Grateful thanks are extended to the many who have given A generous financial support to the Festival — not forgetting those who have given of their time and expertise. xi Please feel able to sit and enjoy the flowersfimusic and atmosphere. Why not enjoy the refreshments and shop at the plant stall. ALL THE PRCCEEDS EROM TH FESTIVAL WILL GO TO L ST. PETER’S CHURCH. PLEASE G!\.lE GENERQUSLY !N Tl-HS MILLENNIUM YEAR. '?»€ ST. PETER’S CHURCH BRIDGE FLOWER 5"‘, FESTIVAL 8th-10th September 2000 PROGRAE/EME OF EVENTS St. Peter’s Church Bridge Flower Festival and the Village Autumn Millennium Celebrations Flower Festival in St. Peter's Church Friday 8th Sept 10am - 6pm Saturday 9th Sept 10am - 6pm Sunday 10th Sept 10am - 4pm A Refreshments available outside in the marquee Concert by ‘Quodlibet’ Friday 8th Sept 8pm in St. Peter's Church - a small talented ensemble performing songs to suit all tastes - admission free - retiring collection in aid of the Church Restoration and Music Funds 7 Evensong with The Archdeacon of Canterbury _ The Venerable John Pritchard Sunday 10th Sept Spm Millennium Exhibition A pictoriai History of Bridge Viiiage in Sridge Viiiage Hall Friday 8th Sept 10am — 8pm Saturday 9th Sept 10am — 6pm Sunday 10th Sept 10am - 4pm Admission free - o 5!‘ ST PETER’3 CHURCH. BRIDGE There is no mention of the village of Bridge in the Domesday Book of 1086, though there is a reference to a ‘Hundred of Brige’ which is thought to have been a meetin point on the Roman road from London to Dover or villagers along the Nailbourne. The Church as seen today is the result of the extensive restoration work that was undertaken in 1859-60 by the architect Giles Gilbert Scott, when the walls were completely refaced with the dark knapped flint, a fine example of the Kentish craft and Bathstone facings. There are two original doorways, the west doorway through which you enter the Church, and a small one in the north east corner by the side of the chancel showing deep chevron mouldings. The west doorway is mid-to-late 12th century. The 3-light west window above it which contains much original masonry is in the early perpendicuiar styie and the one iate-medievai survival, possibly dating from the late 14th century. The octagonal font is carved out of rare Cornish red serpentine marble and is considered to be of outstanding workmanship with the bowl supported by a central pillar surrounded by eight shafts, all in-the same material. The two—rank organ dates from 1860 and is typical of its period, it was renovated in 1975. The Church interior was cieaned and repainted by a team from the congregation in 1998. Burgess Hodgson Chartered Accountants We hope you enjoy the beautiful displays Please telephone Steve Sutton or Ma1'l(Laughton’if we may be of assistance to you with tax, accounts, ‘ceofieeping, pa 101} or any other ‘zrasiness nastier (H227 454627 Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury CT1 3DN NViVck LJame9.~ 1 [ wages Aeymuyue mg1a T T51: bOvA_12Z7'8 5O565-,_ e Chavereys “(;)utstandinge in t11eizj,fie1d” - Specizuisi agnvisfiaz agr;cutm:e,and1;m3cmx§s;éb » ‘: ’ M:m;m (imwley, Dsvis ’ Eficfiaei Stewart ’ . The partners-aud;:t:ui‘fafChavemys _ ‘ are pieasecifiostxppottthe ' V ‘ . . BridgcI3~?w4i}iermioiii1f’Iou+er Festiva} v y Chen? evs A A _ ’ , ,1 ‘ Clueréy Cmr.t,\" re-«I.iii‘ t‘rN23 ms. - ~: g ,.-sum ' 1 Renviiie Oast, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 SAD — Historic oast house, used for drying hops for the brewing trade. Enjoy _ Z a restful stay in beautifui Kentish _: coumzyside. Large comfortable ensuite rooms with tw/coffee making ' facilities. Wlounge forflguests and plenty ofsafe parking. Telephone or fax Mrs Joan Hiii on 01227-8302i5 PLAN OF ST. PElER'S CHURCH GUIDE 1. DOMESDAY BOOK in 1085 William the Conqueror appointed commissioners to prepare an inventory of the whole of the Country as the basis for levying. taxes. Village by village, manor to manor, people, animais,fietds, woodlands were all included. 2 & 3. THE ROMANS marched inland from the coast. ' Bridge would have been a convenient place to water their horses at the Nailboume Ford before continuing along Walling Street one of the famous straight roads. 4. PILGRIMS AND TRAVELLERS throughout the ages and hospitality offered. 5. SACRAMENTS OF THE OCHURCH 6. KITCHENER it was from Bridge Post Office that field Marshall Lord Kitchener sent his first despatch in the Great War 1914-1918. 7. FARMING AND FRUIT Bridge nestles in ‘an area of highly productive a ricultural, land, in bygone days a large percentage on the population earned their living on the land. ‘ . 8. SPORT activities enjoyed within the village. 9. CARING from the workhouse of the past to care in the community today. 10. EDUCATION presented by Bridge & Patrixbourne School. A A _ V.