burham & wouldham parish agazine april 16
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Burham & Wouldham Parish Magazine April 2016TRANSCRIPT
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View the Church Magazine online:
April
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
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]
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, VOLUNTEERING WITH THE LOCAL CHURCH
We are very grateful to all those volunteers who offer their services in
looking after the All Saints Church building in Wouldham and in various
kinds of social action in which the church community engages.
Some of those people who volunteer are regular churchgoers and others
give their time on an ad hoc basis. Many of these like to help in a variety
of ways to keep the beautiful old building of All Saints open for regular
worship, funerals, weddings, baptisms and community activities like to
join in with activities which serve the community.
If you have a little time to give and are interested in helping out there are
a wide variety of ways you can be involved.
Help with Coffee Morning. Flower Arranging. Church Cleaning. Publicity.
Church visiting scheme at Winchester House. Delivery of collected items
to Food Bank. Admin help. Delivery of Church Magazine. Keeping church
open for visitors. Churchyard Working Parties. Help with Cream Teas.
Tower Tour Guides. Bellringing.
You can phone, text or email me for a discussion about what you might
like to do or about what some of the roles involve, or any of the relevant
people on the inside front cover of this magazine would be pleased to hear
about how or when you would like to help.
In peace
Mike Hayes (Priest-in-Charge, Burham & Wouldham)
www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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BURHAM C of E PRIMARY
SCHOOL COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE,
RESPONSIBILITY, FORGIVENESS, T RUST
Our KS2 children had a brilliant day out at the Museum of Kent Life at the
beginning of Term 4 - having fun whilst at the same time learning about life during
the Stone Age. We were lucky with the weather – although wet, there was no snow
and it wasn’t as cold as it may have been in the Stone Age!
Our Panda Class (Reception) children welcomed their mothers and grandmothers to
their Mother’s Day Act of Worship in March. We are looking forward to
welcoming parents of Year 3 children this term to their St. George’s Day Act of
Worship.
Our Year 4 and Year 5 children had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the
‘Easter Experience’ workshops run by the Family Trust again this year. Everyone
had a fantastic morning and enjoyed such an enriching experience.
At the end of term Reverend Mike Hayes led our Lent Eucharist and we were
pleased to have the opportunity to once again welcome so many of our parents and
families to our service.
Term 5 will be another busy term preparing for SATs plus fun packed activities
such as Arts Week and a visit by Zoo Lab with their extraordinary collection of
mini-beasts!
Please visit our school website: www.burham.kent.sch.uk for further news and
information regarding our lovely school and to access our photo gallery. If you
would like to get involved with our PTFA please do get in touch by emailing:
[email protected] Michelle Grima, Headteacher
KENT SCHOOLS NEED YOU
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All Saint’s Church
Cleaning Rota
Please clean the Church by the
following Sundays:
3rd April—Sarah Miller
10th April—Rachel Harris
17th April—Sue Jarvis
24th April—Gwen Worcester
Sunday, 3rd April, Easter 2 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am, Easter Songs of Praise All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 10th April, Easter 3 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
11.15am The Annual Parochial Church Meeting follows the service.
Thursday, 14th April 11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion
Sunday, 17th April, Easter 4 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church St Marys Church, Burham
Sunday 24th April, Easter 5
10-30am Holy Communion. All Saints, Wouldham
Canon Derek Carpenter
APRIL
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
COFFEE MORNING
10.30-11.30am
Friday, 29th April
(last Friday of
the month)
at
All Saints Church
Wouldham All are welcome
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2016 EVENTS AT ST MARY'S CHURCH, BURHAM
(down by the river)
June 11/12th
Flower Festival
July 10th
Summer Fayre (stalls available)
August 20th
Music Festival
September 24/25th
Vintage toy exhibition
October 22/23rd
Art and History Exhibition
December 17th
Carols by Candlelight We hope you will be able to join us at some these events. If you would like to get involved please call Rosie 01634672346 or email [email protected] www.facebook.com/stmarysburham
Quiz Night
Saturday, May 14th, 7pm. St Marys Church, Burham
Teams of 6. £2 per person. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Call Rosie to book a table 01634672346
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Tuesday
5th April
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
April
7, 14, 21, 28
10.30 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
14th April
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
April
5, 12, 19, 26.
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Tuesday
April 19th
7.30pm WI Meeting
Fran Bennett will introduce us
to the Ancient Chinese Arts of
Chi Kung & Tai Chi.
Competition– letter O
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
April 25th
7.30pm Burham Parish Council Burham
Parish office
APRIL 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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Why not come along to one of lively and interesting meetings
of Burham and Wouldham WI.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month in Burham
Village Hall at 7.30pm Speakers give talks and demonstrations
on a variety of topics from craft, cooking, gardening and local
interest. There is time to enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cakes and take part in
a raffle. This month we have a demonstration of Ancient Chinese arts including
Tai Chi and Chi Kung.
You may attend 3 meetings before you decide to join the WI for which there is
an annual fee. We ask for 1.50p at each meeting for non-members and 50p for
members to cover the cost of refreshments. As members of the Women’s
Institute you are able to take advantage of a vast range of courses in the area.
For any further information phone Eileen Smith on 01634 867022
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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 APRIL
Sunday April 3rd 10.30am Morning Worship led by Julien Myles Sunday April10th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Irene Shepherd Sunday April 17th 6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev Tony Graff Sunday April 24th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Leslie Trott
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 April 14th at 1.0.pm. All are very welcome to join us for a meal of homemade 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 April 2nd 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 April’s Film Club takes place on Wednesday April 6th at 7.30pm when we will be showing ‘Are you being Served’, based on the long-running TV programme. Do join us to watch the film and share tea and coffee afterwards for which we ask a donation of £1. CHARITIES Any profit from Afternoon Tea, Book Exchange, Film Club and Country Lunch is donated to a different charity each month. In February our chosen charity was Parkinson’s Disease Support to which £150 was sent. The chosen charity for April will be The Heart of Kent Hospice.
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council met on 1st March 2016 in the Village Hall. We
discussed CCTV for the car park, organising a traffic survey and ways of
financing a new Village Hall or renovating the old one.
FUN DAY REPORT. Plans for the Fun Day which will take place on
August 27th in the Recreation Ground (and throughout the village) are well
under way. Our 2 Councillors Daphne Parris and Martin Jukes are leading
the committee and did a report for the Council. The TMBC Dog Show
will be set up as last year, there will be a motorbike static display, bouncy
castle, coconut shy and many other entertainments. Already confirmed is
the Eagle Heights static and flying display, watch this space for more
details to come over the following months.
CCTV. The Council have agreed to put CCTV in the car park with
funding help from our County Councillor Peter Homewood. This should
be up and running before the summer.
TRAFFIC SURVEY. The Council have had a quote to provide a traffic
Survey on the High Street. We feel this is necessary before Peters Bridge
opens and then the new school opens and then Peters Village opens. We
will publish the report once completed.
RIVER WALL. TMBC are in negotiations with an engineering consultant
and a report is expected in the late spring. Action after that will depend on
what is in the report.
Just a reminder that dog poo bags can also go into ordinary waste bins, we
have had a couple of warnings from TMBC that the emptying of dog poo
bins might be one of the services to be cut in the budget.
YOUTH CLUB. Due to staff shortages there have not been any meetings
on a Monday for a few weeks, these will be reinstated on March 14th, the
Village Hall start at 4pm. Come along, it looks like they have great fun.
WOULDHAMVILLAGE.COM. The Parish Council have purchased this
web site which is full of photos and history of Wouldham, it can be
accessed through our website. We think it is an important site and should
not be lost.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE
APRIL 5th 2016, 7.30PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL.
Contact details: wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Parish Clerk: Nicky Grimes [email protected] 01634 864319
(also for village hall bookings) Potholes and street lighting: 03000418181
Chair of Parish Council : Jenny Head [email protected]
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Lawnmowers, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters,
Strimmers, Garden Tractors,
Pressure Washers, Generators
Power tools repairs and sharpening
Call Les on 07973718893
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]
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
TMBC organized free dog micro chipping during March. In the two hour
period 25 dogs were chipped.
We have just received the invoice of £529.72 for the disposal and the
cleansing of the damaged cardboard and bank set alight back last
November. A few youths, and the same names crop up, have been
causing criminal damage with their anti-social behavior. Ultimately,
these types of costs – which also include the recently installed CCTV’s
in the car parks, of over £7,000 - are passed back to the residents (via
their precept charges) including of course the parents of the youths in
question. Perhaps the youths needs to bear this in mind!!
Crime figures: There was 1 reported crime between 19 January and 24
February: a burglary to a shed in a rear garden in Rochester Road. 2 petrol
strimmers were found nearby and gas bottles found in Margetts Lane. Anti-
social behavior was also reported: trail bike riding on the grass area
adjacent to New Court Road
The Public Inquiry regarding the upgrading of Bridle ways took place
in Burham during February. Many thanks to those who attended. At
the time of going to print, the outcome was still pending.
Clean for the Queen: A village litter pick was organized during March.
Equipment was provided. Several bags of rubbish were collected, our
thanks to those residents who assisted.
The CCTV cameras in Bell Lane and Church Street car parks are now
fully operational and have been for a few months. They were installed
at the request of residents to deter anti-social behavior and criminal
damage to vehicles.
Via resident’s requests, we have written confirmation that the new
footpath running along-side the New Court Road is a footpath and
cycle-way and NOT a bridleway and horses should not be using it. If
any residents see horse-riders on the new foot-path/cycle-way, please
report it to me with date and time and photographs if at all possible.
Signage and stenciling will be installed in due course.
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 25 April 2016, Annual; Meetings of Electors.
7.30 pm The Parish Building, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM . Pam Saunders - Clerk
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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 –
01634 864319
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION Wouldham - 9th April
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham –
16th April
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 9th & 23rd April
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.
WANT TO ADVERTISE
IN THIS MAGAZINE? We deliver to every house in
Burham & Wouldham each month.
1/6th of A5 page starts at
£12 per issue
Contact the Editor— back page
Funerals Ricky Moore, 25th February
Molly Richardson, 4th March
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: [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
Thank You The De Mere Quintet gave the third of our live concerts in
Wouldham Church in March and the audience were treated to a
wonderful evening of music. Thank you to the Quintet for
performing for us.
Thank you also for enabling us in this very enjoyable way to raise
money for our church funds.
Pictures of the event can be found on the Church Website:
www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
20th April
Burham
Methodist
Church,
Church St.
BURHAM MUSIC HALL
On behalf of the Burham Music
Hall, Ken Simmons would like to
thank all residents for the wonderful
support they have given as usual for
this annual event. Thank you also to
those who stood in to cover for the
sickness that so unfortunately struck
down some members of the
company.
Thank you, Ken Simmons
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PUPILS’ ART WILL GO PUBLIC
Can the River Medway inspire budding young artists to
new heights?
Members of the public can judge for themselves when
entries to the Tri-History Arts Competition go on display
next month, in Burham.
The competition, with its theme 'The River and what it
means to me' allows entries to be based on the area’s
human, natural and social/industrial history, and was
launched at the start of the year for primary schoolchildren
in Burham, Eccles, and Wouldham, neighbouring the new
community being built at Peters Village.
Co-sponsored by Peters Village developer Trenport
Investments Ltd and its site contractor Bam Nuttall, a
generous £900 worth of prizes is being offered, comprising
£250 for the gold prize and £10 for each of his/her
classmates, £150 for silver, £50 for bronze and the chance
to win voucher prizes for highly commended entries.
Judging takes place on 20 April, with the public exhibition
staged the following week, on Wednesday 27 April from
3-6.30pm at Burham Community Centre.
Competition organiser and Trenport Community Liaison
Manager Shirley Boards said: “Last year’s inaugural
competition, attracted an impressively high standard of
entries and we are expecting no less this time around,
though the event is not open to all ages this year.
“An all-school/ages operation puts a lot of strain on
teachers and pupils alike so, after consultation with the
head teachers, we decided the ‘whole school’ approach will
be used every three years and all others – as this year – will
concentrate on Year 5 (aged 9-10) pupils.
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Wouldham School celebrate winning in 2015
Burham School winners with Tracey Crouch MP in 2015
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Customers who are dependent on medical equipment Customers who are chronically sick Customers with a disability Customers who are blind or visually impaired Customers with young babies Elderly customers A nursing or residential home Other cases will be considered too so please get in touch
What support can you get? Signing up doesn’t necessarily mean we can get your power back on more quickly but you will receive:
A priority phone number that you can call 24hours a day if you have a power cut
A welcome pack with useful advice about preparing for a power cut Regular text message or phone updates during a power cut Extra support from the British Red Cross to visit your home (if you agree)
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School
March seems to have flown by and we’re now well into spring! The shortest
term of the year always seems crammed and this was no exception. Our KS1
children enjoyed visiting Greenwich Observatory to find out about space and
maybe will have been inspired to become space pioneers in the future! Starling
Class have managed to get hold of some of Tim Peake’s rocket seeds to plant
on his return from the International Space Station to help with a science
research project on the effects of weightlessness. Let’s hope they don’t turn
into magic beans and we end up fending off giants!
We’ve had opportunity to think about healthy living and have enjoyed visits
from health professionals to encourage us to think positively about our bodies
and consider the best ways of looking after them as we grow.
We’ve also enjoyed a fabulous production of the story of Jonah led by our
children in Year 3 and 4. Well done – it was brilliant!
On a sporty theme we have played football and netball as well as encouraging
lots of children to complete the Sport Relief Mile and also taken part in a mass
‘Zumba’ – also for Sport Relief! In addition, we arranged a three hour sports
spectacular at Strood Sports Centre one weekend to enjoy mixed activities but
a fun inflatable swim session! It was great to see parents joining in with
children having a go at all the activities.
The Easter holidays started on Thursday 24th March and we return to school on
Tuesday 12th April. Enjoy your break and we look forward to all returning fit
and ready for Term 5.
Unfortunately we have had a number of complaints and concerns regarding
parking and driving around the school. This is particularly around the zigzag
lines at the front of the school. We are hoping to install a camera with a view of
this area so that cars stopping or parking on the zigzags can be reported for
prosecution. This can result in 3 points on your licence and a £120 fine – we’re
sure nobody wants this and can easily be avoided by sticking to the rules! The
rules are there to protect all of our children and as convenient as it may seem to
just stop and drop at the door it could potentially end up with a very nasty
injury. We also have neighbours who are having trouble accessing driveways
as parents are parking across them or even using them as turning points. We
encourage all parents to walk children to school and where this is not possible
and the car is needed then please park sensibly, sensitively and with full
regard for others.
Thank you.
www.wouldham.kent.sch.uk 01634 861434
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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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey Tel: 07920599287
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 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
information, 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 an enjoyable Easter. March
was a very busy month here at Winchester House we
celebrated St Patrick’s Day in true Irish style and had lots of Easter themed
activities going on around the home.
Like many of you we are planning our garden projects with the help of both
Wouldham and Burham primary schools. We will be sowing seeds and planting
bulbs to kick start our garden in preparation for the summer.
Throughout April we have lots of entertainment coming up, including The
Travellers Dutch choir who will be performing on Saturday 2nd April at 11:30am
and also on 20th April at 3pm we will be celebrating Volunteer Recognition Day
when we pay tribute to the band of volunteers who give up their valuable time to
join in with the activities at Winchester House.
Please feel free to check out our website for details of life at our home and
forthcoming events.
Website: www.barchester.com Tel: 01634 685001
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April in Your Garden
‘Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.’ Well it certainly has been an unpredictable winter!! Hopefully the onset
of spring will see the weather settle down, dry out and be less windy. The
poor weather can certainly take its toll on the garden which makes the
most important task in spring a jolly good tidy up – make sure any broken
or damaged stems or trunks are cut back beyond the damaged area, and
also remove any debris that has landed in your garden, and at the same
time remove any remaining die back from last seasons herbaceous plants.
Despite their early start, the spring bulbs will now be out in full force, and
the first proper spring colour is now brightening our gardens. It’s also
time to think about planting summer flowering bulbs such as lilies, dahlia,
iris and gladioli. Whilst these may seem old fashioned, they are tried and
tested to enjoy the changeable English climate, and will suit most style of
garden as there are many colour options available. For more modern
planting styles, or for statement plants then choose Eucomis (a relative of
the pineapple) or Zantedeschia.
Now the weather is warming up, and the sap is rising, it will be time to
start mowing the lawns again. Make sure the first cut is with the blades on
their highest setting to avoid damaging the grass should the nights turn
cold again. Now is also the time to carry out lawn repairs, either using
turf patches (obtained from a garden centre), or by sowing seed (best for
small patches), and also the time to start tackling any perennial weeds.
Applying a ‘weed & feed’ product will help to maintain a healthy lawn
whilst also tackling the weeds – make sure you follow the instructions for
weather/temperature guidance for the best results.
By now the pests will also be making an appearance, and tackling them
early is often the key to successful management later on in the season.
Slugs & snails in particular will enjoy any fresh young growth at this time
of year, so depending on your style of gardening you might use pellets
(hidden under pots or rocks to avoid any other animals snacking on them),
nematodes (which can be watered into the soil to deal with pests
naturally), or picking them off and disposing of them in a suitable way
(bucket of salt, or on the bird table).
Other jobs to do now: Edge the lawn to keep it looking neat. Sow seeds
for summer flowers e.g. Cosmos, Zinnia, Sunflowers. Plant main crop
potatoes. Sow salads, parsnips, radishes and carrots if the ground has
warmed up enough. ‘Sue Durrani, Secretary, Allotment Association,
Wouldham
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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
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
Darren Emptage Stonemasons
Your local Family run Stonemasons for New Memorials,
Additional Inscriptions, Cleaning & Repairs For a very competitive quote, a brochure & price list or just friendly
advice, please call us on
07806633422 days, 01634 868574 evenings
E Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.darrenemptage.com
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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
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
Plumbing Services
Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile: 07710273915
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
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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.