June 2017
The Signal
The Churches’ Magazine for Sandwich
www.stclementschurchsandwich.org.uk
50p
The Parish Church of St Clement Sandwich
Our Mission Statement – to worship, serve and make known to all the living Jesus Christ
www.stclementschurchsandwich.org.uk
Rector: The Revd Canon Mark Roberts, AKC
Rector of Sandwich and Worth
The Rectory, Knightrider Street, Sandwich, CT13 9ER
Tel: 613138 Email: [email protected]
(The Rector is also a surrogate for the granting of Marriage Licences)
Assistant Priests:
The Revd Howard Pashley, 56 New Street, CT13 9BB 612018
The Revd Robin Bendall, 24 Delfside, CT13 9RL 617458
Deacon:
The Revd Jasmine Roberts, The Rectory, Knightrider Street
613138
Churchwardens:
Mr Hugo Jordan 28 Whitefriars Meadow, CT13 9AS
614513
Mr Bruce Eccles, 87 Sandwich Road, Whitfield, CT16 3LV
826716
Deputy Churchwarden:
Mrs Pam Eccles, 87 Sandwich Road, Whitfield, CT16 3LV
826716
PCC Secretary:
Mrs Janet Dean, 74 St George’s Road, CT13 9LG
617274
Parish Treasurer and
Gift Aid Secretary:
Mr Richard Palmer, Little Acorns, King’s Avenue, Sandwich Bay, CT13 9PG 614583
Electoral Roll Officer:
Mrs Maggie Kasap, 12 John’s Green, CT13 0DE
615207
Organist & Choirmaster: Mr Julian Sampson, Keymer Cottage, Longmete Road, Preston
01227 721697
Assistant Organist:
Mr Robert Tapsfield, Flat 4, 16 Bridge Close, Sandwich, CT13 9QG
373005
PARISH MAGAZINE – ‘THE SIGNAL’
Editor:
The Rector
613138
Advertising:
Miss Kerry Stamp, Courtyard Offices, Harnet Street, CT13 9ES
629013
Distribution:
Mrs Beryl Sampson, Keymer Cottage, Longmete Road, Preston 01227 721697
Churchwatch
Toddler Group:
Pastoral Care Group:
Events Group:
‘Coffee Pot’:
Bellringers:
Servers:
Flowers:
The Children’s Society:
ST CLEMENT’S HALL
Secretary (Bookings):
Parish Safeguarding
Coordinator:
Parish Disclosure Officer:
Mr David Senior, 3 Mill Close, CT13 9JD
Mrs Carole Brown, 78 New Street, CT13 9BD
Mrs Brenda Turnbull, 3 Gardners Quay, Upper Strand Street, CT13 9DH
Mrs Judith Scollard, 40 Moat Sole, CT13 9AU
Mrs Susan Pashley, 56 New Street, CT13 9BB
Mrs Carole Brown, 78 New Street, CT13 9BD Mr David Robertson Hedges, St George’s Lees, CT13 9JS
The Revd Jasmine Roberts, The Rectory, CT13 9ER
Mrs Tessa Sale, St Clement’s House, 14 Knightrider Street, CT13 9ER
Mrs Gillian Robertson, Hedges, St Georges Lees, CT13 9JS
612782
614120
611389
614349
612018
614120
612876
613138
612288
612876
Mrs Carole Brown, 78 New Street, CT13 9BD
614120
Mrs Pam Eccles, 87 Sandwich Road, Whitfield, CT16 3LV
Mr Geoffrey Cornelius, 31 St George’s Road, CT13 9LF
826716
613181
SERVICES
SUNDAYSWEEKDAYS
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am
Wednesdays – Holy
9.30am Sir Roger Manwood’s School Service
Communion (BCP)
(in term time)
10.30am The Parish Eucharist (Common Worship)
For other services and events see Church Notices
Enquiries concerning Baptism and Marriage should be made to The Rector.
St. Clement’s Church is now able to accept donations by Text Message.
Please text STCC86£10 or STCC86£5 to 70070 to make a donation. Thank you.
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Other Churches Contact Details
THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, CATTLE MARKET, SANDWICH
Interim Moderator
Rev Hilary Nabarro
Kath Gifford 617834/07790299394
Local Contact
www.sandwich-urc.co.uk
The news letter can be viewed on the web site www.sandwich-urc.co.uk and also be
received by email by contacting Kath on [email protected]
ST ANDREW’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ST GEORGE’S ROAD, SANDWICH
Priest in Charge
Father Christopher Lindlar, 149 St Richard’s Road Deal
THE CARPENTER’S ARMS, SANDWICH
Anna Upton
374870
01304 614894
e-mail: [email protected]
ST PETER & ST PAUL, WORTH
Rector
The Revd Canon Mark Roberts
Assistant Priests
The Revd Howard Pashley, 56 New Street, CT13 9BB
The Revd Robin Bendall, 24 Delfside, CT13 9RL
612 018
617458
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN SANDWICH
Chairman
The Revd Canon Mark Roberts
Secretary
Mrs Anna Upton
Treasurer
Mr John Cuss
COPY FOR THE SIGNAL
Please note that if you have any copy for the next issue of The Signal it should be either:
Delivered to:
or emailed to:
by:
The Rectory
[email protected]
1st June 2017
NB for this month the earlier date
This month’s cover
THE LITTLE GARDENS OF SANDWICH – 2017
The Allotments are waiting to welcome you on Sunday 4th June!
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The Rector Writes
24:1
COME HOLY SPIRIT
Our national Church Leaders have again this year invited us to a special
period of prayer to take place between ASCENSION and PENTECOST.
‘THY KINGDOM COME’ is an invitation to prayer between 25th May and 4th
June. We show our faith and trust in God in prayer. It is in prayer that God
takes hold of our lives and works through us. Our prayer is particularly
effective when it is in the company of others. Prayer together can make a
lasting difference. We respond to God’s call and we find a deep unity of
purpose in prayer.
Churches Together in Sandwich are committed to this prayer and we are
distributing a special and simple Prayer Card in each of our congregations.
We will be part of ecumenical prayer around the world at this time. We
follow the example of the first disciples who, having come down from the
mount of the Ascension, waited in hope and prayer for the promised gift
of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.
Please use the Prayer Card and pray the prayers which are also
reproduced here. Pray that friends, families and neighbours come to
know Jesus Christ.
THE ELECTION
The timing of the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer initiative is determined
by the Church’s Calendar and the organisers could have had no way of
knowing that it would in fact be during a General Election campaign. As
this coincidence has happened we can grasp the opportunity to pray too
for our nation at this time and our decision making. In this context too we
pray ‘Thy Kingdom come’.
Working out how to use our vote is an obvious and urgent duty. Voting is
a privilege we shouldn’t ignore or take for granted, and yes, one that we
should not only think about, but also pray about. We should pray with a
real longing for the values of the Kingdom to be seen in our national life –
‘on earth as it is in heaven’.
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The Rector Writes
24:1
Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of your people
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Almighty God, your ascended Son has sent us into the world
to preach the good news of your kingdom:
inspire us with your Spirit
and fill our hearts with the fire of your love,
that all who hear your Word
may be drawn to you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
Prayer for the General Election
Lord, you created us free to choose and made us accountable to you and to each other.
Give to those of us who have the right to elect representatives to serve
in our parliament and government an urgent sense of our responsibility,
a clear judgement, and a generous concern for the good of all,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
Mark Roberts
Rector
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St Clement’s Church – Diary of Events
June 2017
Friday2nd 4.00 pm PCC Special Meeting
SUNDAY4thPENTECOST
WHITSUNDSAY
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.15 am ANCHORS – St Clement’s Children’s Church in
St Clement’s Hall
10.30 am Parish Eucharist
2.00-5.00 pm THE LITTLE GARDENS OF SANDWICH
Wednesday7th 10.00 am Holy Communion
SUNDAY11th TRINITY SUNDAY
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am The Parish Eucharist
Monday12th Feast of St Barnabas (Transf)
Wednesday14th 10.00 am Holy Communion
Thursday15th Feast of Corpus Christi
SUNDAY18th THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.30 am Parish Eucharist
Wednesday21st 10.00 am Holy Communion
Saturday24th Feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist
7.30 pm ORGAN RECITAL by David Cook
SUNDAY25th THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Sir Roger Manwood’s School Service
10.30 am Parish Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: Revd Howard Pashley
Marking his Retirement as Licensed Assistant Priest (Curate)
6.30 pm Patronal Festival Evensong at ST PETER and ST PAUL,
WORTH with The St Clement’s Choir
Preacher: The Right Revd Dr Michael Turnbull
Wednesday28th 10.00 am Holy Communion
Thursday29th Feast of St Peter
CHOIR PRACTICE is held in St Clement’s Church on Friday evening from 7.15pm. Further
details from Julian Sampson – Organist and Choir Master.
BELLRINGERS’ PRACTICE Further details from David Robertson, 01304 612876.
[email protected]
COFFEE POT takes place every Friday in St Clement’s Hall from 10.00am until 12 Noon.
Meet and chat over coffee – Everyone welcome.
The TODDLER GROUP meets every Tuesday afternoon (in term time) from 1.30pm until
3.00pm in St Clement’s Hall. We are delighted to see any parents, carers and your children.
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United Reformed Church
Sunday Morning Worship is held each Sunday at 10.30 am.
Sunday4th
Revd John Lines
Sunday11 Miss Primrose Northrup
Sunday18 Mrs Hilary Baldwin
Sunday25 Revd Andrew Royal – Communion
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Following worship tea and coffee will be served
You will be made most welcome at any or all of our Services
The Thursday Coffee Mornings in the church run from 9.45 am to 12 noon.
St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church
Sunday Mass is Celebrated at 9.00 am.
For other Mass times please visit http://www.catholicmass.com/theweekahead.htm
The Carpenter’s Arms
The Phoenix Centre Jubilee Road, Sandwich – Sundays at 4.00 pm.
For details of Messy Church contact:
Anna Upton 01304 614894
e-mail: [email protected]
St Bart’s Chapel
Sunday
4th
Sunday11th
Sunday 18th
Sunday 25th
10.00 am
10.00 am
10.00 am
10.00 am
Morning Worship
Morning Worship
Holy Communion
Morning Worship
St Peter and St Paul – Worth
Sunday 4th
Sunday 11th
Sunday18th
Sunday25th
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9.30 am
9.30 am
6.30 pm
Parish Communion
No Service
Parish Communion
PATRONAL FESTIVAL EVENSONG
with The St Clement’s Choir
Preacher: The Right Revd Dr Michael Turnbull
OUR MAYOR
Congratulations PAUL GRAEME on being elected Mayor of Sandwich for a fourth
year at the Annual Mayor Making Ceremony on 11th May.
We greatly appreciate all that Paul is and has already achieved as our Mayor,
together with Sue. We very much look forward to all that we will continue to
share together, and in this coming special year when Sandwich again holds the
Speakership of the Cinque Ports.
We are planning a great ‘Speaker’s Day’ for 2017, Saturday 7th October – a very
important date for the diary.
MR
Sandwich Mayor Making 2017
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A CANTERBURY CROSS – IN MEMORY
At Easter in 2009 a new white Altar Frontal adorned the High Altar at St
Clement’s Church and was formally received and Dedicated on Easter Day in
memory of the late John Patterson.
For Easter this year a new motif of a Canterbury Cross has been added to the
Frontal in memory of PAT PATTERSON, John’s mother, who sadly died at the
end of January. Pat had donated the Frontal in John’s memory and now her
daughter Barbara Warren, who we thank very much, has given the new motif
which beautifully adorns the Frontal and is a special way in which to give thanks
for and remember Pat.
Both the Frontal and the new Cross have been made by Jayne Goss of Just
Jayne’s Sewing of Folkestone.
MR
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Sunday 4 June 2017 2-5pm
LITTLE GARDENS
OF SANDWICH
10 Strand Street Chanter’s House - Strand Street
32 High Street 5 Fisher Street
8 Knightrider Street
St Clement’s House - Knightrider Street
The Allotments - Knightrider Street
1 The Gatehouse - Sandown Road
Little Court - Sandown Road
SPCdesign&print | www.spcprint.com
Raffle & Cream Teas available
at St Clement’s Church Hall,
Church Street, St Clement’s
Specialist Nursery Stalls
in the Churchyard.
Entry £5 to include all gardens
Children FREE
Cream Tea £3.00ea
All proceeds to
St Clement’s Church
19 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA | tel (01304) 612197
A GOOD READ
When people say ‘I don’t do God’ or ‘Religion is irrelevant
in our post-Christian age’ they often don’t know what it is
they don’t believe in. And it has to be said that many of us
who call ourselves Christian feel embarrassed about God
conversation lest people think we see ourselves as either
over pious or morally superior. That could be because we are
stuck with a less than plausible image of God in our minds.
This is a book which could give us confidence to new and
contemporary ways of thinking and talking about God. I
am so impressed by it that I am now reading it slowly for the
second time. It has given me new ways of perceiving God and
released me from the temptation to perceive God as some kind
of control freak. I must admit that the way we talk about God
in church sometimes conveys a powerful being at the top of a great hierarchy.
What Richard Rohr does is show us that God is constantly drawing us into the energy
of the Trinity which he calls the Divine Dance. In that way God helps us participate in
creation, in celebration and in pain which transforms the view we have of ourselves as
well as of God.
The book is refreshingly short on jargon but long on humour and, providing the reader
takes their time, it offers a reality of the living God which previously has been missed.
There is also a short but immensely useful appendix offering seven practices which can
help us into another dimension of our faith. Anyone who is serious about seeing their
faith mature will find deep help here.
Published by SPCK @ 9.99 or Kindle Edition 6.64 from Amazon
Michael Turnbull
The New St Clement’s Lottery
Winners for May
1. J. Fuller
2. C. Wells
3. M. Coombey
£50
£30
£20
If anybody is interested in taking part in the Lottery please contact me on 01304 615081
or 07836 754594 – e-mail: [email protected] and I will happily send an
application form.
Paul Graeme, Lottery Administrator*
*(Licensed with Dover District Council)
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ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH CHOIR, SANDWICH
SINGING AT LONDON CATHEDRALS AND ABBEYS
2017-2018
Southwark Cathedral
Saturday 15th July 2017
Choral Evensong
The choir will be singing Choral Evensong at
Southwark and warmly invite members of St Clement’s
congregation and supporters to join with them.
Coach travel is being arranged on a first come first
served basis with departure from the Quay at Sandwich at 10.00am.
Following arrival at Southwark around midday, time would then be your own with
the service at 4.00pm. It is intended that a meal will then be made available for us
in the Refectory or nearby and we will leave London at around 7.30pm arriving back
at Sandwich around 9.30pm. The meal is likely to be pre-ordered and details will be
circulated in due course.
Coach travel will cost £15 per person, payable in advance and with the meal charged
extra when full details are known
The Choir would be very pleased if you might join them for this trip. It will be necessary
to book places in advance by completing a form which will become available in
Church during June and then passing it to Julian Sampson or Derek Kirkaldie together
with a cheque as soon as you can. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first
come first served basis. Further details available from Julian on 01227 721697 and
[email protected]
Future choir trips to London in 2018 will be to St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 20th
July 2018 and Westminster Abbey on 29th December 2018.
Julian Sampson
ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH
PASTORAL CARE GROUP
If you know of anyone just out of hospital, recently bereaved or maybe
housebound and lonely and who would welcome a visit,
please let us know.
Brenda Turnbull 01304 622389 or
Judith Scollard 01304 614349
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THE SOUND OF CHURCH BELLS
There are many sounds that are uplifting. Of chirruping birds in the moments of sunrise
on a spring day, the baa-ing of lambs gambolling in the meadows, willow on leather
when Kent are batting at Canterbury’s St. Lawrence ground and on Sunday mornings
the sound of church bells that greet worshippers on their way to God’s House.
For too long the bells of St Clement’s have remained silent due to a combination of
unfortunate circumstances. Over a short period of time we lost the services of two
tower captains who moved away whilst further moves from Sandwich and ill health
reduced us to just two remaining members of the Band.
Much publicity about our plight and appeals for new recruits brought little
encouragement although two who expressed interest spent some Saturday mornings
at the Dover ringing school. Then a couple of the St Clement’s congregation who
had moved to the town expressed an interest. The Dover ringing school was unable
to take them and they were recommended to Sturry, whose Band included a number
of experienced instructors. And here begins a remarkable story that illustrates how
prayers are heard and answered.
The Sturry group, having completed a Saturday morning’s tuition at St Clement’s, were
walking along King Street when they met someone who had been one of their ringing
band some ten years previously. They persuaded the newly arrived Sandwich resident
to join in the following week’s practice, which she did, and despite not having rung
for ten years, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She suggested to me that it might
attract some interest if I agreed to her publicising our needs on social media. I have
considerable reservations about this form of communication but agreed she should
give it a try. Within a matter of a few days there had been a remarkable twelve positive
responses. They were all invited to join us the following Saturday and with just one
exception, they all did!
It was a heart-lifting moment and although a small number have since decided it
isn’t for them, we now have a strong nucleus of ringers in training who have made
great strides since their initiation just fifteen weeks ago. To the two remaining from
the previous Band – Candy King and myself – can be added a further seven ringers
all of whom have progressed to the point where we are able to once again resume
Sunday ringing. Some weeks ago we set ourselves the target of Easter Day for the new
St Clement’s Band of Ringers to welcome the congregation and it was a great joy that
we were able to do so.
An immense amount of credit must go to those who took up the challenge for their
dedication and determination. But a very special “thank you” must go from everyone
who is an important part of our new team, and to the St Clement’s wider family, to
the quartet who have made this possible: Tony Goodman of Minster, who has been
responsible for the training, together with the Sturry Trio of Josephine, Tina and
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THE SOUND OF CHURCH BELLS
Stephen, and Debra from St Lawrence in Thanet, without whose support this would not
have been achieved.
David Robertson
From the left: Jeanette Barber, Annika Sneller, David Barber, Tony Goodman (Trainer), Jan Raes and Martin Thorley
ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH HALL
Available for Hire.
Premises suitable for regular classes and meetings or for Social Events
Kitchen also available for catering.
Contact Mrs Carole Brown: 614120 for details
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SANDWICH LIBRARY GUILD
WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE AGM
7.30 pm Jury Room at the Guildhall, Sandwich
Desert Island Books at 8pm
The short AGM at 7.30pm will be followed by a chance to listen to a selection of book
choices by Guild members.
They can choose one book and talk briefly about why it would be the one to take
with them.
Can they inspire you with their choice?
Refreshments available.
This evening is open to all – not just Guild members.
THURSDAY 13 JULY: TRIP TO LULLINGSTONE CASTLE AND THE WORLD GARDEN
Fee £28 includes coach, entry fees and tour fees
Depart Sandwich 10am, return 5pm
The castle has a history that dates back to the Doomsday Book. Its story will unfold as
you enjoy a guided tour round the house and gardens,
Lunch available (not included in fee). Afternoon guided tour with the founder of the
World Garden (Tom Hart-Dyke) who planned this amazing space during nine months
spent in captivity in the Colombian jungle.
Plants for sale.
Booking forms available from Sandwich Library or more information from Margaret Simpson 01304 620628 or [email protected]
Jean Garforth
Calling all Mums, Dads and Carers of toddlers!
Have you thought of coming along on Tuesday afternoons
to St Clement’s Toddlers Group in the Church Hall?
There are lots of toys and activities for your little ones to keep them busy, and
there is the chance for Mums and Dads (and carers) to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
and to have a chat with other parents.
Do come along! Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00.
You will be very welcome.
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Organ Music at St
Clement’s Church
Sandwich 2017
Organ Recital
Daniel
Cook
Sub-Organist at Westminster Abbey
and recently appointed
Organist of Durham Cathedral
7.30pm Saturday 24th June
Further details from Julian Sampson 01227 721697
email [email protected]
www.stclementschurchsandwich.org.uk
Tickets available on the door £8
to include interval refreshments
ST CLEMENT’S CHURCHWATCH ANNUAL MEETING –
APRIL 2017
On 26th April the eighth Annual Churchwatch meeting was convened in The Atwood
room to preview the 23rd season of our undertaking each year to welcome visitors to
St Clement’s from 1st May to 30th September.
The well attended meeting was opened by The Rector who introduced the visiting
speaker, Mr James Ford RIBA, AABC, of Clague architects, Canterbury, who was to
describe “The Life and Work of a Church Architect”.
The Rector explained that Mr Ford is our new, recently appointed inspecting architect
and that all churches are required to appoint such a person to advise on and supervise
all work necessary for the maintenance and preservation of the church building. Every
five years the architect is required to thoroughly inspect the fabric of the church and
then submit a report to the Church Council detailing all repairs, renewals or building
work that are needed. The submission of this report is of course anticipated by Church
Council with some trepidation, but the regular annual maintenance advised by your
architect avoids nasty surprises at the end of the five year period. Interestingly, the
Rector pointed out that because of the Diocesan supervision of major work and
alteration to churches, normal local government planning consent is not required.
Mr Ford said he was the third generation of his family to become an architect, so it was in
a way an inherited chain of responsibility. He described an architect’s training as being a
seven year long series of alternating periods of studying theory and practical application.
The main battle in maintaining and preserving churches, particularly medieval gems
like St Clement’s, is against the elements. Erosion of the exterior stonework is an
observable problem, but it is the gradual, hidden ingress of moisture and damp into
the wood and stonework that over a long period can do substantial damage before
being detected. An inspecting architect has to be something of a diplomat. He must
be honest about the scale of work required but helpful in guiding his clients to find the
best and most economical solution.
Mr Ford explained that the role of church architects is not just about maintenance and
preservation of ancient buildings. Contrary to an opinion, probably widely held, church
buildings, their interior layout, their contents and furnishings have always been subject
to change and alteration to meet the needs and theology of each century. In the 16th
and 17th centuries particularly these changes were radical, conflicting and alarmingly
frequent. There are still major changes happening now to adapt church buildings to
the needs of the 21st century, Mr Ford referred to our own “South Aisle Facilities“ in
which we were sitting as a very good example of this. In many churches pews have
given way to chairs to give greater flexibility. This is all part of the current movement
to make churches more accessible and inclusive for the wider community and it is the
architect’s role to advise on, and design to achieve, a “balance of use with beauty”.
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ST CLEMENT’S CHURCHWATCH ANNUAL MEETING –
APRIL 2017
The Rector warmly thanked Mr Ford for his talk and indicated that the planned changes
to the North Door of St Clements would be a very good example of creating more
access and inclusiveness along with also enhancing the building itself.
David Senior then opened up the meeting for any Churchwatch business. He announced
that three churchwatchers were retiring from the team, Jennifer Bradley, Gill Robertson
and Sue Tebbutt, the first two ladies having each been churchwatching for more than
twenty years. David thanked them for all their loyal support. Three new people have
joined, David and Jeanette Barber and John May.
The meeting concluded, as is the custom, with tea and cake provided by Angela Senior
and helpers.
David Senior
KCC COMMUNITY WARDEN
Our community wardens are out between 7.30am and 10pm every day in 128 Kent
communities. They:
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can tackle low-level crime and antisocial behaviour (such as graffiti, littering, fly
tipping and vandalism)
can take names and addresses and control traffic
are a reassuring uniformed presence
are fully trained to the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme before starting
their work
encourage communities to work together and make things better for everyone
work closely with Kent Police and other professional authorities
talk with local people, offering information and advice
take part in local community activities.
They don’t make arrests.
Contact your local warden
All our wardens have mobile phones which you can call them on.
HANNAH OSBORNE is the Community Warden for Sandwich, Ash and Eastry.
Hannah Osborne – KCC Community Warden
Tel: 07967614755
Email: [email protected]
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Singing For Life
Present a Musical Entertainment
with
Songs, Tea and Scones
on
Saturday 24th June
2.30 p.m.
in
United Reformed Church
Donations for Water Aid appreciated
SANDWICH INFANT SCHOOL
Although they are young, we teach the children at our school to have a pride in their
school and the town. We want them to contribute to the community. In the last couple
of months some of the children visited Age Concern and played games and talked to
the clients. The Year Two children are participating in the “Adopt a Station” scheme so
a small group can be seen caring for the flower beds each Monday morning. Finally
last month, on noticing that there was rubbish strewn all over the forecourt of the fire
station, we took the Year Two school councillors to pick up the mess. They were very
proud of their work and ensured that people’s first impression as they entered was that
of a tidy and cared for town.
Libby Wood
01304 612228 or [email protected]
Ellis Harding, Ellis Elgar, Amber-Lillie Renton, Olivia-Daisy Prosser
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Registered Charity number 1109346
AGE CONCERN SANDWICH
At Age Concern Sandwich we have a vision for Sandwich town
centre to become a dementia friendly place to visit. So people
with dementia, (and their accompanying friends and families)
are helped and supported when they visit. Ideally we would like staff in shops,
restaurants, cafes etc, to become Dementia Friends and become better informed
about the difficulties people living with dementia encounter when they go out. Also
to understand how to help and how to reduce any stress or anxiety people living with
dementia may be feeling.
Often if people don’t know how to respond in a situation they are likely to get it wrong,
so becoming a Dementia Friend will help people become better informed about
people living with dementia. We run regular Dementia Friend sessions at our centre,
we can also come out and visit an organisation, group, or business to do Dementia
Friends sessions on your premises if that is more convenient. Please contact Sally on
01304 614237 and select option 4 (Sunflower Centre) to find out more.
Alternatively if you have a little free time and would like to find out about volunteering
with us, please contact Gill Ball on 07735556811 or email [email protected]
We are looking for a volunteer to assist Sally with our Sandwich dementia friendly
project, volunteers to assist in our charity shop, with sorting, merchandising and serving
customers, volunteers to assist with art and craft, quizzes and activities, as well as
musicians to encourage additional music activities at the centre.
Gill Ball
SANDWICH MUSIC GROUP
Sandwich Music Group present “Music for a Summer’s Evening”, in aid of the charity
Porchlight which supports vulnerable and homeless people in Kent. Sandwich Music
Group will play a varied selection of music, and the concert also features violin solos,
and a few numbers from Manwood’s Ukelele Group.
The concert is on Saturday 1st July at 7:30pm at Sandwich United Reformed Church,
£4 for adults, accompanied children go free!
Chris Farra
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SANDWICH TOWN DIARY
Thursday1st
Sunday4th
JUNE 2017
7.00 pm Fairport Convention – St Mary’s Arts Centre
2.00-5.00pm Little Gardens of Sandwich
Monday5th 2.15 pm Singing for Life – United Reformed Church
7.30 pm SEDFAS – Guildhall
Tuesday6th
11.00 am D&DDFAS – Guildhall
Thursday8th
ELECTION DAY
10.30am-12.30pm Parkinson’s Cafe – Centre for the Retired (Age Concern)
11.00am-3.00pm Craft Fair – St Peter’s Church
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th
Sunday11th
Tuesday13th
Le Weekend
7.30 pm Folk Club – St Mary’s Arts Centre
11.00 am Astor Palm Court Orchestra – St Peter’s Church
7.00 pm Women’s Institute – Centre for the Retired
Wednesday14th
7.30 pm Library Guild – Guildhall
Monday 19th – Saturday 24th Monday19th
Friday23rd
The 122nd Amateur Golf Championship –
Royal St George’s and Prince’s Golf Clubs
2.15 pm Singing for Life – United Reformed Church
6.00-8.00pm Dusk Tours – The Salutation Gardens
Saturday24th
2.30 pm Singing for Life ‘Songs, Tea and Scones’ in aid of
Water Aid – United Reformed Church
7.30 pm Organ Recital by David Cook – St Clement’s Church
Sunday25th
Monday26th
Annual 10k Run – Sports and Leisure Centre
7.00 pm Town Council – Guildhall
Note: If organisations would like their events announced on this page of The Signal each
month, please forward details of your programme to The Editor at The Rectory.
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FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS
BAPTISM
We welcome into God’s family
May6th
AURORA BETH CHRISTOFIDES of 3 Ashcombe Terrace,
Tadworth, Surrey
MARRIAGE
We share in their joy
May5th
JAKE AARON COWENS and LISA JO O’NEILL
FUNERALS
We commend to God
May10th
PATRICK CHARLES SAMUEL DEVESON of Oakleigh, 21 Granville Road,
St Margaret’s Bay
We offer our sympathy to the family at this time
Parkinson’s Café Sandwich
Every second Thursday of the month:
Starting Thursday 8 June 2017
10:30am – 12:30pm
Age Concern, 19/21 Sneller House, Sandwich
Join us for a friendly and informal
social gathering for people affected
by Parkinson’s. All ages welcome, as are
partners, family and friends.
Free (except the purchase of your own drink)
Contact: Hannah Osborne
[email protected] or 07811 271299
We’re the Parkinson’s support and research charity. Help us find a cure and improve life
for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A company limited by
guarantee. Registered in England and Wales (00948776). Registered office: 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EJ.
A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554). © Parkinson’s UK, January 2010
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Carpets
3 bedroom house – £130
2 bedroom house – £110
Lounge – £35
Dining Room – £25
Through Lounge – £50
Stairs (up to 14 steps) – £25
Hallway – £15
Landing – £10
Bedroom – £25
Upholstery
3 seater – £40
2 seater – £30
Armchair – £20
Please note these prices are based on average
sized rooms (up to 12x12ft)
Professional and reliable carpet and
upholstery cleaning.
First class service at competitive prices.
Flexible appointments – weekdays,
evenings and weekends.
Call now to book:
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Call or email for a bespoke quote.
Kings Arms
H ot e l
circa 1480
WINDOWS: Timber, (hardwood or
softwood) Aluminium, PVCu. Various colours
including white, black, oliver green, brown
and two shades of grey. Casement or Sash.
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Sliding Doors; Garage Doors.
OTHER PRODUCTS: Soffits, Fascias,
Guttering, Bargeboards and Cladding Boards
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[email protected]
s A n dw i c H
As a privately owned Inn, the Kings Arms Hotel
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and standards often sought, but rarely found.
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bAr meAls dAily • Function room
trAditionAl englisH gArden
cAr pArKing
double, twin And single rooms AvAilAble
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tel: 01304 617330 • Fax: 01304 617361
email: [email protected]
www.kingsarms-sandwich.co.uk
strAnd street, sAndwicH, Kent ct13 9Hn.
Jewellery you’ll love
Service you’ll appreciate
Kim Wood
Jewellers
SECOND HAND PURCHASED • PAWN BROKING AVAILABLE
ANTIQUE & MODERN JEWELLERY,
SILVERWARE, WATCHES AND CLOCKS
WORKSHOP ON THE PREMISES
8B King Street, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9BY
Tel/Fax 01304 617700
BUY ONLINE
www.jewellersinkent.com
www.facebook.com/kimwoodjewellers
Wyman (Electrical) Ltd.
Established since 1959
All types of installations
undertaken
FREE Estimates
10 Market Street, Sandwich, CT13 9DA
01304 613113
[email protected]
South East
Roofing
Family run
business
Tiled & Flat Roofs
Chimney Stacks
Lead & Guttering
www.seroofingkent.co.uk
01304 360555
07747746407
Class sizes of only 15?
That’s thinking
differently.
As Grammar Schools across East Kent are forced to increase class sizes at GCSE and A Level
up to 32 pupils per class, and at the same time cutting subject choices and extra-curricular
activities, Dover College is committed to small classes, investment in sport, music and
drama, and a full curriculum choice.
Isn’t it refreshing to think differently?
Think Dover College.
Lady painter & decorator
Interior & Exterior
• KCC Approved
• 10 years experience
K. Somers
• Fully Insured
01304 814386 07779 933604
[email protected]
• CRB checked & references
An advert here
will cost just £45 for six months.
Is this worth thinking about?
For details call Kerry
01304 629013
Matt McKay Tree Surgery
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All aspects of tree work carefully undertaken.
Hedge cutting
Planting
Garden/Site clearance.
Free advice and quotations
Fully qualified and insured
Phone: 01304 271530
Mobile: 07712 458929
Email: [email protected]
Seasoned logs available
Sandwich Cars
Private hire cars
01304 617424
Fax: 01304 614157
Airports
Contracts
Any distance
London & theatre trips available
web: www.sandwichcars.co.uk
email: [email protected]
Your local optician providing a friendly, professional service where
the individual still counts.
• Designer frames
• Contact lenses
• Latest hi-tech spectacle lenses
42 King Street, Sandwich • Domestic and
Commercial
Cleaners
• Friendly, Reliable
Teams
• Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly Cleans –
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• End of Tenancy Cleans
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• All Cleaning Materials and
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• Professional, Uniformed Staff Trained to
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Office: 01304 275086
Mobile: 07542 624402
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Telephone: 01304 612168
HOROLOGY REPAIRS
T. PETTMAN
CLOCKMAKER
Specialists in Antique
Clock Restoration
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Telephone: 01843 825050
Mobile: 07860 498963
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Sandwich Town Council
Dover District Council
Kent County Council
Tourist Information Office
Member of Parliament
Electricity
Gas
Water
Telephone
British Rail
Bus Services (Local and National)
Cross Channel Services
Doctors
Hospitals
Schools
Chemist
Sandwich Harbourmaster
Sandwich Library
Sandwich Sports Centre
Sandwich Chamber of Commerce
Sandwich Centre for the Retired
617 197
821 199
Maidstone
01622 671 411
613 565
Craig Mackinlay
01843 603 242
Seeboard
0800 056 8888
British Gas
08456 080 227
Emergencies
0800 111 999
Southern Water
0845 278 0845
British Telecom (Enquiries)
118 500
Enquiries
08457 48 49 50
0871 200 22 33
Eurotunnel
08705 35 35 35
P&O Ferries
08705 20 20 20
Market Place Surgery
619 790
The Surgery, The Butchery
612 138
Eastry Surgery
611 608
Kent & Canterbury
01227 766 877
Deal
865 400
Dover
201 624
QEQM, Margate
01843 22 55 44
Sandwich Infants
612 228
Sandwich Junior
612 227
Sandwich Technology School
613 071
Sir Roger Manwood’s School
613 286
Boots
612 047
Eastry Pharmacy
611 362
Colin Carr
619 083 or 07984 939 435
613 819
614 947
612 057
614 237
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