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DODDINGTON, NEWNHAM & WYCHLING NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2002

Parsonage Farmhouse,39, The Street.Newnham. September 2002

After nearly five years among us Roy and Myrtle feel called to a new ministry in Northern France. Their lives have touched our communities in so many ways: our lives have been broadened and enriched, new friendships and relationships forged. I believe the Kingdom of God has been brought closet and experienced in their loving kindness and generous hospitality.We have made our farewells, or perhaps, our'au revoirs'? Now it is time to look forward and try to discern what God has in store for us in the future.

At this time of year many will be beginning new chapters in their lives. Young children off to school for the first time, others who are older beginning at secondary school, and yet others who will be starting work or going off to college or university. These changes are part of the ongoing journey of life which all of us are called to. Sometimes we fmd the journey exhilarating and exciting,.sometimes featureless,pointless and mundane, sometimes almost unbearably sad and painful. Perhaps we might wish that life would just stand still with familiar relationships and old certainties wrapped around us warding off the risky and the new?

One of the most requested hymns at both weddings and funerals is 'The Lord of the Dance~. 'The 'dance! is our journey through life and death to LIFE in all it's fullness. Dancing by yourself is not nitich fun! Jesus calls us into this dance, his arms held out to us, his eyes meeting ours, his leading us forward, beckoning us to follow in his footsteps. Dancing classes take place each Sunday. We are all learners! Why not come and join in? Sincerely, Diana.

Roy and Myrtle's new address is: Villa Le Redain, 56, rue Alexandre Guilmant, 62164 Andresselles. France.

During the vacancy,if you have any queries about church matters, please contact your church wardens or myself. Please look at the new schedule of services as there are some changes to the previous pattern eg AU 8am Holy Communion (BCP )services will now be held at 9am! The Rev Gordon Sherwood, a retired priest who lives in Norton has very kindly offered to take most of the Holy Communion services and Les Roberts, David Wood and myself will take Family Worship. However, we hope to invite others to come and take services from time to time.

CHURCH SERVICES DURING SEPTEMBER.

SUNDA Y, 1st September
9-am Lynsted Holy Communion BCP
10.30 am Norton Family Worship
10.30am, Doddington Holy Communion
SUNDA Y,8th Septeinber
9-am Norton Holy Communion BCP/Trad.
10.30am, Lynsted Family Worship
10.30am, Newnhain Holy Communion
SUNDA Y,15thSeptember
9-am Newnham Holy Communion BCP
10.30am Norton Holy Communion
10.30am Doddington Family Service (in the village hall)
6.30 LYNSTED RIVER PRAISE
SUNDA Y,22 September
9-am Doddington Holy Communion BCP
10.30am Lynsted Holy Communion
10.30am. Newnham Family Worship

SUNDAY,29 September St Michael and all Angels

10.30am HARVEST FESTIVAL COMWNION at WYCHLING
(a service for the whole benefice)

Open to God

'Anyone who possesses human life possesses a deeper spiritual life as well and the journey of
prayer is nothing more nor less than a gradual awakening tothe reality of recognising what is already there.' (Delia Smith)

This is a new group for anyone who is interested in finding space and silence to explore their
awn spiritual journey and develop new ways of_prayer. We are happy to welcome people from any Christian denomination and those with no particular affiliation.

Our first meeting will be on 'Wednesday 11th September at 1.30pm.
Further details from Lis Bayford on, 01795 886392

DARBY & JOAN CLUB After a short holiday, we resume our meetings on 6"' September at 2.00pm at Doddington Village hall. On the 20th September we have been invited by Mrs N Harris to Bunkers Hill, Wychling for tea and a wander around the garden. Arrangements for transport will be arranged on 6t" September.

NENVNHAM CHURCH CLEANING ROTA
September 7th & 14th Mrs J Conway. 21st and 28th September Mrs M Ockenden.
Brasses: Mr & Mrs Clark.

NEWNHAM VALLEY WI As there was no meeting in August, a reminder to members that the Birthday Party (a sit-down meal @ £3.50 per head) takes place at 7-30pm on Thursday 19th' September in Newnham Village HaIL Competition: The most words from 'Happy Birthday'.

DODDINGTON CHURCH CLEANING ROTA :
7th September Mrs Roberts& Mrs Doe, 21st September Mr& Mrs Glover.

DODDINGTON CHURCH FLOWER ROTA
7th September Mrs P Hawkins, 14th 21st and 28th September Mrs M Chastney.

DODDINGTON & DISTRICT WI The next meeting Will be in the Village Hall on September 12th at 2.15pm. The speaker will be Mr Don Saltin, who will be talking about 'Thames Sailing Barges'. The competition will take the form of a display of or either a piece of painted barge tin ware, pictures of barges or a model of a barge. Do come and join us. New members or visitors always welcome.

BUDDIES MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP The group resumes on Thursday 5u' September. We meet every Thursday during term time in Doddington School Hall from 1.30pm - 3.00pm. We are a fhendly group and are pleased to welcome children from 0 to 5 years with their carers for play, craft activities, a chat and a cuppa. For more details please ring Lis Bayford on (0 1795) 886392.

SHARSTED SPORTS CLUB
The club won their game versus (their name escapes me!) to help them up the league, but it seems too late for promotion. Keep going lads for the last few matches. Football training is in full swing now and the club have had a couple of pre-season friendlys. We hope everything goes well for the coming season and both teams do well in their divisions and cup competitions. Best of luck lads.

KERBSIDE COLLECTION
Tuesdays 3rd and 17' September. For paper, cardboard, junkmail, magazines etc,

FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES
Sponsored bike ride or walk - Saturday 14' September. If anyone would like to cycle or walk to raise money for the upkeep of our local churches, forms and information are available from: Rosemary Llewellin, Foxwood End, Newnham. Tel: 890358 and Heather Parry, Cherry Tree House, Doddington. Tel: 886331.

FOR SALE Zanussi Table Top Freezer - working order f,10. Telephone: 886439.

Doddington Parish Council
Summary of meeting held 12th August 2002. Report by Alistair Clinton
6 Parish Councillors present + 8 members of the public including C11r Prescott of Swale Borough Council

FLOODING Councillor Woodhouse advised Swale Borough Council (SBC) has been kerbing lagoons and clearing drainage gullies, and an engineer has been on site within the Parish examining causes of the recent tlooding and possible remedial action. The engineer has advised the basic problem is the diameter of existing drainage pipes through the village is inadequate for higher volumes of water being experienced. This can only be resolved by major work. Problems are compounded by gullies being blocked by debris. The engineer suggested high kerbing on Sprats Hill to reduce the debris carried down and blocking gullies. It would entail widening the road by approximately 1V and reduce erosion by vehicles. The Parish Council was concerned that this would not be in keeping with the area and not actually reduce flooding and requested the engineer re-examine the problem. The Parish Council highly commended the efforts of the engineer for the Parish.
GATE TO PLAYING FIELD After talks with concerned parents regarding child safety the Parish Council decided not to reopen the side gate until self closing springs can be installed.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION TIME - Members of the public commented that traffic speeding through the village added to flood problems by the wake of vehicles. That motorists often ignored pedestrians indicating for traffic to slow down to try and prevent wash.
PARISH COUNCIL AUDITED ACCOUNTS Are available for inspection at the Butchers from 22nd August until O'b September 2002~

PLANNING MATTERS
Down Court Farm - Grain store ancillary storage additional information received that the traffic impact should not he significant, as larger storage will reduce the frequency of movement requirements.
Stuppington Kennels - Recent fencing is not subject to planning legislation as falls outside height requirements. Plans for bungalow (replacing previous building) were viewed. The council voiced concerns at retrospective planning applications. Fresbrields, Duly Rill Conversion of garage to sitting room, new detached garage. Councillors Woodhouse and Clinton declared an interest in this matter (being neighbours) and could not vote.. The Parish Council decided to request a site meeting. 2 Solomons Cottages Two storey side extension - No objection

Date of Next Meeting: Monday 9th Sept 2002 8pm Doddington Village Hall

Recipe of the month

Leek and Bacon Pasta

Large nut of butter

1 medium leek, washed and finely sliced

4oz(1009) lean streaky bacon, snipped into small pieces

5oz(125g) tagliatelle, fresh or dried

3 tablespoons low fat cr6me fraiche

3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Freshly ground pepper

Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the leek and cook gently over a low heat until soft. Push the leeks to one side of the pan, add the bacon and fry quickly until crisp and lightly browned. Stir in the cr6me fraiche and season with pepper. Meanwhile cook the tagliatelle as directed on the pack. Drain the pasta. Add most of the parmesan to the sauce and stir to heat through again. Combine the pasta and sauce then spoon into two warrryed bowls. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and a grinding of black pepper Serves two.

COMING SOON TO LYNSTED CHURCH!

SUNDAY 15 TH SEPTEMBER - AT 6.30pm

Praise and worship lead by Pastor Lincoln Sewanga

A Twenty Five Voice Ugandan Gospel Choir

from The Liberty Christian Fellowship London

With additional music by: RIVER

Coffee & Refreshments

There is to be an AUCTION OF PROMISES at Doddinaton Village Hall on
FRIDAY 18th OCTOBER at 7.30pm

What is an 'Auction ofPromises? It is a sale of 'neighbourly services!'

THE SELLERS:
Step one - You decide what you could offer for sale. Some suggestions and past examples:
Washing a car
An evening's babysitting
Baking a cake
A computer lesson
An afternoon's gardening
An art or music lesson
A shopping trip to Canterbury with coffee and cakes
Chauffeur driven car with wine and flowers for special occasion

In fact anything which you like doing or feel you are good at, that could be of benefit to someone else! The above list is very brief - there are lots more things which you could think of. Be as original as you like.

Step two - Contact Tim or Jo Sidney 521714 or Jane Gransden 842329 to explain what you have to sell.

Step three -- You attend the social evening at Doddington Village Hall on October 18'h at 7.30pn-4 where the evening will begin with a supper, followed by the Auction. This will be conducted like any normal auction with bids being taken from the floor. A list of what is on offer will be displayed in advance.

Step four - you 'negotiate' with whoever buys 'you' about time, place, etc. It is between you from now on.

THE BUYERS
Step one - You look at the list published before hand and decide what you would like to bid for.

Step two - You come to the social evening on October 18'b with your money in your pocket!

Step three - You bid in the auction and, if you are successful, your price money goes towards starting the next Benefice project in Malawi.

Step four - you make your own arrangements with the seller on where, when etc.

ALL ARE WELCOME. COME JUST FOR THE SUPPER AND THE FUN, OR JUST COME FOR THE AUCTION AT AROUND 8.30pm TO BID OR BUY. SUPPER TICKETS £3.50 AVAILABLE SOON FROM TIM &JO

EMERGENCY APPEAL

On behalf of our dear friends in Kasungu,

Malawi

The current reports of the famine in Malawi will no doubt have

caught most peoplels attention lately. Their situation has

deteriorated rapidly since our visit in April, and now a massive

feeding programme is underway.

Tim and I are in direct communication with Major Malcolm

Forster S.A. who,, along with his team, is in the front line of the

task force providing aid. He and his wife Val will be taking

food aid to Kasungu District in September.

He will of course be taking our love and good wishes to them -

But our friends are now starving

and we need to show that love in ACTION.

Please, please, enable us to send an emergency contribution

towards the feeding programme in Kasungu, IMMEDIATELY.

We have a direct link that ensures every penny we send goes

directly to its intended destination.

Please, search your heart. Then search your pocket.

All donations ASAP to Tim Sidney, Lyndale, Ludgate Lane, Lynsted.

Cheques payable to C.O.A.P. (Community Overseas Aid Project)

Help us to send Thomas to swim with Dolphins

Thomas is a 7 yr old boy who lives in Doddington and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, this is a muscle wasting terminal illness with no cure or treatment. Most boys can live to 15yrs, sadly Thomas is unlikely to survie that long, as his illness is progressing at a faster speed than usual, he would love to swim with dolphins and so on October 6th Drew & Jayne (family friends ho live local to the village ) will be doing a tandem parachute jump at Headcorn airfield. We will be jumping from between 9000 & 12000 feet. Sponsor forms have been left at :

The Chequers Pub, The Garage, The George Pub & The Tapster Bar Bistro, or use the form below and return to Jayne at 4 Wineycock Newnham. If you would like to be one of those to help make a child's dream come true then please sponsor us.

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Thank You

Discovery Club -.Doddington

BOOT FAIR - Doddington Village Hall Sat 28th Sept 2002

10am - 12 Noon

Entrance 20p

To book tables £7.00 phone 01795 886 854

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DODWNGTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Before Roy Kilford left, it was suggested that as Wychling PCC was experiencing difficulties due to their small electoral roll, that at least for the time being Wychling and Doddington churches should be run as one. With Wychling PCC retaining responsibility for the church fabric and maintenance. This was agreed in principal at the meeting of Doddington PCC on 6th August 2002.

A representative of Wychling PCC has been invited to attend our meeting on 18 th September, when it is hoped to clarify and formally adopt the proposal.

As last year, Wychling will probably close for the winter, therefore the Benefice Harvest Festival Service on 29h September maybe the last there until 2003. Doddington will share the preparations for this service and there will not be a Harvest Festival service at Doddington this year. Mary Chastney - Church Warden and Chairman Doddington PCC.

WILDLIFE REPORT Will appear next month.

FIREWORK DISPLAY
In the grounds of Doddington School. Joint fund-raising event between Doddington Village Hall and Doddington School. More details in future newsletters.

DODDINGTON SCHOOL PARENT, TEACHERS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Doddington School PTFA have been awarded a grant of E918 from the Lottery Grants 'Awards for All'. This is to be used to further develop the school 'Wildlife Area'. An area of the school field will be used to monitor the flora and fauna, by placing bird, bat and owl boxes and feeders etc. The money will also be used to purchase study equipment for all the children to use.

DODDINGTON SCHOOL Parents and children are reminded that Autumn Term starts on Thursday 5ffi September, when children in Pippin and Voyager will be going into refurbished classrooms. The Governors Annual Report to Parents meeting Will take place on Wednesday 25,h September in the school at 7.30pm.

DODDINGTON & DISTRICT VULLAGE SHOW - !TH SEPTEMBER Schedules still available from Mrs Chastney, Woodstock, The Street, Doddington and Doddington Service Station. In Newnham from Mr & Mrs Clark, The Hollies, The Street, Newnham. Entry forms and fees to Mrs Mary Chastney, Woodstock, Doddington by 7.00pm on Thursday 5h September. The Show will be open to the public from 2.00pm - 4.30pm. Presentation of cups and special awards will be at 4.15pm. Light refreshments will be available - Raffle and sales table.

ADVERTISING SPACE
There are currently four small spaces available,

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