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THE PARISH OF

ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM

with ALL SAINTS, BLACKHAM

Priest in Charge: Position Vacant 01892 770976

The Rectory, Withyham, TN7 4BA

Churchwarden: Mr Richard Carden 01342 822491

Cat Street House, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DP

Churchwarden Mr Antony Cumberland 01892 864347

The Beeches, Stonewall Park Road, Langton Green, Kent, TN3 0HG

Sexton & Verger Mr John Collins 01892 662389

9 Whitehill Close, Crowborough TN6 1JG

Licensed Reader: Mrs Elizabeth Parish 01892 864989

6 Lynwood, Groombridge TN3 9LX

Licensed Reader: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740

Organist: Mrs Sue Stone GRSM ARCM DipEd 01892 770978

Deputy Organist: Peter Ellefsen BSc CEng MIEE 01892 653965

Bell Tower Captain: Rosemary Russell 01892 610659

WITHYHAM & BLACKHAM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Anne Barker, 01892 661393

Hillside, Lye Green, Crowborough TN6 1UU

Asst. Treasurer: Mrs Pauline Cremer 01892 663469

Pembury, Myrtle Road, Crowborough, TN6 1EY

Hon. Secretary: Mrs Gilly Halcrow 01892 770607

Backshaws, Cotchford Lane, Upper Hartfield, TN7 4DJ

Child Protection Officer: Mr Donald Yonge 07872529740

ALL SAINTS REPRESENTATIVES

Mrs Sue Schooling 01892 740397

Mr Tony Heath OBE 01892 740577

Other Representatives

Withyham Flower Guild: Jill Pardey 01892 661882

Blackham Flowers: Sue Schooling 01892 740397

Withyham Altar Linen Diane Pedder 01892 770240

Withyham Church Caretakers: Diana Muckleston 01892 864410

Diane Pedder 01892 770240

Chichester Cathedral Link Rep: Sheila Jones 01892 864117

Website: www.withyhamchurch.org

1.

CHURCH CALENDAR – APRIL 2016

ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, WITHYHAM

Sunday 3rd

April First Sunday after Easter

11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist

6.30 p.m. Evensong

Thursday 7th

10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer

Sunday 10th

Second Sunday after Easter

09.45 a.m. Family Service

11.00 a.m. Matins

6.30 p.m. Evensong

Thursday 14th

10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer

Sunday 17th

Third Sunday after Easter

11.00 a.m. Matins

6.30 p.m. Evensong

Thursday 21st 10.00 a.m. Said Morning Prayer

Sunday 24th

Fourth Sunday after Easter

9.45 a.m. Family Service

11.00 a.m. Matins

6.30 p.m. Evensong

Thursday 28th

Said Morning Prayer

Sunday 1st May Fifth Sunday after Easter

11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist

6.30 p.m. Evensong

Sunday 8th

May Ascension Day

11.00 a.m. Matins

The speaker will be from Christian Aid

6.30 p.m. Evensong

CHICHESTER CULTURAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA FESTIVAL 2016

11th April – 29th

May Chichester Cultural Learning Partnership is formed of seven

organisations and following the success of the inaugural Festival last year

the group have put together another programme of Dementia-Friendly arts

and cultural activities for everyone to enjoy. Go to

www.cft.org.uk/livingwell or ring Sheila Jones on 01892 864117

2.

“LETTER FROM THE RECTORY” We are all immensely grateful to Elizabeth Parish and Donald Yonge, who

have been contributing monthly pieces for this page every month.

This is a tale of two young women: both gave birth to one who was to

become a king; both found themselves unexpectedly in positions of huge

significance. Both demonstrated devotion to their calling and showed

remarkable examples of faithfulness and devotion to duty. Who were they?

Well, two days in April provide the clues.

The first young woman was born on 21st April; she is our Sovereign

Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who turns 90 this year. Few would quibble with

her steadfastness and example of duty following the early death of her father

– and for more years than any other of our monarchs. Long may she continue

to reign.

Who was the second (very) young woman? She was Mary, the

mother of Jesus! In the Church year, which compresses so much

extraordinary life and events into 365 days, 4th

April will be the Feast of the

Annunciation, which commemorates the time when, in stark contrast to the

Queen, this girl living in very humble circumstances in a small corner of a

small obscure land heard the astonishing news that she would be the bearer of

the Saviour of the world. Yet in common with our Queen gave, and still

gives us an example of obedience to her God and to her calling.

For thanks to her, we can rejoice at this season of Easter; no, not

because we love chocolate, but because of what her son, Jesus, did for us. He

took all the pain and suffering that the evils of this world can throw at us and

nailed them to the Cross; through his death and glorious Resurrection, he is

now King of Heaven - and we may be assured that through our faith in him

we are now citizens of that kingdom – but also his friends.

Elizabeth and I hope you had a blessed and happy Easter, and may

know the love of the Risen Christ in your lives.

Donald Yonge

3.

Churchwardens’ Notes – February On Mothering Sunday we welcomed Bishop Martin of Chichester

who celebrated Holy Communion and distributed posies of spring flowers to

the children and adults to present to their mothers. Many thanks to the ladies

who spent Saturday morning tying the beautiful bunches of flowers for

distribution at this service.

At the end of the service the Bishop announced the appointment of

the Reverend James Campbell as our new Rector. James comes to us from a

five parish benefice at Lavington near Devizes. He has had many years'

experience of ministry in rural parishes, was the Rural Dean of Alton for six

years and an Honorary Canon of Winchester Cathedral. His service of

induction will take place on Wednesday, 6th July at 7.30pm. We look

forward to welcoming James and his wife Mary to Withyham and ask for

your prayers for the success of his ministry among us.

At the time of writing we are in the midst of the Holy Week and once

again would like to express our gratitude to Elizabeth Parish and Donald

Yonge for all their tireless work in organising our services both now and

throughout this interregnum. It is a great credit to them that so many have

continued to attend our church.

Please note the date for the annual fete has been changed to

Saturday, 23rd July, a week later than originally planned.

Richard Carden and Antony Cumberland

St Michael and All Angels Church

Annual Spring Clean The Annual Spring Clean will take place on the morning of

Saturday 23rd

April. We usually meet about 9.30 to 10.00 a.m. and break for refreshments mid-

morning. All are welcome, including men!

Diane and Diana

4.

YOUNG CHURCH

5.

CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL EVENTS Please see the Church Notice boards for the full Calendar of Events

and for more information about any of them.

Wed April 20th

9.00 a.m. Day trip Guildford Cathedral and

Bletchley Park (coach from bell tower. Only a few coach tickets left)

Tickets £36 include coach and entry to Bletchley

Mon May 18th

12.30 p.m. Food for thought (The work of the

Sailor’s society – Chris Tuck, Public Engagement Manager)

Tickets £12 to include lunch.

Tue May 19th

6.30 p.m. Piper Tapestry 50th

Anniversary

(Talk and visit to the exhibition “John Piper: The Fabric of Modernism)

Pallant House Gallery. Tickets £9 (or £4 for members of PHG)

Thu May 21st 2.00 p.m. Visit to the Cathedral Bell Tower

(Talk, demonstration of ringing and tea) Tickets £6 includes tea.

Tue May 26th

12.30 p.m. Lunch

1.30 p.m.followed by a talk and organ recital Tim Ravalde, Assistant

Organist. Tickets £12 for lunch (Free entry to talk and recital)

Mon June 2nd

toWed 4th

CATHEDRAL FLOWER FESTIVAL

(more in next month’s magazine or contact Sheila Jones)

Christian Aid Week 15

th – 21

st May 2016

The annual street to street collection takes place this year from Sunday 15th to Sunday 21st May

As in previous years we will not be undertaking a street to street collection in Withyham, but a Christian Aid envelope is enclosed with this magazine and you are invited to give as generously as you are able towards their valuable work. Please place the envelope in the box provided at the entrance to St Michael & All Angels. Alternatively if you are unable to attend any church services at Withyham in Christian Aid Week, you may deliver the envelope at the Rectory. Please also complete the Gift Aid declaration on the envelope if you are a tax payer.

On Sunday 8th May a speaker from Christian Aid will be addressing the 11.00am service at Withyham to give a brief insight into the work of Christian Aid

Any queries please contact Barry Davis on 01892 664162

6.

WITHYHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY April 2016

We have two events on the programme in April. One of course is the

Spring Show on Saturday the 9th

April. There still may be some late

narcissi to be had so please think about entering them. If you would like a

schedule of all the classes to be shown please contact me (01892 661940) or

Helen (01892 771044) and we will get one to you. It is an open show which

means you do not have to be a member to enter.

The next event is our 20% off all plant buys (excluding sale items) at

Royal Mires on Saturday the 16th

April from 9am to 12 noon. You will

have to bring along your membership card to get the discount of course.

The committee and I are hoping that some of you are thinking about helping

out on the committee. I can tell you that we have someone who has offered

to take over the duties of Treasurer but we still need a new chairman.

The list for the first trip to Waterperry gardens on Saturday the

4th

June is now open so make sure you get your name down. The cost will

be £20 which includes the entrance fee.

Garden tips for this month:

1. Lawns have taken a beating this winter, so now is the time to sow

lawn seed to cover the bare patches, simply loosen the soil removing

perennial weeds, flatten the soil and water, then sprinkle over the seed, rake

to spread the seed evenly and cover with netting.

2. If your plants suffer from vine weevil, now is the time to get

some nematodes. Nematodes are a natural predator of vine weevil that you

mix with water. Water the compost around the plant and the nematodes will

search for the vine weevil grubs and destroy them.

3. Remove any moss growing on the surface of containers and

garden and clean off patios and paths with a high powered hose to stop them

being slippery.

There are a million and one things to do in the garden at this time of

year but we hope that you will put by some time for the Spring Show and

future events.

For any further information please ring either myself on 01892

661940 or Helen on 01892 771044 or Em ail at whswithyham@gmail.com.

Val Edwards (Secretary)

7.

CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE LITERARY FESTIVAL Chiddingstone Castle is delighted to announce their first ever Literary

Festival, which will take place in the house and grounds during and after the

Bank Holiday weekend 1-3 May 2016. The exciting line-up includes well-

known writers Antonia Fraser, Antony Beevor, and Juliet Nicolson, a debut

novel from ex-Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, Penshurst authors Sandy

Gall and David Lough, and a performance by Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet,

Downton Abbey). The highlight of our children’s programme is an

appearance by Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, alongside poet Brian

Moses, Leigh’s giant wallbook creator Christopher Lloyd, a performance of

The Tailor of Gloucester by Pericles Theatre Company and much, much

more. We have a number of superb children’s authors appearing at our

Schools Programme on 3 May and we are also running a Short Story

Competition for children aged 7-9 and 10-13 with wonderful prizes –

deadline for entries is 18th

March, find details on how to enter on our

website.

Visit our website www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk/literary-festival for

our full programme. Sign up to our newsletter, follow us on twitter

@chiddlitfest and like our facebook page Chiddingstone Castle Literary

Festival. Our online Box Office opens on 1 March with early bird discounts

and ticket offers – book via our website or ring: 0800 033 7564.

Choosing a computer Well-chosen machines should last you for up to 7 years. Here are the

key questions that should guide you to choose the right type for you.

Will you use the machine in one place? A desktop with its upgrade

potential may be for you. Otherwise choose a portable device: laptop or

tablet, or even a hybrid combination.

For Portable devices: what size of screen do you want?

Do you want to edit photos and create documents? If yes then

probably avoid a tablet as they are less good for extended typing.

Apple or Windows? Apple is much more expensive but generally

easy to maintain. Do check that it will run the software you want.

Budget: Good general-purpose Windows machines start around £350.

Superior components weigh-in at around £550. Bells, whistles and the

better screens arrive at £850+. Apple laptops begin at £750 and run to

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8.

Withyham Art Group Annual Exhibition and Sale of

Paintings, Prints and Cards Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May 2016

10.00am to 5.00pm Free entry Refreshments

PARISH MAGAZINE DONATIONS I would like to thank all the people who have so generously made donations for the Magazine. If, perhaps, you have not yet made a donation, I hope you will be able to do so during the next month.

Very many thanks Anne Barker

MONTHLY SATURDAY MARKET (the first Saturday of every month except January)

with an authentic village life atmosphere and local produce for sale

SATURDAY APRIL 2nd MARKET 10am – 12:30pm Blackham Village Hall

~ Meet other villagers ~at “The Stage” café!

Enjoy Filter Fresh Coffee, Tea and Homemade Cakes Local Produce for sale will include: Bread, Free range eggs, Home Bakery, Preserves,

Occasional special fruit and veg, Fresh Willetts Ice Cream,

Also available Fair Trade goods, Phoenix Cards, Aloe Vera Health products,

Handmade jewellery

Blackham village hall is a registered charity whose sole purpose is to promote and maintain

the village hall for the enjoyment and benefit of the community

9.

Groombridge Horticultural Society

Thanks to all who came along to hear Ken Turner talk to us on Perennials and Mixed Borders on 10

th March – Ken is always popular so the hall was full and

it was great to see so many people. Our next event is the Spring Show on Saturday 9

th April at 2.30pm in

the Groombridge Village Hall (Main Hall). Even if there are no daffodils left by then, there are classes covering polyanthus, hyacinths, hellebores, tulips and orchids, as well as cookery, floral art, handicrafts and photography so there is sure to be something that everyone can enter. You can find full details on our website (www.ghsgc.org.uk). Entries close 8 pm on Thursday 7th April.

The Spring Show always looks stunning so please come along and have a look around and enjoy some afternoon tea. All are very welcome. Any questions please contact Gillian on 01892 864580 or gillian@rowans.clara.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you there.

Staging of entries 9 am to 12 noon Judging 12 noon to 1.30 pm

Prize Giving 4 pm

10.

KEEP PRACTISING During a golf competition in about 1965, a member of the media had

the audacity to suggest to Gary Player that he had been “lucky” playing a

particular golf shot. Player replied: “You know it is quite amazing. I have

discovered that the more I practise, the luckier I get.”

Isn’t that so true of life? Have you ever thought that your and I

become, ultimately, what we practise?

Practise a certain pattern of thought and that becomes your prevailing

thought.

Practise thoughts of prejudice, and you will become a prejudiced

person.

Practise thoughts of hate – “I hate this…I hate that…I hate him

…I hate her” and you will become a hate-filled person.

Practise thoughts of criticism and you will find fault in everything and

everyone.

Practise thoughts of joy and always looking for the good in others,

rather than the bad. Then you will encourage joy and confidence in others.

The more we practise, the more successful we will be in the game of

life and it will have nothing to do with luck.

A little seed lay on the ground

And soon began to sprout.

Now which of all the flowers around

Shall I, it thought, come out?

The seed could be heard saying: “I don’t care to be a rose; a rose has

thorns. I don’t care to be a lily; a lily is too colourless. I don’t care to be a

violet; a violet is too small, and it grows too close to the ground.”

And so it criticised each flower,

That supercilious seed,

Until it woke one summer hour

And found itself a weed!

Paul writing to the Church at Ephesus said: “Be imitators of God and

live a life of love.” (Ephesians 5:1-2)

Begin today to practise, practise and keep on practising to live a life

of love. (with grateful thanks to Highland Reflections - Rev Jim Lamont's "Thought for the day" broadcasts)

11.

WITHYHAM PARISH COUNCIL (WPC) – March 2016. GROOMBRIDGE POST OFFICE: The lady who runs the Post Office retires

later this year. There is a possibility that, after that, Groombridge may not have a

Post Office. WPC has been seeking ways of retaining a post office service in

Groombridge.

THE A 264 ‘MISSING LINK’: Young people from Blackham, walking or

cycling along a dangerous road without a sidewalk to use the sportsground and

pavilion in Ashurst (in which WPC has invested.) are putting themselves in

considerable danger. A proposal was put forward in July 2014 to lay a 600m

footpath alongside the A264 linking two footpaths that already exist to enable

youngsters to cycle and walk down to the sports pavilion and the youth club,

safely. It was agreed that WPC entered a Community Match scheme whereby the

community would share construction costs with ESCC. Costs were estimated at

£67,000, and a community contribution of around £32,000 would need to be

found. WPC identified £10,000 from its Reserves, £15,000 was secured through

grants and Blackham village began to raise the rest through quizzes, coffee

mornings, firework celebrations and the Raft race. However, unbeknown to WPC,

the Community Match scheme did not have a dedicated design engineer to carry

out the design but has been fitted in with other projects such as this within the

ESCC’s Capital programme. This has delayed the design by 8 months! ESCC

have only recently identified that the existing kerb stones along the A264 - which

has a national speed limit (60mph) – may not be high enough in terms of health

and safety for a footpath to be laid and are commissioning an independent safety

audit. If this risk assessment recommends higher kerb stones, the cost of the

project will rise from £67,339 to £105,580. ESCC are therefore considering

withdrawing support for this project after all the community’s and parish

council’s investment in time and energy. It might therefore be out of our reach

and a huge disappointment to the young people of Blackham. WPC have

approached Nus Ghani MP- who has agreed to support the exploration of

alternatives.

BROADBAND – WPC is aware that Blackham is one of the rural areas which

will not be covered by the eSussex Initiative from the Government and County

funded partnership with BT. Blackham residents are concerned that they will not

now receive an upgrade If this is the case, WPC wishes to support them in

considering other solutions. WPC has approached Nus Ghani MP to raise this

with County councillors, BT etc as she highlighted adequate provision of

broadband services to be one of her priorities.

These are just a few of the issues that WPC is trying to resolve on your behalf.

Thank you for your support – it spurs us on!

Diana Kelly: Chairman.

12.

It’s a RIGHT ROYAL QUIZ NIGHT!

FRIDAY 3RD JUNE at 8 pm Kings’ Hall Withyham.

Tickets £9 includes 2-course supper

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ALL PROCEEDS TO THE KINGS’ HALL

GREAT ROYAL BAKE-OFF Bake a Cake for your table.

Prize awarded for the most original cake!

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DREAMS “Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the

trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.”

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Love the life you have imagined.” Henry David Thoreau.

“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” Sarah Ban Breathnach

When your dreams turn to dust, vacuum!

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Every day is another opportunity to make your dreams come true.

“A person will sometimes devote all their life to the development of one part of their body – the wishbone.” Robert Frost

“Nothing happens unless first a dream.” Carl Sanburg

“A dream is a wish your heart makes when it is asleep.” Cinderella

13.

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PARISH DIARY APRIL 2016 Sat 2

nd 10.00 - 12.30 Blackham Village Market

Blackham Village Hall (See Magazine)

Sat 9th

Withyham Horticultural Society and

Groombridge Horticultural Society are

both holding their Spring shows

Mon 11th

7.30 p.m. Withyham Parish Council Meeting

Mon 18th

7.30 p.m. Withyham Church APCM (See Magazine)

Kings' Hall, Withyham

Fri 22nd 8.00 p.m. A Fete worse than Death

Sat 23rd

Blackham Village Hall (See Magazine)

Midday Fri 25th

Deadline for May Parish Magazine Contributions

ADVANCE PARISH DIARY MAY 2016 Sun 1

st – Tue 3

rd Chiddingstone Castle Literary Festival (See Magazine)

Sat 7th

10.00 - 12.30 Blackham Village Market

Blackham Village Hall (See Magazine)

Sat 14th

7.30 p.m. Songs by the Lake (See Magazine)

By St Michael & All Angels Church

Sat 14th

– Sun 15th

10.00 -17.00 Withyham Art Group Annual Exhibition

Kings’ Hall, Withyham (See Magazine)

Sun 15th

– Sat 21st Christian Aid Week (See Magazine)

Midday Wed 25th

Deadline for June Parish Magazine Contributions

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from 2-5 years. We are open from 9am-3pm Monday

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BLACKHAM VILLAGE HALL Available for public hire for:

Parties, Celebrations, Receptions, Band Practices, Fitness

Classes, Martial Arts, Dances, Tea Parties, in fact, just about

anything legal!

Facilities include: Disabled access and facilities;

Central Heating; Fitted kitchen; Small private garden area;

Licenced premises.

Monthly local market (everyone welcome) on 1st Saturday of

each month 10am – 12.30pm (except January).

Bookings: Contact Penny on 01892 740574

Winter: £6/hour local residents; £7/hour other users

Summer: £5/hour local residents; £6/hour other users

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Kings’ Hall Withyham Lettings: Mrs Meg Stafford 01892 770035

or Bryan Williams 01892 652515

www.withyhamvillagehall.co.uk Equipment Hire: Bill Sanford 01892 770740

Blackham Village Hall Bookings: Mrs P Hawes 01892 740574

Doctors Dr A Wolfle, Dr M James The Nook Surgery Groombridge 01892 863326

Saxonbury House, Crowboro’ 01892 603131

Beacon Surgery, Crowboro’ 01892 652233

District Nurse Sister Kay 01892 603109

Family Social Work Mrs Miriam Boobier 01892 662780

Withyham Art Group Mrs Rosemary Goolden 01892 770351

Withyham Horticultural Society: Valerie Edwards 01892 661940

Email: whswithyham@gmail.com

St Michael’s School Miss Katie O’Shea (Headteacher) 01892 770307

Dorset Arms Angling Club Fred Stillwell 01892 770661

Withyham Cricket Club Tristan Tully 01892 541137

Blackham Country Players Linda Weekes 01892 740261

Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Crowborough, selected hours 01892 655303

Council for the Protection of Rural England Local Office 01825 890975

Withyham Parish Charity This Trust provides financial help for those in need.

Applications to John Gower, the Clerk to the Trustees 01892 654395

Timetable Information National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950

Arriva Buses 0344 8004411

Brighton & Hove Buses 01273 886200

Withyham Parish Council (WPC). Office: The Old Station, Groombridge

Website: www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/withyhamparishcouncil

Email: clerk@withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk 01892 864557

WPC Office hours Monday 09.30 - 17.00

Tuesday to Friday 09.30 - 12.30

Councillors hold “surgeries” on 3rd

Saturday each month 08.30 - 10.00

Telephone Numbers for the reporting of incidents Highway lights and Footpath damage (location and problem) 03456080193

Vandalism and Abandoned Vehicles (all relevant details) 01243642222

Waste collection queries 03456080194

Trading Standards 03456080197

Problems can also be reported to: eastsussex.gov.uk/fixmystreet

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