Welcome
A warm welcome to all residents of Woodnesborough to the joint July- August issue of Woodnesborough Village News. We hope you are all staying safe and well. Now summer is really here and by spending more time at home, in the garden and out for walks we can really appreciate the changing seasons. For many of us, the last few months have seemed long. Now things are slowly opening up and we can meet a little more with friends and family, it will hopefully become a bit easier.
It’s great to feature items by local residents - this month we have included a quiz by Rick Ratcliffe and a quest for information from the past by Richard Ovenden. There’s also a continuation of anecdotes from ‘The Poppy Man’ by Tony Hilton and an article by Simon Marsh about the Kent and East Sussex Railway and how the work of its volunteers has been affected by the Corona- virus. We also have updates on the Church renovation and the Village Hall from Roger Bailey and Ken Flower.
The next edition of the magazine will be in September as we will be taking a little break over the summer. Please send in any contributions by 15th August to - [email protected] - We look forward to hearing from you!
As usual, Woodnesborough Village News is published on the Woodnes- borough Village Hall and Eastry and Woodnesborough Benefice websites:
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Village Hall update
Our committee met on the 15th June to consider reopening. After discussion and consideration of advice from Government, ACRE the communities in rural Kent and our insurers we have decided that we cannot reopen just yet. Quite simply, compliance presents too many difficulties, for example, no use of toilets and deep cleaning after every hirer. We have agreed to meet again after the next round of Government advice expected on July 4th. However, as August is always our quietest month our best possibility is that we will be in a position to open in September.
Ken Flower
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Woodnesborough Village Hall Events
Monday
09.15 - 10.00 am Little Kickers (Ages 1.5 to 2.5 years)
10.10 - 10.55 am Little Kickers (Ages 2.5 to 3.5 years) 2:00 - 4:00 pm Painting for Pleasure 3:30 - 7:00 pm KAT Study Club 6:30 - 7:30 pm Zumba
Tuesday
09:30 - 10:30 am Weightwatchers 10:00 - 11:30 am Coffee Pot 7:30 - 9:00 pm Parish Council Meeting (4th Tuesday of month ONLY)
Wednesday
09:30 - 11:00 am Yoga 09:30 - 12:30 Sandwich Art Group 6:30 - 7:30 pm Tai Chi (Adults) 7:30 - 8:30 pm Karate (Adults) 7:00 - 9:00 pm Women’s Institute (2nd Wednesday of month ONLY)
Thursday
09:30 - 11:30 am Baby and Toddler Group 4:30 - 6:30 pm Jan Anton Dance and Acrobatic Gym School 7:30 - 9:30 pm Gardeners Club (3rd Thursday of month ONLY)
Friday
09:30 - 11:00 am Yoga 3:30 - 6:00 pm KAT Study Club 6:30 - 7:30 pm Tai Chi (Adults)
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Woodnesborough Church Re-ordering At St Mary’s Woodnesborough a major reordering of the church, planned four years ago, is nearing completion. It will provide disabled access, a new toilet, opening up more space at the back of the church and improving the West door entrance. Although lockdown slowed the progress, fortunately, with such a small workforce, work could continue with appropriate safeguards.
I am pleased to report that the end is in sight, albeit a little hazy at the moment. The work in the main body of the church is now awaiting only the floor layers to come in and fit the carpet. This is due to happen during the week commencing 22nd June. After the necessary clearing up by the contractors, cleaning down and restoring all the bits and pieces to their rightful places etc not to mention the restoring of the organ, which has been partially dismantled for its own protection, the main body of the church should be usable by mid-July at the latest.
The completion of the work in the base of the Tower will take a little longer. the area has been completely redecorated and the floor retiled. The glass panels have been installed in the screen between the Tower and the Nave and the new glass panelled door is being stained ready to hang this week. This new arrangement gives a wonderful view from the Tower to the Altar as you enter through the west door. The west door itself has been refurbished and resealed (to eliminate the draughts) and looks quite splendid. We are still waiting on the kitchen units and the gas boiler and gas connection. All of these are outside the influence of our contractors, although I know they are pressing hard for supplies and hope to be completed before the end of July.
Roger Bailey
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Notes from St Mary’s
We are currently only halfway through 2020, yet there has been drama enough to last, not just the year, but a decade. Even if nothing else of note happens through the rest of this year, 2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as a year when the world was really shaken to its foundations and we were forced to do some deep thinking. The two global events with the potential, from a historical perspective, to be considered to be defining, are the COVID-19 pandemic and the igniting of the Black Lives Matter movement.
I’ll come back to those in a moment, but first of all it is worth reflecting that, what may be equally significant, are all the things which since the month of March are no longer happening. As far as the Church is concerned, there are no services (at least in a physical building), no baptisms or weddings; no social activities, no fetes or fundraising events; neither are there the usual opportunities for pastoral care. In the wider world there are no sporting events: no football Euros, no Wimbledon, and closer to home, no Open Golf Championship. There is no retail therapy (at least in a bricks and mortar shop), no dinner parties, no restaurants, no popping to the pub to meet friends; for many there is no work.
What in all this have we gained, and what have we lost?
For some people, and I include myself, it has been a bit of a release for some events to have been cancelled. Planning and delivering big occasions is time consuming and stressful and the thought of putting some things off for at least a year feels like a burden lifted. Having said that, I have personally found that there are many enough new and different demands to make up for what has been lost! For many also, amidst all the trials and stresses, there has been the chance to explore nature or pursue hobbies, and there has been space to take stock and consider what is ultimately important and of enduring value.
However, I think overwhelmingly, the most serious consequence has been the social isolation which has become the living reality for so many people. As humans, we are meant to be in community, we are meant to be in the compa- ny of others, and to deny that is immensely damaging. I suppose the one saving grace is the digital communication which is now possible, but we cannot pretend that that in any way compensates for the absence of human contact. I fear we are storing up, perhaps with little alternative, major problems ahead. And even those things which we might consider as social ills, such as drinking or gambling, would be much better done with others in a pub or betting shop, rather than at home alone.
But so much for the present, I wonder how future generations will look back
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Will the current Black Lives Matter protests lead to better education about race, better training and a lasting shift in attitudes, giving rise to a more just, more equitable society; will the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic force us to rethink our values and the course of our world, especially in terms of the environmental damage we are doing?
Well we can only speculate. But while we do, we can give thought to how we ourselves might change or be changed. I, for one, will appreciate so much more things I have probably taken for granted: sharing time with family; offer- ing and receiving hospitality; socialising and sharing ideas with colleagues; meeting friends for a drink in the pub; holding the hand of someone who is ill or in distress.
But how will we change? It may be worth thinking – even writing down – how we would like to see ourselves in one year’s, three years’, five years’ time. What have we learnt over the last few challenging months we have been living through, and what difference will it make. There is every possibility that we can come out of this as a better and more hopeful world – but it is down to us.
David Ridley
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Woodnesborough Parish Council The Parish Council met again through Zoom on 26th May.
We received apologies from Cllr A Boniface and Cllr M Goodwin and there were three members of the public who had requested to be present.
The meeting was adjourned so that the members of the public could speak and they raised their concerns regarding the planning appeal at Hollyoaks in Marshborough. Both Cllr Holloway and County Cllr Chandler were waiting for further information from DDC. Tim Ingleton, Head of Investment and Tourism from DDC had also joined us to talk about the Riveroak development plans for Manston and answered several questions from members.
The meeting was reopened and after the declaration of interests the minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed with the actions arising from the minutes having been discharged. We had two planning applications, one for the conversion of Oast Houses at Marshborough, which we had no objections to and one for reserved matters at The Larch, Beacon Lane which we positively supported as it was enabling a local business to expand.
County Cllr Chandler gave a report on the Covid 19 response and other issues such as household waste and unaccompanied child asylum seekers and District Cllr Holloway gave a report on the community hub and noise nuisance from motorbikes.
We had received a consultation document from Riveroak Developments and had a long and detailed discussion regarding reuse of Manston Airport. It was resolved by 5 votes to 2 that the council would object to the development on the grounds of pollution and noise nuisance.
We then had a discussion regarding the possibility of another memorial bench on the play area as the Village Hall Committee had been approached and the resident did not wish to have the bench in the new community garden. After some discussion it was felt that there was insufficient room for another seat but that the resident would be asked if he wished to have a plaque placed on an existing seat and contribute to the cost of the seat.
The clerk’s vacancy has been filled and we look forward to working with our new clerk, Mrs Johanna Jones who will shadow Sarah Wells until her retirement. I would like to thank Sarah here on behalf of all the councillors that she has worked with and assisted throughout her years with the council and we will miss her wisdom and patience a great deal.
Our next meeting is on 23rd June, and we expect this will be another virtual meeting.
The full minutes are available on the council website and please remember we are your council so come along to any of our meetings and if you wish to raise any concerns let our clerk know prior to the meeting. Brenda Baker
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Kent and East Sussex Railway A volunteer’s perspective in challenging times
We have all been affected by the coronavirus but here is a slightly different take on it, from the ‘other half’ living in Woodnes- borough Vicarage. I’ve been keeping myself reason- ably busy, going on walks across the fields to Sandwich, working in the garden and admiring the wonderful variety of birdlife that it seems to attract, and rediscovering some old hobbies. Not being able to see people except on screens has been strange but at the time of writing the restrictions seem about to be lifted, which is good. Sandra of course has been doing a lot of church-related work but we do meet for meals!
For the past eighteen months I have been chairman of the Kent and East Sussex Railway which has its headquarters at Tenterden on the other side of the county. We run full-size heritage steam trains over ten miles of line; we attract over 80,000 visitors and turn over around £2m per year, the (small) profits from this being ploughed back into the charity; and we employ over 30 people. Over 400 volunteers of all ages derive much enjoyment and social benefit from helping in a whole range of activities, from driving engines to selling tickets, helping to restore our vintage infrastructure and equipment, and making our visitors feel welcome.
When things are going well it is hugely enjoyable although holding it all together is never easy and there is never enough resource to go round. We were about to start the 2020 season in a positive frame of mind. And then – bang. No trains, no income since mid-March and a lot of people with a big hole in their lives..
We are fortunate in that we shan’t go under, but coronavirus means that we are certainly going have to scale back what we do without, hopefully, damaging the visitor experience. We have been tracking the twists and turns of Government announcements, taking advantage of whatever schemes we can – although the small print often means they are not as generous as they first appear – and we are taking the opportunity to rethink how we approach things.
We have found that communication is more important than ever. We regard our staff, volunteers and visitors as part of a family and we are publishing a
10 fortnightly e-Newsletter to keep everyone in touch and ensure they don’t forget about us.
Like many other volunteer-led organisations we are people-based and we have a passionate membership not all of whom agree on everything. So there will be some challenges ahead as we make the changes that will be necessary for us to thrive into the future.
But in short, the crisis has made us think, and in the longer term that might be a good thing; if we get it right we shall come through in a better and more sustainable shape than we were when we went in.
We hope soon to be able to run trains again through the countryside. When we do, please come for a journey; we promise that we will adhere to all the Government guidelines.
If you want to know more about our Railway, or to help us in any way, we have a new website at kesr.org.uk which will be updated as soon as our plans for reopening firm up. Or simply get in touch with me via the Vicarage. And there is of course a connection between Woodnesborough and the Kent and East Sussex Railway. Our line was originally built and operated by Colonel Holman Stephens who managed a collection of minor railways until his death in 1931. Another of them was the East Kent Light Railway, which served Woodnes- borough and other local villages until it closed many years ago. Some relics of the East Kent are in our museum at Tenterden – another reason to visit us!
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Wartime Evacuees in Woodnesborough
This certificate below was received by my mother Mrs R Ovenden, a personal message from the Queen Mother (then Queen Elizabeth) thanking her for the service she rendered by giving shelter to evacuees during the Second World War in Woodnesborough.
Does anyone have any information about the evacuees received by my mother and indeed any by other local residents during 1939? If you have any information please send it to [email protected]
The message reads:
“I wish to mark, by this personal message, my appreciation of the service you have rendered to your County in 1939. In the early days of the War you opened your door to strangers who were in need of shelter, & offered to share your home with them. I know that to this unselfish task you have sacrificed much of your own comfort, & that it could not have been achieved without the loyal co-operation of all in your household. By your sympathy you have earned the gratitude of those to whom you have shown hospitality, & by your readiness to serve you have helped the State in a work of great value.”
(Signature – Elizabeth R)
Mrs. R.Ovenden.
Richard Ovenden
Background: With the outbreak of war expected and fearing mass casualties, plans were drawn up for the mass evacuation of women and children from Britain’s major towns and cities. Over the course of three days from September 1st 1939 - 1.5 million children, mothers with infants and other vulnerable people were evacuated to areas out of reach of the German bombing. Opera- tion Pied Piper – the Government Evacuation Scheme - was overseen by the Ministry of Health, working with the local councils, teachers and railway staff.
The backbone of the home front was the Royal Voluntary Service and thanks to their tireless efforts the “women in green” – as they became fondly known – played an important role in winning the war. The evacuation was voluntary, but the fear of bombing, the closure of many urban schools and the organised transportation of school groups helped persuade families to send their children away. The RVS met tired and apprehensive evacuees at railway stations, ran reception centres and organised the feeding, clothing and billeting of the women and children.
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Poems of the Month
This month we have chosen 2 poems about the summer – a lovely poem by Christina Rossetti and an extract from a poem by William Wordsworth
A Summer Wish
Oh that it were with me As with the flower; Blooming on its own tree For butterfly and bee Its summer morns: That I might bloom mine hour A rose in spite of thorns.
Oh that my work were done As birds' that soar Rejoicing in the sun: That when my time is run And daylight too, I so might rest once more Cool with refreshing dew.
Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
From Resolution and Independence
All things that love the sun are out of doors; The sky rejoices in the morning's birth; The grass is bright with rain-drops; - on the moors The hare is running races in her mirth; And with her feet she from the plashy earth Raises a mist, that, glittering in the sun, Runs with her all the way, wherever she doth run.
William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
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Thoughts on sermons
With the prospect of churches reopening for public worship, in July, we should soon be able to sit on pews to hear sermons. Here are some thoughts.
1 -“The colour of our curate’s eyes I cannot well define, for when he prays he closes his, and when he preaches I close mine.” - a young (or not so young) lady. 2 -“When the curate says finally he finishes, but when the vicar says lastly, he lasts.” - a church verger. 3 -The army commanding officer told the padre, “A sermon should be about God, and about ten minutes.” Surely God is worth more than just ten minutes! 4 -There always have been those who complain about the preacher, often without any clear reason - some like modern teenagers, more concerned to be objectionable than objective, complaining, “It’s boring!” 5 -When the Pharisees complained about John the Baptist, Jesus said (Luke 7, verses 31 to 35), - “To what then can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children sitting in the market place and calling out to each other: - ‘We have played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge and you did not mourn.’ For John the Baptist came neither eating bread or drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and “sinners”.’ But wisdom is proved right by all her children.” 6 -In one of those taped Bible studies, which tend to send me to sleep, my mind was suddenly alerted by Colossians 4, verse 3, “Pray for me too that God may open a door for our message.” During his commentary, the speaker came back to this verse, and added, “Pray that people will be spiritually hungry, hungry people feed.” What we get out of worship depends not only on the preacher, but also on our spiritual hunger (and health). 7 -An elderly pastor once preached the same sermon that he preached the previous Sunday. Worried that the pastor was no longer fit to continue, one of the church elders approached him, “Pastor, do you realise you preached the same sermon last Sunday?” The pastor replied, “I know, but you took no notice of it last time.” 8 -A church congregation was complaining about their minister and were given advice on how to get rid of him. - 1) pay him a living wage and he will eat himself to death, 2) praise everything he does and he will work himself to death, 3) pray for him and he will become so effective, that someone else will take him off your hands.
Surely we should all be praying for our church ministers (ordained and lay) an- yway - for the right reasons, of course - at least to improve their sermons and for ourselves to be more spiritually receptive. Donald R. Baldwin
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The Poppy Man
John William Hilton – “Jack”
Further episodes of my father’s experiences during his first 45 years of selling poppies - he sold them for a total of 62 years.
* During my first term of poppy organising - 1958 to 1964 I had an old two stroke motor bike which I used to deliver poppies. I wore a black leather outfit with white topped gauntlets and a peaked crash helmet, not unlike what the police wore at the time.
The sweet shop I was delivering to was shut so I knocked at the side door. A man in his late fifties or early sixties answered. He immediately launched into an uncontrolled tirade - “It’s my son, isn’t it? I told him many times not to drive the car - he’s no licence, no tax and no insurance. I knew he would come to grief!”
Despite all my protestations I failed to calm him down until he finally ran out of steam, only then could I convince him I was delivering poppies. “Blimey mate” he said “I thought you were a copper” … “Good job I wasn’t” I replied, “You would have just got him 12 months inside I expect!”
During the whole episode I had a tray of poppies in my hands.
* “Hello Jack”, at last I thought, my moment of fame, I was about to sell a poppy to Stirling Moss (a famous racing car driver of years ago). Momentarily I was confused - what was Stirling Moss doing in Penge High Street and most of all how did he know me on such intimate terms? Sounding cool and casual I replied weakly “hello” then the moment of truth. “Remember me, George Brewster?” I had been best man at George’s wedding some 30 odd years previously and had lost touch. We had been great mates playing cricket and football together for the legion branch. We had much to talk about, but the resemblance to Stirling Moss was absolutely startling.
Alas I still await my first celebrity.
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When collecting used tins in after Poppy Day I would go round on my “pop pop” motorbike and put them in two pannier bags that were attached to the back of my bike. On one occasion after putting in a tin after tin and hopelessly overloading the bike, it had enough and over it went. After failing miserably to raise it myself I had to enlist the help of two male passers-by. Eventually we succeeded, as I sped off their faces were a picture, especially as the front wheel was slightly off the road. I believe today they call it “doing a wheelie!”
I expect to this day they wonder why that little bike was so heavy.
* At the tender age of 68 I was standing outside Woolworths, when two young boys aged about 12 - 13 years passed me to go into the store. They back tracked and one of them very politely said to me “Excuse me sir , were you in the First World War?” I thought this was hilarious as I would have to have been at least 101 years old. I could only reply meekly, “I’m afraid not” using all the self control I could muster to stop myself from going into uncontrollable laughter.
Tony Hilton
Foxes
Someone is shooting foxes in Marshborough and leaving the carcasses to rot by the side of the public footpath (junction of EE214/EE216). Apart from being very unpleasant and offensive for walkers and dog owners, there is a very real public health issue involved. If anyone has information about who is responsible, please contact Kent Police on 101 and quote case reference 01- 0780.
Phil Laslett, Ken Butcher, Linda Butcher, Joyce George, Simon Mallett, David Bailey, John George, Jean and Cyril Coleman.
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Rick’s “Bits and Bobs” Quiz
1. Mount Rushmore has four U.S. Presidents carved into it, who are they? 2. What is a cross between a Zebra and a Donkey called? 3. What flower bulbs can be used instead of onions in cooking? 4. Who was famous for the expression ‘you know what I mean Harry’? 5. What connects a car company, a yoga position and a tea? 6. What sea creature is a Blue Whales favourite food? 7. In which U.S. state are more than 60% of cut flowers grown? 8. What ingredient would you need to make a shy cake? 9. Who wrote The Mill on the Floss? 10. What does the letters F.M. stand for? 11. What is Nimbostratus? 12. Where would you find Spume? 13. Sherbet is cockney slang for what? 14. What was Freddy Lakers cheap flight to the U.S. marketed as? 15. What connects Zephyr, Sirocco, Ghibli and Mistral? 16. Who scored the first Premier League hat trick? 17. The UK sitcom Gavin and Stacy was written by Ruth Jones and what other comedian? 18. Which actress played opposite Richard Wilson in One Foot in the Grave? 19. Which three colours make up the Dutch Flag? 20. What English County is Plymouth in?
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Answers on page 31
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Crossword
Across Down 1 Nightclub entertainment (7) 1 Funny (7) 5 Uniform jacket (5) 2 Sham (5) 8 Magnate (5) 3 Alleviate (7) 9 Opposer of new technology (7) 4 Special aptitude (6) 10 Water tank (7) 5 Dating from the period 1485-1603 11 Torso (anag) (5) (5) 12 Girls (6) 6 Capital of Kenya (7) 14 Bold (6) 7 Traditional board game (5) 18 Arms and legs (5) 13 Russian tea-urn (7) 20 Small state between France and 15 Junkies (7) Spain (7) 16 Dreadful (7) 22 The Four Seasons composer (7) 17 Send into exile (6) 23 Heavenly body with a tail (5) 18 Even (5) 24 Immature form of insect (5) 19 Spicy sauce (5) 25 Study of the past (7) 21 Shakespearean lover (5)
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Woodnesborough Gardeners Club
I am sorry that our meetings remain cancelled until further notice and this includes the BBQ which would have been in July and our annual Flower and Produce Show in August. This is a great shame as the show is always a very popular village event. It is doubtful that our normal monthly meetings will recommence in the foreseeable future, as with a membership of over 100 and usually 50+ attending the meetings, it looks as though it will be sometime before the Government allows gatherings of this size.
At the time of writing this, we are still desperate for some rain for the gardens, although our roses this year are superb. Happy gardening everyone.
Ken Butcher
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Woodnesborough Wilf
Did you spot me in the last edition? I was helping out Tony Wells the Mole Catcher on page 22
Have you found me yet this month?
Where’s Wilf? In these challenging times I need all the help I can get - Do you know anyone who can assist?
They seek him here, They seek him there, They seek that scoundrel everywhere
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About Us
Woodnesborough Village News strives to provide accurate and timely information about local events, contacts for local companies or simply where to buy some firewood! We are a non-profit making organisation whose underlying purpose is to help maintain a vibrant cohesive community spirit. As such it is vital that it truly reflects the voice of Woodnesborough and we welcome items from all village organisations and individuals.
Woodnesborough Village News is produced and distributed by volunteers with financial support provided by a partnership of St Mary’s Church, the Village Hall Committee and the Parish Council. This combined with the additional funding provided by advertising, enables us to offer the magazine free to the community.
Editorial Team - - Alison Hilton, Martin Bedford
Design - Tony Hilton, Alison Hilton
Distribution Coordinator - Ken Flower
Notes to Contributors
Please email material to:- [email protected] Normally this should be no more than 500 words. The deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month. Please note that we reserve the right to select and edit articles submitted.
Notes to Advertisers
Now the magazine is being delivered to the whole village it is now a great opportunity to promote your business to 500 properties at a very competitive rate.
Cost of adverts
Whole page £120 per annum i.e. 10 copies ½ Page £80 per annum ¼ page £40 per annum
Please email the advert to:- [email protected] either as a jpeg or simply the wording plus any clip art then it can be included.
Fliers - The magazine offers a flier delivery service, the flier would simply be delivered with the magazine. For commercial organisations there is a charge of £30, but it is free to village organisations.
Payment Cheques should be made payable to Woodnesborough PCC and sent to the Treasurer:
Mr. Roger Bailey Woodside, Foxborough Hill, Woodnesborough, Sandwich, CT13 0NZ
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Church Directory
Vicar Revd. David Ridley 619619 The Vicarage, Brook Street, Eastry, Sandwich CT13 0HR
Curate Revd. Sandra Marsh 612686 The Vicarage, The Street, Woodnesborough CT13 0NQ
Assistant Priest Revd. Rob Stevenson 366003
Benefice Office: Trisha Wells 611323 Weds 10.45am - 12.45pm [email protected] Friday 9.30am - 11.30am
Reader Hilary Baldwin 613346
Reader Emeritus Donald Baldwin 613346
Church Wardens Martin Bedford 617636
Roger Bailey 613036
PCC Secretary Caroline Pearce 619190
PCC Treasurer Roger Bailey 613036
Church Flowers Linda Flower 614142
Baby & Toddler Group (term time) Thursday 9.30-11:30am Linda Flower 614142
Children’s Society Martin & Gina Bedford 617636
Eastry & District Open Group Alistair Carnegie 813120
Church Breakfast Ken Flower 614142
Coffee Pot (Tues 10-11.30am) Jean Prior 611442
Church Services
1st Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Come and Praise 2nd Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday 10.30am 3rd Sunday Worship 4th Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion 5th Sunday Benefice Service (please see website for time and venue)
The Church is currently closed for renovation until July. Please see the Benefice Website below for details of services at other churches www.ewbchurches.org.uk ONLINE SERVICES NOW UP AND RUNNING We are a very friendly church and everyone of all ages is welcome to our services.
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Parish Directory
Woodnesborough Village Hall Committee:
Booking Secretary and Secretary Christine Tonks 07425 400111
Book via our website: www.woodnesboroughvillagehall.btck.co.uk or email [email protected]
Chair Vacant
Treasurer Jonathan Vine
Clerk to the Parish Council Sarah Wells 614320 3 Gore Terrace, Gore Road, Eastry
Chess Club Harry Sharples 812985
Woodnesborough Gardeners Club Linda Flower 614142
Woodnesborough Football Club Nicola Hunt 07734 695275
Women’s Institute President Elizabeth Spanton 825225
Women’s Institute Secretary Rachel Martin 813412
Village Hall 100 Club Linda Butcher 812373
Staple Short Mat Bowls Club Les Allwright 812093
Kent Highways Fault Report 03000 418181
Disclaimer The Editor reserves the right to cut, edit or refuse to publish any contributions and does not necessarily agree with opinions expressed in published articles. All advertisements in the magazine are inserted in good faith, but the magazine committee accepts no responsibility for any statement made by the advertisers; nor endorses the products or services offered.
Please note that Woodnesborough Village News is uploaded on the Eastry and Woodnesborough Benefice website and the Woodnesborough Village Hall website. Please bear this in mind when submitting your articles, content of which will be included in the magazine and online.
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Crossword Solution
Answers to Rick’s “Bits and Bobs” Quiz
1. Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson. (one point for each). 2. Zedonk 3. Tulips 4. Frank Bruno 5. Lotus 6. Krill 7. California 8. Coconut 9. George Elliot 10. Frequency Modulation 11. Cloud 12. The Sea, it is Sea Foam. 13. Cab (via Sherbet Dap) 14. Skytrain 15. Wind 16. Eric Cantona 17. James Corden 18. Annette Crosbie 19. Red, white and blue 20. Devon
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