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View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org
& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
October 2015
THE CHURCH MAGAZINE
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Church Wardens
Baptisms
Weddings
Monuments &
Churchyard Enquiries
Prayer requests
Church Flowers
Church Treasurer
Church Secretary
Church Magazine Editor
Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060
Mrs Marie Rayner. Tel. 01634 681873
Mrs Gwen Worcester. Tel. 01634 672060
Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742
Rev’d Mike Hayes Tel: 07964 697556
Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075
Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742
Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319
Mrs Rachael Harris
Mrs Mary Davis. Tel. 01634 869650 [email protected]
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
Rev’d Mike Hayes
Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dear Friends, It seems to me that this magazine has the way of speeding
the months along too fast. At the end of August I’m beginning to think
about reminding people to send their copy for the September deadline in
time for the October edition to be printed and delivered. So I’m seemingly
catapulted from summer into autumn.
But of course, with Autumn comes another lovely change of colours in the
landscape. Harvest is in full flow as I write and so I’m reminded of the
Harvest Festival which is our annual celebration and thanksgiving for this
wonderful abundance (page 3). Also here Wouldham School Choir will be
putting on a special performance of ‘Songs of Praise’ at this celebration.
Another very special event this month is the children’s annual flower-
laying onto Walter Burke’s grave in Wouldham churchyard to
commemorate Trafalgar Day (page 3 & 19). Nelson is said to have died in
the arms of Walter Burke (his purser) at the Battle of Trafalgar.
You will find some seasonal advice for our gardens and allotments at this
time of the year from Sue (page 23) and also Butterfly Conservation tell us
how we can help butterflies. (page 27)
Apart from all the regular meetings and coffee mornings for keeping us up
together there are plenty of great events to go along to in October and dates
for your diary in November as well. After the holidays, it’s good to be
getting brains in gear again so KEN’S QUIZ (page 4) is the ideal
opportunity to tackle those tricky questions that I’m told Ken has lined up.
Don’t delay in ‘rounding up’ your friends/family for a lot of fun. So book
that table.
A special whole day out is planned at Wouldham Church for an ARTS &
CRAFTS event. Amongst all those activities, there’s tea and cakes and
special tours of the tower. It’s also one of those nice opportunities to
’bump’ into friends and neighbours.
As usual you will find that the Parish and Borough Councils and Schools
have all sent their news which is always good for keeping up to date with
what’s going on. And finally, for the Magazine, get in touch with me (see
opposite) if you want to advertise your business. We have some advertising
space available and advertisers report getting a good response to their
adverts.
Well, my brain now seems to have caught up with Autumn arriving so fast.
That’s about all for my ‘October Ramble’.
Best Wishes Mary Davis, Editor
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A great fun day of .. Arts and Crafts All Saints Church, Wouldham
October 3rd 10am-4pm
Come and See - Lace making * Painting in different mediums
Stick making * Card making Model boat making * Train display
*Woodworking
Also there will be …..
CHURCH TOWER TOURS (50p) MUSICAL INTERLUDES: 11AM & 3PM.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT: 12AM AND 2PM.
TEA & CAKES, SOUP & ROLLS for sale
£1.00 Adult entry. Children are free
If you have any questions or you have a craft would like to
demonstrate please contact:
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OCTOBER
Church of England Services
All Saint’s Church, Wouldham
Sunday, 4th October, Trinity 18 9-00 am Holy Communion Burham Community Centre
10.30am Harvest Festival All Saints, Wouldham
& ‘Songs of Praise’
1.00pm Baptism All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 8th October 11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion
Sunday, 11th October, Trinity 19 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 18th October, Trinity 20 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
10.30am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Wednesday, 21st October
1.15pm Trafalgar Day All Saints, Wouldham
School Service
Sunday, 25th October, Last after Trinity 10.30am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham
*BURHAM
COMMUNION SERVICE
A 9.0am Service of Holy
Communion at
Burham Community Centre on the 1st Sunday of each month.
The service lasts just over half an hour.
There are readings for the day, a short
address and the communion prayers.
Children are very welcome.
HARVEST
FESTIVAL
10.30am,
Sunday, 4th October.
‘Songs of Praise’
with
Wouldham School Choir
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BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
21st October
Burham
Methodist
Church,
Church St.
You are invited to our monthly.....
COFFEE MORNING
on
Friday, 30th October,
10.30-11.30am
ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
WOULDHAM
All are welcome
KEN’S QUIZ &
RAFFLE
7.30pm, Saturday,
10th OCTOBER
Burham Village Hall
Book up your tables for up to 6 people @ £4/head
Bring your own refreshments
Book with Ken: 861858 or Gwen: 672060
All proceeds will go to Church Funds
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Tuesday
6th October
7.30pm Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October
10.30 -
12
noon
Thursday Community Club
&
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
8th October
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesdays:
6, 13, 20, 27
October
2-4pm 60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
Tuesday
20th October
7.30pm WI Meeting
Glass Art: A Practical Evening
with Sue Jones.
Competition: letter I
Burham
Village Hall
Monday:
26th October
7.30pm Burham Parish Council Burham
Parish office
OCTOBER 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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THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT
AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WOULDHAM
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 measures 52ʺ x 13ʺ and costs £170. Sharing the cost with
others who have expressed an interest is possible so contributions over
£30 are gratefully received. The cushions are worked by volunteers as it is
a non-profit making activity.
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
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM
CHILDREN IN NEED CONCERT
PRESENTED BY MOSAIC
SATURDAY, 7th NOVEMBER
at 7.30pm.
Mosaic are again presenting a concert of popular music on
Saturday, November 7th in aid of Children in Need.
PLEASE KEEP THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
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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 OCTOBER
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.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th
10.30am Harvest Celebration led by Leslie Trott SUNDAY OCTOBER 11
th 10.30am Morning Worship led by WorshipTeam
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18th
6.0pm Evening Worship led by Rev Tony Graff SUNDAY OCTOBER 25
th 10.30am Holy Communion led by Rev.Tony Graff
HARVEST CELEBRATION Do join us for our special Service on October 4
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at 10.30am. We will be decorating the Church on Saturday and will be pleased to accept gifts of tinned and packeted foods on that day or at the service on Sunday. All the goods collected will be sent to the Gillingham branch of the Salvation Army who will use them to make food parcels for the those in need in the area. AFTERNOON TEA This will continue as usual each Tuesday from 3.0pm till 4.30 and is open for everyone to join us for a cup of tea, piece of cake and a ‘Fun Quiz’. COUNTRY LUNCH This will take place on Thursday October 8
th at 1.0.pm. Everyone is welcome to
come and enjoy a lunch of homemade soup, crusty bread, fruit crumble followed by tea or coffee for which we ask a contribution of £2.50. BOOK EXCHANGE This will take place on October 3
rd from 10.30am till 12.0. Do come along to see
our extensive selection of books which you may exchange for ones you have read. Coffee and tea are served with a piece of homemade cake, so if you don’t want any new books, come and enjoy a social time with us. We just ask for a donation of £1 which goes towards our charity giving. FILM CLUB PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MONTH THE FILM CLUB WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14
TH AT 7.30pm when we will be showing ‘Secrets and
Lies, a Mike Leigh film with Brenda Blethyn anjd Timothy Spall. All are welcome to come along to enjoy the film and afterwards have coffee and biscuits. We ask for a small donation of £1 which will go to our chosen month’s charity. CHARITIES £210 was sent to the local branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind from the proceeds of the events in July and August. In September and October we will be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society local branch.
Please see the separate notice opposite about the Concert to be given by Mosaic on Saturday, November 7
th in aid of Children in Need.
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SUMMER CREAM TEA AND CONCERT AT
ST MARY’S OLD CHURCH
The Friends of St Mary’s Burham wish to thank all who
came and enjoyed what was a lovely concert set in the
grounds of the church. The weather was very kind to us and
the sun shone all day. We particularly want to thank the band Mosaic and singer
Tonia Moore for giving up their time and playing such a wide variety of music,
with something for everyone. As well as Richard from the Vale Bakery who
made all the scones and also the person who made the homemade jam, thank
you all. We managed to raise over £300 for the church, which we will use to
make various repairs.
We are a very small group and are always looking for new members, if you
would like to join us please pick up a leaflet from the church or contact Rosie
James 01634 672346.
Or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stmarysburham
TRAFALGAR CLOSE RIVER WALL UPDATE FROM TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Council have received a number of requests by residents for an
update on the river wall at Wouldham near Trafalgar Close and Nelson
Road.
This bit of the river wall is the property of TMBC. It is the only river wall
in Wouldham where there is a problem and it affects about 40 metres of
the wall. The pathway behind the wall has sunk a little as a result. The
Council has been monitoring the condition of this part of the river wall for
many years following the detection of movement in the wall between the
public open space and the River Medway. A scheme to strengthen and
rebuild the wall has been developed and currently specialist consultants
are being commissioned to prepare detailed designs and drawings.
Funding for the works has been allocated within the Council's Capital
Plan, and the project will be considered by Members of the Council at its
Finance, Innovation & Property Advisory Board in January 2016.
If over the next few months there is any significant deterioration of the
wall the Council is well placed to respond positively and look to
accelerate our works accordingly. We will of course ensure all
appropriate action in terms of health and safety to the public would be
taken which may result in the area being immediately fenced off.
For any further information please contact the Council on 01732 844522
or speak to your Borough Councillors Roger Dalton or Dave Davis.
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BURHAM C of E
PRIMARY SCHOOL COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPONSIBILITY,
FORGIVENESS, TRUST
Autumn is now truly upon us although this does not deter our staff and
children from making the most of our wonderful outdoor spaces within the
School grounds. All of our children (and staff!) are encouraged to keep
wet weather clothing and footwear in school to maximise the chance for
exercise and fresh air almost every day. Work on our new school roof is
well underway now and should be completed by the end of this term.
The start of this month saw our Harvest Festival take place at Burham
Church with a large number of food items being collected and passed on
to the Salvation Army. As ever the generosity of our families was very
much appreciated and will have made a real difference to the lives of those
in need. Our Multicultural Week was also a great success with many of
our families coming in to see and enjoy the results of our children’s hard
work at the end of that week.
Our new children in Panda class (Year R) and in other classes have now
settled well into our school community. Swimming classes have resumed
at Larkfield with every Key Stage 2 child being given the opportunity to
participate during the year. Giraffe Class is already working hard on their
Enterprise activities to raise money for their end of year school trip in
Summer 2016.
Our children are benefitting once again from the wide range of clubs we
have to offer as a school. Gymnastics, Netball, Singing, Football, Knitting
and Cross Country are all on offer and we are pleased to see a
considerable take up of these. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank
you to those clubs which are supported and run voluntarily by our staff,
governors, parents and members of the church – we couldn’t do it without
you and these activities truly enrich our children’s opportunities and
experience!
The end of this term will see our first parent consultations for Years 1 to 6.
We always welcome feedback from our families as we are continually
seeking ways to develop and improve our School. We hope everyone
enjoys a relaxing and restorative Term 1 holiday at the end of this month.
As always, all updates relating to our school can be found on our website www.burham.kent.sch.uk If you would like to get involved with our PTFA please do
get in touch [email protected]
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SCHOOL LANE
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Wouldham Parish Council met on 1st September.
FUN DAY: Wouldham Fun Day on August 16th was a big success, thanks must
go to Daphne Parris who organised it at such short notice along with Martin
Jukes and Anne Marr. They were joined by Jellybeans, The Church, the Youth
Club and Wouldham Project. We would like to thank Lorraine at TMBC for
having the Dog Show in Wouldham, it was very successful. Some of the most
unlikely pooches won prizes!
See our report in the magazine.
WILD FLOWERS: One of our Councillors would like to see more wild
flowers and daffodils growing in the Village, we have identified some areas but
if anyone has any ideas you can email me at the address below. I think we
should thank The Medway Inn and The Watermans for their lovely hanging
baskets which really enhance the Village.
FACEBOOK: Don’t forget we have a new Facebook page called Wouldham
Council Community, we try to put on any pieces of information that is useful to
the village. We also have the 3 noticeboards in the village which get updated
weekly.
ALLOTMENTS: There are still allotments available, we know they are a bit
muddy at the moment, we are trying to get some type 1 to put down on the
pathways. Call Ashley 01634 685959.
DOG POO: Sorry to keep bringing this up, we have acquired some stencils now
and they will be going down in the Village to remind people to use the bins
provided.
ROAD WORKS: The work in the High Street to repair the drains was
successfully completed but the water leaks outside the Village Hall have left a
bit of a mess, we have reported this to Kent Highways to see if it can be tidied
up a bit.
FOOTBALL: In partnership with Burham and Wouldham Football Teams we
are trying to get some changing rooms and showers put on the Rec, early days
but watch this space.
TEEN SHELTER: It has come to our notice that children are climbing on the
shelter in the Rec, please could we ask parents to prevent this, it is dangerous
and once it is damaged beyond repair will have to be removed.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON 6TH October 2015 at
Wouldham Village Hall 7.30pm
CONTACT DETAILS: wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk Parish Clerk: Nicky Grimes [email protected] 01634 864319 (also for
Village Hall bookings)
Jenny Head , Chairman of Council – [email protected]
Potholes and Street lighting 0300041818181
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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Not much news to report this month as due to deadlines for the magazine,
the September meeting is still a few weeks away.
As a reminder, all paper and cardboard can be placed in the recycling
container. Whilst the container states “cardboard”, paper can be placed
inside as well.
Over the last few months, crime figures have not appeared within the
parish magazine as our local PSCO had some personal problems and was
not able to submit the figures. Hopefully, this has now been resolved and
crimes figures will again appear shortly.
The 1st presentation of the Archaeology of Peters Village (arranged by
Trenport) took place mid-September and as previously reported was fully
booked before the posters were pinned up. The presentation proved to be
very interesting to all those that attended. A 2nd presentation has been
arranged for 5 October 2015, but this is also now fully booked
Whilst last month it was reported that the “Spur road sweeping curve”
from the old and new Court Roads would be changed to a “give way” and
the hedge removed to improve sight lines but replanted further back,
work is still to take place. BAM Nuttall has advised that the work to the
hedge will take place in November and the markings will be changed in
due course but cannot give any confirmed dates.
Work to Peters Village development is progressing well with the bridge
over the river Medway taking shape. Trenport are close to awarding the
contract to build the 1st phase of dwellings. Further details on the
development can be found at www.trenport.co.uk . On this website is a
link to register an interest in the new houses due to be built.
With the darker night’s drawing in, let me know if there are any street
lights which are inoperative or not working properly. I can then report to
Kent Highway Services for them to address.
For those of you not aware, the 158 hospital bus ceased to operate at the
end of August. Although the contract did go out for re-tender, a decision
was made by KCC not to reinstate the route due to cost effectiveness and
lack of usage. 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 26
October 2015, 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 The practice for the Church Choir is
at All Saints Church, Wouldham on
Thursdays 7pm. for juniors and
7.30p.m. for adults. All are welcome to join. Any
children wanting to join the choir,
please contact Heather Lloyd,
Tel. 01634-863345
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 – [email protected]
01634 864319
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION
Wouldham - 3rd October
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 10th October
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 3rd & 17th October
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.
Baptisms 9th August Shannon Carolyn Harper
Nicole Rachel Harper
Weddings 27 August
Harriet Laker & Daniel Taylor
5 September
Lisa Harding & Dave Dolan
Funerals 5 August, Evelyn Ingram
7 September,
Catherine 'Kit' Morley
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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
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham &
Wouldham every week on a Tuesday:
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
A selection of books –
fiction & non-fiction.
Large print books.
Children’s books. DVDs.
Orders can be taken.
Use it or loose it!!
Wouldham Parish Council wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
We have some Wouldham
allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859]
Community Warden, John Newton: 07813 712081
Police non emergency – 101
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes [email protected]
01634 864319
All Saint’s Church
October Cleaning Rota
Week beginning:
4th October —Sarah Millar.
11th October—Rachel Harris
18th October– Sue Jarvis
25th October—Gwen Worcester
THANK YOU
Don and Joyce Banfield wish to
say thank you to their neighbours
and friends and to the Surgery
who have all so kindly helped
them over the last year when
Don was taken ill and during his
recovery.
Thank you, Don & Joyce
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BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE have some exciting
new changes to the services on offer!
Please also note our telephone will be changing to 03000 418008
but please use 01634 686472 in the interim!
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE AND NO BOOKING REQUIRED!
Monday– am. 9.00-10.30am. 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
you 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 – Baby Sensory and Baby Massage. Times to be
confirmed- please call the centre for more information.
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
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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)
Wouldham Brownies & Guides
For Girls aged 7-14
We meet at the village hall on a
Wednesday evening.
To join us for a fun, varied and
engaging activity schedule.
Please contact
Carol on 669766
Burham Pre-School
QUIZ NIGHT
SATURDAY, 17th OCTOBER
7.30pm
BURHAM OLD SCHOOL
COMMUNITY CENTRE
£15 per table for up to 6.
Bring your own refreshments
Contact Tracey: 07920 599287
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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School The new school year has got off to a flying start and we are excited by
everybody’s enthusiasm and thirst for learning. Our new children have
settled in well and we look forward to getting to know everyone even
better and see you grow and progress throughout the year.
The school has also grown tremendously, especially over the past few
years, and we now have seven classes with three completely full of
children and most of the others very close to capacity. Space is a real
premium!
It is for this reason, and with expected population growth in the area as
well as a Victorian building providing little opportunity for expansion that
we have proposed a relocation to the other end of the village.
We believe this is an exciting opportunity to really move the quality of
provision forward and to enable all of our children (present and future) to
be taught in purpose built accommodation that will also allow us to
increase the opportunities and experiences currently on offer.
There is a consultation that is now open and we would encourage you to
respond to this. There is an open invitation for you to attend an
information event on Wednesday 14th October, the timings should be on
our website. If you would like to know more about this proposal then
please come along and share your thoughts and concerns. We hope to have
provisional plans so that you can get an idea of what the re-located school
may look like.
It is important to remember that this will still be our school, just bigger,
better and in a different location! We will work hard at maintaining our
‘family’ ethos and continue the work we already do but also extending
opportunities resulting from additional space and resources.
We have been established for 150 years and during that time there have
been many trips to All Saints Church to mark Walter Burke and Trafalgar
Day. This year is no exception and we will be doing our usual flower
laying and service on Wednesday 21st October. A significant change for
this year only is that the service will take place in the afternoon rather than
the morning. The flower laying element is planned for 1:15 and we extend
a warm invitation to all members of the community.
We also have our first ‘Show n Share’ event on the same day (21st
October) where your children can happily show you the work they have
produced this term. This takes place in all classes from 3.15 until 4pm.
A reminder that the term finishes on Friday 23rd October with everyone
returning for Term 2 on Monday 2nd November.
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WOULDHAM FUN DAY The Parish Council asked me to organise the day with the idea of uniting the village.
Martin Jukes and Anne Marr joined me in this venture. We invited the various village
groups and organisations to have a free stall to raise funds for themselves and were joined
by Jellybeans, the Youth Club, the Church and the Wouldham Project. Outsider stalls
were to give a donation of say 10%. I think everyone will agree the Fun Day was a
success, it worked well sharing the day with the Dog Show and the comments received
since have been very positive and people are looking forward to next year’s event. While
this was not a money making exercise it was discussed that any money raised should be
retained by the Parish Council and go towards holding an annual event. I will hand to the
clerk the accounts prepared Anne Marr for their records and I understand Nicky has been
asked to collect the money from Anne.
The Parish Council purchased coconut shies and hired portaloos. Martin and his
neighbour Mike Howes made “village stocks” and “splat the rat” games, which they have
donated to the parish, and Keith Reddy donated a marquee. This equipment has been
stored in the village hall for future use. Lee Pleau supplied cones and barriers which have
been stored in the hut in the recreation ground. James Gore supplied straw bales, BAM
loaned a water bowser, which was filled by hosepipe by Glyn and Pam Goodyer. The
school loaned various items for the Knock Out, and were given a £50 donation to the
school funds. Mandi and Alan from the Watermans kindly loaned their bouncy castle and
paid the insurance premium for the day. Mark and Sandra Redgrave erected the scaffold
surround for the coconut shy (Mark erected under Sandra’s supervision), and friends and
neighbours baked for the cake stall.
Leading up to the day John Head (under instruction I guess from Jenny), prepared the rec,
collected the bales and the bowser. On the day we were helped out by Nicky and her
husband, Jenny, Tim and Gill and Karen made signs for stalls and a letter drop under
instruction from Anne, Margie Watkins and sister Hayley ran the cake stall and I would
like to say a big thank you to everyone for their help. Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport
visited too and performed first aid on a guy helping to run the basketball challenge stall –
Tracey is sports first-aid trained apparently.
This really was a village event and I would like to propose that this does become an
annual event and in future all funds raised are reinvested each year. In this way the annual
event can become self-funding and there would be no need of financial help from the
Parish Council. Nicky Grimes, Clerk
ARRIVA BUS SERVICE 155
The recent highway works in Wouldham High Street have levelled the surface and this
has made it better for buses and other traffic.
The discussions about access for bus services in Wouldham High Street have been very
positive and we look forward to continuing to work closely with the councils and
residents to implement a scheme that will work for everyone.
Over the summer when Operation Stack has been in place, the 155 along with many
other bus services in the Maidstone area has been affected as traffic looks for
alternative routes to the M20 causing congestion at times and in places well outside the
norm. This has been very challenging for us as our operations teams juggle buses and
drivers to try and cover for seriously delayed services. We are sorry if you’ve been
affected by this. Malcolm Spalding , Arriva
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October in Your Garden
In Autumn, don’t go to the jewellers to find gold, go to the parks.’ Now that autumn has well & truly set in, the temperatures
have dropped and the days are shorter, and this means that
the leaves of trees and shrubs are changing their colours be-
fore they shed for the winter. The colours of autumn are a sight to behold,
so make the most of the fine days this month to visit a park or arboretum
and make the most of what autumn has to offer.
If you are lucky enough to have trees in your garden then you will
experience first hand the seasons changing, but it will also mean you will
be busy raking up the leaves as they fall. Fallen leaves make excellent
leaf mould which, once well rotted, can be used as soil improver, just bag
up the fallen leaves, dampen them and pierce some holes in the bag.
Leave the bag somewhere out of the way and in a year or two the leaf
mould will have broken down and can be used in your borders either on
top as a mulch or dig it in to improve the condition of the soil.
By now lawn growth has slowed down, so it’s time to clean up the mower
and store away ready for next year. At the same time check for any
damage or repairs that need doing to make sure it’s ready for spring, and
check any other garden tools before storing them away for winter. It’s
also the last opportunity to plant spring bulbs, trim hedges and split
perennials plants, so make sure these jobs are done before the clocks
change at the end of the month. Final clearing of dead or dying materials
can also be done to ensure the garden is tidy over winter, and any tender
plants in pots or in the garden should now be placed into a sheltered
position or greenhouse.
The vegetable garden will also be winding down now, most of the tree
fruit should have been picked and it’s time to start clearing the remains of
the plot to the compost bin.
Other things to be doing this month:
Review your garden requirements for next year – are there gaps to
filling, or does it need more seasonal interest..??
Lift dahlias, begonias and gladioli for storing over the winter
Prune climbing and rambling roses
Plant autumn onion and garlic sets
Aerate the lawn by spiking with a fork & brushing sand into the holes. We have some Wouldham allotment plots available.
Contact Ashley on 686859
Sue Durrani, Secretary of the Allotment, Association, Wouldham
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DOGS TRUST AND TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH
COUNCIL CALL ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES
TO CLEAN UP THEIR DOGS’ DOO
Although the majority of dog owners in Tonbridge and Malling are
responsible and pick up after their pooch, dog waste remains a prominent
and unpleasant issue in the borough.
Some regular poop scoopers admit that there have been occasions when
they’ve failed to scoop the poop of their own dog, despite knowing the
implications of dog fouling in their local community. In Tonbridge and
Malling, the Council supplies more than 1,500 bins throughout the
borough which owners can use to dispose of their dog's waste.
Dog poo doesn’t only have to be disposed of in special dog waste bins so
if dog owners are in an area where there is no dog waste bin then any
public bin can be used to dispose of dog poo.
To launch its third annual anti-fouling
campaign, The Big Scoop 2015, Dogs Trust
and Keep Britain Tidy called on councils,
communities and local people to unite as
ambassadors for the campaign, becoming
‘Scooper Heroes’ and spreading the message
to ‘bag it and bin it’.
Frances Abson, Head of Campaigns at Dogs
Trust says: “Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is thrilled
to be working with Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council on our
campaign The Big Scoop, which is all about reminding people to pick up
after their dogs, and finding ‘Scooper Heroes’ in the local area who can
help us tackle this messy issue. With lots of materials available and fun
activities to be involved in, we want to make sure everyone knows that
they can keep their streets clean simply by bagging and binning!
To get involved in The Big Scoop, or to find out about hosting an
awareness event in your area, please visit www.thebigscoop.org.uk”
Dog fouling can be reported online at -
www.tmbc.gov.uk/do-it-online/report-forms/dog-control
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THE BUTTERFLY BUSH
The Butterfly Bush, Buddleia is one of the best
plants to grow for butterflies, moths and other pollinators but it needs to
be managed to prevent it spreading across sensitive natural habitats.
The good… Buddleia is an attractive plant with a lovely scent and
beautiful purple, pink, yellow or white flowers. In July and August garden
butterflies such as the Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell and
Comma often visit Buddleia flowers in large groups – it is clearly a
favoured nectar source. 28 species of butterflies have been recorded,
including Silver-washed Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary and Chalk Hill
Blue. Moths such as the Humming-bird Hawk-moth can be found
nectaring on Buddleia in the daytime. But it is also well worth visiting
your Buddleia after dark to see night-flying species.
The bad… Although Buddleia is a valuable resource for pollinators, care
should be taken to stop it from self-seedling and spreading beyond the
garden, where it can out-compete native plants nearby.
What you can do… To avoid self-seeding, Buddleia should be
deadheaded immediately after flowering, when all of the many nectar-
containing florets on the each flowerhead have died. A Royal
Horticultural Society trial from 2010-12 showed that deadheading not
only improved the appearance of the plant but also extended the period of
flowering and helped to prevent seedlings spreading. All Buddleia
flowering after June produce leaves on the new shoots, so need to be
pruned back hard to stimulate lots of new growth and flowers.
To make the most of your Buddleia, cut it back by half in autumn, after
flowering has finished, to prevent strong winds from destroying the plant.
In mid to late spring (March to April) cut it back
further, to a third of its original size. This delays
flowering, ensuring it blooms in late summer, just
in time for the emergence of the most colourful
garden butterflies.
One other thing you can do is look out for the
newer varieties, which have been bred to produce
fewer seeds, such as the popular Buddleia Miss
Ruby, or to be sterile such as the dwarf variety
Buddleia Lo and Behold ‘Blue Chip’.
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