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Highlights for the monthFriday 5th 1 CUPPA for a CAUSE see page 8Wednesday 10 FIRST STEPS service 13.45Saturday 13 MIDSUMMER GARDEN DINNERTuesday 16 SEMI-QUAVERS CONCERT 19.00Thursday 18 MUSTARD SEED 15.00

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IN REVIEW available at http://www.churchofengland.org/media/1782793/in_review_july13.pdf

Vicar Sue Brewer [email protected]

Associate Priest Jacqueline Littlewood 560106Curate Jo Drew 364367

Pastoral Assistant Pam Kilby 332693Pastoral Assistant Jasmine Humphries 392713Pastoral Assistant Colin Parsonson 359713

Church Warden Jan Osborne 740763Church Warden Ian Brown 356339PCC Secretary Linda Riordan 746988PCC Treasurer Steve Humphries 392713

Reader Rosemary Austin 358702Reader Sheila Brown 356339Reader John Hougham 352138Reader Betty Martin 352696Reader Martin Sewell 745443

Who’s Who at www.christchurchgravesend.org.ukChrist Church

Deadline for the magazine is middleof the month prior to publication. Nextmonth 21 July for August.

Copy: email [email protected]

Hand to a Church Warden or Mike Cubitt

Christ Church Hall is availablefor hireContact Rachel Pace01474 249508 or 07960 024917Well equipped, very suitable formeetings and childrens parties

Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend July 2013

Page 2 Who’s WhoPage 3 National SurveyPage 4 Coffee rotaPage 5 First StepsPage 6 Through the kitchen doorPage 7 Baptism, Marriage, DeathPage 9 St George’s School ReviewPage 11 Jubilee CelebrationsPage 12 Semi-quavers outingPage 20 A Flowery FetePage 25 More celebration photosPage 27 Calendar for July

Inside this Month


COFFEE MORNINGFRIDAY 26 JULY 10.30 - 12.30

COLDHARBOUR ROAD, NORTHFLEETEntrance 80p including a cup of coffee or tea and biscuits All welcome

also

QUIZ NIGHTJoin us for a fun-filled challenging evening of quizzing. Teams of 2 and

upwards. Please feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles.FRIDAY 26 JULY 19.30

COLDHARBOUR ROAD, NORTHFLEETEntrance £5 per person - For more information 01322221315

National Surveyof 16000ChurchesNearly nine in ten churches across thecountry are in good condition.That was just one of the findings of aNational Fabric Survey of 16,000 CofEchurches which has recently been com-pleted. Funded by English Heritage andundertaken by the Cathedral and ChurchBuildings Division of the Archbishops’Council, the survey shows that almost90% of our churches are in fair or goodcondition.“This is a great testimony to the efforts ofour church communities and to the tech-

nical and funding support we receivefrom English HerNational Fabric Surveyof our 16,000 churcheshlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/Grants_places_worship.aspxitage,the Heritage Lottery Fund and others,”says Janet Gough, the Director of theCathedral and Church Buildings Division.ChurchCare is now working with the dio-ceses, English Heritage, the HeritageLottery Fund and other partners to under-stand and make use of the significantdata which the survey has produced.“This analysis will assist us in helping the10% of church communities that arestruggling with the upkeep of their build-ing, and help to prevent more churchbuildings from slipping into this category,”says Janet.

FROM THE JULY EDITION OF “IN REVIEW”

Sunday Morning Coffee RotaWeek 8Week 9Week 10Week 11Week 12

07 July14 July21 July28 July04 Aug

Colin Parsonson, Linda Parsonson, Anne ThrushJerry Higgins, Sally Higgins, Ann LennardPauline Marks, Margot Edwards, Angela KirbyRita Smith, Jean Stoddart, Sheila Knight, Ann LennardMargaret Davies, Jerry Higgins, Sally Higgins


Have you had a look on theTraidcraft table recently?

We have some new items for sale. You might seesomething that takes your fancy.

If there is something you would like to try but is noton the table have a word with John Hill.

MonthlyWORKING PARTY

‘In order to save on expensive cleaning and maintenance, we hold a monthlyworking party on a Saturday morning starting at 09.30.Together we clean and tidy the church, do a bit of necessary DIY or gardening,have a coffee and often some home-made goodies – and finish by about 11.30.We are enormously grateful to the few loyal helpers who turn up month aftermonth – but we desperately need a few more.Please consider putting the dates into your diary and coming along. All arewelcome – if you can do basic DIY please let us know in advance so that thechurchwardens can plan jobs in advance.

Working party is almost always on the 2nd Saturday of each month…NOTE the next one will be on 13 July at 9.30.

See you there, Sue


FIRST STEPS12/6/13

SUMMER IS COMING

Our naughty little sheep had hoped thatsummer was coming; a few days ago he’dseen some sunshine but he’s up to leadenskies this morning with the threat of rain so he’sfeeling a bit disappointed. He hasn’t seen hisFirst Steps friends for ages so he’s really look-ing forward to seeing everyone later. He had alovely holiday but he did miss them! Soon heand I and his friends are on our way up tochurch. It’s very breezy but we’re hoping thatthe rain will stay away.

Into church we go and our naughty littlesheep’s friends scoot off to hide. They’re soexcited about being back and hoping to foolthose sneaky children. Julie has come in tohelp and as soon as we’re ready we open thedoors. Fingers crossed! Today visitors fromHoly Family are joining us to see what fun wehave and Mums, Grannies and children beginto arrive, too. Oops, that sneaky Elijah hasfound some of our hiding animals already, sohe and Elsie go and hide them again. Thosepoor creatures won’t know what on earth isgoing on!

At last with jingle bells ready and ourcandles lit, our service begins. Thinking oflovely sunshiny summer days we sing, “CreepyCrawly Caterpillar” Surely a caterpillar turninginto a butterfly must well and truly be a miracle,mustn’t it? In our beautiful world be are sur-rounded by miracles, that we so easily take forgranted, even the miracle that is life itself! Wethank God for caterpillars and butterflies andfor the beauty of the world around us.

Everybody stands up to do the actionsfor “My God is so big” and “Jesus’ love is very

wonderful” by which time our naughty littlesheep’s friends have been found. I think thatthey’re relieved to be back together and I cansee that they’re looking rather warily at Elijah!Our naughty little sheep didn’t want to hide;he’s just been standing very quietly on ouraltar, trying to keep a low profile.

We light some special candles today,happy candles for birthdays and a weddinganniversary, and sad candles for two sick peo-ple who are very precious to us. We know thatGod in Jesus Christ is with us always, to sharein the joy of our happy times and to comfort uswhen times are sad and difficult. The brightlights of the candles remind us of His undyinglove for each of us.

When we’ve quietly said our prayersand our candles havebeen blown out we gointo the hall for a cuppa,a small munch and achat. Our naughty littlesheep’s friends go intothe hall to watch thechildren play, but ournaughty little sheepdecides to stay quietlyin the church. Hewants to think aboutall the things that wehave talked about,sung about and prayedfor in our little service.But he is looking forwardto seeing everyone againon the 10th July for our nextFirst Steps service. He tellsme that he has definitelyordered sunshine nexttime! So we shall see!

God BlessRosemary Austin


Through the kitchen doorAlways nicer with fresh fruit and you don’t have to follow the recipe itstill works well if you have to add an alternative

SUMMER PUDDINGIngredients

● 300g strawberries● 250g blackberries● 100g redcurrants● 500g raspberries● OR 1¼kg/2lb 12oz mixed berries and currants of your choice● 175g golden caster sugar

7 slices day-old white bread, from a square, medium-cut loafMethod1 Bring out the juices: Wash fruit and gently dry on kitchen paper – keepstrawberries separate. Put sugar and 3 tbsp water into a large pan. Gently heatuntil sugar dissolves – stir a few times. Bring to a boil for 1 min, then tip in thefruit (not strawberries). Cook for 3 mins over a low heat, stirring 2-3 times. Thefruit will be softened, mostly intact and surrounded by dark red juice. Put a sieveover a bowl and tip in the fruit and juice.2 Prepare the bread: Line the 1.25-litre basin with cling film as this will helpyou to turn out the pudding. overlap two pieces in the middle of the bowl as it’seasier than trying to get one sheet to stick to all of the curves. Let the edgesoverhang by about 15cm. Cut the crusts off the bread. Cut 4 pieces of bread inhalf, a little on an angle, to give 2 lopsided rectangles per piece. Cut 2 slices into4 triangles each and leave the final piece whole.3 Build the pud: Dip the whole piece of bread into the juice for a few secsjust to coat. Push this into the bottom of the basin. Now dip the wonky rectangu-lar pieces one at a time and press around the basin’s sides so that they fit to-gether neatly, alternately placing wide and narrow ends up. If you can’t quite fitthe last piece of bread in it doesn’t matter, just trim into a triangle, dip in juice andslot in. Now spoon in the softened fruit, adding the strawberries here and thereas you go.Dip the bread triangles in juice and place on top – trim off overhang with scissors.Keep leftover juice for later. Bring cling film up and loosely seal. Put a side plateon top and weight down with cans. Chill for 6 hrs or overnight. To serve, openout cling film then put a serving plate upside-down on top and flip over. serve withleftover juice, any extra berries and cream, Crème Fraiche or Greek yoghurtIf you have a recipe to share e-mail it to [email protected] hand it to a church warden or the editor, Mike Cubitt


HOLY BAPTISM5th May Poppy-Mae Bruce

Lawson Matthew WhitakerNatalie Anne WebbScarlett Tanya Skinner

9th May Zoe Jane RekertBonna Denise Barden (conditionally Baptised)

19th May Blake Gwendoline Peta GallierNoah John William KimbleLana Rose SmithEva Louise SmithIsabelle Karen Murison

CONFIRMATION9th May Shelley Farrell Meek

Rosaline Sara CollomZena Hilary ChisangaKalejhi Esther KasukaMalanjhi Irene KasakaJames Christopher DowlingZoe Jane RekertBonna Denise BardenJulie Anne Haywood

RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS9th May Mable Chisanga Kasuka

HOLY MATRIMONY1st May Yannick Guillaume Trouillez and Laura Marie Leathers8th June Adam Stevens and Bernice Cosgrove

REST IN PEACE26th March Albert Jacklin7th April Christopher Beardmore

10th April Arnold Denton26th April Annie Owens6th May Robert Ludlow

24th May Joan Tillman25th May Horace (Philip) Perring2nd June Roma Cox


S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S

Cuppa For Our Cause


There is a long connection between ChristChurch and Saint George’s School; three of thelast four vicars have been Chair of Governors.As Rural Dean of Gravesend, Sue Brewer isone of our trustees; that is she appoints somegovernors and is responsible for our perform-ance. Keith Knight is a long standing governorwhile Jill Sampson is mother of our HeadTeacher Anne Southgate.We have just done very well in our latest Ofstedinspection. Putting it simply we are a goodschool with outstanding features. This is asgood an Ofsted as enjoyed by any local second-ary school.Some Quotes;-“This is a good school.”“Students make good progress because theyare well taught.”“The quality of teaching is good”.“Teaching has improved strongly in recent yearswith much good and some outstanding teachingobserved.”“The behaviour and safety of pupils are good.”“The school’s values, promoted through its as-semblies, tutorial programme and lessons,make a strong contribution to good learning andprogress. Equality of opportunity is promoted,discrimination is tackled quickly and the schoolis very effective in promoting students’ spiritual,moral, social and cultural development.”“The leadership and management are outstand-ing.”“The head-teacher and leadership team havevery high expectations of staff and hold themrigorously to account.”

“The governing body know the school very welland is fully aware of its strengths and areas forimprovement. They offer comprehensive sup-port to the head-teacher, leaders and staff,demanding the very best of them.”That is a sample which a previous vicar, JoeKing chair of Governors, is happy to offer to hissuccessor, Sue Brewer, one of the school’strustees. You are very welcome to read thewhole report. Here we have a flourishing ChurchSchool which is serving its multi-cultural com-munity very well. Saint George’s was foundedin 1580 with the purpose of ‘increasing the lifechances of local boys’. In 2013, this is still ourpurpose – to increase the life chances of alllocal children, no matter who they are.Results at GCSE and A Level are very good,with students making more progress than inmost other schools. These excellent resultshave enabled the school to choose to form itsown academy trust. We use this status to workclosely with local church primary schools inGravesham and Dartford to mutual advantageand support.More information about the school can be foundon the school’s website:www.saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.ukJoe King

Saint George’sSchool


invite you to their fortnightly services for

older people,people with disabilities,

those with Alzheimer‛s & dementia,and their carers.

Forgetmenot Singingwill be at Christ Church Hall,

Old Road East, Gravesend

2nd & 4th Thursdays in the month

2 – 3.30pm11 and 25 JULY

Sessions will last 1½ hoursand will begin with free refreshments and a social time then

Forgetmenot Singing£2.50 per person attending

Phone 07582451470Forgetmenot Support Services C.I.C. registered number 7703968

e-mail [email protected] www.forgetmenot-services.co.uk


Jubilee Celebrations atChrist Church


On the 29 May the Semiquavers took atrip to London to sing at the Evelina Chil-dren’s Hospital which is based at St Tho-mas’.The Evelina Hospital opened in 2005,and became London's first new children'shospital for more than 100 years. It wasfunded by £10 million from thegovernment and £50 million from theGuy’s & St Thomas’ Charity. Everythingfrom the menus and furnishings to theactual design of the building was chosenby children, making this hospital trulyunique.The singers warmed up in the St Thomas’Central Hall, giving an impromptu

rendition of some of their songs to staffand visitors there. The children were thenwelcomed by staff at the Evelina andsang to parents, patients, their familiesand friends, who also joined in with somesinging and clapping.The twenty member choir who attended,sang their hearts out for the Evelina,singing songs including the BareNecessities and the Lion Sleeps Tonight,all in all around a thirty minute set in thebeautiful atrium surrounded by palmtrees and gingerbread men!One of our youngest members, Grace,said afterwards she thought that thechildren were “very lucky to have beenborn now and not in olden times”. PraiseGod for that.The choir then took a walk overWestminster Bridge to visit the Houses ofParliament, which was made possible byour local MP Adam Holloway. The


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group was lucky to have a tour of theHouse of Commons and Lords, the mainhall and the chapel, and asked SarahLloyd Davis, PA to Adam Holloway sometricky questions like “if people misbehavein the House of Commons are theybeheaded?”The trip was, apart from the weather, agreat success and brought smiles to thechildren of the Evelina Children’s hospitaland to our singers who representedChrist Church Gravesend fantasticallywell. Their next concert will be at ChristChurch on Tuesday the 16 July at 7pm, ifyou would like to come along adults arecharged £3 and children are free. Allproceeds going towards the continuationof the choir.

GRAVESHAM FOOD BANKMany thanks to those who support the food bank.

Below is a list of items required at the moment

Milk (UHT) - CustardToothpaste - Hot chocolate

Shampoo - Sweets/treatsBreakfast cereal (not porridge) - Marmite

Fruit juice/squash - Toilet rollSponge pudding - Deodorant

Tinned potatoes - Laundry liquid/tablets

This list is only a few of the items that can help those less fortunate than ourselves,any tinned or non-perishable items are most welcome


FIRST STEPSIs a service especially designed for families with pre-school children, althoughall children in the family are welcome to come.We meet in the church at 1.45 pm on the second Wednesday in each monthfor a short service and then to enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.We are finished in plenty of time for parents to meet their other children fromschool.Why not come along with your children, you will be very welcome.Next date is Wednesday 10 July

Just a reminderre Active Kids Vouchers

The congregations contributions helped enormously. Webought a tandem bike, cd players and streamers. We would

to get another camera but would need 5,000 vouchersSo thanking you all for your help.

Sue x

The EchoDrama ClubDo you enjoy Drama, but don’t havetime or the inclination to perform infront of an audience? The EchoDrama Club offers something differ-ent.

We are a small Drama Club whomeet on Friday evenings and offerplay-reading, group activities, stage-craft, and workshops.We also have a social side to ourClub, offering theatre trips to ama-teur and professional theatres; day-

trips that are drama related, and so-cial events.

We charge a smallamount to coverthe hire of a halland refreshments.If you would likemore information,please contact be-low.Meetings at: ChristChurch Hall, EchoSquare, Gravesend,Friday evenings,from 7:30 to 9:30 pmContact Helen Beck01474 568 290


Exciting new Youth Choir inGravesendIf you are aged between 7 and 17and enjoy singing then comealong!

� Join a friendly group of singers

� Learn great music of differentstyles and

� Perform at concerts andservices

For further information visitwww.christchurchgravesend.org.uk

� Or call 01474 534517

Join the

New youth choir inGravesendWe meet weekly forRehearsalsat Christ ChurchTuesday evenings6.15 pm to 7.30 pm

SHOE BOX APPEAL“July already- Six months toChristmas but only five until ourshoe box appeal!

Please collect any ladies shoe-boxes you can ready for the ap-peal (Veronica will store ifnecessary). You might even liketo start collecting items to go inthem especially when there arespecial offers or sales.

As always thank you for yourcontinued help and support forBlythswood Care Shoebox Ap-peal.

Enjoy your summer I am sure youneed new sandals! Veronica”

SHORNE CHURCHOPEN DAYMonuments, brasses, old furnishings and medievalarchitecture are what most visitors are looking forin country churches. St Peter and St Paul at Shornehas all of these. The building has examples of allperiods of architecture from Anglo-Saxon to Per-pendicular in the 15th century. Unfortunately, likemany churches in this area, it is locked when it isnot in use.On Saturday 14th September it will be open from10 am to 6 pm for anyone to visit and see what ithas to offer. In the morning you can guide yourselfround using a free leaflet. In the afternoon there willbe guided tours at 2, 3 and 4 pm. These are freeand there is no need to book. Afternoon teas will beserved from 2.30 to 5 pm.This coincides with the national Heritage OpenDays and the Friends of Kent Churches 'Ride &Stride' .You can get further information from An-drew Moffat 01474 822280 [email protected] or from our web sitewww.shorneparishchurch.co.uk.


Sunday 14th•July

Historical Guided tour of Swanscombe Marshes andthe Swanscombe/Northfleet border (Circular walk)Meet: 2.30pm George & Dragon public house, Galley Hill, Swanscombe DA10 0LF.

Gravesend Historical Society event.Guide: Christoph Bull 01474 320156/ 07702287147 – Donations welcome. (Please note

this date has been changed from 7th•July to 14th•July)

Thursday 25th•July

Guided walk of Milton next Gravesendmeet 10am outside Post Office, corner of the Grove (opposite Gravesend Clock Tower)– come and join Christoph Bull around the Wellington Street area for an unusual look atthe town – celebrating Christoph’s father’s centenary with details about the Gravesend

of his time. £3 for adults, children free.•Guide: Christoph Bull 01474 320156/07702287147•(Celebrating 40 years of Chalk Parish History Group – joint event with

Gravesend Historical Society). No need to book just turn up

Wednesday 31st•July

Evening Guided historical walk around St Mary’s Hooand its marshes (Circular walk)

Meet: 7pm outside St Mary’s Hoo Church ME3 8RA. Gravesend Historical Society event.Guide: Christoph Bull 01474 320156/ 07702287147 – Donations welcome. No need to

book just turn up.

SUNDAY LUNCHServed every week at

Northfleet Age Concern, Coldharbour Road

Two course roast lunch—cost £5.50(transport can be provided cost £2 each way)

Please book in advance withJohn Miller 07976 488790

BRF are recruiting volunteersBRF is a Christian charity with a desire to enable people of all ages to explore the Christian faith andto grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, through Bible reading, prayer, spirituality and discipleship.

We’re•currently•recruiting•a•small•group•of Local Representatives who will work with us on a pilotproject. From September 2013 to April 2014 we are looking to increase our attendance at Christianevents, running bookstalls and making our resources available to a wider audience. We are alsolooking to proactively explore sales opportunities in churches.

We•are•looking•for•people•who•can…· Be available for training and preparation during June – September 2013· Be available to attend a minimum of three events between September 2013 – April 2014· Commit to finding at least three other opportunities to sell BRF resources in local settings

(church, midweek groups or other outlets) between September 2013 – April 2014· Through feedback and recording of sales, contribute to the project evaluation process.

Local Representatives must…· Have a desire to be used by God to encourage Christian discipleship· Have energy and enthusiasm and the ability to recognise the value of the Bible in everyday life· Be able to appreciate the benefits of BRF resources and their impact in terms of Christian growth· Have the ability to build a BRF knowledge base, understanding how resources and initiatives can be

used / to whom they’re suited· Be flexible and able to commit time to the project - attending events typically at evenings and weekends· Be willing to commit time in advance of events for preparation / learning· Have great people skills and a desire to deliver excellent customer care· Be competent and confident with cash and stock handling· Be a good communicator· Be willing and able to travel and preferably with access to a car and full UK driving licence

Terms & benefitsThis is a voluntary role but a small contribution towards expenses will be available and Local Representativeswill receive a free set of Bible reading notes and books. Full training will be given.

For more informationFor an informal discussion or to apply please contact Tracey Ryland on 01323 848531 / 07833089156 or email [email protected].

BRF, 15 The Chambers, Vineyard, Abingdon, OX14 3FE United Kingdom | www.brf.org.uk | Charity Reg. 233280 | Company No. 301324


THE Mustard Seed aims to provide an informal and friendly tea at 3.00 pmon the third Thursday of every month in Christ Church hall.It is a new venture that offers the opportunity to meet new friends andreminisce about old times.The Mustard Seed, as the parable says (Mark4; 3-32) is very small - likedust - but has the potential to develop into one of the largest plants.Please join us as we plant the Mustard Seed and assist to make it flourish.Who knows what may happen!The launch of the first Mustard Seed took place in May, and the nextgathering will be on Thursday 18 July. You are so welcome.For further details please contact any member of the pastoral careteam. Pastoral assistants Pam Kilby, Colin Parsonson, JasmineHumphries or Curate Jo Drew

THE MUSTARD SEED

NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley ClinicalCommissioning Group is inviting you to help shapethe area’s health services with a special event nextmonth (July) coinciding with the 65th anniversaryof the NHS.The health commissioners held a similar fact-find-ing exercise in January before they took over fromprimary care trusts. Now they want help to plan forthe longer term of the local NHS.GP Dr Bhaskar Bora, chairman of the clinicalcommissioning group,•said: “In January, before wetook over our £278 million health budget on 1 April,we held a meeting and asked for ideas and sug-gestions about what was needed in the area. Thepublic asked - and we listened.“It was an excellent event. We agreed to put pa-tients first, to engage better with the voluntary andcommunity sectors and to work towards joint ap-proaches. We will•update everyone•on what wehave been doing and explain what has been goingon.“It is now•time to repeat the exercise for next year

and beyond. It is a tough balancing act, ensuringeveryone gets a quality service in these economictimes. But we are determined to stamp out inequal-ities in the area and to make sure treatment isdelivered as locally as possible.“It needs a whole new way of looking at the healthservice, which is where the public comes in. As theNHS prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversarynext month this is the perfect opportunity for thepublic to give it the best birthday present it couldwish for by taking this opportunity to help developand secure its future.”The afternoon event is at Princes Park Stadium,Grassbanks, Dartford, DA1 1RT on Tuesday 16July• from 1pm to 4pm. Refreshments will beserved. Public, patients, voluntary groups andhealth providers can join the area’s health commis-sioners to plan for the futureAttendance is free but by ticket only becausespaces are limited. To book your place, e-mailRebecca [email protected]• or call 07768421350 with details of your name, address, tele-phone, e-mail, GP practice you are registered withand any dietary requirements.

Parish•Church•of•St•Peter•&•St•Paul,•Shorne

SHORNE CHURCHO P E N DAY

Saturday 14 September

Church open10 am to 6 pm

Tours of the Churchat 2, 3 and 4 pm

Free—No need to book

Afternoon Teas2.30 to 5.00 pm

Information from Andrew Moffat01474 82220 or [email protected]

Orwww.shorneparishchurch.co.uk

Reportage of the flower power brought to thesummer fete on June 15.Opposite page refreshments served from thekitchen, a very flowery cake stall, a couple of like-ly lasses and Jo Drew who’s cardigan sleevesseemed to have shrunk.This page, Jacqueline and Sandy dressed fromthe sixties, a stall full of jarred goodies, a coupleof likely lads who seem to be eyeing up more ofthe offerings at the refreshment stall.


One number forcommunity carehelps Gpsand patients

A SINGLE phone number is being introduced forGPs and patients to call when they need commu-nity healthcare like district nurses.Dr Bhaskar Bora, chairman of NHS Dartford,Gravesham and Swanley Clinical CommissioningGroup, said: “A single point of contact will make iteasier for patients to get the right type of help.There has been a confusing collection of numbersin the past.”The introduction of the new number wasdiscussed••at the clinical commissioning group’sgoverning body meeting in public at the Bat andBall cricket ground, Gravesend, on Tuesday (21May) and again at a forum of the area's GPs onTuesday (4 June). The number has been given toGP practices• by• Kent Community• Health NHSTrust. It is planned to be made available for staff inhospital accident and emergency units, too.Meanwhile, the new health commissioners whocontrol a budget of £278 million, are continuing towork with the public to plan healthcare. RosemaryBolton, the commissioning group’s independentmember for patient and public involvement, ex-plained at the•governing body meeting•how thegroup is encouraging public feedback by workingwith patient participation groups based in GP sur-geries. She said: “It is important patients get moreinvolved so we know what is needed rather than usjust telling them what is going on.”There will be a meeting for voluntary groups tohelp come up with ideas for the area’s healthservices at a•“commissioning intentions” event onTuesday 16 July.She also thanked local media for keeping thepublic informed about campaigns, such as theneed for teenagers to be vaccinated•against mea-

sles and the battle to get earlier diagnosis of long-term conditions such as dementia and diabetes.Chief Nurse Geoff Wheat reported on the reviewby Sir Bruce Keogh, Medical Director of NHSEngland, which is due to report shortly followingvisits to Medway Maritime Hospital. The reviewwas announced in response to the Francis Reportinto failures at Mid-StaffordshireHospital.•Medway, which takes some patients fromDartford, Gravesham and Swanley, is one of 14hospitals in England to have their mortality ratesinvestigated.Mr Wheat reported that South East Coast Ambu-lance Service (SECAmb) had recruited more callcentre staff as part of a 10-week “rectification plan”for the recently-launched NHS 111 free phoneadvice service.The governing body also approved an agreementto work together with NHS Swale Clinical Commis-sioning Group because it shares the cost of someof the managers and the two areas have similarhealth issues. The GPs believe the combinedapproach will help after the proposed merger ofDarent Valley and Medway Maritime hospitals.GP Dr David Woodhead said: “This is a really goodway of sharing our resources and underpins whatwe are trying to do. Some of the work we areattempting is so big it would be foolish not to worktogether. It would be letting our patients down.”The next meeting in public of NHS Dartford,Gravesham and Swanley Clinical CommissioningGroup is on Tuesday 30 July in the Council Cham-ber, Gravesham Civic Centre, Windmill Street,Gravesend DA12 1AU from 1 to 4pm. The agendaand papers will be available to view five daysbefore on thewebsite www.dartfordgraveshamswanleyccg.nhs.ukor at council offices. The public can ask ques-tions at the start and end of the meeting.


Gravesend & DistrictOsteoporosis Support GroupThe next meeting of the Group is on

Tuesday 2nd July 2013at

Christ Church HallOld Road East, Gravesend DA12 1NR

Time: 7.00 p.m.Entry £2.00

YOGATalk and Demonstration

alsoHEALTHY FOODCooking and Tasting

There will be a raffleTea/coffee and biscuits

Everyone Welcome!

Contact the Chair forFurther Information

01474 564234


Woodville Theatre For Youth is a Theatre Company for 8 – 18 year olds setup by Actress and Freelance Drama Facilitator Claire Goatham in Septem-ber 2012. The group meets every Wednesday from 4.30 – 6.30pm at TheWoodville Theatre and young people are invited to come along and CRE-ATE, DISCUSS, REHEARSE and PERFORM with the aim of teachingskills for life, not just theatre.On Tuesday the 10th and 17th September the company will be runningtwo free taster sessions at Christ Church Hall at 4.30 – 6pm. Theywould love for anyone aged between 8 – 18 years with a desire toperform to come along! No previous experience necessary.For more information or to book a place please [email protected] you can also check out what the companymembers get up to each week on the Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/WoodvilleTheatreForYouth#!/WoodvilleTheatreForYouth


Jubilee day in Gravesham, our pictures show the townspeople gatheredin the town square for the raising of the flag, bottom left local councillorMike Wenban with the MP for Gravesham Adam Holloway and bottomright the standard bearers at the service in Christ Church earlier thatmorning


What happens at Christ Church?

Weekday ServicesHoly Communion (said)

Monday and Saturday 8am.Tuesday & Thursday 7.00am.

Wednesday 10.00am

Sunday Services8.00 am Holy Communion (said)10.00 am Communion with crèche & God’s Gang

On the 2nd Sunday All-Age serviceEvening Service - see inside magazine for details.

Office hoursFriday 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm

Regular activities and youth organisationsThere are a wide variety of clubs for you:-Daily Christ Church Pre-school (2½ upwards)Monday Music Group; BrowniesTuesday Cubs and SemiquaversWednesday Guides; Mothers Union (1st Wednesday)

First Steps (under 5’s and carers) 2nd Wednesday 1.45pm

Ifield Ladies (every third Wednesday)Thursday Beavers/Brownies; Choir Practice:3.00 p.m. Mustard Seed (every third)2 - 3.30 Forgetmenot Singing 2nd & 4th Thurs afternoonFriday Scouts; Parent and ToddlerSaturday Working Party (9.30 a.m. every second)

Registered Charity no. 1130741

For further informationContact

The Church Wardens

Wednesday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

708.00 Service10.00 Service

1408.00 Service10.00 All age

Service18.30 Evensong



2908.00 Service16.45 ServiceBROWNIES


CUBS18.15 Semiquavers


GUIDES

27

08.00 Service

20

08.00 Service

13

08.00 Service09.30 Working Party19.00 Summer Ball

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08.00 Service

513.15 Parent and

Toddlers16.45 Service

18.30 Office hoursSCOUTS

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GUIDES


GUIDES

1010.00 Service

13.45 First Steps16.45 Service

GUIDES


Brownies/BeaversChoir practice

1807.00 Service

15.00 Mustard Seed16.45 Service







Mothers UnionGUIDES








CUBS19.00Semiquavers

Concert






CALENDAR JULY 2013

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GRAVESEND RUGBY CLUBSUNDAY 28 JULY 2013

Registration 09.15 - 09.45PLAY STARTS AT 10.00

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£7 per player

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|House of MercyEdwin Street Gravesend

Registered Charity No. 1087730

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