1
All Saintsrsquo Church Wouldham
View the Magazine online wwwburhamvillageorg
wwwwouldhampckentparishesgovuk
April 2013
Revrsquod Mike Hayes
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Church Wardens
Baptisms
Weddings
Funerals (also Internment
of Ashes amp Permission for
Churchyard Memorials)
Prayer requests
Church Flowers
Church Treasurer
Church Secretary
Parish 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 Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Mrs Nicky Grimes Tel 01634 864319
Mrs Mary Davis Tel 01634 869650
THE PARISH OF BURHAM amp WOULDHAM
All Saints Church Wouldham
Revrsquod Mike Hayes
Available on Thursdays Fridays amp Sundays
Tel 07964 697556
E-mail mikejhayeshotmailcouk
3
Dear Friends By the time you are receiving this April edition we should hopefully be
seeing the first glimpses of spring With the gloomy winter weather and
constant reminders of all the bad news in the world itrsquos easy to lsquoslip into
slumprsquo So look no further than inside this magazine for some ways to help
lift the spirit
See on page 6 that Dennis will be out bird watching and also enjoying the
Burham marshes in spring He invites you to come along with him Later in
the month on 21st if you go down to Burham Old Church (page 6) yoursquore
sure of a big surprise For every bear that ever there was will gather there for
certain because todays the day the teddy bears have their picnic
To get us to enjoy being more active you can raise some money for the
Hospice and lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo (page 13) and there are Charlenersquos
Zumba Classes (page 12) both to help shake off the lsquowinter slumprsquo
I see that Mosaic are giving a concert at the Methodist Church (page 6) and
itrsquos always fun to go to a quiz night with some friends (page 4)
For a special treat therersquos a great outing to be had over to Spadework (page
15) A Farmerrsquos Market is starting where you can buy delicious fresh and
healthy produce Also their nursery is just the place to visit when thoughts
are turning to the garden and therersquos a bite to eat at the lovely cafe while
yoursquore there
Of course the 155 evening bus service continues to flourish Now that the
better weather and lighter evenings are with us there are new opportunities
to use the bus to be adventurous
From Wouldham there is special news about the lsquo60+CLUBrsquo starting up
(page 10) Donrsquot miss going along to make new friends meet up with old
friends and help make the new club a place where everyone will be wanting
to go There are many more events (see inside) so therersquos every prospect of
lifting the spirits this spring
Last but not least congratulations must go to Wouldham School for
achieving their greatly improved OFSTED rating (page 19) As head
teacher Carl Fitter says lsquoit truly reflects all the immense hard work put in
by all of our staff governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell
donersquo to all of our children toorsquo Also the school is looking for more
governors Could you be a school governor and help ensure the continuing
improvement for the childrenrsquos education Congratulations to the whole
School So everythingrsquos looking bright Mary Davis
4
TABLE-TOP SALE
100pm 13th APRIL Burham Village Hall
Table Space is pound10 For more information and to book call 01634 672060
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL
FRIDAY 26th April 2013 7PM ndash 11PM
To be held BURHAM VILLAGE HALL
Teams of 6 - pound12 per team Please call to reserve a table
07825 215241 or 07985 669810
EVERYBODY WELCOME
THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
We now have a group of skilled and willing needle workers
who are in the process of working beautiful tapestry cushions
for the pews Can you help by making a donation towards the
project This might also be in someonersquos memory and the
finished cushion will carry a permanent label with the name
of the donor andor to whom it is dedicated together with the
name of the person who has worked the cushion
Complete below and send to
Mrs H Lloyd 40 Downsview Burham ME1 3RR Cheques payable please to lsquoBurham amp Wouldham PCC Accountrsquo
I donate pound to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT
My name amp address
Contact tel no
In Memory of
I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the cushion YesNo
5
Sunday 7th April Easter 2 1030am All Age Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Sunday 14th April Easter 3 1030am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Thursday 18th April 1100am Holy Communion Winchester House
Sunday 21st April Easter 4 900am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
1030am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday 28th April Easter 5 1030am Holy Communion amp Baptism All Saints Wouldham
APRIL
Church of England Services All Saintrsquos Church Wouldham
You are invited to the
COFFEE MORNING
All Saints Church
Wouldham
1030-1130am
26th APRIL
Wouldham School Choir
is coming to sing All are welcome
12TH ndash18TH MAY
This is Christian Aid Week
Raising funds to help some of the worlds
poorest and most vulnerable people
We hope you will make a contribution
however small when volunteers from the
Church make a house to house collection
during this week Thank you If you are able to help with the
collections please ring Gwen 672060
Could you volunteer to join others at the Church to keep it open for
another day in the week Speak to one of the Church Wardens
6
Bird watching on Burham Marshes
2pm 5th April
with Dennis Worcester Meet outside St Maryrsquos Old
PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
ROBIN OAKLEY AND MOSAIC WILL BE PRESENTING
THEIR 3RD
CONCERT OF POPULAR MUSIC
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM SATURDAY APRIL 20
TH at 730PM
No tickets are required but we would appreciate donations towards lsquoMaryrsquos Mealsrsquo ndash a charity which provides food for hungry children to
help them in school Refreshments will be served during the evening
TEDDY BEARSrsquo PICNIC ST MARYS CHURCH (THE OLD CHURCH) BURHAM
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL FROM 1130
TEA COFFEE CAKES GAMES SINGALONGS TREASURE HUNT DRAW YOUR TEDDY
BRING YOUR FAVOURITE STUFFED TOY A PICNIC AND A BLANKET
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARYrsquoS OLD CHURCH IN BURHAM hope to have a
CRAFT FAIR in JUNE of this year At present we have a greetings card amp gift box table amp also a local wood turner who will have goods for sale We are looking for other crafts so if anyone is interested in having a table at this event please contact Sheila Dane on 01634 867760 for more details
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
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GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
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Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
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Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
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Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
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Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
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All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
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ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
2
Church Wardens
Baptisms
Weddings
Funerals (also Internment
of Ashes amp Permission for
Churchyard Memorials)
Prayer requests
Church Flowers
Church Treasurer
Church Secretary
Parish 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 Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Mrs Nicky Grimes Tel 01634 864319
Mrs Mary Davis Tel 01634 869650
THE PARISH OF BURHAM amp WOULDHAM
All Saints Church Wouldham
Revrsquod Mike Hayes
Available on Thursdays Fridays amp Sundays
Tel 07964 697556
E-mail mikejhayeshotmailcouk
3
Dear Friends By the time you are receiving this April edition we should hopefully be
seeing the first glimpses of spring With the gloomy winter weather and
constant reminders of all the bad news in the world itrsquos easy to lsquoslip into
slumprsquo So look no further than inside this magazine for some ways to help
lift the spirit
See on page 6 that Dennis will be out bird watching and also enjoying the
Burham marshes in spring He invites you to come along with him Later in
the month on 21st if you go down to Burham Old Church (page 6) yoursquore
sure of a big surprise For every bear that ever there was will gather there for
certain because todays the day the teddy bears have their picnic
To get us to enjoy being more active you can raise some money for the
Hospice and lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo (page 13) and there are Charlenersquos
Zumba Classes (page 12) both to help shake off the lsquowinter slumprsquo
I see that Mosaic are giving a concert at the Methodist Church (page 6) and
itrsquos always fun to go to a quiz night with some friends (page 4)
For a special treat therersquos a great outing to be had over to Spadework (page
15) A Farmerrsquos Market is starting where you can buy delicious fresh and
healthy produce Also their nursery is just the place to visit when thoughts
are turning to the garden and therersquos a bite to eat at the lovely cafe while
yoursquore there
Of course the 155 evening bus service continues to flourish Now that the
better weather and lighter evenings are with us there are new opportunities
to use the bus to be adventurous
From Wouldham there is special news about the lsquo60+CLUBrsquo starting up
(page 10) Donrsquot miss going along to make new friends meet up with old
friends and help make the new club a place where everyone will be wanting
to go There are many more events (see inside) so therersquos every prospect of
lifting the spirits this spring
Last but not least congratulations must go to Wouldham School for
achieving their greatly improved OFSTED rating (page 19) As head
teacher Carl Fitter says lsquoit truly reflects all the immense hard work put in
by all of our staff governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell
donersquo to all of our children toorsquo Also the school is looking for more
governors Could you be a school governor and help ensure the continuing
improvement for the childrenrsquos education Congratulations to the whole
School So everythingrsquos looking bright Mary Davis
4
TABLE-TOP SALE
100pm 13th APRIL Burham Village Hall
Table Space is pound10 For more information and to book call 01634 672060
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL
FRIDAY 26th April 2013 7PM ndash 11PM
To be held BURHAM VILLAGE HALL
Teams of 6 - pound12 per team Please call to reserve a table
07825 215241 or 07985 669810
EVERYBODY WELCOME
THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
We now have a group of skilled and willing needle workers
who are in the process of working beautiful tapestry cushions
for the pews Can you help by making a donation towards the
project This might also be in someonersquos memory and the
finished cushion will carry a permanent label with the name
of the donor andor to whom it is dedicated together with the
name of the person who has worked the cushion
Complete below and send to
Mrs H Lloyd 40 Downsview Burham ME1 3RR Cheques payable please to lsquoBurham amp Wouldham PCC Accountrsquo
I donate pound to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT
My name amp address
Contact tel no
In Memory of
I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the cushion YesNo
5
Sunday 7th April Easter 2 1030am All Age Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Sunday 14th April Easter 3 1030am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Thursday 18th April 1100am Holy Communion Winchester House
Sunday 21st April Easter 4 900am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
1030am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday 28th April Easter 5 1030am Holy Communion amp Baptism All Saints Wouldham
APRIL
Church of England Services All Saintrsquos Church Wouldham
You are invited to the
COFFEE MORNING
All Saints Church
Wouldham
1030-1130am
26th APRIL
Wouldham School Choir
is coming to sing All are welcome
12TH ndash18TH MAY
This is Christian Aid Week
Raising funds to help some of the worlds
poorest and most vulnerable people
We hope you will make a contribution
however small when volunteers from the
Church make a house to house collection
during this week Thank you If you are able to help with the
collections please ring Gwen 672060
Could you volunteer to join others at the Church to keep it open for
another day in the week Speak to one of the Church Wardens
6
Bird watching on Burham Marshes
2pm 5th April
with Dennis Worcester Meet outside St Maryrsquos Old
PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
ROBIN OAKLEY AND MOSAIC WILL BE PRESENTING
THEIR 3RD
CONCERT OF POPULAR MUSIC
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM SATURDAY APRIL 20
TH at 730PM
No tickets are required but we would appreciate donations towards lsquoMaryrsquos Mealsrsquo ndash a charity which provides food for hungry children to
help them in school Refreshments will be served during the evening
TEDDY BEARSrsquo PICNIC ST MARYS CHURCH (THE OLD CHURCH) BURHAM
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL FROM 1130
TEA COFFEE CAKES GAMES SINGALONGS TREASURE HUNT DRAW YOUR TEDDY
BRING YOUR FAVOURITE STUFFED TOY A PICNIC AND A BLANKET
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARYrsquoS OLD CHURCH IN BURHAM hope to have a
CRAFT FAIR in JUNE of this year At present we have a greetings card amp gift box table amp also a local wood turner who will have goods for sale We are looking for other crafts so if anyone is interested in having a table at this event please contact Sheila Dane on 01634 867760 for more details
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
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To book ring 07807 916886 or
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Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
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General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
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BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
3
Dear Friends By the time you are receiving this April edition we should hopefully be
seeing the first glimpses of spring With the gloomy winter weather and
constant reminders of all the bad news in the world itrsquos easy to lsquoslip into
slumprsquo So look no further than inside this magazine for some ways to help
lift the spirit
See on page 6 that Dennis will be out bird watching and also enjoying the
Burham marshes in spring He invites you to come along with him Later in
the month on 21st if you go down to Burham Old Church (page 6) yoursquore
sure of a big surprise For every bear that ever there was will gather there for
certain because todays the day the teddy bears have their picnic
To get us to enjoy being more active you can raise some money for the
Hospice and lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo (page 13) and there are Charlenersquos
Zumba Classes (page 12) both to help shake off the lsquowinter slumprsquo
I see that Mosaic are giving a concert at the Methodist Church (page 6) and
itrsquos always fun to go to a quiz night with some friends (page 4)
For a special treat therersquos a great outing to be had over to Spadework (page
15) A Farmerrsquos Market is starting where you can buy delicious fresh and
healthy produce Also their nursery is just the place to visit when thoughts
are turning to the garden and therersquos a bite to eat at the lovely cafe while
yoursquore there
Of course the 155 evening bus service continues to flourish Now that the
better weather and lighter evenings are with us there are new opportunities
to use the bus to be adventurous
From Wouldham there is special news about the lsquo60+CLUBrsquo starting up
(page 10) Donrsquot miss going along to make new friends meet up with old
friends and help make the new club a place where everyone will be wanting
to go There are many more events (see inside) so therersquos every prospect of
lifting the spirits this spring
Last but not least congratulations must go to Wouldham School for
achieving their greatly improved OFSTED rating (page 19) As head
teacher Carl Fitter says lsquoit truly reflects all the immense hard work put in
by all of our staff governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell
donersquo to all of our children toorsquo Also the school is looking for more
governors Could you be a school governor and help ensure the continuing
improvement for the childrenrsquos education Congratulations to the whole
School So everythingrsquos looking bright Mary Davis
4
TABLE-TOP SALE
100pm 13th APRIL Burham Village Hall
Table Space is pound10 For more information and to book call 01634 672060
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL
FRIDAY 26th April 2013 7PM ndash 11PM
To be held BURHAM VILLAGE HALL
Teams of 6 - pound12 per team Please call to reserve a table
07825 215241 or 07985 669810
EVERYBODY WELCOME
THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
We now have a group of skilled and willing needle workers
who are in the process of working beautiful tapestry cushions
for the pews Can you help by making a donation towards the
project This might also be in someonersquos memory and the
finished cushion will carry a permanent label with the name
of the donor andor to whom it is dedicated together with the
name of the person who has worked the cushion
Complete below and send to
Mrs H Lloyd 40 Downsview Burham ME1 3RR Cheques payable please to lsquoBurham amp Wouldham PCC Accountrsquo
I donate pound to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT
My name amp address
Contact tel no
In Memory of
I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the cushion YesNo
5
Sunday 7th April Easter 2 1030am All Age Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Sunday 14th April Easter 3 1030am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Thursday 18th April 1100am Holy Communion Winchester House
Sunday 21st April Easter 4 900am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
1030am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday 28th April Easter 5 1030am Holy Communion amp Baptism All Saints Wouldham
APRIL
Church of England Services All Saintrsquos Church Wouldham
You are invited to the
COFFEE MORNING
All Saints Church
Wouldham
1030-1130am
26th APRIL
Wouldham School Choir
is coming to sing All are welcome
12TH ndash18TH MAY
This is Christian Aid Week
Raising funds to help some of the worlds
poorest and most vulnerable people
We hope you will make a contribution
however small when volunteers from the
Church make a house to house collection
during this week Thank you If you are able to help with the
collections please ring Gwen 672060
Could you volunteer to join others at the Church to keep it open for
another day in the week Speak to one of the Church Wardens
6
Bird watching on Burham Marshes
2pm 5th April
with Dennis Worcester Meet outside St Maryrsquos Old
PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
ROBIN OAKLEY AND MOSAIC WILL BE PRESENTING
THEIR 3RD
CONCERT OF POPULAR MUSIC
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM SATURDAY APRIL 20
TH at 730PM
No tickets are required but we would appreciate donations towards lsquoMaryrsquos Mealsrsquo ndash a charity which provides food for hungry children to
help them in school Refreshments will be served during the evening
TEDDY BEARSrsquo PICNIC ST MARYS CHURCH (THE OLD CHURCH) BURHAM
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL FROM 1130
TEA COFFEE CAKES GAMES SINGALONGS TREASURE HUNT DRAW YOUR TEDDY
BRING YOUR FAVOURITE STUFFED TOY A PICNIC AND A BLANKET
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARYrsquoS OLD CHURCH IN BURHAM hope to have a
CRAFT FAIR in JUNE of this year At present we have a greetings card amp gift box table amp also a local wood turner who will have goods for sale We are looking for other crafts so if anyone is interested in having a table at this event please contact Sheila Dane on 01634 867760 for more details
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
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Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
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To book ring 07807 916886 or
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Produce this advert for pound5 off
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TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
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basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
4
TABLE-TOP SALE
100pm 13th APRIL Burham Village Hall
Table Space is pound10 For more information and to book call 01634 672060
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
BURHAM PRE-SCHOOL
FRIDAY 26th April 2013 7PM ndash 11PM
To be held BURHAM VILLAGE HALL
Teams of 6 - pound12 per team Please call to reserve a table
07825 215241 or 07985 669810
EVERYBODY WELCOME
THE PEW CUSHION PROJECT AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH
We now have a group of skilled and willing needle workers
who are in the process of working beautiful tapestry cushions
for the pews Can you help by making a donation towards the
project This might also be in someonersquos memory and the
finished cushion will carry a permanent label with the name
of the donor andor to whom it is dedicated together with the
name of the person who has worked the cushion
Complete below and send to
Mrs H Lloyd 40 Downsview Burham ME1 3RR Cheques payable please to lsquoBurham amp Wouldham PCC Accountrsquo
I donate pound to the PEW CUSHION PROJECT
My name amp address
Contact tel no
In Memory of
I also wish my name to be recorded on the back of the cushion YesNo
5
Sunday 7th April Easter 2 1030am All Age Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Sunday 14th April Easter 3 1030am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Thursday 18th April 1100am Holy Communion Winchester House
Sunday 21st April Easter 4 900am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
1030am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday 28th April Easter 5 1030am Holy Communion amp Baptism All Saints Wouldham
APRIL
Church of England Services All Saintrsquos Church Wouldham
You are invited to the
COFFEE MORNING
All Saints Church
Wouldham
1030-1130am
26th APRIL
Wouldham School Choir
is coming to sing All are welcome
12TH ndash18TH MAY
This is Christian Aid Week
Raising funds to help some of the worlds
poorest and most vulnerable people
We hope you will make a contribution
however small when volunteers from the
Church make a house to house collection
during this week Thank you If you are able to help with the
collections please ring Gwen 672060
Could you volunteer to join others at the Church to keep it open for
another day in the week Speak to one of the Church Wardens
6
Bird watching on Burham Marshes
2pm 5th April
with Dennis Worcester Meet outside St Maryrsquos Old
PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
ROBIN OAKLEY AND MOSAIC WILL BE PRESENTING
THEIR 3RD
CONCERT OF POPULAR MUSIC
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM SATURDAY APRIL 20
TH at 730PM
No tickets are required but we would appreciate donations towards lsquoMaryrsquos Mealsrsquo ndash a charity which provides food for hungry children to
help them in school Refreshments will be served during the evening
TEDDY BEARSrsquo PICNIC ST MARYS CHURCH (THE OLD CHURCH) BURHAM
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL FROM 1130
TEA COFFEE CAKES GAMES SINGALONGS TREASURE HUNT DRAW YOUR TEDDY
BRING YOUR FAVOURITE STUFFED TOY A PICNIC AND A BLANKET
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARYrsquoS OLD CHURCH IN BURHAM hope to have a
CRAFT FAIR in JUNE of this year At present we have a greetings card amp gift box table amp also a local wood turner who will have goods for sale We are looking for other crafts so if anyone is interested in having a table at this event please contact Sheila Dane on 01634 867760 for more details
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
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Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
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Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
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NEW BOILERS FITTED
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GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
5
Sunday 7th April Easter 2 1030am All Age Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Sunday 14th April Easter 3 1030am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
Thursday 18th April 1100am Holy Communion Winchester House
Sunday 21st April Easter 4 900am Holy Communion All Saints Wouldham
1030am Messy Church Burham Community Centre
Sunday 28th April Easter 5 1030am Holy Communion amp Baptism All Saints Wouldham
APRIL
Church of England Services All Saintrsquos Church Wouldham
You are invited to the
COFFEE MORNING
All Saints Church
Wouldham
1030-1130am
26th APRIL
Wouldham School Choir
is coming to sing All are welcome
12TH ndash18TH MAY
This is Christian Aid Week
Raising funds to help some of the worlds
poorest and most vulnerable people
We hope you will make a contribution
however small when volunteers from the
Church make a house to house collection
during this week Thank you If you are able to help with the
collections please ring Gwen 672060
Could you volunteer to join others at the Church to keep it open for
another day in the week Speak to one of the Church Wardens
6
Bird watching on Burham Marshes
2pm 5th April
with Dennis Worcester Meet outside St Maryrsquos Old
PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
ROBIN OAKLEY AND MOSAIC WILL BE PRESENTING
THEIR 3RD
CONCERT OF POPULAR MUSIC
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM SATURDAY APRIL 20
TH at 730PM
No tickets are required but we would appreciate donations towards lsquoMaryrsquos Mealsrsquo ndash a charity which provides food for hungry children to
help them in school Refreshments will be served during the evening
TEDDY BEARSrsquo PICNIC ST MARYS CHURCH (THE OLD CHURCH) BURHAM
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL FROM 1130
TEA COFFEE CAKES GAMES SINGALONGS TREASURE HUNT DRAW YOUR TEDDY
BRING YOUR FAVOURITE STUFFED TOY A PICNIC AND A BLANKET
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARYrsquoS OLD CHURCH IN BURHAM hope to have a
CRAFT FAIR in JUNE of this year At present we have a greetings card amp gift box table amp also a local wood turner who will have goods for sale We are looking for other crafts so if anyone is interested in having a table at this event please contact Sheila Dane on 01634 867760 for more details
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
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NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
6
Bird watching on Burham Marshes
2pm 5th April
with Dennis Worcester Meet outside St Maryrsquos Old
PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
ROBIN OAKLEY AND MOSAIC WILL BE PRESENTING
THEIR 3RD
CONCERT OF POPULAR MUSIC
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN BURHAM SATURDAY APRIL 20
TH at 730PM
No tickets are required but we would appreciate donations towards lsquoMaryrsquos Mealsrsquo ndash a charity which provides food for hungry children to
help them in school Refreshments will be served during the evening
TEDDY BEARSrsquo PICNIC ST MARYS CHURCH (THE OLD CHURCH) BURHAM
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL FROM 1130
TEA COFFEE CAKES GAMES SINGALONGS TREASURE HUNT DRAW YOUR TEDDY
BRING YOUR FAVOURITE STUFFED TOY A PICNIC AND A BLANKET
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARYrsquoS OLD CHURCH IN BURHAM hope to have a
CRAFT FAIR in JUNE of this year At present we have a greetings card amp gift box table amp also a local wood turner who will have goods for sale We are looking for other crafts so if anyone is interested in having a table at this event please contact Sheila Dane on 01634 867760 for more details
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
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NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
7
THE CHURCH IN BURHAM (Methodist) Church St Minister- Rev Gary Watt 01732 522722
Stewards- Eileen Smith 01634 867022 amp Joyce Brown 01634 864413
Trevor Smith 01634 867022 amp Rod Murr 01634 868075
Requests for Baptisms Weddings or Funerals to Rev Gary Watt or the Stewards
SERVICES FOR APRIL Sunday April 7th 60pm Evening Worship led by David amp Rebecca Sunday April 14th 1030am Morning Worship led by Rev Gareth West Sunday April 21st 60pm Evening Worship led by Karen Willing Sunday April 28th 1030am Holy Communion led by Rev Dr Gary Watt Please note the slight alteration to the times of services
AFTERNOON TEA continues each Tuesday in the Church from 30pm till 430pm All are welcome to join us for a chat over a cup of tea and piece of homemade cake There is also a Fun Quiz to add to the enjoyment
COUNTRY LUNCH will be held on April 11th at 10pm with the usual menu of soup cheese and crusty bread followed by fruit crumble and ice cream ndash still a bargain at pound250p
BOOK EXCHANGE Do join us on Saturday April 6th from 1030am till 120 for our monthly book exchange We have a good selection of books for you to exchange with any you would like to pass on ndash or you can purchase books for pound1 each Coffee tea and cakes are served and we ask for a donation of pound1 so even if you do not want to look for any new reading material come and join us for a friendly chat
At a recent meeting of the Church it was decided that the proceeds from our Social Activities the Afternoon Tea Country Lunch and Book Exchange would be donated to a different charity each month pound100 has been sent to Water Aid and we will be supporting Maryrsquos Meals in April This charity provides food for very hungry children in school to help them to concentrate on their learning
ADVANCE NOTICE Please see the separate notice (opposite) about the Musical Evening to be given by Mosaic on Saturday April 20th at 730pm No tickets are needed but we would appreciate donations towards this monthrsquos charity Maryrsquos Meals Make a note in your diary
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
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Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
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NEW BOILERS FITTED
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EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
8
Tuesday
2nd April
730pm Wouldham Parish Council
Meeting
Wouldham
Village Hall
Thursdays
4 11 18 25
April
1030 -
12 noon Thursday Community Club
amp
Hi Kent Hearing Aid Clinic
here on 18th April
Old School
Community
Centre
Burham
Sunday
14th April
Monday
15th April
After am
Service
730pm
Burham amp Wouldham Parish
AGM
Burham amp Wouldham PCC
Meeting
Both
meetings at
All Saints
Church
Tuesday
16th April
730pm WI Meeting
Ms Carol Harris
War Time Fashions
Competition
A War Time Photo
Burham
Village Hall
Monday
29th April
730pm Burham Parish Council
Meeting
Burham
Scout Hut
APRIL MEETINGS
BURHAM WAR MEMORIAL GARDENS
As you are aware we are looking at the possibility of making some
positive changes to the war memorial gardens for our project for 2013
The war memorial itself will not be changedmoved or altered in
anyway itrsquos just the surrounding garden which we feel could do with
some TLC (tender loving care) and attention
We have received some good ideas from local residents including a
memorial wall for small plaques etc and planting of rose bushes (or
similar) but before any decision is made the Parish Council requested
that this notice be placed in the Parish Magazine to give all residents the
opportunity to put forward any ideas and or comments
We appreciate that the war memorial itself is close to many of your
hearts and therefore need to ensure that any changes to the surrounding
area are sensitive and keeping within the residentrsquos wishes
If you have any ideas comments in relation to the above give me a
call on 01622 609324 or e-mail me on pamburhampccouk before
the end of April Pam Saunders ndash Burham Parish Council - Clerk
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
9
If you have any items that you
would like the Parish Council to
discuss just give me a call on
01622 609324 e-mail me on
pamburhampccouk or come
along to the monthly meetings
normally held the last Monday
of the month The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday 29
April 2013 (Annual meeting of
Electors) 730 pm in the Scout
Hut Village Hall Site Rochester
Road Burham Pam Saunders - Clerk
BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
War Memorial Gardens ndash
A separate write-up is within
the parish magazine (opposite)
in relation to this If you have
any comments to make please
let me know
The boot scrapers have now been
installed and are there for all
residents to use Hopefully they
will assist in keep the pavements
clearer of mud from the
recreation ground
Recently there have been incidents of fly-tipping If you see
any fly-tipping you can either report it direct to TMBC or
give me a call and I will report it for you
Please do not leave unwanted
goods or recycling items in the
recycling area if you are unable to
access the required bank Any left
items are classed as fly tipping A
bulky refuse facility is available
on 13 April 2013 between 800am
ndash 900 am
Police crime reporting number is 101
Ball games are prohibited within
the car parks around the village
We have received some
complaints regarding damage to
parked vehicles by stray balls
There is a ball park in the
recreation ground where these
types of games should be played
The BOOK CLUB
Come along
on
17th April
730pm
to
Burham Methodist
Church
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
10
MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
The Mobile Library visits Burham amp Wouldham every week on a Tuesday at
Wouldham School Lane -115- 215pm
Wouldham Post Office- 220- 240pm
Wouldham Ravensknowle-245ndash 300pm
Burham Village Hall - 305ndash 405pm
A selection of books ndash fiction amp non-fiction
Large print books
Childrenrsquos books DVDs Orders can be taken Use it or loose it
ARE YOU OVER 60 COME AND JOIN OUR ldquo60+CLUBrdquo
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 200mdash400PM
At the FUNCTION ROOM MEDWAY INN
WOULDHAM (Corner of High St amp The Knowle)
1st MEETING mdash 16TH April at 200pm
Enjoy a social afternoon helping to shape the
future of our club amp electing the committee
Drinks cake and chat are all provided
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
11
WOULDHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
At the Parish Council meeting in March
Councillors discussed the progress of the
Village Hall project An application for the
Lottery Community Grant has been made in
order to part fund the project We are hopeful
that it will be successful and will keep you
posted
Mrs Harley a Wouldham resident attended
the meeting this month and told Councillors
about a club for OAPrsquos that herself and
Daphne Parish are looking to start in the
Village The days and times of the club are yet
to be decided but it will be held in the Village
Hall and our local KCC Councillor Peter
Homewood is willing to contribute some
funds from his Members Grant to support the
start up of the club If you are interested in
joining please contact either Daphne or Mrs
Harley for further information
We have had an enquiry from a young
Wouldham Resident about building a skate park on the Recreation Ground We
welcome all enquiries from our younger residents and think that it is great when
young people take the initiative and come up with ideas for local facilities We
shall be looking into the possibility of a skate park and taking advice from
Burham PC as they have already successfully built and sought funding for a
skate park on their recreation ground Please check local notice boards for
further information regarding this exciting project
In other news ndash which may be of interest to all you
lsquoTwitchersrsquo out there a large flock of 32 Waxwings
was spotted in Nelson Road during the past week
Finally ndash when
reporting broken
streetlamps to the
PC please
remember to take
a note of the pole
number as it helps
us locate them
A Reminderhellip The Counc i l has rece ived
com pla int s f rom res idents
about two dog re la ted
ma t te r s Fi r s t l y i t appears
tha t there has been a cer ta in
am ount o f dog grooming
occurr ing on t he Recrea t ion
Ground
The ha ir l e f t on t he ground
i s caus ing a nuisance and
Counc i l lo rs would l ike to
reques t tha t dogs are no t
groomed on the Recrea t ion
Ground
Second ly i t s eem s tha t dog
owners are p ick ing up a f te r
the i r dogs on the Recrea t ion
Ground ndash which i s g rea t
news Ho wever we wo uld
l ike to rem ind dog owners to
p lace the i r dog bags in the
dog b ins ra ther than
l eav ing them do t ted around
the s i t e
Contact
Sarah Egglesden i f you
have any i t em s tha t
you would l ike t he
Par i sh Counc i l to
d i scuss ndash o r come
a long to our monthly
mee t ing on the f i r s t
Tuesday o f the m onth
7 30pm in the Vi l lage
Hal l Likewise i f you
would l ike to hi re t he
v i l lage ha l l ( f rom
pound8 50 per hour) ndash
p lease contac t Sarah
Contact details
Community Warden Dave
Liepnick 07977 982187
PCSO Roxanne Wilson phone
101 and ask to be put through
to her
Parish Clerk Sarah Egglesden
01732 870862 Email
Wouldhampchotmailcouk
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
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CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
12
GRAYS KITCHENS LTD
Reliable Kitchen Fitter
Over 20yearrsquos experience
Supply amp fit or fit only
Graham George
0770 2821016
Charlene Malone
07919 091734
wwwFacebookcomCharlenesZumbaclasses
Wouldham Village Hall Monday amp Thursday at 8pm
Burham Old School Community Centre Monday 7pm
pound5 per class Advance purchase 6 classes for the price of 5
Loyalty scheme Official Zumba merchandise and chilled water
available to purchase at classes
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
13
155 EVENING BUS SERVICE UPDATE
March was the final month of the 155 evening bus
service trial period and in Mayrsquos magazine there
will be an update on how the trial went overall up
to the end of March However the full outcome of
the trial and decisions on the future of the service
will probably not be known until the June edition
Up to and including February the trial has gone
really well and the demand for the evening bus
service for Burham and Wouldham has been good Arriva have run the
service at a reduced rate in order to get the service up and running and
give it the best possible start but from 1st April the fare must go up to its
full rate
As always for those on the Internet there is ldquoThe Friends of the 155
Busrdquo website httpwww155buscouk which contains the most current
information on the 155 Bus Service as it becomes available and there is
also Arrivarsquos own website is at wwwarrivabuscouksoutheast
This is your bus service and continues to need your support
lsquoPEDAL for POUNDSrsquo Sunday 28th April
Starting and finishing at East Malling Research
Registration begins at 11am
Ride starts at 12 noon
pound10 per adult pound3 per child pound25 per family
Please register early to avoid disappointment
Call 01622 790195 our see our website fundraisinghokhcouk
The Heart of Kent Hospice invites you and
your family to join our lsquocycle of carersquo with this
10km family fun ride through the private
roads of picturesque East Malling Research
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
14
Wouldham Court
Farmhouse
Bed amp Breakfast
Ideal BampB for wedding guests
Church just opposite amp River view
Honeymooners welcome
Grade 11 listed home Beamed rooms
ldquoLots of Memorabilia of Admiral Nel-
sonrdquo
ProprietormdashAnthea Parnell
246 High St Wouldham Rochester
Kent ME1 3TY Tel 01634 683271
Email antheaparnellbtinternetcom
Paul J Rowland Independent Funeral Directors
Maidstone 15 Mid Kent Shopping Centre
ME16 0PU - 01622 757177 Penenden Heath ME14 2JP -
01622 662661
24 Hours a Day ~ 365 Days a Year We offer a full range of services and
facilities home arrangements at your convenience
Free car parking Company Director Paul J Rowland
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
15
Sat 13th April Sat 11th May Sat 8th June (Summer Fair 1000mdash400pm) Sat 13th July Sat 14th September
Sat 10th August Sat 12th October Sat 9th November Sat 7th December (indoor Christmas Market 1000mdash400pm)
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
16
Choir Practice
Practices are held on Thursday
evenings 730pmmdash9pm
All Saints Church Wouldham
New junior and senior members are
most welcome
Saturday Waste
Collection
TMBC Helpline 01732 876147
wwwtmbcgovuk
Wouldham - 13th April
Village Car Park Knowle Rd
80am ndash 90am
Burham ndash 13th April
Village Hall Car Park
80am ndash 90am
Eccles ndash 13th amp 20th April
Bull Lane lay-by 80am ndash 90am
Do not leave waste unattended at
the collection sites or in advance of
the waste vehicle arriving
Halls for Hire (Please do not telephone after
80pm)
Burham Methodist Church Hall
ndash 01634 864139
Burham Old School Community Centre ndash 01634 863322
Burham Village Hall ndash
01634 867669
Wouldham Village Hall ndash
Tel 01732 870862
PARISH NEWS
Prescriptions
If you are unable to collect your
prescriptions and live in the Parish
of Burham amp Wouldham the
Church offers a collection service
Contact
Heather Lloydmdash 01634 863345
Volunteers collecting these
prescriptions need a minimum of
24 hours notice
ORGAN
The electric organ in Burham Old
Church is no longer needed and
may be had for a small donation
to lsquoFriends of St Marysrsquo
Please contact Mike on 07964
697556
mikejhayeshotmailcouk
PIANISTORGANIST
Would any pianistorganist be
interested in joining a rota for
playing at Church Services in
Wouldham You could play as
little or as often as you wish Please
contact Rev Mike Hayes tel07964
697556 if you are interested
WANTED
If you have any spare knitting
wool Doreen can make good use
of it for charity
Doreen 01634 864139
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
17
CHURCH TREASURER
Our present PCC (Parochial Church Council) Treasurer has moved
outside the Parish and we now have a vacancy for the position
This is an honorary position which will mostly involve recording all
income and expenses each month and then informing the PCC of these
The church does need to prepare yearly accounts based on these figures
but lots of help is available and the present Treasurer will assist in
completing these if needed
While previous experience is helpful it is not essential and it would give
lots of practical experience of simple bookkeeping The present
Treasurer is more than happy to give any help with a gradual handover if
necessary Please contact Janet Parris Tel 01795 555615
Sheila Baker and family would
like to say a very big thank you to
all of you who sent the beautiful
sympathy cards on Frankrsquos passing
and to the donations you gave to
the Junior Diabetes Research
Fund To everyone who attended
his funeral the support was over-
whelming what a send off he
would have loved it all We knew
he was a popular man you all
showed us just how popular
Thanks to the doctors and all of you at Burham surgery who showed
Frank such kindness over the years
Special thanks to Revrsquod Mike Hayes and everyone at All Saints Church
who took part in Frankrsquos final journey
Sheila would personally like to say a big thank you to her friends and
neighbours who have been so kind and supportive to her you have all
been wonderful thank you so much
Frank will be sadly missed
Thank You
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
18
HERE amp THERE Door to Door
Private Hire
- Local amp Reliable
- Competitive Quotes
- Lady drivers available on request
To book ring 07807 916886 or
email hereandthere1orangenet
Produce this advert for pound5 off
one airport transfer
GASMARK HEATING SERVICES LTD LOCAL CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATION
MONEY SAVING UPDATES
NEW BOILERS FITTED
SERVICE AND REPAIR
GAS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDLY SERVICE AT A SENSIBLE
PRICE
FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE
TEL 01634 669245 MOBILE 07719 179049
All domestic plumbing repairs maintenance alterations and new
installation work undertaken Taps leaks overflows blockages
basins sinks wcrsquos full bathroom suites fitted and much much more
No job too small
Free estimates or advice call Amanda on 07702 408948 or
Email ajsplumbingservicesblueyondercouk
AJS PLUMBING
SERVICES
Fully Qualified Female Plumber
Garden Services
General Garden Maintenance
Lawn Mowing Strimming
Hedge Trimming
Patio amp Deck cleaning
Call Rob Ward
Text or phone
07812345951
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
19
Wouldham Church of England Primary School News
Great News We had an Ofsted inspection at the end of February and the
report was published at the beginning of last month Ofsted are very
thorough in their review of schools and the lsquobarrsquo for quality has been
raised considerably over past years Even so we have been given a
lsquoGOODrsquo rating and even better ndash an OUTSTANDING rating for the
lsquoBehaviour and Safetyrsquo at the school
We are thrilled to have this official endorsement of our work and we feel
it truly reflects all the immense hard work put in by all of our staff
governors parents and volunteers And a massive lsquowell donersquo to all of our
children too We obviously exist to serve the children of Wouldham ndash it is
their school not ours and so to have them described as lsquobehaving out-
standingly wellrsquo is a great credit and shows the commitment to learning
held by all
lsquoMake Your Best Your Standardrsquo is our motto and we aim to keep living
this by moving from lsquoGOODrsquo to lsquoOUTSTANDINGrsquo in all areas in the
near future
Even more good news is that we are now the proud owners of a minibus
which has already seen good usage with trips here there and everywhere
throughout March You will know if you have seen it as it is clearly
marked as proudly belonging to Wouldham
People of Wouldham be proud of your school Support us in all we do
and if you feel you can help contribute in further developing outstanding
education for our children then please get in touch We are on the look out
for some new governors and if this is something you may be interested in
finding out more about then please call in We would love to hear from
you
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 16th April School opens for Term 5
Thursday 18th April Spring Sports Festival at St Markrsquos Eccles
Friday 19th April School Marathon ndash all children from 915
Tuesday 23rd April St Georgersquos Day Celebration
Thursday 9th May Trip to Houses of Parliament
Monday 13th May Year 6 Assessment week
Wed 22nd May Show lsquonrsquo Share ndash 315 to 4pm All classes
Friday 24th May End of Term 5
Visit wwwwouldhamkentschuk or call 861434 for more information
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
20
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
21
POLICE NEWS There more ways than ever for the public to contact and engage with
Kent Police Call 101 to report a non emergency incident
visit wwwkentpoliceuk follow us on Twitter kentpoliceton or
People who are deaf or speech impaired can still text lsquopolicersquo and their
message to 60066
People should continue to call 999 in an emergency such as when a
crime is in progress when someone suspected of a crime is nearby when
there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened
HOLD A FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
TO HELP
SPINAL CORD INJURED PEOPLE
LIVE FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES
Great British Fish and Chip Supper ndash Friday 17th May 2013
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips recipes invitations and donation envelopes By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional pound500 means you will raise at least pound3500 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families from the moment a spinal injury occurs and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone Community Fundraising Manager Elizabeth Wright says ldquoBe a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured peoplerdquo For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraisingsiafishandchipscouk or visit wwwsiafishandchipsco
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
22
Calling all gardeners
We would love to start planting some flowers and veg at the childrens
centre but havent any pots planters or hangers If anyone could donate
anything for our garden we would love to hear from you Please call
Sarah on 01634 686472 or pop in for a visit
Mondaymdasham Stay amp Play
930 - 1130am - For children between 0 ndash 5 years
Free with no booking required
Tuesdaymdasham Music Mayhem
945am - 1045am - For children between 0 - 5 years
No booking required Held at Burham Childrenrsquos Centre pound1 per child
Baby Timemdashevery Tuesday 100mdash230pm
An informal group for new parents of babies up to 12 months We have a
soft play area with sensory play and a chance to weigh your baby
WednesdaymdashStay amp Play Eccles St Marks C of E Primary School
945am - 1115am - For children between 0 - 5 years Physical creative
amp free play Free group with no booking required (Term time only)
Baby ClinicBaby Time in Aylesford Community Hall every 2nd and
4th Thursday of the month Aylesford Baby clinic have joined with
Burham Childrens Centre for parents to come and meet in the informal
setting A soft play area is available Also weigh your baby and seek
advice from the health visitor
Please pop in or call us on 01634 686472
Burham Childrens Centre Welcome To The Team
Jane Higgins - Manager
Jacqui Norwood - Community
Involvement
Worker
Shelly Thomson - Early Years
Bell Lane Burham
ME1 3SY
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
23
CHILDRENrsquoS GROUPS
Burham Pre-School Burham Village Hall lsquoOutstandingrsquo Ofsted inspection March 2011 We welcome children
aged 2 ndash 5yrs Sessions Mondayrsquos to Fridays from 915am to 1145am
Monday Tuesday amp Wednesday Lunch Club (1145 ndash 1220pm) amp
Afternoon session (1220pm ndash 250pm)
Come along and visit any morning and see if we are right for you
Supervisor - Tracey Beechey 01634 685239
Pre-school - 07946 793781 EMail Burhampre-schoolhotmailcouk
Jelly Beans Pre-School Wouldham Village Hall Our Ofsted inspection found Jellybeans provision to be lsquogoodrsquo
Sessions run Monday to Friday 915am ndash 1145am and Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1225pm ndash 255pm For all
children aged from 2yr
We also now run a lunch club Tuesdays to Thursdays 1145am ndash
1225pm
Feel free to visit at any time no appointment necessary
For any further information please contact Mrs Donna Cook Supervisor
on 07581 661525 (out of session time) or 07855 041496 (during session
time)
Phoenix Medical Practice 33 Bell Lane Burham Rochester ME1 3SX
Telephone 01634 867982 Fax 01634 864513
Opening times Monday amp Thursday 830 am - 500 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 830 am - 600 pm
Dispensary Opening Times Monday amp Thursday 845 am - 1200 pm 200 pm ndash 445 pm Tuesday Wednesday amp Friday 845 am - 1200 pm 330 pm ndash 615 pm
wwwphoenixmedicalpracticecouk
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
24
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
LOCAL VOLUNTEER DRIVING SCHEMES
If you need help with a local journey there are a number of
volunteer driver schemes you can contact
Dial 2 Drive This service covers the West Kent area and all of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Those wishing to use this service must first register with Dial 2 Drive and pay an annual registration fee of pound15 The cost of the service to users is then 55p per mile calculated from the volunteer driverrsquos home to the destination and back Bookings should be made at least 3 days in advance of the journey Contact ndash 01732 357978 01732 357978 httpwwwvawkorgukTransportDial-2-Drive
Tonbridge and Malling Kent Karrier This service provides dial a ride mini bus services for those unable to use other forms of transport for specific routes on specific days Users can be collected from home A pound5 registration fee is required and the cost of journeys range from pound160 to pound310 Full details are set out in their leaflet viewable by clicking the link below Contact ndash 01892 722297 httpssharewebkentgovukDocumentsroads-and-transportgetting-aroundkent-karriertonbridge-and-malling-kent-karrierpdf
British Red Cross Transport Service A volunteer driver scheme for those unable to use public transport which
operates pick ups from the clientrsquos home address There is no membership
fee For journeys of up to 50 miles a donation request based on 50p per
mile plus pound1 administration charge is made For journeys over 50 miles
clients will be invoiced at 50p per mile plus a pound250 administration charge Contact - 08000 280831 08000 280831 httpwwwredcrossorgukWhere-we-workIn-the-UKSouth-Eastern-EnglandKent-and-SussexLocalServicesTransport-service
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
25
NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Available for those patients who have been assessed as medically unable to make their own way to and from a healthcare appointment including those patients who are not able to use volunteer driver services Those wishing to access the service must first call to see if their medical conditions make them eligible for the service If this is confirmed transport will be arranged and there will be no charge for the service Bookings can only be made via your GP or hospital consultant Contact ndash 01622 224720 01622 224720 httpwwwmtwnhsukyour-visitpatient-transport2asp
NHS Travel Cost Scheme Those paying for travel to healthcare appointments and who receive qualifying benefits may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of these transport costs To check if you might qualify and for further details see the attached website httpwwwnhsuknhsenglandhealthcostspagestravelcostsaspx If you do qualify you need to take proof of your benefit entitlement and your appointment letter to the Hospital Cashier and Patient Administration Office located near to the reception of either the Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells hospitals to fill out a claim form
All household and garden works undertaken Carpentry
brickwork plastering decorating and plumbing All domestic
electrical works from an extra socket to a complete re-wire
No job too small
Hourly rates available for smaller jobsrepairs
15 years experience All work fully insured and guaranteed
Call 01634 813737 or 07966 367946
for a free estimatequotation
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
26
April 2013Our New SpringSummer menu is now available
See our website for our new delights
Monday 1st April Easter Bank Holiday Monday food is available all day (midday ndash 930pm)
Friday 26th April Gourmet Night we have put together a taste delight a free drink on arrival a 6 course set menu amp
teacoffee pound45pp (see website for menu)Not To Be Missed
Sunday 28th April Quiz night only a couple of tables left so book now to avoid disappointment
Cash prizes pound2pp entry free snack teams of 4
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
27
St
Ge
org
ersquos
Da
y 2
3rd
Ap
ril
28
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
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Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
29
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
30
Plumbing Services
Plumbing amp Heating Specialist Central Heating Power Flush
Over 35 Years experience
Dennis Woodward Mobile 07710273915
Need to re-decorate that bedroom lounge or hallway
Does the Kitchen or bathroom need a revamp or update
Whether itrsquos re-tiling the walls and floors or painting and decorating
then just give me a call
Very competitive rates and satisfaction guaranteed
Ring Tony 01634 869536 or 0776 5273 408 (mobile)
Darren Emptage
Master Stonemason
New Memorials
Additional Inscriptions
Memorials cleaned and repaired
All natural stonework undertaken
07806 633422 days 01634 868574 evenings
77 Church Street Burham Kent ME1 3SB
Think On Your Feet
CHIROPODY
State Registered Chiropodist amp
Podiatrist Health Professionals Council
Registered
Ring 07787 446 199
PLEASE RING JOHN
TO ARRANGE
A HOME VISIT
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
31
ROOFING amp PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
All Roofing amp Roofing Repairs Guttering Fascias Soffits
Roof WindowsSkylights Extensions amp Renovations Loft amp Garage Conversions
Loft Access amp Insulation
Call Nick 07949 588464 01634 262582
AP Systems
Boxley Timber amp
Fencing Supplies Quality Sheds amp Summerhouses
Sleepers amp Decking
Gates amp Trellis made to size
All types of Fencing CollectionDelivery Stockist of tools
DeWalt Bahco Ryobi amp Quality Faithfull Tools
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS OFFERING
FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
BOXLEY SAWMILL
PILGRIMS WAY
BOXLEY MAIDSTONE
ME14 3EB Tel 01622 753953
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement
32
The Magazine of the Burham amp Wouldham Parish Church
Editor Mary Davis 132 Rochester Rd Burham ME1 3SH
Tel 01634 869650 e-mail zeromexdavis247btinternetcom
Please send items for inclusion by the 10th of the preceding month
Please note there are combined JulyAugust amp DecemberJanuary 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 Churchrsquos endorsement