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All Saints’ Church, Wouldham

View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org

& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

May 2014

THE CHURCH MAGAZINE

Rev’d Mike Hayes

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Church Wardens

Baptisms

Weddings

Churchyard Enquiries

(Monuments, Burials &

Interment of Ashes)

Prayer requests

Church Flowers

Church Treasurer

Church Secretary

Church Magazine Editor

Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060

Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873

Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060

Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742

Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319

Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075

Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742

Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873

Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319

Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM

All Saints Church, Wouldham

Rev’d Mike Hayes

Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.

Tel: 07964 697556

E-mail: mikejhayes@hotmail.co.uk

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Dear Friends,

My May Ramble -

The bright sunny spring weather over the Easter holidays is

definitely beckoning me to get outside and enjoy the garden and country-

side around. Every year that miracle of spring is amazing when the trees

burst again into leaf and flower after the dark days of winter and the birds

sing in chorus to defend their territories.

‘Butterfly Conservation’ have sent me some information (page18) about

how the weather has affected butterflies and I don’t see many bees on the

fruit blossom this year. So we could all be more butterfly and bee friendly

and give them a bit of help in our gardens - they are currently needing

some help.

Also I see that the spring is getting Dennis out bird-watching on the

marshes (page 4) with anyone who would like to join him.

As usual in May, I like to remind people about Christian Aid Week

(page 9) which is 11th—17th May when local volunteers will be calling

door to door in the villages to ask for your donation for the work of

Christian Aid.

Christian Aid says: ‘It is an agency of churches in Britain and Ireland that

works around the world with those in need. They work with anyone who

needs help, regardless of faith or nationality. Supporting work that

empowers individuals and communities and fighting injustice and

inequality. It has an integrated approach to poverty eradication – working

on humanitarian relief, long-term development, specific advocacy issues

and campaigns for change and influence. War tears lives apart and for a

growing number of people across the world, the horror of war is part of

daily life. You can help put them back together in Christian Aid Week and

give people a future without fear.

The good news is that individuals, communities and churches can make a

real difference this Christian Aid Week. Last year 20,000 churches across

the country helped raise £12m during Christian Aid Week. Thanks to your

efforts and generosity, many more people can look forward to a future free

from poverty and fear.’

Last year in Burham and Wouldham we raised over £1100!

Hope you can enjoy the great outdoors over the Spring Holidays.

Mary Davis, Editor

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THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH

This project is proceeding well and anyone interested in joining the

needle workers will be very welcome. We are working tapestry cushions

for the pews in memory of loved ones. The finished cushion will carry a

permanent label with the name of the donor and/or to whom it is

dedicated together with the name of the person who has worked the

cushion. Contributors will be contacted when their cushion is ready and

informed at which Service it will be dedicated.

Each cushion costs £170. Contributions over £30 are gratefully received.

Can you help by making a donation to the scheme? Thank you.

Complete below and send to :

Mrs H Lloyd, 40 Downsview, Burham. ME1 3RR

Cheques payable please to ‘Burham & Wouldham PCC Account’

Thank you.

I wish to donate £ ...............................to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT

My name & address .....................................................................................

...................................................................... Contact tel. no. ....................

.In Memory of ..............................................................................................

I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the cushion.... Yes/No

COME FOR COFFEE

to

All Saints Church, Wouldham

FRIDAY,

30th MAY

10.30-11.30am All are welcome

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MAY

Church of England Services

All Saint’s Church, Wouldham

Sunday, 4th May, Easter 3 10.30am, All Age Holy Communion, All Saints, Wouldham

& Baptism

Sunday, 11th May, Easter 4 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

Followed by Hunger Lunch for

‘Christian Aid.’

11th—17th MAY is ‘CHRISTIAN AID’ WEEK

Thursday, 15th May

11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion

Sunday, 18th May, Easter 5 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham 10.30am Messy Church Burham Community

Centre

Sunday, 25th May, Easter 6 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

Thursday, 29th May, Ascension Day 7.30am, Holy Communion St Mary’s old Church,

Burham

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Do you have any family members involved in the 1st World War?

The Friends of St Mary's Church, Burham.(Down by the River)

would like to hear your stories on August 2nd & 3rd

we are putting on a display of Burham people's involvement in WW1 as

part of the commemorations of WW1and would like to hear from anyone

with relatives involved. Call Rosie 01634 672346 or

email Sheila Dane at sheila@dane-online.org

We will also be putting an a Craft Fair on June 21st and

22nd, and would love to have some local crafts. If you would

be interested in having a stall contact Sheila on the email above. Don’t

forget you can also reach us through our facebook page: www.facebook.com/stmarysburham

MEN’S SUPPER EVENING

7.30pm, Tuesday, 6th May

Medway Inn Function Room, Wouldham

A warm welcome is extended to every gentleman who enjoys an evening

of good company and lively conversation on a diversity of topics. The

evening begins with a simple two course meal at a cost of £4-00. Supper

is served at 7.30pm and drinks are available at the bar.

To assist with catering quantities, please let Dennis Worcester know

that you are coming – 01634 672060.

Bird Watching on Burham Marshes

6-30pm, 8th May

Meet Dennis Worcester

by

St Mary’s Old Church, Burham

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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.

Minister:- Rev Tony Graff. Tel: 01732 871436 Stewards:- Eileen Smith, 01634 867022 & Joyce Brown 01634 864413

Trevor Smith 01634 867022. & Rod Murr 01634 868075

Requests for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals to: Rev Tony Graff or Stewards.

SERVICES FOR MAY May 4th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Don Brand May 11th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Julien Myles May 18th 6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev. Tony Graff

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE ON MAY 25th

AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church Hall from 3.0.pm till 4.30pm. All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and homemade cake. There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment!! COUNTRY LUNCH PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MONTH Country Lunch will be held a week early on Thursday May 1

st at 1.0pm. Do join us for a hearty

meal of homemade soup, crusty bread and cheese, fruit crumble and ice cream followed by tea or coffee, all for £2.50. Everyone is welcome. BOOK EXCHANGE This will be held on Saturday May 3

rd from 10.30am till

12.0 in the Church Hall. Why not come and see our selection of books, while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and homemade cake. We ask for a donation of £1 and you may also buy books for 50p each. FILM CLUB This will take place on Wednesday May 7

th at 7.30pm. We will be

showing the film:- Billy Elliott’ the story of a teenage boy in the North East of England during the Coal Miners’ Strike of 1984 who is an aspiring ballet dancer. Everyone one is welcome to join us, when you can enjoy an excellent classic film and then relax afterwards with tea or coffee and biscuits. We ask for a donation of £1 which will be donated to the month’s chosen charity. THIS MONTH’S CHARITY In February and March money raised has been given to support refugees in Syria through the Shelter Box appeal. The total raised amounted to £250. In April we supported the Tearfund’s special appeal to provide toilets for Africa. £60 will buy one toilet and the amount raised will be announced next month . In May money raised at Country Lunch, Afternoon Teas and the Film Club will be sent to the charity ‘Canine Partners’ whose work includes training dogs to assist with the disabled.They can alert someone if the disabled person becomes ill or needs assistance, will bring the phone when it rings, help to load the washing machine and a host of other tasks which are not possible for some in a wheel chair.

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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

OLDFIELD DRIVE ROUNDABOUT – The Parish Council would like

to thank County Councillor Peter Homewood for approving the KCC

grant for the new planting scheme on the roundabout. This has certainly

enhanced the area here. The Parish Council would like to remind some

residents that this is a roundabout and the Highway Code must be

followed when using this at all times. Most drivers are very sensible but it

has been brought to our attention that some drivers are approaching this

roundabout at a speed that is over the speed limit. For those drivers, we

would like to remind you that this is a residential area where children are

out and about playing so PLEASE SLOW DOWN. If residents see any

vehicles driving at speed here or the wrong round the roundabout, please

either report to the Police directly or to the Parish Council. Your call

would remain confidential.

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING – We are organising free defibrillator

training in the Village Hall. If you have not done so already, please put

forward your name to the Parish Clerk if you are interested. Thank you to

Cllr Richard Stone for installing the new defibrillator cabinet next to the

village shop. The cabinet does have a code to open it which the

ambulance service will pass onto anyone calling 999 in an emergency

situation.

BUS SHELTER – Due to recent the vandalism here, the Parish Council

is currently seeking quotes to tidy the shelter up and make some repairs.

RECREATION GROUND CAR PARK – It was disappointing to note

the lack of residents who turned up to help with the pot hole filling in the

car park last month but a big thank you to those residents who gave up a

hour or two on a Saturday morning to help out; Keith Churcher, Fred

Callow and Chloe Adams along with Parish Councillors Richard Stone,

Ken Savage, Dave Adams and James Gore. NEW AND OLD VILLAGE HALL – A new ‘Fundraising Sub-

Committee’ is being set up with interested residents to look at fundraising

for the new village hall. Residents are welcome to attend their meetings.

Watch the parish notice boards or website for meeting date information.

The Parish Council is looking for volunteers to become Trustees on the

existing Village Hall. This would greatly assist with the success of any

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Contact details: Parish Clerk: Sarah Egglesden, Tel: 01732 870862.

Email: wouldham.pc@hotmail.co.uk

Website: www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Community Warden, John Newton: 07813 712081,

Police non emergency – 101

Wouldham Village Hall Hire – Contact the Parish Clerk.

Hiring the hall starts from £8.50 per hour for private hire.

grant applications for the new hall to show that this is a community led

project. Further information on becoming a Trustee and what it involves

can be obtained from either Cllr Tim Fulwell at junk1@phonecoop.coop

or the Parish Clerk.

PETERS VILLAGE – Please check out the Parish Council website for

any updates that it receives on Peters Village or visit the Trenport website

at www.trenport.co.uk. If you have any further questions on Peters

Village, please contact the Clerk who is currently collating a list of any

unanswered questions on behalf of the village which she will pass onto

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council.

DOG FOULING – It was reported at the last Parish Meeting that there is

problem in the High Street with dog fouling. At the request of residents,

the Council is looking into having stencils put on pavements in the High

Street to remind dog owners to be responsible. We have also received

reports of dog bags being thrown into the gardens that back onto the

recreation ground. Please be considerate to your fellow residents and use

the dog bins provided in the village at all times.

As usual, if you have any questions or concerns about Wouldham please

email, write or telephone the Clerk. Everyone is welcome to attend our

next Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 6th May in Wouldham Village

Hall, which will start at the slightly earlier time of 7pm as this is the

Parish Council’s AGM.

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Phoenix Medical Practice 33, Bell Lane, Burham,

Rochester. ME1 3SX

Telephone 01634 867982. Fax 01634 864513

Opening times

Monday & Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Dispensary Opening Times Monday & Thursday: 8:45 am - 12:00 pm 2.00 pm – 4:45 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:45 am - 12:00 pm 3:30 pm – 6:15 pm

www.phoenixsurgery-burham.nhs.uk

Garden Services

General Garden

Maintenance, Lawn Mowing,

Strimming, Hedge Trimming,

Pressure–washing Patios &

Decking & Gutter Cleaning.

Call Rob Ward:

Text or phone:

07812345951

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Tuesday

6th May

7.30pm

Wouldham Parish Council

AGM

Wouldham

Village Hall

Tuesday

20th May

7.30pm WI Meeting

AGM

Competition: pink

Burham

Village Hall

Thursdays:

1, 8, 15, 29

May

No meeting on

22nd May

10.30 -

12 noon Thursday Community Club

&

Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic

here on 8th May

(2nd Thursday)

Old School

Community

Centre,

Burham

Tuesdays:

6, 13, 20, 27

May

2-4pm 60+CLUB

Social afternoon for the

over-60s

Waterman’s

Arms,

151 High St.,

Wouldham

Monday:

19th May

7.30pm

Burham Parish Council

AGM

Burham

Scout Hut

MAY MEETINGS

A new website has been

launched detailing:

The History of

Wouldham Village

Can you help with memories,

photos or anything?

www.wouldhamvillage.com

CHRISTIAN AID

WEEK

11th -17th May IN

BURHAM & WOULDHAM

Please contact Gwen on 01634

672060

...if you could help with the collection

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Wouldham All Saints Church of England School

Come and join in the fun all are welcome.

Tea, Coffee and cakes for sale.

Strawberries and Cream

Ice Cream Van

Raffle, Games, Bouncy Castle, Stalls, Competitions,

Hot Dogs and lots more…………..

20th June starting at 2pm

Wouldham School Field

Hope to see you all there!

PARTY

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SATURDAY WASTE

COLLECTION

Wouldham - 3rd May

Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,

8.0am – 9.0am.

Burham – 10th May

Village Hall Car Park,

8.0am – 9.0am

Eccles – 3rd & 17th May

Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am

All sites on the Saturday Service

are having the trial extended for

WEEE collecting ie-Waste,Electical,Electronic,Equipment

& scrap metal items at the same

time that Veolia's vehicles are on

site.

TMBC Helpline 01732 876147

www.tmbc.gov.uk

SATURDAY WASTE COLLECTION We are currently running a trial service which can collect electrical items and

scrap metal for recycling. A smaller vehicle will park next to the Saturday

freighter at all sites during the trial, which is currently intended to run until the

end of June 2014

It will collect any of these items for recycling:

Small household appliances (kettles electric toothbrushes, alarm clocks etc)

Large household appliances ( cookers, fridge/freezers, washing machines,

etc)

Electronic games & toys

TV's, monitors and computers

Batteries, including car batteries

All metals

The following items cannot be

collected by the service:

Builders' waste, concrete and

similar waste

Vehicle parts - including tyres,

engines or batteries

Oil, paint or other chemicals

Asbestos

Plasterboard

Soil, rubble or bricks

Glazed windows or toughened glass

Water tanks, boilers, iron/steel

baths

If in any doubt of whether or not your

items can be taken by this service,

lease contact the Waste Services team

for advice before visiting the Saturday

Service. Large items (such as bed bases

and wardrobes) should be broken down

in advance as these may damage the

freighter's moving parts if placed into

the vehicle in one piece. Please do not

leave any waste at the site as this will

not be collected and will be treated as

fly-tipping. Enforcement actions may

follow.

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Choir Practice The practice for the Church Choir

will now be held on Thursdays at

7.30 pm in All Saints Church,

Wouldham each week. All are

welcome to join. Any children

wanting to join the choir please

contact Heather Lloyd, Tel. 01634-

863345 in the mornings when

mutually convenient times for their

practice will be arranged.

Halls for Hire Booking times up to 8.0pm in the evening.

Burham Methodist Church Hall

– 01634 867022

Burham Old School Community Centre – 01634 863322

Burham Village Hall –

01634 867669

Wouldham Village Hall –

Tel: 01732 870862

PARISH NEWS

Prescriptions

If you are unable to collect your

prescriptions and live in the Parish

of Burham & Wouldham, the

Church offers a collection service.

Contact:

Heather Lloyd: Tel. 863345

Volunteers collecting these

prescriptions need a minimum of

24 hours notice.

Funerals

19th March

Sydney Willoughby Barnard

27th March

Christine Vince-Buckley

Ruby Doris Mitchell passed away

on 1st April at Pembury Hospital

May they rest in peace

BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL

CONTACT DETAILS

Please be advised that Burham Parish

Council’s contact details have

changed:

Burham Parish Council,

Pam Saunders – Clerk

The Parish Office

(formerly known as the Scout Hut)

Village Hall Site

Rochester Road

Burham.

ME1 3RJ

Tel: 01634 685936

The e-mail address of

pam@burhampc.co.uk remains

unchanged.

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MOBILE LIBRARY VAN

The Mobile Library visits Burham & Wouldham every week on a

Tuesday at:

Wouldham, School Lane— 1.15- 2.15pm

Wouldham, Post Office- 2.20- 2.40pm

Wouldham, Ravensknowle- 2.45– 3.00pm

Burham, Village Hall - 3.05– 4.05pm

Selection of books – fiction & non-fiction.

Large print books. Children’s books. DVDs. Orders can be taken.

Use it or loose it!!

BLYSTHWOOD CARE APPEAL FOR YOUR HELP

Blythswood Care responds to requests for help locally and globally—

demand for clothing, bedding, shoes, etc is currently exceeding what we

can supply! We would be grateful if you would help us by passing the

word around that we URGENTLY need more clothes, bedding, shoes etc.

There is also a need for musical instruments for young people to learn,

spectacles and empty spectacle cases, hearing aids, good quality pots &

pans, crockery, cutlery — where appropriate in sets of four or more,

personal CD or audio players, sports equipment for children’s camps etc.

Contact Doreen & Malcolm Northover: 01634 864139

Also......... If you have any spare knitting wool, Doreen can make good

use of it for charity.

THANK YOU

I would like to thank my relatives,

neighbours and friends for all their

help and kindness to me. Also the

lovely cards with their kind

thoughts and prayers and get well

messages sent to me during my

recent month’s stay in Maidstone

Hospital.

Thank you all. Joyce Brown

TEMPORARY

ROAD CLOSURE

Station Road, Aylesford –

from

22.00hrs on 23 MAY

to

04.00hrs on 2 JUNE

The road will be closed

continuously at the level crossing.

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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Finally the parish office has been relocated to the former scout hut.

The new telephone number is 01634 685936 (my e-mail address

remains unchanged, pam@burhampc.co.uk). Just a reminder, the legal speed limit through the village is 30 mph.

Please ensure that this is adhered to at all times. We have received some

complaints regarding speeding of vehicles, particularly as you enter the

village from Pilgrims Way/Eccles.

Some local residents have been in contact regarding play equipment

for the older age group. If you have any particular ideas, then please

let me know, so the Parish Council can have ideas to consider

Just a quick reminder. Any vehicles parked in parish owned car parks

which are Bell Lane, Church Street and Village Hall including the

overflow section must be fully taxed, MOT and insured. Any vehicles

found not to have the appropriate certificates will be reported to DVLA.

War Memorial Gardens: This project is still going ahead. We now

have a design plan and will be obtaining quotes over the next few

months. The war memorial itself will not be touched in any way, just

the surrounding area/gardens.

The Parish Council would like to hang some photographs of “Old”

Burham in the new parish building (formerly the scout hut), so if you

have any photographs, just give me a call or e-mail them over (e-mail

address as below).

An updated “Welcome” booklet has been produced and is available

to purchase from myself at a cost of £2.00 per copy. New residents to

the village should receive a copy free of charge.

If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss,

just give me a call on my new number 01634 685936, e-mail me on

pam@burhampc.co.uk or come along to the monthly meetings, normally

held the last Monday of the month.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 19th May 2014, 7.30pm –

Annual meeting of Parish Council (Election of officers)

SCOUT HUT, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM.

Pam Saunders - Clerk

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& BRITISH SHORTHAIR CATS.

ALL PUPPIES & KITTENS ARE VET CHECKED &

APPROVED. CALL 01634 669885

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Solutions on page 19

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THE BUTTERFLY FIGHTBACK BEGINS

A study by the UK Butterfly

Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) has

revealed that UK butterflies rallied

last summer but their numbers

were still below average as this

followed their worst year on

record. Washout 2012 took a toll

on butterflies with populations of

rare species such as Duke of

Burgundy becoming locally

extinct.

Dr Tom Brereton, Head of

Monitoring at Butterfly

Conservation, said: “The recovery

of butterflies in 2013 was highly

welcome but there is still a long

way to go before butterflies return

to former glories. “Our ongoing

monitoring efforts will be vital in assessing whether we are on track to

reverse butterfly declines and rebuild a healthy countryside.” UKBMS

has run since 1976 and involves thousands of volunteers collecting data

every week throughout the summer from more than 1,000 sites across the

UK.

Some 46 out of the 56 species studied in 2013 recorded an annual

increase compared to 2012. Common species such as the Small, Large

and Green-veined White, all of which had their worst year on record in

2012 bounced back to above average numbers in 2013 with all three

increasing by more than 100%. Garden favourite the Small Tortoiseshell

also rallied after years of decline. The butterfly was up by more than

200% on 2012 as last year’s warm summer saw it record its best year for

a decade. The warm weather saw a huge influx of some migrants with

numbers of Clouded Yellow butterflies from the Continent up by 4,373

sightings from 2012.

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The very cold spring of 2013 saw some of our most threatened habitat

specialists suffer. The endangered Pearl-bordered Fritillary was down

22% compared to 2012, whilst Grizzled Skipper numbers fell by 45% to a

series low. Several rare species

revived following 2012 with the

Lulworth Skipper up by 162% and

the critically endangered High

Brown Fritillary up 133% as both

responded to conservation work.

Many UK species need a warm

spring and summer this year to give

them the best chance of sustaining a

recovery.

CEH butterfly ecologist Dr Marc

Botham explains that annual

changes to butterfly numbers are

largely associated with the weather.

However, the data shows that a

number of species have been significantly declining over the last years.

This highlights the

importance of maintaining

long-term habitats and

monitoring.

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Visit www.kentchildrenscentres.org.uk for the latest updates.

Monday– am 9.30-11.00am. Stay & Play. Burham Children's Centre.

Tuesday—am

Mini Mayhem 9:30-10:45 am Burham Children's Centre. For babies

aged 0-12 months who love to sing and dance. Fun and learning through

music and nursery rhymes. This is a free session. Booking required. Call

the Children's Centre to book

Music Mayhem 10:30-11:15 am Burham Children's Centre. For

children aged 0-5 years who love to sing and dance. This is a free session.

Booking required. Call the Children's Centre to book!

Tuesday—pm

Well Baby Clinic 1:00-3:00 pm Burham Children's Centre. Come and

have your baby weighed and speak with a member of the Health Visiting

team. Clinic is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. No need to

book. A soft play area is available

Baby Time.1.00—2.30pm, For parents with babies 0-12 months. Soft play

area available. Free with no need to book and runs alongside Baby Clinic.

Wednesday am

Stay & Play. Eccles, St Marks C of E Primary School.(Term time only)

A play group for children aged 0-5years with many different toys and

activities available throughout the session. Free with no need to book.

Thursday pm

Well Baby Clinic Aylesford Community Hall 1:00 - 3:00pm Come and

have your baby weighed and speak with a member of the Health Visiting

team. Clinic is held every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. No need to

book. A soft play area is available.

Friday pm- Mini Mayhem at Aylesford Community Hall. 1.15-2.00pm

For babies aged 0 - 12 months who love to sing and dance. Fun and

learning through music and nursery rhymes. This is a free session.

Booking required. Call the Children's Centre to book!

Please pop in or call us on

01634 686472.

Burham Children's Centre

Welcome To The Team: Jane Higgins - Children’s Centre Manager

Kelly Bailey Lawrence - Community

Involvement Worker

Shelly Thomson - Early Years Practitioner

Sarah Beautridge - Receptionist

Bell Lane, Burham.

ME1 3SY

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CHILDREN’S GROUPS

Burham Pre-School. Burham Village Hall. 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection - March 2011.

We welcome children aged 2 -5yrs.

Sessions:

Mon - Fri am 9.15 - 11.45. Mon - Fri Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.20

Mon - Fri* pm 12.20 - 2.50. *Fri pm is for rising 5's only.

Optional ‘early bird’ drop off at 9am.

Come along and visit to see if we are right for you!

Visit our website: burhampreschool@weebly.com

Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239

Email: Burham.pre-school@hotmail.com

Jelly Beans Pre-School, Wouldham Village Hall. Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be ‘good’

Sessions run Monday to Friday 9.15am – 11.45am, and Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, 12.25pm – 2.55pm. For all children

aged from 2yr.

We also now run a lunch club, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11.45am –

12.25pm,

Feel free to visit at any time, no appointment is necessary.

For any further information, please contact Mrs Donna Cook, Supervisor,

on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session

time)

At the Children’s Centre we are trying to sort the outside space ready for

the good weather and we wondered if anyone would be able to donate us

a few items:

We need a water butt, some bamboo canes and also a few willow

cuttings ready to plant into the ground. Thank you.

Claire Grant , Burham Children’s Centre Receptionist

01634 686472

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Plumbing Services

Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush

Over 35 Years experience

Dennis Woodward Mobile: 07710273915

Boxley Timber &

Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds & Summerhouses.

Sleepers & Decking.

Gates & Trellis made to size.

All types of Fencing. Collection/Delivery Stockist of tools: DeWalt, Bahco, Ryobi &

Quality Faithfull Tools

A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING

FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

BOXLEY SAWMILL,

PILGRIMS WAY,

BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE,

ME14 3EB. Tel: 01622 753953

www.boxleytimber.co.uk

HERE & THERE Door to Door

Private Hire

- Local & Reliable - Competitive

Quotes - Lady drivers available on

request To book: ring 07807

916886 or email:

hereandthere1@orange.net

Produce this advert for £5 off

one airport transfer

GRAYS KITCHENS LTD

Reliable Kitchen Fitter

Over 20year’s experience

Supply & fit or fit only

Graham George

0770 2821016

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Wouldham Court

Farmhouse

Bed & Breakfast

Ideal B&B for wedding guests

Church just opposite & River view

Honeymooners welcome

Grade 11 listed home. Beamed rooms

‘Lots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-

son’

Proprietor—Anthea Parnell

246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester,

Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271

Paul J. Rowland Independent Funeral Directors

Maidstone: 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre,

ME16 0PU - 01622 757177. Penenden Heath, ME14 2JP -

01622 662661

24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and

facilities, home arrangements at your convenience.

Free car parking Company Director: Paul J. Rowland

GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD. LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS

*CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION.

*MONEY SAVING UPDATES.

*NEW BOILERS FITTED.

*SERVICE AND REPAIR.

*GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

*EXCEPTIONAL, FRIENDLY SERVICE, AT A SENSIBLE PRICE.

*FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE, NO CALL OUT CHARGE.

TEL. 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049

E. D. P. Handyman & Decorating Services

From putting up a shelf to decorating your home, coving, skirting, tiling etc.

No job too small. Car valeting also undertaken using

Autoglym Products.

For a no obligation quote, please phone Eric: 01634 869089 or 07766524863

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Events For FebruaryLuxury Valentines Menu 2014

Due to popular demand we will be taking bookings for Valentines day menu for the Friday the 14th &

Saturday the 15th of February.With dishes such as

Lamb Rump {Pink}Oven roasted lamb rump served with a root

vegetable and potato dauphinois and a rich red wine jus on the menu we a confident that you will be giving your loved one a night that they deserve.

3 Courses ~£29.95 per person.£10 Per person deposit on booking.

The Robin Hood Pub and Restaurant is a family friendly

establishment situated in Blue Bell Hill. Serving great Home

Cooked Food every day, excellent Real Ales and a wide selection on

Wines & Beers.

We have real log fires for the winter and large outside space &

Childrens` play area for the summer.

Our team of Chefs pride themselves on cooking fresh, homemade meals

and, where possible, they use locally sourced produce. Homemade

Burgers and Pies, classic beer battered Cod & Chips and Liver and

Bacon are a must. Also we have our daily specials!

We can cater for Parties, Weddings, Christenings, Corporate & Business

events, wakes (we are close to the Medway Crematorium) — all

bespoke to you and your requirements and with no room hire charge!

We look forward to seeing you.

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The Magazine is a free publication and delivered to each house

(approx.1150) in Burham & Wouldham villages every month except in

January and August.

It can also be viewed on-line: www.burhamvillage.org &

www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

The deadline for copy is always on the 10th day of the previous month

but please contact the Editor earlier to reserve the space and agree the

content. Please email (by preference) items in a text or picture file and

only send in PDF if the item is the exact agreed size.

Payment for adverts should be made by the deadline in cash or by

cheque.

Cheques are payable to: ‘Burham & Wouldham PCC Acc.’ and sent to:

Magazine Editor:

Mary Davis. 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH.

Tel. 01634 869650. E-mail: zero.mexdavis247@btinternet.com

Our advert sizes & current rates:

THE MAGAZINE FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM

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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: zero.mexdavis247@btinternet.com

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.