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A warm welcome awaitsyou at The HawkenburyInn
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Hawkenbury Road TN12 0DZ
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AccomodationCurtis Farm. Waterman Quarter, Headcorn.Two self catering studio flats for two people in each, peaceful spot.Web: www.curtis‐farm‐kent.co.uk or: 01622 890393
BakersHOME BAKE.Bakers and Confectioners, 30 years baking in Lenham now available in Headcorn at 53 High Street, Headcorn, bread, cakes, confectionary, sandwiches, rolls and hot savoury snacks, telephone orders for lunch accepted up to 2pm ring 01622 891217
Beauty TherapyMasons Hair & Beauty. North Street, Headcorn.Our beautician is able to offer a full range of treatments: manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, massage, eyebrows and spray tanning. Come and visit our newly refurbished salon. For appointments please phone Alisha 01622 891137
BuildersA & N Baughurst, for all your building requirements. Extensions, restoration, repairs and general maintenance. 01622 758783 or 07860 833823.
Animal Feeds & Garden Products
Designed & Printed by Weald Computer Systems Headcorn 01622 891078
Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
<MTC> TAXISTel: 01622 890003
Based at Headcorn Station
24 hour service7 days a week
Taxi
TV & VideoBRIAN OSMER. Please phone on
01622 683784 for repairs.
Waste Disposal
Window CleaningPURE WINDOW CLEANING. Domestic & commercial window cleaning. Frames & sills always cleaned. Can also clean conservatories, fascias, soffits, guttering and Weatherboarding. Please call Duncan on 01580 292650 / 07920 488248 or email [email protected]
Solicitors
Headcorn Pre‐School. Meets in Long Meadow Hall 5 mornings a week 9.00 til’ 12.00, plus we also offer a full day session on Thursday and Monday for older children only.We are registered with Ofsted, we have qualified and caring staff. For more details contact Paula Skilton on 01622 891477 or 07801 012038
ReflexologyLYNN’S REFLEXOLOGY MAR CNHC.Relax and rebalance, home visits available (ladies only), Tel: 07542 194031, Email: [email protected]: www.lynnsreflexology.co.uk
N. A. CASELTON BUILDING SERVICES LTD. For all your professional building requirements we offer a complete service from design to decoration. Extensions, patios, drives, tile and felt roofing, carpentry, plumbing, electrics, ceramic tiling, replacement windows and doors, conversions etc. Our reputation and reliability is your guarantee. Established since 1972. Tel: Headcorn 890839 or 07831202874.
A. T. Palmer Ltd. Builders and Contractors, Restoration Specialists, Plumbing and Decorating Departments, Tel: 01233 770077. email: [email protected] web: www.atpalmer.co.uk
TSF BUILDING.General building, extensions, brickwork and alterations.Tel: 01622 890369.Mob: 07754 693023.Web: www.tsfbuilding.co.uk
A WEBB BRICKWORK. A professional and friendly service, all types of brickwork Undertaken. Paving, repointing, ragstone specialist, decorative brickwork and garden walls etc. Call Anthony on 07840 358829 or 01622 843351
CakesCAKES BY PENNY AND SUE. Bespoke cakes made for all occasions, including cupcake parties for all ages. Fully registered & members of theSugar Craft Guild. Tel Penny on 07703 619296, Sue on 07941 312966 or visit www.cakesbypennyandsue.co.uk
To advertise in the Headcorn Magazine
ContactDave Andrews
Tel: 01622 891109Mobile: 07595 677317
Email: [email protected]
Carpets & Vinyls Car Servicing and Parts
ChiropodistLINDA ABNETT HPC REGISTERED. Visiting Chiropodist Appointments. Headcorn 01622 891333 or Mobile 07787 838645Chiropodist & PodiatristJill McVarish, Kirsty McArthur, ANDREA WELLS & ROBERT ISSAC.H.P.C. REGISTERED.Routine chiropody, ingrowing toenails to full bio‐mechanical assessments.Headcorn Natural Health Centre 1‐2 Frank's Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road, Headcorn. Telephone: 01622 890803
Chimney SweepChina Hire
Children’s EntertainerBalloon modelling and face painting; parties, shows, events, fun days; Affordable fun for Everyone. Maggie 01622 892464 / 07704 443480
Pilates ClassesPlumbing
Pre-School
Pest Control
Pet and Pet Training
Dance Classes
Dental Surgeon
THE WEALDEN DENTAL PRACTICE. J. P. & F. M. MURCH, 25 Station Road, Headcom. Private treatment. Emergency Service, Denplan Insurance available. Tel: (01622) 890512. Web: www.wealdendentalpractice.co.uk
ElectricalC.P. ELECTRICAL. Part P approved electrical contractors. Re‐wires, repairs, maintenance, electrical condition reports and portable appliance testing. Telephone Colin 07973 353186
Domestic Appliance Repairs
Driving InstructionTONY LOFT SCHOOL OF MOTORING. Approved Instructor. Dual Control car. Friendly and Reliable Competitive Rates. 1‐2‐1 instruction given. Headcorn 01622 891001
Estate Agents
IT Support and Printing Services
Marquee & Toilet HireFOUR JAYS GROUP. Hire of marquees, furniture, accessories, chillers, mobile toilets & china for all events. Long term hire of toilets, portable accommodation & welfare units. Septic Tank, Cesspit & Klargester emptying.Tel: 01622 843135, www.fourjays.co.uk
MicrowaveBRIAN OSMER. Please phone on 01622 683784 for repairs.OsteopathAnna Reeve, Katherine Price, Jenny Watson and James Miles. Registered Members of the General Osteopathic Council.Osteomyologist: David Howard.Headcorn Natural Health Centre, 1‐2 Frank's Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road, Headcorn. Telephone: (01622) 890803, Web: www.hnhc.org Email: [email protected] and DecoratorSARAH HOOK PAINTING AND DECORATING. Interior and Exterior work undertaken. Decorating since 1984, references available. Full City and Guilds qualifications. For a free estimate call 01622 892052 or 07742 925205. Email [email protected]
Judo Jane Armstrong 01622 891526 VKarate Sennsei McMachan 07722 383390 VKnit & Sew M. Gilham 01622 891281 VLadies Netball J Barker 01622 890836Line Dancing (Headara) Jeannie Johnson 01622 890241 VLocal History Society Tim Thomas 01622 890270 MMeeting Point (tea & chat) Lois Sotherland 01233 756383 BModern Sequence Dancing Mrs.R.Harman 01580 852289 VMother & Toddler E.Drewitt 01622 892414 VParent Teachers Association Lisa Moss 01622 890584 SchParish Church Bell Ringers Tim Munt 01622 891724
Choir Bob Chance 01622 890406Sunbeams Joy Andrews 01622 890686 VSunday Club Sally Harris 01622 890027 VYouth F/ship J.Hatley 01622 891716 V
Philosophers D.Frost 01892 616144 VPilates Jane Wimble 07944 075674 V/MPilates Jane Tugwell 07944 075674 SPre-School P.Skilton 07801 012038 VR.A.F.A Mary Baker 01622 891091RAF Air Cadets 500 sqn WO Shone 01622 892229 Scouting -Group Scout Leader Mrs A Carroll 01622 890061 S
Explorer Scouts M.Foster 01580 241382 SScout Troop M.Foster 01580 241382 SCub Scouts K.Bird 01622 890169 SBeaver Scouts A Govett 07749 055004 S
Short Mat Bowls Club Peter White 01622 891232 VSure Start Childrens Centre 01622 892189 VSustainability Group P Kemp 01622 890268 Table Tennis M. Gilham 01622 891281 VTai – Chi Linda Rimington 01622 890720 MTai-Chi (HeadARA) Wendy Rate 01622 891556 V Tennis Club Christine Brunger 01622 890560 Ukulele Group George Bartle 07958 910864W.I. Margaret Baker 01622 890136 VWeald of Kent Protection Society Margaret Jones 01622 890119 Weight Watchers Lyn Reid 07827 732637 VYoga Giselle Cole 01843 863307 VYoga Sue Wainwright 01622 890746 V/SYoga Dance Tiffany Keywood 07738 937373 VYouth Club (Embrace Junior) Richard Page 01622 890464 BYouth Forum Martin Round 01622 890276 SZumba Lynne Coombs 01622 691966 V
FloristSWEET WILLIAM. JULIA ARCHER. Your local florist offering a personal service including Home Visits, Weddings, Funeral Tributes, all individually designed to suit your needs. Flowers for every occasion. Free local delivery. E‐Florist member delivering nationally and internationally, BFA approved.6 Foreman's Walk, Headcorn.Tel: 01622 891767.Web: www.sweetwilliamflorist.co.uk
Funeral Directors
Gardening & Landscape ServicesGEOFF TILTMAN GARDEN & GROUNDWORKS. City and Guilds in Horticulture, N.C.T. Drives, Patios, Walls, Fencing, Pergolas, Turfing, Seeding. All landscape, garden work and regular garden maintenance undertaken. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Keen prices. Tel: Smarden 01233 770777 anytime. Mob: 07775 694963.Employ a qualified contractor and see the difference in your garden.
Garden Machinery
HairdressersCUT ABOVE. Ladies & Gents Hairdressing Salon. Open six days a week, all aspects of hairstyling.Gift vouchers always available.Tel: 01622 890644. Web: www.cutaboveheadcorn.co.uk
Masons Hair & Beauty. North Street, Headcorn. Robb, Tina & Keighley would like to welcome new and existing customers to our recently refurbished unisex salon. For appointments please phone891137.
Heating EngineersEcoPhoqus. Local heating engineer, specialising in Oil boiler installation, maintenance and servicing. OFTEC/CIPHE Registered. Call Mark Jones, Tel: 01580 893925 or visit www.ecophoqus.com
Heating OilNIGEL COLLISON FUELS. The local supplier you can trust for home heating oil, monthly payment schemes and fuel cards, replacement oil tanks, boiler maintenance and Service. Tel 01580 755678, Email: [email protected]
HEADCORN ACTIVITIES AND ORGANISATIONSV - Village Hall M - Methodist Hall B- Baptist HallS - Scout Hut Sch - School Hall
ACTIVITY CONTACTPHONE VENUEAllotments Association Jo Barker 01622 890836Alzheimer's Society Julie or Rosemary 01622 747181Angling Club Steve Bowen 01622 890321Arty Crafts Jean May 01622 890271 BArt Margarette Gilham 01622 891281 VBaby Massage Classes Lorraine Carlton 01233 820175 MBadminton Sue Clarke 01622 891606 VBowls John Pout 01622 861540 Boxing Martin Round 01622 890276 SBridge Club Henry MacFarlane 01580 240406 VBritish Legion: (Men) Alan Port 01622 890514 British Legion: (Women) Jean Port 01622 890514 Choir (open to all) Audrey Wilkinson 01622 891309 BCraft Club Julia Chapman 01622 892231 MCricket Club R & K Daking 01622 850652 Dance - Stardust Natalie Kitts 07899 844956 V Dog Training Colleen Ferguson 01622 891505 MDrama Gail Kelly 07592 492027 SEast Sutton Youth Theatre M .Dyer-Ball 07885 790781 VEldercare Eileen Hale 01622 890400 VExercise Class - Over 50’s Lynne Coombs 01622 691966 VFarmer’s Market Penny Kemp 01622 890601 VFilm Society Paul Dickins 01622 890207 VFitness Classes Tori 07885 749524Flea & Collectors Market Ron Haggerty 01622 890735 M Flower Arrangers Jenny Gore 01622 890349 VFootball Club Ian Barker 01622 890680 Football Club - Juniors Zoe Killeen 01622 891491 Footpaths Group Christine Dutton 01622 890142 Friends Parish Church J Munt 01622 891724 Fun Train Peggy Heron 01580 895326 VGardeners Society Sue Chantler 01622 890313 Guiding – Guides Jess Milton 01622 850846 M
Brownies Zanna Brown 01622 891425 Sch Rainbows Fay Westerbeek 01622 892240 Sch
Handbell Ringers Jean Vidler 01622 890201 HEADARA Retirement Club Jane Stone 01622 891475 VHearing Aid Advice Peter Rate 01622 891556 M
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USEFUL NUMBERS Village Hall General Enquiries Helen Anderson 01622 891945 Parish Council Clerk Caroline Carmichael 01622 892496 Doctor’s Surgery 01622 890294 P.C.S.O John Boyd 07870 252421 Community Warden Stuart Ellesmere 07969 583923 You can ring 101 and report crime and any anti-social behaviour.
Parish Websites www.headcorn.org.uk (Village Hall) www.headcornvillage.org.uk www.headcornpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
HALL BOOKINGS V -Village Hall Helen Anderson 01622 891945 M– Methodist Hall Ron Haggerty 01622 890735 S– Scout Hut Ann Carroll 07908 893643 Sch– School Hall School Office 01622 891289
YOUR MAGAZINE Deadline for the receipt of items for inclusion in the next issue:
NOON on Friday 10th April at the latest.Please send to [email protected]
Now available to purchase from Oldfiields, Coffee Corner, The Post Office, Headcorn Deli, White Horse Pub and the Kings Road Stores.
Jean Hammond should be advised of any errors, amendments or omissions in the list of Headcorn Activities and Organisations, on 01580 891377 or [email protected] Dates and times of the regular bookings in the Village Hall can be found at www.headcornvillage.org.uk or on the noticeboard at the Village Hall or in the library. This is your magazine and we are keen to encourage contributions from new writers around the village. If a subject is of interest to you it might also please others to read about it, so don’t be shy, put pen to paper and you might just unleash a literary genius! We welcome all contributions for consideration, but do prefer that items be typed and, if possible, submitted by email. Items must be signed (but names can be withheld if requested). The Committee cannot be held responsible for the veracity of information given or views expressed.
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The Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Headcorn www.handschurches.org Facebook : Headcorn and the Suttons
Vicar Reverend Fiona Haskett The Vicarage, 64 Oak Lane, Headcorn, TN27 9TB
Telephone 01622 891804 or email [email protected] Parishes Secretary : Mrs Felicity Keeler
Telephone 01622 890620 or email [email protected]
Churchwardens Mrs Anne-Marie Trustram, Hensmead, New Road, Headcorn TN27 9SE Tel: 01622 892480 or [email protected] Mrs Gillian Mountjoy, Dragons End, Tallow Court, Headcorn TN27 9NE Tel: 01622 890395 or [email protected]
P.C.C Secretary Mrs Katherin Daking, 1 Cutbush Close, Harrietsham, ME17 1LY Tel :01622 850652 email [email protected]
Treasurer Mr Vic Hatley, 7 Ashleigh Gardens, Headcorn, TN27 9TW Tel:01622 891716 or [email protected]
Electoral Roll Officer Mr David Bunker, 11 Church Walk, Headcorn, TN27 9NP Tel: 01622 890497 or [email protected]
Choirmaster Mr Bob Chance, 22 Bankfields, Headcorn, TN27 9RA Tel:01622 890406 or [email protected]
Captain of Bellringers Mr Tim Munt, 4 Hyde’s Orchard, Headcorn, TN27 9UE Tel: 01622 891724 or [email protected]
Magazine Editor Mrs Helen Anderson, 41 Oak Farm Gardens, Headcorn, TN27 9TZ Tel: 01622 891945 or Email: [email protected]
Magazine Advertisements Mr David Andrews Tel: 01622 890686 or [email protected]
Magazine Committee Chairman Mrs Jean Hammond, School House Farm, Boarden Lane, Hawkenbury, TN12 0EB Tel: 01580 891377 or [email protected]
Church Mission Statement: TO KNOW AND MAKE KNOWN THE LOVE OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST.
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Dear Friends,
As I write this letter I am now completing my first full week as vicar and I have to say that Graham and I are both really pleased that we came here. We have been blown away by the warmth of the welcome that we have received, the beauty of the surrounding countryside and the vibrancy of our four churches and communities. I would like to thank you all for making our arrival such a good and happy one and look forward to getting to know you all much better and to be a part of the next chapter in the life of our Benefice.
Having said all that, I have to admit that I wasn’t at all sure about starting my ministry here at the beginning of Lent – after all, isn’t this meant to be a time of penitence and fasting? However, now that I am here, I’m beginning to feel differently. I have no doubt that there will be many good and exciting things ahead of us – the first of which is Easter, and plans are already in full swing to ensure that it is the great and meaningful occasion that it should be. Details of everything taking place in our villages are listed elsewhere in this magazine.
It’s also at this time of year that I am reminded of an incident that happened a few years ago. I was asked to take an R.E. lesson for a class of 7 & 8 year olds in a local primary school. During the lesson we looked at some of the symbolism connected to Easter and the hidden meanings behind Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs. I then asked the children to decorate hard-boiled eggs with pictures of anything that they thought apt for the season.
The children worked hard before coming forward to show everyone what they had done and tell us the meaning. Obviously we had the cross but we also had grass and flowers for new growth, we had chickens and rabbits for new life, we had sunshine and blue skies for happiness and we had some quite intricate decorations to remind us of the beauty of Gods creation – every single egg showed a great deal of thought and had a definite spiritual meaning that was appropriate for the season.
Parish Letter April 2015
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CALENDAR AND DIARY– APRIL Details of Regular Services are shown on page 10
Special Easter Services on page 12
Wednesday 1 7.30p.m Flower Arrangers p15
Sunday 5 Easter Day 10.30a.m Headcorn Footpaths Group p15
Tuesday 7 12 noon Prayer Half Hour (?) 1.15p.m-3.15p.m Citizens Advice Outreach Session p15
Wednesday 8 8.00p.m Parish Council Meeting p21
Saturday 11 9.30a.m- 2.30p.m. Headcorn Flea/Collectors Market p15 9.30a.m–12.30p.m Farmers Market p15 9.30a.m- 12.30p.m Model Railway Club p19 10.00a.m-12.00p.m Parish Council Surgery p21
Sunday 12 2nd Sunday of Easter Tuesday 14 7.30p.m Annual Parish Church Meeting p3 Wednesday 15 6.30p.m Parish Council Staffing Meeting p21
7.30p.m Headcorn W.I p16 Saturday 18 2.00p.m Headcorn Gardeners Spring Show p16
7.00p.m ‘Evening at the Races’ p7
Sunday 19 3rd Sunday of Easter
Monday 20 7.00p.m Parish Council Planning Meeting p21 Thursday 23 7.30p.m Annual Parish Meeting p21 Saturday 25 10.05a.m-12.30p.m Bulky Refuse Freighter Collection p16
9.30a.m-12.30p.m Model Railway Club p19 7.30p.m Saints and Sinners p22
Sunday 26 4th Sunday of Easter
Tuesday 28 10.00a.m-11.00a.m Hi-Kent Hearing Clinic p16 2.00p.m– 4.00p.m HeadARA p19
Wednesday 29 7.30p.m Headcorn Local History Society p16
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Save Headcorn Village Update
Stand By…
There is still no certainty of when the Hazelpits site (amongst others) will come before MBC’s Planning Committee. However, we understand it is likely to be Thursday 16th April at 6pm.
Despite the MBC Cabinet deciding to remove many sites from their new draft Local Plan, developers’ agents are highly motivated by the huge potential profit from such developments and we suspect they will be attempting legal challenges to appeal against MBC’s decision. We understand the Headcorn Matters team is striving to present the Headcorn Neighbourhood plan to the parishioners for consultation very soon – and this will help a good deal.
However, it might not be soon enough and planning agents might have unknown legal avenues to explore. So please, keep alert for confirmation of the Committee date and try your best to attend with us. We’ll be doing all we can to make as much “noise” as we can at that meeting because we know as fact that it can make all the difference. headcornvillage.org.uk/saveheadcornvillage
email: [email protected] _____________________________________________________
Knit and Sew Group Remnant Sale Come along and purchase material, wool and
assorted sewing bits and bobs for your home crafts.
Saturday 28th March, Village Hall Longmeadow 10.30a.m until 2.30p.m.
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SAINTS AND SINNERSAn evening of seasonal songs from Shakespeare and Monteverdi to
Gershwin and Rutter Peter Brice and his Choir, STRAIGHT EIGHT
St Nicholas’s Church, Leeds, Saturday 25th April at 7.30p.mTickets £12 (to include a glass of wine and canapés). Available
from - Jenny Hoy on 01622 861280, or [email protected]
In aid of The Friends of Leeds and Broomfield Churches
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Then Charlie (the class clown) came forward – instead of painting his egg with intricate pictures he had simply plastered thick dark blue food colouring all over it, then, because he had finished before anyone else and was getting bored he had decided to use it as a football. You can imagine the result. What we were presented with was a dark and broken mass – very different from the offerings of his classmates. “So what’s this telling us about Easter?” I asked – quick as a flash came the reply “It’s Jesus bursting from his tomb”.
I will never forget that incident – but it taught me a lot – not least that I shouldn’t take things at face value. But it also sums up what happened when Christ died on the cross for us all. God intervened in the history of the world by sending his son not simply to improve what was already here, but to shatter the hold that the old dark order of things, things governed by sin and death, have on human kind. Having shattered that hold, he then showed us a new and much better way based on perfect love and self sacrifice and the promise of everlasting life spent with him and the Father in heaven. And that is the true meaning of Easter.
With love and Blessings to you all this Easter.
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CENTURIES CLUB MARCH DRAW 1st Mrs Pat Wilkinson £25 2nd Mr David Swannell £15
Congratulations _______________________________________________________
Annual Parish Church Meeting at St Peter and St Paul’s Church at 7.30p.m. Tuesday 14th April
All Parishioners welcome.
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From the Parish Registers In Memoriam
Norman Cook Peter Holmes Jenny Woodgate
We pray for those who love and cared for them _______________________________________________________
Praying for the Community in 2015
Quarterly meetings in the Parish Church pray for the ‘Churches Together in Headcorn’. Also for all the residents of -
5th April Burdens 12th April Beckett Court 19th April The Woodcocks 26th April Rushford Close
Please contact Jackie Collins 01622 890199 for special prayers when your area or street is featured. _________________________________________________________
Editor’s Scribe
As I am sitting here writing this piece, a text message has just arrived quoting me a price for removal of the muck heap at the stables. Ouch! If anyone would like some free well rotted manure for their garden or allotment patch, then please do contact me!
A huge thank you must go out to all of our magazine distributors whom have been very busy last month spreading the word about our magazine, with the aim to increase our circulation and subscription base. This has certainly worked and Jean Hammond has happily reported back on the many requests that she has received. If you would like a subscription then please do ring 01580 891377 or email [email protected].
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Meetings in April 2015
Full Council Meeting Wednesday 8th
April at 8pm preceded by Planning Committee at 7p.m in Longmeadow Hall
Staffing Committee Wednesday 15th
April at 6.30p.m in the House Meeting Room.
Planning Committee Monday 20th
April at 7p.m in the Green Room, Village Hall.
Annual Parish Meeting Thursday 23rd
April at 7.30p.m in Longmeadow Hall
On Saturday 11th
April Councillors will be available in the Parish Office, Village Hall from 10am until 12noon and any parishioner is welcome to come along and discuss issues regarding the village.
Contact your Parish Council on 01622 892496 or [email protected] or visit the website www.headcornpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/ _______________________________________________________
ILLUMINATING QUIZ – MARK III Sponsored by the Parish Council
Saturday 11th April in Headcorn Village Hall (Andred)
Doors open at 7p.m to start at 7.30p.m
Teams of six
Tickets available at £6 each from:-
The Headcorn Delicatessen, 17 High Street or [email protected] or 01622 890505
Raffle All proceeds go towards the Christmas Lights
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Headcorn Parish Council News
Since MBC voted to take Headcorn sites that do not currently have planning permission out of their Local Plan, things may appear to have quietened down a little in the village. However, rest assured that behind the scenes work continues towards addressing some of the issues. Meetings have taken place with Southern Water, and the independent Drainage Assessment commissioned by the
Headcorn Matters team has provided substantive evidence of sewage problems within the village. This evidence was also discussed when Councillors recently met with MBC Cabinet Members and Planning Officers. It needs to be noted, however that in the strange world of planning more processes need to be completed and nothing has yet been decided, so current planning applications for 220 houses behind Millbank and 48 houses on the Lenham Road may yet be granted.
Parish Office Now Open The Parish Office (situated above the House Meeting Room in the Village Hall) is now open to the public at the following times Monday 10am – 2pm Wednesday 1pm – 5pm Thursday 10am – 2pm Friday 10am – 2pm
Please feel free to telephone or visit the clerk, Caroline Carmichael during these hours. Caroline can be contacted on 01622 892496. Please note that the email address has changed to [email protected]. The following number may be used to contact the clerk only in absolute emergencies. 07956 440713.
Illuminating Quiz Mark 111 There are still tickets available for the quiz we are sponsoring on Saturday 11th April at 7p.m. Please see separate advert for details.
Annual Parish Meeting We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday 23rd April at 7.30p.m in Longmeadow Hall. It is the opportunity to hear about what has been an eventful year for the Parish Council.
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In Memory of Peter Holmes (1929 – 2015)
Based on the talks given by members of his family at his funeral on 25th February 2015.
Peter, who was a beloved husband, cherished father of three, adored grandpa of eight, much-loved brother and uncle, and dear friend to so many. Peter left school in 1948 and having passed the Civil Service Exams, and having performed his National Service, he took up his first post as a public servant - opting for this rather than Cambridge. He was proud to have been asked to serve Her Majesty overseas in the Board of Trade, firstly in Hong Kong and later in Brisbane, Australia. This period of his life brought not only great professional satisfaction but also the opportunity to use his talents to sing in the cathedral choirs in Hong Kong and Brisbane. His picture still hangs in the vestry in Hong Kong Cathedral today.
Peter was the epitome of his generation, the generation known to us as "the Great Generation". The one that was born between around 1900 and the mid 1930's. They are the men and women who after the War built or rebuilt the nations of the Western world into the economic powerhouses that they have become. They knew the meaning of sacrifice and commitment, both in terms of material possessions and of real blood, sweat, and tears. They were humble people who never bragged about what they had done or had been through. They were loyal, patriotic, and level-headed.
After retirement Peter and Margaret settled in Headcorn in 1968, and brought up his family in this community. His granddaughter (Philippa) remembered his preferred method of escorting her to church - ‘big skips’. “He would hold my hand and tow me along the church path doing exaggerated skips, which as I was only tiny meant I would fly through the air. I still vividly remember the breathless exhilaration I felt by his side”.
Peter served God through Headcorn Church as a member of the choir, a PCC member, a churchwarden, a lesson reader, and an intercessor through these 47 years. His watchwords were duty and loyalty. Peter and Margaret celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary last summer.
He was brave. Even after finding out about his severe medical condition in December, he still had a smile on his face. His faith was strong to the end. Finally, on February 6th his sun finally set, and so ended a truly remarkable life of faith and service.
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In Memory of Norman Cook
Norman was a Wolverhampton man of parents George and Amy Cook and was married to Madeline whom he met on the dance floor. He played drums with ‘Johnny Morton and his Mellody Boys’ and his love of the dance band era and traditional jazz has been passed to his daughter Barbara.
Norman was a keen amateur photographer, which has been a gift leaving his family with hundreds of family slides of happy times spent together.
Being a Christian is what has defined Norman’s life and he was an altar server for many years in Wombourne Parish Church and later here in Headcorn. He also loved to sing with the choir.
The last year has been a difficult time with Norman being moved to Whitstable nursing home but despite the miles between them Madeline and Norman never lost their faith and he finally has peace. Barbara Cook
Battle of Britain Ball and Air Show
Headcorn Aerodrome
Saturday 11th July—Midday onwards
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the site will be open with attractions for all the family which include
flight experiences, a funfair and stalls.
Late afternoon and early evening a Battle of Britain displaywill feature representative aircraft of the Battle ofBritain era. During the evening and into the night a
1940’s themed ball will be held.
For more information and tickets telephone 07432 421118 or go to www.battleofbritainball.com
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HeadARA (Headcorn Active Retirement Association)
A HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
The date of our meeting this month is Tuesday 28th
April and our speaker is Heather Chantler talking about the RSPB at Dungeness.
The lunch Club meets on Friday 10th
April at the “Dog and Bear” Lenham. (contact Rosemary Enright 01622 891129).
Following our AGM in March the details of the new committee and our plans for the year will appear in next month’s magazine.
Tai Chi continues on a Thursday in the village hall; if you would like to join then contact Wendy Rate on 01622 891556. Line dancing is on a Monday afternoon and the contact is Jeanne Johnson on 01622 890214 Jenny Gore (Hon. Sec.) _______________________________________________________
Headcorn W.I Report
At the February meeting, Christine Pope gave an interesting talk on Glass Etching, with a practical
demonstration. One member was able to try out this unusual and attractive art.
Linda Donaldson won the quiz. Birthdays for the month were
Margaret Smith, Lizzie Glazebrook, Jenny Munt and Marjorie Swannell.
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Model Railway Club
This new club has started at the Baptist Church, Station Roadfortnightly on Saturday 9.30a.m until 12.30p.m. The next meeting(s)
will be on the 11th April and 25th April respectively.
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Messy Church Report
‘Why do we need to say thank you?’ asked five-year-old Martha as she solemnly stuck tulips on to the most ingenious pop up card. By the end of two hours
of Messy Church in Headcorn’s Longmeadow Hall she couldn’t say it enough as she gathered up all the things she had made. The craft activities kept little ones busy for over an hour until it was time to gather round and hear about about the story of the Ten Lepers. The children sat transfixed as our new vicar Fiona explained how Jesus once healed ten lepers of their terrible disease - but only one returned to say thank you. They learnt how even today, when things go our way, it’s easy to forget how important those two words are. However good or bad things get, there is always something to be thankful for - God’s love. Here are a few other thank you’s as well - thank you to Fiona for coming to join our community, thank you to all the helpers for such an enjoyable and uplifting afternoon. But the biggest thank you of all goes to those who provided the delicious tea and cakes. They were heaven sent.
Charlotte and Martha Rawstorne
Do you wish to raise money for a chosen cause as well as Cancer Research UK?
Can you walk 3 miles?
If so join us on our 30th Anniversary North Downs Walk
Date—Sunday 21st June
Venue—Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road, ME17 1AP
Start From—8 a..m. Late Registration—11a.m.
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Friends of Headcorn Parish Church
‘Evening at the Races’Saturday 18th April in Headcorn Village Hall
7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets £5 per person
Available from Sweet William Florists, Headcorn Delicatessen or Jenny Munt (01622 891724).
Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Come and have a flutter!
Your donations are needed!
Once again we will be having a tombola stall at Headcorn May Fair on Monday 4th May. We would be very grateful for any contributions, big or small. They must be new and any food items need to be within their sell by date. Please leave your tombola items at the back of the church, at Sweet William Florists or give to any committee member. This is a big fund raiser for the Friends, so please do support us. ________________________________________________________
A Big 'THANK YOU'
On Thursday 19th February, I held a fund raising event to help sponsor my daughter Verity. who will be running in the London Marathon in April. She is running in memory of her Dad who had Multiple Sclerosis and died 4 years ago.
We had an 'Open House' from 10 o’clock until 4p.m, serving tea, coffee and lots of lovely (fattening!) cakes, sausage rolls etc. We also had a tombola- guess how many sweets in the sweet jar and guess the name of the MS Mascot .
I'd like to say a very Big Thank You to everyone who gave donations, made lovely cakes, donated prizes for the tombola, and finally to friends and family who helped on the day. As a result we raised well over £500 (the money is still coming in!). A very successful and enjoyable day! Barbara Totterdell
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Recipe Page
Hot Cross Buns
Ferment 300ml milk, warmed 15ml Caster Sugar 10g dried yeast 60g flour
Dough 625g flour 90g butter 90g Caster Sugar 2 eggs 15ml mixed spices 5ml salt 180g currants 60g mixed peel
Crossing Paste 125g flour 150ml water 30ml oil
Mix oil and water together and add flour. Mix to a smooth paste and place in a piping bag.
Sugar Glaze 150g sugar 150ml water 5ml gelatine
Bring sugar and water to the boil. Boil for one minute then add gelatine. Allow to cool before using.
Did you know…
Hot Cross Buns are said to have originated in 1361 at St Albans Abbey when one of the monks baked them for the poor on Good Friday.
Method
Mix the yeast and sugar, then add the flour and pour in warmed milk. Let it stand for 30 minutes at room temperature (or 15 minutes in a warm place) to froth. Rub butter into the flour and salt, and add sugar and spice. Add eggs to ferment and mix well. Stir ferment into flour, mix well and knead for 5 minutes. Add currants and peel, and knead for a further 5 minutes. Place dough into a bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place to double in size (approx. 30 minutes). Knock dough back and shape into balls. Place the balls onto a greased baking tray, cover and leave to rise in a warm place. When risen, pipe a cross on top of the bun using a piping bag filled with the crossing paste. Bake at 220˚c for 15 minutes. When cooked, brush immediately with sugar glaze.
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Treasure Island (19th –21st February)
Following the three night run of our unique adaption of ‘Treasure Island’, a grand total of £1,326.97 was raised. A huge thank you to all those who came along and supported us and to all the members of the cast and backstage helpers for making it such a success.
MONDAY 4th May 2015
12p.m onwards Headcorn Scout Executive Committee will again be running this year’s May Fair.
If you would like to book a pitch (approx 10ft wide x 12ft deep) then the cost will be £20.
A full Colour Programme will also be distributed to all households, if you would like to advertise in this or would like to book a stall please contact at your earliest opportunity:-
Mrs J. Vidler, Lowfield, Holm Mill Lane. Harrietsham. Maidstone Kent. ME17 1LA Telephone: Home 01622 850506 Evenings/Weekends only. Mobile 07887501526 E-mail [email protected]
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Wednesday 15th April—Headcorn W.I
Will be held in the Village Hall (Longmeadow) from 7.30p.m. Melanie Barton will give a talk on ‘Bruges—it’s more than chocolate’. There will be a competition for the best plate of 4
home-made chocolate biscuits. A bring/buy stall for plants, seeds, gardening items, quiz, raffle and refreshments. Guests are always welcome for an interesting and enjoyable evening. Please see page 19 for our last meeting report. ____________________________________________________
Saturday 18th April—Headcorn Gardeners Spring Show
Will be held in the Village Hall (Andred) from 2p.m. Lots of Exhibits, Raffle, Refreshments and Plant Swap. All Welcome.
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Saturday 25th April—Bulky Refuse Freighter
10.05—11a.m. Thatch Barn Road 12—12.30p.m. Oak Lane
____________________________________________Tuesday 28th April—Hi-Kent Hearing Clinic
Will be held between 10a.m to 11a.m. at the Methodist Hall.
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Wednesday 29th April—Local History Society
‘A day in the life of an Elizabethan Country House’ is the topic of the talk by Alison Vernon at the Methodist Hall from 7.30p.m. New members always welcome.
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A Sprig of Bracken
Woof! Let me introduce myself I’m Bracken a young Golden Retriever. I may not be very old but feel I have learnt a lot already like to keep my teeth clean “a carrot a day” as my vet says. Now that it is Spring I have lots of things to look out for like Easter eggs (chocolate) and lilies (spring bulbs) which are not very good for me if I eat them or those lovely spring bulbs I would like to dig up given half the chance.
I must go out now and enjoy the spring sunshine whilst it lasts. More about my walks next time.......!
Yours Bracken
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Headcorn Village Hall
Can you help?
Margarette and Roy Gilham have worked tirelessly on the day to day running of the
Village Hall often being there from early morning until the evening close. It is now time for them to have some much needed ‘R & R’!
The Village Hall Management Committee is seeking a person or persons (job share) on a part time self employed basis who would be willing to help with activity setting up, plus opening and closing. There is manual lifting involved and so you must be fit and able. For an informal discussion please contact Margarette on 01622 891281 or email [email protected]
For up to date information on all the events taking place in the hall, visit our Website: www.headcorn.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @headcornvhall
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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL
For Special Services see page 23
FIRST SUNDAY IN THE MONTH 8.00am Holy Communion; 10.00am Come and Worship;
SECOND AND FOURTH SUNDAY 10.00am Parish Communion;
The Sunday Club 9.45am, Longmeadow Hall: Sally Harris: 01622 890027;
Young People’s Fellowship (second Sunday only) 6.30-8.00pm, Longmeadow Hall: Jane Hatley: 01622 891716
THIRD SUNDAY 8.00am Holy Communion; 10.00am Family Communion Service;
LAST SUNDAY 7.00pm Prayer and Praise half-hour
WEDNESDAY 9.30am Holy Communion FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY 9.30—11.00 am—Sunbeams
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST.THOMAS OF CANTERBURY
George Swift 01622 891256 9.00 am Sunday Mass with Childrens Liturgy
9.30am Tuesday—Weekday Mass 7.30am Holy Days of Obligation
THE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday morning at 10.30am: 3rd Sunday inc Communion
Tuesday 10.30am Meeting Point for Coffee and Chat First Sunday of the month at 6.30pm Praise, Prayer and Communion
DIY Arty Crafts Drop-in Wednesday 2.00pm Monday 5.45-7.00pm Engage Youth Group
Wednesday 7.30pm Bible Studies & Thursday mornings at 10.00am. Please see our website for further details: www.headcornbaptist.org.uk or contact Jean May,
01622 890271, or Richard Page 01622 890464
METHODIST CHURCH Rev Dr Philip Luscombe 01233 621216
Sunday morning Service 10.30am (Coffee every Sunday)
Headcorn Village Churches
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Saturday 28th March—Headcorn Film Society will be showing ’The Imitation Game’ at the Village Hall (Andred). Doors open at 6p.m and the film will start at 7p.m. Certificate 12a, Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kiera Knightley and Rory Kinnear. It is directed by Morton Tyldum.
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Wednesday 1st April— Headcorn Flower Arrangers
Headcorn Flower Arrangers are holding a demonstration by Jenny Nye ‘Memorable Moments’ at Headcorn Village Hall (Longmeadow) starting at 7.30p.m. Why not come and join us, you will find us a friendly bunch and a
raffle ticket will give you a chance to win one of our beautiful arrangements produced by the demonstrator. The cost for visitors is £6 which includes a coffee and biscuits. For further details please telephone Jenny on 01622 890349. ________________________________________________________
Sunday 5th April—Footpaths Group
Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30a.m. and go by car to Biddenden. Approx 5 miles. Optional lunch.
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Tuesday 7th April -Maidstone Citizens Advice Outreach
at Headcorn Library between 1.15pm and 3.15pm. No appointments are necessary.
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Saturday 11th April Farmer’s Market—Village Hall from 9.30a.m to 12.30p.m. Flea/Collectors Market–Methodist Church Hall from 9.30a.m to 2.30p.m. Free Entry. (Tables £8). Telephone 01622 890735.
Village News and What’s Going On
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The Garden in April
April is a busy time in the garden with much to do and little time available. Jobs almost too numerable to mention are waiting to be done in the vegetable garden and it is the start of the regular lawn mowing season. I think of the first line of Robert Browning’s poem, “O to be in England now that April’s there...” Perhaps this month we shall also hear the cuckoo open its bill. One of my favourite signs of spring is when the leaf buds
burst on the Spiraea japonica Goldflame, an attractive medium sized shrub. The buds are a wonderful red-orange colour which then come out into red-orange tinged leaves. Later the leaves seem to develop into two-tone yellow and soft green and later still, in summer, I am rewarded with lots of fluffy pink flowers.
At the end of the month it is time to plant out healthy dormant dahlia tubers. I always plant mine in pots first to get new shoots well established before planting outside. Left in the ground the slugs will eat the new shoots before they even appear above the ground! I read in the paper the other day that we may be in for a “good” slug year as the winter was not cold enough to reduce their numbers very much. Clumps of dahlia tubers can be divided to increase your stock. Each new plant needs a bud or growing shoot.
Delphiniums may need staking later in the month as the heavy flowers will need some attention. Twiggy pea sticks are a good support here. I use one of those metal supports for my pink peony. The stems grow up through the tough metal mesh and the large flowers are supported by the framework – by this time hardly noticeable. These supports seem expensive initially but I have used one for the same plant for many years.
Don’t forget to visit Headcorn Gardeners Spring Show in the Andred Hall on Saturday 18 April at 2.00p.m. There is always lots to see.
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A Message of Thanks
It must have come as a considerable relief to many not only to hear that a new Vicar had been appointed to our United Benefice but also to know that the Reverend Fiona Haskett, together with husband, Graham, was actually here in person poised to lead Headcorn and the 3 Suttons forward into the future. Her service of Institution and Installation, admirably led by the Right Reverend Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover, was truly memorable dominated as it was by a sense of joy and love brought among us by the presence of the Holy Spirit. It must have been evident to all that Fiona could scarcely wait to begin her ministry among us.
For keeping Church life across the Benefice moving so smoothly during the interregnum, our sincerest thanks must go to all those who have ministered to us, in addition to the churchwardens and all their faithful helpers. With this in mind, I particularly wish to ' turn ' to the Reverend David Trustram. It is worth reminding everyone that David -and Anne-Marie- moved into Headcorn some five years ago as the retired Vicar of Tenterden, no doubt hoping for a time of respite and peace. Yet within a very short time, David, in his discreet and unassuming manner, was giving much of himself to us here in Headcorn as well as to the other churches in the Benefice notably following the departure of Chis Lavender to Allington and during the weeks of the Interregnum.
There is a sense of calm and peace about David, especially evident in the 2 special forms of worship he led towards the end of last year: the half-hour service for Trevor Hillman when with great compassion and love he helped those present to turn a place that had become dark into a place of light ; and the 4.00pm time of remembrance when members of the congregation came to pray and centre their thoughts on the passing of someone dear to them. In his gentle and sensitive manner, David guided us all in a very moving service. In the previous Sunday sermon, our great friend Doug Redman had referred to Christ's parable of the talents. There can be little doubt that David has moved well past the stage of doubling his talents.
In addition, our grateful thanks are due to others who have helped us during the interregnum :
The Reverend Doug Redman, The Reverend Pearl Anderson, The Reverend To-ny Old, The Reverend Paul Kish, The Reverend Caroline Pinchbeck as well as Joan Drury. We have been truly blessed in being able to share their company in our midst.
Robert Chance
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SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 29TH MARCH—5TH APRIL 2015
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEADCORN Good Friday 11.45a.m
Churches Together Procession and Service Meeting at the Roman Catholic Church in Station Road
BAPTIST CHURCH Maundy Thursday 6.30p.m Holy Communion Good Friday 10.30a.m Service before 11.45a.m
procession Easter Sunday 10.30a.m Celebration Service
CHURCH OF ENGLAND Palm Sunday 10.00a.m Parish Communion Maundy Thursday 7.30p.m Holy Communion Good Friday 10.00a.m Family Service
2.00p.m Service of Meditation and Devotion (East Sutton)
7.30p.m Faure’s Requiem (Sutton Valence)
Easter Eve 11.00a.m Easter Egg Hunt 8.00p.m Service of New Light
Easter Day 8.00a.m Holy Communion 10.00a.m Parish Communion
METHODIST CHURCH Palm Sunday 10.30a.m Holy Communion Easter Day 10.30a.m Easter Worship
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Palm Sunday 9.00a.m Mass Maunday Thursday 7.30p.m Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday 11.00a.m Station of the Cross for families
followed by the Walk Of Witness
3.00p.m Liturgy of the Passion Easter Eve 7.30p.m Easter Vigil Easter Sunday 9.00a.m Mass
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Our Coffee Morning’s are back!
The St Nicholas Group will be starting their Summer Coffee Mornings in the Church from Saturday 4th April from 10.00a.m to 12 noon. Come and join us for a coffee and scone. There will
be a sales table and proceeds go towards our mission link in Peru.