september 2017 - burham parish council · 2017-09-27 · coffee morning (page 3), short mat bowls...
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View the Church Magazine online:
September
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
Mr Tim Reed Tel. 01634 666895
Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060
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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It’s time to take a deep breath and dive back into the magazine after the
summer break which has been lovely and sunny although with plenty of
showers—coming at the wrong time I’m sure for some but great for the
garden. Especially there’s an abundance of fruit and hedgerow
blackberries. So it’s been a great time for me to restock the cupboards with
jam.
Many people are now getting back to work after relaxing holidays—some
in far flung places, others closer to home and perhaps like me, a holiday at
home. So now it’s just a matter of getting the brain back into gear.
I always think that September is a time of new starts with our youngest
children starting school for the first time and older children moving up to
senior school or college and some preparing to go off to university and
work places. It’s a big change all round which takes quite a bit of adaption
for parents as well.
As usual there’s lots going on in the villages with opportunities to meet
others and have a good time: a Music Festival (page 6), the Scarecrow
Competition (page 9), the POP UP Cafe (page 9), the Big Macmillan
Coffee Morning (page 3), Short Mat Bowls (page 23). As I write , I note
that it’s ‘Allotment Week’ which reminds me to say that there are
allotments available in both Burham & Wouldham (page 13).
This is a good opportunity to say some things about our free monthly
Church Magazine which is delivered to every house in Burham &
Wouldham by our wonderful volunteers. (Thank you as always). It is
financed by the advertising and we are grateful also for generous grants
from the parish councils. People are often ringing me to ask if I know of
local tradesmen. So if you would like to advertise, just get in touch— our
advertisers do report a very good response (page 2). Also it would be good
to receive items if you have anything for the magazine—e.g. about wild-
life, local history etc. etc.
Well, that’s it for my September Ramble and I might just about be getting
my brain back in gear again. Best wishes . Mary Davis, Editor
www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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Action Song, Story, Prayer and Social Time. For babies, toddlers, parents, carers.
All are welcome, just drop in.
All Saints' Church, Wouldham. Every Friday 9.15 - 10.15. TERM TIME ONLY
Enquiries to [email protected] or 07964 697556
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—
see inside front cover for details.
BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
20th September
All Saints Church,
Wouldham
Burham Community Centre
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 ages
On
17th September,
3rd Sunday in the Month,
10-30am for about an hour held at
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Every Friday, TODDLER CHURCH. Term time only 9.15 - 10.15am (see opposite page) All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 3rd September, Trinity 12 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am All Age Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Café Style
Sunday, 10th September, Trinity 13 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 14th September 11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion. All are welcome
Sunday, 17th September, Trinity 14 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am, Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday, 24th September, Trinity 15 10.30am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
SEPTEMBER
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
BIG MACMILLAN
COFFEE MORNING
29th September
Bring & Buy, Tombola
CAKE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME.
Friday, 10.30-11.30am, All are welcome at
All Saints Church, Wouldham
All Saint’s Church,
Cleaning Rota
Please can you clean the Church
by the following Sundays:
Isabel—17th September
Barbara— 3rd September
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Winchester House Nursing Home,
Wouldham Website: www.barchester.com Tel: 01634 685001
We hope that everyone has had a lovely summer. Here at Winchester House in
June we celebrated Care Home Open Day with a wonderful Garden Party.
Residents, their families and the local community came together and enjoyed
entertainment by Peter B and cream teas, Ice cream, Bucks Fizz and Pimms. We
are very grateful to everyone who came and showed their support, including
Mayor Roger Dalton, the Women’s Institute who presented twiddle mitts that
they have been knitting for our residents. The children from All Saints primary
School and members of the Over 60’s Club also came and enjoyed all the fun in
the sunshine.
Also in June we hosted the All Saints Church coffee morning, with an array of
delectable cakes provided by our amazing catering team. The morning was a
huge success and we’d like to thank all those who donated generously on the day.
All proceeds went to the Church Fund.
Congratulations to the entire team at Winchester House; we have been named as
a divisional winner in the 'Team of the Year' category for the 2017 Barchester
Care Awards, we shall find out if we are overall winners at a ceremony in
October. We have also been nominated for the British Care Awards for the same
category so watch this space for news later in the year!
We have now had the last of our Kingfisher boat trips which brought so much joy
throughout the summer and we look forward to booking more for next year.
Aside from the boat trips, we have had many outings including trips to Aylesford
Priory and The Fenn Bell Inn and Zoo.
Following the recent success of documentary series Old People’s Home for 4
Year Olds, we too would like to open our doors to parents with babies and
toddlers (0-5 years) for our new intergenerational group. We would love to hear
your thoughts on this new exciting project and would like to know if this is
something that would be of interest to our local community, you can contact Sara
or Sheila from the activities team on [email protected] or
call on 01634 685001.
Dates for your diary
Wednesday 6th September 11:30am – Jasmine’s 60’s Diva Show.
Thursday 14th September 11am – Holy Communion Service at Winchester House
with Rev’d Mike Hayes and Julia the Diocesan Dementia and Workshop
Advisor.
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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.
Minister:- Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee. Tel No 01732 642581 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022 & Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022. & Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals to: Rev Noreen Daley-Lee or stewards.
SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER
September 3rd 10.30am Morning Worship led by Lesley Trott
September 10th 10.30am Morning Worship led by John Stunell
September 17th 10.30am Holy Communion led by Rev. Noreen
Daley-Lee
September 24th 10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving led by Simon Pooley
Gifts for Harvest can be brought to the Church any time on Saturday
morning. As usual we shall be sending the Harvest gifts to the
Salvation Army to be distributed to those in need. Gifts of tins and
packets will therefore be most acceptable.
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’
FILM CLUB September’s Film Club takes place on Wednesday September 6th at
7.30pm when we will be showing the film “For whom the Bell Tolls”,
based on Ernest Hemingway’s novel and starring Ingrid Bergman and
Gary Cooper. Do join us to watch the film and share tea and coffee
afterwards for which we ask a donation of £1.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO BOOK EXCHANGE
OR COUNTRY LUNCH IN SEPTEMBER.
THESE WILL RESUME AS USUAL IN OCTOBER.
CHARITIES
In July and August we supported Cerebra, a charity which helps brain
damaged children. The chosen charity for September will be Water Aid’s
Special Harvest Appeal.
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ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, RETRO CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES EXHIBITION
Kathy Keefe is organising an Antique, Vintage & Retro clothes and accessories exhibition.
Search out clothing and accessories from the back of the wardrobe dating from 1900s—1980s—for a great exhibition!
Also photo's of anyone or family wearing trendy fashionable clothes from these eras. They are to be to projected onto the church walls.
To be held at:
All Saints Church, Wouldham, Saturday 7th & Sunday,
8th October 2017, 10.am - 4.pm.
Admission £1.50 adult - children free. Tea, Coffee and cakes on sale.
Contact: Gwen Worcester: Tel. 01634 672060
BALLROOM,
LATIN & SEQUENCE
BEGINNERS DANCE CLASSES
Come along to one of our friendly
Classes. Join any time.
Thursday evenings
8pm – 9pm
(No class on 7th September)
Halling Community Centre,
High Street, Haling,
ME2 1BS
Contact Julie on 07983 397439
Email [email protected]
Website www.latinfeverdance.co.uk
MUSIC
FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 2nd,
2-7pm with cream teas
& (for your diary)
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
DECEMBER 16th, 6.00-7:30pm
For more details go to
http://www.facebook.com/
stmarysburham
ST MARY’S
CHURCH,
BURHAM (down by the river)
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Tuesday
September 5th
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
September 7,
14, 21, 28.
10.30 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic:
14th September
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
September 5,
12, 19, 26.
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms, 151
High St.,
Wouldham
Monday:
September 25th
7.30pm Burham Parish Council
Burham
Parish office
Tuesday
September 19th
7.30pm W.I.
“Would I lie to you” Game.
Competition:
My favourite board game
Burham
Village Hall
SEPTEMBER 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 We offer an early morning blood clinic on a Tuesday (at Eccles) and
Wednesday (at Burham) starting at 7am to make it easier for those patients
who work full time to attend their blood tests.
www.phoenixsurgery-burham.nhs.uk
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Scarecrow
Competition!! We are going to have a scarecrow competition!
After the success of last year’s event, we would like to invite everyone in
Wouldham, as well as all the children and families connected to the school, to
take part.
The theme will be ‘jobs and careers’. You can be as creative with this theme as
you like. Each family or group can enter for an entry fee of £3.50 (£5 for
groups) Scarecrows can be displayed in gardens, or around the village, with
permission from the appropriate person. Those living outside Wouldham can
team up with friends who live here, and we will also make space available on
the school grounds. Please just let us know.
We will create a trail around the village, so that everyone can enjoy a ‘treasure
hunt’ to solve clues.
This will take place on Saturday 30th September.
Trails can be collected from the school playground, and cakes and
refreshments will be available for when you have finished. We have chosen
this weekend to tie in with the church harvest festival.
If you use Google to search ‘scarecrow festival’, you will find lots of sites that
show other villages who do this, and lots of pictures for ideas. You can even
find instructions on how to make a scarecrow! We don’t mind if your
scarecrow is made from straw, hay,
boxes, or anything else!
We are letting you know now, so that
you can start thinking about your ideas
over the summer holidays. We will
have entry forms available from the
start of the new term.
We hope you are all excited about this,
and will take part!
Thanks, The Friends of Wouldham
School
POP UP CAFÉ
The ever popular pop up café is
returning to Wouldham,
The dates are
20th September, 18th October
10.30-12.30.
There will be hot drinks and
cakes or just pop in for a chat.
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Long/ Short/Stays & special rates for extra long stays
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School
.Happy New Year! It seems strange to be sharing this message now but as
we are about to embark on another school year it does seem appropriate.
Without meaning to sound ‘flash’ I’m writing this article whilst sitting in a
campervan, listening to a thunder storm whilst within the beautiful
Austrian city of Innsbruck. Holidays are really important and provide us
with opportunities to discover new things and new places and sometimes
overcoming difficulties and fears to get the most out of things. I noticed a
recent news report that said when a fair percentage of people go abroad
they are too afraid to try the language that they will just eat at MacDonalds
or go hungry! Some people will try to communicate by speaking English
with a foreign accent! Trying something new and different is what
broadens our minds and extends our experience which is what school
should be all about.
Over the past few days I have been lucky enough to visit many interesting
and beautiful places and have had to manage with languages that I have
very little experience of. We have met a small number of English speaking
people but have managed to survive and have even bought interesting
foods that we have no idea what they were!
The Church of England is keen to develop a vision for education and have
recently released a document setting out the main thoughts and aims. This
is being based on reference to the biblical text of John 10 verse 10 which
says “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” School
is about providing children with the opportunity to experience life and to
be able to live it to the maximum in the future. We are about much more
than a narrow curriculum focussed on just a few days of tests at age 11 and
so we start this new year committed to providing a ‘full experience’ for our
children, delivering the very best and aiming to let the children grow in
skills, knowledge, understanding of the world around them and in a love of
life which allows exploration of the world beyond the classroom. Learning
is an adventure and we aim to make Wouldham All Saints a place of
excitement!
Welcome to all of our new families beginning their adventure with us,
whatever age you might be. We look forward to getting to know you over
the coming weeks.
The new build is coming on well and really taking shape. We’ll keep you
updated on progress in the next month’s article. In the meantime, reflect on
summer experiences and how you might use them to help you live life to
the fullest! Auf wiedersehn! Bis bald!
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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:
Rachael Harris. 07725289194
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need 24hrs notice and
the surgery require 72 hours to
prepare the prescription.
PARISH NEWS
Choir Practice Church choir practice is on
Thursdays, 7.30pm 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 (note the changed times)
Wouldham - 2nd September
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 2nd September
Village Hall Car Park,
9.15am – 10.15am
Eccles – 2nd September
Bull Lane lay-by
10.30am – 11.30am
16th September
8.00am—8.45am
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.
This year, £1286.97 was
donated to Christian Aid from
Burham & Wouldham.
Thank you for your generosity.
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Wouldham Parish Council www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes [email protected]
01634 864319
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.burhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
We have some Wouldham
allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 685959]
Community Warden, Deb Foreman—07813694140
Police non emergency – 101
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The library visits fortnightly in the afternoons.
Visiting Burham & Wouldham fortnightly on Tuesdays.
Visiting on: September 12th & 26th
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!!
Burham Parish Council
has some allotment plots
available,
Contact:
Dave Young on 867669
ALLOTMENTS
KEEPING UP
OUR USE
OF THE
155 EVENING BUS!
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Welcome back after the summer break, I hope you all had a good
summer.
The 20 mph public health scheme for some areas of Burham is
progressing. The consultation finished mid-August, so we will have a
further update at the September meeting As a reminder the recycling site is for household recycling and not for
dumping rubbish (fly-tipping). There have been several incidents of fly
tipping in this area and warnings (together with invoices being raised for
the clear-up) have been issued by the local authority to the offenders.
Hopefully by now the official “No Horses” signs have been erected on
the foot path running alongside New Court Road. This foot path is a
designated pedestrian/cycle way. New bins are in the process of being
installed along the route as well.
As you are aware a new gate has been installed on the vehicle access to
the recreation ground. The previous one was wooden and with the
problems locally with unwanted visitors, a decision was made to replace
the previous one with a more robust and secure gate. Also bollards have
been installed around the village hall entrance to the recreation ground for
the same reason.
New signs “No dogs in the play area” are in the process of being installed
near to the play area gates. Please do not allow your dogs in this area as
they are prohibited. Whilst on the same subject, dog poo in the recreation
ground is on the increase. Please remember to pick up after you dog and
dispose of accordingly. The area is for all to enjoy and we have received
complaints that “deposits” are being left. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE.
As the evenings start to draw in, let me know if any street lights are
not working properly.
Please ensure that any vehicles using the parish provided car parks
(Bell Lane, Church Street and Village Hall) are taxed, MOT’d
insured and in a road worthy condition. Vehicles which do not comply
can and will be removed. If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss,
just give me a call on 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 September 2017, 7.30 pm The Parish Building, ROCHESTER
ROAD, BURHAM . Pam Saunders - Clerk
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Burham Parish Council’s New Website
www.burhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Check out our new website at the
above address. There’s all you need to know about the village
and the Parish Council, including village
information, contact details, and hall hire.
Also useful links and a picture gallery.
BEAUTY, PAMPER AND PSYCHIC EVENING
To raise funds for
BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL Friday 13th October, from 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre
There will be a selection of beauty treatments available
including massages and manicures. Also, tarot cards and
psychic readings, as well as stalls to browse and buy from and
a Raffle on the night.
BURHAM CE PRIMARY SCHOOL PTFA
ANNUAL FIREWORK DISPLAY FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2017
BAR, GAMES & STALLS, BBQ
REFRESHMENTS
TICKETS ON SALE FROM
1ST OCTOBER
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL Next meeting, 5th September, 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All welcome.
There was an extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council on August 1st to
discuss the traffic problems in Wouldham.
We had many comments and suggestions from residents and a long list
was given to the PC to debate. Tracey Crouch MP and Dave Davis BCllr
attended the meeting. Minutes are on the PC website. Many residents
especially those who live on the High St want a 20mph limit which is
already under consultation. Tracey thought the place which could be most
improved was the Knowle Rd/High St/Hall Rd junction and has contacted
KCC about this area.
The phase 9 traffic plan which was first discussed in July 2015 is out for
consultation soon, this will involve the moving of double yellow lines,
adding some and removing others, moving the bus stop outside the
Foresters Arms so that the buses can manoeuvre more easily through the
village. This will help traffic flow.
The traffic surveys that the PC have arranged show the increase in the
traffic even before the village and the school have been finished. Sadly
most of the improvements the PC have asked KCC for have been refused
(signs, zebra crossings etc) but we will continue to pass on our concerns.
Please drive safely through and around the village.
POP UP CAFÉ. The ever popular pop up café is returning to Wouldham,
The dates are 20th September and 18th October 10.30-12.30. There will be
hot drinks and cakes or just pop in for a chat.
VILLAGE HALL. The village hall has had a spring clean, heating has
been installed in the toilet block, new electrics and sinks and white goods.
Our thanks go to the VH committee and especially Karen Aspinall for
co-ordinating it all. Contact the clerk if you want to hire the hall.
DEFIBRILLATOR. The new defib which was bought with money raised
in the village in memory of Christine Morris has been bought and is in the
Village Hall. The code to get in will be passed to SECAM until a box can
be purchased for the outside of the hall. Very well done to all concerned
especially Keith Churcher for co-ordinating this very worthwhile
collection.
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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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
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
Garden Services
Wouldham based
Garden Maintenance, Lawn
Mowing, Strimming, Hedge
Trimming, Pressure–washing
Patios & Decking,
Allotment dig-overs.
Call Rob Ward:
Text or phone: 07812 345951
LOCAL
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Looking to take on new clients in the area
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Please call Michelle
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Tel. 01634 669245 Mobile 07719 179049
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SEPTEMBER in your Garden
‘Earth is here so kind, that just tickle her with a hoe
& she laughs with a harvest.’
September is often the time of the traditional Harvest Festival, when the fruits of
the labours of the year are at their most bountiful. Whether that be in fruits, veg,
flowers or foliage, hopefully the efforts of the spring and summer preparation
have reaped their rewards in your plots. If, like me, you’ve found the combination
of sun and rain a beneficial one, I’ve spent many hours preserving my fruit and
veg to enjoy through the winter, and perhaps for the occasional gift – Plum Jam
anyone ...?
There is still time to plant some Autumn flowering plants such as Asters,
Rudbeckia and Echinacea to take the garden through to winter. Its also a good
time to plant evergreen shrubs, Hebe’s or Euonymous (there are many varieties
available) are always firm favourites, or perhaps try Ilex crenata or Berberis
darwinii for their interesting foliage and berries. Ornamental grasses such as Stipa
tennuisima, Pennisetum or Festuca varieties are also good in less formal settings
and create wonderful sound and movement through a border.
September is still a hugely productive time, both in harvest terms but also in
opportunities to prepare for the winter and spring. If you have any remaining seed
heads on any tender perennials or annuals, then now is a good time to collect the
seed ready for next year. Choose a fine dry day, & snip off the seed heads into an
envelope [always choose paper rather than poly to help them dry & stop them
rotting] – leave to ripen in a dry place & they’ll be ready for sowing next spring.
It’s also a good time to divide herbaceous perennials that are getting too big – lift
gently with a garden fork to avoid too much disturbance to surrounding plants, &
either use a spade or two forks back to back to divide into smaller clumps, then
re-plant as necessary either back into the same spot or into alternative locations.
Other things to be doing in the garden now:
Keep dead-heading flowering annuals and perennials to prolong
flowering as long as possible.
Start looking at spring bulbs ready for planting out later in the month &
into October.
Keep harvesting summer crops, dig up potatoes, store onions for winter,
and check apples and pears – they’re ready when they come away
from the tree when you gently lift & twist them.
Consider taking up an allotment – Autumn is the ideal time to get started
ready for planting away in Spring.
‘ Sue Durrani, Secretary, Allotment Association, Wouldham
We have some Wouldham allotment plots available. [Contact Ashley: 685959]
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At the BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE we have loads of free
sessions for children aged 0-5!
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!
3rd Tuesday of the Month. pm. 1.00 –2.30pm. Well Baby Clinic.
Come and get your child weighed and speak to a health visitor.
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.
We would love to see you at the Children’s Centre!
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
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
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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
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
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The Magazine of the Burham & Wouldham Parish Church
Editor: Mary Davis, 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH.
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