I_‘ponde_nt_:' JLLIUV I-J J.|.J.I. 111.\J.5. K1 l.Al.)lJLLJ.I..L)o _ ' . \ nders_oi1_‘, 7 _ - Qering Road, Briidge, CT4 SNA __ . Fiair: The -a1itumn_. fair held in the I village ha111ast;.S_ei-turday raised _ \ I - ._£475 for the: parish of Pa-trixbou_r1j“1_e_ "__wit_h"Br;ri_dge;_ " e is ' This was 3, II1_i1(Sh- _"eppreciate'd' - \ -_ T ' . increase on the previous two years", The chulrchrvarfiens and fund-ra_is- ' - ing com'm'itte.e thank all who ‘gave ' " their time to help, and also those - who attended the -event.’ ' _ Wisdom: A Wine'and Wisdom: _ evenir1g_i_s to be -_organised by the . . parish-in Bridge ‘Village Ha_I1,_ ‘on. _' soaturqay, November '10; at 7.p_Ir1'_. : The cost wi111be.£5 per. personfm" _ ._ _ £40 for a_tab1e_ of eight. " -_ e A light supper v$;Ii11be‘.provil<1e(:1''b'ut 74 i ” participants are asked to bring - - - -their ‘own plates, Cutlery, drinks-_ and glasses. - = ' - -- ' i 1 Book ti"-cketsilbjz phoning-Pet Dunder'da-]e'.0_I1 830668,“ or Andrea. "I Nicholson 830947-.‘i ' s School: After -rnonthsof xea1i;inig~,i the new building at the .school. is. s L .fiI1ai1yin use. . V‘ - 2 Q .The..chi1dr_en have sett1.edin'qu-iek- ' .' "fly and are"enj.oy_ing-the light airy _ _- ' aecommoda-tion. ' Work on-exterisions to the main - b_u_-i1ding'is- stilligoing on," but. should be completed in -the next- few weeks. . The annual .meeting of the '.I?aren.ts’ and Ii‘rie;n.ds’ Association was held reee'n.t1y. Mrs C. Hewitt (chairman), Mrs A. Carmichael (vice-chairman), and._Mrs R. -_B_eech_i'_ng- (secretary) have noW‘1eft' 1 othefretir-ing members,- were - ' thanked for their hard work.- A new committee was formed“ and - of-fic'__ers -elected. for the coming : Y_€'3I_'. A new "committee -was formed and? i officers el_ected__for the coming year. - __ _ The most. recent eyent.organi'se.d’- . i by the PFA was a successful family Walk, and a programme for the ' coming year was discussed. ' A'1'te'r the meeting, parents were ' ‘taken on a tour of the new build- ing. . -_ National Poetry -Day was marked by children .through'ou_t- the "school . listening to and. composing poems . which the_y.shar.ed ‘with others. Years five and six enjoyed work- shops withpoet Michael Curtis- writing one theme of Opposites. These were organised in conjunc- tion with, and funded by, the" C.a_nt'erbury Festival. In a poetry competition, held as part of - the festival, prizes were ; won by Bronte -Denning, Beatrice -Perks and Alistair McKeever. ' A book week was held just before _ I half term.-v - _ Children .t0'O1({‘pElI'iZ i-na Variety of ‘activities’ and competitions-."and _ _ -"s-ciriolastic book fair. ' were -able-to -buy books from _a - .; They enjoyed listéliing to a story- tellerand an "author. ' ' The week‘ concluded with a props day" and a whole school assembly‘ at which the week's work was cele- brated. Youth" group: The parish council is’ interested in exploring the possibil- ity of launching ‘a youth group for young adults in the Village _ . - This has been die cussednfor some- "time by -other _organisations_-locally. . '_ Ytgiungu people. are _.as_ked to ‘say- '-‘what they. would -like to have in the Village and whether they would be . interested" in "attending" an open by rneetin"g"onT_the.-subject.; l. Contact Pam Dobsen-on‘ 832369 or ' - Paul Filmer on 830250 with -: ~ '- thoughts :and.views-.'- - Morris dancers: The" Oyster'Group'= is" holding basic practice sessions for men every Monday at The Mill - Centre,-Mill Lane, Bridge, from i _. .. 8.3013111-"E0 109111; ' " - . : . .. :_.; __ - November 1, "2001 37 The ladies meet Canterbury. filer further information ring 01227 . 722332. _ Coach outings:_ The 2002' pro- gramme for coach outings from , Bridge is now'ava_ilal__)le. _ ' Covering a wide range of interests, many of the more popular events ' . - are soo_n.fully_ booked. i ' For prices and "further details -ring . __D&E Travel, on 01227 830195. Neighbourhood watch: Bfogus_elec—, _ C tricity meter readers are in the ' area". All- genuine ones will know ' ' the number on the front of your. ' meter without being let in. . Gig: On Friday evening, "November 2, jazz duo Hardy and Guntrip are _ ~ at the White Horse, Bridge. Bikeride: The ride sponsored for the Friends of Kent Churches and St MaI.‘y’s Patrixbourne raised £319. Pauline Pritchard thanks riders _. Marian Harlow, Chris and _ Rosemary Hoare,'_David Morgan. , and-"Viv Pritchard and those who helped to keep a warm welcome in spite of__ adverse conditions created by flooding around-the church. Remembrance Sundays. This year - the Bridge group will holdacts of ' Remembrance at both_Bridge and - ’ “ Lower Hardres; - o ,'“ ' The ‘St Peters Church family ser- vice, will commence round'the' . Bridge War Memorial at 10.50am. . At Lower Hardres a_ short service will be held at the war memorial _ - immediately following the 9_._3_0am, _- service at St Marys Church, ' . Nackington; - All are welcome to attend the 1 _ memorials regardless of '_'atten.- - _ dance at the associated church ser-_ Vices. -Church s_ervices: Sunday, November 4: 8am,-- BCP commu- nion, the Rev J. Shorrock, St Mary’s Church 'PatriXbo,u_rne.e 10am communion, the -Rev P.-g Filmer, St Peters "Church, Bridge. I ' Other services in the Bridge Group: loam, family service, Mrs P. - Kusel, St Peters Church, . _ Belresbourne, 10am. communion, the'Rev R. Humphries,_St Mary the Vi'rg-in_,- s ' .Lo‘wer-Hardres._-1‘~"' 2 . ' I . 11am. Rrirlge Correspondent: J Anderson, 7 Doring ltoad. Bridge, CT4 5NA Council: The parish council will meet at 7.30pm on 'l‘hursday, November 8, in the Hunter Room of the village hall. Legion: The next meeting .of the . Royal British ‘Legion branch will be at 8pm, on Tuesday, November 13, at the Plough and Harrow Bridge. The brunuli remembrance parade and service will be held at Ickham 3 Church on Sunday, November 11. ' The parade will assembleat 10;45am outside the lychgate. FISH: The next coffee pop-in will be on Wednesday, November 14, from 10am to 11.15am. Children: A coffee ‘morning, bring and buy, cake stall and raffle will be held at Mansfield Court, Riverside Close, at 10,30am on . . Friday, November 16, for Children in Need_. ' Cards delivery: The Nailbourne Scout Group is organising a Christmas card delivery again this year, but for Bridge village only. Specialstamps priced at 10p, and decorated Christmas posting boxes will be at the following locations from December 6 to 20: Laurie Wakeham (butcher), Bridge News - (newsagent). Plough and Harrow, White Horse, Nicholas James (hair- . dresser), Bridgeway Stores. The boxes will be emptied regular- ly and all stamped mail clearly and correctly addressed will be deliv- ered before Christmas. The _Scouts regret that they are unable to deliver any cardstaken 1 to their post boxes after December 20. -- -* Parish plan: It isnow some six years since the last village appraisal took place and parishes ' are now being encouraged to pro- " duce parish. plans to look to the - 1 needs of their community in the future. - The plan would address issues such as housing, services, the vil- lage hall, transport, businesses, recycling and should include an _ action plan that not only identifies local need but proposes a way to _ -address it. 1 - The parish council is beginning to find out how to approachlsuch a ‘ plan, but to set out a vision for Bridge, to guide its future develop- ment, everyone needs to have an opportunity to contribute. It will be a long—term project and - -. 1.11.5 I.UJ. Lb 1lL_(.I. vu.;;\.rv_y coming year. - The publishing of a parish newslet- ter, the village directory, the devel- opment of open meetings, allows the council to begin a diologue ' with residents and hopefully foster links for the future. - History society: The September talk on Unknown 'Cante_rbury'-was 1 followed by a guided walk around Canterbury when members" sought out some of the intriguing and - unnoticed things pointed out to them in Dereck Butler’s slide lec- turn. They also visited the Eastbridge Hospital, the Greyfriars and the Heritage Museum, a full but enjoy- able programme. H On Tuesday, November 27, Anthea Bryant will be giving a talk on Nelson, including some of his asso- ciations in Kent. This will be at 7.30pm in the village hall, followed by tea and biscuits. New members would be welcomed. -Gig:.On Friday evening, November 9, Magenta, a mainstream jazz band with a female vocalist, per- form at the White Horse. Wisdom: There will he a wine and wisdom evening, organised by the parish of Patrixbourne with Bridge, at 7pm on" Saturday, November 10, in Bridge Village Hall. There are still a few tables of eight '1 left at £40 (or £5 per head) both inclusive of alight supper. Bookings are through Pat Dunderdale, on 01227 830668 or - Andrea Nicholson, 01227-830947. ; Neighbourhood watch: Each week t-here are reports of burglaries in _ villages around Canterbury. The ' long dark evenings increase the risk. Residents can reduce the risk by having security lights and electric timers to switch lights on and off when the building is unoccupied. T They can also buy electric light fit- tings which switch lights on auto- matically as it gets dark. They fit into existing fittings and are avail- able at DIY stores. . Outings: For pD&E Travel coach outings from Bridge, the inquiries . and booking number is 01227 ' 831095 and not as given wrongly last week. Church: Health and healing, 7 Windmill Close, Bridge, 7pm Thursday, November 8. Caring and sharing ladies group coffee and chat, Bridge Vicarage, , 7.30pm, Monday, November 12. . After Eights Group, 10 Union Road, . Bridge, 8pm Tuesday, November 13. vs vuugu 44;. u.;.v_ ..-...._.. ,._ -..- : Wednesday:'N'oVe1nber‘l;l.’ Services:-November 11, remem- brance Sunday: 10am matins, Dr A. Nicholson, St Mary’s "Church, Patrixbourne. 10.50am, war memorial and family service, the Rev P. Filmer, St Peter’s Church, Bridge. . Other churches in the Bridge c . Group: 9am BOP communion, the Rev P. Filmer, St Peter’s Church, . _ - Bekesbourne. 9.30am, communion, the Rev P. Filmer. StM:n'y‘::(1|u1rc:l1, Nacklngton. 10.50am, remembrance at the Lower I-lardreswar memorial, Mrs M. Clarke. 1 . : 11am Bridge Methodist Church Service led by Mrs B. Skinner. 1 751757. ix/o \ firvzoo BRIDGE Correspondent: J Anderson, 7 Dering Road, Bridge, CT4 5NA Playgroup: The village playgroup has a Christmas fair in the village hall on Saturday, November 17 , from 10am to 12.30pm. There will be stalls, Christmas gifts, cakes, tombola, lucky dip and a raffle. Refreshments will be available. Parish council: FPD Savills has advised that the allotments have not yet been cleared and are not likely to be ready in the near future due to lack of funding. It was agreed that the clerk should write to FPD Savills stating the interest expressed by a number of villagers who wish to have allotments, and asking for the matter to be given a high priority It was agreed that the clerk should write to the City Council to request more parking attendants’ presence in the village, as cars were still being parked on the hatched area of the pedestrian crossing. Kent Highways had advised that the anti-skid surfacing should be completed in the next few weeks and that it was reluctant to erect priority signs; as the normal convention of motoring is that the motorist with the obstruction on his side of the road gives way. , Kent Highways said a large number of complaints about the scheme lfiadflbeen received but it ' was not yet finished and it would prefer to wait to re_view the schem in its entirety. ' The initial findings were that traffic speeds had reduced considerably on the southbound approach to Conyngham Lane but this will have to be measured again once the scheme is completed. Cllr Monk reported that the additional trees requested should arrive shortly. It was agreed that one of the new a cherry tree in the recreation ground which needs to be removed, as it is dead. The clerk was requested to write to the Women’s Institute who provided the tree originally to advise them that it was to he removed to avoid it infecting other cherry trees around it and that it would be replaced with the ash. It was agreed that work should be carried out on a sycamore tree and the cherry tree in the recreation ground and a horsechestnut tree in Western Avenue. Cllr Walder reported that there were a totalof 25 requests for Christmas trees this year and that £185'in donations hadbeen, ‘ received. The trees had been ordered and it ' was proposed to plant them on the , last Saturday in November. It was agreed that a letter of thanks would be sent to everyone who had made donations. It was reported that the art’ exhibition held in the village hall in aid of the Disabled Access Fund had been a success and was greatly enjoyed. Itvvas agreed that a letter of thanks should be sent to Cllr _ Corfield and his team for all their efforts in organising the event. ‘ As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in‘2002, it was , confirmed that the combined on June 22, 2002. ash trees should be used to replace . church and school fete is to be held 7 d November 15, 2001 35 ~ It was unanimously agreed to cover any losses up to £750. A The-following new applications have been received and are being considered: Ca/01/Temp/L, ' replacement building, Bridge After i School Club and Woodpecker Nursery, Conyngham Lane, Bridge; Cal01/0186/Bri, demolition of internal wall, Flat 4, Bridge Hill House, Higham Lane, Bridge; _ Ca/01/1116/Bri, change of use to. garden and formation of new vehicular access land adjacent to ' Field House, Station Road, Bridge. WI:,The annual meeting of the Nailbourne Wlbranch will be held in the village hall on Tuesday,‘ November 20, at 7.30pm, followed by a quiz. There will be no competition. Jubilee: An inaugural meeting to form a committee, and also, to plan for ceiebrations in‘ Bridge to mark this special occasion next" year, is to be held in the upstairs room of ' the Plough and Harrow, High Street, Bridge on Tuesday, . November 20, at 8pm. It is to be hoped that every - organisation in the village will . send a representative to this important meeting, plus, anytother interestedparties -who would like to become involved. - ' For any inquiries contact Tony Walder on 830057. ’ " Wisdom: The quiz to raise funds ' for the parish of Patrixbourne with Bridge in the village hall on . Saturday,_November 10, raised more than £440. The churchwardens and their helpers thank all who supported the event. Watch: There have been reports of two burglaries in Bridge this week. In one, thieves gained access _ through an insecure window. . Remember to lock all doors and windows when you go out. Also the police are on the look-out F for a white Transitvan, registration S196XHE. If you see it or know its location, _ please let the police know on‘ 762055.‘ _ _ . _ Gig: On Friday evening, November 16, the Colin Welch Super Jazz will play at the White Horse, Bridge. Church services: Sunday, November 18, second before advent, 10am choral eucharist, the Rev Gordon Manley, St Peters ' Church, Bridge. 'I‘here'_is no service at St Mary’s Church, Patrixbourne, this Sunday. Other Churches in the Bridge Group: Sam BCP communion, the Rev P. Filmer, St Marys Church, Nackington; 10am family service Mrs M. Clarke,.St Mary the Virgin Church, Lower Hardres; 10am Holy Communion, the Rev P. Filmer, St Peter’-s Church, Bekesbourne; 11am Bridge Methodist Church, service i led by the Rev P. Cornish. . fuirig 2 '-I = ' Each "week they have a number of ‘ activities to do, and can choose _ which ones they take part in. They $ would like to hear if anyone has ' any ideas. They are sometimes‘ -, A invited by the churches to share ' . some of their activities in the ‘ ' Correspondent: J Anderson, 7_ Daring Road, Bridge, CT4 5NA . f Poppy Appeal: The organiser for "' "F Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bishopsbou_rne would like to. ' A record his" sincere thanks,to' those who donated a total of £1,481 , towards this_year’s appeal. The Royal British Legion is grateful to all who gave time and money to the cause, ' r ' - Coffee morning: The coffee ' morning in aid of ‘Children in Need held at Mansfield Court last week __ . raisedg£88. Kate would like to thank all who helped and ' supported it. Red Lion: There, are encouragirig signs after a- disastrous start for - new landlord.John Lemming, who took over theipub from Andrew‘- . "Hills-early last January. The building was almost immediately - Inade completely untenable, due to the flooding of the Naiibourne river, further complicated by the. emission of raw-sew'age.'" The premises were unsuitable to continue trading, and have fstood‘ derelict in the centre of._the village ' - throughout the year, while‘ . "negotiations Were. conducted for .. reconstruction, it beingone-of the T oldest buidings in Bridge. Suddenly last week, a great hive of activity began to restore the-inn, "J- much to the .re1i_ef= of ‘those in the A village who are not-onlylooking . for -the return" of -T an alternative watering hole, but also t'o‘an ' additional dining facility, as wellas . giving the benefit of removing - wha.t has recently_become' a village eyesore. The work is estimated to be compieted in six weeks by December_.21, although, at pre_sent'= '_ ' it isnot clear whether-it will be , i open for Christmas or'early‘in‘ the -A New Year." - ' ' - Gig: _On Friday evening, November -23, the John Doe-Band will play -at . _the_White Horse, Bridge. _ ‘ Church news; The Works isi--ag-{_. .. ' group_of- young people-aged.frem' ,'- _ ifive u_pwar_ds:from.Iacross the" '_ . I ~Bridse..a1ibup_l-.df.¥parisiies}.They"A Imée,ton'the'fo'ur-thySunday of -. '- § _ every month and spend stiine _- 5 together doingcraft, drama, m1__1sic,._ T outings, enjoying each others " t family services. Thenext dat_e is in Bridge,Church on Sunday, - - - - November ;25';a't 10am to 11-.15am for drama, Christmas crafts and singing, Foridetails contact‘Martin and Sue Leggatt on-830251 or 2' c Emma Medhurston 830762., ' Caring and Sharing: The Womerfs Group meets at Bridge Vicarage at- ., “7;30prn'_ on.Monday, -November 26. ' After Eights meet" at 10 Union 'Road,'Bridge, on Tuesday,? ' ' November 27 at 8pm, NADFAS. at Bridge Church at 10am -on Wednesday, November 28. .; Church services; Sunday, . - November 25, Christ the'King. Sam BCP Communion, the Rev P. _ i Filmer, St Peters Church, Bridg_e; 10am Holy Communion, the Rev P. Filmer, St Marys Church, T , Patrixbourne. Other churches-in the Bridge Group, 3.30am Holy . Communion the Rev R. Diss St _' _lVIary’s_ Church Nackington; 3pm Evensong Mrs M. Clarke and Rev P. Filmer, St Mary the Virgin Church-, Lower Hardres; 11am Bridge Methodistchurch Service, led by ' ' Ms J. Hall. - .i -" Z Nelson: The next meeting of Bridge and District History Society willbe at 7.30pm in Bridge Village - ‘ Hall on ’l‘uesday,:November 27, when Anthea Bryant, a previous speaker.-to the society, will give a talk on Nelson and his association with Kent and this ar_ea in particular. The great sailor and Admiral was a frequent visitor to this part "of the world, calling on . his many friends in the great _ , houses of. the district. Members £1, nonmembers £3, including . , refreshments. . ' — FISH news: ‘The Christmas coffee pop—i'nlin Bridge Village Hall will be on Wednesday, December 12 from 10 to 11.15am. Also the local ‘ -chiropody clinic’ willrun between - December 3_ -and 5. Lifts can "be ' ; arranged by phoning Ann ' Medhurst on 830762-.. For those wh have difficulty getting outxto -shop, The Ultimate Plum Pudding Company makes beautifully presented puddings which _are_ sold 7 -to raise funds _for L’Arche hofnes -- for the disabled,._ Puddings of llb _ T. . ' '=arel£4.5p0_and'2lb_are_£8'..Phone p H i V A A V awe B-fiafi ' L‘ ‘ ‘ " 1: %on.%Sumi?ay; ' ft)? ‘:1 new i _ L% _ % % % fiiftffffiflfin of; % 1 V .[ %en ent.'9n % 7 Beceinher 1:4, 1.zL5L_ta-%3.1'5ptm at %Biiid'ge%:a‘nti"Paaf3?iE11fl111.?fii¥ ' 3 s . 5 Schoo1;.Refi&eshmentsr= 1'. % 5. .- " served- Contact E. an ’ ._ ::." be"° sfiif ; L % %% Nai1bofir:ie % % % % ' fswflflbej-d11%_%Tues%da§r,;_-L'§ ' _ » L % . 4,L?a:t*if;39I3i1fl.x intahef L _ q -_ ; diemfinstsrata “ and he: = % A , etheir 1L % ex-~or< 7 = . -. -- i Plot'1ghandHa:rowInn,White * ' , completed the installation. - which -she learned at her recent — ‘ showed exaniiplesof her work. ' president and Beryl Heap and "secretary and treasurer V respectively: Onthe earlier date of ‘thevfllageha]1MrC.Wadewil1 _ table decoration.-_Memhers are ‘ - 7 phone (31227 830276. . by the parish if necessary. L , plant a gooii patriotic _ ' Mcconibe, on 01363 862814 or any . y ‘ A 5 member of the _who;_ i Oiikey enclhis Wife[Liz.for.al1their l ‘by J~>“v4""’ t» r _=£Iri€1.$heWiRheveaSe1eCfi0fi hoflzivyandfirinemnesforthose person for the evening which will include seasonal refreshments Members, friends an£l_non— memhe1's~a.re all welcome available at Laurie Wakeham (Butcher), Bridge Newsagent, ’ Horse Inn, Nicholas James‘ r)' and Bridgeway, Stores The boxes will be emptied regularly and all stamped mail clearly ancicorrectly addr$d will he delivered before Christmas; - — They regret that they wiilbe unable to. deliver any cards taken to-the boxes after December 2). Walder and their team of volunteers organised WI: At the November meeting d the Bridge with Patrixhourne group,fWendy Dan-1-ell explained the method of parchment crafi; visittoflenmancollegeandt Evelyn Oxlade was reelected Eileen Davis confirmed as Tuesday, December 11, at 7.30pm in speak on the Smugglers of Kent. The competition is for a __ M askedto take a plate -of food and a » glass, as wellas araffleprize. e _ Gig: On Friday evening, November 1 30; Keith James, vocalist and will be at the White Horse, Bridge. Carols: ThePri1nary School invites everyone to an evening of ' Christmas- carols with the Salvation Army Band, on Monday, December 3, at 7 .3npn1 in the ' school hall. Refreshments will be served. Admission by ticket £1 available from -the school ofiice, _ Appeal: An appeal for a sponsor by , the parish council to plant up and ' maintain the second nefiiic calming area at the north end of the village has so farfallen on stony ground! (in factthe soil is quite good with a little help). The M cost of plants will be contributed Now would be the time for 3 someone to makes name for j : - themselves, particularly as, after the winter flowering, it is hoped to display for the jubilee year. . ‘ , Contact the parish clerk, Mrs would also l,i,ke'to ‘the seeondnhed. L V Celebrations: An ‘ eemmitteefor thelelectijohfnf yearwas hehiat thePloughan ~ Harrow. It was decided that the . format might be very similar to the ‘ events helei for the Millennium_ §:w- P3.ris_h[PEA fete at the school, and ' were successfiil inproviding a -suitevery day. ' There werealso otheractivitieson §’theFridayandSunday _ ‘ s|n'roimfingtE1atdate,whichnext yearwillheonsaizurdayjunefl. _ .AIanWa]ton¢fitheWhiteHo1se. " Inn,whochaire:itheprevious electedchaii-man.Asttis orgmnsafirmsinfllevflhgsflioum herepresented,itwas'decidedto callafurthermeetingatthewhite H<.>Iss0HTueS%.i% i MES " taste,thronghoot'the if 7 Bridg Group: Ham Family Service, Mrs P. Kusel St Peter’s Church, Belresbourne, loam Holy Communion, the Rev P. Filmer, St Mary the Virgin Church, Lower Hardres: Ham Bridge Methodist _ y 7 Churchr(Toy=‘SerV1'ce} 1ed‘liy'tl1e ‘ V enthusi'ast1"'c3 WO‘rKi1‘1"I'JIantlng“' '" ‘_ x" 4 3 1 nieetingtodisensssettingnpayy T 7 '"" ‘ “K I 1 Year.These,vve1'e huilfarounxi the * greajtvarietyof enterfainementtof *_