July 2018 the Parish Magazine of St

Grapevine July 2018 The Parish Magazine of St. Nicholas, Allington stnicholasallington.org.uk

Hoping you have a wonderful summer! Grapevine is back in September!

Contents

Page 1 St Nicholas Church General Information Page 3 Rev Chris Writes... Page 4 Bible Project Page 5 Thursday Afternoon Prayer Group Page 6 Save the Date—Christmas Tree Festival! Page 7 OASIS BBQ Page 8/9 Date for your Diary - September Concert Page 10 Alongside Africa News Page 12 Charity of the Month Page 13 Our Local Young Entrepreneur! Page 14 Looking at the Church in UK Page 15 Ancient Gift of Spiritual Fortitude Page 16 Services & Rotas for August Page 17/20 Youth & Organisation News Page 21 Messy Church - Journeys! Pages 22/23 Noticeboard

Page 24 Rotas for July

Parish General Information

For enquiries about Baptisms, Funerals or Weddings, please contact Rev Chris on 01622 297307 Or [email protected] Also for Banns of Marriage (the form can be downloaded from the website). www.stnicholasallington.org.uk Jenny Stone - Parish Administrator Mondays & Wednesdays 10.00am - 12 noon Fridays 9.00am - 10.00am Church Office ~ 01622 299715 (answerphone) [email protected]

St Nicholas Church Poplar Grove, Allington, ME16 0DE

Priest in Charge Rev. Chris Lavender 01622 297307 E-mail: [email protected] Curate Rev. Barry Knott 07475 468622 E-mail: [email protected]

Churchwardens Angela Redford Mike Evans 758641 07432 713277 [email protected] [email protected]

Children & Families Minister Fiona Higgs Tel 07951 777854

Secretary Treasury Team Jenny Stone [email protected] Tel 299715

Gift Aid Secretary & Weekly Sacristan Offering Envelopes Nigel Smetham Geoff Garrett Tel 685007 Tel 753000 Magazine Adverts Halls Chairman Chris Cook Alan Foreman [email protected] Tel 764094 Tel 670240

Magazine Editor Organist & Choirmaster Chris Cook Roger Gentry [email protected] Tel 678312

Tel 670240

Magazine Distribution Health & Safety Officer Marianna Poliszczuk Alan Foreman Tel 751243 Tel 764094

Electoral Roll Officer Prayer Coordinator Caleb Howard Angela Redford Tel 07738 393279 [email protected] Tel 758641 [email protected] Parish Disclosure Officer and Safeguarding Officer for Vulnerable Adults & Children Sarah Lavender Tel 297307 [email protected]

For Hall Bookings [email protected] Jenny Stone - Parish Administrator 01622 299715

Sunday Services

8.00 am Holy Communion – 1st & 3rd Sundays 9.30 am OASIS All-age worship – 2nd & 4th Sundays 10.00 am Morning Worship - 1st Sunday 10.00 am OASIS Joint Communion – 3rd Sunday 10.00 am Joint Service - 5th Sunday at St Nicholas or St Andrew’s 11.00 am Holy Communion - 2nd & 4th Sundays 5.00 pm OASIS in the Afternoon - 1st Sunday 6.00 pm JAHFA for senior school pupils - 1st Sunday Mondays 8.30 am Morning Prayer

Wednesdays 8.30 am Morning Prayer 10.00 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm Evening Prayer Thursdays 9.00 am Prayer Space St. Nicholas Explorers

After school club for 7-11s – term time only Allington Primary School – Wednesday 3.15 - 4.30 pm Palace Wood Primary School – Tuesday 3.20 - 4.30 pm Saturday Club / Messy Church Normally held on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month and advertised in Grapevine. Home Groups

Group 1 - meets on alternate Monday mornings at 23 Buckland Lane. Contact tel: 752181 Rachel Norman

Group 2 – meets on alternate Thursday evenings at various venues around the parish. Contact tel: 764913 Mary Garrett

Group 3 - meets on Thursday afternoons 2.00pm - 3.00pm Contact Angela on 758641 Pastoral Group This is available to bring Home Communion, or just pay a visit to anyone who needs it. Please phone Mary Garrett on 01622 764913

Rev Chris Writes......

As Christians the central focus of our faith is the person of Jesus Christ as the means by which God physi- cally revealed himself to humanity - as the beginning of John's gospel says "The Word made flesh." Jesus says himself in chapter 14 of that gospel ""I am in the Father, and the Father is in me."

We spend a lot of time, in church, focusing on Jesus, and rightly so. That often means we spend a lot of time focusing on the New Testament tells us about his life, death, resurrection and then the ongoing birth and development of the church.

However Jesus made it clear he was steeped in the ancient scriptures that form what we know as the Old Testament. In his own words he did not come to replace any of that but to 'fulfil' it, because ultimately those ancient words were a signpost to Him and what He would bring.

So the Old Testament is a foundational collection of books which we often overlook because we find them hard to understand, or we don't par- ticularly like what they have to say. I cannot deny there are particular parts that seem to have little or no significance to life today, and some of the situations portrayed appear to present an angry vengeful God rather than the God of love that we encounter in the New Testament.

However I think that the fine detail can often prevent us from seeing the 'bigger picture' of how God was working (and is working because this has universal significance in all times and all places) through those scriptures, albeit with imperfect and fallible people, to ultimately bring about the 'new creation' that the last book of the bible, Revelation, speaks of. With such thoughts in mind I felt it would be good to have the opportunity to get a sense of the 'bigger picture' of the Old Testament with a se- ries of study groups during the summer holidays. Don't be put off by the idea of 'study groups' because I will be using a resource called the Bible Project. This free resource provides short and accessible films which give a wonderful overview of the subject in question.

The 'groups' will take place over a four week period starting on the 30th July, at St Nicholas' Church. There will be a different topic each week, with two opportunities in any particular week to take part - you can choose to come along on a Monday evening at 7.30pm or a Wednesday morning at 11am, and if you miss a week and want to catch up I can let you have the online link to the next film.

You don't have to 'book in' just turn up. The subjects we will be covering are detailed on the advertisement following on from this article. I look forward to learning more about the background to the Old Testa- ment with those of you who are able to join me during the summer.

Blessings, Rev Chris

DISCOVER THE OLD TESTAMENT (the easy way!!) @ St Nicholas' Church - Summer 2018

WEEK 1 - THE TORAH Monday 30th July @ 7.30pm Wednesday 1st August @ 11am

WEEK 2 - THE HISTORIES Monday 6th August @ 7.30pm Wednesday 8th August @ 11am

WEEK 3 - WISDOM & POETRY Monday 13th August @ 7.30pm Wednesday 15th August @ 11am

WEEK 4 - THE PROPHETS Monday 20th August @ 7.30pm Wednesday 22nd August @ 11am

CEILIDH POSTPONED!

Regretfully the Ceilidh has been postponed because a number of events are also happening at this time including the Kent County Show!

It is hoped that it will be held early next year!

Thursday Afternoon Prayer Group

The group is now meeting at 26 Howard Drive, Allington. ME16 0QD, the home of Liz Walker (Tel. 01622 759609). The group leader is Angela Redford (Tel.01622 758641).

The dates we meet are the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 2pm. We tend to explore a topic, have a discussion and arrive at how that might be a focus for prayer. New members are always welcome. For the next month until we take a summer break, the dates are:

July 12th and 26th

Champagne and strawberries are not just for Wimbledon!

They can be enjoyed at a charity afternoon in West Malling next month.

On Sunday the 8th July, there will be a Champagne and Strawberry Tea at Went House in Swan Street, West Malling from 2.30 to 4.30.

This special event is in aid of The Children’s Society and tickets in advance at £12.50 will be available from Heather Rooke or telephone 01622 204569

St Nicholas Church Christmas Tree Festival

SAVE THE DATE

14th—16th December 2018

You are invited to join us in contributing a tree of your own design.

Further details to follow later in the year.

Contact Karen Hunter or Ruth Brind via the office on [email protected]

A Date for Your Diary! Saturday 29th September

For all those who love live music there is a special evening in store! Jon Cunningham and Steve Shorey have agreed to come and provide their services free of charge to help with our fundrais- ing efforts. They are a very talented duo and Jon writes most of his own material. Please come and support the evening which will not fail to entertain you!

JON CUNNINGHAM - John discovered Folk Clubs in the mid 70's and immediately found a group of kindred spirits who loved a great song. His songwriting blossomed quickly and he started performing with a number of leading Kent folk musicians. During the 90's he formed a partnership with Gary Briley and as a duo they wrote gospel songs and performed in venues across the South East (including a showcase at Ronnie Scotts). Jon is a bronze medal winner at the pres- tigious Tipperary ‘International Song of Peace‘Competition and has been a shortlisted finalist on 3 occasions. He has also written a musical about child evacuees in WW II called ‘Precious Cargo’ for the youth theatre group Hedgehog Productions. Each of his songs is unique, personal and thought provoking. He also has a great rapport with audiences and wants to share why his songs mean so much.

STEVE SHOREY - Steve has also been part of the Kent folk sce- ne since the 1970's and is one of the most highly regarded guitar players on the Kent circuit — he worked for 5 years with Colin Reece (of the Bully Wee band) during which time they played to packed pubs around the county, toured Scandi- navia and were regulars at Broadstairs Folk week in the late 1980’s. He has worked with a wide variety of folk musicians over the years and played 1000's of gigs as part of duos, trios and bands including Ian Petrie, Colin Reece, the Grizzly Mutts and his 50’s band Skinny Malinki. Steve and John met in the late 70s and worked as a duo through the 1980's. Steve has always been a great admirer of Jons's songs and they also add some carefully chosen material by other artists.

An Evening of Music with Jon Cunningham & Steve Shorey

Saturday 29th September 7.00pm for 7.30pm

St Nicholas Church Poplar Grove Maidstone ME16 0DE

Free Admission - Retiring Collection for Church Funds Wine & Soft Drinks available!

News From Alongside Africa

It’s very hard to think that we were in the UK just more than a month ago – how time flies when you’re having fun! I was able to squeeze a few books into my hand luggage, so my first task after we got back was to set up a small (and it is very small) library at the Amasiko Halfway House. Lilly and I spent an afternoon labelling each book and arranging them in alphabetical order, as well as separating reference works from fiction. The young residents have quickly mastered the concept and now – three weeks later – the books are being used daily and are all still in the correct order.

My second job was to introduce the residents to crochet and knitting. Some of the girls were already au fait with both, but didn’t have the hooks and needles. Others were very keen to learn and some of the boys also joined in. We have had scarves and bags made so far and I’m hoping we’ll soon start on jumpers and cardigans. Reading and following patterns is still a challenge, but I have no doubt we shall overcome that soon! We are hoping to set up a small stall outside one of the supermarkets in Kabale which gets frequented by tourists where we can sell some of the articles the residents make. In this way we hope to make the Halfway House more self-sufficient and to teach the residents some business skills which they can use when they go out on their own. I am trying to come up with as many ‘different’ products they can make as possible – one of the problems here is that everyone makes and sells the same things. So far we are looking at making backpacks, rag dolls, crocheted animals and paper bead items.

George’s wife, Ruth, has been spending time at the Halfway House teaching everyone how to make paper beads and also how to make items that are of a high standard. Apart from our four girls who are doing a hairdressing apprenticeship and who will soon be graduating, we now have two boys as car mechanic apprentices, one doing a welding apprenticeship and another one learning how to be a bicycle and mo- torcycle mechanic. We bought them an overall each and it brought tears to my eyes to see how proudly they wear them and how keen they are to learn. They cycle in to town every morning (we bought two second hand bicycles, so one has to pedal while another one sits on the back) to be at work by 8 and back to the Halfway House after 7pm – five miles each way. These apprenticeships cost us £200 per person, which ensures them at least six months of tuition (or until the tutor is satisfied with the skills they have gained) and a tool box. We don’t have sponsors for the four boys yet, so if anyone (or group or garage or other business) out there is able to fund our budding mechanics & welder it would be much appreciat- ed!

Meanwhile Lawrance has had to dig up all his carpentry skills to help the boys (and girls!) to fix the panels to the back entrances of the classrooms to

10 keep out the worst of the wind and rain. The residents were fascinated by the electric drill, ratchet spanners and screw drivers, and especially with Lawrance’s insistence that everything is measured accurately!

We have five new residents at the Halfway House – two of them Batwa girls from close to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. They were in primary school until the end of last year, but they were quite a bit older than the other children and were becoming demotivated. Since we know from experience that the girls usually get married and have a baby (in no particular order) as soon as they leave school, we wanted to give these girls a few more skills so that they would be better able to provide for a family one day. The Batwa tribe (more commonly known as Pygmies) is still marginalised in the area and they usually end up as cheap labour for the local Bakiga people. In schools they often get bullied and ridiculed, so very few finish any level of education – girls even less so. We were a bit worried whether they would be accepted by the other residents at the Halfway House, but the young people who were already settled there have welcomed them and they are now firm friends.

The new playground at Amasiko Drop-In Centre is looking beautiful and it is very busy there again because of the school holidays. The children who are normally in boarding school but who have no homes to go to during holidays have found shelter in the Little Angels Nursery School next door to the Drop-In Centre, as we couldn’t afford for them to stay at Amazing Love School’s boarding house for the duration of the holidays. This means our staff there is working almost 24/7 with no extra remuneration – they are such dedicated people!

All in all we are right back into the swing of things after our lovely break in the UK. Thank you so much to everyone who supported and encouraged us while we were there and for all the prayers and contributions that keep us going here every day. We couldn’t do it without you! Monica [email protected] www.alongsideafrica.org

Thinking of promising yourself a bit of winter sun after our last long cold winter? There may be an opportunity to join a group travelling to Kabale, SW Uganda to work as a small informal team providing holiday activities for or- phaned school children, and street children during the long summer holiday in January 2019. If you would like to know a bit more about any aspect of it , such as the cost, and the accommodation and so on I’d be very happy to chat to you about it. There would also be opportunities to visit some of the many micro-financed schemes that are running. Ruth Brind

Charity of the Month July - Fields of Life August - Care for the Family

Fields of Life is a non-denominational Christian International Develop- ment organisation with twenty five years of experience of working in East Africa. We work in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan seeking to work with partners in providing sustainable community development.

Fields of Life is committed to sharing the Christian faith by collaborating with local communities and churches in East Africa to bring about positive change through the provision of quality education, clean water, health promotion and other community based projects.

Care for the Family is is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those who face family difficulties.

For over 25 years Care for the Family has been working throughout the UK and the Isle of Man. We provide parenting, rela- tionship and bereavement support through our events, resources, courses, training and volunteer net- works. Our work is motivated by Christian compassion, and our resources and support are available to everyone, of any faith or none.

Saturday 14th July 2.00pm - 4.30pm St. Andrew's Church Tonbridge Road ME16 9LW including books, CDs, cakes, bric a brac, tombola, Raffle, cream teas

Proceeds to Church Funds

Our Local Young Entrepreneur! Free Range Egg Deliveries in Allington

15-year-old Louis Callaghan-Inge was inspired to set up ‘The Bubble Waffle Company’ after a family holiday to Hong Kong in the summer of 2016. He witnessed a local man selling uniquely shaped waffles, and instantly knew that they would be a hit back at home. After almost 2 years since the birth of the company, Louis is now selling his Hong Kong inspired waffles at fetes, weddings and parties, and has appeared on the BBC news, KMTV, and in various news- papers.

Knowing the quality of the local eggs that he was using for the waffles, he thought that he could set up a company selling these eggs by the box to households in the local area, naming the company ‘LEGGS Distribution’. The concept has been a huge success, and he has since added locally sourced duck eggs, quail eggs and apple juice.

As well as selling the eggs to families, Louis has recently started supplying the ‘Conway House” B&B, and the ‘League of Friends’ shop at Maidstone Hospital, and now has 2 employees, who also deliver eggs around the Allington area.

If you would like local free eggs delivered to your door, Please contact Louis at 07376366172 or email [email protected]

MID KENT FUCHSIA GROUP ANNUAL FUCHSIA SHOW Saturday 11 August 2018 2.15 pm to 4.15pm Ditton Community Centre, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Maidstone, ME20 6AH Refreshments,Raffle, Tombola and Plants for Sale Admission £1

Looking at the Church in UK and Worldwide

The Church of England is facing a serious shortage – of church organists Be very, very nice to your church organist, and don’t upset them, because they are becoming somewhat of an endangered species in the Church of England. In fact, so many churches now have organs, but no organists, that nearly one in three churches have introduced recorded organ music for their congregations to sing along to. A recent survey found something very ominous: that less than four per cent of churches have organists aged 30 years old or under. Almost half of all churches who do have organists report that they are older than 70. But recorded organ music is hardly ideal – it tends not to leave enough time between lines, and so rushes the singing along. Also, there is a weaker sense of togetherness and community, if you are singing along to a machine, rather than a person well known to you. The survey was done by the diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s music development director.

What problems do ministers have to deal with these days? Ever wonder what sort of pastoral problems people may be bringing to our minister? Struggles with loneliness and mental illness are pretty sure to come near the top, according to a new survey. The two issues have been found to be by far the commonest community issues facing parish priests in the C of E, according to a new survey by the Mission and Public Affairs Council and the Church Urban Fund. More than three quarters of clergy (76 per cent) reported that loneliness was a ‘significant’ problem in their community in 2017; eight per cent higher than in 2011. And concern for people’s mental well-being increased from 40 per cent in 2011 to 60 per cent. Homelessness is also taking its toll – it was seen as a significant problem by 14 per cent of clergy in 2011; in 2017 this had increased to 23 per cent. Of course, the concerns are generally greater in more deprived parishes, where low income, poor education, unemployment, and family breakdown are also widespread. Almost all incumbents reported that their churches were actively involved in helping people who were struggling with loneliness (94 per cent), family breakdown (86 per cent), and mental-health issues (83 per cent), in partnership with charities and other support groups. Meanwhile, one in five benefices (19 per cent) run foodbanks, and more than 90 per cent of local churches now support foodbanks in some way.

Smile Lines

A recent letter that appeared in The Independent newspaper: ‘Following the recent major flooding, I find myself out of pocket, due to what I am informed is an ”act of God.” To avoid future financial embarrassment, please could you recommend an atheist insurance company?

THE ANCIENT GIFT OF SPIRITUAL FORTITUDE Today we might say “Go for it, mate” “keep it up” “You’re doing a good job”. Or we might say “Go in the strength of the Lord” or something similar. “Fortitude” goes back a few years. But it can surely be applied to the journeys of St Paul which we have recently been hearing about in church. These journeys were some years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to the first disci- ples.

The story of Paul is well known. He was opposing what he thought was a new and a rebel group of followers of Jesus. Travelling along the road to Damascus, Paul had a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus. He re- ceived the Holy Spirit and began preaching about Jesus. He and a few others felt called to take the news of Jesus further afield. He went to Cy- prus, around present day Turkey, Macedonia, Greece and eventually to Rome.

During this time the gifts of the Holy Spirit guided Paul where to go and occasionally where not to go, what people to meet and what to say. But he was not going under some kind of protective bubble. In taking around this news about Jesus, Paul got into trouble with some of the local people and authorities. He was beaten, thrown into prison and shipwrecked. So continuing on his journeys required a lot of courage. It required courage at a human level and it required courage at a spiritual level, from God’s Holy Spirit.

There were other people who showed spiritual strength. A few were named in the Acts of the Apostles. There were people like Barnabas, Si- las and Timothy who went with Paul. There were people like Lydia, a seller of purple cloth, who offered Paul hospitality. Many others are not named. These included leaders of local groups and the new churches set up by Paul. It included a mixture of men and women who became be- lievers in Jesus.

They might have heard Paul speak in either the synagogue or the local market place. But what Paul spoke about would have been new. The Gospels, the Book of Acts and most of the letters of Paul, which form the bulk of our New Testament, still had to be written. So it might have been a bold step for someone to say ‘I now want to be a follower of Jesus, be baptised, be a member of a worshipping community, or even to just put one foot through the door and ask what is this all about.

The word “fortitude” or “spiritual fortitude” go back to the old King James Bible, and the Old Testament, Isaiah chapter eleven verse two. It mentions the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of coun- sel (listening and speaking), and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and of godliness”. The wording varies in modern Bibles.

So it might be useful to end with words from an old prayer, here adapted. ‘Blessed Lord, have pity, we ask, on our daily difficulties and failings. Fortify us with the gift of Spiritual Strength. Make us coura- geous and strong in trying to overcome the doubts and temptations that face us. Increase in us faith, hope and love. And in sickness and suffer- ing, come O Holy Spirit, be our comforter and support. Amen.’ Robin Hiam 15

August 2018 1 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion with Mothers’ Union 7.30pm Evening Prayer 2 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 5 Sun 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Morning Worship 6 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 8 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening Prayer 9 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 12 Sun 9.30am OASIS Praise! 11.00am Holy Communion 13 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 15 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening Prayer 16 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 19 Sun 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am OASIS Communion 22 Wed 10.00am Holy Communion 26 Sun 9.30am OASIS 11.00am Holy Communion 27 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 29 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening Prayer 30 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space

ROTAS FOR AUGUST Sanctuary Cleaning Flowers Aug w/e 5 A Harries D Davison/K Hunter 12 S Tipping 19 N Bailey A Wylie 26 P White Other Duties Coffee Aug w/e 5 Rosemary & Michael Froude 12 Bob Butcher & Liz Walker 19 Margaret Fagg & Christine Colyer 26 Anna Harries & John Tester

Youth & Organisations News

seeing many items remembered from our childhood. We stopped for a coffee at Guildford Cathedral, all in all it was an excellent night We start the month with the Ben- out. efice Service for Rev Barry on Just to remind you that we won’t Sunday 1 July, with a Bring & be meeting in August but if you Share Lunch and a JAFHA BBQ in would like to join us in September the afternoon. we will find out about future trips Our Wednesday morning Com- and speakers. munion Service is on 4 July at We meet the third Wednesday of 10.00am. the month in the small hall at St On Thursday 19 July at 2.30pm Nicks 7.00pm for 7.30pm. we will hold our Annual Garden Have a good summer. Party on the lawn at the back of Pat Gibbons church (please bring a plate of finger food). Cathedral Prayer Time is on Thursday 26 July at OPEN CIRCLE 12.00 noon in the crypt. We’ve had a num- The Bible Project starts on Mon- ber of historical day 30 July at 7.30pm, crime fiction novels Our Wednesday morning Com- recently, all very munion Service is on 1 August at enjoyable, but this 10.00am. month it will be We have no monthly meeting in good to have a change. August. We are however running Our July novel is The Rosie Project an afternoon outing to the Kent by Graeme Simsion. The central Fire & Rescue Service Museum at character is Don Tillman, a genet- the Woodland Garden Centre, ics professor, and the ‘project’ of near Ash, including tea in the ca- the title is to find himself a wife. fé, on Thursday 23 August. He designs a 16-page question- Cathedral Prayer Time is on naire to help him find the perfect Thursday 30 August at 12.00 partner. She will most definitely noon in the crypt. not be a barmaid, a smoker, a Mary Gentry (678312) drinker or a late-arriver. Unfortu- Branch Leader nately, Rosie Jarman is all of these Follow Mothers’ things, as well as being fiery, intel- Union on Facebook ligent and beautiful, and she is on a quest of her own: to find her bio- ALLINGTON logical father. So Don Tillman may CASTLE be able to help her. Some of us went on a I remember reading The Rosie very pleasant trip to Project a couple of years ago and Stones museum in Ba- laughing aloud while reading it, so singstoke which was very well or- I’m looking forward to re-reading ganised by Mary. it. It was like stepping back in time Our meetings in July will be on

Wednesday, July 11th for the discus- WESTBOROUGH sion of the novel, and on 25th for BOWLS CLUB coffee and chat. Sue Chappel has The highlight for the club kindly invited us to our usual Bring in May was our Open and Share lunch at her home: 166 Day which was the op- St Leonard’s St, West Malling on portunity for anyone to come along July 11th. Do ring Margaret Salvage and try the game of lawn bowls. 672985 for details. We were blessed with beautiful We shall not be meeting in August weather and this contributed to an and will resume on Wednesday Sep- excellent turnout. tember 12th. New members are al- I am very happy to report that ways welcome to join at any time. quite a few people came as a result

of reading about the event in The Dianne White 756660 Grapevine so we are very grateful [email protected] to the readers of this magazine for

their support. Most of the at- ALLINGTON GARDEN CLUB tendees were total novices but the It was an interesting May meeting club members were on hand to learning all about Irises from Sue provide all the help that was need- Marshall who owns and runs the ed. Irises of Sissinghurst Nursery. There After an excellent session of bowls, are so many different types, includ- there was a stop for refreshments ing bearded, non-bearded, sibiricas, and a chat. People must have en- ensatas and the short ones flower joyed themselves because nearly first and the colours and size of everyone wanted to continue play- flower heads are so varied. Our next ing after the break. meeting on July 5th will be about From our point of view, the event Alpine plants with Tim Ingram, then was a tremendous success and it on the 7th we have our coach outing has resulted in several new mem- to Parham House, Gardens and bers joining the club and quite a Plant Fair. Visitors and new mem- few others committed to coming bers are always very welcome. along to our roll-ups to continue their introduction to the game. Pam A big “thank you” goes to all the Blake existing members for turning out to TREFOIL GUILD support the event by setting up, Our evening walk around Otford on providing tuition, laying on an ex- the 5th June, The Solar System cellent spread and tidying up after- Walk was well attended. The weath- wards. er was kind to us and we ended our Remember that it is not too late for walk at the Bull Inn Otford for a well you to have a go. My contact de- deserved drink.16th June is the Na- tails are given below or just turn up tional Trefoil Guild Annual Review at to one of our roll-ups at 3pm on a Birmingham. A summer outing is Monday or 5pm on a Thursday. being planed for the end early Ju- ly. On 17th July we will be visiting Steve Cordery (725650) Downderry Lavender Farm. [email protected] www.westboroughbowls.co.uk Daphne Butler 01622 676836

ALLINGTON our annual garden party on 13th GUIDING July in Harrietsham at the home of Andrew and Felicity Rogers. Pleased During May Half bring a plate of finger food to share! Term 23 girls & Chris Cook leaders, from both Allington ALLINGTON SCOUT Guide units, went off on camp. GROUP They went to the Girlguiding site

Blacklands. For many of the girls Currently the group is it was their first time at guide in a strong position camp! Over the 5 days they did with very committed indoor climbing, crate challenge, and trustworthy lead- archery, swimming and completed ers. their Seaside Challenge badge! The amount of time and effort put in They survived thunderstorms, to give the young people in our rain and a couple of very hot group a varied and exciting pro- days. Overall everyone had a fan- gramme is outstanding. tastic time! To find the time for this in between

their busy lives often goes without Paula Savage credit. District Commissioner It goes without saying all the lead- [email protected] ers within the group all have a cur-

rent DBS disclosure. ST NICHOLAS FELLOWSHIP Training within the district and with-

in our group is ongoing to enhance On 8th June around the capabilities of our leaders to 25 members enjoyed give the best experiences to all in a drive in the country the group. finishing at the café I am very pleased with the strength at Kenward House of the group at this time. which lies on the road between This has helped my decision to step Wateringbury and Yalding. It is a down as Group Scout Leader. centre for clients who have a This is purely to do with my limited problem with addiction and is set time and the quality of input I am in a quiet and peaceful location able to bring to this role. which must have a very positive I think it is time for someone else to impact on those who are staying drive the group and give more time there. The café is open to the and dedication to the position. general public and serve teas, I have been involved with Allington coffees and light refreshments scout group for 26 years with con- including various sandwiches and tinuous service as a Cub leader and baked potatoes. Our members 8 years as GSL. enjoyed a cream tea which was served in one of their function I understand it could take a time to rooms. The weather was glorious find a replacement so I am happy to and it was a pleasure to sit out- continue to the end of 2018 unless a side afterwards in the sunshine. replacement is found earlier. We also had the opportunity to I will give support over the transi- inspect their 4 alpacas which had tion of the role. recently been shorn for their Tony Giles GSL wool. Our next meeting will be 07846 600953 19

MID KENT FUSCHIA GROUP autumn at St Nicholas’ for the West The speaker at our May meeting Malling Lions; at Aylesford for the was Hilary Newman who gave an Friends of Aylesford church, and this extremely interesting talk entitled recent one, for our own congrega- The Lazy Gardener. tion and friends. This year in lieu of our June meeting we had our Annual Din- ner at The Grange Moor Hotel which was excellent. We do not have a speaker in July but hold our Mini Show when members bring in plants which are appraised and members are advised how to improve them so that they are in top condition for our Annual Show which is on Sat- urday 11th August at Ditton Com- In recognition of, and thanks for, munity Centre starting at 2.15pm. the generous support given by Mary Hart Semma4 in Lower Stone St who supplied most of the army uniforms ALLARA for the performances, a £200 dona- After our AGM with an interesting tion has been sent from our funds to talk on scams, Allara have just the charity Help For Heroes. had their annual holiday - this We’re always grateful for the sup- time to Yorkshire. Based in an ex- port that people in Allington give to cellent hotel in Harrogate there our various dramatic efforts even was much to see and do. Harro- after so many years. Please contin- gate itself is like a Grand Old Lady ue to come! but with access to so many inter- We’re taking a break from murder esting places around. mysteries for a while and are plan- Many of us used our bus passes ning an evening of humorous (a godsend) to visit either Leeds, sketches and a one-act play. If you Ripon, Wetherby or on our coach remember coming to A Beginner’s to York, which were all very near. Guide to Growing Older, you might Luckily the weather was benign, be interested to learn that the au- not too hot for sightseeing. All in thor has also written A Beginner’s all a beautiful area with so much Guide to Marriage, so some of these more to see for further visits. very amusing sketches may well Our meetings are on the 3rd feature in our next production. Tuesday of each month at 2pm in In the meantime we are planning on St. Nicholas Church Hall. More doing some play readings with an information can be obtained from aim to entertain ourselves and to our website allara.org.uk or find that elusive one-act play suita- from Phillip on 01622 686305 ble for aging thespians with poor memories! New members are al- NEW ALLINGTON PLAYERS ways welcome and gentle play- Many thanks to all of you who reading may be the place to start if came to see our third (and final!) you feel like dipping a toe in the wa- Murder Mystery performance of A ter. Death in Darjeeling at the begin- Contact Fiona Foreman ning of May. The cast has enjoyed (764094) or Dianne White all three performances given last (756660) for information. 20

Saturday 14th July Come and join us to celebrate! From 11.00am - 1.30pm In the Church and Church Halls Poplar Grove ME16 0DE ALL WELCOME! £3.00 per person or £10 per family to include lunch More details or to book Contact Fiona on 07951 777854 Latest booking date Wednesday 11th July

Thursday 19th July 2.30pm Annual Members Garden Party Noticeboard Church Garden July 2018

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WHERE AND WHEN — ORGANISATIONS IN THE PARISH Mondays: Tel.enquiries

Quilting Web 9.00am - 12.00pm ~ Small Hall 2nd, 4th, 5th 01622 710829 Zumba 9.15am - 10.30am 07999 444045 ALLARA Tai Chi 11.30am - 12.30pm 01622 756475 ALLARA Painting 2.00pm - 4.00pm ~ Small Hall 01622 662707 ALLARA Kurling 2.00pm - 5.00pm 2nd & 4th 01622 686305 Flair School of Dance 4.00pm - 6.00pm ~ Small Hall 07713 260452 J R Fitness Classes 8.15pm - 9.15pm 07746 082182 2nd Allington Rainbows 4.30pm - 5.30pm @ Allington School 01622 685264 Weight Watchers 6.15pm - 8.15pm 07888 740221 4th Allington Brownies 6.00pm - 7.30pm @ Allington School 01622 686527 1st Allington Guides 7.15pm - 8.45pm ~ Small Hall 01622 672985 Allington Castle Beavers 6.00pm - 7.00pm ~ Small Hall 07846 600953 Tuesdays:-

Slimming World 9.45am - 11.45am ~ Small Hall 07770 700688 Parent & Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.30am 07527 743438 1st Allington Brownies 5.45pm - 7.30pm 01622 685007 Kettlebridge Clog Dancing 8.00pm - 10.30pm 01622 727147 Allington Scouts 7.30pm - 9.00pm ~ Small Hall 07846 600953 ALLARA 1.00pm - 4.30pm~ 3rd 01622 756475 Simply Pilates 6.00pm - 7.00pm ~ Small Hall 07845 442885 Wednesdays:-

Zumba 9.15am -10.15am 07999 444045 Quilting Web 9.30am - 12.30pm ~ Small Hall 2nd,4th,5th 01622 710829 Quilting Friends 9.30am - 12.30pm~ Small Hall 1st & 3rd 01622 744170 ALLARA Keep Fit 10.30am - 11.30am 01622 756475 2nd Allington Brownies 6.15pm - 7.45pm 01622 753563 Maidstone Dance Academy 3.15pm - 6.15 Hall & 4.00 - 6.00 ~ Small Hall 01622 746835 Allington Castle WI 7.00pm - 9.30pm ~ Small Hall 3rd 01622 721170 Maidstone Circle Dance Club 8.00pm - 10.00pm ~ 1st 01622 753090 Thursdays:-

NHS Retirement Fellowship 11.00am - 1.00pm ~ 1st 01622 670240 ALLARA 10.00am - 12.00 ~ Small Hall 1st 01622 756475 Creative Art & Textiles 10.00am—3.00pm 01622 695769 Allington Knights Beavers 5.45pm - 6.45pm 07846 600953 Allington Cub Scouts 6.30pm - 8.00pm @ Allington School 07846 600953 2nd Allington Guides 7.00pm - 8.45pm ~ Small Hall 01622 685264 Allington Garden Club 7.30pm - 9.30pm ~ 1st 01622 754855 Mid Kent Fuchsia Group 7.15pm - 10.15pm ~ 2nd 01795 539722 Mothers’ Union 2.30pm - 4.30pm ~ Church ~3rd 01622 678312 Fridays:-

Zumba 9.15am - 11.15am ~ Small Hall 07999 444045 Simply Pilates 12.30pm - 2.30pm ~Small Hall 07845 442885 Musical Playtime 10.00am - 11.00am 01622 669400 St Nicholas Fellowship 2.30pm - 4.30pm ~ 2nd 764913/762548 OASIS Café / Mum’s & Babes 9.30am—12noon ~2nd in Church 07951 777854 Saturdays:-

Children’s Saturday Club 10.00am—12 noon ~ 3rd 07951 777854 1st Allington Rainbows 9.00am - 10.00am ~ Small Hall 07742 846625 Hearty Quilters 9.00am - 1.00pm ~ 1st 01732 823383 Clouds Youth Group 1.30pm - 4.30pm ~ Small Hall 07886 566984 Mid Kent Metal Detecting Club 6.30pm-10pm ~ 2nd 01233 612312 Men’s Breakfast 8.30am - 9.30am Last Saturday 01622 759278 Sundays

Light Life Christian Fellowship 11.00am—1.30pm~Small Hall [email protected] Light Life Christian Fellowship 5.30pm—8.30pm ~Small Hall [email protected]

All information is for reference only and may be subject to change - please check for further information regarding hall availability with the Church Office on 01622 299715

July 2018

1 Sun 8.00am Benefice Holy Communion - St Andrew’s 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion - St Nicholas 5.00pm OASIS in the Afternoon BBQ 2 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 4 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion with Mothers’ Union 7.30pm Evening Prayer 5 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 8 Sun 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am OASIS 11.00am Holy Communion 12.30pm Sunday Lunch Club 9 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 11 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening Prayer 12 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 14 Sat 11.00am Messy Church - Journeys 15 Sun 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am OASIS Communion 5.00pm OASIS in the Afternoon Communion 16 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 18 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening Prayer 19 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 22 Sun 9.30am OASIS 11.00am Holy Communion 23 Mon 8.30am Morning Prayer 25 Wed 8.30am Morning Prayer 10.00am Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening Prayer 26 Thur 9.00am Prayer Space 29 Sun 8.00am Benefice Holy Communion - St Andrew’s 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion - St Nicholas