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A Special job in Bridgié

A The Special Constabulary

' (Bridge Section) is seven
strong, with five special
Constables and two special
_a Sergeants.

 Our duties are varied,

' covering such things as
weddings, funerals, church
services, bonfire nights,

_ polling duties, traffic control
: and visiting business prem-
-3 ises etc.

Two of our members travel
over from Canterbury to do
 .  . .  ..   duties throughout the summer
on Saturdays and Sundays. The Section have always had the pleasure of receiving
thanks for their efforts, but many people say that the Police are never around when
they are most wanted. This proves the point that when they are around few incid-
ents occur. The Police are under-manned and this is where the Specials can help
out, the uniform itself helping to deter crime.

May an appeal be made to all residents of Bridge, that if they do happen to see
something suspicious to report it straight away. Do not worry if it proves to be a
false alarm, the Police will thank you anyway.

Let parents help to stamp out any vandalism they may see. Many villages are
suffering from this type of crime today. The old Bridge School is a good example
of what damage youngsters can do in a very short time. Let vandalism in Bridge
be controlled before it is too late.

May I end by stating that if at any time our Section can be of any service to
you, please notify either
S/ Sgt. John Buckmaster,
‘jonette’, Patrixbourne Road

or S/ Sgt. Bill Pierce,
7 Windmill Close, Bridge

  

Bill Pierce

Sister Marian ’s Mission

The Church Army has recently launched Rutland Deanery
Mission with Captain Peter Tailby, Captain Harry Green-
halgh and Sister Marian Hawkins of Bridge. Part of the
mission  a Lenten
course entitled ‘That’s Life’. There will be a procession
of witness on Good Friday culminating in a rededication
of baptismal vows. Well done, Marian. We recall your
Commissioning as a C. A. Officer reported last March.

 

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FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS

Holy Baptism
St. Peter's Church, Bridge

1st February 1976 Mark Alan Westcott

 

Elmstone Church
15th February 1976 Nicola Claire Thornby

May They Rest In Peace

St. Peter's Church, Bridge and afterwards at
Barham Crematorium
13th January 1976 Emma Kennett

13th January 1976 Cecil Edward Denchfield

Barham Crematorium
2nd February 1976 Ellen Gillett

BRIDGE AND PATRIXBOURNE W. I.

 

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th March at 7pm in
the Village Hall, Bridge. The Speaker will be Mr. R. Friend,
on Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Competition: A home—made Easter Card.

BRIDGE YOUNG WIVES GROUP

 

March 3rd. Mr. Donald Dougall (of Scene South East) speaking
in the Village Hall, 8pm. Open night, all are welcome. A
March 17th. Mr. Maxwell speaking, and showing slides in colour

of Wedgwood Pottery, in Village Hall 8pm. OPEN NIGHT.
March 31st. Members are invited to a hair demonstration given
by Yvonne at Vanity Fair at 7.30pm.

PATRIXBOURNE PARISH MEETING

 

The Annual Assembly of the Patrixbourne Parish will be heloiin
Tuesday March 16th at "The Barton", Patrixbourne at 7.30pm.
P. Greenwood, Acting Clerk.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH BEKESBOURNE

 

On Sunday April 4th at 11 a.m. there will be a Service of

Passion Music and Readings. The full Choir will be present

and we extend a warm welcome to all to attend this Service.
The Service will be conducted by Dr. Nigel Allan.