britain in time for Her
Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in
June 2016. Burham will be carrying out a litter pick on Saturday 5th
March 2016, commencing at 10.30 am at the Village Hall Car Park. All
equipment will be available and we are looking for volunteers to help us.
All ages welcome. If you are interested in helping, please contact me
direct on the details below.
Recycling: Please remember to squash up your cardboard recycling,
so that more can be placed in the container. The Parish is now
charged for every uplift (£25, it used to be free), so let’s try and get as
much in as possible and to keep the number of uplifts to a minimum. The Parish Office has a small quantity of kitchen caddies available for
food waste. These are free of charge. They come complete with 5 liners
(further liners will need to be purchased). The Caddies are available from
the Parish Office during normal opening hours (Mon – Fri 10am – 2pm)
I will need to take your details at the time of issuing
Don’t forget to report anything suspicious including anti-social
behavior or criminal damage to the Police on 101. Obviously, if it is a
very serious matter then 999 should be called. Street lights: If you see a street light out or not operating properly, then
please report it to me. Don’t forget most of the street lights in the village
go off at approximately mid night and come back on at around 5.00 am. If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss, just
give me a call on my new number 01634 685936, e-mail me on
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 29 February 2016, 7.30 pm The Parish Building, ROCHESTER
ROAD, BURHAM Pam Saunders -Clerk
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WHAT YOU CAN PUT IN YOUR
TMBC GREEN- LIDDED BIN The green-lidded refuse bin can be used for garden
waste, cardboard and food waste:
GARDEN WASTE: Grass cuttings
hedge clippings
flowers
prunings
thorny branches
weeds
Pinecones
fallen fruit
CARDBOARD brown corrugated cardboard (used for packaging around bulky
items like televisions)
flat grey cardboard (typically used in cereal and shoe boxes
and toilet roll tubes)
shiny cardboard (typically used around ready meals)
Some greeting cards. Pease do not add cards with metal or glitter
or plastic into the green-lidded bin.
FOOD WASTE: vegetables (cooked and uncooked)
meat and fish (cooked and uncooked)
bones
tea bags
coffee grounds
plate scrapings
DO NOT PUT THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR GREEN-
LIDDED BIN Plastic - this includes biodegradable or compostable plastic
biodegradable or compostable packaging (including corn-starch and
similar type bags) - much of this type of packaging does not compost
down as quickly at the composting facility, and it is difficult for the
collection crews to tell the difference between each type of packaging
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council met on 5th January 2016 in the Village Hall.
SCHOOL CONSULTATION
The Parish Council discussed the plans for the proposed new school to be
built between Peters Village and Wouldham. There were some positive
comments and some causes for concern. The Council intend to meet with
KCC at the end of the consultation to discuss.
SINK CADDIES
The Sink caddies provided by TMBC were very popular. The Parish
Council have 9 left, contact the clerk if you want one, there is a chance we
could get more if the demand exists.
PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG IN THE VILLAGE. I DO
NOT WANT TO KEEP HAVING TO WRITE THE WORD ‘DOG
POO’ IN THE PARISH MAGAZINE FOREVER!
BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHERS.
CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN
On the weekend of 4th/5th/6th March, to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday,
the Country (led by individual Councils, in our case TMBC) are going to
encourage individuals, volunteer groups, businesses and schools to do
their bit to clean up their own area. The Parish Council are supporting this.
Look out for posters on the notice boards.
YOUTH CLUB
Just a reminder that the Youth Club meet on Mondays (3.30-6pm) in the
Village Hall and Tuesdays (6.30-9.00pm) in their van on the Rec. Please
encourage everyone to come along, they recently had a trip to Jump Giants
in Essex which looked like great fun.
PARKING
We all know that parking in Wouldham is difficult, please be considerate
to other road users or risk being named and shamed on Wouldham
Connected!
Finally Happy New Year from The Parish Council to all of Wouldham.
We will continue to work hard to improve the village for everyone.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE 2nd February
CONTACT DETAILS: wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Parish Clerk: Nicky Grimes clerk@wouldhampc.co.uk 01634 864319 (also for village
hall bookings)
Chairman of Parish Council: Jenny Head jennyhead1@gmail.com
Potholes and street lighting 03000418181
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February in Your Garden
Blossom by Blossom, the Spring begins
As the promise of Spring being just around the corner
brings the hope of another successful year in the garden, it
is likely that spring bulbs are starting to put on their show.
The unusually mild weather in December has encouraged
some early growth, and the following cold snap may have
had an affected those early flowers, but hopefully it will correct the
seasons for the remainder of the year. The wet weather may have also
taken its toll on bulbs so if you have gaps where you should have flowers
then perhaps infill with a few spring bedding plants such as Bellis or
Primroses. Now is also the time to be potting up or planting out Allium
and Lily bulbs for early summer colour.
By now the Hellebores are also in full bloom, and their leaves can be cut
back to show them off to their full potential, and winter pansies can be
dead-headed to promote a fresh flush of flowers.
To keep the garden tidy for the forthcoming season, and if the weather
allows, then now is the time to prune winter flowering heathers by
removing the old flowers – a quick trim over with the shears should
suffice, and also removing old growth from ornamental grasses ready for
the new growth to emerge. Shrubs such as Cornus, Willow (Salix) and
Winter Jasmine can also be cut back to allow fresh growth ready for next
winters display. Hardy Fuschia can also be cut back to two or three buds
from the base to allow for new season growth.
In the vegetable garden it’s time to plant out onion sets, get early potatoes
chitting, and prune back autumn fruiting raspberries. Bare root fruit trees
and canes will also be available, and should be planted immediately so
make sure you have your spot ready for them to go straight in.
Other things to be doing this month:
Mulch fruit trees
Review seed supplies for summer annuals, and stock up
accordingly – there are often new varieties available
Wash empty pots so they’re clean & ready for new plants
Check over your shed and water butts for any damage to pipes &
guttering etc. & repair where necessary. If the weather is fine and
dry you can also spruce up the shed with a fresh coat of paint.
Keep bird feeders topped up, & hang fat balls in quieter locations
Sue Durrani, Secretary of the Allotment, Association, Wouldham
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BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE have some exciting
new changes to the services on offer! ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
Monday– am. 9.15-10.45am. Stay & Play. Burham Children's Centre.
A play group for families with children aged 0-5years with many different
toys and activities available throughout the session.
Tuesday—am. 9:30am–10:15am. Active Tots– Royal British Legion
Hall, Aylesford – A fun interactive physical development group for
walkers to 5 years.
Tuesday—pm. 1:00pm–3:00pm. Well Baby Clinic.— Burham
Children’s Centre. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month– come and
have your baby weighed and speak with a member of the Health Visiting
team. A soft play area is available while you wait.
Wednesday- am 10:00am-10:45am. Music Mayhem - (Term Time
Only)– St Marks Primary School, Eccles – For families with children
aged 0-5 years who love to sing and dance.
Thursday-am – 1.30pm-2.30pm. Baby Sensory. For non-mobile babies.
Come and let your baby explore and learn about their senses in a soft and
relaxing environment.
Thursday- 3.00-4.00 Baby Massage Courses - For non-mobile babies.
Come on a 4-5 week course to meet other new parents, learn baby
massage for the five areas of the body. Among other things this can help
with bonding and colic. Please call to book.
You can now register for the children’s centre online:
www.kent.gov.uk/ccregistration
Did you know you could also be eligible for Free Funding for 2 Year
olds for more information go to www.kent.gov.uk/freefor2
Website www.kent.gov.uk or email tmcc@kent.gov.uk
Burham
Children's Centre
Bell Lane, Burham.
ME1 3SY
Tel: 03000 418008
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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 Tel: 07920599287
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 now also open on a Monday afternoon and we have an early drop of option.
We also now run a lunch club, Tuesdays to
Thursdays, 11.45am –12.25pm,
Feel free to visit at any time, no appointment is necessary. For any further infor-
mation, please contact Mrs Donna Cook, Supervisor, on 07581 661525 (out of
session time) or 07855 041496 (during session time)
WINCHESTER HOUSE, WOULDHAM We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, it was very busy
here at Winchester House with lots of shows and festivities!
Residents were delighted when children from both Burham
Church of England Primary School and also Wouldham All Saints Primary School
came to sing carols. After their performances, the children spent time chatting with
residents and everyone enjoyed refreshments.
Our annual carol service was a truly amazing event thanks to Rev. Mike Hayes
and the All Saints Church Choir and also our wonderful guests, the Mayor and
Mayoress of Tonbridge and Malling, Owen and Christine Baldock who joined in
with the carol singing.This year’s pantomime Beauty and the Beast was performed
by Tickled Pink Productions, it was a huge success with families and friends
joining residents for fun and laughter, made all the more special by all the children
that attended! We would like to thank Gwen and Dennis Worcester and all the
volunteers for all their help and support throughout the past year and we look
forward to more exciting projects and events planned for the coming year.
On behalf of Sue Simmonds and all the residents and staff at Winchester House,
we would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!
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