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ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM
iki98ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
WITHYHAM
ALL SAINTS BLACKHAM
MARCH 2018
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THE PARISH OF
ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM
with ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM
Incumbent The Rev Canon James Campbell 01892 770069.
The Rectory, Withyham, TN7 4BA
Churchwarden: Mr Richard Carden 01342 822491
Cat Street House, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DP
Churchwarden Mr Antony Cumberland 01892 864347
The Beeches,Stonewall Park Road, Langton Green, Kent, TN3 0HG
Sexton&Verger Mr John Collins 01892 662389
9 Whitehill Close, Crowborough TN6 1JG
LicensedReader: Mrs Elizabeth Parish 01892 864989
6 Lynwood, Groombridge TN3 9LX
Licensed Reader: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740
Organist: Mrs Sue Stone GRSM ARCM DipEd 01892 770978
Deputy Organist: Peter Ellefsen BSc CEng MIEE 01892 653965
Bell Tower Captain: Rosemary Russell 01892 610659
WITHYHAM & BLACKHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Anne Barker, 01892 661393
Hillside, Lye Green, Crowborough TN6 1UU
Asst. Treasurer: Mrs Pauline Cremer 01892 663469
Pembury, Myrtle Road, Crowborough, TN6 1EY
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Gilly Halcrow 01892 770607
Backshaws, Cotchford Lane, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DJ
Safeguarding Officer: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740
ALL SAINTS REPRESENTATIVE
Mrs Sue Schooling 01892 740397
Other Representatives
Withyham Flower Guild: Jill Pardey 01892 661882
Blackham Flowers: Sue Schooling 01892 740397
Withyham Altar Linen Diane Pedder 01892 770240
Withyham Church Caretakers: Diana Muckleston 01892 864410
Diane Pedder 01892 770240
Chichester Cathedral Link Rep: Sheila Jones 01892 864117
Website:www.withyhamchurch.org
1.
CHURCH CALENDAR – MARCH 2018
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM
WITH ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM Saturday 3rd 8.30 a.m. Men's Breakfast at the Rectory
Sunday4th Third Sunday of Lent
11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Wednesday 7th 7.30 p.m. Lent Meeting, the Rectory
Thursday 8th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Sunday 11th
Fourth Sunday of Lent
11.00 a.m. Mothering Sunday Service
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Wednesday 14th
7.30 p.m. Lent Meeting, The Rectory
Sunday 18th
Fifth Sunday of Lent
11.00 a.m. Matins
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Wednesday 21st 7.30 p.m. Lent Meeting, The Rectory
Thursday 22nd 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Sunday 25th
Palm Sunday
11.00 a.m. Matins
6.30 p.m. Evensong
Wednesday 28th
7.30 p.m. Lent Meeting, The Rectory
Thursday 29th Maundy Thursday
7.00 p.m. Holy Communion
Friday 30th Good Friday
2.00 p.m. Service of Reflection
Sunday 1st April Easter Day
11.00 a.m. Easter Communion Service
All Saints, Blackham: No services in March Parish Registers – February 2018 FUNERALS On 7
th February, the cremation took place at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium of Ann
Jefferson EDMONDS who died on 18th January aged 97.
On 20th February, the cremation took place at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium of
Charles Alfred BURTON who died on 25th January aged 98. His ashes were
interred at St. Michael’s Church, Withyham on 23rd
February.
On 22nd
February, the burial of ashes took place at St. Michael’s Church, Withyham
of Patricia Anne TUSON who died on 7th December aged 70.
2.
Letter from the Rectory – March 2018
Dear Friends,
Many of us are dog-lovers, for others it is cats – and a small
minority manage to live happily with both.
Dogs are not known as ‘Man’s best friend’ for nothing: they are
almost always excited to see us return home – however late; affectionate
without demanding much; uncomplaining company and deeply
appreciative. Of course, they have their limitations, can be disobedient
and highly impatient; their table manners leave everything to be desired
and some enjoy rolling in unmentionable things in the Forest. But as long
we keep our side of the bargain – providing food and exercise – most dogs
respond with great affection and loyalty. Some of course sadly bare the
scars of ill-treatment in youth. If they’re treated right, a dog will do
anything for their master.
At the end of this month, we remember an event in which someone
made the greatest sacrifice of all, not just his friends, but for every single
human being. In Jesus’ death on the cross and his resurrection, God
demonstrated his unconditional love for mankind. As John, the author of
the fourth Gospel, wrote in one of his letters, ‘That is how we know what
love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us’ (1 John 3:15).
Dogs aren’t perfect: they do need constant discipline. It is
interesting how they usually respond to such correction. Initially they
may keep their distance but quite quickly, all is forgotten, and they creep
back to our feet in loyalty and obedience.
Jesus died on that cross because of the sins of the world – because
of all the ways that each one of us have gone our own way, done our own
thing. There are, I think, some parallels between God’s love for us
expressed in what Jesus went through on the cross and dogs’ behaviour.
However, there are many more differences. Dogs have limited memories
and like routine – so quickly return to their master, having forgotten. On
the other hand, because of the cross can enjoy forgiveness – in which God
is the one who does the forgetting – and a restored relationship with God,
for ever: something that is of eternal significance.
James Campbell
3.
MEN’s BREAKFAST Saturday 3
rd March at the Rectory, Withyham 8.30-10.00am
Come and enjoy bacon, egg and sausage - cooked to order by an accomplished
local chef - toast and coffee etc. After breakfast the speaker will be Ian Roberts, a
retired Baptist Minister, now based at All Saints Church, Crowborough. For 24
years he worked for the Christian relief and development organisation Tearfund.
He will talk about a Christian view of disasters.
For further details, contact James Campbell 01892 770069
During Lent
The Prayer Course Continues on Wednesday Evenings
at the Rectory
Supper at 7.30pm
Ending by 9.30pm.
Churchwardens' Notes The Lent course on the subject of Prayer is being held in the Rectory on
Wednesday evenings, starting at 7.30. The format for the evening is supper
provided by Mary, a short film presentation followed by discussion groups. The
opening sessions have been well attended and we recommend this course to you
as thought provoking. We are very grateful to Mary and James for their
hospitality and effort. It is pleasing that they allow the Rectory to be put to such
good use.
The annual Church spring clean will take place on Saturday 17th March
starting at 10.00. We would be grateful for volunteers armed with cleaning
equipment to give the Church a thorough “once over”
The date for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting has been set for
Monday, 23rd
April, at 7.00pm in the Rectory. In the absence of any other
candidates, we are willing to offer ourselves for re-election as Church Wardens at
this meeting.
Finally we would like to offer our sincere thanks to Richard Pardey who,
after very many years as your editor, has elected to retire. He has developed and
kept the Church Magazine alive and we owe him an enormous debt of gratitude.
Richard Carden and Anthony Cumberland
4.
Parish Magazine – Editor After 21 years, this issue of the magazine will be the final one edited by
Richard Pardey. Richard has performed a really sterling task over all these years,
whilst in addition co-ordinating the advertising in recent years. We are enormously
grateful to him and wish him a happy retirement to enjoy the freedom from those
monthly 25th of the month deadlines.
We are delighted that Stephen Whittaker from Blackham has agreed to take
over as editor with effect from the April issue. We are really most grateful to him.
Stephen has set up a new email contact: [email protected] to which
content for April should be sent.
A big thank you too to Anne Barker who has agreed to manage the
advertising.
We remain very grateful to all the deliverers who enable c. 300 households
to receive the magazine, and to Janet Funnell who co-ordinates this work. To all of
you, thank you.
James Campbell
Editing the Wthyham & Blackham Parish Magazine It is with some sadness, tinged, however, with relief, that I tell you that this
magazine will be the last for which I shall be your editor. I am delighted that
Stephen Whittaker has agreed to take over as the editor, and that Anne Barker will
be doing the advertising. I know that you will be giving Anne and Stephen the
same generous support that I have been given. I look forward to reading
Stephen's magazines and wish him the very best of good fortune.
Richard Pardey
EASTER LILIES There is a tradition at St Michael's that people who wish to commemorate
their loved ones who have departed this life, present lilies, which form the basis
of the floral decorations of the church at Easter.
During March, a list and envelopes will be placed at the back of the
church. Please write the names of those to be remembered on the list and donate
£1.50 per lily (cash or cheque made out to the Withyham Church Flower Fund).
Please put your name on your envelope and get it to Jill Pardey
CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL EVENTS Details are on the Church notice board or from me. For more information,visit
www.chichestercathedral.org.uk, or contact me: Sheila Jones 01892 864117
5.
YOUNG CHURCH
Jesus was tempted in the wilderness
6.
Join in the annual
WITHYHAM LITTER PICK Meet opposite St. Michaels School at 10am
Saturday 17th
March
For any enquiries, or in the event of bad weather on the day, phone 01892 740777
Everyone welcome.
We will supply bags, rubber gloves and litter pickers
7.
Would you like to know a simple way to handle your
passwords?
Here are three options for keeping your passwords under your control.
You can write passwords in your diary.
Simple and safe from computer failure, but in danger of fire and theft.
You can use the password manager (these are built into modern browsers
such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari), but are vulnerable to computer failure
and only available at your computer. Another option is lastpass which is
software that works with your passwords safely online, available to you at
any computer.
But third - and best - is to remember your passwords.
This means that they are always at hand and never stolen. This can be easier
than you might think. Make each password a sandwich with the same slices of
bread but a different filling. For example:
Let's take two slices of bread: JACK and 123jill. For Amazon the filling would, of course, be amazon. So your amazon
password would be JACKamazon123jill. And your ebay password would be JACKebay123jill. Note that upper and lower case letters and numbers are included.
You can make the slices as complex as you like, but you will still find that
the passwords are easy to remember.
Forget a password? Recalling possible fillings is simple for you to guess.
Don't make a meal of your passwords, make a sandwich.
Please contact Roger Lyon at [email protected]
or telephone 01342 825209.
The Hartfield Singers' next concert will be at 7.30 p.m.on
Saturday 21st April in Holy Trinity Church, Colemans Hatch,
We shall be singing Faure's Requiem and his Cantique de Jean Racine.
Tickets: £12 (to include buffet) are available online
at www.hartfieldsingers.co.uk, from Robert Jackson on
01342 823081, or from Hartfield Stores, High Street, Hartfield.
8.
FORGIVENESS
"Forgiveness is God's command." Martin Luther
"Human societies could not exist without forgiveness and the public
acts of contrition and confession that make reconciliation possible."
Hannah Arendt.
"He who cannot forgive, breaks the bridge over which he himself
must pass." Thomas Fuller
"Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has
crushed it." Mark Twain
"An ounce of apology is worth a pound of loneliness."
Joseph Joubert
"I can only say: However much we have been wronged, however
justified our hatred, if we cherish it, it will poison us. Hatred is a devil to
be cast our, and we must pray for the power forgive, for it is in forgiving
our enemies that we are healed." Sheila Cassidy
"Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising
you were the prisoner." Max Lucado
"Once a woman has forgiven a man, she must not reheat his sins for
breakfast." Marlene Dietrich
"When you forgive, it takes you from the place of the victim to that
of the victor."
"The day a child realises that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an
adolescent; The day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he
forgives himself, he becomes wise." Alden Nowlan
Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to
die." Malachy McCourt
"Holding a grudge is letting someone live rent free in your head."
9.
The Kings’ Hall Withyham 100 Club We are pleased to let you know that improvements are being made
to the hall, including dimmable LED lighting, redecoration of the
main hall and roof repairs to the Hudson Room. There are though
more areas needing attention. We receive rental income, organise
fund raising events and seek grants to maintain and improve the
hall. We are very grateful for everyone’s support but hope to
encourage more local people to become members of the 100 Club
to help our fund raising. Each number costs £12 per year, if you
would like to join please contact Rick Hunnam (01892) 770347 or
email [email protected]
February winners:
£20 Linda Charlton £15 Ralph Millington £10 June Noble
♫ JAZZ AT BLACKHAM ♫ Experience a great fun evening of easy-going, feel-good, foot-
tapping swing jazz, with…...
Ted Beament (piano)
Humphrey Lyttleton’s pianist for many years
Pete Beament (drums)
Ex BBC Concert Orchestra & revered kit drummer
Paul Kimber (bass)
Royal Opera House & renowned jazz & session musician
* Admission: £10 including food at the interval *
Licensed bar *
Blackham Village Hall
Thursday 22nd March @ 8pm Tickets: Penny – 01892 740574
10.
The Withyham Parish Amblers Walking at a relaxed pace for pleasure
MARCH WALK Date: Saturday 24th March 2018
Meeting Point: The layby on the A264 by Ashurst Railway Station (Blackham side of the bridge) Time: 09.15 for 09.30 departure
Join us for a pleasant circular walk around the Blackham & Withyham
countryside Refreshments will be available after at the
Community Cafe in Groombridge Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes approximately. Type of walk: Undulating walk along wide footpaths. Suitable walking attire and footwear recommended. Dogs: Well behaved dogs very welcome but may need to be on leads at times. For more information: [email protected] 07941 055 011 [email protected] 01892 864 557
NEWS FROM THE BELFRY We resumed learners practices on Mondays during February and I am
pleased to say that Tilly Wilson is now ringing with us for Sunday services.
There was a well attended Friday practice at the end of the month
when visitors from neighbouring towers joined us. There is to be a peal
attempt (3hours) by a visiting band on Thursday 1st March.
Rosemary Russell.
EASTER Someone said to Joseph of Arimathea, "That was such a beautiful,
costly, hand-hewn tomb. Why did you give it to someone else to be
interred?"
"Oh," said Joseph, "He only needed it for the weekend."
"Because of Easter, our coffins are nothing but canoes bearing us
across the Jordan River to fairer worlds on High." Herman Melville
Because of Good Friday, you can look back and not be afraid.
Because of Easter, you can look forward and not be afraid.
Because of Ascension Day you can look up and not be afraid.
Because of Pentecost you can look in and not be afraid.
11.
WITHYHAM PARISH COUNCIL (WPC) Notes
WPC welcome three new members of the parish ‘team’: Linsey Winter WHO
attended her second council meeting in February, as a co-opted councillor, Sam
Thomas who will be undertaking parish maintenance activities and Chris
Harrison, our Community Warden.
ESCC and WDC Reports:
ESCC has set its 2018/19 budget at around £330M following further cuts. Funds are
insufficient for ESCC to deliver all that Government expects of them.
ESCC explained that they have been advised to cull around a third of the deer on
Ashdown forest each year in order to maintain a stable herd.
WDC had considered whether to introduce on-street car parking charges in some
towns and larger parishes as the police wish parking to be decriminalised. The
decision is to retain free parking across Wealden as WDC still feels that this is
important to both residents and local businesses and the costs would be prohibitive.
Community Warden: Chris Harrison is undertaking 10 hours duty per month on a
varied shift pattern. Residents can contact him on the Clerk’s email address, or on
Chris’ dedicated mobile 07734 392141.
Grombridge: The Recreation Ground will be used for the May Fair on 7th May and
the Pre School Royal Wedding celebration on 19th May.
St John's: A tree had fallen from Ashdown Forest Conservators’ land across
St John’s road, damaging a resident’s fence.
Withyham/Blackham: Residents have raised concerns about security of garages in
Balls Green with the landlords, WDC, which is looking at solutions including
lighting which will not cause light pollution
Litterpicks: The annual village litterpicks, taking place in Groombridge 3rd March,
St Johns 10th March and Withyham 17th March.
Annual Parish Assembly: This year, the Annual Parish Assembly and the
Community Café will be hosted by WPC on Saturday 24th March at Groombridge
Village Hall.
Balls Green Community Space: Residents are asked to help with the final stages of
work so that we may open the new community space by Easter! If required there
will be a celebratory opening in May.
Grants: £319 was agreed for a new dishwasher for Blackham Village Hall.
Data Protection regulations: WPC will ensure compliance with these regulations
which will become enforceable in May. Local businesses, clubs and societies which
hold individuals’ personal data such as contact details should also comply. Useful
information can be found at ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-
protection-regulation-gdpr/, particularly the guide ‘12 Steps To Take Now’.
Diana Kelly: Chair,
12.
WHAT IS A LEXOPHILE?
A"Lexophile" is a word used to describe those that have a love for
words, such as "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish", or "to write
with a broken pencil is pointless."
A competition to see who can come up with the best lexophiles is held
every year in an undisclosed location. Here are this year's results.
When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.
A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A.
The batteries were given out free of charge.
A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.
A will is a dead giveaway.
With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.
A boiled egg is hard to beat.
When you've seen one shopping centre you've seen a mall.
Police were summoned to a day care centre where a three-year-old was
resisting a rest.
Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's
all right now.
A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired.
When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.
The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered.
He had a photographic memory which was never developed.
When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she'd dye.
Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it.
And the cream of the twisted crop:
Those who get too big for their pants will be totally exposed in the end.
13.
The Lighter Side
SWEET OLD LADY
WISHES TO CORRESPOND
WITH YOUNG MALE STUDENT,
PREFERABLY HER SON.
DOMESTICS
While addressing a crowd at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, the distinguished
Methodist Minister, Lord Soper, was interrupted by a heckler, who kept shouting
"What about flying saucers?" Finally, Lord Soper silenced him with:
"I cannot deal with your domestic difficulties now."
NOW THAT I'M OLDER
Now that I'm older, here's what I've discovered:
I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it left.
My wild oats are mostly enjoyed with prunes and all-bran.
Funny, I don't remember being absent-minded
Funny, I don't remember being absent-minded
If all is not lost, then where the heck is it?
It was a whole lot easier getting older than getting wiser.
I wish the buck really did stop here; I could surely do with a few of them.
It's hard to make a comeback when you haven't been anywhere.
The world only beats a path to your door when you're in the bathroom.
If God wanted me to touch my toes he'd have put them on my knees.
When I'm finally holding all the right cards, everyone wants to play chess.
It's not hard to meet expenses... they're everywhere.
The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.
These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter.... I go somewhere for
something, and wonder what I'm "here after".
Funny, I don't remember being absent-minded
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BLACKHAM VILLAGE HALL Ideal for: Parties, Receptions, Fitness Classes, Martial Arts, Dances, Tea
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Disabled Access & Facilities, Central Heating, Fitted Kitchen, Raised
Stage with Curtains, Small Private Garden Area, Licensed Premises
A friendly Market & Café with a huge range of local produce & gifts is
held from 10.00 to 12.30 on the 1st Saturday of every month (except
January)
Hire Rates from only £5 per hour. Contact Penny on 01892 740574
Seamstress Do you have a pile of sewing jobs that you never seem to get round to?
Let me do them Any sewing alterations or repairs, all at very reasonable rates
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Do you need help with your tax return?
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Natural
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Kings’ Hall Withyham
Chairman Rick Hunnam 01892 770347
Lettings: Mrs Meg Stafford 01892 770035
www.withyhamvillagehall.co.uk
Blackham Village Hall Bookings:Mrs P Hawes 01892 740574
Doctors Dr A Wolfle, Dr M James The Nook Surgery Groombridge 01892 863326
And the Hartfield Village Surgery
Saxonbury House, Crowboro’ 01892 603131
Beacon Surgery, Crowboro’ 01892 652233
District Nurse Sister Kay 01892 603109
Family Social Work Mrs MiriamBoobier 01892 662780
Withyham Art Group Mrs RosemaryGoolden 01892 770351
St Michael’s School Headteacher Mrs Katie O’Shea 01892 770307
Dorset Arms Angling Club Fred Stillwell 01892 770661
Withyham Cricket Club Peter Hamerton 01892 655932
Blackham Country Players Linda Weekes 01892 740261
Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Crowborough, selected hours 01892 655303
Council for the Protection of Rural England Local Office 01825 890975
Withyham Parish Charity This Trust provides financial help for those in need.
Applications should be made to Richard Carden, 01342 822491
Timetable Information National Rail Enquiries03457484950
Arriva Buses 03448 004411
Brighton & Hove Buses 01273 886200
Withyham Parish Council(WPC). Office: The Old Station, Groombridge,
Website: www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/withyhamparishcouncil
Email: [email protected] 01892 864557
WPC Office hours Monday 09.30 - 17.00
Tuesday to Friday 09.30 - 12.30
Councillors hold “surgeries” on 3rd
Saturday each month 08.30 - 10.00
Telephone Numbers for the reporting of incidents Highway lights and Footpath damage (location and problem) 03456 080193
Vandalism and Abandoned Vehicles (all relevant details) 01243 642222
Waste collection queries 03456 080194
Trading Standards 03456 080197
Problems can also be reported to: eastsussex.gov.uk/fixmystreet
Magazine Editor (after March) Stephen Whittaker
Email: [email protected]
Magazine Advertising Mrs Anne Barker, 01892 661393
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