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Staplehurst Parish Magazine

APRIL 2020Volume 127 No 4

£1.50

The magazine for village information

Happy Easter

The Parish Church of

All Saints, Staplehurst

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Letter forApril 2020

Church Administrator: Julia PageChurch Office: The New Rectory, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent. TN12 0BJ Tel/Fax: 01580 891258

Email: [email protected] Church Office opening times: Tuesday and Wednesday 11.00am - 1.00pm

All Saints Website: www.allsaintsstaplehurst.co.ukRegistered Charity no: 1132851

The Revd Silke TetzlaffThe New Rectory

High Street, Staplehurst. TN12 0BJTel: 891258

Email: [email protected] available on Mondays

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble”Psalm 46

For many, if not all of us, it is a very unsettling time, especially for those who are vulnerable. There is a lot of fake news out there which can scare anybody. Please make sure you listen to the advice of experts and use your common sense. In times of helplessness and fear the Psalmists reminds us that God is our refuge and our strength and our help in trouble. We are his hands and feet and are able through prayer to build up our resilience to fear and focus firmly on hope and take courage.

We must pray for all who need our prayers. From prayer follows action. Pray and ask God how we can best support each other in our community and beyond. Thank God! that through modern technology we can all stay in touch and can make things happen without passing on the virus. Pick up the phone and ring somebody who you think might need a conversation to ease the time of loneliness. The unknown brings its own stresses. Speaking with people can put things into perspective. Thinking of people in Care homes without access to a mobile phone and not being able to see their relatives is indeed an anxious time. Maybe it is the time to pick up the pen and get the dust of your writing paper. Some people are without internet access and can’t order food. If you can think of somebody who might need food delivered get in touch. If you are not sure, pick up the phone and ask. Please contact us on 01580891258 if we can help. All Saints church will be open for prayer and lighting candles.

I pray: May God bring reassurance to all who are worried for themselves or are worrying about others. Help us to keep in mind those more vulnerable than ourselves and to offer support and comfort for all who need it.For those feeling isolated and alone, may you receive God’s love in abundance and comfort from the prayer following:

Save us, O Lord, while wakingand guard us while sleeping,

that awake we may watch with Christand asleep may rest in peace.

Yours, Silke

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USEFUL INFORMATIONALL SAINTS CHURCH

Rector Revd Silke Tetzlaff

For all enquiries about Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and

Churchyard01580 891258

Assistant Priest Revd Monica Taylor

Authorised Lay Minister Audrey Bullock

Churchwardens Shirley Skinner

Mary Henley 1 North Down Staplehurst

TN12 0PG 01580 891225 07967975464

[email protected]

Verger Val Wallis

Sunday School Revd Silke Tetzlaff 891258

Choir Director Ian Turner 07739 314756

Tower Secretary Roy Barclay 890247

Flower Coordinator Marion Christie

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Holy Dusters/Brass Cleaners Margaret Friswell 893036

PCC Vice-Chair Revd Monica Taylor

PCC Secretary Angie Lucas 07460 872813

PCC Treasurer Caroline Highwood 892787

See P36 for the full membership of the

Parochial Church Council

1. Praise:- “the winter is past, and flowers appear on the Earth2. pray for the well being of the Earth, the healing of land and sea and air3. pray for our Nature Reserves and those who steward them4. pray for the “Rewilding Staplehurst” group, their vision and resources5. Palm Sunday: pray that the Nation will acknowledge and welcome the King of Kings6. pray for those who seek to beautify the village - with “Village in Bloom”7. pray concerning extensive building projects in Staplehurst8. pray for the homeless and the need for Social Housing9. pray that we all will seek the well being of our neighbour10. Good Friday: “unto us a son is given” - and “He was rejected” meditate11. pray for the Middle East refugees and their needs12. Easter Day:”He is risen indeed” a day for rejoicing and praise13. pray for places of worship in the village and surrounding area14. pray for those of different religion and culture, that they will be welcome here15. pray for our N.H.S and for the surgury in Staplehurst16. give thanks for the library and the staff 17. thanks also for the various clubs and activities for children here18. remember the breakfast club for school children19. “be still and know that I am God” meditate20. pray and praise for all the clubs for the elderly and disabled21. pray and gives thanks for the Queen22. pray for the future of the UK beyond Brexit23. St George’s Day: pray for England our place in the UK and beyond24. pray for our Government, for integrity, honesty and righteous dealings25. pray for the Borough and Village councillors26. “the Lord is my Shepherd” pray for those who feel lost and alone27. pray for those whose lives have fallen apart - marriage, health, livelihood28. pray for those responsible for law and order in the village29. pray for freedon from theft, destruction and disorder - here and elsewhere30. “lift up your eyes and look on the fields” meditate

PRAYER PROMPTS.. April 2020

(Please note; The publication of Our Joys & Sorrows services is usually up to the 10th of the previous month. All other services after the 10th appear in the following month’s magazine)

OUR JOYS &

SORROWS

Funerals:14.02.20 David John Barling18.02.20 Stella Elizabeth Brown10.03.20 Joan Gladys Woods12.03.20 Audrey Pengelly

Burial of Ashes:23.02.20 Murray Hugh Jeffery

Baptisms:16.02.20 Leighton-Ray Sparrowhawk

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NOMINATED CHARITY from April ... Pg 4 SAD NEWS - Mr Barnes ... Pg 5 ECO TIPS for April - ... Pg 16

IN THISISSUE..

SUNDAY 1st March - 1st Sunday of Lent 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Worshipping Together

Wednesday 1st April 9.30am Holy Communion ~ St George’s Chapel 11.00am Holy Communion ~ Abbotsleigh Care Home

SUNDAY 5th April - Palm Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Worshipping Together Service

HOLY WEEK

Monday 6th April 7,00pm Stations of the Cross

Tuesday 7th April 7.00pm Stations of the Cross

Wednesday 8th April 9.30am Holy Communion ~ St George’s Chapel 11.30am Holy Communion ~ Staplehurst Manor Care Home

Thursday 9th April 8.00pm Parish Communiuon (with the washing of the MAUNDAY THURSDAY disciples’ feet and the stripping of the alter leading into the virgil until Midnight)

Friday 10th April 9.00am-12 noon All Age Workshop ~ ChurchGOOD FRIDAY 2.00-3.00pm Jesus’ Last Hour (with Choir, Readings, Meditation & Prayer)

SUNDAY 12th 6.00am Communion Sunrise Service with the Blessing of the EASTER DAY Easter Fire & Candle (followed by Croissant & Champagne Breakfast) 8.00am Easter Communion Service with procession of the Easter Candle into Church 10.00am Easter Communion Service with procession of the Easter Candle into Church with Easter Egg Hunt for children

Tuesday 14th April 3.45pm Holy Communion ~ Iden Manor Care Home

Wednesday 15th April 9.30am Holy Communion ~ St George’s Chapel

SUNDAY 19th April - 2nd Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion (CW)Charity Sunday 10.00am Communion for Everybody 6.30pm Choral Evensong

Wednesday 22nd April 9.30am Holy Communion ~ St George’s Chapel 11.30am Holy Communion ~ Staplehurst Manor Care Home

SUNDAY 26th April - 3rd Sunday of Easter 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Parish Communion Wednesday 29th April 9.30am Holy Communion ~ St George’s Chapel

St. George’s Chapel is always open for private prayer

ALL SAINTS CHURCH WORSHIP

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Staplehurst FOOTPATH GROUP

Meet Jen Richford at 2.00pm by the west door of Staplehurst Parish Church for a circular walk of 3.7 miles. The route will follow walk No.5 of our recently published ‘Five Short Walks around Staplehurst’ card set. The route heads out past Spilsill, crossing Cradducks Lane & across the old airfield to Chickenden Farm, with an opportunity to visit the War Memorial. The return goes through Oak Tree Farm, across the former golf course to Chapel Lane, then up the ‘coffin path’ back to the church (No dogs please).

Ivan Walton

The Charity for April - June

INTERCESSIONSEach week the people of All Saints

Church especially pray, in rotation, for the residents and their needs in the roads in the parish. If you have anything special you wish prayed for, please contact The Church Office. (Details on page1). This month we pray for those who live and work in:

April: 4th Five Oak Lane 11th Wilden Park Road 18th Hush Heath Hill 25th Priestling Lane

May: 2nd Marden Road

WEALD DEANERY

ST. DUNSTAN’S CHURCH, CRANBROOK

THURSDAY 2nd APRIL12.30pm for 1.00pm - CHURCH

LUNCHTIME CONCERT – KENNETH FOX & JOHN

WILLIAMS12.30 pm - light refreshments

available.1.00 pm - concert begins.

ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH, MARDEN

SATURDAY 25th APRIL7.30pm - CHURCH

THE FRIENDS OF MARDEN’S HERITAGE present

SNOWDOWN COLLIERY WELFARE MALE VOICE CHOIRTickets:- £10.00 incl. glass of wine and light refreshmentsTickets available from Village

Stores, West End Stores and the Heritage Centre.

Further information from Lucie Green, email:

[email protected]

ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, HEADCORNSATURDAY 25th APRIL

7.30pm - CHURCHJOHN FISHER & THE IDMC

GOSPEL SOUL CHOIRTickets: £12.50 in advance or

£15.00 on the doorPlease contact Jackie Collins

(01622 890199) or email: [email protected]

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, GOUDHURST

SATURDAY 25th APRIL7.30pm - CHURCH

CRANBROOK TOWN BAND Film Classics, Songs from the

Shows, Famous Marches, Stunning Solos.

Tickets:- £10.00 or £5.00 Under-18s available from:

Goudhurst News, The Quarry Centre, On the door.

Over the next three months we will be supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK. As our usual second Sunday of the month falls on Easter Sunday we will be having a speaker coming to talk to us on the 19th April. Well known in the village Kate Minett is a trained speaker and supporter of Pancreatic Cancer UK. Many of you will remember Dr Nigel Minett, a much loved local GP, husband of Kate, who sadly died from this disease. Please do come along to listen to Kate, and hear how you can support and help this Charity, on Sunday 19th April at the 10am service All Saints Church.

Kate writes :-

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in the UK. Scientific advances in the last 50 years have transformed the prospects of many sufferers. New treatments have become available and survival rates for many cancers have improved. Sadly those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have seen virtually no improvement in 50 years. A staggering statistic of which many of those who have not had direct involvement of this disease are unaware. Less than 7% of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive more than five years. 1 in 4 people don’t survive a month and 3 out of 4 people will not survive a year. After a few minor symptoms my husband Nigel Minett GP was diagnosed in October 2011 and died ten weeks later.Pancreatic Cancer UK is the only British charity which offer three streams of hope to those families affected. They provide information and support for those, newly diagnosed, on treatments available, clinical trials, managing symptoms, and end of life care. They also fund world class research (only 2% of the UK cancer research budget is directed towards pancreatic cancer each year). The charity is also involved in policy making and campaigning, urging the government to make pancreatic cancer a survivable disease.

Kate herself has become involved in fundraising, her last challenge was a tandem skydive from 19,000 in March. Kate was also works as a volunteer regional representative for the charity and looks forward to coming to speak to us all on the 19th April.

Charity and Social Responsibility Committee

Pancreatic Cancer UK


We were fortunate at the March Work Party to have a morning clear of rain. Volunteers carried out general maintenance cutting back brambles and keeping the pathways clear of growth. More land was cleared along the North fence in preparation for more hedge planting. There was a lot of litter to be picked up including an old drawer, pieces of timber and tin foil.

The water levels in the ponds were the highest we have ever known them with the water well over the tops of the yardsticks. The wet weather we have experienced this year hasn’t deterred the wild flowers: violets, cowslips, primroses, fritillaries and, of course, celandine were all in bloom. A pair of mallards appear to have taken up residence and one moorhen.

Our next Work Party will take place on Saturday, 4th April at 10am. New volunteers are always welcome to join us.

Valerie Dilnot (893246)

The friends of BELL LANENATURE RESERVELilies will be arranged in church for Easter in memory of loved ones

who have died. The cost per lily will be £3.50 in a choice of white or yellow. There is also a book in which you may write a message. You and your loved ones will be prayed for on Easter morning. The book will be in church on Sunday mornings and for you to pay for the lily. If this is not possible for you, please telephone me on 01580 892380 to make any arrangements for a time and place which suits you.

Marion Christie.

EASTER LILLIES

AnnouncementWith great sadness I am letting you know that Brian Barnes, former Rector of All Saints Church, has died. Brian died on Monday 2 March. He fought a second battle with lymphoma.He was much loved.

I met Brian seven years before I came to Staplehurst and enjoyed him and Una returning to Staplehurst on occasions when they combined their visits with seeing family in Kent. Brian and Una kept in touch with several people and he will be greatly missed. No doubt many already are, but may we all unite in keeping Brian’s family in our prayers at this difficult time for them.

Yours Silke

Next month’s magazine will include photos and memories of Brian’s time as Rector of All Saints.


Church isn’t Closing - it’s Changing

Worship at All Saints Church

The Church of England has advised that Public Worship should be suspended until further notice: there will be no Sunday services or Wednesday morning communion.

All Saints Church will remain open daily for private prayer. Advice on hygiene is prominent in the entrance porch, and handwashing facilities are available in the church toilet. If others are in the church at the same time as you, please maintain a safe distance.

A Daily Prayer booklet is downloadable from the All Saints website, is available in the church porch or can be delivered to your home if you contact the parish office.

We encourage you to use this to pray together, but from your own home. In the Rectory, Revd Silke Tetzlaff will be saying Morning Prayer at 9.30am on Tuesday – Friday and Sunday, and Evening Prayer at 5pm on Tuesday – Friday. Details of how to access streaming of this will be available very soon.

In all of this, we have three key aims:

Keeping people well Keeping people praying Keeping people connected

During the uncertain weeks ahead, please remember that you can ring or email:

Revd Silke Tetzlaff/Parish Office: 01580 891258 [email protected]

Mary Henley (Churchwarden) 01580 891225 / 07967975464 [email protected]

for support, help with essential shopping or for – most importantly – a chat!

Watch the church website or for posters displayed on the Churchyard noticeboard and church door and at the entrance to the New Rectory, High Street for updates.


All Saints’ Church APCM

All Saints’ Annual Parochial Church

meeting will be held on Wednesday 22nd April in the Parish Rooms. Please come along if you would like to hear about what has been happening in our church during the last year, and plans for the future. The meeting will be preceded by the Vestry Meeting to elect churchwardens. The AVCM will start at 7.30pm, and will be immediately followed by the APCM.

Reports of the work of different groups

within the church will be available prior to the meetings at the back of church, and at the meeting; or for an electronic version, please email: [email protected]

IMPORTANTPLEASE NOTE

In this and the March issue of the magazine, many groups and organisations have advertised their planned events. Due to the growing situation regarding the Covid-19 Virus and continual updated recommendations from the NHS & Government offices, we are in changeable times!If you are intending to attend any regular groups & publicised events. Do please confirm ‘direct’ with the organisers to confirm that the event is still to continue and has not been

postponed.

UPDATE ON.... ‘STAY SAFE STAPLEHURST’

I have been informed by the organisers, that the planned event to be held in May has had to be postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.

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Come and join us for

Good Friday/Easter Activities

Where? All Saints Church

When? Good Friday 10am-12noon

What? Woodwork, decorating biscuits, card making, Easter Eggs, flowers

plus much more.

Hot cross buns and refreshments.

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Christian Aid Week 2020As hinted last month, this year will be different. You will receive an envelope

through your letterbox, but it will not be collected from you. Instead, you are invited to return it, with suitable donation, to a sealed bucket at one of three collection points around the village. Station Newsagents, Martins/McColls and All Saints Church. There may also be collection tins at other locations for donations of loose change.

The emphasis this year is on tackling climate change. Whilst parts of the country have suffered from devastating floods, parts of Africa are experiencing prolonged drought with all the problems that brings.

Please be as generous as you can afford during Christian Aid Week, 10-16 May

P. JefferyCoordinator for Christian Aid

MARDENBOWLS CLUB

Staplehurst BELLRINGERS

At the time of writing activities around the globe are being cancelled as a precaution against the Coronavirus outbreak. Fortunately ringing is still continuing pretty much as normal, although for the past few weeks our ringers are being encouraged to use sanitising gel at the beginning and end of each ringing session.

Luckily the Maidstone District Striking Contests at Hunton went ahead as usual on Saturday 14th March, albeit with a much reduced entry. We were only able to enter one band in the method competition and one in the called changes section. I am pleased to report that this year we won the called changes competition, whilst the method band were runners-up to Boughton Monchelsea.

As reported in last month’s magazine the first handbell workshop was held on 22nd February and attracted around 24 people. There is clearly an interest in establishing a community handbell group and it is provisionally planned to hold practices on Saturday afternoons. However, these will not start until at least after Easter, and even then it will depend on the Coronavirus situation. Those whose details we have will be notified of developments.

For the moment we will be continuing to ring for the regular Sunday Services, and on our normal weekly Tuesday practice except on 7th April which is during Holy Week. However this might change at very short notice and intending visitors are advised to check with either myself on 01580-890247 or Tower Captain Sue Bassett on 01580-891917 to ascertain the up-to-date situation.

Roy BarclayTower Secretary

CRANBROOK CHORAL

The Cranbrook Sinfonia Director of Music Jeffrey

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STABAT MATER

St. Dunstan’s Church, Cranbrook

Sat. 25th April 7.30 p.m.Tickets £15 (£7.50 students)

available online from www.cranbrookchoral.org.uk

from Baldwins Travel, Carriers Road, Cranbrook

(01580 771144)or by phoning 01580 714828

With a membership now of over 100 voices

Cranbrook Choral will perform Dvorak’s

sublime Oratorio accompanied by

outstanding soloists and Cranbrook’s fine Sinfonia.

With better weather around the corner April sees the start of the outdoor bowls season. We have our Open Day at 2-00pm on the 25th April and everyone will be made welcome. This is an opportunity to come along to our club and try bowls. Just bring a flat pair of shoes, other equipment and coaching will be provided.

Marden Bowls Club is situated in Howland Road. The entrance is opposite the Village Club next to Bowls Green Cottage. If you need more information please contact Brian Cooper Tel. No. 07801 594147.

Brian Cooper

Staplehurst Open Gardens 2020Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July

CANCELLED

Preparations are well underway for Open Gardens weekend, and gardeners are busy gardening!

Keep the weekend free so that you can enjoy exploring beautiful places in and around Staplehurst…..


Staplehurst PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

The Photographic Society is now well through its current season We have had all our competitions with the exception of our ‘Annuals’ which will take place during April depending of course on the national ‘virus’ situation.

So far in the new year we have had a couple of talks by our own members Richard Briden & Dorril Polley. Richard’s talk was on ‘The Zone System’ as prescribed by Ansell Adams whilst Dorril’s was on her travels to Chile.

Our two major competitions The Presidents Cup for Projected Digital Images and The Chairman’s Cup for Prints were won by Brian Woods and Frank Page respectively.

At the time of writing, because of the ‘virus’ situation we have decided, like most clubs, to stop having meetings at least until 17th April, but we will keep this under review as the future is unclear and we will make re-starting decisions closer to the time.

Looking to the future, following the sucess of our ‘Colour Splash’ audio-visual evening when we raised nearly £300 for the ‘Friends of All Saints’, plans are well underway organising ‘Colour Splash 2’ scheduled for the 24th October 2020. Hope you can make it!

Frank Page. President SPS.

Fundraising Lunch and forthcoming Fundraising Barbecue

We would like to thank everyone who helped in so many ways at our Sunday Lunch on 1st March in aid of Dementia UK. We have sent an amazing £1015 to Dementia UK.

We are now planning our Summer BBQ, which this year is in aid of the Heart of Kent Hospice, on Sunday, 21st June. It will be very similar to ones we have held previously, so do let us know if you would like to come. Everyone welcome, but it will be entry by ticket only. Further details can be found on the poster in this magazine.

Brian and Alaine Summers

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Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

Walk: Around the Sissinghurst Castle Estate starting at 10:30am

Lunch : The Knoxbridge Inn 12:30pm If you need or can offer a lift from the church/Bell Lane Car Park at 10:15am to the start point

at Sissinghurst Castle Car Park for a 10.30 start, contact either Andrew or Maureen

Distance: Easy walk of around 2 miles.

Contacts:

Andrew Brady 01580 891840

Maureen Brice 01580 891842

Please come and join us for the Walk, the Lunch or both. If you wish to have lunch (walking or not), please contact Maureen to book a place.

There is no fee to take part but a donation to “Friends of All Saints’ Church” would be very much appreciated.

Registered Charity No. 1037964

The Friends of All Saints Church Staplehurst is a Charitable Trust that was created with the sole objective of raising funds for the maintenance and improvement of the Church building for the benefit of the whole community.

If you would like to become a member please telephone Membership Secretary Andrew Brady on 01580 891840 or by email to [email protected]

For future events see the Friends Webpage at www.allsaintsstaplehurst.co.uk/friends or check the Staplehurst Parish Magazine Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/friendsofallsaintsstaplehurst


WI LINES...We had a fascinating talk on

“The Flowers of India” by Dr Jay Mahadevan at our March meeting.

Darts practise continues at the Kings Head each Monday afternoon at 3.30pm. We are no longer in the WI competition as we don’t have enough points but practise is fun anyway! Bowling went ahead with 2 teams after last month’s illness break. There will be no bowling in April as it is school holidays. Hopefully we will be able to go in May.

We had a new venue for our lunch. It was The Ridge Golf Club and very successful it was too!

A few of us went to the Annual Meeting in Tunbridge Wells on another appalling day for rain. We had a very interesting day and came away with 3 prizes for Staplehurst WI for Denman College residential courses in Oxfordshire.

Our speaker for April will be David Chandler accompanied by his gorgeous dog talking about Guide Dogs for the Blind.

So if you fancy a friendly group with good company, come and join us. We try to make everyone welcome and it could be just what you are looking for. Tea and coffee cakes and biscuits baked by our members are on offer at each meeting as well as a speaker or entertainment.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the South Hall of the Village Community Centre.

If you would like more information about our meetings please give either our Secretary Pam Payne a ring on 01580 892401 or our President Alison Vesma on 01892 785223

Alison Vesma

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HEALTH CENTREThe talk on Cataracts planned for 15 April has been postponed

until later in the year when Coronavirus should be less of a

problem.

Saying Yes to LifeThis Lent, All Saints’ Church is studying the book ‘Saying Yes to Life’ by Ruth Valerio, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book 2020.

‘As people made in the image of God, we are entrusted to look after what He has created: to share in God’s joy and ingenuity in making a difference for good’All Saints is reviewing changes it can make as an organisation, and the church is also encouraging everyone to try out and adopt the ‘eco tips’here. If you have good ideas you would like to share, please contact:

Mary 01580 891225 [email protected]

or

Petra 07460 386087 [email protected]

Eco tips for April• Make one more of

your meals vegetarian or vegan meal this week

• Now the days are getting warmer, lower your heating thermostat by 1 degree

• Discover Fairtrade Easter eggs which are available and make those the ones you buy

• Turn off the tap whilst you are brushing your teeth.

Memories of Brian Barnes

For the May edition of the Parish Magazine, we would like to gather memories and appreciations of Revd Brian Barnes to put into an article. Please email your

contribution or arrange for me to collect, if it is handwritten, by April 5th. I am sure you will understand that due to space not

everybody’s personal tribute can be printed but a representation of all expressions will

be chosen.

Mary Henley [email protected] 891225


HORTICULTURAL Society

Unfortunatley I was unable to attend the March meeting so have not a lot to write about it. I understand that many hints and tips were given on how to get the best from daffs on the show bench also the best varieties to grow for good results.

The April talk is entitled “how to commit the perfect murder”. Intriguing !

Saturday the 2nd of May is our annual plant sale. North Hall Community Centre.

Monthly meeting on 19th May is about companion planting and will be given by Katherine Lynn.

A small group of members attended a coffee morning at Sandra’s house and were given a demonstration of flower arranging by Marian Christie. She did four arrangements each one taking its title from the classes in the Spring show. ‘Shades of Yellow’, ‘A Love Song’, ‘for an Easter table’ and ‘an arrangement in a cup and saucer’. We were given many useful tips. No split leaves or damaged flowers

(points deducted). Make sure the foliage is turgid, place flowers on different levels, white lifts an arrangement, foliage is greedier for water than the flowers. Stand back to see that the arrangement is in proportion and balanced. Check that you have not exceeded the size stated. Check and check again. Marian made it look so easy but I am sure it was not. We hope to have more exhibits in this category as there have been very few in the past, at least one or two from all at the demonstration would boost the number of entries. The show is on the 28th March so will let you know next month if the objective was achieved. Thank you Marian it was a joy to watch your expertise. Thank you Sandra for your hospitality.

Come and join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8pm. South hall Community Centre. Refreshments served, raffle drawn plus a friendly welcome. Not forgetting the monthly flower competition.

Hints for April.

Complete outstanding pruning of roses as soon as possible. Divide large clumps of old herbaceous plants. Michaelmas daisies benefit from this. Cut asparagus from beds at least two years old when the growth is 4 -6 inches long. Use a sharp knife cutting 2 – 3inches below the soil. Go over the bed two or three times each week. Mulch herbaceous boarders, making sure the ground is wet before applying. Blackbirds love kicking it all over paths making one more job to do! Examine house plants. Wash dust off leaves. Feed and increase water. Check for bugs.

Judith Coombs

Staplehurst LIBRARY GROUP

READING GROUP REVIEW ‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott

Originally published as two separate books. ‘Little Women’ and ‘Good Wives’, their combination into one volume requested by the author’s publisher was printed in 1868 under the former title and published to supplement her family income, her many short stories appearing in local magazines and newspapers. She had originally travelled to Georgetown to work as a nurse, contracted typhoid and on recovery returned home to care for her younger siblings which provided a background to what eventually emerged as ‘Little Women’, adapted through the years for stage, screen and DVD, to qualify as a literature classic.

The style of writing,

acceptable by the social mores of the mid-1800’s, follows up each character’s dialogue with irksome moralising qualifications. As an example ‘ Never mind; little girls shouldn’t ask questions’ returned Jo, sharply. Now if there is anything mortifying to our feelings when we are young, it is to be told that; and to be bidden to ‘run away dera’ still more trying to us ‘.

Different characters emerge to join those of Mrs. March mother of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy and their servant Hannah. Neighbours, Theodore Laurence and his rich grandfather the nearest geographically with others further away, their relationships socially intertwined serving to define the

culture of the area which was dependent on slave labour.

The family March, originally wealthy, were plunged into poverty when March unwisely made a large loan to a friend which was lost. Too old to be drafted into the Army he volunteers as an Army Chaplin instead, leaving the family to fend for themselves Mrs. March concentrating her energies on the Soldiers’ Aid Society for a pittance, Meg aged 16 working as a nursery governess, and 15 years old Jo a paid companion to windowed Aunt March financing the household whilst Beth, too shy to attend school and being taught by her father until he departed, subsequently helping their servant Hannah in her daily tasks


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with Amy the youngest attending school, covering her slate with art work instead of sums and writing to declare that ‘when Papa was rich we did so & so . . . ‘ which enamoured her to no one.

The story , beginning with Christmas, labours through the seasons with their attendant effects on the interactions within the immediate March family linking with those of their neighbours through imposed political social changes, concluding the following Christmas. At this stage an

awareness creeps in that although the novel supposedly involves the political issue of the period, that of the pros & cons of slavery, not a single reference to the African slaves whose welfare was supposedly the purpose of the novel is made.

Several of the Reading Group, having read the book as children, now thought it out of date, sickly sweet and not ringing true, though one thought it magical it was generally agreed that it is hard to judge by today’s standards, the Group’s final judgement ranging

between one and four stars. The next meeting will be at

2pm on Wednesday 1st April 2020 when the book to be discussed will be ‘Noughts & Crosses’ by Malorie Blackman. See you there.

Jeannette Whitford.

Dear All,

You have probably

heard that worship has been officially suspended by the Church of England. I am however saying Morning and Evening Prayer in Church at 9.30am and 5pm from Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday at 9.30am.

I will use the Sound System and lead

from the lectern. Any attender is ask to sit at the back of the church in distance from maybe other attenders and to sanitize their hands before taking a seat. There won’t be any order of services.

I have also produced a daily

prayer booklet for use at home. I will leave a box full of those in the church. If you would like to have one delivered please e-mail or ring the office.

Silke

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CARERS AND VULNERABLE ADULTS

Just to remind you that, in the right hand side of the church (by the charity notice board) is a basket containing useful information. Please take any you may find helpful. There are identification forms to be filled in, should a confused person go missing. The Police and Kent Search and Rescue find these forms very helpful at what is a

stressful time for relatives and carers. There are leaflets for those people who feel anxious or vulnerable, or suffering physical or mental abuse, with

telephone numbers for people or organisations who can help you.

Please do look at them and use them.

Audrey Bullock, Tel. 01580 891940

(All Saints Church Vulnerable Adults Coordinator)

Would you rather walk a mile, jump a stile or eat a country pancake in a field? Growing up on a farm in Marden, that was one of the questions we liked to ask visiting friends, hoping that they would opt for the pancake, at which point we would explain, with much glee, that they had chosen to eat a cow pat!

A Wealden Childhood

This was a traditional Wealden mixed farm, which meant that we had hops, fruit, livestock and arable. We also had woodland and a river frontage which gave great exploring

opportunities, once we were old enough. Even the large garden had neglected, unexplored areas, which were great for games and imagination. I remember a great time one summer playing aeroplanes, having created our own plane out of old boxes and other junk we had found at the back of the summer house.

The livestock meant hard work, for the grown ups, but fascination for us children. My older sister could remember the farm horses in use, but they were replaced by tractors while I was still too young to

remember them. We had sheep, and I can still feel the tug on the feeding bottle of a sock lamb that I was entrusted with looking after when I was 7. I was thrilled by this, and called the lamb, with amazing originality, “Lambie”. It was not long before it was reintegrated back into the flock, and I don’t remember regretting this; moreover, it hasn’t stopped me from enjoying to eat lamb!

We had chickens for eggs and eating. I don’t think I can have been a sensitive child, because I was fascinated to watch the dead chickens being plucked and gutted. I particularly

enjoyed the scent of the pin feathers being singed off with a match. We also kept turkeys one year. They were allowed to run free range in the part of the field that had our washing line, and Mum suddenly found that all of her cotton dresses had little holes along their hems, where the turkeys had been pecking them! We didn’t keep turkeys again.

Our cousins lived on similar farms in neighbouring parishes, so one of our annual set piece events would be the Good Friday picnic. Each family would take a turn to host this, in their woods. We would be equipped with flasks of tea, and suitable eatables. It could be very cold, so we would be swaddled in winter coats, scarves and hats.

We kids, inevitably, didn’t mind the cold too much, but we were given a very particular job to do, before we were allowed to enjoy our tea. We had to pick bunches of primroses so that, on Easter Saturday,

our mothers would have them to decorate their respective Churches. We also managed some good fun and hilarity, woodlands are wonderful areas to play in, so we went home happy – our mothers with the flowers, and us kids full of beans. Happy Easter!

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STAPLEHURST SCOUTS

We always try to give our Scouts a full, varied & fun programme every term. With this in mind, we took part in 3 activities recently, which we hadn’t tried before.

1st Staplehurst

As part of their Astronautics Activity badge, the Scouts were tasked with building rockets. They were a simple design, using a foam cone & a simple rocket motor. We made a launch pad, had a remote control launch button & ........ nothing! After a quick troubleshoot & a rewire, the first rocket launched. The small rocket motors used, achieved an altitude of about 50ft &, as we launched in the dark, looked amazing. Rockets successfully launched, so there’s only one thing to do. Make bigger rockets! TBC.

Next was the Chip Shop Challenge. A recognised Scouting activity, where the Scouts put together a check list of criteria for judging local providers. Categories included friendliness of service, waiting time, taste of chips, crispness, size of portion, appearance of premises etc. Thanks go out to the Fish & Chip Shop, Zen Wok, Happy Valley & Staplehurst Kebab shop, who all joined in with great humour to make it a fun activity. The Winner? I’m not saying.

Most recently, we had a Group trip to visit the fantastic Imperial War Museum at Duxford, as part of our 75th Anniversary of VE Day Commemorations. We joined the Beavers & Cubs for a great day out, going on board Concorde (which none of them had seen flying), experienced a flight simulator & saw a huge variety of aircraft with a view to obtaining their Air Activity badge. We even got them to recreate a famous ‘scramble’ photograph. An amazing day out.

Martin Ralph, Scout Leader

EMERGENCY MEDICAL POTS

In All Saints Church, by the Charity notice board, and at the Health Centre, are medical awareness pots. These contain a form to be completed with your medical details and left at home in a conspicuous place in case

you are taken ill. This means that medical staff attending you will be fully up to date with your history, should you be unable to advise them.

Do please help yourself to one of these pots.Social Responsibility Committee


STAPLEHURST CUBS

We asked the Cubs to write something about what they enjoy at Cubs and this is what they said…

Tyler: Hikes, because it is fun, seeing friends because it is nice seeing friends and Cub camp because it is nice doing things.Amie: Playing Submarines as is hiding and guessing in the dark, Cub camp the campfire songs and putting up tents, badges there are a lot of them and you need to collect them.

Grace: The camps, where we go somewhere and sleep overnight, campfire when you cook on a fire, the leaders and people who run it.William: Submarines, cub camp and fires Henry P: Submarines, Box maze and these games Chil says, Bank, River, Home, Quarters, Dodge ball and North, South, East, West.Aiden: Box maze because we got to make it and climb in it. The Game Chil says Ronnie: Relay races, games such as Dodge ball, Quarters, Chil says. Cub camp, it’s fun. Henry A: Cub camp because it’s a place where you go camping and meet other Cubs. Submarines it’s a game where benches are on the floor and you have to make it from one end of the hall to another in the dark without being seen. Hikes since it’s good to go outside on a walk. Badges since it’s nice to see how far you’ve come.Robbie: Archery, baking and fires Freya: I like Cubs because I made new friends.Evelyn: The Leaders because they are really fun, and games that involve running aroundHenry K: Cub camp, Submarines and football on the field.Jack: Helicopters the game where you jump over a rope while someone is swinging it, North South East West a leader calls a compass point and you have to run to it. Quarters, you have to stay in your quarter while hitting a ball to keep it out of your quarter. And the Leaders.Evie: Play new games I have never played before because I learn lots of new things. To get to know new people because the more friends you have the happier you are.Cally: New friends, new badges and new games

Cub leader

We are working towards our Kent Cub Challenge Badge

DO YOU WANT TO RAISE MONEY FOR A CHOSEN CAUSE AS WELL AS FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK? CAN YOU WALK 1 MILE?If so, join us on our 35th ANNIVERSARY NORTH DOWNS WALK

DATE: Sunday, June 14th 2020 START & FINISH: Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road – ME17 1AP

CHECK-IN OPEN: 8.00am to 11.00amOPTIONS: 1, 3, 6 or 9 mile route across the beautiful North Downs

FOR FURTHER DETAILS call 07519320919 or visit www.wealdofkentrotary.org.uk On completion all walkers are given a free Ploughman’s Lunch, strawberries and cream and

are entertained by a local Jazz Band.Refreshments provided at 5 checkpoints – we even provide drinking bowls for your dogs.

See the website for Maps/Poster/Route Details/Registration Forms etc. all of which may be downloaded. Apart from the beautiful scenery the event has the added bonus that walkers may retain 50% of their sponsorship money for their own charity/church/school etc. with the

remainder going to CRUK. Alternatively, you may register at the Hall on the day for a suggested donation of £15 per

person. To-date this Walk has raised over £500,000 for local & national charities, with almost £300,000 for CRUK alone.

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STAPLEHURST SCHOOL

On Thursday 5th March, Staplehurst School took part in a vocabulary parade as part of World Book Day. All the children and staff came dressed as a word and we created class dictionaries for the children to use in their writing. In the afternoon, we held a whole school parade, where all the children got to show off their

World Book Day

amazing costumes and inspired word choices. Winners were chosen from across the school. These were snowball, geology, refuse and gluttony but other amazing words on show included monochrome, precipitation, dismal, vibrant, nostalgic and many others. It was a fantastic day!


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Something for the Parish Magazine?

The Parish Magazine is always a great source of information about local events and activities. Not for the next month or two though, as most will be cancelled! So instead, do you have something which you could write about?

This could be about an interest, an experience, your views on a subject: anything at all. Poetry, artwork, a photo, a craft activity also welcome. Many of us will find ourselves with extra time on our hands – why not use the opportunity to share something of interest with others. Send items to [email protected] or ring Mary to arrange for collection.


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Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review – Thank you to the many residents who at the end of February attended the Parish Council’s public meeting about the development proposals submitted to Maidstone Borough Council in response to its Call for Sites. To help you tell the authorities what you think about the proposals, information from the meeting is available on the Local Plan Review page of the Parish Council website.

Staplehurst Summer Play Scheme 2020 - For children aged 4 - 11, the play scheme will be held at Staplehurst School from 27th July until 14th August. There will be an introductory morning for booking and familiarisation on 27th July. For the rest of week one there will be morning sessions from 9.00am to 12 noon. In weeks two and three there will be morning and afternoon sessions (9.00am to 3.00pm). Play Place https://www.playplace.org/ will again run the sessions and the booking arrangements. Details of the programme and how to book will be issued in due course.

Surgeries at the Library – MBC Community Protection Team: Every other Tuesday 10:30am – 11:30am – check village and library noticeboards for exact dates. You can discuss concerns about anti-social behaviour, nuisance etc. in your area or have a general chat. Contact the Community Protection Team on 01622 602202. PCSO Pete Gardner: 25th April 10.00am – 11.00am. Borough and Parish Councillors: Usually, the last Saturday of the month 10.00am – 12.00pm. Next date is 25th April.

Parish Council Meetings in Staplehurst Village Centre from 7.00 pm - Planning Committee and Full Council meet every three weeks. The next meetings are on Monday 6th & Monday 27th April in the South Hall, Planning Committee followed by Full Council. Neighbourhood Watch – For information contact David Ralph on 01580 891656 or the NHW liaison officer at Maidstone police station on 01622 604398 or go to http://www.maidstonenhw.co.uk. Reporting Incidents to the Police / Updated Police Website – For non-emergency crime incidents telephone 101 or go on-line to www.kent.police.uk. Where you can also find crime reports, advice and local news in your area. For emergencies dial 999. Local contacts: Community Warden Mira Martin (mob: 07969584179 or [email protected]) and PCSO Pete Gardner (tel: 101 or email: [email protected]). Road Accidents in Staplehurst - Have you witnessed a road incident or accident anywhere in Staplehurst? Official figures only account for fatalities and serious injury accidents, so we are often told that our roads are safe. To help build a true picture, the Parish Council has an email address to which you can send simple details such as the date, time, road, location, direction of travel, vehicles involved, any injuries, damage, police or ambulance involvement etc. You could also hand this information to the Parish Office. Please make a note of this address [email protected] and report what you see.

NatWest Mobile Branch – It calls every Saturday at the Free Church car park in Station Road, from 10.30am to 11.45am. Kent County Council Phone Numbers – KCC Main Number 03000 41 41 41 Highways Helpline (office hours) 03000 41 81 81 Highways Helpline (out of hours) 03000 41 91 91 Speed Awareness 03000 41 82 82 Concessionary Fares 03000 41 83 83 School Transport 03000 41 84 84 Public Rights of Way 03000 41 71 71 Report a highways problem on-line at Highways Agency on 0300 123 5000 or e-mail [email protected]. Street Services – MBC is responsible for some street services, e.g. sweeping, street nameplates, street naming and numbering. Telephone 01622 602162 to report issues or go on-line to the ‘Parking and Streets’ page of the MBC website www.maidstone.gov.uk. To report a problem on MBC amenity land telephone the Parks and Open Spaces team on 01622 602747. Rubbish & Recycling Collections – Leave black bins or sacks (rubbish) and green bins (recycling) at the boundary of your property by 7.00am on collection day and no earlier than the evening beforehand. More information is on the ‘Bins and Recycling’ page at www.maidstone.gov.uk. Garden Waste – Two sizes of wheelie bin can be hired from Maidstone Borough Council: www.maidstone.gov.uk or telephone 01622 602600. Bulky Collection Service – Phone MBC on 01622 602600 or go online to the ‘Bins and Recycling’ page at www.maidstone.gov.uk to arrange a collection. KCC Household Waste Tip - Burial Ground Lane, Tovil - Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Sundays and most bank holidays from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Dog Issues – Put bagged dog waste in any ordinary litter bin or domestic waste bins. Report fouling or persistent mess to MBC Environmental Services on 01622 602202. Report a stray or problem dog to MBC’s Dog Warden on 01622 602117. Power Cuts – UK Power Networks offer a free telephone service in England, Scotland and Wales to report or obtain information about a power cut; you can call them on 105, no matter who your electricity supplier is. Phone from mobile - 0333 32 32 105 or Text POWER and your postcode to 80876. Website: http://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/internet/en/power-cuts/. Parish Council Contact Information - Parish Office, Village Centre, High Street, Staplehurst TN12 0BJ (Mon-Thurs 09.00-13.00; closed Fridays). Telephone: 01580 891761 / e-mail [email protected] / website: www.staplehurst-pc.uk.

April 2020


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DEADLINE DATE FOR MAY 2020 MAGAZINEThe deadline for all copy to be received for entries into the May 2020 magazine is:

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‘IT’S A BARGAIN FOR A LINE’Advertisments can be placed in this section of the Magazine at 5p per word per issue, for as many months as you wish. Cash with order. Send copy and cash to Frank Page, 24 Gybbon Rise, by 10th of the month preceding publication, unless an earlier deadline is announced.

FRANK PAGE PHOTOGRAPHER 891637PHOTO RESTORATION - Old photos and slides restored and printed.PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS including Blue Badge, Gun Licences and Bus Passes, etc.

IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE WITH YOUR REGULAR MAGAZINE DELIVERY?

All magazines are delivered to our subscribers by a loyal group of volunteers. However organised and efficient they are, sometimes there may be a situation beyond their control. If you are concerned that you have not received your regular monthly issue, please contact: Anne Brenchley on 01580 891873

In Church, by the Charity Notice Board, there are leaflets about this organisation which give help mainly to people who feel lonely.

They provide company, support, outings, advise and much more. email [email protected] Audrey Bullock

Vulnerable Adults Co-ordinator

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FURTHER TO THE IMPACT THE RECENT COVID-19 VIRUS IS HAVING ANOTHER POLITE REMINDER TO PLEASE CHECK DIRECTLY WITH ANY GROUP/EVENT ORGANISERS TO CONFIRM

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THE MAJORITY OF THE ENTRIES WERE RECEIVED BEFORE THE ROLLING PROGRAMME OF UPDATES FROM THE NHS/GOV. AND MARKED ACCORDINGLY JUST BEFORE GOING TO PRINT. THANK YOU

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DAY EVENT VENUEWed. 1 Staplehurst Library Reading Group (1st Wed of every month) 2pm/Library Story Time (every Wednesday) 2.15-2.45pm/Library ‘Sensational Kids Club’ every Wednesday during term time only for primary aged children with special needs and parent/carers 3.30-5.30pm/SFCThur. 2 IT Buddy (every Thursday) 2-4pm/Library Hi-Kent Hearing Aid Service (1st Thursday of every month except August) 2-3pm/McCDC Sing-a-long group for adults with learning difficulties (1st Thursday every month) 2-4pm/SFC Badminton Club - All abilities welcome (every Thursday) 7.30-9.30pm/SFC Men’s Shed (every Thursday) 10 -2pm/Youth Club McCabe Lunch Club (every Thursday) Approx 11.45-1.45pm/McCDC Mini Saints (every Thursday) 1-3pm/PR Staplehurst Interest Group - 10am/URCSRFrid. 3 Weald Club for the Disabled for Entertainment+Lunch (every Friday) 10am-2pm/McCDC Ladies Badminton Club (every Friday) 10am-12noon/SFC Coffee Morning at Sobell Lodge (1st Friday of each month) 10.30-12noon Baby Rhyme Time (every Friday) 11.15-11.45/Library Staplehurst Bridge Club meets - every Friday 7-10pm/Youth Club Childrens Choir 6-6.50pm/All Saints Church Photographic Society - 8.00pm/PRSat. 4 Music School - (every Saturday in term time) 8.30-1.30/Staplehurst School Nat West Mobile Bank (every Saturday) 10.30-11.45am/SFC Car Park Messy Church- including Tea 3.30pm-6pm/URC Staplehurst Teas - (1st Sunday of each month Exc New Years Day) 4.30-6.00pmPRMon. 6 Age Concern (Chat Club) Afternoon Teas (every Monday) 2-4pm/McCDC Parish Coucil - Planning & Full Committee 7pm/SHVCTues. 7 Knit & Natter Group (every Tuesday) 10.00am/Library Toddler & Grown Up Group (term time only) 10-11.45am/URC Age UK - Drop in service - 1st Tuesday of every month 10am-1pm/McCDC Staplehurst Youth Club - 11 - 16yrs 6.30-8.30pm/Youth Club Staplehurst Community Choir (every Tuesday ) 7.45 for 8pm start/URCSR Bell Ringing (every Tuesday) 7-9.15pm/Church Tower Tea with the Vicar (1st Tuesday of each month 3-4pm/Kings HeadWed 8 Bright & Breezy Club - (2nd Wednesday of each month) from 2pm/McCDCThurs 9 Staplehurst Interest Group - 10am/URCSFrid 10 Child Health Clinic (2nd & 4th Friday of the month) 9am-11am/Health Centre Photographic Society - 8.00pm/PRSun 12 Footpath group 2pm/All SaintsTue 14 WI Meeting - Guide Dogs for the Blind with D. Chandler 7.30pm/SHVC 14 Deadline for submissions to June 2020 magazine Thurs 16 Staplehurst Interest Group - 10am/URCSFrid 17 Photographic Society - 8.00pm/PRThurs 23 Staplehurst Interest Group 10am/URCSRFrid 24 Photographic Society - 8.00pm/PR Child Health Clinic (2nd & 4th Friday of the month) 9am-11am/Health CentreSat 25 Parish Council Surgery (last Saturday of the month) 10-11am/Library Borough Councillor Surgery with John Perry 10-12noon/Library PCSO Pete Gardner Surgery 10-11am/LibraryMon 27 Parish Coucil - Planning & Full Committee 7pm/NHVCThurs 30 Staplehurst Interest Group 10am/URCSR

WHAT’S ON ?? April 2020

Venue Abreviations:KLGC - Kathy Lamb Guide Centre URCSR - United Reform Church School Room PR - Parish RoomURC - United Reform Church NHVC - North Hall Village Centre SFC - Staplehurst Free ChurchSHVC - South Hall Village Centre MHH - Margaret Howard Hall McCDC - McCabe Day Centre



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PLEASE NOTE: The Parish magazine is pleased to publish articles from village organisations and welcomes new material.

(Corrections within proof reading, are not possible on all submitted formats.) Please note that the Rector and the Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Staplehurst, do not necessarily agree with views expressed.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Revd Silke Tetzlaff: PCC Chair, Worship Subcommittee Convenor

Revd Monica Taylor:Assistant Priest & PCC Vice Chair

Angie Lucas: PCC Secretary, Fun’nd Raising Subcommittee Convenor

Caroline Highwood: PCC Treasurer, Finance Subcommittee Convenor

Audrey Bullock: Charity and Social Responsibility Subcommittee Convenor

Doreen Braganza: Weald Deanery Synod

Mary Henley: Churchwarden, Magazine Subcommittee Convenor

Tony Henley: Weald Deanery Synod,Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee Convenor

Shirley Skinner: Churchwarden

Val Wallis: Diocesan Synod, Churchyard Liaison Subcommittee Convenor

Adam Houghton Margaret Ashby Sheila Brooker Petra Ashdown Helen Wilkins Anne Brenchley Dermot Budd (co-opted) Bill Scott

Other Parish Officers:

Bill Scott: Electoral Roll Officer

PARISH MAGAZINE REPRESENTATIVES

Editor: Michele Godden Unit 3 Larkstore Park,Lodge Road ( 892700) email: [email protected]

Chairman & Distribution: Mary Henley, 1, Northdown (891225) email: [email protected]

Assisted by: Andy Thornycroft

Treasurer: Caroline Highwood 14 Marlfield (892787)

Secretary: Anne Brenchley, 30 Newlyn Drive (891873)

Advertising: Frank Page 24 Gybbon Rise (891637) email: [email protected]

Committee member & Proof-reader: Audrey Bullock Hanmer Way (891940)

STATEMENT: Staplehurst Community Centre is run by a small group of volunteer Trustees, working together to ensure these community facilities remain open. The Village Centre receives NO financial help or grants and is solely reliant on income from hirers.

STAPLEHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE www.staplehurstvc.org.uk

[email protected] Tel: 07864 547453 [email protected]

Spring into fitness - Come join a class or two! Staplehurst Under Fives’s Playgroup every morning weekdays 9 - 12

Mondays SH / NH 7.30 – 9.30pm - Lindy Hop, SH 3.30 – 6pm Modern, Jazz and Street dance, Tuesdays SH 1-2pm Paracise, NH 7.30 -8.30pm Yoga Wednesdays NH 9.30 – 10.30am Yoga,10.45 – 11.45 Tai Chi, 8-9pm, Circuit Training SH 7-9pm Pilates Thursdays SH 4.30 – 6pm Jack’s Dance, 6.15 – 8.30pm Yoga Saturday NH & SH 9 – 2pm Jack’s Dance classes

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