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Doddington, Newnham & Wychling Newsletter January 2021 2 ‘Time waits for no-one’ This week as I write, I have received my diary for 2021 which I order every year, and usually by the time it comes in early December I already have many dates planned for the coming year that need to be written in. My life, like so many lives, has been a busy one. And in fact like many people, I have worn that busyness as a status symbol – measuring how successful my life is by how busy I am. But the diary I had for 2020 had more events crossed out than left in, and my diary for 2021 is virtually empty. For some people, however the reverse is true, as the pandemic has made life even more hectic and busy than before as their working patterns change and processes take longer to ensure safe practice. I think whatever our experience, perceptions of time have altered over the last year; we have used different measures to gauge its passing and there has been an sense of unreality about the changing seasons. At this beginning of a new year, we are given the opportunity to reflect on time and how we use it. Affluent cultures tend to be time poor. Time and wisdom and friendship are the victims that decrease as affluence increases. And yet, our hearts feed on relationship which is only nurtured through time and wisdom. It’s not surprising that depression is on the increase even before the pandemic struck. And our obsession with time-saving gadgets means that we are also increasing the carbon footprint on our poor planet. Jesus said, ‘Take no thought, saying what shall we eat? What shall we drink? What shall we wear? You are not to worry about tomorrow. Each day will take care of itself.’ (Matthew 6:31-34) But still we spend our time reprocessing the past and worrying about the future instead of living in the now. The first few months of the year, as winter has hold, look set to continue a time of restriction as we await the implementation of the vaccine programme. It has been a long time of waiting and we are feeling weary. But although the wintertime can feel dark and empty, it is the darkness of the earth’s womb which is not empty at all, but warmly nurturing the hidden shoots of new life ready to emerge when the time is right. So I pray that this January, as we contemplate new diaries and calendars, and wonder what resolutions have a chance of fulfilment this year, we consider our relationship with time and whether we can gift ourselves the possibility to stop doing some things in order to do a few important things well. I would like to leave you with this prayer by the French writer, Voltaire which I have recently found helpful: God grant me the patience to deal with the little things of life; courage for the great trials of life; help me to do my best each day and then go to sleep knowing that God is awake. With love, light and the blessings of Christ Lissie Bayford 3 Kcs carpentry & Joinery Karl smith All carpentry work covered 01795 435294 07780608819 [email protected] Doddington Tea Rooms Come in and join us for: Breakfast & Lunch, Teas & Coffee, Sandwiches & Cake Open Tues–Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm R.A.D. Ballet - 3 yrs to senior level Bookings taken for Traditional Afternoon Tea I.S.T.D. Tap & Modern Street Dance, Ladies’ Adult Ballet Doddington Tea Rooms, Standford Nursery Chequers Hill, Doddington, ME9 0BL 01622 850329 [email protected] more than a ballet school 07930017014 www.lenhamballetschool.co.uk CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH JANUARY 2020 There will be no church services in the parishes during January Online services continue to be available as detailed below: Online: We are continuing with our on-line offerings of worship, with Morning Prayer being live-streamed daily at 9am on the Kingsdown and Creekside Facebook page. (Search for @kingsdowncreekside in Facebook). Can I remind you that you do not need Facebook or a Facebook account to join with Morning Prayer as the Facebook page is embedded at the bottom of the Homepage of the website. (Just go to www.kingsdowncreekside.co.uk and scroll down to the bottom of the homepage). Also, on the website, you will find a weekly Sunday Service as an audio file with an order of service that can be downloaded - again go to www.kingsdowncreekside.co.uk and follow the link from the homepage under Services. Breakthrough continues on our YouTube channel Breakthrough at Lynsted from 5.45 pm each Sunday. Sundays 9am Morning Prayer (join the service as it is being live-streamed). Newnham Church is open daily for Private Prayer. Doddington Church is open on Sundays from 10am to 4pm for Private Prayer. Sad News: The Rev Keith Innes passed away on 15th December 2020. Keith was vicar of Doddington, Newham and Wychling (and later Lynsted) from 1978 to 1997. He was instrumental in making Doddington Churchyard a natural conservation area, having witnessed the many species of wildflowers, birds and insects there.; which has since won many awards. He also developed the wildlife information area in Doddington Church. He was recognisable when walking around the local area in his distinctive black ‘Cossack’ style hat. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him. www.kingsdownandcreekside.co.uk Church Wardens Contact Details: Newnham: Bruce Leckie (01795) 890550 Dave Buckett (01795) 890240 Doddington: Les Roberts (01795) 886332 Matthew Jevons (01795) 886341 Wychling: Robbie Jardine (01795) 886165 Linda Yates (01795) 830285 John and Dorothy Davies would like to thank their friends and neighbours for all the Christmas greetings they have received during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness has been much appreciated. We have not sent any cards because we did not think people would appreciate having germ ridden envelopes through their letter boxes!!! With our very best wishes to everybody for better times to come in 2021 John and Dorothy 5 Looking for something? Builders, accommodation, legal services, cleaners, dementia care, garden maintenance, animal care, house clearance and many more trades and services are advertised in here. So before you hit the “search” button check out what is available locally. A defibrillator can be found on the north wall of Doddington Village Hall and also on the Porch wall of Newnham Village Hall. Until further notice no gatherings on this page will take place What’s On Doddington Village Hall (unless otherwise stated) Weekly PILATES – Thursdays 12 noon – Contact: Julie Patching, email: [email protected]***NEW Valley Players: Tuesday evenings, September to December from 7.30pm. If you are interested in helping or taking part in future productions pop in and leave your name and contact details. Backstage help particularly welcome. Contacts Les Roberts 01795 886332 and Pam Cowan 01795 886246. Buddies Parent and Toddler Group: Thursday morning (term-time) 10.00 to 11.30. All children aged 0 - 4 and their carers are most welcome. Contacts Laura 07930 710755 and Francesca 07968 168824. Doddington Ukulele Movement: Thursday evenings 8pm. Contact: Bob Allen: 01795 886848, [email protected] Monthly Doddington Parish Council : 2nd Monday 7.30 pm. Local residents welcome to observe, and there is a section for questions and comments from the public. Historical Research Group: 4th Monday 7.30pm. Exploring local history and archaeology in the three parishes. Enquiries to Paula 01795 886165 or email: [email protected] Newnham Village Hall (unless otherwise stated) Weekly U3A Art Group: Every Monday afternoon 1-4pm. Contact: Sue 01795 890627. Newnham Brownies: 5.30pm - 7.00pm every Tuesday (term-time only). To join & find out more about Brownies, please go to WWW.girlguiding.org.uk to register your child’s interest on the GO Membership system. You will be contacted within a few days about local packs and contacts. Tea and Chat: 2pm on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month but during summer months 3rd Thursday only. Newnham Folk Dance Group: Friday 8.00pm - 10.00pm. 01227 264322 Monthly Newnham Parish Council Meeting: 2nd Thursday each month at 8pm Nearby towns and villages Zumba: Day and evening classes in Teynham, Faversham and Eastling. Contact Leigh Miles 01795 890149, 07873431952, [email protected], or www. milesdanceandfitness.com Guitar & Ukulele Group: The Chequers, Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm, all levels welcome. Useful contacts Doddington Neighbourhood Watch: To be kept informed of local incidents and general notifications issued by the Kent NHW police, please email: [email protected] Suspicious happenings should be reported by phone on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Scams – for help and advice with online scams contact Citizens Advice scams action on 080250 5050 Doddington and Newnham online: www.doddingtonkent.btck.co.uk www.newnhampc.kentparishes.gov.uk. Facebook: Doddington Village and Newnham Village each have their own Facebook sites Helen Whately: MP for Faversham and Mid Kent - email: [email protected] Address: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 6472 7 Tradewinds Gifts for all occasions and local crafts Standford Nursery, Chequers Hill, Doddington, ME9 0BL 01795 886809 Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm Sorry! - New chickens not yet laying – watch this space for new start date. 8 DODDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Steve Coates 886378 Vice Chairman: Colin Jones 886857 Councillors: Kevin Attwood 886395, Graham Cuthbert 886365, Peter Duckworth 886112, Kevin Fraser 886623 and Sallie Shaw 886804 Clerk: Wendy Licence 01622 739324 This is a brief summary of the activities of the Parish Council including the remote meeting held on 14 December 2020, the full minutes will be available on the Parish Council website when ratified.
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