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Parish Newsletter Parish Newsletter January 2020 Issue 546 http://fordcombechurch.org Delivered to every home in the Parish—free of charge ST. PETER’S CHURCH, FORDCOMBE fordcombechurch.org Rector of Penshurst & Fordcombe The Revd. Tom Holme, MA. The Rectory, Penshurst 870316 CHURCHWARDENS Mike Gilbert Rockydene, Chafford Lane, Fordcombe TN3 0SH Email [email protected] 740371 Peter Waghorn Woodpeckers, The Green, Fordcombe, TN3 0RY Email [email protected] 740645 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Hon. Secretary Linda Naidu 740724 11 The Drive Hedge Barton TN3 0SL Treasurer/Gift Paul Reeves Queens Spinney, Ashurst Road 740837 Aid Recorder Ashurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9SU Deanery Synod Representative John & Christobel Sworder 740345 Electoral Roll Officer Vacant PCC. MEMBERS June Gilbert 740371 Helen Morrison 740211 Isobel Smith 740404 Vacancy Organist & Director of music Bob Wilson 01732832444 St. Peter’s Fellowship Peter Waghorn 740645 Sunday Club Leader Mrs Hayley Collins 01892544458 Church Flowers Mrs. June Gilbert 740371 Mrs. Sandra Arnold 740283 NEWSLETTER - PLEASE NOTE THE COPY DATE IS 16th OF EACH MONTH Newsletter copy by e-mail please to: [email protected] Neither the Editor nor the Newsletter can be held responsible for its content. Editor and Advertising: Mike Gilbert. Rockydene, Chafford Lane, Fordcombe. TN3 0SH 740371 Advertising rates per annum: £80 full page, £45 one half, £30 one quarter, Printer: St. Mary’s Church, Leigh 01732-832236 ALL PHONE NUMBERS ARE PREFIXED 01892– ... UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN 2 FROM THE RECTOR At this time of the year one might think of the sermon by Lancelot Andrewes - and the poem it inspired by T.S.Eliot - The Journey of the Magi. ‘A cold coming we had of it’ etc. I have always imagined Andrewes (1555 - 1626, Bishop of Ely then Winchester) to be a rather withdrawn and remotely academic character, but speaking of sermons and the sometimes desperate attempt to stay awake during them, I recently found an account of his obvious warmth and practical kindness. John Aubrey (1626 - 1697): There was then at Cambridge a good fat alderman that was wont to sleep at church, which the alderman endeavoured to prevent but could not. Well! This was preached against as a sign of reprobation The good man was exceedingly troubled at it, and went to Andrewes his chamber to be satisfied in point of conscience. Mr Andrewes told him, that it was an ill habit of body, not of mind, and that it was against his will; advised him on Sundays to make a more sparing meal, and to mend it at supper. The alderman did so, but sleep comes on again for all that, and was preached at; comes again to be resolved with tears in his eyes. Andrewes then told him he would have him make a good heartie meal as he was wont to do, and presently take out his full sleep. He did so, came to St Mary’s, where the preacher was prepared with a sermon to damn all those who slept at sermon, a certain sign of reprobation. The good alderman, having taken his full nap before, looks on the preacher all sermon time, and spoiled the design. In our new year - we hope perhaps of healing and mending - the person we don’t really need is that intolerant preacher at St Mary’s! Meanwhile one of the intercessory prayers of Lancelot Andrewes ends with these words: Remember those who love us and those who hate us; Remember those who through ignorance and forgetfulness we have not mentioned. Pour out your rich pity and save all your people, O Lord. Tom Holme Registers for November 2019 Baptism Sophie Grace Hancock Marriage Mark James Wheeler & Maria Andreea Ciobanel Funeral services and Interments Rodney Stephen Smith Brian Markham Cooper 3 FORDCOMBE LUNCHEON CLUB Fordcombe Luncheon club usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 12-30pm. We have space for new members to come and join us for food and pleasant conversation with old and new friends. The next meeting is 9th January 2020 Ashurst Village Hall Please let Kate know if you are not able to come, preferably at the beginning of the week of the lunch meeting. For more information please contact Mrs Kate Hargrave Tel 861047 CHURCHYARD TIDYING OH MY GOODNESS -how heavy are sodden leaves?!! But thanks to our wonderful helpers we managed to clear the lych gate area and paths. Let’s hope the wind doesn’t find any more leaves to blow into the churchyard!! Coffee, mince pies and stollen were enjoyed while watching the Christmas tree decorators work! then back for a bit of weeding - - gosh, it was time for the pub!! Thanks so much to all our helpers over the year and a very Happy New Year to you all. We’ll meet again on the 11th January so if you do have a couple of hours to spare to join our little sweeping/weeding gang we’d be delighted to see you!! Helen Morrison 740211 CHURCH COFFEE MORNING We are invited to meet again for coffee and a chat on Wednesday 8th January 10-30 to noon by John and Chris Sworder Thorpe House Chafford Lane. T All are welcome do come along Please ring Christabel on 740345 if transport is required. Christabel Sworder 740345 4 FROM THE CHURCHWARDENS PEW Services On the second Sunday in December the Sunday School joined us at the end of our Eucharist. They explained about Christingle and the symbolism of the or- ange and its candles which they all lit up. It was lovely to see so many children. Services for January are as follows :- 9am Communion on the first Sunday and 10am family service n the fourth Sunday .On the second Sunday, 12th January, Our Rector Tom is away on family business so we have decided not to have our usual service at Fordcombe but to join with Chiddingstone for their service at Chiddingstone Causway. We have done this once before and we were made very welcome and it helps us to get to know our neighbours. Do try and come along St Peter’s Fellowship Our first meeting of the year takes place at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at Woodpeckers. All are most warmly welcome. Meal and a pint The next ‘Meal and a Pint’ meeting is set for Tuesday 28th (see the advert on the middle page ). If you have not come along before why not give it a try. It’s usually a good even- ing and a chance to meet old and make new friends. Best Wishes Mike Gilbert 740371 [email protected] Fordcombe Luncheon Club Christmas 2019. Thanks to our wonderful Dinner Ladies who provided a great Christmas meal & Presents for All 5 WI Happy New Year everybody! In December we had our Christmas dinner at the Chafford Arms. Many thanks to Paul and Jackie for a delicious meal. In January we have our subs and social meeting. Please bring a cheque or cash for £43 in an envelope with your name on it. Cheques payable to Women’s Insti- tute. We have booked our speaker for March. Mary Smith, a retired headmistress of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, is giving a talk about school girls during the war. An air raid shelter has been discovered with sketches and drawings made by some girls during the war, about their experiences after being evacuated from London. Even if you are not a member of the WI please do feel free to come along to this talk, which I’m sure will be very interesting. Date for your diary Tuesday 21st January 2020 - meeting at the school. Please remember your mug! Friday 24th January - Age Concern meeting at The Orchard from 1.30 until 3pm. Please come along to this very happy social meeting. Best wishes Angie Keep Us Flying High – Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex Would you like to know more about the Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex or maybe even get involved? Learn about how the charity works, innovates and saves lives with one of our informative talks. Book one of our volunteer speakers to visit your group for free and find out more about our life-saving work. Contact [email protected] or call 01634 471957. Volunteer for one or more of our varied roles and help us go above and beyond. Contact [email protected] or 01634 471900 If you’d like to find out more please get in touch – we would love to hear from you. 6 7 VILLAGE HALL MONTHLY DRAW OCTOBER Prize Ticket No Name First £30 665 Mrs Lightowler Second £15 295 Mr Topliss Third £10 673 S Gable Fourth £5 676 Prifti Fifth £5 59 P. Barnett IF YOU ARE NOT IN IT - YOU CAN’T WIN IT! “If you want to join please ring Bob on 01892 740307" 8 HELEN BOUCHER BSc(HONS), SRP, MCSP, AACP STATE REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST (13 years experience) Specialising in the treatment of: · Sports Injuries · Back and Neck pain · Rehabilitation following joint replacements, surgery and fractures · Arthritic pain · Acupuncture The Hawthorns, Powder Mill Lane, Leigh, TN11 8QD (Parking available) Tel: 01732 833297 Mob: 07939646030 9 GARAGE SERVICES SPRING HILL FARM SPRING HILL FORDCOMBE TN3 0SB SERVICING FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS M.O.T’s — EXHAUSTS — TYRES DIAGNOSTICS — REPAIRS AIR CON SERVICING COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE FREE VEHICLE COLLECTION & RETURN (WHEN WORK UNDERTAKEN) VEHICLE RECOVERY FULLY EQUIPED TYRE FITTING BAY GEARBOX RE-BUILDS 01892 740006 www.gdasportscars.co.uk 10 LINE DANCING Sadly the The Line Dancing Class in Fordcombe has been Discontinued indefinitely due to lack of numbers AC GROUNDWORK Groundwork Landscaping Foundations Drainage Water Connections Please call for advice or free quotations Alex Colegate T: 01892 870168 M: 07752 479747 Email: [email protected] 11 WELD DONE Welding, Metalwork and Ornamental Ironwork AIRPORT CAR SERVICES For quotations and advice 07799604405 contact Neil Davies on: (01892)731221 [email protected] www.airport-car-services.co.uk Tel: 01892 740432 / 07962 502914 Email: [email protected] April Cottage, The Lane, Fordcombe, Kent, TN3 0RP 12 C TOWNSEND ELECTRICAL SERVICES Domestic Installer Friendly local service, no job too small Part P Registered Call Chris on : Tel : 01892 740386 Mob: 07748645206 Email: [email protected] 13 Fordcombe Primary School General election Thursday 12th December The school was used as a polling station due to the village hall being out of action pending the re-build.
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