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December 2015
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Published on5 December
HURST GREEN NEWS
Are you ready yet?How ready are you for Christmas? Are you the sort of person who has all their Ch r i s tmas shopp ing sewn up by September or do you race round the shops on Christmas Eve patting yourself on the back if you manage to land yourself a few discounted bargains in the process?
As vicar of two local churches I'm not only thinking about Christmas preparations in my own home, but all those that will take
CHRISTMAS BUFFET LUNCHOn Wednesday 16 December from
12 noon to 2pm, Aggies-on-the-Greenwill be hosting this year’s Christmas Buffetfor £10 per person. Tickets are available at
the Coffee Shop each Wednesday.All are welcome!
Aggies-on-the-Greenwill then close and re-open
on Wednesday 13 January 2016.
The next issue of Hurst Green News will be published on 2 January 2016. Please send material for that issue, including items for the diary, no later than FRIDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2015 to The Compiler, 3 Parklands, Oxted, RH8 9DP; e-mail: [email protected]. The Compiler reserves the right to edit copy. The Hurst Green News is published by St John’s Parochial Church Council (Registered Charity 1133107) as a church and community newsletter.
It is financed by advertisements and St John’s Parochial Church Council.
place in church. So at St John's and St George's, (and I know the same will be true for the other local churches), we are planning or already underway with Advent services, Carol services, early morning Advent Reflections (6.30am on Mondays in Aggies), school services, writing scripts for the Christmas Eve services, planning the midnight mass (at 11pm on the 24th at St John's Hurst Green or 11.30pm St George's Crowhurst), arranging other local carol singing such as the Diamond on Tuesday 22nd December from 8pm, holding services in care homes such as Windmill Manor, hosting concerts and then finally the Christmas Day service itself. I can tell you that by Christmas lunchtime I'm ready to sleep!
On that first Christmas day, some preparations took place but not many. Mary and Joseph just about managed to find some shelter to birth the Saviour of the World. But no big gathering of near and dear was particularly planned. Those that wanted to turned up including a few farm animals, some nearby shepherds and by contrast some holy men from the East.
But it was a good day. It was an amazing day. Because it was about everyone who needed to be, however different they were, being together and sharing their joy that God in Jesus was tenderly coming to live with them as he does with us.
The main thing most people love about Christmas day is being together with family and friends. But for some it's hard. It's a time of heartbreak. It's a time of being alone. Keep your eyes open for those around you who may welcome an invitation to join your celebrations. And even if they choose not to, they will really appreciate that you asked.
Christmas in church is equally special. It's a time to celebrate, be together and be reminded again that God is with us in Jesus not just at Christmas, but always, even in the dark times. Community, togetherness and looking after each other are more important than any Christmas present, bargain or otherwise, that you'll open on Christmas day.
So come along, whoever you are. Join in with others from the local community at St John's or any of the other local churches here in Hurst Green and Crowhurst. Know that you are a wonderful, important, treasured person loved by your church, as well as those near and dear and by God. And have a very special Christmas.
With tidings of comfort and of joy! Revd Anna Eltringham,Vicar of St John's Hurst Green and St George's Crowhurst
‘JINGLE ALL THE WAY!'9.30am Sunday 6 December
St John's Hurst GreenThe 9:30am service on 6 December
brings you something a little bit different.A sparkling mix of comedy, drama,
live music and Christmas Carols in a brandnew sketch show from RISE Theatre.
Fun, entertainment and the chance for you to stop and reflect on what Christmas means toyou this year. Suitable for all ages and free!
RISE Theatre is a professional Christian theatre company with a passion for delivering original,
entertaining, faith-based drama working at schools, churches, events and festivals across the UK, with the aim of inspiring people of all
ages to discover their full potential in life.
Christmas Services in Hurst GreenFull details are in the enclosed Christmas card.
Please note that ‘Midnight Mass’at St John’s is at 11pm.
The Communion Service on Christmas Day is at the slightly later time than usual of 10am.
Carol Singing at The DiamondLocal churches invite you to a community sing along of some Christmas carols onTuesday 22 December from 8pmGet in the festive spirit!
The Next issue of Hurst Green Newswill be published on
Saturday 2 January 2016.Please do not be caught out by the
early deadline: Friday 11 Decemberto reach the printers before they close
for Christmas and the New Year.Details of where to send material
are at the bottom of this page.
HURST GREEN CHURCHES WELCOME YOU
Please telephone any of these numbers for details of weekday worship and activities,to discuss baptism, marriage, or the arranging of a funeral, or if you want help in times of joy or sorrow.
ST JOHN’S, CHURCH WAY8am Holy Communion9.30am Parish Eucharist Crèche and Children’s groups - all ages12 noon Holy Communion, David Gresham House Other services: details in church porchWednesday 12 noon Weekday EucharistVicar: Anna Eltringham, 712674, 14 Oast Road (day off - Friday)Assistant Priest: Mary Seller - 715675, 11 Home ParkSouthwark Monica Fenton - 715769Pastoral Auxiliaries: Pearl Hobson - 712366
METHODIST CHURCH, HURSTLANDS10.30am Morning Worship and Junior Church6.30pm Evening Service - 1st Sunday of the monthMinister: Karen Bell - 371346 (day off - Friday)
EVANGELICAL CHURCH ON HURST GREEN10.45am Family WorshipPastors: Steven and Margaret Cox - 717510
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF OXTED & WARLINGHAMAll Saints’ Church, Chichele Road, Oxted - 627762St Ambrose Church, Warren Park, Warlingham5.30pm Saturday First Mass of Sunday, All Saints’ Oxted9am Sunday St Ambrose, Warlingham11am Sunday All Saints’ OxtedParish Priest Fr Simon Hall - 713776
OXTED UNITED REFORMED CHURCH The Church of the Peace of God 21 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted - 73040610am Sunday Service includes story-time for children, Junior Church, and communion monthlyMinister: David Skitt - 01342 837449
Christmas in AustraliaOver 40 years ago we arrived in Australia on the last shipload of “£10 poms” (British migrants who only paid £10 towards their fare to Australia) and settled in Elizabeth, near Adelaide.
The first Christmas was quite a shock; it is very hard to keep up old traditions when the temperature is 30°. The commercialisation of Christmas was much more blatant even than in England; popular street parades were sponsored by local department stores, big floats with Santa and the elves frolicking under artificial pine trees with artificial snow. There was very little carol singing or Christmas plays or pantomimes. The religious significance of Christmas was a thing apart, a matter for churches, although the children did nativity plays at school.
A traditional British Christmas just doesn’t work in the heat. We decorate our homes and give presents just as back in the UK, but there is no place for turkey and Christmas pud. Instead most families get together with the “rellies” (relatives in Oz speak) and friends and have a BBQ or a picnic in the park or on the beach. A good Aussie tradition is that everyone brings a dish so the hostess doesn’t do all the cooking. A lot of the Dame Edna ideas about Australia have a grain of truth; throwing another prawn on the barbie (or even a sausage or a burger) sounds familiar, and even the rivalry over whose is the best pavlova rings true. For years we went to my cousin’s house for Christmas Day where there were usually 25-30 people of all ages, happily enjoying a huge garden party.
But we did miss proper Christmas. I belong to an organisation called TEA - The English in Australia. Our local group decided to have an official Christmas in June when it is quite cool, so we have a party with a traditional Christmas dinner, crackers to pull and carols round the piano. It’s just what you need in the middle of even an Australian winter. Pamela Whitehouse
Santa’s coming to Hurst Green!Christmas is just around the corner and you can almost hear those sleigh-bells ringing... In the week before Christmas, Santa Claus and Rudolph will be touring Hurst Green and Oxted in their sleigh.Accompanied by Santa’s elves (disguised as members of Titsey & District Rotary Club), they’ll be visiting as many children, and parents, as they can and Santa will be giving sweeties to the children, while the elves collect loose change for charities supported by the Rotary Club. Santa hopes to visit the following streets:Monday, 14 December
6pm: Mill Lane/Warren Lane7pm: Roseacre/Meadowlands/ Holland Road/Coldshott7.30pm: Meridian Square/Barnfied Way
Tuesday, 15 December6pm: Pollards Oak Road/Pollards Oak Crescent/The Greenway7pm: Chestnut Copse/Pollards Oak Road7.30pm: The Hollies/Juniper Close
Wednesday, 16 December 6pm: Boulthurst Way/Hazelwood 7pm: Home ParkPlease note – these timings are APPROXIMATE. Santa, Rudolph and the elves will do their best to stick to them but Santa’s getting on a bit and needs to stop for a rest from time to time. Keep an eye on the Oxted Facebook Group page, in case the weather forces changes, and listen out for Santa’s bell on the evenings! Fingers crossed that there’s not TOO much snow! Ho Ho Ho!
HURST GREEN GARDENING CLUBIt has been a lovely Indian Summer with roses and some shrubs still putting on a pretty good show! With the rather slow flush of autumn colour, leaves are still falling which makes it a busy time to
rake the leaves off the lawn, which If left, form a sodden carpet and can eventually kill the grass underneath. Clearing up around established roses, making sure no leaves remain will keep on top of fungal diseases such as black spot and rust: It's good to anchor your established roses against wind rock. Rough dig the vegetable patch in readiness to let the frost break down the soil.
This is a good time to reassess your garden and plant new shrubs or perennials to kick-start changes in readiness for some new interest in the spring. It is also a suitable time to design and fill your patio pots for spring daffodils and tulips, especially if you want to have some concentrated colour. Don't forget our feathered pals who will soon find fewer berries to survive - let's hope the colourful parakeets don't get to our feeders first!
If you'd like to hear some interesting speakers on various gardening subjects, why not come along to our club which meets once a month at St Agatha's on the second Wednesday at 8pm,commencing on 13 January 2016. Jane Firmin
Dates for your Diary 20157 & 9 Dec…and every Monday and Wednesday, Harry’s ACOL Rubber Bridge Club, Oxted Red Cross Centre, 1.15-4pm, 715900 or 7131287 Dec Tandridge Club for the Visually Impaired, Shopping Trip to Redhill Contact: Carol Leach, 01883 3820318 Dec Carers’ Group, Community Room, Eastlands Close, Oxted, 10.30-12, B Harling 7230349 Dec Oxted and Limpsfield Flower Society, 2pm, St Peter's Hall, Limpsfield, Christmas Lunch and AGM. Talk - Geraldine Horn; competition - 'Waxing Lyrical'10 Dec Pollards Oak WI, Methodist Hall, 7.45pm: Members' Christmas Party12 Dec Winter Wonderland at the Barn - variety fundraiser, 7.30pm, Barn Theatre, Oxted14 Dec Tandridge Club for the Visually Impaired, 2.45pm, Methodist Hall - Carol Service15 Dec Limpsfield Decorative and Fine Arts Society, St Peter's Hall, Limpsfield, 2.30 & 8pm: Wonder-Workers and the Art of Illusion by Bertie Pearce, of The Inner Magic Circle22 Dec Hurst Green Quilters Group, 10.30-12.30pm, 72 Chestnut Copse, Hilary Moore, 723207
BULKY RUBBISH CLEARANCEWill take: ceramics, furniture, garden waste, glass, household rubbish, metal items, up to two washing machines etc.
Unable to take: fridges, freezers, asbestos, car batteries, concrete, hardcore, hazardous chemicals, oil, paint, plasterboard, trade waste or tyres. For advice on these, call Surrey County Council: 0208 329 1030.
Cannot accept any rubbish brought to the site in a lorry. For more information please contact Biffa, 712333 or Customer Services, 722000.
Please do not dump rubbish at sites before the vehicle arrives, or abuse the collection crew, or we may lose this very valued service.
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBERHurst Green
Community Centre 7.30 - 10.45amColdshott 12 noon - 2.15pm
LimpsfieldStoneleigh Road 12 noon - 2.15pm
OxtedCouncil Offices 7.30 - 9.45am
Chalkpit Wood 10am - 12.15pmBarbara Harling, 723034
Children's ChurchFor toddlers and children
who have just started school
Monday, 14 December, 3.30pmSt John’s Church
EVERYONE IS WELCOMEAnyone looking
after your childrenis welcome tobring them.
Further information - 715769
St Agatha’s HallBooking Secretary
Marjorie Walker, 714492
Moor House School & CollegeMill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted
OPEN MORNINGfor Prospective Parents Seeking PlacementThursday 28 January 2016 at 9.45am
Please come to Moor House School & College and see what we can offer your child
Please call: 01883 712271 orEmail: [email protected]
PREGNANCY YOGAHurst Green Methodist Church
Starting 15 January 2016, 9.40 - 10.50amand every Friday (except 1st Friday in month) with Caroline Smith. Contact: [email protected] or see www.yogasmith.co.uk for further details.
GUITAR TUITIONNo grades, no boring scales, play the
songs you like in a short space of time.Take home CDs to play to and
make practising fun.Tel: 01883 723311 or 07788711206
PARISH REGISTERSHoly Baptism
We welcome into thefamily of God’s Church:
18 October Finley Ritchie Charlie Ritchie1 November Ruby Tilt29 November Holly Golby Jayden Golby Kyla Golby
MarriageWe wish them every happinessin their future lives together:
5 December Claire Wallace and Jamie Bateman
FuneralsOur sympathy goes to all
their relatives and friends:18 November Win Simmons25 November Julian TaylorSt John’s Book of Remembrance
To have a name entered,please phone Diana on 712845.
Come and join us forCOFFEE and a CHATWhere? St John’s Room St John’s ChurchWhen? Fortnightly on Thursdays: 17 December, 7 January 10.30am - 12 noonNeed a lift? Ring Barbara, 715636
Christmas Crib ServicesSt John’s, Hurst Green
Christmas Eve, 3.30 and 5pmYou are invited to bring a present with you, wrapped and labelled,
saying for what age (0 - 16 years) and sex the gift would be
appropriate. No soft toys please.
This year gifts will be shared between Welcare (Strengthening
Families) and East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services.
Children - please come dressed as shepherds, angels or kings
to take part in the service.
Community Carol Singing Hurst Green Station Thursday 17 December 7.30pm
MULLINGER ELECTRICS LTDAll domestic electrical jobs undertakenfrom a replacement switch to a rewire
Simon Mullinger, electricianPart P Qualified All work full insured
Please ring for a free quote:01883 372548 or 07974 425126
REMEMBER to send your 2016 programme to the Compiler (see bottom of page 1) by 11 December 2015 for dates of activities to be included in the Diary.
Nine Lessons & CarolsSt John’s Hurst Green
Sunday 20 December 5.30pmfollowed by mince pies
and mulled wine
Collection for Christian Aid appeal to prevent/eradicate malaria in
Nigeria, particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children
East Surrey Walks for DecemberEvery month the East Surrey Walkers has a
selection of walks: short, (about 3 miles), medium, (5-7 miles) or longer walks of 10 miles or so. A full list of walks and further
details are on the website: www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk
Keith Chesson
CHRISTMAS CONCERTSunday 13 December, 7pm
St John's Church, Hurst GreenCome and enjoy choral classics by
Mendelssohn, Brahms, Handel, Stanford and others as well as Christmas carols for
choir and audience. Tickets £10 from members of the choir or on the door.
www.hurstgreensingers.co.uk
Join with Oxted Band MusiciansRefreshments availableA ‘Creative Community’ event in partnership with Oxted Band, local groups and churches
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICESProfessional, experienced service. Preparation of
accounts and submissions for HMRC etc Jeremy Kite BA, CPFA, FIC 07788 727688
APARTMENT - SLEEPS 2/3Stunning views, near St John's church & station.Self contained, fully equipped, private balcony.
Weekend/mid week/weekly let. Ideal for visiting712782 friends and family 07831 865530
BLADES LAWNCAREIncludes cutting, weed and feed treatments.
Free analysis and quote. Contact Brooke 07947 320125
BLAZE PAINTERSwww.blaze-painters.co.uk
All decoration work, fully insured, free advice and quotations: [email protected]
Ian Caswell: 716554 / 07854 983906
BOILER REPAIRS AND SERVICING All gas appliances repaired, serviced & installedPower flushing. Westerham Plumbing & Heating
Richard Day - Gas Safety Register 151580 Mobile: 07710 933153 712588
CAMERON BUILDING ANDLANDSCAPING SERVICES LTD
All aspects of general building undertakenwww.cameronservices.co.uk
Mobile 07855 894426 715856
www.CASTLE CONSTRUCTION.co.ukBuilding & Roofing Contractors (Est. 1978)
Extensions/Renovations/Property maintenance Mobile: 07886 033791 716384
CHIROPODIST HCPC REGISTEREDIngledale Therapy Centre
Julie Reynolds 07766 141179
CLEARANCE & REMOVALSGarden, Garage & House Clearance
Collections/Deliveries/Complete Removals Paul 07850 970278 Office 713807
CRABWOOD Flats for independent senior citizens: affordable rents, bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom.
Central Oxted, gardens, resident manager. [email protected] 07963 669452
CROZET ALARMS LTDLocal company that installs, maintains, repairs,and services Burglar Alarms, CCTV and Door
Entry Systems. For a free survey and quotation: [email protected] or 723458
DAY'S GARAGECar sales, MOT, Service & repairs, Bodywork17 Hurst Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9BS
01883 730058
DEWDNEY LANDSCAPINGAll landscaping/garden maintenance
Email: [email protected]
Contact Robert Dewdney 01959 439818
DIAL-A-TUTORPrivate tuition by qualified CRB/DBS checked
teachers. All ages, subjects, levels www.dialatutor.co.uk 712148
FAIRALLSFor all building materials
www.fairalls.co.uk 742256
FITNESS FOR ALLExercise to Music, Aqua, 50+ & Chair based
Pilates Jacquie Beresford-Knox 714807
GardenING ServicesRegular maintenance to one-off clearance work.
Veg plots/ponds/rockeries a speciality.Friendly, reliable and tidy. References available. Simon M:07936 285032 H:01342 325176
STEPHEN GEALPainter & Decorator
All interior & exterior decoratingFully insured
Mob. 07714403598 712727GREENWELLS TREE SURGEONS/
GARDEN CARE: Tree Work (NPTC qualified) & Garden Maintenance: Hedges/Grass/Planting/
Tidy-Ups Jim: 07876 616006 / 01883 343444GUITAR TUITION
No grades, no boring scales: play the songs you like in a short space of time. 723311
H2O PLUMBING SERVICESGeneral plumbing, bathroom installations,alterations, no job too small. Free quotes.
City & Guilds trained MI/RP Richard - Mobile 07876 450420 712523
STEVEN HAWKINSPLUMBING & HEATING LTD
Heating & plumbing services, bathroom installation, tiling, boiler changes, cylinder
replacements. City & Guilds Gas Safe registered Tel 01732 863183 Mob 07980 607491
HURST GREEN BUSY BEESPRE-SCHOOL AND FOREST SCHOOL
Early learning in a homely environment www.hurstgreenbusybees.com 722796
I.T. AIDEComputer services. Hardware & Software
Installation & troubleshooting. Virus removal.Wired/wireless networking. Tuition.
Mobile 07799 164993 714369JACKSON-STOPS & STAFF
National estate agents with local knowledge www.jackson-stops.co.uk 712375
JEM HOME SERVICESGeneral House & Garden Maintenance
Painting, Tiling, Carpentry, General DIYPruning, Weeding, Hedge/Tree/Grass Cutting
Call Jon - Mobile 07906 029813 712905ALEX JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Renowned Caring ServicePrivate Chapels of Rest
Day & Night Attention. Monumental MasonryA totally independent Family Concern
Oxted 730383 or Lingfield 01342 832534
KAVBRO BUILD LTDUnits S & T, Lambs Business Park
Tilburstow Hill, South Godstone, RH9 8LJ All Building Work Undertaken 722100
KINGSMEAD PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICwww.kingsmeadphysio.co.uk
224 Pollards Oak Road, Hurst Green Rowan Galloway 712987
KNIGHTS GARDEN CENTRES Ivy Mill Betchworth Nags Hall www.knightsgardencentres.com 742275
LEE’S LOCKS24 emergency locksmith. No call out charge.
Locks fitted to insurance BS3621. OAP discounts 01883 840042 or 07921 068564
PETER MAYNARDSeasoned LOGS delivered any size.
Hedges, Tree work, Grass mowed and strimmed. Fencing undertaken 717563
MGBuild Extensions, Loft Conversions, Kitchens…Big enough to cope, small enough to care
07553 264254 01732 865066www.mgbuild.net
MR COMPUTING LTDLocal mobile computer repair and maintenance.
No fix, No fee & No Call-out charge.Virus; Internet; networks & new Dell pcs.
" Call Mark or Sue 730345
NICHOLLS BUILDERS LTDBuilding & Roofing Contractors. General
Building - Alterations - Home Extensions - Roof Repairs - New Roofs. Over 25 years experience Mobile 07850 850175 717062
OXTED DRAIN SERVICES24 hour drainage service
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITEoxteddrainservice.com
712294PAINTER & DECORATOR
M. J. White-Howles. Over 25 years experience Mobile 07771 632203 713251
PAINTER & DECORATORCaroline Mee
NVQ Qualified, Fully InsuredHigh Quality Finish
Mobile 07887 514915 717278
PAYNE & COIndependent estate agents - 11 Station Rd West
712261PIANOS TUNED & REPAIRED
Peter Franklin 716752
PLUMBING AND HEATINGStott’s Plumbing and Heating. From tap washers
to full installations. Gas safe registered. Tim Stott Mobile 07748 614254 714707
RETIREMENT FLATS WITH SERVICESSycamore Court, Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9JQ
24 hour staff, alarm call, domestic assistance,laundry and lunches if required
www.sycamorecourt.co.uk 723500
RH HEATING AND PLUMBINGHighly recommended local family businessoffering installation, servicing and repairs
712714 or 07580 712714
SBS HEATING SERVICESBoiler Servicing/Installation/RepairGas Safety Registration No 199283
Mobile 07801 427641 712268
SOLICITORS: HARROPS & HEPBURNProperty, Family, Litigation, Wills, Probate,
Powers of Attorney, Employmentwww.harrops-hepburn.co.uk
12 Station Road West, Oxted 723712
STONEMANS FUNERAL SERVICEFamily owned & run; private chapel;
prepaid funeral plans; home visits 740123
TOTAL DRAINAGE SOLUTIONSDrains • Treatment Plants • Septic Tanks
Trusted local family business. Free advice. No call-out charge. 24/7 Service
01883 714779 or 07899 006646
W. A. TRUELOVE & SON LTDFuneral Directors & Monumental Craftsmen
49 Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0AXAn Independent Family Firm since 1885
www.watltd.co.uk 732000TO ADVERTISE, please ring 717473or e-mail: [email protected]