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ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM
iki98ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
WITHYHAM
ALL SAINTS BLACKHAM
DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016
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Nr Uckfield TN22 3AH
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THE PARISH OF
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM
With ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM
Priest in Charge: Position Vacant 01892 770976
The Rectory, Withyham, TN7 4BA
Churchwarden: Mr Richard Carden 01342 822491
Cat Street House, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DP
Churchwarden Mr Antony Cumberland 01892 864347
Woodmead, Orchard Rise, Groombridge, Kent, TN3 9RX
Sexton & Verger Mr John Collins 01892 662389
9 Whitehill Close, Crowborough TN6 1JG
Licensed Reader: Mrs Elizabeth Parish 01892 864989
6 Lynwood, Groombridge TN3 9LX
Licensed Reader: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740
Organist: Mrs Sue Stone GRSM ARCM DipEd 01892 770978
Deputy Organist: Peter Ellefsen BSc CEng MIEE 01892 653965
Bell Tower Captain: Rosemary Russell 01892 610659
WITHYHAM & BLACKHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Anne Barker, 01892 661393
Hillside, Lye Green, Crowborough TN6 1UU
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs Pauline Cremer 01892 663469
Pembury, Myrtle Road, Crowborough, TN6 1EY
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Gilly Halcrow 01892 770607
Backshaws, Cotchford Lane, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DJ
Child Protection Officer: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740
ALL SAINTS REPRESENTATIVES
Mrs Sue Schooling 01892 740397
Mr Tony Heath OBE 01892 740577
Other Representatives
Withyham Flower Guild: Jill Pardey 01892 661882
Blackham Flowers: Sue Schooling 01892 740397
Withyham Altar Linen Diane Pedder 01892 770240
Withyham Church Caretakers: Diana Muckleston 01892 864410
Diane Pedder 01892 770240
Chichester Cathedral Link Rep: Sheila Jones 01892 864117
Website: www.withyhamchurch.org
1.
CHURCH CALENDAR – DECEMBER 2015
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM Thursday 3
rd
10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Sunday 6th
Second Sunday in Advent Sunday
11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Thursday 10th
10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Sunday 13th
Third Sunday of Advent
11.00 a.m. All Age Christingle & Nativity Service
6.30 p.m. Carol Service at BLACKHAM
NO EVENSONG AT WITHYHAM Thursday 17
th 10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Sunday 20th
Fourth Sunday of Advent
9.45 a.m. Blessing of the Crib
11.00 a.m. Matins
6.30 p.m. Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Thursday 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE
10.00 p.m. ‘MIDNIGHT’ Communion Service
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF THIS SERVICE!!! Friday 25
th CHRISTMAS DAY
11.00 a.m. Christmas All Age Service
11.45 a.m. Said short Holy Communion
Sunday 27th
Sunday after Christmas
11.00 a.m. Matins
NO EVENSONG Thursday 31
st 10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Parish Registers St Michael and All Angels, Withyham
Baptism
On 14th November Arthur Edward Mark Sackville son Hon Edward Sackville and
Sophia Sackvillle was baptised in the Sackville Chapel
Funerals
On 3rd
November the funeral took place of Antony Frank Forsdyke followed by
interment in the Churchyard
On 17th November the funeral took place of Douglas Bernard Hales aged 92
followed by cremation at the Tunbridge Wells Crematorium
On 30th November the funeral took place of Carl Brett Scrace aged 50 followed by
interment in the Churchyard
2.
CHURCH CALENDAR – JANUARY 2016
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM Sunday 3
rd Epiphany
11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Thursday 7th
10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Sunday 10th
Plough Sunday
11.00 a.m. All Age Plough Sunday Service
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Thursday 14th 10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Sunday 17th
Second Sunday of Epiphany
11.00 a.m. Matins
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Thursday 21st 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Sunday 24th
Third Sunday of Epiphany
9.45 a.m. Family Service
11.00 a.m. Matins
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Thursday 28th
10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer
Sunday 31st Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
Candlemas
11.00 a.m. All Age Parish Communion
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Sunday 7th
January 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Parish Registers St Michael and All Angels, Withyham
Wedding
On 12th December the Wedding will take place of Oliver Charles Steele-Perkins
and Amanda Jane Ewers Roughley
3.
“LETTER FROM THE RECTORY” We are all immensely grateful to Elizabeth Parish and Donald Yonge, who
have been contributing monthly pieces for this page every month.
Star Wars! No doubt this Christmas the cinemas will be packed with
people of all ages eager to see the latest film! One of the episodes was
called "a New Hope" – and wasn't it hope that the Wise Men had when they
gazed up into the heavens and saw a star in the East shining with incredible
brightness? They saw the star as they set out on their journey and they saw
it again as they left Herod's palace. However in between that vast distance
from where their journey had begun until nearly the end – they were almost
completely without its help and guidance. Isn't that how it is for most of us?
We have our moments of seeing and knowing when the star of clarity and
certainty goes before us - and then, all of a sudden – nothing. So from these
Wise Men and their journey we can learn three things.
Firstly – that life is a journey – it isn't rooted-ness and settled-ness –
but it's about movement and openness to being led in new directions. Those
Wise Men knew that life is an adventure and that those who are most ready
to follow – see most.
Secondly – Faith is what we exercise in times of darkness. It's for the
times on our journey when we can't see the star and we walk alone with only
the memory of the light to guide us. The Wise Men travelled long miles of
their journey in the dark without that glorious light, yet they still journeyed
on in the direction it had given them. So, like them, in our moments of
darkness all we can do is to keep going forward until the star – the light –
appears again. But we can always have hope!
Then thirdly – at the end of the journey is Jesus Christ! For the Wise
Men Jesus was at the end of their journey just as Jesus will be at the end of
our journey as well.
Yet the wonderful news for us now is that he was there right at the
beginning and was with us all the way – guiding us in times of darkness!
So as we celebrate again the most wonderful event that was to change
the course of human history for ever – we do indeed have a New Hope in
Jesus Christ – the child born to be King and the Prince of Peace who, like
the star, shines as the Light of the World for ever.
Both Donald and I wish you all
A very happy Christmas and New Year! With every blessing. Elizabeth.
4.
Churchwardens Notes – November On the evening of 1st November an All Souls Service was held.
Parishioners were invited to provide names of deceased loved ones to be
remembered. The names were read out during the service and candles placed
on the altar. The service was well attended and hopefully offered comfort to
the bereaved and a fitting start to the season of remembrance.
On 8th November we held our traditional Remembrance Sunday Service
which, once again, was very well attended. The Last Post and Reveille were
sounded and we thank Sally Whitty who played the trumpet so beautifully. We
are most grateful to the Reverend Doctor John Caperon who led the service for
us and who did much to make it such a moving occasion.
The Christening of Arthur Sackville, conducted by Arthur Harris, took
place in the Sackville Chapel on 14th November. The flowers in church were
truly magnificent and served as yet another reminder, if indeed we needed one,
of how much we owe to Molly Packer and her team.
The Coffee Morning on 4th November, kindly organised and hosted by
Arthur and Hazel Harris, saw a steady stream of visitors throughout the
morning. Delicious homemade cakes and scones were served with coffee and
many handmade items were on sale. The event was a huge success with the
result that church funds benefited from an amount raised in excess of £600. A
big thank you is due to Arthur and Hazel and their helpers.
Finally, on Saturday 28th November, a group of sturdy volunteers turned
out in their gardening clothes for the Annual Churchyard Clear-up. Large
quantities of leaves and twigs were collected and burned, and, where necessary,
the grass was given its final mow of the season. This was followed by the
tradition lunch in the belfry organised by June Noble and her helpers. Thank
you very much June!
Richard Carden and Antony Cumberland
We regret to announce that Kingo Bingo has had to be
postponed until further notice
and will NOT be taking place on Friday 11th December
5.
BLACKHAM Village Hall
Christmas Market Saturday 5th December
10-12.30
~ Reindeer Cafe ~ ~ Fair trade fancies ~
~ Sarita’s ‘made in Blackham’ Christmas pasties ~ ~ Penny’s festive pantry preserves ~
~ Christmas cards and gifts ~ ~ Fresh free range eggs ~
~ Little elves freshly baked bread ~ ~ Soothing Aloe Vera stall ~
~ And Santa’s traditional bumper Christmas raffle ~
Everyone Welcome!
Blackham Village Hall market is the original local market in
the area, known for its friendly atmosphere and genuine locally sourced fare.
6.
CAROL SERVICE at
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, BLACKHAM
There will be a Carol Service in Blackham Church
at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday 13th
December
(lifts available for people who won’t drive in the dark)
Refreshments in Blackham Village Hall afterwards
ALL ARE WELCOME and it would be lovely to see a full and
decorated church, which we do not want to lose.
TONY FORSDYKE, 3rd
November 2015
Adrian, Nicole, Erica and I wish to thank Elizabeth, the choir and Sue for
making the service for Tony so lovely. We were immensely grateful to see such a
large choir singing for Tony.
Thank you also to those members of the congregation and friends who were
there with us remembering him.
Yvonne Forsdyke
Thanks to the generosity of those who came, those who contributed gifts
and those who sent donations, the sum of £605 was realised for Church funds by
the Coffee Morning at Pine Lodge on November 4th.
Arthur and Hazel Harris
FAMILY SUPPORT WORK I find it difficult to convey how very much I appreciate all of the beautiful
gifts and donations you have given to the Family Support Work this Christmas.
Your generosity never ceases to inspire and encourage.
Some recent referrals have been extremely challenging and one especially
has really touched my heart, making me realise how very fortunate most of us are.
Michelle continues to do a fantastic job and gives me the inspiration to assist in
every possible way that I am able.
The wonderful gifts you have donated to the children and families make
such a difference and will help to make their Christmas a happy time.
If it were at all possible, I would write to each of you individually to thank
you, but to be realistic all I can do is once again tell you how extremely grateful
Michelle and I continue to be to you all.
Wishing you Peace and Joy at Christmas. Miriam Boobier
7.
YOUNG CHURCH
8.
CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL EVENTS There is a comprehensive list of events on the noticeboard and in The
Chichester News Magazine at the back of the church. If you require further
information, please get in touch with me.
CHRISTMAS FAIR: Friday, 4th December from 10 a.m. to 12.00 noon in the
Vicars' Hall.
CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICES: Sunday 20th December at 6.00 p.m. AND
Monday 21st December at 6.00 p.m. AND Tuesday 22nd December at 3.00 p.m.
COFFEE MORNING: Friday, 8th January, 2016.
EPIPHANY LUNCH: Wednesday, 13th January, 2016. 12.30 pm in the Vicars'
Hall.
Sheila Jones (01892 864117)
GOVERNMENTIUM Scientists at CE in Geneva have announced the discovery of The
HEAVIEST element yet known to science.
The new element is Governmentium (Gv). It has one neutron, 25
assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons and 198 assistant deputy neutrons,
giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by
forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lefton-like
particles called peons.
Since Governmentium has no electrons or protons, it is inert.
However, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it
comes into contact. A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction
normally taking less than a second to take from four days to four years to
complete.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of between two and six years.
It does not decay but instead undergoes a reorganisation in which a portion of
the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places.
In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since
each reorganisation will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming
isodopes. This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to
believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical
concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.
When catalysed with money, Governmentium becomes
Administratium, an element that radiates just as much energy as
Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.
All of the money is consumed in the exchange, and no other by-products are
produced.
9.
Groombridge Horticultural Society
The AGM will be held on 21st January at 7pm in the Village Hall Club Room. All members and prospective members are welcome to come along. Following this, at 8pm in the New Hall we will have our first speaker of the year – Alexis Datta, ex-Head Gardener at Sissinghurst will talk about her experiences there. Tea, coffee and biscuits served – we hope to see you there.
Subscriptions are now due for the 2016 year and can be paid on the night. We welcome new members at any time and membership costs just £3 which is excellent value as it gives you free entry to all talks throughout the year, discounted trips and 10% off purchases at Royal Mires Garden Centre. Any questions please contact Gillian on 01892 864580 or [email protected]
2016 Programme of Events 21st January – AGM and Alexis Datta talking about her time as Head Gardener at Sissinghurst 18th February - Michael Lynn talks about poisons, potions, pests and parasites 10th March - Ken Turner talks about perennials and mixed borders 9th April - Spring Show 14th May - Spring Plant Sale 25th June - Rose and Sweet Pea Show June/July - trip to Parham House and Gardens and Groombridge Open Gardens (dates to be advised) 10th September - Autumn Show 8th October - Autumn Plant Sale 20th October - Gardener’s Question Time with local experts to help solve your horticultural dilemmas
The Hartfield Singers Christmas Concert A European Tour
Join us and our Musical Director, Helen Walker, to celebrate Christmas with food, drink and song on Saturday 5th
December in Hartfield Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12 (to include buffet) are obtainable from Robert
Jackson 01342 823081 or Hartfield Stores, High Street, Hartfield. See our website for more details
www.hartfieldsingers.co.uk
10.
ARGUING ON THE ESCALATOR I was on the escalator when I heard them behind me; this couple arguing
about what they were going to buy for Christmas. It was a real ding dong battle.
Indeed I thought I might have to act as mediator or else call an ambulance to stand
by.
And I thought; what is it all about this Christmas season, all the noise, the
glittering lights, the hurry and the bustle, meals to prepare, presents to buy and
cards to send? And all the stress that this brings at what is meant to be a season of
peace and goodwill.
What is it all about? How can a baby born 2,000 years ago on the other side
of the world in a draughty stable have any impact on me or on our society today?
What is it all about? What difference does it make?
Well the difference is that the baby born in that stable was God himself, the
one we read about in the Old Testament prophets; the one who is to be called
Immanuel, meaning God with us; the one who Paul tells us in his letter to the
Philippians humbled himself and took on the form of a servant and became
obedient unto death, death on the cross.
And he did that for you and for me.
So let us make this Christmas the time when we will rebuild those broken
relationships; that relationship with someone you have not spoken to for a long
time because of something that may have happened many years ago…..
And let us make this Christmas the time when we will rebuild and renew
that relationship with God. Let it not only be something we do at Christmas but the
whole year through: where a relationship is under strain or broken each day is the
day to try to mend it.
Is there a relationship you could try to mend today? (with grateful thanks to the Rev. Jim Lamont from his Highland Reflections)
11. CARL BRETT SCRACE (1965 – 2015)
Carl Scrace passed away peacefully on Tuesday 17th
November at the Hospice in
the Weald in Pembury aged 50, having finally lost his battle with cancer. Carl was a true
man of the Parish, born in the village to Derrick & Zena on the 29th
September, 1965 as a
younger brother to Tina. He was educated in Withyham and spent most of his life working
with his Dad, Derrick and Cousin, Tyrone painting, decorating and completing small
building projects for customers locally. He is remembered with much fondness by those he
worked for and with. His careful eye, thoughtful approach and daring feats of agility and
strength will be recounted by many for years to come.
His mark on the parish is made permanent by the building works and projects which
stand the test of time at Buckhurst and the surrounding houses, Duckings, Hale Court,
Windleshaw & The Dorset Arms, to name but a few. A true countryman, he found great
pleasure in restoring the two ponds at Lyewood Common behind the house he was born in
and went on to share with Becca.
He was a very proud father and the children were a great source of delight, mixed
with that competitive glint as he tried to keep up on two wheels, ski’s or latterly on horse-
back.
On a lovely day this September his friends and family celebrated his marriage to
Alison at Withyham church and later at their home in Blackham. It scarcely seems possible
that as we write this we will soon be together again marking the passing of a life well lived
but all too short, son, brother, husband, father, cousin and friend.
Carl wished to raise funds for the Hospice in the Weald, recognising the great work
undertaken by a privately funded organisation supporting local people during the most
difficult periods of their lives. You can donate in Carl’s name at the Dorset Arms or
directly via www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk.
(I am very grateful to Roger Lyon of RL Computer Solutions for this series of articles)
Where is your laptop? A UK laptop elopes every minute taking with it treasured photographs,
documents and possibly online account access. Basic security measures include
backing up your data, keeping your laptop out of sight and close beside you while
travelling. If you need more security, consider buying a Kingston laptop cable-
lock, or even a proximity alarm that sounds when your bag begins to trot away.
You can make your data unintelligible to thieves by encrypting your device.
While this feature is built into many devices including phones, tablets and Apple
computers it is curiously missing from most flavours of Windows which require a
separate program.
You can control, locate or erase your stolen Android or Apple-produced
devices using built-in software. Alternatively, Prey is a simple one-stop shop for
tracking and controlling your collection of mobile phones, laptops and tablets and
can even send pictures of the thief to you.
Finally, a note for photographers. GadgetTrak's Serial Search Service will
look for your stolen camera’s serial number among millions of pictures posted
online. Roger Lyon (01342 825209)
12.
13.
Withyham Parish Council (WPC) Notes November REPORT FROM ESCC & WDC
ESCC reported that all Community Match Schemes would be reviewed at the
meeting with the Lead member for Transport on Monday 16th November in
Lewes. The ‘A264 Missing Link’ scheme (see below) is included. WPC will be
present at the meeting in case ESCC wished to have further clarification on the
importance of the pathway. Delays by ESCC in providing costs for the project is
having a knock on effect on the fundraising.
WDC reported that the deadline for WDC’s Local Plan Issues and Options paper
consultation has been extended to 14th December. Current proposals in the
Electoral Review are for the number of District Councillors to be reduced to 45
which equates with the number of wards.
WARD REPORTS
Groombridge Ward: A meeting has been held with SGN, which was well
attended by residents, to explain the probable disruption that would be caused by
the project to renew old gas lines in Groombridge which would probably last until
March 2016.
Overgrown hedges continue to present a problem to pedestrians and vehicles.
Letters will be sent to ask owner/residents to cut them back.
St John’s Ward: The burial ground currently under construction at Forest Fold
is looking very urban due to the tarmacking of part of the field for vehicles. It is
hoped that hedging will soften the appearance.
There has been an issue with ‘off-roading 4x4 vehicles’ along Gillridge Lane,
which is a bridle pathway. Residents are intending to install a gate.
Withyham/Blackham: Various fund raising activities are planned to raise
money towards the provision of a pathway beside the A264 from Blackham to the
sports pavilion in Ashurst. It’s a very daunting task for a small village to raise
£21,500! A number of anonymous donations have come into the Parish Office.
These have been passed on to the ‘Missing Link’ Treasurer.
‘Celebrate Withyham’ is considering the type of community space that children in
Balls Green require.
WPC NEXT 5 YEAR PARISH PLAN: A workshop has been held to update
councillors on the work undertaken by sub-groups and the progress towards
achieving an Operational Plan. Projects identified for the next 5 years will affect
WPS’s Precept so it is essential that proposals are costed both in time and money.
MEETING WITH MP NUS GHANI: WPC held a meeting with Wealden MP
Nus Ghani to discuss affordable housing in the parish, our Parish Plan and the
effect of local government devolution of services on parish councils. We also
discussed the safe pathway alongside the A264 and the need for Broadband in the
area. Nus Ghani suggested very constructive ways in which she could support us
and is keen for us to keep her informed of all developments.
Di Kelly Chair
14.
(This article appeared in the Southern Weekly News, Friday, 24th December 1937)
Withyham’s Sad Christmas Eve FAREWELL TO BELOVED TEACHER
LIFE AND SOUL OF THE VILLAGE FOR 25 YEARS CHRISTMAS EVE, 1937, strikes a sad note at Withyham and there is a tinge of
regret in the festive season in this village
on the fringe of gorse clad Ashdown
Forest.
The reason – a farewell party at
Withyham School to Miss Fanny Penn, the
beloved headmistress for 25 years and who
is now teaching the children of the girls and
boys she taught there years ago.
Yes, Withyham is going to miss
her, and miss her in more ways than one.
“Miss Penn has been the life and soul of
the village for years,” one of the parents
told me.
And my investigations showed that
Miss Penn was something more than head-
teacher at the little school – she has been a
leader in the social and spiritual life of the
village.
FORMER PUPILS’ CHILDREN
“I say my farewells on Christmas Eve and I am going to miss Withyham,”
she told me. “I have been here for 25 years as head-teacher, and before that I was
teaching for eleven years at Archbishop Tennyson’s school at South Croydon. It is
extraordinary to think that I am now teaching the children of my former pupils, but
even so Mrs Kingswood, my assistant mistress, has been teaching here longer still –
she has been here for 29 years!”
“When I came here this was a church school, and it remained so until about
three years ago when it was taken over by the County Council. Now we only teach
children up to the age of 11, and those over 11 years old go to school at
Groombridge. Accordingly our numbers have decreased, and we have about 50
children now, but at one time we had from 80 – 90 in the school.”
“I am finishing up with a school party, and then I am leaving Withyham to
live in Wokingham. I had hoped to retire in Withyham, but have been unable to find
a cottage to live in, and have tried to get a little land to build a house, but could not
buy less than three acres, and that was too much for me.
“So, against my wishes, I have to leave Withyham, and it will break my
heart because I have become so attached to it.”
15.
WITHYHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY At this time of year it does take a lot of effort to get outside and work in the
garden but it has been extremely mild, and the grass keeps growing!
In a preview of 2016 I can tell you we have a great year ahead, the Spring
Show on the 9th April, and the Autumn show on the 10
th September. We have two
trips one to Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire in June and the RHS gardens at Hyde
Hall, Essex in September with all the usual events which will all be listed in your
2016 membership cards.
Garden tips for this month are:
1. If your garden is too wet to be worked on how about creating a smaller
one using a large pot filling it with evergreens, colourful shrubs, perennials and
bedding plants, keep an eye on it to make sure it does not dry out through the
winter months.
2. If you are planting out new hellebore plants put them into a sheltered spot
and they will reward you with late winter/early spring colour. If you have old
hellebore plants now is the time to take out all the old leaves, cut right down at the
base of the stem, hellebores are prone to leaf spot which can re-infect the plant if
not taken out and discarded.
3. Dig up leeks and parsnips as and when you require them watch out for
leek caterpillar remove the outer leaves if they are infected with rust, parsnips are
best after a frost as this intensifies the sugars making them sweeter.
4. Bring a rhubarb plant indoors for forcing and you will be harvesting
delicious rhubarb stalks in 3-4 week’s just in time for Christmas. Helen and the
committee wishes all our members a very happy Christmas and New Year and
thanks for all your support during the year, we look forward to seeing you all in
2016.
Val Edwards (Secretary 01892 661940)
ACTION The person who rows the boat generally doesn’t have time to rock it
“Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice” Henry Ford
“To do nothing is in every man’s power” Samuel Johnson
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful
than a life spent doing nothing” George Bernard Shaw
The best angle to approach a problem from is the try angle
“It’s fun to do the impossible” Walt Disney
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there”
Will Rogers
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who
hustle” Abraham Lincoln
“Well done is better than well said” Benjamin Franklin
“It is better to begin in the evening than not at all” English Proverb
16.
17.
PARISH DIARY DECEMBER 2015
Wed 2nd
7.45 p.m. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
Thu 3rd
7.45 p.m. Four Plays by Groombridge ADS
Fri 4th
7.30 p.m. Groombridge Village Hall (See Magazine)
Sat 5th
7.30 p.m.
Sat 5th
10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Blackham Monthly Saturday Market
Blackham Village Hall
Sat 5th
7.30 p.m. Hartfield Singers Xmas Concert
Hartfield Village Hall (See Magazine)
Sat 12th
10.30 to 1.00 p.m. Coffee and Mince Pie Fund Raiser
Blackham Village Hall (See magazine) Sun 13
th 6.30 p.m. CAROL SERVICE
All Saints Church, Blackham
Refreshments afterwards in the BVH
Mon 14th
7.00 p.m. WPC Monthly Meeting
WPC Office, Groombridge Station
The meeting will be followed by a celebration of our Unsung Helpers who
add such value to our work in the community.
PARISH DIARY JANUARY 2016
Fri 8th
8.00 p.m. WITHYHAM PANTOMIME Sat 9
th 2.30 and 8.00 p.m. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Kings’ Hall, Withyham (See Magazine)
Thu 21st 7.00 p.m. Groombridge Horticultural Society AGM
Groombridge Village Hall (See magazine)
Midday Monday 25th
Deadline for February Parish Magazine Contributions
HOW MANY BOYS AND HOW MANY GIRLS CAN YOU SEE?
01892 664698
07710798553
‘Meadowside’,
Green Lane,
Crowborough,
East Sussex TN6
2BT
NIGEL DEAR
Painter
Decorator
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
City & Guilds & Advanced Craft
Logs For Sale 2.2 cubic metres for £120, cut to length, delivered and
unloaded at your home
Stoves and open fires catered for
Call John Harding: 01342850973/07912533138
Hartfield Playschool ~ Celebrating 50 Years in 2015! Founded 50 years ago, Hartfield Playschool is a well
established community Playschool in a beautiful setting with extensive
gardens and outdoor space, taking children from 2-5 years.
We are open from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday during term
time. Our aim is to enhance the development and education
of pre-school children in line with the Early Years Foundation
Stage. Please visit our website at www.hartfieldplayschool.co.uk
or call us on 01892 770830 for more information about any
aspect of Playschool. Charity No. 1158901.
KINGS' HALL WITHYHAM Your local village hall makes a great venue for Parties,
Weddings, Anniversaries and Children's parties. Hire it
from only £10 per hour Bookings and enquiries (01892) 770035 or 652515
or e-mail [email protected]
FURNITURE
RESTORATION
(Julian Saxty)
01892 770100
Driftwood Counselling Practice Counselling and Psychotherapy in Hartfield and Blackham
For individuals, couples and families, children and young people
For your free initial consultation and more information please contact us:
Katie Humphries Dip. Couns MBACP 07841 404 471 Trish Brown Dip. Couns MBACP 07989 234 272
email: [email protected]
Qualified and experienced therapists – MBACP registered
LAND DRAINAGE & TRENCHING
Ditching & Earth Moving Water Supplies & Repair
Giles Swift Tel: 01892 864754
www.rosneathengineering.co.uk
SPANISH LESSONS FOR ALL LEVELS, EXAMS,
BUSINESS OR TO GET
MORE FROM YOUR
HOLIDAYS! 40 Years' experience in the
Spanish-speaking world.
Call Bryan Williams
01892 652515
FURNITURE
RESTORATION
(Julian Saxty)
01892 770100
BLACKHAM VILLAGE HALL Available for public hire for:
Parties, Celebrations, Receptions, Band Practices, Fitness
Classes, Martial Arts, Dances, Tea Parties, in fact, just about
anything legal!
Facilities include: Disabled access and facilities;
Central Heating; Fitted kitchen; Small private garden area;
Licenced premises.
Monthly local market (everyone welcome) on 1st Saturday of
each month 10am – 12.30pm (except January).
Bookings: Contact Penny on 01892 740574
Winter: £6/hour local residents; £7/hour other users
Summer: £5/hour local residents; £6/hour other users
Computer support for your office and home
RL Computer Solutions
Friendly expert service for your computer
Installation, maintenance & repairs
Safeguard or recover your valuable data
Remote support for a swift solution to many problems
Monitoring of your computer’s health for peace of mind
Roger Lyon Tel: 01342 825209 Mob: 07982710977
Wordpress website specialist
Do you need help with your
computer?
WILLETTS FARM
DAIRY ICE CREAM MADE ON THE FARM USING
FRESH MILK & DOUBLE CREAM Just off the A264, halfway between
Tunbridge Wells & East Grinstead
Willetts Farm, Blackham, Tunbridge Wells,
Kent TN3 9TU Tel: 01892 740320 or 740747
R MEDHURST
Funeral Directors
Vine House, Hartfield, TN7 4AD Family Business for over 150 years, 24 our service, Home Visits
Advice on Funeral Plans, Chapel of Rest
East Grinstead (01342) 315880
Hartfield (01892) 770253
We take care of everything personally at a sensitive time
No Artificial
Colourings
Natural
Flavourings
S.W.HARDING
HOUSE AND GARDEN
MAINTENANCE
Builder and Sub-Contractor
Garden Walls, Patios & Paths
Pointing, Fence Erecting, Painting
Garden Machinery Cleared
(01892) 740505
McDonnell Services Ltd
Heating & Plumbing Withyham, East Sussex
Tel: 07891421288
No Job Too Small
Kings’ Hall Withyham Lettings: Mrs Meg Stafford 01892 770035
or Bryan Williams 01892 652515
www.withyhamvillagehall.co.uk Equipment Hire: Bill Sanford 01892 770740
Blackham Village Hall Bookings: Mrs P Hawes 01892 740574
Doctors Dr A Wolfle, Dr M James The Nook Surgery Groombridge 01892 863326
Saxonbury House, Crowboro’ 01892 603131
Beacon Surgery, Crowboro’ 01892 652233
District Nurse Sister Kay 01892 603109
Family Social Work Mrs Miriam Boobier 01892 662780
Withyham Art Group Mrs Rosemary Goolden 01892 770351
Withyham Horticultural Society: Valerie Edwards 01892 661940
Email: [email protected]
St Michael’s School Miss Katie O’Shea (Headteacher) 01892 770307
Dorset Arms Angling Club Fred Stillwell 01892 770661
Withyham Cricket Club Tristan Tully 01892 541137
Blackham Country Players Linda Weekes 01892 740261
Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Crowborough, selected hours 01892 655303
Council for the Protection of Rural England Local Office 01825 890975
Withyham Parish Charity This Trust provides financial help for those in need.
Applications to John Gower, the Clerk to the Trustees 01892 654395
Timetable Information National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950
Arriva Buses 0344 8004411
Brighton & Hove Buses 01273 886200
Withyham Parish Council (WPC). Office: The Old Station, Groombridge
Website: www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/withyhamparishcouncil
Email: [email protected] 01892 864557
WPC Office hours Monday 09.30 - 17.00
Tuesday to Friday 09.30 - 12.30
Councillors hold “surgeries” on 3rd
Saturday each month 08.30 - 10.00
Telephone Numbers for the reporting of incidents Highway lights and Footpath damage (location and problem) 03456080193
Vandalism and Abandoned Vehicles (all relevant details) 01243642222
Waste collection queries 03456080194
Trading Standards 03456080197
Problems can also be reported to: eastsussex.gov.uk/fixmystreet
Magazine Editor and Advertisements
Richard Pardey Smugglers, Hoadleys Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TH
Email: [email protected] 01892 661882
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