Current Issue No.42 First Published 1904 October 2014 A Community Magazine for Willesborough, Sevington, South Willesborough, Newtown and Finberry WW1 SONGS AT COMMEMORATIVE W.I. TEA See report on page 8 Ivan Khovacs, our new Curate, will be ordained in Willesborough Church on Sept 29th at 7.00pm. All are welcome. See rector’s letter and Ivans’ letter on page 3. 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 Jane Davey, Andrew Mortimer, David Smith and Bob Davidson Ward Members, Ashford Borough Council and Cllr. George Koowaree. The Parish of Willesborough with Sevington The Churches of St Mary the Virgin Willesborough with St Mary�s Sevington. Rector: Rev. John MacKenzie, The Rectory, 66 Church Road, Willesborough Email: [email protected] Tel: 624064 Curate: Rev. Dawn Stamper, contact as above. Church Office /Administrator Libby Varley. The Church office is open Mon-Thurs between 1.30 and 3.30pm, c/o The Rectory 624064 Email: [email protected] Church Wardens Libby Varley, 11 High Trees Close, Willesborough Tel: 623436 Salvation Army Ashford Corps Lieutenants’ Tim Swansbury and Christianne Swansbury Hall Tel. 643480 Willesborough Baptist Church Minister The Rev. Alan Dinnie, 34 Housefield, Willesborough Home Tel: 628693 Office Tel: 632739 Church Co-ordinator Office Tel. 632739 [email protected] Treasurer Mr George Gibbs Family THE PILGRIM IS AVAILABLE DURING THE EARLY PART OF THE MONTH FROM: 24th August Alfie Jagoe 7th September Lexi Montgomery-Butler, Esmee Floyd, Kizzy Milton, Jack Cooper and James Cooper. 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STORES 406 HYTHE RD ._________________________________ 12th September Tel: 502980 Christ Church ( The Free Church of England or Reformed Episcopal Church) Churchwardens: Mr C C Mills Tel: 627072 Mr N T Smissen Tel: 626335 FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS Holy Baptism Welcome to God’s Worldwide Funerals Distribution of the Pilgrim Ann Gardner 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 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 c/o The Rectory Planned Giving Tricia Fincher Tel: 621285 Secretary to the PCC Wendy Pryor Tel: 624064 Church Flowers Sandra Goldup Tel: 646063 Director of Music Janet Hughes Tel: 01303 264470 [email protected] 30th August 30th August 6th September 13th September Tel: 636675 Pilgrim Editor Keith Sinden Tel: 620588 [email protected] 9 Sprotlands Avenue TN24 0AQ. Tel: 07583418386 Holy Matrimony Secretary to the Bell Ringers Shirley Marshall ********* ********* ********** WOK4U CHINESE TAKE AWAY ********* CO-OP FOOD STORE ********** A 2 Z MINI MARKET HUNTER AVENUE WATERSIDE CHILDRENS CENTRE 2 AND THE FOLLOWING PUBS: THE WINDMILL. THE ALBION. THE BLACKSMITHS ARMS. THE WILLIAM HARVEY THE ALFRED ARMS Dear friends Welcomes! I am struck at the moment about the new and exciting developments in our church and in our community at the moment. Finberry - I have recently visited this new community being built in our Parish. I am very impressed by the quality of housing stock being added and would ask that we do all that we can to help to integrate and welcome this new village into its neighbouring community. People have begun to move in to their new homes - keep them and the whole development in your prayers. Church team - I have been very thankful for the tremendous welcome you have given to Dawn, our Curate. We have also been asked to be the first Parish for another Minister beginning this stage of his Christian journey. Ivan Khovacs will be ordained in Willesborough Church on Sept 29th - I think this will be the first time that this Parish Church has ever hosted an Ordination service! Ivan has introduced himself in this edition of the Pilgrim. Please do be generous in you welcome of him into our Parish. Confirmation - We are welcoming a new community and welcoming new ministers, we also have the opportunity to welcome new Christians in the life of the church. We will be hosting a Confirmation Service at Willesborough church on the 15th October. A number of people will be confirming those promises made on their behalf at their baptism; a chance to recognise what a difference God makes in all our lives. Welcomed - It is very important to be welcoming - to be outward looking and generous - it is also important to be welcomed! I am very thankful to Willesborough Infant School who are welcoming the church into their community as we plan to relocate there whilst Willesborough Church is closed in the new year for the extensive improvements needed to ensure that our building meets the needs of the church and the wider community for years to come. Thank you - it is good to know where we will be! A meeting will be held at WIS on October 11th as we plan what this stage of the church's life will look like. Giving and receiving welcome speaks to me of being very Christian - being generous, compassionate, caring and loving. It helps us all build and sustain community. Let us try to always see and respond to issues and situations where we can practise being welcoming and I hope and trust that we will all benefit from the experience. Much love John God’s Theatre of Redemption and Renewal Introduction to the parish of St Mary’s, Willesborough with Sevington. Ivan P Khovacs 15 Sept. 2014 I ’ve been invited to introduce myself through The Pilgrim. And this is also an opportunity to extend my gratitude to the people of St Mary’s, Willesborough with Sevington, and John Mackenzie and his team for inviting me to join you on such short notice. I look forward to getting to know you during my time in curacy. Most of all, I look with great expectation to get to know, see and understand what God is doing here, and what the Holy Spirit will inspire among us in the days ahead. In the meantime, I continue in my post as Senior Lecturer in theology at Canterbury Christ Church University. I also oversee theological education for those training for ministry in the Dioceses of Canterbury, Rochester and Southwark. I was born in Equador, and educated in French and English schools before rejoining extended family in New York, and finally, California. I had a strong Catholic upbringing, but discovered faith in a vibrant and very personal way while at university. Christian friends of various traditions and backgrounds helped to bring me into a missional and biblical faith. And most importantly, to a knowledge of Christ as Lord and giver or Life: “I have come that you might have life, and life more abundantly” (John 10.10). This renewal of life and faith eventually brought me to the reforming and catholic mission of Anglican Christianity. I am married to Julie, who is ordained and a curate in Ashford. I have known Julie since our student days in California, so more than half my life! We have lived in Canada and spent much time in France. But most significantly, we lived eight years in Scotland, rooted in St Andrews where I completed a theology PhD and lectured before coming to the Diocese of Canterbury in 2008. In those first few years in Canterbury, Julie was training for ordination, and we made the Cathedral our home church. Julie was called to parish ministry from a background in special education and, later, hospital chaplaincy. 3 CONTINUED OVER IVAN’S INTRODUCTION CONTINUED I often forget to mention that I began professional life in theatre. In Scotland, I wrote and performed my own one-man show based on my experiences in Christian ministry with a homeless community in California. I still love the theatre, anytime, anyplace. So not surprisingly I am also passionate about finding drama in the Gospels. I especially enjoy helping people go deeper with familiar bible stories by performing them as a drama. But theatre for me is also an image of Christian life. So I am passionate about �performing’ our love of God in worship, and our faith before a watching world. Being ordained to ministry is just another way of performing Christian faith in God’s theatre of redemption and resurrection we call the Church. In sport, I follow the agonies and ecstasies of Six Nations rugby, the Tour de France, and Wimbledon. Every four years, I develop an interest in World Cup football. Other leisurely interests include Scottish single malts. But something everyone eventually seems to learn about me is that I have an irrational fear of big dogs, anything larger than a Westie. But I have an equally irrational affection for the common variety neighbourhood cat. Most recently, I have been an assistant in ministry to the Prior of St John’s Hospital in Canterbury. This is an almshouse where God is renewing and sustaining faith in the lives of elderly residents. I have found the people there an example of resilient hope, of a faith that can see us through life’s downfalls, renewals, and glories. And they have inspired in me a deeper love of God. The people of St Mary’s, Willesborough and Sevington, have worshipped God for hundreds of years. That seems a long time for someone coming from the New World! And it is humbling to join a worshipping community of men and women who are themselves a testimony to God’s faithfulness to this beautiful corner of his creation. But it is ultimately encouraging to come into a community of neighbourly love, and of generous, spiritual depth. I look forward to sharing worship and prayer, as well as the ordinary and extraordinary drama of life and faith, of Christian hope and redeeming love. As ever, yours— Ivan Willesborough INFANT SCHOOL Firstly a big welcome to all our new children and their parents and carers, we hope you are settling into school life, and to everybody — we hope you had a lovely summer break. What a busy term last term was! Of course our Summer Fair on Saturday the 28th June was one of the highlights of the year. We had a fancy dress competition judged by Rev MacKenzie, with lots of lovely creations - James Bond, mermaids and Elisa's. We had a baking competition which was very kindly judged by two members of Willesborough WI and lots of fun stalls run by parents and teachers. We raised a fantastic £2534.42, this will go toward fixing the shelter roof in the bottom playground. MUSTARD SEED RELIEF MISSION LOVE IN A BOX This month leaflets for Love in a Box will arrive. If you are able to help please contact Sue Heritage on 01233 502028 A very kind lady from Kennington has donated hat, scarf and mitten sets, together with shoe boxes, so if you would like one of the above please give Sue a call - �first come, first served’ On the 11th July we had our first quiz night run by Mrs Kingsnorth and Mrs Lewis and WISS. What an enjoyable evening it was! Great to see parents and teachers enjoying an event together. We hope to run another later this term so please keep an eye out for posters. * SPARKLERZ * This fun-filled group is for youngsters aged between 6 - 10. There are games, colouring, and stories about Jesus. Our Year Twos had a leavers’ disco complete with a hot dog tea and great fun was had by all. They each received an autograph book to record messages of good luck to each other. They designed a tea towel for parents and carers to purchase. We wish them all well at Willesborough Junior School. The group is held every Thursday during term time in St Mary’s Church, 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. This term we are hoping to run lots of new and exciting fundraising activities, hopefully the return of Chocolate bingo, and of course we are busy planning events around Christmas. Hopefully we will be able to give you dates for your diary in the next issue. 4 The Church Calendar for October 2014 Sundays in October are after Trinity’. 5th, 12th, 19th. The 26th is the Last Sunday after Trinity. 26th also kept as Bible Sunday. The main commemorations are: 4th Francis of Assisi 6th William Tyndale, translator of the Bible into English and Reformation Martyr, died 1536AD. 13th Edward the Confessor King of England. Died 1066AD. Founded Westminster Abbey and was canonised in 1161AD. 15th St. Teresa of Avila. Spanish religious reformer and teacher. Died 1582AD. 17th Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyred c.107AD. st 31 Martin Luther Protestant Reformer. Translated the Bible into English. C Helena onstantine was the first Roman Emperor to be converted to Christianity. His reign followed many years of persecution of Christians, and marked the beginning of a more benevolent and tolerant period. It also started a time of more interweaving of church and politics. Despite his lifelong commitment to the faith, Constantine was not baptised until he was on his deathbed in 338AD. Constantine called together several Councils of the church to discuss matters of dissension among the faithful in various parts of the Empire. The best known is the first Council of Nicea in 325AD. Constantine opened the event and then stood aside to let the church leaders thrash out their differences. Eventually, the council produced the Nicene Creed, which is still used today. Constantine is also credited with ordering the building of the Basilica or Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Although the church has been damaged and partly destroyed at various times and has been repaired over and over again, its appearance has not changed greatly in the last 200 years. When Constantine became Emperor in 306AD, he made his mother, the Empress Dowager. Under her son’s influence, she later converted to the Christian faith. After a time of upheaval within Constantine’s family in 326, Helena decided to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. At the time, excavations had un- covered what was believed to be the tomb in which Jesus lay for three days after His crucifixion. On the orders of Constantine and Helena, the first Church was erected over the tomb. It is also said that at this time, Helena discovered what was claimed to be true cross, on which Jesus died. The story is a mix of fact and legend, but it is claimed that Helena found three crosses in all, and identified the true cross by having a sick person touch each in turn. The cross by which he was healed was identified by Helena as the true cross. The cross was divided up and one part was placed in the newly completed Basilica. Various other parts came to be owned and revered in churches throughout the empire, and some elements are in the Vatican, where they can be seen today. Nails from the true cross were also much prized and revered. Helena was also involved in establishing other churches in the Holy Land, on the sites of the Nativity and of the Ascension. The church has been an important Christian Pilgrimage destination since at least the 4th century Today it serves as the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch in Jerusalem. Control of the building is shared between several Christian churches and some secular bodies under complicated arrangements. As well as two branches of Greek Orthodoxy, the church is also home to Roman Catholicism. Anglicans and Protestants have no permanent presence in the Church and some prefer to regard the Garden Tomb elsewhere in Jerusalem as the true place of our Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection. A great Feast is celebrated each year on 14th September to date of the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in 335AD. The clergy and faithful pray before the true Cross, and all can go forward to venerate it. Anne King Prayer for Direction Heavenly Father, The world is broken. So many lives are broken. People don’t know which way to turn, or who to go to for help. And yet, you have provided everything we need. You gave us Jesus, who is the Way to you. Prompt us, by your Holy Spirit, to turn to him, instead of wandering aimlessly. You gave us your written Word as a living guide book and manual for living in this world. Open our eyes and hearts to receive your direction through it. Thank you Father, for your unfailing love and provision for us. In Jesus name, 5Amen. BAMPTONS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS July saw the end of a very successful year for us here at WJS, not least our successful Ofsted visit in May which saw us recognised as a �Good’ school. We completed a large build and now have a fantastic new hall. In addition our fundraisers had a successful year which has resulted in three new play areas for our school grounds. NICEIC Domestic Installer PART P REGISTERED Domestic, Commercial + Light Industrial From a simple socket change to a full re-wire CONTACT CARL: There have, as always, been many sporting successes in tournaments such as football netball and cross country. Pupils continue to take part in all sorts of activities, trips and events which are thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our Year 6 pupils have moved onto various secondary schools and we wish them the best for the next part of their education and look forward to welcoming our new cohort into Year 3. Mobile: 07747 012 519 Email: [email protected] The School Councillors have had a busy year which included setting up their very own �Healthy Snack’ business which will carry on into the new school year. Year 6 ran their annual Enterprise project which is sponsored by our local Councillor George Koowaree and was successful in coming second in the national �Community Education Awards’ and given a highly commended. Our out of school club has been running through the holidays with various activities and a successful trip to the zoo. The club continues to be a success and a positive addition to our school provision with breakfast club, after school and holiday club available for pupils from years 1 – 6. We look forward to another successful year as we now work towards becoming outstanding. Want to stay ten years fitter than someone else your own age? Get a dog. Dog owners over the age of 65 have the same fitness levels as someone a decade younger. 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FNCM GLYNN DAVIS FVCM LLCM AMusTCL (CRB checked) MIH Tel: 01233 642007 6 MRS FORD REMINISCES Part 5 This was a great success and I think all those of us that were in it got a lot of pleasure out of it. I was in two of the “action” songs, “Grace Darling” and “Barny O’hea” and also played a leading part in a short play. I can’t remember the name of it, but I was the Lady Hortensia Angelina Sophia. The boys also took part in the concert, singing “Clang, clang, clang on the anvil” and other songs which I have now forgotten. Following Mr Garner’s history of Willesborough Parish we searched the copies of the Pilgrim and have and found this article by a Mrs Ford first published in the Pilgrim in 1975 and repeated some years ago, but as ’Old Willesborough ’ stories seem popular we are giving it another airing! O ld John Chittenden died in 1912. I can’t remember anything about his death or what was the cause of it, but I know he was sadly missed by us children. His widow lived on in the house throughout the First World War and for some years after. To be continued Snippets From Willesborough Church Magazine October 1907 When John’s shop was cleared out, we children used it mostly for playing in. I remember we made a stage and gave an entertainment, songs and recitations. “Where are you going to” was performed by Ethel Webb and myself, Ethel in a sun-bonnet, with a stool and milk pail, and I in a kilt and Glengarry. I think we must have copied the costumes from a nursery book. Ted Mills recited a poem called “The Crocus” and tried introducing a bit of humour into it by adding a few words of his own as he went along. I don’t remember what the rest of the gang contributed, but I think we showed some lantern slides, as I had been given a small “magic lantern” for Christmas. OCTOBER 6th.– Harvest Thanksgiving Services. The collections during the day will as usual be for the Christmas Gifts of flannel and meat to widows and old people in the parish. I trust that a generous amount will be given, as these gifts are much valued. Gifts for the decorations will be welcomed, and should be sent to the church by 10 0’clock on Saturday, October 5th. The present decorators would be grateful if other kind helpers would join them in their work. Mothers’ Meeting begins for the winter session on October 21st at the old School, at 2 p.m. In April 1914 my sister May was married and my younger sister and I were bridesmaids. We wore creamcoloured dresses, with mob caps on our heads, and carried baskets of flowers and ferns. We borrowed Mrs Chittenden’s house as well as our own for the reception as there were so many friends and relations who came to the wedding. My sister and her husband then went to live in their own home in Lees Road where they remained until they died over forty years later. The Bishop of Croydon has kindly offered to come to Willesborough to speak at a Men’s Service on December the 8th and to preach in the evening. Please make the Men’s Service known. CURATE FUND.– In submitting the balance sheet, as promised, I beg to give cordial thanks to those kind friends, who have helped me to raise the fund. But I sincerely hope that a few more friends will come forward as subscribers, otherwise we shal have a serious deficit next year, owing to the loss of Major Knolly’s subscription, and to the fact that there is already a deficit. In August of that year, war broke out and my sister’s husband, being in the Territorials, was called for home service. He was in the 5th Buffs and served most of his time in parts of Kent and Sussex, so he was not too far away. That year I went to my grandmother’s for hop-picking. This was the first time I had been away to stay on my own. My father took me up there; she lived at Selling, near Faversham. We went to Chilham by train, and then walked the rest of the way. It was a quaint old thatched cottage where Granny lived, surrounded by hop-gardens. The name of the cottage was “Paradise”. I stayed there three or four weeks, and when Dad came to fetch me home he told me he had joined the Special Constables. He showed us the first £1 note we had ever seen, a John Bradbury, but I remember I took home a golden sovereign which I had earned hop-picking. My mother bought some navy serge with it and I had a costume made out of it by Mrs Hills along the Street. CURATE FUND BALANCE SHEET. During that winter at school we were busy rehearsing for a concert to be performed before Christmas to raise money to send cigarettes, etc., to the troops in France. 7 FOR YEAR ENDING JULY 31st, 1907. Receipts £ s Balance from last year 2 0 Subscriptions and Donations(as per list) 35 19 Rector’s Subscription 63 7 Grant from Additional CuratesSociety 50 0 Due to Treasurer, Aug. 1st, 1907 1 16 TOTAL 153 3 d. 6 0 6 0 0 0 Expenditure One Year’s Stipend to Curate 150 Clerical Assistance during Curate’s holiday 3 153 0 0 0 0 3 3 World War One Commemorative Tea On August 18th members of the Willesborough WI enjoyed a delicious tea at their hall. This was decorated to represent WW1 and an exhibition of memorabilia from that era attracted a lot of interest. Items kindly lent for the occasion by several members, included service medals, letters from the front, a certificate from King George V, many photographs depicting both servicemen and families, and much more. During the tea, the ladies were entertained by singers from the Willesborough WI, who performed a medley of mainly WW1 songs and readings, both serious and amusing. A rousing rendition of �There’ll Always be an England’ accompanied by flag waving, further added to the theme of the event. Thanks go to everyone who in anyway helped make the afternoon such an enjoyable one.(Singers pictured on front page) WW1 DISPLAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS Good manners help your career FROM A SOCKET TO A FULL RE-WIRE Having a good degree or other qualifications isn’t enough: you also need good manners, if you are going to get ahead in your career. So says Kate Reardon, editor of Tatler magazine. She warns that it isn’t enough to “hide behind a computer or mobile phone”; instead, face-to-face contact is important.” Other people “need to know who you are and they need to understand you”. CALL JEFF : 07969 343036 01233 630589 Julian Ball The danger of texting Mobile Hairdresser Now it seems that even texting can have health and safety issues. Recent research has found that if you often text while you walk, you are in danger of more than just walking into a lamppost; you are also putting your permanent posture at risk. Researchers analysed the movements of volunteers who read or typed a message while walking. They were so hunched over that they were less able to walk in a straight line, and even toppled over on occasion. The problem is simple: the head position adopted by texters can add up to 30lbs of weight to the upper vertebrae, which in turn can pull the spine out of alignment. The New Zealand study was published in the journal PLOS ONE. Both Ladies and Gentlemen’s Tel. 01233 502582 PARTIES FETES 07760114066 FESTIVALS WEDDINGS MARK ADAMS HOG ROASTS & B.B.Qs We cook for You! Any event catered for 01233 637679 07828661013 [email protected] GARDEN PARTIES PUBS CHRISTENINGS CLUBS 8 WW1: THE HOME FRONT AND THE LONG HAUL T changed. Kitchener called for more men, and hundreds of thousands responded to the call. Women too found themselves involved in new ways: as nurses and ambulance drivers just behind the front lines; as workers in munitions factories, satisfying the artillery’s voracious appetite for more shells, and in taking over jobs previously done by men. My own mother, then in her teens, left her Norfolk village to come to London and work for the rest of the war as a telephonist. It was a long while, however, before the full horror of what was happening across the Channel became generally recognised. The poet Laurence Binyon could speak at the end of 1914 of those mud and blood-stained young soldiers in triumphant terms: ’they went with songs to the battle, straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow’. Even in 1916 the war correspondents were still sending back dispatches describing our gallant young men bayonet-charging the enemy lines, putting terror into the hearts of the frightened Hun. But slowly the truth filtered through: this war, uniquely, would involve the whole nation and touch every single family in it. It would be long and difficult. It would demand resilience and courage. And it would not be glorious. By David Winter he euphoric triumphalism of the Summer of 1914 - �over by Christmas’ - didn’t last long. August saw the German army storming across Belgium and advancing to the outskirts of Paris itself. Because at this stage the Allied forces involved were mostly French, the true gravity of the situation was not generally appreciated in Britain, but in France there was widespread fear of a swift German victory. However, the Allies - who had disagreed over tactics - managed to sort themselves out. A few generals were dismissed, Lord Kitchener fired off some urgent messages from Whitehall, and in the face of apparently imminent disaster a brilliant counter-attack was planned and launched. Its aim was to drive the Germans back from the river Marne, north of Paris, and inflict a heavy defeat on them by outflanking their forces to the east of the capital. Crucial to this plan, for the first time in warfare reconnaissance aircraft were used to spot movement on the ground and relay the information to the St MARY’S tODDLER GROUP military commanders. The Battle of the Marne in September 1914 was the Allies first and greatest victory of the entire War. They pushed the Germans back some forty miles, until they managed to halt the Allied advance. Both sides, having suffered heavy casualties half a million men were killed or wounded, most of them French and German - then decided to dig in, literally. The trenches which they created following the Battle of the Marne remained more or less in place for the next four years. Finally the generals, the troops on the ground and eventually the public at home accepted that this was now a war of attrition. Over by ChristThe Toddlers Group organiser, Charlotte Coles, mas? Three more Christmases would pass handed over a cheque for £150.37 from the Toddler before this appalling conflict came to an end. Group to the Special Care Baby Unit at the William Slowly the British public abandoned the jingoisHarvey Hospital. As usual the monies were raised tic fervour of the summer of 1914. The newspafrom the donations which people give for the sespers began to report the casualty figures, and sion each week. as these rose inexorably during the following The group meet every Thursday in the church from months and years the mood of the nation slowly 9 9.00am until 11.00am. Old English Rose Flower Shop PILGRIMS HOSPICE Eve is Loom Crazy 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. Eve Boulton aged nine from Willesborough has been busily making loom bands throughout her summer holiday and has sold them to family and friends raising the fantastic sum of £87. Eve is a dedicated supporter of Pilgrims Hospices along with her sister Louise and mum Gill having sadly lost their dad and husband Mark. We specialise in flowers for weddings and events and stock a gorgeous range of hire accessories for your big day. Why not pop down and see us at: The Courtyard, Evegate Business Park, Smeeth. TN25 6SX Nigel Donkin, Regional Fundraising Manager said “This is a lovely way for Eve to get involved in Pilgrims Hospices fundraising. She is having fun whilst raising vital funds for Pilgrims Hospices. We would like to say a huge thank you to her.” Telephone us on: 01303 812562 Order on line at: www.oldenglishrose.co.uk Orbital Marketing holds a week of fundraising for Pilgrims Hospices A team from Ashford’s Orbital Marketing held a week of fundraising for Pilgrims Hospices. This week they presented a cheque for £735 as the result of its week of fun. With a picture quiz, a boot fair, a cake sale, a raffle and a dress down day there was something for everyone Carpets ~ Upholstery ~ Rugs Mattresses Ann Prebble described the dress down day: “We held an 80s themed event which saw a shell suit (remember those?), our own Top Gun, some very psychedelic and neon coloured outfits, and of course not forgetting leg warmers!” Making a Will and letting your family and friends know your wishes is vital, and it can be a lot more affordable and straightforward than you may think. During Pilgrims Hospices Will writing fortnight, which takes place from 20 October – 31 October 2014, the charity is offering supporters the opportunity to have a standard Will written or updated by a local solicitor or Will writer, who will generously waive their fee in return for you making a donation to Pilgrims Hospices. General House Cleaning Service www.supercleanproservices.co.uk 07875 762012 / 01233 500168 Want a new hobby? Always wanted to play an instrument? Retired and want to follow a dream? Guitar and Flute tuition from beginner to advanced Acoustic, electric and classical guitar ABRSM theory to grade 5 and beyond is available CT ABRSM qualified and fully CRB checked [email protected] Contact: 01233660380 or 07721365662 Email: [email protected]. 10 If you would like to more about the scheme call Pauline Donkin at Pilgrims Hospices 01227 782066 or visit the Pilgrims Hospices website www.pilgrimshospices.org Hospice Events THE PILGRIM STORY Full details can be found at http://www.pilgrimshospices.org/supporting-pilgrimshospices/events/event-calendar/ Autumn Fair Date: Saturday 18th October Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Zion Baptist Church, High Street, Tenterden TN30 6BB Cost: Free entry Afternoon Tea and Talk Date: Wednesday 29th October Time: 2.00pm Location: London Beach Country Hotel, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6HX Cost: £12 per person (to include full English Tea) Contact name: Vicki Dodds Contact tel: 01580 764061 You are warmly invited to an afternoon tea and talk in the beautiful surrounds of the London Beach Country Hotel by Internationally renowned horticulturist Alexis Datta Alexis is the recently retired head gardener of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens Elham Christmas Market Date: Thursday 30th October 2014 Time: 6pm-9pm Location: Elham Village Hall, Canterbury Rd, Elham, Kent CT4 6SX Cost: £1 entry Pilgrims Hospice Ashford Christmas Fair Date: Saturday 15th November Time: 10.30 am - 3.30 pm Location: Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford TN24 0QJ Cost: Free Entry WILLESBOROUGH LADIES’ CLUB On a wonderful sunny day the club went on its summer outing to Marle Place Gardens in the village of Brenchley near Tonbridge. After a scenic coach journey through the Kentish “Garden of England” countryside we arrived at the privately owned gardens of over ten acres consisting of formal and informal planting. There was also a Nature Trail through ancient woodlands including a pond where “marl” a special clay was dug by hand many years ago. After a visit to the kitchen garden we were given refreshments including a slice of delicious homemade cake. On August 27 the talk was given by Clare Singleton from the Granary Spa on the “Benefits of Holistic Therapy”. After a relaxing and informative talk all the members were given a £10 gift voucher by Clare to spend in the Granary which is in Great Chart. The club is mainly held on the fourth Wednesday of each month and held in the W.I. Hall in Church Road at 7.30pm. Len Hynds the speechless poet tells stories of his time as a London Bobby: THE CARELESS "PETERMAN" I By Len A.Hynds n the criminal fraternity, the man who did the actual breaking into a locked safe, especially by using explosives, was highly regarded and was known as a “Peterman”, the “Peter” being the safe. By undercover work, we discovered that a south London team were planning a break-in, and they needed the services of such a person. Eventually we discovered who this person was, that they had engaged, and in fact we learnt a lot from a tape recording of the conversation two of them had with him in the back of a London Taxi which I was driving at the time. He lived in another part of London, and we learnt that he refused to carry anything which could connect him to the crime and that the gelignite explosive would have to be taken to the scene by others. We learnt where he lived, and where he would leave his car on the night in question, allowing him to cross a railway footbridge to where a stolen car with false plates would be waiting for him. It was my job to follow the Peterman discreetly, but he was held up in a routine police check-point, looking for drunk drivers. When he eventually parked his car and ran across the railway bridge, I was already parked on the other side watching the stolen car. He was late of course, and the thieves had already forced an entry, and it was decided to arrest them. Following discreetly, he suddenly saw the arresting officer’s cars outside, and passed no doubt cursing to himself. I radioed for assistance, and soon he was also arrested. In spite of having nothing on him to connect him with the crime, we had that vital tape recording, but also in his wallet, was a contraceptive, and it was known that he would pack gelignite into the contraceptive, only a small amount and insert it carefully into the keyhole of the safe, with the detonator pushed in after. His face was a picture, when he was also charged with going equipped for crime. We thank Len Hynds for these short stories, more can be found on his website: thespeechlesspoet.co.uk We aim to have interesting speakers, demonstrations and outings and will give a warm welcome to both members and visitors. The October meeting will be held on the 22nd. 11 A M. J. LONGMAN Free Quotations Over 35 yrs Experience Install or Replace PLUMBING Cylinders Radiators Sinks YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR GEORGE KOOWAREE BATHROOMS Floor Tiling Ceramic Tiling County council meetings have resumed after the August recess although I did not attend as I was still busy with case works. I did occasionally take time off to be a family man and did some gardening. Showers Basins WC’s Cisterns KITCHENS Drover signal Junction When is a roundabout not a roundabout? Answer: when it’s a signal junction. Drover’s roundabout should not be referred as such officially as it’s a signal junction according to KCC Highways. AMEY, KCC’s new highway consultant will undertake a complete review of the junction especially lane and destination markings and whether yellow boxes could be installed. SERVING ASHFORD AND ROMNEY MARSH 01233 896615 – 07963637689 Rosebuds Afternoon Tea parties for all occasions, Weddings, Christenings, Anniversaries, Picnics, Wakes. any event catered for. Learning Disability Partnership Group This Group meets every 2 month attended by the Learning disabled within the Borough of Ashford This particular one, which I attended the theme was Heath. Specialists within the Health Sector attended and talked about how to look after our teeth, how to brush them and not to over-rinse after brushing so the tooth paste does not wash away. Also talked about healthy eating. A quiz about sugar content of various foodstuffs which was enjoyed by all of us, brought home the amount of sugar we take in when we drink say a can of ordinary coke which contains sugar equal to about 18 cubes. On display was a mobile fully equipped dental surgery which is taken to areas where an NHS dentist is not easily accessible 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 Rosebuds HOUSE & GARDEN CLEARANCE Private & Commercial Free Estimates Rogue Tree surgeon Be careful who you employ to cut your trees or bushes down. There is a person going round knocking on doors asking if they want a tree cut. £200 was taken from a pensioner for 2 bushes; one was a buddleia which he cut, went away, never came back. The police have been made aware All Scrap Metal Collected For Free Registered Waste Carrier Call Leonard on 07768228780 M&M Highway Fund and Community Funds For a free estimate for all your carpentry needs Various works have been identified by me such as, drop kerbs, bus shelter, safe crossing, Boys Hall and Kingsnorth Road. From a sticking door to a complete kitchen re-fit. No job too big or small. Call Martin 01233634793 Mob.07813733881 Email: [email protected] Mobile breakdown assistance Service & Repairs at work or home Pre MOT work undertaken Inspection (HGV) Again various charities are being supported financially by my Community Funds George Koowaree 01233 634760 Mobile Mechanic with 25yrs experience in the Motor Trade here to meet all car/van and commercial HGV service+repair needs at your home or work place. [email protected] Mobile No.07772492691 www.blutorch-automotive.co.uk 12 SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH & NEWTOWN W.I. Waterside Children's Centre At the Swan WI September meeting members had the opportunity to try the new Autumn styles of Hotter Shoes. The talk, given by Colin Gardner, gave a detailed history of the British company started in 1959 in Lancashire, where they manufactured slippers. In 1990 they went into the retail market & are now a successful High Street Brand exporting to the USA & world wide. Baby Massage event at Waterside Children’s Centre In August Swan had a very successful Cake & Craft stall at the Sellindge Show, lots of handmade items and of course famous WI Cakes were sold. Swan are holding their usual Autumn Quiz night on Oct 4th 7.30pm at the Swan Centre. Teams of up to 6 persons at £3 per person. Open to all, come along to test your knowledge & enjoy a slice of WI Cake in the interval. Events upcoming: Parent & Toddler Group every Wednesday term time 9.30-11am at The Swan Centre, next to Waterside. Just turn up and play (0-5 years) Also open to all is the WI Whist Night on Fri Sept 19th at Baxendale Court, Newtown. Come along and have a go. Beginners welcome, someone will show you how to play. This is a regular event, held on 3rd Friday of the month, so easy to get to know fellow players. Under Ones’ Group every Thursday term time 1-2.30pm at Waterside. No need to book. This group is for babies under one. A great opportunity to make new friends and share experiences, with guest speakers and a variety of themed sessions such as weaning and active movement. No older siblings please. The WI Walking Club were in London for their last walk of the season on Sept 16th. First stop Tower of London to see the "Field of Poppies", then on to Canary Wharf. Sign & Rhyme every Friday term time 9.3010am and 10.15-10.45am. Turn up at either session. Come and join us for an introduction to singing and signing. Learn basic signs to traditional and modern nursery rhymes. For babies from 6months to 2 years. Knit & Natter group met on 25th Sept & hope to carry on with making new WI banner, and various other items for next Craft Stall. WI are holding Autumn Jumble Sale on Saturday 8th November. Stalls include raffle, jumble and cakes. Family Club every Friday throughout the year 10 -12 noon. Come along to access advice and support from health professionals and meet other families. Baby weighing is available. Our next meeting date is Friday Oct 3rd, 7.30pm at Swan Centre South Willesborough. Val Prior. Swap Shop is next on November 12th 10-11am. Come and swap any unwanted, good condition adult/children’s clothes and children’s toys. Goods can be brought into the centre from November 3rd. HOME VISIT CARPETS • ALL PRICES CRUNCHED • • • SAVE £s ORDER NOW! Ashford Library Fun-Join children’s Centre staff at Ashford Gateway Library for fun and free art and craft activities/information for children aged 5 and under. Please drop in and join us. Runs on the second Monday of the month. THE CARPET STORE THAT COMES TO YOUR DOOR OVER 300 SAMPLES TO CHOOSE FROM ~ CARPETS & VINYLS FOR EVERY BUDGET PLEASE CALL For further information please call our new number 03000 420528. 01233 611887 07939 070191 7am - 7pm - 7 days a week 13 SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL Old Carpets uplifted and furniture moved on production of this voucher ho g- KENT POLICE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH on Tuesday 26th August, a vehicle parked in Romney Road, Willesborough, had its rear number plate removed and stolen. The index number on the plate is NU02RGO. If you have any information regarding this incident or remember seeing any supicious activity at the time, please telephone 101 and quote reference ZY/028411/14. FROM OUR COUNCILLOR Andrew mortimer We are still in a quiet period although the kids are back at school and the council committees are now in full flow. The big news is that the Chilmington Green planning application will be heard on 15th October at the Council chambers. Because of the size and complexity of the application, this will be the only agenda item before the committee. It is your last chance to comment on the scheme plans but do read all the documents – and leave plenty of time as there will be a huge pile to read! OSTEOPATHIC & SPORTS INJURY CLINIC incorporating Acupuncture Reflexology Remedial Massage We are still uncertain when the Highmead House application (on the A20 next door to the hospice) will be lodged and, of course, the J10A plans are still awaited so there is a lot going on with developments. I hope that you will also have seen the plans to expand the Outlet Centre as reported in the local papers. I visited the exhibition in the Stour Centre last week and was very impressed with the MacArthur Glen proposals which will bring jobs and tourists into Ashford. You can see that there is a lot going on in Ashford, mostly for the good but your opinions also count and we (the councillors) are always keen to hear your opinions so that we can properly represent you. Andrew Mortimer NORTH WILLESBOROUGH (ASHFORD INDEPENDENT) [email protected] KENT Family History society Jacqueline Spain D.O. & Associates 44 Hythe Road Ashford Kent TN24 8PU Tel: 01233 633355 www. osteopathicclinic-ashford.co.uk At the windmill The Ashford Branch of KFHS has its October meeting on Tuesday 28th October at Willesborough Windmill entitled �The Heartbeat Years’ the speaker is Roy Ingleton. Doors open at 6.45pm with the evening commencing at 7pm. Refreshments are available. Members are free & visitors are £1. Please feel free to pop along with any family history queries and we will endeavour to help. [email protected] 14 Pilgrim Gardening Hints for October 2014 By Phil Knowles Hallo. You are more than welcome to the anniversary edition as this column marks the start of its 17 th year. Since 1998 we’ve produced in the region of 82,000 words. Thanks must go to successive editorial teams who have never failed to make sense of my random jottings, and to you, the loyal regulars and the newcomers, who avidly read what appears in print. It’s good to know you are all there. By way of celebration we’re taking a look through our archives, and it’s back to 2003 for the FIVE TOP TIPS FOR OCTOBER:Now is the perfect time to plant bare-rooted shrubs, roses, fruit bushes and trees. They are usually available from around mid-month. Remember to give them a good soaking for several hours before planting in previously dug and well composted ground. With trees it’s as well to drive in a support stake first to avoid damage to the roots. plants which no discerning slug would touch. These include hollyhock, antirrhinums, wallflowers, sweet William, hardy fuchsia, hebe, mallow, alyssum and poppy. Also geranium, polyanthus and certain types of marigold are not to his liking. Food for thought there – sorry – concluding our celebratory look back. Bang up to date next month with a brand new definition in the A TO Z, which has been going now for exactly 14 years. Also there’ll be our checklist of things to do to minimise winter damage in your garden and greenhouse – another popular feature which has appeared annually since edition 4. Until then, I’ll leave you as I did in November 1998 with a reminder that all information given here is intended only as a guide, and that the individual garden dictates when any specific task is best carried out. Happy gardening to you all, as always. Phil Knowles. Hard prune blackcurrants, removing up to half of the http://www.thevillagealliance.com oldest growth on mature bushes. On new stock, cut JUNCTION 10A back to about 3” above the ground. Treat raspberries As reported last month, the FULL junction 10a is now planned to be similarly, and remove the soft tips from this season’s built. Details are vague but we have been advised of the following:  Design work is ongoing and detailed plans should be available canes. Lift and divide any perennials over 4 years old that have formed large clumps. An exception here is Michaelmas daisy, which is best left until spring. Green tomatoes can be allowed to ripen in a drawer covered with brown paper, or they can be used to make chutney, absolutely delicious though somewhat smelly in the cooking.   August 2015. Local consultation regarding the scheme is planned for August 2015. Construction is planned to start November 2016 and complete April 2018. Ashford Borough Council is setting up a consultation committee comprising representatives from Mersham and Sevington, Willesborough, Wye and Smeeth. We are not sure that the composition of this committee is fully representative of those who will ultimately be affected and so will be seeking views and opinions from elsewhere. Our initial concerns are:  The final design - will it work?  The disruption during construction. Sow a row of broad beans in a sheltered plot or under a cloche for an early crop next year, and protect cauliflower heads from frost by bending leaves over the curds. Let us know your views either via our website/email or via Facebook. THE A TO Z OF GARDENING looks back to June SEVINGTON WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT Ashford Borough Council received 2 planning applications regarding 2002 to review the first definition of the letter T, which the AXA/DMI Sevington warehouse site: was TILTH, a fine crumbly surface layer of soil proKent Wool Growers warehouse and sales outlet: duced by cultivation. Reference : 14/00910/AS Back to 2004’s double issue of October/November for Type : Full Planning Application for the new warehouse and feeder roads. a snippet from our series PESTS ON THE PLOT. Here we reminisce over what’s top of the menu and what’s Overall Sevington Development (U19): Reference : 14/00906/AS not for the slug. For the starters he enjoys a nibble at emerging seedlings, while a favourite main course can consist of hostas, hyacinth, anemone, daffodil, dahlia, delphinium, lupin, lily, viola, pansy and tulip, all served up with potatoes. (All according to seasonal availability. Look out for the tell-tale hole in stems, flowers, leaves, tubers or bulbs). And a possibility for dessert is sweet peas! Obviously his tastes are wide and varied, but there are Type : Outline Planning Application for the overall site. Unfortunately, by the time you read this the closing date for receipt of comments and objections will have passed. However, you can still view the applications on ABC’s online planning site at http:// planning.ashford.gov.uk/. 2030 PLAN - WE15 There is still a little time to sign the petition against AXA/DMI extending the Sevington Development east of Highfield Lane (which would effectively join Mersham to Ashford) so if you would like to add your name please either visit our website to download a copy of the petition form or email Linda Arthur [email protected] . Ian Stevenson (Chair) 15 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 Cllr. David Smith REVISED PLANNING APPLICATION FOR NEWTOWN RAILWAY WORKS A new planning application was lodged with the Council by UK Power at the beginning of the month “to develop a small scale standby electricity generation plant with associated access off Newtown Road”. As far as I have been able to find out the residents of Newtown are unaware of this project and there has been no public consultation by the applicant, although the Council have written to advising all adjoining residents in Wainwright Place and Newtown Road of the application. Home Visits Available For Appointment telephone (01233) 613477 Mobile: 07779 014544 Ashford Chiropractic280 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 0QP The above plan is the outline one agreed by the Planning Committee in 2009 and it shows housing and landscaping development at the west (left hand) side of the site. Although the site owners’ Kier have had discussions on the overall development of the long railway shed, I am unaware of any discussions on rest of the site and in particular on this change of use from housing to industrial. BACK OF SPAR SHOP HIGH STREET ASHFORD 16 SEVINGTON & COUNTRY NEWS From John Donovan This new application above shows the standby generator building located at the west end of the site behind the Clock Tower and the Works Cafe and the plan shows all the listed buildings that have had to be retained on site. I will be objecting to this application as the adjoining Ward Member and I hope local Newtown residents will do the same. To propose an industrial development into an area so clearly defined for Housing is a disgrace. There is already such a development in this area but that is located on the Orbital Business Park where it is located away from residential development. Diary date:- Friday 12th December. Carols with the City of Canterbury Brass Band, Sevington Church, 6.30pm. Rainfall during August totalled 109mls and this compares with 72mls for August 2013. Rainfall year to date 830mls, 2013 363mls. The bulk of last year’s rain was in the last three months, 440mls. Ashford Market is experiencing its busy period for sheep sales with regular Friday markets until the end of November. October sees the annual Romney Show and Sale Day, when many thousand “Kents” will be on display. This brings back memories for me of when I commenced working for KWG in 1965. Sheep today are just a commodity in the market place and sell for whatever they can fetch, whether for breeding, or as “stores” for another farmer to finish to killing weight, or for final selling to butchers or supermarkets. Back in the sixties sheep were highly prized financially and the name and reputation of a farm often depended on how sheep were cared for. EXTENTION OF THE ASHFORD TRUCK STOP It was announced on BBC South East News recently that the Waterbrook Truck Stop is one of three locations to be extended or developed for additional HGV lorry parking capacity; the other two sites being Sellindge and Dover. With lorry parking and lorry movement having been such a long term major concerns for the residents in the South Willesborough area, I would have expected some early notification and consultation but that is yet another forlorn hope! Wool was (in today’s terms) worth a lot of money and its total monetary value often paid the shepherd’s wages or, in the case of the tenant farmer, some of the rent. So highly valued was wool that farm workers spent time removing strands of wool caught up in barbed wire. Sheep droppings stuck in the wool around the animals’ back end, these were clipped out and were known as daggings - the term “dagging out” means their removal - and were sold for shoddy, reputed to be good for roses. The price of wool since has dropped dramatically to the point where shearing was carried out solely for welfare purposes as shearing costs exceeded fleece value. But wool is once again of value and is selling well at auctions - what goes around comes around. DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION BY THE ASHFORD DESIGNER CENTRE The recent public presentation of Phases 2 and 3 of the Designer Centre was held recently at the Stour Centre and was well attended by our local residents and well reported in the Kentish Express. The first part of the extention, Phase 2 is to infill the bus drop off point from the north end of the Tent to Newtown Road and when the later Phase 3 comes along, it will be built over the overflow car park. Due to traffic speeds, it is possible the traffic into Newtown Road will be controlled by lights. The breed was also in demand by the butcher, making good money for the farmer. Unlike many breeds Romneys will survive, and thrive, on very little grass and one Romney Marsh farmer fifty years ago used to have his fields mowed on a regular basis so that the grass was always producing new shoots, good for the Romney. There used to be a saying “the sun never sets on a Romney”, because the breed was exported to so many countries; it was not unusual for the breeder to travel with the animals to their destination to ensure they settled in. They are not the most prolific of lambers but will produce good strong singles or twins. So, spare a thought for the Romney producer on 10th October when twelve months hard work will be on display and hopefully the reward will be in the farmers’ pockets. SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH POP INS If you have problems you need assistance with or you need further information on issues affecting South Willesborough like those above, you can come to my Pop Ins which are held at the Swan Centre and they are on Sunday September 28th, October 26th and November 30th from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. David Smith, Lysander, Royds Road, South Willesborough, TN24 0DP Email [email protected] IF YOUR CLUB OR ORGANISATION IN WILLESBOROUGH , SEVINGTON , SOUTH WILLESBOROUGH OR NEWTOWN WOULD LIKE AN ENTRY IN THE PILGRIM, PHONE 01233 620588. [email protected] 17 Coffee Break Crossword www.puzzlechoice.com ukp015 Across 1. Afternoon nap in Spain (6) 4. Wide street (6) 9. Coherent (7) 10. Speak (5) 11. Playing card (3) 12. Exactly the same (9) 13. Not as strict (6) 15. Armed thief (6) 19. Set up or found (9) 21. Australian flightless bird (3) 22. Stories (5) 23. Chosen by vote (7) 24. Fervid (6) 25. Basement (6) Sudoku Down 1. Save from destruction (7) 2. Bird of prey (5) 3. Haptic (7) 5. Strongroom (5) 6. Observed (7) 7. Join up (5) 8. Hints (5) 14. Resolved (7) 16. Sports contestant (7) 17. Booming noise (7) 18. More judicious (5) 19. Additional (5) 20. Large shaggy bovid (5) 21. Exalt (5) Answers on page 22 18 Don’t stop now! Elderly people will live longer and be happier if they continue working instead of retiring at 65, the new Government �champion’ for older workers has said. Too many people �write themselves off’ when they are still fit, according to Ros Altmann, a former director-general of Saga. Many people find they miss work because it not only reduces their income, but also gives them less contact with other people. Working longer, on the other hand, improves people’s health and wellbeing. They don’t waste their talents and experience. If everyone worked just one year longer, it would bring in an extra £16billion, or add one per cent to the economy. “Older workers have a huge amount to bring to any workforce and are a vast, untapped talent in the British labour market... it makes sense for employers to train someone in their fifties, as they are likely to stay on for 10 years.” FROM OUR COUNCILLOR JANE DAVEY NEWS FROM WILLESBOROUGH W.I. The planning applications have now been submitted to Ashford Borough Council for the Sevington (U19) warehouse/distribution centre development and for the Kent Wool Growers’ new site. The closing date for applications will have passed by the time that this edition of the Pilgrim is out (a short timescale for comments in my view), but I hope that residents will have taken the opportunity to comment on these important developments, which will have a major impact on this area. Last months speaker was Barbara Stevens who spoke on the �The Trials and Tribulations of a Speaker’ . It was very funny and she had compiled an A to Z guide from her experiences which covered address details to adverse weather conditions. The Harvest supper is to be held on Friday 19th September. The Group W I Christmas Fair will be held on the 22nd November in the Swan Centre. Willesborough Community Forum have a Speedwatch device and, on the evening of 2 September, I observed volunteers using the device in Church Road, Willesborough. Over the course of two hours, 123 vehicles passed us and, of those, only one was speeding (ie travelling over 30 mph). This may seem disappointing, especially given residents’ perception (and mine) that speeding is a problem at certain times of the day in Church Road. However, many motorists braked when they saw the Speedwatch device, which proves its value as an educational tool. When I was first elected as a Councillor back in 2011, one of my first actions was to start lobbying Kent County Council for a pedestrian crossing for the dangerous junction of Church Road, Bentley Road and Osborne Road. Many people cross from the corner by the William Harvey Pub to get to the church and health centre and vice versa. As we all know, it’s a horrendous junction to cross – you need eyes in the back of your head and to be quick on your feet to get across safely. Right from the start, KCC Highways told me that we could not have a crossing at that point – it would not be allowed as it was too near the Boyes Hall Road/Sevington Lane bend. I continued to press KCC (who probably got fed up with my emails) and finally, after three years (!), we are getting somewhere. We are still not allowed to have a pedestrian crossing between the pub and the church due to the poor sight-lines. However, a compromise has been reached, whereby there will be a crossing at the very end of Osborne Road, with a new path up the bank. There are other features to the scheme too, such as a lay-by (or build-out as it’s apparently called) outside the church. KCC will be consulting residents soon on the scheme and I do hope that you will respond. CLLR JANE DAVEY WARD MEMBER FOR HIGHFIELD AND SEVINGTON 01233 661117 [email protected] The Group W I Carol Service is to be held in St Michael’s and All Angel’s Church in Kingsnorth on the 16th December. The WW1 commemorative tea was held on the 18th August. Members Night which was held on the 9th September was a delightful evening. This is when the committee members take a night off and the members form a committee and take over the evening. Beautiful homemade cakes were the order of the day. Each member of the committee was presented with a jar of what only can be described as nostalgic sweets. This was a brilliant idea and reminded the committee members of the sweets many had had in their childhood. We were entertained by Rosie who had a beautiful singing voice in spite of the fact she had a cold and a sore throat. She entertained us with us with many different songs including �Fields of Gold’. Rosie is very talented. Craft afternoon meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2 p m in the W I Hall Games afternoon meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 p m in W I Hall. The W I Meets the second Monday of each month at 7 15 in the W I Hall. Everyone is welcome. THE PILGRIM IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.willesborough.org.uk Also St Mary’s on Facebook www.facebook.com/Parish.of.St.Mary. 19 Willesborough Community Forum FROM OUR COUNCILLOR BOB DAVIDSON www.north-willesborough.org.uk Another month has passed and the weather remains kind to us. The Hythe Road has begun to be busy with the young people starting school. The Gas Company finished their repairs on time and with no real identified holdups. COMMUNITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN It has been a long haul but we shall finally be submitting the petition in early October. We shall let you know of any developments as the process continues. Once again, thanks to all who signed. SPEEDWATCH CAMPAIGN We are building up some interesting statistics regarding traffic volumes and speeds - these can be found on our website. I have just returned from Bad Munstereifel on a twinning visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Twinning with that town. Daphne was on the first delegation to the town to make arrangements to set up a link between both towns. It is hoped that young people will come forward to continue this link for the future. If you would like to take part in this project please contact John Micklethwaite on 01233 661556 or drop an email to the address below. OPEN MEETINGS We have started planning our next Open Meeting, which will be on the 12th November 2014; details will be published in the November Pilgrim. I am pleased that the Council has started to look at the parking situation within the town, and they may well agree a scheme to allow free parking after 3pm within the Edinburgh Road car park Monday to Saturday. Also a scheme of �free after 3pm’ within Station Road Car Park on Sundays and Bank Holidays. And finally a scheme of free parking on Sunday and Bank Holidays at Edinburgh Road car park. It is a start and may lead to further changes. I am also pleased to see that note a declaration to make parts of the Memorial Gardens a Centenary Field to honour the memory of people who lost their lives in World War 1. EVENTS We have started looking to stage some community events - if you have any ideas (or expertise in such things) please contact us. MEMBERSHIP The average age of attendees at our meetings tends to be rather high and is probably not so representative of the population of Willesborough. We would therefore love more people of all ages to attend - it is your community too, after all. We believe that this will bring the Forum fresh ideas and help to enrich the community. Again dog fouling is starting to be a nuisance to many people. The dog warden will be out and about in the area to ensure that levels of fouling do not increase. I know that I harp on about car parking but it is recognised that certain drivers are irresponsible in their attitude to other users when parking, and this is a hard thing to change. But we can all help by thinking of others when parking. Keep safe and remember how important it is to ensure that your home and vehicle are secure at all times whether home or away. Ian Stevenson (Chair) Email [email protected] PHOTOS FROM THE 50th TWINNING ANNIVERSARY TRIP 20 WHAt’S ON OCTOBER 4 AUTUMN GARDEN TASKS Topics to include pruning of shrubs and climbers, mulching, winter protection and plants of seasonal interest. OCTOBER 26 – 31 AUTUMN WEEK A week of activities for families to enjoy. ASHFORD FLOWER CLUB Ashford Flower Club is hosting a floral art demonstration �OMNIUM’ by Jean Plaskett, on Tuesday, 21st October. Venue: Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford. Time: 7.30pm Visitors - £3.00 St MARY’S SUNDAY SCHOOL At W.I. Hall Church Road The Sunday School of each month. Drop off 9.30am for 9.45am. Collect 11.15 at Church Contact Church Office 01233 624064 or Charlotte 637779 21 MAKE DO & MEND SEWING GUITAR TUTOR Bespoke Curtains Workshops in & around Ashford & Blinds Beginners Classes-Antenatal Courses Clothing Alterations For all ages & levels of fitness Repairs & Zips Emma or Andy on 07587167756 Call Paulette on 01233 331 994 www.taichiforyou.co.uk Cherrytree Nursery School S.W.A.N. CENTRE Montessori Approach Open 8.45am-3pm �Good’ Ofsted rating 2-4 yr olds Mature, qualified & friendly staff Call now to check availability of places at Newtown (639367) Kingsnorth Rd (636748) The Ideal Location for: *Wedding Receptions* *Children’s Parties* *Anniversaries* *Clubs & Societies* For details Mrs Masters on 01233 642087 South Willesborough & Newtown Community Centre Willesborough based. Fully CRB checked. Contact Iain 01233 623942 or 07521 380658. email :- [email protected] www.myguitarlessons.co.uk/iain SEWING REPAIRS Curtain making, Cushions, Alterations Zips, Blinds, Dress-making Call Reena Tel: 01233 650737; 07745863544 ANSWERS The Home of Great Live Music ALL SPECIAL OCCASIONS CATERED FOR BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES NEW LOOK AND LARGE GARDEN FAMILIES AND CHILDREN VERY WELCOME. Great Home Made Food Served Daily Monday to Saturday Lunchtime Meals available for £4.95 or Less Children under 10 Eat Free Every Day. EXCELLENT NEW CARVERY AVAILABLE SUNDAY 12-5 pm £8.95 Unlimited visits Tel. 01233 647349 QUIZ NIGHT EVERY SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS The Windmill Inn, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QR 22 WILLESBOROUGH WINDMILL We had a Rolls Royce Day in June, a Gefion Dog Show in July and then we should have had the Craft & Heritage Fair on Sunday 10th August but the weather let us down. As you will remember that was the weekend of the tail-end of Hurricane Bertha and although we tried our best it was impossible for the stallholders to be out on the field with the heavy rain and the strong wind. Hey Ho, we’ll do it again next year. Guide Dogs for the Blind Companion Dog Show also suffered from the wet weather but there were lots of brave people in raincoats with dogs in raincoats who did take part. If you enjoyed the earlier Norman Cycles Day then we have another one on Sunday 28th September – or if you missed it completely then you have another chance to mingle with bike enthusiasts. Tours of the mill will be available, and refreshments (including cream teas) in the Barn – ice creams too if the weather is hot. This will be our final open day at the mill for this season but the Barn can still be booked for group get-togethers by ringing Pat White on 01233 733416. Later in the year we will be having a Christmas Coffee morning on Thursday 11th December and Carols in the Courtyard on Friday 19th December. Please put these dates in your diary and come along and pay us a visit. Details on our website at www.willesboroughwindmill.co.uk TILLY – BEST IN SHOW Michael Turner – former Norman Cycles employee – on Gary’s trial bike in the field at the mill on Norman Cycles Day 23 SEPTEMBER RECIPE Cheesy Fried Potato Ingredients Method 2 slices bacon 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon diced onion 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon from pan, drain and crumble; leave grease in pan. Heat bacon grease over medium heat and stir in butter. Add onion and potatoes. Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Crack eggs on top of potatoes and stir gently to combine. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cheese and bacon. Continue cooking until eggs are firm and cheese is melted. makes 4 servings 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 [email protected] or send to The Pilgrim, c/o Keith Sinden, 9 Sprotlands Avenue, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 0AQ 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: [email protected] Tel. 01233 620588 24 CHILDREN AND YOUNG AT HEART PAGE BEFORE & AFTER 31st OCTOBER – ALL HALLOW’S EVE Many customs are linked with this day – most of them because this was the �day before’. To the Celts it was the day before winter and the New Year officially began. In later years it became the day before, or eve of, the Christian festival of All Hallows, or All Saints’ Day. The Eve of All Hallows (Hallow’s Eve gradually became the word �Halloween’) was the day for driving out evil – which makes it seem very strange now that some people �celebrate’ Halloween by dressing up as witches and monsters and having special parties. Wouldn’t it be better for us as Christians to celebrate by dressing up as angels and saints rather than as ghosts and devils? From medical records…. On the second day, the knee was better and on the The answer to these questions are either �befores’ third day it had completely disappeared. or �afters’… The patient has been depressed ever since she began What comes before thunder? seeing me in 1983. What comes after red on Discharge status: Alive but without permission. traffic lights? She slipped on the ice in early December and her legs What comes after Advent? went in separate directions. What comes before green in The patient was released to the outpatient department the colours of the rainbow? without dressing. What comes after dusk? She is numb from the toes down. What comes after revision? Source: Grove Jokes of the month What comes before a surname? What book comes before the Long wait Book of Ruth in the Bible? Service in the restaurant was abysmally slow. My What comes after Lent? husband was getting really irritated, so I tried to disAccording to the proverb, what tract him with small talk. "You know," I said, "our comes before a fall? Answers at bottom of page Why did the angel lose her job? She had harp failure. How do angels greet each other? They say �Halo’. Working First friend: “Whom are you working for nowadays?” Second friend: “Same people. The wife and four kids.” friend Christine should be having her baby anytime now." "Really?" my husband snapped. "She wasn't even pregnant when we walked in here." Noise The wheel of my grocery cart was making a horrible scraping sound as I rolled it through the supermarket. Nevertheless, when I finished my shopping and saw a cartless woman, I offered it up, explaining, "It makes an awful noise, but it works." "That's okay," she said cheerfully, taking it. "I have a husband at home like that." Now hear this? My wife says I never listen, or something like that… Salt The Sunday School teacher was describing how when Lot's wife looked back at Sodom, she turned into a pillar of salt. Young James nodded with understanding. "My mummy looked back once while she was driving," he announced, "and she turned into a telephone pole." Heredity Everyone believes in it until their children act like fools. 1. lightning 2.amber 3.Christmas 4.yellow 5.night 6. exams 7.fore or Christian names 8. Judges 9.Easter 10.pride Keith Sinden Pilgrim Editor Gill Sinden & Yetunde Pinheiro Copy and Pew Sheets Apples MOTHER: “Bobby, last night I put two apples in this cupboard and now there is only one. How do you explain that?” BOBBY: “I expect it was so dark I couldn’t see the other one.” THE communication TEAM. Judith Lee Proof Reader Mark Hammond Web-site www.willesborough.org. 25 Zoe Barber Facebook Ann Gardner Distribution Vacant Advert sales Cursillo National Ultreya 2014 Canterbury Cathedral Ladies Breakfasts Anglican Cursillo is a movement of the Church providing a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share God’s love with everyone. It is active in many UK dioceses, and this year held its Annual Ultreya (meeting) in Canterbury (last held there in 2007). The Salvation Army, Ashford and Willesborough Baptist Churches and St Mary’s Willesborough have started working together to offer a ladies breakfast and had the first one last June. The general aim is to invite new friends to a low profile, fun get-together with breakfast, music and a speaker. Also making contacts with other churches in the area. Janet and Sue hosted three cursillistas for the weekend, two from Ely and one from the Nottingham and Southwell dioceses. Canterbury diocese organised the event and the day started with registration in the Chapter House, followed by a youth music group singing and playing worship songs in Shirley Hall, in the Kings School. There was a warm welcome given here, and introductions and presentations by the Canterbury Mayoress and the National Spiritual and Lay Directors of the Cursillo movement. After the numerous diocesan banners were paraded into the Cathedral (see photo), there was an uplifting eucharist service led by Bishop Trevor Wilmott. Several hundred communicants were present and there was a joyful atmosphere. The specific aim is to pull our churches together, share resources and events. Long term aim is a stepping stone to Jesus and for more ladies within Ashford to get involved. The next lunch will be at the Baptist church, Hythe Road on Saturday 1 November from 9am until 11am. All ladies will be welcome. The following date has been fixed for 7 February. Venue to be arranged. If you would like more information please get in touch. Sue Milborrow 01233 643480 salvationarmy.org.uk/lse/ashford Lunch then followed and the afternoon included small group discussion and an inspiring testimony from a Cursillo member. The afternoon ended with more music from the music group. Some people participated in cathedral tours and in the evening there was a barn dance led by a live music band and a fish and chip supper, which was great fun. Next year the National Ultreya will take place in Blackburn. Bibles removed from Travelodge If anyone wants to know more, please speak to Janet or Sue, and visit the website: www.canterburycursillo.org Janet Pantrey and Sue Platts The removals reportedly took place after refurbishment work across the hotel chain, which replaced the drawers where Bibles were being kept. The nationwide hotel chain Travelodge has removed Bibles from all of its rooms, in a move criticised by the Church of England. Bibles provided free by the Gideons have been taken away to avoid �discriminating’ against any other religion, as Travelodge explains it. In response, a spokesman for the Church of England said: “It seems both tragic and bizarre that hotels would remove the word of God for the sake of ergonomic design” or “economic incentive”. Writing on the Telegraph website, commentator Tim Stanley described Travelodge’s decision as “an act of cultural vandalism upon a tradition that goes back 126 years”. In an official statement Travelodge said: “Travelodge made the decision to move copies of the Bible from its hotel rooms and place them at reception for customers to borrow in 2007. “This decision was based on customer research and the fact that we live in a multicultural society. Therefore in order not to discriminate against any religion, customers who would like a Bible can pick a copy from any one of Travelodge’s 500 hotel reception desks across the country, whilst staying at the hotel”. Some of the diocesan banners that were paraded into the Cathedral Travelodge is the only hotel chain in the country to have removed the Bibles, despite having never received a complaint from a guest. Both Premier Inn and InterContinental Hotels, who own the Holiday Inn chain, say that Bibles are being retained in their hotels. 26 THE SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Army meet every Sunday, 10.30am at East Stour School, Earlsworth Rd, 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 [email protected] 01233 643480 Weekly youth clubs open to all young people in Year 6 plus, at Waterside Youth & Children's Centre, Turner Close, TN24 0BD. Monday 7.30-9.30pm (14 year olds plus) Tuesday 3.30-6pm Thursday 3.30-6pm Friday 7-9.30pm The Salvation Army's Bridge Youth Project @Waterside Youth & Children's Centre, South Willesborough Volunteers needed! Please contact Mike Gower - Youth Project Manager 07725 038976 [email protected] CHRIST CHURCH WILLESBOROUGH ( The Free Church of England) In Interregnum. Churchwardens: Mr C C Mills 627072. Mr N T Smissen 626335 Service Arrangements for October 2014 October 5th October 12th October 19th October 26th 10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am 10.30 am Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Holy Communion RevR Calender Dr R Lane Rev D Craven Rev R Talbot Trinity 16 Trinity 17 Trinity 18 Trinity 19 WILLESBOROUGH BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES OCTOBER 2014 with full children and youth groups Oct. 5th 10.00am Morning Service 6.30pm Furnace – church for young people 6.30pm THE SOURCE – coming together to glorify God in an evening of sung worship, open sharing, prayer, encouragement, and ministry to each other Oct. 11th 3.00 – 5.15pm Messy Church for all – see separate notice Oct. 12th 10.00am Morning Service 6.30pm Furnace – church for young people Oct. 15th 7.45pm THE SOURCE – coming together to glorify God in an evening of sung worship, open sharing, prayer, encouragement, and ministry to each other Oct. 19th 10.00am Morning Communion Service 6.30pm Furnace – church for young people Oct. 26th 10.00am Morning Service 6.30pm Furnace – church for young people For further details see our website: www.wbc-ashford.org.uk or contact church office: 01233 632739 [email protected] All services will be led by Rev Alan Dinnie unless otherwise stated. The Furnace is led by Paul Martin and his team. ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME ALONG TO OUR NATTERS COFFEE BAR, EVERY TUESDAY MORNING 10.00 TO 12 NOON 27 EARL & CO Funeral DIRECTORS Serving the Local Community Family Business Private Chapels of Rest Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans ALBEMARLE ROAD WILLESBOROUGH ASHFORD TN24 0HL 01233 620522 OCTOBER 2014 WILLESBOROUGH WITH SEVINGTON SERVICES ST MARY’S WILLESBOROUGH CHURCH 5th Oct 8.00 am ST MARY’S SEVINGTON CHURCH Traditional Eucharist (BCP) Oct 2nd 7.30pm Thursday Eucharist(+PCC) 10.00 am Family Service – HARVEST Oct 5th 11.00am Harvest Service 11.30 am Baptism 12.30 am Baptism Oct 19th 6.30pm Evening Service 8.35am Said Communion FESTIVAL 6.30 pm Evensong 12th Oct 8.00 am 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 7.00 pm Deanery Eucharist and Confirmation Led by Bishop Trevor 19th Oct 8.00 am Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 10.00 am Family Eucharist A Celtic type communion with a more modern style 26th Oct 8.00 am Church Choir of St Mary the Virgin Willesborough Traditional Eucharist (BCP) A modern-language service for all ages, using Common Worship Order with hymns, congregational singing and music from the choir. 15th Oct Oct 26th Bible Sunday Traditional Eucharist (BCP) 10.00 am Parish Eucharist Our church choir is always delighted to welcome new members - previous experience and sight-singing ability is helpful, but not essential. The choir sings at the 10.00am service on all but the first Sunday of each month, with a warm-up at 9.30 and a practice after the service at 11.30-12.30. Opportunities to sing at extra events - weddings, festivals, evensongs and other services occur throughout the year, and members are encouraged and helped to develop their musical skills. Please contact the Organist and Choir Director, Janet Hughes, (tel 01303 264470 or email [email protected]) for more details. Unless notice is given the following services will also take place in St. Mary the Virgin, Willesborough: Every WednesdayEvery Saturday - 9.30am Eucharist. Traditional Language. 9.30am Morning Prayer will be said . 28 Evensong at 6.30pm is held in the summer months only on 1st Sunday of the month, the last one being October.
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