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Vicar looks to a new challenge in village
ONCERevMark Pavey tended to the needs of the country’s “most broken and dangerous” boys. Hiswork at aMedway young of-
fenders’ centre was with killers and sex offenders, aged 12 to 17. But, as he would discover over
his four years in the job, sometimes themost hard-bitten London gang members were no strangers to abuse and rejection. Several years later, a curacy in
Maidstone under the tutelage of CanonAndrewSewell at St Paul’s Church in Boxley Road has been preparing himfor a different chal- lenge. InMarch,RevPaveywill ar- rive in a quieter corner of Kent as Team Vicar of Leeds, Broomfield, Kingswood, Langley andOtham. Essex-born Rev Pavey (39), his
wife Tansye (40) (pictured) and their two young daughters will move to the area and he is deter- mined to get involved in the com- munity.He toldDownsMail: “It is
shapedhis outlook,he said: “When you come face to facewith a child, knowing what he’s done, you are still face to facewith a child. “There is goodandbadin every-
one and you have to try and see good in that person. That is what you cling to. “Most of them had histories of
abuse and rejection themselves.” He will be installed in his new
role by theBishopofDover,Trevor Wilmott, at St Nicholas’ church in Leeds at 7.30pmonMarch 14. His predecessor, Rev Steve
always goodfor the church to be at the centre of the community andto build relationships. “The church exists to worship
God but also to serve the commu- nity and if it’s not doing that, it’s not functioning as it should.” Asked how his experiences in a young offenders’ institution have
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Hughes retired from the church after ill health and when his wife secured a job in northWales. Canon John Corbyn, Rector of
theNorthDownsTeamsaid: “I am delighted that Bishop Trevor has invitedRevMarkPavey to become Team Vicar. Mark made several visits to the area prior to spending aday on an organised tour visiting places andmeeting people.”
News Karaoke fun
A KARAOKE charity night will take place to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. The “Dress As You Sing” event
will include a fancydress competi- tion, auction and raffle at the Bower Inn inMaidstone on Satur- day, February 9. Alzheimer's Society is a care and
research charity for people with dementia and their carers. For details call Jacqui Hyatt on
07835539086. Build a bird
KENTWildlifeTrust isholdingapa- piermachebirdworkshoponFebru- ary 10, presented by artist Lynsey Hyland. For £30 per person, partici- pantswillmake a painted figure to decorate the home or give as a pres-
ent.Call 01622 662012 fordetails.
Coffee dates
COFFEE mornings are being held inaidof theKentMSTherapyCen- tre charity. From10amto noon on every third Saturday of themonth, stalls and refreshments will be available. The charity shopwill be open to support the cause. Log in to
kentmstc.org.uk formore.
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