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View the Church Magazine online: Dec 2016 & Jan 2017 THE CHURCH MAGAZINE Church Website: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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View the Church Magazine online:
Dec 2016
&
Jan 2017
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
Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650 [email protected]
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
RECTOR—Rev’d Mike Hayes
Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: [email protected]
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, On a recent visit to Wouldham school I enjoyed looking at a large poster
of St. Francis of Assisi, which was a collaborative effort by Dove class,
and depicted the saint surrounded by a large number of animals.
Francis is probably best known and most admired for his simple lifestyle
and for his care for all of God’s creation and for these qualities he would
be a good patron saint for all those who care for the environment.
However, as the Christmas season approaches, I am reminded of
something else which Francis did.
He was the person who introduced the practice of placing a crib in church
at Christmas. He did this because he felt that many people in the church
and in society in Italy at the time had become wealthy and
materialistic and neglected the needs of the poor.
Frances noticed that worship, especially in very grand and ornate
churches, emphasised the greatness and power of God, and that a
reminder was needed that God came to earth in the person of Jesus, born
into a poor family, and at the time of his birth, a homeless refugee,
depending on the hospitality of strangers.
The crib was a revolutionary idea, allowing people to see the humanity
and vulnerability in Jesus as a small child. It also reminded people that
Christian discipleship involved caring for the poor, the homeless and the
refugees.
It’s a good message for Christians today.
I hope that this Christmas we will worship the Christ child and seek to
serve him in others in the way that God desires.
Wishing you joy and peace, throughout Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.
In peace, Mike.
www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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All Saints Church, Wouldham
Join us over this Christmas period, you will be most welcome
BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
AND NEW YEAR
To all those who contribute to the Magazine,
our advertisers and to all
our volunteers who deliver the Magazines each month.
from Mary Davis, Editor
Christingle
4.00pm 24th
December
Midnight
Mass
11.30pm, 24th
December
Carol Service,
Mince Pies &
Mulled Wine.
6.30pm
18th December
John and Heather Lloyd
would like to wish all their friends
and neighbours -
A Very Merry Christmas and a
Happy Ne w Year
W.I. Carol
Service
7.30pm
9th December
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DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
Sunday, 4th December, Advent 2 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am All Age Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 8th December
11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion. All are welcome.
Friday 9th December 7-30pm. Hosting Annual WI Carol Service All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 11th December, Advent 3 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 18th December, Advent 4 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
6-30pm Carol Service. Followed by - All Saints, Wouldham
Seasonal Refreshments.
Wednesday, 21st December
6-30pm Carols at Winchester House Nursing Home Wouldham
Saturday, 24th December. Christmas Eve 4-00pm Christingle Service All Saints, Wouldham
11-30pm Midnight Mass All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 25th December, Christmas Day
10-30am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
No coffee morning this month. The next one is on January 27th
All Saint’s Church, Cleaning Rota Please can you clean the Church by the following Sundays:
Gwen & Barbara—4th December
Rachel Harris—11th December
Sue Jarvis—18th December
Gwen & Barbara—25th December
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WINCHESTER HOUSE NURSING HOME, WOULDHAM
We are a very creative bunch here at Winchester House and November has
been a busy month for residents as we prepared for Christmas with lots of
festive arts and crafts projects on the go!
December now has a jam-packed list of events planned, we are looking
forward to visits from The Upchurch Bell Ringers, The All Saints Church
Choir and a firm favourite with our residents is the visit from the local
school children, these events along with our many entertainers will be
getting us all in the festive mood! We will also be holding a Christmas
raffle in aid of the ‘Cash for Sash’ campaign.
Sasha is a young mother of two, who suffers from Leukaemia and follow-
ing a bone marrow transplant, has relapsed after being in remission. The
NHS has refused to fund a second bone marrow transplant despite the fact
that there is a suitable donor available. Sasha now needs to fund this
second transplant herself at a cost of £250,000. We have committed to
help Sasha, her family and friends to raise the money that she needs. We
would be very grateful for any support by donating raffle prizes or buying
raffle tickets. We hope that you can help us to raise money for this cause. continued
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Sunday, 1st January, Christmas 1 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am All Age Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Friday, 6th January, Epiphany
7-30pm Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 8th January, Epiphany 1 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 12th January
11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion. All are welcome
Sunday, 15th January, Epiphany 2 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday, 22nd January, Epiphany 3 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday 29th January, Epiphany 4 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
COFFEE MORNING Friday 27th January, 10.30-11.30am
JANUARY
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
Winchester House news continued .......
Christmas is a time to share love and joy, a time to recollect beautiful
memories and it is a time to sit back and relax and enjoy the festive season.
So, as winter fast approaches, we’ll be wrapping up warm with mulled
wine and mince pies and spending time with friends and loved ones.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish the parish of Burham &
Wouldham a very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Website: www.barchester.com Tel: 01634 685001
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COFFEE MORNING
10.30-11.30am,
Friday, 27th January (last Friday of the month)
All are welcome
All Saints
Church,
Wouldham
Games, painting and many other activities
and a special story from the bible.
Refreshments. Contact:
http://wouldhamchurch.org.uk/contact.html
MESSY CHURCH - for all
On 18th December &
15th January —
3rd Sunday in the Month,
Burham Community Centre
10-30am for about an hour
LOCAL GASFITTER Specialist in Gas Cooker Repairs & Fitting
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: [email protected] 1 Skinners Close, Eccles
Gas Safe No. 303200 Rayburn/Aga Guild Member
ST MARY'S CHURCH, BURHAM
(down by the river)
Come and join us in this beautiful setting
Carols by Candlelight Saturday, December 17th from 6pm.
Free entry. Dress warmly & bring a torch.
Mince pies & mulled wine.
If you would like to get involved please call Rosie 01634672346 or email [email protected] www.facebook.com/stmarysburham
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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.
Minister:- Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee. Tel No 01474 395637 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 Noreen Daley-Lee or stewards.
SERVICES FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY December 4
th 10.30.am Morning Worship led by Monica Wilding
December 11th 4.0.pm Celebration of Christmas led by Robin Oakley
December 18th No Service in Burham – 6.30pm Service in All Saints’, Wouldham
December 25th 10.30am Christmas Day Service led by Worship Group
January 1st 10.30am Morning Worship Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee
January 8th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Sara Crouch
January 15th 6.0.pm Evening Worship led by Rev. Noreen-Daley-Lee. At this service
we welcome Rev. Mike Hayes and our friends from All Saints’ Church, Wouldham
January 22nd 10.30am Morning Worship led by Don Brand
January 29th 10.30am Covenant Service led by Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee
A warm welcome is extended to our Special Christmas Services:- Sunday December 11th at 10.30am A special service to celebrate Christmas. This will
be an informal service led by Robin Oakley. There will be carols old and new, poems and
sketches and after the service there will be tea, coffee and mince pies
Christmas Eve at 2.0.pm This will be our traditional Christingle Service led by Rev.
Noreen Daley-Lee – an informal service for all the family The collection taken at this
service will be sent to Action of Children.
Christmas Day at 10.30am An informal Christmas Day service.
Covenant Service January 29th at 10.30am
This is a special annual service to be led by Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee when we renew our
promises to God at the beginning of a New Year. AFTERNOON TEA This will continue as usual apart from Tuesday January 3rd.
This is held every Tuesday from 3.0pm till 4.30 and is open for everyone to join us for a
cup of tea, piece of cake and a ‘Fun Quiz’
COUNTRY LUNCH The Special Christmas Country Lunch takes place on Thursday
December 8th at 1.0.pm when the cost will be £3.00. There will be a special soup with
homemade Christmas Pudding and cream to follow. The Lunch in January will be on
January 12th.
BOOK EXCHANGE Our Book Exchange will take place as usual on December 3rd
and on January 7th. This is an opportunity to bring books you have read and exchange for
new ones while enjoying tea, coffee and a piece of cake.
FILM CLUB December’s Film Club takes place on Wednesday December 7th at
7.30pm when we will be showing the film ‘Bucket List’. January’s film is ‘Out of Africa’
and will take place on January 4th .Do join us at 7.30pm to watch the film and share tea
and coffee afterwards for which we ask a donation of £1.
CHARITIES The chosen charity for October was the local branch of the Altzeimher’s
Society. November donations including the proceeds from the Concert given by Robin
Oakley will go to Children in Need. The chosen charities for December and January have
yet to be decided.
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PEW RUNNERS FOR ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WOULDHAM
So many people have wished to commemorate the lives of their loved
ones, that the Pew Runner Group are delighted to say that most of the
church pews now have warm comfortable seats! There are now just three
more pew runners needed, still at the price of £170 each. Joining with other
parishioners for one runner means that (£30 as a minimum) the result can
be more affordable. The cost is for materials only. If you wish to donate
one in memory of a loved one or an occasion, please complete the form
below and send to:
Mrs. H. Lloyd, 40 Downs View, Burham, ME1 3RR. Cheques payable to
Burham & Wouldham PCC Account. Contributors will be contacted when
their cushion is ready and informed at which Service it will be dedicated.
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 runner
.............Yes/No
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Tuesday
December 6th
January 3rd
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
December -
1, 8, 15, 22.
January -
5, 12, 19, 26.
10.30 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic:
8th December & 12th January
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
December -
6, 13, 20, 27.
January -
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Tuesday
December 20th
&
January 17th
7.30pm WI Meeting
Christmas Time with Claudia
& The WI Singers
Competition– letter V
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
December 19th
January 30th
7.30pm Burham Parish Council Burham
Parish office
DECEMBER & JANUARY 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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COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPONSIBILITY, FORGIVENESS, TRUST
Following the half term break we returned to school for 'Multicultural Week'
which provided a week of enrichment for children in all year groups. The week
involved learning about other cultures and religions as well as lots of creativity,
including baking. Panda Class (Year R) even had their own Mexican Restaurant!
Friday 4th November saw our PTFA hold their first Firework Display. This was
a great evening and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped
with the organisation and who attended this event. It looks like our PTFA raised
in the region of £1,000 for school funds for which the school is very grateful.
During the week leading up to the 11th November the children gave generously to
buy poppies, wristbands and other merchandise in support of the Royal British
Legion. On the 11th November itself the whole school observed the traditional
two minute silence and were reminded of the sacrifices of our servicemen and
women, both past and present.
The Year 6 children enjoyed a trip to the theatre to see a production of Roald
Dahl's 'George's Marvellous Medicine' while Mrs Carlow continued to run
workshops for the parents of children in Panda Class (Yr R) covering areas such
as phonics, reading, maths and cursive writing. We also welcomed Arabella Paul
from the Faith Mission into school to run the annual 'Treasure Seekers' after
school club for children in Yrs 2-6.
In December, as always, school life is busy with many events and activities
planned. The month starts with our Christmas Fair on Friday 2nd December. This
is always a great fundraising event for school that everyone looks forward to.
During the weeks that follow, we will be enjoying a performance of the
pantomime Cinderella before our children do some performing for parents in the
KS1 and KS2 Christmas productions. Children from Burham Preschool have been
invited to watch the KS1 dress rehearsal while children from Panda Class (Year
R) will visit Burham Preschool to enjoy their Nativity. The PTFA are holding
Christmas Discos for all the children on the 15th December while the 16th
December sees a variety of things happening including Christmas Jumper Day
(raising money for Save the Children), the Christmas lunch and our Advent
Eucharist which this year will be held at Burham Old Church. The last day of term
sees us welcoming the Family Trust Christmas Panto into school, followed by a
Family Time performance and sing along to which all parents and carers are
invited. We Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
www.burham.kent.sch.uk Michelle Grima, Headteacher
BURHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND
PRIMARY SCHOOL
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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 24hrs notice and
the surgery need 72 hours notice.
PARISH NEWS
Choir Practice Church choir practice is on
Thursdays, 7.30p.m. at All Saints
Church, Wouldham.
New junior and senior members
are most welcome. For enquiries,
please contact Sandra Holman
Tel. 01634-867586
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 –
01634 864319
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION
Wouldham - 3rd December &
14th January
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 10th December &
14th January
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 3rd & 17th December &
14th & 21st January 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.
BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
21st December &
18th January
Methodist
Church,
Church St,
Burham
ALLOTMENTS
Burham Parish Council
has some allotment plots
available,
Contact Dave Young on 867669
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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: [email protected]
www.burhamvillage.org
Wouldham Parish Council www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
We have some Wouldham
allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859]
Community Warden, Deb Foreman—07813694140
Police non emergency – 101
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes [email protected]
01634 864319
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The library visits fortnightly in the afternoons.
Visiting Burham & Wouldham fortnightly on:
Tuesdays, December 13th & 27th
January 10th & 24th
Visiting:
Wouldham, Walter Burke Ave - 12.30-13.00hrs
Wouldham, Ravensknowle - 13.55-14.25hrs
Burham, Village Hall - 14.35-15.35hrs
A selection of books –
fiction & non-fiction.
Large print books.
Children’s books. DVDs.
Orders can be taken.
Use it or loose it!!
THE BURHAM SHORT MAT
BOWLS CLUB ......
is looking for New Members
Beginners and experienced
players are all welcome
Club Nights are - Mon & Wed
7.30pm—10pm.
Burham Village Hall
For all details, ring: 01634 867581
Don’t forget to go by the
155 EVENING BUS
The Evening Bus Service will be
discontinued in March if it is not
used.
Use the Arriva free App to track
your bus in real time.
All bus times can be found at :
travelinesoutheast.org.uk
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING?
CHRISTMAS PARTY?
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HANDYMAN & ODD JOB SERVICES
Anything from......
SMALL DIY JOBS TO FULL REDECORATION,
PAINTING, PAPERING, COVING ETC, GARDEN
TIDYING, PATIO CLEANING, CAR VALETING.
YOU NAME IT, WE CAN DO IT
FOR FRIENDLY ADVICE AND ESTIMATES,
PLEASE CALL: 01634 685760 or 07766 524863
EMAIL: [email protected]
ROOFING REPAIRS
GRP Flat Roofing Specialist
Chimney Repairs / Pointing Roof Windows/Skylights
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Guttering / Fascias / Soffits Fencing, Paving, Decking Interior & Exterior Painting
Call Nick: 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Services www.ap-services-kent.co.uk
LOCAL
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Looking to take on new clients in the
area
20 Years Experience.
Fully Trained Wella Color
Technician.
City & Guilds Level 3.
Teaching Experience.
Please call Michelle
07821 833112
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
The Council meeting was held in the village hall on Tuesday November1st.
We heard from residents about improvements they would like to make to
the village hall and concerns about speeding.
Photo exhibition The Parish Council held a photo exhibition in the
village hall. There are hundreds of photos of old Wouldham bringing back
memories for many residents. Our thanks to everyone who attended.
Survey The Wouldham Project and the Parish Council need as many
surveys as we can get regarding a new village hall. It is not too late to drop
a survey into any Councillors door or leave at the shop. Many were filled
in in the hall and on Facebook but the more the better for the Lottery Bid.
Halloween Drop in Once again there were spooky goings on in the
village hall on the night of All Hallows. Many witches and wizards,
skeletons and monsters were out and about and welcomed into the hall
with hot dogs and hot drinks. Thank you to Anne Marr for organising this
great night for the village.
River Wall At the PC meeting the Borough Councillors gave a report on
the River Wall. There are 2 main problems, the sinking of the path causing
the tarmac to shrink and crack and the rebuild of the concrete river wall.
The financial provision for this work is available and it has planning
approval. It is not known when it will need to be carried out. The full
report is on our website.
Progress of CCTV The Parish Council are arranging for power into the
new cabins on the Rec, once this is done the CCTV can be installed, again
we are aware of the time this has taken but it will be worth it for future
Fun Days and use of the Rec.
Evening 155 service Just a reminder about the Evening service, KCC
are still part funding the service so we need to use it or lose it. Make sure
the driver scans your ticket or pass so that numbers are properly
monitored. Finally as this is the last report until the February issue,
Wouldham Parish Council would like to wish all residents :
A Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Next Meeting: Tues, December 6th, 7.30pm, Wouldham Village Hall
& Tues, January 3rd
CONTACT DETAILS
Parish Clerk Nicky Grimes 01634864319 [email protected]
(also for village hall bookings) [email protected]
Chair of PC Jenny Head: [email protected]
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School
Remember, remember, remember – that was the theme for November! It
all started with thinking about Guy Fawkes and how this very famous plot
was a strike against democracy and the rule of law. This helped us in to
thinking about how precious these qualities are in our country. We had a
really successful fireworks event with lots of people coming along to enjoy
food and fireworks organised by ‘The Friends of Wouldham All Saints’. If
you came and supported us then ‘thank you!’
On a similar theme of remembering we spent a week considering all those
injured or killed during service in our armed forces with a special service
of remembrance in the church on Friday 11th. Well done Kestrel Class for
leading us in this.
Next came UK Parliament week for more thoughts about democracy and
the School Parliament met to make a few decisions around Children in
Need and other fund raising! We also challenged the school to recognise
and name a number of past prime ministers – we wonder how the adults
would do with this task as well?
December is now here and so we turn towards advent and then Christmas.
Our school decorations are being themed around famous and favourite
Christmas carols giving us chance to look into the stories behind them as
well. December is set to be very busy with children performing in nativity
plays, carol singing in different places as well as celebrating parties and
rounding the term off with a carol service on Tuesday 20th led by Swan
Class Year 6. We’re also being treated to a whole school trip to The
Central Theatre, Chatham to see Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday 16th.
Thank you to ‘The Friends’ for doing this for all the children – we’re
bound to enjoy it – oh no we won’t!!!!
We finish the term at the usual time on Tuesday 20th December and then
return to school for Term 3 on Wednesday 4th January 2017. We’re now
nearing potential bad weather days and so please keep a check on our
website for more information about what to do in the case of snow. We
will endeavour to open in all weathers but we do need to make sure we can
keep everyone safe and this can only happen if we can guarantee enough
staff on the day. January will see new themes and more excitement in
learning and more details can be found on the school website –
www.wouldham.kent.sch.uk
Have a very wonderful Christmas and New Year
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December & January in Your Garden
Winter waves a magic wand over this world,
and behold everything is softer and more beautiful’
Now that winter has arrived, the trees have lost their leaves and the garden is
going to sleep for the winter. One of the most valuable jobs to do at this time of
year is to clear any remaining leaves from the lawn & beds and bag them up for
leaf mould giving you a fabulous soil conditioner in a year or two. It also helps to
prevent slugs and snails from hibernating in your garden by removing the dark
damp places in which they hide. Depending on your preference, you can also
either cut back the spent heads of perennials or leave them over winter to provide
a place for bugs to hibernate. If you do cut back, don’t forget to leave a small pile
of leaves and cuttings at the back of the garden somewhere less disturbed to
encourage the beneficial insects to over-winter.
It’s not too late to add some winter colour to your garden, there are plenty of
winter bedding plants such as Cyclamen and Bellis, or shrubs such as Skimmia
and Ivy that can all be used in pots to create a winter display. Or choose evergreen
grasses such as Carex that will look good all year round. It’s also an ideal time to
plant summer fruits bushes and canes such as raspberries, strawberries &
blueberries whilst they are in their dormant season, and should ensure a crop next
year as they will have had time to establish before spring. Blueberries prefer an
acid soil, so plant them in a separate area or in a pot for best results.
Do you need an additional bed for growing a few veg, or perhaps a cutting patch
for bringing flowers indoors throughout the year, or a small bed for the children
to experiment with seed sowing and harvesting their own crops ? Winter is an
ideal time to start creating new beds or gardening areas. Roughly dig a new area
with a spade and leave the cold weather the break down large clumps of earth, &
by spring time the digging over will be a much easier task.
Other things to be doing in the garden this month:
Prune Apple & Pear trees and Currant and Gooseberry bushes to maintain
an open shape
Clean tools, pots & greenhouses with a mild disinfectant solution
Sow Broad Beans & Sweet Peas ready for early crops next year
Harvest brightly coloured stems and braches with berries for a seasonal
display or Christmas wreath.
Keep bird feeders topped up over winter for our native birds
& bring the outdoors in by adding a few fairy lights & baubles to the bare
branches during the Christmas season
We have some Wouldham allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859] Sue Durrani, Secretary, Allotment Association, Wouldham
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At the BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE we have loads of free
sessions for children aged 0-5! We have had a large change around of the
timetable for Autumn.
The new sessions we have running are:
Monday– pm. 1.15—2.00. Mini Mayhem- this is a group for non-mobile
babies under 12 months, we get together, sing nursery rhymes and have a
large range of toys.
Tuesday—am. 9:30am–10:15am. Active Tots– Royal British Legion
Hall, Aylesford – –this is a very interactive group with lots of running
around, playing and singing!
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 pm – 1.15pm-2.45pm. Stay and play- This session has now
moved to a Thursday afternoon, this is for 0-5 year olds with a wide range
of activates, roll play and craft as well as a lovely garden to run around in!
Friday pm 1.00 –2.00. Play and Learn- we now have a wide range of
bookable groups that will change on a fairly regular basis, please call or
email if interested.
Please pop in to get a list of our Christmas time table to see the dates we’re
closed as well as the Christmas themed session we are running! Please call or
email us for a copy of our new timetable as some of these session may have changed.
We would love to see you at the Children’s Centre & all sessions are free.
You can now register for the Children’s Centre online:
www.kent.gov.uk/ccregistration email: [email protected]
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/Tonbridge-and-Malling-Childrens-Centres for all
the latest updates!
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. 'Good ' OFSTED inspection - April 16.
We welcome children aged 2 -5yrs.
Sessions:
Mon - Fri* am 9.15 - 11.45. *Fri am is for rising 5's only
Mon - Fri pm 12.20 - 2.50. Mon - Fri Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.20
Optional ‘early bird’ drop off at 9am for £1.0.
Come along and visit to see if we are right for you!
Visit our website: [email protected]
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey Tel: 07920 599287/07710 829954
Email: [email protected]
JELLYBEANS PRE-SCHOOL, WOULDHAM VILLAGE HALL Our Ofsted Inspection found Jellybeans to be 'good'.
Sessions :
Mon - Fri am 9.15-11.45
Mon - Thurs pm 12.25 - 2.55
Mon - Thurs Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.25
Early drop off option available.
Feel free to visit at any time, no appointment necessary.
For further information please contact-
Mrs Donna Cook (Supervisor) on 07932551771
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
Nelson’
Proprietor—Anthea Parnell
246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester,
Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271
Email: [email protected]
Garden Services
Wouldham based
Garden Maintenance, Lawn
Mowing, Strimming, Hedge
Trimming, Pressure–washing
Patios & Decking,
Allotment dig-overs.
Call Rob Ward:
Text or phone:
07812345951
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
It has been noted that some cold callers are targeting Burham, Downsview in particular.
Please be very careful who you open the door to, use a security chain if possible. Don’t let
anyone in without an appointment. or agree to have any work carried out. If you are
concerned, contact the Police on 101.
Anti-social behaviour: We cannot stress enough the importance of reporting any and all
anti-social behaviour to 101. This includes “boy racers” and speeding vehicles. If you feel
that there is a potential danger of life then 999 can be called. The more calls 101 receive,
the higher the Police presence will be.
Parking: We have received complaints about parking on the pavements particularly in
New Road. Please do not park on the pavements, it can restrict access for emergency
vehicles and of course pedestrians.
Burham Allotments: For the first time in ages, we have a few ½ plots available. Please
contact Cllr Dave Young on 01634 867669 for more information
Fly Tipping: All fly tipping reported to the Parish Council is passed on to TMBC as the
appropriate authority and investigated by them. Recently there was a fly tip at the
recycling site. TMBC were notified and the offender identified and a fine of £80 issued.
Payment has been received by TMBC. This was the second offender in Burham this year
to receive a fine. Do not leave any items around the recycling area that cannot be placed in
the recycling banks. This area is constantly monitored and fly tipping will be reported.
Dog owners: Once again we need to remind dog owners to be responsible when their dog
fouls. Complaints have been received regarding dog poo not being picked up. There are
many bins around the village for disposing dog deposits. Dog poo is a major concern to
members of the public and of course carries very nasty germs which can be dangerous
particularly to young children and older persons. A Bag and Flag (dog poo collection) took
place on New Court Road footpath (end of Scarborough Lane). In approximately 1 hour,
32 bags were collected. This shows there certainly are irresponsible dog owners using the
pathways and pavements in Burham.
All residents should now be in receipt of Trenport latest Newsletter dated November
2016. We would like to draw your attention to the back page “New Court Road – right of
way update”. Hard copies of the newsletter are available from the Parish Office
Bull Lane (Eccles) junction with Pilgrims Way: As you are all aware this is a very
difficult junction when exiting from Bull Lane, Eccles. Many of you have personally
experienced “near misses” on this junction, although there have been NO REPORTED
accidents in the last 3 years. KCC have agreed to carry out a feasibility study and traffic
monitoring to ascertain if anything can be carried out to improve the safety of all. Watch
this space.
On a lighter note, the Parish Council would like to wish all the residents of Burham (and
of course the surrounding area) and very happy Christmas and a peaceful 2017.
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 December 2016, 7.30 pm The Parish Building, ROCHESTER
ROAD, BURHAM . January 2017 meeting is scheduled for Monday 30th .
Pam Saunders - Clerk
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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]
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