the September 2016 Church Parish Magazine

THE CHURCH MAGAZINE
September
2016
View the Church Magazine online:
Church Website: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
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THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF BURHAM & WOULDHAM
All Saints Church, Wouldham
RECTOR—Rev’d Mike Hayes
Usual working days are on Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Tel: 07964 697556
E-mail: [email protected]
CHURCH WEBSITE: www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
Unfortunately at present the Church must be kept locked but arrangements
for access can be made by contacting one of the Church Wardens:
Church Wardens
Mrs Gwen Worcester.
Mrs Marie Rayner.
Tel. 01634 672060
Tel. 01634 681873
Baptisms
Mrs Gwen Worcester.
Tel. 01634 672060
Weddings
Mrs Catherine Gore.
Tel. 01634 404742
Monuments &
Churchyard Enquiries
Rev’d Mike Hayes
Prayer requests
Mr Rod Murr.
Tel: 01634 868075
Church Flowers
Mrs Catherine Gore.
Tel. 01634 404742
Church Treasurer
Mrs Nicky Grimes.
Tel. 01634 864319
Church Secretary
Mrs Rachael Harris
Tel: 07964 697556
[email protected]
Church Magazine Editor
Mrs Mary Davis.
Tel. 01634 869650
[email protected]
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www.wouldhamchurch.org.uk
Dear Friends,
It’s now almost 4 years since I began work as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish
of Burham & Wouldham.
I came here as someone whose experience of parish work was mainly in
urban areas, so I had lots to learn, though it was helped by the warm
welcome I received and people’s continuing kindness which I am truly
grateful for.
On Sunday September 25th at the 10.30 Service of Holy Communion I will
be made Rector of the Parish. The Archdeacon of Tonbridge, The Ven.
Clive Mansell will be there to install me, and there will be refreshments
afterwards in church. All are welcome on this day, and the school car park
will be open.
I am looking forward to continuing with priestly ministry here in this time
of change for the area as we seek to welcome new neighbours in Peters
Village.
I enjoy leading worship Sunday by Sunday in All Saints Wouldham every
week and on 2 Sundays in the month at Burham Community Centre which
is a perfect setting for Messy Church and also a beautiful space for worship.
I also enjoy and feel very privileged to conduct baptisms, weddings and
funerals, and to take part in worship in schools, and to share in social events
in the parish
I feel immensely privileged to be leading a church community which is
outward-looking, welcoming, pastorally-minded and inclusive.
Don’t just take my word for the above statement! Recent comments in the
visitors book in church include: ‘lovely church, very welcoming and very
friendly people’, ‘it feels warm and very friendly’ ‘wonderful, peaceful feel’
and from a younger visitor ‘nice and kind because they give snacks’!
I ask for your prayers at this time.
In peace, Mike
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MEN’S SUPPER
Tuesday, September 6th. 7.30pm
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 with a guest speaker.
Supper is served at 7.30pm. at a cost of £4-00.
To assist with catering quantities, please let Dennis Worcester know that
you are coming – 01634 672060.
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST
COFFEE MORNING
To raise money for Macmillan
Cancer Care ...come along and
help Families Affected By
Cancer. All welcome.
Also....
A Bring & Buy Stall & Tombola
Friday 30th September, 10.30-11.30
All Saints Church, Wouldham
18th September
CREAM
TEAS
2.30pm—4.30pm
TOWER & CHURCHYARD
HISTORY TOURS
at All Saints Church, Wouldham
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SEPTEMBER
Church of England Services
Burham & Wouldham
Sunday, 4th September, Trinity 15
9-00 am
10.30am
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Burham Community Centre
All Saints, Wouldham
Thursday, 8th September,
11.00am
Winchester House Holy Communion. All are welcome.
Sunday, 11th September, Trinity 16
10.30am,
Holy Communion
All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 18th September. Trinity 17
9.00am
Holy Communion
10.30am
Messy Church
2.30-4.30pm
Cream Teas & Tower Tours
All Saints, Wouldham
Burham Community Centre
All Saints, Wouldham
Sunday, 25th September. Trinity 18
10-30am
Holy Communion &
All Saints, Wouldham
Service to install Mike Hayes as Rector
for the Parish. Archdeacon, The Ven. Clive Mansell
All Saint’s Church
Cleaning Rota
HARVEST
FESTIVAL
Please can you clean the Church by
the following Sundays:
will be
4th September—Catherine Gore
11th September—Sandra Holman
18th September—Nicky Grimes
25th September— Gwen & Barbara
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10.30am,
Sunday,
2nd October.
Come and join us at MESSY CHURCH
- for all ages
On the 18th September —
3rd Sunday in the Month,
Burham Community Centre
10-30am for about an hour
Games, painting and many other activities and a special story from the bible.
Our activities are followed by refreshments together - often eating
something we’ve made.
Also your accompaniment to our singing would we welcome if you play a
musical instrument.
Contact: http://wouldhamchurch.org.uk/contact.html
PEW RUNNERS FOR ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
WOULDHAM
So many people have wished to commemorate the lives of their loved
ones, that the Pew Runner Group are delighted to say that most of the
church pews now have warm comfortable seats! There are now just six
more pew runners needed, still at the price of £170 each. Joining with
other parishioners for one runner means that (£30 as a minimum) the
result can be more affordable. The cost is for materials only. If you wish
to donate one in memory of a loved one or an occasion, please complete
the form below and send to:
Mrs. H. Lloyd, 40 Downs View, Burham, ME1 3RR. Cheques are
payable to Burham & Wouldham PCC Account. Contributors will be
contacted when their cushion is ready and informed at which Service it
will be dedicated.
I wish to donate £...................... to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT
My name and address ..................................................................
Contact Tel. No. .....................................................
In Memory of ..........................................................................................
I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the runner
.............Yes/No
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SEPTEMBER MEETINGS
Wouldham Parish Council
Wouldham
Village Hall
10.30 - Thursday Community Club
Thursdays:
&
September 1, 8, 12 noon
15, 22, 29.
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
8th September.
Old School
Community
Centre,
Burham
Tuesday
September 6th
Tuesdays:
September 6,
13, 20, 27.
7.30pm
2-4pm
60+CLUB
Social afternoon for the
over-60s
Waterman’s
Arms,
151 High St.,
Wouldham
7.30pm
Tuesday
WI Meeting
Our Member’s Produce Show
September 20th
Competition– letter S
Burham
Village Hall
7.30pm
Monday:
September 26th
Burham
Parish office
Burham Parish Council
Phoenix Medical Practice
33, Bell Lane, Burham, Rochester. ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982. Fax 01634 864513
Opening times
Monday & Thursday:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Dispensary Opening Times
Monday & Thursday:
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
2.00 pm – 4:45 pm
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
3:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
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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WOULDHAM CHURCHYARD VOLUNTEER GROUP
Churchyard Working Group
Saturday, 24th September.
8-30am - 11-30am.
Everyone welcome to join in.
Refreshments are provided.
Bring your own hand tools if you have them.
NEEDED.......
THE BURHAM SHORT MAT
BOWLS CLUB
is looking for New Members
Beginners and experienced players
are all welcome
Club Nights are Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30pm—10pm.
Burham Village Hall.
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KEN’S QUIZ
&
RAFFLE
7.30pm, Saturday,
15th OCTOBER
Burham Village Hall
Book your tables for up to 6 people @ £4/head
Bring your own refreshments
Book with
Ken: 861858 or
Gwen: 672060
JOIN the FREE H24 Fit Club in Aylesford
Join us every Wednesday at 7.40pm at the Aylesford Community
Centre , ME20 7AU for a fun and energetic fit club session
starting 21st Sept. Registration opens 7th Sept.
Contact :Aylesford H24 Fit Club for more
info on 07502259966 or
Email [email protected]
The Body Challenge
£20 per person includes:
*8 weeks of fit club sessions
6.30pm-7.30pm
*1-2-1 nutrition plan advice &
Body Composition checks
If you wish to opt out of the Body Challenge it is FREE to
attend the sessions, we politely ask for a small donation
to help with running costs .
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*CASH PRIZES for the most
improved body composition
THE COMMITTEE OF BURHAM
OLD SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTRE
AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR
SATURDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER,
2-5 pm.
Free Entry & Refreshments
Stalls to include:
cards, wooden crafts, dream catchers, shabby chic,
nature photography, jewellery and lots lots more!
Please contact Janet Richardson on 01634 686673
or [email protected]
to reserve a table or for more information.
2016 EVENTS AT ST MARY'S
CHURCH, BURHAM
(down by the river)
Come and join us in this
beautiful setting
September 24/25th
Vintage toy exhibition
October 22/23rd
Art and History Exhibition
December 17th
Carols by Candlelight
We hope you will be able to join us at some these events.
If you would like to get involved please call Rosie 01634672346
or email [email protected] www.facebook.com/
stmarysburham
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THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist), Church St.
Minister:- Rev. Noreen Daley-Lee. Tel No 01474 395637
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 Noreen Daley-Lee or one of the stewards.
SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER
.Sunday Sept 4th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Lesley Trott
Sunday Sept 11th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Alan Pooley
Sunday Sept 18th 6.0pm Holy Communion led by Rev Noreen Daly-Lee
Sunday Sept 25th 10.30am Morning Worship led by Julien Myles
Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday October 2 nd at
10.30am. This will be conducted by Margaret Price
AFTERNOON TEA This will continue as usual each Tuesday afternoon
from 3.0.pm till 4.30pm. Everyone is most welcome to join us for a cup of tea,
piece of homemade cake and a ‘Fun Quiz’
COUNTRY LUNCH This month’s Country Lunch will take place on Thursday
September 8th at 1.0.pm. All are very welcome to join us for a meal of homemade soup, bread and cheese followed by fruit crumble and ice cream and tea
or coffee for which we ask a donation of £2.50.
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BOOK EXCHANGE Our Book Exchange is held on the first Saturday of each
month from 10.30am till 12.0 and in September this will be on September 3rd.
This is an opportunity to bring books you have read and exchange them for new
ones while enjoying tea, coffee and a piece of cake. We ask for a donation of £1
for each book taken.
FILM CLUB September’s Film Club will be held on Wednesday September 7th
at 7.30pm when we will be showing the film of Tennessee William’s play:- ‘Cat
on a Hot Tin Roof’. Do join us to watch the film and share tea and coffee
afterwards for which we ask a donation of £1.
CHARITIES
Any profit from Afternoon Tea, Book Exchange, Film Club and Country Lunch is
donated to a different charity each month. In July we sent £120 to ‘Winston’s
Wish’ which supports children who have been bereaved of a parent or sibling.
August’s charity was The Cinnamon Trust’ which provides foster care to owners
of pets who have been admitted to hospital or are no longer able to look after
them. Our charity for September is the Kenward Trust. A local charity which
helps with the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol misusers.
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ELEGANT SCULPTURE TO STAND IN
WELCOME TO PETERS VILLAGE
Peters Village – the Medway Valley’s newest community – will give visitors an
impressive welcome with an elegant public sculpture on the roundabout at the
entrance to the development.
Work is already under way for the design – an archway reflecting the industrial
and natural heritage of the area – following planning permission by Tonbridge &
Malling Borough Council. Chris Hall, Director for Peters Village developer
Trenport, said: “This landmark will welcome everyone to Peters Village –visitors
and residents alike – and be a monument to major objectives we have adhered to.
“Firstly, our pride in transforming a brownfield site into a desirable new
community that embraces its industrial past, while also nurturing the natural
history of the land, which includes rare species such as the Marsh Mallow Moth,
Great Crested Newt, bats, and several orchids.
“Secondly, a premium look for Peters Village reflected in high standards we set
in planning applications for the housing design and layout of the site.
“This theme also acknowledges the desires of the existing communities of
Wouldham, Burham and Eccles, which are justly proud of their heritage; many
of their forefathers worked at the former Peters Lime & Cement Works and its
quarries, from which Peters Village has arisen. “We are delighted that this was
applauded by Wouldham Parish Council’s comment on the planning application
for the archway design: ‘No objection - we think it is a lovely work of art.’”
Art consultant Samantha Twomey of Art Projects Management Ltd was asked to
mastermind the art element at Peters Village and said: “It was an imaginative
decision by Trenport to take this course – aided and abetted by local opinion –
and an exciting brief for me, allowing new ground to be broken in choice of
materials and design.
EAST BANK RIVERSIDE WALK
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PETERS VILLAGE
SCULPTURE
PETERS VILLAGE
SCULPTURE
OUTLINE
NEW MEDWAY BRIDGE
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WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL
There was no Council meeting in August. Our next meeting will be on
September 6th in the Village Hall at 7.30pm
FOOTBALL. Thanks to our local Motor Racing team, Crank Racing, we
have been able to purchase new goal posts for the Recreation Ground, the
Parish Council matched their sponsorship to purchase a smaller set for
younger players. After advertising on Facebook we have had a terrific
response from players and coaches alike. The Parish Council is in close
contact with FC Wouldham and are hoping they will be able to put a
changing facility on the Rec so that adult matches can take place. It is an
exciting development for the Village, we are hoping it will lead to much
more youth based activity.
PETERS BRIDGE. Peters Bridge is having its official opening on
September 15th, this is being organized by Trenport Head Office. They are
hoping to have the bridge open to traffic on that day but that will be
dependent on the roadway being finished. There will be a smaller opening
on September 9th when children and adults will have a chance to walk
over the bridge and meet their counterparts from Halling and Snodland
half way across. Numbers are limited so it is invitation only.
WOULDHAM SCHOOL. The new All Saints School has had planning
permission approved. Hopefully this will be opened in September 2017.
There are ongoing discussions with KCC to provide a walkway/cycle path
through the village.
POST OFFICE. We have had sad news about the removal of the Post
Office from the village shop, the Parish Council have been in touch with
the PO to find out what other plans they have for Wouldham, we would
like to thank Jay for all the hard work he has put into the PO whilst he has
had it.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED. If anyone would like to help with planting
of bulbs and other plants in the village this Autumn please contact me.
CCTV. We are sorry this is taking so long, we are making sure we have
the very best system we can get. We are working on it and it will be up as
soon as we know we have the best option.
CONTACT DETAILS
Parish Clerk Nicky Grimes 01634864319 [email protected]
(also for village hall bookings)
Chair of PC Jenny Head: [email protected]
[email protected]
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PARISH NEWS
Choir Practice
Halls for Hire
Church choir practice is on
Thursdays, 7.30p.m. at All Saints
Church, Wouldham.
New junior and senior members
are most welcome. For enquiries,
please contact Sandra Holman
Tel. 01634-867586
Booking times up to 8.0pm in the evening.
Burham Methodist Church Hall
– 01634 867022
Burham Old School Community
Centre – 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall –
07842883028
Wouldham Village Hall –
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.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
AGNES (AGGIE) ALLEN
who sadly passed away on
May 10th at the age of 97yrs.
Her family, Maureen, Derek,
Graham, Joe, Michael and Jess
would like to thank friends and
neighbours for their beautiful
flowers, kindness and support at
such a very sad time.
Your presence and condolences
were very much appreciated.
Memories of Aggie will always
be in our hearts.
Thank you.
[email protected]
01634 864319
SATURDAY WASTE
COLLECTION
Wouldham - 3rd September
Village Car Park, Knowle Rd,
8.0am – 9.0am.
Burham – 10th September
Village Hall Car Park,
8.0am – 9.0am
Eccles – 3rd & 17th September
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 ieWaste,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.
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PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
Wouldham Parish Council
Burham Parish Council
www.wouldhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk
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
Parish Clerk—Nicky Grimes
[email protected]
01634 864319
We have some Wouldham
allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859]
Community Warden, Deb Foreman—07813694140
Police non emergency – 101
CHANGES TO THE MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The library will now visit fortnightly in the mornings and it will no longer
stop at School Lane, Wouldham.
Visiting Burham & Wouldham fortnightly on:
Tuesday, September 13th & 27th
Visiting:
Wouldham, Ravensknowle- 9.10—9.40am.
Wouldham, Walter Burke Ave - 9.50—10.20am
Burham, Village Hall - 10.40—11.40am
BOOK CLUB
7.30pm, Wednesday,
21st September
All Saints
Church,
Wouldham
A selection of books –
fiction & non-fiction.
Large print books.
Children’s books. DVDs.
Orders can be taken.
Use it or loose it!!
All welcome to.....
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST
COFFEE MORNING
for Macmillan Cancer
Support
Friday 30th September,
10.30-11.30
All Saints Church,
Wouldham
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Darren Emptage
Stonemasons
Your local Family run Stonemasons for New Memorials,
Additional Inscriptions, Cleaning & Repairs
For a very competitive quote, a brochure & price list or just friendly
advice, please call us on
07806633422 days, 01634 868574 evenings
E Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.darrenemptage.com
Garden Services
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed & Breakfast
Wouldham based
Ideal B&B for wedding guests
Church just opposite & River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home. Beamed rooms
‘Lots of Memorabilia of Admiral
Nelson’
Proprietor—Anthea Parnell
246 High St, Wouldham, Rochester,
Kent. ME1 3TY. Tel: 01634 683271
Email: [email protected]
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Garden Maintenance,
Lawn Mowing, Strimming,
Hedge Trimming, Pressure–
washing Patios & Decking,
Allotment dig-overs.
Call Rob Ward:
Text or phone:
07812345951
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Welcome back after the summer break. I hope you all had a good summer.
Parking facilities provided by the Parish Council: Please ensure that
all vehicles utilising the parish car parks (Bell Lane, Church Street
and Village Hall) are taxed, MOT, insured and in a road worthy
condition. SORN vehicles should NOT be parked within these areas.
Any vehicles parked and found to be SORN will be reported to the
appropriate authorities for removal. Parking is very restricted within
the village and “Storage” of SORN vehicles is NOT permitted in any
Parish owned car parks.
During July a child’s push-bike (approximate age 5/8 years) was found
and handed in to the Parish Office. If you child has lost a bike, please
contact me on the details below.
We are fully aware of the problems being experienced on New Court
Road with boy racers and anti social behavior. If you witness
anything, please contact the Police on 101. If you feel that there is a
potential for danger of life, then 999 can be called. With the evenings
starting the draw in, please let me know if there are any street lights
inoperative, so I can report to KCC.
Earlier in the year much of the shrubbery was cleared from Pilgrims way
(Split Road). The Parish Council did request that either barriers be erected
at the far end (adjoining Rochester Road from Aylesford) or if not
reflective markers. Both have been declined by KCC due to costs and/or
injury crash history.
Volunteers are being sought who would be prepared to join a
committee to plan fun/music day for Summer 2017. Please contact
Roger Dalton on 01634 867281.
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 September 2016, 7.30 pm The Parish
Building, ROCHESTER ROAD, BURHAM .
Pam Saunders - Clerk
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Plants to Tempt Butterflies to your Garden
Your pots, window boxes or containers should be in flower and looking
marvellous now and hopefully attracting butterflies so you can log them in
the Big Butterfly Count. Sadly, we have been receiving reports that there
has been a real lack of butterflies seen in gardens so far. Species being
spotted Large and Small Whites, Red Admiral and browns such
as Gatekeeper and Meadow Brownbut the Small Tortoiseshell seems to be
very elusive.
Most of the plants recommended for the campaign, including Shasta
Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum, Catmint Nepeta racemosa and Cranesbill Geranium ‘Rozanne’ will keep flowering throughout August and beyond. The beautiful pink, carmine and white flowers of the annual Cosmos
bipinnatus will keep going until the first frosts.
If you fancy one more go at tempting butterflies to your garden then head
down to your local garden centre to stock up on some additional colourful
perennials. You could create new pots providing late summer to autumn
nectar or just fill sunny gaps in the flowerbeds.
Remember to mix flower shapes – for
example the violet-blue spires of Salvia
nemorosa 'Caradonna' with the large, daisylike flowers of Coneflower Echinacea
purpurea, which come in white and a range
of warm colours.
There are two other plants with long, strong
stems bearing daisy-like flowers with
prominent centres. Sneezeweed
Helenium autumnale and Rudbeckiahave
flowers in various tones of golden-yellow, rich red and mahogany brown
with dark centres.
Tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora has vibrant yellow flowers that glow
when bathed in sunlight. It also looks good alongside dark purple blooms.
If you prefer a pink or lilac palette, then Scabious Scabiosa‘Butterfly
Blue’ has been very popular with butterflies and bees over the summer so
far – it flowers profusely and the slugs tend to leave it alone. It goes well
with the spires of Perennial Wallflower Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’
which, astonishingly, just keeps on flowering for most of the year. Whites
recently and it will keep flowering until September.
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The lovely pale violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers of Milky Bell FlowerCampanula lactifolia ‘Prichard’s Variety’ attracted Large A well-known
autumn bloom for pollinators is Michaelmas Daisy Aster x frikar
tii 'Mönch', which has masses of lavender-blue flowers with orange
centres. Alternatively chose popular variety Aster 'Little Carlow'.
The succulent Ice Plant Sedum spectabile is another staple butterfly plant
and the large, flat, flower heads, which start off green and turn pink, are
usually popular with Red Admirals. Finally, you could simply have a
dwarf patio Buddleia in a pot. Buddleia davidii ‘Buzz Sky Blue’ should
keep flowering until September or October. It has flowers the same size
as usual Buddleia but only grows to 120cm. Don’t forget to keep watering
your containers or new plants and also to deadhead regularly in order to
encourage further flowering.
Remember to tell us which butterflies you are seeing in your garden
via www.bigbutterflycount.org
WINCHESTER HOUSE NURSING HOME, WOULDHAM
Everyone here at Winchester House have been enjoying the lovely sunshine over
the last couple of months and spending lots of time in the garden and this seems
to have paid off as residents and staff were overjoyed to find out that their
garden has been announced a regional winner of the Community Garden
category for the Barchester in Bloom competition which aims to promote
gardening and to celebrate the beautiful outdoor spaces lovingly cared for by
residents, staff and the local community.
Judges were impressed by the standard of the home’s garden and picked it out as
the top garden for this category in the whole of the South East. As a regional
winner, the garden automatically qualifies for the Barchester in Bloom 2016
national finals. The home will find out whether or not their garden has the best
community garden in the UK at an awards ceremony in October so fingers
crossed!
We also recently travelled to Medway Wharf Marina in Wateringbury to board
the Kingfisher boat for a day on the river where we enjoyed the wildlife and
taking in the beautiful countryside. It was a wonderful day for everyone and
we’d like to thank skipper John and all the volunteers that made our day a truly
special one.
Looking forward to the next coming months, we will be getting a visit from
Nigel Dawson of Informative talks to talk about the Great British Summer and
we’ll also be having lots of fun entering the scarecrow competition run by The
Friends of Wouldham All Saints School.
www.barchester.com
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Tel: 01634 685001
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SEPTEMBER in Your Garden
By all these lovely tokens, September days are here,
with summers best of weather, & Autumns best of cheer’.
Well another lovely summer is now fading, and making way for Autumn. There
have been plenty of opportunities to enjoy the garden this summer, whether that’s
been hosting parties or BBQ’s, or just relaxing in a deckchair on a balmy evening
watching the bees and butterflies about their business.
Now is also a good time to assess the state of any hedges or climbers – ideal to
do from the deckchair. Through the summer a regular clipping helps to keep
hedges neat. However autumn is a good time to plant additional hedging or
replace any patches that might have suffered from die-back, or are looking less
than their best. Climbers will have also put on lots of growth through the season
– and this needs a structure for it to climb up, through or over. Climbers are also
ideal to use as a screen – either if you have an ugly fence or wall that needs
covering, or by using trellis to segregate areas within your garden. Now is the
time to review the structures to make sure they are sturdy and large enough to
carry the plant out over the area. Climbers also help to add height to the garden,
and therefore lifts the eye away from ground level – think about colour, scent and
form to add that extra dimension to your garden as there are many forms to
choose from. There is both winter and summer flowering jasmine and clematis,
or honeysuckles for traditional style planting, or for a more modern twist try
Hydrangea petiolaris or choose an annual climber such as Rhodochiton (Purple
Bell Flower) or Cobaea to create a different backdrop each year.
Despite the drought that comes with the summer weather, shrubs & flowers
continue to perform, but will still benefit from a good water once a week or so as
this helps to ensure that their roots are making their way down into the soil rather
than staying near the surface. It’s also ideal to keep on top of the lawn mowing
and edging to keep the garden looking neat as it passes into autumn.
Other things to be doing this month:
Consider your water harvesting – do you need more water butts etc. to
see you through a dry summer ..??
Continue to water pots and hanging containers, even if it rains
Keep harvesting beans, tomatoes, courgettes, salads and squashes
Keep dead-heading Dahlias, Roses and Penstemons to keep them
flowering for as long as possible
Plant herbaceous perennials in borders whilst the soil is still warm, or
split existing herbaceous plants to make more of your stock.
We have some Wouldham allotment plots available.
[Contact Ashley on 686859]
Sue Durrani, Secretary, Allotment Association, Wouldham
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Burham
Children's Centre
Bell Lane, Burham.
ME1 3SY
Tel: 03000 418008
BURHAM CHILDREN’S CENTRE have some exciting
new changes to the services on offer!
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
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 3rd Tuesday of the month– come and have
your 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 pm – 1.30pm-2.30pm Baby Sensory and Baby Massage
Sessions 3.00-4.00pm - Please call to book.
You can now register for the children’s centre online:
www.kent.gov.uk/ccregistration
Our sessions may vary over the summer so please check our facebook
page, Tonbridge and Malling Children’s Centres or come into the centre
to pick up a programme.
Website www.kent.gov.uk or email [email protected]
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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]
JELLYBEANS PRE-SCHOOL, WOULDHAM VILLAGE HALL
Our Ofsted Inspection found Jellybeans to be 'good'.
Sessions :
Mon - Fri am 9.15-11.45
Mon - Thurs pm 12.25 - 2.55
Mon - Thurs Lunch Club 11.45 - 12.25
Early drop off option available.
Feel free to visit at any time, no appointment necessary.
For further information please contactMrs Donna Cook (Supervisor) on 07932551771
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BURHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND
PRIMARY SCHOOL
COMPASSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPONSIBILITY, FORGIVENESS, TRUST
We would like to welcome back all of our children and their families for
this new school year and wish a very warm welcome to our new Reception
class and their families who are joining the school.
The end of Term 6 was a busy time for the whole school. At the beginning
of July the PTFA held their annual Summer Fair which although cut short
by the rain, still managed to raise a fantastic £750. Members of the PTFA
have also been running a Gardening Club at school and lots of children
have helped to turn the school garden into an outside space to be proud of
by growing their own flowers and vegetables.
The children all took part in our annual Sports Day and the last week of
term saw the Infants take part in a 'Water Olympics. The Infants enjoyed
an end of term party with the theme of 'Under the Sea', while the Juniors
also took part in some fun activities to celebrate the end of term.
In the absence of Reverend Mike Hayes, the Reverend Dr. Mandy Young
from Snodland conducted the end of term Eucharist. The school was also
inspected by the National Society of Anglican and Methodist Schools and
received a grade of 'Good', with the Inspector saying that 'the school is now
a genuine Christian family'. The Inspector also praised pupils for being
'exceptionally polite, courteous and well behaved'.
To mark the end of their time at primary school, the Year 6 pupils enjoyed
a trip to London for a meal and to see The Lion King. This was paid for by
their Year 6 Enterprise. We also welcomed Year 6 parents for Act of
Worship and lunch on their last day and all Year 6 pupils were given an
autograph book by the PTFA.
At the end of Term 6, children throughout the school were recognised with
certificates for their hard work and achievements, including for 100%
attendance during the year.
Finally, at the end of September we will say goodbye and good luck to Mrs
Nicolaides who is leaving to begin maternity leave.
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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The Magazine of the Burham & Wouldham Parish Church
Editor: Mary Davis, 132 Rochester Rd, Burham. ME1 3SH.
Tel. 01634 869650. e-mail: [email protected]
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