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All Saints’ Church, Wouldham
View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org
& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
May 2014
THE CHURCH MAGAZINE
Rev’d Mike Hayes
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Church Wardens
Baptisms
Weddings
Churchyard Enquiries
(Monuments, Burials &
Interment of Ashes)
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
Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319
Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075
Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742
Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873
Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319
Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
Rev’d Mike Hayes
Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dear Friends,
My May Ramble -
The bright sunny spring weather over the Easter holidays is
definitely beckoning me to get outside and enjoy the garden and country-
side around. Every year that miracle of spring is amazing when the trees
burst again into leaf and flower after the dark days of winter and the birds
sing in chorus to defend their territories.
‘Butterfly Conservation’ have sent me some information (page18) about
how the weather has affected butterflies and I don’t see many bees on the
fruit blossom this year. So we could all be more butterfly and bee friendly
and give them a bit of help in our gardens - they are currently needing
some help.
Also I see that the spring is getting Dennis out bird-watching on the
marshes (page 4) with anyone who would like to join him.
As usual in May, I like to remind people about Christian Aid Week
(page 9) which is 11th—17th May when local volunteers will be calling
door to door in the villages to ask for your donation for the work of
Christian Aid.
Christian Aid says: ‘It is an agency of churches in Britain and Ireland that
works around the world with those in need. They work with anyone who
needs help, regardless of faith or nationality. Supporting work that
empowers individuals and communities and fighting injustice and
inequality. It has an integrated approach to poverty eradication – working
on humanitarian relief, long-term development, specific advocacy issues
and campaigns for change and influence. War tears lives apart and for a
growing number of people across the world, the horror of war is part of
daily life. You can help put them back together in Christian Aid Week and
give people a future without fear.
The good news is that individuals, communities and churches can make a
real difference this Christian Aid Week. Last year 20,000 churches across
the country helped raise £12m during Christian Aid Week. Thanks to your
efforts and generosity, many more people can look forward to a future free
from poverty and fear.’
Last year in Burham and Wouldham we raised over £1100!
Hope you can enjoy the great outdoors over the Spring Holidays.
Mary Davis, Editor
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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. Contributions over £30 are gratefully received.
Can you help by making a donation to the scheme? Thank you.
Complete below and send to :
Mrs H Lloyd, 40 Downsview, Burham. ME1 3RR
Cheques payable please to ‘Burham & Wouldham PCC Account’
Thank you.
I wish to donate £ ...............................to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT
My name & address .....................................................................................
...................................................................... Contact tel. no. ....................
.In Memory of ..............................................................................................
I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the cushion.... Yes/No
COME FOR COFFEE
to
All Saints Church, Wouldham
FRIDAY,
30th MAY
10.30-11.30am All are welcome
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MAY
Church of England Services
All Saint’s Church, Wouldham
Sunday, 4th May, Easter 3 10.30am, All Age Holy Communion, All Saints, Wouldham
& Baptism
Sunday, 11th May, Easter 4 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Followed by Hunger Lunch for
‘Christian Aid.’
11th—17th MAY is ‘CHRISTIAN AID’ WEEK
Thursday, 15th May
11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion
Sunday, 18th May, Easter 5 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham 10.30am Messy Church Burham Community
Centre
Sunday, 25th May, Easter 6 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 29th May, Ascension Day 7.30am, Holy Communion St Mary’s old Church,
Burham
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Do you have any family members involved in the 1st World War?
The Friends of St Mary's Church, Burham.(Down by the River)
would like to hear your stories on August 2nd & 3rd
we are putting on a display of Burham people's involvement in WW1 as
part of the commemorations of WW1and would like to hear from anyone
with relatives involved. Call Rosie 01634 672346 or
email Sheila Dane at [email protected]
We will also be putting an a Craft Fair on June 21st and
22nd, and would love to have some local crafts. If you would
be interested in having a stall contact Sheila on the email above. Don’t
forget you can also reach us through our facebook page: www.facebook.com/stmarysburham
MEN’S SUPPER EVENING
7.30pm, Tuesday, 6th May
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.
Bird Watching on Burham Marshes
6-30pm, 8th May
Meet Dennis Worcester
by
St Mary’s Old Church, Burham
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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.
Minister:- Rev Tony Graff. Tel: 01732 871436 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022 & Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022. & Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals to: Rev Tony Graff or Stewards.
SERVICES FOR MAY May 4th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Don Brand May 11th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Julien Myles May 18th 6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev. Tony Graff
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE ON MAY 25th
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church Hall 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 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MONTH Country Lunch will be held a week early on Thursday May 1
st at 1.0pm. 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 This will be held on Saturday May 3
rd 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 This will take place on Wednesday May 7
th at 7.30pm. We will be
showing the film:- Billy Elliott’ the story of a teenage boy in the North East of England during the Coal Miners’ Strike of 1984 who is an aspiring ballet dancer. Everyone one is welcome to join us, when you can enjoy an excellent classic film and then relax afterwards with tea or coffee and biscuits. We ask for a donation of £1 which will be donated to the month’s chosen charity. THIS MONTH’S CHARITY In February and March money raised has been given to support refugees in Syria through the Shelter Box appeal. The total raised amounted to £250. In April we supported the Tearfund’s special appeal to provide toilets for Africa. £60 will buy one toilet and the amount raised will be announced next month . In May money raised at Country Lunch, Afternoon Teas and the Film Club will be sent to the charity ‘Canine Partners’ whose work includes training dogs to assist with the disabled.They can alert someone if the disabled person becomes ill or needs assistance, will bring the phone when it rings, help to load the washing machine and a host of other tasks which are not possible for some in a wheel chair.
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
OLDFIELD DRIVE ROUNDABOUT – The Parish Council would like
to thank County Councillor Peter Homewood for approving the KCC
grant for the new planting scheme on the roundabout. This has certainly
enhanced the area here. The Parish Council would like to remind some
residents that this is a roundabout and the Highway Code must be
followed when using this at all times. Most drivers are very sensible but it
has been brought to our attention that some drivers are approaching this
roundabout at a speed that is over the speed limit. For those drivers, we
would like to remind you that this is a residential area where children are
out and about playing so PLEASE SLOW DOWN. If residents see any
vehicles driving at speed here or the wrong round the roundabout, please
either report to the Police directly or to the Parish Council. Your call
would remain confidential.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING – We are organising free defibrillator
training in the Village Hall. If you have not done so already, please put
forward your name to the Parish Clerk if you are interested. Thank you to
Cllr Richard Stone for installing the new defibrillator cabinet next to the
village shop. The cabinet does have a code to open it which the
ambulance service will pass onto anyone calling 999 in an emergency
situation.
BUS SHELTER – Due to recent the vandalism here, the Parish Council
is currently seeking quotes to tidy the shelter up and make some repairs.
RECREATION GROUND CAR PARK – It was disappointing to note
the lack of residents who turned up to help with the pot hole filling in the
car park last month but a big thank you to those residents who gave up a
hour or two on a Saturday morning to help out; Keith Churcher, Fred
Callow and Chloe Adams along with Parish Councillors Richard Stone,
Ken Savage, Dave Adams and James Gore. NEW AND OLD VILLAGE HALL – A new ‘Fundraising Sub-
Committee’ is being set up with interested residents to look at fundraising
for the new village hall. Residents are welcome to attend their meetings.
Watch the parish notice boards or website for meeting date information.
The Parish Council is looking for volunteers to become Trustees on the
existing Village Hall. This would greatly assist with the success of any
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Contact details: Parish Clerk: Sarah Egglesden, Tel: 01732 870862.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Community Warden, John Newton: 07813 712081,
Police non emergency – 101
Wouldham Village Hall Hire – Contact the Parish Clerk.
Hiring the hall starts from £8.50 per hour for private hire.
grant applications for the new hall to show that this is a community led
project. Further information on becoming a Trustee and what it involves
can be obtained from either Cllr Tim Fulwell at [email protected]
or the Parish Clerk.
PETERS VILLAGE – Please check out the Parish Council website for
any updates that it receives on Peters Village or visit the Trenport website
at www.trenport.co.uk. If you have any further questions on Peters
Village, please contact the Clerk who is currently collating a list of any
unanswered questions on behalf of the village which she will pass onto
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council.
DOG FOULING – It was reported at the last Parish Meeting that there is
problem in the High Street with dog fouling. At the request of residents,
the Council is looking into having stencils put on pavements in the High
Street to remind dog owners to be responsible. We have also received
reports of dog bags being thrown into the gardens that back onto the
recreation ground. Please be considerate to your fellow residents and use
the dog bins provided in the village at all times.
As usual, if you have any questions or concerns about Wouldham please
email, write or telephone the Clerk. Everyone is welcome to attend our
next Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 6th May in Wouldham Village
Hall, which will start at the slightly earlier time of 7pm as this is the
Parish Council’s AGM.
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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
www.phoenixsurgery-burham.nhs.uk
Garden Services
General Garden
Maintenance, Lawn Mowing,
Strimming, Hedge Trimming,
Pressure–washing Patios &
Decking & Gutter Cleaning.
Call Rob Ward:
Text or phone:
07812345951
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Tuesday
6th May
7.30pm
Wouldham Parish Council
AGM
Wouldham
Village Hall
Tuesday
20th May
7.30pm WI Meeting
AGM
Competition: pink
Burham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
1, 8, 15, 29
May
No meeting on
22nd May
10.30 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 8th May
(2nd Thursday)
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
6, 13, 20, 27
May
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Monday:
19th May
7.30pm
Burham Parish Council
AGM
Burham
Scout Hut
MAY MEETINGS
A new website has been
launched detailing:
The History of
Wouldham Village
Can you help with memories,
photos or anything?
www.wouldhamvillage.com
CHRISTIAN AID
WEEK
11th -17th May IN
BURHAM & WOULDHAM
Please contact Gwen on 01634
672060
...if you could help with the collection
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England School
Come and join in the fun all are welcome.
Tea, Coffee and cakes for sale.
Strawberries and Cream
Ice Cream Van
Raffle, Games, Bouncy Castle, Stalls, Competitions,
Hot Dogs and lots more…………..
20th June starting at 2pm
Wouldham School Field
Hope to see you all there!
PARTY
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SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION
Wouldham - 3rd May
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 10th May
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 3rd & 17th May
Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am
All sites on the Saturday Service
are having the trial extended for
WEEE collecting ie-Waste,Electical,Electronic,Equipment
& scrap metal items at the same
time that Veolia's vehicles are on
site.
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
www.tmbc.gov.uk
SATURDAY WASTE COLLECTION We are currently running a trial service which can collect electrical items and
scrap metal for recycling. A smaller vehicle will park next to the Saturday
freighter at all sites during the trial, which is currently intended to run until the
end of June 2014
It will collect any of these items for recycling:
Small household appliances (kettles electric toothbrushes, alarm clocks etc)
Large household appliances ( cookers, fridge/freezers, washing machines,
etc)
Electronic games & toys
TV's, monitors and computers
Batteries, including car batteries
All metals
The following items cannot be
collected by the service:
Builders' waste, concrete and
similar waste
Vehicle parts - including tyres,
engines or batteries
Oil, paint or other chemicals
Asbestos
Plasterboard
Soil, rubble or bricks
Glazed windows or toughened glass
Water tanks, boilers, iron/steel
baths
If in any doubt of whether or not your
items can be taken by this service,
lease contact the Waste Services team
for advice before visiting the Saturday
Service. Large items (such as bed bases
and wardrobes) should be broken down
in advance as these may damage the
freighter's moving parts if placed into
the vehicle in one piece. Please do not
leave any waste at the site as this will
not be collected and will be treated as
fly-tipping. Enforcement actions may
follow.
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Choir Practice The practice for the Church Choir
will now be held on Thursdays at
7.30 pm in All Saints Church,
Wouldham each week. All are
welcome to join. Any children
wanting to join the choir please
contact Heather Lloyd, Tel. 01634-
863345 in the mornings when
mutually convenient times for their
practice will be arranged.
Halls for Hire Booking times up to 8.0pm in the evening.
Burham Methodist Church Hall
– 01634 867022
Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall –
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall –
Tel: 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
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.
Funerals
19th March
Sydney Willoughby Barnard
27th March
Christine Vince-Buckley
Ruby Doris Mitchell passed away
on 1st April at Pembury Hospital
May they rest in peace
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL
CONTACT DETAILS
Please be advised that Burham Parish
Council’s contact details have
changed:
Burham Parish Council,
Pam Saunders – Clerk
The Parish Office
(formerly known as the Scout Hut)
Village Hall Site
Rochester Road
Burham.
ME1 3RJ
Tel: 01634 685936
The e-mail address of
[email protected] remains
unchanged.
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MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham & Wouldham every week on a
Tuesday at:
Wouldham, School Lane— 1.15- 2.15pm
Wouldham, Post Office- 2.20- 2.40pm
Wouldham, Ravensknowle- 2.45– 3.00pm
Burham, Village Hall - 3.05– 4.05pm
Selection of books – fiction & non-fiction.
Large print books. Children’s books. DVDs. Orders can be taken.
Use it or loose it!!
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.
THANK YOU
I would like to thank my relatives,
neighbours and friends for all their
help and kindness to me. Also the
lovely cards with their kind
thoughts and prayers and get well
messages sent to me during my
recent month’s stay in Maidstone
Hospital.
Thank you all. Joyce Brown
TEMPORARY
ROAD CLOSURE
Station Road, Aylesford –
from
22.00hrs on 23 MAY
to
04.00hrs on 2 JUNE
The road will be closed
continuously at the level crossing.
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Finally the parish office has been relocated to the former scout hut.
The new telephone number is 01634 685936 (my e-mail address
remains unchanged, [email protected]). Just a reminder, the legal speed limit through the village is 30 mph.
Please ensure that this is adhered to at all times. We have received some
complaints regarding speeding of vehicles, particularly as you enter the
village from Pilgrims Way/Eccles.
Some local residents have been in contact regarding play equipment
for the older age group. If you have any particular ideas, then please
let me know, so the Parish Council can have ideas to consider
Just a quick reminder. Any vehicles parked in parish owned car parks
which are Bell Lane, Church Street and Village Hall including the
overflow section must be fully taxed, MOT and insured. Any vehicles
found not to have the appropriate certificates will be reported to DVLA.
War Memorial Gardens: This project is still 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.
The Parish Council would like to hang some photographs of “Old”
Burham in the new parish building (formerly the scout hut), so if you
have any photographs, just give me a call or e-mail them over (e-mail
address as below).
An updated “Welcome” booklet has been produced and is available
to purchase from myself at a cost of £2.00 per copy. New residents to
the village should receive a copy free of charge.
If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss,
just give me a call on my new number 01634 685936, e-mail me on
[email protected] or come along to the monthly meetings, normally
held the last Monday of the month.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 19th May 2014, 7.30pm –
Annual meeting of Parish Council (Election of officers)
SCOUT HUT, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM.
Pam Saunders - Clerk
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SCHOOL LANE
BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY
Authority licensed & inspected annually---
Local family run business
Long/ Short/ Stays & special rates for extra long stays
DOGGIE DAY CRECHE FROM £10 PER DAY
SUPPORTED BY LOCAL VETs
01634 683149
DOG TRAINING& TELEPHONE HELP GIVEN
@ RESONABLE RATES .
ALSO ONE 2 ONES- HOME VISITS OR
AT ONE OF OUR GROUP CLASSES
Behaviour issues - puppies – obedience & agility classes
Professional Hands on Trainer
With Over 36Yrs Experience –KIND and UNDERSTANDING
methods used . 01634 669885
BREEDERS OF QUALITY, GOOD NATURED, HEALTH
CHECKED, CHOCOLATE LABRADORS, LABRADOODLES
& BRITISH SHORTHAIR CATS.
ALL PUPPIES & KITTENS ARE VET CHECKED &
APPROVED. CALL 01634 669885
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Solutions on page 19
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THE BUTTERFLY FIGHTBACK BEGINS
A study by the UK Butterfly
Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) has
revealed that UK butterflies rallied
last summer but their numbers
were still below average as this
followed their worst year on
record. Washout 2012 took a toll
on butterflies with populations of
rare species such as Duke of
Burgundy becoming locally
extinct.
Dr Tom Brereton, Head of
Monitoring at Butterfly
Conservation, said: “The recovery
of butterflies in 2013 was highly
welcome but there is still a long
way to go before butterflies return
to former glories. “Our ongoing
monitoring efforts will be vital in assessing whether we are on track to
reverse butterfly declines and rebuild a healthy countryside.” UKBMS
has run since 1976 and involves thousands of volunteers collecting data
every week throughout the summer from more than 1,000 sites across the
UK.
Some 46 out of the 56 species studied in 2013 recorded an annual
increase compared to 2012. Common species such as the Small, Large
and Green-veined White, all of which had their worst year on record in
2012 bounced back to above average numbers in 2013 with all three
increasing by more than 100%. Garden favourite the Small Tortoiseshell
also rallied after years of decline. The butterfly was up by more than
200% on 2012 as last year’s warm summer saw it record its best year for
a decade. The warm weather saw a huge influx of some migrants with
numbers of Clouded Yellow butterflies from the Continent up by 4,373
sightings from 2012.
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The very cold spring of 2013 saw some of our most threatened habitat
specialists suffer. The endangered Pearl-bordered Fritillary was down
22% compared to 2012, whilst Grizzled Skipper numbers fell by 45% to a
series low. Several rare species
revived following 2012 with the
Lulworth Skipper up by 162% and
the critically endangered High
Brown Fritillary up 133% as both
responded to conservation work.
Many UK species need a warm
spring and summer this year to give
them the best chance of sustaining a
recovery.
CEH butterfly ecologist Dr Marc
Botham explains that annual
changes to butterfly numbers are
largely associated with the weather.
However, the data shows that a
number of species have been significantly declining over the last years.
This highlights the
importance of maintaining
long-term habitats and
monitoring.
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Visit www.kentchildrenscentres.org.uk for the latest updates.
Monday– am 9.30-11.00am. Stay & Play. Burham Children's Centre.
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!
Please pop in or call us on
01634 686472.
Burham Children's Centre
Welcome To The Team: Jane Higgins - Children’s Centre Manager
Kelly Bailey Lawrence - Community
Involvement Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years Practitioner
Sarah Beautridge - Receptionist
Bell Lane, Burham.
ME1 3SY
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CHILDREN’S GROUPS
Burham Pre-School. Burham Village Hall. 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection - March 2011.
We welcome children aged 2 -5yrs.
Sessions:
Mon - Fri am 9.15 - 11.45. Mon - Fri Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.20
Mon - Fri* pm 12.20 - 2.50. *Fri pm is for rising 5's only.
Optional ‘early bird’ drop off at 9am.
Come along and visit to see if we are right for you!
Visit our website: [email protected]
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Email: [email protected]
Jelly Beans Pre-School, Wouldham Village Hall. Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be ‘good’
Sessions run Monday to Friday 9.15am – 11.45am, and Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 12.25pm – 2.55pm. For all children
aged from 2yr.
We 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)
At the Children’s Centre we are trying to sort the outside space ready for
the good weather and we wondered if anyone would be able to donate us
a few items:
We need a water butt, some bamboo canes and also a few willow
cuttings ready to plant into the ground. Thank you.
Claire Grant , Burham Children’s Centre Receptionist
01634 686472
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Plumbing Services
Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile: 07710273915
Boxley Timber &
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds & Summerhouses.
Sleepers & Decking.
Gates & Trellis made to size.
All types of Fencing. Collection/Delivery 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
HERE & THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local & Reliable - Competitive
Quotes - Lady drivers available on
request To book: ring 07807
916886 or email:
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one airport transfer
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20year’s experience
Supply & fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
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Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed & Breakfast
Ideal B&B for wedding guests
Church just opposite & River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home. Beamed rooms
‘Lots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
son’
Proprietor—Anthea Parnell
246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester,
Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271
Paul J. Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone: 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre,
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177. Penenden Heath, ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities, home arrangements at your convenience.
Free car parking Company Director: Paul J. Rowland
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD. LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
*CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION.
*MONEY SAVING UPDATES.
*NEW BOILERS FITTED.
*SERVICE AND REPAIR.
*GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
*EXCEPTIONAL, FRIENDLY SERVICE, AT A SENSIBLE PRICE.
*FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE, NO CALL OUT CHARGE.
TEL. 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
E. D. P. Handyman & Decorating Services
From putting up a shelf to decorating your home, coving, skirting, tiling etc.
No job too small. Car valeting also undertaken using
Autoglym Products.
For a no obligation quote, please phone Eric: 01634 869089 or 07766524863
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Events For FebruaryLuxury Valentines Menu 2014
Due to popular demand we will be taking bookings for Valentines day menu for the Friday the 14th &
Saturday the 15th of February.With dishes such as
Lamb Rump {Pink}Oven roasted lamb rump served with a root
vegetable and potato dauphinois and a rich red wine jus on the menu we a confident that you will be giving your loved one a night that they deserve.
3 Courses ~£29.95 per person.£10 Per person deposit on booking.
The Robin Hood Pub and Restaurant is a family friendly
establishment situated in Blue Bell Hill. Serving great Home
Cooked Food every day, excellent Real Ales and a wide selection on
Wines & Beers.
We have real log fires for the winter and large outside space &
Childrens` play area for the summer.
Our team of Chefs pride themselves on cooking fresh, homemade meals
and, where possible, they use locally sourced produce. Homemade
Burgers and Pies, classic beer battered Cod & Chips and Liver and
Bacon are a must. Also we have our daily specials!
We can cater for Parties, Weddings, Christenings, Corporate & Business
events, wakes (we are close to the Medway Crematorium) — all
bespoke to you and your requirements and with no room hire charge!
We look forward to seeing you.
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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: [email protected]
Our advert sizes & current rates:
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
Size 1. - 6cm x 6cm.
1/6th of A5 page.
1 issue
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The Magazine of the Burham & Wouldham Parish Church
Editor: Mary Davis, 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH.
Tel. 01634 869650. e-mail: [email protected]
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 the Church’s endorsement.