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downsmail.co.uk Vicarmoves on for island life


THE search is on to find a newvicar for a church inAylesford after Rev JonathanHall left to take up a newpost on the Isle ofWight.


St Peter and St Paul's Church is


now looking for Rev Hall’s re- placement,who spent two years in the job. His departure drew warm


words fromhis parishioners. Church warden and treasurer at


St Peter and St Paul's, Alan Long- muir, said: “I would like to thank Jonathan for his ministry and to wish himwell as a priest in charge at St John’s Church at Sandown and St Blasius Church on the Isle ofWight. “We need to find the right per-


son to take us forward, who will bring the skills and experience needed to enable the Church to grow and contribute.” “My prayer is that during the in-


terregnum we will work together and harness all our skills so that we can maintain the life of the


church in the community.” Church spokesman Gordan


Hunt said: “The process for find- ing a new vicar is well underway. The vacancy should be advertised soon and interviewswill be held in the autumn time.We hope to have our new vicar by spring. “The Parochial Church Council


will hold a special meeting to cre- ate a prospectus for the new vicar, describing the parish and the chal- lenges they will face. “The PCC will also appoint two


members to be parish representa- tives, who will take part in the se- lection process, along with the Archdeacon.” Rev JonathanHallwas ordained in 1999, having switched to the


ministry after working as a per- sonnel officer for Croydon Health Authority and South SomersetDis- trict Council.Hewas also chaplain at Burrswood Christian Hospital, Groombridge, near Tunbridge Wells, beforemoving on to become the vicar at St Peter and St Paul's Church. RevHall and hiswife Erica said:


“We wish to say a very big thank you for thewonderful send-offwe have received.We are really grate- ful for all the cards, gifts and best wishes with which you have sent us on to the newrole on the Isle of Wight. “You will always be in our


thoughts and prayers andwewish you every blessing.”


Aack alleged Parish’s ‘Tommy’ tribute Birds charge


A WEST Malling man has been charged with attempted murder following an attack on awoman in Meopham. Officers investigating the assault


on September 3 have charged Alexander Weston (42), of Church Field, in relation to an incident near Waterlow Road, in which a woman was said to have been as- saulted by a man known to her. She was taken to hospital with head injuries. Hewill appear beforeMaidstone Crown Court at a later date.


Prayers request REQUESTS for prayers to be said at Aylesford Church can be sub- mitted by telephone. Call Richard on 01622 792855 at


any time during the week. Prayers will be read at the 10amservice on a Sunday.


LEYBOURNE Parish Council has signed up to the Silent Soldier Campaign. The near life-size silhouette


of an unknown soldier – a re- minder of the cost ofwar –was funded thanks to Leybourne (Malling North) county council member Sarah Hohler, using money from her member’s fund. The Leybourne Parish Coun-


cil iconic “Tommy” has been po- sitioned by the parish church. The British Legion Silent Sil-


houettes also include figures representing those who gave medical support, soldiers from across the Commonwealth, RAF/RFC, Navy, munition fac- tory workers and suffragettes. Find out more by emailing sil- houette@britishlegion.org.uk


A SNODLAND man has been charged with the theft of wild birds. Leonard Devall (35), of Kent


Road,was charged on September 6 with the burglaries of four aviaries at properties


Chatham, Deal and Pembury. He was also charged with four


offences of handling stolen prop- erty and possession ofwild birds. He will appear at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on 5 October.


Bazaar date


THE Brassey Bazaar at The Brassey in Aylesford will be staging a major church fundraising drive on Saturday, November 17. Items for the tombola and raffle


are requested, especially tinned food. If you would like more details, call Valerie 01622 717598.


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