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March 2019
!! HURST GREEN NEWS
Some material I was looking at recently told us that Indonesia is the largest country in SE Asia, made up of more than 17,000 islands, 1,340 different ethnic groups and 740 languages. They have a motto ‘Bhineka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity in Diversity). Across the diversity of ethnicity, language and religion, Indonesians have lived by the principle to live in solidarity and by collaboration. This harmony is fragile, corruption infects politics and business, often with devastating effects on the environment and the people. Those supposed to promote justice and protect the weak often fail to do so. As a consequence, in a country rich in resources many live in poverty. This is reflected in a traditional saying ‘A mouse dies in hunger in a barn full of rice’.The theme was a common one from the Old Testament where we are encouraged to love justice both as a country but also individually. As they identified injustice in Indonesia it was not difficult to reflect on the injustices in many countries and closer to home in our own country and our own communities.So when do we speak out and when do we say silent? Martin Luther King said ‘Our lives begin and end the day we become silent about things that matter’. It is a helpful reminder that it often takes courage to speak out on things that really matter and are important. Fear of being ignored, misunderstood, forgotten or drowned out by others can cause our silence. While overconfidence or ignorance can mean that the words are meaningless.Esther in the Bible is challenged to use her position in the king’s court to right injustice by speaking up for her people. She is told ‘Who knows if perhaps you were made for such a time as this.’ This brought to mind the line of a song ‘Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me’. Where I see injustice do I speak out or do my own prejudices and insecurities feed injustice? Do my actions promote justice in my community and in my land?
Margaret Cox, Pastor, Hurst Green Evangelical Church
The April issue of Hurst Green News will be published on 30 March 2019. Please send material for that issue, including items for the diary, no later than FRIDAY, 15 MARCH 2019 to The Compiler: [email protected] or 26 Orchard Way, Oxted, RH8 9DJ. The Compiler reserves the right to edit copy. The Hurst Green News is published by St John’s Parochial Church Council (Registered Charity 1133107) as a church and community newsletter.
It is financed by advertisements and St John’s Parochial Church Council.
St John’s Youth ChoirA relaxed and fun singing group for
children from Year 3 upwards. We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday from 4 - 5pm at
St John’s Church and contribute to occasional services and eventsat the church. All are welcome!
Email [email protected] for more details, or come along to find out what we’re all about.
This month’s dates are:12 & 26 March.
URGENT HELP NEEDED!The Community Coffee Shop, held each
Wednesday from 10.30am in St Agatha’s Hall, urgently needs the following volunteer helpers:Lunch helper: 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays, 12 noon to 3pm (includes lunch)Coffee morning helper: 3rd Wednesday, 10am to 12 noonVolunteer to make soup: 3rd WednesdaySet up and pack away: Any WednesdayAn able bodied person to set up tables and chairs from 9am, and from 1.30pm to pack them away (lunch included)
Please call Pearlon 01883 722343
Unity in DiversityI often wake up to the news on radio 4 but in recent days I find myself more and more disheartened and end up switching it off. All I hear is conflict, walls, Brexit, cuts and all manner of disputes. What am I to make of it all? When things come up in conversation what is my opinion, does it matter, will it make a difference??
Free Cinema at St John’s! Church Way, Hurst Green
TIME BANDITSA spectacular fantasy forchildren and adults alike
Saturday 9 March at 2.30pm In the main church building
Refreshments availableFree entry (donations welcome!)
This remarkable British time-travel fantasy from Terry Gilliam, utilises
fantastic set design and special effectsto create a vivid, original universe.
Starring legends such as Sean Connery, John Cleese and Shelley Duvall, it's a
strange, weird and wonderful mix of boy's adventure, tall tales, ancient myths
and historical figures.
Hurst Green News Deliverer RequiredThere is currently a vacancy for
someone to deliver Hurst Green News each month in Rockfield Road,
between Wolfs Hill and Uvedale Road.There are 37 houses and the roundtakes about 40 minutes to complete.
If you could help or want tofind out more, please contact
June Thompson, 01883 716335 or [email protected].
WORLD DAY OF PRAYEROn Friday 1 March the 2019 World Day of Prayer will be celebrated. This service is put together by
the women of Slovenia whose stories reflect the political and economic situation of the past and the present country Services are:
10am - St Mary’s, Tatsfield7.30pm - All Saints, OxtedRefreshments afterwards.
All are welcome - please come!
ASH WEDNESDAYto mark the
beginning of Lent
Communion Servicesat St John's on 6 March
at 12 noon and 8pmAll welcome!
If you would like to do something a bit different this Lent,
come along to one (or all) ofour Lent Talks in the series
‘Faith & Life See following page for details.
FAITH & LIFELent Talks at St John’s Church
A chance to listen, reflect and discussDrinks served for 15 minutes at the start
Talk given (45 mins or so) then questions and discussion
For more info: [email protected] or 01883 712674Donations to the Bishop’s Lent Charity Fund welcome, but not essential
HURST GREEN CHURCHES WELCOME YOU
Please telephone any of these numbers for details of weekday worship and activities,to discuss baptism, marriage, or the arranging of a funeral, or if you want help in times of joy or sorrow.
ST JOHN’S, CHURCH WAY8am Holy Communion9.30am Parish Eucharist Crèche and Children’s groups - all ages11.30am, 3rd Sunday Café Service, refreshments from 11am (not August)12 noon Holy Communion, David Gresham House Other services: details in church porchWednesday 12 noon Weekday EucharistVicar: Anna Eltringham, 712674, 14 Oast Road (day off - Friday)Assistant Priest: Mary Seller - 715675, 11 Home ParkSouthwark Pastoral Auxiliary: Monica Fenton - 715769
METHODIST CHURCH, HURSTLANDS10.30am Morning Worship, Café Church 1st Sunday3 - 4.30pm Families at 3 - usually 3rd Sunday (see box)Minister: Kathy Flynn - 01883 372096 (day off - Friday)
EVANGELICAL CHURCH ON HURST GREEN10.45am Family WorshipPastors: Steven and Margaret Cox - 717510
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF OXTED & WARLINGHAMAll Saints' Church Chichele Road, Oxted - 627762St Ambrose Church Warren Park, Warlingham5.30pm Saturday First Mass of Sunday, All Saints’ Oxted9am Sunday St Ambrose, Warlingham11am Sunday All Saints’ OxtedParish Priest Fr Stephen - 713776
OXTED UNITED REFORMED CHURCH The Church of the Peace of God 21 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted - 730406 [email protected] Sunday Service includes story-time for children, Junior Church, and communion monthlyMinister: Graham Dadd
TABLE TOP SALESaturday 16 March,10am -12 (set up from 9am)
Hurst Green Methodist ChurchRefreshments including
homemade cakes availableTo book a table for £10
please call Gill on01883 713876 or email on
Hurst Green and Holland Children’s CentreThis is just to update our local families about Surrey County Council’s proposals to close 38 Children’s Centres in Surrey including Hurst Green and Holland Children’s Centre.
At the Surrey County Council (SCC) cabinet meeting on 29 January this proposal for the closures was upheld. There is local opposition looking into ways to stop your Children’s Centre from being closed and we are hoping that something will come of this.We are running a Confidence Building course on Thursday mornings in March. Please contact the centre for more information 01883 723496. Meanwhile it is business as usual, which means that all the sessions will still be running. Please check our website: www.hurstgreenchildrenscentre.co.uk for our current programme which shows our current and future dates for clinics and sessions or follow us on www.facebook.com/hurstgreenchildrenscentre.
These boots are made for walking… and keeping fit!Winter walking is fantastic for your health and heading out on foot is a great way to kick start New Year fitness resolutions. Sticking to your resolutions just got easier with East Surrey Walkers’ range of great local walks.
Join us - a friendly group that enjoys talking whilst walking in the countryside, making new friends and having pub lunches. We also enjoy various social events throughout the year and organise holidays together, both in the UK and abroad.Each week we offer a selection of walks for different abilities, ranging from 3 - 12 miles. There’s bound to be one that suits you! You are welcome to walk with us on one or two occasions before you decide whether to join East Surrey Walkers.Walking is growing in popularity and the biggest growth is in leisure walking, which is enjoyed by 19.2 million adults in England at least twice a month, making it by far the most popular and fastest-growing form of exercise. Come and join us; we would love to have your company.
Walks coming up………Tuesday 12 March Dormansland 3 miles Amble - EASYTuesday 12 March Riddlesdown 3½ miles Fast Fitness -
STRENUOUSWednesday 13 March Crockham Hill 6 miles - LEISURELYThursday 14 March Walton on the Hill 5 miles - LEISURELY
Friday 15 March Banstead 9 miles - MODERATESunday 17 March Woldingham 6 miles - LEISURELY
Details of where to meet and our full programme are on our website: www.eastsurreywalkers.org.uk Pamela Cunniffe, Publicity Officer
Foodbank CollectionWe have decided to have a permanent
donation box at St John’s Church which will be taken regularly to the
East Grinstead Foodbank.Please bring any food or toiletry items which are
brand new, non-perishable and in date. The church is always open in daylight hours so you can leave
your donations in the porch. Priorities change from time to time, but the items currently needed are:
male and female deodorant, female razors and J-cloths, shampoo, sliced bread (white or brown), shaving foam, long-life milk (green 1 litre), small packs of tissues, 2 or 4 packs of toilet rolls, small
packs of washing powder or liquid. The website is regularly updated and you can check for the latest at
https://eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/.
They don’t need soup, beans or pasta until further notice! Please continue to give if you can.
Thurs 14 March7.30 - 9.30pmMon 18 March7.30 - 9.30pmThurs 28 March7.30 - 9.30pmMon 1 April7.30 - 9.30pmThurs 11 April7.30 - 9.30pm
Growing Old with God: the theology of ageing Revd Charles BradshawMore than body, brain and breath: spiritually relating to people with dementia Wendy Hewitt LLMModern Genetics: for good or ill? Revd Prof. Mary SellerRocks: what they tell us about the age and evolution of the Earth Dr Chris JohnsWhat is the Bible? What is God? What is life?Do they hang together? A scientist’s viewpoint Revd Prof. Mary Seller
The Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road, OxtedSpring Sale, Thurs, 28 March, 10 - 12
cakes,collectables, jewellery, gifts,raffle, books, fancy goods, tea & coffee
Visitors welcome to the Centre, open Mon - Thurs 9am - 12.30pm. We undertake skilled upholstery
work and repairs; large selection of handmade goods for sale. Our men’s club is ideal to make new friends whilst doing a spot of woodwork.New members welcome! More information
from the Manager, Mrs Dee Graham, 715189
Dates for your Diary 201911 Mar Tandridge Club for the Visually Impaired, Methodist Church Hall, 2.45 - 4.15pm General Knowledge Quiz. Contact: Carol Leach 01883 382031 12 Mar Carers' Support Group meeting, 10.30am - 12 noon (2nd Tuesday in the month) Community Room, Eastlands Close, Oxted. Contact: 01883 745057 13 Mar Hurst Green Gardening Club, St Agatha's Hall, 8pm: Sweet Peas - Darren Everest Contact: Brian Parrott, 01883 723916 14 Mar Pollards Oak WI, Methodist Hall, 7.45pm: Members' Social More information from the Secretary, Christine Farmer, 01883 723417 25 Mar Tandridge Club for the Visually Impaired, Methodist Hall, 2.45pm Sue Cope entertains on the piano. Contact: Carol Leach 01883 382031
Hurst Green News can also be read on www.stjohnshurstgreen.org.uk
St Agatha’s HallBooking Administrator
Lee Pegrum, 07586 863079, [email protected] or
www.stjohnshurstgreen.org.uk/st-agathas-hall/make-an-enquiry
Join us forCAFÉ CHURCH
A more informal way to worship God11.30am, refreshments from 11am
St John’s, Hurst Green(usually 3rd Sunday of the month)
17 MarchCafé Church band ~ crafts for children
~ creative ways of praying
For more info, call 01883 712674or e-mail [email protected]
(Next Café Church is on19 May)
PARISH REGISTERSFunerals
Our sympathy goes totheir relatives and friends:
12 February Christopher Chatt 28 February Raymond Stocks
St John’s Book of RemembranceTo have a name entered,
please phone Diana on 712845.
Families at ThreeHurst Green
Methodist ChurchSunday 17 March, 3 - 4.30pm
Come and join us for Games, Music, Drama, Crafts, Drinks & Snacks
A completely free event for familiesChildren to be accompanied by an adult
Come and join us for COFFEE and a CHAT Where? St John’s Room St John’s Church When? Fortnightly on Thursdays 7 and 21 March 10.30am - 12 middayNeed a lift? Ring Barbara, 715636
Plastic ChallengeWe hope you’ve been inspired by our series of articles on reducing single plastic use. Please make your voice heard - share what you are doing with friends, family and community. Ask your MP what they are doing to tackle single use plastics. Join the UN’s Clean Seas campaign and Greenpeace’s Plastic Pledge. Find out your own plastic footprint.Here are our last few suggestions:• Buy in bulk to minimise or eliminate
packaging. This goes for food and drink as well as cleaning supplies, toiletries, hardware items - anything that may come in plastic packaging.
• Use non-plastic containers for food: lunches, leftovers, freezing, storage, take-out, travelling... Request takeaways use your container instead of their disposable one. Take a container when you buy meat, fish or cheese.
• Buy glass and/or stainless steel containers for food storage. Glass works well for freezer storage as well, just ensure you leave room at the top of the jar.
• Check labels of toiletries. Did you know some facial scrubs and toiletry products contain tiny plastic beads? Avoid anything with ‘polyethylene’ listed as an ingredient.
We trust this challenge has made you more aware of your plastic use and helped you create some lasting changes.
Why not start Mothering Sundayin a special way?
Come to St John's onSunday 31 March, 9.30am
Family-friendly service with posies to say thank you to Mums and others who nurture us.
Followed by Simnel Cake and sherry
YO-YOsYork Rooms Youngsters, a friendly localplaygroup for parents and carers withbabies through to pre-school children.Wednesdays 9.15 - 11.15am (term time only)Easter Party 3 April (last meeting of term)York Rooms, St John’s ChurchChurch Way, Hurst Green, RH8 9EATea, coffee and cake plus snacks for thelittle ones. Discretionary donations only.For more information, call 01883 712674 or [email protected]; find us on Facebook & Twitter St Johns Hurst Green @AnnaRevd
Moor House School & CollegeLeading specialist school for children with severe speech and language difficulties
Parents’ Open MorningWednesday 20 March
9.45am - 12.45pmCome and see what we can offer your childPlease contact us to reserve your place:712271 or [email protected]
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk
Oxted & Limpsfield Choral SocietyCome and Sing / Listen to
Choruses from Handel's MessiahSunday, 7 April at 7pm
United Reformed Church, OxtedDirected by Michael Burbidgewith organ accompaniment
Singers should contact the secretaryin advance (01959 577749 or
[email protected]), indicating whether a score is required and register
on the day at 2pm. A rehearsal at 3pm is followed by tea / coffee
Tickets are £10 to sing or listen; £5 for under 18s. Audience tickets available from any choir member or on the door.
Holland Junior SchoolEASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday 30 March 2019
Raffle, silent auction,tombola, barbecue,games and crafts
Community Orchestra celebrates with 3rd Birthday Concert The North Downs Community Orchestra will be playing their ‘Party Pieces’ at their next Concert at St John’s Church Hurst Green at 7pm on Sunday 24 March. Founded just three years ago by Dave Ellis who was looking for somewhere to play his clarinet, the Orchestra now boasts 40 members, strings, woodwind and brass, and enjoys playing a wide range of music from the classics to films and shows. The concert will include ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, the well-known Rugby anthem ‘I vow to thee my country’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Freddie Mercury and a few more well-known Party Pieces. Tickets are £5 each on the door or in advance from members of the Orchestra. Under 18s go free, and refreshments will be available. Do come if you can. The orchestra is open to all players of any orchestral instrument. No audition is required and the Orchestra welcomes ‘learners and returners’, people who just love to play.
HOLLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL…is looking for volunteers.
If you have an hour or two to spareeach week, during term time to listen to our pupils read, then we’d love to hearfrom you. Call us on 01883 715801
for more information.
ALEX JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORSRenowned Caring Service
Private Chapels of Rest Day & Night Attention. Monumental Masonry
A totally independent Family Concern Oxted 730383 or Lingfield 01342 832534
APARTMENT - SLEEPS 2/3Stunning views, near St John's church & station.Self contained, fully equipped, private balcony.
Weekend/mid week/weekly let. Ideal for visiting712782 friends and family 07831 865530
BERNIE’S CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICESReliable, for more information, please call:
01883 714832 or mobile 07905 793929
CAMERON BUILDING ANDLANDSCAPING SERVICES LTD
All aspects of general building undertakenwww.cameronservices.co.uk
Mobile 07855 894426 715856
CHARTFORDS TREES LIMITEDwww.chartfordstrees.co.uk
Qualified & Insured Tree Surgeons [email protected] 01883 460160
CHIROPODIST HCPC REGISTEREDIngledale Therapy Centre
Julie Reynolds 07766 141179
CLEARANCE & HOUSE/OFFICE REMOVALSCollections & Deliveries / House RemovalsAlso House, Garden & Garage Clearance
[email protected] 07850 970278/713807
CRABWOOD www.crabwood.co.ukSmall self-contained flats for independent
over 60s, affordable rents, unfurnished, gardens, close to Oxted centre
Greenoak Housing Office 01483 768856
CROZET ALARMS LTDLocal company that installs, maintains, repairs,and services Burglar Alarms, CCTV and Door
Entry Systems. For a free survey and quotation: [email protected] or 723458
DAY'S GARAGEBodywork, MOT, Service & Repair, Car Sales17 Hurst Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9BS
01883 730058
DENISE MODLOCK, Dip Counselling MBACP Relationship issues, Depression
Anxiety. Don't suffer alone.See how counselling can help. Contact:
07887 842788 [email protected]
DEWDNEY LANDSCAPINGHard & soft landscaping, domestic or commercial
Email: [email protected]
Contact Robert Dewdney 01959 439818
FAIRALLSFor all building materials
www.fairalls.co.uk 742256
FIRST POST FENCINGComplete domestic fencing specialists
Fully insured 01883 717942 or mobile 07795 455667
www.firstpostfencing.co.uk
FLUTE LESSONSBeginner to Grade VIII or Diploma, all ages
Any exam board, LTCL, FTCL 723305
GardenING ServicesRegular maintenance to one-off clearance work.
Veg plots/ponds/rockeries a speciality.Friendly, reliable and tidy. References available. Simon M:07936 285032 H:01883 712090
GC ELECTRICAL SERVICES24/7 Call Out Electrician
Domestic / Commercial, Fully InsuredNO JOB TOO SMALL
Call Gary: 07933 392956
GREENWELLS TREE SURGEONSAll aspects of tree work
E-mail: info@greenwellstreesurgeons.co.ukwww.greenwellstreesurgeons.co.uk
Contact Stuart Rimmington 01959 561101
GUITAR TUITIONNo grades, no boring scales: play the songs
you like in a short space of time. 723311
HANDYMAN SERVICES - PAUL JAMESFully insured, all projects considered
Mobile 07730 077797 or 370254
H2O PLUMBING SERVICESGeneral plumbing, bathroom installations,alterations, no job too small. Free quotes.
City & Guilds trained MI/RP Richard - Mobile 07876 450420 712523
HGC DECORATIONS All forms of painting and decorating, interior and
exterior. David Chowler or Richard Abbott Email [email protected]
01883 716450 or 07808 719383
HURST GREEN BUSY BEESPRE-SCHOOL AND FOREST SCHOOL
Early learning in a homely environment www.hurstgreenbusybees.com 722796
I.T. AIDEComputer services. Hardware & Software
Installation & troubleshooting. Virus removal.Wired/wireless networking. Tuition.
Mobile 07799 164993 714369
JACKSON-STOPSNational estate agents with local knowledge
www.jackson-stops.co.uk 712375
JEM HOME SERVICESGeneral House & Garden Maintenance
Painting, Tiling, Carpentry, General DIYPruning, Weeding, Hedge/Tree/Grass Cutting
Call Jon - Mobile 07906 029813 712905
KAVBRO BUILD LTDUnits S & T, Lambs Business Park
Tilburstow Hill, South Godstone, RH9 8LJ All Building Work Undertaken 722100
KINGSMEAD PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICwww.kingsmeadphysio.co.uk
224 Pollards Oak Road, Hurst Green R Galloway, J Moses 712987
KNIGHTS GARDEN CENTRES Betchworth Nags Hall www.knightsgardencentres.com 742275
LA BELLE ROOFING COMPANY LTDwww.labelleroofing.co.uk
All Aspects of Roofing Systems - Built-up-felt, Asphalt, Tiling [email protected]
01959 577797 Jason Mobile 07887 541499
LEE’S LOCKS24 emergency locksmith. No call out charge.
Locks fitted to insurance BS3621. OAP discounts 01883 840042 or 07921 068564
MGBuild Extensions, Loft Conversions, Kitchens…Big enough to cope, small enough to care
07553 264254 01732 865066www.mgbuild.net
M. PUTMAN FLOORINGSupply and fitting of carpet, vinyl, laminate and wood. Find us on Facebook or contact Mike on 07581 580380
MR COMPUTING LTDLocal mobile computer repair and maintenance
No fix, No fee & No Call-out chargeVirus; Internet; wireless & new PCs/Laptops/Tablets" Call Mark or Sue 730345
NICHOLLS BUILDERS LTDBuilding & Roofing Contractors. General
Building - Alterations - Home Extensions - Roof Repairs - New Roofs. Over 25 years experience Mobile 07850 850175 717062
PAINTER & DECORATORM. J. White-Howles. Over 25 years experience
Mobile 07771 632203 713251
PAINTER & DECORATORCaroline Mee
NVQ Qualified, Fully InsuredHigh Quality Finish
Mobile 07887 514915 717278
PETER MAYNARDSeasoned LOGS delivered any size
Hedges, Tree work, Grass mowed and strimmed Fencing undertaken 717563
RH HEATING AND PLUMBINGHighly recommended local family businessoffering installation, servicing and repairs
712714 or 07580 712714
R. M. DEAN DECORATING LIMITED Professional Interior and Exterior Decorators
Checkatrade registered 01342 836433 07783 805347
SALLY CASLEY GARDEN DESIGNwww.sallycasleygardendesign.co.uk
07484 103265
SAS AIR CONDITIONING SERVICESDomestic + Commercial
Sales * Installation * Service * MaintenanceEmail: [email protected]
Office:01959 533490 Mobile: 07717 318075
SBS HEATING SERVICESBoiler Servicing/Installation/RepairGas Safety Registration No 199283
Mobile 07801 427641 712268
STEPHEN GEALPainter & Decorator
All interior & exterior decoratingFully insured
Mob. 07714403598 712727
STEVEN HAWKINSPLUMBING & HEATING LTD
Heating & plumbing services, bathroom installation, tiling, boiler changes, cylinder
replacements. City & Guilds Gas Safe registered Tel 01732 863183 Mob 07980 607491
STONEMANS FUNERAL SERVICEFamily owned & run; private chapel;
prepaid funeral plans; home visits 740123
SYCAMORE COURTOxted retirement apartments with services
24 hour staff, alarm call, domestic assistance,laundry and lunches if required
www.sycamorecourt.co.uk 723500
T.C.HILLIER, Lawn Mower &Garden Machinery service and repair
Local family run business [email protected] 712355
TO ADVERTISE, please ring 723946or e-mail: [email protected]
