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View the Church Magazine online: www.burhamvillage.org

& www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

September

2014

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

Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319

Mr Rod Murr. Tel: 01634 868075

Mrs Catherine Gore. Tel. 01634 404742

Mrs Nicky Grimes. Tel. 01634 864319

Mrs Rachael Harris

rachael@invosolve.com

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, I’ve had to take a big deep breath and dive back into the magazine after

the summer break which has been lovely and sunny although with plenty

of showers—coming at the wrong time I’m sure for some but great for the

garden and, I guess, the crops. It’s brought on an early harvest and, I find,

there’s an abundance of hedgerow blackberries. So the cupboards have

been restocked with wonderful blackberry jam.

Many people will be getting back to work after relaxing holidays—some

in far flung places and others closer to home. So it’s a matter of getting

the brain back in gear again.

I always think of September as a time for new starts with our very little

children starting school for the first time and the older children moving up

to senior school or college and some preparing to go off to university. It

takes quite a bit of adaption for parents also as the children move on and

out.

As usual there is quite a bit going on in the villages. The old churches will

be open on 13th September to welcome the cyclists and walkers going

from church to church on ‘The Ride & Stride’ and raising funds to keep

the old churches in repair. Rev. Mike Hayes will be taking part—would

you be able to sponsor him. (See page 3)

There’s going to be a concert (page 6) at the All Saints Church with Toni

Lee as guest singer which promises to be a special evening—so get your

tickets in good time. Also snap up your tickets in advance for a table of 6

at Ken’s popular Quiz which is planned for October (page 5). Take a look

through the magazine —there are lots of opportunities to meet others,

perhaps volunteer and have a good time.

This is a good opportunity to say some things about our free monthly

magazine. Firstly we have lost quite a number of our advertisers recently

and as our printing costs are largely covered by our advertising, we are

feeling the effects. You could say that we are victim to our success

because as the businesses get more work they find no need to advertise.

The magazine is delivered to every house in Burham & Wouldham.

People are also often ringing me to ask if I know of local tradesmen. So if

you would like to advertise with us, you will find details on page 25. Just

get in touch with me. Secondly it would be good to receive more items for

the magazine—e.g. about gardening and allotments, wildlife, local history

etc, etc. It’s a matter of giving the magazine a new start and giving it a bit

of a lift. Best wishes Mary Davis

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RIDE AND STRIDE 2014 Saturday 13th September

Every year ‘Friends of Kent Churches’ organises a

sponsored Ride and Stride event. By cycling, walking

or running around Kent Churches you can raise money

to be divided equally between the ‘Friends of Kent Churches’ and the

Parish Church, All Saints Church in Wouldham.

Rev. Mike Hayes will be doing the Ride 'n Stride on Sat 13th Sept.

If you would like to sponsor him you can do so online at http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Hayes2

Alternatively there are sponsor forms at the back of church.

MACMILLAN

COFFEE

MORNING

All Saints Church,

Wouldham

FRIDAY,

26th SEPTEMBER

10.30-11.30am

CREAM TEAS

2-4pm, Sunday

21st September

All Saints

Church,

Wouldham

MEN’S SUPPER EVENING

7.30pm, Tuesday, 2nd September

Brassey Centre, Aylesford

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.

To assist with catering quantities, please let Dennis Worcester know that

you are coming – 01634 672060.

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SEPTEMBER

Church of England Services

All Saint’s Church, Wouldham

Sunday, 7th September. Trinity 12 10.30am, All Age Holy Communion, All Saints, Wouldham

Rev. Jacqui Henry

Sunday, 14th September. Trinity 13 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

Thursday, 18th September. 11.00am Winchester House Holy Communion

Sunday, 21st September. Trinity 14 9.00am Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham 10.30am Messy Church Burham Community

Centre

Sunday, 28th September. Trinity 15 10.30am, Holy Communion All Saints, Wouldham

& Baptism

Rev. Mike Hayes will be doing the Ride 'n Stride on Saturday 13th Sept.

If you would like to sponsor him, you can do so online at :

http://www.justgiving.com/Mike-Hayes2 Alternatively there are sponsor forms at the back of

church.

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REPAIRS TO ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WOULDHAM

Over the centuries, repairs have

constantly been needed to All

Saints Church, Wouldham to

maintain it as the beautiful parish

church that it is and on into the

future.

Church of England churches are

inspected every five years to

ensure that they are safe and in a

good state of repair and we were pleased to receive a good report saying

that we have looked after our church well. However, wear and tear has

taken its toll as it has done over the centuries. Now there are repairs

needed to the guttering, stonework and woodwork by specialist

stonemasons and craftsmen.

Parishioners have been generously donating to the repair fund year by

year at our fundraising events but an amount in the range of £40,000 is

still required to complete the repairs. If you can make a donation (no

matter how small) it would mean we can keep our beautiful, old and

historic church standing for many more years to come and appreciated by

everyone.

Donations by cheque are payable to ‘Burham and Wouldham PCC’.

Please contact one of the Church Wardens if you can ‘Gift Aid’ as this is

appreciated. If you want to donate cash, envelopes are be provided.

Church Wardens:

Marie Rayner 01634 681873, Gwen Worcester 01634 672060

Postal address: Mrs G. Worcester, 4 Church Street, Burham, ME1 3SD

Anyone & everyone is welcome to come and help!

October 11th

8-30 - 11 am

All Saints ‘Churchyard Tidy’

Wouldham

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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 which covers materials for one pew cushion

only. 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

KEN’S QUIZ & RAFFLE

7.30pm, Saturday, 18th October

Burham Village Hall

Bring your own refreshments

Book up your tables of 6 @ £4/head

with Ken: 861858 or Gwen: 672060

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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 SEPTEMBER

September 7th 10.30.am Morning Worship led by local team September 14th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Julien Myles September 21st 6.0.pm Holy Communion led by Rev. Tony Graff September 28th 10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving led by Sarah Crouch We extend a special welcome to all to our Harvest Thanksgiving when we will receive your gifts. Gifts will also be received on Saturday morning September 27th when the Church will be decorated. This year we will again be sending these gifts to the Medway Salvation Army to be used to help those who are experiencing difficulties. We therefore ask that the gifts are not perishable, and preferably tins or packets of food.

AFTERNOON TEA Please note that there will be no Afternoon Tea on Tuesdays September 2nd, 9th and 16th and will resume on Tuesday September 23rd.

COUNTRY LUNCH There will be no Country Lunch this month and therefore the next one will be held on October 9th.

BOOK EXCHANGE The Book Exchange will not take place in September and the next one will be on October 4th. FILM CLUB Unfortunately there will be no Film Club this month but will resume on October1st. No film has yet been chosen.

CHARITY The proceeds from our Afternoon Teas, Book Exchange, Country Lunch and Film Club in July and August will be sent to a special appeal by Water Aid ‘To be a Girl’ helping to provide private washing areas, safe water and installing water supplies nearer to their homes so that girls do not have to spend all their day carrying water for their families. The Government has promised to double the amount given for this project. The chosen charity for September and October will be announced next month.

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SHOE BOX APPEAL

Shoeboxes are sent to Eastern Europe for Christmas.

Some people have so little and things we take for granted

can mean so much. Gifts are luxuries that can’t be afforded.

Please fill a shoe box with small gifts to bring joy this

Christmas. Wrap a shoebox & lid separately. No food other

than sweets. Note whether the gifts are for a: girl 3- 7, girl 8-12, teenage girl,

woman, elderly woman, boy 3-7, boy 8-12, teenage boy or man. Then attach

the list to the outside of the box.

Please take your shoeboxes containing gifts to Doreen in Burham (864139) .

Advent Fair 1pm—3pm, 2nd November

Burham Village Hall. Make a date in your diary

For finding Christmas gifts.

Raising Funds for Parish Church of B and W.

To book a table, phone Gwen 01634 672060.

Friends of St Mary's Burham

Open Heritage Day

Come and visit this beautiful historic church

down by the river.

Craft stalls, tea, coffee & cakes.

10-4pm Saturday,

September 13th

If you would like to run a stall, tables are £10 each and will be inside.

Contact Sheila Dane for more info 01634 867760

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Tuesday

2nd September

7.30pm

Wouldham Parish Council

Wouldham

Village Hall

Tuesday

16th

September

7.30pm WI Meeting

Jenka.

Russian Cookery Demo

Colour: Orange

Burham

Village Hall

Thursdays:

4, 11, 18, 25

September

10.30 -

12 noon Thursday Community Club

&

Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic

here on 11th September

Old School

Community

Centre,

Burham

Tuesdays:

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

September

2-4pm 60+CLUB

Social afternoon for the

over-60s

Waterman’s

Arms,

151 High St.,

Wouldham

Monday:

29th

September

7.30pm

Burham Parish Council

Burham

Scout Hut

SEPTEMBER MEETINGS

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!!

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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Vandalism on the recreation ground - Back in July some of the play

equipment suffered vandalism with paint. The Parish Council were

looking to get the damage repaired through its insurance company at a

cost in the region of £2500 but thanks to a group of volunteers lead by

resident Chris Nicholas, 'operation clean up' took place to rectify the

damage. The Parish Council would like to thank Chris and all volunteers

who helped with this. This just goes to show that Wouldham does have a

fantastic community spirit. Further details and photographs can be found

on the Parish Council website.

Help to keep Wouldham tidy - it is that time of year when the weeds

are starting to rapidly grow again. If everyone could take a few minutes

to clear any weeds at the front of their property on the pavement area this

would help to keep Wouldham looking tidy.

Ball Games on Recreation Ground - Whilst the sun is shining it is great

to see the children out playing on the recreation ground. The Parish

Council would respectfully ask parents to remind their children that if

their ball goes over the wall/fence into a property backing onto the

recreation ground, that they ask permission from the owner to collect

their ball and do not climb over the wall/fence of any property. We

certainly do not want to see any damage to properties or any children

being hurt from a fall.

Dogs - The Parish Council has received reports of a few dogs being

attacked by other dogs which are off their leads on the recreation ground.

Can we therefore ask all dogs owners to be responsible with their dogs

when other dogs are around. Dog poo is still a problem in the village,

particularly in the fenced children's play area with dog poo bags now

being hung from the sign on the bin in this area. Please think about the

small children who could accidently come into contact with this.

The Parish Council has received several reports of youths hanging

around the allotment area and the farmers field at the back of Oldfield

Drive late at night trying to set fire to the straw bales. This is private

property, the bales are heavy and could hurt someone if rolled or cause

immense damage if set on fire. If residents see any incident in the village

that they are concerned about, please report it to the Police on 101.

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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

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 £10.00 per hour for private hire.

continued....

If you have any concerns or questions about the village, please email,

write or telephone the Clerk. For any highways or footpath queries/

problems you can also contact KCC direct on 03000 41 81 81 for

highways or 0300 333 5540 for footpaths. Everyone is welcome to attend

the next Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 2nd September 2014 at

Wouldham Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm.

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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.

Baptisms 1st June Chloe Cooper

22nd June Georgia Peggy Fletcher

29th Jun Annabelle Cogger

6th July Lila Jean Stockdale

Weddings 3rd August

Tony Cade & Jessica Parnell

PARISH COUNCIL

CONTACT DETAILS

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

Email: pam@burhampc.co.uk

www.burhamvillage.org

Wouldham Parish Council.

Parish Clerk:

Sarah Egglesden,

Tel: 01732 870862.

Email:

wouldham.pc@hotmail.co.uk www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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A new website has been launched

detailing:

The History of

Wouldham Village

Can you help with memories,

photos or anything?

www.wouldhamvillage.com

SATURDAY WASTE

COLLECTION

Wouldham - 6th September

Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,

8.0am – 9.0am.

Burham – 13th September

Village Hall Car Park,

8.0am – 9.0am

Eccles – 6th & 20th September Bull Lane lay-by, 8.0am – 9.0am

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.

TMBC Helpline 01732 876147

www.tmbc.gov.uk

Do not leave waste unattended at the

collection sites or in advance of the

waste vehicles arriving.

If you have any spare

knitting wool, Doreen

can make good use of it

for charity.

Contact:

Doreen Northover: 01634 864139

THANK YOU On behalf of the villagers who kept the candlelit vigil in

the Memorial Gardens on Monday 4th August, we would

like to thank Margaret Mather who organised it with the

help of her husband Keith. Also thank you to Tony Ford

for providing the lantern and Ken Simmons and Margaret

who read the lovely poems. Thank you.

Val File & Vince Wisdom.

Copies of Ray Sturgeon’s

latest book:

“Snippets from The

Three Villages”

can be obtained from

Eccles Village Shop

at £5 each

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The summer term was filled with exciting

experiences for our children. There was so much

happening that we didn’t get time to put together

an entry for this magazine so a quick recap is in

order!

We had a visit from Zoo Lab which enabled

children in Years R – 3 to experience, close-up,

various mini beasts. The children loved this opportunity and we should

like to thank our PTFA for making this possible. We also welcomed a

representative from Battersea Cats and Dogs Home who came to speak to

all our children.

Year 4 visited Holmesdale School as part of their Science Day in July and

took part in lots of interesting and fun activities and experiments! Year 5

visited Aylesford School also in July and enjoyed watching dance and

music performances by the students. We should like to thank both

Holmesdale School and Aylesford School for making us so welcome.

Tiger Class (Year 5/4) were invited to Winchester Care Home in June as

part of National Care Homes Open Day: they met the residents over tea

and cakes and took part in a Mexican wave with them.

Giraffe Class (Year 6) enjoyed a class trip to see Wicked in June (and a

meal out in London beforehand) thanks to the hard work of their Year 6

Enterprise to raise money for this trip. They were also given a special

surprise of a backstage tour!

The Juniors had a trip to Wingham Wildlife Park later in the term which

was enjoyed by all. The Infants also enjoyed a school trip to Shorne

Woods in Term 6.

Additionally in the summer term we were pleased to welcome lots of dads,

granddads and carers to our Father’s Day Lunch, organised by the school’s

catering company GSS. The school also hosted a day of dance workshops

(as part of our dance enrichment theme for Term 6) which proved very

popular with the children and they went on to produce and perform a

Family Time Dance Festival for their parents and carers at the end of term,

displaying their new skills with great effect. continued ....

BURHAM Church of England PRIMARY SCHOOL

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continued .....

After very wet weather forced an initial postponement, congratulations to

Downs House for winning Infant Sports Day and to Malling House for

winning Junior Sports Day. All of our children participated

enthusiastically and fairly and we are proud of them all.

Finally, we were incredibly proud of our Year 6 children in Giraffe Class

who won the sportsmanship trophy at the Kwik Cricket Tournament and

also our Year 6 children who took part in the inter schools Rounders

Tournament. To reiterate the message of our Leavers’ Service, we would

like to take this opportunity to wish our outgoing Year 6 Class every

success and happiness as they embark on the next stage of their learning

journey at their new secondary schools. Keep in touch – we’d love to

know how you’re getting on.

On the subject of new beginnings, we would like to welcome all children

returning to school this September and in particular those who are joining

us for the first time. We look forward to helping our new Year R class

settle in as well as all new pupils joining other year groups. We are sure

our staff and children will make you feel very welcome and help you to

settle in quickly.

We have lots of exciting opportunities and activities planned for this term

– watch this space! For updates and newsletters please see our website

www.burham.kent.sch.uk If you would like to get involved with our

PTFA please get in touch

office@burham.kent.sch.uk

We would like to wish all our children, staff, governors, PTFA, and

families a happy and successful school year ahead and to wish well those

of our children who are taking the Kent and Medway tests this Autumn.

Michelle Grima

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BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Trenport Investments: Peters Pit Development: If contractors or their

suppliers are found not to be using the mandatory haul route (via A2/M2,

A229, Pilgrims Way, Court Road, Burham) or found be to travelling

through Wouldham or Burham, then penalties will be imposed of £200,

which will be donated to a local charity. Obviously registration numbers,

dates and time will be required for these fines to be imposed.

War memorial gardens: Work is due to commence early September, with

a view of taking approximately 5-6 weeks to complete.

The reinstatement of the steps from the Village Hall overflow car park

and the main car park has now been completed. There was a slight delay

in opening the steps, this was due to waiting on the electrician to install

the lighting

Lights out – Burham War Memorial, Monday 4 August. This was very

well attended by various ages with over 35 residents in attendance. Time

was taken to share a moment of reflection to mark the 100th Anniversary

of World War I. Two local residents read out poems and our thanks are

portrayed to all who attended.

At the time of going to print, copies of Ray Sturgeon Latest book

“Snippets from the Three Villages” are still available. Contact Ray direct

on 01622 710959.

Some residents are interested in the archaeological finds during the

Trenport construction works. A detailed report will be prepared for the

County and public records and the Parish Council will be receiving a

copy once it is available.

A temporary traffic order is in place in relation to MR10 footpath which

currently runs along Hall Road through to Old Church Road. This will

take effect from 10 August 2014 to 4 February 2015.The diversion is

necessary to keep the public away from the BAM Nuttall construction

working areas for obvious Health & Safety reasons. The temporary route

should be well signposted.

Don’t forget if you see any Highway problems, just let me know. This

includes pot holes, damaged signage and any matters relating to the roads

and pavements. If you’re not sure, contact me anyway, and I’ll do my best

to assist. continued....

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

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Plumbing Services

Plumbing & Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush

Over 35 Years experience

Dennis Woodward Mobile: 07710273915

continued…..

Police reporting number: 101

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 29 September 2014, 7.30pm The Parish Building,

ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM.

Pam Saunders - Clerk

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Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School Happy New Year!

We hope everyone has had an enjoyable, safe and healthy summer time

and have lots of experiences to share. The weather has been fairly mixed

with some fantastic times and we hope you all have been able to get out

and enjoy yourselves.

School opens for all children from Year 1 to Year 6 on Monday 8th

September and for Year R from Wednesday 10th. It is always exciting to

start a new year and we look forward to everyone being keen and ready in

their classrooms on that first morning.

‘Where We Live’ is our theme title for Otter, Fox and Badger Classes and

‘World War I’ is our theme for Caterpillar, Hedgehog and Owl. The

children will be covering lots of things underneath these umbrella titles

and we encourage families to get involved and be interested in all that we

do.

We are looking for a willing and able volunteer to join our governing

body and if this is something you feel able to commit to then please get in

touch. Governors are now ‘recruited’ depending on their skills and

experience and so if we have a number of people show an interest we will

‘appoint’ the person who has the most to offer. Being a governor doesn’t

mean you need to be an expert in education, in fact there is no need to

have any previous experience of education and schools at all. Governors

steer the strategic direction of the school and make decisions to shape the

future of the school and around resourcing rather than getting involved in

the day to day running of things. If you can spare a number of evenings a

year, are prepared to get to know the school, it’s staff and pupils and are

good at thinking creatively, able to challenge where needed and want to

make a positive difference to this wonderful community then please give

us a call.

Dates for your diary

Monday 8th Start of school year.

Wednesday 10th Kent Eleven Plus testing

First day for Year R

Thursday 25th School Photos taken

Friday 26th MacMillan Coffee Morning – Owl Class

Monday 6th October Year 5&6 residential visit to Swattenden

Wednesday 22nd October Show ‘n’ Share opportunity – 3:15pm

Visit www.wouldham.kent.sch.uk or call 861434 for more information

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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 Tel: 07920599287

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)

THE CHILDRENS CENTRE SOME THINGS ARE NEEDED FOR SUMMER

EVENTS COMING UP, PLEASE!

We need pots, old wellies, Plants, bamboo canes, old hose pipes, den-making materials such as camouflage material or army netting, bunting.

A special thank you to Sheila Camis for the Bamboo canes and the Parish Magazine distributor for the beautiful bunting she made for us.

Thank you so much for your help, Claire

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SCHOOL LANE

BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

Authority licensed & inspected annually---

Local family run business

Long/ Short/ Stays & special rates for extra long stays

DOGGIE DAY CRECHE FROM £10 PER DAY

SUPPORTED BY LOCAL VETs

01634 683149

DOG TRAINING& TELEPHONE HELP GIVEN

@ RESONABLE RATES .

ALSO ONE 2 ONES- HOME VISITS OR

AT ONE OF OUR GROUP CLASSES

Behaviour issues - puppies – obedience & agility classes

Professional Hands on Trainer

With Over 36Yrs Experience –KIND and UNDERSTANDING

methods used . 01634 669885

BREEDERS OF QUALITY, GOOD NATURED, HEALTH

CHECKED, CHOCOLATE LABRADORS, LABRADOODLES

& BRITISH SHORTHAIR CATS.

ALL PUPPIES & KITTENS ARE VET CHECKED &

APPROVED. CALL 01634 669885

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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 a large outside space & Childrens` play area for the summer

and real log fires in the winter.

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.