here - Willesborough with Sevington

June 2016
Current Issue No.58
First Published 1904
The Community Magazine for Willesborough, Sevington,
South Willesborough, Newtown and Finberry
Cafe open
08.45 –
12.30
SCAN ME
Produced by the P.C.C of the Parish of Willesborough with Sevington for all in
North Willesborough, South Willesborough, Newtown, Sevington and Finberry
www.willesborough.org.uk
www.facebook.com/Parish.of.St.Mary
Supported by Councillors Jeremy Adby, David Smith,
Ward Members, Ashford Borough Council and Cllr. George Koowaree
Willesborough with Sevington
in the parish of Ashford
Distribution of the Pilgrim
Ann Gardner
Pilgrim Editor
Church Office
Tel: 624064
pilgrim@willesborough.org.uk
c/o Church Office 66 Church Road
The Churches of St Mary the Virgin, Willesborough
with St Mary‘s, Sevington
Rector: Rev. John MacKenzie,
The Rectory, 66 Church Road, Willesborough
Email: vicar@willesborough.org.uk Tel: 624064
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Roman Catholic Church
Parish Priests
Father Michael Lovell / Father Joe Feeley,
The Priest House, 4 Maidstone Rd. Ashford
Tel: 624771
Fr.Neil Vincent, The Priest House, Brookfield Road,
South Ashford
Tel: 622399
Curate: Rev. Dawn Stamper
Tel: 07885949416
Email Rev.Dawn@willesborough.org.uk
Church Office /Administrator
Libby Varley. The Church office is open Mon-Thurs
between 10am and 4pm, c/o The Rectory 624064
Email: office@willesborough.org.uk
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Salvation Army Ashford Corps
Lieutenants Tim and Christianne Swansbury
Hall Tel. 643480
Local Wardens
Libby Varley, 11 High Trees Close, Willesborough
Tel: 07583418386
John Donovan, 24 Church Road, Sevington
Tel: 502440
Readers
Alison Sherwood
Tel: 646509
Anne King
Tel: 640688
Charlotte Coles
Tel: 637779
Paul Needham
PCC Treasurer
Planned Giving
Tricia Fincher
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Willesborough Baptist Church
Minister
The Rev. Alan Dinnie, 34 Housefield,
Willesborough
Home Tel: 628693
Office Tel: 632739
Church Co-ordinator
Office
Tel. 632739
office@wbc-ashford.org.uk
Treasurer
Mr George Gibbs
c/o The Rectory
Tel: 502980
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Christ Church ( The Free Church of England or
Reformed Episcopal Church)
Churchwardens:
Mr C C Mills
Tel: 627072
Mr N T Smissen
Tel: 626335
Tel: 621285
Director of Music
Janet Hughes
Tel: 01303 264470
janetm.hughes@btinternet.com
Secretary to the Bell Ringers
Shirley Marshall
Tel: 623436
THE PILGRIM IS AVAILABLE DURING THE
EARLY PART OF THE MONTH FROM:
Tel: 636675
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SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH
This fun-filled group is for youngsters
aged between 6 - 10.
There are games, colouring, and stories
about Jesus.
The group is held every
Thursday during term time at St Mary’s
Willlesborough , from 3.30pm to
4.45pm. The cost is 50p per child per
session, and this includes a drink and
snack. If you would like any further
details please speak to
Revd. John MacKenzie.
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SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH
NEWSAGENTS
THE ALFRED ARMS
Rev Dawn Stamper
Exam season is upon us once again and we have heard quite a lot recently in the media about
the anxiety and stress that comes for students at this time of year. Feeling stressed especially
during exam time can feel quite normal and research has shown that a little short-term anxiety
can actually benefit your brain and body but people vary when it comes to how much stress
they can usefully take and parents are naturally, especially careful to make sure their children
are getting the right balance of work, leisure, diet and rest while they are busy revising in the
run up to exam dates.
In a radio interview recently I listened to British Olympic diving champion Leon Taylor
talking about his mentoring role with divers and how they prepare and calm themselves
moments before a dive.
Apparently the key is to empty their head of thoughts because thinking gets in the way.
Deep breathing and relaxing the shoulders is part of managing the pressure they feel as they
stand on their own, in full view of everyone, before they walk to the end of the board for the dive.
Divers train for hours to refine their skills which include managing the anxiety and being able
to ‘hold it together’.
Managing anxiety is a vital skill for life in our increasingly fast-paced world but we are by
no means the first to try and find ways of slowing things down when life threatens to overwhelm
us. Several passages in the bible tell us how Jesus would often slip away to secluded places to
be re-energized through quiet prayer and undisturbed communion with God. It was a habit with
Jesus and one that we can learn a lot from because it’s actually quite difficult to remove ourselves
from distractions and simply ‘be’, so like the divers, we need to work at taking a few minutes
in our daily life to quieten hectic thoughts and be open to what we can hear or feel around us.
There are lots of things to focus on from the sound of birdsong to the smell of cut grass and if
you are looking for a change of scenery why not call into St. Mary’s church to light a candle and sit
quietly – even with the chatter of the café in the background its possible to find peace and calm
within the ancient walls.
And for all the students out there facing exams – may God be with you as you sit your papers,
may He calm nerves and still anxiety, and may you know His peace and love this day and always.
Amen
Are you celebrating a wedding, baptism, anniversary or remembering
someone close?
Sponsoring a chair could be the perfect way to do this.
Individual chairs cost £130 each and sponsors’ dedications will be
enrolled in the Book of Sponsors.
If you are interested in sponsoring a chair
Contact the church office on 624064, Monday- Thursday 10am-4pm.
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Are you a group looking for
somewhere to meet or looking to
change your current venue?
FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS
Holy Baptism
Welcome to God’s Worldwide Family
1st May
Noah Roberts
Sophie Smith
Danielle Baker
Shanice Baker
Hollie Hughes
If yes look no further, inSpire at St
Mary’s could be just what you are
looking for.
Competitive rates, local location, large
room or small meeting area available.
We can also provide catering for you,
again at reasonable rates.
Funerals May they Rest in Peace
11th May
17th May
18th May
Henry Mansfield 84
Margaret Vivian 90
Linda King
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To book or for more information please
contact the Church office on
01233 624064
Looking for that perfect space to hold
your child’s birthday party?
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we say grace as a silent prayer and not as a
spoken sentence.
The Church Calendar for
June 2016
Finally I decided that my booklets were a prop
that saved me reading Bible lessons more
carefully and applying any insights I received to
today’s world. So the lot went to be recycled.
Now I only keep past editions if they include a
special topic. I have only one past edition at
present, so I am being very selective!
5th Second Sunday after Trinity
11th Barnabas, Apostle
12th Third Sunday after Trinity
16th Richard, Bishop of Chichester
AD 1253
19st Fourth Sunday after Trinity
22nd Alban. First martyr of Britain c.AD 251.
24th The Birth of John the Baptist
26th Fifth Sunday after Trinity
29th Peter and Paul, Apostles
I have subscribed to the New Daylight Bible
These thoughts were prompted by two weeks’
worth of readings in the latest edition of the
Notes. They are about a very special and very
personal subject, which has left me reading and
re-reading every day’s offering.
Reading Fellowship Notes for more years than
I can remember. These appear three times a
year and until recently I kept all the back
numbers until I had quite a large boxful. There
were about sixty booklets representing twenty
years’ reading.
Rachel Boulding is Deputy Editor of the Church
Times newspaper and has previously been
senior Liturgy Editor at Church House
Publishing. Rachel has terminal cancer, and
has written twelve sets of notes under the
general heading of Facing death.
Apart from the personal benefit of framing my
morning prayers around the reading of the
day, I found it encouraging to think that many
other people were studying the same reading
and praying about it. As it is a pocket sized
booklet, some were probably reading it in the
train on their way to work.
I suppose that everyone who has known a
friend or a loved one in this situation will recall
how each of them coped with it. In my family,
forty years ago, the word cancer was never
used. When my step-father fell ill with this
horrid disease, my mother spoke only of a
‘stomach ulcer’ until the end. Of course, I
maintained the white lie for her sake; it was her
way of coping.
Bible reading
I catalogued all my back numbers so that I
could find Notes on almost any Bible topic
very quickly. The more popular topics will
have appeared several times over the years.
More than once a past reading has provided
help with a difficult sermon, and occasionally
a pithy sentence or two found their way into a
talk.
When Rachel suggested writing about her
situation, the editors of New Daylight
encouraged her to go ahead. They saw
something valuable in hearing the experience
of suffering cancer from the inside.
Rachel ends her introduction with these words:
‘In all my writing, I have tried to frame my
thoughts in the context of all life being a gift
from God, to be celebrated in the light of his
grace and love for each one of us.’
Two unusual thoughts have stayed with me
over the years. The first is a statement from a
clergyman writing some notes who declared at
one point that ‘he never prayed’. That took
some swallowing, as I could never and still
cannot imagine being an active Christian and
a minister and never praying. Keeping in
personal touch with the Lord is so important to
me, and so comforting at times.
The other comment is a little lighter, and came
from another clergyman who wrote that in his
home they never said Grace before meals
because all life is a gift from God.
I still have not quite understood that, although
I am conscious that some readers will be
distressed by reading about Rachel’s
experience, and I pray that they will be
comforted by happy memories rather than the
more difficult times at the end. If you would like
to have a copy of the latest notes, have a word
with Janet Pantrey or myself.
Anne King
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their own homes, maybe as they recover from illnesses
or if they are housebound or bereaved. As part of
welcoming new members into the family of
St. Mary’s we are also happy to visit those with
children to let them know what is on offer for young
families at St. Mary’s. Unfortunately we don’t always
hear about people who would like a visit so please do
let Rev’d Dawn Stamper (07885 949416) or the church
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KENT Family History society
At the windmill
Ashford family history
The June meeting for the Ashford branch of Kent Family
History Society is on Tuesday 28th June 2016 at the
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FREE FIRST LESSON ON THE
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Sevington News
Extract from minutes of PCC
meeting May 8th 1959:Present nine.
Report of proposed church lighting overhaul and
renewal. It was agreed to accept the estimate to
completely rewire and renew fittings at the
estimated cost of £36.
Report of concrete path to church. The ground on
one side of the path to be made up to allow cars to
park.
Treasurer report. Church expenses had been cleared
leaving a balance of £14-9-11. The repair fund of
£181-17-9 would gradually build up. The Board of
Finance had sent a further £50.
A letter has been received from Mr David Miller &
Family seeking permission for a memorial to the
church in memory of the late Rev. C. Miller, late
Rector of Sevington Church. It was suggested that
the Rector might write and ask if they would care to
give a pair of wardens staves as the church had none
and would be useful.
It was also mentioned that the Records of the church
should be sent to Canterbury for treatment in the
hope that they could be preserved from further
decay.
The Rural Dean paid a surprise visit to the church as
he was passing.
A meeting was arranged for the Archbishop’s visit
to the Service of Thanksgiving on July 26th1959.
End of meeting.
April rainfall totalled 56mm. April 2015 11mm. Year to
date 331mm, 2015 239mm.
On the agricultural front May and June are
sheep shearing months. Sheep are shorn for
two reasons – welfare and income. If sheep
are left unshorn a heavily fleeced animal, if
stressed, can have a fatal heart attack.
Thankfully rare, they have been known to
have an attack whilst being shorn.
If an animal is left unshorn, blowflies can
find places to breed and the attendant
problems follow. Income. When I
commenced at KWG in 1965 wool was a
valuable commodity and farm staff would
be instructed to walk perimeter fences
and extricate even the smallest scrap of
wool as it was of value. Then the price of
wool dropped dramatically in the and
1970’s there was no market for the
fleeces which had been packed into bales
and storage was a problem. The
company’s storage space was bursting at
the seams and hundreds of bales were
sent to Fagg’s Fleet depot at Woodchurch
turning, at the far end of Ashford’s
Beaver Road, adjacent to the then Milk
Marketing Board. The price of wool has
fluctuated ever since and within the last
twenty years farmers have at times
grudgingly shorn their animals as the
shearing costs exceeded income. The
value of wool has now risen again and
fleece sales held on a regular basis in
Bradford see all lots thankfully sold. A
successful period for wool was back in the
1980’s when the British Wool Marketing
Board manufactured a range of products,
jumpers, pullovers, cardigans, knitting
wools etc., which was successfully sold
into far-eastern markets with Britain also
selling these products, but unrest in, I
think the late 1980’s in China or Japan
abruptly brought this trade to an end,
never to return. To conclude, Fifty years
ago, when sheep and shepherds were
highly valued, the wool paid for the
shepherd’s wages or farm rent. Today,
animals and their wool are just another
commodity in the market place. Times
change but what goes around comes
around and maybe the times of the
1960’s will return?
John Donovan
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Pilgrim Gardening Hints
for June
Hello and welcome to our mid-summer mix of handy
hints and fact-packed features aimed to entertain and
inform!
Off we go then with FIVE TOP TIPS FOR JUNE:Marrows, courgettes, sweetcorn and runner beans grown
under cover can be planted out this month; whilst a
sowing of a short row of peas every 2 -3 weeks will help
to avoid a glut.
Dead head Rhododendrons by hand so as not to damage
new shoots, and remove the suckers from roses and
lilacs before they get too big.
Try to do regular hoeing on a hot day while the weeds
are still young. Hand weed close to rows and around any
small plants.
Mow long grass where the foliage of naturalised bulbs
has died back. Raise the height of the cut on established
lawns because slightly longer grass should remain
greener during hot or dry spells.
Give evergreen hedges a light trim, taking care not to
disturb any remaining nesting birds.
THE A TO Z OF GARDENING is at the letter L, which
is for Lawn Sand. Regarded as old fashioned, it contains
ferrous sulphate which acts as a defoliant, and
ammonium sulphate which gives the grass a rich,
greener colour as well as boosting the acidic level of the
soil – vital for a good looking lawn.
As promised last time, here is an idea for a novel way to
grow a few vegetables if space is limited. Simply fork
over a small area in front of your flower borders, adding
a little compost and a sprinkling of some slow release
fertilizer such as Growmore.
Make shallow drills 6 -12 inches apart and sow them
thinly with lettuce, radish, carrot, cauliflower or even
onions. Thin out when the seedlings are large enough
and watch ‘em grow! They’ll look good amongst the
flowers and will rarely be attacked by pests or disease.
And on the subject of pests and diseases, watch out for
curled up leaves on roses; these will most likely contain
the sawfly larvae and should be picked off and
destroyed. The likes of ladybirds generally deal with
attacks of greenfly and blackfly, while a continuing
fortnightly spray of copper fungicide should help
prevent the spread of blackspot.
The lily beetle is apparently on the increase, but is easy
to identify with its bright red body and orangey-brown
grubs. Usually found on the underside of the leaves, they
should be picked off and destroyed by hand. It’s messy
but affective.
The black spotted green sawfly caterpillar can quickly
destroy gooseberry foliage. A proprietary pesticide is
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THE BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP
The BRF publishes Bible reading notes three times
a year and I can order these within a Church
subscription.
They are: New Daylight, Quiet Spaces, Day by
Day with God, Guidelines at £13.05 per year and
Upper Room at £13.05 per year.
There are also Christian books available.
As Church representative I can order the BRF notes
and/or books.
Please contact me if you would like further
information.
Janet Pantrey
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possibly the best control. Also, beware of gooseberry
mildew, a fungal disease which appears as a white
powdery coating on leaves and shoots. It is easily
preventable by pruning, coupled with regular feeding
and watering.
It’s double issue time next time, which means two lots
of TOP TIPS and two from the A TO Z. We’ll also
look at taking softwood cuttings and discover what
serpentine layering is.
Until then, enjoy the fruits of your labours – no pun
intended – as you pick those sun warmed ripe
strawberries and dig the first of the new potatoes.
Just the thought is mouth-watering!
Happy gardening as always
Phil Knowles
SWAN COMMUNITY GROUP
South Willesborough and Newtown
Community Group invite all residents to their
next meeting on Monday, 27th June. If you
have any questions for your local councillor,
police or the group then come along to
The Salvation Army Hall, Cudworth Rosd @
7.00pm.
Future dates for meetings:
27/6/16 - Salvation Army Hall
25/7/16 – Alfred Arms
26/9/16 – AGM Salvation
Army Hall
31/10/16 - Alfred Arms
28/11/16 - Salvation Army Hall
Families in
Ashford
need you…
Home-Start Ashford
Registered Charity Number:1105541
Home-Start Ashford, a local charity, is recruiting
volunteers* to visit families in Ashford,
Tenterden and the surrounding villages.
An accredited volunteer preparation course will
start in January 2016.
Trained volunteers give free, informal, friendly
and confidential support to families with at least
one child under five. By visiting families weekly
in their own homes offering practical and
emotional support and friendship our
volunteers support families through a range of
difficulties.
James & Kerry have just moved to Ashford with
their three pre-school children. James is
returning to work and Kerry is anxious about
meeting new people and finding her way around
the area alone...
If you could offer 3 hours a week to support
a family like James and Kerry please get in
touch with us on: 01233 647209 or email us
at: info@home-start-ashford.org.uk
*No paid work but out-of-pocket expenses are
covered.
Home-Start Ashford is committed to a safe
recruitment practice as an important
part of safeguarding and protecting children
and vulnerable adults.
Home-Start Ashford welcomes and
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We treat everyone with respect and
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Old English Rose
Flower Shop
Paul Bartlett , Weald East
There are significant and ongoing traffic problems at
the junction of Barrey Road and A2070 which need
to be addressed. The junction is the responsibility of
Highways England and is part of what they call
“Area 4”. Their email is area4@bbmmjv.com. These
are not the people who are dealing with the J10A
construction. It is important that you report issues,
delays and congestion arising from the lack of right
hand turn direct to Area 4 using their email address. Please copy me in, I will keep a log and the
pressure on them to deal with this junction. It will
only get worse as more shops open on the retail park.
Nestled under the North Downs in the
idyllic setting of Evegate, Old English
Rose provides beautiful fresh flowers and
plants for all celebrations and occasions,
sympathy and corporate displays.
Our shop is full of rustic charm with
shabby chic gifts, garden ornaments and
balloons for all events.
We specialise in flowers for weddings and
events and stock a gorgeous range of hire
accessories for your big day.
ABC will issue the next version of the local plan in early
June and this will include changes for the planning use
of Waterbrook and the area to the north west of
Finberry. These are both likely to include additional
housing. Please review the plans when they are issued
and submit your comments through the consultation
website or direct to me. This will be an important point
at which you can get involved with influencing the
plans for the future development of Ashford ahead
of planning permission being sought for these areas.
Why not pop down and see us at:
The Courtyard, Evegate Business Park,
Smeeth. TN25 6SX
Telephone us on: 01303 812562
Order on line at:
www.oldenglishrose.co.uk
Highways England are close to submitting a planning
application for the new motorway junction, J10A, to the
Planning Inspectorate. Once it is submitted you can
view the application on http://
infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/
south-east/m20-junction-10a/ but you will only have 28
days to comment so please do so within this time
limit. You can also keep track of the latest document
issued by Highways England on http://
www.highways.gov.uk/roads/road-projects/m20junction-10a/.
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YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
GEORGE KOOWAREE
What is
mediation?
North Willesborough
People in
dispute with
their
neighbours
often find it hard to talk to them or make them
understand what the problem is.
George Koowaree
KCC and ABC councillor
George.koowaree@kent.gov.uk
Tel 01233 634760
Barrey Junction
Councillor David Smith and I are working together to
get that Junction improved.
We are still waiting for Highways England to come to
the table for discussion with local Councillors and
activists
Street Lights
All of Ashford urban area have changed now the
contractor is in Shepway District. The intensity is now
at the highest which will be optimised once all in Kent
have been replaced
Hythe Road Crossing
The petition organised by John Goodman has been
handed over to the Highways District manager in Ashford and I have asked for another safety audit in the
light of increased traffic and the move of the post office to the other side of Hythe Road. To get a crossing
on the site has to pass the safety audit. Let hope it does
Lees Road
A Statutory consultation will be raised on option 1,
yellow lines, which the result of the first consultation
opted for. This process has to be followed for the
project to be legal
Kent and Rescue Service
At the last meeting of the Authority Plan and Performance Committee, which I sit on, we were given a presentation on Community safety, the service, with other
agencies play a big part in keeping the community safe
an example is Dementia Friendly approach. For whatever reason a fireman will enter a persons house he
will assess the condition, if an elderly person living on
his or her own he will report to other agencies if that
person needs medical or social attention. The personnel will give a warm pack to a cold person comprising
thermal gloves head gear, leggings and a mug. For
those elderly who smoke a gadget is provided so the
cigarette rest on an ash tray with a tube for the person
to smoke from; a lot of fires happen as a result of
people falling asleep whilst smoking
Mayor
I was appointed Mayor and Gloria, my partner, the
Mayoress on the 19th May. My charities will be Carers
Support based in South Ashford and Riding for the
Disabled based in Woodchurch. Please attend the
functions I organise or organise one yourself, Gloria
and I will be very grateful. Contact me on
01233634760 or by Email
George Koowaree
THIS IS WHEN MEDIATION CAN HELP!
Mediation provides a neutral third party to bring them
together and find a way forward which is acceptable to
both. Disagreements are sorted out confidentially without
the trouble and expense of going to court. Using
Mediation does not mean that you have complained about
your neighbour to some authority which might make the
disagreement worse. You are in control at all times.
Mediators will never take action or do anything without
your permission.
WHO ARE THE MEDIATORS?
Ordinary people who have been professionally trained to
help with neighbour problems.
They are all volunteers they do not take sides, nor do they
make judgements on the rights and wrongs of the issues.
WE CAN HELP
With disputes between neighbours, loud music, noisy
parties, parking, dogs barking, fences, hedges and
boundaries to name just a few.
You may not feel able to talk to your neighbour about the
problem – you may feel intimidated or perhaps you just do
not see the point of complaining any more as nothing
seems to change.
If you contact us we will LISTEN to your complaint and give
you the time you need to talk it through. ASHFORD
MEDIATION SERVICE is an INDEPENDENT organisation and
our services are FREE.
We will then arrange for two mediators to visit you at your
home or arrange neutral meeting place and hear your
account of things and then if you agree they will then offer
to visit the other party (who has the right to refuse, of
course) to hear their view of the situation. If both parties
are willing a “face to face” meeting may be arranged at a
neutral place, where you both can meet, with the
mediators, to seek an agreed solution.
Everything that is discussed is CONFIDENTIAL and IMPARTIAL.
Please ring Ashford Mediation Service on 01233-896237
(Please leave a message on the answer phone if is out of
office hours)
E-mail: info@ashfordmediation.co.uk
Web: www.ashfordmediation.co.uk
Registered charity No 1065625
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North Willesborough Community Forum
Open Meeting – 11th May 2016 - Meeting Notes
Willesborough Baptist Church – Hythe Road
J10a scheme in June 2016.
Planning - The following was reported:
Sevington Development (U19) -An Outline Planning application had
been submitted and the comments period was over.
Blackwall Road South (U5) -Permitted by committee, with conditions.
White Horse pub -Work ongoing.
Rear of Waltham Close -No progress.
Highmead House (Part of U14) -Nothing new.
The doors opened at 6.30 with a display of various items of local
interest.
No councillors attended - George Koowaree sent apologies.
NWCF Chair, Ian Stevenson, sent his apologies.
The meeting was opened at 7.30 pm by Alan Dinnie.
Law and Order
PCSO Daniel Brown attended and gave the following report:
He covers wards North Willesborough, Highfield, Kennington and
Little Burton Farm, all of which are low crime areas.
Crime information is available online:
North Willesborough: https://www.police.uk/kent/90/crime/
Highfield: https://www.police.uk/kent/85/crime/
Aylesford Green: https://www.police.uk/kent/74/crime/
Main issues are:
Thefts from cars
Bicycle theft
Theft from sheds
Preventative measures:
Do not leave valuables on display in cars
Marking of bicycles
Shed alarms
CCTV (BUT be careful about overlooking neighbours’
property)
More information can be obtained from the police and via:
PCSO Daniel Brown: Daniel.Brown@kent.pnn.police.uk, or call
101.
Parking on Pavements - following many complaints NWCF has been
looking at methods of providing advice to offenders; to this end
NWCF had been in contact with both the Police and ABC. Currently, it is only illegal to park on a pavement or grass verge in the
Greater London area. It is, however, illegal to drive on a pavement
or to obstruct a pavement, but very difficult to prove such an offence. NWCF will be following up on this so watch this space.
Speedwatch Update - Daniel Dryden gave the following report:
Speeding statistics (Feb to Apr 2016) were presented which showed
Hunter Road (20 mph) to be the speeding hotspot - it was accepted
that this was largely due to drivers trying to be courteous to traffic
waiting to pass parked cars - NWCF will be lobbying ABC and KCC
for further methods to reduce speed in this road.
One Ashford Hospital - Presentation by Michael Chalk
Ashford is One Hospital’s first hospital. It has been built on land
purchased from Houchin’s estate next to William Harvey Hospital
and is for private patients and those covered by private healthcare
plans. One Hospital is planning to build 3 hospitals per year over
the next ten years with the next being in Hatfield.
One Ashford Hospital can accommodate 20 patients. It will use
William Harvey’s pathology and high dependency (intensive care)
services when required. A concern from the floor was that this
would be a drain on WHH resources - it was explained that with
only 20 patients this would be minimal, plus WHH would be charging for these services.
Tours of the hospital can be arranged - for this and any other information contact the hospital on 01233 423000 or via http://
www.onehealthcare.co.uk/one-ashford-hospital
The Speedwatch team will be establishing new sites - if residents
have any suggestions please contact the team.
We are always looking for new volunteers.
See us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/
NorthWillesSpeedWatch
AOB
Local News and Updates
Hythe Road Pedestrian Crossing - George Koowaree has advised
that he will be restarting the process to reinstate the pedestrian crossing near The Windmill Inn.
Junction 10a - Two major changes:
The scheme will now include the Stour Park (U19 warehouse estate)
junction.
The scheme will exclude the Barrey Road junction which will now
be dealt with by the regional Highways England division - this will
mean it will not be dependent on J10a going ahead and may be implemented sooner than the new J10a scheme. ABC is aware of this
and will be following up.
Steerco Vacancies -There are vacancies for a Treasurer and
Secretary.
The meeting concluded at9.10pm. The next Open Meeting (and
AGM) will be on the 10th August 2016.
Highways England will be applying for a Consent Order for the
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Swan WI report
At Swan's May meeting members were able to look at and discuss the two Resolutions that are to be
voted on at the National meeting later in the year, it was decided to give our delegate the power of
discretion.
We then had a demonstration of hand bell ringing, given by St Mary's ringers.
They did a medley of hymns, classical, and traditional folk songs, some of which members sang along
too.
Afterwards members were invited to have a go themselves; there was much laughter as member's
attempted to raise a tune. The evening rounded off with a cuppa and social time.
On Saturday following our meeting we held a very successful Quiz Evening. Many thanks to all who
came along to support this event.
Monthly Lunch club at Aji's Ashford in June.
Indoor bowling taster session in June.
The next meeting will be held on Friday 3rd June 7.30pm at the Swan Centre South Willesborough.
Stained Glass is the subject for our next meeting.
Eve Muggeridge our speaker will tell us how a hobby became a business and demonstrate how to
make stained glass items.
Visitors are always welcome to come along and join us.
Valerie Prior
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REFLEXOLOGY
Ease the Stress and Strains
of Everyday Life,
Feel Relaxed and Calm
With a Reflexology
Treatment.
Home Visits and
Nursing Homes.
Kay Martin MAR
01233 620936
ASHFORD COUNSELLING SERVICE
Registered charity: 803387
OSTEOPATHIC
&
SPORTS INJURY
CLINIC
incorporating
Acupuncture
Reflexology
Remedial Massage
Jacqueline Spain D.O.
& Associates
44 Hythe Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8PU
Tel: 01233 633355
www. osteopathicclinic-ashford.co.uk
Willesborough based charity Ashford Counselling Service
has been awarded £144,650 to develop existing support
services for parents with postnatal depression in the local
area. The project aims to reduce social isolation and
provide support through group work and counselling.
Therapy will involve seeing a counsellor for 12 sessions
initially and for as long as required after this. Group
sessions will include a mum’s craft group, dad’s group
focusing on how they can support their partner and a
mixed gender group offering parenting advice for
step-parents.
As many as 1 in 7 women who give birth experience the
effects of postnatal depression. Supporting mums
through postnatal depression means that they can bond
more closely with their babies and children. This will have
a positive effect on the child’s development and the
impact could be felt for the rest of their life.
Tracy Dighton, General Manager of Ashford Counselling
Service said, ‘we have teamed up with Ashford Children’s
Centres to support women and men with postnatal
depression. This grant means we can help parents who
need an extra bit of emotional support.’
Craft Attack is a group run for women who have low
mood following childbirth. It involves having ‘time out’
from their families to undertake specific craft activities
with other women who have similar issues.
According to charity 4Children there are up to 35000
cases of postnatal depression a year in the UK, many of
which are undiagnosed. As many as one in ten men can
also be affected following the birth of their baby.
Anyone who thinks they might benefit from this service
can get in touch with their health visitor or contact
Ashford Counselling Service on 01233 610083.
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PODIATRY
CHIROPODY
(HPC Reg.)
ALISON C. GRAUBARD
FSSCh DipPodMed MBChA
Registered Member of British Chiropody and Podiatry Association
FOOT CLINIC
Monday - Saturday inc. Evenings • Car Park • Access for Disabled
Podiatric Acupuncture • Verrucae
Lower Limb & Foot Pain •Diabetic Foot
Orthotics (shoe inserts) • Nail Surgery
Corn & Callus Removal
Home Visits Available
For Appointment telephone
(01233) 613477
Mobile: 07779 014544
Ashford Chiropractic280 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent
TN24 0QP
Some useful numbers
NHS Direct
08454647
Samaritans
01233 610000
Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185
Gas Leak & Emergencies 0800111999
Power failures
08007838866
Ashford Borough Council 01233 331111
Ashford Gateway Plus
08458247202
Travel Line Bus times
08712002233
South East Trains
08457484950
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Pilgrims Hospices News & Events June 2016
Ashford Ladies Darts League donate £250 to
Pilgrims Hospices
Pyjama Walk Ashford 2016
Date: Saturday 25th June
Time: Fun starts at 8.30pm
with walk beginning at 10pm
Location: Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way Ashford TN24 0SD
Cost: Early bird entry Adult £10, Child (U16) £5. On the
night Adult £15, Child £10 Lantern included with entry.
Contact name: Ashford Fundraising Office
Contact tel: 01233 504111
French Family Day
Date: Sunday 26th June
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Bonjour Ashford French Club, 148 Hythe Road,
Ashford
Cost: Free entry
Contact name: Sandrine Robineau
Join us for our French family fun day
Pilgrims Hospices would like to say a huge thank you goes
to Ashford Ladies Darts League which held their end of
season darts matches and trophy presentation on Tuesday
19th April. As part of this social evening they presented a
cheque to Pilgrims Hospices for £250 which they collected
during the course of the season.
This brings the total they have raised over the years to
over £12,000 which is an amazing total. Pilgrims are very
grateful for their ongoing support.
Annual Ball: A Night at the Oscars
Date: Saturday 2 July 2016 Time: 7pm - 1am
Location: The Channel Suite, The Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, CT20 2DZ
Cost: £45 per person
Contact name: Mike Hardern
Contact tel: 01303 273422
Contact email: mike@pacomputers.co.uk
PILGRIMS HOSPICE
Supporters pile on the pedal power
An amazing 1200 riders
took to the roads to support Pilgrims care with
riders of all ages bringing
pedal power from across
the county and much further afield too.
Cyclists Doug Ramsey,
Abbie Rogers and Nettie
(speedy)
Freeman all from Ashford
took the 45 miler in their
stride. Doug said; “The route has been beautiful and well
planned and thank you everyone for the generous refreshments stops. We are really
enjoying making a contribution to Pilgrims while have a
friends sociable cycle.”
Added Robert: “The whole community really got behind us
again for the Cycle Challenge and we cannot thank everyone enough.”
Grand Quiz Night
Date: Friday June 10th
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Location: Ashford Prep School, Great Chart, Ashford TN23 3DJ
Cost: £10 per person (includes food)
Contact name: R Heron or M Morley.
Contact email: heronr@ashfordschool.co.uk; morleym@ashfordschool.co.uk
Come and join us for a fantastic fun quiz evening in aid of
Pilgrims Hospices and Nepal Earthquake Appeal.
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Pictures of Prayer: Enjoy Space and Silence
@ St Mary’s Kennington
Last year the Prayer Development Team (PDT) in St.
Mary’s, Kennington organised three ‘Open Days’, when
the church was open for three hours on a Saturday during the middle of the day, so that people could come in
and have a quiet time. Encouraged by the response;
even to the one held towards the end of October, when
the weather was dreadful, and there were other events
taking place — the PDT has planned another Open Day,
the first this year, on Saturday, 11 June.
As before, the church will be open between 12.30 and
3.30 for you to come in and spend as long or as short a
time as you wish in the quiet of our beautiful church.
Refreshments will be available on a ‘help yourself’
basis rather than being served at a specific time, as the
emphasis is on enjoying silence and using it as a means
to draw closer to God.
The previous Open Days were all structured around
three short sessions of corporate prayer. These closed
with worship songs, in which all taking part joined with
enthusiasm. This next Open Day will be completely
different, in that there will be no sessions of corporate
prayer. Our aim this time is to encourage you to find
your own path to God by providing three stations which
will offer different stimuli for the senses , sight, touch,
smell, etc. and so help you to focus your thoughts.
We hope that you will join us as we enjoy God’s
presence in Space and Silence.
Dear ladies
NEWS FROM WILLESBOROUGH
W.I.
Is it just me or is this year just flying by?
Our May Meeting was taken up discussing Resolutions ,this serious and very interesting time in our year had
us all in solemn mood but not for long. Along came our speaker Eve Mason who spoke about her many years
experience in Pawn Broking, this proved to be very interesting and extremely funny.
On Thursday May 26th a coach outing has been arranged to Margate to visit the Turner Gallery and then on to
the Walpole hotel for lunch and a tour of the hotel to discover its history.
13th of June our next meeting the speaker will be coming from Dobbies, a good place to visit in Ashford for
gardening, lunch and teas, and all you could wish for to make a dream garden.
Craft & Games: 16th June at 2pm non members welcome. These are very pleasant afternoons with Scrabble,
Cards, tea and cakes. You don’t have to be a master at these games it is fun and you get to meet old friends
and make new ones. That’s about all for now we welcome anyone who would like to give us a try and if you
have any questions feel free to contact 01233 879008. Thank you and take care until next time
Clare
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Coffee Break Crossword
Sudoku Medium 9
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Across
1. Restricted (7)
5. Perils (5)
8. Detection device (5)
9. Villain (5)
10. The sheltered side (7)
11. Flightless bird of
Australia (3)
12. Chasm (5)
14. Complies (5)
19. Prohibit (3)
20. Diplomatic (7)
22. Nimble (5)
23. Light beam (5)
24. Reside (5)
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Answers on page 22
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Down
1. Food store (6)
2. Decoration (5)
3. Goals (7)
4. Fin (6)
5. Stiff (5)
6. Stage set (7)
7. Repress (6)
13. Dressing (7)
15. Perplexed (7)
16. Overseas (6)
17. Dialect (6)
18. Tusked marine mammal (6)
20. Test (5)
21. Lariat (5)
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Willesborough Reflexologist
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ARE YOU AGED 18 or Over?
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Traditional (Feet), Hand,
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you to A recruitment Evening:
Thursday 14th JULy 2016
Starbucks, Ashford 7pm – 9pm
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Afternoon Tea parties for all occasions, Weddings,
Christenings, Anniversaries, Picnics, Wakes,
any event catered for.
All events have a unique Vintage touch.
Tea, Coffee, Cakes and Punches are all served in our
Vintage china.
Please contact Jo and Sarah-Jane for more
information and price details.
www.rosebudvintag.co.uk
Telephone—07717441904/07860948269
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Cllr. David Smith
MY CONTACT DETAILS
David Smith, Lysander, Royds Road,
South Willesborough, TN24 0DP
Email david.smith@ashford.gov.uk
Telephone 01233 627764
This petition is additional to the one carried out By KCC
SWAN COMMUNITY GROUP
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
Cllr. George Koowaree last year outside the shops on
the Industrial Estate.
The SWAN Community Group is now just over 25 years
old and it was established by the then South
Willesborough and Newtown Ward Councillor, the late
Gordon Turner, and a small band of committed
residents.
What was their first task in 1991? Only to change the
Parliamentary Bill which was being prepared to create
the Highspeed Line (HS1)!!! They certainly had big
ideas!!!
The Bill proposed to shut and remove in their entirety
the Aylesford Green level crossing and the footbridge
link between South Willesborough and Newtown and our
neighbours in North Willesborough. This would leave us
with only the long route via Boys Hall Road.
They needed to raise a large sum of money to employ a
barrister to assist in the presentation of their case to
keep the crossing or replace it with an underpass or
bridge and the group set to with a will. Alongside the
money raising effort was the creation of a huge petition
signed by the vast majority of SWAN residents.
All the team’s efforts were successful and the
underpass we now have from Newtown Road to
Aylesford Place was built so we could get to see
relatives, friends and the shops.
Over the last Bank Holiday Weekend, there were long
queues and 45 minute delays trying to get out of
Barrey Road and this will only get worse with the
increase in traffic due to the new shops in the Estate
and with the future development. The following
photographs from that weekend are courtesy of Ian
Sharp.
Comments which I have received since this campaign
started, is that there have been a large number of
bumper to bumper accidents (fortunately without
personal injuries except to the
policy holder’s insurance payments).
BARREY ROAD JUNCTION WITH THE A2070
Following on from the recent meeting of the M20 J10A
Community Group when Highways England announced that
the Barrey Road Junction had been removed from the
scheme, an online petition has been undertaken at
change.org (after logging on, search “Setting Up
Traffic Lights at the Barrey Road and A2070
junction”). This petition was set up by Retainagroup
Ltd, one of the firms on the Estate, and it is
supported by most if not all of the others.
The Community Meeting had been attended by Cllr. Paul
Bartlett, Cllr. George Koowaree, Cllr. David Smith
(me), SWAN Secretary Malcolm Webb and North
Willesborough Chair Ian Stevenson alongside other
Community and Parish representatives.
Will you please support the petition as soon as possible
and if you are unable to access the internet, please
write to me at the above address to support the
campaign.
Cllr. David Smith
Ashford Borough Councillor for South Willesborough
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Local Borough Councillors
Aylesford Green
Alex Howard
Conservative
Highfield
Gerald White
Conservative
gerald.white@ashford.gov.uk
07799116656
North Willesborough
George Koowaree
Liberal Democrats
george.koowaree@kent.gov.uk
01233 634760
Jeremy Adby
Conservative
Jeremy.adby@btinternet.com
01233 630074
South Willesborough
David Smith
Independent
david.smith@ashford.gov.uk
01233 627764
Finberry/Imber
Paul Bartlett
Conservative
paul.bartlett@ashford.gov.uk
07739293502
2016
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Bespoke Curtains
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Clothing Alterations
Repairs & Zips
Call Paulette on 01233 331 994
Sudoku Medium
S.W.A.N. CENTRE
The Ideal Location for:
*Wedding Receptions* *Children’s Parties*
*Anniversaries*
*Clubs & Societies*
For details Mrs Masters on 01233 642087
South Willesborough & Newtown
Community Centre
ANSWERS
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Cherrytree Nursery School
Montessori Approach
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‘Good’ Ofsted rating
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Mature, qualified & friendly staff
Call now to check availability of places at
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WHAT’S ON
Sunday 17 July 2016
Godmersham Park, Godmersham, CT4 7DT
Dogs Unite! Support Guide Dogs with a sponsored
dog walk in a lovely part of Kent. To be part of this
unique day out, register by phone on 0845 600
6787 or online
at www.dogsunite.org.uk @DogsUnite
#MyHeroDog You will get a sponsorship form so
you can start raising your £35 – enough to support
a guide dogs partnership for a week – and a cape
for your dog to wear. A certificate, a dog tag and a
goody bag will be given at the end of the walk.
Sign in at 10 a.m. at Godmersham Park for a walk
starting at 11 a.m. There are two circular routes to
choose from - a short one of roughly 2 miles; a long
one of roughly 4 miles. The walks are hilly and unsuitable for wheelchairs and sturdy footwear is recommended. Godmersham Park is on the A28 between Ashford and Canterbury, past the village of
Bilting, on the left just before the bridge. Free parking; toilets: tea and cake available in the Mansion
Orangery. Vet nurse on site.
SPARKLERZ - This fun-filled group for youngsters
aged between 6 & 10, is held Thursday during term
time in St Mary’s Willesborough , 3.30pm - 4.45pm.
50p per child per session - includes a drink and snack.
ST MARY’S SOCIAL EVENTS
SENIOR CHOIR - To join please see our Organist and
Choir Director, Janet Hughes, (tel. 01303 264470 or
janetm.hughes@btinternet.com)
Upcoming events, full details to follow
FRIDAY CHOIR (6 years & above) - Friday
4.30pm-5.30pm.
Friday 1st July- 20/20 Cricket and barbecue
Saturday 6th August -Family Day Trip to
Brighton £12.50 per seat
Friday 23rd September-Harvest Supper and
Barn Dance £15 pp
Friday 21st October—Murder Mystery
Evening with supper £12 pp
Saturday 10th December day trip to London
St MARY’S AFTERNOON GROUP 4th Tuesday of
the month - 2pm in St Mary’s Church Willesborough
For all ages from 16 - 90+. Interesting speakers, outings, lunches, fellowship. £1.50 a session, includes a
drink and biscuits. Speak to Jill Fryer Kelsey for more
info.
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays of the
month at St Mary’s Willesborough. More details church office
We welcome any article, letter or advertisement for The Pilgrim although inclusion does not mean they are
necessarily the views of the publishers. Please note that if requested, we are willing to withhold the names of
contributors, although we do not accept anonymous letters.
Please Email pilgrim@willesborough.org.uk or send to The Pilgrim, c/o The Rectory, 66 Church Road
Willesborough, Ashford by the 12th of the month before publication. The publication months are: February,
March, April, May, June, July & August, September, October, November, December & January.
Email: pilgrim@willesborough.org.uk
Tel. 01233 624064
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A cream tea was enjoyed by all who came to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday at St
Mary’s.
Some came dressed for the
occasion.
Some just came for the food
There was a tombola and a
Guess the weight of the cake
Cake won by Doreen
Crocket
IF YOUR CLUB OR ORGANISATION IN WILLESBOROUGH , SEVINGTON ,
SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH OR NEWTOWN WOULD LIKE AN ENTRY IN THE
PILGRIM, PHONE 01233 624064. pilgrim@willesborough.org.uk
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Article from Willesborough Junior School
Cheerleading Workshop
On Friday 11th March, a group of Sports Leaders from Towers School came to
teach Year 5 cheerleading and netball. I was in the cheerleading group. First
of all they taught us basic Cheerleading movements for the dance at the end.
Next, they gave us a number and we got into lines. They then told us to do
different jumps to the other end of the old hall. After that, we got into groups
of 5 but our group only had 4.They showed us the 2 stunts we had to learn to
do. One of them was the flyer standing on each other’s thighs. The other one
was the flyer being lifted up by the legs. Finally, we got taught a dance that
we danced along to numbers. I really enjoyed it and I think everyone else did
too.
Written by Kyra, Green Woodpeckers.
Science Fair
Willesborough Junior School held their first Science Fair as part of the Science Week
celebrations. Year 5 worked in groups to create a range of experiments to teach the rest
of the school about the science in everyday activities and items. Each group explained
what was happening and provided guidance on how to do it at home. The children
brought in money to take part in the exciting
experiments such as making lava lamps, playing bubble tennis and making a volcano
explode.
It was a great success because Year 5 raised over £650, which will be used to provide a
science theatre group presentation for the whole school. The children learned a lot and
had great fun.
By Isaac in Starlings
Maths Café
At the Maths Café on Tuesday 22nd March,
we did coordinates and problem solving.
We had to stand on our coordinate on the grid.
We enjoyed working with our parents.
We also enjoyed the raffle at the end.
Written by Parth, Starlings.
Pilgrim
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Ann
Gardner
Distribution
NGS GARDEN OPEN DAY
24th June 201613:00 – 20:00
Supporting the work of the National Gardens Scheme
For more information on events visit
www.godintonhouse.co.uk
or phone 01233 643854.
House & Gardens open for
the season
House and Tearoom
25th March – 2nd October 2016:
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank
Holidays
Mondays 1pm – 5pm
Gardens
1st March – 1st November 2016:
Daily 1pm – 6pm
DELEPHINIUM PAINTING WORKSHOP
24th June 201610am – 1pm
Join Kaidy Lewis for a fun, lively Delphinium art
workshop. Contact Kaidy on 07796945223 to book a
place. £20.00 per person.
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
26th June 201613:00 – 16:00
Whirling Skirmish will return to play in the Walled Garden
from 2pm, supporting the work of St. John Ambulance. Normal garden entry applies.
For more information visit
www.brendaburgessartsuk.info
PICNIC EVENINGS
17th June 2016 – 26th June 201613:00 – 20:00
Enjoy an evening in the glorious gardens, remember your
rug or chair.
DELPHINIUM SOCIETY DAY
SERVICES AT
19th June 201613:00 – 16:00
ST MARY CHURCH SEVINGTON
Expert advice and plant sales
JAZZ EVENING
June 2016
22nd June 201619:00 – 21:00
The Colrose Five will return to the Walled Garden with
proceeds to The Pilgrims Hospices, remember to bring your
chairs, rugs and picnics. Tickets £12.00 and available from
Godinton. Performance 7pm, picnics from 6pm
5th June 11 am Morning service
19th June 11am Morning service
GARDEN TOUR WITH HEAD GARDENER
Wednesday BCP Eucharist 9.30 am
23rd June 201618:30 – 20:30
Enjoy an evening walk around Godinton, finishing in the
Walled Garden with a glass of wine and some top tips on
Delphiniums. Booking required £10 per person.
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THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army meet every Sunday, 10.30am at East Stour School, Earlsworth Rd,
South Willesborough TN24 0DW -All are welcome to our informal and interactive services.
Please call or visit our website for further information and for our midweek activities.
salvationarmy.org.uk/ashford ashford.corps@salvationarmy.org.uk 01233 643480
Weekly youth clubs open to all young people in Year 7plus, at Waterside Youth & Children's Centre,
Turner Close, South Willesborough TN24 0BD.
Monday 7.30-9.30pm (14 year olds plus), Thursday 3.30-6pm, Friday 7-9.30pm
CHRIST CHURCH WILLESBOROUGH ( The Free Church of England)
In Interregnum. Churchwardens: Mr C C Mills 627072. Mr Ian Raine 07731662586
Service Arrangements for June 2016
June 5th
June 12th
June 19th
June 26th
10.30am
10.30 am
10.30am
10.30am
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
London City Mission
Rev A Oliver
Rev R Talbot
Ashford Street Pastors
WILLESBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES JUNE 2016
with full children and youth groups
June 2nd
9.15am-12.15pm
‘Crafty Cuppa’ Group
June 5th
10.00am
6.30pm
Morning Service
Furnace – Church for young
people
June 11th
June 12
th
3.00 – 5.15 pm
10.00 am
2.30pm
6.30 pm
Messy Church for all
All Age Service
Community Cream Tea to celebrate the
Queen’s 90th birthday
Furnace – church for young people
June 16th
9.15am-12.15pm
‘Crafty Cuppa’ Group
June 19th
10.00 am
6.30pm
Morning Communion Service
Furnace – church for young people
June 26th
10.30 am
6.30pm
Civic Service
Furnace – church for young people
June 30th
9.15am-12.15pm
‘Crafty Cuppa’ Group
For further details see our website: www.wbc-ashford.org.uk
or contact church office: 01233 632739 - office@wbc-ashford.org.uk
All services will be led by Rev Alan Dinnie unless otherwise stated.
Furnace is led by Paul Martin and his team.
All are welcome to come along to our natters coffee bar, every Tuesday
morning 10am to 12 noon
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JUNE 2016 SERVICES St MARY’S WILLESBORUGH
Sunday 5th June
Sunday 26th June
8am
Traditional Eucharist
10am
Family Eucharist
6.30 pm Evensong
8am
10am
Traditional Eucharist
Parish Eucharist
Sunday 12th June
8am
10am
Traditional Eucharist
Parish Eucharist
Every Saturday 9.30am
Morning Prayer
Sunday 19th June
8am
10am
Traditional Eucharist
Family Eucharist
Sunday School is available every
Sunday in St Mary’s Willesborough
except the first Sunday of the month.
The Eucharist is a shared meal in the church, consisting of bread
(or wafers) and wine. This reminds us of the time Jesus spent with
his friends sharing food. A meal is also the centre of most family
gatherings and so it is for the Church Family. All welcome
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