Christ Church Kilndown 175th Anniversary The Chalice
October 2016
80p (£9 per year) 1 UNITED BENEFICE OF ST. MARY, GOUDHURST WITH CHRIST CHURCH, KILNDOWN Vicar: Revd Hugh Nelson The Vicarage, Back Lane Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AN Tel: 01580 211739 Email: [email protected] Please note the Revd Hugh’s day off is Monday Assistant Curate: Revd Craig Huxley Email:[email protected] Benefice Administrator: Becky Addis, (Monday to Friday 9am-12 noon) Benefice Office, The Vicarage, Back Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1AN Tel: 01580 211739 Email : [email protected] GOUDHURST Church Wardens: Ali Williams Tel: 07944 776008 Simon Taurins Tel: 07768 598239 Sunday Club: Huthrie Copplestone Tel: 01580 211902 [email protected] Church Room Bookings: Rosemary Southon Tel: 01580 211791 Ready Call: Norma Neal (Chairman) Tel: 01580 211870 Mrs Anne Torry (transport) Tel: 01580 211306 Parish Hall Bookings: Judith Farnfield Tel: 07760181645 [email protected] KILNDOWN Church Wardens: David Denton Tel: 01892 890244 Tina Gallagher Tel: 01892 890426 Flower Arranging: Veronica Stacey Tel: 01580 211239 Village Hall Bookings: Tracy Roberts Tel: 01892 891122 PARISH MAGAZINE Editor: David Denton Tel: 01892 890244 [email protected] Magazine Advertising: James Cooke [email protected] Subscriptions & Distribution: Pam Stubbs (Goudhurst) Tel: 01580 211013 Hilary Bird (Kilndown) Tel: 01892 890554 www.gkchurch.org.uk
2 WHAT’S ON IN OCTOBER 2016
Sunday 9 October, 12:00 (ish), St Mary’s Mini APCM Six months after the Annual meeting, when we laid out our plans for this year, we’ll update everyone on where we’ve got to. After the 10:45 service, grab a coffee and hear a short presentation followed by time for questions and discussions. We’ll be finished by 1:00.
Sunday 9 October, 5:00pm, St Mary’s The 5 O’clock service Our new evening service starts today. Worship, prayer and teach-ing led by the band. Everyone welcome.
Friday 28 October, 2:00pm, St Mary’s Film Afternoon It’s the end of the October half term. It’s probably a bit damp out-side and the kids are getting restless. What to do? Come and watch a free film on the big screen in St Mary’s and eat a ton of popcorn while you’re at it.
Saturday 29 October, 5:00-6:30pm, St Mary’s Light Party As the darkness draws in, and Halloween looms, bring your chil-dren along to celebrate the Light of Christ with food, games and music.
Sunday 30 October, 4:30pm, St. Mary’s All Soul’s service We will be holding our annual service to remember those we love who have died. The service will be gentle and reflective and will include music, prayers and readings. During the service the names of those who have died will be read out. If you would like to have a name included on this list, please contact Becky Addis on 01580 211739 or [email protected]. You are very welcome to join us for the service - there is no need to let us know, just come along.
There’s lots more going on and you can find out about it all on our website www.gkchurch.org.uk
3 FROM THE VICAR Dear Friends I’m sure that many of you were amongst the 250 local people who were at the Village Hall on the 10th September to hear about the proposed process for developing a Neighbourhood Plan. If you were you’ll know what it’s all about. If not, in brief, a Neighbourhood Plan brings the hopes of the community, especially around important shared issues like housing, transport and shops, into a single plan, which carries significant weight with the Local Authority when they come to make decisions about our villages. One of the main reasons why villages decide to work on a Neighbourhood Plan - and the guy who spoke at the meeting was clear that it does involve a lot of work - is to control the location and amount of new house building. That is obviously important, especially in an area like ours, which is so blessed with natural and historical beauty. But that shouldn’t be the only reason for us to embark on work like this. I have been thinking about the opportunities that are before us now - opportunities that could take us beyond a process that’s just about where houses can and cannot be built, to something much more exciting. The first opportunity is for people to get together across Goudhurst, Kilndown and Curtisden Green and to talk about the things that we all care about. It is almost always good to talk - especially to people that we wouldn’t otherwise spend time with. We might find new ideas emerging from our conversations. And we might find that these conversations lead to other conversations, and that new friendships start to emerge, and we all know that in the end it is the quality of friendships and relationships that determines the quality of a community’s life. Secondly, we could use this process to help us engage with people that we would never otherwise have talked to - people from parts of the community that we don’t normally come into contact with; people who are different to us; people who are much younger than us or much older than us. And then we would inevitably see the world from a different perspective - and that’s always a good thing for us to do. And if we were really brave, we might choose to take another opportunity and to think about some of the bigger issues that we could address together. Traffic and housing are really important, and this plan will have to address them, but how about the other issues we could look at - things like how we lower our impact on the environment, and how we build friendships between different parts of the community, how we support those who are lonely or isolated, and how we build a community which is connected across the generations. Our villages are already wonderful places to live - full of beauty and community spirit. What an opportunity we have now to make them even better. Not just for ourselves, but for those we don’t know yet, and for those who don’t normally say much in these processes. My prayer for our communities at the moment is that we will embrace this opportunity and that we will be bold. God bless Rev Hugh 4 COMMEMORATING THE FALLEN OF THE GREAT WAR OCTOBER 1916 All parishioners are invited to attend brief formal ceremonies in October commemorating local soldiers on the centenary of their death. These will take place at Goudhurst war memorial at 4pm on Wednesday 5th, Friday 7th and Friday 14th October. 5th October 1916: Frederick Leonard Harry Hammond, aged 20. Private G/15608, 7th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). One of ten children, he was born and brought up in Goudhurst, and worked on a farm at Spelmonden before enlisting. He joined his battalion after it had suffered significant losses on the Somme in July 1916. On its return to the front line in the same sector at the end of September, it was involved in a week of ferocious attacks on a German strongpoint near Thiepval. Frederick Hammond was counted among the “Missing” from this period, and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. 7th October 1916: James Luck, aged 40. Private G/9810, 6th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). The eldest of 13 children, he was born and brought up in Goudhurst, and worked for many local farmers and builders, as well as in Surrey, before enlisting in a home service battalion of the Buffs in October 1914. However, he was posted to the 6th Buffs in France in July 1916, joining them initially in frontline action on the Somme. After several weeks’ rest, they returned to the Somme, only to be massacred on 7th October in a frontal attack at Gueudecourt. James Luck was counted among the “Missing” in this attack, and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. 7th October 1916: Percy Eustace Penfold, aged 21. Lance-Corporal G/6338, 6th Battalion, The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Born and brought up in Beresford Road, Goudhurst. He joined his battalion near Loos only two months after his older brother Herbert had been declared “Missing” from the battle there in October 1915. The battalion eventually moved to the Somme, and suffered 60% casualties in an attack at Ovillers on 3rd July. After further attacks in August and then several weeks’ rest, it took part in the same attack as James Luck. This time, another 60% casualty list included Percy Penfold among the “Missing”. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. 14th October 1916: William Henry Vousden, aged 20. Private G/8550, 6th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Born and brought up in Goudhurst, he was one of the eight boys who made up the village’s first Scout Troop in 1910. He worked as a gardener before enlisting in November 1915, but was not posted to France until July 1916, joining the same battalion as James Luck but one week later. William Vousden was wounded in the attack at Gueudecourt and taken back to a Casualty Clearing Station for treatment, but he died of gangrene a week later. He is buried in Heilly Station Cemetery. 5 CALENDAR Please note - re: 8.00 am Communion Service in St Mary’s – order two from the Book of Common Worship, Traditional Language is used. Weekday parish prayers: Morning prayer is at 8.30 am on Tuesday at St Mary’s and on Friday 8.00 am at Christ Church. Evening prayer is at 5.30 pm on Friday at Christ Church when the prayers for Compline will be used. See weekly sheet for Bible readings. Sat 1 10.00am Choir Practice, St. Mary’s Sun 2 Trinity 19 8.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s 9.15am Holy Communion, Christ Church with choir 10.45am Service of the Word, St. Mary’s with band and Sunday Clubs for younger groups Thurs 6 10.00am Holy Communion St. Mary’s Fri 7 9.00am Café Toddler, St. Mary’s 7.00pm Youth Group, Wide Games at Iden Green, contact Kev for details at [email protected] Sat 8 9.30am Small Group Leaders training morning, St. Mary’s 10.00am Choir Practice, St. Mary’s Sun 9 Trinity 20 8.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s 9.15am Holy Communion, Christ Church 10.45am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s with choir and Sunday Clubs 12.00pm Annual Parochial Church meeting follow up, St. Mary’s 5.00pm New 5 o’clock service, St. Mary’s with band Thurs 13 10.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s Fri 14 9.00am Café Toddlers, St. Mary’s Sat 15 10.00am Choir Practice, St. Mary’s 3.00pm Wedding, St. Mary’s Sun 16 Trinity 21 8.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s 9.15am Holy Communion, Christ Church with choir 10.45am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s with band and Sunday Clubs Thurs 20 10.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s 7.30pm PCC meeting, St. Mary’s Fri 21 9.00am Café Toddlers, St. Mary’s 7.30pm Youth Group meets, contact Kev for details at [email protected] Sat 23 8.30am Christ Church clean-up day 10.00am Choir Practice, St. Mary’s
6 Sun 23 Trinity 22 8.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s 9.15am Holy Communion, Christ Church 10.45am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s with choir and Sunday Clubs Fri 28 2.00pm Half term film afternoon, St. Mary’s Sat 29 5.00pm Light Party, St. Mary’s Sun 30 Trinity 23 8.00am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s 9.15am Holy Communion, Christ Church 10.45am Holy Communion, St. Mary’s and Sunday Clubs 4.30pm All Souls Service, St. Mary’s
FROM THE REGISTERS BAPTISM: We welcome into the Church: Evie Bradford (10 September) George Treliving (17 September) MARRIAGE: We congratulate on their marriage: Philip Day and Daniele Perseguine (2 September) Paul Mason and Rebecca Bing (3 September) David Riches and Hannah Iles (17 September) Paul Thompson and Nicky Shorrock (24 September) FUNERAL / BURIAL: We commend into God’s loving care: Cecil Rex Paine May Hopps
KILNDOWN CRAFT FAIR 15TH OCTOBER 11 AM-4PM CAKES AND PRODUCE STALL Kilndown’s annual Craft Fair will take place in Kilndown Village Hall on 15th October and proceeds will be divided between The Quarry Centre and Christ Church. If you can bake a cake or provide any produce or jams or chutneys or any such culinary delights please let Tina know (01892 890426).
THANKS FROM THE MAYHEW FAMILY We in Patrick’s family wish to thank everyone who has surrounded us with so much kindness and generosity, both during Patrick’s last illness, and since his death in the summer. It has been wonderful to feel such an outpouring of love and support. We are deeply touched and moved by the many cards, letters and other help you have given us and by how many of you came to his funeral. Thank you very, very much - and thank God for you all. (For anyone who was unable to attend Patrick’s funeral, but who would have liked to have come, we are planning to hold a memorial service for him in London in the New Year. Details to follow.) Jean and family 7 St Mary’s PCC a a s t r s r at s r ass a a ta s ar t t t ts Sat r ay r t rst Par s a r ts r rs t a s C rs S r ar
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8 Autumn is in full swing, and as always the children are really enjoying their sessions in the forest. It is a beautiful time of the year, seeing the leaves turn into their beautiful Autumnal colours, and it’s a great opportunity for us to enjoy a few last weeks of relatively mild weather before the cold creeps in. Forest school activities are great fun for the children, allowing them to discover the natural world around them and learn about it through play. So far this term the children have created giant spider webs, and enjoyed cooking over the campfire, making amongst other things a delicious tomato and basil soup!
The Little Squirrels Quiz Night!
Now into its 6th year, the (in)famous Little Squirrels Quiz Night will be held once again this November! Are you a budding egghead when it comes to quizzes? Or are you simply up for enjoying a fun night out with friends whilst having a tipple or two? We are looking for teams of 10 to come along, join in the fun and help raise monies for Little Squirrels. Tickets are £15 per person which covers entry and a delicious mid quiz meal created by our wonderful staff, committee and volunteers. If you’re interested, and can get a team together, let us know who you and your team are by emailing info@ littlesquirrelspreschool.co.uk and we will allocate you a space! (For dates and full details go to www.littlesquirrelspreschool.co.uk).
Join us!
If you are interested in finding out more about our outstanding forest school inspired pre-school, or if you would like your child to come along for a taster session, we’d love to hear from you. You can either email us on [email protected] or call us on 07936 110 812 .
Best Wishes, The Little Squirrels Team
9 VILLAGE ECHOES Whilst cleaning Christ Church, Kilndown the other day I stopped to read a plaque that I had been dusting for many years without paying it much attention. It was a dedication to a James Arthur Ager who, for nearly 40 years, had been a major figure in all aspects of life in Kilndown. When he died in 1936 his obituary appeared in The Times as well as the local Courier but told of a tragically unusual end to his life. He had been born in Northampton at the beginning of 1872, the youngest son of Thomas, a grocer, and his wife Jane. In the 1891 census he was described as a school teacher whilst his older brother Fred was a “shoe clicker”, which was no doubt a job associated with the primary industry of that town, shoemaking. James married Charlotte Foster in 1899 in St Giles Church, Northampton. By the time of the 1901 census the couple had moved to Kilndown, and their household included just the two of them and a 14 year old local girl, Kate Tolhurst, who was employed as a house servant. Their address was just given as Kilndown and, although they initially lodged with the Blunt family at Riseden Farm, they soon moved into a residence at the back of the school called School House. It was common practice in those days for the head teacher to live on the school site. They had one daughter, Marjorie, who was born in Kilndown towards the end of 1909. James Ager remained the schoolmaster for 37 years. School photo 1911 However, this was not the only position that he held, because for almost as many years he was the organist and choirmaster at Christ Church. After the infant school closed in the 1930s, the School House was converted into additional school rooms to accommodate the younger pupils. Alfred Tiffin recounted in the Goudhurst Coronation Book of 1937 that James had Down House built ready for his retirement but was never to take up residence. His death, which happened shortly before his retirement, occurred in Woodfall Street, Chelsea as a result of an unfortunate accident. At the time, he was on the way to play the organ at the funeral of Captain A W J Cecil, a former churchwarden at Christ Church who had lately lived at Finchcocks. The inquest, which was held in London and Choir photo 1935 subsequently reported in The Times, suggests that the handbrake on a parked car had been released by a child with the result that the car ran away and crashed into a lamp-post which then fell onto James. He died in hospital shortly afterwards. His wife, who inherited his estate of £1,858, left Kilndown a year later.
His obituary described a very popular man indeed who was regularly asked to contribute 10 his organisational skills to local groups as diverse as the PCC where he was secretary and treasurer, the horticultural society where he was secretary, and the cricket club where he was the treasurer. Together with his wife, who was also on many village committees, he raised considerable funds for the local hospital. People interviewed at the time of this death stated that he was a good friend to all and often kept in touch with his former pupils who attended his funeral in some number. Also present were former vicars of Kilndown, together with those of Tenterden, Ticehurst and Lamberhurst. His reputation was obviously not confined to his own parish. Local History Society Email: [email protected] Website: www.goudhurstlocalhistorysociety.org Tel: 0158 0 211711
GOUDHURST & KILNDOWN RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 20th October at 7.45pm in the Church Room, Goudhurst. In the 400th anniversary year of Shakespeare’s death, the evening will provide a reminder of the enormous effect that his plays have had on music. In opera, ballet, overtures and other music, both classical and popular, the plots have inspired composers. This will be a chance to hear a selection of these pieces presented by Patrick Strevens and Quentin Rappoport. Members come free and visitors are welcomed at £5. Further information from Clare Benfield 01580 211517 or Quentin Rappoport 07934 224832.
DISCOVERY DAY AT ST DUNSTAN'S, CRANBROOK Saturday 15th October On Saturday 15th October from 10.30am – 4.00pm St Dunstan’s Church, Cranbrook, will be having a ‘Discovery Day’ where there will be lots for all to come and discover. All sorts of treasures will be on display including some very old registers of Baptisms and Marriages. There will be opportunities to learn about people who have lived in the local area and perhaps find out more about your own relatives? Climb to the top of the newly restored tower and discover the wonderful panoramic views. Marvel at the beautiful vestments that will be on display – we plan to have the best dressed tailors’ dummies in the Diocese of Canterbury! Learn about bell ringing; listen to the organ interludes at 12.30pm and 2.30pm; and take a self-guided tour of the Churchyard. Everything we use within church services will be on display and named and explained; discover how you can identify a table from an altar, or a cassock from a hassock! Refreshments will be available in Church House - come and enjoy a day of discovery! 11 Parish Priest Fr. Victor McClean - The Presbytery, Beresford Road Goudhurst TN17 1DN Phone: 01580 211268 Email: [email protected] Website http://www.rcgoudhurst.org.uk
Masses Saturday: 5.30pm Sacred Heart Church, Goudhurst Sunday: 8.30am St Barnabas, Hawkhurst 10.30am Goudhurst Monday to Thursday: 9.30am Goudhurst Friday: 10.00am Goudhurst Baptisms and Confessions by arrangement
Parish Contacts Chris Roome 01580 891686 Churches Together
KILNDOWN QUILTERS Please come and see our work on October 15th to The Craft Fair in Kilndown Village Hall. We have a selection of quilts of different sizes, for children and adults which would make suitable gifts for Christmas and other special occasions. All the proceeds of our work support local charities, especially those in Kilndown and Goudhurst. Commissioned Quilts If you wish for a quilt for a particular present we will design one with colours and pattern of your choice ( given a little notice!) Come and see us at work in The Quarry Centre on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m to 12 noon or contact Ann Olley on 01892 890376
12 WEALD DEANERY EVENTS ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH, MARDEN SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER, 2016 – 9.30am to 4.00pm – CHURCH PATRONAL FESTIVAL AND GIFT DAY ‘SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT’ Needlework, Jewellery, Card Making, Art, Baking, Woodwork, Music, etc. Come along and bid for any of the items on display in a silent auction – closes 4.00pm. Entry Free but Refreshments and Lunchtime BBQ may be bought. Enquiries regarding display of items to Carol Walker, 01622 831132 or Graham Codling, 01622 832622. SATURDAY 29th OCTOBER,2016 – 7.30pm – VESTRY HALL 3TS PROJECT BRAIN OF MARDEN QUIZ Come along and test your knowledge and have fun. Jacket potato supper included £8.00 per person Contact Robin Judd, 01622 831609 or Graham Codling, 01622 832622
ST. DUNSTAN’S CHURCH, CRANBROOK FRIENDS OF ST. DUNSTAN’S THURSDAY 6th OCTOBER, 2016 - 12.30 FOR 1.00pm - CHURCH LUNCHTIME CONCERT – BRYAN GIPPS, ORGANIST Admission is free. There is a retiring collection to support the Friends in their work to raise funds to contribute to the upkeep of the building and to encourage public understanding of its history, architecture and significance.
ST. PETER & ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, HEADCORN FRIENDS of HEADCORN PARISH CHURCH SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER, 2016 – 7.00pm for 7.30pm – VILLAGE HALL REVEREND’S REVENGE MkII – QUIZ NIGHT Teams of 6 Tickets:- £5.00 each from Sweet William Florist, Headcorn Deli, or Jenny Munt, 01622 891724 or email: [email protected] In aid of church repairs SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER, 2016 – 10.00am to 1.30pm – CHURCH HEADCORN and THE SUTTONS APPLE DAY 2016 Games and Competitions, Produce, Cakes, Pies, etc. Bring your apples and a bottle and we’ll turn them into juice. Free Entry.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, SUTTON VALENCE SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER, 2016 – 7.30pm - CHURCH THE POETRY OF MUSIC Songs and Verses from Shakespeare to the present day. Free Entry – Refreshments. Retiring Collection for the church improvement fund.
13 OLD PARSONAGE SURGERY Patient Participation Group Newsletter No 15 Surgery Closures/Holidays Please note there will only be one doctor in attendance at the Surgery (and thus waiting times may be a little longer) during the weeks commencing Monday Oct 24th and Monday October 31st. CQC (Care Quality Commission) Inspection The Surgery had its long awaited mandatory inspection by the above body on July 7th. This is a very thorough and demanding process for the whole Surgery team involving much preparation and input both before and on the day. The PPG had the opportunity to have input and indicate its active role in the Practice. Specific attention was drawn to the consistently positive findings from the Patient Survey data which many of you kindly provide during your visits to the Surgery. The official report may not be seen for several months but many minor recommendations made by the inspection team have already been implemented. One temporary problem arising means that the monthly cryoscopic surgery clinic (Dr J Watson) is regretfully suspended while issues surrounding the transport/storage of the necessary liquid nitrogen are resolved to CQC satisfaction. Hopefully this will mean only a very brief break in the service. Chaperone Arrangements Patients are reminded that they can always request a chaperone to be present during their consultation. They need to make their wishes known to the relevant doctor who will organise a chaperone, depending on availability. Notices concerning this service are widely displayed around the Surgery. Vaccinations Influenza: the current vaccine will be available from October 1st and eligible patients are asked to make appointments to receive this. Meningitis (MEN ACWY): if aged 19-24yr you are encouraged to contact the Surgery to arrange this vaccination. If aged 14-18yr then you are likely to be/have been vaccinated via other avenues (eg school) but if you are in doubt then please also contact the Surgery. In all cases you must be currently registered with the Surgery. Sexual Health Services (Dr V Pace) This range of services has recently been further enhanced by Dr Pace and is extremely valuable when seen against the background of the closure of similar NHS services in the SE area. Patients can ring for appointments or turn up at the Surgery when they will be seen by Dr Pace if available. Armed Services Personnel To conform with current NHS policy, patients who are past or current members of the armed forces are kindly requested to make this known to the Surgery when they visit as this may have implications for the processing of their future treatment/referrals.
14 Donations & Equipment The Spirometer and Dermascope mentioned in the previous Newsletter have now been purchased thanks to the kind donations received from patients. It is hoped to fund the purchase of more nebulisers for patient use in the near future. Surgery Refurbishment The purchase of some more suitable chairs for patients with mobility issues has completed the current round of refurbishments. It is hoped that patients are happy with the various enhancements made to the waiting area in recent months. Defibrillator Unit in Kilndown (ex PO Box) Installation of the above is now essentially complete and the facility should be available for use within the next month. An official opening ceremony is planned. and the usual reminder please…. Urgent Treatment During practice hours, patients requiring urgent treatment for a minor injury are encouraged to attend the Surgery where they will be seen by a doctor or the practice nurse. This helps to lessen the workload on local A&E departments. Colin Samuell
TALKING TRUMP As the US Presidential campaign hots up, even Brits are getting swept up in the election fever. Are you ABC (Anyone but Clinton) or Stop Trump At All Costs? What are the positive points for each candidate? And how will the vote affect us? Local MP Tom Tugendhat will be helping to solve the issues when he takes part in an evening of debate on the US Presidential election to be held at Tonbridge School on Thursday October 6 to raise funds for Hospice in the Weald. Mr Tugendhat, Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling, will discuss the campaign and its impact on the UK with historian and journalist Tim Stanley, well known for his political writing in the Daily Telegraph as well as presenting Thought For The Day on BBC Radio 4. Tickets for the debate cost £15 from www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk or 01732 304241.
SANDHURST HOSPICE IN THE WEALD FINAL EVENT FOR 2016 TUESDAY OCTOBER 11th. 3pm. Duo performance by Adrian Bradbury (’cello) and Oliver Davies (piano). They will be presenting another interesting programme of classics for this combination of instruments. Tickets by donation (minimum £15) Reservations in advance only 01580-850384 All events take place in a private home in Sandhurst with a fine Steinway grand piano. 15 An opportunity to see a new play in our community - ‘Temple’
• GADS - Goudhurst’s own Drama Club - is performing Temple, a new play by Steve Waters which premiered in London at the Donmar Warehouse in 2015. The play will be performed over three evenings – 27, 28 & 29 October in St Mary’s Church, Goudhurst - by kind permission of the Vicar, Hugh Nelson.
• It is based on events that took place in October 2011, when Occupy London pitched camp outside St Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of the City of London. The Occupy movement - ‘We are the 99%‘- is the international branch of the Occupy Wall Street movement that protests against social and economic inequality around the world, its primary goal being to make the economic and political relations in all societies less vertically hierarchical and more flatly distributed and therefore more just and equitable.
• On October 21st 2011 the Cathedral, a building that had stayed open throughout its long history, especially - and famously - during the Blitz of World War 2, closed its doors, with the Dean of St Paul’s asking the protestors to leave the vicinity of the building so that it could re-open as soon as possible.
• On October 27th 2011 the Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s, the Rev Giles Fraser, resigned from his post within the Cathedral saying “I resigned because I believe that the chapter has set on a course of action that could mean there will be violence in the name of the church.” The next day the City of London initiated legal action against the Occupy movement in order to begin removing them from outside the Cathedral.
• Temple is a fictional account of these events, set in the heart of a very British crisis, a crisis of authority and a crisis of faith.
• The play lasts approximately 1½ hours and each performance will be followed by opportunities to buy refreshments and discuss with the cast some of the issues raised by the play. There will be only 100 tickets available for each performance.
• Each performance will begin at 8pm and tickets will cost £10 per person. They are available now from Colin Willis - 01580 211204 - [email protected], and from Burgess Stores and Goudhurst Newsagents.
16 GOUDHURST PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Dates for forthcoming Parish Council meetings are: Parish Council Mon 10 Oct 7.30 pm Jessel Room Burial Board Tues 18 Oct 7.30 pm Quarry Centre Youth Committee Thurs 20 Oct 8.00 pm Goudhurst Scout Hut Planning Committee Tues 25 Oct 6.30 pm Jessel Room Highways & Footpaths Committee Tues 25 Oct 7.30 pm Jessel Room Parish Council Mon 14 Nov 7.30 pm Goudhurst Parish Hall
All are welcome to attend these meetings at which time is set aside for questions from the public. Anthony Farnfield, Clerk 01580 212552 [email protected] www.goudhurst.co.uk
THE POND AT THE PLAIN
The Parish Council has plans in place to de-silt the Pond at The Plain in Goudhurst. It has not been done for over 50 years we believe. Decades of silt accumulation, as well as duck and fish waste, have decreased the depth of the water to a critical level as well as lowering the water quality. The professional advice we have is that silt removal is the best option. The work is scheduled for this October and November, and there will be some disruption around the Pond area as diggers and trucks get to work. The fish will be temporarily removed and returned at a later date. Our apologies for any inconvenience but our view is it is a job that must be done as part of the prudent maintenance of our conservation area. Cllr Stephen Wickham
17 GOUDHURST PARISH COUNCIL NEWS By 10.00am on Saturday September 10th Goudhurst Parish Hall was made ready, the stage was set, tea, coffee and biscuits had been laid out and 120 chairs were in place to receive members of the community expected to attend the launch meeting of the Goudhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan. By 10.30am precisely 238 people had given their details at the door, it was standing room only, there were no more chairs and the biscuits needed emergency replenishment from Burgess Stores. The promotion of the event, the flyer, the spreading of the word had indeed worked. You did tell your friends and if everyone who had wanted to come had been able to we would have been near 300. What a great turnout, indeed a near record we understand, for any parish NDP meeting. A lot had gone into preparing for the morning. From 09.00am parish councillors were preparing the room but over the previous two months a working group had been preparing for the day in which they were supported by Jim Boot, a freelance Community Planner. The meeting commenced with a briefing by Claire Tester, former Head of Planning at Mid-Sussex Council, on Neighbourhood Plans in the context of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty in which our parish lies. Very interesting and informative it was. This was followed by a detailed explanation by Jim Boot of “What it takes to make a Neighbourhood Plan”, the timelines, community involvement, evidence collection and finally the benefit our community would derive at the end of it. Apart from the obvious it became clear that we would also all know and understand our community and each other very well by the end of it! This is a process that will take place over 18/24 months and we will all reconvene every few months to hear and comment on progress and conclusions as they evolve. At 12.25 precisely we took the decision, by unanimous vote, to go ahead with a Goudhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan, so our NDP is officially launched. Almost 100 people completed little blue slips indicating an interest to assist in so many ways from joining the Steering Committee to delivering leaflets, collecting questionnaires, joining a working group or compiling a parish photographic record. Anyone who has missed the initial boat and wants to take part, help with secretarial or other assistance or be just kept informed should contact our Clerk Anthony Farnfield by mail ([email protected]) or phone and they will be added to the list. On Thursday September 30th, 40 enthusiasts were in the Star and Eagle for drinks and eats to hear the results of the 2016 Goudhurst in Bloom Competition organised again by Cllr Mrs Angela Broom and judged by Gill Wallis-Hoskin. We had the highest number of entries for several years and 27 winners including :- Dave Hill who won the Dench Cup for the best residential Garden; Annie Warner and Charlotte & Luke Graham were joint winners of the new Veronica Knight Cup for the best cottage garden; The pupils of the Goudhurst & Kilndown Primary School won the Hugo Cup for the best Business Premises; and The Globe & Rainbow at Kilndown won the Jonica Fox Plate for Pubs & Hotels. How wonderful and let’s hope for another wonderful year for our flowers and gardens in 2017. 18 Saturday September 17th at 10.30am will see the Grand Opening of the Kilndown Defibrillator in the old phone box by the Kilndown Quarry Centre. The brainchild of Cllr Georgia Reed-Cutting and made possible by the generous donations of Kilndown villagers and The Parish Council. A fantastic community effort and a really valuable lifesaving facility should it ever be needed. Well done Georgia and Kilndown. Alan, Angela, Antony, Barry, Carol, David, Guy, Phil, Sean, Stephen, Susan, Tom
THE SUNDAY AMENITY LORRY SCHEDULE FROM 31 JULY 2016 The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Amenity Lorry (Cory) will be at these locations: Goudhurst, Balcombes Hill Car Park, 8.00 am to 11.00 am 09 October Garden Waste (compostable) only 23 October Domestic Waste only 06 November Garden Waste (compostable) only 20 November Domestic Waste only Kilndown, Beresford Close, 12 noon to 1.45 pm and Curtisden Green, Outside Bethany School 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm 23 October Garden Waste (compostable only), not Domestic Waste 20 November Domestic Waste only, not Garden Waste (compostable) The following items CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE VEHICLE and must not be put into your Wheelie Bin: Waste from outside Tunbridge Wells Borough Doors & large pieces of wood Waste from Businesses White electrical products Waste transported in a commercial vehicle Fridges, Freezers, Computer equipt etc Waste on trailers Televisions, Kettles, Microwaves Car Batteries Mirrors Asbestos Sheet(s) of glass/Toughened glass Rubble/bricks/plasterboard Tyres Soil Chemicals/Hazardous waste/Paint Oil of any type Tree trunks and branches more than 3 ins diameter If you have large items for disposal please phone Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (01892 526121) for advice and to arrange a special collection (for which there is a small charge). Everybody is invited to use the Recycling Facilities at: Balcombes Hill Car Park – glass Bethany School – glass, cans, paper and cardboard The Peacock – glass and textiles Globe & Rainbow, Kilndown – glass and cans Goudhurst & Kilndown CE Primary School (big yellow container) – clothing including socks and underwear, paired shoes, belts, handbags, soft toys, perfume, cosmetics, net curtains, towels and aprons. Harpers Farm, Summerhill, Curtisden Green – textiles and shoes. This is a charity facility. Please phone Tunbridge Wells Borough Council 01892 526121 if you have any queries about waste collection and recycling. 19 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday WHAT’S T
3 4 5 6 Kilndown Gardening Club Local History Society School PTFA “Goudhurst Paper Mill” Harvest Community Lunch “Cobnuts, Walnuts and all “Goudhurst High Street” things Nutty” Remembering The Fallen Church Rooms 7.30 Alexander Hunt Frederick Hammond Quarry Centre 7.45 Goudhust War Memorial 4pm
12 10 Knitting Group G&KCP School 11 Star & Eagle 13 PTFA AGM 10am weekly G&KCP School The Goudhurst Inn New Entrant Morning Parenting Course 8pm Wednesdays at 7.30 G&KCP School
20 19 Goudhurst and Kilndown 17 18 University of the Third Age Recorded Music Society The Goudhurst Inn “My Solo Walk Across Africa” “Shakespeare in Music” 2 for 1 on Pizzas Fran Sandham GPH 2.30 Patrick Strevens & Quentin every Monday Rappoport evening The Filling Station Church Rooms 7.45 KVH 7.30
WI Goudhurst & Kilndown 27 7.30 Bedgebury Forest 24 Royal British Legion 26 Outdoor Theatre Branch Meeting 25 “Company of Wolves” Moby Dick’s Star and Eagle 2.30 Fish & Chips St Mary’s Wednesday Evenings Temple Performance 8pm on The Plain 31 Halloween!
20 Friday Saturday Sunday St Mary’s o rst Sco t ro Service of the Word “Jumble Sale Goudhurst Parish Hall pm icara a pm